Chapter 17
—Raust—
At the sudden appearance of my Master, I lost myself for a moment .
I couldn’t hide my surprise that I was reunited with the benefactor that taught me a new power several years ago .
「Hahhh~ Seriously, Master like to show up out of nowhere, don’t you…」
「That’s my line, you, foolish disciple . 」
「… Eh? Master, foolish disciple?」
… However, fortunately, or unfortunately, I, who was already accustomed to my master’s unexpected action, could recover myself fast .
After all, I was able to obtain my current strength because in a couple of months I was under my master’s guidance, I was dragged to the various quests abruptly without any reason, my master being unreasonable was something that I already familiar with .
「No way, Master and Narsena are an acquaintance? Seriously, what is the chance…」
That was why, I said that while implying if it was just the usual Master’s doing .
「… Like I said, that’s my line there . 」
「…Hah?」
… However, Master’s reaction was unlike the Master I knew, her expression was terribly weary .
I felt a sense of discomfort when I saw her sighing deeply, distorting her usually determined beautiful face .
After all, the image of my master was someone who was strong, someone who would say “keep pushing forward instead if you have time to think . ”
And that was not only my image of her, but it could also be said that was the general public image of her .
A top-notch magician, Flame God, Ralma .
That was my Master’s second name .
Voluptuous body and beautiful face, her appearance looked like she was in the late twenties .
But her appearance didn’t change at all compared to when I trained under her a few years ago, so her age might not be what her appearance suggested .
I heard it was harder for excellent magician and warrior to age, so that was not strange at all .
I didn’t know how old she was, but from appearance alone, it was true that she was a beauty .
However, the most eye-catching appearance of my master was not her appearance, it was her flame-like red hair .
I once heard from Master that her red hairs, the origin of her second name, was a sign of a person having a great deal of magic .
Considering Master tremendous ability, that saying seemed to be true .
She had an exceptional number of 4 skills including the one that she acquired by capturing a labyrinth .
Only that alone, Master already had more ability than a first-class adventurer .
But that was not her only ability .
Right, it was a talent that let her cast magic without relying on skills, add to that, while being a magician, she had enough ability to fight in close combat and easily win against normal warrior .
And that was the technique I learned from my master, the technique to handle magic without relying on skills .
I was under her guidance for several months .
During that period I somehow managed to learn how to handle magic without relying on skills .
Without that technique, it would be impossible for me to reach my current height .
No, not only that .
Maybe I should say my master was someone with a personality which couldn’t be respected at all .
…… Honestly, violence that was more than what the other adventurers did to me was a daily occurence .
Even still, Master was one of the few people who didn’t despise me .
…… Although I’m reluctant to say this, she certainly saved me .
That was why, I was thankful to my master .
However, the image of my master in my mind was already solidified as someone with annoying self-confidence .
「… Errr, did you hit your head, Master?」
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…… Hence why, when I saw the sight of my master sighing with that expression, I asked that unconsciously .
「I think I really need to have a proper talk with you…… whose fault do you think I’m sighing?」
While scowling at my attitude, my master muttered that under her breath .
「Raust, you’re her acquaintance?…… Or wait, don’t tell me you’re Narsena’s pr-」
「Aaaaaaaa! Ralmsan, what are you trying to say!?」
「Wh!?」
… But before Master could finish her sentence, Narsena who should be in a shock since a while ago suddenly recovered and, while blushing, shouted to hide what my master said .
I was startled when Narsena shouted .
「Seriously, what are you saying! What are you trying to say!」
Hearing Narsena screaming, my master realized what was up without noticing my state .
Apparently, what my master trying to say was something that Narsena wanted nobody knew .
「Hooo, this is getting interesting . 」
「—— Kh!」
… However, taking such an attitude against Master would just give the opposite effect .
A big smile shown on my master’s face seemed to be a sign of her considering Narsena’s reaction interesting .
A soundless scream came from Narsena’s mouth when she realized that what she did just backfired .
Narsena was teary-eyed now .
「Seriously, stop…」
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「What do you mean? I just want to say how fun it is to talk with my disciple from way back . 」
Maybe Narsena’s reaction tickled her heart, but her teasing escalated further .
What a bad personality, Master being an S means she won’t stop at getting Narsena teary-eyed .
It would escalate rather .
Thinking so, I decided to throw Narsena a lifeline .
It didn’t mean I wasn’t curious about whatever Narsena was hiding, but I didn’t want to force it out from her either .
「I’m coming here only as Narsena’s escort, so I will be waiting outside . 」
「Onii-san!」
Hearing my words, Narsena raised her voice in delight .
「Tch!」
… Though, there was one person who clicked her tongue instead .
It seemed her personality was bad like usual .
Not only that, but my master asked me to match what she was saying with her eyes, I pretended to not notice and ignore it, however .
This time, I was determined to not betray Narsena .
… However, my attitude further angered my master .
「Gh!」
The next moment, my master activated certain magic toward me .
It was a magic that only used magic power which could be used without skill, my face stiffened when I knew what magic my master sent toward me .
By attack power alone, it was a magic that couldn’t kill or wound someone, but it was devilish magic that if hit by it, you would be attacked by intense nausea for several days .
A few years ago, I had terrible days thanks to this attack .
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「Whoaa!」
I didn’t have any desire to taste that hell of pain again now .
I successfully dodged the sphere after my desperate attempt, and then I immediately returned my posture so I could be ready to react to the next attack and look at my master .
「… Huh?」
… But when I saw the expression on her face, I stopped moving .
My master was smiling, a really cheerful smile .
「I see, so that’s how it is . 」
Even though I already resigned to be one-sidedly attacked by my master, she suddenly in a good mood which gave me an uncomfortable feeling .
「I change my mind . Get out from this room you foolish disciple . I want to talk with Narsena . 」
「……Yes . 」
… For this reason, while I wondered about the reason she suddenly changed her mind, I still left the room without talking back .
Just a simple explanation on Ralma’s second name
Enshin Ralma = En Shin Ralma = En Kami Ralma
En = Flame
Shin = Kami = God
Kami = Hair
so while the kanji and the reading said Flame God, by the reading of each kanji it could also mean flame-haired