Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 30: Duel with Engelbrecht
In the academy’s courtyard. I was facing off against Engelbrecht. It seemed he was determined to free Celia from slavery no matter what.
But that wasn’t possible.
If Celia were to be demanded by royalty or a higher-ranking noble, I wouldn’t be able to refuse.
If Celia were freed from slavery and turned out to be an ordinary commoner, the responsibility for not obeying a higher-ranking noble’s orders would fall on Celia.
However, if Celia were my slave, I could simply refuse any requests. In that case, it would be me who was resented, not Celia.
I don’t keep Celia as a slave because I like it.
But in a situation where the royal family is desperately searching for Celia, I can’t set her free.
“Step aside.”
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“No, I can’t step aside. I’ve heard various rumors about you. You have no right to be her master.”
What could he possibly know about me?
“Ashoff-sama, I am content with my status as a slave. Could you please let us pass?”
“Lovely young lady, that’s because you don’t know the greatness of freedom. Please wait. I will set you free soon.”
Engelbrecht completely ignored Celia’s words.
Now that I think about it, Engelbrecht in the game was also like a boar, charging straight ahead once he made up his mind… He was entertaining to watch from the sidelines, but being directly involved with him was so troublesome…
Engelbrecht then casually took out a white glove and waved it loosely, as if to show it off.
“Leonhart, if you are a noble, you understand what this means, don’t you?”
“Are you planning a duel or something?”
“Yes. If you refuse to free her, I will take action. You are a noble too, so you won’t run away, right?”
“Ugh…”
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Why is he so hot-headed…
Isn’t this supposed to be the protagonist’s event?
Why is this guy pushing back?
“Fine then. I’ll do it…”
I nodded with a sense of unease.
“Leonhart-sama, you don’t have to…”
“It’s fine. I was actually thinking it would be interesting to stop being underestimated in academy life.”
“You’re quite confident. Do you really think you can defeat me, who controls the water attribute?”
“Easy win.”
I grabbed the glove thrown by Engelbrecht and threw it back.
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“Then, the duel will begin the moment this silver coin hits the ground. Don’t hold a grudge if you die.”
“Let’s get it over with.”
“Fine.”
With a light metallic sound, the silver coin was deflected from Engelbrecht’s hand.
It was now—falling to the ground!
“Water Wall!”
A massive wall of water, as big and thick as a soccer goal, appeared in front of Engelbrecht. As expected from a named character, his skill level was far superior to Edgar’s.
“How’s that? With only the fire attribute at your disposal, you shouldn’t be able to do anything against this. If you understand, then immediately say you’ll free her! I have no intention of easing up on my attacks until you do!”
But his head was just as stubborn as Edgar’s…
“Sigh… Let’s go home, Celia.”
“Eh? Um, is that alright?”
“The outcome is already decided.”
I took Celia’s hand and started walking away.
“Wait! Are you trying to run away!? And still… My butt is burning…!? It’s burning!? It’s on fire!? Damn it! Why won’t the fire go out!? What’s going on!? It’s hot! It’s burning!”
The culprit who set Engelbrecht’s butt on fire was me.
Engelbrecht was desperately trying to extinguish the flames on his butt with the water from his Water Wall, but my fire wasn’t something that could be put out with such a basic spell.
As Engelbrecht writhed in agony, Celia and I walked towards the boys’ dormitory.
“Wait! It’s burning! It’s burning! What is this!? Please, put it out!”
“It’ll go out eventually. See you.”
Don’t worry, the fire was only on the rear part of Engelbrecht’s pants and underwear. It didn’t spread to other areas, so he should be fine.
Still, getting involved with Engelbrecht on the first day…
Engelbrecht said he was against slavery. He’s the kind of person who treats everyone, even commoner protagonists from games, without discrimination… But it’s really inconvenient.
“Um, I’m sorry. It’s because of me…”
After we returned to my room, Celia bowed deeply.
It’s not Celia’s fault…
“Celia, you haven’t done anything wrong. If anything, I’m the one at fault. I would like to free you from slavery too, but I can’t explain the reasons right now. Please forgive me.”
I bowed my head to Celia.
I really want to set Celia free. But I can’t, and I can’t explain why. It’s a promise with Ifrit.
“No! Please, raise your head!”
“Yeah. But I’m aware that what I’m saying is ridiculous. I’m truly sorry…”
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“It’s fine. I’m glad to be your slave,Leonhart-sama.”
“Eh…? W-Why?”
Celia was once royalty, right? Why would she say she’s glad to be a slave!?
“That’s still a secret.”
Celia said this with a slightly flushed face and gave me a wink.