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Translator: Nonon
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Final day of the Azalea academy investigation
Even though it’s the last day of the investigation, the area of Shiki isn’t big enough for the scope of the investigation to be wide, so the students are essentially free to roam around. Basically, they just have to coordinate dates with groups that are investigating other locations.
Ash, who ended up being in charge of monitoring, since there are no teachers to accompany the investigation groups,
‘You are free to be diligent, but please remember that it’s not good if you don’t take breaks.’
Declared so, tacitly condoning free action. However, he would still criticize people who went too far. He seems to have shared the information about the rare sighting so others would keep it in mind, but since there are parts of the information that are ambiguous, other students seemed to have really just kept it in the corner of their minds.
Anyway, each student was spending their time freely.
Some students went to the nun (Cyan) to learn martial arts.
Some students went to the lustful demon Marquis (Khaki) to learn how to woo women.
Some students had passionate talks with the blacksmith (Bligh) about shotas.
Some students learned how to grow mushrooms from the black mage (Orchid).
… I feel like there’s something wrong with the teachers and what they teach, but that has to be my imagination.
“Huh? Isn’t this poisonous?”
“It’s poisonous when it’s raw or heated up, but if you soak it in lime with this combination, the poisonous reaction will disappear. Oh, but be careful. It’ll still be poisonous for elves.”
“For half-elves too?”
“If they’re mixed with other blood, there won’t be any problems. They’ll probably feel a little sick though.”
“Huh, I see.”
And Ms. Nephrite was being taught about plants by the perverted poison enthusiast (Emerald). Although she’s a pervert who ingests poison herself, her knowledge of poisonous and edible plants is first-rate. As someone who uses alchemy magic, Ms. Nephrite must have a lot to learn from Emerald.
“By the way, if you boil it and soak it into cold water before eating it, your body will turn numb in just the right way and you’ll be able to vomit. That sensation is really something you should experience at least once in your life. Do you want to eat it?”
“Yeah, I’d rather not.”
“I see. It’s a delicacy though…”
“… You’re sure interested in it.”
Are they okay?
It might be a good idea to have emetic medicine on hand in case of an emergency. I should also contact Ivory or Ash just in case.
In addition, there’s a reason why Ms. Nephrite isn’t going to meet Lady Violet even though she has free time.
… She and Lady Violet are scheduled to meet today or tomorrow, which I helped relayed to her.
Lady Violet is currently busy with reports from the Valentine family. Even so, when I told her that a student from Azalea Academy, who was also involved in the duel, wanting to meet her, she said that she’d meet them, after a little hesitation.
To be honest, I’m worried. But if that’s what she wants to do, I’ll simply give her all my support.
And there’s also something I’m concerned about.
It’s about Ms. Nephrite’s behavior.
As far as I remember, there was no place called ‘Shiki’ in The Ring of Fire.
Still, the idea that one of the Lady Violet’s endings in the game, ‘Being expelled from school after the duel, married off to an ugly man in the countryside and being treated in all sorts of perverted ways’ involves this place… isn’t entirely impossible either. But if possible, I don’t want to think of myself as an ugly man and I want to believe that I haven’t treated her in a perverse way.
In any case, there is no event of the heroine receiving training in the name of an investigation during this period in the game. There’s an event where she leaves the academy for investigation, but I don’t think Shiki was involved in that. If characters with such strong personalities had appeared before, I’d remember them whether I wanted it or not.
And although she seems close with Ash and Chartreuse, who are the love interests in the game, it doesn’t feel like they’re going out.
In the game, the heroine would join the investigation group of the love interest she was getting along with depending on the route. And it would be followed by an accident that would help them get closer.
However, if it’s a true ending or a route where she solves all problems using only her own body (commonly known as the Iron Woman route), it’s a different story.
— Well, if I’ve simply been given life in a world that’s similar to the otome game that my sister played in my previous life, then all this probably wouldn’t apply.
In front of me is a living, breathing being. It’s not like she’s a puppet that’s moving due to a plot convenience or a compulsion. Even if I do have a certain amount of information, there is no guarantee that it would be true
Maybe I’m being too self-conscious, but there could be a so-called butterfly effect caused by my existence… and because of it, I don’t know what might have changed. My task is to think about the information in front of me.
“First of all, when it comes to treatment, you must consider location, race and age. There are some effective medicines, but there is no panacea. Just as honey is poisonous to young children, both magic and medicine can bring more harm if they’re used a little wrong.”
“Yes, I understand… however, this medicine book contains a tremendous amount of information. If you don’t mind, I will report it to the kingdom.”
“My book is banned in the kingdom because of some idiots. It would be a waste of time. Even if it comes from somebody from a Marquis family like you.”
“…Is that so.”
Ash was learning treatment from the perverted doctor (Ivory).
As somebody who serves the royal family and supports all races, he probably wants to gain all kinds of knowledge. Without a desire to improve himself, he wouldn’t be able to serve as His Highness’ attendant and his future confidant.
“By the way, I can even fix arms that have been blown off. It’ll probably feel strange for a few days though… come on, do you want to experience it yourself?”
“I do not.”
“Tsk.”
“You really clicked your tongue at me like that?”
Will those two be okay?
Ivory will click his tongue at anybody, unless the other person is royalty, so watching them is making me nervous.
That’s how badly he was treated by the kingdom, so it can’t be helped. But his desire to save a lot of people and his loyalty towards the royal family is genuine, so it’s troubling. That’s why he wants to return to the kingdom and heal injuries.
“Good grief, you just say the most noncommittal things, don’t you?”
“What do you mean, Silver Riser?”
“Silver what…? Anyway, words alone have no meaning; they gain meaning only after they’ve been put into action. Cease with trying to keep appearances and work hard to learn how to put them in action.”
“What are you talking about? My magic and combat abilities will never lose to your sword. Well, anyone can preach with just words.”
“What did you say…?!”
“Come on, there is nothing to be ashamed of. Riser, you probably can’t put any significance in your strength and that’s why you can only speak words for keeping up appearances.”
“… Wow, now you’ve said it.”
And … why are Apricot and Chartreuse starting a fight?
I’d already thought that their personalities were incompatible, but now they’re in an explosive state.
Perhaps knowing his strength, the Azalea Academy students are looking at him from afar, with nobody trying to get close and Ash and Ms. Nephrite, who might be able to stop him, are somewhere else.
As for Apricot, she’s difficult to handle and her talent in magic is real, so rather than the residents watching her from a distance – they’re more watching over her with the mindset of watching their granddaughter and thinking ‘Cottie is so energetic today too, ufufu’. Please just stop her. I beg you.
“Sir Chartreuse, Apricot, please stop fighting.”
So I had no choice but to step in and stop them.
But these guys are still glaring at each other even with me in between them. If I had found them a little later, I might have gotten dragged into a fight.
“Don’t stop me, Baron. My sword isn’t meant to hurt women and children. But I’m not so patient to sheath my blade after being mocked.”
Yeah, I know that.
You’re just a muscle-brain wearing the mask of calmness.
“Don’t stop me, Mr. Clo. I’m not mature enough to stay calm after having my abilities belittled.”
Yeah, I know that too.
Your stance is to never run from a fight.
“If you start fighting at a place like this, I will have to report to the Azalea academy…”
“It will be fine as long as you stay silent, Baron. That’s it.”
“That’s right.”
Hey, you two, don’t joke around. Make up your mind if you get along or not.
If a noble from a viscount family, who’s also the son of the Knight Commander, gets in a fight with a citizen and is hurt, it’ll decide that it was the fault of the lord’s complete lack of supervision.
“I don’t want you two to get hurt.”
“”Hmph, there is no way this guy could ever injure me.””
“”What’d you say … !?””
They talked at the same time and glared at each other. You guys really do get along.
What should I do? If I try to call the Father, who could stop them, they might pick a fight with me, and if I call Cyan, she might instigate things more.
It’s troublesome, so I’ll just let them fight it out. They won’t tell others no matter which one of them loses, so I’ll use the favor Chartreuse owes me for getting him a weapon to put pressure on other students. Yeah, that’s what I’ll do.
“… Well then, if I judge it to be dangerous, I will stop you. For safety reasons, we will be using mock weapons. You can use magic until the protection charm that can withstand a certain level of damage is destroyed. The venue will be the plaza. Is that fine?”
“”Hmph, I have no complaints.””
“”Stop imitating me!””
You guys do get along, after all.
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Author’s note:
Iron Woman Route
It’s a playful route that can only be played after unlocking the true ending, where main character becomes so strong that she’s unrivaled and solves all problems by herself. She can kill dragons and evil gods with a single blow. She also mass-produces philosopher’s stone. She can probably easily destroy a country.
Although all problems are resolved in this route, it seems that villainess Violet leaves in the middle of this route as well.
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