I was editing the prologue of volume 1, and it felt like I was re translating the whole chapter. I don"t know how I made so many mistakes, and it feels like the author changed it a bit, but either way, that translation I did was so bad, and I feel sorry to the author that I degraded his story, so I"ll be trying to gradually edit my previous chapters from now on… (Obviously my current chapters aren"t perfect either, but I"m just saying that I translated those ones really poorly.) Thanks for reading~
Author"s Note: The first published volume is being released by Kadokawa Sneaker on the first of July! Setsuna is also pleased!
※This is one of the ill.u.s.trations. Setsuna who chose the future《Pen○○》. You can even read up to the penetration after this!
After I filled their stomachs with the pie I made, we started running on the mountain road with the raptors.
Raptors are good; they can travel on any path, no matter how rough it is.
"Eve, this is the right way right?" (Kearuga)
"That"s right. We will probably arrive before the sun sets." (Eve)
"I see. At any rate, we have free time huh." (Kearuga)
It"s a mountain path with few trees.
There are no monster presences in the surroundings, so we can"t even hunt.
I"m already quite tired of the scenery as well. I want thrill.
"Oh yeah, Ellen. I thought of something good. What do you think of travelling while being tied together?" (Kearuga)
Entrusting your body to the raptor"s jolting seems quite enjoyable. With that, we can have fun for a long period of time, and it will be a good recreation.
"… It is embarra.s.sing, but if Kearuga-niisama desires it, it is fine." (Ellen)
Ellen becomes bashful, and her ears that can be seen through the cracks of her pink hair are red.
"In that case, face this way, embrace me, and hold my waist between both your legs…" (Kearuga)
"Kearuga"s saying something weird again. Even though I only just recently saw you in a better light! Do you have a disease that won"t let you feel satisfied unless you immediately spoil my opinion of you!?" (Eve)
Since Eve talked in a loud voice, the raptor becomes surprised and greatly shakes.
It was just a joke, but she became too serious.
When she makes this kind of reaction, I conversely want to do it.
"It was just a Kearuga Joke. It"s true that I thought it seemed fun though." (Kearuga)
"… That is unfortunate. Even though I thought Kearuga-niisama would give me love." (Ellen)
Ellen looks at Eve with a reproachful face, to which Eve makes a surprised face.
"Ellen, that will slowly happen tonight. Today"s your day." (Kearuga)
"I am looking forward to it. I have always been eagerly waiting my turn!" (Ellen)
While saying that, Ellen leans on my chest.
Despite being small, this child is considerably indecent. She"s proactive, so accompanying her is fun.
"By the way, Eve. I"ll confirm it with you just in case, but you can"t use the summoning magic which uses the souls of the kokuyoku race that dwell in your wings right? I want to precisely confirm our hand before the G.o.d bird"s trial." (Kearuga)
I remember the fight I had with Eve in the first world.
Her attack that summoned black winged angels in succession was extremely troublesome. It was strong enough to repulse the hero of the【Sword】, Blade, from the front. If possible, I want to rely on it.
"… I can"t do it. I can"t use that power." (Eve)
Eve said so with a tone of voice that sounded like there"s a hidden meaning for it.
I instinctively understood it.
The reason she can"t use it is not a problem about her level or ability, but an emotional one.
"I see. I won"t rely on that. Also, since you"ve become considerably better at using light magic, you should practice darkness magic soon. That is useful in it"s own way." (Kearuga)
"Yeah, please. I also want to increase the things I can do." (Eve)
Ever since we went to the kokuyoku race"s village, I feel like Eve has become more proactive than before. It should be fine to say that this was enough reason to go to the kokuyoku race"s village.
Miru-jiisan"s face comes to my mind. Ah, the string of my boots is cut. It would be good if nothing ominous happened.
While fitting in a rest, we continue travelling for a few hours.
We have finally arrived at our destination.
The canyon where the G.o.d bird lives. We are on the hill just before it, and this will be where we camp today.
"This is amazing, the whole canyon is covered in white fog. … I sense strong mana from that fog." (Kearuga)
"That"s not just any fog. The s.p.a.cetime is warped. If you jump into it, you won"t know where you"re going to be hurled to. Only the G.o.d bird can freely move in that fog." (Eve)
"I see. So the reason you can only take the G.o.d bird"s trial at decided times is because of that huh." (Kearuga)
"Yeah, apparently the destination of the fog changes depending on the movement of the stars and the moon. Just for a several day period starting from tomorrow, the G.o.d bird"s canyon connects with the other side of the fog. If we let this period go, it would be just a suicidal act to go there." (Eve)
That"s an interesting mechanism.
Also, we don"t just need to be careful when we enter, but also when we leave.
"Can we properly get out?" (Kearuga)
"According to the legends, it seems you will be hurled to an unimaginable place if you go outside of the fog without being recognized by the G.o.d bird-sama. Once you enter, you can"t even leave until the trial is over." (Eve)
"I understand the situation. We"ll rest today, and early in the morning tomorrow, we"re going to challenge the G.o.d bird"s trial." (Kearuga)
Either way, the other side of the fog isn"t connected to the G.o.d bird"s canyon today.
Tonight, Eve will look at the stars and make the final decision of whether we can go or not.
Setsuna and Freya"s raptor has caught up with us as well.
Now, I guess we should start making camp.
After we installed the camp, Eve and I went out to procure our dinner.
Since I sensed a monster"s presence, Eve and I jumped out.
The monster we found is a large grey dog. It"s characteristic is that it"s forefeet are abnormally muscular and it"s nails are enlarged.
"Eve, you can keep up right?" (Kearuga)
"Yeah, I have a lot more stamina thanks to Setsuna after all." (Eve)
As expected of a dog type monster, it"s quick.
The reason we can still follow it, is because our level rose and our status improved.
My【Jade Eyes】saw that that monster has adaptable genes, so I need to bring it down no matter what.
I can easily catch up with it by making myself specialized in speed with【Transformation Heal】, but I"ll have Eve try her best today.
I had just been thinking I want her to practice darkness attribute magic.
"Eve, try using darkness magic. It"s fine with the most simple one. Engulf the region surrounding that dog with darkness. Can you do it?" (Kearuga)
Darkness magic is literally magic that manipulates darkness.
Unlike light and the other four attributes, it"s hard to use it for direct attack power. Unless intermediate or higher magic is used, it doesn"t become magic with destructive power.
However, it is highly applicable and can make weak points for the opponent.
"Okay. I"ll try it." (Eve)
"With all your power, and as wide as possible." (Kearuga)
"Watch me, haaaaa,【Jet Black】!" (Eve)
Eve spreads her wings and pushes out both her hands.
With the dog monster that"s running with all it"s power in the centre… was what was supposed to happen, but a black sphere came out from a deviated place, and the darkness spreads in one go.
Covered in darkness, it became unable to see forward, and I hear a thick sound.
My【Jade Eyes】can see everything.
After losing its sight, the dog monster collided into a tree.
Suddenly making their field of vision disappear is quite an effective method.
"Eve, you did well. Next is light magic. Aim well." (Kearuga)
I stop, stand behind Eve and point her finger to the staggering dog monster. Since I can see even in the darkness, I can show her where to aim.
"Kearuga, is this fine?" (Eve)
"It"s perfect." (Kearuga)
"In that case, here it comes.【Arrow of Light】!" (Eve)
A beam of light is fired from Eve"s fingertip.
The arrow of light cuts through the darkness, and advances in a straight line to the direction she pointed at.
She has considerably grown. Although it"s a basic light magic, it properly flew in the direction she aimed at.
The arrow of light pierced through the dog monster"s head.
Eve"s darkness disappears. It seems that Eve can also see the dog monster that had it"s head pierced through.
"I did it! Kearuga, I did it." (Eve)
"You"re good with the basics now. Let"s use a more difficult magic next time." (Kearuga)
"Yeah! I"m looking forward to it. Recently, magic practice has been really fun!" (Eve)
Eve already has splendid fighting power.
Even if she just rapid-fires【Arrow of Light】, which has a strong penetrative power, from the back, it would be an extremely effective support.
"But are you able to teach me light and darkness magic? Especially the difficult ones." (Eve)
"A foolish question." (Kearuga)
Those two magic attributes are extremely rare.
In reality, until I used【Imitation Heal】on Eve, I couldn"t use them.
However, developing things once I gain them is my speciality.
I know all the information and tricks regarding magic, and I was practicing it secretly.
"Well, just watch me." (Kearuga)
With【Transformation Heal】, I set light magic as one of my abilities.
And then, on top of my palm, I made a ball of light and throw it up.
The ball of light bursts open, and eight arrows of light fire in every direction, cutting through the branches that bear fruit, dropping the fruits without wounding them.
The fallen fruits are picked up by a gentle wind, and are carried to my side.
"I think I want you to learn this much accuracy." (Kearuga)
"As if! Rather, why are you able to do it!?" (Eve)
"Talent and effort. Since you have more talent than me, as long as you put in effort, you will learn it. Well, let"s head back. We got dinner and dessert after all." (Kearuga)
I"ll turn this dog monster into stew.
Adaptable speed genes are quite valuable, and it"s an important status.
Furthermore, we should gain energy from eating the meat.
It"s a good way of cheering us up for tomorrow"s trial.
And now, it"s dawn.
To preserve stamina for the trial, instructor Setsuna"s training is taking a day off.
We ate breakfast and have arrived in front of the fog.
"Now, let’s all go. Once we enter, we can"t leave until we achieve the trial. And also, if we fail the trial, we"re dead. Except for just one person, no one has ever succeeded at the trial. If you think it"s scary, I don"t mind if you stay home together with the raptors." (Kearuga)
After saying so, I look at all their faces.
Far from trepidation, their faces were full of motivation.
"I can"t imagine Kearuga-sama losing. Besides, I am Kearuga-sama"s follower." (Freya)
Freya softly smiles.
"Setsuna is Kearuga-sama"s property (thing). It"s weird that a tool isn"t together with it"s master." (Setsuna)
"Rather than the trial, it would be much scarier to be separated from Kearuga-niisama!" (Ellen)
The children pair are also overflowing with motivation.
And then…
"The G.o.d bird"s trial is also my trial. I can"t always be carried by you, and besides, I already quite running away." (Eve)
Eve grins broadly.
She even seems like she"s enjoying herself.
"Okay. Well then, let"s all go. We"ll enjoy the G.o.d bird"s trial to our heart"s content." (Kearuga)
Like that, we all nod to each other and enter the white fog.
I"m happy that no one turned their back.
My mood is being uplifted. No matter what happens, I don"t think we will lose at all.