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+ | ==Fianna's confession== |
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===Part 1=== |
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"Kamito-kun" |
"Kamito-kun" |
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− | When Kamito awakened, there were the faces of two girls before his eyes. |
+ | When Kamito awakened, there were the faces of the two girls before his eyes. |
"...Claire, Fianna." |
"...Claire, Fianna." |
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"You're too rash... idiot." |
"You're too rash... idiot." |
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− | ...It seemed that he |
+ | ...It seemed that he over exhausted his divine power, and had fainted. |
Upon getting up from the cold ground, Kamito looked around his vicinity. |
Upon getting up from the cold ground, Kamito looked around his vicinity. |
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− | The flickering glow of the spirit |
+ | The flickering glow of the spirit ore was dimly illuminating the darkness. |
The tunnel had collapsed and it seemed that the path was completely blocked by the fallen earth and sand. |
The tunnel had collapsed and it seemed that the path was completely blocked by the fallen earth and sand. |
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"Yes, we are... are you alright?" |
"Yes, we are... are you alright?" |
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− | "Ah, I only |
+ | "Ah, I only over exhausted my divine power a little. What, have I worried you? |
"Id-Idiot, it's not I like I was worried or anything!" |
"Id-Idiot, it's not I like I was worried or anything!" |
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Fianna sighed in astonishment. |
Fianna sighed in astonishment. |
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− | Kamito pressed his hurting shoulder as he surveyed the |
+ | Kamito pressed his hurting shoulder as he surveyed the surrounding, |
"Are the others safe?" |
"Are the others safe?" |
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− | "Yes...although, it's hard to say that they're safe. For now, I've |
+ | "Yes...although, it's hard to say that they're safe. For now, I've done some emergency treatment. |
When Fianna held up the light, the appearance of Ellis and the others lying on the ground could be seen. |
When Fianna held up the light, the appearance of Ellis and the others lying on the ground could be seen. |
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− | ...Their condition certainly couldn't be said as |
+ | ...Their condition certainly couldn't be said as safe. |
Rakka and Reishia, who received the poison directly, were in an unconscious critical state. |
Rakka and Reishia, who received the poison directly, were in an unconscious critical state. |
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− | Ellis seemed to |
+ | Ellis seemed to have consciousness, but it seemed that walking was impossible in that condition. |
− | Next to Rinslet, who was leaning on and sitting |
+ | Next to Rinslet, who was leaning on and sitting along the wall, Fenrir was licking its master's wounds. |
− | "What on earth happened to |
+ | "What on earth happened to him—Jio Inazagi?" |
− | "Fianna released the spirit that was sealed in the spirit |
+ | "Fianna released the spirit that was sealed in the spirit ore. He was swallowed into the pillar of light and disappeared. ...Well, although, I don't think he's dead." |
− | "Was that a spirit |
+ | "Was that a spirit ore...?" |
When Kamito faced towards Fianna, she nodded with a "Yes". |
When Kamito faced towards Fianna, she nodded with a "Yes". |
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− | "However, a spirit |
+ | "However, a spirit ore that can seal such a spirit—" |
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− | It was such a destructive power that it forced back Jio |
+ | It was such a destructive power that it forced back Jio Inazagi's Thanatos, and made the tunnel collapsed. |
That holy spirit that Fianna released was, without a doubt, a high ranking spirit. |
That holy spirit that Fianna released was, without a doubt, a high ranking spirit. |
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− | However, he had not heard of something like the existence of a spirit |
+ | However, he had not heard of something like the existence of a spirit ore and so forth that can seal a high ranking spirit. |
"Blood Stone—a treasure handed down in the Ordesia royal family." |
"Blood Stone—a treasure handed down in the Ordesia royal family." |
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"...?" |
"...?" |
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− | "Hey you, you also don't know the Blood Stone? It's common knowledge for |
+ | "Hey you, you also don't know the Blood Stone? It's common knowledge for spirit contractors." |
Claire sighed in astonishment at Kamito frowning. |
Claire sighed in astonishment at Kamito frowning. |
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When Kamito said that, Claire shrugged her shoulders in disappointment and gave an explanation. |
When Kamito said that, Claire shrugged her shoulders in disappointment and gave an explanation. |
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− | "Blood Stone isn't an ordinary spirit |
+ | "Blood Stone isn't an ordinary spirit ore. It can seal a part of a high ranking spirit's power with a special spirit ore that was mined at a sacred ground of Astral Zero. Of course, it isn't something that you can buy with money or power. It is a genuine treasure of national-level, after all." |
"Is that so..." |
"Is that so..." |
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− | Although her existence was erased from the royal family, Fianna was the former second princess of the Ordesia Empire. The moment she |
+ | Although her existence was erased from the royal family, Fianna was the former second princess of the Ordesia Empire. The moment she admitted into Areishia Spirit Academy, she might have been made to hand it over in the screening. <!--アレイシア精霊学院に編入する際、選別にわたされたのかもしれない。--> |
− | + | I had tricked the stupid palace guards and pilfered it from the royal family's treasure hall. As I had switched it with an imitation, it's alright." |
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The princess puffed her chest out. |
The princess puffed her chest out. |
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...Small. It had obviously become small. |
...Small. It had obviously become small. |
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− | + | ''That reminds me, just now Fianna...'' |
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− | She was hiding that spirit |
+ | She was hiding that spirit ore—Blood Stone in her chest. |
Although it wasn't such a big thing, how was she hiding that? |
Although it wasn't such a big thing, how was she hiding that? |
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− | "No, it's nothing worth getting furious |
+ | "No, it's nothing worth getting furious, but... why did you do such a thing?" |
− | "...To protect the Blood Stone. No one could steal it if it was within my chest. Moreover, |
+ | "...To protect the Blood Stone. No one could steal it, if it was within my chest. Moreover, b-boys all like large breasted girls, I heard so..." |
From the start, her purpose for coming to the academy was to ensnare Kamito and make him her comrade. |
From the start, her purpose for coming to the academy was to ensnare Kamito and make him her comrade. |
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− | ...That reminded him |
+ | ...That reminded him she had been coming and pressing her breasts at random, but was that for such a thing? |
"No, there are also boys who like girls even if their breasts are small." |
"No, there are also boys who like girls even if their breasts are small." |
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"Ka-Kamito, what you said just now... is that true?" |
"Ka-Kamito, what you said just now... is that true?" |
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− | "Yeah, after all, to each their own liking of the opposite sex. Well, personally, I think that compared to having none, having them is better... Ouch!" |
+ | "Yeah, after all, to each to their own liking of the opposite sex. Well, personally, I think that compared to having none, having them is better... Ouch!" |
At that moment, Claire's sharp whip came flying. |
At that moment, Claire's sharp whip came flying. |
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Slight tears surfaced in her ruby pupils, as Claire bit her lips. |
Slight tears surfaced in her ruby pupils, as Claire bit her lips. |
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− | + | ''Nevertheless, that soft feeling was the pads?...'' |
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...He completely did not notice it. As expected, the technological level of the imperial capital couldn't be made light of. |
...He completely did not notice it. As expected, the technological level of the imperial capital couldn't be made light of. |
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− | "Although it was my plan to use that Blood Stone at the Blade Dance as a trump card." |
+ | "Although it was my plan to use that Blood Stone at the «Blade Dance» as a trump card." |
− | Greatly lowering her volume, Fianna clasped |
+ | Greatly lowering her volume, Fianna clasped to her breasts, as she muttered. |
Although, it wasn't that they were that small. They were about normal for a girl of her age. |
Although, it wasn't that they were that small. They were about normal for a girl of her age. |
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Ahem, he coughed and turned towards Fianna. |
Ahem, he coughed and turned towards Fianna. |
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− | "However, why did you bring such a spirit |
+ | "However, why did you bring such a spirit ore?" |
− | The spirit and part of its power, which were released from the spirit |
+ | The spirit and part of its power, which were released from the spirit ore, would instantly return to Astral Zero, it could not be used again. |
− | Therefore, |
+ | Therefore, spirit contractors, who possessed contracted spirits, didn't use spirit ores normally. After all, it was certainly more effective to use spirit magic and contracted spirits most of the time in a blade dance. |
"..." |
"..." |
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===Part 2=== |
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− | It was |
+ | It was this reason that while being expected as the spirit princess candidate next to Rubia Elstein— Fianna Ray Ordesia the second princess resigned from that position and was erased from the royal family. |
− | That was |
+ | That was because she could not use her contracted spirit. |
− | "A princess maiden, who can't use a contracted spirit, doesn't have the qualifications to be a |
+ | "A princess maiden, who can't use a contracted spirit, doesn't have the qualifications to be a spirit princess worth serving the elemental lord." |
− | Fianna looked downwards, and muttered like |
+ | Fianna looked downwards, and muttered like in self-deprecation. |
"..." |
"..." |
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− | + | A spirit contractor that couldn't use her spirit was —literally— no longer a spirit contractor. |
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− | And the situation, where |
+ | And then, the situation, where a spirit contractor suddenly became unable to use her spirit, wasn't something that unusual. |
For example, there were cases where her body may be soiled<!--穢される-->, or the covenant made during the contract was broken— even outside of such cases, there are cases that one became unable to exchange feelings with her spirit due to some sort of emotional trauma. |
For example, there were cases where her body may be soiled<!--穢される-->, or the covenant made during the contract was broken— even outside of such cases, there are cases that one became unable to exchange feelings with her spirit due to some sort of emotional trauma. |
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− | In short, the exchange of feelings with the spirit was greatly dependent on the |
+ | In short, the exchange of feelings with the spirit was greatly dependent on the spirit contractor's state of mind. |
− | What was the incident that became the cause of it— She did not |
+ | What was the incident that became the cause of it— She also did not talk about anything concerning that. |
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− | Kamito didn't plan on enquiring that |
+ | Kamito didn't plan on enquiring that deep. |
− | + | ''However, speaking of four years ago—'' |
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It was that major incident that shook the Ordesia Empire. |
It was that major incident that shook the Ordesia Empire. |
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It was the year that the Calamity Queen's— Rubia Elstein's mutiny occurred. |
It was the year that the Calamity Queen's— Rubia Elstein's mutiny occurred. |
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− | And then, Fianna was a princess maiden of the same Divine Ritual Institute as her. |
+ | And then, Fianna was a princess maiden of the same «Divine Ritual Institute» as her. |
− | She experienced that incident, which |
+ | She experienced that incident, which brought about an emotional trauma to the extent that made her lose her spirit contract power. |
A coincidence— he didn't think so. |
A coincidence— he didn't think so. |
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− | "I'm sorry for hiding it. Although, I was thinking |
+ | "I'm sorry for hiding it. Although, I was thinking on telling it someday... If I was known to be unable to exchange feelings with my spirit, I would have become unable to stay in this academy." |
"But, how did you pass the examination? If I'm not mistaken, there must be a practical examination." |
"But, how did you pass the examination? If I'm not mistaken, there must be a practical examination." |
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− | Kamito passed exceptionally without an examination due to Greyworth's authority, but, originally, there was a strict practical examination in the academy. It was not that anyone possessing the ability of |
+ | Kamito passed exceptionally without an examination due to Greyworth's authority, but, originally, there was a strict practical examination in the academy. It was not that anyone possessing the ability of a spirit contractor could enter. |
− | "I concealed several pieces of spirit |
+ | "I concealed several pieces of spirit ore in my sleeves, and released them in sequence. To pretend that it was as if I was using a spirit. Since I had achievements when I was a spirit princess candidate of the «Divine Ritual Institute» once, they were easily deceived." |
− | "You used valuable spirit |
+ | "You used the valuable spirit ores for such a dishonest entry to the academy?" |
"The invigilation also would never think that there would be a person doing such a thing." |
"The invigilation also would never think that there would be a person doing such a thing." |
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Fianna glanced towards Kamito. |
Fianna glanced towards Kamito. |
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− | Her goal was to join the team with the |
+ | Her goal was to join the team with the strongest blade dancer and be victorious in the Blade Dance. |
However, he would be troubled if Claire was told that... Very troubled. |
However, he would be troubled if Claire was told that... Very troubled. |
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Fianna saw Claire's eyebrow lifted up and giggled. |
Fianna saw Claire's eyebrow lifted up and giggled. |
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− | "It's a joke. My goal is to be victorious in the Blade dance and have my |
+ | "It's a joke. My goal is to be victorious in the Blade dance and have my «wish» granted. To regain my lost spirit contract power." |
"Everyone is the same in aiming for the victory of the Blade Dance. However, why did you think of joining our team? It's also weird for me to say this but our team has the lowest rank." |
"Everyone is the same in aiming for the victory of the Blade Dance. However, why did you think of joining our team? It's also weird for me to say this but our team has the lowest rank." |
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− | "After all, you have a male |
+ | "After all, you have a male spirit contractor and you are the sister of the Calamity Queen. Even if the Lost Queen, who has lost her spirit contractor qualifications, joins in, it isn't that out of place, isn't it?" |
She had that joking tone. She had a lonely expression like she was self-deprecating herself somewhere. |
She had that joking tone. She had a lonely expression like she was self-deprecating herself somewhere. |
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The reason that Fianna came to the academy and approached Kamito. |
The reason that Fianna came to the academy and approached Kamito. |
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− | To be victorious in the Blade Dance, she would use Kamito, who was once the |
+ | To be victorious in the Blade Dance, she would use Kamito, who was once the strongest blade dancer— or so she claimed. |
However, the true reason —unexpectedly— might be more like this. |
However, the true reason —unexpectedly— might be more like this. |
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− | Being lonely, being a fibber, the impish princess |
+ | Being lonely, being a fibber, the impish princess just wanted friends— |
− | "Well then, I've confessed my secret but— |
+ | "Well then, I've confessed my secret but— |
Ahem, Fianna coughed and said. |
Ahem, Fianna coughed and said. |
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− | "What am I going to do? The team wouldn't need |
+ | "What am I going to do? The team wouldn't need a spirit contractor who can't use her contracted spirit, I wonder?" |
The princess stared at Kamito and Claire in front of her with a lonely expression. |
The princess stared at Kamito and Claire in front of her with a lonely expression. |
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− | Her tone was certainly in |
+ | Her tone was certainly in the joking manner, but her black pupils were wavering, seemingly insecure. |
And then, Claire had also probably noticed. That her fingertips were slightly quivering. |
And then, Claire had also probably noticed. That her fingertips were slightly quivering. |
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Kamito sighed. |
Kamito sighed. |
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− | "Fianna, you protected us by risking your life. You're our comrade." |
+ | "Fianna, you protected us by risking your life. You're our team's comrade." |
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"...!" |
"...!" |
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− | Fianna widened her eyes |
+ | Fianna widened her eyes astonished. |
"Hey, is that alright?" |
"Hey, is that alright?" |
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"...An earthquake again!?" |
"...An earthquake again!?" |
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− | "Don't tell me... |
+ | "Don't tell me... Jormungandr is already about to wake up?" |
− | "It seems so. However, as long as Jio |
+ | "It seems so. However, as long as Jio Inazagi hasn't found the «true shrine», he shouldn't be able to completely undo the seal." |
"Well then, if we could find the true shrine first—" |
"Well then, if we could find the true shrine first—" |
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Ellis struck her unmoving knees as she bit her lips, seemingly vexed. |
Ellis struck her unmoving knees as she bit her lips, seemingly vexed. |
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− | "I also have not recovered |
+ | "I also have not recovered till the point that I am able to fight." |
− | This time it was Rinslet, who |
+ | This time it was Rinslet, who leaned against the wall, raising her voice. |
− | "Fianna, even if you lost your spirit contract power, can you dance the ritual |
+ | "Fianna, even if you lost your spirit contract power, can you dance the ritual Kagura?" |
− | "Yes, it isn't like when I was in the Divine Ritual |
+ | "Yes, it isn't like when I was in the «Divine Ritual Ceremony», but I can roughly enhance the resealing.<!--ええ、«神儀院»にいたころのようにはいかないけれど、再封印を強化することくらいはできるわ。--> As expected, I wouldn't accept a quest that I can't even do. |
Fianna nodded and softly placed her hand on her chin. |
Fianna nodded and softly placed her hand on her chin. |
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"Although, we have to first find the hidden true shrine, and seize it." |
"Although, we have to first find the hidden true shrine, and seize it." |
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− | "Do we have to search the inside of this |
+ | "Do we have to search the inside of this wide mine...?" |
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In any case, it was a mine that was abandoned several decades ago. The tunnels weren't being maintained, and on top of that, there was the danger that it'll cave in easily even at a small earthquake like a while ago. |
In any case, it was a mine that was abandoned several decades ago. The tunnels weren't being maintained, and on top of that, there was the danger that it'll cave in easily even at a small earthquake like a while ago. |
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− | "Besides, we might encounter that Jio |
+ | "Besides, we might encounter that Jio Inazagi again." |
Everyone became silent at Claire's utterance. |
Everyone became silent at Claire's utterance. |
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− | He was the male |
+ | He was the male spirit contractor, who used countless number of spirits. |
− | Even if the members, who boasted of having top class ability formed a group, they were also no match for him. |
+ | Even if the members, who boasted of having the top class ability formed a group, they were also no match for him. |
− | + | ''He knows about Restia...'' |
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Kamito instinctively grasped his left hand, which was covered by his leather glove. |
Kamito instinctively grasped his left hand, which was covered by his leather glove. |
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− | + | ''Who on earth is he?'' |
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"That boy, it was as though he was like the real Demon King..." |
"That boy, it was as though he was like the real Demon King..." |
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"Let's go Kamito, Fianna." |
"Let's go Kamito, Fianna." |
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− | Claire raised her |
+ | Claire raised her Flame Tongue over her head, and blew away the mountain of rubble blocking the path. |
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===Part 3=== |
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A stiff smile surfaced, as he talked into the darkness before him, and the one who replied was— |
A stiff smile surfaced, as he talked into the darkness before him, and the one who replied was— |
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− | "You're over conceited, Jio |
+ | "You're over conceited, Jio Inazagi. You were negligent." |
—There. |
—There. |
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"Shut up, it's because your spirit was of no avail." |
"Shut up, it's because your spirit was of no avail." |
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− | "I never thought that there would be a holy spirit user. Although |
+ | "I never thought that there would be a holy spirit user. Although Thanatos is at the top-rank for the darkness attribute, its compatibility is too bad for a spirit of the holy attribute." |
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"—Where are they heading?" |
"—Where are they heading?" |
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− | "Probably to the |
+ | "Probably to the «true shrine» that governs the control of Jormungandr. As I am still tied with the bond of the contract to him, I somehow know roughly where he is." |
The jet black girl preciously stroked the spirit seal that was engraved on her own left hand. |
The jet black girl preciously stroked the spirit seal that was engraved on her own left hand. |
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− | "Guide me, darkness spirit. I'll make them regret placing an injury on the |
+ | "Guide me, darkness spirit. I'll make them regret placing an injury on the demon king's face." |
− | "Let it go. He is the real |
+ | "Let it go. He is the real demon king— After all, you, who's a no more than a fake, could absolutely not win. Besides, Ren Ashbell has never lost to an opponent he fought once." |
− | "Watch your mouth, darkness spirit. |
+ | "Watch your mouth, darkness spirit. I can even make you mine right here and now." |
Jio's red eyes glared at her. |
Jio's red eyes glared at her. |
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The three of them were going deep down underground with Est, who was walking silently, in the lead. |
The three of them were going deep down underground with Est, who was walking silently, in the lead. |
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− | It was as if the mine, which once flourished as a place for mining spirit |
+ | It was as if the mine, which once flourished as a place for mining spirit ore, was a giant maze. It was an excessively large passage for people to use. Large sized spirits might have been used for the digging of the bedrock. |
− | There were many doors that used to be sealed, but they |
+ | There were many doors that used to be sealed, but they all had been opened. |
− | It was probably the deed of Jio |
+ | It was probably the deed of Jio Inazagi's comrade, who had been carrying out the ritual at the shrine above ground. |
Suddenly, Kamito's leather-gloved left hand hurt sharply. |
Suddenly, Kamito's leather-gloved left hand hurt sharply. |
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"No, it's nothing..." |
"No, it's nothing..." |
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− | Kamito shook his head at Claire, who was peering at him |
+ | Kamito shook his head at Claire, who was peering at him worriedly. |
Claire pouted her lips, dissatisfied with such a response from Kamito. |
Claire pouted her lips, dissatisfied with such a response from Kamito. |
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"It was also like that when we were assembling a team for the tournament. No, it wasn't just that time during the match, I felt like that also when you were taking the lectures, and also when you were in the dormitory... how should I say it, shouldn't you trust me, your partner... that's not it, your master, more?" |
"It was also like that when we were assembling a team for the tournament. No, it wasn't just that time during the match, I felt like that also when you were taking the lectures, and also when you were in the dormitory... how should I say it, shouldn't you trust me, your partner... that's not it, your master, more?" |
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− | "Is that so? ...Or rather, I don't want to be told that by you, who |
+ | "Is that so? ...Or rather, I don't want to be told that by you, who have no friends." |
"Sh-Shut up, I do have friends!" |
"Sh-Shut up, I do have friends!" |
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− | "Ah, what a coincidence. I was also always alone while eating my meals when I was in the Divine Ritual Institute." |
+ | "Ah, what a coincidence. I was also always alone while eating my meals when I was in the «Divine Ritual Institute»." |
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As they were having such an endless conversation, they went down a long stairway. |
As they were having such an endless conversation, they went down a long stairway. |
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− | "Hey, are we still not there, Est? Although, we |
+ | "Hey, are we still not there, Est? Although, we are walking for more than an hour since then." |
"A few paths seem different since several hundred years ago. And Claire is noisy." |
"A few paths seem different since several hundred years ago. And Claire is noisy." |
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It wasn't something engraved during these several hundred years— it seemed that it was a historic ruin from the mythical age. |
It wasn't something engraved during these several hundred years— it seemed that it was a historic ruin from the mythical age. |
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− | "This is the carving of the Five Great Elemental Lords... or looks like it." |
+ | "This is the carving of the «Five Great Elemental Lords»... or looks like it." |
The motif of the carving was quite a typical thing. |
The motif of the carving was quite a typical thing. |
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Suddenly, Kamito felt something out of place in the design of that pattern, and frowned. |
Suddenly, Kamito felt something out of place in the design of that pattern, and frowned. |
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− | It had that composition that had the holy attribute |
+ | It had that composition that had the holy attribute elemental lord arranged at the top and a pentagram drawn. |
At its bottom— It had a large scar like the wall was scraped off. |
At its bottom— It had a large scar like the wall was scraped off. |
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It was as unnatural as if the existence of the thing over there was erased. |
It was as unnatural as if the existence of the thing over there was erased. |
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− | Est went forward and placed her hand softly on that |
+ | Est went straight forward and placed her hand softly on that tore-off part. |
"This is the carving of the mythical age— In the later times, Ren Ashdoll had its existence erased." |
"This is the carving of the mythical age— In the later times, Ren Ashdoll had its existence erased." |
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"...As I thought, you're soft towards Est." |
"...As I thought, you're soft towards Est." |
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− | "Kamito-kun, if we don't hurry up |
+ | "Kamito-kun, if we don't hurry up Jormungandr would wake up." |
"Ah, that's right..." |
"Ah, that's right..." |
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—Over there, there was an unbelievably gigantic cave. |
—Over there, there was an unbelievably gigantic cave. |
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− | It had a polished agate floor. It had a stalactite ceiling that was inlaid with countless spirit |
+ | It had a polished agate floor. It had a stalactite ceiling that was inlaid with countless spirit ores. |
− | Each of the spirit |
+ | Each of the spirit ores emitted a mysterious faint light, and they were dazzlingly illuminating the cave. |
At the center of the large cave— there was a shrine made with precious metals and crystals. |
At the center of the large cave— there was a shrine made with precious metals and crystals. |
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Compared to the grand shrine above ground, it was quite small, but its solemnity was the highlight. |
Compared to the grand shrine above ground, it was quite small, but its solemnity was the highlight. |
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− | "—There's no doubt. Here is where this mine's |
+ | "—There's no doubt. Here is where this mine's «true shrine» is." |
− | "All Fianna has to do is to dedicate a resealing ritual |
+ | "All Fianna has to do is to dedicate a resealing ritual Kagura here, right?" |
"Yes. However, before that—" |
"Yes. However, before that—" |
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===Part 5=== |
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+ | —Splash. |
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− | —*Splash*. |
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− | Claire made a lovely "Hyan" voice at the drop of water that dripped down |
+ | Claire made a lovely "Hyan" voice at the drop of water that dripped down form the ceiling's stalactite. |
− | She had very fair skin. She had a body that depicted elegant curves. Her breasts were certainly reserved, but they were unthinkably charming even |
+ | She had very fair skin. She had a body that depicted elegant curves. Her breasts were certainly reserved, but they were unthinkably charming even seen by Fianna of the same gender. |
− | (They are certainly sisters, |
+ | (They are certainly sisters, her beauty was gotten from her sister…) |
− | Her |
+ | Her face profile with her red twintails untied certainly made her recall her sister's face. |
− | The Calamity |
+ | The Calamity Queen—Rubia Elstein. |
− | + | She completely crushed young FIanna's heart. |
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It wasn't like she resented Claire, who was her sister. |
It wasn't like she resented Claire, who was her sister. |
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− | (Speaking of it, I don't even understand whether or not I hate Rubia- |
+ | (Speaking of it, I don't even understand whether or not I hate Rubia-sama…) |
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Etched into Fianna's heart wasn't hatred, it was just overwhelming fear. |
Etched into Fianna's heart wasn't hatred, it was just overwhelming fear. |
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− | The moment she |
+ | The moment she overcome that fear, her contracted spirit would come back— |
− | Fianna dropped her |
+ | Fianna dropped her sight onto the spirit seal engraved at her chest, and was absorbed in her thoughts. |
− | "What? Are you looking at your breasts and immersing in a sense of superiority?" |
+ | "What? Are you looking at your breasts and immersing in a sense of superiority?" |
Claire was glaring at Fianna's breasts with scornful eyes. |
Claire was glaring at Fianna's breasts with scornful eyes. |
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"Even without your pads, aren't yours bigger than mine? I th-thought that we're comrades." |
"Even without your pads, aren't yours bigger than mine? I th-thought that we're comrades." |
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− | + | …Claire's eyes held in them a slightly dangerous sensation. |
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Somehow sensing danger to her body, Fianna cut through the water surface and waded away. |
Somehow sensing danger to her body, Fianna cut through the water surface and waded away. |
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− | + | Sususu. Sususu. Susususu. |
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− | Finally, she was cornered |
+ | Finally, she was cornered to the edge of the pond, and her shoulders were firmly grasped. |
− | + | …She could not escape anymore. |
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− | "Hey, Fianna, |
+ | "Hey, Fianna, bear your shame, I have something I want to ask." |
Claire was saying that with a serious expression. |
Claire was saying that with a serious expression. |
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− | "Wh- |
+ | "Wh-what?" |
− | "A gi- |
+ | "A gi-girls' breasts would become big if they get the boy they like to rub them… is that true?" |
− | " |
+ | "…Eh?" |
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"But I had someone ask me the exact same thing as that question in the past." |
"But I had someone ask me the exact same thing as that question in the past." |
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− | " |
+ | "…?" |
− | Claire |
+ | Claire titled her head to the side without understanding what she meant. |
− | "You're |
+ | "You're absolutely sisters." |
− | As Fianna stifled her |
+ | As Fianna stifled her laugher, she wiped the tears that surfaced at her eyes. |
On that subject, it had been a while since she really laughed naturally like that. |
On that subject, it had been a while since she really laughed naturally like that. |
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− | It might |
+ | It might be… four years ago, since that day she lost her spirit contract power. |
− | "Claire |
+ | "Claire Rogue, I do not hate you." |
"What do you mean?" |
"What do you mean?" |
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"Never mind. Ahh, as long as you grow to adulthood, your breasts will naturally become big." |
"Never mind. Ahh, as long as you grow to adulthood, your breasts will naturally become big." |
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− | "I-I somewhat feel |
+ | "I-I somewhat feel irritated… At that remaining time." |
− | + | Funyuu. |
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Claire groped Fianna's breast. |
Claire groped Fianna's breast. |
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"Kyaa, wh-what are you doing!" |
"Kyaa, wh-what are you doing!" |
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− | "I'm confirming if |
+ | "I'm confirming if it'll really become big if they're rubbed." |
− | "Isn't |
+ | "Isn't fine if you confirm that with your own breasts!" |
− | " |
+ | "…, mi-mine are small and can't be properly grasped!" |
− | "He- |
+ | "He-hey, stop, hyaa, an…" |
− | Shrieks and |
+ | Shrieks and loudy water sound was reverberated in the sacred underground shrine. |
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===Part 6=== |
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− | ( |
+ | (…I can hear those two here.) |
Leaning in front of the closed wall, Kamito scratched his cheeks. |
Leaning in front of the closed wall, Kamito scratched his cheeks. |
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− | The tunnels |
+ | The tunnels were easier to make echo than he had thought. It did not mean that he caught the conversation, but the sweet voices of the girls he heard at times was too bad for his heart. |
"Kamito, are you eavesdropping on their voices, and getting excited?" |
"Kamito, are you eavesdropping on their voices, and getting excited?" |
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− | He was a male |
+ | He was a male spirit contractor, who freely used countless spirits—in certain way, an existence of greater heresy than Kamito. |
However, Kamito was inferring his true identity to some extent from the battle some time ago. |
However, Kamito was inferring his true identity to some extent from the battle some time ago. |
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− | "He isn't anything like the |
+ | "He isn't anything like the demon king, if my thoughts are right." |
− | "Of course. He is presumptuous calling himself the |
+ | "Of course. He is presumptuous calling himself the demon king with that level of his." |
Est answered expressionlessly, but her tone seemed a little angry. |
Est answered expressionlessly, but her tone seemed a little angry. |
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− | "The successor of the |
+ | "The successor of the demon king—is more like Kamito." |
− | " |
+ | "…?" What do you mean?" |
− | "Kamito is the |
+ | "Kamito is the demon king of the night." |
"Est, that's different." |
"Est, that's different." |
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Kamito retorted without a moment's delay. |
Kamito retorted without a moment's delay. |
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− | + | …Honestly, where did this sword spirit learn this kind of things? |
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− | "—We've |
+ | "—We've to stop the frivolous talk here, huh?" |
"It seems so." |
"It seems so." |
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Kamito separated his body from the wall, and grasped Est's small hand. |
Kamito separated his body from the wall, and grasped Est's small hand. |
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− | "Kamito is a rough master of |
+ | "Kamito is a rough master of the spirit contractors." |
− | "Sorry. I |
+ | "Sorry. I treat you to some parfait the next time at the academy town." |
− | "Suddenly, my motivation came out." |
+ | "Suddenly, my motivation came out." |
− | Kamito made a wry smile, and recited the elemental waffe's |
+ | Kamito made a wry smile, and recited the elemental waffe's releasing. |
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− | " |
+ | "The cool-headed steel queen, the sacred sword that destroys evil —become my sword here and now!" |
The appearance of the lovely girl turned into particles of light and disappeared into an empty space— |
The appearance of the lovely girl turned into particles of light and disappeared into an empty space— |
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In the next moment, Kamito's hand was grasping Terminus Est, which was shining in silver. |
In the next moment, Kamito's hand was grasping Terminus Est, which was shining in silver. |
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− | And |
+ | And then—footsteps resounded from deep in the darkness. |
− | "Yo, let's |
+ | "Yo, let's finish this settlement—Ren Ashbell." |
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