CH 127

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Sapphiras Perfectio, 2nd son of the Earl of Aldridge

Percival Belisario, 3rd son of Margrave of Vanderwall on the Eastern Frontier

Bruno Kingsleigh, Commander of the Kingsleigh unit

“So knight-sama’s special someone was not the snow, but the Spirit of the Light!”

The girl’s voice echoed in the quiet place. The girl being held up by Percival had a twinkle in her eye. This created excitement in the surrounding area. Hearing that a spirit appeared here and there, I’m not a spirit, I’m just a magician. It’s just that the tricorn wand is a little flashy.

Soon afterwards, the knights and guards on patrol arrived. Percival explained what had happened and the knights took over. I tell the men to remember to make sure they compensate the girl and the shopkeeper whose stall got destroyed by what they did. They’ve destroyed one of the stalls. They’ll have to pay a good amount, but they deserve it. There are four big men here, so they should be able to make that much. But you can’t put a price on a crown made by a girl with all her heart and soul. Even though it might only cost one small nickel coin.

“Also, the crown you trampled on was made with sincerity by her. Think and reflect on how hard it was for these tiny hands to weave the holly. Control your alcohol, don’t let it control you, engrave that in your heart.”

In my previous life, I drank myself to death foolishly, so what am I saying, but that’s why I’m giving this advice. The two men made serious faces in front of their unconscious companions, so I’m sure they are fully reflecting on their situation.

On a side note. The two men who have collapsed will not wake up until tomorrow. After all, I hit them up with a fair amount of magical power.

The people who saw me beating up the drunken man started to make a fuss about Spirit-sama, Spirit-sama, so Percival and I left the place in a hurry. There’s still so much to see and eat that we can’t afford to be stuck.

“Somehow, I got caught up in an unexpected commotion.”

“Yeah, that’s right.”

But at a festival of this scale, there are bound to be a number of drunken fights in one night. The patrol is also having a hard time too.

“Oya, you1she refers to him as お前さん (omae-san), omae is supposed to be rude but with the san attached, tbh idk lol.. You’re wearing a pretty cute blessing tonight.”

In the midst of the hustle and bustle, a familiar voice spoke to me and I stopped in my tracks.

“Nomad Oba-san2I think I translated it as grandmother before, I’m just gonna use Oba-san now .,”

I guess there must be a connection, because I reunited3I think the author made a typo here, it was written 再開 (saikai): restart/resume/reopening, but I think it should be 再会 (saikai): meeting again/reunion. with Oba-san sooner than I had expected. A stack of stacked wooden boxes in front of Oba-san is covered with a cloth, with a crystal and well-worn tarot cards placed on it. Tonight’s sale seems to be fortune-telling rather than trinkets.

“Although it’s shoddy, it’s quite a good charm, isn’t it?”

Oba-san points to the holly crown on my head. The girl said she made this crown with a prayer for happiness. Maybe she can use white magic, albeit only slightly. It would be good if that magic can make her happy herself. While I was thinking about that, Oba-san was staring at Percival, who was standing next to me.

“……You, would you like to have your fortune read as a commemoration of tonight? Of course I’ll look at it for free.”

“No, thank you, but it’s okay. No matter what choices or difficulties lie ahead, I want to choose and pave the way on my own.”

As expected of Percival. If it were me, I’d want to take it as easy as possible and leave the troublesome choices to someone else.

“Oya, even though you’re young, you’ve got a pretty good mindset. Then there is no need for an old person to say anything else. You will continue to follow your convictions. However, the road will not be easy.”

“Yes. I am aware of that.”

Percival nodded with a serious face.

It’s not an easy road, huh. But no matter what path Percival takes, I’ll be okay because I’ll be with him.

“Don’t worry! Percival has me, so no matter what path you take, there’s nothing to fear!”

“Sapphiras……”

“……Certainly, if it’s you, I’m sure you would walk on any road without worrying about it.”

Although Oba-san said with a little surprise, I have the divine protection of good luck, bestowed on me by the goddess herself. I’m sure I’ll be fine no matter how hard the road is.

“Of course! Right, Percival!”

“Aah, that’s right.’

Percival relaxes his expression. We are friends, so let’s overcome any difficulties together.

I said goodbye to Oba-san and strolled around looking at the food stalls. Oba-san said that if there is a chance, we would meet again, and I’m sure we will. I feel like she and I have some kind of connection.

I ate some unusual food at several stalls and bought a star-shaped ornament made of glass as a souvenir for Aurora. It’s very beautiful, but it’s a bit too commonplace of an item to give to Aurora, the daughter of a duke. But a souvenir is feelings. It’s cheap, so I don’t mind if it breaks, and if it’s hung on the window, the light will reflect in the room and I think it will be beautiful.

“There are not only shops in the square, but also travelling entertainers and bards. Do you want to go and have a look?”

“Yeah, let’s go!”

It’s a good opportunity, we should enjoy all the things we can. Besides, I’m getting a bit full.

“Sapphiras-dono!”

When we went to the square, Kingsleigh-san and his unit were drinking ale. You can drink and eat in the square, and every table is full of people. Kingsleigh-san’s table is also crowded with plates of food. Everyone’s face is already red, and it looks like they’ve been drinking a lot.

“Kingsleigh-san, you’re having a great time, aren’t you?”

“Of course! I’m working for this day! I’ve been going back and forth between the castle and here.”

As I was tilting my head wondering what to say, I heard that the castle also had a party centred around military personnel. Come to think of it, Madam Adeline told me. She said there’s a party that lasts until the New Year.

It seems that anyone who belongs to Vanderwall’s army can attend, but of course there are superior officers, so they can’t afford to go all out, and some people don’t attend the party at the castle. It seems that Kingsleigh-san is also drinking with the soldiers who don’t attend the party, so he is splitting his time between the castle and this place. Although it’s just like Kingsleigh-san, isn’t it a lot of work just to move around?

“This year, thanks to Sapphiras-dono, we’ve had a good end of the year! Right, everybody!”

When Kingsleigh-san said that, the soldiers present shouted Oh-! The soldiers present shouted.

“Since Percival-dono and Sapphiras-dono have come all the way here, let’s make a toast!”

I think Kingsleigh-san is going to toast regardless of whether we are there or not. while looking on in blank amazement, new mugs are handed out to everyone.

“Here’s some grape juice for you two.”

It’s a lively occasion, and I don’t want to put a damper on it. Besides, I’ve been eating a lot of strong flavoured food and I’m a bit thirsty. I accept the cup offered to me.

“Well then, a toast to Vanderwall and our ally, Sapphiras-dono!

At the sound of Kingsleigh-san’s voice, everyone slurps their ale in unison. I follow suit and down the juice in one gulp.

“Sapphiras! Wait!”

For some reason, Percival hurriedly took the cup from my hand, but the juice was already in my stomach.

What’s going on? Percival’s face is turning pale, which is rarely the case.

Huh? Huh, uh4raws: あれ？　あれ、れ？ (are? are,re?) It’s much cuter in Japanese, the nuance is kinda hard to translate? My stomach is kind of hot. And my head is starting to feel dizzy. My vision is spinning, but I feel floaty and good!

“Am I too late……”

Eh? Late for what?

“It’s not grape juice, it’s wine.”

“What! Someone get some water, quick!”

What, it’s wine? I drank it all at once without realising.

Kingsleigh-dono is in a panic but it’s not poison, so it should be fine. It was sweet and delicious like grape juice, and I wish I had another glass.

The lanterns in the square are dancing round and round. Since it’s a festival. Shall I add a touch of colour?

“Yoshi! I’m in a good mood, so let’s launch it in a flashy way!”

I quickly pulled out my wand and thrust it into the sky. The momentum was too much and my legs wobbled.

“Oo-oops”

“Sapphiras, just stay down5大人しくしていろ means to behave/be obedient/be quiet but these sound a bit too forceful imo !

“It’s all right, it’s all right!”

Percival is as anxious as ever. In my previous life, I was old enough to drink alcohol, so a glass of wine is nothing to worry about.

“Blessed be Vanderwall!”

Everyone in the square cheered as the sky was filled with colourful fireworks. If they’re so happy, one more shot!

I spun my wand round and round and launched the fireworks again. This time, the fireworks are bigger and more numerous!

Are you guys having fun? I’m having a blast!

The ground feels fluffy, like I’m walking on moss. I feel like I’m rising into the sky. The fireworks are also going round and round.

“Sapphiras!”

Percival, look at the sky. Since I went through the trouble of setting off beautiful fireworks.

It’s not just my stomach that’s getting hotter, but my face is getting hot……

Shall I set off another firework? This time, one like the sun. Like Percival, dazzling.

Hey, under my feet……isn’t the ground sinking?

Dark.