Saikyou Kenja no Kosodate Nikki - Ch 11 Part 1

Translated by : Gsekka

Part 2 will out tonight. 

"Now, let's talk about my dear niece's path."

His Shishō, Iris Seymour. A strange-aged woman. while rearranged her legs in front of me, cut to the case.

The Mirodin's witch asks me with her bewitching smile.

"First of all, you think of that girl as your own daughter. That's no doubt about it, right?"

"I am honestly though her as my own daughter. Even if we're not connected by blood ."

"Blood is thicker than water, but bond is deeper than the bottom of the sea, something like that?"

"That's right. Now I can only think about the happiness of my daughter."

"I never though, You, who were expected for the future and promised status as Great Sage, but abandoned it and ran away from worldly affairs, would utter such a worldly lines."

Shishō then laughs with a self-deprecation.

"Honestly. If the me from two years ago know, I bet I would be really surprised."

"You will not easily believe it, That's just how much of a research-idiot you are. Well, maybe it's because of your dislike to secular world?

"...I am aiming to be a Research-idiot character by myself"

"No, you just someone who pretended to dislike secular world and immerse yourself in research. you're Just a man who's doing research because you'd obtained an immortal body, and had a lot of free time to waste."

"You really assert me highly, huh."

"Of course I am, do you know how much I missed your talent. If you are seriously walking on the path of a wiseman, Around this time you will be the seventh Great Sage. No, you be an existence that will lead this world as the leading Great Sage.

"That just to exaggerated..."

"That's still to humble"

Shishō let out a sighs.

"...Your magic power and talent surpasses me. Even If, right now you start to aim for the top as a mage, you will be able to gain the strength to surpass even me in a blink of an eye. "

"Then...it means I will be the strongest in the world."

"That's what it means to surpass me."

"Then it's impossible. I can't surpass my Shishō."

"A Shishō is something that can always be surpassed by a disciple. It's a classic story."

She then breathe out, and said, "well...that's one case is fine" and end it.

"Well, at this point in time I don't want you to be my successor anymore, and I'm not telling you to change your point of view, because being my successor means getting your hand drenched with a lot of people blood."

Certainly, there was an option to become her successor without me confining myself doing research in the mountains.

Just like her, being covered with profanity, and use the magic I'd learned inside the human society.

Just like her, to serve a court somewhere and use my magic power in actual battles.

However, I felt that kind of path is not suitable for me.

No, it's definitely not suitable.

There are some people that just not suitable for it.

I don't want to use magic as a weapon of war. I don't want to use it as a tool for political disputes.

It's true that there was such emotion inside me.

However, even if I said it now, it will only bring trouble.

That's how I lived for hundreds of years. I couldn't change my way of life anymore.

I apologize while bowing my head.

"I see....Then, there was never an option to become a court mage or become a military mage――."

"That kind option is not suitable for me."

It was useless when I tried it once a long time ago. And It won't change over the course of hundreds of years.

On the contrary, it may have been more deteriorated.

Due to the existence of Fiona, I became disgusted of killing people with magic.

I'm truly sorry, but I can't walk on same path as her.

That's how I declared, but her expression didn't cloud whatsoever.

"Well, People have this things called destiny. There's woman like me, that's even if being called blood-stained witch doesn't raise an eyebrows, while some gentlemen like my disciples, are merciful even to the leeches that suck his blood. Even then, the world is still going be fine. Even if you force a change now, you won't get good results."

Declared her. then she strips off the notepad on the bulletin board.

Without standing up, without casting any spells.

If it a simple magic, she doesn't need to chant, or even need to move.

The notepad peeled off itself as if it had a will, and headed for the trash can.

"I wanted you to migrate to some country and receive asylum as a court magician there, but that plans came to nought, huh."

Reveal her muttering to herself.

Nearly half of the notepads were peeled off. Or maybe that was the best way, to guarantee the safety of me and Fiona.

Asylum in the empire's enemies will at least protect us from the devil's hands of the empire and the Holy Church.

I can also train my strength as a military mage to protect myself and Fiona from enemies. That way I may be able to gain the power to protect Fiona from evil clutches.

Maybe I've abandoned my Shishō's best move, but even then, she still doesn't abandon me.

She looks into my eyes with her scorching red eyes.

It feels like being sees through by a witch, but still, I doesn't look away from her.

Did she found out my aptitude with that magic eye?

She strips off a note on the bulletin board and gives it to me.

"This is..?"

"Probably the best path you should take"

I terrifiedly take a peek into the notepad.

If she said it's the best, then there was no other choice, that's what it means. I trusted the eyes of Shishō and her abilities to judge people.

What was written there was the name of a certain magic academy.

"Leangrad Magic School"

It was a nostalgic name. As this was my alma mater.

Saikyou Kenja no Kosodate Nikki - Ch 10

Translated by: Gsekka

 

Entering the study.

Inside, there was a single woman sitting on a chair.

She sat in her elaborate chair while crossing her legs.

And she wears a strangely exposing outfit.

Whatever magic is, it's the art of manipulating the providence of nature, and the correct appearance of a mage was to expose their skin to the outside air as much as possible, that is her theory.

Therefore, from the very first time we met, she was always dressed in clothes that were difficult for one's eyes.

Also, the person herself aware of the true value of her beauty.

She seems to be familiar with the charm of her own body, and was good at deliberately crossing her legs and playing with the man's gaze with her lustrous appearance.

However, that scheme doesn't work for me.

Certainly, the beauty of this witch deserved special attention.

The bright red hair and eyes that look like they are dyed with fresh blood are very attractive, and the faint scent that makes you feel magical.

However, the age of this witch is 1000+ 200 years old.  

No matter how attractive she looked, when you think about it there's something that a let-down.

There's no way I could see someone over 200 years old of my age as romance targets.

When I think so, she, Iris Seymour had a moody look on her.

"A herbivorous as always. Because it's been decades since my foolish disciple had visited, I even spend time to dress oneself up."

"I admire Shishō just like my own sister. I can't see a family member like that."

"Love is more exciting as there are more obstacles. Forbidden love between a big sister and younger brother. Isn't it hot?"

"I don't have such a hobby!" exclaimed me, but Shishō bent her mouth, saying,"well, that's ok."

"If I was told that I couldn't be a love target because of my age, I would be hurt, but if I was told that I was like a sister, I don't mind. It's true that I raised you like my real brother."

"I am really grateful for that. By the way, it's been a thousand years since I met Shishō. At first, I never thought I'd have such a long lasting relationship."

"... Just now, did you emphasize the number 1000 ? Did you count your age and my age at the same time?"

Said Shishō, getting a little irritated.

I asked her while being amazed.

"Shishō. It's been decades since we seen each others, but are you still worried about your age? Excuse me, but after counting over 100 years old, I feel like there's an error ... ... "

"Error? About what? You have to count your age properly. By the way, I'm not over 100 years old."

"... well, Shishō, when I first met Shishō, I was about 13. It's been over a thousand years since then, so at least a Millennium is over――"

She forcibly interrupts my words.

"What are you talking about? I'm only 17 years old?"

"Well, 17 is a bit ..."

"No, I'm 17. I'm 17 years old and 14196 months old. "A maiden in the first flush of youth" is probably indicating a girl like me."

"T-ten thousand..."

It's a well-calculated one. Or maybe she always counting in case of a situation like this?

With an attitude that balances her arrogance and irreverence, She boldly claims that she is 17 years old.

"Hah ..." and breathe lightly.

This witch is always like this.

Well, even like this Shishō is still a woman. She wouldn't like a gentleman to discuss her age unnecessarily. And treating her as a 17-year-old maiden works well.

I could have shouted out her actual age (which I only know because I've known her for many years) and pointed out that she was reading the orbit of the moon for hundreds of months, but even if I did that It doesn't mean anything.

Well, in the first place it doesn't make sense, and you may be killed if her mood turn bad.

Actually, when I first saw her face, she had a gentle expression, but now it has changed.

Her face was laughing, but her eyes weren't.

It feels like magical power is gathering into that hands of her.

Hundreds of years ago, when she quarreled with another wiseman at a magic academy, she has the same look as now.

After that, she instantly killed a wise man who mocked her age in a front of whole audience during the conference. Well, maybe only a half-kill.

Of course, that became a big problem, and Shishō was disciplined for a year, the said wiseman couldn't even show up at the academy, and no one touched the matter about her age again.

The nickname of the blood-stained witch come from the bloodstain that was attached at that time.

'Not because I am a redhead' Is her usual joke, but anyway, it would be a wise choice not to mention her age.

To change the topic, I decided to show her my daughter.

Now, I would like to introduce my daughter to "maiden in the first flush of youth" which is my sister. Since Shishō is my sister, will that means you will be her aunt?"

Well now, she's a bit noisy about her age, but what about honorific name?

I was worried that she would get angry when she was called an "aunt," but it seemed to be a unnecessary concern.

"There are some aunts in the world who are younger than me. If I care about some honorific, small wrinkles will increase. Not that I have small wrinkles, though."

 She affirmed that and gave Fiona the privilege of calling her "Aunt".

I feel honored about that and whispered in Fiona's ear.

"Fiona. This person is my Shishō. Also she's a parent that raised me.

"Is she Daddy's mother?"

"She's more of an older sister than a mother, so call her Aunt."

When I said that, Fiona nodded, "Un," and said, "Nice to meet you, my Aunt!", Lifting the hem of the skirt and greeting.

Seeing that figure, Shishō raises a voice of praise.

"Hou, it's wonderful. Even though she grew up in the hand's of a man, but know the way of etiquette."

"I am sure she's imitating the children of the Otto's family."

Until a few weeks ago, she wasn't a daughter that would say greeting like this.

There wasn't an aristocratic daughter's like greeting like this, but a more straightforward, a childish child.

Perhaps if she hadn't stayed at the Otto's family, she would greet her more vigorously and jump into his Shishō's chest.

Well either way it's makes Shishō happy.

She walked up to Fiona and held her in her arms.

And position Fiona to sit on her right hand.

It seemed to be her own expression of affection, and she also seems to be inspecting Fiona.

"Hmmm, weighs around 17 kg. she looks like a 5-year-old child. "

After saying that Shishō turned to face me.

Then cast the [Telepathy] magic.

[I wonder if this girl is unaware of herself being a homunculus.]

[Of course. Or rather, I have to do so. I has no courage to reveal her birth secrets to her.]

[A wise choice. If you manage to hide it this far, then continue to do it. At least hide it until this child grows up.]

[I'm planning to do that. But...can this even child grow up?]

[What do you mean?]

[If you look at history, it seems that there are some mages like me who have succeeded in creating homunculus, but the homunculus that was born seems to be short-lived. Maybe this child too...]

[So you mean this child will follow the example of her predecessor. Well now, That's something unfathomable to me. but in the past, all the homunculus born were literally dwarfs in flasks. Most had a frail body that couldn't even get out of the flask. But what about this kid? The way she breathes in the outside air and has growth. I am not god so I don't know how long this kid will live, but at least we don't have to worried about today or tomorrow.]

[... I'm relieved that Shishō tells me that.]

She took a breath there and continued.

[And you seem to be worried about the growth rate of this girl, but the homunculus that appears in all the literature in the past is growing fast without exception. However, when they reaches a certain age, they seems to be at the same speed as humans.]

[I see, That's a relief.]

[It's trouble me if she die in a blink of an eye, even though my intimacy has sprung up.]

Declare Shishō so ironically, and lowered Fiona to the ground.

Canceling the [Telepathy] and switch to speaking normally.

"Ah, so heavy. At this rate, I can't freely hold her in the next few months. At least it's impossible for me as "maiden in the first flush of youth". Well, it's proof that she's growing up well."

After saying that, She spoke to Fiona.

"Fiona. I will have the maid prepare sweets. Is there anything you want to eat?"

Fiona answers cheerfully.

"I want to eat apple tart!"

"I see, I understand. Let's get it ready."

After Shishō said so, she called the maid and ordered her to make an apple tart.

Then look back towards Chloe and add:

"I'm going to talk to this foolish disciple. I don't want this girl hear it, so keep this girl away from this room."

Said Shishō with a dignified look and tone.

Chloe then bow down respectfully.

Chloe thinks that I and Shishō will talk about an important matter that will determine Fiona's future.

"Please leave it to me"

She bowed deeply.

Then Shishō says.

"People despise me as a blood-stained witch, but just now I became an aunt. I don't want to do anything that will make my niece sad."

When she affirmed that, she looked at me.

"And this foolish disciple will never take the option of making his daughter sad. Chloe, rest assured and accompany her to eat the apple tart."

She laughed, saying that this Seymour's apple tart is the best in the empire.

Chloe also smiles back.

"Then, let's steal the secret of the taste and give it to you someday as the second in the empire."

When she said so, she held Fiona's hand and headed for her guest room.

As I saw them gone, I sat down in a chair as recommended by Shishō.

A long discussion will start from now on. During that time, I couldn't feel the necessity of standing.

Saikyou Kenja no Kosodate Nikki - Ch 9 part 2

Translated by : Gsekka

 

"Master, we can already see Seymour-sama's mansion."

A few weeks after we started our carriage trip, we finally reach our destination.

Even though it would be uncomfortable to ride in a cheap carriage like this, without saying any complain, my daughter continue the trip to this point.

Appearance wise. For  a 5-year-old Fiona, it must have been a difficult journey, but that's over now.

Without hesitating, I knock the door of my Shishō, Seymour's mansion.

Immediately, the maid who seems to be a servant of the mansion opened the door.

She has an unfamiliar face.

Well, the last time I met Seymour was decades ago.

Unless they belonged to an elf race, it was not strange that the last servant I saw had already passed on to that other world.

With that in mind, I was guided to my master's study.

On the way, I whisper so that only Chloe can hear it.

"If anything happen, take Fiona and escape immediately."

Chloe asked back with a suspicious face.

"I have no intention of rejecting Master's order, but does that mean Seymour-sama will betray us?"

"No way. I trust my Shishō. That person will never do that."

But--

"That person is not always unbeatable. She may have been captured by the empire and the Holy Church because some unavoidable circumstances."

"No way. Is it possible to make that great sage to succumb?"

"It's possible, if the other five Great Sage become enemies of Shishō."

I said so, but I also added:

"Well, just be careful."

Saying so, I hit the maid's back.

"For heaven's sake, when people were in a responsible position, they would only imagine for the worst.

Just the other day, I vowed to become an optimist, but look what am I rushing to do?

The person I'm about to meet is the best wiseman I know.

A mage with the title of a great sage, who's only six people in the world――

Who's magic power is the strongest and the most crazy.

who's even if I do my best, I don't even know if I can hurt the tip of her nails, a very powerful person.

――And her personality is broken, weird and biased, but at least no individual can make his master to succumb in a legitimate way. No, it would be difficult even at the level of a nation.

 

Iris Seymour.

Current Age, 1200 Years old.

She is Miradin's blood-stained witch.

She is a woman with the nickname of the world's strongest witch.

She was like a sister to me and she was the most credible woman in the world.

She was the most respected woman in the world.

――But, no matter if there's a difference in ability, whatever I respect her or not, if she is someone harmful to Fiona, I was going to crush her mercilessly.

My daughter, Fiona is the most precious existence to me.

Saikyou Kenja no Kosodate Nikki - Ch 9 part 1

Part 2 will complete tonight

Translated by : Gsekka

We said goodbyes to the people of the Otto house.

"Due to various circumstances, I can't be a tutor of the Otto family."

After saying our refusal, I told them that we had to leave.

The Countess hung her head in disappointment.

"If I had been able to get a wise man like Kite-sama to teach my children, their standing would definitely have been as good as guaranteed."

I was happy she said it even if it just a flattery, but anyway, I say goodbye to the Otto house who had 

been taking care of us for the past few weeks.

When Chloe whips the carriage's horse, the carriage begins to move.

The people of the Otto house saw us off until the end.

They waved their hands until the carriage disappeared.

Fiona also screamed, "Let's meet again!" And waved until the mansion disappeared.

Seeing that figure, I said, "How surprising."

"What do you mean?" Chloe asks without turning around.

"No, I thought she'd be more selfish. like saying she want to stay more longer and live in that mansion."

When I say so, Fiona shakes her head.

Her blonde twintails sway.

"I'm not gonna say something selfish! Fiona'll be fine as long Daddy is here"

"Aren't you sad? You're parting with your first friends right?"

"If it's friend, I do have it"

Fiona points to Chloe as she says so.

"...Chloe being treated as a friend? I'd like you to call me a mom here."

Chloe pretended to cry, but Fiona ignored it and then took out the doll from her luggage. It's a bear doll. It's the so-called teddy bear.

"This child is also my friend!"

And she pushed her friend to me.

"Its name is Juno, so Daddy don't have to worry, because I have two friends."

"... I see. Fiona already has two friends."

When I said that, I lightly stroked Juno's head.

"If I can stay with Daddy, anywhere is fine. As long I have Daddy I don't need a mom. So Daddy, stay with me forever."

Fiona saying that, hugged me with Juno.

The warmth and scent peculiar to a small children was transmitted.

Maybe, Fiona had felt that from my expression, that right now,  we are in some sort of trouble.

Fiona is a clever child. 

She can read something from the slight changes in the the adult's expressions.

"Dear me, like this, I'm disqualified as a parent"

No...for causing a child to worry like this, he was disqualified as an adult before as a parent.

I mustn't cause my daughter to worry anymore than this. I decide to change my thought process.

I tried to think optimistically.

While hugging my daughter, I promised her.

"Daddy'll never leave Fiona's side until fiona become a bride."

"But Fiona going to be Daddy's wife, you know?"

"Then, we'll be together forever!"

I jokingly said that, then added strength on the arm hugging her.

"It hurts. Daddy, it's too strong!"

Fiona unusually raise a voice of complaint, but I didn't relax my strength and said-

"That's right. Daddy is strong. If the empire and the Holy Church folks make an advance on Fiona, I'll take full advantage of this strength to show them their place!"

My ability are endorsed by the great sage Seymour.

In the past, I was regarded as the best disciple and even regarded as a successor.

Although I never been selected as a great sage, Seymour has given me her seal of approval of being as powerful as a great sage.

To deprive a daughter from such a wiseman is impossible.

It would be possible to pressure people of the empire and Holy Church to think that way.

With that resolve, I embraced the most precious being in this world.

Saikyou Kenja no Kosodate Nikki - Ch 8

I am Alive. I got my laptop back. Period.

 

Translated by : Gsekka

Since we received the hospitality from the Otto house, a week has passed.

The countess of Otto said to me, "Would you continue to live in this house as home-tutor for mine's children."

"Of course, since I'm hiring a Wiseman after all, I've to appreciate it."

The amount of money presented by the Countess was such that the eyes of the maid who's in charge of our household finance, shines.

While pulling my arm, she says, "Master, by all means lets work for Ottos's house!"

And strongly suggested me.

"As always, a Money-loving maid, aren't you?"

"It's because if we don't have money, we can't live. Master too would die if you don't eat anything, and Chloe too would die if master don't change the psuedo-philosopher's stone in my chest regularly. In the old times, people used to say that not having money was the same as not having a head.”

"That's certainly true."

I said while smiling bitterly.

I also ask Fiona.

"Does Fiona like it here too?"

Fiona nods so vigorously that she swings around her blonde braids. over and over. 

"I became friends with Eugene, Mia and Luna. Fiona want to be here."

My heart sunk when I hear those words.

To be honest, being a tutor is not my cup of tea. Having lived for a thousand years, I've had the opportunities to teach people, but I'm well aware that I was not suitable as an educators.

In the past, I served as a substitute instructor for the magic school of the royal capital on behalf of my teacher Seymour, but at that time, I made all the classes into "self-study", and caused the results of the class I am in charge to fall from top rank to lowest.

I was too absorbed in my research while making them engage in "self-study".

As a result, I was immediately fired, however I was told by the astonished Seymour.

"You're the best Wiseman among those I've raised, but it doesn't seems you're suited as an instructor."

Afterwards, Seymour, who had returned, restored the results of the class wonderfully, which proved that my teacher words are right.

I wonder if a human being who can't even work as a temporary teacher at a magic school will suitable to be a tutor of a noble's child.

Nope, it's impossible.

That's what I thought, but, if my daughter still wanted to be here, then I shall bend my own creed. In other words, it is not a bad idea to give up research first and become a tutor.

 That's what I had in mind.

However, for the past few days, my determination become dulled, the reason was due to Fiona gazing more at her friend's mother which is Countess Otto rather than her friends.

The gaze and expression clearly included feelings of longing.

Until now, Fiona has never said, "I want a mommy,"or anything like that.

Chloe jokingly said, "Chloe is the mother of Fiona-sama," but nevertheless, she didn't bite to it.

Of course, my daughter knew the concept of a mother, and maybe knew what kind of existence it was, but actually witnessing about it must made her realize for the first time, about what is a "real mother".

Perhaps her emotions began to grow looking at the sight of Mrs. Otto loving her children.

"Why don't I have a mommy?"

And It may caused such questions to come into being.

Of course, Fiona wouldn't say such words.

conceivably, by staying here as it is, it may make the feeling become stronger.

There was such a though in my head.

Supposedly, If I were to be a tutor of the Otto family here, "even though Eugene, Mia, and Luna have a mother, why I don't have one?"

The day may come when she start to think that way.

...No, it will surely come.

At that time, how should I answer my daughter...

"Fiona is a child born from a flask. There is no pedigree father or mother.''

Should I speak so honestly like that?

Or should I lie to her and say.

"Fiona's mother died while giving birth to Fiona, but she really loved you."

I felt that neither was a proper answer, and both seems to be correct answers.

However, right now I didn't have the courage to choose any.

Because of the habit after living for a thousand years, It is impossible for me to choose the choice that must be done someday.

I wonder if my teacher will laugh, seeing this miserable state of mine.

Even though you can cast a forbidden magic, you can't say any decent words as a person.

she may told me off like that.

As I thinking, I notice that a birds are tapping the splendid windows of the Otto house.

An owl was tapping the window, "konkon".

Seeing that figure, the Countess said.

"oh my! It's an owl, how unusual. even though we rarely see them here in this region"

Before that, I had a doubts about the why the owl was active in midday. Owl are nocturnal and sleep in the daytime.

Moreover, they don't appear in humans dwelling like this and does not poke at the window.

Well, If it were an ordinary owl, though...

I immediately realize it, that the owl is not normal.

"I beg your pardon."

As I said that, I got the permission of Countess Otto and let the owl inside the room.

The Owl land on my shoulder as if it were natural.

And then, it began to speak in human language.

"Ya, ladies and gentleman, good day to all of you!"

"Owl-san spoke!"

It's like a fairy tale!

Fiona was in high spirits. The children of the Otto family was also in high spirits.

However, only me and Chloe couldn't laugh.

We know that the owl was a familiar.

Moreover, that familiar belonged to a person I knew really well.

"Kite-sama, this is..."

Said Chloe, as she point toward the human language speaking-owl.

I can guess what she wants to say.

"Most likely, this familiar belong to master"

"That's right. I can feel the waves of Seymour-sama's magical power."

"And that person likes to use owls as her familiars."

Everything about it seems to get along with that person's "nocturnality".

Or, maybe because that person like it's carnivorous nature.

Anyway, it appear that the owl in front of me certainly belongs to my teacher, Seymour.

A beautiful voice sounded from the familiar.

The owl spoke with a strong voice like that of a singer.

"O Kite, long time no see."

Possibly, That person is looking at us with the familiar as a medium.

Uttering words while using the familiar as an intermediary.

The voice quality was different, but the tone was that of my teacher.

I lower my head to my teacher.

"It has been a long time"

"Umu, it's surely been long"

It was a strange sight to bow to an Owl.

Moreover...what a cocky-looking owl, it's spoke like it was my teacher herself.

"The young girl over there---"

The owl said so. I could easily imagine that the "young girl" it meant was for countess of Otto. It's because the owl was staring at her.

Countess of Otto, who was being called young girl, does not seem to be offended.

"I've never been called a a young girl since I married my husband."

And she forgave the owl for being rude.

Also accepting the continued disrespect from the owls.

"Sorry, young girl. I have an important talk with this man from now on. Can you leave your seat?"

The young girl, Countess Otto, looks at me.

Should I follow the instructions? She had such a look.

I'm sorry, I prayed for her to leave while making such a look.

She didn't seem to mind it at all and talked to her sons.

"Eugen, Luna, Mia. Let's go to the next room with mommy, I've prepared some baked goods."

Her children followed her, "Yes, mother!"

On the way, she slightly turned around.

Gazing at Fiona. Then send me a look.

I wonder if I should bring Fiona too? the Countess send a glance that seem to say that to me.

I thank her for her thoughtfulness.

Then she naturally say to Fiona.

"Fiona too, it's better to come to eats snack with us"

Fiona Initially shows disagreement. it's seems a talking "Fukurou-san" is more interesting for her curiosity than baked goods, but, she lost to her appetite at the end.

"Definitely let me pet it later, kay!"

After saying that, she followed the Countess.

Now in this room there is only me and Chloe.

Then, the owl turned to me and greeted me again.

"It's been a long time, O kite."

I respectfully bow my head.

"It's has been a long time, teacher."

"The arrogant Kite", I had such a nickname when I was attending a magic school, because I only show respect to my teacher, Seymour.

I lower my head until my teacher says, “You may raise your head” or “You don't have to be so formal”. It's a customary rites.

--However, usually she gave me the word immediately, but today she didn't.

Or rather, she suddenly jump into the subject.

This might be a really urgent matter.

I raised my head without hearing my teacher's permission, and listened to the word of the owl.

"O Kite, the situation is urgent. There is no need for unnecessary courtesy exchanges."

With that introduction, the owl told me about the matter.

"There seems to be a mage or Wiseman who has committed a deadly sin in the Lowen region where you live."

"a deadly sin...?"

It was so sudden, I was struck by an emptiness.

"Aa, yes. Do you know that creation of life is prohibited in this country?"

"U-um, w-well, more or less"

"Some alchemy research is given restriction. If you succeed in converting base metals into gold, then the  value of gold will drop, and society will be left in chaos. If a life can be created, people in the Holy Church will start to make fuss. The creation of life is God's territory, and--"

"That's why, we, mage put restriction on our research"

"That's right, but, That's only a facade, we mage are always working hard on research, and on a daily basis, strive for the dreams of Wiseman. which is the creation of gold and the creation of artificial life"

The owl laughs selfishly.

Along with it, I began to laugh to.

Certainly, many mage has violated the laws of the country.

If you are a mage, and if you have such a talent as to be called a Wiseman, you all, will aim for the the ultimate goal, the truth of magic.

Everyone who dreams of creating life and pile up it's research.

It was a natural path for those who desire magic.

The countries and the church who knew about that, more or less, had put restriction on magic research as a facade.

And the mage's side too, so there won't be any outburst from the former.

Insisted that they won't do such research, so they will not be feared by the masses.

The balance between both sides was maintained by such logic, but somehow, it seems there's a wiseman who broke those balance...

Seymour explained to me.

I instantly felt a chill run down my spine, but I asked without changing my expression.

"In other words...what does teacher want to say?"

The owl indirectly answered.

"Neither the empire nor the Holy Church have the capability to create life. I thought so, but I got hold of an information, that apparently, there seems to be a wiseman who succeeded in doing so."

"...Is that information reliable?"

I asked while feigning ignorance, but the owl spoke the truth like it was a matter of fact.

"The ruler of this country was pretty savvy. so they had a wiseman Seymour, make a homunculus detector. It was a magical device that was made to detect a homunculus, the very moment it was born in this world."

"Did teacher made such a device?"

"Aa, even like this, I'm still a great Sage who bear the the title of Imperial Court Magician, you know." 

I couldn't really refuse it, and then teacher continued.

"――However, I never dreamed that the day would come when that device would be useful. Honestly, I only took it up as an easy part-time job that give me a lot of budget and I just had to make an interesting device. "

"By the way, how accurate is the device?"

"Well, it can detect the wave signal when a homunculus was born."

"Even the time of birth?"

"It can, just that it's a year late."

"What about the place?"

That was the answer I wanted to hear the most. 

If it can be measured accurately, then I can no longer play dump.

"Well. It only know that it's in the Lowen region. Only that much."

"……I see"

Then there was no proof that I had succeeded in creating the homunculus.

I guess this is where i should play dumb.

I thought so, but the owl beat me to it.

"The bigwigs of the empire aside, amongst the magician living in the Lowen region, who master the truth of magic, who has enough ability to create the homunculus, the ultimate dream of a magician, I know only one person. And it has already been confirmed that the person is carrying an unfamiliar child."

The owl said so and was silent for a while.

Maybe it gives me room to think.

A hard to read person as usual.

Probably, after convinced that I had succeeded in creating the homunculus, she sent over the familiar to me.

“………………”

After being silent for a while, the owl struck me with an ultimatum.

"Now then, after hearing the story, I want to ask you. My foolish disciple. Is there anything you want to justify?"

And now with a smile,

"--Acute aphasia" *Silence

And by saying that one word I was able to Penetrate the silent.

Originally, I set out on this journey to relied on my teacher.

If it my teacher, Seymour, we can consult about this. It will surely lead me and Fiona in a good direction. With that in mind, I set out on a journey.

At this point in time I didn't harbor any doubt about my teacher.

And so I proudly confessed.

"That blonde girl is the homunculus."

"Hou, like I thought, it's true. So you succeed in creating a new life?"

The owl raises a voice of admiration.

"I don't know about that. It was just born accidentally. It would be impossible to reproduce it again."

"What, a lucky hit is also a hit"

"However, the fact that the bigwigs of the empire and the Holy Church are looking for the homunculus means that they want to reproduce it."

"That's right. They'll try to steal the homunculus's manufacturing process, even if it's not true. If the creator can't reproduce it, they'll capture the homunculus itself and mess with it as an experimental body."

"If so, we must protect it with all our might."

I resolutely insist.

"Is that your intention as a magician? Or is it your pride as a wiseman?"

Ask the owl, but I slowly shook my head.

"No. It's my responsibility as her father."

When the owl heard the answer, he felt like the owl had relaxed it expression.

In the first place, there should be no facial muscles in the owl's face.

However, my teacher seems to be satisfied with my answer.

"Okay. That's what I wanted to hear. If you say that word, I'll do my best to help you."

The owl said so and ordered me to go to her mansion.

After I say my gratitude to my teacher, the owl flew out of the window.

It wings were fluttering over the blue sky.

Announcement

It's been a week and there's no update.

Since I'm taking a break from school in japan, I went home to see my family.....which should have been the case. 

right now I'm inside quarantine zone in my country, need to get checked before getting home they say. and yeah...there's no internet, and I'm not allowed to bring out my laptop. And this will continue until next week.

So, well, I'm so sorry.