Meerkat Localizing Literature
Three years had passed since Artesia’s death, and by the time the epidemic known as the “World Tree’s Curse” had completely subsided, Kurtz was flying around various places gathering information.
However—by that time, the world was gradually beginning to change.
While the Ornament Duke family was expanding their territory toward the northern part of the continent, using Sylvayu as their base while controlling the elves, a tragic incident occurred among the dragonkin.… Read more
“Anyway, that’s the reason why only male dragonkin are said to deviate greatly from human appearance compared to other demi-human Race. Indeed, male dragonkin possess outstanding physical abilities even among demi-humans, and there are records of times in the past when they prospered to the point of being feared by humans and other demi-humans.”
“I see. But being strong and having a different appearance from other demi-humans, it sounds like there must have been a history of various hardships and difficult times.”… Read more
“Now then… Falsen-Vechta. I, in the name of Blaskas and as lord of Felmund, swear to guarantee your treatment and livelihood with certainty.”
Trakia declared while directing his crimson eyes at him.
“The [oath] we speak is not mere words. It is a steel covenant that will not bend no matter what happens—even if I must stake my life, I will give you the best possible outcome.”
He spoke while directing straight, burning red eyes at him.… Read more
What do people do first when an unexpected event occurs?
That is [passing the blame around].
“–I understand your situation, Kobald-dono.”
In a spacious conference room, a well-dressed dragonman nodded his dragon head up and down.
In response, the dwarf man called Kobald, who had cultivated a rich beard, nodded with a serious expression.
“Our Empinada territory avoided human casualties from this eruption, but our main industry—mining and refining operations—has come to a halt.… Read more
“This [Philosopher’s Stone] has the property of recording and storing specific magical power, then generating magical power that reproduces it. If we record and store the family heads’ magical power with this, the problem will be resolved.”
“…Hmm, an application of the magical inheritance performed by Eisenhud.”
“Yes. However, currently it’s extremely difficult to make contact with the Six Ducal Houses, particularly the family heads, and if we fall into a situation where we must take action, we’ll likely be crushed by overwhelming military force.”… Read more
However–
“–But if it’s a [deal], that changes things.”
Edel answers with a fearless smile.
“When things move, [money] moves greatly at the same time. If Kurtz creates that movement, then I currently have the option to enjoy profits on the front lines.”
“That’s right. Edel understands better than anyone the profits that first movers in business opportunities gain.”
“Yes. That’s how I was able to build a solid position within the Mercator family.”
The great merchant house Mercator, which controls northern trade flows, decides successors based purely on meritocracy.… Read more
Trakia-Blaskas was Feiyu’s grandfather and, in the past, as head of the Blaskas family, he had also handled diplomacy with the adjacent demi-human nations, as well as the Empire and northern countries.
Before becoming head of the family, Trakia had been dispatched to Felmund on his father’s orders just after reaching the age of just over one hundred, which for an elf corresponded to being a young adult.
That had been a polite way of getting rid of a troublesome person, as he wrote in his own records.… Read more
After ending the secret struggle with the Ornament Duke family.
Kurtz and the others had succeeded in reclaiming the former Eisenhud territory, the land of Felmund.
That was only one beginning, and Kurtz’s purpose had not yet been fulfilled.
To rescue his beloved master, Artesia-Eisenhud, he would need to resolve various situations and problems going forward.
For that purpose—
“…………Lucia.”
“Yes yes, what is it, young master?”
“Isn’t that enough already?”
“No no, these things need to be done thoroughly.”… Read more
“–Kurtz, let’s try reading this book today.”
Artesia held out a single book, perhaps having found it while browsing through the library.
This was around two months after Kurtz had come to the estate.
Kurtz had mastered reading and writing at a pace that surprised even himself, and Artesia, delighted as if it were her own achievement, recommended various books for him to read.
What she had recommended so far were educational books and encyclopedias meant for noble children, but what she brought that day was of a different nature than before.… Read more
Afterword
Greetings to all my dear readers, this is Fujiki Washiro.
What are your thoughts on shota characters?
Do you prefer the cheerful and energetic type, the cheeky yet kind-hearted one, the outwardly meek but inwardly resilient kind, or the purely innocent and clingy type?
Everyone likely has their own preferences on the matter.
So allow me to share mine here.
[A shota who has gone through dark experiences in the past, causing his mentality to mature beyond his years, usually unflappable and calm in demeanor, but his true self slips out around older sister-figures he’s comfortable with, revealing rare moments of expression and emotion that contrast his usual stoic face.]… Read more