Hey guys, well, someone (laclongquan) asked me to translate this, but like I said, I’m a novice, this was a lot harder than Shinka no Mi.
The translation might be lacking, but this was just too hard for me, this time, I used MTL but a lot of normal translation as well (from Romaji to english), I can’t promise that it’s good, I didn’t even reread it.
You can check on the first chapters here thought I changed the names (Erina becomes Elena and Shirisu becomes Sirius)
I don’t know if I’ll keep going with the translation, at first I thought this novel was bad, but it’s unexpectedly good.
I also translated the synopsis:
A man who was once called the world’s strongest agent ended up becoming a teacher after his retirement, to train the new generation of agents.
Though he was surprised by the magic and the strange species of that world, he adapted very fast to his condition as a newborn and took advantage of it.
This is the story of a man, who, based on the memories and the experiences of his previous life, became a teacher who travels through the world with his students.
Well, here is the fourth chapter, I hope you’ll enjoy it:
Elena’s struggle
I, Sirius, turned three years old.
My body grew further and is now big enough for me to start jogging.
I keep running at a constant pace which puts a huge load on my body, when I reach my limit, I take a rest and then I repeat the whole process.
【 “Phew, I’m done with running for today.”】
Since I’ve reached my daily quota, I conclude my training with some supplementary exercises.
Next, I call out to Noel, she ran the marathon with me under the pretense of wanting to diet but is now nearby, lying down on her back, dead tired.
【 “Ah…… ah ah…… Si…Sirius-sama….. how come…… ..you’re still fine?”】
【 “That’s because I’m stronger, your physical strength is lower than mine, you should go at your own pace from now on.”】
【 “Yeess――……”】
Says Noel who runs out of energy by the end of her last words.
I’m not the physical strength type, I convince myself of this while finishing my supplementary exercises.
At the same time, Elena-san offered me a towel and a drink.
【 “Thank you for your hard work, Sirius-sama”】
【 “Thank you, Elena.”】
By the way, I’m talking that familiarly to Elena-san because she asked my to call her by name and without honorifics. (TLN: He’s calling her Elena which is not really polite) I look at Dee nursing Noel nearby while I drink the water I was just given.
These two people seem to fit quite well together even though their characters are nothing alike, they probably get along because they are at around the same age..
【 “Don’t overwork yourself.”】
【 “Thank you… phew… very much.”】
Elena-san is also watching both of them with a gentle smile. I’m also looking at them with a grin. I should leave those youngsters and get back to taking care of my body.
Since I’m done with physical training, I should start training my magic, right?
By the way, taking advantage of becoming three years old, I showed the three people that I was able use magic. They started looking at me with dot-like eyes as if time had stopped.
【 “Sirius-sama, Dee and I are going back to the mansion, it’s almost time for lunch.”】
【 “All right, I’ll be back home when I’m done practicing my magic. “】
Just like for my physical streenght, I’ve been training my magic.
However, I think that the real reason behind this abnormal growth is the speed cycle. I squeeze out my magic power to the limit then I recover, then I squeeze it again and I recover again and I keep repetting there two steps. Apparently, I recover faster than other people. Therefore, I can make more repetitions than a normal person.
Only a few kinds of magic were increased.
The magic I learned is【(Impact)】 and 【(String)】.
First of all,【(Impact)】, to make it simple, it’s a spell that throws a mass of mana.
Mana is originally a thing without mass. Because it’s hardened by force, it’s given some mass but it’s just not hard enough. It gives as much damage as throwing a rubber ball. To make it worse, the range is also short and the spell disappears when it gets a little too far away. It’s more efficient to throw a regular rock. Because there wasn’t enough research done on the subject, it was bound to be weak.
【(String)】is a spell that makes a string out of mana.
It seems useful when compared to【(Impact)】but the truth is that these spells are really weak by this world’s standards.
This concludes my report, after all, all I got is two weak spells. Since I’m not good at controlling the attribute, I’ll have to master those at least.
Therefore, I keep using it as much as I can, I’ll raise my magic little by little. Though I’m giving priority to my physical strength right now, I still want to research and improve my magic.
Well, I still have some time ’till lunch, right? I aim my hand to the target I put on a nearby tree and I shot my 【(Impact)】spell.
【 “Creatures of darkness, paladins of light, help me disperse the night, and release the light【(Impact)】”】 (TL: I kinda made this one up, to make it rhyme, but really, the original sentence was close to this)
The transparent magic sphere with the size of a baseball ball appears and starts shaking. However, from an uninformed person’s point of view, it would seem like only the target is swinging when the ball is thrown on it. Though the size of the magic sphere can be adjusted, enlarging it consumes mana and maintaining the enlargement is difficult as well. I’ll reach my limit if I use this around ten times. I swing precisely ten balls toward the target then I stop. Ah, I can’t get used to this heavy feeling no matter how many times I experience it.
After settling down my body, I take a deep breath and turn my gaze to Noel who seemed like she had something she wanted to tell me about.
【 “So, Noel, what do you think?”】(TL:He’s just asking her if he was good at magic)
【 “Really? But it doesn’t cause any damage at all… “】
【 “Well, it’s because you showed me magic so many times that I somehow managed to get the hang of it”】
【 “what? Then, is it thanks to me? YAY! I’m the teacher of a future great magician!”】
Noel is really simple minded.
I’m really tired so I take the still cheering Noel with me and I return to the house.
Three years after being born.
I’m watched by Elena, Noel and the fool, as I eat the dish Dee made for me.
I’m enjoying a safe and happy everyday life.
The end of this paradise isolated from the outside world will come sooner or later.
And its footsteps are surely approaching. (TL: the footsteps of the end, ofc)
Several days later.
The morning is slower than usual but seems kind of busy today. I change my clothes then I head to the dinning room to eat my breakfast as I wonder, just what is going on?
【 “Good morning”】
【 “【 “【 “Good morning”】”】”】
Three people return my greeting gracefully all together. I notice something while I head toward my chair. Noel and Dee’s clothes are different from usual. No maid outfit and no uniform, they are wearing
normal and casual clothes. It’s safe to think that they’re going out somewhere.
【 “Are you guys going out somewhere? You went shopping just the other day.”】
【 “Actually, I broke a fire magic tool just a little while ago. It’s a little sudden, but we’ll both have to go buy a new one.”】
Though the mansion is self-sufficient to some degree, it’s still necessary to go to town once every several days to buy magic tools etc. I’ve never been there, but it seems that it takes half a day at most to get to the closest town, or so I was told, which means that the round trip plus the shopping takes about a day or so, and since they spend the night doing errands, they’ll be back by tomorrow.
I live in such a remote place in the countryside, but, mysteriously, I don’t go through any kind of inconvenience, or at least, I don’t feel like I do.
【 “How are we gonna manage during your absence? You’re the only one with a fire attribute, and Elena is of the water attribute, right?”】
【 “It won’t be a problem for today or tomorrow since we have a fire stone.”】
What is a fire stone? Well, it a mysterious ore which generates an intense heat when you put magic inside it. Though it’s not possible to use it if it’s not at least the size of a fist and if you don’t put it in a combustible place and hit it with a hammer on the top.
【 “Do you want us to bring you a souvenir? You can ask for anything as long as it’s not too big or heavy.”】
【 “Snif….I’m touched by your kindness,Sirius-sama.”】
【 “Please leave it to me!.”】
Since Dee is a former adventurer, he’s really knowledgeable when it comes to travelling. He went shopping a lot of times in the past so he’s not worried at all. The two people, who finished eating soup and boiled meat and vegetables with brown bread, left pretty fast.
I also finish eating and and run outside to do my daily physical and magic training. After I was done with my quota, I started reading a book until it was lunch time.
【 “Do you want to eat outside today, Sirius-sama?”】
【 “Yes, I do. You can go ahead and bring the meal over.”】
As Elena-san proposed, I eat my lunch on the table that’s in the garden.
Today’s meal is a handmade sandwich made by Elena-san. Although Dee’s cooking is delicious, Elena-san’s is exceptional as well. Especially since she’s using salt meat and my favorite kind of vegetables, the ingredients are distributed in a particular way that makes it even better. I’ll have her teach me how she does it next time.
【 “Please, take some tea after your meal.”】
Even though I’m already full, a herbal tea made out of a citrus called “Eriki” was prepared. (TL:Citrus is the genus of Lemon, for does who don’t know)
Although it’s a little bitter, the taste is quite good. We’re having a fine weather today. Enjoying a warm tea after a meal under the sunlight is kind of peaceful-…what the..?
【 “Elena, is there any Apu? I feel like taking a dessert now.”】
Apu is an apple shaped fruit.
Well, even if it looks like an apple, it’s slightly smaller and it kind of tastes like strawberry.
【 “All right. I’ll go get some in the kitchen.”】
Elena-san floated a smile and disappeared in the kitchen.
After confirming that she was gone, I spit out the mouthful of tea in my mouth and throw all the contents of the cup on the ground. I did that because I noticed the taste of something I was familiar with in my previous existence. I have a new body so I might be wrong. However, if I’m right, this is a sleeping medicine.
Afterwards, I eat some Apu with Elena-san, and I start my acting as I start feeling sleepy.
【 “ughh…”】
【 “Yes, go ahead, I think I’ll have a little nap for now.”】
【 “Understood, please wait in the living room, I’ll be done soon.”】
I yawn and prepare myself to go to bed and “sleep”. As for putting the sleeping medicine, was it Elena-san’s doing? I’d be glad if this was just my imagination. However, since the others went outside, I did feel that something was off about her behavior. I’m not gonna run away, for the time being, I’ll just go with the flow and see what happens.
I get in my room, roll myself in my bed-sheets and activate my magic with my eyes shut.
A few minutes after that, someone knocked lightly on my door. I do not answer and I wait, without making any noise, the door is opened. Naturally, the one who opened it was Elena-san, she probably came to confirm that I’m asleep.
Well, what’s going on? She suddenly takes a knife out and SLASH-
【 “Wha…. I…”】
The knife comes close to me and everything goes dark.
Though it is so pleasant that I almost fall asleep, I somehow manage to handle it and to convince her that the medicine worked.
She leaves the room again without making a sound.
When getting frustrated over not understanding the situation, I hear an unusual song from outside the windows
From a gap on the window, I see a four-seats carriage stopping in front of the entrance. Two people come out of it. The old guy who was sitting on the driver seat stretches himself an takes a rest.
I stick my ears to the floor and try to pinpoint his position. Though my room is in the second floor, I hear the footsteps of two people getting to the parlor of the first floor. This is probably a good occasion to understand the situation so I slip out of my room without making any noise and head towards the parlor’s door. Because the door is pretty thin, I can hear the voices inside.
【 “Thank you very much for coming today.”】
【 “Ughh for god’s sake… Just tell me why you asked me to come to this remote place.”】
They started talking.
Could he be…. No, let’s concentrate on the conversation between the two for now.
――― Elena’s point of view―――
This day has come at last.
I hoped that it would never happen, but it can’t be helped.
【 “Thank you very much for coming today.”】
【 “Ughh for god’s sake… Just tell me why you asked me to come to this remote place…”】
Did he already forget that he’s the one who pushed himself onto us?
【 “By the way, Where did that unsociable man and that sup-person go? Aren’t they going to say hello even though their master came here?” 】
【 “Well, that’s good. Just looking at them is annoying.”】
He says that he wants them to say hello then he says he doesn’t want to see them. Doesn’t he notice the contradiction? In addition, he called Noel who’s of the beast-kind a sub-person, which is a huge insult to her. This man is as pathetic as ever.
The number of his wives uselessly increased recently too, all the rumors define him as being more and more childish.
【 “Where is the spare? Why isn’t he showing up though his father came?”】
【 “He’s sick? If he’s weak, I don’t need him. I have no use for a weak spare. “】
Who is he calling a spare? Sirius-sama is not your tool.
I really want to hit his face right now. However, he’s the one who holds the money and the power to raise Sirius-sama. I have to endure it, if I endure it, Sirius-sama will be safe.
【 “However, I don’t need the spare any longer anyway.” 】
【 ” My lawful wife finally gave birth to her second son the other day. I’ll be able to avoid unnecessary expense thanks to this.” 】
【 “R-really!? C-congratulations.”】
No….. this is bad, this is really bad.
Though being related to this man and his inheritance is a problem, it’s fine as long as Sirius-sama can grow up safely. This is what I promised to the Ojou-sama. This is my wish.
I… I have to protect him.
【 “My third wife got a daughter as well. Though that was good, I still wanted to have two male heirs. Also, my eldest son learned how to write at the age of five. he got a really bright future ahead of him, hahaha”】
At five years old? Though it is pretty early, Sirius-sama learned how to write by the age of two.
However, if this man finds out about the talent of Sirius-sama, he’ll surely abuse it and try to take control over it.
Since Sirius-sama is different from other people. By the time he’ll be twelve… no, when he’ll be ten years old, he’ll be able to accomplish anything.
【 “He has a really promising future. Though I have seen a lot of children, I’ve never seen this kind of growth before. “】
【 “I heard a rumor about a rage disease recently, is that true? It might be kind of presumptuous but, how about the child’s physical condition?”】
【 “What Sirius-sama has is not a disease, it’s ordinary fatigue. But a baby would be weak to a rage disease.”】
【 ” That’s right.”】
There is no guarantee that the man’s second son will grow up to be healthy.
If he can reach ten years old safely, he’ll be strong enough to live in the outside world.
【 “Though he’s not your legitimate son, Sirius-sama has a lot of potential in my eyes and I’m sure he’ll be useful by all means.”】
【 “Are you forgetting that you’re talking about the child of that girl? She was completely useless except for her appearance.”】
What do you even know about Ojou-sama?!
I repress my anger and continue putting on a false mask.
【 “I will raise him to become obedient. So please support him until he gets twelve years old, at least.” 】
【 “Wait! He’ll still be a child in five years!”】
【 “…… I see.”】
I…… I’m completely powerless!
【 “Here is the money, I didn’t add anything more than what’s necessary so you’re gonna have to deal with that.”】
I take the money bag he throws on the desk and I verify the contents.
No matter how I got the money, I’ll do anything if it helps Sirius-sama. I throw away any feeling of shame. But there is clearly less money than last time.
【 “By the way, I’ll be very busy in the future, so I don’t know when I’ll be able to come again.”】
【 “You think I could let a subordinate come in here? I’m an important aristocrat with huge
responsibilities, I can’t take that kind of risks.”】
Could it be that he doesn’t trust his subordinates?.
Actually, I’m sure that’s the issue here. I remember being told that when I talked with the prostitutes in the town.
【 “I’m leaving now, I entrust the education of the kid to you.”】
【 “Understood.”】
I see him off at the entrance, I confirm that the carriage left and I’m able to relax at last. Am I more worn out than I expected? My body feels a little heavy. Sirius-sama will wake up soon, I have to go check on him. However, with the failure I just went through, I’m not worthy of facing him.
To be honest, it’s too short.
When he’ll wake up, he won’t know about his father or the medicine and we’ll be able to laugh together. That thought is comforting me in my sadness.
Ojou-sama, I…….
――― Sirius’s point of view―――
The conversation finally ends, I return to my own room to avoid being found out.
Parent’s can’t chose their children and children can’t choose their parents either. Well, it’s fine since we both don’t want to meet each other.
From Elena-san’s behavior, I’ve received a lot of help from that guy. At least I was able to find out my father’s identity. I’ll surely return the favor as soon as I can.
Is the problem my viewpoint?
Then there is Elena-san, Noel, and Dee, too. What will they do in five years?
It is useless to think that much, there are too many possibilities. I’ll make it simple, for now, I have two things to do.
First, training earnestly.
I have to build up a body that can deal with anything. I don’t think I need to explain any further.
Second, get the support of the three people.
I just have to find a way to explain my knowledge. I can’t suddenly announce that I have memories from a different world. I keep thinking about a setting.
【 “All right, it’s decided.”】
Though it seems kind of impossible, I was able to make up a setting to some degree
Elena-san is really late.
I go out of the room and start looking for Elena-san.
I cheer myself up to avoid getting depressed as I go down to the first floor.
And I immediately find Elena-san.
She is lying down on the floor in the kitchen.