Translator: Lazy Tomato
After helping Ouka, we spent about a week in Gardna, thinning out the ogres and such.
Sakura, who was supposed to be Ouka’s bodyguard, ended up joining us and we learned a lot about Limble’s customs.
Since the official language is slightly different between Limble and Desant, Sakura also taught us about that.
At first, Envy and the others were hesitant about me helping Ouka and Sakura joining us, but they ended up being happy about it.
They were excited to return to fighting alongside the rest of the battalion.
It would have been nice if everyone could have lived modestly, but ultimately it’s their choice.
In the end, everyone did what they wanted and I ended up taking responsibility as usual.
But Ouka went out of her way to have Sakura, who is both a “Holy Knight” and her sister, join me… It shows that the Duke cares about me.
Sakura also went out of her way to join me, even though she probably didn’t want to be associated with someone who was exiled.
Limble really is a good country, much more comfortable than Desant.
As we were busy preparing for our departure and raising our adventurer rank, new members arrived.
Four new people who had left the battalion arrived in Gardna.
“Ca-Captain! I missed you so much!!!”
“Whoa… Hey, Eluru, it’s only been two weeks.”
I received a warm hug and was tickled by the sweet scent of perfume.
She had beautiful bronze hair that was about a head shorter than me.
When I gently combed her hair, she hugged me tighter with joy.
She――Eluru――was happy when I did this.
At first, it was a little embarrassing, but now I’m used to it.
Taking care of my subordinates’ mental health is also part of my job as their superior.
When she let go, Eluru’s face was bright red, as if she was embarrassed.
I patted her head and laughed, and she blushed even more as she nodded her head vigorously.
…I don’t really understand what it means, but I look forward to working with her in the future.
“Captain… It’s been a while.”
“Celia, it’s good to see you too.”
Eluru was wearing the same “Dragon Mail” disguise as Envy and the others, but Celia’s equipment was tailored to her abilities.
She was wearing a black robe that covered her completely, and although she wasn’t wearing it now, the hood could completely cover her face.
Her hair was short, but she had bangs that covered her eyes completely.
“I feel calm in dark places… If it’s not dark, I can make it dark myself,” she said.
She also had a staff with a skull embedded in it, and several tentacles sprouted from the part that corresponded to the skull.
It’s not just for decoration, though. When she fights seriously, the tentacles pierce Celia’s arm and suck her blood to give her power.
Well, I did say she was the best at wide-area destruction among our members, but if it weren’t for the battle to reclaim the Duke’s lost land, she would have been completely unnecessary.
She is a necromancer who can control the dead and familiars.
Thanks for learning with OpenAI! Here’s the translation:
Furthermore, by learning from the undead that they control, they can also use curses and instant death magic, which were once forbidden and could have led to being killed in a witch hunt in the past, making them quite reliable as a fighting force.
Necromancy and forbidden magic require a considerable cost to use, so the downside is that the final bill doesn’t add up when increasing their power, but they are still a valuable asset for strengthening the fighting force.
“Captain, you’re so lovey-dovey, shall we go for a drink?”
“You’re drinking again, aren’t you? Drinking during military duty… well, if you’re not a soldier, I guess it’s okay?”
Her name is Lylai, and she’s a beautiful girl with green eyes who becomes more powerful in battle the more she drinks, due to her chaotic constitution.
She also wears a “Dragon Mail,” which is designed to be detachable for mobility and is more like partial armor.
She came to me because she knows she won’t be scolded for drinking here.
Due to her constitution, she can’t fight at full strength without drinking, so her combat ability was one of the lowest in the battalion.
Drinking was prohibited except in emergencies due to regulations.
But if she became an adventurer and unlimited drinking was allowed, her strength would be in the top five.
It’s difficult to control her drinking because she falls asleep when she gets too drunk, but we have to manage somehow.
“I am Shuu, former squad leader of the 35th Border Battalion’s Magical Tools Division, and I have arrived!”
“Good to see you. But both you and I have already left the military and become adventurers. You can be a bit more relaxed.”
“Understood!”
Shuu is the only male member among the new members. He has a sharp face and is a serious guy.
His skin is dark, but his body is thin and long. He can fight to some extent because he is covered in magical tools, but he only has enough power to defend himself.
He was one of the few people in the battalion responsible for the rear, repairing and improving magical tools.
“Is the battalion still functioning without you?”
“It won’t function without Lord Arnault. We were all sent to idle positions. That’s why we haven’t even bothered to replace the contents of our monster repellent. It’s a boycott.”
It seems that the situation of the battalion has changed considerably while I was away for a few days.
I never thought Shuu, who doesn’t get angry easily, would say such things… I wonder who’s in charge now.
It seems that the new “Seven Masters” and the battalion members didn’t match.
So we have to be the ones to take them in.
“Just to explain the situation again to everyone…”
I finally explain our situation to the four of them who have calmed down.
We had talked about it beforehand, so they weren’t particularly surprised.
I asked if they were worried about the new land, but…
“We’re not doing anything different than before.”
“As long as I can drink, anything is fine!”
“I’ll follow the captain anywhere!”
“If there’s a place where I can use my abilities properly, that’s all I need.”
They all seem to have their own thoughts.
Lylai seems to have given up on thinking and is just drinking… but that’s her life, and I won’t deny it.
“Lylai, you go on a separate mission from us and bring the rest of the battalion here.”
Elle is considerate of her comrades, Celia might be mistaken for a target if she’s seen fighting, and Shuu is a non-combatant.
Elimination method, but the only one we can rely on is Lylai.
It will probably take about two months for everyone to come here.
Might as well take at least one city before that.
And as a reward, it would be great to get a part of a city where the battalion can live.
We don’t have to worry about money since we have a ton of monster materials in the storage box.
If we can use the Duke’s backing without hesitation, the materials we’ve been hoarding will be put to good use!
“Ugh, it’s such a hassle to go back-“
“As a reward, you can take as much wine as you want from the Duke’s wine cellar.”
“Let’s go!”
It was an immediate response.
It was helpful to talk to Ouka beforehand to make sure Lylai works properly.
It’s a harsh evaluation, but as long as you give her alcohol, she’ll do just about anything.
…There’s no way someone like this can advance in the military, right?
Are all of us in the 35th Frontier Battalion social misfits, including me…?
“Is the discussion over?”
“Yeah, these guys are a bit quirky, but I guarantee their combat power. I can’t guarantee anything else.”
“Hehe, I understand. That means only Lord Arnault can control them, right?”
Sakura, who had come to greet us, laughed and put her hand on her mouth.
Since we started working together, Sakura’s behavior has been strange.
Her atmosphere has become much softer than before, and her strong female knight vibe has faded.
Since showing her strength by helping me, she has been praising me a lot.
It’s almost like it’s a trap.
“U-um, Captain! Who is this woman?”
“You are… Eluru, right? She is Sakura von Alsnova-Signarie, the fourth-ranked ‘Holy Knight’ of the first knight order of the Limble Kingdom.”
“-Captain? …You’re not doing anything weird, are you?”
I flinched at Eluru’s intimidating smile.
She would smile and then immediately turn serious, looking up at me.
What’s going on all of a sudden?
It’s kind of scary that the highlights in her eyes are gone…?
“What do you mean by ‘weird’?”
“Hehe, I’m glad! The captain is everyone’s captain, after all!”
She quickly returned to her smile as if the sudden change never happened.
Phew, that was close.
I don’t know why, but I felt like my life was in danger.
“…Hey, Eluru, do you think things have gotten a bit out of hand while you were away?”
“Well, it can’t be helped. We’re all new to this.”
Envy and the others are whispering something in the back, but I can’t hear them well.
Shu, who was watching Sakura’s behavior, seemed to want to say he was tired and bent his back.
Looking closely, his cheeks seemed a little sunken.
“Captain, I can’t handle escorting these girls. Can I stay in my room for a while?”
“…Let’s prepare a carriage for you. You can immerse yourself in something during the trip, and we can even provide materials if you need them.”
“Really!? Then I’ll need magic rare metal and magic cores for the development of the ‘communication’ magic tool I’ve been interested in…”
I feel sorry for Shu.
It must have been tough for him to manage this group alone.
Unlike me, he can’t even use his fists to make them listen.
A long vacation is still impossible, but I hope he can rest during the trip at least.
“Hahaha, more alcohol!”
“Ugh, it’s so bright, so bright…”
Lylai is cheerfully drinking beer, while Celia is lying on the ground like a melted snail.
A new group has joined us, with characters and skills stronger than Envy and Mariabel.
Can we reclaim our territory with just us three?
In terms of fighting ability, there shouldn’t be any problems.
Just thinking about it is making me feel down…
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Thank you for the chapter!
Are yanderes in japanese harem novel mandatory or something?
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