Vol 1 Chapter 28 (2/2)
“This is the son of the Marine family, Locke-dono. His father has helped our House out many times.”
“Although I may be inexperienced, I am pleased to make your acquaintance.”
Locke put his hand to his chest, while bowing his head according to etiquette.
In response, the n.o.bles haughtily nodded.
It appeared that Count Elstead, the fat, bald toad, had the highest status of all those young n.o.bles.
His companions were either Viscounts or Barons, or they held status equivalent to a baron, due to not being heirs.
According to Locke’s vague memory, Count Elstead had a high ranking within the court, but was not affiliated with any of the major factions.
His pride was the resplendent estate in his territory.
Rumour had it that he enjoyed hosting banquets and feasts at his prided estate.
There was gossip about how his vices left him dest.i.tute, so he could only wear the same set of luxurious clothes.
Believing themselves to be the center of the world [2], they scorned those below them, and despised the weak.
Expectedly, one of them turned to Wynn.
“Hey, and you? Tell me your name.”
“I am a Knight School student called Wynn Byrd.”
Trying to copy Locke, he bowed his head awkwardly.
“What? A commoner, huh.”
Elstead clicked his tongue and frowned.
He was unable to accept the fact that commoners could become knights.
He held a lot of pride in his social cla.s.s.
Locke looked coldly at Elstead.
Raised in a merchant family, he appraised Elstead and his lackey n.o.bles.
Since they mistakenly conflated one’s status at birth, as a commoner or n.o.ble, with one’s ability, continued transactions with him were profitable.
Locke only needed to say a word to his father, and these transactions would cease.
Even though they were merely a merchant house, the Marine House had that much power.
As somebody who wasn’t going to be the successor of the Marine House, he wanted to avoid dealing with disadvantageous people, for his employment prospects.
“For a commoner to become a knight cadet… what a sad world this has become. You know that this is the palace, right? This isn’t a place for commoners, nor knight cadets. Scram.”
“Please, wait a minute, Count Elstead. These people are the honoured friends of Her Highness the Princess, whom she had invited.”
“The Princess?”
The n.o.bles all frowned when they heard the maid respond for Wynn.
“What is Her Highness thinking? One must invite people of a well-established lineage to the palace. What will she do if something happens?”
“It is because Her Highness has spent so much time outside. If her tutor wasn’t always beside her, I would be worried.”
“Hey, you, Wynn or whatever you’re called.”
Acting as their representative, Count Elstead stood in front of Wynn.
“Even though you were invited by the Princess, and could visit the castle despite being a commoner, don’t let it get to your head. Couldn’t you have found some reason to refuse?”
‘Hey, hey, wouldn’t it be impolite for a commoner to reject the princess’s invitation?’
While maintaining his false smile, Locke mentally threw in a tsukkomi[3].
“But, since it’s an invitation from Her Highness the Princess, wouldn’t it be impolite?”
Wynn replied in the same manner as Locke’s retort.
However, Elstead still couldn’t accept it.
His face reddened.
“Just see what happens if you’re this careless to royalty. You would be punished for lèse majesté[4], you b.a.s.t.a.r.d—”
He pointed at the dagger hanging at Wynn’s waist,
“The only ones allowed to bring a weapon into the palace are aristocrats and the Imperial Guards! You should at least know this much!”
“No, this is… ”
“That dagger is no problem, since we have examined it, and Her Highness has already given her permission.”
“That’s not the point! Maids should shut up!”[5]
“What would we do, if something happens because we let some unknown guy bring a weapon with him?”
“Perhaps, this maid is also…”
“Wouldn’t it be better to let the Imperial Guards know?”
The n.o.bles forcefully grabbed the maid, who had defended Wynn.
People started to notice the uproar that was occurring.
Some of the Imperial Guards had also noticed the commotion, and were making their way towards them.
It really turned out to be a bother.
Locke mentally clicked his tongue.
‘If it escalates, then Cornelia-sama and Leticia-sama should be called.’
Just as Locke thought to ask somebody to call those two there—
“What is this commotion?”
There stood Leticia, one of the people Locke was about to summon, and on her face, there was a smile that held a hint of anger.
AN: Over Obon week, there will be no updates. I apologize.
記念すべき1000万PVもこのままだと盆中に更新してしまい、その瞬間を見逃してしまいそう……この盆を乗り切るために、感想などどうぞよろしくお願いします。
I should have updated in commemoration of 10 million views, but I overlooked it… As we go through Obon, please share your thoughts.
(TN: guesslated the last AN… )
Translator Notes
I decided against translating it literally to XP points… It’s not one of the isekai game cheat novels… —back
It’s true, as long as the frame of reference is set correctly… —back
For the uninitiated: Tsukkomi≈retort. Google manzai, or boke and tsukkomi —back
the insulting of a monarch or other ruler; treason —back
Right now, I have a suspicion the maid is not an ordinary maid… But it’s impossible for it to be Leti or Cornelia in disguise, right? —back
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I’m considering translating an extra Light Novel, just over the summer(s). I would set up donations, and then use them to buy a LN, which I try to translate over the summer. Or maybe, instead of an LN, I may try to translate a few more chapters of a slow manga (I would need more staff for that…).For now, I’m gauging interest.
Please read the disclaimer below, especially if you are going to suggest something:
I have to enjoy it enough to be able to motivate myself to translate it.
Desirable attributes (not absolutely required), in order of importance:
Not constantly dark/gory, unless it has a yandere harem, b/c those are interesting.
Slice of Life
Non-fantasy (so I can get more real-life j.a.panese vocab)
I haven’t enjoyed many of the battle school harems…
Shoujo-ish series are fine. (like okoboroke hime to entaku kis.h.i.+)
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