“Now that I think about it, you’re an unfamiliar face. Where are you from?”
“Really, really~ far east from here, dood.”
“East… so【Kalent】?”
“Even farther, dood.”
“What was there beyond that? Ah, are you from a newly established village or something?”
“Well, something like that.”
The youngster shows off his two white canines as he laughs aloud.
“But kid, how did you climb all the way up there?”
The man stares up at the towering tree as he speaks.
“How? I jumped, dood.”
“Jump… Well I can see from your ears that you’re of the『Were Rabbit』 tribe. I guess I can be satisfied with that explanation.”
On top of the youngster’s hair, which was as green as the leaves of the trees, was a set of long ears that twitched back and forth.
“Oy, it’s time to change shifts.”
“Ah, is it already that time? Kid, don’t do anything too dangerous.”
“That’s for the warning, dood.”
And after saying that, the two guards left. The youth stares at the giant tree once more.
“It’s quite nice. This city that seems to grow around it.”
He puts on a brown robe, and starts walking away. As he leaves, he stares at the other tree. The dwelling of the king of the Beasts, the《King Tree》.
“I guess it’s time for me to get to work, dood.”
And with the sound of the wind, the young man disappears.
Konjiki no Wordmaster Chapter 26: The Meeting in the Country of Beasts
“Papa!”
“I told you to address me as Father.”
“Please forget about that for now and listen to what I have to say!”
The person having this conversation is a man with a stern lion-like face. This man is in fact the king of 【Beast Kingdom Pasion】, Leowald King. (TL: Yes, his last name is King)
And the person calling Leowald papa is his blood descendant, princess Kuclear.
Though her father sported a majestic mane and an intimidating aura, Kuclear was different. The only thing similar between them was her silky, crimson brown hair, which she kept cut short.
Though her eyes looked a bit sharp, the impression she gave off was one of a young girl loved by all. Perhaps this was due to the influence of her mother Blansa.
She is currently inside of the 《King Tree》, interrogating her father. The contents of their conversation…
“Hey, why is it that I am prohibited from going out to war?”
“I’ve said it time and again, but you are still much too young. You haven’t even managed learning the art of 《Binding》 yet, right?”
“… Well… that’s true.”
She breaks off eye contact with her father.
“Soon, we will be making preparations for war. We will engage in much bloodshed, and death will run rampant in our ranks.”
“B-but still I am this country’s princess! Do you expect me to stand here while everyone goes off to fight?”
“Exactly.”
“Papa!”
“I don’t have the slightest feeling that we will face defeat, but just in case, I need to make sure that some royal blood stays behind.”
“Does that mean you will be taking all of my brothers with you?”
“Exactly.”
“Ku…”
Kuclear makes a downtrodden face as she clenches her teeth. She can understand her father’s point. If all those of royal blood go into battle and meet their ends, then the country will go through turmoil.
That’s why Kuclear is to be left behind while her two brothers go out to war. She can understand that this is for her country’s sake, but still she is unsatisfied by it.
“I-I can’t agree with that! We still have Mimir with us! That child can…”
“What sort of things are you expecting of a 9 year old?”
“Uu… but…”
Mimir was Kuclear’s younger sister. Of course, she was also a carrier of royal blood, but she was much too young to have a country left to her. Also, she had another problem.
“Though she has my blood, Mimir is facing a difficult problem, isn’t she?”
“T-that’s true, but… That child is very smart. More so than me.”
Leowald steps out of his role as king for a moment, and places his hand on Kuclear’s shoulder.
“You’ve already turned 18. You think more of this country than I do.”
“Papa…”
“Because of that, your brothers and I can go off to fight without worry.”
“…”
“I have no intentions of dying. I’ll slay all of the 『Evila』, and proceed to the 『Humas』. We’ll settle our old debts, and take the country.”
Leowald stares at Kuclear with his piercing eyes.
“But even I…”
Kuclear feels the warmth emanating from her shoulder.
“You are my daughter. The daughter of the 『Beast King』. You may be inexperienced, but I believe you will be a Beast Man that stands above all the others.”
“Papa…”
“So while we’re away, I leave this country to you.”
Upon saying this, Leowald nods, and leaves the room without waiting for his daughter’s reply. Kuclear, left behind, stares at her own hands lamenting her lack of power.
“If only I had more power… If only I was strong like my brothers…”
She wanted to fight. She wanted to protect her people, her country and the 『Gabranth』 race. But she realizes she doesn’t have such power. Kuclear stares at her father’s back, muttering to herself how far away he seemed.
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A meeting was being held in the 《King Tree》. Taking his place at the round table, the king Leowald directed his gaze at the people before him.
“Everyone, the time has come.”
Upon these words, the eyes of the people listening fill with confidence.
“For a long time, we have faced unjust treatment. The 『Evila』 do whatever they please on our land, and the 『Humas』 see us as nothing more than slaves. Even now, many of our brethren are suffering.”
Everyone gives a firm nod.
“We have finally attained power. We, who have not been granted magic and have lost our racial abilities have gained the strongest art of 《Binding》! Now is the time for us to bare our fangs, and show those who looked down upon us! And we must teach them! The Beast Men are the beings that will stand upon the heavens!”
“Yeah!”
Strong voices of agreement fill the area. Leowald smiles upon seeing his subordinate’s reliability.
“First we must make a proclamation of war! We are different than those 『Evila』 who live through betrayal and deceit. We will fairly fight looking our opponents in the eye. And we will win! Such is the pride of the 『Gabranth』 people!”
“Yeah!”
“After we declare war, we must march onto enemy land. Of course, we will encounter 『Evila』 there… Hunt them without remorse.”
Everyone present gives a ferocious smile. They truly do carry the blood of beasts. Their animal instincts, their desire for battle, was inhuman.
“Leglos, did you finish writing up the formal proclamation?”
“Yes, I have written it exactly as you ordered, father.”
“Good.”
Leglos was Leowald’s eldest son. According to his vassals, he did not fall far behind his father in strength, popularity or intimidating atmosphere.
“Then after you send it, I will take my unit into 『Evila』 territory.”
The person saying this was the second son, Lenion. His face looked closer to that of his mothers. He looked quite similar to Kuclear.
“Understood, but don’t let your guard down. Upon receiving our proclamation, they will definitely amass their forces.”
“I know. But still I will hunt every last one of them.”
He was also a Beast Man. His eyes held a deep thirst for blood.
“Does everyone understand? This is war! Our main goal is to win and return home. This is a fight that we cannot risk losing! Everyone, carry your pride as a Beast Man as you march into battle! We’re aiming for eradication!”
“Yeah!”
“We will begin our march one week from now. Fierce battles await us. Everyone march back to your house, and spread the word to you kin!”
Everyone nods.
“Then from here on out, we will be increasing our fighting force.”
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Just above the room Leowald was holding his meeting in, a single youngster was kneeling down with an unpleasant expression on his face.
“Ah, this has become quite serious, dood.”
(TL: This man or woman ends all of his/her sentences with –su. As such, I am going to follow suit with Nippon Ichi and use dood.)
Is seems he has heard the contents of the meeting. His ears twitch as he begins to think to himself.
“I never thought that things would proceed this quickly, dood. What should I do?”
He scratches his face as he ponders the future. His ears twitch once more.
“… Okay, nothing out of the ordinary here.”
A Soldier-looking Beast Man approached the area, but found no one there. The youngster had quickly left the area.
And when the coast was clear…
“That was close, dood. If I get caught, it wouldn’t be funny, dood.”
He says as he quietly returns to the place he was before. He had jumped and grabbed a higher branch on the tree when he sensed the soldier’s approach.
This is the 《King Tree》. It has thousands upon thousands of ridiculously thick branches extending in every direction. And carved on the insides of them are various rooms and passageways.
“For now, I guess I should deliver the message, dood.”
He looks over the town before the tree with a solemn expression.
“They made such a peaceful kingdom, yet they go to all the trouble of destroying it, dood.”
The youngster looks up at the sky.
Konjiki no Wordmaster Chapter 27: A Slice of Their Travels
Hiiro’s party set 【Beast Capital Pasion】 as their destination and began their journey. They were not walking.
“To think there was such a convenient vehicle in this world.”
Hiiro’s party sat on a vehicle… an animal. It had an appearance like that of an Ostrich, but it was several times larger, and it had a small chair strapped to its back.
“That’s right! I really owe Max something now.”
As they were leaving 【Doggam】, Max appeared with it. Apparently, this bird was an essential item for crossing the vast, rugged terrain of the Beast Continent.
The animal was called a Raidpic, and it was a beast that was able to run while carrying its owner on its back. (TL: Literally written Ride Peak. I’m really questioning this author’s naming sense, but that’s not something new at this point in time)
Arnold’s Raidpic had two seats placed on it, so Muir was riding next to him.
“At this speed, we’ll be able to arrive at our destination several times faster than planned, right?”
“Yeah! But this’ll take a bit of time to get used to.”
Just as Muir said, in a world without suspension, the seats put an uncomfortable amount of pressure on a certain part of the body when the birds’ body bobbed up and down.
“Right, right. I thought my ass would split in half! Right, Muir?”
“D-don’t bring me into this!”
Yes, her butt did hurt, but Arnold needed to learn some delicacy. By the way, Hiiro had no such problems in that area.
This was because he had written the character 『Soft』 on it, giving it a texture similar to a sofa. Of course, he did not reveal this fact to the others and monopolized it for himself. Otherwise, Arnold would get mad.
At that moment, the Raidpic began decelerating. When the group looked around for the reason, they found that they were surrounded by several frog-shaped monsters.
“Great! It’s been a while since I’ve been able to fight!”
Arnold appeared to be ready to jump out of his seat. However, Hiiro felt that getting up, defeating the monsters, and getting back on would be a pain, so he began concentrating magic on his finger.
Bang!
“W-what was that!?”
The cause of Arnold’s surprise was a sudden explosion in front of his mount. No one in the group could use fire magic, and he couldn’t sense anyone else around them.
But it was clear that some magic was used.
“Let’s go.”
Hiiro was the only one who stayed calm.
“You did something, didn’t you?”
“Who knows?”
Though Arnold was sure that Hiiro had done something, Hiiro simply ignored him. Though the Raidpic was surprised, it quickly confirmed that the enemies around it were gone, and cautiously proceeded forwards.
(Yeah, 《Word Magic》 is needlessly useful)
The word he used was 『Burst』, and its effect was just as it sounds. Its firepower was considerable, and a single shot was enough to take the lives of several monsters. But as it also effected the caster, it was best to cast from afar.
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Holding the book Max gave him in one hand, Hiiro read while enjoying his ride. Contrarily, Arnold felt annoyed while looking at him.
“… Hey, Muir?”
“What?”
“That guy… About that chair he’s using…”
“Y-yeah?”
“Doesn’t it look a bit soft?”
“D…does it?”
Arnold got up and tapped the bottom of his chair to confirm that it was rock hard. However, Hiiro’s chair seemed to sink under his weight. The back rest was the same.
(This is strange… My instincts are telling me something’s wrong. Is this extremely condescending feeling I’m getting from him my imagination?…)
It wasn’t his imagination, but eventually, Arnold sat down without coming to any conclusions.
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The day came to a close, and the group set up camp. Though he was already used to it, the youth of the modern era did not particularly enjoy camping outdoors.
He often witnessed unknown animals and insects, and he worried whether or not they carried any pathogens.
But even if he got infected, he would be able to deal with it with his 《Word Magic》, so it wasn’t a particularly pressing matter.
(But this sticky feeling I’m getting all over my body is unforgivable.)
As he thought that, he wrote a word on his body. The word was 『Clean』, and with it, the filth and sweat clinging to his body vanished.
(Yes, though I always use it, the feeling is quite refreshing.)
The feeling of having your body instantly cleaned through magic was like putting your full body into a bath.
“What are you doing?”
He was found by a troublesome person.
“Nothing.”
“It can’t be nothing. I saw it! You used magic and then got a refreshed look on your face! Say it! Spill it out!”
Hiiro sighed at the bothersome display.
“Also, don’t underestimate a Beast Man’s nose! The smell of sweat on you has disappeared! What does this mean?”
Arnold pushed his finger at Hiiro’s face, so Hiiro grabbed it.
Twist…
“OOWWW! What the hell do you think you’re doing!? Are you a devil!?”
“Don’t point your finger at me, Perverted Demon.”
“I got another nickname, how wonderful. You really need to stop bullshitting with me!”
He began stomping his foot on the floor. While he was doing so, Muir came over.
“I’m also a little curious. What did you do?”
Hiiro found himself being stared at by two innocent eyes. Though, he got the slight feeling that they were hiding something.
“… *sigh* You really are troublesome people.”
Hiiro sighed deeply and stared at Muir with an expression as if he had given up.
“Come here for a second.”
“Eh?”
“Don’t worry about it, just get over here.”
“O-okay.”
Muir decided to follow Hiiro’s words and walked towards him. Then Hiiro took ahold of her hand.
“AAH! Don’t go around touching her hand! Are they that soft and cute? Father won’t forgive you!”
“Shut it, Criminal Wannabe.”
“Gu…”
As Arnold stared at the scene, he noticed that Muir’s body began to glow lightly. And then, just as with Hiiro, her scent disappeared.
“This somehow feels nice.”
Muir face is a little flushed, and she looks dizzy. Hiiro had 『Clean』ed her as well. It seems the same feeling came over her as well.
“O-oi, Muir?”
Arnold called out, a little worried about her.
“It’s amazing! Uncle, Hiiro’s magic made me feel great!”
“Eh? Is that so? I see, so as I thought, you used magic to wash yourself. Now then, please do me too.”
“Not happening.”
“Why!?”
“Because the shorty is a woman, for argument’s sake.”
“A-argument’s sake?”
Hiiro’s laconic speech put Muir in shock.
“The old man is already tainted. Trying to clean you now is a bit…”
“Don’t look at me with such eyes of pity! And I’m not that dirty!”
Arnold continued to shout, and Hiiro had had enough. He had anticipated this, so he released the 『Sleep』 he had started writing a while ago at him, and Arnold suddenly collapsed to the ground.
“Eh? U-um what did you do?”
“I put him to sleep. He was being loud. You should go to sleep soon too.”
“O-okay.”
While pitying Arnold in her mind, Muir quickly fell asleep while encircled by the comforting feeling of Hiiro’s magic.
Hiiro confirmed that Muir had fallen asleep, and he left the campground alone. But, he didn’t go too far.
(Now then, I guess I should continue testing out things today. Ah right, I haven’t tested 《Parallel Writing》 or synergistic effects yet.)
He concentrated magic onto his finger. At that moment, he saw a light appear some distance away.
“What is that?”
He decided to go check it out. He found himself on top of a hill and surrounding him were many small lights dancing around the scenery.
(Fireflies? No, they’re too big for that.)
He concentrated his eyes and tried to make out the finer details of the lights. There were small figures inside of them.
(Oi, could those be…)
They were shaped like Humans, but two wings sprouted from their back. They let out a faint trail of light as they flew freely through the sky.
“…『Pheom』?”
Chapter 28 – Fairy Garden
I gasped in surprise. Did they notice me? Crap. In an instant, the lights stopped moving.
(Those are <<Pheom>>… right?)
They looked like straight out of a picture book. The four of them floated over, each with a different hair color. Red, blue, yellow, and green.
“Hey! Hey! << Gabranth >>! Wait no, << Humas >>. Were you watching us? You were weren’t you!” (Pheom)
“So what << Pheom >>? Quit yapping about it.” (Hiiro)
“This is different from what mother told us!” (Pheom)
“Yeah! << Humas >> shouldn’t be able to see us!” (Pheom)
(How annoying… they buzz around your face, chatter endlessly. But there’s one thing that bothers me.)
“You. How did you know that I wasn’t a << Gabranth >>?” (Hiiro)
(Right now, I should be disguised as a << Gabranth >>, heck even they couldn’t tell me apart. Yet these << Pheom >> saw through it instantly!)
“Wow! It’s talking! It can really see us!” (Pheom)
For some reason the red one seems overjoyed…
“Anyways, answer me! How could you tell?” (Hiiro)
“Huh?!? Cause it’s not the real thing? I guess.” (Pheom)
With a blank look, she answers my question.
“Real?!? What do you mean?” (Hiiro)
“Kyahaha! << Humas >>, you seriously don’t know?” (Pheom)
The yellow one seems to be enjoying itself.
“Interesting! How interesting!” (Pheom)
“I’ll tell you! It’s cause we’re << Pheom >>! The all-seeing race!” (Pheom)
Now you’re talking…
“All-seeing race? What does that mean?” (Hiiro)
“Kyahaha! He doesn’t know! He really doesn’t know!” (Pheom)
The red one is still flying, trying to mimic me. The green one continues…
“Our eyes see only the truth!” (Pheom)
“…so you can see the true form of anyone?” (Hiiro)
“Ooo! AMAZING! So good!” (Pheom)
The blue one’s laughing again… I’m seriously considering using <> to make him fall.
“Anyways, that’s how we know.” (Pheom)
The yellow one nods. I really would prefer to speak one on one with him right now.
The red one approaches me.
“Hmmm. This being… is it really a << Humas >>? Really?” (Pheom)
“WHAT! Isn’t it?” (Pheom)
“He certainly looks like one…” (Pheom)
“Maybe he’s different?” (Pheom)
“Well I don’t know, he feels different from the rest of them.” (Pheom)
The red one smacks his hand.
“I know! Mother might know!” (Pheom)
“I see!” (Pheom)
“Are we going?” (Pheom)
“Are you sure about this?” (Pheom)
Hiiro sighs.
“Alright! Let’s go!” (Pheom)
ZUZUZUZUZUZUZUZUZU
In front of them, a rift opens up.
“What in the world?” (Hiiro)
The rift widens, to the size of a person. Nothing but darkness can be seen inside.
“This way to mother! Let’s go!” (Pheom)
“He… hey!” (Hiiro)
The red one pulls his hand.
(Who is this mother they speak of? But seriously… aren’t these guys being too trusting right now?)
(It seems that these << Pheom >> aren’t very bright. Are their heads alright?)
(However, this piques my interest. You never know, I might find something interesting!)
Hiiro stepped into the rift.
“Huh!?!” (Hiiro)
The << Pheom >> let out a light which penetrates the darkness. The interior looks like a part of the forest, but there are countless lights floating about.
A house. A tiny house. As small as a dollhouse.
(I feel like I’ve stepped into Lilliput…)
“Over here!” (Pheom)
The red one pulls him over. A massive, hollowed out tree comes into view, and a woman appears.
She isn’t tiny like the rest of them. Light blue hair, long enough as to reach the ground. Her hair shines. On her head rests some sort of a crown. Wings on her back. Slender features. She looks just like a goddess.
Holding a cane, with a glowing orb with feathers on top, she announces.
“Welcome traveller! To << Fairy Garden >>.” (Woman)
“Thanks for inviting me, though I was pretty much forced to come.” (Hiiro)
The red one stuck out it’s tongue.
“Orun has a good eye. I don’t think she would bring an enemy.” (Woman)
Apparently, she trusts me.
“Hey! Hey! Mother!” (Pheom)
“Yes dear?” (Woman)
“This person, is he really a << Humas >>?” (Pheom)
“No. He comes from another world. He isn’t from the world of << Idea >>” (Woman)
The surrounding fairies raised their voices as if impressed. Hiiro smiled.
“By the way, are you behaving as I’ve asked? He is a visitor, show some courtesy will you?” (Woman)
Orun is being scolded. Ha! Serves you right.
“Anyways! Let me introduce myself properly. I am the head of the << Pheom >>, Niño. If you would so kind as to tell us your name?” (Woman)
“Arnold Ocean” (Hiiro)
Niño laughs.
“… Hiiro Okumura. I look forward to working with you.” (Niño)
I reluctantly lower my head.
(I see… they can even see through lies.)
My fake name was seen through instantly. I wanted to make sure, but her ability really is amazing. This sort of deception doesn’t even faze her.
“By all means Hero, follow me.” (Niño)
We entered the tree. There was a fairly large space. Some snacks had been prepared for us.
“This food is called << Vanyar >> ” (Niño)
It was shaped like a flower, and sparkled in my hands. There was a squishy thing on top.
(Is this… gelatin?)
But I can’t eat it just yet. It might be poisoned. I start writing under the desk.
“Rest assured. We aren’t trying to poison you.” (Niño)
“…” (Hiiro)
“And please stop writing under the desk.” (Niño)
It feels like they have eyes everywhere.
“Why should I believe you.” (Hiiro)
“Well then!” (Niño)
She takes the << Vanyar >> and eats it.
“Of course, we haven’t put anything in the drink either” (Niño)
Or so you say… I frown.
“Quite paranoid, aren’t you” (Niño)
“Of course. I’m on my own right now. Isn’t that expected?” (Hiiro)
“Well… how about you check for yourself?” (Niño)
“… What?!?” (Hiiro)
“Use your << Word Magic >>” (Niño)
Hiiro froze. He knew that they had the ability to ‘see’, but he hadn’t expected their ‘vision’ to be this powerful.
“Our power is the ability to see everything. Of course, that includes << Status >> as well.” (Niño)
By seeing my << Status >>, one would be able to find out about my << Word Magic >>. But even then…
(<< Word Magic >> is quite strong.)
I let magic flow to my finger.
“If you don’t mind…” (Hiiro)
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