Change Raph
Ah, Raphtalia’s smile became stiff.
Well it would be eerie if a creature that looked exactly like you were to put on a pretense and take your place.
It’s that. It’s similar to a doppelgänger.
When I think about it like that, it seems like a creepy being so it’s quite bizarre.
“I can tell them apart when I pet them though.” (Naofumi)
“To pet Raphtalia enough to distinguish between them, you say~ even Onee-san is getting embarrassed~” (Sadina)
“That’s right… the reason I can tell the difference is because I’ve been travelling with Raphtalia until now.” (Naofumi)
“Naofumi-sama, that conversation is getting…” (Raphtalia)
“Then Raph-chan can become Raphtalia-chan’s body double, right~” (Sadina)
“Rafu~” (Raph-chan)
“Geh.. she’s even compatible with Mii-kun’s body. The affinity is the worst… she can possess Mii-kun.” (Rat) [T/N: I’m going with female because Raph-chan is Raphtalia’s clone.. kinda]
“Don’t you dare hurt her.” (Naofumi)
“I won’t. However, I won’t let it go if she does possess Mii-kun.” (Rat)
“Ria~” (Raph-chan)
“On that note, I’m having you finish making that carriage-type body, but she seems to be helpful. (Naofumi)
“Yes, she can even activate the cells so the efficiency of my work should be increased.” (Rat)
“That’s good. Even if it’s just that, it’s productive.” (Naofumi)
“Ah, Marquis, if you’re going to raise that child then you should Class her up properly. She should almost be at her limit.” (Rat)
“Got it.” (Naofumi)
Like this, Raph-chan’s identity was established.
So she’s the legacy of the crazy me.
I didn’t expect anything other than combat.
“Ah, I discovered an interesting project.” (Rat)
“What is it?” (Naofumi)
“Marquis, you had Filorial familiars if I’m not mistaken.” (Rat)
“Yeah, they come out even though I don’t call them.” (Naofumi)
“”Pii!”” (Filorial Familiars)
“Try giving one to Raph-chan.” (Rat)
“Hm?” (Naofumi)
“Rafu~” (Raph-chan)
“Pii.” (Filorial familiar)
“Let’s see….” (Rat)
“As I expected, it looks like it worked.” (Rat)
“What is this?” (Naofumi)
“Rafu!” (Familiar)
“To summarise, this is the Expanding the Marquis’s Abilities Plan? It seems there’s a variety of things that are possible like the Filorials.” (Rat)
“Ah.. I see.” (Naofumi)
“If you wanted to restore it…. it seems like you can use something to change it back but do you know, Marquis?” (Rat)
“For the time being.”
I haven’t finished analysing it but it’s something like this.” (Rat)
“What kind of creature Raph-chan is…. I’ve also learnt a lot.” (Naofumi)
“Rafu~” (Raph-chan)
“What’s the danger of a second or third Raph-chan being born?” (Naofumi)
“There’s none here but….” (Rat)
“Come to think of it, Granny’s son… where is he?” (Naofumi)
“He’s training with everyone.”
“I want to speak to him alone. Please don’t follow me.” (Naofumi)
“Understood.” (Raphtalia)
“Is this taken?” (Naofumi)
“…Go ahead.” (Son)
“……”
“I’m sorry I couldn’t protect your mother.” (Naofumi)
“No…” (Son)
“I heard from Raphtalia and the others. I think mother would be satisfied.” (Son)
“But..” (Naofumi)
“My mother didn’t originally plan to leave behind the Hengen Musou style. Apparently a lot of things happened when she was younger.” (Son)
“I also heard about that.” (Naofumi)
“However… she wanted to personally help with the Hero of the Shield-sama’s efforts and made the decision to let someone succeed the school that she didn’t even teach me.” (Son)
“Come to think of it… I didn’t see you fighting that much.” (Naofumi)
“Yeah… and I didn’t even know that my mother was such a famous person.” (Son)
“Speaking of which… what about your father?” (Naofumi)
“I’m an orphan. So I’m not related to my mother by blood.” (Son)
“I see…” (Naofumi)
“Hero of the Shield-sama.” (Son)
“What is it?” (Naofumi)
“The Hero of the Shield-sama saved my mother’s life. And so she said she wouldn’t have any regrets no matter when she was to die, because the Hero of the Shield-sama bestowed her time.”
“Because she met the Hero of the Shield-sama, my mother shined the brightest I’ve ever seen. That’s why I only feel gratitude towards the Hero of the Shield-sama. If my mother sacrificed herself to let everyone escape and so the Hero of the Shield-sama could live, then…” (Son)
“……” (Naofumi)
“We spent all our savings to purchase Yggdrasil medicine to extend her life but… if it was just me, I’m sure mother wouldn’t have been able to live as long as she did. The time was increased, I was taught to fight and got stronger because of the Hero of the Shield-sama’s miracle.” (Son)
“Hengen Musou is a style that exists for weak people to destroy the evil. My mother didn’t die in vain. Hero of the Shield-sama, please, my mother’s will…. let us succeed it. So if you’re troubled, take a step forward, you don’t have to worry about me.” (Son)
“But…” (Naofumi)
“I have a dream. The part of the Hengen Musou style that was lost when my mother was lost, that part… I believe it will be resurrected if it’s here. So, Hero-sama… Please let me join you in fighting to protect the world. For my mother’s sake as well.” (Son)
“….I understand. I don’t know when you might die though? Are you still fine with that?” (Naofumi)
“The Hengen Musou style will live on through this village. Even if I end up dying, it won’t be a complete death.” (Son)
“Is that so, you’re strong.” (Naofumi)
After that, I exchanged a few drinks with Granny’s son and then retired to bed.
And thus, the war began.