The Spearmaster and the Black Cat Chapter 254

Encha!

It looks like the Mrchen world on the courtyard came to an end. Yellow hair was clinging to the edge of Bons mouth that had just uttered Encha. Can Alrays hair be pulled out as well? And, it seems its not going to return to being porcelain fur after being pulled out.
However, a magically created life-form, huh? The magic of the ancient civilization must have been amazing to be capable of creating such life-forms. Oh, if I look for ancient magic writingsI might reach a point where Ill understand a fragment of the knowledge that allowed for Alray and Hueremy to be created.
As I was pondering about such things for a moment, Bon-kun briskly ran up to us with small steps, and sat down on the chair next to Zaga. Immediately following, a servant placed black tea and fruits in front of Bon-kun.
He stared at my face with perfectly round eyes.

Encha, enchanto?

Is he asking Can I eat those?? Thats easy to understand.

Sure, go ahead.

Enchanto!

Im pretty sure that just now way a Yay!.
Bon-kun showed a broad smile. He drained the black tea in one gulp, and stuffed fruits into his mouth. He continued to eat vigorously. Before I could even tell him to properly chew, he gulped it all down. He drank the ten-ten-dutea a little while ago, and yet he was now wolfing down everything in the blink of an eye.

Nyao.

Rollo came back as well. After climbing on top of the table, she jumped on my right shoulder, with a magnificent triangle leap.
AlrightBon has returned as well, so I guess Ill give them a tour, starting with the first floor.

Okay then, let me give you a tour of the house.

Got it.

Okay!

Enchanto.

I shall accompany you.

Rollo moved over to my left shoulder, and silently brought her face close to my cheek.
While feeling the comfortable touch of her skin as she rubbed her face against my cheek, I stood up, and led everyone through the living room. First stop was the kitchen next to the living room.
Bon started to join the servants, who were sorting eggs and green-onion-type vegetables, but got cautioned by Zaga.
Then I led them through the corridor to my bedroom.

This is your bedroom Rubia muttered as if breathing a sigh.

She was looking back and forth between me and the bed? Moreover, she looked at my nether region.
I understand that youre interested in men, butthat look is a bit shocking.

As if saying that hed forbid her to stare like that as her father, Zaga wedged himself in-between us and said, This is your room, huh? Its big and the bed is large as well. The cabinet at the side is made out of high-class lumber from Fujique. Its glaze is nice. The table next to it has black woodthis is probably Triton wood lumbered in the broad expense of dense woodland east of the Benrack village. Or its possibly Inoman wood of the Noir forest located close to Housand.

Zaga is a craftsman, so he naturally knows a lot about wood as well.

Ooh, thats an expensive-looking cashbox.

The cashbox discovered by Zaga was made out of silver and black metals. Plenty of gold and platinum coins filled that box. Isabell had prepared it for me. It contained the payments from the dark guild and the servants wages.
However, I dont use it at allI think its mostly here for Isabells use.

It has metalworking that raises the metal strength by casually mixing Silver Crystal Steel into it, and Refined Demon Steel rivets have been cautiously inserted into it too. It looks like the work of the Pizzard Enterprise. No wonder, that place is quite famous for its cashboxes.

Pizzard Enterprise. The only impression I get from it ispizza, though.

A company for cashboxes, huh? Are the craftsmen belonging to that place as capable as you, Zaga?

You wont get anything out o praisin me! Anyway, if were talking about craftsmen belonging to the Pizzard Enterprise, One-Eyed Miryun comes to mind for being famous as a capable artisan. I hear shes skilled enough to analyze magic cashboxes made out of Adamantine wood. She has made a name for herself as cashbox maker who analyzed a cashbox that couldnt be analyzed by item appraisers no matter how much they tried.

Adamantine wood? Its a term I heard somewhere before.

I see, I suppose the world of metals is deep in various ways. So, about this cashbox: as a matter of fact my Head Maid Isabell bought and put here, so I dont really know all the details about it.

That Head Maid, huh? Shes got a discerning eye.

Aye, it was correct of me to hire her. Seeing how shes a woman taking pride in her work, shes pretty cool, and to top it off, shes a beauty.

Fufu

I could hear Isabells laughter from the corridor on the other side. Seems shes heard me.

Id like Isabell to teach me that connoisseur skill. Viine said with a serious look while leaning her back against the wall.

Sure, I dont mind, but if its documents, I have quite a few of them, okay?

Bring it on! I will cram my head full with knowledge for Master. Viine declared, obviously puffing up in pride, and headed to the living room while taking Isabell along.

Hmm, the bundles of parchments have been neatly arranged as well. Including Isabell, all the servants are doing their jobs properly, arent they?

They also do the cleaning for me, so theyre a big help.

I see, I see. And, its only beauties. At that point Zaga grinned broadly, showing his teeth.

We left my room, and looked at the corridor. Rubia and Bon followed behind Zaga, but they had fun by playing around like children, touching each others hands and bodies while squealing, seemingly immersed in some kind of game.

The width of the corridor with the wooden floor is big as well. The rooms located on this floor have guest rooms similar to your bedroom?

Yeah, over there is Evas room. Next to it is Rebeccas. And, theres a stairway in the middle of the corridor.

Ah, those girls, eh? And stairs, huh?

Once I showed him the fireplace after we went up to the second floor, Oooh, youve got a fireplace. Its made elaborately, too. Its back has been properly reinforced with stone as a heat countermeasure.

This place is pretty stylish

Enchanto!

Nn, nyano.

Rollodeen got off my shoulder, and proudly gave directions by pointing ahead with her tentacle. Following her instructions kinda peeved me, but since she was leading the way, I walked in the direction of the tentacle. Just like that, I guided the group to my favorite spot where you could feel the wind.
Continuing from the veranda looking down on the courtyard, I showed them the tiled bathroom inside the small tower, and then we returned to the first floor. At the end, we relaxed on the chairs in the living room once again.
Just when I thought that Rollo would get up on the table, curl up there, and then sleep, she instead adopted a cat loaf posture to take a rest.
I chatted with Zaga and Rubia while gently stroking Rollos head. Our topics ranged from talks about monster materials obtainable in the labyrinth, to the chronology of turning those materials into goods by processing them, and selling the finished product on the market. Then I received a serious invitation to join the White Brotherhood, but turned it down.
Suddenly Zaga became silent. And when he made an expression as if having remembered something, he retrieved something out of his pocket.
What is it? A bottle?

I went fishing with Bon, and we found a glass bottle. You see, actually some letter, ancient document was inside the bottle.

Zaga carefully spread out the folded, old parchment on the table. I read what was written there.

The name Ygir is rare.
Many aliases were left behind, but Ygir exists as a name among the ancient nobles of the Great Befaritz Empire. At the same time it was a name that brought about a huge calamity for many of the empires elves.
Since his early days, Ygir has run riot at various places within the empires realm, using his two swords while making his golden hair fly in the wind.
The elves of the military noble families, which opposed Ygir, started to call him Golden Calamity Ygir. However, his allies referred to him as Golden Twin-Sword Knight in elvish.
At the time when he was in Southern Mahaheim, other people attached many different nicknames to Ygir. Ygir Deathheart because he gouged out the hearts of enemies with his hand as a blade shining in golden colors. Ygir Bloody to celebrate his victories after painting his long ears with blood and drinking the blood of his enemies. Ygir Fortonal for having created the holy warriors blessed by the God of Light Lulodis, and the Light Spirit Fortona. Ygir Trygod, the incarnation of victory who offers his gratitude to the 16 gods of the Great Elemental Empires Golden Age. Ygir Vicenal who reprimanded his allies for not following his strategies, making War God Vice groan. Over time, he was also called Ygir Sado because it was said that he was the incarnation of a god who would be resurrected thrice on a battlefield.
Before he joined the rebellion by the dwarves and humans, it was said that a human called Saint Kisthorin saw Ygirs figure as the third vision during his prayer for freedom, but thats not proven.
Although this document was adopted from what was called the Kohzumarl Archive of Imperial Capital Kishirias Library which might have now turned into a den of evil, its conjectured to be a collection of documents by nameless researchers during the early days of the Second Great Empire.
Given that its a transcription of ancient documents literary fragments, there might exist other such fragments elsewhere.
Just for cautions sake, I will record this literary fragment as Poem of Ygir.

(Academic City Ernst, Classical Literature Department Researcher Aysylum)

Hee, a document from the era of the elves great empire, huh?

Yep. It seems to be a translated transcription, but I dont get it. Why would anyone stuff this document into a bottle and throw it into the Heim River or the ocean?

Zaga is a dwarf. I doubt that he has any interest in elven history.

Well, youre right. But, its elves.

I dont know either
Did they offer it to the sea gods since they didnt want to give up just because the research materials werent assembled? The activities of the elf called Ygir might be a part of the history of the Great Befaritz Empire, though.
Anyway, Ive got torelax.
I straightened my back and deeply breathed in through my nose. While breathing out the air through my mouth, I placed both my hands on the back of my head. Peeking through the crossed window at the end of my line of sight, I looked at the courtyard
The courtyard is really big, isnt it? It looks like itd be perfect for a party. Oh, that might be a good idea.

It will be a celebration for Zaga, Bon, and Rubia having come to visit today. How about gathering with everyone on the courtyard and holding a party?

Oooohh, a party? Nice! Speaking of partiesbooze, huh!? A festival of yummy food, meat and booze! Sure, Im looking forward to it

Zaga immediately went along with the idea as soon as I suggested it. His name suggests that he could also beat a drum while wearing a happi coat.

Encha! Encha! Enchanto!

Speaking of drums, Bon-kun rejoiced even more than Zaga, obviously happy.
Rollo opened her eyes in surprise while being a cat loaf. And then she got up, stretched her back, and trotted over to Bons side across the table.

Jeez, Bon-kun! Drinking too much wine is a no-no, okay?

Rubia got off her chair, and gently caressed Bons back as he was dancing in delight. The maids around Isabell had apparently heard what I said just now too, and gathered around us.

At that point, Were back~

Nn, Im home.

Im back.

Rebecca, Eva, and Mysty had returned. Perfect timing. Im going to immediately tell the three about my suggestion.

Yo, welcome back. We have thought about lighting a fire and holding a flashy party on the courtyard, but what do you think?

Why not. It might be different from the Labyrinth Memorial Service, but a big feast sure sounds great. Ive got sweets too, so Ill contribute them. Ah, is it okay for me to call Betty-san over? Rebecca was stylishly wearing Muntomis clothes, her new gear we got appraised the other day.

The surface of her shoulders was engulfed by a veil as if thin clouds were hanging over it. Since she was also wearing silken clothes with neatly arranged buttons on her chest beneath, it suited her very nicely.

Nn, agree. Im going to call Lily and Dee as well.

Eva wore a simple one-piece dress. She didnt put on Muntomi.

Master, a party is fine and all, but Ive got something I have to tell youis it alright for just the two of us to talk later?

The glasses-wearing girl, err, bespectacled teacher Mysty spoke up to me with a serious look, putting emphasis on thejust the two of uspart.

Sure, I dont mind.

Great!

Mystys face turned red as if a layer of light crimson had been printed onto it. Probably owed to her glasses, you could see her big, reddish brown eyes and beautifully-arranged, thin, black brows well. The black specks and dark brown irises in her eyes seemed to shine even stronger. And, faint mana was let loose from her small, vermilion lips.
It appears she has put the newly-acquired cosmetics to use right away.

As I stared at Mystys face, Master, Im going to prepare the firewood. Viine interrupted the chat with Isabell.

Roger.

Viine left outside with nimble movements.

Master, we still have some leeway, but shall we go buy foodstuff and beverages, just in case? Head Maid Isabell asked.

Hmm, youre right. On this occasion, buy plenty of big barrels of wine, and also, call our neighbors over to join the preparations.

Understood, Master.

Having heard my instructions, Isabell went outside, just like Viine.

We will carry the table, chairs, stoves for cooking, and the ingredients on the courtyard, and get everything ready.

Please do.

Krychiwa, Anna and the other maids bowed, turned around and started their respective tasks.

Master, I will prepare a big iron plate and a stove.

Thanks.

Mysty also ran to the courtyard through the entrance hall.

Well help out as well.

Enchanto!

Yep!

Zaga and you guys, youre guests, so dont mind us and relax at the living room.

Its cool. The preparations for such a feast are fun as well. Id like to participate. Im going to head over to the courtyard With those words, Zaga started to run through the living room, and then went outside.

Enchanto!

Ah, me too!

Bon and Rubia chased after Zaga.
Well, whatever. They feel more like friends than guests anyway. Alright, Ill help out too.

As I headed outside through the entrance door, Hey, hey, all of you seem kinda busy. Is something going on? Yui and Kaldo came close to me, having finished their training.

Absolutely. I thought we might as well have a flashy party on the courtyard.

So just like back then we had our camping trip, right?! Im totally looking forward to it! I will also help out after washing off the sweat.

Back then means the time when we reunited at the bay, I suppose.

Milord, I shall help as well, so please tell me what to do.

Okay, Kaldo, after helping the maids, go and inform the contact person ofRemains of the Moon. Have him call Mel, Veronica, Benett and the others. She might be at work, but the songstress Shana, too. Yui, you assist Isabell and Viine, please.

Leave it to me.

Sure

Yui returned to her room in a hurry, and Kaldo joined up with Isabell and the other maids. The maids kicked up a fuss over the appearance of Kaldo. All of them had slightly red faceswell, no wonder, Kaldo got a handsome face after all.
Oh, right. If I call together all my acquaintancesI should also call Amelie over.

Rollo, were going straight to Amelie. I addressed Rollo on my shoulder.

Nyaoo

Rollo kicked off my shoulder as if using it as scaffolding, energetically jumping forward. It felt slightly painful on my shoulder, but I didnt pay any attention since it was cute.
Still, HalKonk didnt get damaged. Nothing less of a Mythological item. Rollos claws cant penetrate it, even when digging deep into it.
While landing, she grew her body as if making it inflate. Rollodeen extended countless tentacles growing out from her nape towards my torso, coiled them around my body, and carried me on her back with its bushy, soft black fur.

Thank you, Rollo.

N, nyaon.

RollodeenHorse Lionvigorously moved her limbs, started to run, and jumped towards the roof of the front gate. After making two steps atop the roof, she lightly leaped over the gate as if performing a vaulting box jump. The imposing divine beast Rollodeen landed right in the middle of the street.
Running through alleys, namely from street to alley, we continued to explosively speed towards Amelies home. The wind kept tearing at my body just like when you ride a motorbike. It grazed past my ears with a loud howling. It was a nice run with that wind as BGM. I completely felt like Roadracer who rode his legendary bike. It woke the urge in me to cast a fishing rod to someplace.1While thinking such weird stuff like a critical turn at the corner here!?, we turned at the corner with a terrifying speed.
And just like that, we arrived at Amelies home, located in a section of the southeastern slums, in like no time.

You fully memorized the way, huh?

Nn, nya.

Rollodeen didnt extend a tentacle, but she might have said Thats only natural nya. After gently rubbing her back, I got off Rollodeen.

Rollo, wait here for me.

Nyaa.

I went over to visit Amalie at home.

Oh, Shuuya-sama!

It was Amelies father. Amazing, hes already become completely healthy.

Hello. It looks like you have recovered.

Yes! Thanks to spirit-samas water. Im truly deeply thankful. As you can see, Im right now at the part of producing an undiluted solution of good quality from medicinal plants to fill them into bottles.

Just as Amelies father said, a viscous liquid, which seemed to be made out of ground violet-blue leaves, was finished in an ocher mortar on top of the table in front of him. I could also see a scroll with a small magic crest drawn on it. There was also a stick, and refined gold goods.
Amelies father might possess alchemy skills.

Is that so? Im happy to hear it. By the way, wheres Amalie-san?

My daughter has gone out to help the neighborhoods benefit society. She should come back soon.

And then her father got all excited talking about alchemy. He said he wants to study a popular, special alchemy at Lalarbuin, that he wants to go out gathering plants with his own hands without relying on adventurers since hes become healthy after a long time, despite the base of Lalarbuin being a dangerous place, that he rather wants to research the medicinal plants of Benrack than those of Lalarbuin since there might be some plants around Benrack that could allow him to cure his daughters eyesand all kinds of other things.

At some point, Im home~

Oh, she came back.

Yo, Amelie.

Amelie turned her pure white eyes in the direction of my voice.

Aaaahh, Shuuya-samas voice! I wanted to meet you! Im so happy that you took the effort to come all the way here!

I wanted to see you again as well. Also, its a bit sudden, buttoday various people are going to gather at my place, and we will hold a big feast. Amelie, how about attending together with your dad as well, if you like?

Not only Amelie, but its also fine for me to join? Amelies father asked timidly.

By all means, I would be happy to see you there. Amelie, its okay with you?

Yes! I want to go together with Dad!

Well then, weve got nothing else to wear, but please take care of us. Amalies father bowed his head.

Thats plenty. Its nothing formal anyway. I have Rollodeen wait outside, so lets go then.

Okay. Amelie.

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Oki.

We went outside and I led them to Rollodeen.

Rollo, put them gently on your back.

Nyaa.

Kya! Amalie screamed lightly, but she immediately began to rejoice after enjoying the soft touch of Rollodeens fur. Im omitting her fathers screaming reaction.
I got on Rollodeen as well, and we departed.

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