Chapter 4 of Almadianos Eiyuuden is here! Check out chapter 3 if you haven’t, it’s the post right under this one.
For the Patreons, Chapter 5 should be available tomorrow, or at worst the day after, I’ll notify you on Discord anyway, as always.
Anyway, here is chapter 4, I hope you’ll enjoy it!
Chapter 4
Kurats was never the the type of man who would come up with a plan.
His nature was to break through his problems from the front, using only his strength and endurance.
The same applied to Bernst ever since he had obtained a G.o.d-like power, however, in the days when he was still an adventurer, he had experienced many situations that he was not able to solve through using brute strength.
Back when Bernst was still learning and training, there were people who had used their authority and influence to pressure him into compromising.
『Since you can’t fight him upfront, then you have no other choice than to appeal to someone who’s even more influential than the earl. There should be no shortage of people who’ll do anything to share in on an out-of-norm power like mine.』
【”Well, there are aristocrats looking for power in every corner of the country, but….”】
The problem was that there was no time.
Even if he were to find someone to collaborate with, it would be pointless if his sister was already taken away by then. He did not have the time to introduce himself to some n.o.bles and to leisurely build a connection with them.
『For example, you could join a gladiator compet.i.tion… or maybe save a young n.o.ble lady secluded in her room due to some incurable illness. Also, you don’t have to consider the time you’ll lose on the road, we can move instantaneously using my transportation technique.』
Hearing Bernst’s words, Kurats had a flash of insight.
The first thing he recalled was the grape month’s tournament; winning this compet.i.tion was as great of an objective as becoming a knight of the kingdom.
However, he would need to wait half a year before the start of the tournament.
It was actually Bernst’s second suggestion, the one about the incurable illness, that seemed the most achievable.
The second princess princess of the Jormugand kingdom, Lunaria Heinz Von Jormugand, was currently ill in bed due to a disease of unknown cause. She had been sick for nearly half a year, without any hopes of recovery coming up.
Kurats recalled that, in his anger, the king had declared that anyone who could make the princess recover completely would be given any reward they wish for.
『I see, that’s convenient. Since she’s an actual princess, saving her will be more than enough.』
『We’re going to transfer to the royal capital! Prepare yourself.』
Said Bernst casually to Kurats.
【”Save her? H-how am I supposed to do that?! Wait, rather, what do you even mean by ‘transfer’?”】
From the start, Kurats did not even know the concept of using magic.
In this poor, remote village, there was no opportunity to see magic in action, Kurats had only heard rumors about magic from his parents, who used to be mercenaries.
『Ugh! I won’t allow you to be this ignorant while bearing the blood of a magic king like myself! Anyway, this technique is not that difficult. First, you have to picture lights gathering around your forehead.』
In response to Bernst’s displeased words, Kurats obediently closed his reddish brown eyes, and focused his consciousness on his forehead.
This concentration method was not exclusive to magic spells, it was also a very basic technique that was often used when training in fencing.
So, even Kurats, who had never trained his magic and had only trained his physical strength ever since he was young, was familiar with the concentration technique that Bernst had described.
The white light felt like it was mirroring his soul and submerging his body in water… Kurats sensed it gradually becoming brighter at the center of his forehead.
『I see, as expected, you’re a fast learner… Now, keep concentrating and think of a scenery that you’re familiar with within the royal capital. And then, imagine yourself standing there.』
Seeing the tranquil and powerful mana that did not seem like it came from someone who had never used magic before, Bernst nodded his head in satisfaction.
‘That’s right, that’s how it should be. Those bearing the name Almadianos cannot possibly be weak… Still, it’s pretty frustrating that I can’t use my own techniques myself’ Thought Bernst with a wry smile while feeling more irritated about the situation than he had expected.
While Bernst was thinking about such things, Kurats’ magic power, which had been building up, was reaching saturation.
『…Good, imagine your magical power bursting like a bubble!! Now, jump forward and repeat after me!』
Coming from Bernst, a huge amount of knowledge and images flowed inside the brain of Kurats.
That fantastic knowledge should have caused an a enormous burden on Kurat’s brain, however, he was actually calm, to the point of surprising even himself, as he spoke a spell’s chant.
『Port!』
【”Port!”】
Instantaneously, there was a white flash that seemed like it was covering the world in front of Kurats’ eyes, and before he realized it, he was stepping on the familiar stone pavement of the royal capital.
(This magic was done my be?!)
This instantaneous effect was nothing like what he had heard about from his parents, Kurats could not suppress his astonishment as he felt a chill run down his spine.
Even court mages, who were the best mages of the kingdom, would have a hard time using such an advanced technique.
Moreover, the one who had used this spell was none other than Kurats himself, which made the matter even more astonishing to him.
He was not proud of this, but he was completely clueless when it came to magic, and yet, by simply following Bernst’s advice, Kurats was now able to directly feel the mana circulating inside his body.
From now on, he would be able to use the spell without the a.s.sistance of Bernst.
『Do you really have the time to be stuck in a daze like this?』
Thanks to Bernst’s words of ridicule, Kurats came back to his senses and immediately rushed towards the guild, which should have been located around the entrance of the royal castle.
There were probably less than three days left before his sister would get taken away.
There was not a second to waste. Kurats had to gain the power to oppose earl Hazel as soon as possible.
【”If I remember right, the reception should be around here…”】
It had been around three years since the last time Kurats had come here.
He had not forgotten the excitement that he felt the first time he saw the capital when he came there with his father, but it seemed like the streets had slightly changed in the last few years.
In a way, it felt like people had a harsher atmosphere to them, which was perhaps due to their kingdom’s princess having caught an illness of unknown cause.
Although he was guiding himself with his old memories, Kurats still somehow found his way without getting lost, and spotted the impressive red roof of the old guild’s quarters.
The guild’s counter had been quiet for quite some time today.
That was likely because there were only few adventurers looking for requests since it was already afternoon.
Even so, there were about a dozen armed adventurers carefully checking out the bulletin board where the requests were displayed.
Having no use for that bulletin board, Kurats directly stepped towards the guild’s receptionist, who was sitting with a business smile on her face.
【”…. Sorry, is it still possible to take the request to treat the princess’ illness?”】
【”Huuuh?”】
The receptionist, Hilda, whose cute smile was famous among adventurers, unintentionally let her confusion escape from her mouth due to the young man’s words that did not match his stature at all.
However, that was understandable.
Although he was a ‘young man’, he was over two meters (6’7) tall. He had an incredibly imposing body, with a weight of no less than 100kg (220 lbs).
His bulging muscles were splendidly built, as if he was an experienced warrior.
Hilda did not recognize the young man, but when she saw him, she had been convinced that he was an adventurer who was here to take a subjugation request.
【”M-my apologies. What I meant was that the request to treat the disease of her highness the princess has not been withdrawn yet.”】
Hilda barely managed to speak that reply, but she still did not understand why a young man, who was clearly more suited for manual labor, was getting himself involved with such a high-level request.
Even if he was doing it as a joke, the target of the request was the princess of the country.
She was not someone he could just try his luck with, nor could he feed her some nonsense about using willpower or the like to heal herself.
If he were to somehow worsen the princess’ condition while treating her, it was very possible that he would be decapitated on the spot.
And this was no mere conjecture, for it had actually happened to one of the royal palace’s doctors, who had failed to cure the princess despite bragging about his skills beforehand.
After that incident, the number of people trying to cure the princess had drastically decreased.
【”Then, I’d like to urgently relay what I’m going to tell you to the royal palace. My name is Kurats・Hans・Almadianos… and I’m a mage.”】
【”Whaaat?!”】
As the guild’s receptionist, Hilda was hardly ever fl.u.s.tered, however, Kurats’ line made her unintentionally shout.
Was this what they meant when they said not to judge people by their appearance?
Hilda was at a loss for words as she once again looked at Kurats’ stunning physique and young-looking yet graceful facial features.
Hilda figured that this could be her own prejudice, but from her experience, most mages were slim and had gloomy features. However, this was indeed a prejudice, for there were more than a few muscular mages in the world.
And technically, this sort of common sense did not apply here since Kurats’ magic was not the same kind as the magic that was commonly known, but Hilda did not know about such things at all.
In any case, these matters were beyond the reach of a receptionist like herself.
【”Please wait for a while… I will go get the castle’s confirmation.”】
Since there were no healers or doctors showing up to take the request, the guild was being pressured by the royal palace to quickly find someone qualified for it.
So the truth was that the guild would really appreciate it if the request was taken by Kurats.
That is, provided that he would not make too big of a mistake.
As he wondered if a commoner with no background like him would really be able to enter the royal palace, Kurats was becoming more anxious in his mind, although he did not let that show on his face.
This whole plan was based on the premise that Bernst’s advanced magic would be able to safely save the princess from her disease.
However, if that prerequisite was not met, then the plan would be impossible to execute.
『Don’t be so afraid… Did you not see that woman’s face? She was clearly relieved, wasn’t she?… I’m guessing everyone else has already given up on this request, and it has probably been a while since anybody presented himself to take it.』
Bernst’s guess was right on the mark.
【”Hey, look, I’ll say it for you own good, you should this give up. You’re still young, you don’t want to pointlessly throw away your life, right?”】
One of the adventurers, who had heard the conversation between Hilda and Kurats, stood up and came to talk to him.
This man was acquainted with another adventurer who had failed to complete the request and was banished from the kingdom as a result.
And, in this man’s eyes, Kurats absolutely did not seem like he was more competent than that veteran adventurer.
【”Thank you for worrying. But, even though I don’t look like it, I do have my chances of succeeding.”】
Looking at the eyes of Kurats, who had a natural smile on his face, the adventurer changed his a.s.sessment of him.
He could tell that Kurats was neither boasting nor bluffing.
So, was this young man greatly deluded, or was he truly capable enough to back up his words?
【”Well, if you say so, then I won’t stop you. Also, you don’t have to do it but if you don’t mind, can you show me some of your magic?”】
【”Well, I guess I can―― How about this?”】
The moment Kurats said that, his body appeared behind the adventurer.
Teleportation ―― This was not a type of magic that could be used casually without borrowing the power of a magic formation.
If Kurats was also competent in hand-to-hand combat, that would mean that he would have certainly been able to take the adventurer’s ilfe just now.
With a cold sweat, the man gulped down his saliva, as he was now convinced that Kurats was no average mage.
【”…I am Martin Harding. I have a bit of influence in the guild, so don’t hesitate to come to me if you meet with any trouble.”】
Martin the hero had acknowledged a newcomer; the whole guild became noisy as this astonishing information was being spread.
Several adventurers, who knew of Martin’s excellent eye for people, stood up to get to know Kurats, but at that moment…
【”..Sir Kurats Hans Almadianos! I’m sorry to have kept you waiting!”】
Having contacted the castle, Hilda had corrected her atmosphere and respectfully bowed towards Kurats.
Although Kurats was perplexed by her sudden change in att.i.tude, Bernst was not perturbed, as he had figured the reason for this change.
This was likely because, when the country was about to give up on saving the princess, some completely unknown magician appeared out of nowhere to save her life, so, in their desperation, the castle’s people were tightly grabbing onto this last hope, and they had therefore asked Hilda to be careful and courteous towards him.
It seemed like the princess was in quite the critical state. Even so, the more dangerous this was, the more grat.i.tude Kurats would get in return for saving her.
【”I’ve been told to notify you to quickly go to the castle. Someone will come to guide you there immediately. “】
Translator’s note: For those asking, don’t worry, I have access to the raws of this novel, so that won’t be an issue