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<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「おまえに名前を与えたいんだ。誰よりも頑張り屋で、誰よりも街づくりと戦力の充実に貢献したおまえの頑張りに報いたい。そして、これからもずっとその力を頼りにさせてほしい」 <<ENGLISH>>"I want to grant you a name. I want to reward you who have worked more than anyone else; you who have helped the creation of the city more than anyone else; and you who have improved our forces more than anyone else. I want to reward you in hopes that you will make use of your new powers to further help my cause."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺はにっこりと笑いかける。 <<ENGLISH>>I declared so and smiled.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>エルダー・ドワーフの頬に涙がこぼれ始めた。 <<ENGLISH>>On her face, tears began to fall.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「マスター、私でいい?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Is it alright to be me?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「おまえじゃないと駄目なんだ。むしろ、エルダー・ドワーフに聞きたい。【誓約の魔物】の宿命を背負う覚悟があるか? 俺の右腕となり尽くしてくれるか?」 <<ENGLISH>>"There can't be anyone else. Rather, I want to ask you, Elder Dwarf: will you be willing to live on as one of my [Monsters of the Covenant]? To devote yourself as one of my generals?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「そんなの決まってる。喜んで! 私はマスターに一生尽くしたい」 <<ENGLISH>>"That should not even be asked. Yes, with pleasure! I wish to serve you all my life, master."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>記憶にある世界最高の鍛冶師の名を彼女に与えた。 <<ENGLISH>>I named her after the best blacksmith from the world in my memory.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>なんどもエルダー・ドワーフ。いや、ロロノがその名を繰り返す。 <<ENGLISH>>Elder Dwarf, no, Rorono repeatedly said her name over and over again.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>彼女の体が淡い光に包まれた。魔王の力を受け入れ、そして俺とのパスがつながった。 <<ENGLISH>>Her body was then wrapped with faint light, signifying that she received power from her Demon Lord as well as signifying that our fates were then forever intertwined.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>エルダー・ドワーフという種族のより深いところまで知ることができた。 <<ENGLISH>>As for me, I received deeper knowledge about her race and just like Celestial Foxes, Elder Dwarves still had much hidden potential.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「これでおまえも俺の【誓約の魔物】だ」 <<ENGLISH>>"And now, you are also one of my [Monsters of the Covenant]"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ん。私はマスターのもの」 <<ENGLISH>>"Mhm. I am master's."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>誇らしげにエルダー・ドワーフが微笑む。 <<ENGLISH>>Rorono proudly smiled. But soon hesitated in speaking:<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「あの、マスター。ずっと【誓約の魔物】になれたら、したいお願いがあった。言っていい」 <<ENGLISH>>"Ahm, master, now that I am your [Monster of the Covenant], I have something I wish. Is it alright for me to say it?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「もちろん」 <<ENGLISH>>"Of course."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「......たまに父さんって呼ばせて。クイナがずっと、おとーさんって呼ぶのがうらやましかった」 <<ENGLISH>>"From time to time... let me call you Father. Kuina has always been calling you Oto-san and I'm envious."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>思わず、吹き出しそうになった。 <<ENGLISH>>I absent-mindedly burst into laughter; what a silly thing to ask for.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「いいに決まってる。ロロノ。これからは好きに父さんと呼んでくれ」 <<ENGLISH>>"But of course you can, Rorono. From now on, call me Father as much as you want."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「わかった。父さん! これからもっと頑張る」 <<ENGLISH>>"Okay, Father! I will do my best now more than ever."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「プロケルがそう言ってくれて安心したわ。【戦争】まであと一時間ね。ねえ、プロケル。勇気を出すためのおまじないをしてほしいの」 <<ENGLISH>>"I'm glad you said that. The [War] will start in an hour, huh. Hey, Procell, can I ask for some kind of good luck charm to encourage me?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>そういうことを期待しているのはわかる。 <<ENGLISH>>Knowing what she was expecting, I approached her.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「いじわるね、プロケルは」 <<ENGLISH>>"You're so mean, Procell."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>おでこにキスをした。 <<ENGLISH>>...and kissed her in the forehead.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ストラスは大事な友人だよ。友人は、これ以上のことはしない」 <<ENGLISH>>"You're my important friend, Stolas. And, well, friends don't do more than that."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ストラスは寂しげな笑い顔になった。 <<ENGLISH>>Stolas looked sad for a moment, but then smiled.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「わかってはいたわ。行ってくるわね」 <<ENGLISH>>"I knew that. Well, I'll be going now."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「元気は出たか」 <<ENGLISH>>"Are you pumped now?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ええ、額でがっかりしたけど。それ以上にすごくうれしかったの。おかしいわね。すごく心臓がどきどきしてる」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yes. I was disappointed with the kiss in the forehead, but more than that, I'm very happy. It's weird; my heart's beating so fast."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「うん、えらいえらい節約できるところは節約しないとね。外観に気を配るのは、DPがあまり出してからでいいよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yeah, you gotta save up wherever you can. You can pay attention to a Dungeon's exterior once you've saved up some DP."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「それはどうかな? 集客率も考えないとね」 <<ENGLISH>>"I wonder about that. What about for attracting adventurers?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「......君、本当に初心者?」 <<ENGLISH>>"...Are you really a beginner?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺が言っているのは人間をいかに誘い込むかの部分だ。 <<ENGLISH>>What I was talking about was the part where the Dungeon attracts in some humans.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>何の変哲もない洞穴と、雰囲気のある城型のダンジョン。後者のほうが、魔物や宝と言ったものを得られると思うだろう。 <<ENGLISH>>Like, for example, a certain castle-type Dungeon where humans believe they could get things like treasures while also being able defeat some monsters.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>特に新しく知名度がないダンジョンは、外観にこそ気を配らないといけない。 <<ENGLISH>>So one had to also pay attention to the Dungeon's exterior especially for a new and unknown Dungeon.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「まあ、今回は【戦争】するためだけの部分だからどうでもいいがな。俺の全力を尽くした。凶悪なダンジョンを作ってみせよう」 <<ENGLISH>>"Well, this Dungeon will only be used for this [War] so I guess it doesn't really matter. Now, let's make a vicious Dungeon!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>使い捨てのダンジョンなので、殺し合いだけに特化した構築ができる。 <<ENGLISH>>It was a disposable Dungeon so it's only purpose was to murder the enemy.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>本来なら、人間たちにほどよく楽しく稼いでもらう接待じみたダンジョンを作るが、今回はそんな気はない。 <<ENGLISH>>Originally, my plan was to make a Dungeon where humans would have a fair amount of happiness and income but I didn't have to worry about such things right now.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ただただ、殲滅のみを考える。 <<ENGLISH>>I only had to worry about annihilating my enemies. That and only that.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ふふ、いい心構えだ。この余興全ての魔王が観戦するよ。ここで【創造】の魔王ロリケルの力を見せつけてやるがいい!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Fufu. That's the right att.i.tude. All the Demon Lords are watching this show, you know. Take this opportunity to show them your might, [Creation] Demon Lord Lolicell!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>マルコがにやりと笑う。 <<ENGLISH>>Marcho grinned and giggled.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「......マルコ、一体いま、俺のことをなんて呼んだ?」 <<ENGLISH>>".........Marcho, what the heck did you just call me?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「うん、どうしたんだいプロケル? ほら、時間がない。次は内装だよ。今回は第一階層限定だ。単純なダンジョンしか作れないけど、その分難しいよ。気を使わないと!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yeah, huh, what's the matter Procell? Hey, there's not much time left. Next on the list is the interior. You're limited to only a floor for this [War]. It's going to be a simple Dungeon but that just makes it all the more difficult to build. So, use your head!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>こいつは......絶対わざとだ。 <<ENGLISH>>This girl... she definitely said that on purpose.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>あとで、ロリじゃない魔物を作って見返してやろう。 <<ENGLISH>>Later on, I'll make a monster that wasn't a loli and make her realize how wrong she is.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ふと、横目で俺の可愛い魔物たちを見ると、俺が作るダンジョンがよほど楽しみなのか、期待を込めた目で見つめてくる。 <<ENGLISH>>But when I turned my head, casually, at my cute monsters, I looked at their eyes full of expectation on whether the Dungeon would be fun.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>可愛い。抱きしめたい。もう、ロリケルでいいかもしれない。 <<ENGLISH>>They were so cute. I wanted to hug them. Fine, I guess don't mind being Lolicell.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ごほんっ、そろそろダンジョンを作っていこうか」 <<ENGLISH>>"Ahem, let's build the Dungeon, shall we?"<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「よし、これで完成っと」 <<ENGLISH>>"Alright, it's complete!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>いい仕事をした。 <<ENGLISH>>I did a good job.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>なかなか、いいダンジョンが出来た。 <<ENGLISH>>It was a rather good Dungeon.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ちょっ、ちょっと待って、なにこの無駄に長いだけの一本道!? 全然迷わないよ。罠もない。ただ真っすぐに進めば、あっという間に最奥だよ!? というか、なんで7000DPも余らせてるの!?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Wai-wait a minute. Why is it a pointlessly long straight-forward path!? The enemies won't be lost at all. It doesn't have any traps neither. If the enemies just march forward, they'll get to the deepest part of your Dungeon really quickly, you know!? I mean, what did you save the 7000 DP for!?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺の考えていること理解できずにマルコが慌てふためく。 <<ENGLISH>>Without understanding what I was planning for, Marcho panicked.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「いいじゃないか、天上が低く、遮蔽物がない完全な直線で一本道、地面を掘ることもできない。そして端から端まで二キロジャスト......こんな理想的なフィールドは他にないよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"It's going to be fine. The room's height is low, it's a completely straight path with nothing as cover, and the ground can't be dug. And, it has exactly two kilometers end to end...... there's no more ideal field than this."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>それが三部屋。はっきり言って負ける気がまったくしない。 <<ENGLISH>>These were the three rooms. Plainly speaking, losing hadn't crossed my mind.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「その自信......なにかあるんだね?」 <<ENGLISH>>"That confidence... do you have something planned?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「安心してくれ。こと、守りにおいては絶対の自信がある」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yes, rest a.s.sured, I have absolute confidence in my defense."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺がそう言ったタイミングで空間が歪んだ。 <<ENGLISH>>At that timing, the s.p.a.ce warped.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「【創造】の魔王、プロケル様。依頼を頂きましたものをもってまいりました」 <<ENGLISH>>"[Creation] Demon Lord Procell-sama. We have the things you had requested for."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ありがとう。そこに置いてくれればいい」 <<ENGLISH>>"Thanks. You may place them there."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「おとーさん、今回の戦い天狐は何をすればいいの」 <<ENGLISH>>"Oto-san, what should Tenko do in this fight?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「マスター、私にも指示を」 <<ENGLISH>>"Master, my instructions as well"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>天狐とエルダードワーフが話かけてくる。 <<ENGLISH>>Tenko and Elder Dwarf voiced out so.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺の作ったダンジョンにかけらの疑いももってない。 <<ENGLISH>>They held no doubt, not even a fragment of it, about my Dungeon.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>信頼してくれているし、おそらく彼女たちは何のために俺がこんなダンジョンを作ったのかを理解している。 <<ENGLISH>>They trusted me and perhaps also understood why I made this kind of Dungeon.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「防衛は、ゴーレムたちに全て任せる。天狐とエルダードワーフ。そして、スケルトン軍団は攻撃だけに特化する! 【戦争】開始と同時に、相手のダンジョンに突っ込むんだ」 <<ENGLISH>>"The defense shall all be entrusted to the Golems. And Tenko, Elder Dwarf and the Skeleton squad will focus on the offense! At the start of the [War], we will go deep into the enemy's Dungeon."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>本来、魔物ですらないゴーレムだけに防御を任せるのは愚策中の愚策。 <<ENGLISH>>Basically, it was the stupidest of the stupidest ideas to leave the defense to only the Golems which weren't even monsters.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>なにせ、相手はAランクとBランクモンスター数体は確実に居るのだから。 <<ENGLISH>>After all, the enemy had hosts of A and B rank monsters at her command.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>だが、俺の作ったダンジョンと、装備があれば鉄壁の布陣となる。 <<ENGLISH>>However, within my Dungeon and with their equipment, they were impregnable walls.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「やー、わかったの! おとーさんを馬鹿にしたあいつ、絶対に許さないの!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yay, okay! We definitely won't forgive those guys that looked down on Oto-san!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「天狐に同意。......マスターへの侮辱を後悔させる」 <<ENGLISH>>"I concur with Tenko. We will make them regret their slight against Master."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「二人とも頼りにしてるよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"I'm relying on the both of you."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>頼もしい娘たちの頭を撫でる。 <<ENGLISH>>I stroked the heads of my reliable daughters.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>天狐は、にっこりと笑ってやー♪と言って、エルダー・ドワーフは無言だけど口の端が緩んでる。 <<ENGLISH>>. As for Elder Dwarf, she was silent but the area near her mouth relaxed.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>そんな俺を、生暖かい目でマルコが見ていた。 <<ENGLISH>>Marcho looked at me with lukewarm eyes.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>これでまた一歩、ロリケルという汚名を晴らす機会が遠くなった。 <<ENGLISH>>My chances of ridding myself of my notoriety as Lolicell got further away.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「それでプロケル、余ったDPはどうするの?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Well then, Procell, what will you do with your remaining DP?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「もちろん使うさ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Use it, of course."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>せっかく、一万DPも手に入れたんだ。有効活用しなければ。 <<ENGLISH>>I had obtained 10,000 precious DP so I had to make effective use of it.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>創造主は、余ったポイントと今回作ったダンジョンは回収すると言っていた。 <<ENGLISH>>Although the Creator had said that any excess points as well as the Dungeon made for this fight would be retrieved from us.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>つまり、それ以外は返さなくていい。 <<ENGLISH>>Put differently, it was fine not to return things other than those.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺は大量にイミテートメダルの作り置きを始める。 <<ENGLISH>>And so I began making large amounts of imitation medals.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「君って、案外けちだよね」 <<ENGLISH>>"You're surprisingly stingy."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「戦略と言ってもらおうか。ダンジョンを強くするには魔物を作るのも正攻法の一つだろう?」 <<ENGLISH>>"I prefer being called strategic. Making monsters is a fair strategy in making the Dungeon stronger, right?"<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「......さて、この【絶望】のメダルをどうするべきか」 <<ENGLISH>>"What should I do with this [Despair] medal though?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>【絶望】のメダルは強力なメダルだ。 <<ENGLISH>>His medal was powerful.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>その効果は、【反転】。 <<ENGLISH>>It had the effect of [Reversal]. That meant that the [Despair] medal was able to reverse whatever the attribute of the monster was supposed to be born with.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>例えば、天使が生まれる場合は堕天使になり、エルフが生まれるはダークエルフ、聖騎士はデュラハンとなる。 <<ENGLISH>>For example, if the monster was supposed to be an Angel, it would become a Fallen Angel; or if the monster was going to be an Elf, it would become a Dark Elf; or if it was supposed to be a holy knight, it would become a Dullahan.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>反転した魔物はベースとなった魔物よりも、攻撃的で強力な魔物が生まれやすい。 <<ENGLISH>>Additionally, a "reversed" monster was more offense-oriented than its base monster.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「よし、やっぱり使ってしまおう。幸い【創造】はまだ残っている」 <<ENGLISH>>"I guess using it really is the way to go. Fortunately, I still have my [Creation] medal."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>【絶望】のメダルをよく調べてみると、反転現象が起きるのはオリジナル【絶望】のメダルで合成するときだけらしい。 <<ENGLISH>>Upon closer examination of the [Despair] medal, I discovered that the reversal phenomenon only occurred when synthesizing an original [Despair] medal. When synthesizing with an imitation [Despair] medal, the imitation only added a darkness attribute, just like [Darkness] and [Evil] would.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「おとーさん! 荷造りが終わったの! いつでもお引越しできるの」 <<ENGLISH>>"Oto-san! Kuina's done packing! I can move anytime"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>クイナの部屋は片付いており、箱の中にクイナの私物が詰められていた。 <<ENGLISH>>Kuina's room was perfectly tidy, and her belongings were packed into boxes.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>明日、俺たちは【回復部屋】にある新居に引っ越しするので、最近は荷造に忙しかった。 <<ENGLISH>>We were going to move to our new home in the [Recovery Room] tomorrow, so all of us have been quite busy with packing lately.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「準備ができているのはいいことだ。クイナ、俺は今から新しい魔物を作る。傍に控えておいてくれないか?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Glad to know you're ready. So, Kuina, I plan on making a new monster right now, and I was wondering if you could stand ready nearby?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「やー、わかったの! 新しい妹、楽しみなの」 <<ENGLISH>>"'Kay! Understood! Kuina's so excited to see the new little sister!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「......また、そうやって妹と決めつけて」 <<ENGLISH>>"...there you go again, arbitrarily declaring right away it's going to it's going to be a girl."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>最近では俺の配下にも、少女型以外の魔物も増えている。決めつけはやめてもらいたいものだ。 <<ENGLISH>>I mean, the number of my male subordinates have been growing recently, you know. Duke's a man; the Darkness Dragons are mostly males; and about half of the Abyss Howls are males too.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ティンダロスは見た目は大型犬。今回もそのような獣型かを聞いているのだろう。 <<ENGLISH>>Appearance-wise, Tiro was a large dog. Kuina was most likely asking if the next monster I would make was also a beast-type one like Tiro.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「それなら、きっと可愛い女の子なの! クイナの着なくなったお洋服とかプレゼントするの!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Then, I'm sure it'll be another cute little girl! Kuina should prepare a gift! Maybe dresses that I don't wear anymore will look great on her."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>今までの結果が結果だけに言い返せない。 <<ENGLISH>>The results thus far being what they were, I couldn't say much back.<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「おまえは強い。戦場での働きを期待している。だから、変なこを言うな」 <<ENGLISH>>"Listen, you're strong. Like I said, I expect great things from you. Especially in battle. So, stop saying those weird things, alright?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「うわぁ、いい魔王のところに生まれて良かったよ。頑張るんだよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Woah. I'm so glad to be born such a kind Demon Lord. I'll do my best!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ラフェロウが抱き着いてくる。 <<ENGLISH>>Raffaello said so and then embraced me.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺の魔物たちはみんな優秀で、こういう抜けている奴は初めてだ。 <<ENGLISH>>Of all my monsters, she was the first to be this ditzy, so I couldn't help but worry that her excellent stats and skills might be like casting pearls before swine.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>......いや、きっと鍛えれば大丈夫だ。 <<ENGLISH>>...But no. If she undergoes enough training, everything should be alright.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>そう自分に言い聞かせる。 <<ENGLISH>>I convinced myself so.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「おとーさん、やっぱり生まれたのは可愛い妹だったの! クイナがたっぷり鍛えてあげる。ティロも手伝って」 <<ENGLISH>>"Oto-san, like I predicted, another adorable sister is born! Kuina will be sure to train you completely, Raffaello. Tiro will help too"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺たちを見ていたクイナたちはがしゃいでいる。 <<ENGLISH>>Kuina and Tiro, who had been observing until now, seemed to be in high spirits.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「うん、がんばるよ! わたしは頑張ればできる子だよ!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yes, I'll do my best to be a reliable comrade!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「クイナの特訓は厳しいの! ちゃんとついてくるの」 <<ENGLISH>>"Kuina's training will be hard. Be sure to follow Kuina's instructions!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「はい、師匠! だよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yes, teacher! ...you know"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>変な師弟関係が早速できている。 <<ENGLISH>>A strange teacher-student relations.h.i.+p was thus formed.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「クイナ、さっそくラフェロウを連れて【紅蓮窟】でレベル上げだ。今回だけ俺もついていく。ラフェロウの能力をこの目で見たい」 <<ENGLISH>>"Kuina, take Raffaello to the [Crimson Cavern] and level her up. I want to see her abilities in action, so I'll be coming along this time."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「やー、準備してくるの! あとロロノちゃんもこれないか声をかけてみる。ラフェちゃんの武器が必要なの」 <<ENGLISH>>"'Kay! We'll head there after doing some preparations. I'll also ask Rorono-chan if she wants to come along. Determining what Raffe-chan's weapon is going to be is important, after all."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「私たちのところに一番の大部隊を差し向けられたのは偶然じゃないでしょうね。敵は思ったより私たちのことを知っています。他の隊のところには足止め程度の軍勢を派遣して合流を遅らせつつ、確実に私たちを潰すつもりでしょうね。割とピンチです」 <<ENGLISH>>"It can't be just coincidence that the largest force is sent to us, can it? It seems the enemy knows us more than we a.s.sumed. And, yup, while facing these pests, the others seem to be facing just enough of the enemy to be slowed down from reuniting with us. We're in quite a pinch, I must say."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>だが、泣き言を言っている場合じゃない。 <<ENGLISH>>However, this wasn't the time for complaints.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「みんな、後退です! さきほどの通路まで射撃をしながら下がりましょう。風の結界を忘れないで!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Everyone, retreat up to the pa.s.sageway we were in earlier! Fire at them while falling back. And don't forget to use wind barrier either!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ハイ・エルフたちの半数がアンチマテリアルライフルでの射撃を始め、半数が風の結界を作る。 <<ENGLISH>>Like that, half of the High Elves fired their anti-materiel rifles while the other half constructed barriers of wind.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>オークたちの前衛が突進を開始し、後方のオークたちは魔術や弓、投石などで攻撃を仕掛けてくる。 <<ENGLISH>>As for the orcs, the ones in the vanguard have started their charge, while the ones in the back attacked with magic, arrows, and even thrown rocks.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>オークには様々な種族が存在し、それぞれが役割を持っており非常に厄介だ。 <<ENGLISH>>There were many races categorized as orcs, and each one had a deadly role fulfill in this army. To name a few, there were Orc Warriors, Orc Mages, Orc Archers, and Orc Kings fulfilling the roles of frontline soldiers, magic users, bow users, and leaders, respectively.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>役割分担がはっきりしているうえに、しっかりと王の指示のもと連携しており正面からやり合えば、狙撃部隊はひねりつぶされる。 <<ENGLISH>>If the sniper corps was to clash head on with this large and organized army, they would be crushed.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「「「はい!」」」 <<ENGLISH>>"""Yes!!"""<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「アウラ様、大丈夫ですか!?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Aura-sama, are you ok?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ちょっと無理っぽいです。生身で星の力なんて振舞うものじゃないですね」 <<ENGLISH>>"I might have overdone it a little. The power of the planet isn't something meant to be wielded by a mortal body."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>【星風の衣】は根源の風を扱う力。 <<ENGLISH>>[Jade Wind's Garment] was the power to wield the primordial wind. However, the primordial wind wasn't something Aura made, rather it was a power she had borrowed from the planet.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>【星の化身】【神の加護】【風の支配者】という三つの星と風を司るスキルを持っており、風と星との親和性が極限まで高まっているアウラだからこそ、精魂尽き果てるだけで済んだ。 <<ENGLISH>>In fact, it was only because her extremely high affinity with the wind and the planet--represented by her three skills, [Personification of the Planet], [Divine Protection], [Ruler of the Wind]--that she was only left exhausted and out of action after using such a power.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>他の魔物なら脳が焼け切れ、風に食い殺されている。 <<ENGLISH>>If another monster was somehow able to wield that power, their brain would have been fried out, consumed by the wind.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「みんな、そんな顔しないでください。増援が来ました。どうやら、先に出口にたどり着いたクイナちゃんたちが出口からこちらに向かっているようです。......私はもう歩くことすらできません。肩を貸してもらっていいですか?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Lighten up, everyone. Reinforcements are coming. It seems Kuina's group has already reached the exit point in the center and are heading our way as quickly as they could... it also seems I can't walk anymore. Mind lending me your shoulder?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「もちろんです。どうぞ!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Not at all. Please!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ちょっと悔しいですけど、今回の【戦争】での役割はおしまいです。ご主人様に挨拶したら、アビス・ハウルに【転移】してもらいます。あとのことは、副隊長のあなたに任せます」 <<ENGLISH>>"It's kinda frustrating, but my role in this [War] has ended. After I've reported to master, I'll have an Abyss Howl transfer me out. After that, I leave the rest to you, vice-captain."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>副隊長のハイ・エルフは一瞬不安そうな顔をして、それから毅然とした顔をして強く頷いた。 <<ENGLISH>>Hearing that, the face of the High Elf appointed as the vice-captain was instantly filled with anxiety, but was just as quickly filled with determination.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「任せてください!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yes, leave it to me!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>アウラは部下の成長を見て喜ぶ。 <<ENGLISH>>Seeing the growth of her subordinates, Aura became delighted.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ふう、【星風の衣】は凄まじい力ですが、使いどころは考えないといけませんね......魔力も体力も有り余ってるのに、心と脳が疲れ切るなんて。慣れたらもうちょいマシになる気はしますけど。クイナちゃんたちを見習って私も特訓しないと」 <<ENGLISH>>"Phew, the [Jade Wind's Garment] sure was an amazing power, but I have to think at least twice before using it... I mean, my magic power and physical body's fine, but my heart and mind are exhausted. Although I think if I get more used to it, I might become less exhausted. I guess I should follow Kuina's footsteps and take some special training, huh."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「アスト、うれしい申し出だが俺には竜を引き継ぐ資格がない。あなたの子というわけでも、あなたの派閥というわけでもない」 <<ENGLISH>>"Ast, I'm grateful for the offer, but I don't think I'm qualified to receive your dragons. I mean, I'm neither your child nor part of your faction."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>たしかに、手に入れられれば圧倒的な力になるだろう。 <<ENGLISH>>Inheriting such things would surely make me powerful, but I wasn't convinced that I should.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ふむ、説明が足りなかったな。わしの真竜軍は、プロケルかストラスにしか制御できないのだ。なにせ、【狂気化】を無理やり【竜帝】で抑えているゆえな。【竜帝】なしで自軍に加えたところで、内側から食い尽くされるのがオチだ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Fumu, maybe I didn't explain it well enough. I can entrust my true dragon squadron only to Stolas and you. No one else. After all, without [Dragon Emperor] to control the dragons, the squadron will just go wild and make one's army collapse from within."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>それが【狂気化】の怖さだ。 <<ENGLISH>>Such was the horror of [Berserk].<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>まともに使えない。普段は【収納】しておき、敵地の真ん中で解放するぐらいしか使い道がない。 <<ENGLISH>>A monster possessing such a skill was borderline unusable. Normally, Demon Lords would keep such a monster in their [Storage] and release it only in situations where it could attack more foes than allies. In the middle of enemy territory, for example.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>実際、【新生】するまでの間のエンリルは常にストラスに【収納】されていた。 <<ENGLISH>>In fact, Enlil was constantly kept in Stolas's [Storage] until [Rebirth] was used on him.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「なら、【竜帝】を持つ魔物を一緒に引き継げばいいでしょう?」 <<ENGLISH>>"But shouldn't inheriting the monster that has [Dragon Emperor] along with the rest solve the issue?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「そういうわけにもいかんのだ。......わしの【竜帝】は皇帝テュポーンのシーザーと言ってな。わしと一緒に逝くと言って聞かんのだ。こやつは魂になって旅ができる。死んだあともついて来てくれるらしい。となると、残された竜たちの面倒を誰かに見てもらわんといかん。だからこそ、まだ未熟だが、【竜帝】の卵である風騎竜バハムートのエンリルを持つストラス。もしくは黒死竜ジークヴルムのデュークを持つプロケルに後を頼むしかない」 <<ENGLISH>>"It should solve the issue, but that's not going to happen. You see, Caesar, the one with the skill, has expressed his desire to go to the afterlife with me. According to him, he'll use his ability to turn into a spirit and follow me after my death. At any rate, when the time comes, the other dragons will need looking after. For that reason, I turn to the two of you and your dragons. It's still undeveloped right now, but both Duke and Enlil do have the skill [Dragon Emperor]."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>【竜帝】スキルは俺のデュークも持っている。 <<ENGLISH>>Duke definitely had the skill, and according to Stolas, Enlil too.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>おそらくは、Sランクの竜が持っている能力だろう。 <<ENGLISH>>Perhaps it's a skill that S rank dragons have?<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「アスト、教えてくれ。【竜帝】とはなんだ。俺は、竜種に対する強化スキルとしか認識していなかった」 <<ENGLISH>>"Ast, what exactly is [Dragon Emperor]? As far as I can tell, it's just a strengthening skill that works toward dragons."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>実のところ、【竜帝】スキルはなんどか検証した。 <<ENGLISH>>In numerous occasions, I had tried to verify what the skill [Dragon Emperor] actually does.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>強化の度合いは微々たるもので、統率能力もさほど高くない。外れスキルと思っていたぐらいだ。 <<ENGLISH>>The degree to which it strengthened dragons was pretty insignificant, so it didn't strike me to be an excellent leaders.h.i.+p skill.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ストラスも同じ認識のようだ。 <<ENGLISH>>Stolas shared the same sentiments.<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「是非、受けさせてほしい。ストラスもいいか?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Then, I'd absolutely like to give it a go. How about you, Stolas?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「もちろんよ。少しでもたくさんのものをアスタロト様の証を残したいと思っていたの。......それだけじゃないわ。アスタロト様に私の力を知ってほしい。全力で挑ませてもらうわ。あなたの子として」 <<ENGLISH>>"Of course, me too. I want to preserve as much of Astaroth-sama's legacy as possible... but that's not the only reason I want to do it. I want him to know just how strong I am. As his child, I am going to give my all in doing this trial."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ダンにも面倒をかけるな」 <<ENGLISH>>"There you have it, Dan. We're going to be inconveniencing you."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>アスタロトは、親友であるダンタリアンに笑いかけた。 <<ENGLISH>>Astaroth said so to his close friend and then chuckled.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ダンタリアンもそれに応えるように苦笑する。 <<ENGLISH>>In response to that, Dantalian smiled wryly.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「まったくだ。......素直に僕の【刻】の力を受け入れればまだ生きていられるのに。それを拒んでおいて、面倒ごとを押し付けてくるなんてな。どうして、こう僕の友は頑固で図々しいんだか」 <<ENGLISH>>"Geez... if only you've accepted my offer of using my [Time] on you, you'd be living longer and you won't be pus.h.i.+ng this bothersome business to me. Why, Why does my friend have to be this stubborn and shameless?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「それでも聞いてくれるのは、ダンらしいのう」 <<ENGLISH>>"And yet you agreed anyway. That is so you, Dan."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「アストには、返せてない借りがあるからな。もう、返せる機会は他にない。まったく面倒な」 <<ENGLISH>>"Because I owe you a favor and this seems to be the only chance I'll ever get to repay that. Bothersome indeed."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>最近になってようやくわかったが、【刻】の魔王はこう見えて案外いいやつだ。 <<ENGLISH>>I was late in realizing this, but Dantalian was actually a good guy. Deep down.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>彼は自らの能力で延命している以上、まだしばらくは消えない。 <<ENGLISH>>Due to his [Time] ability, Dan was going to live much longer and won't disappear anytime soon.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>いい関係を築いていきたいと思う。 <<ENGLISH>>Considering those things, I wanted to build a better relations.h.i.+p with him.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「プロケル、さかしいおまえのことだ。僕の【刻】の能力があれば、一度失敗してもまた挑めるし、やりようによっては、エンリルとデュークの両方が【竜帝】を受け継げるとか考えているんじゃないか?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Procell, you're quite cunning, so you might have already thought that with my [Time] powers, even if you fail the trial, you can simply try again, right? Or better yet, once either Duke or Enlil has received the true [Dragon Emperor], they can just fight Caesar again so that the other dragon can receive it too."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「よくわかるな」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yeah, I have thought that."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「それは期待するな。やり直しなどできない。【竜】同士の戦いで、一度決着が付けば魂が敗北を認めてしまう。そうなれば、【竜帝】の力を奪うなんて不可能だ。......それだけではない、【刻】の力をもってしても、【竜帝】の力までは戻せない」 <<ENGLISH>>"Don't expect that to happen because the trial can't be done again. Once a fight between dragons that have [Dragon Emperor] has concluded, the strength of the loser's [Dragon Emperor] shall be absorbed by the winner. Once absorbed, it is impossible for the loser to get it back. Not even Dan's [Time] can restore it."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>一発勝負、負ければ終わり、二度と真の【竜帝】にはなれない。 <<ENGLISH>>It was an all-or-nothing fight. Once we lose, it was over, our dragons could never attain [Dragon Emperor] this way.<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「それで話が終わりなら、場所を移そう。せっかく、アヴァロンに来てくれたんだ。アヴァロンには、カジノ以外にもまだまだ面白いものがある。案内させてもらう」 <<ENGLISH>>"If this discussion is done, then let's change venue, shall we? You've come all this way to Avalon, you deserve some more fun. There are a lot of other interesting things outside of the casino, you know. Come, let me guide you."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>アスタロトと共にいられる時間は少ない。 <<ENGLISH>>I only had so much time left to be together with Astaroth, so I should strive to entertain him to the utmost each time we meet. That was the least I could do as someone who owed him a debt of grat.i.tude.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「うむ、そうだった。カジノで稼いだ金を使い切らんとな。相変わらず、婿殿は気が利くのう。安心してストラスは任せられるは」 <<ENGLISH>>"Fumu, yes, let's go, let's spend all this money I've won. As usual, my son-in-law is very thoughtful. Oh, how it gives me peace of mind to entrust Stolas to such a person."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「固いことをいうな。それで、もうストラスとはやったのか?」 <<ENGLISH>>"You don't have to be so rigid. By the way, have you and Stolas done it yet?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>アスタロトが落ち着いた物腰に似合わない下品なジェスチャーをする。 <<ENGLISH>>Not matching his calm demeanor, Astaroth made a vulgar gesture.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「アスタロト様!!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Astaroth-sama!!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>真っ赤になって、ストラスが叫ぶ。 <<ENGLISH>>Bright red, Stolas shouted so.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>それを見て、笑ってしまう。俺だけでなくダンタリアンたちもだ。 <<ENGLISH>>Seeing that, I as well as the other Demon Lords laughed.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「アスタロト。言っているだろう。俺とストラスは親友だって。そういう仲じゃないさ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Astaroth, like we've been saying, Stolas and I are just friends. We don't have that kind of relations.h.i.+p."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>......このまえとんでもないことを口走ってしまったが。 <<ENGLISH>>......even though I told her that ridiculous thing yesterday.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「なんだ、つまらん。ストラスは魔王としては優秀なのに、こういうところはへたれだのう。さっさと押し倒せばいいものの。まあいい。......二人には時間があるからな。ゆっくりと進めばいい」 <<ENGLISH>>"What? How boring. Stolas, as a Demon Lord, you're top-notch, but it seems in these kinds of things, you're a bit inept. You should be more aggressive. Why not try pus.h.i.+ng him down sometime soon? See what happens. But, bah, whatever. The two of you are young. You have time. Perhaps taking it slow is indeed the way to go."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「マルコ、ちょっと待ってくれ。それはどういう」 <<ENGLISH>>"Marcho, wait, what do you mean by that?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「今回の戦い、ちょっと無理をしすぎてね。君のポーションが届くずっと前に、私の魔物たちは限界が来ていた。戦線を支えるために使っちゃいけない力を使った。【覚醒】だよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"In this war, you see, I kinda overdid it. My monsters had reached their limits long before your potions arrived. So, to support the frontlines, I had to use that power. I'm talking about [Awakening]."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>【覚醒】? あの力をマルコも? いや、驚く必要はない。 <<ENGLISH>>[Awakening]? Marcho has that power too? Wait, no, of course she has it. That's nothing to be surprised about. If even I managed to Awaken, it's impossible for her not to.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「【覚醒】を使ったからなんだって言うんだ」 <<ENGLISH>>"What does using [Awakening] have to do with anything?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「君は、もう【覚醒】したんだね。そのことは見張らせてた部下に聞いてる。あれは考えなしに使ったらだめだよ。少しの間だといいけど、長時間続けたり、あんまり【覚醒】を繰り返すと、存在を消費して寿命が縮む......私みたいにね。もう、私には時間がないんだ。存在が軋み始めた。あと一日は大丈夫なのか、あと一時間しかないのか、もっと少ないのか、それはわからない。言えるのは、【獣】の魔王マルコシアスはもうすぐ終わるってことだけ」 <<ENGLISH>>"You've already Awakened, right? I mean, I've heard from the subordinates I posted that you did. Anyway, don't use that power without thought, okay? Using it for a little while's fine but using it continuously and repeatedly will cause your existence to be consumed and your lifespan to be shortened... just like me. I don't have much time left anymore. I'm starting to feel my existence crumbling. I don't know whether I'll still be fine after a day, an hour, or just a few more moments; I have no idea. All that I know is that the being that is [Beast] Demon Lord Marchosias will very soon be gone."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺は言葉を失った。 <<ENGLISH>>I was at a loss for words.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺は間に合わなかったのか? <<ENGLISH>>did I not make it in time?<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「プロケル、そんな顔をしないでくれ。君は間に合った。今、この場に君が来てくれたから、私は君に愛しい魔物たちを託すことができる。なにより、君とまた笑顔で会えた。ずっと君と喧嘩したままになったことを後悔してたんだ。だから、すごくうれしい。心置きなく逝けるよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Don't make that face, Procell. You were just in time. It's precisely because you were that I am able to stand here and entrust my beloved monsters to you. Most of all, I'm very glad to see your smiling face again. I would have hated it so much for us to part while on bad terms. Now, I can pa.s.s away without regrets."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「俺にはマルコを助ける力が、創造主からもらった力がある」 <<ENGLISH>>"The power to help you, I have it. I mean we can use the power I received from the Creator to solve this."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>それは【新生】。ストラスとの【戦争】で得た褒美。 <<ENGLISH>>I was talking about [Rebirth]. It was a power I received as a reward from the [War] with Stolas.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>相手をメダルに再変換し、再度【合成】することで記憶をもったままより強い存在に生まれ変わらせることができる。 <<ENGLISH>>With it, I was able to turn somebody into a medal and have that medal be used in Synthesis, making that individual stronger than before. If I used this power, even someone whose lifespan was spent would be able to live long life.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「断ったはずだよ。私は正しい魔王でいたい。終わりを受け入れているんだ」 <<ENGLISH>>"I'll pa.s.s. I'd like to accept my end and die properly as a Demon Lord."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「うそだ! だったらなんで俺に自分のすべてを託そうとしたんだ。心残りなんだろう。残された連中が心配なんだろう。マルコが延命をしないなら、俺はマルコの魔物を引き受けたりしない。なにが報酬は私のすべてだ。マルコがいないじゃないか。そんなのは意味がない」 <<ENGLISH>>"I don't believe it! If that was the case, then why bother surviving long enough to hand your monsters over to me? You're reluctant in dying, aren't you? You're worried for the ones you'll leave behind, right? Well, if you won't accept the option of living longer, I won't accept the responsibility of taking care of your monsters. You said that my reward was all of you but doesn't that include you yourself??"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「その言い方はずるいな。君はこの説明じゃ納得してくれないみたいだし......最後だから本当のことを話そうか。私はずっとね。終わりたかった。好きな人のところに行きたかったんだ」 <<ENGLISH>>"That way of arguing is unfair. Very well, since you seem like you won't be convinced with this kind of explanation... and given that these are to be my final moments, well, I guess there's no harm in telling you the truth. For a very long time now, I have wanted to join the person I loved in death."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「えっ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Eh?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>言われて初めて、ほほに涙が伝っていることに気付いた。 <<ENGLISH>>It was only when she mentioned it that I noticed that tears were flowing in my cheeks.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>【創造】の魔王プロケルとして生まれて初めての涙。 <<ENGLISH>>These tears were the first tears of the Demon Lord known as Procell.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「そのとき、私はあとを追って死のうとしたんだ。でもね、その人に約束させられた。魔王として最後まで生き抜くって。その約束があったから、私は【獣】の魔王として、今まで全力で生き抜いた。正しい終わりがくるまではがんばるって。やっとその時が来たんだ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Back then, I wanted to follow him. But, you see, that person made me promise. To live out my life as a Demon Lord to the very end. It was because I made that promise that I am still alive to this day, that I held on until my proper end comes. And today, that end has finally come."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「......マルコはずっと死にたかったのか」 <<ENGLISH>>"...Marcho, all this while, you wanted to die?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「その言い方はちょっと違うかな。あの人に会いに行きたいだけ。プロケルが立派になって、私はやっと自分の人生に自信がもてた。だから、笑顔で送り出してくれないかな。それが君に望む最後の親孝行」 <<ENGLISH>>"I wouldn't put it that way. What I wanted, all this time, is to be with that person. Procell, you've grown splendidly and that has made me finally proud of my life. So, won't you just please send me off with a smile? As my last request to you?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>心の距離が遠くなる。 <<ENGLISH>>With her answer of refusal, the distance between our hearts grew.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺の胸には悲しみと同じぐらいに大きな感情があった。それは怒りだ。 <<ENGLISH>>In my chest, I felt an emotion as strong as the sadness I felt: Anger.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>綺麗な物語。マルコの恋。美しいと思う。尊いと思う。だけど、それでも。 <<ENGLISH>>I thought her story and her love was beautiful. I thought it to be n.o.ble. But, even so...<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「そんな言葉で納得するようなら、ここまで来ていない。命をかけて旧い魔王に喧嘩なんて売らない。俺はマルコに生きてほしいんだ。そのためにここにいる」 <<ENGLISH>>"If I were to agree to that, I wouldn't have come here in the first place and challenged those old Demon Lords. I want you to live, Marcho. That is why I came here."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>それが本心だ。 <<ENGLISH>>Those were my true feelings. I knew I was being selfish like a child but I had to say it out loud.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>マルコは、寂しそうで嬉しそうな、そんな表情のまま口を開く。 <<ENGLISH>>Marcho, with a desolate yet somewhat glad look on her face, then spoke.<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「もう決めたことだよ。でも、君がそこまで想ってくれたのはうれしいかな」 <<ENGLISH>>"It's already been decided. But, I appreciate that you thought that much."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺はマルコを抱き寄せる。 <<ENGLISH>>I then embraced her.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「マルコ、俺がおまえのダンジョンをでるときに言ったことを覚えているか」 <<ENGLISH>>"Do you remember what you said when I left your dungeon?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「なんだい急に」 <<ENGLISH>>"Why that all of a sudden?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「マルコは言ったんだ。自分を抱いてみないかって。俺に自分を刻みつけておきたいって。......だから、今から抱かせろ」 <<ENGLISH>>"You spoke back then about wanting me to embrace you, to etch my very essence into you. Well, I'm going to now."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「えっええええええええ、プロケル、ちょっと言っている意味がわからないよ!?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Eeeehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh? Procell, wait, do you even know what you're saying right now!?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「俺が、昔の男なんて忘れさせてやる。だから、生きてくれ。死んで会いに行きたいなんて絶対思わせない。俺がいるから生きたいって、そう思うようにしてやる。俺のほうがいい男になるから」 <<ENGLISH>>"I'm going to make you forget about your former love. So live. I'll make you never again think about reuniting in death with that man. I'm going to make you want to live because of me. I'm going to be the more desirable man."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>それでも、めちゃくちゃでもなんでもいい。ここで引き留めないとマルコがどこかに行ってしまう。それが嫌だ。だからただ強く抱きしめる。 <<ENGLISH>>In fear of her going someplace else, I continued to hug her.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>マルコは困ったような顔をして、それから抱きしめ返してくれた。 <<ENGLISH>>Marcho seemed troubled at first but soon returned my embrace.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「はあ、もう。プロケルはわがままだな。まだ、母親離れができてないのかな」 <<ENGLISH>>"Haa, geez. You're so selfish. Can you not still last a day without mommy?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>呆れた声、こらえきれない笑い声が漏れる。 <<ENGLISH>>Unable to endure it anymore, laughter escaped from lips.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「母親離れはできてる。マルコも言ってくれただろ。男になったって。一人の男として好きな女を口説いてるんだ。......マルコ、俺のものになれ。別の男のところになんて行かせない。幸せにする。おまえのために命をかけてやる」 <<ENGLISH>>"I can. You said it yourself, I'm a full-pledge man now. More than that, I'm a man that's courting the woman I love. ...Marcho, be mine. I'll make you happy. I'll risk my life for you. Always."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>勢い任せのプロポーズ。 <<ENGLISH>>I vigorously gave her my proposal.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ただ、気持ちを行動と言葉で伝える。それ以外俺は知らないな。 <<ENGLISH>>I just laid my feelings bare without any plan. Beyond that, I had no idea what would happen.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ああ、もう。揺らいじゃうじゃないか。こんなおばさんを口説いて楽しい?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Geez. I can't shake you off, can I? Do you find it fun to hit on an old bird like me?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>それには言葉では返せない。 <<ENGLISH>>I answered her not with words but with a kiss. Thankfully, she did not reject it.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「これが俺の答えだ。マルコ、改めて言う。俺のものになれ。他の男のところになんて行かせない」 <<ENGLISH>>"This is my answer. I'll say it again, Marcho. Be mine."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>マルコが目を見開き、顔が真っ赤に染まる。 <<ENGLISH>>Her face bright red, she opened her eyes. She then withdrew her face and smiled. It wasn't a wry smile either but one from the bottom of her heart.<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「いったいどういうつもりで、こんなことをしたのかな」 <<ENGLISH>>"Just what the heck are you planning by doing something like this?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「あっ、怒ってる? 僕がいたずらしたとでも思った。いやいや、これはパトロンのためだから」 <<ENGLISH>>"Ahh. You're angry? Did you think I was just being mischievous? No, no, you see, I'm doing this for you, my patron."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>天候をエンシェント・エルフとハイ・エルフが管理しているアヴァロンにおいて、予定外の雨など降らない。ましてやこんな大雨など。 <<ENGLISH>>Avalon's weather was controlled dutifully by Aura and the High Elves so unexpected rainfall was almost out of the question, much less this heavy rain.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>犯人はもちろん、ルルイエ・ディーヴァだ。彼女は俺の屋敷の前で、歌っていた。 <<ENGLISH>>The culprit, of course, was R'lyeh Diva. She stood in front of my residence and sang.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「だって、僕は水があればいつでも助けにこれるからね。パトロンの主要拠点なら。全域に水があった方がいいに決まってるじゃないか」 <<ENGLISH>>"I mean, if there's water here, I can come to help at any time, right? If this city's my patron's main base of operations, wouldn't it then be better to cover every point with water?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「却下だ。そもそも、アヴァロンは人間にとって魅力的な街を作り、そこに人を住ませて、DPを稼いでいるんだ。ここまで水浸しだと不便だ。人間を不快にさせてどうする。この街には水路が張り巡らされてるからもともと、水には困っていない」 <<ENGLISH>>"Nope, permission denied. To begin with, Avalon is a city made to be fascinating to humans so that they may want to live here and so that we may harvest DP from them. If we are beset with this much flood, it would inconvenience them and what do you think would happen to the city when they're inconvenienced here? That's why we've set up all the waterways all over the city anyway, to prevent being troubled by floods."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「せっかく、頑張ったのに。わかったよ。適当に空気に水を逃がしとく」 <<ENGLISH>>"Aww, after I've worked so hard. But I understand; I'll now let the water to escape to the atmosphere."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ルルイエ・ディーヴァはちぇっと小さく言うと、目を閉じ歌い始める。 <<ENGLISH>>She silently protested and then began to sing with her eyes closed.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>雨が止み、太陽の光が降り注ぐ。 <<ENGLISH>>The heavy pouring of the rain ceased and was replaced by the downpour of suns.h.i.+ne.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>それと呼応して水浸しだったアヴァロンがいつもの景色に戻っていく。 <<ENGLISH>>At that moment, Avalon's usual scenery returned. Among all monsters, R'lyeh Diva who had a special ability called Ruler of Water had the highest proficiency to use water magic and this much was easy for her.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「これでいいんでしょ?」 <<ENGLISH>>"This will do, right?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>軽く、ルルイエ・ディーヴァは頬を膨らませる。 <<ENGLISH>>She asked so as she slightly puffed her cheeks.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「お疲れ様。今回は怒ってしまったが、俺のために何かをしようとしてくれたことはうれしいよ。ありがとう。ただ、何か思いついたら、今度は相談してくれないか? 俺も知恵を貸せると思うから」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yeah, thanks. I got mad this time but I know you just wanted to do something for me and that makes me happy. So, thank you. Still, if you thought of something next time, can you please consult it with me first? Who knows, I might even give you some useful advice."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ルルイエ・ディーヴァは、少し驚いた顔をしてから口を開く。 <<ENGLISH>>At that, she looked slightly surprised before she replied.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「うわぁ、パトロン、できる系上司だ。部下へのフォローを忘れないタイプだ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Woah, I didn't know the patron was the capable kind of leader, the type that doesn't forget to follow up on his subordinates."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>こいつは......。がっくりと俺は肩を落とす。まあ、いい。表面上はあれだが根はいい子だ。 <<ENGLISH>>Crestfallen, my shoulders dropped.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>それに言うことは聞いてくれるので、少しずついろいろ教えていこう。 <<ENGLISH>>Oh well, she might act like this on the surface but I know that she's a good kid inside. Since she listens to what I say, I can still teach her various things little by little.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「外に放った、オーシャン・シンガーたちは元気にやってるか」 <<ENGLISH>>"Are the Ocean Singers dispatched outside faring well?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「うん、順調だよ。きっちり情報収集を始めてる」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yeah, they are. They've begun gathering information."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>すでに、ルルイエ・ディーヴァの同系統でBランクの魔物オーシャン・シンガーを十体つくり街の外に放っている。 <<ENGLISH>>I had already made and sent out 10 of the B rank monsters of the same lineage as her, the Ocean Singers. I wished for them to have ready firepower so I had made all of them to have static levels.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「パトロン、急いだほうがいいかもね。物価の上昇が始まってる。鉄を中心に、食料価格も急激な上昇。本当に戦争する気なんだ。ふうん」 <<ENGLISH>>"Patron, it might be better to hurry. The prices of goods are beginning to increase. Iron, most of all, along with food have suddenly increased in value. Clear signs of war. Hmm."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ルルイエ・ディーヴァは、配下のオーシャン・シンガーたちと水を媒介にした通信網をもっている。 <<ENGLISH>>R'lyeh Diva and the Ocean Singers communicated with each other by periodically sending and receiving encrypted sound packets via bodies of water. Depending on the place and situation, they might make use of rivers, underground streams, and many others. For them to have made such a communication network in such a short time, it was certain that they were excellent monsters.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「いい情報だ。やはり戦争をするつもりか。おまえの部下は優秀だな」 <<ENGLISH>>"Thanks for the good information. So, they really are planning for a war. You and your subordinates have done well."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「あの子たち、わりと次元操作能力に制限があるからやきもきすることも多いけどね。可愛い子たちだよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Those kids are rather limited in their dimension manipulation ability though so I often worry about them. Still, they're adorable kids."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「次元操作能力にもいろいろあるんだな」 <<ENGLISH>>"There's varying degrees to the dimension manipulation ability?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「まあね、僕にはほとんど制限はないよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Well yeah. As for me, I'm mostly unhindered."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>次元操作能力。それは、能力の強力さによって自由度がまったく違う。 <<ENGLISH>>Their options varied greatly depending on the strength of their dimension manipulation ability.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>まず、別次元への入り口に半径三〇センチ以上の水たまりが必要なのは、ルルイエ・ディーヴァもオーシャン・シンガーも一緒だ。 <<ENGLISH>>First off, for both R'lyeh Diva and the Ocean Singers, the entry point for going to another dimension needed to be a pool of water with a radius of more than 30 centimeters.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>だが、ルルイエ・ディーヴァがどこの出口......つまり世界中どこでも半径三〇センチの水たまりすらあればそこから出られるのに対し、オーシャン・シンガーたちは自らが入った入り口の周囲二〇〇メートル内にある出口からしか出ることができない。 <<ENGLISH>>As for where they could exit... R'lyeh Diva could use any body of water from all over the world, provided that it had at least 30 centimeters in radius. The Ocean singers, however, could only exit from bodies of water that were within 200 meters of their entry point.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>これは、奇襲をしかける場合の大きな制限になる。 <<ENGLISH>>This would limit them greatly in terms of launching surprise attacks but in terms of gathering information, they would be unaffected. Even though they could not come out of the other dimension from anywhere they wished, they could still one-sidedly spy on any place that has water.<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「人口が数百人程度の街におおげさだな準備をしているみたいだな」 <<ENGLISH>>"It looks like they're going all-out for a city composed only of hundreds."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「まあ、向こうだってこの街にミスリルゴーレムが常駐していることぐらい知ってるでしょ。あれランクBクラスの力があるし、警戒すると思うけど」 <<ENGLISH>>"Well, they're aware of the Mithril Golems stationed in this city, right? They really can't afford to get careless when each of those rival a B rank monster."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「まあな、とはいえ。所詮表に出しているのは数体だ。それだけで、物価があがるほどの物資を集めるのは考えにくい。軍隊を本気で動かして、長期戦も覚悟する量を確保していることになる。なにか、裏があるかもしれない。アヴァロンに潜んでいるものを人間のくせに感づいているのかもね」 <<ENGLISH>>"I suppose. There were a lot of them shown to the public after all. But with just that, it's hard to imagine they would gather supplies to the point that the prices for those goods would be driven way up. Which means they've secured enough to seriously mobilize their troops and be ready for a prolonged battle. Maybe they, despite being humans, have sensed that we have something more hidden away."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>口には出さなかったが、人間以外が敵の裏に潜んでいることも疑っている。 <<ENGLISH>>I didn't say it out loud but I suspected that there was something beside the humans that we are facing in this conflict. I continued on instead.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ただ、中途半端なんだ。見えている以上の戦力に備えるのはわかる。だが、もしアヴァロンの本当の戦力が見えていたとする。もし、そうなら本気で軍を動かして、なお自殺行為としかいいようがないんだ。それがわかっていて戦争を仕掛けてくるとは考えにくい。たとえ勝てたとしても被害が大きすぎて割に合わない」 <<ENGLISH>>"But then, that's rather half-a.s.sed. They're aware that we have more troops than we let on and yet they're still pus.h.i.+ng. Supposing that they do have accurate information on Avalon's true war potential, mobilizing would only be more of a suicidal move. Either way, it's hard to imagine they're going through with this; even if they win, their side is the one that's going to suffer more losses."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>アヴァロンが数十体のゴーレムが常に常駐している。 <<ENGLISH>>Avalon always has scores of golems present within it and those are but a small number of them for every day, Rorono and the Dwarf Smiths each make a new one. All in all, the golems that were in Avalon numbered over 300. From the ones working in the [Mine] to the ones made of orihalc.u.m also called as the Avalon-Ritters.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>だからこそ、不思議なのだ。 <<ENGLISH>>We outcla.s.sed them and yet they're still pus.h.i.+ng and that was why I found it weird.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「まあ、そのあたりは頑張って調べるよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Oh well, I'll try harder to find more about it."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「結界が張られて諜報できない場所、それらをリストアップしておいてくれ。ランクBの力を持つ魔物が侵入できない結界。人間がそんなものを仕掛けるのはかなり大変なはずだ。それで、なおやった。そこに重要なものが隠されている可能性が高い」 <<ENGLISH>>"Take note of the places with barriers that B rank monsters can't pa.s.s through. For humans to set up such a barrier, those places got to have really important information that they're trying real hard to hide."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「すでに、お願いしてるよ。僕の部下たちが情報を集めているところ、近いうちに情報をまとめて報告する」 <<ENGLISH>>"We're already on it; my subordinates are already gathering intelligence from those places. It won't be long before we put together a report."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「任せた」 <<ENGLISH>>"Okay, I'll leave that to you."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「マスター。一部屋突破された」 <<ENGLISH>>"Master, the first room has been cleared."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ゴーレムと感覚を共有することができるエルダー・ドワーフがぼそっとつぶやく。 <<ENGLISH>>Elder Dwarf who could share senses with the Golems whispered so.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>少し驚いた。二部屋目に到達することはないと予想していた。 <<ENGLISH>>I was a little bit surprised, I never expected them to reach the second room.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「へえ、それで一部屋突破されたあとは?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Hee. And afterwards?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「次の部屋で即死。一部屋突破して油断した。間抜け」 <<ENGLISH>>"They died immediately on the next room. Clearing a room and then letting their guards down, how foolish."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>一部屋突破されたとしても、二部屋目はまったく同じ構成。 <<ENGLISH>>Even if they were able to clear the first room, the second room was set up exactly the same.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>三部屋目は部屋自体は同じだが、もっとも難易度が高い。 <<ENGLISH>>The third room as well although it was the most difficult one. It was the last room so all the Golems, armed with special weapons unique to them, were deployed.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>エルダー・ドワーフに話を聞くと、ストラスたちはかなり強い魔物を盾にして強引に一部屋目を抜けたそうで、もう二度と同じ手を使うことはできないらしい。なら、残りに部屋を突破するのは、不可能だろう。 <<ENGLISH>>According to Elder Dwarf's story, Stolas used her considerably powerful monsters as s.h.i.+elds and then forcibly cleared the first room but it would seem the same move couldn't be played again. If so, then, clearing the rest of the dungeon would be impossible.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「マスター。ただ、気になるのが一番懸念していた【竜】の魔物が居なかったこと。たぶん、守りのために温存している」 <<ENGLISH>>"But Master, the [Dragon] monster we've been worrying about still hasn't made its appearance. Maybe it's been tasked to be on the defense."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「クイナのおすすめはやっぱり、ショットガンなの。こう敵の中に突っ込んで、一発でどかーんってするのが気持ちいいの」 <<ENGLISH>>"Kuina's recommendation is, of course, the shotgun. The feeling of diving in range of your enemy and one-shot killing them with a boom really is something."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>若干おびえながらも、それでもしっかりとクイナはお姉さん風を吹かせる。 <<ENGLISH>>Despite being slightly scared, Kuina was still able to properly play her part as the elder sister.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>さすがは俺の【誓約の魔物】。 <<ENGLISH>>As expected of my [Monster of the Covenant].<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ありがとう。クイナちゃん。でも、しっくりこないですね。そもそも私は防御力に不安がありますし、近づかなくても当てられますから、合ってない気がします」 <<ENGLISH>>"Thanks Kuina-chan but I feel like it won't suit me. Firstly since my defense worries me. Additionally, my attacks won't miss my targets even from far away anyway."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>彼女の言う通り、エンシェント・エルフは、翡翠眼と言う最高の眼と、魔弾の射手という射撃スキルがある。 <<ENGLISH>>It was exactly as she said. She had the strongest eye skill, the Jade Eyes, coupled with another skill, the Shooter of Magical Projectiles.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>わざわざ危険を冒してクロスレンジで戦う必要はないだろう。 <<ENGLISH>>She didn't need to deliberately put herself in danger.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「なら、アサルトライフルがおすすめ。装弾数が多いし、命中精度が高くて遠くまで狙えるし取り回しがいい。攻撃力も、7.62mm弾なら十分。なにより安定感が抜群」 <<ENGLISH>>"Then, I'll recommend the a.s.sault rifle. Its clip size is great, it's highly accurate even from far away, and it's easy to use. It has enough firepower too, if using the 7.62mm bullets. Above all else, the feeling of stability it gives is outstanding."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>次は、エルダー・ドワーフがアサルトライフルを薦めた。 <<ENGLISH>>Next was Elder Dwarf's recommendation of the a.s.sault rifle.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>彼女の言う通り、アサルト・ライフルは安定感が抜群だ。 <<ENGLISH>>Just like she said, its sense of stability was outstanding. When going for safety, it was the way to go.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「確かにいい武器だと思います。ただ、やっぱり物足りないんです。もっとこう、お腹にドカーンってくるのがいいです。ショットガンぐらい大きく響いて、ずっと遠くまで狙えるような武器があればいう事がないんですが」 <<ENGLISH>>"I agree that it certainly is a great weapon but it's still a little lacking. I'd like something like this but with a bit more punch. Isn't there a weapon that you can use from far away but still as powerful as the shotgun?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ショットガンクラスの攻撃力があり、遠距離で使える武器か......一つ頭に浮かんだものがある。 <<ENGLISH>>A weapon that had shotgun-cla.s.s firepower even from far away... there was only thing that came to mind.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>だけど、あれはそもそも持ち運んで使うようなものじゃない。 <<ENGLISH>>But it wasn't like that was something one usually carried around.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>まあ、いい機会だ。試すだけ、試してみよう。 <<ENGLISH>>Oh well, it was a good opportunity to try it out.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「エンシェント・エルフ。今から新しい武器を出す。それを試してみてくれ。【創造】」 <<ENGLISH>>"Ancient Elf, I'll be taking out a new weapon out now. Try it out. [Creation]."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺は、自らの力で武器を生み出す。 <<ENGLISH>>I created the weapon using my own ability.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>魔王はそれぞれユニークスキルを持っている。 <<ENGLISH>>Each Demon Lord had their own Unique Skill and mine was [Creation] which was:<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>と言うもので、おかげでさまざまな物質を物質化してきた。 <<ENGLISH>>Thanks to it, I was able to materialize all sorts of things.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「見てのとおり、かなり大げさな武器だが、まあ一応試してみてくれ」 <<ENGLISH>>"As you can see, it's a fairly big weapon but, well, just try it out for the meantime."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「素敵です! たくましくて立派で。これ撃っていいですか?」 <<ENGLISH>>"It's fantastic! So st.u.r.dy and impressive. May I use it?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「使い方はわかるか?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Do you know how to?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「なんとなく遠くを攻撃する武器の使い方はわかるんですよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"I more or less know how to use weapons that attack from range."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>おそらく魔弾の射手のスキルの効果だろう。 <<ENGLISH>>It was most probably an effect of her Shooter of Magical Projectiles skill.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>遠距離武器に関しては彼女の右に出るものはない。 <<ENGLISH>>There was none more capable to her when it came to long-ranged weapons.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「いい感じです。しっくり来ます。これならいけるかも」 <<ENGLISH>>"This feels nice. I might be able to do it with this."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>エンシェント・エルフが下唇をペロリと舐めた。 <<ENGLISH>>She said so as she licked her lower lip, her tongue still stuck out.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「三キロ先にいい小石があるので、それを狙ってみます」 <<ENGLISH>>"There's some nice pebble three kilometers away so I'll try firing at them."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「その銃、伏せて使うのが基本だぞ? 立ったままで撃てるのか」 <<ENGLISH>>"Will you use the gun's legs or will you shoot standing up?"<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「期待以上だ。エンシェント・エルフはそれを武器にしよう」 <<ENGLISH>>"You did better than expected. You'll be using that weapon from now on, Ancient Elf."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>こうやって軽々扱えるなら、取り回しが難しい、パレット ML82A1でも問題ないだろう。 <<ENGLISH>>If she could use the difficult-to-handle Pallet ML82A1 that easily, there wouldn't be any problems rising up any time soon, hopefully.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>一応、距離を詰められたときのためにサブ・ウェポンも考えておかないと。 <<ENGLISH>>I needed to prepare a secondary weapon for her though, in the event that her enemy had managed to shorten the distance between.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>そんなことを考えいるとエルダー・ドワーフが近づいてきた。 <<ENGLISH>>As I was thinking of such, Elder Dwarf approached.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>おそるおそると言った様子だ。 <<ENGLISH>>She spoke in a rather timid manner.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ルフ、その銃気にいったならもっと火力をあげられる。ミスリル・ゴーレムの重機関銃ように開発した弾を流用できる。素材を替えるだけで強度があげられるし、そんなに手間はかからない」 <<ENGLISH>>"Elf, if it would please you, I can increase that gun's firepower for you. I can also give you bullets like the ones the Mithril Golems use for their heavy machineguns. Just by replacing its materials alone, its strength will increase. It won't take much time either."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「エルちゃん、すごいです! 可愛いのに賢いんですね。ぜひ、お願いします! 初速があがればもっと素敵な軌道になりますし遠くまで飛ばせます」 <<ENGLISH>>"El-chan, that's amazing! You're so cute but you're also so smart. For sure, please do so! If you could do that, the bullets will follow a smoother trajectory and then fly far far away."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>こいつはある意味遠距離射撃フェチなんだろう。 <<ENGLISH>>Was this one a certain kind of long-range shooting enthusiast?<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>まあ、何はともあれエンシェント・エルフの武器が決まった。 <<ENGLISH>>Well no matter, Ancient Elf's weapon had now been decided.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「そういえば、エルダー・ドワーフは自分の武器は改造しないのか?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Which reminds me, have you remodeled your own weapon, Elder Dwarf?"<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「恩着せがましい書き方だ」 <<ENGLISH>>"It's such a condescending way to write."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>言っていることは間違ってはいない。 <<ENGLISH>>The letter wasn't wrong.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>アヴァロンは、魔物に支配されている土地に造られた街であり、たえず魔物の脅威にさらされており、どの国にも属さない。逆に言えばなんの後ろ盾もなく、いつ、どこの国や街に攻められてもおかしくない。 <<ENGLISH>>Avalon was indeed a city built in a land under the dominion of monsters and was therefore not under the rule of any country and were under the constant threat of attacks from monsters. Put in another way, we didn't have a patron supporting us. It wouldn't have been surprising to be attacked by whichever country.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>それを”保護してやる”と言っているのだ。 <<ENGLISH>>That was where the "protection" came in. It might not have sounded so bad but broken down and simplified, it would.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「兵士を常駐させ実効支配。帝国の方針に従ってもらう。”保護してやる”代わりに金と資源をよこせ。と言ったところか」 <<ENGLISH>>"Accepting this will mean soldiers will be permanently stationed here and we will be essentially under the empire's rule. We will be made to follow their policies. In exchange for their "protection", we will be expected to hand over money and resources."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>通常なら、帝国が一方的に決めた税金を払わされ、そのうえで作物の大部分を献上しなければならない。 <<ENGLISH>>Generally, we would have to pay a tax that the empire one-sidedly determined and also present the greater part of our produce.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>商店などへの悪影響も大きいだろう。個別の税がかかる上に商業権の付与すら自由にできなくなる。 <<ENGLISH>>The impact to smaller businesses would be significant in a negative way. Aside from imposing separate taxes on the smaller businesses, this proposal will make us lose even the ability to freely grant these businesses the right to conduct their businesses.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>おそらく、ドワーフたちの武器や特別なリンゴは別枠でさらに徴収を要求される。 <<ENGLISH>>Probably, even the apples and the dwarven-made weapons would be demanded of us as additional offerings.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>加えて、兵の常駐にかかる費用はこっちもち。その兵士たちの素行は悪く他の住人たちのストレスにもなる。 <<ENGLISH>>Additionally, we would be the ones to shoulder the expenses of the soldiers that would be permanently stationed here. Those soldiers' behavior as well would negatively affect the other citizens.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「とまあ、これぐらいならいいんだけどな」 <<ENGLISH>>"Well, this much is tolerable though."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「マスター、クイナ、そろそろ起きて。今日は朝から鉱山に行く予定」 <<ENGLISH>>"Master, Kuina, wake up. We have plans to go to the mines this morning."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺の部屋にロロノがやってきた。 <<ENGLISH>>Rorono then entered my room.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ロロノ起こしに来てくれてありがとう」 <<ENGLISH>>"Thanks for coming to wake us, Rorono."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「んっ、もう朝ごはんできてる」 <<ENGLISH>>"Mhm. Breakfast is already prepared."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ロロノは少し羨ましそうに俺に抱き着いて眠るクイナを見ていた。ロロノも俺と眠るのが好きなので若干嫉妬をしているのだろう。 <<ENGLISH>>Rorono glanced with slight envy at Kuina who was still hugging my left arm.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「いつも、ありがとうロロノ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Thank you as always, Rorono."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「んっ、私はドワーフ。料理でも、武器でも、裁縫でも、何かを作るのは大好き」 <<ENGLISH>>"Mhm. I am a dwarf so as long as it's making something, whether food, weapons, or clothes, I'm fond of it."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>料理の味は、まだまだプロには敵わないが娘の手料理はひじょうに喜ばしいものだ。 <<ENGLISH>>The taste was not yet up to par with a pro but my daughter's home cooking would always bring extreme happiness to me.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「じゃあ、行こうか。その前にクイナを起こさないとね」 <<ENGLISH>>"Then, let's go. Though before that, we have to wake Kuina first, huh."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>クイナの頬をぷにぷにとつつく。滑らかで適度な弾力、くせになりそうだ。 <<ENGLISH>>And so, I poked Kuina's squishy cheek. It was smooth, moderately elastic, and seemingly addictive.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「おとーさん、おはようなの。おとーさんの匂い」 <<ENGLISH>>"Oto-san, good morning. Hmm, Oto-san's scent."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>クイナは、いったん左腕から離れるとがばっと胸に飛びこんできて、頬ずりをしてくる。 <<ENGLISH>>Kuina let go of my left arm but only to jump onto my chest where she pressed her cheek.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「クイナは甘えん坊だな。しょうがない」 <<ENGLISH>>"You're such a spoiled child, aren't you? It can't be helped then."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「どうだ、ロロノ。前来たときと違いはあるか」 <<ENGLISH>>"How is it? Has something changed since last we've been here?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ん。かなり大規模な地殻変動が起きてる。かなり深くまでソナーで調べないと、埋蔵物はわからないけど、かなり期待できそう。土のマナたちも上機嫌。確実にこの【鉱山】は成長した」 <<ENGLISH>>"Mhm. A considerably large scale crustal movement did occur. I wouldn't know the exact figures unless I examine pretty deep down with my sonar but it looks like we can expect good results. This [Mine] has certainly grown."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「たくさん、魔物を倒してレベルをあげて強くなったからね。それに【誓約の魔物】が揃った。いまもロロノたちの力が流れ込んでいるのを感じるよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"I did level up a lot and have gotten stronger so yeah. Moreover, I have completed my [Monsters of the Covenant]. Even now, I can feel your power flowing into me."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>そのため、一日に稼げる経験値には限りがあったのだ。 <<ENGLISH>>Due to that, the amount of experience points that I gained in a day was limited.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>だが、【戦争】ではランクとレベルの高い魔物と大量に戦えたのだ。おかげで自覚できるほど力が充実しているのを感じる。 <<ENGLISH>>However, thanks to the many high-ranking and high-leveled monsters we fought in the previous [War], I had leveled up a lot.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>加えて、【誓約の魔物】たちが揃ったことも非常に大きい。魔王の力は【誓約の魔物】たちの力に比例する。 <<ENGLISH>>In addition, the completion of my [Monsters of the Covenant] was also a huge boost. A Demon Lord's strength grew in proportion to his [Monsters of the Covenant]'s strength after all.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「マスターが強くなるのは嬉しい。【鉱山】のパワーアップもそうだけど、マスターが安全になる。......調査を始める。【鉱物共鳴】」 <<ENGLISH>>"I'm happy that master became stronger. Not only for the power up of the [Mine] but also for your safety. .........I'll begin examining the ground, then. [Mineral Resonance]"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ロロノが地面に手を当て、土魔術を使用する。 <<ENGLISH>>Rorono placed her hands on the ground and used earth magic.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>これは特殊な波長の魔力を大地に浸透させることで、どういったものが埋まっているのかを調べる魔術だ。 <<ENGLISH>>By sending magic power of a special wavelength into the ground, she was able to examine whichever mineral was there. It was such a magic.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>この力でロロノは最適な採掘ポイントと、何が掘れるかを見つけだすことができる。 <<ENGLISH>>And using this magic, she could pinpoint the best mining points and what could be dug from it.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>効果は地下を含めて半径五〇〇メートルほど。 <<ENGLISH>>The magic's effective range was 500 meters radius which of course included the underground. Meanwhile, a [Mine]'s greatest size was 2Km by 2Km. So to inspect the [Mine] in its entirety, we would have to use this magic multiple times at different locations.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「どうだ、ロロノ」 <<ENGLISH>>"How is it, Rorono?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「このポイントは、ミスリルと金が取れる。オリハルコンはなかったけど、ミスリルの埋蔵量がかなりあがってる。これは楽しみ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Mithril and gold can be gotten from this spot. There aren't any orihalc.u.m but the mithril deposits here has risen so this is good news."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「よし、次のポイントに行こうか。ミスリルの埋蔵量があがるほど【鉱山】のランクがあがってるなら、オリハルコンもどこかにあるかもしれない」 <<ENGLISH>>"Okay, onto the next spot, then. If the increase of mithril in the ground is any indication, we're bound to find orihalc.u.m soon."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「マスター、初めてオリハルコンが採掘できた記念に作った。薄くて軽いけど、切れ味は抜群。オリハルコン合金だから、それでいて硬度も確保してる。もしものために持っておいて欲しい。これなら常に持ち運べる」 <<ENGLISH>>"Master, I have made these to commemorate the first time we were able to mine orihalc.u.m. They're thin and light but also very sharp. They're made of an orihalc.u.m alloy so despite their thinness, I can guarantee they are durable. I hope you will carry one with you."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺はロロノからナイフを受け取る。 <<ENGLISH>>I accepted a knife from her.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>そのナイフを手に取って驚いた。羽のように軽い。限界まで薄くしたからこその軽さだろう。さやから引き抜くと刀身はい光を放つ。魔性の刃。見ているだけで魂が吸われそうになる。 <<ENGLISH>>When I picked it up, I was so surprised. It was as light as a feather. When I pulled it from its sheath, its blade reflected off the light so brightly. It was a devilish blade; just by looking at it, it felt as though my soul was being sucked in.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「そうさせてもらう。これなら、持ち運びが楽だしね。いいナイフだ」 <<ENGLISH>>"I will. If it's this, it should be easy to carry around. It's a good knife."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ん。喜んでもらえて嬉しい」 <<ENGLISH>>"Mhm. I'm glad you're pleased with it."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺が内ポケットにナイフを収納すると、ロロノも同じようにうちポケットにナイフを収納した。 <<ENGLISH>>When I stored away my knife into my inner pocket, she did the same with hers.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>わざわざお揃いにしたがるロロノの姿が愛らしい。 <<ENGLISH>>Rorono acting as though we were mirroring each other was so cute.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ところで、ロロノ。オリハルコン以上の金属って聞いたことがあるか?」 <<ENGLISH>>"By the way, Rorono, have you ever heard of a metal better than orihalc.u.m?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ない。そんなものがあるの?」 <<ENGLISH>>"No. Is there such a thing?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「あるかもしれないって最近思うようになった。【鉱山】で採掘できる金属は魔王の力に比例してランクがあがる。今、確認されている鉱物はオリハルコンが最上級。だけど、俺はSランクの魔物を作れる唯一の魔王だ。当然、【誓約の魔物】から得られる力も、他の魔王よりも大きい。ロロノたち全員が限界まで成長すれば、今までのどの魔王よりも強くなる。そしたら、誰も見たことがないそんなランクの鉱物が採掘できるようになってもおかしくないだろう?」 <<ENGLISH>>"I've come to recently think that there might be. The metals that could be gotten from a [Mine] were proportional to a Demon Lord's strength and the currently highest ranking metal is orihalc.u.m. I most likely am the only Demon Lord that can make S rank monsters so the power I can get from my [Monsters of the Covenant] should be far greater than what any Demon Lord can get from theirs. By the time the three of you have grown to your fullest, I would be stronger than any current Demon Lord. If that's so, it wouldn't be so weird for us to be able to mine a metal that no one else has seen before, right?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>だけど、あながち外れてもいないと思った。俺の愛しい娘たちとならば、まだ誰も見たとこがない領域に至られるのではないか? そんな期待があった。 <<ENGLISH>>I thought that such a thing wasn't really outside the realm of possibilities. As long as it was my lovely daughters, I had the expectation that they would bring me to heights no one has been before.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「確かにありえる。そうなったら、素敵。オリハルコン以上の金属で作る武器......いつか、作りたい。究極の武器をこの手で」 <<ENGLISH>>"It certainly is likely. It'll be great if it does happen. A weapon made from a metal higher ranking than orihalc.u.m... I want to make that someday with my own hands, the ultimate weapon."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「はい、そろそろ連絡が来てもいいころですが」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yes, they should have contacted us by now..."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ローゼリッテと共に首をかしげる。中に入った魔物からの連絡が来ない。 <<ENGLISH>>I was as puzzled as her. There hadn't been any message from the ones that went within.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>中に入り問題なければ、後続の部隊に入るように指示を出すし、万が一強敵が居れば、増援を呼ぶ。どちらにしても連絡が来るようになっていた。 <<ENGLISH>>If it was safe, they would have instructed us to follow; and if there was some sort of danger, they would have asked for reinforcements. No matter what, they should have contacted us by now.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>そのはずなのに、いっこうに連絡がこない。 <<ENGLISH>>That should have been the case but there was no contact from them at all.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ローゼリッテ、中の魔物たちは?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Rozalitte?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「それがこちらから呼びかけても返事がありません」 <<ENGLISH>>"I've called out to them but, still, no response."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「まさか、殺されたの?」 <<ENGLISH>>"No, it can't be... were they killed?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ありえない。第一陣はCランクがほとんど。 <<ENGLISH>>Impossible. The first squad was mostly C ranks.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>【偏在】で劣化しているとはいえ、【十字軍】の補正でDランク上位の力はある。それが数秒で消えるなんて。 <<ENGLISH>>Although they were weakened by [Omnipresence], the adjustments done by [Crusaders] made them more powerful than D ranks.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「念のため、第二陣を進めましょう」 <<ENGLISH>>"Just to be sure, let's send in a second group."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>そして、第二陣を進めた。 <<ENGLISH>>And so, a second group went in.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>二陣がダンジョンに入ってから数十秒がたった。やはり、中の魔物から連絡がこない。 <<ENGLISH>>Several seconds later, and as what was expected, no message came from them neither even after Rozelitte contacted them through telepathy.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「こうなったら、私が行くわ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Now that it has become like this, I'll go in myself."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ストラス様自らが出向かれるなんて」 <<ENGLISH>>"Are you sure, Stolas-sama?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>この身は【風】で作った霊体。滅ぼされることはありえないし、滅ぼされても問題がない。 <<ENGLISH>>This was a spiritual body made by [Wind] so it was impossible to be destroyed and should it be destroyed, it won't be a problem at all.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>一番確実に中の情報を調べられるだろう。 <<ENGLISH>>This option was the most definite way to investigate the inside of this Dungeon.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ダンジョンの中に入る。 <<ENGLISH>>The inside of the Dungeon.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「はっ、なにこれ。馬鹿なの?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Huh, what is this? Is he an idiot?"<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「どうだ、ロロノ。戦闘する様子を見て、ティロに必要なものは見えたか」 <<ENGLISH>>"So, after watching, what do you think Tiro needs after watching how she fights, Rorono?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「同意見だ」 <<ENGLISH>>"My thoughts exactly."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>やはり、ロロノも転移して通常空間に戻ったときに、運動エネルギーがゼロになる点を問題視したようだ。 <<ENGLISH>>As I thought, Rorono also found it troubling that whenever Tiro exited the other dimension, she had zero velocity.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「だけど、制限が大きい。ティロは手を使えない、スピードが武器だから、重量のある武器も使いたくない。魔力消費の多いスキルばかりだから魔力消費が大きい武器も避ける必要がある。悩ましい」 <<ENGLISH>>"However, the restrictions this time are pretty severe. Firstly, Tiro can't use hands in battle. Secondly, she uses her speed as a weapon, so as much as possible, I don't want to give her any heavy equipment. Furthermore, her skills by themselves use a large portion of her magic power already, so I also need to avoid anything that will consume more of her magic power. It's quite troubling."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ロロノがノートPCを取り出し、アイディアメモをいくつも開く。 <<ENGLISH>>Rorono said so and then took out her laptop computer. Seeing that she was opening and browsing through many concept notes, I guessed she was choosing which was the best for Tiro.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>今の彼女にはアドバイスなんて必要ない。俺に相談しているように見えて、口に出して頭を整理しているだけだ。 <<ENGLISH>>As she was currently, she didn't need any advice from me. It might seem she was consulting with me, but in reality, she was just voicing out her thoughts and organizing them.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>きっと、ロロノは最高の答えを見つける。それを待てばいい。ロロノは俺が信じる世界最高の錬金術士なのだから。 <<ENGLISH>>I had complete faith that she would find the best possible answer. She was the world's best alchemist, after all.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ティロの魔力を使わず、火薬と魔力バッテリーの併用で威力をを確保。ゴーレムコアを使ったジェネレーターは重量制限からNG。クイナの毛を使ったバッテリーを、リボルバー式にする。......継続戦闘能力は落ちるけど、魔力と重量問題はクリア。火薬と魔力で打ち出す形式なら、ゼロ距離で使用可能、加えて空中で使える」 <<ENGLISH>>"Using both gunpowder and a magic power source will provide firepower without consuming the remainder of Tiro's own magic power. A generator that used golem cores are no good because of the weight restriction. The battery made of Kuina's fur might work... It won't be much help in prolonged battles, but at least, the magic power and weight criteria has been solved."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ロロノの両手が超高速で動く。 <<ENGLISH>>Rorono chattered so as both of her hands moved quickly to type in notes and make diagrams on her laptop.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ロロノが深く深く集中する。 <<ENGLISH>>Rorono was deep in her thoughts.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>思いついたアイディアのメリット・デメリットの洗い出しを行い、そのうえで、別案の可能性も捨てない。 <<ENGLISH>>She did pros and cons of the ideas she had, while still entertaining other approaches.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>三十分ほど、ノートPCとにらめっこしていたロロノが顔をあげる。 <<ENGLISH>>After about 30 minutes of staring at the screen of her laptop pc, Rorono raised her head.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「マスター、草案ができた。一週間ほど時間がほしい。まずは試作品を作ってみる。ティロがそれを気に入ったら、さらに一週間かけて完成品にする」 <<ENGLISH>>"Master, I've finished a draft. I'll need perhaps a week to make a prototype out of it. If Tiro is pleased with that, I estimate another week to make an improved--hopefully perfect--version."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「一からの新規開発だろ? それにしてはずいぶんと試作品の完成が早いな。大丈夫か?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Will this development process be new and all from scratch? If so, isn't a week too short to come up with a prototype? Will you be alright?"<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「ん。マスターが気を遣ってくれたおかげで、超優先事項は終わってる。クイナの新武装は完成したし、人口増加対策のインフラ整備も基礎設計が終わって、ドワーフ・スミスたちに後は任せてる。アヴァロン・リッターたちは全員修理が完了してた。任せて」 <<ENGLISH>>"Mhm. Thanks to your consideration of me before, the top priority projects have been finished already. Kuina's new weapon was finished. The increased population counter-measures, the infrastructure development plans, and other basic plans have also been finished. I have entrusted the rest to the Dwarf Smiths. All the Avalon-Ritters have been repaired too. So, it's fine, you can leave this to me."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>あれだけの仕事をロロノは短期間でほぼ終わらせてくれたようだ。 <<ENGLISH>>Rorono had done that much work in such a short span of time.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>さすがは俺の【誓約の魔物】。頼りになる。 <<ENGLISH>>She was reliable as always. I was truly proud to count her as one of my [Monsters of the Covenant].<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「苦労をかけるなロロノ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Sorry for the hards.h.i.+ps I have given you, Rorono."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「気にしないでいい。楽しんでやってる。ティロの新武装、面白いものができそう。マスターも楽しみにしてて」 <<ENGLISH>>"It's fine. I don't mind it. I actually enjoy them. Like with Tiro's new equipment this time. It seems like it'll be an interesting project. Look forward to it, master."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ロロノの頭をなでてやると、彼女は顔を赤くして顔を伏せる。 <<ENGLISH>>Her face grew red when I brushed her head, so she tried to cover it.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「父さん、少し疲れた。しばらく休ませて」 <<ENGLISH>>"Father, I think I'm a little tired, after all. Let me rest like this for a little while."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「好きなだけ、休め」 <<ENGLISH>>"Rest as much as you want to."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ありがと」 <<ENGLISH>>"Thank you."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「うわああああ、この骨付きのお肉、クイナの顔より大きい、しかも一人一本あるの!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Wooaaaahhhhh, this bone-in meat is bigger than Kuina's head! And there's one for each of us!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ガウガウ!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Gaugau!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>クイナが見ているのは、最近アヴァロンではやっている、タイラント・ボアという巨大な猪のスペアリブ(骨付きばら肉)のローストだ。 <<ENGLISH>>Kuina was looking at the roasted spare ribs of a gigantic boar called Tyrant Boar.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>冗談のような大きさだが、旨味が強い。石かまどでじっくり中まで火が通してあるので、しっとりしていて美味しい。 <<ENGLISH>>The size of each one was so ridiculous, it might come off as a joke, but their flavor was the real deal. It was thoroughly cooked in a stone stove, so it was moist, juicy, and above all, delicious.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>本来、一本あれば一家族賄えるようなものだから、うちの子たちは大食いだから、一人一本頼んだ。 <<ENGLISH>>Originally, one of such was enough to feed an entire family, but due to the girls' rather big appet.i.tes, I ordered one for each girl.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「マスター、大きなエビの料理がある。私が好きといったの覚えてくれてたの?」 <<ENGLISH>>"There are large shrimps too. You remembered that I said I liked them, master?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ああ、ロロノがまえに夢中で食べてただろ? だから頼んだ。味付けは、南のほうではやってる、チリソース炒めとやらだ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yeah, you were in a daze eating them before, right? It's sauteed with chili sauce which is a popular seasoning in the south."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ありがと、マスター。私はこれが大好物」 <<ENGLISH>>"Thank you, master. This is my favorite."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ロロノが喜んで何よりだ。 <<ENGLISH>>Rorono said so, completely happy.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「パトロン、やるじゃん。こんなくっそ高いワイン頼むなんて。自分のお小遣いじゃ買う気になれないけど、人のお金だと遠慮はいらないね。今日は思いっきり飲むよ!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Patron, wow, I'm impressed, you picked an expensive wine. When it's my own money, I'm usually reluctant to buy something like this. But when I'm not the one buying, there's no need to hold back, is there? Today, we'll be drinking 'til we drop!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ルーエは安いワインだと文句を言うからな」 <<ENGLISH>>"Well, you would have complained if I got cheap wine, right?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ワインにほおずりするルーエを見て苦笑する。 <<ENGLISH>>Looking at Ruhe as she was rubbing her cheeks against a bottle of wine, I couldn't help but smile wryly.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>酒好きなルーエのために、特別に買ったワインだ。 <<ENGLISH>>I had ordered the bottles of wine especially for Ruhe who was quite the drinker. Additionally, I also ordered a great variety of other dishes to serve as hors d'oeuvres.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「みんな、食卓に料理を飾っていこうか」 <<ENGLISH>>"Now, why don't we set the table?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「やー♪ お手伝いなの」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yay! Kuina will help out."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「僕のセンスを見せてあげるよ。料理は盛り方でぜんぜん印象が変わるからね」 <<ENGLISH>>"I'll show you my good taste, patron. One's impression of the food might completely change depending on the way it's presented, after all."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>クイナとルーエが中心に美味しそうに料理が盛り付けられていく。 <<ENGLISH>>Kuina and Ruhe took charge and arranged the food to make it look more delicious than it already was.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>そうこうしていると、甘い香りが漂い始めた。 <<ENGLISH>>While they were doing that, a sweet aroma began to drift in the room.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>香りがするほうを向くとアウラがいた。手には、大皿に盛られたアップルパイ。 <<ENGLISH>>Curious, I looked for the source and found Aura. In her hand was a large apple pie.<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「じゃじゃーん、ティロちゃんのお祝いなので、黄金リンゴのアップルパイを焼きましたよ! そして、この黄金リンゴは、新しい黄金リンゴの木の新入りくんから採れました! 味わって食べてくださいね!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Ta-dah! Today's a special celebration to welcome Tiro-chan, so I baked an apple pie using golden apples! Also, the golden apples used were from the new tree! Enjoy!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ほう、やっと増やすことができた、【世界樹】にも匹敵する黄金の木に実ったリンゴか。 <<ENGLISH>>Ohh, we finally have another tree worthy of being called a [World Tree]. I'm looking forward to this.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>アップルパイを食卓に置くと、アウラも盛り付けを手伝い始めた。 <<ENGLISH>>After putting the apple pie on the table, Aura also helped out on the arranging.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>豪華絢爛な、料理が並べ終わり、全員が席に着く。犬の姿のティロだけは床でお座りだ。 <<ENGLISH>>And then, when the table was more gorgeous and appetizing than before, we all took a sit around the table. Only Tiro, who was still in her dog form, sat on the floor.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「さて、今日は新たに俺の魔物に加わったティロの歓迎会だ。盛大に飲んで、食って、ティロを歓迎してやれ」 <<ENGLISH>>"We are gathered here today to welcome Tiro as the newest addition to our ranks. To that end, let us eat and drink grandly."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>クイナたちが、元気のいい返事をする。 <<ENGLISH>>I said so and they replied enthusiastically.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>この子たちは、いい子ばかりだ。ティロを快く受け入れてくれるだろう。 <<ENGLISH>>They're such good girls; accepting Tiro gladly like this.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>クイナとロロノはジュースを、アウラとルーエと俺はワインを、そしてティロの前には、最高級のミルクが入った深皿がおかれている。 <<ENGLISH>>Kuina and Rorono were having juice; Aura, Ruhe, and I were having some wine; and Tiro had top-cla.s.s milk poured into her deep bowl.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ティロ以外はグラスを掲げた。 <<ENGLISH>>Like that, we--other than Tiro, of course--raised our gla.s.ses.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「「「乾杯」」」 <<ENGLISH>>""Cheers!""<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>声を上げて乾杯といい、机の上でグラスをぶつけ合い、それからティロの深皿の前に一人ずつ移動し、しゃがんでグラスと深皿をぶつける。 <<ENGLISH>>After that, one after the other, we approached Tiro, crouched in front of her, and then b.u.mped our gla.s.s into her bowl.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「肉は骨付きが一番おいしいの!」 <<ENGLISH>>"These spare ribs are the best!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「グルゥ!!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Garuu!!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>肉食系のクイナとティロはさっそく、一人一本の巨大肉にかぶりついた。 <<ENGLISH>>The meat-eaters, Kuina and Tiro, bit into their gigantic bone-in meat without delay.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ぷっりぷりで甘い。やっぱりエビはいい」 <<ENGLISH>>"They're so juicy and delicious. As I thought, shrimps are great."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「私は、サーモンのカルパッチョが好きですね。あっさりしていて、いくらでも食べられちゃいます」 <<ENGLISH>>"Well, as for me, I'm really liking this salmon carpaccio. They're light, so I can eat however much I want."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「なんといっても酒だよ。ぷはー、このいっぱいのために生きてるって感じがするね。おかわり!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Those are great and all, but it's alcohol for me. Haaah, that hits the spot. I feel like I was born to drink this. Another!"<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「さあ、みんな。デザートの時間ですよ! 新たな黄金リンゴ、たっぷり味わってくださいね!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Now, everyone, time for dessert! Savor these new golden apples, okay?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>料理がなくなると、アウラが、アップルパイを切り分けた。 <<ENGLISH>>The main dishes gone, Aura took initiative and sliced up the apple pie.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>この匂いだけで絶対美味しいとわかる。 <<ENGLISH>>Obviously, I immediately took a bite. Its crunchiness and taste were the best. Eating this delicious pie was a privilege that perhaps only we in the world could ever have.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>この場にいる全員が、黄金リンゴのアップルパイの味に良い摺れる。 <<ENGLISH>>All of us were enthralled by the apple pie. Well, all except...<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ぐるぅ......」 <<ENGLISH>>"Guruu..."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>目の前に置かれたアップルパイを見て、ティロが悲しそうな鳴き声をあげる。 <<ENGLISH>>Staring at the slice of apple pie placed before her, Tiro issued out seemingly sad cry.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>......犬じゃ、アップルパイは食べずらいよな。 <<ENGLISH>>Are dogs not fond of apple pies? Rather, can dogs even eat apple pies?<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>そんな心配をしていると......。 <<ENGLISH>>When that worry crossed my mind...<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「グルゥ!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Guruu!"<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「最近、おとーさんとの旅行が多くてうれしいの! 今回もおとーさんはクイナが守るの」 <<ENGLISH>>"We've been going on a lot of trips lately and that's made Kuina quite happy! Kuina will make sure Oto-san'll be safe this time as well."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「クイナがいれば安心だな」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yes, I have nothing to worry about as long as you're by my side."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>クイナには悪いが、今回だけはクイナに守ってもらう必要がない。 <<ENGLISH>>It was unkind to Kuina, but I wasn't going to rely on her protection this time. For the events ahead, I prepared some other things.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「さあ、そろそろベリアルのダンジョンに着くぞ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Alright, let's head off to Belial's dungeon"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「やー!」 <<ENGLISH>>"'Kay!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>暗黒竜グラフロスに降下を指示する。 <<ENGLISH>>I instructed a Darkness Dragon to descend and rode it.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ベリアルのダンジョンについた俺たちはすんなりと彼の水晶の部屋へと案内された。 <<ENGLISH>>We arrived at Belial's dungeon and was then uneventfully guided to his crystal room.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「さあ、どうぞプロケル様。此度の和解交渉の件を聞いていますよ。さすがですね。完全勝利ですよ。あれだけの魔王たちからあの条件を引き出すなんて。他の魔王には絶対にできないですね」 <<ENGLISH>>"Welcome, Procell-sama. I've heard of your settlement agreement. As always, a complete victory! To think you could make all those Demon Lords agree to your terms. A feat some, I daresay most, Demon Lords can never hope to accomplis.h.!.+"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「引き出したわけじゃない。向こうが勝手に提示してきたんだ。何はともあれ、戦いが終わって良かったよ。あのまま戦いを続けていても勝てただろうが、どこかでアヴァロンや俺の魔物たちに被害が出ていた」 <<ENGLISH>>"I didn't make them agree to anything. They offered the terms themselves. In any case though, I'm glad fighting's over. I have no doubt I'll win even if it continued, but Avalon and my monsters might suffer some damage in the process."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>実のところ、それがあの条件を受けた一番の理由だ。 <<ENGLISH>>In all honesty, that was number one reason I accepted the settlement.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺はアヴァロンという街と魔物たちを大事に思っている。 <<ENGLISH>>My monsters and my city of Avalon were extremely important to me. I couldn't imagine myself wanting something so much that I would happily put the things and people I love in harm's way.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「プロケル様はご立派ですね。憧れます。誰もが思うでしょう。プロケル様のように強力な能力を得て強くなり、自由に振る舞いと。一切の妥協をせず、胸を張って生きたい。......だけど、それは強い魔王だけの特権です。ほとんどの魔王、特にBランクメダルを与えられて生まれた魔王は、生まれたときから強い魔王の顔色をうかがって生きるしかない」 <<ENGLISH>>"Ahh, such confidence. And the might to back it up. You're so magnificent, Procell-sama. Who wouldn't want to be like you? To be strong; to be able to act freely and proudly; to be able to live without compromises... Sadly, that's a life exclusive only to strong Demon Lords. For most Demon Lords, especially those that were born with only B rank medals, the only way they know how to live from the moment they're born is to play along with the whims of those stronger than them."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「それは真実だろう。だが、策を駆使してAランク魔王の水晶を一つでも砕けば、毎月Aランクメダルを作れるようになる。仮に、俺の【創造】が羨ましいなら俺の水晶を砕けばいい。生まれもった力なんて絶対視するものではない。すぐにひっくり返る」 <<ENGLISH>>"That may be true, but if they plan for it enough, they could take down at least one Demon Lord with an A rank medal. My point is, the balance of power can change in an instant. It's not easy, but it's possible."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>戦いは強いものが必ず勝つというわけではない。 <<ENGLISH>>In fights, the strong doesn't always win. Plans, schemes, tricks, and whatnot could be employed by the weaker side to overcome the might of the other.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>そして、水晶を壊せば、その魔王の能力とメダルを得られてしまう。 <<ENGLISH>>It was risky, but the reward of being able to create the other Demon Lord's medal and use their unique skill could be considered worth it.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「あはは、たしかにそうですね」 <<ENGLISH>>"Ahahaha. I suppose that's true."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「第一、ベリアルの【絶望】はAランクだろう。まるで、元々はBランクのメダルの持ち主だったみたいなセリフだな」 <<ENGLISH>>"In the first place, you also have an A rank medal. Why are you talking like you only had a B rank medal??"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ベリアルは何も言わずに微笑む。 <<ENGLISH>>To that, Belial did not utter a word back. He only smiled.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>その微笑みには、まるで感情がなく、まるで何かを覆い隠すような仮面のように思えた。 <<ENGLISH>>However, that smile was completely devoid of emotion. It was as though he was only doing it to mask something.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「それで、プロケル様。わざわざ二人きりで話したいという要件はなんでしょう」 <<ENGLISH>>"Well then, Procell-sama, what is the matter you wished to discuss?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「いきなり、本題に入るのは野暮だろう。しばらく、こうして雑談をしながら、お互いの近況報告をしよう」 <<ENGLISH>>"Let's not ruin the mood by getting down to business right away. Why don't we update each other while chatting idly like this for the moment?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「かしこまりました。お茶とお菓子を楽しみながら、雑談でもするとしましょう。プロケル様のお言葉の一つ一つが勉強になります。最近、僕は紅茶に凝っていましてね。知っていますか? アヴァロンには百を超える紅茶が世界中から集まってくる。それの飲み比べや、ブレンド。いくら試しても、試しきれない。日々、新しい味の発見に満ちている」 <<ENGLISH>>"Understood. Everything you say really is a morsel of wisdom. And while we're chatting, let's also enjoy some tea and snacks, shall we? I've been a bit obsessed with black tea recently. Oh, do you know what that is? Fantastic. Well, I guess I shouldn't even have asked since there probably are so many blends coming to Avalon from all over the world. Speaking of those blends, I try a different one each day, yet I don't think I'm close to having tried all of them."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「この紅茶はうまいな」 <<ENGLISH>>"This tea is delicious."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ええ、僕もお気に入りです」 <<ENGLISH>>"Glad you liked my favorite."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>紅茶を入れてくれたベリアルの話に相打ちを打ちながら、ベリアルの水晶の部屋での音声情報を確認していく。 <<ENGLISH>>And so, while drinking tea with Belial, I was a.n.a.lyzing the audio recording of his crystal room. It was several days' worth of data, but thanks to the 16 times playback speed and AI that cut out silent periods, I finished the a.n.a.lysis in less than 30 minutes.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>悪い情報としては、目の前にいる存在は裏切りものであり、俺が予想していた最悪のケースに近い真相であったこと。 <<ENGLISH>>This is almost as bad as the worst-case scenario I imagined.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「さて、そろそろ本題に入ろう。ずっと、ベリアルに渡したかったものがある」 <<ENGLISH>>"I think it's time we move on to the main subject. I have something I've been meaning to give you."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「まさか、それは」 <<ENGLISH>>"I-is that?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「俺の【創造】のメダルだ。【絶望】のメダルをもらったお礼に渡したかった。だが、俺はベリアルのことを疑い続けていた。だけど、反プロケル同盟の連中の全貌を掴め、そして戦いが終わった今、もうベリアルを疑う必要もない」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yes, it's my [Creation] medal. I've wanted to give this to you as thanks for giving me your [Desperation] medal, but my doubt of you won over. Now that the members of the anti-Procell alliance have been identified, I see that my suspicions were for nothing."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>微笑んで、【創造】のメダルを手渡す。 <<ENGLISH>>I smiled and then handed him my [Creation] medal.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>それは、彼に受け取ってもらうためにあえて温存していたもの。 <<ENGLISH>>It was one of the medals I had reserved for my allies.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ありがたくいただきます。これで最高の魔物を作り、これからもプロケル様のために」 <<ENGLISH>>"Thank you, thank you very much. With this, I could make a ridiculously powerful monster and be of more use to you."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「俺のために作る必要はないが、一刻も早く作ってくれ。Sランクの魔物を生み出せばBランクの魔物の渦が作れる。それがどれだけの戦力増加になるかわかるだろう? ......このメダルは、真の仲間になった証だ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Well, you don't have to make it for me, but do please make the monster as soon as you can so that you can make a [Maelstrom] for its corresponding B rank monster. Can you imagine the improvement of even a single [Maelstrom] can do for your war potential? In some sense, that'll be the proof we've become true allies."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ベリアルがこくりと頷く。 <<ENGLISH>>Belial nodded.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>彼の【絶望】を使ったSランクの魔物の力は、堕天使ラフェロウで証明済み。 <<ENGLISH>>The strength of an S rank monster made with his [Despair] medal has already been verified through Fallen Angel Raphael. If he, someone who had superior knowledge on the properties of the [Despair] medal, used a third A rank medal for the Synthesis, the monster he would create could be stronger than Raph.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「......ずっと疑い続けて悪かったな。その謝罪もここに来た理由だ。要件は済んだ。今日は帰るよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"...yes, and to apologize for having doubted you all this time. And now that I've accomplished both, I best take my leave."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「はい、ご主人様にどこまでもついて行きます!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yes, we will follow master anywhere, even to the ends of the world!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>エンシェント・エルフが微笑みかけてくる。 <<ENGLISH>>Said Ancient Elf before she smiled.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>この戦いで活躍してくれれば、俺は彼女に名前を与えるつもりだ。 <<ENGLISH>>I had decided that if she could prove herself in this war, I was going to name her.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>そうなれば俺の【誓約の魔物】たちが揃う。 <<ENGLISH>>By doing so, I would have completed my [Monsters of the Covenant] and I was excited for that.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「さて、最後の作戦確認だ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Okay, let's go over our strategy one last time."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>あと五分もしないうちに戦争がはじまる。念のために作戦を復習しておこう。 <<ENGLISH>>Only five minutes remained until the fighting begins. I decided it was better for us to review our strategy just to be sure.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「クイナ、第一部隊は鍾乳洞型の洞窟に突撃しろ。たぶん、あれが【粘】の魔王のダンジョンだ。突入直後は、なるべく派手に暴れてやれ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Kuina, you will be taking the first platoon and a.s.sault the limestone cave. That cave is probably the dungeon belonging to the [Viscosity] Demon Lord. Go in there and cause as much ruckus as possible."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「うん。どかーんってするの。なるべくたくさんの敵を引き付けてワイトたちの負担を軽くする。おとーさん、たまには天狐らしい戦いもやってみる」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yeah, we're gonna blow things up. By drawing as much as attention as possible, we will be making Wight's duties a little bit lighter. Oto-san, I'll show you what a Celestial Fox is capable of in a war."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺の意図がちゃんと伝わっているようだ。 <<ENGLISH>>It seemed my intention was properly transmitted.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>敵魔王が守りに意識を向ければ向けるほど、攻めの手は緩くなる。その分、クイナたちが相手にする数は増えるが、彼女たちの速度なら最小限の戦闘で駆け抜け、敵を置き去りにできる。 <<ENGLISH>>The more they were able to force the enemy Demon Lord to focus on defense, the less his offense would become. The number of enemies Kuina and her platoon would face would increase but with their speed, they would be able to outrun most enemies resulting in fewer battles.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「エンシェント・エルフ。俺たちも戦争がはじまりしだい全速力で、塔型のダンジョンに突っ込む。悪魔っぽいから【邪】のダンジョンだろうが、別に外れでも構わない。ドワーフ・スミス。おまえたちはグリフォンの背中に乗れ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Ancient Elf, as soon as the war begins, we will be heading to the tower dungeon with full haste. I believe that belongs to the devil-looking [Evil] Demon Lord but it doesn't really matter if I'm wrong. Dwarf Smiths, you two will be riding on the back of the griffon corps."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>エンシェント・エルフが頷き、ドワーフ・スミスたちがグリフォンの背中に乗った。 <<ENGLISH>>Ancient Elf nodded and the Dwarf Smiths prepared to ride the flying monsters.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>この編成ではドワーフ・スミスの足の遅さがネックになるが、こうすれば問題ない。 <<ENGLISH>>With this, the slow-footedness of the Dwarf Smith would no longer be an issue.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「さあ、みんな戦争が始まるぞ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Now, everyone, to [War]!"<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「さすがはストラスだ。センスがいい」 <<ENGLISH>>"As expected from Stolas, she has good taste."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>入り口は【塔】だった。巨大な塔だ。純白で美しい。華美さはないが、気品があるたたずまい。 <<ENGLISH>>The outside appeared to be a [Tower], a very large, snow-white, beautiful tower. It wasn't gaudy at all. Rather, it was elegant.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「おとーさんの街のほうが立派なの」 <<ENGLISH>>"Oto-san's city is more splendid."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「私も同感ですな。なかなかのダンジョンですが、我が君のアヴァロンには劣ります」 <<ENGLISH>>"I agree. It is an impressive dungeon but it fails in comparison with Avalon."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「いや、クイナ、ワイト。街と正統派のダンジョンを比べるなよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Kuina, Wight, no, a city and a conventional dungeon shouldn't be compared. They're just too different."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺の魔物たちは俺以上にストラスに対抗意識をもっているみたいだ。 <<ENGLISH>>It seemed my monsters felt more compet.i.tive with Stolas than even I did.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>まあ、モチベーションをあげてくれるなら問題ない。 <<ENGLISH>>Oh well, as long as they're motivated.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「さて、ストラスに会うにはどうしたらいいかな」 <<ENGLISH>>"Now, I wonder how do we're going to meet up with Stolas."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>どうやってストラスに俺が到着したことを伝えようかと考えていると、一人の女性が声をかけてきた。 <<ENGLISH>>As I thought of ways on how we were going to let Stolas know that we had arrived, the voice of a woman called out to us.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>見た目は魔術師らしいローブに身を包んだ人間だが、なんとなくわかる。 <<ENGLISH>>She appeared to be a human who wore a robe that seemed to be for magicians but I knew otherwise.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>彼女は魔物だ。ダンジョンの外で目立たないように人間に擬態しているようだ。 <<ENGLISH>>I knew that she was a monster and that she had disguised herself to appear like a human so that she wouldn't draw any unwanted attention while outside of the dungeon.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「お待ちしておりました。【創造】の魔王プロケル様。ストラス様がお待ちですよ。転移陣まで案内しますのでこちらに」 <<ENGLISH>>"We have been expecting you, [Creation] Demon Lord Procell-sama. I shall be your guide until we reach the Transfer array so please follow me this way."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ストラスが手配してくれていたのかありがたい。 <<ENGLISH>>I was so grateful that Stolas arranged this for us.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ありがとう。助かったよ。君も【転移】を使えるんだな」 <<ENGLISH>>"Thank you. You're a great help. I take it you can also use [Transfer]?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ええ、とは言ってもランクが高くないので一度に運べるのは三人が限界ですけど」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yes but because my rank isn't that high, I can only carry a maximum of three targets per Transfer."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「ようこそ、プロケル。お久しぶりね」 <<ENGLISH>>"Welcome Procell. It's been a while."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ストラスの部屋だ。 <<ENGLISH>>Yeah, this was Stolas's room.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ドレスを身にまとったストラスが、上品に微笑む。 <<ENGLISH>>She was in a dress as she smiled and greeted me so.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>その背後には女性の天使型の魔物が控えている。 <<ENGLISH>>To her back was an angel-type female monster waiting on her. I recognized who this monster was: she was a Rathgrith, a monster that had a cheat skill that could improve the performance of everyone in the same force she was in. Other than that, she was also able to communicate via telepathy to her teammates. It goes without saying that I wanted someone like her.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「久しぶりだなストラス。突然の来訪に応えてくれて感謝する」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yeah, it has been a while. Thank you for your warm welcome despite our sudden visit."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「気にしないでいいわ。その、わたしたちは友達なんだから」 <<ENGLISH>>"Think nothing of it. We, well, we're friends after all."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ストラスのダンジョンはすごいね。入り口と隠し部屋までの浅い階層しか見ることができなかったが人の出入りが多かったし、気品がある」 <<ENGLISH>>"Your dungeon's amazing. I was only able to see the early levels but from the outside up to the hidden room we used, your dungeon's so elegant and teeming with humans."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「さすがはプロケルね。いい目を持っているわ。すごいでしょ。【竜】の魔王アスタロト様にたくさんのことを教わりながら作ったのよ。人間の冒険者のリピーター率もすごく高いし、それでいて使うDPも節約して、最近だと一日一〇〇〇DPも黒字がでてるわ。最初は赤字だったけど、やっと軌道に乗ったの。渦もいくつか作ることができたし、これからも増やしていくから、どんどん黒字が増えていくわ!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Just what I'd expect from you, Procell, you have a good eye. It's amazing, right? [Dragon] Demon Lord Astaroth-sama had taught me a lot of things as I built this, you know. My dungeon's adventurer return rate's very high and yet it's still very cost-effective DP-wise. I was in the red at first but in time, I was actually earning. Recently, I'm earning about a thousand DP per day. I have managed to make some Maelstroms as well and as I continue to increase them, the more DP I'll earn!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「それはすごいな」 <<ENGLISH>>"That really is amazing."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>嬉しそうにストラスは語る。 <<ENGLISH>>Stolas gleefully told me so.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>純粋に尊敬する。従来のダンジョンで一日一〇〇〇DPを新人魔王で稼ぐのはひどく難しい。 <<ENGLISH>>For a new Demon Lord that had a traditional dungeon, earning as much as 1,000 DP per day was incredibly hard.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>まずは、新規の客を獲得するための宣伝が必要だ。ダンジョンがあることを知ってもらわなければ客なんて入りようがない。 <<ENGLISH>>Firstly, she needed to advertise her dungeon so that she could entice adventurers as visitors. After all, if no one knew her dungeon existed, no one would come.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ストラスは紛れもない天才だろう。 <<ENGLISH>>It should be noted though that if the adventurers kill too much of her monsters and take too much of the treasure, it would have put her in financial trouble. Knowing the right balance to things took a certain kind of sense so earning as much as she had, Stolas was certainly a genius. I, myself, wasn't confident I could have earned 1,000DP a day with a traditional dungeon in such a short amount of time.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「少しズルをしているの。【偏在】なら魔物が減らないし」 <<ENGLISH>>"Well, I've been a little underhanded: I realized that if I used my [Omnipresence], it's possible to lose less of my monsters."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「いや、その能力を含めて魔王のダンジョン運営だ。ストラスは頑張っている」 <<ENGLISH>>"No, making use of one's special abilities is part of a Demon Lord's dungeon management. You did a good job."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「その、ありがと」 <<ENGLISH>>"Thanks... for that."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ストラスが嬉しそうに微笑んだ。 <<ENGLISH>>Stolas said so with a smile.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「プロケル、あなたの街はいまどれぐらい稼げているの?」 <<ENGLISH>>"How much does your city earn, Procell?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「最近だと、だいたい二〇〇〇の後半かな? たまに三〇〇〇半ばまで行くけど」 <<ENGLISH>>"As of late, I'd say I'm usually earning between 2,500 and 3,000 DP. Though at times, I can earn a little more than 3000 DP."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>今、現在進行形でアヴァロンの人口は増えている。 <<ENGLISH>>The population of Avalon was on the rise. Along with that growth, the DP I earned each day was also increasing.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>アヴァロンの一番の強みは人が住んでいることだ。通常のダンジョンに比べて、一人当たりの感情の力は弱いが、二十四時間感情を喰らうことができるし、人間は生活をよりよく刺激的なものにしていく。 <<ENGLISH>>Avalon's strongest point was its citizens. The quality of the citizens' emotions was weaker when compared to a normal dungeon but since I could consume the humans' emotions non-stop for 24 hours, I could say that the humans made living much better and stimulating.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>実際人間たちは、勝手にカジノや娼館などを作り、強い感情を生み出すようになった。放っておけばどんどん、質のいい感情を作り出す施設を作るだろう。 <<ENGLISH>>Actually, the humans made, on their own volition, casinos and brothels which then led to much stronger and better tasting emotions.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「そんなに!? 相変わらずむちゃくちゃね」 <<ENGLISH>>"That much!? As ever, you're absurd, aren't you?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ストラスは、三千を超えると聞いた瞬間に引きつった笑いを作った。 <<ENGLISH>>The moment she heard I made more that 3000DP, her smile grew stiff.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ストラスもダンジョンじゃない街を作ってみるか?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Why don't you try running a city as well?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ストラスの声に僻みも、卑屈なところもない。 <<ENGLISH>>I didn't feel any jealousy or self-pity in her voice, only the desire to improve herself.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ストラス、今日はいつもの魔王服じゃないんだな。よく似合っているよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Stolas, your Demon Lord clothes today look different than usual, aren't they? They suit you though."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>彼女の魔王服はゴシックロリーターな可愛いドレスだが、今日は、色気のある体のラインがでるドレスだ。スリットから彼女の白い足が見えていてエロい。 <<ENGLISH>>She usually wore a cute, gothic lolita dress as her Demon Lord clothes but today, she wore a s.e.xy dress that accentuated her body line. It even had a slit that showed off her white leg.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「そっ、そのありがとう。その、あなたが来るからおしゃれをしたわけではないから」 <<ENGLISH>>"Th-thank you. But it's not like I wore this because you were coming here."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「わかってるさ。【竜】の魔王のところに行くんだから、失礼な格好はできないよね」 <<ENGLISH>>"I understand. It's because you're going to the [Dragon] Demon Lord's dungeon that you must dress up, right?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>だが、俺はそういうのを避けている。彼女とはライバルとして、そして友人として過ごしていたい。 <<ENGLISH>>I understood what she felt and that she must have dressed up to impress me. It was so obvious, it was harder not to notice but I'd rather avoid such things. I wished, instead, for us to remain both as rivals and friends.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ええ、そうよ。ちゃんとした格好でいかないとね」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yeah, that's right and that's why I have to dress properly, okay?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ストラスは若干機嫌を悪そうにしている。後でフォローをしておこう。 <<ENGLISH>>Her mood was somewhat turning sour so I decided to leave it until later.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「少しお茶をしながら休憩でも......と言っている場合じゃないわね。すぐに向かうわ」 <<ENGLISH>>"I'd like to offer you some tea while you take a break but now seems hardly best time for it so let's go right away, shall we?"<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「【竜】の魔王に繋がる【転移陣】はあるのか」 <<ENGLISH>>"Do you have a Transfer array that goes to the [Dragon] Demon Lord's dungeon?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>安心した。転移陣があればすぐにでも向かうことができる。 <<ENGLISH>>I was relieved to hear that. With a Transfer array, we could be there immediately.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「プロケル、一応言っておくけど言葉には気を付けてね。アスタロト様はすごく厳格な方だから」 <<ENGLISH>>"Procell, I'm going to say this just in case but do be careful with your words, okay? Astaroth-sama is an awfully strict person, you see."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「もちろんだ。仮にも相手は、最強の三柱の一人だからな。失礼な態度をとるつもりなんて微塵もない」 <<ENGLISH>>"Of course. He is regarded as one of the strongest Demon Lords, after all. I have no intention whatsoever to be discourteous to him."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺など足元にも及ばない相手だ。 <<ENGLISH>>Someone such as me wasn't any match for him. Negotiating with him scared me but I looked forward to it nonetheless since I just might be able to gain a lot of things from it.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>なんの縁かこれで、最強の三柱全員としっかりと話すことになる。 <<ENGLISH>>Also, after this meeting, I would be someone who, through some twist of fate, have been able to talk with all of the three strongest Demon Lords.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「そうか?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Really?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「どこか頼もしく見えるの。時間ができたら何があったか聞かせなさい」 <<ENGLISH>>"You seem more reliable. If we can find the time, tell me about the things that have happened to you."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「GRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY」 <<ENGLISH>>"GRRRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>急上昇していたエンリルが雷を纏って急降下。 <<ENGLISH>>Enlil who had flown upwards earlier was now charging downwards while being clad in lightning.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>エンリルとシーザーが絡みながら落ちていく。 <<ENGLISH>>And then, finally, Enlil caught up with Caesar and the two wrestled while falling downward.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺とストラスは祈るような気持ちで絡み合う二体の竜を見る。 <<ENGLISH>>Stolas and I watched with bated breath. We hoped, prayed even, that we would win.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>だが......。 <<ENGLISH>>But then...<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「狙いは良かったが、残念だったな。紙一重でシーザーが立て直したようだ。これで詰みだ。デュークもエンリルもよくやったが、わしのシーザーにはかなわなかったようだ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Your plan was good, but too bad... it's paper-thin, but it seems Caesar has already reconstructed a new one. This is checkmate. Your Duke and Enlil fought well. However, it seems they're no match for my Caesar."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>アストが勝利宣言をする。 <<ENGLISH>>Ast confidently declared his victory when Caesar was once again clad in a golden light.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「エンリル、ふんばりなさい! あなたは私の騎士でしょう!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Push through, Enlil! Remember, you are my knight!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ストラスの叫びを受けて、エンリルがより力を込める。 <<ENGLISH>>Having received his master's encouragement, Enlil exerted even more power.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>シーザーに翼にかみつかれて悲鳴をあげながら、強力なダウンバーストで、エンリルは大地に向かってシザーごと下向きに飛翔。 <<ENGLISH>>He produced a powerful downburst while biting down on Caesar's wing, causing the two of them to descend swiftly toward the ground.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「相打ち狙いの墜落か。だが、わしのシーザーはその程度のダメージ、苦にはせんぞ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Planning for a crash to the ground, are you? Sorry to tell you, but that amount of damage won't be enough to down my Caesar."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「違う。エンリルは信じてくれたんだ。そこに必ず、デュークがいると」 <<ENGLISH>>"No, we're aiming for something else. And Enlil believes that Duke will get them there."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>翼がちぎれ跳び、全身ぼろぼろ。片腕を無くしている。ブレスすら吐けない。 <<ENGLISH>>Duke's injuries had left him immobile, missing an arm, and even unable to do another breath attack. Even so, he could still stand on his feet.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>だが、二本の脚で大地を踏みしめ、じっと天を見上げている。残った右腕に残った瘴気とすべての魔力を込めて。文字通りありったけだ。 <<ENGLISH>>So, while looking up at the sky, he poured whatever remained of his magic power, miasma, and everything else into his remaining arm. He was hoping and believing that Enlil would notice him and bring their enemy near him so that he could unleash this attack. This was literally going to be his last shot.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>シーザーは、地上のデュークを見てぎょっとするがもう遅い。 <<ENGLISH>>When Caesar noticed Duke on the ground, he got startled, but it was already too late.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>地面すれすれ、シーザーがリスク覚悟で光を推進力に変えようとした瞬間に雷を落として、痺れさせ動きを封じた。 <<ENGLISH>>And when they were really close to the ground, Caesar decided to take a risk and convert the golden light from a barrier into a propelling force. However, the moment the barrier went down, he became numb from the lightning Enlil attacked him with and was thus unable to resist further.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「GUGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!」 <<ENGLISH>>"GUGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!"<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「ただいまなの!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Kuina's back!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「マスター、今もどった」 <<ENGLISH>>"I'm back too, master."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>クイナとロロノが帰ってきた。 <<ENGLISH>>Kuina and Rorono had just come home.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>クイナはさっき買った服ではなくいつもの戦闘服。ロロノは顔を煤で汚していた。 <<ENGLISH>>Kuina wasn't wearing the dress we bought earlier, but rather her usual combat clothes. As for Rorono, her face was covered in soot.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>煤をふき取ってやると、ロロノが恥ずかしそうな顔をした。 <<ENGLISH>>When I tried to wipe away the soot, Rorono's face grew red as though she was embarra.s.sed.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「二人ともおかえり。さっそくごはんにしようか」 <<ENGLISH>>"Welcome back, you two. Should we eat right away?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「やー♪ いっぱい運動したあとはごはんが美味しいの」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yay a meal tastes better after a lot of exercise"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「......限界まで頭を酷使した。糖分の摂取が必要」 <<ENGLISH>>"...I've used my brain to the limits; an intake of sugar is necessary."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>二人とも、お腹が空いているようだ。 <<ENGLISH>>Ohh, the two seem very hungry.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>別に魔王も魔物も人間の感情が主食であり、アヴァロンにいる限りは食べ物を得る必要はないが、娯楽として三食楽しんでいる。 <<ENGLISH>>We Demon Lords and monsters could survive on consuming nothing but human emotions. And as long as we were here in Avalon, we didn't have to worry about that. That said, we ate three meals a day as a form of recreation.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「では、今日もがんばってご飯を作りました。牛肉が安かったので、牛肉のワイン煮込みですよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Then, for your hard work today, I'll make dinner. Since the beef was cheap, I thought I'd make some wine beef stew."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「やー♪ アウラちゃんのワイン煮込みは最高なの」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yay Aura-chan's wine stews are the best!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「同意。あれはほかでは食べれない」 <<ENGLISH>>"I concur. Others' can't compare."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>アウラは風の魔術を駆使し、普通の鍋で圧力鍋のように短時間でやわらかい煮込みを作る。 <<ENGLISH>>Aura freely used her wind magic to use an ordinary pot as though it was a pressure cooker. Like that, she was able to make a beef stew with tender meat in a short amount of time.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>いわゆる魔術の無駄遣い。ただ、味のほうは最高だ。 <<ENGLISH>>Some would say it was a waste to use wind magic like so, but considering the taste it produced, I would argue it was worth it.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺もアウラの牛肉のワイン煮込みは好物なので、楽しみだ。 <<ENGLISH>>Aura's wine beef stew was a favorite of mine, so I looked forward to it as well.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「では、いただきましょう」 <<ENGLISH>>"Well then, let's eat"<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「やっぱり、アウラちゃんのワイン煮込みは最高なの。このソースをほくほくのマッシュポテトに絡ませるともっと最高なの」 <<ENGLISH>>"As expected, Aura-chan's stew is the best! And when the soft and flaky mashed potato is dipped in this sauce, it gets even better!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「......お酒がすすむ」 <<ENGLISH>>"...It goes well with alcohol."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>クイナは山盛りのマッシュポテトをがんがんかきこみ、ロロノは強い蒸留酒をストレートでどんどん飲んでいてる。 <<ENGLISH>>Kuina scooped up an enormous amount of mashed potato onto her plate, while Rorono drank strong alcohol in one gulp.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ロロノはドワーフということもあり、酒が大好きだしザルなんて通り越してワクだ。ロロノが酔っているところを見たことがない。 <<ENGLISH>>Given that Rorono was a dwarf, she was rather fond of alcohol and could drink lots of it. I don't think I have ever seen her get drunk before.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>昔は、アウラは子供は飲んじゃいけないと酒を止めていたが、そういう種族だと理解し、今では好きに飲ませている。 <<ENGLISH>>Previously, Aura was opposed to have the children drink alcohol, but after considering the traits of the races, she no longer objected.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ちなみに、クイナのほうは酒は苦くてまずいと一切飲まない。味覚が子供なのだ。 <<ENGLISH>>As for Kuina, she disliked the taste of alcohol and didn't drink any at all. Her sense of taste was like that of a child's.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ロロノ、酒を飲みすぎると成長しないぞ。育ちざかりなんだから」 <<ENGLISH>>"Rorono, if you drink too much alcohol, you won't grow. You're a growing girl, yeah?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ロロノはアウラとクイナの胸を見てから自分の胸を見て......蒸留酒の瓶をカバンの中にしまい込んだ。 <<ENGLISH>>After looking at Aura and Kuina's chests, Rorono looked at hers and then stowed away the bottle of alcohol she was drinking.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>どうやら、ロロノはまだまだ成長したいらしい。 <<ENGLISH>>It looks like she still wants to grow.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「わかったお酒はやめておく」 <<ENGLISH>>"I understand. I'll stop drinking alcohol."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>新たに取り出したワインをぐびぐび飲む。 <<ENGLISH>>Right after she said so, she drank wine from a new bottle she brought out.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「まて、ロロノ、それは酒じゃないのか」 <<ENGLISH>>"Wait, what happened to stopping? Isn't that alcohol too?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「これはジュース。度数が五〇パーセントを切るのを酒とは言わない」 <<ENGLISH>>"This is just juice. This has a strength of less than 50%. Not worthy of being called an alcohol at all."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「......アウラちょっと待て。何をしようとしている」 <<ENGLISH>>"...Aura, hold up. What are you doing?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「みんなでお風呂に入るんです」 <<ENGLISH>>"Getting ready to take a bath with everyone"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「それはわかる。ストラスも一緒か?」 <<ENGLISH>>"I know, but together with Stolas too?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>何を当たり前のことを言っているのかと、不思議そうな顔でアウラは俺を見ている。 <<ENGLISH>>As though it was obvious, Aura looked at me with a puzzled look on her face.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「一日でもはやく目を覚ましてもらうために、温泉治療をしないわけないじゃないですか」 <<ENGLISH>>"In order to make her recover sooner--even if for only a day sooner--shouldn't we use the hot spring's curative effects?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「......みんなで先に行ってきてくれ。俺はあとで入るよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"...everyone, go on ahead, then. I'll take a bath later."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「だめなの! みんなで一緒のお風呂なの」 <<ENGLISH>>"No! Everyone should take a bath together!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「マスターがいないと寂しい」 <<ENGLISH>>"It's lonely without you, master."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「えっと、二人の気持ちはわかるが。ストラスに悪い。そうだ、アウラ。おまえは時間をずらして後でストラスを」 <<ENGLISH>>"Hey, I understand how you two feel, but it's unfair to Stolas. Oh, Aura, how about you and Stolas go bathe alone after-"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ご主人様、ひどいです。私を仲間外れにするなんて。私がどれだけみんなとお風呂に入るのを楽しみにしているか知っているのに。......でも【命令】ならしがたいます。私はご主人様の魔物ですから。泣く泣く受け入れますよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"You're horrible, master. Leaving me out even though you know how much I enjoy bathing with everyone. ...but if you [Command] me to, I will. I am your monster and I will obey even though there will be tears on my eyes."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>そんなことを言われて、【命令】できるほど俺は冷酷な魔王ではない。 <<ENGLISH>>I certainly could issue it as a [Command], but that would make me a rather cruel Demon Lord.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>しょうがない。 <<ENGLISH>>I'm not one and I don't want to be one. Can't be helped then. I'll just try to not look at Stolas as much as possible.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「わかった、みんなでお風呂だ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Alright, let's just all go bathe together."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺の魔物たちが笑顔になり、ハイタッチ。 <<ENGLISH>>Upon hearing me, my monsters became happy and high-fived each other.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>この流れ、もしかしたら計算して作ったのか。 <<ENGLISH>>Seeing them like that, I couldn't help but wonder if they perhaps planned it all.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>この子たちもずいぶんとたくましくなったものだ。 <<ENGLISH>>These girls have become very determined.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺は苦笑し、風呂の準備をし始めた。 <<ENGLISH>>I bitterly smiled and then began preparing for the bath.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「やっぱり、温泉はいいな」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yeah, taking a bath like this is great."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「極楽なの」 <<ENGLISH>>"It's paradise!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ん。力が抜けていく」 <<ENGLISH>>"Mhm. Relaxing."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「やっぱり、上気した肌のクイナちゃんとロロノちゃんは可愛いです」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yup, as I thought, Kuina-chan and Rorono-chan having flushed skin is quite cute."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>こうしてお風呂に入ると娘たちの成長が確認できる。 <<ENGLISH>>While we relaxed in the bath like so, I was able to confirm the girls' growth.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ロロノも少しずつだが成長している。 <<ENGLISH>>It was only slight, but Rorono definitely had grown. As their father, I was happy.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「おとーさん、今日も尻尾洗って」 <<ENGLISH>>"Oto-san, wash Kuina's tail today too"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「マスター、私が背中を流す」 <<ENGLISH>>"Master, I'll wash your back."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「ご主人様、そろそろ空は支配できました。いつでも大丈夫ですよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Master, I will have full control of the sky soon enough. You can go and send them out at any time."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「そうか。なら、そろそろ真打の登場と行こうか」 <<ENGLISH>>"I see. Then, I guess the star performer is about to enter stage, so to speak."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>今までのエンシェント・エルフたちの戦いはあくまで前座にすぎない。本番はこれからだ。 <<ENGLISH>>Up until this moment, all the fighting the others had been doing including Ancient Elf was ultimately nothing more than an opening act and everything hereafter was main event.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>グリフォンたちは天井ぎりぎりを飛び、次々と一抱えはある金属筒を地面に向かって落としていく。 <<ENGLISH>>Thus, the griffon corps flew right up the ceiling of room. One by one, they each dropped some kind of metallic cylinder to the ground.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>エンシェント・エルフが空を舞う魔物を駆逐し終わった以上、グリフォンを阻めるものは誰もいない。 <<ENGLISH>>Since Ancient Elf had exterminated every flying enemy monster in the sky, there was no one that could stand in the griffon corps' way.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ご主人様、これ、なんですか? 普通の炎じゃないです。気持ち悪い」 <<ENGLISH>>"Master, what is that? That's no ordinary flame, is it? It feels sinister."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>自然を司るエンシェント・エルフがどこかおびえた様子で言葉を放った。 <<ENGLISH>>Ancient Elf who could control nature voiced out the fear she somehow felt.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ああ、普通の炎じゃない。あれは科学......いや、悪魔の炎だ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yeah, that's no ordinary flame, alright. That is science... no, rather, those are the flames of demons."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>その悪魔の炎を浴びているのが、悪魔型の魔物だというのだから笑えない冗談だ。 <<ENGLISH>>It was ironic calling them such considering the demon-type monsters being burned by it.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>爆発と爆風を浴び、なお生き残った魔物の一体が体にまとわりつく炎を消そうと地面で転がりまわるが、炎はまったく消えない。絶叫をあげ、暴れまわりやがて息絶える。それでも炎は消えない。 <<ENGLISH>>One of the monsters that got caught in the explosion and yet still lived tried to extinguish the flames all over its body by rolling around in the ground. Despite its best efforts though, the flames remained. It screamed and trashed about until it drew its last breath. Nevertheless, the flames still kept on burning.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>別の場所では、炎に包まれ狂乱したとある魔物が、別の魔物の首を切り裂いて大量の返り血を浴びるが、それでも炎は消えない。 <<ENGLISH>>At another spot, a certain monster was engulfed in the flames to the point of driving it mad. In its desperation, it lopped off another monster's head, causing a fountain of blood to spurt on him. All the same, the flames continued to burn.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>昼は美味しいパンを作る工場でスケルトンたちが夜にせっせと作っていたものだ。 <<ENGLISH>>As I had said to Ancient Elf, these were no ordinary flame. The bombs that gave birth to these flames were actually called Napalm Bombs. During the day, the Skeletons worked on making delicious breads but at night, they diligently made these bombs.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「あの炎は一度燃えはじめたら最後、周囲の酸素がなくなるか、特殊な薬剤をかけないかぎり消えないんだ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Those flames, as soon as they are started, will continue burning unless they had exhausted all the oxygen in their surroundings or a special mixture is used on them."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>何より性質が悪いのが、前述の通りけして消えないという特異性。 <<ENGLISH>>Its worst feature was, as was mentioned before, the ability to burn as though it would continue to do so forever; as soon as one was caught in its flames, they would keep on burning until they die and even after that.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「なんて、凶悪な。魔力でも、攻撃力でもない、こんな種類の強さもあるんですね」 <<ENGLISH>>"It's gruesome, isn't it? No kind of attack, whether through magic or some kind of ability, has this kind of effect."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「うん、思った以上の効果だね。これは使える。試せて良かったよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yeah, it's more than what I expected. It's a good thing we had this chance to try it out."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ナパーム弾を思いつき、作ってみたのはいいが、なかなか実験する機会に恵まれなかった。 <<ENGLISH>>It was great that I had thought of the napalm bombs and then make them but I didn't think I would be lucky enough to have the chance to experiment on their effectiveness. To actually have that chance, this war was a great boon indeed.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「思い出しました。この爆弾、確か地下に大量に用意してましたよね」 <<ENGLISH>>"Oh, I remember now; these bombs are being made in the underground dungeon."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「万が一人間と敵対したときのための保険もかねてたくさん用意しているんだ。街一つ滅ぼすためにはあれぐらいいる」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yeah, we've made a lot in order to prepare for when the humans choose to be our enemies, if they so dared. We have enough to raze a full city."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>もともと、このナパーム弾を作ろうと決めたのは、アヴァロンが人間に攻められたときに備えてだった。 <<ENGLISH>>Originally, I had decided to make these napalm bombs to antic.i.p.ate for when the humans launched an a.s.sault on Avalon.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>なるべく、平和的に交渉するつもりだが、もし実力行使に出られれば、敵の軍隊をこんがり焼いて威力を見せ付けてから、いざとなれば街一つ簡単に焼き尽くせるという脅しに使うつもりだ。 <<ENGLISH>>I intend to have peaceful negotiations with them but in case they were not so inclined, after showing our power by incinerating their armies, I intend to use the bombs as some kind of deterrent by threatening to raze one of their cities down.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ナパーム弾はあまりにも非人道的で、戦争ですら使用が禁止された悪魔の兵器だが、戦略差を埋めるためには、これぐらいは必要だろう。 <<ENGLISH>>Napalm bombs were dubbed to be the weapon of demons due to its far too inhumane effects. It was even greatly frowned upon if not prohibited to be used on wars. However, to make up for whatever it was that I lacked, it was something I needed.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「......できれば使いたくないですね」 <<ENGLISH>>".........If possible, I'd rather that not be used."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「俺もそう思う。そろそろ行こうか。空を飛べばこの炎に巻き込まれない」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yeah, I think so too. Anyway, shall we go? If we fly in the sky, this fire won't affect us."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>炎はいまだに燃え続けているが、もはや全ての【邪】の魔物は死に絶え、動くものはいない。 <<ENGLISH>>Despite having burned and killed each and every monster here, the flames kept on burning even to this moment.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「この炎、どうすれば消えるんでしょう」 <<ENGLISH>>"How about these flames? How do they disappear?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「放っておけば、この空間の酸素を燃やし尽くしてそのうち消えると思うよ。ダンジョンは不思議と生きるために必要なものが物理法則を無視して常に供給されるから、もしかしたら燃料が無くなるまでこのままかも。アヴァロンを攻めてくる敵の足止めにもなるし、このままにしておこうか」 <<ENGLISH>>"If we leave it be, I think it will continue to burn until it has exhausted all the oxygen here. But then again, dungeons are mysterious things. It might ignore the laws of nature and provide things that are necessary to live, like oxygen, so maybe the fire will only stop burning if there is nothing left for it to burn. Either way, this flame will serve as a roadblock to keep the enemy within the dungeon so it's best to leave it be, I say."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「なんとありがたい。わっ、我々は今後アヴァロンに危害は加えません! 約束します。本当です! ですから、我々の街を襲うのは許してください。我々が馬鹿でした」 <<ENGLISH>>"Thank you very much. I-I promise you, from now on, we will not be a problem for Avalon anymore. I swear so please, I beg you, spare our city."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>机に頭を擦りつける勢いで、隣街の領主は頭を下げる。 <<ENGLISH>>With much force, the other city's lord bowed his head enough that it touched the table. What he feared most at the moment was that Avalon would chose to retaliate and invade their city.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ただしですが、ほかの街と手を組んでこのアヴァロンを襲おうとすれば、そのときは容赦なく滅ぼします。その素振りを見せただけでも実行します。そのことは肝に銘じてください。たとえ私たちに勝てる戦力を集めたとしても、私たちは戦争が始まる前にあなたの街を灰燼に帰すことができる。一時間程度でね」 <<ENGLISH>>"However, if ever we find out that you've been conspiring with other cities against us, we will mercilessly raze your city to the ground. What you've seen was but a demonstration of our true might. Bear that in mind. Even if you have a.s.sembled an army capable of defeating us, remember that we can turn your city into ashes before the fighting even begins."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>手段を選ばないのであればそれが手っ取り早い。 <<ENGLISH>>If we didn't care for the method and only at the result, things would be over instantly.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>万が一、アヴァロンの戦力で勝てないような戦力を集められた場合には、上空からの爆撃で街をまず滅ぼす。そして徹底的な籠城戦。 <<ENGLISH>>In the case that they gathered a force we couldn't hope to win against, my move would be to first bombard their city from the sky. After that, we would completely hole up and defend the city. Like so, the enemy would soon wither away.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「わっ、わかってます。もう、逆らいません、こんな街、本国の支援があったとしても......」 <<ENGLISH>>"I-I understand. We will not, never again, to this city, stand in opposition, even if we gain support from our country........."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺はにっこりと笑いかける。 <<ENGLISH>>At that, I smiled.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「では、停戦条件の確認ですね。まず一つ目、このアヴァロンが発行した通行証。これを持った相手には関税及び、入場税をかけないこと。また、現状行っているアヴァロン方面への不当な税の廃止」 <<ENGLISH>>"Then, let us confirm the terms for the armistice, shall we? First, about the pa.s.s that Avalon will issue. Anyone that has this pa.s.s will be exempt from tariffs and admission taxes. Also, all undeserved taxes to those going toward Avalon's direction will no longer be imposed."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「わかった、すぐにでも手配する」 <<ENGLISH>>"Understood. Those can be arranged right away."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「次に、監視のために俺の部下をあなたの秘書につけること」 <<ENGLISH>>"Next, to watch over you and your city, you shall take on a subordinate of mine as your secretary."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「それも了解だ」 <<ENGLISH>>"I consent on that too."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>青い髪で、ドレスを纏った美女が現れる。 <<ENGLISH>>A blue-haired beautiful girl in a dress then appeared.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>諜報部隊の一人だ。 <<ENGLISH>>She was one of the Ocean Singers of the intelligence corps.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「彼女の望むことはすべてさせてください。万が一、彼女との連絡が途切れれば、我々への敵対とみなします」 <<ENGLISH>>"Grant her access to everything and let her do whatever she wants. If we ever lose contact with her, we will take it as a sign of your hostility toward us and thus act accordingly."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「わっ、わかっておる。賓客としてもてなす」 <<ENGLISH>>"I-I understand. She shall be treated as we would a guest of honor."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>彼女を監視につけておけば安心だ。 <<ENGLISH>>With her there to observe in an official capacity, any disturbing activity the other party was up to would be reported immediately.<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「......本当にこの二つだけの条件でいいんだな」 <<ENGLISH>>".........but are you really sure you're fine with only these two conditions?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>まだ俺のことを疑っている。 <<ENGLISH>>He still doubted me and I really couldn't blame him. To him, I might have sounded too optimistic.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>かなりの客が隣街には存在する。 <<ENGLISH>>A fair number of our valuable guests resided in the neighboring city so it would actually impact us negatively if that city's economy failed to prosper.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>隣の街には栄えてもらわないと困るのだ。人間は大事な資源だ。気軽に減らすわけにはいかない。むしろ、増やせる環境を整えてやってもいい。 <<ENGLISH>>Humans were a very important resource for us. We mustn't, if possible, carelessly decrease their numbers. Rather, it would be better for us to set up an environment where their population would increase.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「とはいえ、アヴァロンがここまで寛大なのは一度きりです。今回の約束はかなり緩い。裏をかこうと思えばいくらでもかけるでしょう。また、我々に牙を剥きたくなるかもしれません。ですが、そういったことをすれば、今度は本気で滅ぼしますよ。今回のようなお遊びでなく、アヴァロンの真の力で」 <<ENGLISH>>"Be that as it may, Avalon will only be lenient this one time. The opportunities to take advantage of this leniency are there and are plentiful. Perhaps you might even decide to attack us again. Should you do so, however, don't expect us to hold back again."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>隣街の領主が真っ青になって震える。 <<ENGLISH>>In response to my threat, the other city's lord went ghastly pale and s.h.i.+vered.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>今回の約束事項をまとめた書類に調印して、それで終わりだ。 <<ENGLISH>>With both sides in agreement, we signed the doc.u.ments relevant to this armistice and concluded the meeting.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「そうだ。今から祝勝会を開くのですが、よろしければ参加してはどうですか?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Oh, that's right, we're going to hold a celebration party but would you like to join us?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「おっ、お気遣いは感謝します。でっ、ですが、わっ、わたし、には用事があるの、じっ、辞退します」 <<ENGLISH>>"Tha-Thank you for your consideration b-but as I have, ahm, things to attend to, I would have to respectfully d-decline."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「それは残念です。今回の戦いで馬はすべて逃げてしまったみたいですね。ゴーレム馬車を手配しましょう。お気をつけておかえりください」 <<ENGLISH>>"That's a shame. But all of your horses have ran away during the war, right? Let me arrange for you a golem-drawn carriage. I wish you a safe journey home."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>そして、こくこくと何度も隣街の領主は頷いた。 <<ENGLISH>>I said so with a smiling face. The other city's lord on the other hand repeatedly nodded.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>さて、隣街の領主は忘れているが、さきほどまでエンシェント・エルフであるアウラが調合した自白剤を飲ませて知っていることをすべて吐かせていたし、体内に盗聴器と発信機を埋め込んでいた。 <<ENGLISH>>He had already forgotten but just a while back, I had made him drink a truth serum concocted by Aura. Through that, I had made him spill all that he knew. I had also placed within his body a listening device and transmitter.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>彼が去ってから独り言をつぶやく。 <<ENGLISH>>After he left, I contemplated on what he had relayed to me.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「まさか、リグドルグ教の差し金か。それも高位の神官」 <<ENGLISH>>"This is a surprise. Someone from the Rigdolg Faith had instigated them into this war. And a high-ranking priest at that."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「あっ、おとーさん、この串焼き美味しいの!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Ah! Oto-san, these kebabs are delicious!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「マスター、こっちのスープのほうが美味しい」 <<ENGLISH>>"Master, this soup is tastier."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「魚の干物も絶品ですよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"This dried fish too is superb."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>クイナ、ロロノ、アウラの三人が手に料理をもってやってくる。 <<ENGLISH>>Kuina, Rorono, and Aura each brought along a cuisine in their hands.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>彼女たちは、先に自由にさせていた。祭りを楽しんでいるようだ。 <<ENGLISH>>I had made them go ahead of me and enjoy the festivity. And it seemed like they did enjoy it.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「クイナ、ずるい」 <<ENGLISH>>"Kuina's so sneaky."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「まあまあ、ロロノちゃん。私たちもすればいいじゃないですか」 <<ENGLISH>>"Now, now, Rorono-chan, we can just simply do it too, right?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺は彼女たちから受け取った食べ物を食べる。 <<ENGLISH>>The girls each fed me the food that they brought.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>遠い街や村の料理の数々。 <<ENGLISH>>Aside from each coming from a different faraway city or village, each cuisine was also delicious.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>今のアヴァロンは、多種多様な文化が入り乱れている。一つの街ながらいろんな国の文化を楽しめる。 <<ENGLISH>>Avalon, as it was currently, was a melting pot of very diverse cultures. Although it was but one city, it enjoyed the culture of various nations.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>こういう楽しみができるのが、アヴァロンのいいところだ。 <<ENGLISH>>The ability to enjoy such things was one of Avalon's greatest strong points.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「そういえば、ルルイエ・ディーヴァは?」 <<ENGLISH>>"By the way, where's R'lyeh Diva?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ルルちゃんは別行動なの。なにか、やりたいことがあるみたい」 <<ENGLISH>>"It seemed like she had something else she wanted to do so she separated from us."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ほう、それは気になるな」 <<ENGLISH>>"Ohh, that's a little worrisome."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>そんなことを言っていると、北のほうですさまじい歓声が聞こえた。 <<ENGLISH>>As soon as I said so, I heard a tremendous cheer coming from somewhere north. When I came to see the commotion, I discovered that it was because R'lyeh Diva was singing.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ご主人様、いい歌ですね」 <<ENGLISH>>"Master, it's a good song, isn't it?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>幸いスキルは使っていない。純粋に歌の魅力だけで人々を熱中させている。 <<ENGLISH>>R'lyeh Diva didn't make use of any special ability. It was purely her charming song that put the people in such a frenzied state. It seemed to me that that song could be turned into a good weapon which would unite the hearts of Avalon's citizens into one.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ん」 <<ENGLISH>>"Mhm"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「はい!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yes!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>三人そろって、全力で祭りを楽しむ。 <<ENGLISH>>Together with the three, I enjoyed the festivity to the fullest.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>料理を取りにいくと、ドワーフ・スミスに腕を組まれているワイトとすれ違った。隣には白虎のコハクもいて、特大の骨付き肉を口にくわえていた。 <<ENGLISH>>As we headed toward the next place to eat, we pa.s.sed by Wight who was arm in arm with a Dwarf Smith. Next to them was Kohaku with an extra-large piece of meat attached to a bone in his mouth.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>......ここの住人すごいな。白虎が歩いているのに気にしていない。 <<ENGLISH>>......the citizens of Avalon are amazing. A Byakko walks among them and yet they're not minding it. The human beings' ability to adapt is amazing.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「おとーさん、遅いの!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Oto-san, you're so slow."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「おとーさん、アヴァロンはいい街なの!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Oto-san, Avalon's a great city!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「そうだな。本当にいい街だ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yes, it indeed is."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>耳を澄ませば笑い声が聞こえてくる。 <<ENGLISH>>If I listened carefully, the citizens' cheers were still audible.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>今、この瞬間も暖かな感情が俺に流れ込み力になる。 <<ENGLISH>>Even during that moment, their gentle emotions continuously flowed into me and became my power.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>幸せだ。人を幸せにして自分も幸せになる。 <<ENGLISH>>It was happiness. By making the people happy, I became happy.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>もっとこのアヴァロンを素敵な街にしたいと思う。 <<ENGLISH>>I want to make Avalon an even more fantastic city,<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「クイナ、ロロノ、アウラ。これからも頼むぞ。まだ、アヴァロンは始まったばかりだ。ここから世界で一番幸せな街にする」 <<ENGLISH>>"Kuina, Rorono, Aura, this is just the start for Avalon. I ask you to help me make it the happiest city in the world."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「んっ。マスターが望むのなら」 <<ENGLISH>>"Mhm. If that is master's wish."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「はい、私も頑張ります。最近果物だけじゃなくて、いろんな薬草にも手を出しているんですよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yes, I will also do my best. Not only with the newest fruits but also with various medicinal herbs."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>今日は、この幸せな音を子守歌にしよう。そして......。 <<ENGLISH>>These pleasant replies would be my lullaby tonight.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「今日は久しぶりにみんな一緒に寝ようか?」 <<ENGLISH>>"It's been a while so why don't we all sleep in a single bed tonight?"<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「マルコ、どうやって【夜会】に参加すればいいんだ?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Marcho, what things should I do in the [Evening Party]?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>今までも何度か聞いた問いを、今回もする。 <<ENGLISH>>I asked Marcho a question I had asked her several times before. She didn't give me any answer except her evasive reply that I'll know when the time came.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「何も。ただ待っていればいい。もうすぐその時が来る」 <<ENGLISH>>"Nothing. You should just wait for it; it'll come soon enough."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>マルコは薄く笑う。 <<ENGLISH>>Marcho laughed lightly.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>彼女の周りには三体の魔物が控えていた。 <<ENGLISH>>By her side were three monsters standing guard.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ステータスを見なくとも、うちに秘めた圧倒的な力を感じる。 <<ENGLISH>>Without even looking at their status, I knew they held tremendous powers deep within.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>天狐は、その空気にあてられて戦闘態勢に入り、尻尾の毛が逆立っている。 <<ENGLISH>>The fur on Tenko's fox tail stood on end. She was affected by their presence but still readied for battle.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「その三体が、マルコの【誓約の魔物】か」 <<ENGLISH>>"Those three, are they your [Monsters of the Covenant]?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「うん、その通りだよ。【獣】の魔王マルコシアスが従える一五〇〇体の魔物たちの頂点。それがこの子たち」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yeah, precisely. These three are the top amongst the 1500 monsters following me."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>おそらく、こいつらは全員Aランクの魔物。それもAランクの中でもとびぬけた力を持っている。 <<ENGLISH>>Most likely, all of them were A rank monsters. In addition, they held outstanding power even among other A rank monsters.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「マルコ、普通、魔物は固定レベルで作るなんてよく言ったものだ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Marcho, you often said something like monsters are generally created with a static level."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「わかる? この子たちは、全員Aランクかつ、変動レベルで生み出し、レベルの上限まで至った魔物たちだよ。Sランクにすら匹敵する」 <<ENGLISH>>"You've realized? All of them are monsters who are A rank, have been created to be able to grow, and have also reached their maximum level. They're comparable to even an S rank."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「おとーさん、最近お空の旅が多くて楽しいの!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Oto-san, it's so great that air trips are so common now!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「やっぱり、空は速いからな」 <<ENGLISH>>"Well, travel via the sky is the fastest, after all."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>護衛のクイナがはしゃいだ声を上げる。 <<ENGLISH>>Kuina, my guard, said so with a merry voice.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「あっ、おとーさん。ロロノちゃんから聞いた?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Ah, Oto-san, have you heard from Rorono-chan?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ん? 何の話だ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Hmm? About what?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「えっと、最近ね。新型アヴァロン・リッターの素材を集めるために【森】や【鉱山】を調べてたら、いろいろと発見があったらしいの。爆薬の原料が自前で調達できるようになりそうって言ってたの」 <<ENGLISH>>"Well, apparently, while investigating the [Forest] and [Mine] rooms for materials to be used for the new Avalon-Ritters, she had made some discoveries. What she basically told me was that we now have a self-sustainable supply of raw materials for our explosives."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「それは初耳だ。時間が出来たら本格的に調べてもらおう」 <<ENGLISH>>"That's definitely the first I've heard of it. Once I find the time, I'll look into it."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>アヴァロンでは、グラフロスの空爆や、最下層にあるMOABなどに高性能爆薬を用いているが、それらの原料はこの世界では手に入らず、俺の【創造】に頼り切っている。 <<ENGLISH>>The raw materials for the bombs the Darkness Dragons use for aerial bombing as well as the MOAB prepared in the deepest floor of my dungeon couldn't be found in this world, forcing us to completely rely on my [Creation] to produce such things.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>どうしてもRDXなどの化学物質は【創造】でないと調達できない。 <<ENGLISH>>Basic gunpowder and such could be procured, but the power of those just weren't enough. Because of that, about 90% of my use of [Creation] was dedicated to supplying those unprocurable rare metals and chemicals, like RDX for example.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ストラスと会う前に良いニュースが聞けて良かった。 <<ENGLISH>>I was so glad to hear of this good news before my meeting with Stolas.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「クイナ、掴まれ。そろそろ降下するぞ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Kuina, hold on to something. We're going to descend soon."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「やー♪」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yay "<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>クイナが後ろから抱き着いてきた。それを確認し、グラフロスの手綱を引き、急降下させる。 <<ENGLISH>>After I confirmed that Kuina had held on to me from behind, I pulled the dragon's reins and made it swoop down.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ストラスのダンジョンへたどり着くと、いつもの部屋に案内された。 <<ENGLISH>>Upon arriving at Stolas's dungeon, we were guided to the usual room.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>しばらく待っていると、天使型の魔物、ストラスがラーゼグリフのローゼリッテを引き連れてやってくる。 <<ENGLISH>>And after a while of waiting, Rozelitte the angel-type monster guided us along.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>いや、よく見るとその型にもう一体いた。 <<ENGLISH>>Actually, there was one other monster I didn't notice until I looked closely. It was a miniature jade dragon. In other words, it was Enlil the Storm Dragon Knight Bahamut.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「呼び出してしまって、申し訳ないわ。少し立て込んでいてね」 <<ENGLISH>>"Sorry for making you come all the way here. I've just been a bit too busy lately."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ストラスはつい最近まで魔王の力を失っていて、アヴァロンに滞在していた。 <<ENGLISH>>Until very recently, Stolas had lost her Demon Lord powers and stayed in Avalon to recover.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「気にするな。俺から申し出た案件だ。......新しいドレスも似あっているよ。香水も変えたみたいだね」 <<ENGLISH>>"Don't worry about it. I was the one that proposed this matter. ...by the way, your new dress suits you. And it seems you've changed your perfume too. It smells nice."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「あなたのグラフロスこそ。ここまで基本スペックが高いなんて反則よ。なんて威圧感と力強さ! この打撃力がほしかったの! グラフロスだけでなくアビス・ハウルの地上戦での強さも素敵ね! 異空間系の魔物とはとても思えないわ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Your Darkness Dragons deserve praise too. Having such high specs, it's cheating I say. This is the attack power I'm looking for! But it isn't just them. The power of your Abyss Howls in a land battle is breathtaking! It's almost impossible to believe that they're also other-dimension monsters."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ストラスはグラフロスとアビス・ハウルをお気にめしたようだ。 <<ENGLISH>>Stolas seemed to have taken a liking to my monsters.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>逆に、俺のほうも翠の翼竜。風を操るテンペスト・ワイバーンを気に入っていた。 <<ENGLISH>>Likewise, I was pleased with her Tempest Wyvern. It exceeded even my expectations of it being good support units for the Darkness Dragons.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ストラスと顔を合わせて笑い合う。 <<ENGLISH>>Like that, Stolas and I looked at each other and smiled.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ストラス、俺のほうはテンペスト・ワイバーンをなんとしてでも手に入れたくなった」 <<ENGLISH>>"I want to have your Tempest Wyverns at all costs."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「私もあなたのグラフロスとアビス・ハウルが欲しいわ」 <<ENGLISH>>"And I want your Darkness Dragons and Abyss Howls"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺とストラスはがっちりと手を握りあう。さきほど、俺がうっかりもらした言葉を思いだしたのか、ストラスがまた顔を赤くした。 <<ENGLISH>>Stolas and I then shook each other's hand. However, perhaps thinking on the tactless remark I made earlier, her face got red again.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>だが、交渉は成立した。 <<ENGLISH>>Still, the deal was made.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>テンペスト・ワイバーンが先行し全力飛行。【風】の力で風の道を作る。その道を使うことでグラフロスがテンペスト・ワイバーン並みのスピードで追随する。 <<ENGLISH>>The Tempest Wyvern flew at full flying speed and took the lead. Then, it used its wind magic to create a path. By using that path, the Darkness Dragon was able to follow at a speed comparable to the average speed of a Tempest Wyvern.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>こんなことまでできるのか。 <<ENGLISH>>They can do even this? I can't wait for the day they'll dance in the sky of Avalon.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「予定はあるが。空けることはできるぞ」 <<ENGLISH>>"I do, but I can easily clear my schedule. Why?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>いくらでも仕事はあるが、今日終わらせないといけない緊急案件はない。 <<ENGLISH>>There was always work to be done, but thankfully, there was none that needed to be finished today.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>そう返事すると、急にストラスがもじもじとし始めた。 <<ENGLISH>>When I answered like that, Stolas suddenly became fidgety. A few moments after that, it seemed she had somehow found her resolve.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「あっ、あの、良かったら。私の部屋で夕食を食べていかない? がんばって作るから。その、いつもプロケルにはご馳走ばかりしてもらって悪いと思っていたの。せっかく、私のダンジョンに来てくれたのだから、今回は私にご馳走させて」 <<ENGLISH>>"We-wel-if you want to, do you want to have dinner here? I did my best to make it. I-I just thought it's not fair to let you keep treating me to a feast without me ever returning the favor. Besides, I made you come all this way, it's the least I can do."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>不安そうに上目遣いで俺の表情を伺ってくる。 <<ENGLISH>>With anxious, upturned eyes, she tried to guess my answer from my facial expressions.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ストラスの手料理か。 <<ENGLISH>>A homecooked meal by Stolas? How can I say no after hearing that? ....wait, is it possible that this is the real reason she asked for our meeting to be here in her dungeon?<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「是非ご相伴にあずかるよ。知らなかった。ストラスが料理を作れるなんて」 <<ENGLISH>>"It'll be my honor. But I must say, I didn't know you cooked."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「結界と改築両方ともなんとか終わったな」 <<ENGLISH>>"We've somehow finished setting up the barriers as well as reconstructing the buildings."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「はい、頑張りました!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yes, we did great!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ドワーフ・スミスたちもなかなか成長してる」 <<ENGLISH>>"The Dwarf Smiths have also grown a fair bit."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>アウラは直接結界を作り、ロロノのほうは防音素材の開発だけ実施し、改築はドワーフ・スミスたちに任せ、自分はときおりチェックと指示に来るぐらいだった。 <<ENGLISH>>I looked at Aura and Rorono who both did improvements to my residence and gave them a satisfied nod. Aura built the barriers herself. As for Rorono, she had developed the materials that were used for the sound-proofing but entrusted the rest to the Dwarf Smiths, only to come by occasionally to check up and give further instructions to the apprentices.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ロロノには、アヴァロンリッターの量産化という重要な仕事がありそちらを優先してもらっている。 <<ENGLISH>>To Rorono, her most important job at the moment was the ma.s.s production of the Avalon-Ritters and that therefore took priority above all others.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>今のところ、まだ目途は立ったところで実現には至っていない。なかなか、ツインドライブの安定した同調には手間取っているようだ。とはいえ、同調に必要なラインはかなり下がったみたいで、すでに三機だけは作れている。Aランクの魔物が三体、短期間に用意できただけでも、ロロノの功績は凄まじい。 <<ENGLISH>>For the moment though, that goal was still quite far away off from realization. It seemed that establis.h.i.+ng a stable synchronization between the two cores involved was causing her difficulties. Nevertheless, it seemed like her progress on her continued research had lowered the bar enough for her to be able make a total of three Avalon-Ritters. To have been able to make three A-rank-equivalent units alone was worthy of praise.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「二人ともお疲れ様。ありがとう。これで情報が漏れにくくなる」 <<ENGLISH>>"I'm really grateful to the two of you. Thank you. With this, we have made gathering information from us much harder to do."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>最低限の防諜を施したが、これで完璧というわけにはいかない。 <<ENGLISH>>What we did was but the bare minimum in terms of counter-intelligence and was far from perfect.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>根本的な解決をするには、諜報に特化した魔物が必要だ。 <<ENGLISH>>To solve it completely, we needed a monster specialized in intelligence-gathering and to have that, I needed a [Creation] medal.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>【創造】のメダルが手に入るのは、まだ数日かかる。【創造】が手に入りしだい俺は新たな魔物を生み出すつもりだった。 <<ENGLISH>>Unfortunately, I wouldn't be able to produce another [Creation] medal until a few days later. As soon as I could though, I plan on making the new monster.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「マスターの力になれてうれしい」 <<ENGLISH>>"I'm glad to be of help to master."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「私もです。また、何かありましたらお気兼ねなく命じてください」 <<ENGLISH>>"Me too. If there's anything else you need me to do, please don't hesitate to ask."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ご褒美だ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Here are your rewards."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>二人に【創造】でこの世界ではまだ作れないお菓子を生み出して渡す。ロロノのほうにはドワーフ・スミスの分もまとめて渡した。 <<ENGLISH>>By using my [Creation] ability, I made sweets that were still not common to this world--if they ever existed at all--and handed it to the two. I also handed to Rorono the Dwarf Smith's shares.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「うわああああああ、ふわふわの生クリームたっぷりのロールケーキ。見たことがないフルーツがたっぷり」 <<ENGLISH>>"Woaaaahhh, a cake roll with lots of fluffy cream. It's also full of fruits I haven't seen before."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ドワーフ・スミスたちも喜ぶ、ありがとうマスター」 <<ENGLISH>>"The Dwarf Smiths will be delighted. Thank you, master."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「プロケルさん、本日はわざわざ時間を作っていただいて申し訳ない」 <<ENGLISH>>"Procell-san, sorry for expressly asking you to make time for me today."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「いえ、お気になさらず。レリックさんのことです。早急に対処しないとまずい案件でしょう。私としても早く情報を仕入れておきたい」 <<ENGLISH>>"No, don't mind it. Knowing Relic-san, it's most probably a matter that needs urgent attention. Even I would like to have more information as soon as possible."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>商人は時間の重要さを誰よりも知っている。そのことは理解しているし、評価している。 <<ENGLISH>>n.o.body knew the importance of time better than a merchant. They understood and valued it. So for him to ask for this meeting, there was no way I could have refused.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「プロケルさん、基本的に、商品を街に持ち込むさいには関税及び、入場税をとられます。それはどこの街も変わりません。ですが、出ていく際には持ち出しを禁止されている一部の品物が含まれていないかを確認するだけで関税などは取られません。それが通例でした」 <<ENGLISH>>"We merchants are obligated to pay tariffs and admission fees whenever we go into a city. And when we exit, we are only inspected to see if we have any goods that are prohibited from being exported among our stocks. If we are cleared, we are allowed to exit without paying for any kind of tax. That is the standard affair."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>地方によって税の仕組みは違うが、隣町は商品にかけられる関税と街に入るときの入場税の二つだけをとっていた。 <<ENGLISH>>The tax system differed depending on the city but as for the neighboring city, only the tariff on the incoming goods and the admission tax for entering the city were the only two fees.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>もちろん、そこで生活をするのであれば他にもさまざまな税をとられることになる。だが、店を構えていない商人たちが気にしていたのはその二つの税だ。 <<ENGLISH>>Of course, living there would also incur other taxes but for merchants who didn't have any store, those were the only two fees that they needed to be concerned with.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「今は、出るときにも税を取られるようになったというわけですね」 <<ENGLISH>>"But now, they've also imposed a fee whenever you're exiting the city, am I right?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「その通りです。アヴァロンに向かう馬車は、輸出禁止物のチェックを行う際、関税と同額の税金を求めらるようになってしまいました。単純計算で二倍の税金をとられてしまうわけです」 <<ENGLISH>>"Exactly. Our carriages that are heading out to Avalon are being asked to pay a fee equal to that of the tariff we pay when entering a city. That effectively doubles the tariff we have to pay."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「それはまずいですね」 <<ENGLISH>>"That's not good."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ええ、アヴァロンでは関税が存在しないのでその分で相殺できておりますが、我々商人としては、旨みが一気に減りました。今はまだぎりぎり黒字を維持できておりますが、これ以上悪化しないとは限りませんし。早急に手を打っていただきたいのです」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yes, it isn't. Thankfully, there's no tariff in Avalon so that somehow offsets it but we as merchants can't help but feel a decrease in our enthusiasm. We are still in the black at the moment--albeit just barely--but that will not always be the case. And so, I ask that something be done about it as soon as possible."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>これは隣街からの嫌がらせだ。 <<ENGLISH>>Such was the hara.s.sment of the neighboring city.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺はまだ支配下に入れという通告に対して、時間稼ぎを続けている。返事を催促する手紙を何度かもらっており。そのたびにまだ時間を要すると手紙を返しているが、ついにしびれを切らせ始めたらしい。 <<ENGLISH>>I was still continuing to stall for time regarding their offer of being under their rule. They kept sending several letters demanding my decision but instead, I only answered that I needed more time. However, this event would indicate that I was starting to run out of time that I could buy.<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「アヴァロンが余計にかかった関税分を補てんする......というのは焼け石に水です。別の街から品物を仕入れる。それも、あの街を経由しない方法を提案させてください」 <<ENGLISH>>"Avalon will compensate for these unwarranted taxes... is what I would have liked to say but that will not really help with anything; it would be like putting out a large fire with a gla.s.s of water. So instead, I'm proposing a means to procure products from other cities without ever stopping at that one."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「それができれば理想ですが、あの町は帝国の最南端です。あそこを通らず、帝国の他の街にはいけませんよ。山道にも関所が用意されておりますし」 <<ENGLISH>>"It would be great if we could but that city is the southernmost city of the empire; we can't get to the other cities without going through that one. The mountain paths also have checkpoints in them, after all."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「それは陸の話でしょう?」 <<ENGLISH>>"That's if we're only talking about land routes."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「まさか、水路ですか? そんなものどこにも」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yes but you can't be suggesting we make use of water routes, can you? For one, there aren't any."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「スケールが小さいですよ。もっと上です。私が提案するのは空だ。空は誰のものでもない。空を使った流通。それが可能だとしたら?」 <<ENGLISH>>"You're not thinking grandly enough, high enough. What I'm proposing is what if you can transport your goods using the sky which belongs to no one?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>それどころか、もっと直接的な手段で商人を叩いてくる可能性がある。 <<ENGLISH>>On the other hand, a more direct method might anger the merchants.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>そもそも、最終的には隣街との戦争を視野に入れている。 <<ENGLISH>>To begin with, I was of the thought that we were going to war with the neighboring city anyway so we shouldn't rely on them anymore. In whatever case though, our economy needed to be independent.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>そのための、空を使った流通。あの街を経由せずにありとあらゆる場所から商品を集める。 <<ENGLISH>>To that end, I proposed the use of the sky to transport goods collected from all other places without ever going through the neighboring city.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺の言葉を聞いた商人が目を見開く。 <<ENGLISH>>Upon hearing me, the merchant was wide-eyed, slack-jawed, and desperately shaking his head.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「空、そんなことが可能か、だが、もし、それができれば」 <<ENGLISH>>"The sky? Is such a thing possible? But if ever it is..."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「ん。クイナは【全魔術無効】があるけど、それすらなしにあの乱戦の中、クイナの背中を守ってる。あの子もすごい」 <<ENGLISH>>"Mhm, Kuina has [All Magic Nullification] but even without that, that girl is guarding Kuina's back amidst the melee."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>もし、フェルがいなければ、あそこまでクイナは暴れられなかっただろう。背中を任せられるからこそ自由に戦える。 <<ENGLISH>>Kuina and Fel were both leading the charge in this battle. If Fel wasn't here, Kuina probably wouldn't had been able to rampage as much as she had. It was because Fel guarded Kuina's back that Kuina could fight as freely as she wanted.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>クイナとフェルに向かって魔術の雨が降り注ぐ。魔術無効を持っているクイナは無視し、フェルは手を掲げる。魔術の雨が見えない壁に阻まれた。 <<ENGLISH>>But then, a rain of magic attacks was poured toward the two. Kuina, who was safe thanks to her ability to nullify magic attacks, aside, Fel reacted to such by raising her hand. Upon doing so, the rain of magic spells encountered an invisible wall.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>Aランクの魔物を含めた絨毯爆撃を防ぐ結界。そんなもの、ロロノやアウラにも作れない。 <<ENGLISH>>Even Aura and Rorono couldn't make a barrier that could defend against the carpet bombing that was done by even A rank monsters.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>あれの秘密は時間操作能力だ。周囲の空間を数ミリだけ時間をとめた。 <<ENGLISH>>The secret behind it was Fel's ability to manipulate time. With it, she stopped the flow of time within the s.p.a.ce that was a few millimeters around her, thus becoming the barrier.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ああ、もう。うっとうしいです! フェルに近づくな!!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Ha, enough. You're all annoying! Don't come near me!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>フェルが手に持った剣を振るう。 <<ENGLISH>>Fel shouted so and then swung the sword in her hand.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>その剣には刀身がなかった。剣を振るう瞬間だけ、光の刃が発生し刀身が数十メートル伸びた。 <<ENGLISH>>Inconspicuously, the sword had no blade. However, the moment she swung the sword--and only then--a blade of light that was several meters long was formed.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>その薙ぎ払いの切れ味は抜群。近接攻撃でありながら範囲攻撃だ。 <<ENGLISH>>Its ability to mow down enemies was spectacular. An attack that was supposed to be for close range was turned into a far-reaching one.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ロロノ、あれ。やっぱりアヴァロン・リッターに使えないか? すごく便利そうだが」 <<ENGLISH>>"Rorono, that, can it not really be used by the Avalon-Ritters, after all? It seems awfully useful."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>そう、あの刀身のない剣はもともとはアヴァロン・リッターのために作られた武器だ。だが、使いこなせずにお蔵入りして試作一本で終わってしまった。 <<ENGLISH>>The sword without a blade was originally a weapon made for the Avalon-Ritters. However, with none of them being capable of using it, the development for it was put on hold and eventually canceled.<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「これはすごいな。力が、力が満ちていく。あははははははは」 <<ENGLISH>>"Amazing. Power, power is welling up within me! Ahahahahahaha!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺は知らず知らずのうちに哄笑をあげていた。 <<ENGLISH>>I unconsciously laughed out loud.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>アヴァロンでは、穏やかな力が優しく流れ込んでいた。それとはまったく別種の快感。 <<ENGLISH>>If I were to compare it, in Avalon, a gentle power flowed calmly into me. In this moment, however, the power that into me brought me a different kind of pleasant feeling. The soldiers' fear, despair, and their very lives flowed into me as violently and as incessantly as a river during a raging storm.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>敵兵の死への恐怖、絶望、そして刈り取られた命が濁流のように、それも数百、千と同時に絶え間なく流れ込んでくる。恐怖は一秒ごとに熟成され、絶望はより色濃く。命はより鮮烈に散っていく。 <<ENGLISH>>With each pa.s.sing second, the taste of their fear developed; the taste of their despair became even more p.r.o.nounced; and their lives even more vivid as it disappeared.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ああ、気が狂いそうだ、なんだ、この快感、ひぃっ、ひぃ。こんな快感があるなら、もっとはやく。 <<ENGLISH>>Oh... I just might go mad from this, this, this sensation, oooohh. More, I want more of it, quickly.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「殺せ、もっと、殺せ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Kill, more, kill more of them!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>もっと、これがほしい! そうだ。今すぐやつらの街を燃やそう。 <<ENGLISH>>More, I want more! Yes, that's it, let's burn their city down. That way, those whose homes we burned will retaliate and deliver more, a lot more, of these... food. No, that's still not enough; one city's not enough. I'll burn many, many, more cities! And more and more food will come! And then, I'll burn them all! More, I want to feel more of this sensation!<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「もっと、もっとだ、足りない、これじゃ、ぜんぜん」 <<ENGLISH>>"More! This not enough, not at all!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>それが終われば、次だ! 別の国に手を出そう! もっと! たくさん、殺して気持ちよくなって、殺して、気持ちよく。俺は、俺は。 <<ENGLISH>>Once they're all gone, we'll move on to the next! We'll fight another country! More! Kill more, feel good more, kill, feel good, I, I...<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺の手に小さな、柔らかい感触。 <<ENGLISH>>I then sensed something small and soft touch my hand. Thanks to that touch, my heart didn't fall "somewhere".<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「く、い、な」 <<ENGLISH>>"Ku... i... na..."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「おとーさん、すごく怖い顔をしてる」 <<ENGLISH>>"Oto-san, you're making such a scary face."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>クイナが怯えた顔で、俺を見上げている。 <<ENGLISH>>Kuina was looking up at me with a frightened expression on her face.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>それを見て、急に頭が冷えた。 <<ENGLISH>>Seeing that, my head quickly cooled. I wondered just what kind of face I was making or just what the heck I was saying, for that matter, since that wasn't like me at all.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「悪い、ちょっと酔っていた」 <<ENGLISH>>"My bad, I got a little drunk."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「よかった、いつものおとーさん」 <<ENGLISH>>"Thank goodness, it's the usual Oto-san!"<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「ロロノ、あれはすごいな」 <<ENGLISH>>"They're amazing, Rorono."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「剣を作ることより、あれを使いこなせる頭脳の開発に苦労した。でも、いいできで満足。たくさんいいデータが取れる。これで、また改良」 <<ENGLISH>>"Developing the artificial brain so that it could masterfully wield that sword was more troublesome than making the sword itself. But, I'm satisfied with these results. They would serve as good data for improving the Avalon-Ritters further."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>開発者のロロノもご満悦だ。 <<ENGLISH>>Rorono the developer was in great joy.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「改良型のほうは、予定通り温存できそうだな」 <<ENGLISH>>"As for the improved variants, it seems like we can keep them on reserve just as planned."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ん。あっちを使わないですんでよかった。あれは正真正銘、本当の切り札」 <<ENGLISH>>"Mhm. We can win even if those ones aren't used. After all, those are genuinely worthy of being called trump cards."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>こちら側の被害は、前衛に出していた。シルバー・ゴーレム数体という、無視していいもの。 <<ENGLISH>>As for our side's damage, it was limited to only those that were in our vanguard. The loss of a few Silver Golems was nothing major.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「アウラ、ちゃんと加減しているか」 <<ENGLISH>>"Aura, have you been properly holding back?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ご主人様、ちゃんとやってますよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Totally, master."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「マスター。防衛戦には向いているけど、攻撃には向かない」 <<ENGLISH>>"Master. These Golems will be suited for a defensive battle but not an offensive one."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ただ、弱点がないわけではない。 <<ENGLISH>>However, that didn't mean it didn't have any weaknesses.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺の生み出した魔物ではないので【収納】することができない。つまり、ゴーレムたちは自分で目的地まで移動する必要がある。 <<ENGLISH>>The Golems weren't monsters created by me so I couldn't store them away. In other words, the Golems would have to move until their destination point all by themselves. Their movement was by no means fast and that would therefore hinder their offensive. Their movement speed even loses to the Skeletons'.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>だが、拠点防御の際にこれ以上便利な存在はいないだろう。 <<ENGLISH>>However, in occasions where a location was to be defended, there was no monster more convenient than them.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「わかってる。こいつらは最強の盾だよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"I know. These guys will be our strongest line of defense."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>基本的に俺のダンジョンでは、攻めのアンデッド軍団。守りのゴーレム軍団と考えている。 <<ENGLISH>>I was thinking that basically, in my Dungeon, the ones in charge of attack would be the Undead corps while the Golem corps would be in charge of defense.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「それより......、天狐の武器はできたのか」 <<ENGLISH>>"Leaving all that aside... How's Tenko's weapon? Is it complete already?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「完璧、最高のものができた。ショットガンの構造分析、マスターが私にくれたMK MK417の知識、ドワーフの勘、天狐の要望。全部を使って仕上げた。最高の逸品」 <<ENGLISH>>"It's perfect, the best one I've made. I've finished it using: my a.n.a.lysis on the construction of the shotgun, the information Master gave me regarding the M&K MK417, my intuition as a dwarf, and Tenko's demands. It's my most superb prized item."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「おとーさん、すごくいいの、新しいショットガン! すごく強いし、連射できるし、最高なの! エルちゃん、ありがとう!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Oto-san, my new shotgun's really amazing! It so powerful, and it can even rapid-fire; it's the best! El-chan, thank you!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>離れた場所で試射をしていた天狐が戻ってきた。 <<ENGLISH>>Tenko who test fired the gun in a separate location had returned.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>かなり上機嫌でエルダードワーフに抱きつく。 <<ENGLISH>>She was in a considerably good mood and hugged Elder Dwarf.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「エルダー・ドワーフ。レミルトンM870Pの改良点を教えてもらっていいか?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Elder Dwarf. May you please tell me what kinds of improvements you have made on the Remilton M870P?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「了解したマスター。まず、材質をミスリル合金にしたことによる、強度の上昇・軽量化。物質的な強度の他に、ドワーフのエンチャントをフルに活かした」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yes, Master. First, due to the properties of the Mithril alloy, the gun was made lightweight while also having an increase in its strength. The strength of the material aside, I have also fully applied dwarven enchantments on it."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>そう、ドワーフは物質を魔術的に強化する。 <<ENGLISH>>It looked as though dwarves used some kind of magic to enhance materials.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ミスリルもただのミスリルではなく、様々な金属と合わせたミスリル合金で、強度と粘りが増している。 <<ENGLISH>>The Mithril used was no ordinary Mithril neither. It was a Mithril alloy wherein the Mithril was mixed with various kinds of metal. It resulted in an increase of its strength and viscosity.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「次に、弾丸を一二ゲージから四ゲージに変えたことによる火力の上昇。また、弾丸のパウダーにミスリル・パウダーを混ぜている。ミスリル・パウダーは魔力を蓄積する性質がある、天狐が魔力を込めることで威力が上昇する。一二ゲージ通常弾と、四ゲージミスリル弾では威力が五倍違う......反動を抑える機能もつけたけど、こんな化け物を扱えるのは天狐ぐらい」 <<ENGLISH>>"Next, I increased the firepower by changing the sh.e.l.l from a 12 gauge to 4 gauge one. I have also mixed in Mithril powder to the sh.e.l.l's powder. Mithril powders have the property to store magic power so if Tenko put in some of her magic power, the weapon's power will further increase. A 4 gauge Mithril sh.e.l.l is about 5 times more powerful than an ordinary 12 gauge sh.e.l.l...... I've also added in a feature which will reduce the recoil but only so much that Tenko will be able to handle this beast."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>弾丸の威力が跳ね上がったのは喜ばしい。 <<ENGLISH>>I was delighted to know that the power of the sh.e.l.ls had skyrocketed.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>魔力を使用することにより、俺の【創造】で弾丸が作れなくなっている。 <<ENGLISH>>However, not all of it was good news. The sh.e.l.ls now employed magic power and I was therefore no longer able to make them using my [Creation].<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>もっとも、通常火薬を使った四ゲージ弾も、エルダー・ドワーフが完成させており、そちらは魔力が流れず、しっかりと記憶したので【創造】で作れる。 <<ENGLISH>>But Elder dwarf had also made 4 gauge sh.e.l.ls which used ordinary powder. These didn't have any magic power flowing in them so I had them properly memorized so that I could make them using [Creation].<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ほかには、MK417を参考にして、セミオート機構を採用した。反動を利用して次弾を装填する。弾倉交換も可能にしてある」 <<ENGLISH>>"In addition, using the MK417 as reference, I have implemented a semi-auto mechanism. It makes use of the recoil and loads in the next bullet. Also, it's now possible to change magazines."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「いよいよ明日、魔王たちが集まる【夜会】がある。天狐の武器が完成してよかったよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Tomorrow will at last be the [Evening Party] wherein all the Demon Lords will gather. I'm glad that Tenko's weapon is ready."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺は小さくつぶやく。 <<ENGLISH>>I whispered so.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>マルコはそれまでにできるだけ、戦力を整えろとアドバイスをしてくれた。 <<ENGLISH>>Marcho had given me the advice that as much as possible and until the [Evening Party], I should prepare my fighting force.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>実際に何があるかを教えるのはルール違反らしく、それ以上の情報は持っていない。 <<ENGLISH>>Actually, I didn't know anything more than that because it looked like that telling me what would happen on that night was against the rules.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「何があっても。おとーさんは天狐が守るの」 <<ENGLISH>>"No matter what happens, Tenko will protect Oto-san!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「私もマスターを守る。マスターが居ないと研究がすすまない」 <<ENGLISH>>"I, too, shall protect Master. My research can't move forward if Master was gone, after all."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>二人の娘たちはやる気十分だ。 <<ENGLISH>>These two daughters of mine were really motivated.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>天狐はレベル33、エルダー・ドワーフはレベル28。 <<ENGLISH>>Tenko was level 33 and Elder Dwarf was level 28.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>適正レベルだけでいれば、Dランクの魔物相当だが、もとがSランクの魔物なのでBランクの魔物に匹敵する力がある。 <<ENGLISH>>Going by levels alone, they were in the range of a D rank monster but since they were S rank monsters to begin with, they had the power to rival a B rank monster.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>優秀な特殊能力と武器の性能まで考慮すればAランクの魔物とも渡り合えるだろう。 <<ENGLISH>>If their weapons and superior special abilities were to be factored in, it could even be argued that they might be able to hold their own against an A rank monster.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「頼りにしてる。それと、そろそろ本格的に俺たち自身のダンジョンを考えないとな。お前たちの希望も取り入れるつもりだから、どんなダンジョンがいいか考えておいてくれ」 <<ENGLISH>>"I'll be relying on you. Also, we have to seriously think about our Dungeon soon. I plan to take your requests into consideration so please think what kind of Dungeon you think is good."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「おとーさんのダンジョンができるの?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Oto-san is going to make his Dungeon?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「まだ、もう少しさきだけどね」 <<ENGLISH>>"Not yet but soon enough."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「楽しみなの!」 <<ENGLISH>>"I'll be looking forward to it!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>天狐は不安ではなく、未来への希望で目を輝かせる。 <<ENGLISH>>Tenko didn't feel anxious, instead her eyes sparkled full of hope for the future.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「マスター、鉱山は必須。ぜったいに最初に買って」 <<ENGLISH>>"Master, a mine is essential. You absolutely have to buy one right from the start."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ドワーフはドワーフで、真っ先に自分の欲望を伝える。 <<ENGLISH>>A dwarf is a dwarf and so, she conveyed to me her foremost wish.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>そんな彼女たちを見て少し気が楽になった。 <<ENGLISH>>I looked at them and felt a little bit at ease.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺だけ、不安がっているのが馬鹿みたいだ。 <<ENGLISH>>I must have looked like a fool to be the only one feeling worried.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「天狐、エルダー・ドワーフ、明日は一発かまそうか。俺たちの力を見せつけよう」 <<ENGLISH>>"Tenko, Elder Dwarf, we'll show them our might tomorrow."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「やー♪」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yay! "<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「私の武器の力、思い知らせる」 <<ENGLISH>>"We'll make them realize the power of my weapons."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「うん、いい本だね」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yeah, it's a good book."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>聖書は皮張りで、うっすらと光沢がある。丈夫でいい仕事がしてある。 <<ENGLISH>>The leather it had for cover had a slight l.u.s.ter to it. It also looked st.u.r.dy and its overall craftsmans.h.i.+p was great.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>原稿ができたのが三日前。いくつもの工房に依頼しているとはいえ、これを五百部も用意するのは並み大抵の苦労ではなかっただろう。 <<ENGLISH>>Furthermore, they had only begun on the production of the book three days ago when the ma.n.u.script for it had just been finished. Even if the Curtrude Company commissioned multiple workshops, to be able to produce 500 copies in such a short time was a tremendous accomplishment.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「プロケル様から、たっぷりと予算をいただいておりますから。明日の早朝、五百部が届きます」 <<ENGLISH>>"The ample budget surely helped. Early tomorrow morning, all of the 500 copies should be delivered."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>全員にはいきわたらないだろうが、一家族一冊ぐらいはなんとかなる。 <<ENGLISH>>It was scheduled that we were to hold the very first wors.h.i.+pping event tomorrow. We might not have enough for every individual that would attend, but we might just have enough for each family.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「この質が維持できるのであればあと千部買おう。千部まとめて納品しろとは言わない。一週間に一度、できた分をよこしてくれ。金は前払いで払おう。値段は言い値で構わない。職人たちのボーナスを支給できる額を請求してくれ」 <<ENGLISH>>"If you can keep up this quality, I would like to order a thousand more copies. Don't worry, I won't say something like deliver them right away and all at once. Just deliver what you've finished once a week. I'll pay in advance; the cost doesn't matter. Also, I'll provide a bonus for your workers."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>いい仕事には、相応の対価を払う。 <<ENGLISH>>Hard work needed to be compensated fairly.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>それが俺のポリシーだ。 <<ENGLISH>>That was my policy.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「それは助かりますな。ですが、前払いではなく後払いで構いません」 <<ENGLISH>>"Much appreciated, but I don't really mind being paid later."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「前払いのほうが、助かるんじゃないのか?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Wouldn't an advance payment be more helpful?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ふふ、プロケル様の立ち上げた宗教に入信してから代金をいただきたいのです」 <<ENGLISH>>"Fufu. It certainly would be helpful, but I'd rather receive it after I've formally entered the religion you're going to found."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「やはり、おまえは耳がいいな」 <<ENGLISH>>"I guess I shouldn't be surprised you've heard about it."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺の立ち上げる宗教に入信すればアヴァロンで税制面で優遇が受けられる。 <<ENGLISH>>I planned on offering anyone who would become a believer of my religion tax incentives.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>また、農業に従事しているものは水路の優先的な割り当て、無償での肥料の提供が受けられ、有利になる。 <<ENGLISH>>Furthermore, I also planned on giving people who worked in agriculture priority on the usage of our water systems. Free fertilizers and other stuff too.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>餌で釣ることにためらいはあるが、必要なことだ。 <<ENGLISH>>I had reservations on this blatant baiting, but it was necessary.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「わかった。明日から入信を受け付ける。入信したら取引を行おう」 <<ENGLISH>>"Alright. From tomorrow onwards, my religion is going to accept believers. Let us do our dealings after that."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ええ、そうしてください」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yes, let's."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「いいのか? クルトルード商会のおまえがリグドルド教ではなく、俺をあがめる宗教に入って」 <<ENGLISH>>"Are you sure though? Wors.h.i.+pping me would pretty much mean that you and your Curtrude Company would be severing its ties to the Rigdolg Faith."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>リグドルド教は【黒】の魔王が神となって君臨する世界最大の宗教だ。 <<ENGLISH>>The Rigdolg Faith was the world's largest religion wherein the [Black] Demon Lord reigned as its G.o.d.<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「ルル、順調か?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Ruru, is everything going well?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「うん、これなら明日までに間に合うね。パトロンのためにとびっきりの聖歌を作るよ。異界の歌姫、ルルイエ・ディーヴァの名にかけてね」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yup. At this pace, we'll be ready for tomorrow. I've made an excellent hymn for you, patron. I and the Ocean Singers are staking our t.i.tles as otherworld singers in this performance."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>洗脳まがいの手法だが、そこまで悪質ではない。そういう価値観が生まれるだけで、害はない。 <<ENGLISH>>This method very closely resembled brainwas.h.i.+ng, but unlike the latter, this wasn't malicious in any way. We were just going to be instilling some values; we wouldn't be doing any harm.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>信者のための礼拝は明日が初回、以降は週に一度。そのたびに信仰心はよりまし、新たな信者が増えるだろう。 <<ENGLISH>>At any rate, the very first wors.h.i.+p meeting was scheduled for the next day. After that, it was going to become a weekly event. Hopefully, each week would bring in more believers while the current would be even more religious.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「パトロン、音響設備は信用していいんだね? ロロノが設計したわけじゃないからちょっと不安だよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Patron, are you sure about sure about the sound equipment? It isn't designed by Rorono, so I have some concerns."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「設計はドワーフ・スミスたちがやったけど、ちゃんとロロノがチェックしてる。信用していいよ。世界最高のステージを用意した」 <<ENGLISH>>"Though the Dwarf Smiths were the ones that designed it, Rorono did properly check it. It should be fine. You're going to have the world's greatest stage."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「なら、安心。じゃあ、こっちのクオリティをどんどん高めないとね!」 <<ENGLISH>>"I'm relieved, then. Actually, in that case, I guess we should improve our performance!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>そうして、再びルルはオーシャン・シンガーたちの特訓を始めた。 <<ENGLISH>>Like that, Ruru and the Ocean Singers began their practice once again.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「そっちも順調か?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Is everything going well here as well?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「はい、ちょうど試作品ができたところです。見てください。人を陶酔状態にする特製ポーションです。【神の微笑】と名付けました! これを樽のお酒に一滴垂らすだけで、そのお酒を飲んだ人たちは思考力が落ち、陶酔状態になるので、素直にいろいろと受け入れちゃいますよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yes, I've actually just made a trial product. Have a look. I call this special potion [G.o.d's Smile]! Any human that drinks a cup of wine from a barrel that has even only a single drop of this would be put in a state of intoxication and be unable to think fully. In such a state, they would obediently accept all sorts of things."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>アウラがかなり邪悪な笑顔になった。 <<ENGLISH>>Aura then smiled wickedly.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>エルフなのに、こういう表情が似合うのはどうなのだろうか。 <<ENGLISH>>Despite being an elf, why does such an expression suit her so much?<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「聖水もちゃんと準備ができそうだな」 <<ENGLISH>>"I'm glad to hear the holy water's ready."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「ロロノちゃん。言葉を選んでください」 <<ENGLISH>>"Rorono-chan, please choose your words carefully."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「わかった。クイナは一番じゃなくなってから不安なら、クイナを私が最強にする」 <<ENGLISH>>"I understand. If your anxiety is due to you not being the strongest anymore, I will just have to make you the strongest."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「無理、あの人は強すぎるの」 <<ENGLISH>>"That's impossible. That person's too strong."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「その差は私が埋める。世界最高の鍛冶師の誇りにかけてクイナを最強にして見せる。大きくなったクイナのそのすべての力を活かしきる。そんな圧倒的な武器を作る。そうすれば、あの人を超えられる」 <<ENGLISH>>"I will close that gap in strength. By my pride as the world's best smith, I will make you into the strongest monster ever. I will make an extremely strong weapon that'll make full use of your adult form's power. By doing so, you can even surpa.s.s that person!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ロロノちゃん、なんで」 <<ENGLISH>>"Why do so much for me, Rorono-chan?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「クイナは、私のお姉ちゃん。たまにうざいけど、いつも心配してくれたし優しくしてくれた......そのお礼。それに、クイナは私にとって世界で一番のお姉ちゃんだから、見捨てられない」 <<ENGLISH>>"Because you are my older sister. You may be annoying from time to time but you worry and care for me always. ...this is my way of saying thanks for that. Besides, for me, you're the world's best older sister so I can't just abandon you, can I?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ロロノちゃん!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Rororno-chan!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>クイナが涙目になってロロノに抱き着いて泣く。 <<ENGLISH>>Tears in her eyes, Kuina hugged Rorono.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>その涙はもう悲しい涙じゃなかった。 <<ENGLISH>>Instead of being tears of sorrow, her tears were now of joy.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「私も、新しいポーションを作っているんです。黄金リンゴを使ったポーションで魔物の存在能力を引き出すもの。それを毎日飲めば少しずつ強くなるはずです。早く完成させてクイナちゃんに届けます。......私もお姉ちゃんのことは好きですし、負けてほしくないですから」 <<ENGLISH>>"I'll help too. I'm developing a new kind of potion made from golden apples that'll help monsters draw out their latent potentials. If you drink it each day, you should grow stronger. It'll be finished soon and once it's complete, I'll send you some right away. ...I also love my older sister so I don't want you to lose!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「アウラちゃんも大好きなの!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Aura-chan, I love you too!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>なんだかんだ言って、クイナはほかの魔物たちに慕われている。それは、今までクイナが他の魔物に優しくして、世話をしてきた結果だ。 <<ENGLISH>>No matter what were said, Kuina was undoubtedly loved by the other monsters as a result of her being kind and caring for them.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>今のクイナに司会は無理だとロロノは判断して、司会を引きついだ。 <<ENGLISH>>While still wiping the tears off, Kuina sat down. Judging that Kuina wouldn't be able to continue her duties as the chairman of the meeting anymore, Rorono decided to take over.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「今回の議題の結論は、クイナを強くして一番の座を取り戻す。そのために、【誓約の魔物】全員が全力を出す。クイナ、私とアウラはサポートするけど、強くなるのはクイナ自身の努力が重要」 <<ENGLISH>>"The conclusion for this time's meeting is to make Kuina stronger and have her reclaim her place at being number one. To achieve that, all of us [Monsters of the Covenant] must exert all of our efforts. Kuina, Aura and I will do our best to support you but for you to grow stronger, your effort is more important."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「わかってるの」 <<ENGLISH>>"I understand."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「それとは別に、マスターに直接話をすることも必要かもしれない」 <<ENGLISH>>"Apart from that, you probably also need to talk to master personally."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「ロロノ、ご褒美が決まったのか」 <<ENGLISH>>"Rorono, have you decided on a reward?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ん。決まった。私の欲しいのは父さんの時間。お願い、一日だけずっと一緒にいて。私だけのために父さんの時間を使って。私だけの父さんでいて」 <<ENGLISH>>"Mhm, I have. What I wish for is some of Father's time. Please be with me and only me for even just a day. Just me and you, Father."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ロロノが俺の胸に手を置いて懇願する。 <<ENGLISH>>Rorono placed her hand on my chest and pleaded so. In return, I smiled wryly.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「もちろん、いいに決まってる。そうだな、アヴァロンにいるとみんなにつかまっちゃうし、外にいこう」 <<ENGLISH>>"Of course, it will be done. On that matter, if we stay here in Avalon, everyone else will get in the way of your request so let's go outside the city."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>そんな彼女が可愛くて頭を撫でる。 <<ENGLISH>>She was so adorable and thus, I decided to pat her head.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ありがとう! 父さん、楽しみにしてる」 <<ENGLISH>>"Thank you, Father! I'm looking forward to it!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>そう言って、ロロノは走り去っていく。 <<ENGLISH>>After saying so, Rorono walked away.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>可愛いい奴だ。これぐらいで喜んでくれるなら、喜んで協力する。 <<ENGLISH>>She's so adorable. If this much will make her happy, I'll be glad to cooperate.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「うわあ、プロケル。顔がにやけてる。やっぱり君はロリコンだね」 <<ENGLISH>>"Woah, Procell, that smile. As I thought, you really are a lolicon, huh?"<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「【刻】の魔王ダンタリアンはアヴァロンをしっかり守ってくれているようだな」 <<ENGLISH>>"It seems [Time] Demon Lord Dantalian has successfully defended Avalon."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺は彼を信じてダンジョンを空にしている。 <<ENGLISH>>I had entrusted my empty dungeon to [Time].<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>もし、【刻】の魔王が約束を破っていたら、とっくにアヴァロンは滅ぼされ、俺の愛しい魔物たちは消えていただろう。 <<ENGLISH>>Half a day had pa.s.sed and if he, for some reason, had broken our agreement, Avalon would have been destroyed already... along with my precious monsters.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>そんなことを考えていると、天狼のフェルシアス......フェルがこちらにゆっくりと歩いてきた。 <<ENGLISH>>As I was thinking of such things, the monster that the [Time] Demon Lord lent to me, the Celestial Wolf Felsias or Fel for short, slowly walked to where I was.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>狼の耳と尻尾をもつクイナにそっくりな少女だ。 <<ENGLISH>>She was a young girl that looked exactly like Kuina except for her wolf ears and tail.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「【創造】の魔王。どうして、お父様を信じられたのです。他人を信頼してダンジョンを空っぽにするなんて正気じゃないです」 <<ENGLISH>>"[Creation] Demon Lord, why did you trust my father? After all, no sane Demon Lord would trust another to guard his empty dungeon."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>面白い質問だ。彼女はどんな意図をもって聞いてきたのだろう。 <<ENGLISH>>What an interesting question. I wonder what kind of intention she has in asking such a question.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「どうして信じられるか......【刻】の魔王と直接会って話をしたとき、本気でマルコが好きなのが伝わってきたからだね。マルコを助けるために動いている俺の足を引っ張ることはないよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Why I trusted him? ...well, when I personally met him, I got the feeling that he seriously loved Marcho. And because of that, I don't think he'll do something that'll sabotage my efforts to help her."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「【創造】の魔王は甘いです。敵から守るのと何もしないは別です。お父様が空っぽのおまえのダンジョンをめちゃくちゃにするとは考えなかったですか?」 <<ENGLISH>>"You're naive, [Creation] Demon Lord. Protecting your dungeon from enemies and not doing anything untoward it are different. Have you never considered that my father might do something outrageous to your empty dungeon?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>考えなかったと言えばうそになる。 <<ENGLISH>>I would be lying if I said I hadn't thought of such.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>例えば、エンシェント・エルフのアウラが育てた【はじまりの木】を盗まれれば? <<ENGLISH>>For example, he could steal the apples borne by the [First Tree] raised by Aura. Or he could push his way in into Rorono's workshop and then steal the weapons and blueprints stored there.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>それにより、俺が独占していたアヴァロンの優位性は奪われてしまうだろう。 <<ENGLISH>>By doing any of that, he would have been able to s.n.a.t.c.h away the predominance that Avalon had.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>だけど......。 <<ENGLISH>>However...<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「彼はそんな器の小さい魔王じゃないし、信頼の証をちゃんともらっているんだ。安心して背中を預けるには十分な理由だよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"He is not such a petty Demon Lord to do that. Besides, he has given me proof that I could trust him and that is plenty enough of a reason for me to entrust my back to him without worry."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「信頼の証です?」 <<ENGLISH>>"A proof that you could trust him?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ああ、君だ。彼は愛しいフェルを俺に預けたんだ。フェルを見ていれば、【刻】の魔王がどれだけ、君に愛情を注いだかがわかる。そんなフェルが俺の元にいるのに変なことなんてできるわけがない」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yeah, you. He has entrusted me with you, his precious Fel. Anyone that sees you would know how much love he has for you. So there's no way he could do anything strange while you are by my side."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>フェルは、マルコの【獣】、【刻】の魔王の【刻】、俺の【創造】で出来た魔物だ。 <<ENGLISH>>Fel was a monster made with Marcho's [Beast] medal, Dantalian's [Time], and my [Creation].<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>Aランクメダルを三つ使ったSランクの中でも上位の存在。 <<ENGLISH>>Because three A rank medals were used for her, she was stronger than even most S rank monsters.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>それを貸すということは、少なくとも今の俺たちは同じ目標に向かう仲間なのだ。 <<ENGLISH>>What her being under my care meant was that, for the moment at least, [Time] and I were allies working toward the same goal.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ふん、お父様の気持ちによく気付いたのです。褒めてやるのです」 <<ENGLISH>>"Hmm, you've realized how my father felt. I commend you for that."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>フェルは、そっけなく顔を逸らすが父親を褒められ、そして【刻】の魔王がフェルを愛していると言われて、よっぽどうれしかったのか、狼の尻尾がぶるんぶるんと揺れている。 <<ENGLISH>>She had turned her head away but upon the mention of how much her father loved her, perhaps due to great happiness, her wolf tail energetically swung back and forth.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>可愛らしい。 <<ENGLISH>>It was so cute.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺は思わず揺れている尻尾を握る。おおう、クイナのもふもふ尻尾とは違って滑らかでしっとりとした毛の感触、これはこれでいい。気持ちいいな。 <<ENGLISH>>So much so that I unconsciously grabbed her tail. The smooth and soft fur on her tail offered a different kind of sensation from Kuina's fluffy tail.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ひぎゃっ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Higyaa"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>天狼のフェルは尻尾の先から耳の先まで全身を振るわせてから、飛びのいた。 <<ENGLISH>>After her whole body--from the tip of ears to the tip of her tail--trembled, Fel jumped away. She then glared at me with obvious vigilance.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「なっ、何考えているですか!? 女の子の尻尾をいきなり握るなんて、変態です! やっぱり、おまえはロリコン魔王です! 見直したフェルがバカだったです」 <<ENGLISH>>"W-what do you think you're doing!? You can't just grab a girl's tail without warning, you pervert! As I thought, you really are a lolicon Demon Lord! I was a fool to think for a second that you were otherwise!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>そうして、あっという間に消えていく。 <<ENGLISH>>Just like that, she vanished immediately.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>何を言っているかわからない。尻尾を握ると変態でロリコンなのか。 <<ENGLISH>>I didn't know what she was talking about; grabbing her tail made me a perverted lolicon?<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>天狐のクイナが鼻歌まじりにリンゴをしゃくしゃくと食べる姿が目に映った。黄金リンゴは全部ポーションにしているので普通のリンゴだ。ただのおやつだろう。 <<ENGLISH>>Kuina the Celestial Fox then came into my view. She was humming unconcernedly while eating an apple. All of the golden apples were turned into potions so what she was eating was just a regular apple. Perhaps just something to snack on.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ちょうどいい、試してみよう。 <<ENGLISH>>This is perfect, I'll try it.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「クイナ、こっちにおいで」 <<ENGLISH>>"Kuina, come here for a moment."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「やー♪ 今行くの」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yay ! Coming over right away."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「クイナ、レナード王子たちと合流しようか」 <<ENGLISH>>"Kuina, let's go join up with Prince Leonard and the others, alright?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>先に王族たちはアウラを護衛につけて、逃がしてしまった。 <<ENGLISH>>Earlier, Aura had taken the members of the royal family away and acted as their guard.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>追いついて、当初の予定だった会談を続けないといけない。 <<ENGLISH>>Now that the fighting was over, we had to meet up with them and continue our initial meeting.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「やー♪ これでこの街もおとーさんのものなの!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yay~ ! And then, this city will be Oto-san's!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>教は凄まじい勢いで広まるのは間違いない。 <<ENGLISH>>Without doubt, our Holy Grail Faith was going to spread quickly and widely.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>それだけでなく、アクセラ王国との交渉もずいぶんと楽になるだろう。 <<ENGLISH>>Thanks to that, our dealings with the Axela Kingdom was bound to be much smoother.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>なにせ、国王たちは気付いていないが、どんどん俺への依存が増している。根本的には、彼らも代わりの宗教を求める心の弱い人間と一緒だ。 <<ENGLISH>>The king and the other royal family members might not notice right away, but they were becoming more and more dependent on my help. Soon enough, they would be like the weak-hearted humans that would rather switch religions than abandon it altogether.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「アヴァロンリッター。死体を一か所に集めコンテナに詰めておけ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Avalon-Ritters, gather and load the corpses into the container."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺の命令で、アヴァロンリッターたちがテキパキと死体を集め始めた。 <<ENGLISH>>In response to my command, the Avalon-Ritters promptly gathered the corpses.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>魔物の死体は時間が経つと光の粒子になって消えるが、人工英雄どもはそうではない。 <<ENGLISH>>Unlike monster corpses--which turn into particles of light and vanish after a certain amount of time--human corpses remained well after their death. What this meant for us was that we could bring home the corpses of the artificial heroes we slew and have them be resurrected as undead monsters by Duke's [Enhanced Resurrection].<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>きっちり持ち帰って、デュークの【強化蘇生】で手駒にしよう。 <<ENGLISH>>By default, these artificial heroes were more or less as powerful as A rank monsters, but through Duke's ability, they would be reanimated to be stronger than when they were alive. Furthermore, thanks to another of his abilities, [Ruler of Death], friendly undead monsters were strengthened even more.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「さて、クイナ、急ごうか。残りの仕事を終わらよう。全部終わったら、レナード王子が楽しいところに連れて行ってくれたり、美味しいものをご馳走してくれるらしいぞ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Alright, Kuina, let's hurry. We still have work to do, but once all that's finished, Prince Leonard's going to give us a tour to the fun places here in the city. We're going to eat a lot of delicious food too."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「やー♪ 楽しみなの!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yay~ ! Sounds fun!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>事前に決めておいた予備の会場で合流した。とんとん拍子で話は進み、無事に会談は終わった。 <<ENGLISH>>We had joined up with the royal family in a venue specified beforehand. The meeting progressed swimmingly, and more importantly, it ended peacefully.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>教会の設置と宗教活動の許可を得ている。王都だけではなく、アクセラ王国の主要都市に対してだ。 <<ENGLISH>>We had obtained permission to build our churches and practice our religion not only in the royal capital, but also the other major cities of the Axela Kingdom. This was all toward the goal of spreading the Holy Grail Faith. After all, if we had spread it enough and we could call Avalon a holy capital, believers with strong--and delicious--emotions would travel to Avalon. There was a chance some might even chose to live there.<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>ルルたちが回れる街の数に限度があるので、教会を設置する街は厳選する必要がある。 <<ENGLISH>>However, even if we were to adapt a rotation system, there was still a limit to the number of cities Ruru and the Ocean Singers could travel to. Because of that, it was necessary to choose carefully which cities to build a church in.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>加えて、教会が増えるなら、神父も増やさないといけない。コナンナに頼んで、また詐欺師か劇団員を紹介してもらおう。本物よりもよっぽど能力がある。 <<ENGLISH>>Another concern with additional churches was that we also had to increase the number of priests we had. Thankfully, I could always ask Conanna to refer to me another swindler or maybe an actor. I was now convinced that they performed even better than a real priest.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「プロケル殿、これで議題はすべて終了だ。この度は実りのある交渉ができた。感謝する」 <<ENGLISH>>"And with that, all agendas have been tackled. I dare say this meeting was very productive. Thank you, Procell-dono."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「こちらこそ。アクセラ王国とアヴァロンの友好が結べたことに感謝をしております」 <<ENGLISH>>"Oh no, it is I who should thank you. I am very grateful for the friends.h.i.+p formed between the Axela Kingdom and Avalon."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>立ち上がり、握手をする。 <<ENGLISH>>The king and I then stood up and shook each other's hand.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>基本方針が、人間と魔物の繁栄なので、こうして友好を結べた国ができるのは嬉しい。 <<ENGLISH>>Considering that my general objective was the prosperity of both humans and monsters, I was glad to have formed a friends.h.i.+p like this with the Axela Kingdom. I was a firm believer that coexisting peacefully with humans and forming a symbiotic relations.h.i.+p with them netted more long-term DP and strong emotions than outright killing them.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「それから、プロケル殿。一つ厚かましいことを頼みたい。あの空に姿を映し、声を届ける神秘。あれを今後も使わせてもらえないだろうか。声をすべての民に余さず伝える。その有用性は凄まじい。王の声というのはなかなか民まで伝わらないものだ。だが、あれを使えばきちんと届く」 <<ENGLISH>>"One more thing, Procell-dono. I'd like to ask a rather impudent request. It's about that mysterious method you used to project your form and voice to the sky. Would you be willing to let us use it too? No matter how much I try using the methods currently at our disposal, it is just impossible for my voice to reach each and every citizen. But, using your method, no citizen would uninformed or misinformed. It's usefulness is tremendous, to say the least."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>為政者なら、【天啓】に魅力を感じるのは当然だ。 <<ENGLISH>>It was only natural for any statesman to see the appeal of the [Divine Revelation]. Especially so in this day and age where broadcasting an unignorable message to a wide audience could easily be cla.s.sified as an act of G.o.d.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「プロケル殿は謙虚だな。あれだけの神秘なら、もっと様々なものを要求してもいいのだぞ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Are you sure that's all you're going to ask in return, Procell-dono? There's no need to be modest. We are willing to give much more for that method."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「いえ、友好相手に求めすぎるのは不和のもとです。私は良好な関係を築きたいと考えているので。これは友情の証ととってください」 <<ENGLISH>>"No, this is already enough. Asking for too much is a source of discord between friends and what I truly want is to maintain this relations.h.i.+p we have. Just treat this as a token of our friends.h.i.+p please."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>会談の終了間際、レナード王子が口を開いた。 <<ENGLISH>>Right when the meeting was going to be adjourned, Prince Leonard spoke.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「プロケル殿、明日もよろしくお願いします」 <<ENGLISH>>"Procell-dono, please take care of us tomorrow too."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>明日もと言っているのは、【竜】の魔王との会談のことだろう。 <<ENGLISH>>By tomorrow, he meant the meeting with the [Dragon] Demon Lord.<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>報復はしないと【竜】の魔王に確約してもらえないとアクセラ王国側は安心できない。 <<ENGLISH>>Unless the [Dragon] Demon Lord swore in front of them to not retaliate, the leaders of the Axela Kingdom would never have peace of mind.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「もちろんです。【竜】の魔王には話を通しております。明日もがんばりましょう」 <<ENGLISH>>"Of course. I've already explained things to the [Dragon] Demon Lord. All that's left is for us to do our best tomorrow."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>たんたんと進むだろう。 <<ENGLISH>>There were very few--if any existed at all--causes of concern for tomorrow. In all likelihood, it would progress and conclude peacefully.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「相変わらずプロケル殿は頼もしい! そして、これで仕事は終わりだ。友として余がこの王都を案内させてもらう。アヴァロンで楽しませてもらった分、今度は余がプロケル殿を楽しませるのだ!」 <<ENGLISH>>"You're as reliable as ever, Procell-dono! Now that our work for today is finished, let me be a good friend and show you around the royal capital. I'll try my best to entertain you as much as you have entertained me in Avalon."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>王子の接待なのだから、最上のものが用意されているだろう。 <<ENGLISH>>It was a welcome prepared by a prince, so it was most likely going to feature the best of things.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>アヴァロンの外の文化に触れる機会は貴重だ。 <<ENGLISH>>This rare chance to experience culture outside of Avalon was very valuable indeed.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>たっぷりと楽しませてもらおう。 <<ENGLISH>>Let's have plenty of fun.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ええ、喜んで」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yeah, I'm looking forward to it."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「うむ。では早速用意をしてくる」 <<ENGLISH>>"Then, let's get ready right away."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「おとーさん、ここに来るのは久しぶりなの!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Oto-san, it's been a while since we've been here!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>クイナがきょろきょろと周りを見渡しながら、明るい声を上げる。 <<ENGLISH>>Kuina said so in a cheery voice while restlessly looking around.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「だな。俺も久しぶりだ。マルコが元気でやっているといいが」 <<ENGLISH>>"Sure has. I hope Marcho's well."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>マルコは、俺に【覚醒】の使い方を教えるとすぐに、【獣】のダンジョンに帰っていった。 <<ENGLISH>>Right after teaching me how to use [Awakening], Marcho left Avalon to return to her [Beast] dungeon.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ちょこちょこと手紙でやり取りはしているが、直接会うのは久しぶりで、少し緊張する。 <<ENGLISH>>We have been exchanging letters now and then, but it has been a while since we last saw each other in person. Because of that, I was a little tensed at the moment.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「むうー。おとーさん、マルコと会うのが楽しそうなの」 <<ENGLISH>>"Geez, Oto-san, you seem so excited to meet with her again."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>相変わらず可愛い奴だ。 <<ENGLISH>>As always, she was a very adorable girl.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>そんなふうにしていると、コツコツと足音が聞こえてきた。 <<ENGLISH>>While we were like that, I heard the sound of footsteps. When I looked at its direction, I saw an approaching woman with brown skin and white wolf ears & tail.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「やあ、プロケル。久しぶりだね」 <<ENGLISH>>"Hey there, Procell. Been a while"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「久しぶりだ。会いたかったよ。マルコ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yeah. I've missed you, Marcho."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>【新生】の影響がないか不安だった。 <<ENGLISH>>I was glad she was fine. Aside from general concern for a close friend, I was worried that [Rebirth] might have some side effect on her.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「そっちこそ元気そうで良かったよ。元気すぎて、いろいろと大変なことになっているみたいだけど」 <<ENGLISH>>"I'm glad to see you're well and lively. Perhaps a little too lively though, getting involved in all sort of things."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺がそう言うと、マルコが笑いながら手を差し出してくる。 <<ENGLISH>>While smiling at my reply, Marcho extended her hand toward me. And when I took her hand in mine, I felt magic power and something else flow into me.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「はい、今月の稼ぎだよ。やっと客入りが戻ってきたね」 <<ENGLISH>>"'Kay, that's this month's earnings. Thankfully, adventurers have returned to my dungeon."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「プロケル、それだけDPがあったらなんでもできるんじゃない?」 <<ENGLISH>>"With this much DP, the world is practically your oyster, right?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「実はこれでも、ちょっと足りないんだ。【黒】の魔王に勝つために、でかいことをやりたくてね。今は、少しでもDPを稼ぐために手を尽くしているところだ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Well, actually, this much isn't quite enough. I'll need huge amounts of DP to win against the [Black] Demon Lord, don't I? Right now, the priority is to do whatever I can to earn more DP."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>旧い魔王との【戦争】だ。 <<ENGLISH>>This was going to be a [War] against an old Demon Lord.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>いくら用心をしてもし足りない。 <<ENGLISH>>No amount of precaution would ever be enough. Even so, I needed to create the best possible defense I could using not only the DP I saved up until now, but also using the DP I was yet to earn.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「うーん、なんだったら私の貯金をあげようか」 <<ENGLISH>>"Hmm, then, how about using the DP I have saved up?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「それはいい。そういうことはしたく無い」 <<ENGLISH>>"No, it's fine. There's no need to go that far."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>今のマルコは俺の魔物なので、何を受け取ってもルール違反にはならない。だが、受け取るDPはあくまで、マルコが俺のものになってから稼いだものに限定している。 <<ENGLISH>>On the other hand, all the DP that I let her give me were just DP she gained after becoming my monster, nothing from before. It might seem suboptimal or even irrational, but it was my resolve to somehow manage without fully relying on Marcho.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「そういう、男の子の意地は好きだな。応援してるよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"I like that determination of yours. It's kinda childish, but I like it."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「意地を張れなくなったら終わりだ」 <<ENGLISH>>"I sorta have to. It's all over once I stop being determined, after all."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>久しぶりにマルコに会えたんだ。 <<ENGLISH>>Having received the DP, my task here was done. That being said, it has been a while since I last met Marcho, so I decided to idly chat with her for a while.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ちょうど、会話がひと段落した時だった。 <<ENGLISH>>But then, there was suddenly a pause in our conversation.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>創造主の声だ。 <<ENGLISH>>The interruption was caused by a voice in my mind. More specifically, the Creator's voice.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>重要な通達? まだ戦争の開始まで日はあるはずだ。 <<ENGLISH>>An important announcement? There should only be days left before our war begins. It's unheard of to have any changes this late in the game.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「なっ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Wha-"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>それはありえないことだ。一度、【戦争】を始めた以上、誰にも止めることができないはずだ。 <<ENGLISH>>Such a thing was supposed to be impossible. Once a war has been started, no Demon Lord should be able to stop it.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>いったい何が起こっている? <<ENGLISH>>Just what could have happened?<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>【黒】の魔王が死んだ? あのしぶとく、腹黒い、【黒】の魔王が? <<ENGLISH>>The [Black] Demon Lord has died? That tenacious and scheming [Black] Demon Lord?<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>常に保険を残して、うまく立ち回った男だ。 <<ENGLISH>>He was a very crafty person who always had insurances to his insurances. There was no way he would be killed that easily.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ああ、そうだな。だが、やることは変わらない。アヴァロンを強くしていく。......むしろありがたいことだ。アヴァロンを強くするための時間ができた。この時間は一切手を緩めず、アヴァロンを最強にしよう」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yeah, sure is. But what I have to do doesn't change: make Avalon stronger. In a way, I guess I should be grateful. I earned some more time to make Avalon grow stronger. I'll just keep at it without slowing down."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「もういい、ネヴァン。おまえの力は見せてもらった。アヴァロンで、その力を活かしてもらおう。新たな主力の一角にする。クイナ、ラフェ、ティロ、おまえたちもそれでいいな」 <<ENGLISH>>"That's enough, Nevan. I have seen what you're capable of. And we can use a lot of it in Avalon. Yes, I've decided to make your kind another of Avalon's main forces. Kuina, Raph, Tiro, I hope you're all fine with this decision."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「やー! 頼もしい子なの!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yup! They look promising!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「うんうん。さすがは私と同系統の魔物だけはある。だよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Uh-huh, uh-huh. It's as to be expected of a monster in my lineage. ...you know"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「がう!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Gau!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ネヴァンが下りてくる。 <<ENGLISH>>Nevan descended, landed on my shoulder, and then brushed its face against mine.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>人懐っこい子だ。 <<ENGLISH>>What a friendly kid.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「新たな主力として迎えるにあたり、【渦】を作ろう。とりあえずは二つだな」 <<ENGLISH>>"To celebrate your kind's inauguration, I'll now buy some [Maelstroms]. I think two will do for now."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>先ほど、防衛に向いていると思ったがこの小ささは武器にもなる。 <<ENGLISH>>I had expected the new monster to be useful for defense, but now that I have seen it in action, I was certain that this little thing was a weapon instead of a s.h.i.+eld.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>天井が低ければ機動性は生かせないが、こうやって肩に止まってもらい、上位魔術を放つ砲台とするだけでも活躍できる。 <<ENGLISH>>Obviously, such wouldn't be an issue to the Nevans. Even if the ceiling was set too low, they could still contribute a lot just by perching themselves to an ally's shoulders and becoming an artillery battery that fired off magic attacks.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「聖上、ふとっぱらだよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Wow, you're so generous, your majesty."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「まあな。......欲を言えば上位天使がもう一体。それも守りに長けた奴がいればいいんだがな。ネヴァンの【天使の眷属】を活かせる。次に魔物が生み出せるのなら、狙ってみるか」 <<ENGLISH>>"Uh, thanks. Though truth be told, I wouldn't really mind making one more if we had at least one other angel on our side. Especially if that angel had something to offer in terms of defense so that the Nevans' [Kin of Angels] could be used more effectively. I guess I'll just try to aim for one the next time I make a monster."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>攻めの布陣はもう十分整ってきた。 <<ENGLISH>>Currently, our attack force was solid. It was now time to improve our defenses.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>余ったDPも、ダンジョンの増築に使うつもりだ。高価な罠部屋を嫌がらせのように作るだけでも防御力は相当あがる。 <<ENGLISH>>I could buy new dungeon rooms using the remaining DP. It could get expensive, but just adding a room full of traps can bolster our defenses a lot.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「おとーさん、次に生み出す魔物は目星を付けてるの?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Oto-san, do you already know what kind of monster you're going to make next?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「まだ、漠然としたイメージしかない。ラフェを生み出したときに使った【聖】のイミテートと【創造】を使えば、高位天使は生み出せると思う。あとは、魔物を作る際に頭に浮かんだ無数の可能性から選ぶつもりだ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Just a vague idea. If I use an imitation of the [Holy] medal I used to make Raph and [Creation], I think high-ranking angels are guaranteed to show up as possible results, but I'm not sure about everything else. I don't know what to use for the third medal or which specific monster I want."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ローゼリッテみたいなのがいると便利なの!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Well, it'd be really handy if we had someone like Rozelitte!"<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「施し?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Charity?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ええ、私の【風】をあげるわ。イミテートだけどBランクの力はある。もう少しマシな魔物を作りなさい」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yes. I'll give you my [Wind]. It's only an imitation but it's a B rank. So, make a slightly better monster."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>彼女は【風】のイミテートを投げてくる。俺はそれを受け止めた。 <<ENGLISH>>The girl threw her [Wind] imitation medal in the air and I caught it.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>イミテートとはいえ、手持ちにない【風】。ありがたい。だが、これをただ受け取るのは俺のプライドが許さない。 <<ENGLISH>>I was thankful for the imitation, no, the [Wind] medal I now held but my pride wouldn't allow me to simply take it.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>戦略的に油断させるのはいい。だが、施しを受けるのは別だ。 <<ENGLISH>>I was fine with strategically making them let their guard down but receiving charity was another issue.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ありがとう。なら、俺はこれを差し出そう」 <<ENGLISH>>"Thank you. Then, I'll give you this."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>交換用に用意しておいた【炎】のイミテートメダルを投げつける。 <<ENGLISH>>I threw to her the [Flame] imitation medal I had prepared for trading.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>もとがAランクである、【炎】、【人】、【土】、【錬金】の四メダルは必ず需要があると考えておりイミテートを用意してたのだ。 <<ENGLISH>>Considering [Flame], [Person], [Earth], and [Creation], all of which were A rank, would certainly be in demand, I had prepared imitations of them beforehand.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「これは?」 <<ENGLISH>>"What's this?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「交換だ。俺も今年生まれた魔王でライバルだ。一方的に施しを受けるのは気分がよろしくない。そのメダルなら同格だろう」 <<ENGLISH>>"An exchange. I'm also a Demon Lord born just this year so we're rivals. Just me receiving things doesn't sit well to me. These medals are of the same rank, right?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺の一言がよほど勘に触ったのか、緑の魔王、【風】のストラスは青筋を立てる。 <<ENGLISH>>Something I said got on the green-haired Demon Lord's nerves and she went mad.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ライバル? その程度の魔物しか生み出せない分際で? Aランクのメダルを持つ私に向かってライバル? 笑わせてくれるわね」 <<ENGLISH>>"Rivals? Someone like you who can make nothing but monsters of that quality dares to consider me, a Demon Lord having an A rank medal, to be his rival? Don't make me laugh."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「その程度? 逆に不思議なんだが、なぜ、その程度の魔物を従えているぐらいで俺の魔物を馬鹿にできる? 戦えば一分持たないぞ?」 <<ENGLISH>>"That quality? I should be asking you that instead. How could someone who brought along monsters "of that quality" make fun of mine? If they fought, yours wouldn't last a minute."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ストラスが連れている魔物は三体。 <<ENGLISH>>Stolas brought along three monsters.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>風のイタチに、翼の生えた馬、それに天使のような魔物。 <<ENGLISH>>A wind weasel, a winged horse, and an angel-like monster.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>Dランクの魔物までしか詳細な情報が見えない俺にはレベルしかわからない。 <<ENGLISH>>I could only see detailed information of D rank monsters and below so for these three, their levels were all I could determine.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>だが、一体のみレベル69。残りは六十前後。変動で生み出してこの短期間でここまでレベルを上げることは不可能。だとすると、Aランク一体にBランク二体。 <<ENGLISH>>However, one of them was just level 69. The others were around the 60s. It was impossible for a monster that could grow to level up this much in this short of a timespan. Then, supposing that was the case, one of them would be an A rank monster and the other two would be B ranks. (Note: Procell here made a little jump in his explanation but remember that static level monsters are born with a level according to their rank.)<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「ご主人様、だいぶ良くなりました。これなら【創造】と魔王の力の行使をしても大丈夫です。ただ、【覚醒】はまだ危険です」 <<ENGLISH>>"Master, you've gotten a lot better. I think there should be no worries now if you used your [Creation] and other Demon Lord powers. That said, it's still too early to use [Awakening]."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「わかった。やっとこれで溜まっていた仕事がこなせる」 <<ENGLISH>>"Understood. Finally, I can start on the work that's been piling up."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「無理はしないでくださいね」 <<ENGLISH>>"Please take care to not overdo it."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「わかっている。また、ロロノを泣かせるわけにはいかないからな」 <<ENGLISH>>"I know. I don't ever want to see a crying Rorono ever again."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>【創造】がないと、レアメタルや爆薬の原料となる化学物質が作れない。 <<ENGLISH>>Without [Creation], I wasn't able to make the rare metals and other materials for the explosives that we needed. Due to the lack of materials, the operation of the skeletons' ordnance factory was suspended for several days.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>爆薬の原料を【創造】に頼らず入手したいと考えているが、なかなか見つからないし、見つかっても量が少ないうえ混ざりものが多く、使える状態に加工するには専用の設備がいる。その設備を開発、構築して元が取れる量の材料が確保できないため挫折した。 <<ENGLISH>>Obviously, we wanted to secure a way to obtain such materials without [Creation], but we just couldn't find any. Even if we someday find some, I feared it would be too few for our needs.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>原始的な黒色火薬程度のものであれば、材料を他の街から入手できるがそれでは性能が低すぎる。 <<ENGLISH>>There were materials that resembled primitive black powder elsewhere and we could import it, but their quality was too low and could compromise our firepower.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「では、今日の分のお薬です。朝と夜、二回に分けて飲んでください。この調子でいけば全快する日も遠くありません」 <<ENGLISH>>"Here is today's medicine. Take half of it in the morning, and then the other half in the evening. At this pace, it shouldn't take too long for you to make a complete recovery."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「助かる」 <<ENGLISH>>"Thanks, Aura."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「こんな素敵なものを作ってくれたロロノ先輩には、頭があがらない。だよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"I am truly indebted to Rorono-senpai who made such a fantastic thing."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「本人は、アヴァロン・ジュエルの研究を兼ねていると言っていたな」 <<ENGLISH>>"Glad to hear it. I think Rorono herself is also grateful to the data you provide for her research on Avalon Jewel."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>このEDN-02 アゾットはアヴァロン・ジュエルが素材となっている。 <<ENGLISH>>EDN-02 Azoth was made of Avalon Jewel.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>オリハルコンを材質としていたときは魔力を貯蔵する性質を持つクイナの尻尾の毛を使っても、ナイフ一本一本の魔力貯蔵量はBランク一体分で出力不足に悩まされ、ベルトでの魔力充填にも時間がかかり不完全な出来だった。 <<ENGLISH>>Back when it was still a prototype and was made of orichalc.u.m, each knife made use of Kuina's tail fur. Because the power source was roughly equal to a B rank monster's total magic power, there was an issue between performance and total operation time. To make matters worse, it took a long time to recharge the orichalc.u.m knives in the belt.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>しかし、アヴァロン・ジュエルはそれらすべての問題を解決した。 <<ENGLISH>>But when Avalon Jewel was used as the material, all of these issues were instantly solved.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「でも、ロロノ先輩。練習用にアヴァロン・ジュエルの武器を作る必要があったにしても、なんでわたし用の武器を真っ先に作ってくれたんだろ?」 <<ENGLISH>>"But even if Rorono-senpai needed to practice with the Avalon Jewel, why did she prioritize making a weapon for me?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「九本あっても、薄い刀身だけだからアヴァロン・ジュエルの消費量が少ないし、俺の護身具を作るついでだったとロロノは言うだろうな。......それは建前だ。ドジなラフェのことが心配だから優先した。ああ見えて、ロロノは仲間想いで面倒見がいい」 <<ENGLISH>>"According to her, since she was making a set for me and an additional one didn't consume a lot of our stock of Avalon Jewel, she might as well make one for you too. That's true, but in my opinion, the main reason is she's just concerned for you. Despite how she might act, Rorono really cares for her comrades, you know."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ラフェは超威力だが消耗が大きい遠距離魔術【黒光魔術】と、強力ではあるが近接戦闘力がないのに敵を懐に招き入れざるを得ない【聖域構築】が主武装だ。 <<ENGLISH>>Raph's [Dark Light Magic] was a very powerful long-range magic attack, but it consumed a lot of magic power. Her [Dark Light Sanctuary] was also powerful, but it required her to be near her enemies, so without a means to fend for herself in close-range combat, it was extremely risky, if not outright suicidal.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>接近戦で使える武器が必要だが、既存の武器はドジで運動神経が悪いラフェには使いこなせない。 <<ENGLISH>>We wanted to give her a weapon that she could use for close combat, but her clumsiness and poor motor skills made our current lineup of weapons not an option for her.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>だからこそのEDN-02 アゾットという持ち主の技量が一切必要ない武器が必要だった。 <<ENGLISH>>For that reason, Rorono thought that she needed the EDN-02 Azoth, which operated regardless of the user's skill.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ロロノ先輩にはいつか恩返しをしなきゃ。だよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"I'm definitely going to pay back Rorono-senpai someday. ...you know"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「もし、ロロノがピンチになったら救ってやってくれ。あの子がアヴァロンの心臓であることがばれてしまった。狙われやすい立場なんだ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Then, protect her. Information about her being Avalon's core has been leaked. She'll likely be targeted again."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「あれはいったい」 <<ENGLISH>>"What the heck is that?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>驚愕の表情でマルコはショットガンを放った天狐を見ていた。 <<ENGLISH>>Wearing a surprised expression on her face, Marcho was staring at Tenko who fired the shotgun.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「俺のユニークスキルで作った武器だ」 <<ENGLISH>>"A weapon I made using my Unique Skill."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「魔力なんて全然感じないのに、あの威力、驚きだね」 <<ENGLISH>>"I can't sense any magic power at all from it but that power, it's astounding."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「魔力じゃなくて科学の力だからな」 <<ENGLISH>>"Rather than magic power, it's because of the power of science."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>天狐は、吹き飛んだオルトロスとの距離を詰める。 <<ENGLISH>>Tenko shortened her distance from the blown away Orthros.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>そして、銃身の下部にとりつけられているポンプをかちりと動かし、次の弾丸を装填。 <<ENGLISH>>And then, she moved the lower part of the gun's barrel, it clicked and loaded the next bullet.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「おとーさん、倒したの!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Oto-san, I killed it!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>天狐が誇らしげに手を降っている。 <<ENGLISH>>Tenko proudly waved her hand.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>彼女のステータスを見ると、レベルが三に上がっていた。 <<ENGLISH>>When I looked at her status, I saw that her level went up to three. Considering that she just killed a level 50 Orthros, it was understandable that her level grew in a single leap.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「よくやった天狐、ほめてやるからこっちにおいで」 <<ENGLISH>>"Well done, Tenko. Come over here so that I can praise you."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「やー♪」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yay! "<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>天狐は付属のストラップでショットガンを肩に吊るすと俺に抱きつき尻尾を振る。 <<ENGLISH>>After she hanged the shotgun to her shoulder using the strap attached to it, she then embraced me. Her tail was swinging and as I stroked her head, her tail's movement sped up.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>マルコが呆れたような顔をして口を開く。 <<ENGLISH>>Marcho had an amazed look on her face when she opened her mouth.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「なるほど、確かにこれなら炎適性なんて関係なくぶち抜けるね。攻撃補正が半端ないね、その武器」 <<ENGLISH>>"I see. Certainly, if you had this, such things as flame resistance wouldn't matter. This weapon's attack correction's quite impressive, isn't it?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>この世界では攻撃力という概念がある。本人のステータス+武器の威力。 <<ENGLISH>>In this world, there existed the concept of attack power. It's equal to the sum of one's own status and their weapon's.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>すなわち、銃ですら誰が使っても同じ威力ではない。 <<ENGLISH>>In other words, weapons, even guns, would not deliver the same effect no matter who uses it.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ただ、銃の攻撃力が高すぎてよほどステータスの高いモンスターでないと、装備者のステータスが誤差で扱えてしまう。 <<ENGLISH>>However, a gun's attack power was very high so unless a monster with a very high status showed up, the equipment wearer's stats would be compensated for.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>だからこその、スケルトン軍団だ。銃を使うならランクCだろうがランクGだろうが変わらない。 <<ENGLISH>>For this reason, I would create a skeleton army. If they were to use a gun, then there would be no difference between fighting a C rank or G rank monster.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「メダルだけじゃなくてユニークスキルにも恵まれました」 <<ENGLISH>>"You're blessed not only with your medal but in your Unique Skill too."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>本心からそう思う。 <<ENGLISH>>I honestly thought so too.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>この能力は応用が利く。 <<ENGLISH>>It was possible to put this skill in practical use.<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「これなら、明日にでも【紅蓮窟】にいけそうだ。一応念のため、天狐と君自身がレベル一〇になったらにしよう。今のままだと確かに勝てるけどランクC以上が相手なら、一発食らえば終わりだからね。マージンは持つべきだ。特に二人しかいない今は」 <<ENGLISH>>"With this, it seems you're capable of going to the [Crimson Cavern], even by tomorrow. Just to be safe though, go there after you and Tenko have become level 10. The way you guys are right now, you'll surely win but against enemies stronger than C rank, if you're hit just once, it's all over. Better give yourselves some leeway, especially if you're going with just the two of you."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>彼女の言うとおり、自己と不意打ちは怖い。 <<ENGLISH>>As she said, it was scary to be ambushed. Although we might be able to defeat them, hunting wherein we could die from a single blow was nothing but suicidal.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「そうさせてもらう。天狐、レベル一〇までは毎日混沌の渦からでる魔物と戦おう」 <<ENGLISH>>"We'll do just that. Tenko, until we've hit level 10, we're going to fight the monsters that come from the Maelstrom every day."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ぶー、天狐は早く強くなりたいのに」 <<ENGLISH>>"Boo. I wanna get stronger quickly."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>天狐は不満のようで頬をふくらませている。 <<ENGLISH>>She puffed her face as though she was dissatisfied.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺は苦笑すると、【創造】でキャラメルを作り出し、彼女の口に放り込んだ。 <<ENGLISH>>Upon smiling wryly, I used [Creation] to produce a caramel, and threw it into her mouth.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>一瞬天狐はびっくりするが、すぐににやけ顔になって、頬を押さえてキャラメルを咀嚼する。 <<ENGLISH>>For a moment, she was surprised but she immediately broke into a smile, held her cheeks, and chew on the caramel. She looked like she had already forgotten about her dissatisfaction earlier and instead, had become fully engrossed with the caramel.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「【創造】のメダルだけでも驚いたのに、今度は武器作りか。本人の戦闘力だけじゃなくて、魔物たちの強化に役立つ能力。ほんと、君はとことん魔王に向いてるよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Your [Creation] medal alone was astonis.h.i.+ng but now, you can even make weapons. It's a useful ability to bolster not just your own fighting strength but also your monsters'. You really are fit to be a Demon Lord."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「俺もそう思う。ちなみに、マルコの能力はなんだ? 俺も自分の能力を教えたんだ。教えてくれてもいいだろう?」 <<ENGLISH>>"I think so, too. By the way, how about you? What's your ability? You know mine so is it alright if I knew yours?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺の問を聞いたマルコはしばらく考えこむ。 <<ENGLISH>>Marcho heard my question and pondered for a while. And after that while pa.s.sed, she spoke.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「私の能力は、白狼化だね。いたってシンプル。身体能力と治癒力が跳ね上がる。それだけだ」 <<ENGLISH>>"My ability is white wolf transformation. It's exceedingly simple; it raises my const.i.tution as well as my recovery rate. Just that."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「シンプルだからこそ、いい能力だ」 <<ENGLISH>>"It's precisely because it's simple that it is a good ability."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「まっ、そうだね。この能力のおかげで一度も負けたことがない。人間にも魔王にもね」 <<ENGLISH>>"Well, yeah, I guess. It's thanks to this ability that I have never been defeated, neither against any human nor any Demon Lord."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>魔王にもという言葉を聞いて少し身構える。 <<ENGLISH>>I listened to her words about Demon Lords and I slightly readied myself. Although I had expected it, it looked like Demon Lords really did fight with their fellow Demon Lords sometimes.<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「【紅蓮窟】だけどね、魔物をたくさん増やして、戦力がしっかりできれば本気で攻略して水晶を壊してみるのもいいかもね」 <<ENGLISH>>"The [Crimson Cavern] though, if you can muster up a sizeable fighting force, then it may be a good idea to conquer that dungeon and break the crystal."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「どうしてわざわざ、便利な狩場を壊すようなことを」 <<ENGLISH>>"Why would I want to do that? It's like ruining a convenient hunting ground."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>なにせ、魔物を倒すことでレベルもあがるし、間接的にDPも補給できる。 <<ENGLISH>>After all, by defeating monsters, I could level up. And it could also be an indirect supply of DP.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>自由に使えるダンジョンはあったほうがいい。 <<ENGLISH>>It was better to have a Dungeon I could use at my will.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「水晶を壊すとね、水晶の持ち主の魔王のメダルが作れるようになる。それを目的として、生きてる魔王の水晶を壊す魔王も居るぐらいだ」 <<ENGLISH>>"When one breaks a crystal, you see, it allows them to create the crystal owner's medal. So with that as their objective, some Demons Lords would break another's crystal."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「......その言葉が本当なら俺は相当やばいな。あっという間に狙われそうだ」 <<ENGLISH>>"...If what you're saying is true, then I'm extremely at risk. It seems like I'll be targeted instantly."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「だから、君の【創造】の情報はしっかり隠しておきなよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"That's why you should keep your [Creation] a firm secret."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺は頷いた。 <<ENGLISH>>I nodded my head.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>水晶を砕かれても命はあるとしても、魔王の力は惜しい。 <<ENGLISH>>Although I would still live after my crystal was broken, my powers as a Demon Lord wouldn't be as fortunate.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「おとーさん、これ甘くておいしいの。もうひとつちょーだい!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Oto-san, that was sweet and delicious! May I have another?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ああ、いいよ。ほら」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yes, of course. Here."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ありがとうなの! おとーさん、大好き!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Thanks! I love you, Oto-san!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「わかった。一度本気で【紅蓮窟】の攻略を考えてみる。ただ、不思議なのはどうして今まで、【紅蓮窟】は無事だったんだ? 他の魔王や人間に破壊されていても不思議じゃないはずだ」 <<ENGLISH>>"I understand. For the moment, I'll try to sincerely think about conquering [Crimson Cavern]. But I've been wondering: how has the [Crimson Cavern] remained intact until now? Isn't it strange that it hasn't been destroyed by humans and other Demon Lords?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>マルコは微笑む。 <<ENGLISH>>Marcho smiled.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>何かを思い出すように空を見上げた。 <<ENGLISH>>She looked towards the sky as if she was remembering something.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「今でこそ、【紅蓮窟】は、魔王たちの側近が見切るか、殺されるか、寿命で死んでいなくなったけど、昔は必死に魔王なき【紅蓮窟】を守っている魔物たちが居た。そして、彼らが居なくなってからは、私が守ってる。水晶を守るために何体か私のAランクの魔物を配置してるし。他の魔王には、あそこは私のレベル上げのためのファームで、手を出せば戦争だって脅してる」 <<ENGLISH>>"Once upon a time, monsters had guarded the Demon Lord-less [Crimson Cavern]. But at present, the aides of various Demon Lords guarding the place have either abandoned, been killed or just simply died. And so, after they were gone, I was the one to guard it. In order to protect the crystal, I've deployed some of my A rank monsters. To other Demon Lords, I use that place to farm and increase my levels but if ever they make a move on it, I threaten them with war."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「いつでも使える狩場は重要だからな」 <<ENGLISH>>"Having a hunting ground you can use at any time is important after all."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「心配して、忙しい中必死に時間を作って来てみたら、いちゃいちゃと。元気そうで何よりだよ。ロリケル」 <<ENGLISH>>"I was so worried that I did everything to make time for a visit, yet here you are, casually flirting. Aren't you healthier than ever, Lolicell?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「マルコ、来てくれてありがとう」 <<ENGLISH>>"Marcho, welcome. Thank you for coming."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺の親である【獣】の魔王マルコシアス。わけあって創造主からもらった力【新生】により、俺の魔物となっている。 <<ENGLISH>>[Beast] Demon Lord Marchosias was my guardian Demon Lord, but through [Rebirth], the power I received from the Creator, she became my monster.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ロリケルはいつも通りだね」 <<ENGLISH>>"Lolicell will always be Lolicell, I guess."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「そのロリケルというのは止めてくれ。やましいことはしていない。クイナとロロノは俺を監視するために、こうして傍にいるだけだ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Can you stop with the Lolicell? There's nothing wrong going on here. They said they wanted to make sure I was resting, and it's just that the best way to do that is by always being by my side."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>昔から、マルコはロリケルと俺のことを呼ぶが断じてロリコンではない。 <<ENGLISH>>Ever since the beginning, Marcho has been calling me Lolicell, even though I was absolutely not a lolicon.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「そういうことにしてあげる......それにしても、プロケルは命知らずだね。目の前で私が【覚醒】の副作用で消滅しかかったのを知っているくせに、こんな無茶をするなんて」 <<ENGLISH>>"Sure, whatever you say. Anyway, you sure are reckless, aren't you? You saw firsthand how [Awakening] almost was the death of me, and yet you still did such an absurd thing."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>【黒】の魔王の策略によって、複数の魔王にマルコが攻め込まれたとき、マルコは【覚醒】の力を多用したせいで寿命が縮み、寿命の三百年の前に消滅しかけて、俺が【新生】で救った。 <<ENGLISH>>Due to the schemes of the [Black] Demon Lord, several Demon Lords attacked Marcho. To defend herself and her dungeon, Marcho used [Awakening] several times. For that though, her lifespan got even shorter. Actually, she was in the brink of vanis.h.i.+ng when I offered and she accepted the power of [Rebirth].<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「一日に一度、数分程度なら問題ないかと思っていたんだ」 <<ENGLISH>>"I thought that as long as I limited the use to once per day, it would be fine if I used it for a long time."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「それは甘いね。魂が万全の状態じゃないと使うべきじゃない。魔王によって個人差はあるけど、普通は一月に一度程度に留めるし。差し迫った状況でも三日は期間を置く......【覚醒】は諸刃の剣だ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Oh, Procell, you're too naive. Unless your soul's in perfect condition, you shouldn't use [Awakening]. It varies from Demon Lord to Demon Lord, but on average, you should limit its usage to once per month. Even in times of emergencies, you should try to use it only once every three days. ...just remember, [Awakening] is a double-edged sword."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>なるほど、安全に使える範囲はそれか。 <<ENGLISH>>So that's the span of time for the safe use of [Awakening]. But since it varies from Demon Lord to Demon Lord, maybe the downtime's much shorter for me...?<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「アウラは魂の状態を見える。これから毎朝、魂の状態を見てもらう。癒え切っているときだけ【覚醒】を使おう。それなら問題ないだろう」 <<ENGLISH>>"Since Aura can see the state of one's soul, let her check yours every morning. Unless she says your soul's in perfect condition, avoid using [Awakening]. You don't have a problem with that, do you?"<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「まあね、日数は見込みにすぎないよ。魂が万全の状態だけ使うっていうのは正しいね」 <<ENGLISH>>"Well, I'll only have to refrain from using it for a few days; it's not like it's forever. So, yeah, I agree with what you said."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>これからはもっと慎重に行くが、可能な限り【覚醒】はする。 <<ENGLISH>>I planned to exercise more caution from now on, but I was still going to use [Awakening] as much as I could. As soon as Aura has determined the state of my soul was good enough, I would use it.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>アヴァロン・ジュエルは、アヴァロンにとって必要なものだ。 <<ENGLISH>>After all, gathering more Avalon Jewel was very important for Avalon at the moment.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「かしこまりました。毎朝、このアウラが検診させていただきます。......ちなみに、今のご主人様は絶対にダメですよ。ボロボロですから」 <<ENGLISH>>"Very well, as we have agreed upon, I am going to do a medical examination every morning. By the way, master, the state of your soul today is absolutely awful. It's all battered."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「わかっているさ。俺だって死にたくない」 <<ENGLISH>>"Understood. I'll do whatever you say is good. I mean, even I don't want to die, after all."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>この子たちを残して逝けば死んでも死にきれない。 <<ENGLISH>>If I died, that would mean my girls would be left all alone. For that reason, I absolutely could not die.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ふう、その結論が出るなら、私が来た意味ってあんまりないね」 <<ENGLISH>>"Seeing how easy things got settled, I guess there wasn't any point for me to come here, was there?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「いいえ、マルコ様。魂が万全な状態であれば使っていいと答えてくださっただけでも前進です。助かりました」 <<ENGLISH>>"I disagree, Marcho-sama. Just you stating that [Awakening] should only be used when the Demon Lord's soul is in perfect condition is a big deal already. Thanks for the help."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「アウラはいい子だね。そこで眠っているクイナとロロノも。プロケルはいい【誓約の魔物】に恵まれた。魔王を活かすも殺すも、傍にいる魔物次第だ。アウラ、ボロボロってどれぐらい? 歩くのも厳しい感じ」 <<ENGLISH>>"You're such a good girl, Aura. Well, the two sleeping over there are too. Procell's really blessed to have you girls as his [Monsters of the Covenant]. There are those who would trick or even cause the death of their Demon Lords, but you girls, you're content with just being near him. But before I get totally sidetracked, how battered is his soul right now? Will even standing up or walking be too much for him?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「いいえ、マルコ様。私の黄金リンゴのポーションのおかげで日常生活には問題ないと思います。ただ、【創造】をはじめとした魔王の力の類は一切禁止です」 <<ENGLISH>>"Not at all. Thanks to my golden apple potion, he shouldn't have any problems in doing simple, everyday tasks. That being said, using any Demon Lord powers, including his [Creation], is completely prohibited."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ラフェロウの二ランク下の魔物のテストは延期だな。 <<ENGLISH>>If I was prohibited from using all of my Demon Lord powers, then even the testing of the monster that was two ranks below Raphael would have to be postponed.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「プロケル、そういうことだよ。ちゃんと言いつけは守ってね。アウラ、プロケルが君のいうことを聞かなければ私を呼んで、殴りにくるから」 <<ENGLISH>>"There you have it, Procell. Be sure to listen to what she says, okay? But if he doesn't, contact me, Aura. I'll come here right away to knock some sense into him."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「俺にそんな信用がないのか」 <<ENGLISH>>"Don't you trust me?"<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「君は無茶が好きだからね。普段は冷静で慎重に行動するのに、たまにねじが吹っ飛ぶから。隣で見ているほうは心配だよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"I do, but it's outweighed by my worry for you. I mean, you're usually all calm and prudent, but once in a while, you do these crazy things!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>いろいろと反論できないことがあって辛い。 <<ENGLISH>>I had no comeback.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ねえ、プロケル。アウラが日常生活はオッケーって言ってくれてるし、せっかくここまで来たんだから、デートしてよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Moving on, well, since I came all the way here, and since Aura said it was fine for you to do some light activities, let's go on a date."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「わかった。朝食が終われば付き合おう」 <<ENGLISH>>"Sure. Let's go grab breakfast first though."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>今日ぐらいは休むとしよう。 <<ENGLISH>>For today at least, I should take it easy.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>緊急の案件はなかったはずだ。マルコを忙しいなか呼び出した負い目があるし......何より、俺がマルコとのデートを楽しみたかった。 <<ENGLISH>>There shouldn't be any pressing matters to attend to anyways. Moreover, I felt a bit indebted to her for coming all this way despite her busy schedule.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>着替え終わり、マルコも一緒に朝食をとってから街に出る。 <<ENGLISH>>After changing my clothes, as well as after eating breakfast with Marcho, the two of us went to the city.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>クイナとロロノはベッドに俺を縛り付けようとしたが、アウラが【創造】と魔王の力を使わなければ大丈夫と太鼓判を押してくれたので、無事外に出ることが出来た。 <<ENGLISH>>Kuina and Rorono wanted me to stay in bed, but after Aura explained that there was nothing to worry about as long as I followed her instruction to not use [Creation] or any of my Demon Lord Powers, the two conceded.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「相変わらず、プロケルのダンジョンは賑やかだね」 <<ENGLISH>>"As ever, your dungeon's so bustling."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「プロケル、今回痛い目を見たからわかったと思うけど、あんまり【覚醒】を甘く見ないほうがいい。それは諸刃の剣だ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Procell, I think you really get it now after this painful experience, but you shouldn't underestimate [Awakening]'s negative effects on you too much. Like I've been saying, it's a double-edged sword."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「......わかっているさ。娘に泣かれるのは、さすがに効いた」 <<ENGLISH>>"...yeah, I won't anymore. The tears falling down from my daughter's eyes are enough to make me learn my lesson. I don't ever want to see that again."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「その気持ちを忘れないようにね。魂の消耗は、行くところまでいかないとわからないから、つい無茶をしちゃう。アウラが毎日見てくれるなら私も安心するよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Good. Don't forget that feeling. Now, if you'll also let Aura take a look at you every day, I'd be relieved."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>魂までケアできる魔物は少ない。 <<ENGLISH>>A monster that could care for one's well-being, even their soul's, was exceedingly rare.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「それから、君の敵がそろそろ動くよ。私の情報網に引っ掛かってる。準備はできてる?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Moving on, my intelligence network suspects that your enemies will act soon. Have you prepared yourselves?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「もちろんだ。いつでも出迎えられる」 <<ENGLISH>>"Certainly. We're ready for them anytime."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>倒れるまでは【創造】で、高性能爆薬に必要な希少な化学薬品やレアメタルを作り続け、地下の向上でスケルトンたちが爆弾へと加工している。 <<ENGLISH>>Before my present condition, I had been continuously using [Creation] to produce the rare metals that were necessary to make high-powered explosives.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>マルコの救援のために使い切った分はすでに補充しきったし、切り札の大量破壊殺戮兵器MOABも復活した。 <<ENGLISH>>We had already regained the amount we had used during the Marcho-rescue campaign, including the weapon of ma.s.s destruction MOAB.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>欲を言えば、これもあのときのように【創成】で進化させたいが、それは完治してからだ。 <<ENGLISH>>To be honest, I wanted to use [Create] on the MOAB to make it evolve just like I did back then, but that would have to wait until I have recovered.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>これだけあれば国一つだって相手にできる。 <<ENGLISH>>Regardless, with the number of explosives we had, we could take on even an entire country.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「いい心構えだね。次の相手は油断ならないよ。入念に準備をして、油断なく君を倒すために試行錯誤している連中だ。......君は強がって私の力を頼らないつもりだろうけど。今回ばかりは私も手を出すよ。分が悪すぎる」 <<ENGLISH>>"That's the right att.i.tude. You can't afford to get careless when your next enemies will try and try until they finally take you down. On that note, you might be planning to not rely on my powers again, but at least this time, let me lend a hand. The odds are too stacked against you."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「マルコ、それについて話しがある。今回もダンジョンごとの招集は断ってほしい」 <<ENGLISH>>"Marcho, about that. Sorry, but I'd like you to refuse the option of joining this time as well. You see..."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺は自らの案を話す。 <<ENGLISH>>I then explained my plan to her.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>その案は、マルコの力に依存するわけではなく、かといってまったく借りないというわけではない手だ。 <<ENGLISH>>I wouldn't be dependent on her, but I also wouldn't mind some help from her.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「へえ、面白いね。うん、賛成。君も魔王らしくなってきた」 <<ENGLISH>>"Ohh. Interesting. Okay, I approve of that. You're acting more and more like a Demon Lord, you know."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「わかってくれてありがたい。次の戦争は、【風】の魔王ストラスだけじゃなく【絶望】の魔王ベリアルの手を借りる。だからこそ、マルコの扱い方は重要だ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Thanks for understanding. For the next [War], it isn't just [Wind] Demon Lord Stolas that's going to lend me a hand, but also [Despair] Demon Lord Belial. For that reason, your role is truly vital."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>あのベリアルは本当に俺の味方か見定めなければいけない。 <<ENGLISH>>I must know whether Belial's a real friend or not.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「じゃあ、固い話は終わり。宿に行こうか、この時間だと君の子たちが家に戻ってるだろうし愛し合えない。それとも、プロケルはあの子たちに覗かれながらのほうが燃える?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Okay, that's it for the serious talks. Let's go to an inn right away. Your daughters are going to be back home around this time, right? Unless, of course, you get your kick out of them watching?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「そんなわけあるか!」 <<ENGLISH>>"How in the h.e.l.l could that ever be the case?!"<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「おとーさん、レベル一〇になったの!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Oto-san, I've become level 10!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「よし、いい子だ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Great job."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「これで、【紅蓮窟】にいけるの!」 <<ENGLISH>>"With this, we can now go to the [Crimson Cavern]!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ついに天狐がレベル一〇になり、よほどうれしいのか目を輝かせてもふもふのキツネ尻尾を振っている。 <<ENGLISH>>At last, Tenko reached level 10. I guess it's because of her great delight but her eyes were sparkling while her fluffy fox tail was swinging.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺のほうは一足先にレベル一〇になっていたので、マルコに出された、俺と天狐がレベル一〇になるという【紅蓮窟】を紹介してもらう条件はクリアだ。 <<ENGLISH>>I had already reached level 10 ahead of her so that meant Tenko and I had then cleared the requirement given to us by Marcho in order for us to be taken to the [Crimson Cavern].<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「おとーさん、今からいこ。はやく、マルコニアス様のところに行くの!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Oto-san, let's go right away. Hurry, let's go to where Marchosias-sama is!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>天狐は待ちきれないとばかりに俺の手を引く。 <<ENGLISH>>Tenko lead me by the hand as if to say she couldn't wait anymore.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>一日に三回しか戦えないことにかなりストレスをためているご様子だ。 <<ENGLISH>>We were only able to fight three times a day so we had begun to acc.u.mulate a fair amount of stress.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「いや、駄目だ。明日からにしよう」 <<ENGLISH>>"No, not today. Let's go tomorrow."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「むうう、どうして?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Muuuu. Why?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「スケルトンたちの最終調整をやっておきたいんだ」 <<ENGLISH>>"I want to give the Skeletons one last tuning."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺は毎日、アサルトライフル MK MK416をせっせと作ると同時にDPでスケルトンを9体購入していた。 <<ENGLISH>>Each pa.s.sing day, I diligently made M&K MK 416 a.s.sault rifles. In the same span of that time, I had also purchased nine skeletons.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ここ連日の魔物狩りでDPが六六〇ptほど手に入っており購入する余裕が出来ていたのだ。 <<ENGLISH>>I was able to afford the Skeletons due to the 660 DP I earned by doing the daily monster hunt.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>魔王のスキルである魔物収納で十体までの魔物を運べる。 <<ENGLISH>>The storing away of monsters, which was a Demon Lord skill, allowed one to bring up to 10 of their monsters. If that was the case, I thought it would be a waste for the number of my monsters to be far below the limit. And so, I bought the Skeletons.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ちなみに天狐の場合、適性レベルが七〇~八〇。変動なら九〇まであがる。 <<ENGLISH>>By the way, in the case of a Celestial Fox, they would randomly be born at around level 70 to 80. If they could level up, they could go as high as level 90.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「スケルトンなんて、弱い魔物いらないの」 <<ENGLISH>>"Skeletons are, like, weak monsters, aren't they?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>天狐はどこかスケルトンを苦手にしているところがある。 <<ENGLISH>>Tenko had a dislike towards Skeletons. Well, she is a girl so it's understandable.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「まあ、確かに弱いな。そのことは否定しない」 <<ENGLISH>>"Well, yeah, they sure are weak. I won't deny that."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「天狐だけで十分戦えるの」 <<ENGLISH>>"I can fight all by myself."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「そうかもしれないけど、後ろを守ってくれるだけでもありがたいし、火力は欲しいからね。天狐、一緒に戦うことになるんだ。スケルトンも捨てたものじゃないところを見せるよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Maybe but even if they were to only guard our backs, I'll appreciate it. They'll also provide us additional firepower which we need. So, they'll be fighting alongside us. Let me show you that they aren't just things to cast aside."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>攻撃力が足し算であるこの世界では、持ち主がいくら攻撃力が低くても銃の火力だけで戦力になる。 <<ENGLISH>>Total attack power in this world was calculated by means of an addition. Even if the attacker's own offensive ability was low, the gun's firepower would compensate for it. The attack power of Skeletons equipped with M&K MK416 a.s.sault rifles could be compared to B rank monsters.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>天狐はスケルトンが苦手で彼らの訓練には立ち会わないようにしてたが、ちょうどいい機会だ。彼らの力を見てもらおう。 <<ENGLISH>>Tenko had a dislike towards the Skeletons so she wasn't there to witness their training but this looked the right opportunity to show her their abilities.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「【解放】スケルトン」 <<ENGLISH>>"[Release] Skeletons"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>異次元に収納していたスケルトンたちを九体呼び出す。 <<ENGLISH>>I summoned the nine Skeletons I stored away in a different dimension.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>それぞれ手には、アサルトライフルを構えていた。 <<ENGLISH>>Each of them carried an a.s.sault rifle in their hands.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「スケルトンたちよ、おまえたちは俺の訓練でだいぶ戦えるようになった。今日はその最終訓練だ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Skeletons, you are now able to put up quite a fight due to my training. Today will be your last day of training."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「......」 <<ENGLISH>>"..."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「どうだ、天狐すごいだろ?」 <<ENGLISH>>"How is it? It's amazing, isn't it?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「おとーさん、そんなに教えるの苦労するならもっと賢い魔物作ればいいのに。天狐と同系統の妖狐、賢いし強いよ?」 <<ENGLISH>>"But Oto-san, if you're going to have trouble teaching them such things, wouldn't it be much better to just make a smarter monster? The Mythological Fox, a monster in the same lineage as Tenko, is smart and strong, you know? "<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>Bランクの魔物、妖狐。基本性能が高く、知性も高い。銃なんて簡単に使いこなせるだろう。 <<ENGLISH>>The Mythological Fox was a B rank monster. Their basic abilities were high as well as their intelligence. Learning how to use a gun was probably an easy thing to do for them.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「わかったの......でも、天狐にはかなり効率が悪くみえる。スケルトンなんて、一瞬で死ぬ。そしたら教えた時間が全部無駄になるの。だったら、はじめから死ににくい強い魔物を買うべき」 <<ENGLISH>>"I know... But the Skeletons seem quite inefficient to me. When they die, which they do in an instant, all the time it took to train them would then become a waste. In that case, right from the start, strong and hard-to-kill monsters should be bought, right?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>それは俺も考えていた。 <<ENGLISH>>I had thought about that.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>スケルトンのコストは安い、武器も数がある。 <<ENGLISH>>The Skeletons were cheap and I would still have the weapons anyway. Unfortunately however, the time it took to train them could never be gotten back.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>いや、待てよ。 <<ENGLISH>>No, wait.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「一体、スケルトンたちを教育するための魔物を作って、そいつに銃の使い方を教えて、あとはスケルトンの世話を丸投げをすればいい」 <<ENGLISH>>"Wait. What if I made a monster that will train the Skeletons and then afterwards let that guy take care of the Skeletons?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>考えて見れば簡単だ。 <<ENGLISH>>It's simple if you think about it.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>リッチー等と言ったアンデッドを使役するモンスターは多数居る。 <<ENGLISH>>There were a lot of monsters like the Lich that made use of the undead. Those kind monsters were extremely intelligent as well as being capable of understanding speech. They might even be able to do a much better job than I did at training the Skeletons.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>今度オリジナルメダルを手に入れたら、アンデッドが作れないか考えてみよう。 <<ENGLISH>>I'll think about making an undead the next time I obtained an original medal.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ありがとう、天狐。決めたよ。アンデッドたちの王を作ろうと思う。アンデッド関係が作れるようなメダルが手に入りしだいだ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Thanks, Tenko. I've decided. I'll think about making a ruler of the undead as soon as I obtain a medal related to the undead."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>それに、確かアンデッドの中には死体を使ってアンデッドを作れるような奴も居る。 <<ENGLISH>>Moreover, if I'm not mistaken, there should be a fellow among the undead that does something like using corpses and making further undead. If it used the corpses of powerful humans and monsters, then it was able to create powerful monsters at no cost.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>夢が膨らむばかりだ。 <<ENGLISH>>My dream just kept on getting bigger.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「うううう、天狐、アンデッド苦手。でも、おとーさんが作りたいなら我慢する」 <<ENGLISH>>"Uggggghhh. Tenko doesn't like the undead but for Oto-san, Tenko will endure!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「天狐はえらいね」 <<ENGLISH>>"You're admirable, Tenko."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「やー♪」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yay! "<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「だいたい、こんなところだ。ストラス、参考になったか?」 <<ENGLISH>>"That's pretty much it. Was it helpful? Did you learn anything from it?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>そして、今は客間でストラスに今までの戦いの経験を話していた。 <<ENGLISH>>As of the moment, I was in a guest room telling Stolas about my experiences on war thus far.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>新人魔王たちは一年以内に【戦争】を経験して魔王の水晶を砕かないといけない。 <<ENGLISH>>It was required of us new Demon Lord to experience [War] at least once within the year.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺はすでにクリア済だが、ストラスは初の【戦争】がすぐそこまで迫っており俺にアドバイスを求めた。 <<ENGLISH>>I had already cleared such a requirement but Stolas was only about to experience her first one and thus requested that I give her some advice.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ここにいるのは三人だ。俺とストラス。そして、ストラスから借り受けているラーゼグリフのローゼリッテ。 <<ENGLISH>>There were currently three people in the room: me, Stolas, and Rozelitte, the angel-type monster that Stolas lent to me.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ありがとう、プロケル。参考になったわ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yeah, thank you, Procell, it was very helpful."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ストラスが伸びをする。 <<ENGLISH>>Stolas said so and then stretched.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>妙に白い首筋に目が吸い寄せられる。 <<ENGLISH>>When she did so, my eyes were drawn into her unusually white nape.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>今、彼女はシルクのパジャマに着替えていた、アヴァロンの街で買ったものだ。 <<ENGLISH>>She was currently wearing a silk pajama she bought here in Avalon. Its texture was great and it was undeniably a first-cla.s.s item. She had tried it on and liked it so much that she bought duplicates.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺が礼を言うと、家政婦をやってくれている妖狐の一人が紅茶を持ってきてくれた。 <<ENGLISH>>When I said so, a Mythological Fox serving as a housekeeper brought in black tea.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「いい茶葉ね。心が落ち着くわ」 <<ENGLISH>>"These are good tea leaves. It's very calming."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「俺のお気に入りだ。いろいろと魔王は気苦労が多いからね。お土産に包ませておくよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"It's actually my favorite. A lot of things can trouble a Demon Lord, after all. I'll prepare some for you as a gift."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「うれしい。ふふ、プロケルって優しいのね」 <<ENGLISH>>"Thanks. Fufu, you're so kind, Procell."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>こうしてゆっくり話すのは初めてで、妙に緊張していた。 <<ENGLISH>>It was the first time for us to make small talk and I felt strangely tensed.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「こういうことでしかストラスに恩を返せないからな。少しでもストラスが喜ぶことはしてあげたいんだ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Well, this is the only way for me to return the favor I owe you, you see. I'd like you make you a happier, even if by only a little."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>かつて、三人の魔王に挑まれたときにストラスは保険として水晶の部屋に待機してくれた。 <<ENGLISH>>When I was challenged into a [War] by three other Demon Lords, Stolas acted as my insurance and stood guard in my crystal room.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>そして、今回も【戦争】直前という重要なタイミングで切り札の一枚、【誓約の魔物】であるラーゼグリフのローゼリッテを貸し出してくれた。 <<ENGLISH>>And at such a crucial time where I decided to go on a campaign to save Marcho, she lent me Rozelitte who was one of her [Monsters of the Covenant]--one of her trump cards--regardless of the risk of losing her should I fail.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ねえ、プロケル。私は」 <<ENGLISH>>"Hey, Procell, I..."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ストラスが何かを言いかけてやめる。 <<ENGLISH>>Stolas began saying something but then stopped.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>それをごまかすために彼女は紅茶に口をつけた。 <<ENGLISH>>To disguise the fact that she did so, she pretended to drink her black tea.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>そんなストラスを見て、ローゼリッテはやれやれと肩をすくめる。 <<ENGLISH>>Looking at such a Stolas, Rozelitte shrugged her shoulders and sighed<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「甘酸っぱくて煮え切れない。そんなのだから横からプロケル様をかっさらわれちゃうんですよ。さあ、押し倒して合体しましょう」 <<ENGLISH>>"It's because you're so half-and-half that Procell-sama is s.n.a.t.c.hed away by someone else. Now, go all out, push him down, and be one with him."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ぶっ、あっ、あなた。何を言っているのかしら」 <<ENGLISH>>"Pfft, w-w-whatever are you talking about?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ストラスが顔を赤くして紅茶を噴いた。 <<ENGLISH>>With a red face, Stolas sprayed out her black tea and said so.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「これだからうちの主人は。まあ、そこが可愛いところですけど」 <<ENGLISH>>"This is what I'm talking about, master. Well, it is cute as well though."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>この二人はまるで姉妹のようだ。 <<ENGLISH>>The two acted totally like sisters.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>思わず小さな笑いが漏れた。 <<ENGLISH>>When I thought so, I unconsciously let out a slight smile.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ローゼリッテ、お別れだ。短い間だったが楽しかったよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Rozelittle, this is goodbye. Our time might have been short but it was fun."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「こちらこそ、いろいろと勉強になりました。実はちょびっとワイトさんに弟子入りして教わっていたんです。よりいっそうストラスの力になれますよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"I should be the one saying that; I've learned a lot. I've actually been taking some lessons from Wight-san and I intend to use my newly acquired knowledge to make Stolas-sama even more powerful."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>頼もしいやつだ。ローゼリッテが居ればストラスは安泰だろう。 <<ENGLISH>>She sure is shrewd and dependable. As long as she's around, Stolas should be fine.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺は魔物の委譲の手続きを終えストラスに向かって手を伸ばす。この手をストラスが握ればローゼリッテの支配権はストラスに戻る。 <<ENGLISH>>While thinking so, I did the procedures for transferring monsters and then extended my hand toward Stolas. Upon Stolas grabbing it, the transfer would be complete and control over Rozelitte would be returned her.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>フェルに続いて、ローゼリッテともお別れだ。 <<ENGLISH>>Just like with Fel, I was about to part with Rozelitte as well.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「プロケル、ローゼリッテを育ててくれて感謝するわ。いつか、後悔するかもね。ライバルを強くしてしまったってね」 <<ENGLISH>>"Procell, thank you for training Rozelitte. Though you might someday regret making your rival stronger."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「そうならないように気を付けるよ。俺とストラスは一流の魔王になるのを競うようなライバルでいたい。血なまぐさいのは嫌だな」 <<ENGLISH>>"I'll be careful not to let it come to that. I would like us to continue to be rivals, Stolas. Racing against one another to be a first-cla.s.s Demon Lord and whatnot. I'd rather there be no bloodshed among us though."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>彼女と命の奪い合いは避けたい。 <<ENGLISH>>I wanted to avoid a fight to the death with her because win or lose, it would leave a bitter aftertaste in my mouth.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「そうね、私も競争はしたいけど、殺し合いはしたくないもの。......手を握るわね」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yeah, I'd also like us to compete against each other but without us killing each other. ...oh, I'll grab your hand, now."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>その気持ちはストラスも同じようだ。 <<ENGLISH>>Stolas and I had the same sentiments.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺の伸ばした手をストラスが握る。 <<ENGLISH>>She then grabbed my extended hand and thus completed the transfer of Rozelitte back to her.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ストラス様、ただいま戻りました」 <<ENGLISH>>"Stolas-sama, I'm back."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「おかえりなさい。ローゼリッテ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Welcome back, Rozelitte."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>二人が抱き合った。 <<ENGLISH>>The two said so and then embraced.<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>ローゼリッテとの別れは寂しいが、やはり彼女のいるべきところはそこだ。 <<ENGLISH>>Parting with Rozelitte might have been lonesome but, as one would expect, by Stolas's side was where she belonged.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「プロケル、そろそろ部屋に戻る。今日は本当に楽しかったわ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Procell, I'm heading back to my room. I really enjoyed this day."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「あれ、ストラス様。今日の寝床はプロケル様の部屋じゃないんですか」 <<ENGLISH>>"Oh my, Stolas-sama, you're not going to sleep in Procell-sama's room tonight?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「そういうのはまだ早いわ。別に、いつかそうなるというわけじゃないけど、ともかく、私たちは行くわね」 <<ENGLISH>>"It's much too soon for that. Not that that will ever happen. Anyway, we're going."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「プロケル様、また明日! うちのストラス様に手を出したほうがいいですよ。はやめに性癖を矯正するためにストラス様はうってつけです!」 <<ENGLISH>>"See you tomorrow, Procell-sama! You should make a move on Stolas-sama. She's the ideal candidate to cure you of your weird fetishes in no time!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「「余計なお世話だ」」 <<ENGLISH>>""That's none of your business!""<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺とストラスが二人同時に突っ込む。 <<ENGLISH>>Stolas and I both retorted so.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ストラスとはそういう関係ではないというのに。 <<ENGLISH>>We aren't in that kind of relations.h.i.+p.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ねえ、プロケル。もし、時間があれば【戦争】のときに見守ってくれないかしら。今回は戦力的に負けるわけがないわ。でも、少しだけ勇気がほしいの」 <<ENGLISH>>"Say, Procell, I was wondering, if you have the time, do you want to watch my [War]? There's no way my fighting force would lose but your moral support would be appreciated."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「かまわない。ストラスがそうしてくれたように俺も水晶の部屋でストラスの戦いを見守っておく。俺のプラスにもなるかな。ストラスの手の内を見せてもらおう」 <<ENGLISH>>"Sure. I guess should watch you fight from your crystal room, just like you did in my war. But wouldn't this put me in a very advantageous position? Being able to see for myself the scope of your fighting force and all."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>いつかのストラスが気を使わせないように俺に向かって放った言葉を返す。 <<ENGLISH>>I returned to her the words she said to me back then so that I would not feel overly thankful.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ストラスは新人魔王の中では頭が一つ抜けている。 <<ENGLISH>>Aside from being head and shoulders above other new Demon Lords, Stolas was the bearer of an A rank medal. There was no way she would lose.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>部屋で一人になる。 <<ENGLISH>>Stolas and Rozelitte left, leaving me alone in the room.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ベッドの上に突っ伏す。 <<ENGLISH>>I was lying on the bed, totally exhausted. Exhausted not physically but mentally.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「マスター、入る」 <<ENGLISH>>"Master, I'm coming in."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ああ、入ってきてくれ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yeah, enter."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>エルダー・ドワーフのロロノが部屋に入ってくる。 <<ENGLISH>>Rorono the Elder Dwarf asked so and then entered the room.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>毎晩、俺は【誓約の魔物】たちと一緒に寝ている。クイナたちはおとーさんの日と呼んでいる。 <<ENGLISH>>Each night, one of my [Monsters of the Covenant] slept with me. They had dubbed so their Father's Day.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>もちろん、寝るというのは文字通りの意味だ。俺はロリコンではないし、彼女たちは娘だ。アブノーマルな嗜好は持ち合わせていない。 <<ENGLISH>>Of course, when I said they slept with me, I meant it in its literal meaning. I was not a lolicon and these girls were my daughters.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「今から、ご褒美スタート。明日の夜まで私だけの父さん。今からご褒美が終わるまで、ずっと父さんって呼ぶ」 <<ENGLISH>>"My reward starts now. Until tomorrow evening, father would be together with just me. Also, from now until my reward ends, I'll keep calling you father."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>ロロノがいつもの控え目の笑顔を浮かべる。 <<ENGLISH>>Rorono said so and then gave her usual reserved smile. Upon seeing that smile, all my tiredness faded away.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「わかった。約束通り明日はストラスたちを見送ったら、二人きりで外にいこう。ロロノだけを見るよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Understood. As promised, after we see Stolas off, the two of us are going outside."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ロロノが望んだご褒美は俺の時間。 <<ENGLISH>>What Rorono asked for her reward was my time.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ワイトに名前を与えれば、魔力を失う。その状態で外には出られないため、今から明日の夜までロロノのご褒美の時間にし、明日の夜、ワイトに名前を与えることにした。 <<ENGLISH>>If I were to give Wight his name, I would lose my magic power for a long time. While in that state, going outside was not advisable and so, I had decided to grant Rorono's reward first.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「それにしても、本当にあそこで良かったのか」 <<ENGLISH>>"That being said, are you really fine with a trip to that place?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「旅の人が言ってた。鍛冶技術がすごく発展してるって」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yes. Travelers have said that the blacksmithing techniques there are amazing."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>行先もロロノの希望で決めている。 <<ENGLISH>>The destination of our trip was also decided by what she wanted.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>そこは、鍛冶師を志すものの聖地とされている場所で、鉱山のふもとにあり、素材が手に入りやすいこともあって鍛冶師たちが切磋琢磨していた。 <<ENGLISH>>Due to the fact that it was located at the foot of a mine and that materials were thus easy to get, it became a sacred place for master blacksmiths--and those wis.h.i.+ng to become one--to further hone their craft.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「今更、人間の鍛冶技術をロロノが見てもあまり意味があるとは思えないが」 <<ENGLISH>>"But even if you see for yourself the humans' smithing techniques, I don't believe there would be much benefit."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ううん、人間は技術がぜんぜん未熟。だから、未熟な技術でなんとかするためのアイディアをひねりだしてる。新しい考え方に出会えることがある。けっこう楽しみ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Humans indeed do have unrefined techniques but to make up for that, they try out all sorts of ideas. Sometimes they even stumble on a new approach. I'm quite excited for it."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>娘たちを抱き枕にするのが、俺の最大の楽しみの一つ。優しい体温と甘い香りで、体の疲れも心の疲れも癒えていく。 <<ENGLISH>>She was currently lying on the bed with me so I decided to hug her. Hugging my girls as though they were hug pillows were one of my greatest source of satisfaction. Their warm body temperature and fragrant scent simply erases the fatigue in both my body and mind.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ねえ、父さん」 <<ENGLISH>>"Say, father,"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「なんで、父さんはフェルにしたようなことを私たちにはしないの? フェルのほうが好きだから」 <<ENGLISH>>"Why don't you do to us what you did with Fel? Is it because you like Fel more?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>思わず、変な声が出そうになった。 <<ENGLISH>>Upon hearing it, I unconsciously leaked out a weird voice.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>落ち着こう。娘の前では恰好をつけたい。 <<ENGLISH>>I have to calm down and look good in front of my daughter.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「違う、娘だからだ。もちろん、フェルにもあんなことをするつもりはなかった」 <<ENGLISH>>"No, it's not that, but rather, it's because you girls are my daughters and I love you too much for that. Also, in the first place, I didn't even mean to do what I did to Fel."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ん。わかった。なら娘とお嫁さんと他人。どれが一番大事?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Mhm, okay. Then, between your daughters, your bride, and all other else, which would you say is the most important?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「娘かな。今の俺にとってロロノたちより大事なものはないよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"I think it's you girls. There's no one more important to me right now than you."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>ロロノが俺の胸板に顔を埋めた。 <<ENGLISH>>After I said so, Rorono then buried her face in my chest.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「そう聞いて安心した。最近、クイナが悩んでる。おとーさんをとられちゃうって。マルコシアス様やフェルに夢中で自分たちのことを忘れるって」 <<ENGLISH>>"I'm relieved to hear that. Lately, Kuina has been worried, saying things like you'll be stolen away from us and that you're so charmed by Marchosias-sama and Fel that you'll forget about us."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「クイナがそんなことを。そんなことは絶対ないのに」 <<ENGLISH>>"Kuina has been thinking those things? But there's absolutely no way those'll happen."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「私たちはそれを言葉や態度にしてもらわないとわからない。クイナがそういうから、私も少し不安になった。だから、たくさん可愛がって」 <<ENGLISH>>"Unless you put it into words and actions, we had no way of knowing. In fact, when she said those things, I also became a little worried. For those reasons, make it up to us by showing us a lot of love."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺はロロノの頭を撫でる。言われて初めて気が付いた。たしかに以前に比べるとクイナたちとの時間は減った。クイナが気にするのも無理はない。ちゃんと父親として考えてあげないと。 <<ENGLISH>>It was only until she said so to me that I was made aware of such things. Certainly, I had been spending less time with the girls compared to before so it was perfectly understandable for them to worry.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「そうしよう。教えてくれてありがとう」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yeah, I will. Thanks for telling me about it."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ん。でも、クイナには態度だけで示して、言葉はまだはやい」 <<ENGLISH>>"Mhm. But while it's fine to show your affection to Kuina via your actions, it might be too soon to say it directly to her."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「どうして?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Why is that?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「今、クイナは自分より強いマルコシアス様が現れて、父さんの魔物の中で最強だから一番愛されているって自信が崩れてる。それを取り戻すために特訓中。その特訓はクイナのためにも父さんのためにもなる。クイナの弱点を克服させたい」 <<ENGLISH>>"Kuina is under the impression that you love her the most because she was the strongest amongst us. However, now that Marchosias-sama--someone stronger than her--has appeared, that confidence of hers has crumbled. To regain it back, she's undergoing special training that will benefit not only her but father as well. And I want to help her conquer her weakpoints."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「クイナに弱点?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Her weakpoints?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ん。すごい炎の力があるのにそれをほとんど使わない。身体能力と魔力量、私の武器。それだけあれば困ることはなかった。でも、クイナの最強の力は炎。炎を使うことを覚えさせたい。そのための武器も作る」 <<ENGLISH>>"Mhm. If it was just her physical prowess and the amount of magic power, there's no problem; my weapons can take advantage of those. But then, her forte is her flames and yet she almost never uses them. And so, I want to make her a weapon that'll incorporate the use of her flames as well."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>確かにクイナは最上位の炎の使い手なのに炎を活かしてない。 <<ENGLISH>>It was indeed a waste for Kuina not to use her flames despite being a high-end flame user. If she could then make full use of her flames, she would probably become even stronger. So much so that she could perhaps even match Marcho.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ロロノのためだけの時間なのに、クイナの話ばっかりだな」 <<ENGLISH>>"It's supposed to be your time but all we've done is talk about Kuina."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>少し、微笑ましい。ロロノはクイナの前ではそんな仕草はあまり見せないが、かなりのお姉ちゃんっ子だ。 <<ENGLISH>>It was a little bit heartwarming. Even though Rorono didn't often act like it in front of Kuina, Rorono really did look up to Kuina as her older sister.<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「ああ、すごかったよ。驚いた。あそこまですごい技を身に付けているとは思ってなかったよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yeah, it was amazing. I didn't imagine the move you've completed to be that amazing."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>クイナの魂の色を反映させた美しい朱金の炎。 <<ENGLISH>>Kuina had produced beautiful, golden red flames. Far from being ordinary flames, they were the very concept of burning. In the fight against Fel, Kuina had used it to burn both light and time, a feat no ordinary flame could do no matter how hot it was.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>おそらく攻撃力という一点であれば、すでに全魔物の中でも最強クラスだろう。 <<ENGLISH>>Kuina had obtained, without a doubt, a terrific power. In terms of offensive capabilities, it was perhaps the strongest among all monsters.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「クイナ、がんばったの!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Kuina worked really hard!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>クイナはいかに苦労してあの朱金の炎を身に付けたかを熱く語る。 <<ENGLISH>>She then enthusiastically talked of her hards.h.i.+ps on learning to use those golden red flames.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>そうか、この子はもっと褒めてとおねだりしてるんだ。 <<ENGLISH>>Oh. She's wants to be praised, doesn't she?<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>その意図をくみ取って、撫でてやるとうれしそうに目を細めた。髪の毛の感触もキツネ耳の感触も気持ちいい。 <<ENGLISH>>Touching her hair and fox ears felt so good to me as well.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「クイナ、おいで。久しぶりにブラッシングしてあげる」 <<ENGLISH>>"Come closer, Kuina. It's been a while since we've done some brus.h.i.+ng."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「やー♪」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yay~ "<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ベッドが部屋に備えつけられているので、そこに腰かけてぽんぽんと膝を叩くと、クイナがお腹から膝の上に飛び乗って、もふもふのキツネ尻尾をぶんぶんと振っていた。 <<ENGLISH>>I sat down, tapped on my lap, and beckoned for Kuina to come closer. In response, she jumped onto my lap with her fluffy fox tail wagging.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>そのキツネ尻尾を掴んで、クイナのために特別に作った専用ブラシでブラッシング。 <<ENGLISH>>I grabbed hold of that tail and then used the brush made exclusively for her. That undid tangled-up hairs while also removing dirt and debris that were mixed in. At the same time, it stimulated the pores and improved blood circulation.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>毛穴が刺激されて血行がよくなり、クイナは気持ちよさそうだ。いつもなら高級香油や石鹸などを使うのだが、あいにく持ち合わせがない。 <<ENGLISH>>Ordinarily, I would also use high-grade oils and soap, but seeing as there were none readily available at the moment, I decided that brus.h.i.+ng was plenty enough.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「おとーさん、きもちいいの。あっ、そこ、最高なのー」 <<ENGLISH>>"Oto-san, it feels, great, ahh, there, yeah, it's the, best-"<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「ロロノ、クラウソラスの調子はどうだ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Rorono, how's Claiomh Solais's condition?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「おおむね想定通り。机上計算通りのスペックを発揮した。クイナの力に耐えられて安心してる。......実戦データがとれて良かった。改良点がいくつか見つかった。やっぱり使ってみないとわからないことはある」 <<ENGLISH>>"Fortunately, it's mostly as predicted: it has withstood Kuina's power. I did discover some points for improvement though, thanks to the actual data I've gathered. It goes to show that sometimes, you have to see it in action to realize some things."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ロロノは完璧主義者だ。 <<ENGLISH>>Rorono was a perfectionist.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>だから、こうして問題点の洗い出しと改良に余念はない。 <<ENGLISH>>As such, she was fully devoted to eliminating issues and developing improvements for her creations. Any new discoveries she made in one invention, she would apply to the rest if possible.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>持って生まれた才能と種族の恩恵も大きいが、彼女が世界一の錬金術士なのは、こういった地道な努力が大きい。 <<ENGLISH>>She was the world's best alchemist largely due to her latent ability and racial bonuses, true, but it was also largely due to her diligence.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「クラウソラスに欠陥が見つからなくて良かった。ロロノの作ったクラウソラスは傑作だ。これから、クイナの戦いを支えてくれるだろう」 <<ENGLISH>>"I'm relieved you didn't find any defects. That Claiomh Solais you made truly is a masterpiece, Rorono. I hope you continue supporting Kuina."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>口にすればロロノは怒るだろうが、クラウソラスはショットガンとしては一つの到達点だと俺は思っていた。 <<ENGLISH>>It would probably upset Rorono if I put it into words, but I honestly thought that the Claiomh Solais was already the ultimate form a shotgun could attain.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「そうなの! 今までのショットガンよりずっと使いやすかったの! 最高なの!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yup! It's far, far easier to use that any shotgun Kuina has used! It's the best!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>まどろんでいたクイナも、キツネ耳をピンと立ててクラウソラスをべた褒めする。 <<ENGLISH>>Kuina--whom I thought had dozed off--praised the gun so with her fox ears fully erect.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>よっぽど気に入ったのだろう。 <<ENGLISH>>She seems greatly pleased with it, doesn't she?<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ただ......切り札の【魔術弾】。あれの負荷が想像以上だった。一発撃ったら、その都度、メンテナンスしたい」 <<ENGLISH>>"However, that trump card, that [Magic Bullet], its burden on the gun was far greater than what I antic.i.p.ated. After each time you fire that sh.e.l.l, I'd like you to submit it for maintenance."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ロロノちゃん、それって【魔術弾】を使ったら、クラウソラスはメンテするまで使っちゃだめってこと?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Rorono-chan, does that mean that after firing a [Magic Bullet], the Claiomh Solais can't be used again until you've done some maintenance?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>クイナは心配そうに問いかける。 <<ENGLISH>>Worry apparent on her face, Kuina asked Rorono.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>朱金の炎には射程が短いという欠点がある。 <<ENGLISH>>The weak point of her golden red flames was its short range.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>その欠点をロロノが作った、魔術を込められる弾丸、【魔術弾】を使うことで補っている。 <<ENGLISH>>To compensate for that weak point, Rorono developed [Magic Bullets] that could be loaded with those flames.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>だが、一発撃てばクラウソラスがおしゃかになるのであれば、使い勝手は一気に悪くなる。 <<ENGLISH>>However, if Claiomh Solais could only endure one shot with those bullets, its usability--while still impressive--would drastically diminish.<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「違う。そこまでやわじゃない。念を入れてメンテナンスしたほうがいいってレベル。三発なら耐えられる。二発目撃ったあたりで性能が低下して、メンテナンスせずに四発目を撃てば、かなりがたがたで故障の危険性が高くなる」 <<ENGLISH>>"No, it won't be that bad. Doing maintenance is more of a recommendation than an actual need. I think it'll remain functional even after 3 shots. If by the second shot you notice there's a drop in performance, the chances of it breaking down by the fourth shot are incredibly high."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「なら、大丈夫なの! 全部燃やす炎、すっごく魔力使うから二発が限界なの!」 <<ENGLISH>>"It's all good then! Those flames use a lot of magic power, so Kuina can probably shoot at most two!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>クイナの魔力は規格外もいいところだ。 <<ENGLISH>>Kuina's magic power was way beyond the norm, and even that description might be an understatement.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>そのクイナが二発しか打てない。ありえないほどの魔力を使用しているのだろう。 <<ENGLISH>>For her to be able to use those flames only two times, those flames must indeed consume unbelievable amounts of magic power.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「そんなこと言って、クイナは尻尾の毛に魔力をため込んでる。その気になればもっと撃てるはず」 <<ENGLISH>>"You say that, but you have the ability to store magic power into the furs of your tail, don't you? If you really wanted to, you can use those flames a greater number of times."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「そういえば、クイナはそんな能力があったな」 <<ENGLISH>>"Oh yeah, you did have an ability like that, Kuina."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>クイナの尻尾の毛一本一本に、魔術をメインに戦うBランクの魔力総量にも匹敵する魔力がストックできる。 <<ENGLISH>>Each fur in Kuina's tail was able to store magic power equal to the magic power of a mage-type B rank monster.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>暇さえあればクイナは尻尾の毛の一本一本に魔力をため込んで、もしものときのためのストックにしている。 <<ENGLISH>>Whenever she was free, she would store her magic power into her furs. That way, she would have some stock for when the going gets rough.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>さらに、その優れた魔力バッテリーとしての特性に目をつけられて、たまにロロノに武器の材料にするためにむしられていた。 <<ENGLISH>>Also, due to its nature of being excellent magic power batteries, Rorono would occasionally pluck some out so that she could use them as materials for her creations, such as the Avalon-Ritters and Aura's anti-materiel rifle.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>種族そのものが変わる。進化する魔物なんて聞いたこともない。 <<ENGLISH>>Wait, wait, wait. What was that unbelievable thing she just said? I've never heard about monsters changing their race, about them evolving.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「クイナ、初耳だぞ。それ、かなり重要な情報じゃないか」 <<ENGLISH>>"Kuina, this is the first I'm hearing this. It's a pretty important information, you know?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「聞いてない」 <<ENGLISH>>"Nope, haven't heard of it."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺は慌てて、魔王権限でクイナのステータスを見る。 <<ENGLISH>>In haste, I used my Demon Lord Authority and looked at Kuina's stats.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>すると、クイナを【誓約の魔物】に選んだときに出現したスキル。今までは????となっていた未解放スキルが表示されている。 <<ENGLISH>>When I did, I saw a skill that wasn't there before. It was perhaps a skill she had obtained when I chose her to be one of my [Monsters of the Covenant].<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「【空狐転召】?」 <<ENGLISH>>"[Aether Fox Tribute Ritual]?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「そうなの! レベルがあがって手に入れたクイナのスキルなの! 発動条件は、9999本の尻尾に込めた全魔力を使うこと! だから、がんばって貯金してるの!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yup! The condition for its activation is to use all the magic power stored in 9999 furs of Kuina's tail! And that's why Kuina's saving up!"<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>空狐になれば爆発的に強くなる。 <<ENGLISH>>If she turned into an Aether Fox, her strength would increase tremendously.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>【世界の記憶】にも情報があった。 <<ENGLISH>>According to the entry in [Planet's Memory] that I just searched, a Wild Fox could ascend into a Mythological Fox, a Mythological Fox into a Nine-tailed Fox, and then into a Celestial Fox. And then, there was the case of a Celestial Fox being reborn into an Aether Fox.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>空狐は、もはやただの魔物ではない。神の領域へと足を踏み込んでいる存在。 <<ENGLISH>>An Aether Fox was no longer just a monster; it was a being that has ascended into G.o.dhood.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「......まだ強くなるのか。楽しみだな」 <<ENGLISH>>"...so, you'll grow even stronger, huh? I'm looking forward to that."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>さすがは、Aランクメダル三つで合成された頂点の魔物。 <<ENGLISH>>As to be expected of a top-tier monster born from 3 A rank medals: nothing but greatness.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ちなみに、今どれぐらい尻尾に魔力が溜まってる?」 <<ENGLISH>>"By the way, how many tail furs have you filled with magic power so far?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「今ちょうど、五十本なの! まだまだこれからなの!」 <<ENGLISH>>"50! There's still a long way to go!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「気長に待つよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"I'll wait for it patiently, then."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「おとーさん、美味しそうなの!」 <<ENGLISH>>"Oto-san, the food looks delicious!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「でも、どこかで見たことがある食材たち」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yes, but for some reason, it feels like I've seen these ingredients and dishes before."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>クイナとロロノがそれぞれ別の反応をする。 <<ENGLISH>>Kuina and Rorono had different reactions.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>ロロノがどこかで見たことがある食材と言ったが、その意味がよく分かった。 <<ENGLISH>>I knew what Rorono meant, and apparently, the [Time] Demon Lord did too since he spoke to explain.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「さすがにわかるか。これらの食材は僕の魔物たちにアヴァロンで買わせたものだ。アヴァロンはいいね。なんでも揃うから、ついつい無駄遣いしてしまうよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"I guess it's natural you've noticed. These ingredients were bought by my monsters from Avalon. Avalon sure is great, isn't it? But then again, because it has everything, it's very easy to unintentionally buy too much."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>一流の魔王たちは人間の文化を楽しむことが多いので、人間が使う通貨をため込んでいたりする。 <<ENGLISH>>Many high-cla.s.s Demon Lords enjoyed human culture, so they always had currencies that humans use at the ready. These were typically from the money and equipment left behind by adventurers who had died within their dungeon.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ダンタリアン、俺の街のお得意さんになってもらえて嬉しいよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Dantalian, thank you for becoming a valued client of our city."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「便利な街があるから使っただけのこと、これからもひいきにさせてもらうさ」 <<ENGLISH>>"I'm just using something that's useful. But do expect my continued patronage."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>俺たちは笑い合う。 <<ENGLISH>>At that, we both laughed.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>【時空騎士団】の人型になれる魔物数名とフェル。 <<ENGLISH>>Taking another look around, I saw that his monsters had already taken their seats. By his monsters, I meant Fel and the [Chronos Knights] in humanoid form.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>フェルは俺を見たとたん、手招きした後、ぽんぽんっと隣の席を叩いた。 <<ENGLISH>>As soon as Fel and I locked eyes, she beckoned me to come closer and then tapped on the vacant seat beside her as though she wanted me to sit there.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>......フェルの好意には甘えたいが先日の一件がある。【刻】の魔王の前では遠慮をしたい。 <<ENGLISH>>I wanted to humor her, but I also wanted to be discreet in front of the [Time] Demon Lord, given that incident with her before.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「どうした、プロケル。フェルのとなりに座ればいい」 <<ENGLISH>>"What's wrong, Procell? You can sit besides Fel if you want to."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「いいのか?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Is it really alright?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ああ、一線を超えないのなら文句は言わない。フェルが喜ぶなら僕も嬉しい。それとも、君の魔物たちのことを気にしているのか? 君の魔物たちも君の近くで食事をしたいだろう」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yeah. So long as you don't cross the line, I have no complaints. If she's happy, I'm happy as well. Or is it that you're concerned about your monsters? Do you want to be seated near your monsters too?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>【刻】の魔王は少し考え込んでから再び口を開いた。 <<ENGLISH>>After pondering for a bit, the [Time] Demon Lord spoke again.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「フェル、反対側に移動しなさい。そこならクイナやそこのエルダー・ドワーフも一緒に座れるだろう」 <<ENGLISH>>"Fel, why don't you move to the other side? That way, Procell can sit near Kuina and the Elder Dwarf as well."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「わかったのです! お父様」 <<ENGLISH>>"Understood, Father!"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>お言葉に甘えて席に着くと、フェルが抱き着いてきた。 <<ENGLISH>>And so, Fel approached and then embraced me. Her wolf tail was wagging in delight.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ううう、フェルちゃん、おとーさんはクイナのおとーさんなの」 <<ENGLISH>>"Uuuu... Fel-chan, Oto-san is Kuina's Oto-san!"<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「では、プロケル。そろそろ賭けの精算をしようか。なんでも聞いてくれたまえ。【刻】の魔王の名にかけて、嘘偽りのない回答をしよう」 <<ENGLISH>>"Well then, Procell, I think it's time to conclude our bet. So, ask whatever it is you want to ask. On my t.i.tle as the [Time] Demon Lord, I would answer without any falsehoods."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>何気ない仕草、表情。なのに空気が変わった。 <<ENGLISH>>His demeanor and facial expressions were calm and composed, and yet the atmosphere changed suddenly, thus ending the idle chat around the table.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>それは俺にも、もちろん【黒】の魔王にもなかったものだ。 <<ENGLISH>>It was the majesty of a truly great Demon Lord, a quality which neither I nor the [Black] Demon Lord possessed.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「俺が教えてほしいのは、【黒】の魔王についてだ。【刻】の魔王ダンタリアン、あなたほどの人が【黒】の魔王を見くびるなとわざわざ忠告したその理由を答えてほしい」 <<ENGLISH>>"I want you to tell me about the [Black] Demon Lord. You've once expressly warned me to not underestimate him. I'd like to hear your exact reason as to why."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>【刻】の魔王は腕を組んで、考え込む。 <<ENGLISH>>The [Time] Demon Lord crossed his arms and pondered for a while before giving an answer.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ふむ、そっちか。いいだろう。答えよう。あの男の危険性について。僕はあの男と直接ぶつかるのは避けている。基本的に僕ら魔王の能力というのは、いくつかの”例外”を除いて、汎用性が高い能力ほど弱く、逆に何かに特化しているほど強い。マルコの【獣】なんてその最たる例だね。身体能力の強化以外、なんの力もない。その代わり、魔王個人の戦闘力としては全魔王最強と言っていい」 <<ENGLISH>>"Hmm, let's see, how do I put it? You're aware that--save for some exceptions--the more versatile a Demon Lord's abilities are, the weaker its effects tended to be, yes? Conversely, the more specialized one's abilities are, the stronger its effects tended to be. Let's take Marcho's [Beast] as an example, shall we? Other than strengthening her body's capabilities, it held no other functions and almost no use outside of combat. On the other hand, it's safe to say that there's no Demon Lord that could go toe to toe with her in direct combat."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>そのことについては俺も気付いていた。 <<ENGLISH>>Even I was aware of what he just explained.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「【黒】の魔王は汎用性の鬼だ。他の魔王と同じように多数の能力があるが、一つ一つの能力は低い。だけど、ただ一つ奴の奥の手、それだけは例外的に強い......それこそが僕が恐れるもの。その能力は......」 <<ENGLISH>>"The [Black] Demon Lord's abilities fall under the versatile type. However, one of his abilities is much, much stronger than the rest. It's actually enough for me to be wary of him and avoid any confrontations. What it does is..."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「なるほど、だからこの銀時計か」 <<ENGLISH>>"I see. Hence, the silver watch?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>かつて、【刻】の魔王に褒美として贈られた銀時計。 <<ENGLISH>>The [Time] Demon Lord had once given me a silver watch as a reward. It wasn't any ordinary silver watch though; it was actually a magic tool of the highest order for it contained within it his own abilities.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>これが、旧い魔王と戦うと言うことか。 <<ENGLISH>>So, this is what it's like to fight with old Demon Lords.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「礼を言うことはない。賭けの精算をしただけだ」 <<ENGLISH>>"No need to thank me. I am just honoring our bet."<|end_of_text|>

<<TRANSLATE>> <<JAPANESE>>「どう、おとーさん。見てくれてた!?」 <<ENGLISH>>"How was it, Oto-san? Did you see!?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>嬉しそうに、天狐はこちらを振り向く。 <<ENGLISH>>She turned around in glee.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「ああ、ちゃんと見ていたよ。天狐はすごいな」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yeah, I saw it clearly. You were amazing, Tenko."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「やー♪」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yay! "<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>天狐はキツネ尻尾を振る。 <<ENGLISH>>Her fox tail was swinging.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>天狐は狩りが好きだ。こうして体を動かすと機嫌がよくなる。 <<ENGLISH>>She liked hunting and goes into a good mood whenever she moved her body.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>最近は、スケルトンたちは背後を守るために数体を配置しているだけで、前方は全て彼女に任せてある。 <<ENGLISH>>As of late, I had deployed just a few Skeletons whose duty was only to guard our backs. I then left all the enemies ahead to Tenko. I have done so because it was a waste to share experience points to the Skeletons who have already reached their maximum level. Their maximum level if made to be able to grow, by the way, was 20.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>他にも純粋に、天狐の好きなようにさせたいという思いがあった。 <<ENGLISH>>Besides all that, I just wanted to let Tenko do whatever pleased her.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「そろそろ帰ろうか」 <<ENGLISH>>"Let's head back little by little."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「わかったの。おとーさん」 <<ENGLISH>>"Alright, Oto-san."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>疲れは判断力を奪う。 <<ENGLISH>>Fatigue would hinder our judgment so it was better to not to exhaust ourselves and save some strength for the way back.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>連日の狩りで、天狐はレベル三一.俺はレベル二九まであがっていた。 <<ENGLISH>>Hunting each day made Tenko's level rise to 30 while I was a bit behind at 29.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>レベル三〇を超えたあたりから、ほとんど天狐はレベルがあがらなくなっている。サキュバスの話だと高ランクの魔物ほどレベルがあがりにくい。 <<ENGLISH>>From around the time she reached level 30, her level up progression was almost unmoving. According to Succubus, high ranking monsters had a harder time to go up in levels. Our levels would probably not move much after this if we only fought C rank monsters as our enemies.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「おとーさん、帰ったら美味しいご飯をお願い」 <<ENGLISH>>"Oto-san, may we eat something delicious after we got back?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「任せておけ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Leave it to me."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>レベルがあがって、MP上限が3450まで上がっているのでMPの運用に余裕が出来ている。 <<ENGLISH>>My level has increased and so did my MP. It rose to 3450 so I had some leeway on my MP usage. That leeway mostly consisted of fulfilling Tenko's wishes though.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>今日はたっぷり英気を養ってもらおう。 <<ENGLISH>>Today, I'll fully restore her spirits.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「いよいよ明日か」 <<ENGLISH>>"It's finally tomorrow, huh."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「天狐の弟か妹ができるんだ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Tenko will soon have a little brother or sister."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>メダルを作れるのは一月に一度。 <<ENGLISH>>Medals could only be made once a month and the privilege to make one would finally return to me tomorrow.<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「天狐の、弟か妹?」 <<ENGLISH>>"Tenko's... little brother or sister?"<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「うん、【創造】のメダルと、マルコからもらった【土】のオリジナルメダル。それに、イミテートメダルで魔物を作りあげる。天狐と同じSランクの魔物が生まれるよ」 <<ENGLISH>>"Yes. I'll create it using my [Creation] medal, the [Earth] medal I got from Marcho, and then an imitation medal. The new monster will be another S rank monster like Tenko."<|end_of_text|> <<JAPANESE>>「......Sランク」 <<ENGLISH>>"......S rank."<|end_of_text|>