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− | ===Chapter Five: The Disappearing |
+ | ===Chapter Five: The Gandalfr Disappearing === |
After that, ten days passed. |
After that, ten days passed. |
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Around it, sun-lit, beautiful trees grew. |
Around it, sun-lit, beautiful trees grew. |
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− | Here, next to |
+ | Here, next to South Gotha, Westwood Village was located. The village was near the highway connecting South Gotha and the port city of Rosais. |
Based on Tiffania’s words, the hill where Saito held off the Albion army was not too far away either. |
Based on Tiffania’s words, the hill where Saito held off the Albion army was not too far away either. |
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Apparently, the contract was completely broken. |
Apparently, the contract was completely broken. |
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− | “I, I am not even a |
+ | “I, I am not even a Gandalfr anymore.” |
“Hmm. No, I was thinking, why would a familiar contract completely wear off…” |
“Hmm. No, I was thinking, why would a familiar contract completely wear off…” |
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“What, why?” |
“What, why?” |
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− | “For one moment, your heart stopped. So |
+ | “For one moment, your heart stopped. So mate, the familiars' runes died as well. Magical spell-based objects can make assumptions too. Like flies escape the door that seems to be dead – the runes may have left as well.” |
“I see.” |
“I see.” |
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“…” |
“…” |
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− | “So, it’s bad I say. After getting life back with much trouble and putting it back under risk again… And, if the contract fails, Partner would not only embarrass himself. That girl also, would not want to see such |
+ | “So, it’s bad I say. After getting life back with much trouble and putting it back under risk again… And, if the contract fails, Partner would not only embarrass himself. That girl also, would not want to see such thing. It would be depressing.“ |
− | ''…It is so. |
+ | ''…It is so. |
− | + | I'm not the only one who is in danger. It's possible that Louise would be jeopardized as well.'' |
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Still, Saito was not able to give it up. |
Still, Saito was not able to give it up. |
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− | + | It feels like a hole in my heart. The bond that Louise and I had, is broken. It‘s like my body is split in two, painfully. |
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“Therefore, don’t look so gloomy. This way you can travel to the east without holding back. We'll go together.” |
“Therefore, don’t look so gloomy. This way you can travel to the east without holding back. We'll go together.” |
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− | “I am not a |
+ | “I am not a Gandalfr anymore, would it still be alright?” |
“It’s good. For six thousand years, I've been alive. For me, partner‘s time feels like one second.“ |
“It’s good. For six thousand years, I've been alive. For me, partner‘s time feels like one second.“ |
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Saito stood up. Tiffania, avoiding Saito’s eyes, looked down and reached for the firewood. ''I have been careless,'' he thought. ''What if they learn that I am from a different world? I guess one cannot keep a secret who and from where he is forever. Even though she rescued me... and went through the trouble to look after me when I was recovering.'' |
Saito stood up. Tiffania, avoiding Saito’s eyes, looked down and reached for the firewood. ''I have been careless,'' he thought. ''What if they learn that I am from a different world? I guess one cannot keep a secret who and from where he is forever. Even though she rescued me... and went through the trouble to look after me when I was recovering.'' |
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− | “Sorry. I am greatly indebted to you. I... it’s time |
+ | “Sorry. I am greatly indebted to you. I... it’s time to leave for me. So don’t worry. Yeah, because the war is over, such a kind of awkward guy like me is not needed to the village.“ |
Tiffania opened her eyes wide. |
Tiffania opened her eyes wide. |
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− | “Ah, it’s different! Different! It is not so! I… umm, because you are a boy of the same age |
+ | “Ah, it’s different! Different! It is not so! I… umm, because you are a boy of the same age like me, I could not speak properly… I was slightly tensed… But it is not because I am afraid. Therefore, until the wound heals properly, you should stay here awhile. I am the one who should be sorry.” |
Hesitantly, Tiffania bowed embarrassed. |
Hesitantly, Tiffania bowed embarrassed. |
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Tiffania said hesitatingly. |
Tiffania said hesitatingly. |
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− | “What is a half-elf, with the |
+ | “What is a half-elf, with the ‘Primal Magic’ ring, doing in a orphan’s village? |
“Derf!” |
“Derf!” |
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Tiffania became silent. |
Tiffania became silent. |
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− | “Sorry, we shouldn’t force you to speak about something you don’t want to speak about. Derf, act properly. That’s this |
+ | “Sorry, we shouldn’t force you to speak about something you don’t want to speak about. Derf, act properly. That’s this swords habit, to pry about things…” |
When Saito said so… Chink! A dry sound came. |
When Saito said so… Chink! A dry sound came. |
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One said, then the others started to laugh. |
One said, then the others started to laugh. |
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− | + | “Really, the easy wartime was over once we suddenly surrendered to Gallia. You see, we need compensation. So we're going back to basic business, to earn food. |
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“Leave. There is nothing for you in here.” |
“Leave. There is nothing for you in here.” |
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”Hey, youngster. Do you want us to murder you? Let us work in peace.” |
”Hey, youngster. Do you want us to murder you? Let us work in peace.” |
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− | One robber said while lowering a spear. Saito clenched his fist. ''I cannot use |
+ | One robber said while lowering a spear. Saito clenched his fist. ''I cannot use Gandalfr's power and am just a high school student.'' |
But… |
But… |
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Saito, who gripped the sword, said in a shaky voice. Men began to laugh. |
Saito, who gripped the sword, said in a shaky voice. Men began to laugh. |
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− | + | “Heyhey! You say you stopped the Albion army when your hand trembles just from holding a sword?” |
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“At least lie better if you are lying! It was 70,000! 70,000!” |
“At least lie better if you are lying! It was 70,000! 70,000!” |
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The moment when Saito was giving up, he shut his eyes… |
The moment when Saito was giving up, he shut his eyes… |
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− | '' |
+ | ''Naushido Isa Elf-zu...'' |
Voice came from the back. Gradually, it turned into song. A spell was being cast behind him. |
Voice came from the back. Gradually, it turned into song. A spell was being cast behind him. |
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− | '' |
+ | ''Hagaraz Yur Beog...'' |
…It was similar to Louise. |
…It was similar to Louise. |
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− | '' |
+ | ''Needo Isu Arujiz…'' |
When turning around, he saw Tiffania grasping the small wand that she took out some time ago. It was a small and a thin wand, like a pencil. |
When turning around, he saw Tiffania grasping the small wand that she took out some time ago. It was a small and a thin wand, like a pencil. |
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“What? Nee-chan is a noble? Naah, it must be another bluff…” |
“What? Nee-chan is a noble? Naah, it must be another bluff…” |
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+ | ''Berkan Man Raguu... '' |
The moment when a single man closed in... |
The moment when a single man closed in... |
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Tiffania, while watching the roasting poultry on the fireplace, began to talk slowly. |
Tiffania, while watching the roasting poultry on the fireplace, began to talk slowly. |
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− | “My mother was |
+ | “My mother was, Albion's King’s younger brother’s… the Grand Duke's who was ruling over this whole land of South Gotha, mistress. My father was a Grand Duke of the royal family treasury, responsible for the management of the treasury. My mother used to call it 'financial supervisors’ attention'.” |
“Mistress?” |
“Mistress?” |
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“Because they say they are trying to get back the sacred ground from elves.” |
“Because they say they are trying to get back the sacred ground from elves.” |
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− | “Aye. In that sort of division, my mother was a truly obscure person. She never talked in public and rarely went out. In the residence, she waited for my father's return for a long, long time, continuing that sort of life. I still recall it. The back of a mother who absent-mindedly |
+ | “Aye. In that sort of division, my mother was a truly obscure person. She never talked in public and rarely went out. In the residence, she waited for my father's return for a long, long time, continuing that sort of life. I still recall it. The back of a mother who absent-mindedly watches the door… Since I had the ears of my mother, I was not allowed to go out as well then.” |
Saito was quiet and drank one glass of wine. So that’s why Tiffania was not used talking to teenage boys. Not just boys, there must have not been any girl friends either. |
Saito was quiet and drank one glass of wine. So that’s why Tiffania was not used talking to teenage boys. Not just boys, there must have not been any girl friends either. |
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“The runes that you used a while ago?” |
“The runes that you used a while ago?” |
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− | “It is so. When the closet was opened by the soldiers, those runes came to my head. And I started humming it while |
+ | “It is so. When the closet was opened by the soldiers, those runes came to my head. And I started humming it while rejecting the wand given by my father.” |
The effect of the spell that Tiffania recited was identical to the one earlier today – soldiers forgot what they came to do in the first place, Tiffania said. |
The effect of the spell that Tiffania recited was identical to the one earlier today – soldiers forgot what they came to do in the first place, Tiffania said. |
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“The runes that came with the tune I heard from the opened music box, remained forever in my head. Since then, those runes saved me many times…” |
“The runes that came with the tune I heard from the opened music box, remained forever in my head. Since then, those runes saved me many times…” |
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With his eyes closed, Saito fell into the world of drunken slumber. |
With his eyes closed, Saito fell into the world of drunken slumber. |
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− | ''The left hand of God is |
+ | ''The left hand of God is Gandalfr, the ferocious shield of the lord. His left hand wields a large sword and his right hand wields a long spear, protecting me with endless vigilance.'' |
− | ''The right hand of God is |
+ | ''The right hand of God is Vindalfr, the kind-hearted flute of the lord. He dominates all beasts of life, leading me through earth, sky, and water.'' |
− | ''The mind of God is |
+ | ''The mind of God is Myozunitonirun, the book that carries the crystallization of thought. It carries all knowledge and provides advice whenever I am in need.'' |
− | ''There |
+ | ''There was one more person, but remembering its name gives me trouble…'' |
''Taking the four disciples, I came to this land…'' |
''Taking the four disciples, I came to this land…'' |
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“What?” |
“What?” |
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− | “If there are other Void |
+ | “If there are other Void supporters… there must be other familiars like Gandalfr too.” |
“Aah.” |
“Aah.” |
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“Louise’s Void must also have been awaken not by coincidence. There must be some kind of reason, right?” |
“Louise’s Void must also have been awaken not by coincidence. There must be some kind of reason, right?” |
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− | “I do not know. After all, I am just a sword. I cannot understand some deep things. But, it is not that important to know anyway. Partner, you are not a |
+ | “I do not know. After all, I am just a sword. I cannot understand some deep things. But, it is not that important to know anyway. Partner, you are not a Gandalfr anymore.” |
“I think you are hiding something from me.” |
“I think you are hiding something from me.” |
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“Brimir is a god, I guess. Everyone, in Founder Brimir’s presence… starts saying prayers.” |
“Brimir is a god, I guess. Everyone, in Founder Brimir’s presence… starts saying prayers.” |
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− | “Idiot. He is not a god. Brimir was a free person. No, not much… he was |
+ | “Idiot. He is not a god. Brimir was a free person. No, not much… he was god’s spokesman… The nearest entity to it… I think.” |
“A great person anyway.” |
“A great person anyway.” |
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− | Due to her bond with her |
+ | Due to her bond with her mother … she could recall the homeland where the elves live. |
Saito felt a sense of intimacy with Tiffania. |
Saito felt a sense of intimacy with Tiffania. |
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Her hometown was also not here. |
Her hometown was also not here. |
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− | She, like me, was a foreigner. That's why she |
+ | She, like me, was a foreigner. That's why she feels so strongly about her pointed ears. |
Tiffania's tears, illuminated by moonlight, shone brilliantly. |
Tiffania's tears, illuminated by moonlight, shone brilliantly. |
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The war that finally ended… |
The war that finally ended… |
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− | The sign of |
+ | The sign of Gandalfr that disappeared… |
The meeting of a new Void user… |
The meeting of a new Void user… |
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And… Louise. |
And… Louise. |
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− | + | I, who am not a Gandalfr, does not have the qualification to stay by the pink-haired girls side. |
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− | + | Therefore, I cannot return to Tristain. |
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− | + | I cannot meet Louise. |
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− | + | Because… all that Louise needs is Gandalfr… not this Saito Hiraga. |
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As he thought, he unknowingly began to cry. |
As he thought, he unknowingly began to cry. |
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