Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 17: Villainous Aristocrat is Recruited by the Queen
“Freya, hurry back to the capital,”
Mother said to Freya, who had just come out of the hot spring.
Even though I knew that Freya hadn’t been very assertive with mother in the past few days, my heart still raced.
Freya hesitated for a moment upon hearing mother’s words and then shrugged her shoulders.
“How cold, considering the relationship between you and me. Well, I did receive a letter from that body double, saying ‘Come back soon.’ I suppose I should take my leave.”
“I knew it… Ines must be feeling so sorry for herself.”
It seems Her Majesty is aware of Freya’s body double.
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“Hehehe, it’s fortunate that the person from a family skilled in bloodline magic, like that body double who uses transformation magic, is a match for me.”
“Sigh. That poor child. Being favored by a woman as rough as you must be quite difficult for her.”
After such casual conversation continued for a while, Freya inexplicably turned to me.
“Well then. I’m about to take my leave, but Kunou, what about you?”
“Y-Yes, what is it?”
“Do you have any intention of working for me?”
“Huh?”
I was momentarily stunned by the sudden offer.
Is this some kind of recruitment?
Being scouted by the queen would be quite an honor if I thought about it normally…
“I’ll decline.”
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“Hmm. Just so you know, I won’t ask you to create magical-powered motorcycles or anything. Things like the hot spring, hairdryers, washing machines—only items that contribute to daily life…”
Freya tried to persuade me, but truthfully, I had no intention of creating things for anyone other than myself and those around me.
I didn’t know how my creations might be misused.
For instance, the motor used in washing machines could be made without enchantment or shaping magic if I wanted to.
Even if I could create the motor, I could potentially make various things.
It wouldn’t be surprising if motorcycles or cars without relying on enchantments were created.
But the thought of accidents happening, people dying because of my creations, terrifies me.
That’s why I won’t make them.
My sole desire is to improve my own life and comfort, nothing more.
“That’s the way it is. I won’t force you. Don’t you intend to unleash your power under my command?”
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“I decline.”
“Ugh, even after all this persuasion. Well, I suppose you’re also from the Andain bloodline…”
“Yes, yes, let it be.”
Despite Freya persistently trying to recruit me, mother intervened and stopped her.
“You, you’ve been talking high and mighty, but you just like the life here, don’t you?”
*Gulp.*
Freya shuddered involuntarily.
“You made a hairdryer, the hot spring, washing machines, and fans. And then, you made something else, didn’t you, Kunou?”
“Yes, mother. I made a refrigerator and a flush toilet.”
The reason I decided to make a refrigerator was that I wanted to drink ice-cold milk after coming out of the hot spring.
I would casually lean on the side after getting out of the hot spring like this.
To be honest, making a refrigerator wasn’t that difficult.
I just had to imbue it with ice magic and adjust the output.
…Well, initially, I did mess up and turned it into a freezer that froze everything inside.
But I eventually succeeded in its development.
It might not be as advanced as what I had in my past life, but being able to have ice-cold drinks anytime with just a periodic infusion of magic is amazing.
Even Freya seemed to enjoy a chilled drink after her bath, so maybe she wants a refrigerator too.
And there’s also the flush toilet.
Of course, I don’t know anything about plumbing, so it’s more of a toilet that looks like it uses water.
When you press a button, warm water comes out and cleans you up.
In this world, toilets being button-operated is the norm, so it feels a bit odd.
I still think there’s room for improvement in both, but Freya doesn’t seem to mind as much.
“I’m hopeless, truly.”
“What do you mean…?”
“I never thought a chilled ale after a bath could taste so amazing. And that toilet… It might be a bit crude, but the moment that warm water touches your backside is oddly pleasant—”
“Really, how crude. Behave more like a queen, won’t you?”
But I see.
Perhaps there are unintended consequences of me creating various convenient items.
I recall hearing something about modern people being incredibly stressed if they have to live at a medieval European level.
Freya, having experienced the comforts of modern conveniences, might face numerous challenges in the future.
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…It’s a bit pitiful, isn’t it?
“Then, I’ll sell you a few things.”
“R-Really!?”
“However, you must promise not to disclose this to anyone else. If the wealthy individuals who found out they could buy items from me, uh… from me, through Her Majesty come, I won’t sell anything to Her Majesty ever again.”
“Wow!! O-Of course!! Haha!! Karina, your son is amazing!!”
“H-Hey!?”
“Uhm, s-sorry. I got carried away with excitement.”
“M-s-sorry. I was just so happy.”
Perhaps due to the heightened excitement, Freya embraced me tightly.
She quickly blushed and pulled away, but her large presence engulfed me.
Oof, if she keeps doing this, I might just give in and sell things at a lower price!!
In the next moment, something cold ran down my spine.
I sensed a strong, menacing gaze, something akin to a murderous intent.
“Hehe, onii-sama, you’re funny.”
“A-Ahaha, come on, Wendy, cut it out…”
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Glancing over, I noticed Wendy watching Freya and me with a beaming smile.
Her angelic smile was slightly terrifying.
Felsy looked at Wendy with a puzzled expression beside her.
No, it must be my imagination.
There’s no way that cute Wendy would emit any hostility. It has to be my imagination.
Deciding to believe that, I handed Freya a magic bag containing several household appliances (the bag she had brought with her).
“Well then, thank you for everything!! Let’s meet again!!”
With that, Freya mounted her horse and happily rode away.
Three years passed since then.
I, now thirteen years old, had come to the day when I would depart for the capital to attend school.
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Maybe in this timeline the sisters (or one of them) end up fighting the queen instead of the demon lord. xD
This main character do not want to make money and he forgot that is a couple years they will be at war with the demon lord and choose to ignore all that to make home appliances, did any one see the logic?
Probably wants to make money in a normal way that won’t lead to several organizations after his head. First of all the protagonist fought the Demon King he is trying to avoid any death flags. Now imagine if is leaked that a 10-year-old developed a magic sword that ended up in the hands of bandits that was used to attack the protagonist’s hometown leading to his destruction route. While yes he has some magical tools his family and his territory are not invincible.