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Translator: Abood
Editor: Ryuu
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◈ The Saviour Embarks on a Nameless Journey
Chapter 7: Unusual
Alina and the rest headed inside to the forest. Within the sunlight shining through the trees, the sound of birds chirping was echoing away.
“Grandfather, what is this crying sound?”
Alina, while pulling on my sleeve, asked about the name of the crying birds, the name of the trees with branches growing long, the name of a small flower, all these things were unusual to her after all.
“It’s a Green Wanderer. A small bird with a green throat that migrates here in this season.”
It’s a bird of lush green with foundations coming from this forest. It also comes to the King’s forest in the royal capital, but since it prefers to stay away from people, it seems Alina didn’t know about it.
“Grandfather, what was that just now? A demon?”
An eerie cry that sounded like squeaking had startled Alina.
“That should be coming from the Oak birds. Don’t worry, they aren’t to be scared of.”
As the night comes along, the sound of beasts will be audible, but as long as it's still daytime, those sounds can only come from birds.
As long as you don’t enter its territory, being attacked by beasts is rare. The main road which passes through the forest’s insides is quite the difficult place, but during this season, there isn't such a shortage of prey that beasts would starve. During the day, or even at night if a fire is lit, it's rare for them to go out of their way to attack people.
“Grandfather, what about this flower? I’ve seen this once in the courtyard of the castle.”
A weed which has bloomed with yellow petals that looked a bit small, but still stood out.
There’s no plant with the name of weed, so I didn’t know what to answer.
“It is a weed with strong fertility, but not much value or use for it has been discovered so far.”
The cunning old man answered everything but the name.
“Plants that grow and are of no use are collectively called weeds. It seems to have slipped past the gardener’s eyes just once.”
Marius stated bluntly while grinning.
The royal castle’s courtyard exists to attract the eyes of distinguished guests who are visiting, so it is a place that should be taken care of perfectly.
“I don't think it’s right to judge the value of something based on human standards.”
Since I was once classified as a weed of no use. But I want to be kind in front of Alina.
“It is the people themselves who give a name to things after all.
“It’s a mirror weed. It is also said that if you polish a bronze mirror with its leaves, the mirror would start shining again.”
Io said, standing right next to the grinning Marius.
“Older sister, you’re really well-informed!”
Alina, looking at Io with sparkling eyes.
“It is only natural as a lady. —The ways of use for a bronze mirror have decreased, so the name might be forgotten though.”
Io said, with a faint smile in the corners of her mouth.
“Is this knowledge that a lady really needs?”
The education of the Duke’s family sure is scary. I instinctively asked Marius who was beside me with a low voice to confirm.
“I’m not quite sure, but I have heard once from Elaine about an old magic that uses the mirror.”
It definitely is the knowledge of a witch! Not that of a lady’s!
By the way, witch Elaine’s favorite saying was “As a witch”. I'm troubled by how smoothly the miniature version of her is coming along. Knowledge aside, please don’t mimic her personality too.
“Io has already roughly finished all of the education in the duke’s house. And the only reason that’s stopping her from finishing what’s left is age. The arrangements of the evening party and such were handled swiftly, as one would expect.
“At the age of 11!? Moreover, I’m pretty sure that’s normal from where you come.”
Speaking of the duke’s house, history, geography, politics, tactics, and philosophy… Their education is basically the same as that of the royal family from what I know.
During the journey, that dude (Marius) and Shato would cram me with lessons every night despite my protests, claiming that after we defeat demon king, I would definitely be bestowed a title and bound to the country. Although it mostly went in one ear and out of the other, I later realized that it wasn’t your typical noble education.
A remote region far from the noble’s eyes is amazing!
“I think your grandchild is mostly the same though…”
Marius looked at me with cold eyes, as if he’s saying ‘you can’t be talking’.
Recently. She appears to have gained a point over the careless Chivalric Order captain’s eldest son, but it’s fine since Alina is cute!
pya—
“Grandfather, what was that voice?”
“What is… that?”
“What could it be?”
Judging from the fact that Io didn’t say anything, it seems he doesn’t know either.
I stopped walking and listened carefully.
pya—
“Might it be some type of a holy spirit? I’ll go and check, so relax for a bit.”
“Grandfather, I’ll come too.”
“Entering the bush in that outfit is impossible. Next time, either wear pants or get a protective spell cast before coming.”
Alina inherited my blood, and her talent in the sword is nothing short of extraordinary. However, her body is too light to deliver a fatal blow, so having her in combat is out of question. Although she seems to consider where to aim, there's a difference between targeting humans and animals or monsters.
“Even though I learned magic to aid the sword, how unfortunate.”
Alina said dejectedly.
Even now, it seems that Alina is pursuing the path of magic primarily to gain an advantage in sword fighting. I basically have no magic powers so I can’t imagine how it’s going to be, but I assume it’ll be something like Marius’ body enhancing magic?
“As proper ladies, we must reserve our mana which is going to be needed for returning home, as well as for offensive spells in case of emergencies. —I’m sorry, Alina. I'll make sure to increase my magical power and be able to use protective magic by the next time.”
Io said, holding Alina’s hand tightly.
No, won’t it be better to just ask for the royal court’s magicians instead…?
Still unconvinced, I pushed aside the grass and entered the forest. No matter the reason, it’s a good thing to become motivated, I have no intention of dampening this child-like enthusiasm.
“Well, I could use it too.”
Marius, you stay silent.
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