Meerkat Localizing Literature
VOLUME 1
SYPNOSIS:
Have you ever fallen in love with a monster? A certain boy’s recollections and confession.
Baldium, the walled city – here in some dimly lit room.
The boy Norman was restrained.
It seems I’m about to be interrogated.
I will speak of the Unro, those with the anomalous ability to convert emotions into power.
And my memories of confronting the 4 beautiful girls named [Tear Flower], [Demon Dog], [Jewel], [Fairy], and the monsters.… Read more
“Many spirit masters have tried to use evil spirits as contracted spirits, but every single one of them went mad the moment they formed a contract, screaming like they had lost their minds. Almost all spirit masters, in fact.”
“………..”
Many students showed fearful expressions at this explanation.
Well, of course. There’s nothing scarier than going insane the moment you form a contract.
“The exact cause of their madness is unclear.… Read more
Chapter 4: About the Café and Cheap Prices
Near Prefectural Neto-Ra Academy, there’s a café called “Nil.”
It has a relaxed atmosphere, but the prices are affordable for high school students. You can enjoy not only coffee and tea but also various sweets and light meals.
The café with its traditional charm is Zero Osuke’s castle.
His previous job was physically and mentally demanding, but now he works at a leisurely pace.… Read more
Hm? Come to think of it, why isn’t the hot-tempered Kohinata saying anything? Only Tsuji and Satō are getting worked up. Looking at Kohinata, I see him intently watching the priest operate the transfer formation. Is he interested in that kind of device?
The light of the magic formation intensifies, and Ikeda’s figure quietly disappears.
“Well then, who’s next?”
The next to raise her hand is Kimijima. Her eyes are still red, but she gives Sakuragi a small smile, saying she’ll be fine, and walks to the magic formation.… Read more
As Shion ran around the arena, looking for an opportunity to advance towards Eliza, she would instantly cause the ground in front of him to explode with her magic, forcing Shion to retreat hastily.
Their battle appeared to be a series of advances and retreats, with Shion running in circles, attempting to move forward only to be forced back, then resuming his circular path.
However, the tide of battle was gradually turning in Eliza’s favor.… Read more
Interlude: The Dream Seen by a Girl
It happened when I, Hinata Soehi, was five years old.
I was caught up in a certain Natural Talent Lux incident and saved by an Excia.
“You did well.”
I still can’t forget her smile, hidden behind an iron mask covering the upper half of her face.
From that day on, my dream was to become an Excia.
When I enthusiastically spoke about it, my mother’s expression became complex.… Read more
Episode 3: About Being Busy with Work
747: Anonymous Combatant
So, what’s the deal with Hakase’s position anyway?
748: Anonymous Combatant
He’s the butt of jokes, right?
749: Anonymous Combatant
The comic relief?
750: Anonymous Combatant
No, that’s not it. He calls himself the Deputy Executive Director, but he’s on the front lines. His main job is in development, creating monsters and spirit soldiers. How does that all work?
751: Anonymous Combatant
Come to think of it, despite being called “Hakase” (Doctor), he doesn’t seem much like a scientist.… Read more
Chapter 15: Dragon King Helg
The last of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Demon King’s army was Dragon King Helg.
Despite his title, Helg wasn’t a dragon. He was a Lizard King, the apex monster among the lizardmen.
Lizardmen are humanoid lizards covered in hard scales. Known for their strength, they are excellent warriors.
Lizardmen revere dragons as their superior species. Helg calls himself the Dragon King to borrow their power.… Read more
Chapter 2: Transfer
I wake up in the infirmary. Not feeling like getting up and heading to the cafeteria, I lay in bed, staring at the strange patterns on the ceiling, different from my room until yesterday.
“Good morning!”
With a knock and an energetic greeting, Miree enters and asks about breakfast. Hesitating due to yesterday’s events, she suggests it might be better not to meet the students today.
“Yeah… But I’m still reluctant to turn my back on the students.”… Read more
Chapter 7: Academy Rank 5 vs. C-Class Magic Student
Two students stand in the Fifth Arena of Crawford Magic Academy. Shion Ichinose, a second-year C-class student, faces Eliza Lowred, also a second-year and the academy’s fifth-ranked student.
In the Fifth Arena, open for students’ self-training after school, both wear combat uniforms similar to those used in mock battle classes.
Shion, who hasn’t yet finished the chores assigned by their homeroom teacher Restia, accepted Eliza’s duel challenge earlier, thinking, “If it satisfies Eliza,” to quickly resolve the matter.… Read more