Fantasy

An Isekai Witch’s Streaming Life – 21

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Dear Senior Adventurers

Author: Ryusui
Raw: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n2121hw/21/
Translator: Lilia v4
Editor: Yuriko AYA

A town lined with so many buildings. The roads are paved in cobblestone, and wagons look like they’d run easy. A lot of people coming and going, chatter and kids’ energetic voices, overflowing with life.
Yeah. Amazing. A different amazing from Japan. I might like this one better.

‘I’m Japan after all, yeah’
‘As long as there’s a PC and the net, anywhere is fine’
‘I can’t even picture life without a PC or a phone. Absolutely not’
‘Are there nothing but wrecks here?’
‘The fact you’re looking at this means you’re the same, you know’

PCs are convenient. I’ve gotten to touch the one Mami has a little, and I thought it was amazing.
I mean, you just do a little of something called searching and you get all kinds of information. Convenient doesn’t even cover it. According to Mami there’s also lies and wrong information so picking and choosing is a pain, but that’s the same even without a PC.

I want one too, a PC. Well, even if I got a PC I probably couldn’t use it in the forest. I couldn’t connect to that thing called the internet to begin with.
Thinking about that, I follow Mireille. Still, it’s a lively town. Everyone looks like they’re having fun. There are lots of shops too, so I want to stop by later. Continue reading →

Sakura Bullet – 20

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Chapter 19: A Kidnapping

Author: Kurohitsuji
Raw: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n2086fk/20/
Translator: Lilia v4
Editor: Yuriko AYA

The next morning. I come down the stairs still rubbing sleepy eyes.
Breakfast is a big sausage in bread.
Is this a relative of the sandwich.
Tomato ketchup and grain mustard on it.

This sausage is apparently the mistress’s own, with all sorts of herbs in it.
No meat-smell, strong savor; when you bite it it splits with a pari and the juice wells out.
The sweet-tart of the ketchup and the heat of the mustard are just right; it’s a taste you get hooked on.

Muu… since I came to the capital I’ve been eating nothing but delicious things.
I have to work at reproducing them. Continue reading →

Demon King Wants to Go to School – 20

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Daily Life of the Demon King and the Girls

Author: Unicoon
Raw: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n8138gc/20/
Translator: Lilia v4
Editor: Yuriko AYA

One afternoon.

Princess Charlotte and Natasha were on the inner-courtyard terrace of Romulus Castle.
The two of them sat at a tea table. Opposite sat Lady Ulrika.
With Olivia included, the four of them had a friendly air.

Then several young men and women arrived.
The young ladies and gentlemen who had been Princess Charlotte’s entourage.

“…Princess Charlotte, what is the meaning of this?”

“What, you ask…”

“Don’t play dumb! Why are you with that country girl? And about the exam… what in the world happened…”

The boy faltered.
Princess Charlotte silently rose from her chair.

“I put you all through something frightening. I’m sorry.”

Princess Charlotte bowed in apology.
The entourage froze in surprise.
Lifting her face, Princess Charlotte spotted Beppo.

“Oh, Beppo was with you too.”

“Princess Charlotte… um… about that time…”

“I haven’t told anyone what we saw and heard during the exam. I’m sorry for asking so many unreasonable things of you.”

“That’s… I can’t believe it…”

Beppo’s expression was full of distrust.
Princess Charlotte, for her part, did not let her composure break.

“Yes… yes, of course you wouldn’t believe me…” Continue reading →

I Was Reincarnated Without Cheat and Sacrificed to the Demon King – 19

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Morning After a Night Like a Dream

Author: Iwashi-zukushi
Raw: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n3388fm/19/
Translator: Lilia v4
Editor: Yuriko AYA

“Hahii~, we drank, we ate.”

I walked the night road, lit by magic lamps, in high spirits.
Kira walking beside me, and Gerda going ahead, were each in high spirits as well.

“No, truly. You said a little, but you can hold it quite well, Asha.”
“A-ahahaha, that’s, the wine was good, so it went down easy, I’m sure.”

I answered Gerda’s teasing with something like a joke.
In fact, as wine of this world went, it had felt like they had tried quite hard.
Brewing technique was low no matter what, so there was a lot of poor stuff… it could not be helped.

Even so. Continue reading →

Sakura Bullet – 19

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Chapter 18: Rainy Days Are Days Off

Author: Kurohitsuji
Raw: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n2086fk/19/
Translator: Lilia v4
Editor: Yuriko AYA

When I wake up, it’s pouring.
I can’t see the view outside the window at all.
Rain this bad, it’s hard to even leave the inn, never mind the city.

And so. Today is a day off.

I try organizing my things, but I didn’t bring much to begin with, so it finishes right away.
I genuinely have nothing to do.
I roll around on the bed. I fall off. I hit my head.

Nuoh… that really hurts.

I flop spread-eagle as I am.
A dark room, rain hitting the glass.
Mixed in, my heartbeat. Slow. Beating.

The day I came to the church was a downpour too, apparently.
I don’t remember the details. I only remember that the sound of the rain was terrible.
Just like today.
That’s the oldest memory I have.

Black hair, black eyes.
The same color as the Heroes in the picture books.
Why is that, I wonder.

I have mana, but I can’t use magic.
Apparently I have no power at all to control it.
Why is that, I wonder.

Among children with no parents, I was especially heretical.
When I was little, I thought it was a curse.

And I thought I’d been abandoned because I was a cursed child. Continue reading →

Demon King Wants to Go to School – 19

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Failure!?

Author: Unicoon
Raw: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n8138gc/19/
Translator: Lilia v4
Editor: Yuriko AYA

The next day, Romulus Castle.

Teachers of Romulus Academy had been gathered in the audience chamber.
Princess Charlotte and Minister Rudolf were present as well.

On the throne, King Zenon.
Standing before him was an old man with a fine beard.
He was the highest authority of Romulus Academy: Headmaster Neumann, a mage known as the Sage.

“Headmaster Neumann. Sorry for the unreasonable request.”

“Ho ho ho. Don’t concern yourself, King Zenon. It is no great matter.”

King Zenon and Headmaster Neumann spoke in a familiar air.
Their eyes, however, were not smiling at all.
A taut atmosphere flowed, as if they were probing each other.

“Father… your fake smile is far too poor…”

“As unfriendly as ever…” Continue reading →

I Was Reincarnated Without Cheat and Sacrificed to the Demon King – 18

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A Pleasant Supper

Author: Iwashi-zukushi
Raw: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n3388fm/18/
Translator: Lilia v4
Editor: Yuriko AYA

“Here, our proud seafood stew. Eat plenty!”

So saying, Elma brought a plate steaming hot.
It was supposed to be a single tasting portion, but it looked like quite a lot?
That question blew away the moment the plate was set in front of me.

“Whoa, it looks delicious!”

I could not help raising my voice.
A tidal scent, softly tickling the nose.
Perhaps it was scented with white wine and herbs; it gave off a very appetizing smell, without any fishiness.

And more than anything, the quantity and freshness of the ingredients!
As expected of a port town; they were probably using seafood just taken.
The mussels were plump to bursting, and the chunks of fish were springy.
The vegetables in with them were a little limp, perhaps from being stewed quite a while.
But that was the doneness I liked, so there was no problem.

Was this something like a bouillabaisse?
I was fairly sure I had seen that before tomatoes were brought in, it had been like this.
In any case.

“This is white wine… it will absolutely go.”
“Hoh? You know your stuff, Asha.” Continue reading →

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.

Continue reading →

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 →

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 →