Preparing for Enrollment

Author: Unicoon
Raw: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n8138gc/22/
Translator: Lilia v4
Editor: Yuriko AYA

“How is it? Does it suit me?”

“”Kyaa~! So cute~!!””

A few days after the pass announcement.
This day was for buying up the tools needed for academy life.

Five women had gathered in the school store building of Romulus Academy.
Lady Ulrika and Olivia, Charlotte, Natasha.
And Queen Victoria.

Incidentally, the reason Queen Victoria was there was simply to add to the bustle.
She had run into them by chance at Romulus Castle and stuck with them as they were.

And so the five of them borrowed a room in the store building and went on with preparations.
Lady Ulrika tried on a navy blazer and spun around.

“Mm. The size is a perfect fit! I like it!!”

“It’s good, Ulrika. It suits you wonderfully!”

“Ulrika-chan is adorable. It’s lovely!”

“Is it? Thank you, Lottie, Victoria!”

“”Hauu~n””

Queen and princess, both smitten with Lady Ulrika’s cuteness.
Like mother, like daughter.

Olivia and Natasha, meanwhile, stayed still in the corner of the room.
Faced with two royals, they had completely shrunk into themselves.

“Why… why is even Her Majesty with us…”

“I-I-I’m so nervous…” Continue reading →

Pass Announcement and Class Placement

Author: Unicoon
Raw: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n8138gc/21/
Translator: Lilia v4
Editor: Yuriko AYA

A few days after the entrance exam.
Many young people had gathered on the schoolyard of Romulus Academy.
The examinees who had sat the exam.

“I did it! I passed!!”

“No way… my name isn’t there…”

“The advanced class! Look, the advanced class!!”

What was happening that day was the announcement of pass and fail, and class placement.
A large paper had been posted on the bulletin board, listing the names of those who had passed and their classes.

The examinees rose and fell with the results.
Then Lady Ulrika arrived too.

“Over there! I’m looking forward to this!!”

“Please wait, Lady Ulrika!”

Lady Ulrika pattered off; Olivia hurried after her.
Charlotte and Natasha followed slowly behind.

“Uuu… I’m so nervous…”

“You’ll be fine, Natasha. Have confidence.”

“Lottie! Sasha! Come quickly!!” Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Bonk!

Author: Unicoon
Raw: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n8138gc/15/
Translator: Lilia v4
Editor: Yuriko AYA

“Mm! I made it!!”

Lady Ulrika had appeared all of a sudden.
She had transferred in with spacetime magic, bringing Olivia along.
She was holding the lesser dragon’s huge jaws at bay with one hand, easily.

“Ugh… urp… I feel…”

Olivia was swaying, drunk on her first spacetime magic in her life.
Pale-faced, she had slumped to the ground.

“Hm? There’s an injured person. Livi, tend to them.”

“Injured… ah, this is bad! I’ll treat her at once!!”

Olivia came back to herself and ran to Natasha.
Princess Charlotte looked as if she had no idea what was going on.

“Olivia… why in the world…?”

“Explanations later! Lady Charlotte, are you hurt? If not, I’ll treat Lady Natasha first.”

“Y-yes… I’m fine.”

“Understood!” Continue reading →

A Small Rescue

Author: Unicoon
Raw: https://ncode.syosetu.com/n8138gc/14/
Translator: Lilia v4
Editor: Yuriko AYA

“GROOAR!!”

“Kh…!”

The lesser dragon thrashed, swinging its claws.
Princess Charlotte fled, muddy and battered.

“Flame!”

Still running for her life, she raised her staff.

“Flame! Come forth, flame!!”

The tip of the staff flickered.
There was no sign of magic activating.

“Why? Why can’t I use magic!?”

Unable to cast as she wished, she ducked behind a tree.
Looking at the staff, Princess Charlotte lost her words in shock.

“What… is this…?”

A gem black and cloudy, goldwork warped and ugly.
The once-beautiful staff was ruined beyond recognition.
Lady Ulrika’s words crossed Princess Charlotte’s mind.

“Crude goods… it was true…?”

As she stood dazed, a shock ran through her back.

“GROAN!”

“Kyaa!”

The lesser dragon’s charge snapped the tree she had hidden behind.
It lunged at the fallen princess.
Then—

“Lady Charlotte, look out!”

With the voice, a small shadow dove in.

“Natasha! Why!?”

It was Natasha.
She drew her sword in a smooth motion and stood before the lesser dragon.

“I couldn’t run and leave Lady Charlotte behind!” Continue reading →