Chapter 28 (1/2)
Chapter 28: The smell of tears from the unsold ‘goods’
“Iya, unexpectedly it was quite enjoyable. Since the entrance fee was high, I was getting disappointed after thinking of the various possibilities.” [Jirou]
“I-It’s Marina’s first time experiencing something that enjoyable too.” [Marina]
“If that’s the case then I’m happy too. What about Diana?” [Jirou]
“……Thank you very much, goshuujin-sama. Even though we’re just slaves, you have allowed us to enjoy something like this. It was my first time watching a magic performance directly but it was truly a wonderful experience.” [Diana]
“What are you saying there all of the sudden……Diana, are you possibly fabricating your character? Your tone sounds strange too.” [Jirou]
“Character? What is that? And I don’t really have any strange tone. For some reason goshuujin-sama is always harsh to me.” [Diana]
“I’m not being harsh in particular…… Diana is really well-informed so I am relying on you.” [Jirou]
“T-Then it’s good. Goshuujin-sama…..it’s fine to rely more on me, alright?” [Diana]
“O-Ou…..I will do so from now on….I’ll be depending on the two of you.” [Jirou]
“M-Marina will do her best too so she’ll not be a hindrance!” [Marina]
“…..By the way, is goshuujin-sama’s vocation a magician? I have always thought goshuujin-sama’s vocation to be a merchant……. so I was really surprised a while ago.” [Diana]
“Vocation? I have both merchant and magician as my vocations. Also a jewellery scholar.” [Jirou]
“Triple jobs!?” [Diana]
“Oh, my liege has three vocations?” [Marina]
“More or less yeah. I have just received the blessings recently. It’s merely a form of vocation. Come to think of it, what’s Diana’s vocation? I haven’t heard it from you yet.” [Jirou]
“……….” [Diana]
“Nn? What’s wrong?” [Jirou]
“…..It’s not established yet.” [Diana]
“What?” [Jirou]
“…..That’s what I’ve said. My vocation has yet to be established.” [Diana]
“Eh? Could you explain it in detail?” [Jirou]
“…….I didn’t really want to say anything since there was already the matter with regards to the contract the other day. You might think that it’s bias again but…….High Elves have the freedom to choose their own vocation. I haven’t decided yet so I do not have a vocation currently.” [Diana]
“Seriously? So you can choose 『magician』 or even 『swordsman』 if you want to? Ah, can you choose the inherent job as well?” [Jirou]
“As expected even I can’t choose an inherent job but I can decide on any occupation as long as they are well-known. Goshuujin-sama, what vocation would be good for you? Since I am goshuujin-sama’s slave….I would like you to decide it for me.” [Diana]
“Nn? Vocation is something that you will be living with throughout your life, isn’t it? Regardless of what the circ.u.mstances is, I don’t think I should be the one deciding on something like this….. Diana should also have an objective that you’re aiming for, don’t you?” [Jirou]
“……Arioss.h.i.+…….even slaves…..” [Diana]
(Rinkage: アリオッシィ)
“?” [Jirou]
“I-I…..no….that’s right. The thought about vocation has not come to my mind so far.” [Diana]
“I see. Well you shouldn’t rush into it. Just take your time deciding it for yourself. Besides, Diana needs to prioritize the said guidance first, don’t you? If there is anything that I can do then I’ll help you accordingly.” [Jirou]
“No, the guidance is currently at a point whereby we can’t advance hastily anymore, goshuujin-sama. So you don’t need to worry about it. ” [Diana]
“Is that so? Then I guess it’ll be fine to deal with your vocation and guidance slowly.” [Jirou]
“Yes…..it’ll be good to go slowly. Slowly.” [Diana]
After coming out from the magician’s booth, I felt slightly hungry so we decided to take a short respite at a teahouse nearby.
Based on the conversation we had at the magician’s booth, it appears that Diana, or rather High Elves have the freedom to choose their own vocation. It sounded like some kind of cheat to me………..No, since their life span is considerably long, could it be part of the spirit’s affection in allowing them to choose their own vocation so they will not suffer? Although that might not be it…….
Nevertheless, I will be troubled if she were to ask me to choose that vocation for her.
…….well it did come across my mind to have Diana acquire a vocation that will make it easier for me to live here from now on. However the reason Diana became my slave was due to the guidance. So once she achieved the guidance, she will be returning to her own country. In other words, considering that I’m just her temporary master, I will not be able to feel at ease choosing something that she will be carrying with her for her entire life………
Diana certainly did say that I can choose for her so it should be fine even if I do so….. but how should I put it…..It might be harsh to transfer your feelings to someone else.
“………………….” [Jirou]
“…..Aa my liege, are you listening?” [Marina]