Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 450: Something happened after all
We said goodbye to the forest spirit and started our journey home. As expected, we couldn’t exactly bring it back with us. If we did something like that, the Marchioness of Mulan, as well as Carol and Miss Hilda, might faint from the shock. That wouldn’t be good.
“Hey, Julius, what kind of blessings do you get from a spirit’s protection?”
“For now, the only thing I know is that it reduces the amount of magic power consumed when using magic.”
“I can’t really tell if that’s amazing or not.”
“Yeah, same here.”
The benefit of reduced magic consumption would only really come into play when using grand-scale magic, like wide-area annihilation spells. Naturally, there aren’t any opportunities for that, so the spirit’s blessing becomes pretty much useless. Ah, I suppose it also has the effect of making some types of magic easier to use.
“In history class at the academy, we did hear about people who received the blessing of a spirit, but there wasn’t anyone who got four.”
“R-Really? Maybe they didn’t bring it up because even one is already enough. Leon, please don’t let this story spread around. It’s not something worth bragging about…”
“Is that so? Well, if Master says so, then I won’t tell anyone.”
Good. It really paid off that Leon recognizes me as his master. With that conversation, I think no one else will spread it outside either. Right? Glance.
“It’s fine, I won’t tell anyone.”
“Yeah. I don’t want Julius setting his sights on me.”
“You’re awfully honest, Axel…”
Should I be happy about that or not? I get the feeling they’re afraid of me. Still, maybe that’s better than letting rumors spread? It’s complicated. Since Nero is nodding in agreement, I’ll just take it as a win.
We passed through the Margrave Draken’s Frontier estate and returned to the Mulan Marquisate. Margrave Draken suggested we stay for a while, but I declined, saying I was worried about Fabienne, whom we had left at the Mulan estate.
If we had stayed at the Margrave Draken’s Frontier estate, I probably would’ve ended up talking about all the trouble I’ve caused so far. That was close. I’ll have to thank Fabienne when I get back.
The gates of the Mulan Marquisate came into view. Fabienne and the others were standing in front. It finally hit me that we were home. To me, Fabienne is the very symbol of healing.
“Welcome home.”
“I’m back, Fabienne. Nothing happened while I was gone?”
“No, nothing at all. And you, Julius-sama?”
“Ah, um…”
“…So something did happen after all, didn’t it?”
She said “after all”! Fabienne really said “after all”! Am I seriously thought of as a troublemaker? I don’t see myself that way at all. Trouble always comes to me. It’s not my fault!
…Well, maybe some of it is my fault. I do get carried away and create all kinds of things, which probably leads to this. I might need to sincerely apologize to Fabienne one of these days.
Holding hands with Fabienne, who had a slightly troubled look on her face, we headed to the salon. Tea had already been prepared there.
“You must be tired, right? Everyone, please relax.”
“Thank you, Marchioness Mulan.”
“I’m relieved to see everyone healthy. Carol was praying late into the night every day, worrying about you all. It was exhausting.”
The Marchioness chuckled wryly. All eyes turned to Axel. It was definitely his fault. Axel and Carol both blushed. I didn’t expect to witness such a scene the moment we got back.
Hm? Fabienne is also blushing and looking down… Could it be that she was doing the same thing in her room? I’m grateful.
“It seems everything was dealt with smoothly?”
“Yeah. The eastern region is safer than ever now. And we’ve also gained access to World Tree materials.”
“Oh my! That’s a wonderful achievement.”
“It’s all thanks to Julius-sama.”
Huh? The ladies looked at me with surprised expressions. Only Fabienne, who had already sensed that I’d done something again, kept her smile steady. What’s behind that smile of hers?
“Would you mind telling us the details?”
And so began a report disguised as a tea party. Naturally, I ended up showing them the blessings I received as well. Fortunately, the Marquis of Mulan was discreet enough to keep it quiet, so I don’t think the story will spread any further.
“As expected of you, Julius-sama. I wish I could have seen the World Tree too.”
“The forest should be safe now, so maybe you’ll be able to see it someday. The Margrave Draken’s Frontier estate might even develop a path to it.”
Once a path to the World Tree is established, managing it, securing it, and collecting its materials will be much easier. I think it’s highly likely. No one would be reckless enough to tamper with something personally managed by Margrave Draken.
“By the way, Julius-sama, did you bring back some World Tree materials?”
“Of course. I’ll show them to you later, Fabienne.”
“I look forward to it.”
What I want to make with the World Tree materials is a full recovery potion. With it, even physical losses can be restored. It’ll definitely be useful if anything ever happens. Better safe than sorry, right?
“Master, please teach me how to make a potion using the World Tree materials.”
“Hmm, even if you say that, I haven’t actually made one yet. I don’t think it’s right to teach how to make a potion that may or may not work.”
“You’re right… That makes sense.”
He looked disappointed. Of course, that was a lie, so I felt a little guilty. I’ve made more potions using World Tree materials than I can count. Making them, teaching how to make them—both are easy for me.
But you know, if I were to use the World Tree materials I supposedly just got for the first time like an expert, that would definitely raise some eyebrows. Even I understand that much.
Since leaving the Heine Frontier Count’s estate, I’ve already caused quite a few incidents. If I stack up any more, my father might end up bedridden. That would be a problem.