Din no Monshou Chapter 4

Chapter Four – Seven Years Later

Time flies like an arrow and the pa.s.sage of time is quick.

Over the years, I have steadily aged into a seven-year-old. Walkin’s is keeping my inner-self a secret, as promised. However, I do feel that the pampering has decreased.

This is due to the fact that my thoughts and answers are equal to the youth level, I suppose. I won’t be treated like an infant for much longer. Though, I occasionally get teased, when she deliberately treats me like a child.

This is the relations.h.i.+p between Walkins and I. Today, I was also immersed in a fundamental magic lesson.

“Regis-sama, We a.s.sume the enemy has been using thunder magic. If that’s the case, how do you handle it?” (Walkins)

“Build a wall with earth magic, also, using the same thunder magic counteracts it.” (Regis)

“Amazing. The review is perfect!” (Walkins)

The attributes are a matter of affinity. There are five types of attributes which are confirmed – ‘Fire’, ‘Water’, ‘Wind’, ‘Earth’ and ‘Thunder’. These are commonly known as the five elements of magic.

They are correlated with each other. When the same attribute is used, counter-balancing occurs. After confirming the theory knowledge, I ask casually.

“Is it not about time to start learning higher magic soon?” (Regis)

“No good. Regis-sama’s body is still unable to withstand the recoil of magic yet. By all rights, at your age magic shouldn’t be possible. I can say without doubt that learning it would be a problem.” (Walkins)

The fact is, I was close to death when using Astral Fire. There is no helping crying without a reb.u.t.tal.

“How should I put it… To start with, I have magical talent?” (Regis)

“Rather than talent, you have vast reserves of magical power.” (Walkins)

I was too reckless and was swayed by my magic.

So it’s like that. No matter how strong the magic is, if the body cannot withstand the backlash of it, then it becomes insignificant. Although, I feel like I’ve become accustomed to magic in these seven years. This is because I haven’t had a backlash when using low-grade magic. Though, when used in rapid succession, it is painful as would be expected.

“But, I remember Walkins has unusually strong magic. When the fire was put out. Also, when the thieves appeared in the village, Walkins kicked them all around.” (Regis)

In this area with many mountains, bandits can easily settle down. The bandits from yesterday, the cannons rattling drew attention to them while they were mountain climbing, so the location was reported. They were crushed by Walkins. Towards the crime committed in broad daylight, Shadverga wore a bitter smile.

“There was such a thing.” (Walkins)

“In particular… (Chaos Cataract)? I mean to say, it didn’t appear in the master edition. Where was it acquired?” (Regis)

“As I am the hyper-servant, I memorised it from the beginning!” (Walkins)

“Liar!” (Regis)

Thinking that everything would be solved with words was a great mistake. My pointing it out with frankness. .h.i.t the bullseye? Walkins is giggling.

Come to think of it, I don’t see Shadverga. Has he gone for an inspection?

That my inner-self is more mature than – he suspects it. I was worried he would behave weirldy. Judging from the result though, the fear was unfounded.

The person is of a higher calibre than I thought. Though Walkins help by playing a cus.h.i.+oning role was also big, I guess. Far from evading me, Shadverga speaks to me pro-actively.

According to Walkins, since the old days he was not one who would seem to doubt his family. People from the common population are judged on their personality and employed as maids. I think that’s the reason that the population relies on him in that area. However, as he has the habit of undertaking all the work, he is often swamped.

Nex time, I’ll help as well. While repairing the study tool, I bring up a topic with Walkins.

“Recently, my father hasn’t let me outside.” (Regis)

“That’s because outside is dangerous. As the country is skewed in disorder, the security isn’t good. ” (Walkins)

It’s as she says. In this area, multiple groups of bandits and thieves have been confirmed. The territories struggling attempts to deal with them are not catching up. Walkins also noted that there are other problems.

“The situation with the neighbouring countries is spurring the deterioration of public order. In an emergency, the Din house will also be recruited.” (Walkins)

“It’s unpleasant.” (Regis)

The neighbouring country was in the middle of a ceasefire, wasn’t it? Then again, no agreements were exchanged. IT wouldn’t be strange for a war to break out.

“Although the nation has become impoverished and struggled to deal with monsters. A war with a foreign country isn’t the case.” (Walkins)

Walkins said it sombrely. Though, troublesome words were said.

“Monsters….? Aren’t they slime-like things…” (Regis)
“There are various. They differentiate by race and family. Many demons also pursue evolution.” (Walkins)

Come to think of it, a monsters attack on a neighboruing village was intercepted by a pirvate army. Because of the rise in in injuries Walkins – the ultimate weapon – stepped in and it came to an end. The demon boar who lay waste to the field was slaughtered by such a peerless warrior. Her sword skill was not normal. Who is this person, really?

“Next time a monster appears, will I also attempt to exterminate a monster?” (Regis)

“Sorry, please leave it to Walkins and the Private army. As in the future Regis-sama must govern the territory. ” (Tl: The ‘sorry’ is actually Otto. Which means husband, and I got confused.) (Walkins)

“Even if you say territory…” (Regis)

It’s ridiculous as it’s a tiny area. It has only a single village. It barely reaches the lower cla.s.ses of n.o.bility.

“As it is small land, it gets used effectively. Recently in this place, a draught has continue. The territories finances are also tight. ” (Walkins)
“Nothing will come out of speaking with a seven-year-old child!” (Regis)

I mean it’s impossible even with knowledge from the previous life. I didn’t even have domestic stability – how could I handle the management of a territory? However, Walkins is intent on praising me.

“You’re kidding! Before even being a 1-year-old, is it not that Regis-sama learned two Master-rank magic’s? Now then, domestic administration. In my head – Regis-sama is farming!” (Walkins)

“Be eaten away at by locusts” (Regis)

“You’re cold, aren’t you?” (Tl: I think this is a localised translation, as I asked someone else about what it meant. 「釣れないですねー」 ) (Walkins)

To say I learned magic… Honestly, there is no meaning when it can’t be used.

When I used Fire Magic ‘Astral Fire’, it was a complete failure. Though the acquist.i.tion was completed, the construction of the image and pose was incomplete.

If activated in my condition today, it would surely end up running wild. Why it was listed in the master edition – I finally realised.

“But for now, I’ll leave that to Walkins and father. Speaking truthfully, that’s not what I’m interested in.” (Regis)

During my life I had no work experience. The NEET experience of a NEET. With that clear declaration, Walkins had a troubled-like face. (Tl: Regis’ mind wandered for a second there.)

“So, what are you interested in?” (Walkins)

“The ‘Dragon G.o.d Spoon’ rumoured to be in the royal capital, and the ‘Elf Elixir’ said to be buried in the Elf Village.” (Regis)

“Etto, that is his wife… ” (Walkins)

Walkins words are vague. This is because it’s a delicate issue. Right now, my mother Sefina’s life is in danger. The day before I was meant to meet her for the first time — she collapsed.

Her skill in magic is excellent. Even the sword of the private army’s leader was overwhelmed. The mental pressure was also strong and it seemed that person was like a flame.

However she fell sick when shave gave birth to me. It was thought she’d recover quickly, but that was naive. In order to end her suffering, I wish to solve the mystery of the strange disease which troubles her.

— Commonly known as “Illness of No Return”.

It seems it is an epidemic in the kingdom. It’s characteristics are super-delayed, so death isn’t immediate. That said, it has never been cured and is lethal. While being accompanied by intense pain, they gradually arrive closer to death.

According to the doctor, the danger level is no joke. Despite being in her early 20’s, her life being threatened by such a disease. The misfortune is just too great.

As time pa.s.ses, the signs of death become clearer. I must do something. That was what I decided when I was a one-year old.

Shadverga and Walkins do their best in governance. When it is I, the only son of a n.o.ble, I have no choice but to take action.

For the time being, my goal should be to obtain two medical ingredients. In other words “Dragon G.o.d Spoon” and “Elf Elixir”. When these two are combined, it becomes possible to negate any disease.

But the two abnormalities are priceless. It’s nearly impossible for even first-cla.s.s n.o.bles to lay their hands on them.

“I must go to the royal capital soon – it is absolutely necessary for me to obtain them.” (Regis)
“The ‘Dragon G.o.d Spoon’ is a national tresure. Once, ‘Four Sages Of The Continent’ known as Supreme Magic Masters gathered and the thing was made in a year. As magic masters are nearly all dead now… Making a new one is difficult.” (Tl: 『大陸の四賢』 Ehhh… Whatever.) (Walkins)

Four sages of the continent. They’re deified – with overwhelming faith being a.s.sembled in ancient times for these magic masters. The people who were known as magic masters created the ‘Dragon G.o.d Spoon’.
“How many still exist?” (Regis)

“There should still be seven. Three of them are in the custody of the Royal Capital.” (Walkins)

“To that extent, is it possible for even 1 to be loaned?” (Regis)

I think so, but ordinarily such a thing isn’t possible. I don’t think there is a single government official who’d leave a treasure of the country in a fallen n.o.bles hands.

“Nevertheless, there is a way. If it’s Regis-sama, it may be achievable.” (Walkins)

“…There is? Tell me more.”  (Regis)

“Trutfully, about ‘Dragon G.o.d Spoon’ – One of them is currently in the custody of the Royal Magic Academy.”  (Walkins)

“The Royal Magic Academy –!”  (Regis)

This country sits on the west edge of the continent. Furthermore, my house is to the westernmost point of the country. A little bit further and the place where the sea penetrates can be seen.

As the Royal Capital is in the middle of the country, it’s a fair distacne. Walkins glances at me who is lost in thought and continues with her explanation.

“At the end of the year, one graduate is selected at the Holy Scriptures festival.”  (Walkins)

“Which means?”  (Regis)
“The student who was most active is given the award for a year. It’s possible to borrow the ‘Dragon G.o.d Spoon’ for one year as the prize.”  (Walkins)

“Oh, I see!”  (Regis)

There’s such a method of acquisition. My head had turned to illegitimate means but this is good fortune.

“Though…. The minimum age for entrance to the academy is… 15-years-old.”  (Walkins)

“What? That is…”  (Regis)

“So, let us study now in preparation for that time–”  (Walkins)

I wanted to take action immediately. If my age is insufficient, there’s not helping it.

Sefina’s disease. It continues to cause pain until they day they are at deaths door. But, in contrast to a violent illness until death, it seems it takes ten to twenty years.

Severe pain drives at the body. It seems there are many cases in which the spirit breaks after five years. If you’ve heard of it, Sefina’s power of perseverance is tremendous.

Anyway. Before her physical strength runs out, I must obtain the necessary things.

For now though, I must prepare for adulthood.

“Yosh, let’s start studying! ”  (Regis)

“That’s the spirit, Regis-sama!”  (Walkins)

The aim has been decided and the pa.s.sion I put into studying increased magnificently.

I always study and train in the library.
And for today’s training, Walkins is teaching me a new magic.
In order not to interfere with the training, most of the furniture was placed to the edge.

However, there is one thing to be concerned about.
I don’t know what these books are, but book like things are scattered around.
Furthermore, they are near the middle of the room.
It felt intentional.
Like there was a great statement concealed it that mountain.

[Well, today what shall we learn?]
[Please teach me attack magic.]
[That’s fine, but, anything that requires a lot of magic is rejected.]
[I know that. Can I ask for 2 fire magic spells? A single target spell, as well as one for multiple targets.]
[Fire, it is? That is within my area of expertise. There is no need for this magic book then.]

As she said that, Walkins threw the magic book behind her.
It seems that she’s going to personally teach everything she knows.
By the way, training is doing well.

That’s because I almost never fail in learning magic.
I first magic that I learned was Mega Telepathy.
All the magic medium and higher is incredibly difficult.
High level magic like that, ordinarily wouldn’t be able to succeed in learning without knowledge of magic first.
That’s according to Walkins.

[When trying to use an un-acquired magic for the first time, usually recoil is received several times. The reaction in many cases appears as pain and discomfort. But Regis-sama’s concentration somehow isn’t interrupted by the pain. As to be expected, you are far more resistant to the pain than an ordinary person.]

Is it something like that?
It doesn’t feel bad to be praised for that.
My pain resistance is one of my few merits.
The barrier on which many people get stuck at, I pa.s.s through by will-power.

So, after that is image and pose.
Then if the magical power control is successful, it is easily acquired.
As long as it isn’t difficult magic, I wont fail the chant.

[…Or rather, you are able to do fire magic. By any chance, can you cover all the attributes?]
[Not at all! Such a thing is only possible for the Four Sages Of the Continent. I’m not such a great person.]
[Is that so?]
[Well first, the magic book is comparable with a beginner’s cla.s.s. Shall I teach ‘Gun Fire’? ]
[That is for a single target?]
[It is.]

Fumu , I see.
I observed Walkins example pose.
As for an image, it is kind of like of firing towards an enemy?
It’s similar to a bullet being fired, don’t excite my boyish heart.

[This is different from ‘Mega telepathy’ as the pose is important. After that, you can activate it by saying it aloud while getting used to it.]

Saying so, Walkins promptly made me pose.
Thrusting my arm out in front, spreading all my fingers. Relax the shoulders and prepare to push the entire power through your whole body.

Clinging to my back, Walkins instructs me of the incantation.
Even so, is this person too close?
Her soft b.r.e.a.s.t.s are overwhelming.
Pressing them as hard as she could against my back.

[…Walkins, you’re close]
[Close aren’t I? Is there something wrong with that?]
[Why you…]

As my body is still immature, it isn’t really affected by s.e.xual desire yet. However, what did you intend to do if I was an adult.
This foolish servant.
It was irritating to mind everything, magic was recited obediently.

[Orbs of light clad in demonic fire light Bore through the enemy — ‘Gun Fire!’]

With a faint report, the flames shot forward. The flame bullet hit the mark directly on the wall, causing a small explosion.
There’s almost no recoil.
As the bullet is fast, it looks easy to use.

[Gun Fire.]

Good. Acquisition was successful.
In addition the embarra.s.sing pose, because Walkins was clinging to my back, success was questionable at best.
I did it somehow.

[You did it, Regis-sama! It was a splendid hit. The mark was burnt leaving no trace.]
[By the way, what is that target? It looked like a book. ]
[It’s one of Shadverga’s personal books.]
[It’s one of father’s books?]
[Contrary to his appearances he loves hard training] (Tln: BDSM if you didn’t figure it out.)
[I didn’t want to hear that]

What do you mean “sad’, I don’t want to hear about Shadaverga’s inclinations. If Sefina where to hear about it, she would order them burned anyways.
That person’s body seems rather painful though, Shadaverga’s infidelity was being watched for like a hawk.

He was even restricted from books.
Don’t die someday.

[All right, next.]
[Wouldn’t it be better to rest a little while?]
[No, I can’t rest with just that, Mother should be suffering even more than me.]
[……Regis-sama]

Walkins eyes moistened as she stared.
Well, it’s fine to be emotional.
But, shouldn’t you get off me soon?

[Ee, *Ahem* Then the next step is to use a medium magic, so please be prepared.]
[Exactly how I want it.]
[It’s a relatively easy to use fire magic, We will acquire the fire carpet “Cross Blaster” ]

Cross, blaster huh?
The sign of a blazing cross?
Is the image something like that?
That’s pretty cool.

[Rather than the pose, the image in your mind is more important. Imagine flames dripping onto the surface of water; please call that image to mind at once.]
[Aa, I got it.]

If I could just learn it here will I be able to control Astral Fire as well?
I don’t really know, but for now I should concentrate on the task at hand.

[…… Fall to the ground, Red Light. Send h.e.l.lfire across the earth—‘Cross Blast’!]

My whole being was enveloped by magic as I chanted.
It was an aura like power; I felt it concentrating in my arm.

[Cross Blast]

Acquisition successful.
At the specified starting point on the floor, a violent flame arose.
At the same time. my body suffered a heavy recoil.
It sure consumes a lot of magic so I was influenced by it after all.

The raging inferno bursts into flames.
It tried to expand while emitting an intense heat.
However–

[Aqua Voice!]

Magic surges from behind me.
My ears rang from the high frequency.
But if you were to ask if it was unpleasant, I would be inclined to shake my head.
Walkins voice is beautiful.
The transparent wave motion of her voice wrapped the flames.

Then the flames were put out in an instant.

Neither the furniture had been ignited, nor drenched either.
What is that superb control?
Or how should I put it, any more and–

[You weren’t even chanting properly just now, how did you do that?]
[Ahh, chanting omission? You will be able to reach such a point when you are used to it. It is difficult to apply to high rank magic, but that was low rank magic just now, it is possible to invoke it by only saying the magic name.]
[……Hoo]

That was pretty deep wasn’t it.
Or should I say, Walkins magic stockpile is just too much.
What sort of sage-sama is she?
It’s the kind of strength that you would use to decimate an entire army.
The name Hyper-employee isn’t just for show?

[I mean, the book burned a little but is it alright?]
[Yes. Shadverga-sama has spent many years collecting elf shunga. There’s no problem.] (Tln: Shunga: Erotic or p.o.r.nographic woodblock prints. )
[What a binding chain.]

Shadverga doesn’t have the right to read anymore.
Even I put ten to twenty books in the corner of the room in my past life.
How does that compare to Shadverga?
Just because he’s a n.o.ble, doesn’t mean he’s privileged.
Isn’t that a great saying?

[But, isn’t it time for a break?]
[No, not yet. I’m still fine.]
[Oh, Regis-sama has such fierce determination!]

Walkins was pressing her body against me again even closer.
It was irritating so I did my best and pealed her off.
But, that did elevate my spirits somewhat.

[Are you going to follow me Walkins?]
[Of course. From practice guidance to helping at night. Please leave it to Walkins!] (Tln: Perverted female employee vs shota)
[Alright, don’t come any closer.]

Leaving it to this guy will put my chast.i.ty at risk.
I’ve been given some authority so that won’t be allowed.
Wash your face, put on some cat ears, master neko-go and then try again.
Then maybe my heart will throb.

While that raging delusions burst into my mind… A pink book burned in the corner of the room.
If I was in Shadverga’s position, I’d have no choice but to cry.
Because while I’m learning magic, his valuable collection was disappearing from the world.

But at the same time, there are good points to this training.
Sefina knows my growth from training every day, the will to live becomes the will to be happy or so they say.
Hearing that, there’s only one place left to go.

I feel bad for Shadverga and his collection but, I’m going to use it to move on.
Leave this to me and go.

As his treasured books crackled and sparked like fireworks, I put my hands together to wish them off.

[To the disappearing treasured books, three cheers……!]

By this, every day I was advancing my magic――