Chapter 6: Cultural Festival Preparations

While enjoying a pleasant stroll through the bustling festival atmosphere in the town center, I spotted a familiar face at a somewhat quieter café located on the outskirts of town.
 
The brick-built café had terrace seating, and sitting in the shaded area under a sunshade-like roof was a blue-haired young man. He held a cup in one hand, bringing it to his lips with a melancholy expression. Some of the café’s customers had their eyes drawn to him, though he seemed unaware of their attention.… Read more

Chapter 5: Felter’s Father

The Bushmills Empire is located in lands rich with beastmen and demi-humans, abundant in nature. While not as resource-rich as Grand Sands, its territory, surrounded on both sides by deep mountains, forms a natural fortress that is difficult to attack even during wars. In the past, there was an incident called the “Beastman Hunt” that resulted in the mass enslavement of demi-humans, but during that time, many demi-humans fled to the Bushmills Empire, which took a protective stance toward them.… Read more

“You mean that healing magic, which is the source of Maple Leaf’s culture, economy, and influence over other countries, would no longer be unique to Maple Leaf. Certainly, if a country appeared that reached the same level of healing magic as Maple Leaf, they might even start wars to monopolize the business. Or they might press unfair treaties on Maple Leaf, which has lost its advantage… In that case, not only the people and merchants of Maple Leaf, but even the royalty and nobility might end up living harsh lives.… Read more

[SIDE: Court-Highland Federation]
 
A report came that a letter about the cultural festival had arrived, and everyone was present at the weekly regular meeting. Ten men and women sat facing each other around a round table.
 
The bearded man with crimson hair at the far end looked around at everyone and spoke.
 
“Now, the next agenda item. Though slightly later than usual, we’ve received notice from Fidic Academy about the cultural festival. The schedule is approximately one month from now.… Read more