Vol 1 Chapter 42 (2/2)

Rosefeld questioned whether or not this was a dream.

”You might not be able to believe that humans had just come to your aid, but it would be bad if you guys fell here and we got attacked from behind. That’s why General Zaunas ordered us to support you.”

He judged that Rosefeld was the elves’ commander and spoke to him in Elvish.

”However, we were only able to spare two hundred men.”

“Thank you. This is plenty. You saved us”

Rosefeld bowed his head in grat.i.tude. He had thought that there wouldn’t be any reinforcements.

He had believed that fighting alongside humans would hold them back since the humans would squabble amongst themselves even in battle.

For those humans to have saved him–

“Hey Kelvin, how long are you going to play around? You can’t do anything but fight, so clean all those things up in one go.”

The knight who was giving out orders a while ago walked over. To even an elf like Rosefeld, he was good-looking.

“Don’t say such an unreasonable thing, Sir Royce. I certainly do like fighting, but even I can’t defeat all those monsters in one go.”

“If you have time to object, then just hurry up and go”

“Okay, okay.”

Despite his reluctant sounding words, the young man called Kelvin wore a joyful expression as he leapt into the horde of monsters.

He must have used a unique magic. Every time he swung his sword, a section of the monster the blade hit went flying.

He was strong.

Even Rosefeld could tell that Kelvin was a better swordsman than he was.

Monsters’ body fluids sprayed onto Kelvin. He didn’t bother wiping it off and instead leapt at his next prey with glee.

“Sheesh, what a battle maniac…”

Royce watched Kelvin fight for a while, then turned to face Rosefeld, who was still slightly dazed.

”Are you the elven commander? I am attached to the Remuls.h.i.+l Empire’s Northeastern army, Colonel Royce. I came to support you under Commander Zaunas’s orders. We were told to come under your command. Currently, we are treating the wounded and allowing the troops to recover their stamina, but we will obey your orders.”

”You human knights are under my command?”

He couldn’t believe it.

All of the races cooperating with each other to defeat the monsters was one thing, but one race taking commands from another race was completely different.

However, Royce smiled boldly while closing one of his eyes.

”That way, there will not be any confusion. If there are two commanders in this small battlefield, it would cause confusion. Since you have the positional advantage, and there’s no time for you to completely recover your magic power, you elves will stay back and give us orders and provide support. That is the most efficient option.”

The elves treated their wounds and recovered any stamina and magic power they could while they devoted themselves to providing command and support from the rear as the human knights fought with Royce and Kelvin at their center.

From a section of the battlefield, the army made of both humans and elves, at a cost, fought the weakened monsters until dawn and were able to prevent the collapse of the defensive line.

’We always repay our debts. Especially a debt to our brothers-in-arms.’

Returning to the present, Rosefeld smiled as he arrived in front of the building where the elders were.

A bright flash came from the roots of the World Tree’s sapling.

‘I’m sorry, Kelvin. I’ll get you out of there as soon as I can. That little girl as well. What taint? There isn’t any such thing. That girl is innocent. I’ll get you out of there quickly, and then treat you guys to good food and drink!’

He smiled at the chance to finally be able to repay his old friend.

In the World Tree sapling’s roots any layers of elaborate patterns from magic formations emerged in mid-air. The formations spun and shone in a bright light

As the light faded away, two people were in its place.

“Hah, Thank you for bringing me here, Tiara.”

“No problem. More importantly, I look forward to meeting your cherished person, Leti.”

“Big Brother probably hasn’t arrived. This sure is convenient though. Can we really go anywhere the World Tree’s roots reach with this?”[2]

“Well, not anywhere. ”

“I have to thank Prince Alfred for allowing me to meet Onii-chan.”

“I can’t understand human society. It’s so weird that you can’t move freely even though you’re the Brave.”

“Isn’t it a bit cold?”

“Transfer magic takes time. It must be night already.”

Leticia s.h.i.+vered slightly.

“Well, the sun doesn’t even s.h.i.+ne here during the day, so the nights are cold. Should I get you something else to wear?”

“No, it’s fine.”

As they spoke, Leticia and Tiara walked towards the center of the commune.

Noticing the light from the transfer magic, a handful of elves had gathered.

“No way… The Princess!?”

“Why would she come to such a remote place like this?”

The people greeted Tiara the Great Sage, and a well known member of the elven royalty, and Leticia the Brave. Tiara raised her hand in response.

”I am sorry for coming so late in the night. I had thought that guests from the Empire arrived, but…”

The elves looked at each other.

Four elves stepped out from the crowd.

”Ah, Princess. You must have come a long way. We extend to you our most sincere welcome. What business brings you here today?”

”The… knights? If it’s about the knights that invaded our territory, then they were brought to the jail.”

“Jail!?”

Leticia, who had been silent as Tiara and the elves conversed, interrupted them.

“What do you mean by jail?”

Brave Mavis.

The blood instantly drained from the elders’ faces.

“Big Brother!”

The doors to the magic sealing holding cell were flung open with a bang.[3]

“L- Leti?”

“Huh? Lady Leticia?”

There stood Leticia, who should have been in the Remuls.h.i.+l Empire, panting in the doorway of the cell,

Startled, Wynn threw off the blankets and got up from the floor as quickly as he could.

“Wh- why are you here?”

“Are you alright, Big Brother? Did they do anything to you?”

“Nothing happened to me. Well, I was locked up here, but…”

“That’s good…”

Leticia hugged Wynn with a relieved expression.

Wynn’s heart started racing as he was hugged.

“Wh-why are you here, Leti?”

“Of course, I’m going to help you, Big Brother!”

“Eh? Lady Leticia is going to get involved!?”

Locke also jumped to his feet in shock.

“With Lady Leticia on our side, there’s no way we’d lose! Right, Wynn?”

Leticia looked up at Wynn with a wide smile.

If Leticia, who could destroy the Demon Lord and hordes of monsters, were with them, then no matter how many people are part of the Petersian army, they would be no match for her.

“Could it be that you are one of Captain Royce’s ‘tricks’!?”

Locke looked at Wynn with a cheer, but–

Wynn put his hands on Leticia’s shoulders, and gently separated himself from her hug.

“You can’t, Leti. You can’t come here. Return to the Capital.”

Leticia widened her eyes, and Locke became speechless.

The room was dimly lit, and Wynn was looking down, so she couldn’t see what expression he was making.

“Why… ? Why can’t I go with you?”

But Wynn didn’t respond, and turned to Kelvin.

“Vice-captain Kelvin. Was Captain Royce’s ‘trick’ to use myself to involve Leti– no, Brave Leticia van Mavis– in this affair?”

Kelvin did not answer. His silence was a deafening affirmation.

“You wanted to use Leti through myself– through me? Leti is strong. If Leticia fights with us, what about Petersia? Even if all of the Petersian Knight Order were to attack, Leti could singlehandedly defeat them. That’s why the Empire desires her power so much! But this isn’t Leti consenting to get involved after being asked. This is just dragging Leti in using me. HAVE YOU NO HONOUR!?”

Wynn clenched his fists, seething with anger, and bit on on his lips hard enough to make them bleed.

Wynn had become aware of it. He knew that he was Leticia’s weak point.

As the Brave, and as a Duke’s daughter, she couldn’t just leave for the battlefield for his sake.

Society would never allow it.

The Empire would want to use Leticia’s power. However, n.o.body should be able to use her power against her will.

If only Wynn himself weren’t involved.

Because Wynn was involved, Leticia prioritized him.

He might even have been locked up for that purpose.

Leticia couldn’t be free.

On the other hand, if anybody wanted to control her, the only existence that could truly keep her in check was Wynn.

Royce took advantage of that.

Wynn was used to summon Leticia.

“Leti, go back to the capital. You mustn’t partic.i.p.ate in this.”

Glaring at Kelvin, Wynn walked past Leticia.

“I am very sorry, Vice-captain. It is true that if Leti– no, Brave Mavis became involved, our victory would be certain. That’s why I can’t acknowledge this way of doing things.”

Kelvin sighed.

“Leti, come here for a bit.”

Wynn saluted Kelvin, took the stiffened Leticia’s right hand, and led her out of the cell.

Translator Notes

Well… googling the katakana keeps autocorrecting to Roosevelt. Wikipedia says that Roosevelt is actually derived from Rose and Field… mangle it a bit cuz Roosevelt is a surname, and I got a nature-ish name!

Onii-chan is now Big Brother. I’m gonna go full localization because of how this is a Western World. (I wonder if you readers have noticed when I started dropping honorifics? I don’t even know…)

poor Rosefeld… he was gonna be bada.s.s and repay his debt and all that… then…

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