Scarabia
Chapter 2
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A very merry vacation!

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!?
Whoa...!
Are you guys the fire fairies that Headmage talked about?
So you'll disappear if you don't get wood every day?
And then the campus will freeze over.
Hm?
What's this?
There's a sound mixing in with the crackling of fire?
The light rhythm of cutlery and the juicy sound of meat being fried!?
It's comin' from the kitchen!
[Yuu let's go check it out!]

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Once you're done cooking the vegetables, boil the thawed meat.
Got it!
Don't forget to add the nuts once the oil is heated!
Understood! Vice housewarden!
Housewarden prefers it a bit more spicy. Add another teaspoon of spices.
[Ok!]
[Wine red dorm clothes...]
That smells delicious~~~

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You are... We've talked a bit before. If I'm not mistaken....
You're Yuu and Grim. Right?
You got some good memory alright!
Well you guys stood out since you first enrolled. Is there anyone on campus who hasn't heard of you?
[Wha-] 'S-'s that so? [Myahaha!]
And you're name's uhhhh...

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It's Jamil.
Jamil Viper.
I'm the Vice Housewarden of Scarabia.

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By the way...
It's winter break. Why're you on campus?
Well Gririm and I have special circumstances. Neither of us have a home to go back to, y'know?
It's all cuz I'm so diligent and capable!
Of course the Headmage's gonna rely on me!
Is that so. The Headmage did? Huh...
Alright, it's done. You guys, take the dishes to the dorm!
Ok!

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This soup looks yummy, but i've never smelled anything like this before.
That's a traditional Scalding Sands dish..Oh, I know!
Meeting you here must be some kind of fate. How about you guys come along to our dorm and join us for our meal?
[Myah? Really?]
Srsly!?
Yes, of course!
Oh yeah, what about you guys?
Why're you stayin' on campus over winter break?
Well about that... It's a bit of a long story...
Something smells kinda fishy in here...

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By Housewarden's orders, everyone in Scarabia...
Isn't allowed to return even if they wanted to...
Shh! Stop it, will you? We brought this on ourselves as it is.
...Now. The food will go cold.
Let's make haste to Scarabia.
Scarabia's got the warmth of summer year-round.
I think you'll enjoy having a taste of the tropics.
[Yahoo!] Sounds like paradise~~
[Yuu hurry let's go!]
[Wait-]
I'm tellin' you, it's definitely suspicious!
!?

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If you guys come along...
I'm sure the Housewarden will be overjoyed...
Won't you come with me?

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Yes, i'd be happy to!
Uh, huh? Wha...?
Yuu, hurry let's go!
...I'm very happy you accepted the invitation,
Prefect of Ramshackle.
[Hall of Mirrors]

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Let's head along now.
To Scarabia-

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[I'm soo]
[Totally fired up!]
[Mrah~~]

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So this is Scarabia?
It's scorching hot in here! Like we're in the middle of summer!
[Desert!]
[Palace!]
You're getting warmed up from the cold, right?
[Come, this way]

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We have guests!
Everyone, let's welcome them with music!
[Mya ha ha!]

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So when you get as famous as me,
this's the kinda welcome you can expect huh!
Oil prince vibes!
Now, please eat up before it gets cold.
[Don't mind if I do!]
D...

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Delicious!
The spices are spreading all through my mouth...
With a powerful kick of heat...
The stir-fried veggies with crunchy nuts  are also delicious!
And these thingies here that look like fried buns're also yummy! **not sure if it's smarter to keep the original japanese dish name or to localize it. EN localizes it if i'm not mistaken. since this is a fantasy world either way and grim isn't japanese, i think it's okay to localize in this case. if it were a manga set in japan then i'd find it really stupid to do so.**
There's also meat dishes as well as soups.
Getting to stuff myself with all of this different food...
This really *is* paradise!
Instaworthy!
... What is all this commotion?

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H-housewarden...!
Kalim...

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What's the meaning of this, Jamil?
Nobody told me about any guests!
Kalim. This is, well...
T-this guy seems kinda scary....
Didn't I tell you to always inform me ahead of time when you call guests over!
Because...

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I could've prepared an even bigger feast and a whole music ansemble!
[Wha-]

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[Sorry for the lack of a welcome parade too!]
Heya! Welcome, you two!
I am Scarabia's Housewarden
Kalim Al-Asim!

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Nice to meet ya!
...Right?
No. This isn't your first time meeting them.
Grim lit your butt on fire during the entrance ceremony, and you even talked in the cafeteria before the Magift tournament.
Oh yeah? Is that so? [Ah ha ha!]
My bad, my bad! I'm just not all that good with remembering faces ~~ [Don't take any offense please!]
Then, nice to meet you again!
I hope we get along!
[He's got a totally different vibe from the Housewardens we met so far]

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Today's food looks as delicious as always! How'd everything turn out, Jamil?
Same as always. You can just relax and eat. I've already tested it for poison.
***I'm so sorry typeset-kun but I don't know what Yuuna is saying here. *****
P-poison testing!?
Kalim's the heir to a very wealthy family from the Scalding Sands.
There's no shortage of attempts on his life, you see.
It's not that big of a deal, Jamil.
The last time was 4 years ago when I ended up in a coma for two weeks. Nothing's really happened lately.
You were only able to be safe because I've taken to testing it for you.
[Hey!!] So all those different foods you let us eat...
Was 'cuz you were using us as testers!? [Y'gotta be kidding me!]
No need to worry! It's safe since Jamil's the one who made the food.

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There's absolutely no way Jamil would poison me!
You're just stating the obvious.
Y'know, I'm startin' to feel like out of everyone, these guys are  the nastiest ones so far!
Oh yeah, Grim! Have you ever tried goat's milk blue cheese?
[It's delicious when you smear it on a cracker]
Whaa? 'S no way I'd eat blue mold-
Don't just shove it in my mou-...
I see, I see, you like it! Then keep going at it! [Ah ha ha!]

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Keep bringing lots of food and drinks!
Let's bring  it up a notch with some lively music!

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Today we party!

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My stomach's about to burst...
It's my personal policy is to eat anythin' I can get my hands on,
But I was overstuffed with those mold crackers.
[Heeeey!] You two, wanna have dessert? We got ice cream, fruits and fried sweets too!
Mrah!
[I-I don't wanna!]
I can't eat a single bite!
I'll pass too. [I'm an aspiring model after all]
That so? It's all so delicious I would've loved for you to try some.
Oh well. We're planning on staying at the dorm over the winter break anyway.
Drop by for a meal anytime you want!
[Right, Jamil!]
Indeed. Whenever you wish.

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Come to think of it, what's the reason for the stay?
Hm? Aah...
Recently we had the Magift tournament and exams right?
Well, my dorm placed at the bottom in both.
So, I made my resolve!
I started voluntary special training with everyone from the dorm.
This winter break... We've been thinking of spending 6 hours a day on studying and practical magic training.
6 hours a day!?
But that's no different from going to classes...

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Holidays are for resting, right? Homework can wait until after break.
Leona said so.
He's just the same as always, that guy...
....Hmmmmm when you put it that way, you have a point.
My daddy once told me, "When learning, learn in earnest. When playing, play in fullest." **i tried lel. sorry if this was an actual phrase that means something like work hard play harder, i haven't heard of it.**
[Leona's right, balancing work and play is important]
Alright! Jamil, I've decided.
We definitely gotta take a break !
Let's let our dorm's students go home tomorrow!
What!?

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I'll tell them about it over dinner tonight! Can you make sure everyone shows up?
Y-yes, got it.
Oh yeah! I'll show you around Scarabia!
There's stuff I wanna show you!
Stuff you wanna show us...?
Hold on, Kalim.
What type of example do you set if you make the students study while you run off and play?
Uhh... Ok, I get it.

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[Heeeey!]
Can somebody spar with me for defensive magic training!?
Sure, Housewarden!