Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 7: The Strongest Onmyoji Accepts the Request
“Even now, I think we should withdraw.”
That night.
As I was about to lie down in the room assigned to me, Yuki suddenly spoke.
Stopping my hand mid-motion as I was adjusting the covers, I sat on the bed and replied.
“I’m not enthusiastic about it either. But… we don’t have a choice, do we?”
“There’s always a choice.”
Yuki, who had jumped down from above, sat at the writing desk and spoke with a stern voice.
“Couldn’t you have just forcibly stopped that hero’s daughter?”
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“…Look, even if she’s my disciple, that girl is essentially a stranger. Forcibly restraining her would go against common sense.”
“Even so, Yuki believes you should have done that.”
Yuki asserted and glared at me.
“Fearing a deterioration in relations with those girls, you chose the easier path, Seika-sama.”
For a moment, I was speechless.
It was partly because the criticism was valid, and also because it was the first time Yuki had used such strong words.
“In your past life as well, Seika-sama, you treated your close friends casually, yet there was a sweet aspect to you. I used to think that was one of your good qualities. However, today, that disposition has turned into a bad habit. Yuki is frustrated. If only I had advised you more strongly in the past.”
“You… are you going that far?”
Somewhat taken aback by the harsh words, I asked.
“What exactly are you so dissatisfied with?”
“This incident feels odd to Yuki. There’s something off about it.”
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“…I agree with that, but…”
Unable to read the Emperor’s intentions and the abnormality of the rebellion itself were indeed concerns.
But not significant enough to be a big problem.
“Even so, we’ll manage somehow. We can deal with the rebels with force. Instead of rejecting the Emperor’s request, accepting it will minimize the risk of hostility. If we rely on Fiona, we can keep a certain distance from the political struggles. It’s not necessarily a bad choice.”
“That’s not the case.”
Yuki said so decisively.
“What I found odd… is regarding the hero’s daughter.”
“Is something wrong with Amu?”
“Seika-sama, didn’t you feel something off?”
“Well…”
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As Yuki pointed out, I did feel that something was off.
While Amu was originally belligerent and had a deep affection for close acquaintances… she didn’t give off the impression of having such a strong sense of justice that she would sacrifice herself to help complete strangers.
Yuki continued
“Isn’t it after talking with the Emperor of this country that her behavior became strange?”
“Well, I guess you could see it that way, but…”
“Yuki is concerned. There seems to be something unknown about the Emperor of this country. Something different from curses or magic power. Yuki is uneasy. What if something happens after getting involved with that person?”
In Yuki’s voice, anxiety had somehow seeped in.
“…It’s as if the same fate as our past life is waiting for us.”
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Although there were concerns, the decision couldn’t be changed now.
The next day, we once again met with the Emperor, expressing our acceptance.
“Thank you. As leaders of the citizens, I pray for your success and safety.”
With a smile, the Emperor returned those words.