Seirei Gensouki's
Chapter 106: Third Person Perspective pt2
Satsuki apologized while coughing lightly.
「Consolences」
"……………… "
Satsuki gave her gratitude as if slightly embarrassed by her reaction.
But, maybe because he felt a bit awkward, he,
「By the way, there is one thing I want to ask, could it be that the girl, Liselotte, the same as you, the real human being from earth, has just been reborn?」
Satsuki's quickly trying to change the subject.
「Yes, it should happen when you think about it. I see, you noticed it too, huh？ 」
「Yes. As I thought you would say .... So you can feel it yes 」.
Satsuki's showing an expression as if understanding.
「How do you see it, may I hear the reason?」
「The girl's job is to be president of Rikka company, right. It sells fashion commodities addressed to women in order, and those commodities are usually found in Japan. It's natural to be suspicious about it 」
Satsuki told the reason why she suspected Liselotte.
Satsuki being a woman has many opportunities to use commodities aimed at women sold by Rikka company.
「In addition, is there another reason?」
「Of course, it won't be enough to suspect someone. The first reason is the cues that come from unexpected daily conversations
Saying so, Satsuki showed a hint of a proud smile.
「People in this world obviously can't speak in Japanese, you know. I hear it as Japanese. But, the way their lips move is definitely not Japanese, you know. Instead, it seems that I who speak Japanese are heard by them in this world language, but ...... Alright, let's leave that topic for now 」.
Satsuki returned to the main topic when the conversation started to slip.
「You saw the movement of their lips didn't you? There, I noticed. Only when talking about the unique commodity of the resolute Rikka did their lip movements really match the name I used to hear. Although the other proper nouns in this world simply do not match anything I know, only commodities made by the company Rikka that perfectly match the sound of words and lip movements. If there were so many coincidences, you would think it was suspicious, wouldn't you?？ 」
「Of course, you can say that but …………. . You have very good observation skills, don't you?
Rio admired Satsuki's high-level observation skills.
「Well, it didn't get as far as the strange phenomenon that happened to me, did it. Nevertheless, I still cannot understand the theory behind it even until now 」
Satsuki's answer is mixed with ****** as it is difficult to tell the mystery of the translation ability.
「That was probably the effect of the ancient magic given to the heroes in their Divine Raiment. Because, according to legend, it seemed like a weapon made by a god, so it was difficult to reproduce or explain its effects with the current current understanding of magic
「Divine Raiment Yes. I've also heard of it, but it's also something I don't understand, you know 」
Section 9
Satsuki's saying that with a little purring lips.
「So you usually don't bring it?」
There was an event where Rio secretly looked at Hiroaki using his heavenly tachi [i] attire.
When Hiroaki shouted the name of his weapon, a tachi suddenly appeared.
Of course, at that moment, he was doing a mock battle against Stead.
But, because his skill was so bad, Hiroaki was only strong in physical strength and really did not give off the feeling of an outstanding hero.
「Yes, because it is usually in spirit form inside the body of the hero as a way to arm yourself [ii]? So you could say, it was there. I dreamed about something the first night after coming to this world. I received a one-sided explanation of how to use it while having that weird dream. When I called him, it formed a weapon suitable for its owner but ........ honestly it feels refreshing, you know 」...
"I saw . Spirit form …………. . Heh. So that means that you do not call him with space magic 」
Satisfied with the theory to summon heavenly clothes, Rio nodded as if completely interested in her.
「By the way, what weapon are you holding, Satsuki-san?」
「Mine is a short spear. Since I took the lessons in Naginata back in Japan, I can use that knowledge as a basis to practice it, well, I'm grateful if I have to say it you see 」[ED: Perhaps writer-chan is a fan of Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari]
Satsuki replied like that after shrugging her shoulders a little.
「By the way, back to the topic but, how many words do you hear come from me in this world language and how many are in Japanese?」 [Katsuki]
The topic returned to the strange interpreting ability that resided in Satsuki's body due to the heavenly attire.
「Currently I hear you speak in the language of this world. But, when I switched my brain consciousness to Japanese mode, I heard it in Japanese. The sudden feeling of switching is really amazing ........ 」[ED: Japanese Mode, ACTIVATE] [TL: Robo-Rio Appear]
Rio smiled wryly as he replied that.
「Dia ~, so it is. Then, could it be that Miharu-chan and the others also felt the same way？ 」
「I think they did. It seems like you are speaking in the language of this world when talking to Aisia or Cecilia but, isn't it back to Japan when I was talking to Satsuki-san？ 」
「Seems like yes. No discomfort in the movement of my lips yes ………. Ahm, looks like we've reached the castle, right 」
The thing is, he flew a little slower for the sake of the conversation but, that doesn't mean that you can increase the distance from the place where they set up the stone house to the castle.
Just like that they arrived at the castle in the blink of an eye while still in the middle of their conversation.
Although the surroundings were still dim, a faint sunlight was visible in the eastern sky horizon.
"Pretty…………"
Turning his gaze to the scenery of a distant place, Satsuki muttered those words as if deeply touched.
Rio floated far above the castle for the sake of muttering.
Just like that, the two of them quietly stared at the horizon.
「Then, it's farewell for now. Let's meet again at the party tonight 」
Section 10
Rio told her that after he got tired of enjoying the scenery.
「There are still a lot of things that are difficult to talk about at night parties, but I think it's okay. Since I'm going to come to you first tonight, you're going to do your best by being my partner, right？？
Satsuki said that with a mischievous expression on her face.
「Although I feel troubled because of the contact that requests attention from the surroundings ……. Please be moderate with it 」
Rio replied with a wry smile.
「Not asking too many questions. Looks like we were quite flashy yesterday, so I think it will be very striking when it comes to welcoming you tonight also 」
Satsuki said so while chuckling.
The slight trembling in Satsuki's body was transmitted to Rio's arm.
"Ha…………… . 」
Rio was laughing dryly when he felt a hint of strength coming out of his body.
Satsuki immediately looked towards Rio who made such a face.
「Uhm, Thank you」
He immediately turned his face right after saying those words.
In the end, Rio looked at Satsuki.
「Thank you for what?」
What he might be grateful for.
Rio voiced that question in his mind.
「For many things. For what you did to Miharu-chan and the others, and, uhm, for my personal matters as well ………. . 」
Satsuki answered quickly with a voice loud enough to remain heard.
After clearing his throat with a cough, he showed a slightly serious expression on his face.
「I, really hate everything about this world. Already, until yesterday. Therefore, inevitably I want to return 」 immediately
Satsuki said that with a muttering voice.
「But, now it's a little different. I want to go back still unchanged but, I like this world a little bit. That kind of feeling 」
Satsuki's lips told her that somehow became a little looser.
What does Rio feel like.
「This is thanks to Miharu-san and the others, right?」
Rio asked that.
Satsuki showed her smile for a moment and,
「Yes. I myself find it strange that I feel calm after being able to meet Miharu-chan and the others again 」
Section 11
He answered like that.
But, directly follow him with,
「But, that's not the only reason. Half of it is thanks to Miharu-chan and the others but, the other half is thanks to you
And then add those words.
「You were the one who told me about them. From you, I hear stories and various other things. You take me out. To take me to fly in the sky. And you helped me meet with Miharu-chan and the others 」
「…………. . I don't think that this is a thing to be grateful for, despite the thought
Rio said that after a slight silence.
「It's not true and you know it. Thinking about it now, I really enjoyed myself when I was with you 」
Satsuki grinned widely as she said so
「I have no reason to be happy at the evening party, but after meeting you for the first time, I became bright？ Is that your goal？ …………… How should I say it, as if I found hope for the first time in this world. Although deep down I still feel gloomy, my mind is facing forward before I realize it 」[Satsuki]
The silence stretched for a few seconds and then, Satsuki opened her lips again.
「Then, when you take me for a flight in the sky. I see, in fact, that this world is very beautiful. Moreover, compared to me who was always worried and hesitant, I felt very small. Rather than forget about it for a while, I think I like this world a little bit 」[Satsuki]
After finishing what she wanted to say, Satsuki looked at Rio face with moist eyes.
「……………. So I can be happy then 」
Rio replied with short words while smiling at her.
Satsuki pouted with her cheeks slightly expanding and,
「I've said this like everyone else's business but, it's all thanks to you, you know. There's no harm in you giving a slightly different reaction, right？ Although I am, I am really ashamed of 」
And stared intently at Rio with scornful eyes.
「Ahaha .......... So, you are a little embarrassed when you say your gratitude directly. Say Satsuki-san, you're a very honest girl, aren't you?
When Rio said that with a pensive expression as if having a little trouble with her, he said those words in a joking tone.
「S-Very noisy！ That's why I don't want to say anything!」
Satsuki exclaimed with red red cheeks.
「You don't have to forcibly say thank you, you know. Since Satsuki-san is fine is enough for me 」
Rio told her with a big smile on his face.
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「I'd be embarrassed if I didn't say thank you!」
Satsuki said that while turning her face away with puffed cheeks again.
Whether he's a freak or a too serious person, he's a tough guy.
That's what Rio thought.
But, uh,
「I think that's a good thing. For Satsuki-san to come to that conclusion. I also have a good impression of you 」
「Mu ~ ……………. . 」
Satsuki pouted lightly.
「Then, we must return to your room immediately. Sun will rise anytime 」
Satsuki said those words with a slightly frowning tone and then grabbed Rio's clothes tightly in preparation to come down.
"certainly"
After politely answering, Rio slowly descended from the sky while still holding Satsuki.
The sound of him landing on the balcony of the royal castle lightly sounded.
After Satsuki came down from Rio's arm, a somewhat difficult to describe atmosphere floated between them.
「All right, see you soon. Shuto-kun. Thank you"
As she said so, Satsuki hurriedly entered her room as if hiding her embarrassment.
Rio unintentionally laughed when he saw his retreating figure.
「Ya, see you」
After saying that, Rio slowly floated in the air without waiting for Satsuki's reply.
And then rose quickly to the sky while breathing the fresh morning air.
When he reaches a height where he will not be visible from above the ground,
「You're there, right, Aisia?」
Rio suddenly muttered.
After which, Aisia's figure suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
Perhaps he disappeared by turning into his spirit form.
「You know？ That I was there」
Aisia asked as she lightly tilted her neck.
「Maybe because we seem to share our emotions both because of our contract, you know. That's why, somehow, I can feel it when you're close to me 」
Rio answered gently.
"I saw………"
Aisia replied back with a short nod.
When silence approached them for a few seconds, probably because he was somewhat troubled by the topic, Rio took the pendant from his chest pocket and gave it to Aisia.
Section 13
「Although I missed the opportunity to pass this some time ago, would you give this pendant to Miharu-san for me？ I will explain how to use it later but ――
When Rio was in the middle of his punishment,
「Is this a birthday present？ To Miharu」
Aisia said those words.
It is now spring if through the calendar of the Strahl region, which happens to also coincide with Miharu's birthday. [ED: O God, I would love to see how the last timeline explains all this]
Maybe that's what he thought.
Although Rio looked back at Aisia with a astonished face,
「Salah Maybe you can call it …………. . Charm . Although it makes it troublesome but, so. It's possible that we will take a different path from now on, that's why I made this 」
As he said so, he shook his head in rejection.
And then, right after that,
「I wanted to give it while the meeting with Satsuki-san was going on but, I decided to give it as a birthday gift. I'll go buy it today. I'll tell him at that time. About me"
And after that.
"I saw"
Aisia nodded briefly.
After looking at Aisia for a few seconds,
"……………… "
She thanked him with a faint smile on her lips.
Aisia looked a bit confused.
「You came because you were worried about me right?」
So, Rio explained the reason for his thanks.
「Worry ……………. ？ 」
Aisia muttered in a low voice as if pondering those words.
「I don't know」
His murmur was followed by those words.
Although she was still as expressionless as ever, Aisia looked a little confused.
It was as if he was completely unable to understand the emotions he had at the moment.
"I saw………… . . 」
――In that case, why did you come to me？
Despite looking at Aisia with gentle eyes, Rio did not need to say those words.
「But —–」
Section 14
While she said so, Aisia shook her head lightly as if trying to let go of something.
"But?"
「I want to be with Haruto. So I came 」
His words are very deep in terms of meaning.
But, at the same time it was a very simple answer.
See So, thank you. Aisia 」
Rio thanked her for the second time.
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After being separated from Aisia, Rio, who returned to the Duchy of Cretia, took a short nap and then woke up feeling unable to sleep.
Since there was no business until the time before the evening party, Rio relayed to Liselotte that he wanted to go to the market after breakfast.
「Once, this is for shopping yes. Then, please take Natalie as your guide 」
Liselotte attached one of her room attendants as a guide for Rio.
By the way, when the duties of a guide were not entrusted to Natali, Cosette secretly gritted her teeth in frustration which was something that no one but a few of her co-workers knew. [TL: Confused expression]
She really had no idea there was a shop in the capital, as her goal had always been a shop for women, Rio was truly grateful for being guided by Natalie.
Thus, the two of them went towards the capital market.
Although except to be armed with a sword, the combination of Natalie wearing an apron dress for business [1] and Rio who was wearing civilian clothes stood out slightly, when looking at them from the side, one could see nothing but the figure of a young boy and a rich master who was shopping with his maid.
While walking around in the few shops he had visited while carefully testing their products, Rio bought the item he was looking for.
「How about having lunch together to show my gratitude?」
Rio suggested to have lunch with the two of them as a sign of gratitude for having guided him.
「Luxury like that doesn't suit me. For a lowly employee like me to eat together with my employer's guests only …………. 」
Although Natalie tried to respectfully reject her offer due to her own standing, she finally decided to follow after Rio's persuasion [2].
Rio especially chose the first-class restaurant at a very high price.
Although Natalie wanted to enter such a restaurant if only once, her work prevented her from doing so, as she rarely went to the capital as well, she gave up entering such shops halfway.
Secretly Natalie is pleased with the wealth that suddenly befalls her.
Following is her job, although she may be younger than him but, she is definitely dating someone of a different kind.
Of course Natalie, who doesn't have any men around her because of her work, is in cloud nine right now.
By the way, he would pay his own share but, Rio nonchalantly left after ordering food to pay the bills right before they went to their seats, instead, so that his plan became fleeting and then shattered into pieces.
「My deepest apologies. Thank you for treating me ......... 」...
Section 15
When they left the store after finishing lunch, Natalie bowed to apologize to him.
The taste, without needing to say, is delicious, their service is profitable, the interior of the store is also perfect.
Moreover, with the presence of Rio who was a loyal listener, as he skillfully replied with the right words, they were able to chat with an excellent atmosphere to the point of forgetting the time.
Undoubtedly that the time she spent in this store was the most satisfying moment for her— However, Natalie was very embarrassed for actually enjoying that moment [3].
Because normally, he had to serve the guests and stay by the side.
「Nothing, because I was able to spend a pleasant time thanks to Natalie-san. And because I'm really grateful to have received your guide to shopping. This is my way to say thank you 」
Rio thanked her with a smiling face.
「Alright, will we return to the mansion then」
After saying that, Rio turned around and started walking towards the mansion.
Natalie leaned back, then followed quietly from behind.
Nothing happened after they returned to the mansion, before the start time of the second day of the evening party had arrived. [ED: Gods …. Japan …. There was nothing I could do because the sentence was grammatically correct…. ]
Somehow when comparing with the people who attended the party the night before, the current one gave off a slightly grander atmosphere.
「The atmosphere of the place was a little noisy, kan」
Rio said that while looking around the venue.
There was the figure of Liselotte standing beside him.
「I think they decided to come in a hurry because of the appearance of the new hero-sama」
Liselotte said the reason for the turbulent atmosphere at the venue.
「New hero-sama?」
Rio who was curious asked her.
"Yes nih . They come from the Saint Stellar kingdom, a kingdom that does not usually appear at foreign events that you see. Our country also sent them written invitations.
Looks like somehow the hero of the country wants to participate no matter what, it looks like he will come party tonight 」
"I saw . No wonder ………. 」
Rio muttered as if he understood the reason.
「Because the notification about their appearance in the castle arrived this morning, it must have been due to various rumors from those with fast ears. I think they will be performing at the 」 venue soon
「…………. . So that's how it is. It makes you wonder what kind of people they are, right？ 」
Rio decided to investigate about the hero of the Saint star kingdom.
「It seems that hero-sama is a young man. If I'm not mistaken her name is Takahisa Sendou 」
「Takahisa Sendou ..........」.
At that time .
Rio's chest was attacked by a feeling of uneasiness.
He had heard that name before.
That's natural.
Sendou Takahisa――
Because it's the name of Aki and Masato's older brother, and someone who might have a special relationship with Miharu.