Sakura Bullet – 18

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Chapter 17: The Holster and a Trial

Author: Kurohitsuji
Raw: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n2086fk/18/
Translator: Lilia v4
Editor: Yuriko AYA

After going back to the capital, I eat dinner at the inn, take a bath, and return to my room early.
All sorts of things happened; I seem to have been a bit tired.
I apparently sank into the bed the moment I got to my room; the next morning, my hair is in an amazing state.

I spend a fair bit of time trying to fix it, and in the end I give up and put on a hat.

I also got up late, so by the time I show my face at the guild it’s almost noon.
Liza is at reception today too.
I start to greet her and she beckons me over, a little wave.

“Good morning. What’s the matter?”
“Ouka, what did you do yesterday?”

She asks with a troubled smile.
…Yesterday? What did I do.

“Uh. I bought a holster and went home to visit.”
“Hmm… I don’t really understand, but you have a visitor. That boy over there.”

I turn as told, and there’s a nervous, noble-looking boy.
…Who was that. I feel like I’ve seen him.

“O-ou. Thanks for yesterday.”
“…. Ah, the young guy who picked a fight yesterday.”

He’s dressed so fine I didn’t recognize him.
Clothes like that—is this guy a noble.

“…I think you’re the one who picked the fight.”
“So, what? What’s up?”
“No, um… yesterday was my bad. Sorry.”

He puts a hand to the back of his head and apologizes.
He looks vaguely sheepish.

“…Haa? What, you came all this way to apologize?”
“No, it isn’t that, exactly…”
“Then what.”
“Uh… um, well.”

…What. Half-baked.
Where did yesterday’s attitude go.

“I don’t really get it, but I accept the apology. If you don’t have other business, I have somewhere to be, so another time?”
“Ah, ou… later.”

Weird guy. Did he come all this way to apologize.
Scrupulous, unlike his looks. Or is it exactly like his looks?
…Whatever. Anyway, to Ellie’s shop.
It should be about the time we promised.

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Demon King Wants to Go to School – 18

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A Midnight Confession

Author: Unicoon
Raw: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n8138gc/18/
Translator: Lilia v4
Editor: Yuriko AYA

Night.
The hour even vampires rub their eyes.

In King Zenon’s study in Romulus Castle, there were three figures.
King Zenon, Princess Charlotte, and Lady Ulrika.

“—I thought I would be killed… but Natasha fought the lesser dragon with everything she had…”

In the quiet study, only Princess Charlotte’s voice could be heard.
She was reporting the events of the field exam to King Zenon.

“But she was no match for the lesser dragon… after that, Ulrika and Olivia saved us.”

Princess Charlotte continued, voice tense.
King Zenon’s expression was severe.

“If Ulrika and Olivia hadn’t come, Natasha and I would have died… it was all because of my foolish actions, so… um…”

Princess Charlotte looked straight at King Zenon.
A serious gaze, full of resolve.

“Natasha, and everyone on the team, only went along with my selfishness. So please, if there is to be severe punishment, let it be me alone—”

“That’s enough. I understand…” Continue reading →

An Isekai Witch’s Streaming Life – 18

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The Textbook Young Lady

Author: Ryusui
Raw: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n2121hw/18/
Translator: Lilia v4
Editor: Yuriko AYA

When I asked, the soldier nodded right away.

“Of course! Mages are treasures of the town, of the country, and of the world! There could be no one who would refuse you. You mentioned looking for someone; we will assist.”
“Ah, that’s all right.”
“I see…”

He kind of drooped. A little like a puppy… no, that’s not it. I don’t want a dog this big.

“Then please, Lady Witch. Allow us to escort you.”
“Eh. Ah, um… Shouldn’t I wait in line…?”
“Making a Lady Witch wait is unthinkable!”
“Haa…”

I mean, I don’t mind. Getting in without being made to wait is really nice.
But somehow. I can tell there’s some kind of purpose. More than special treatment, I think it’s so I don’t get tired of waiting and go somewhere else.

I mean, if it were just a guide, you wouldn’t need two soldiers. One of them isn’t saying anything and is just staring at me. A little scary.
The soldier who spoke to me leads, and I follow. The other soldier is behind me. Guard, or so I don’t get away, I wonder which.

‘This is it, Rita-chan’s going to get caught?’
‘Very well, then it’s war!’

“I’m not doing that.”
“Lady Witch?”
“It’s nothing.” Continue reading →

I Was Reincarnated Without Cheat and Sacrificed to the Demon King – 17

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At the End of the First Day

Author: Iwashi-zukushi
Raw: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n3388fm/17/
Translator: Lilia v4
Editor: Yuriko AYA

I had wrapped things in meaningful smoke, but the discussion of what to do from tomorrow on finished without a hitch.
The three of us went out together to Elma’s shop.

“They were kind to us at midday, and the sandwich was really good.”
“Not only the sandwiches. The other cooking is good there too.”
“Is… that so…? I’m looking forward to it.”

Kira answered Gerda’s and my words with a shy smile.
Damn, this girl is cute at every turn!
No, no, restrain, restrain.

To be honest, I was considerably carried away.
In today’s events alone I had had meetings good enough to think my life had taken a dramatic turn.
And the outlook from here on was by no means dark.

Well, they also say good fortune brings many demons, so I could not let my guard down.
But I wanted to be allowed this much, at least, while we ate tonight.

After all.

“Ah, leave the bill to me. I earn a fair amount, despite how I look.”
“No, ‘despite how you look’… Gerda, however you look at it you’re a high-ranking knight, like an aide to the Demon King, right?”

A generously openhanded, handsome-type, refreshing grown-up beauty, without a hint of spite.

“It’s been a while since I went to eat with someone like this…”
“It’s fine, Kira, eat plenty! You can even eat my share! Elma will put it on a tab!”

And a puppy-type pretty girl who stirred up the urge to protect, going to eat with us.
There was no way my spirits would not rise.
Whether Elma would actually put it on a tab, I did not know.
I wondered idly if they could send the bill around to the Demon King’s castle, and other useless things.
Well, I was not much of an eater.
Kira probably wasn’t either. …What about Gerda? Continue reading →

Sakura Bullet – 17

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Chapter 16: Just a Little I’m Home

Author: Kurohitsuji
Raw: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n2086fk/17/
Translator: Lilia v4
Editor: Yuriko AYA

My first trip through the sky was comfortable.
A little cold, but the view is so good I don’t care.
The sky is close. When I drop my gaze, I can see the highway below.
I start to feel like I can see the whole world.

And it’s fast. Not even comparable to a coach.
Clouds and scenery stream by at an amazing speed.

Uwah! Amazing! This is so fun!

About thirty minutes out of the capital, I’m back in the town I grew up in.

“Faaast. This is amazing, super convenient.”
“—Suggestion: descending directly into town is dangerous.”
“Ah, okay. Shall I come down before the gate.”

True. I am flying by blasting mana.
I reverse-thrust a little, kill speed, and land slowly.
Man, that was so fun. All hail Ring.
My hair is a mess, though. I’ll tidy it a bit here before I go in.

∞∞∞∞ Continue reading →

Demon King Wants to Go to School – 17

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Tears

Author: Unicoon
Raw: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n8138gc/17/
Translator: Lilia v4
Editor: Yuriko AYA

“Charlotte~, we’re here~”

The day after the exam.
Lady Ulrika and Olivia had been summoned to Princess Charlotte’s private rooms.
Lady Ulrika opened the door and went in.

“Welcome. We’ve been waiting.”

Inside, Princess Charlotte and Natasha were waiting.

“Natasha, isn’t it. You look well!”

“Yes. Thank you for yesterday. And Olivia, thank you for treating me. I’m grateful.”

“No, no, no thanks needed!”

Natasha bowed.
Olivia bowed even deeper than Natasha.

“No, no, no, please let me thank you.”

“No, no, no, no, I’m only a maid.”

Natasha bowed deeper still.
Olivia bowed deeper, and deeper still.

“How long will you keep that up? You’ll sink into the floor.”

“Ah, you’re right…”

“Pardon us…”

“Fufufu. You two are two of a kind. Come, please sit.”

Lady Ulrika perched on a chair.
Olivia stood diagonally behind her.

“Ulrika, Olivia. Please let me thank you again.”

“Mm?”

“Thank you so much for saving us yesterday.”

Princess Charlotte bowed in a clean, proper posture.
At the sudden event, Natasha’s eyes went round.
Olivia’s face went pale with shock.

“And please let me apologize for everything until now. Ulrika, Olivia, I’m truly sorry.” Continue reading →

An Isekai Witch’s Streaming Life – 17

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Flying Magic

Author: Ryusui
Raw: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n2121hw/17/
Translator: Lilia v4
Editor: Yuriko AYA

The viewers got bored of the scenery, so I sped up. From the Spirit Forest to the town is about the distance of a horse running a full day, apparently. I got there in about an hour, and even then everyone seemed bored.

‘After you sped up we couldn’t even tell what the scenery was lol’
‘All we could do was talk…’

“Hmm… Next time I won’t stream during travel.”

I can’t say the travel itself is important, and showing just inside the town is fine too.
Anyway, arrival. I’m flying fairly high, and a big town is visible below. A large wall against magic beasts surrounds the town, with gates at east, west, south, and north.

“Which gate should I use. The closest one okay?”

‘No’
‘It’d be obvious you came from the Spirit Forest. How about the south gate?’

“South, then.”

I gain altitude so I can’t be seen from the ground, and head for the opposite side.
Looking down from up here, you can tell it’s a really wide town. There’s a big building in the center, I wonder what that is?

‘Whoa. This is fantasy, huh’
‘What’s amazing is that a town that big has no power lines’
‘Unthinkable from modern Japan’ Continue reading →

I Was Reincarnated Without Cheat and Sacrificed to the Demon King – 16

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Prep Work, or a Scheme

Author: Iwashi-zukushi
Raw: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n3388fm/16/
Translator: Lilia v4
Editor: Yuriko AYA

I wiped the tears of Kira, who had cried herself out and settled, and we had tea again.
The chai had gone completely cold, but for some reason it tasted especially good.
No, well, I knew the reason.

It was that I had unexpectedly acquired Kira, a wonderful asset.
And that being able to comfort Kira itself had made me very happy.
Don’t make me say that. It’s embarrassing.

At any rate, by the time we finished the tea, Kira had settled completely.

“Dominas puts on airs like that now, but in the old days…”
“Eh, is… that so…?”

We were laughing, quietly, at Gerda’s exposé of Lord Dominas.
…The sight of Gerda, a cool, handsome sort of grown-up beauty, chatting with Kira, a reserved puppy-type pretty girl: priceless.

Hah!? No, no, I was letting my old otaku face show far too much!

I had gone to the trouble of earning a high evaluation here; I could not let the image collapse. I pulled myself together.
…Impure motives? Shut up, leave me alone.

“Now then… the sun has begun to sink. What shall we do?
We can leave it here for today, or we can go have dinner together, if you like.”

When the chatting had paused, Gerda suddenly brought that up.
Eh? I hurriedly looked out the window, and indeed the townscape had begun to turn a little red.

“Whoa… we really did talk for a long time.” Continue reading →

Sakura Bullet – 16

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Chapter 15: The Flying Town Girl

Author: Kurohitsuji
Raw: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n2086fk/16/
Translator: Lilia v4
Editor: Yuriko AYA

Ellie’s father’s shop was on the main street.
Probably the shop Ring was talking about.
I missed it completely, like an idiot.

Looking closer, the sign over the entrance has a leatherworker’s mark.
An old established shop, maybe. The building itself is quite old.
I push the door and go in: the distinctive smell of leather and oil.
And a stubborn-looking old man glares this way.

“Father, I’m home.”
“Ou, you’re back… oi, who’s that.”

Whoa. No social skills. Exactly a craftsman.
But I was a little surprised.
Ellie’s father is a dwarf.
Muscular and short, slightly reddish-brown skin, and a splendid beard.
He glares this way while working on his goods.

“Um, she helped me.”
“Haan? You got hassled again… miss, sorry. Thanks.”

His face breaks at once and he grins.
Yep. Scary-looking people really are all kind.

“I just happened to be passing by. More to the point, I heard you’re a leatherworker.”
“Ou. Around here, if you say leatherworker, there’s only me.”
“There’s something I’d like to ask for.”

I take the handguns hanging at my hips.

“I’d like a holster to put these in. Do you have one?”
“Aa? Mind if I borrow them a bit?”
“Go ahead.”

He looks over the handguns he received, one by one.
As he turns them, looking from different angles, his eyes gradually get sharper.
…What. Is there something bad about them.

“…You, these are magic tools, aren’t they.”
“Yes. Magic tools that fire bullets of mana… I think.”
“‘You think’?” Continue reading →

Demon King Wants to Go to School – 16

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The Exam Ends

Author: Unicoon
Raw: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n8138gc/16/
Translator: Lilia v4
Editor: Yuriko AYA

A lesser dragon.
A savage monster of subjugation rank C.

That savage monster lay on its back, twitching.
Lady Ulrika approached the vacant Princess Charlotte.

“Mm. You seem unharmed.”

Addressed, Princess Charlotte snapped back to herself.

“I am unharmed. More importantly, Natasha!”

“Natasha is fine. See.”

Lady Ulrika pointed behind the princess.

“Phew… treatment’s done… I think she’ll be all right now…”

Olivia was dripping sweat, limp.
She had used up her mana on healing magic and was exhausted.
In exchange, Natasha’s wounds were cleanly treated.

“Hoh! Splendid skill at healing magic. Livi has a talent for it!!”

“No, I’m still far from it.”

“Ugh… huh…?” Continue reading →