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- Chapter 269 – Truth in the Darkness
- Translator: darkstrolm
- Editor: Kookie
- “Reason to live, you say……” (Sadina)
- What kind of relationship do you have? It's getting harder to understand. (TL: Between Sadina and Raphtalia)
- Chivalry or Bushido, it seems such a culture existed long ago in my world, but is it close to that?
- “During the first wave, I was unable to protect Raphtalia-chan's parents. No, when the wave occurred, I was far away and did not rush over. Because it was too peaceful back then, I had let my guard down.” (Sadina)
- Sadina drinks her alcohol while muttering something that sounds like regret.
- This appearance is…… there's something wrong with it. But I do not think it's a prank.
- Putting the helplessly drunk Raphtalia to sleep in a plain bed, Sadina continues talking.
- If it's a serious talk, there's no reason to handle it cruelly.
- I'll sincerely hear you out.
- “……But when I finally managed to returned a few days later, there was no one left in the village.” (Sadina)
- Sadina continues talking.
- “I looked for her desperately, hoping she had surely survived. However, I was not able to approach the dark side of this country as a Beastman. That's why I became a battle slave in Zeltbur, which specializes in slaves, and began looking. That place has many connections so I thought I would manage if I accumulated some money.” (Sadina)
- “You took quite a detour.” (Naofumi)
- In reality, Raphtalia was sold ridiculously cheaply.
- Although Sadina was looking frantically, Raphtalia was in the unlikeliest of places.
- “It took too much time trying to find a slave named Raphtalia with the appearance of the Raccoon species. I did find some children from the village though.” (Sadina)
- “Come to think of it, you were protecting slaves from the village.” (Naofumi)
- “Yes. And I was surprised when I found Raphtalia-chan. That she was with Naofumi-chan who is the Hero of the Shield.” (Sadina)
- “It's full of drama. Raphtalia's life is.” (Naofumi)
- If possible, I hope that Raphtalia can live in peace after the world has become peaceful.
- Precisely because this child believed in me, I want her to be happy.
- These feelings have not changed even now.
- Even though I think the world ought to be ruined, I will endeavor to make the world peaceful for Raphtalia's sake. [TC: Naofumi hates the world but will save it so Raphtalia can live in it]
- “You say the appearance of the Raccoon species, but isn't Raphtalia different?” (Naofumi)
- “Just like I may be mistaken for the Luka species, she is similar to the Raccoon species but is still a different kind.” (Sadina) [TC: Luka species = Dolphin species, but Sadina is an Orca]
- “Hmm…… well, Raphtalia is Raphtalia no matter what race she belongs to.” (Naofumi)
- I see.
- That explains why Raphtalia is a beautiful girl, despite supposedly being of the Raccoon species whose appearance is not valued very much?
- “……That's the good thing about Naofumi-chan. Hey Naofumi-chan…… if you have no intention of taking care of Raphtalia-chan until the end…… why not make do with this Onee-san?” (Sadina)
- “What?” (Naofumi)
- “I hope you have the resolution to be in a relationship with Raphtalia-chan. If there is no resolution, please use Onee-san to let it out if you can no longer endure it.” (Sadina) [TC: 'If you aren't resolved then do it with Onee-san if you get horny']
- “Do you think I am the Devil or something?” (Naofumi)
- Oh, I am aware of that sort of thing. But even if I die, I don't want any relations with women.
- If I consider what you are saying... I think you're talking about a relationship with Raphtalia.
- Of course, I trust Raphtalia.
- If it's a question of like or dislike, I would say I like her.
- This I can affirm. To the extent of being able to assent if I was told to say it to the person in question.
- But when it is the feeling of love that is called into question... I don't know.
- For me Raphtalia is a reliable partner, she is the friend with whom I shared my joys and sorrows, and at the same time I think of her as something like a daughter.
- Meaning I think of myself as a foster father, like what Motoyasu has been saying.
- Raphtalia is prioritizing her mission until the world becomes peaceful, and she has parental affection for me rather than having an interest in romance.
- Hey, I'll lose if I get caught up in Sadina's pace.
- “What iss Raphtalia's race? I would like to ask for the time being.” (Naofumi)
- “Will you take the responsibility since you want to know? Will you look after Raphtalia until the end?” (Sadina)
- When Sadina said until the end, she probably didn't mean until the wave is over, but until the day Raphtalia dies.
- ……I think that I can't take responsibility in that sense.
- When this world has become peaceful, I intend to return to my original world.
- “I understand. Then I wont ask.” (Naofumi)
- “Is that so... That's disappointing~” (Sadina)
- Sadina's numerous acts of interference after Raphtalia came back is probably done out of fear that will I lay a hand on Raphtalia, and she's learning about my personality as well as making fun of me.
- Sadina's repeated attack of annoying stories and harassment is probably so I don't do anything to Raphtalia.
- This person usually plays around, but somehow she has developed the technique of calmly observing the behavior of people and guiding them.
- I've overlooked it because there's no mischief that has been done to me, but I wouldn't want to be her enemy.
- She said this in a playful tone, but her smile doesn't reach her eyes.
- “You had a reason to say all this, right? Tell me about it a little, otherwise I won't be avle to protect her.” (Naofumi)
- “Oh, you've got a point. Then, just a little bit.” (Sadina)
- Sadina begins talking while lightly stroking Raphtalia's hair.
- “You might not know, but Raphtalia-chan's father was of a noble lineage, and I was the priestess who governed that lineage.” (Sadina)
- “Oh…… Silt Welt or Shirudo Furiden?” (Naofumi)
- “It was on the outskirts, but I can't give you a specific location. Because even this is big service.” (Sadina)
- Was it not a Demi-human country?
- And what position had Sadina held?
- She did say it was a priestess just now……
- “To be honest Raphtalia's father didn't want to suceed his House so he eloped with Raphtalia's mother. I wonder if he knew that I agreed with his thinking and escaped here?” (Sadina)
- “Did you Lv reset then?” (Naofumi)
- An image of punishment for rebelling against the law comes to mind.
- “Yes, various things were lost, but there was no dissatisfaction because I had gained a lot of things. I was essentially banished.” (Sadina)
- “Did you get the divine protection of a water dragon by working as a priestess? And compared to the lineage of Raphtalia's father, who was superior?” (Naofumi)
- “Raphtalia-chan's father was the most admirable in the area.” (Sadina)
- “More so than the Four Saint Heroes?” (Naofumi)
- “There is no folklore of the Heroes, but they have been described by visitors.” (Sadina)
- What kind of area is it?
- It's lacking in credibility and is becoming dubious.
- But I feel like I have understood what kind of House Raphtalia came from.
- In a certain country she would be worshipped as a descendent, like a child of God.
- Let us deduce from the variety of material that has been provided until now.
- The atmosphere and the name of the knockdown technique Raphtalia invented by herself, the appearance of Sadina's human form ……
- She's a Japanese beauty. Sadina in her human form, that it.
- And she habitually uses a loincloth.
- So with 'Japanese Style' as a keyword, the eastern place that Oyaji from the weapon shop was talking about before comes to mind.
- “The country where Raphtalia father was born..... was it in seclusion?” (Naofumi) (TL: Sakoku or “locked country” was the foreign relations policy of Japan under which no foreigner could enter nor could any Japanese leave the country on penalty of death)
- “Wow, Naofumi-chan is amazing. It is so. It's been that was since the past. There are many of such countries besides our country but it is a particularly exclusive area among those countries. ” (Sadina)
- When I look and think about it, it's such rotten world.
- I have heard that there was also cases where some heroes were summoned in a peaceful time without waves.
- It's not strange for those guys to escape from the countries that summoned them, and use their knowledge of the modern world to make a Hidden village-like country. [TC: So a larger scaled version where the whole country is secluded]
- That's why it isn't weird to have a Japanese country.
- Or rather, it's weirder for civilization to be stuck in the middle ages despite heroes regularly being summoned from different worlds, espevially if you include the super elemant of magic.
- ……Perhaps there is a reason for that, but it doesn't really matter now.
- “Are you worried about that country?” (Naofumi)
- The country is secluded in the east.
- There is a country which looks like Japan, and Raphtalia has relatives with noble linage there.
- Does she feel like a pursuer will come to retrieve Raphtalia if it gets badly exposed?
- “You're only half-correct, but that's alright. I've been worried about Raphtalia's own happiness.” (Sadina)
- “Uhh……” (Raphtalia)
- Sadina puts a cloth soaked in cold water on Raphtalia when she hears her groans.
- “She will be waking up soon. Is there anything else you want to ask?” (Sadina)
- “Why don't you speak to Raphtalia about this?” (Naofumi)
- “It's the policy of Raphtalia-chan's father.” (Sadina)
- Pardon me for being involved with Raphtalia's family affairs like this though.
- Let's deal with this after the world is at peace.
- But then the Church of the Three Heroes and the nobles are also like that.
- “Is it alright?” (Naofumi)
- “I think so. They won't come unless you know too much.” (Sadina)
- “......About their domestic affairs?” (Naofumi)
- Sadina nods silently.
- Ah, so it comes to that as I expected.
- So Raphtalia comes from a troublesome lineage.
- To me, an ordinary beauty of the Raccoon species would have been good.
- I see, so Sadina wants me to continue keeping it that way.
- Lets assume I got involved with Raphtalia and made a child with her.
- Then Raphtalia, pregnant with a child by me who is considered a God by some countries, might get targeted.
- Sadina is concerned about the possibility and is taking precaution.
- “If you really want a child with Raphtalia no matter what, do it after you stop worrying about the whole country being destroyed. It's a promise with Onee-san. The current Naofumi-chan is capable of doing that.” (Sadina) [TC: 'Stop worrying about the waves and focus 100% on Raphtalia']
- “Aren't you being too paranoid?” (Naofumi)
- She's thinking too much about understanding the big picture.
- Of course it's better to be a bit cautious.
- “That may be true but you must not underestimate a priestess or user of unique abilities. If someone like me is idling about, they may be aiming for Raphtalia's life.” (Sadina)
- “I see.” (Naofumi)
- A country full of people with abilities like Sadina…… I would like to ask them to help save the world.
- Since Raphtalia is extremely strong, she won't be killed easily.
- Even so, I won't do something so irresponsible.
- “I wonder if Naofumi-chan has arrived at an actual decision. Onee-san doesn't want you to do things that would make a girl cry. Though it's fine because Onee-san is not a girl but an adult woman.” (Sadina)
- “Various reasons are being piled up now.” (Naofumi)
- “Nuu, Onee-san is troubled.” (Sadina) [TC: Nuu = no, but more colliquial-ish? idk how to describe it]
- There was also the problem of Raphtalia's parentage of course, but Sadina wanted to ask about my own feelings.
- That much was conveyed.
- 「うう……ナオフミ様?」
- 意識を取り戻したラフタリアが起き上がった。
- 「大丈夫か?」
- 「あ、はい。不思議とスッキリしてます」
- 「それは良かったわねー」
- 「私が酔い潰れてしまった間に何かありましたか?」
- 「……いいや」
- “Uhh…… Naofumi-sama?” (Raphtalia)
- Raphtalia, who has recovered consciousness, gets up.
- “Are you okay?” (Naofumi)
- “Well, yes. I feel fine, strangely.” (Raphtalia)
- “That's good.” (Sadina)
- “Did anything happen while I was passed out?” (Raphtalia)
- “……Not really.” (Sadina)
- Sadina probably doesn't want to tell you the truth.
- I also pretend I didn't hear anything because I don't want to cause unnecessary trouble.
- “That's right. I just said that Raphtalia is like a daughter to me.” (Naofumi)
- “Right!?” (Raphtalia)
- Raphtalia, who raised her voice in surprise, tentatively nodded in agreement.
- If I have come to like Raphtalia then show my resolution...... it's a troublesome topic.
- I won't permanently reside in this world.
- I think so at least.
- “I was told by Sadina, with her noninterference policy, to protect Raphtalia as a parent.” (Naofumi)
- I say sarcastically and in an ostentatious way.
- Because despite wanting to protect you, I neglected you while you were out training.
- “Isn't that called 'If you love your children, send them out into the world', Naofumi-chan.” (Sadina) [TC: Japanese idiom]
- Sadina murmurs absent mindlessly.
- “Naofumi-chan may not realize, but someone who becomes the slave of a Hero has an unnaturally good experience rate, and there's also the growth of the status. To the extent that halfhearted opponents are no match for us.” (Sadina)
- “How good is it?” (Naofumi)
- “In my experience, it should have taken several years to reach the same Lv. Please keep that in mind.” (Sadina)
- I see, becoming a slave to a Hero can give you good experience gain.
- That reminds me, Fohl also said something similar.
- Moreover, there's the influence of growth correction.
- “Then, getting a good Lv is possibly due to Naofumi-sama's influence?” (Raphtalia)
- “That's right. Onee-san has done many Lv resets and guarantees it.” (Sadina)
- “Now that you mentioned it, Teacher also said something similar. About Leveling quickly.” (Raphtalia)
- Somehow it seems as though the Hero correction thing also has some influence on companions.
- I have felt it a little bit though.
- “That's why Onee-san has also become very strong.” (Sadina)
- “You couldn't possibly have been going easy on me as an opponent?” (Raphtalia)
- “I couldn't have done something like going easy on you. Raphtalia-chan has become very strong. Onee-san could have been defeated.” (Sadina)
- We finished chatting like this and returned to our respective homes to slept.
- By the way, Gaelion enjoyed drinking the liquor he got from Sadina.
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