Translators Corner (Cast: a French Pierrot, an English Clown, and a Receptionist)

Receptionist (Phone Call): Good afternoon, youve reached Doctor Odas office. How may I help you?

Pierrot: Oh, hello. I am currently doctors patient; I have an appointment next week Thursday, at 11.

Receptionist: Yes, I found you on file. Would you like to confirm or reschedule?

Pierrot: I would like to cancel. I will be switching doctors.

Receptionist: I see, Ill let the doctor know.

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Clown (Phone Call): Hello?

Receptionist: Ah! Im glad youve answered. We spoke just a few minutes ago about cancelling the appointment. The doctor wants to have one last session with you so that we can properly dispose of the file.

Clown: I see

Receptionist: Could you come in tomorrow at noon?

Clown: Yes, of course! By the way

Receptionist: Yes?

Clown: Have you heard? A famous surgeon went on a safari in Africa. When he came back, his colleagues asked him how it had been. Oh, it was very disappointing, he said. I didnt kill a thing. Id have been better off staying here in the hospital.

Receptionist: A joke, huh?

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Life in the Royal Capital

058. The Summoned ~ those who are called heroes ~

The children directed a hostile gaze at me.

Filled with pure hatred.

It made me feel really out of place.

What in the world could cause them to harbor so much hostility towards a new instructor?

Five children.

Misaki Kenya: Male, 8 years old

Sekiguchi Ryouta: Male, 8 years old

Gale Gibson: Male, 9 years old

Alice Rondo: Female, 7 years old

Chloe OBell: Female, 8 years old

None of them are older than 10.

I look them over while confirming the notes I picked up in the staff room.

Theyve been picked up from all over the world. Each one was called a monster.

Each country has requested a subjugation for them, but the adventurers took custody of them instead.

Thats what the documents said, but something is bothering me.

Why are their ages so similar? And, theyve all been picked up in various circumstances from countries surrounding the Jura Forest?

Moreover, within three years of each other? There might be something going on.

They seem to have grown very attached to Shizu-san. Other than her, they only listen to Yuukis words.

Well, unless you see them for yourself you wouldnt know how mischievous this bunch really is.

Yo, whats with the sudden aggression, brats!

I (Ore-sama) will be your instructor from now on; the names Rimuru.

Im not as nice as Shizu-san, so prepare yourselves!

I thought to start with a greeting, but

Shut up! You wont deceive us!

Right, right! Even if we listen, youll just kill us anyways!

What did you do with Shizu-san! Did you kill her too?!

Yeah, we wont trust an adult!

Youll just dispose of us, saying that were good for nothing, right?

Hmm? Whats with their response?

This is not at the level of classroom disruption. They are not just brattythats real killing intent right there.

I mean, how did they even think that were trying to kill them, or that we killed Shizu san?

Theres something else at work here.

That day, we couldnt continue the lesson.

I dont know their circumstances, so I cant just force my will on them.

So, that day ended with just a greeting.

K-Ken-chan are you okay?

Stay away! That mask wearing instructor what the hell was that!

Hey! Calm down, calm down, okay!!!

I could hear them making noise beyond the door, but I paid it no mind.

I only allowed another member to introduce themselves. Ranga, I mean.

Hes probably observing the class instead of me. How pleasant.

But the kids who clearly lack the will to solve the problems he handed out, seem keen on playing around.

So the fact that todays lesson became Self-Study is something I could not have prevented.

So, leaving the rest to Ranga, I decided to visit Yuuki.

Inside the Freedom Association Chiefs room.

Yuuki and I are holding a discussion while sitting on the sofa.

A pleasant aroma drifts from cup of tea before us.

I continue the conversation.

So. please tell me the kids circumstances

I get straight to the point.

Yuuki looked me straight in the eye, and after thinking for a bit,

Rimuru-san, let me ask you a question

How much do you know abut Sakaguchi Hinata?

Whats that about? Did something happen between Hinata and the kids?

Not much. Shes a fellow Japanese.

And that she remembers things quicklyso Shizu-san said

Hmph, he nodded in response,

In that case, how about the difference between Summoned and World Travelers?

Now that he mentions it, I dont know much about them either.

They are guaranteed to possess a unique skill. And, the summoning success rate is low.

Also, they have a curse carved into their souls.

I told him that much.

Yes. That matches everything that we have learned about them. You know a lot, dont you

Anyways.

Summoning requires very definite circumstances to be prepared as to allow you to summon a person with powerful abilities.

Someone whose will is especially strong.

Now then, what about summoning conducted under incomplete conditions?

Yuukis following explanation made me feel sick.

The success rate with thirty magicians chanting summoning magic over the period of three days is a less than 0.03%.

Moreover, a magician who has used summoning magic, cannot use it during a set interval.

The rest period ranges from 33 to 88 years. Usually, the time is used to prepare the environment to better the chances of the summoning.

Now, what would happen if you ignored these rules?

If you do, there are less requirements to conduct the summoning and you can continuously summon.

According to what Yuuki said, summoning conducted thus usually results in children being summoned.

Children with strong souls or abundant magic are forced over here. Without being granted the ability befitting them

Without a unique skill, the abundant magical energy causes their bodies to implode.

They are fried alive by the powers they possess.

Eh? Wait a minute, then are those kids?

. At the moment, the record is three years..

That is the lifespan of those improperly summoned.

And, those kids have been summoned like that

Failing to become heroes.

Wha Huh? Heroes? Why would

Were they forced into this by Sakaguchi Hinata?

Yuuki does not answer.

However, his silence only confirms my suspicions.

The church is seeking a new hope, a new power.

The wish of all humanslight. Humanitys messiah, the Hero!

I have secretly investigated many facilities and broke the children out

What the hell

I have not found a way to prevent their deaths.

Children under the age of ten are no exceptionif they do not possess a unique skill, they will surely die

Arent the summoners bothered by the loss? Arent these failures dissuading them or something?

They calmly summon more and more. Since they can just continue doing so, they dont care. Thats probably what they are thinking

Are you kidding me? Why have you allowed the church to continue existing?

The church the Western Saints Church if influential.

Surrounding the Jura Forest, other than the Heretic Country Sarion, every country is a devout follower of the church.

Do you understand? Thats not a power we can defeat even with the Governments support.

Theres also believers among my associates.

If we make the church our enemy, the Association would fight with itself!

Yuuki said, his expression pained and powerless.

Nor could I add anything. To think that those lively kids will

And thats why they met me with hostility and hatred.

Hey. Why did you have me meet the kids? Why did you tell me all this?

Why, indeed? Maybe I wanted to see if you could come up with a way to save them.

I dont have anyone in the world I could rely upon. Ive already lost Shizu-san.

If you hadnt noticed, I wouldnt have told you anything.

So why did you notice?

Damn it.

If I hadnt noticed, I could have sent them on their way merrily.

Now that I have, how can I be merry? What a bad joke

Isnt it dangerous to have the school so close to a church?

Fufu. On the contrary, its the safest place. Youve heard the expression: its darkest under the lamppost?

So, what will you do? Will you quit?

I looked Yuuki straight in the eye.

And loudly declared,

I will not quit, and will proceed as I wish from now on. Any complaints?

Yuuki nodded.

And,

I leave them to you. If you can, please save those children!

He said, lowering his head.

No need to tell me.

Thats another task Shizu-san had left behind. Ill see it through.

And, chances are, this whole conversation was planned by Shizu-san ahead of time.

Just a stray thought.

I leave the Freedom Association building and return to the classroom.

Now, now. Cant greet them with a gloomy face.

Ill do what I can. Thats all Ive been doing thus far.

Shizu-san depended on me, Yuuki asked this of me, all I can do is to answer their hopes.

That was the worst day in history for the Beast Kingdom Yuurazia.

Demon Lord Karion nervously looked into the skies above.

A huge lump of magical energy was rapidly approaching.

Without even trying to hide her auraDemon Lord Milim.

(Hey, hey, is this for real)

Shes clearly intent on fighting and aiming for this country.

A fight with a serious Milim Nava. I guess this could also be called an opportunity.

Karion did not believe himself to be superior; in fact, he though Milim to be stronger.

However.

(Its more fun winning against a stronger opponent!)

His blood boiled and his heart beat happily.

The strongest, Demon Lord Milim. A senior Demon Lord, unlike her appearance, she deserves the awe.

He could face that Demon Lord. To say he was excited would be an understatement.

He had once asked his parents when he was but a child.

About the tyranny of the Dragon Princess.

Was that fairy tale based on Milim or some other model? This is what his parents said.

A dragon princesss anger can erase a country!

Never fight against a dragon princess!

What rubbish.

Though the military of the Beast Kingdom Yuuzaria is not particularly large, half of its population belong to a warrior race.

By no means inferior to any other country.

Moreover, he himself had evolved into a Demon Lord. There was no one he had to fear!

He headed to the sacred mountain behind the castle; and, while preparing himself, he planned to ambush Milim there.

His followersdevils and retainers, knelt before him, waiting for instructions.

Listen! We only have one foe. Demon Lord Milim Nava!

Against a demon lord, if you devils fight together, you can put up a proper fight. But I will go myself!

As for you, erect a barrier and protect the people! Believe me, I shall win!!!

Ay!!!

Hearing their battle cry, he could feel their excitement.

Today, he had the chance to prove himself the strongest!

(I didnt hate her personality. We could have become good friends what a shame!)

At this point, her reasons did not matter.

For him, only the fight mattered. Not that his prudence would have changed the outcome in the slightest

Slowly, he rose to the skies usingFlight Magic.

Reaching Milim, he began the fight without a word.

First, a quick test.

Punch her with all his power. However, her body covered in many defensive barriers, the attack did not reach her.

He summoned the Hyakko-seiryuu lance, and felt his strength grow exponentially.

Letting out a small breath, he combined his fighting spirit with his aura.

And released an onslaught of slashes at Milim. Each slash was followed by an air bullet which violently assaulted Milim.

However

Though the bullets have broken through a number of barriers, they were unable to hurt her body.

Moreover, each of the slashes was caught by her demon sword Evil God.

It didnt suit her at all, that long, curved, single-edged blade.

The sword was dyed in a pale blue light.

How many demon lords has this famous sword slain?

Tch! Karion distanced himself from Milim and regained his posture.

He had not looked down on her at all, but she far surpassed his expectations.

He had not used every ounce of his power, but Milim also seemed bottomless.

Nor was she an opponent he could fight conflicted.

He decided to go all out. Unfortunately, she seemed barely unconscious, as if she was being controlled by someone.

That, however, didnt matter to Karion.

(I had wanted to fight the real you, not some puppet! But, even so, I will not lose!)

He unleashed his abilities.

Began assuming first his devil, then his demon lord form.

He is, after all, known as the Beast King, a lion lycanthrope.

Thus, he began transforming. Into a beast devil.

And thus his true form, Demon Lord Lion King Karion, had appeared.

Covered in a silver fur, his muscles bulged.

On his lion head a Vermillion Bird crown shone bright. And that body was clad in Black Tortoise armor.

The neighboring countries all specialized in warfare. So, for the sake of fighting for the dominance of the skies, large eagle-like wings were attached to his back.

Seeing that appearance a small light briefly flashed in Milims eyes, and Karion had not missed it.

Or maybe he had only imagined it.

Now, then, Milim. Its a shame, but now that you have seen this appearance, Ill have you permanently disappear, okay?

Its a shame, but goodbye!!!

He screamed, and concentrated all his fighting spirit into the Hyakko-seiryuu lance.

If they had been on the ground, the earth would split from the force of his power and his surroundings would grind into dust.

Not that the air remained unaffected. The energy he had emitted set the air itself on fire.

Beast roar!!!

This roar releases ones magical energy at the opponent.

All his energy was focused on the tip of the lance, yet it remained undamaged.

Had he fired it on the ground, everything in the direction of the attack would be inadvertently erased; it is Beast King Karions sure-kill technique.

Normally, its power would not wane in the slightest for the first 100 meters. And, the actual range of the attack could go well past 2 kilometers.

Thus, the long range makes this a skill that is best used against multiple opponents, but it can be regulated to be concentrated on a single one.

This would be the first time he will use Beast Roar against a single opponent, but he could hardly imagine anyone being able to withstand it.

He will go all out.

Magical energy rapidly escaped his body. He could hardly sustain the flight magic.

However, that was a small price to pay for this attack.

Normally, hed have to use it two or three times to become this tired; but, today he couldnt be so reserved.

His opponent was covered in many high level barriers.

Taking a deep, and while falling towards the ground,

*Zuzzzza!!!*

He dodged the return fire.

Blood trickled down from his back, but he closed the wound with spirit alone.

He looked up at her.

However, he didnt want to see her, nor believe that such a thing could be possible.

A being who has so far exceeded his expectations.

Dragon wings spread wide, her blond hair fluttered in the wind.

And, though it was not there before, a beautiful crimson horn now adorned her forehead.

Her light Gothic dress has changed into jet black armor

(Ah so this would be her real battle attire, huh)

Though Karion was now exhausted, his opponent was unhurt.

What a joke. Cut me some slack. He was now experiencing a bizarre feelingwanting to cry and laugh at the same time.

Well done! That was fun!

As thanks, Ill show you this!!!

Milim spoke for the first time.

However, it was a monotone voice devoid of her personality.

Karion nonetheless felt impending doom from her words.

I dont want you to show me anything! He screamed in his heart.

Using thought transmission he conveyed an order to his subordinates.

One word: run!!!

And, with the remained of his strength, he ran as fast as he could.

He felt it deep in his bones: if he stayed, he would die.

The dragons pupils dilated, and she stretched her wings.

Milim roared!

Dragon Nova!!!

Its brightness easily surpassed that of the stars.

The bright pellets that rained upon the earth erased not just the castle, but the mountain behind it.

The sound of destruction far surpassed the audible range of ones ears, so the shockwave heralded it instead.

Those touched by the light disappeared without being able to offer any resistance.

The strongest magic.

And one of the reasons that Milim has for so long reigned supreme.

Impossible

Luckily, Karion was able to escape receiving a direct hit, so he survived.

But that is Milim.

A demon lord you should never fight against. Nicknamed Destruction itself.

Now, Karion agreed with his parents words.

You cant fight against that. Its dimension different from everyone else.

However

But, she

She..? Ara? What could possibly be wrong? Would you enlighten me?

He felt a blade press against his neck.

And the presence of a single woman.

The supreme ruler of the skiesSky Queen Frey.

Tch. Frey, you too?

Ara? What about me? Youll have lots of time to tell me

And so, Karion consciousness faded into darkness