Published at 25th of November 2022 08:06:04 AM

VF 88 The Way to Raise the Second Prince

[Well then how should we do this?] (Calis)

Now that the matter between the Princes training is as good as sealed, I need to come up with measures to properly handle it. I may have given him a warning but he is still a prince. In the case of Miguel, Ive only been teaching him from time to time and I only intend to teach him as much as he wants until his foundations are perfectly laid down. However, as for the prince It really troubles me on how much or to what extent I should train him. Hes probably already done with the basics, so

[Perhaps until he can land a clean hit against me?] (C)

[No, wait, even I have to say that would be impossible.] (Jake)

[Jake, did you just read my mind? You understood that?} (Calis)

I turn towards Jake whos working on a separate task and stare at him as he responds to me without even sparing me a single glance.

[Well, Ive had pretty much an idea of what its about. Its regarding Seryu-samas swordsmanship training, isnt it?] (J)

[And so Ive been thinking It wouldnt be so bad to train him to become someone wholl eventually surpass me, no? (C)

[Why would you raise the hurdle far higher. Do you realize how absurd it is for a monster like you to be surpassed?] (J)

[What monster, how rude. Miguel, how about you?] (C)

Miguel has grown accustomed enough to his job that hes now capable of working with papers inside my office. Though I can see him trying to smile awkwardly when I throw the question right at him.

[I think the prince really admires the dukes prowess. Your grace is really strong after all.] (M)

[You think so? Dont think Id let you divert the subject though.] (C)

[Err The Duke is suppose to teach the Prince swordsmanship, right? Then, considering how much he admires Calis-sama, hell probably be satisfied if he can reach the same pedestal.]

[Hmmm You talk like you actually know him, but is that really the case?] (C)

And contrary to my expectation, Miguel actually nodded as he answered.

[I was able to talk with him the last time he visited the estate. Hes been very kind and polite to everyone even though were servants.] (M)

[Oho so what did you boys talk about?] (C)

[Well, he mainly talked about how commendable you are and so on.] (M)

Me? Why? Now its starting to feel that I manipulated the princes routes towards my own will and convenience (which wasnt), but Itll be better for the future of my daughter, no? Well, then, whatever.

[He also said that the time when the duke fought the knight commander was the moment he found you the most amazing.] (M)

[I dont remember doing anything special that day but was that the reason why?] (C)

Back then, I was forced by the occasion so I complied with the match, but whod thought it would lead to such an unforeseeable variable? If thats the reason why he insisted on me to be his teacher, then perhaps I made a really bad move

[As someone whos directly learning from the duke, I can strongly sympathize with the princes desire and admiration for you.] (M)

[I dont think I can agree with that but Miguel, your current goal for now should be Jake, no?] (C)

[Yes. Though that doesnt mean I cant admire your grace Well, for now, I want to quickly catch up to Jake-san in my own way at my own pace.] (M)

[You have to work hard then. By the way, yeah, that butler over there, hes quite adept in swordsmanship himself. So dont shy away and ask him for reference.] (C)

[Ohhh. Thats the first time Ive heard of that.] (M)

I almost forgot about it too, you know. But theres no way that this butler cant stand his ground in a battle. Its only the limits brought by age that he started to weaken.

[Anyhow, both of you, please move those hands faster and finish this workload.] (J)

[Sure, sure.] (C)

With everything said and done, Id just leave the princes training to lady luck. Still, I do pray that hopefully, nothing else will come my way thats troublesome.

Translators Notes:

And if the world has to change

Back when I didnt know a thing

I hope it would take along my memories, and may it never fade

This is a bit random but I am re-watching One Piece (this time, legally xd) back from its first episode and Ive fallen in love once again to its first ED (Maki Otsuki Memories). The above lines are my translations of the last two chorus of the sooonngg. IDK, dont ask. I just want to translate it. Well, the lyrics hit different this time now that I am no more a kid. Huhu cries. Do you guys know The World God Only Knows? Well, its been long ago but the studio that animates it went bankrupt. Since then, Ive been trying to support the industry in legal ways (buying books, streaming on legal sites, etc). Sometimes, we never really know what we had til we lose them T.T