Vol 3 Chapter 1 (1/2)
Chapter 1
Gelberic Harbor [Preparation for First Sailing]
AN: Volume 3 Start!
TL: This took me much longer than I had hoped. In any case, enjoy the chapter!
Imperial Academy headquarters.
The silver of magical steel and the black of the lacquered wood contrasted beautifully. This big building that sits behind the palace boasts the largest building in Gransil in both area and volume. This was because it was originally the palace royal quarters belonging to the Emperor, and with additional remodeling as a military facility it had now become the largest building. On the top floor of this majestic building, there was a meeting room for the Imperial Academy’s strongest who controlled the Empire itself. Around a long table sat ten people.
At the direct center and at the head of the table were dips holding a magic crystal. This pair of crystals was part of a magic tool which allows a voice to reach from one mediating crystal to the other, making it considerably useful for long-distance communication.
One of these was the Marshall who rules over the Imperial Academy, and the magic librarians who are its best fighting units, both of which are using this meeting room…so at the head are the first and second seats, the First Seat also represented by a crystal.
In addition were the lower seats of magic librarians, including the third seat, along with leaders who gathered at the large conference room from the research inst.i.tute, intelligence agency, and chairman of the Commerce and Industry a.s.sociation.
However, the atmosphere of this meeting was ominous.
This was because of the Marshall’s scandals that occurred a few days ago. The country was considering an exclusion, as he had not only used the magic librarians to abduct a certain demon in order to acquire it, but consequently the headquarters of the Imperial Academy which is the symbol of “Power” for the Emperor was destroyed. This was something that could not be ignored.
Therefore, this conference was mainly a hearing focusing on the investigation of the Marshall.
[I was just trying to fulfill my wish of a hundred years…] (Talos)
[This was a situation that rocked the foundation of this nation, though what are your thoughts Marshall?] (First Seat)
[…] (Talos)
[We are not going to lose what we have built up just so you can play around. What were you thinking? Marshall, you are the head of the Academy. Do you not understand what it means to expose the country to such pests?] (First Seat)
[Bu…!! You! I am Talos II! The Emperor! What kind of words are you saying to this great person…!] (Talos)
[You have misunderstood. You are the Marshall of the drawing room. Did you think you would be totally forgiven just because you are the second generation of the royal bloodline? It is not a decoration. If you cannot understand your position as the top of the proud Empire…then just silently retire. Even if you sit on top, you are only being a nuisance.] (First Seat)
[You $%$#…!] (Talos)
To the conversation between the crystals, the people in the academy listened silently.
One was Talos II, or, the Marshall. The other person, whose mysterious voice could be taken as either male or female, was the person who was the First Seat magic Librarian of the Imperial Academy.
“Since we exposed your corruption in this case, isn’t it fine to think about retirement?” (Third Seat Yatano)
[Third Seat…!! Who are you to say that when you are also doing selfish things!?!] (Talos)
The girl in a kimono sat in the first of the lower seats after the crystal holding the First Seat’s voice.
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o;I may be selfish, but I am doing my job.” (Yatano)
[You sound like you are making a mockery of me…!!] (Talos)
“Oh, is that so?” (Yatano)
As she looked at her nails, the Marshall’s words turned into a vague mumble. Although her only response was that she gazed at the crystal with condescending smile.
“Is that what you thought of my words? Perhaps, you were absorbed in your work until a fox’s tail caught your eyes? Those who chase rabbits say that if you try to chase two then you cannot even catch one, but to try to chase women and work, isn’t it kind of funny?” (Yatano)
[Third Seaaaaaaatttttt!!]
“Oh, is it that there were too many tails to keep track of? In that case there can only remain…disappointment.” (Yatano) (それは随分とまた……残念な感じですね)
“Leave it at that Yatano.” (Desiree)
“Oh Desiree, have your words distorted in his favor?” (Yatano) (あらデジレ、口元が歪んでいますよ？)
“I promise that is not what I was saying.” (Desiree)
[No way…!!] (Talos)
Next to Yatano was the Fifth Seat, also known by his blue hair by the young demon. His words caused the Marshall to suddenly realized something and panic, leaving him speechless.
There were no allies in this meeting room.
Rather, it was full of people ready to expulse the Marshall.
[Yatano Fuso ArcLight, Desiree McRein. Let it go at that. There is currently no difference between you two here at the meeting place. Especially you, Yatano, you should have pride as an upper ranking magic librarian]
“Oh, no, it is because I am aware that I am a magic librarian that I can live freely?” (Yatano)
[Then, it is time stop playing and fooling around] (First Seat)
“I was not meaning to fool around, but…” (Yatano)
[That obliviousness is not good] (First Seat)
“Oh…” (Yatano)
The man in a monocle nodded his head vigorously in agreement, but Yatano ignored it.
Aside from that, it should be obvious that the current situation is tough for the Marshall.
[Y-You…!! Don’t you understand!? The Imperial Academy could not have been established without the power of the emperor! It is only because of the blood of the Emperor that this place exists!!] (Talos)
From the beginning, the people of the Imperial Academy knew of his obsession with that demon which was sealed for a hundred years. No, it was probably around that time that his blood became his only s.h.i.+eld. To think that his only defense was his inherited blood. On top of that, the Marshall did not even notice he was being rejected by everyone around him.
Although the other demon was unexpected, there was originally a plan to eliminate the Marshall under the pretense of it being the Nine-tails.
Even now, the Third Seat was still smiling at the thought of what had happened.
[Aah, its fine. The nephew of the current Emperor, Greseles, will be taking over the position…Do you understand Marshall? You are already finished.] (First Seat)
[You %$&#…!! To think that you guys…!!] (Talos)
[Oh, that’s right. Since an irregular Oni appeared, let’s just say the Marshall was killed by that. Mysterious demon and Marshall-murderer. I think those two would be pleased with the t.i.tle, the demon should also be pleased as well.] (First Seat)
[You…are going to k-kill me!? This great me!!] (Talos)
[I would have to say that’s been the plan for awhile now…Yatano Fuso ArcLight] (First Seat)
“Eh, you want me to do it?” (Yatano)
With a grim expression, Yatano moved towards the crystal. The crystal which represented the First Seat answered lightly.
[Since you had some complaints for him in regards to demons? Then you should do it] (First Seat)
“Oh…” (Yatano)
Yatano’s eyes narrowed. There was a cold murderous intent dwelling in them.
Instantly, the executives not familiar with battle stood up. Those who were able to keep a calm face were those like Desiree. But even in regards to Desiree, his internal instinct was trembling in alarm from the bloodthirst.
“…Then, goodbye. Marshall” (Yatano)
Directing her umbrella at the crystal, her words were saturated with impatience.
[S-stop…it! I am Marshall…! The Emperor, Talos II…!!] (Talos)
He already knew. If it is Yatano Fuso ArcLight, she can kill people even through the mediating communication crystal.
However, the First Seat’s voice intervened mildly, interrupting Talos’ words.
[Aah, it is the Emperor Talos II. Unfortunately, there are not many people who know this fact.] (First Seat)
[S-stop it…!! Please stop…!!] (Talos)
“Do you remember that day when the demons who were enslaved pleaded with tears…You laughed in mockery and used them for experimentation. Those people who cried out in pain and appealed for mercy…were deliberately teased.” (Yatano)
[Hiiii…!?] (Talos)
Yatano’s umbrella aimed at the crystal.
Looking at the Marshall’s crystal her gaze darkened. There was no longer a sparkle in her eyes.
“So, since you smiled and laughed while killing…since you’ve stolen a lot of lives, you have no complaints, right?” (Yatano)
[Ah…ah…!!] (Talos)
Smiling sweetly, something sinister hung at the corners of her mouth.
It was then that something pale was thrown from behind the umbrella. Flying from beside Yatano, it was a naginata.
In an instant it broke the crystal of Talos II.
Like Yatano’s umbrella, that large naginata had a piercing ability. Talos II would quickly be traveling to the other world.
For a moment silence reigned in the meeting room.
“…Desiree?” (Yatano)
“…what are you looking at $%#*?” (Desiree)
What was he saying? Yatano blinked her eyes.
Though in a moment it seems like she realized something.
She put a hand on her cheek and smiled.
“Oh my. Could it be that you think of me as a comrade?” (yatano)
“I have never thought of this %$^#^ as a friend.” (Desiree)
“But it seems like when you heard my words, you thought of me and acted, right?” (Yatano)
“This #@#$& hag.” (Desiree)
*Huhu* Yatano smiled a little before looking at the broken crystal.
[Is everything fine now? Yatano, Desiree] (First Seat)
“How would I know?” (Desiree)