V2C48 (2/2)

If it’s just one, I attacked with a foot Slash and the minotaur sank into the ground.

【Ichinojo Level up]

【Hammer-user skill: 「Hammer Equip」 obtained]

【Job: Apprentice Blacksmith is now available]

【Hammer-user skill: 「Concussive Strike」 obtained](TL: Literal translation is ‘Crown of the head Strike’ but that’s a bit too clunky so I changed it)

Oh, I’m curious about a lot of them but of course, they’ll have to wait till later.

I continued running as I waited for Carol’s reply.

“Carol’s parents were killed by monsters.”

” … I see, but that’s not unusual in this world … or perhaps.”

“Yes, it was during the night the day Carol’s ability awakened.”

So her parents died because of her own skill.

That’s … painful.

“Carol’s parents were Peddlers. They borrowed gold from the Merchants Guild and conducted business. They were killed and the goods were damaged so Carol became a slave because Carol could not repay the loan. But, I still believe it is my punishment. But, I can no longer endure it. To hurt somebody else due to Carol’s ability.”

” … Oh, Carol, I’ve not told Haru about this but both my parents are dead too. Due to an accident. When I was in high school … ah, no, when I was still going to school. I was also the cause of that accident.”

That’s because, the day my parents died was my sister’s birthday. (TL: There’s definitely going to be more to this story from Miri’s side later)

Father, mother and I decided to surprise Miri.

During the time I brought Miri out to play, my parents drove to the neighbouring town to buy a cake that Miri mentioned she wanted to eat previously.

As mother went to collect the cake, the plan was for father to go to the bookshop near the cake shop to buy a steam engine technical book that Miri wanted. Those plans were all made by me.

Then, along the way, my parents met with an accident and passed away.

That day, it should have been the best day for Miri but it became the worst day.

After that, I immediately dropped out of high school.

I believed that I did not deserve happiness. If I did not suggest the surprise party, my parents would not have died. That was what I thought.

But, Miri was angry when she found out that I had dropped out of school. Of course, I had no regrets but Miri was extremely angry and told me off.

“My little sister taught me that in my country, the most important law among the many laws was the constitution whereby, as long as it is not by unlawful means, everyone has the right to pursue happiness. It was from my sister who was still this young you know?”

I showed Carol Miri’s height at that time, about my waist height.

I still remember the words that Miri said at that time.

It was the exact clause of the 13th article in The Japanese Constitution.

All of the people shall be respected as individuals. Their right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness shall, to the extent that it does not interfere with the public welfare, be the supreme consideration in legislation and in other governmental affairs.

I began with that.

Interfering with the public welfare, in other words, as long as you do not inconvenience those around you, but considering that Carol’s ability does cause trouble for those around her, I adjusted it to as long as she does not use it for evil means.

Until now, the only articles from The Japanese Constitution that I remember are Article 13 and the first line of Article 27. That’s how deep the impression of Article 13 was left in me.

Because it was so unbelievable that my little sister who was still in primary school could fluently recite that clause from The Japanese Constitution. After that, I reread that clause countless times.

Incidentally, the first line in Article 27 is something fairly simple.

All people shall have the right and the obligation to work.

It was an obligation that I could not fulfil. Until now, I am still repenting for only pursuing the right but neglecting the obligation. It doesn’t matter right now though.

“Therefore, it’s alright for Onii to become happy. You’re not a person who should not be allowed to pursue happiness, that’s what my sister said to me. Carol’s parents would definitely say the same thing … If you still think that you should not be allowed to be happy …”

I smiled showing my teeth and said.

“I’ll forcibly make you happy. Carol, put this ring on any finger you like.”

I passed the Friendship Ring to Carol on my back and let her put it on.

“Status open, Carol.” (TL: Carol’s name is slightly weird, Ichinojo calls herキャロ (lit: Kyaro) but the others like Oregeru calls her キャロル (lit: Kyaroru). The way Ichinojo calls her is like a nickname, since the name listed in her status page is Kyaroru.)

I confirmed Carol’s status.

Name: Carol Race: Half Mini-hume

Job: Temptress Lv1

HP: 15 MP: 20

Phy Atk: 4 Phy Def: 8

Mag Atk: 6 Mag Def: 5

Speed: 9 Luck: 10

【Equipment]

Slave Collar Hemp Clothes Leather Shoes

【Skills]

None

【Unique Skill]

「Captivating Fragrance of the Moon」

【Acquired Titles]

「Labyrinth Conqueror」

【Possible Job Changes]

Commoner Lv3 Temptress Lv1

Alright, party setting is done.

Then, I asked Carol to do something.

“Carol, look at your own status! This is Carol’s first step to happiness!”

Author’s note:

Comments, evaluations, reviews, bookmarks, they are all very encouraging. My tension was raised super high up this morning when I saw the number of evaluators reach 777.

Thank you very much.

I am truly sorry that I can’t reply every single comment.

Within all that, the 2nd volume is finally nearing its end, Miri and the Goddess are doing various work behind the scenes but I wonder how it will play out? Even I do not know myself.

I’d like to enjoy a slow life in the 3rd volume as well.

Maybe it’s impossible, Growth Cheat is the exact opposite of slow after all.