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TL: Thy Unsus
ED: Upsilon

Chapter 16 - Finn Rhedenburg


I was called Finn Rhedenburg. Currently, there was a commemoration party for my release from slavery being conducted, and there were highly-praised meals throughout it. Everyone participating, including me and Lein-san, were eating Master’s home cooking. No one was chatting, they were only eating. I’d imagine this wasn’t a party. The cause was the cooking. Teacher’s home cooking was too much of a delicacy. Croquettes, orc cutlet, orc fried with ginger, fried chicken, pomme souffle¹, stir-fried rice balls, and so forth; cuisines that haven’t even been seen appeared one after another, and each level was very high. With that reason, it became a struggle the instant they were made, as if it was a war.

“Alright~~, I had a croquette~~!”
“I had fried chicken~~”
“I, had orc cutlet~~”

With the delicious cuisines, everyone was smiling.
A day like this, I hadn’t thought a day like a dream like this would come.

One year ago, I went to the royal family who were referred to as my father and mother. Thereupon, I was informed about my engagement to the 2nd prince of the Alteheim Kingdom, Leon-sama. Honestly, in my mind, being engaged to a man whose face I didn’t even know was unpleasant. However, there was an alliance relation with the Alteheim Kingdom, and saying nothing of that there was the ‘divine protection of the divine beasts’ attached to me, there was no mistake that this alliance would become something more strong by carrying out the engagement. It was the so-called political marriage of convenience. I met Leon-sama for the first time the day before the engagement announcement party was held. He seemed to be 3 years older than me.

“Leon-sama, it’s nice to meet you, I am called Finn Rhedenburg.” (Finn)

“It is I who should say so, it’s nice to meet you, I’m Leon Alteheim. I guess you were surprised when you heard about the engagement?” (Leon)

My first impression: blonde hair, his demeanor was soft, and he seemed to be very gentle. According to the parts I’ve heard, it seemed his fencing ability was considerable.

“Fue, yes, I was honestly surprised. Even now, there’s a strange feeling.” (Finn)

“I was convinced when I could happen to encounter you today. My fiancée is good with you. You don’t mind even if I call you Finn?” (Leon)

“Yes, you also don’t mind me calling you Leon-sama?” (Finn)

“Yeah, it’s fine. I want you to call me Leo someday, okay?” (Leon)

“Eh, ah, yes.” (Finn)

Leon-sama was a strange person. While we spoke, even I knew my body’s tension was loosening. I met many people at the party, and I think that Sophisama was also among those. After the party, Leon-sama studied abroad in our school, and my interactions with Sophisama deepened from that time.

For the first 3 months, I remember it being very enjoyable. However, the tragedy began abruptly. My status became strange. The basic attribute values decreased drastically, and some of my skills, my unique skill, and my title disappeared. In regards to this, numerous people, including me, father, mother, the magicians, Leon-sama, Sophisama, etc were confused. Recently, because of there being repeating occurrences of missing people incidents in the slums, it was ranked as having some sort of connection, but neither a way to restore it nor a cause was found no matter how much they investigated. I, believing it would absolutely return one day, continuously piled up training together with Sophisama and Leon-sama. However, even when 2 months passed, my attribute values didn’t rise at all. They remained like this. Goddess-sama, have I done something wrong?

One day, I went out shopping alone by Leon-sama’s and Sophisama’s arrangement. Of course, there was an escort included. Even now, he was protecting me next to me. It was said a change of pace was needed once in a while. I was only causing the two people worry. I wanted to be released from the status abnormality with this unknown cause quickly. No matter what appraiser we got to appraise it, there weren’t any indications of a curse. Ah, that necklace, it’s cute. The instant I tried to go to that store, the escort collapsed. Even with shaking him, there was no response at all. At that time, a group of 5 men in the surroundings called out to me in concern, but I didn’t remember anything from there. It had become night when I came to, and I was inside of a forest.

“Oh, you’ve come to? Brat, if I’m not mistaken, you’re called Finn. After kidnapping you, they said it was fine to love you. Congratulations, you are our, the Galum Gang’s, slave from now.” (Galum)

Eh? The Galum Gang, the thief group which was on that higher order blacklist, kidnapped me! A slave! I hurriedly confirmed my chest. Whether there would be something or not, there was a slavery design imprinted. Such a thing, why?

“Who ordered you to do such a thing? I am the 3rd princess of the Rhedenburg Kingdom.” (Finn)

“Yeah, I know. We were asked to kidnap the 3rd princess. If it was done by us, it would be a simple thing. As for who requested us, isn’t it better if you try to investigate yourself one day? Well, it’s a story for if you live.” (Galum)

Because of this day, I became the Galum Gang’s slave. My work contents were to make cuisines. Given that it was a messy thing at first, I was brutally abused, and whether or not I acquired the skill from each of the following days, I was able to make reasonably delicious cuisines. At this time, it was still pleasant. Thanks to the cooking skill, I was reasonably valuable. But, these people were the worst. I don’t know where they obtained it, but they became completely different people with the magic tool of disguise, and they attacked every race. The things they did weren’t different from the evil tribes. I wanted to go away from here quickly.

Four months have passed since then. The tragedy came suddenly. This day, we challenged a B-class dungeon. Whilst exploring the 16th floor, we came across a hidden room. In there, there was an extravagant box placed, and Caprice Box was written. The contents were the worst.

『All of you have good luck. This is a Caprice Box. If you execute the contents said from now, 5 people will be awarded with magic swords.』(Caprice Box)

Order 1: Hand over the slave’s left arm.
Order 2: Inflict a burn on the slave’s face.

What were these contents!?²
Was somebody watching this place? The number of people applicable was too much.
Moreover, I was the only slave.

The instant they saw the contents, the eye colors of the 5 people changed. No way----!

----The orders were executed. Since here, my memory until I came across Master was extremely vague. I guess it was because I didn’t have willpower to live.

The encounter with Master was, in a single word, shocking. That Galum Gang, they were instant killed with the exception of Galum. Even Galum himself lost consciousness easily. I made up my mind and spoke.

“Please kill me.” (Finn)

I currently was injured with a brutal burn on my face, and I didn’t have my left arm. It wasn’t worth living. Thereupon, Master turned her right hand towards me in silence, and said a few words.

“Max Heal.” (Akane)

Eh, just now was recovery magic. Moreover, it was top-ranking. I confirmed my left arm in a panic. What? It was there. My face burns were also completely recovered. Honestly, I couldn’t believe it. After I thought it was fine to live, I realized my willpower to live was coming back. As a result of petitioning to be a disciple to Master, she hesitated for a little bit and gave a reply of understanding. ----And then, she saw my status. Master’s appraisal was amazing. She clarified the status abnormality which was said to have an unknown cause no matter which appraiser it was until now in one shot. The cause, it seemed to be a strong curse by means of darkness magic.

After we returned to the inn, it was even more shocking. Teacher said she would release me from the curse. Was it something she’d be able to do simply like that? I heard quite strong magicians who could use holy magic were necessary to release a strong curse. In the middle of moving to the forest, I asked for the detailed contents. If we used the summoning of the S-class Undead Lich King who used sacrifices by means of the banned technique of darkness magic『Sacrifice』, it seemed it was feasible to raise this status abnormality. Who on earth invoked the curse on me? When I asked Master, she said it was easier to ask the Lich itself. Eh, no way, did we come inside of this forest for that reason? And then, she really summoned the Lich. Furthermore, she seized the Lich with just ‘Overpower’. She could use both evil power and magical power, Master, who in the world were you?

The contents the Lich spoke of, they were, in a few words, shocking to me. No way, Sophisama was the person who invoked the curse! Even if Sophisama also liked Leon-sama, why! She went as far as involving the people of the slums! Although my mind was in disorder, thanks to Master’s cry in a thundering voice, I was able to regain my composure. Sophisama was merely manipulated by an evil tribe, and it appeared even she herself didn’t notice she had something to do with my kidnapping and the missing people in the slums. But, the fact she actually sacrificed numerous beastmen didn’t change. What would be the best thing for me to do?

The thing Master said after this also shocked me. She said to invoke a curse which deprived Sophisama of all of her skills and also fixed all of her attribute values to 50. Whatever the circumstances may be, it was too harsh. On the contrary, she told me off when I tried to advise her. Somehow or other, it seemed it was a curse to keep Sophisama alive. Certainly, if she became aware of it, it wouldn’t be strange even if she became strange mentally. Master was amazing. How she dealt with it, I truly didn’t know.

I was called by the Lich, and it appeared I fainted after the curse was released. I was released from both the curse and slavery when I recovered consciousness. Honestly, it was like I was dreaming. And, looking at my status, my basic attribute values had risen even more than before I was cursed. The results of piling up training, they had become apparent now. How complicated.

The night of the very same day, I got to know an adventurer called Lein-san, and I ate something that was called fried chicken. Saying it clearly, it was too much of a delicacy. Lein-san was also in ecstasy.

“Hey, Sasha, this fried chicken is too much of a delicacy. Moreover, it extremely suits ale!” (Lein)

“Lein-san, please eat vegetables wherever practicable as well. In the case of women, if you overeat, you’ll become fat and acne will grow on your face.” (Akane)

That instant, the woman camp looked at Master all at once. Naturally, me as well.

“M, Master, is it true you’ll become fat?” (Finn)

“Have peace of mind. Us adventurers, because we exercise everyday, unless you eat a large quantity, I think you won’t become so fat. However, also eating vegetables together with fried chicken good for the body.” (Akane)

“Th-, that’s right. Sasha, don’t frighten us too much. Well, if we go on an adventure everyday, it will be alright.” (Lein)

Lein-san was clearly feeling relieved. Me as well, I must exercise every day after this, I don’t want to become fat. I was a prisoner of this fried chicken.

The next morning, making up my mind, I asked who Master was.

“Oh, that question at last! Oh well, as for what I can say now, I’m a searcher who is searching for the truth of this world, I wonder. I’ll speak of it eventually. However, just remember this. I absolutely won’t betray Finn.” (Akane)³

In those words, there was unusual persuasive power. Master and I had still just met by chance, so for the sake of gaining trust, I would try my best after this. Of course, I also wouldn't betray Master.

Thus, we’ve arrived at the present, but the present was a short time of supreme bliss. Everyone was satisfied.
Master brought new cuisines. Honestly, it was intense.

“Everyone, this is the last dish, the dessert pudding. If it’s such things as fried chicken, your stomach will be heavy. Try to eat this so that you bite it slowly.” (Akane)

Pudding? What was that? I slightly trembled at the form I saw for the first time. When I tried to eat a mouthful with a spoon, there was a faint fragrance, and the instant I put it in my mouth, there was a feeling which washed away the things until now. How was there food like this! Everyone, similarly, had the same feeling as me. Especially from the female camp, the opinion they wanted to propagate without fail to the royal capital was that it was amazing. As a result of consulting with Gale-san, he got in touch with the fellow Roof’s set meals and fellow inns, and they thought about what would take place from now on.

Father, mother, Leon-sama, Finn was very happy right now. I would become stronger than before, and I would return to the Rhedenburg Kingdom without fail, so please wait until then.

Translator's Notes

¹ - Not sure if this is it, but the raws said ‘pomu sufure’, and that’s the closest thing I could find to it. ▲

² - So, I’m pretty sure every Caprice Box is controlled by Saria……and jesus, what’s with those contents? That’s just cruel…… ▲

³ - Yes, I double checked both this chapter and last chapter’s raws. The contents of this sentence changed for some reason, though they both mean practically the same thing. ▲

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-Thy Unsus

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