Kanna no Kanna Chapter 45

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Botchan's name was hardly mentioned

yoru da. tsukareta wa. yame o ka

Its currently nighttime of the very same day when the uproar between Kanna and a n.o.ble young master happened.

「With this, the problem should be solved for the time being.」

After finis.h.i.+ng her work, the Ryujin old woman -Lydeal- sighed and lets her body sink deeply into her chair.

「Thank you for the hard work, Lydeal-sama.」

「Then, send this to the household of Duke Abern tomorrow.」

「Understood.」

The letter she just finished writing was put into an envelope and given to a staff on standby near her work desk. The staff then proceeded to seal the envelope with an elaborately crafted wax seal. The letter contain details on the problems caused by the Duke's second son today as well the settlement method and everything in between.

Although the guild possess extraterritorial right, and the incident itself had concluded, related party on the other side is a member of the n.o.bility, moreover, a Duke. Basic courtesy necessitates at the very least, a written report.

The second son of the Duke is a very problematic child. On the contrary, his father the Duke has an upright and righteous personality. His heir, the eldest son also has the same character, as a result of being raised while looking at his father's back. Both of them are actually acquainted with Lydeal. Reading that letter will fully elaborate the situation that had transpired and in turn, provides them with the knowledge necessary to handle the cleanup.

As the staff was leaving the room with the letter, he crossed path with a female staff who was entering. Its the female staff whom Kanna keeps encountering lately. An excellent user of the Healing Art while also operating as receptionist. And above all else, she is Lydeal's confidant. She was entrusted with the role of reporting internal and external guild related matters to Lydeal. Once her regular work for the day is over, she switches over to the role of Lydeal's secretary.

「Lydeal-sama, you have a guest waiting.」

「This time at night? Tell them to come tomorrow.………is what I want to say but that level of judgement is not beyond your discretion. Is there a reason?」

「To some extent, yes. May I guide the guest in?」

「Its fine. I permit it.」

After receiving Lydeal's permission, the staff opened the door. A voice called out to Lydeal. Apparently, the guest was already in front of the door. This late night visitor, as far as Lydeal is concerned, is a very memorable person.

「……Its been a while, master.」

「Hou, a rare guest indeed!」

Beautiful silver hair matched with stunning looks and armed with a huge sword rivalling her height, the guest -Real- was standing at the door. The surprised Lydeal stood up from her chair and started to approach Real.

「I am surprised! I heard you went missing during your mission 3 months ago. ma Considering its you they're talking about, I didn't think you are dead.」

「Since its a confidential matter, I can't explain the details but somehow, it appears that I was not out of luck yet.」

「From your expression and those words, it seems that you are involved in something troublesome ne~. Well, as long as you're safe.」

In her joy, the Ryujin old woman hugs the silver-haired beauty. Real was initially confused but immediately broke into a smile and hugs her back.

After a few moments of their reunion, Lydeal sat down on the sofa in her room. Real sat in front of her after being urged to.

「This confidential details you are not allowed to disclose, is it related to the troublesome matter you were involved in?」

「Presently, I can't speak of it. And if possible, I request our following conversation to be held privately.」

「Its………to that extent ne~」

Lydeal requested the female staff to prepare tea before having her vacate the room.

「……So, what brings you here to my office this late at night? In the past, you were my student but now, we both have our own positions to consider. I'll be glad if you just came here personally to tell me you're okay ne~.」

「I'm thankful that master always cut to the chase. I came here today to borrow the power of the guild.」

「Is that for a [request]?」

「It is related to why I was missing for three months.」

「………You should know this fact because you yourself were once an [adventurer]. The Guild emphasizes its [extraterritorial right]. Our policy is not to get involved in any country's internal turmoil. 」

「For that very reason, I [personally] would like to employ [master] to process my request.」

The old woman scowled after hearing what Real said.

「Its very unpleasant to have a personal connection to one who serves the palace. ………ma It can't be helped. I knew that and still took you in as a disciple. Regardless, I'm sure you have sufficient understanding of my own standpoint on this matter. Therefore, I a.s.sume this is a matter of utmost importance for you to come here personally.」

「I am deeply sorry.」

「I don't need apologies. Just explain the request.」

Real took out a folded paper from her chest pocket and placed it on the table.

「The content of the request is [Information Gathering]. If possible, I would like to ask master to designate a trusted person who can keep a secret. Further details about the request are written on the paper. Master does not have to reply immediately but, please do provide a response as soon as possible.」

「I understand. I'll notify you after I've decided on the person to be commissioned. As you know, enforcing a request is against the guild policy. Let me remind you of that possibility.」

「I am grateful enough just to have it under consideration. As for that possibility, the [top] is also very much aware of it.」

When the conversation came to a close, the female staff came in with tea. With a perfect timing, just like in the afternoon. This exquisite sense of her is one of the reason Lydeal values her highly.

The tension in the air dissipated during the tea time and the atmosphere turned into one suitable for small talks.

「By the way, it seems that you sent a letter to someone just now, Lydeal-sama.」

「What is it? Are you troubled by it?」

「Its just that, I saw master's wax seal.」

「ma Unlike your story, there is not much reason to conceal mine. I'll tell you in place of teacakes.」

Lydeal narrated the commotion that occurred during the daytime, explaining the situation from the start which in the end culminated into a [duel]. The letter Real saw, which was meant for the Duke contains exactly what she heard.

「The second son of Duke Abern was it……」

「I am acquainted with the duke and his eldest son but I hardly ever met that botchan ne~. Is he famous?」

「I had heard that the family head and his eldest son to be exemplary gentlemen. However, the second son who grew up looking at their backs somehow had a twisted character.」

「That's a terrible way to put it into words but after seeing him, one would have to agree ne~.」

Botchan is a pitiful man with bad impression from various sides.

「Rumors on the street also mention him being incompetent in territory management, causing a lot of mayhem in the process. In the end, he was left in a partially neglected environment with moderate amount of pocket money.」

「So that's why he's decided to become an adventurer. He's trying to make a name for himself.」

The person himself described his ability as a [C-rank] equivalent. As far as the duel is concerned, that claim is undeniably true but his mental strength is totally not up to par.

「ma If he continues on with that kind of att.i.tude, someday he will unreasonably undertake an impossible request (for him) and die a dog's death.」

「You sure are being blunt there, master.」

「He's a textbook example of an adventurer dying a premature death, you see. This time's defeat might be a good medicine in the long run.」

Real was slightly amazed hearing her master but then, a question flashed in her mind.

「But master, surely by your discretion, rejecting the duel proposed by the second son would have resulted in no trouble whatsoever?」

Lydeal accepted the second son's proposition of a duel as a compromise in order to put an end to all the uproar. This move was also meant to prevent any unnecessary meddling from the Duke himself. Nevertheless, if what Real said was true, then neither the Duke nor his firstborn was soft enough to clean up the second son's mess.

「If it was none other than master rejecting the duel declaration from the second son, no voice of dissension would have surfaced from the n.o.bility. With your level of authority, silencing a temper tantrum of even the second son of the Duke should pose no problem.」

「That's what I thought too. And most likely, even if I didn't say anything to the Duke, that botchan would have faced the wrath of his father the moment he goes whining to him ne~.」

The old woman was laughing just like a child enjoying a mischief.

「Then why didn't you master?」

「Its nothing special. Just that, there was this interesting youngster ne~. This kid and that botchan took the same adventurer's registration exam the other day, you see. He was the one botchan challenged to a duel ne~. You know about [The Answerer], don't you?」

「Far from not knowing, he is the one of the rankers based in Draknil, a skilled adventurer with an alias [One who Answers the Future (Fragarach)]」

He is one of the most famous adventurer in this capital city. That name is not only famous among adventurers, he is also well-known to the general public as well.

「He is good at holding back ne~. Hence, the reason why I often appoint him as the supervisor overseeing combat examination. That particular youngster managed to land a blow on [The Answerer] ne~. Even if he was holding back, he is still an active rank adventurer.」

The second name of [One who Answers the Future(Fragarach)] came from his transcendent ability and judgement skill to cope with any situation even after sacrificing the first move. The Answerer, simply put, excels in countering his opponents.

No one in the guild can equal him in regard to defense and evasion. Real didn't have any experience fighting him firsthand but his valor certainly has reached her ears.

「That promising young man has attracted master's interest?」

「No doubt that was the impetus. What really attracted my attention was when I was trying to register his magic wave using the guild card. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that the youngster has no mana.」

「Do you mean, he has extremely low amount of mana?」

「No. I meant exactly what I said. Even by using mana measurement crystal, he shows an absolute [zero] amount of mana. That was the first time I had ever seen such an interesting youngster ne~. It would be stranger not to be interested after knowing those two facts.」

Lydeal's next opportunity came not a moment too soon when botchan raised a commotion demanding a duel. She used the pretext of a duel in order to measure the extent of his -the youngster with [zero mana]- combat ability. Botchan's tantrum played right into her hands.

「Though his battle style is self-taught, my impression of it was, he's a veteran at it. For better or worse, he has the disposition to use whatever means necessary under his disposal to secure a victory. Such a trait would never manifest if one were to be taught by a proper mentor. Although his physical ability seems lower than an average adventurer but his quick-wittedness does leave one in awe.」

「Master sure has taken a liking to that newcomer. Praising him so highly.」

「He is certainly an amusing youngster ne~.」

Danna ga Nani o Itte Iru ka Wakaranai Ken

ーーーーー(Real POV)

No Guard Wife

He must be a very talented young man for her master to praise him highly to such an extent.

(……………hmm? [zero]……………mana?)

Come to think of it, she was travelling together with a young man with a similar const.i.tution until just recently. And he did say he was going to register as an adventurer after we part ways.

「Even after looking back at it again, he's an exceptional youngster. White haired with a pair of red eyes. He went through the examination using only his protective armor as weapon but when he came to the duel, he brought along a magic tool capable of manipulating ice element. In the midst of battle, he started spewing insults non-stop. At the very end he didn't even hesitate to throw his weapon to secure victory ne~.」

ーーーThere sure are a lot of keywords connecting to him.

「Speaking of which, I think his name was Kanna?」

ーーーWithout a doubt, its that Kanna!

「………What was that idiot thinking.」

Clutching my head to suppress a headache, I leaked out those words. Up until that point, it was only to the level of listening to a pleasant after-tea story. However, the instant I realize the subject of the story was my acquaintance, that pleasant feeling immediately turned into a ma.s.sive headache.

「Oh? Do you know that kid?」

「Yes, we are more or less acquainted with each other.」

There was nothing to hide, so I admitted the truth.

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ーーーーー(end POV)

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「Hou~ ………a male acquaintance of yours ne~」

For some reason, Lydeal was grinning heartily. A grin that can make someone feel unease. As a person with a history with Lydeal, Real was even more affected.

「um no Its not like we have any special relation with each other.」

「But he's not just a simple acquaintance, right?」

「Rather than an acquaintance……… perhaps a friend……………」

「Ho hou~ friend………friend is it………a friend ne~.」

「ano…………master?」

Seeing her latch onto the word [friend], Real's anxiousness deepens.

「Don't worry about it, its nothing. Now that you mention it, there was a black wolf girl accompanying that youngster ne~. Was she your acquaintance too?」

「If that person is one named Chloe, I'm afraid I am not acquainted to her as much as Kanna」

「tsk Only a normal reaction.」

Lydeal muttered so, but Real didn't hear it.

However, she continued on muttering with…

「No, this will make things more amusing.」

Of course, Real didn't manage to hear this part too.

senbon yari!!

encore? iranai wa

When they noticed, it was already considerably late at night.

「We've been talking for quite some time now. Let's leave it at this point today.」

「Yes, master. Pardon me for coming in late.」

「Its not a big deal. Besides, it was fun talking to you for the first time in a while. Next time, let's enjoy some tea time devoid of any work-related matters. I'll invite that youngster too.」

「Please pardon me from that.」

That was because her master and Kanna both had the same bad habit of teasing people. She didn't want to place herself between those two.

「Oh right, I'll give this to you.」

Just before Real left the room, Lydeal called her out and gave her a note.

「Written there is the inn where that youngster is lodging currently.」

「This is………thank you very much. Actually, I was planning to meet him later but I forgot to tell him how to contact me. This saves me the trouble. I think I'll pay him a visit tomorrow.」

「I see I see. Then, take care on your way back.」

「Well then, please excuse me.」

Real uttered polite parting words and then she left the room.

Lydeal who was seeing her off was…

「………Has spring finally arrived for my disciple? Now this is an event I can't afford to miss ne~.」

Currently, Lydeal portrays exactly the image of an evil witch in the middle of joyfully concocting her evil plans. Her smile and laugh were also transformed into its witch form.

The female staff standing by her side can only release a sigh. A deeply profound sigh.

kaza ana ga~ ore wa kamawazu, ute

no surprise chapter later. its not even done yet. mostly due to me reading faraway paladin to get some reference on how the long-live races talk. in the end, i read all the way to valacirca ? also, that joke involving reystov's alias and anna cracks me up evrytime ?