Vol 3 Chapter 10 (2/2)

“Huh?” (Justa)

“Inside the Empire…rather than negotiating with the Imperial Council in the Imperial Capital, and trying to create ties with the Empire…they tried to break into the confidential doc.u.ments of the Imperial Academy. These Republic spies were discovered by a magic librarian, and it seems like there were a few idiots who ran out of luck at that time. Apparently…this was a main factor for the dissolution of the Republic, and it was these bright ideas that caused the problem to exacerbate further. A brat like you is being deceived by some kind of #$%#& Puppeteer.” (Desiree)

“…That’s a lie.” (Justa)

“Tch, you talk too much, little brat.” (Desiree)

After muttering as such with a sigh mixed in, he slowly stood up from the sitting

Because he had not moved for a while since he had dozed off his back was sore, but after

but after stretching it a little he felt better.

“…this room has been taken care of until morning, and breakfast has been included. I was worried that your delicate body would collapse again if you fight without eating a bowl of something. Do not worry, you can eat and disappear…I will be going out for a little while.” (Desiree)

What was she doing?

Such a feeling of bewilderment was in the heart of Desiree. However, looking at this girl’s desperation, he unwillingly found himself remembering his own past. Before, when he fought for revenge he did not notice the cruelty of his actions until it was too late.

So just what was she doing?

“……”

“Well, there’s something I can say…If you only listen to the words of one person, you will be deceived, and your are less than a third rate agent…well then.” (Desiree)

Picking up his Naginata that had been standing against the wall, he walked towards the door.

Watching that wide back, Justa was stunned for awhile.

“Wait…” (Justa)

“What is it?” (Desiree)

“…Thank you for bringing me here…” (Justa)

He turned around just enough to give her a glance. But the girl could still could regretfully not apologize. She would not forget to thank him for helping her, no matter what she did before. Only that att.i.tude did Desiree think deserved respect.

Because normally, once a person has recognized you as an enemy they would not say thank you, no matter what you do.

“…but…but towards the Empire that destroyed the Republic…I will not forgive!” (Justa)

“Then come at me after properly seeing the situation, you blind dog.” (Desiree)

“…!” (Justa)

“…Even so, I still think this is too much for the you now. See you.” (Desiree)

The

you.” (Desiree)

The words flowed easily, as Desiree spoke of the Chief of State, Reidoa.

Desiree was aware of the fact that Justa’s expression trembled at the story that she could not determine if it was true or false. It was not a story he himself was in, but he had his own thoughts about the facts. He could clearly see that she was a child being used as a disposable p.a.w.n.

Without looking back he opened the door of the room.

Whatever she thought, Desiree thought it was fine like this. He had already talked to the innkeeper. Even if he left now, she would still be able to get a meal tomorrow morning.

If that child, who does not understand the situation, was killed……by those people who claim be her ally, he could only shake his head. That is because he painfully understood reality.

He was certain she would be stomped on at some point. But he could hardly imagine that gentle and innocent child would be avenged.

For now he could only try to prepare brakes, and hope that there would be no regret once she hit the point of no return

“…Revenge is only suitable for those whose bones have been stained by hatred.” (Desiree)

He murmured this in spite of himself and closed the door behind him.

Thinking about what to do next, he took a step forward.

Then, suddenly Desiree’s expression transformed.

“…why are you here, $%#*@?” (Desiree)

Translator Notes

はっとしたように少女――ジュスタ・ウェルセイアは足元を見つめた

An ambush might be what she’s expecting? It’s honestly pretty vague.

少々オイタが過ぎた共和国に、お灸をすえてやったようなもんだ。It uses “moxibustion” apparently, which is a type of chinese medicine. Any ideas on how I could make this sentence better?

This whole paragraph by Desiree is all sorts of confusing. それも、テメエ誰から聞いたよ。少々オイタが過ぎた共和国に、お灸をすえてやったようなもんだ。別に民から搾取をしたつもりもない。それに、多くの人間は帝国に帰化してるほどだ。……うちの魔導司書にも一人、共和国出身の奴が居るくらいにな

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