Leave a Comment / Reincarnation into a barrier master / By IX
The gloomy weather that had persisted for several days finally cleared up. When I stepped outside the mansion, a magnificent rainbow adorned the sky. Shielding my eyes from the sun’s rays, I gazed at the rainbow for a while.
“Linos-sama. It’s been a while.”
“Chiwang, huh? Long time no see. I’m glad to see you’re doing well.”
A few days ago, thanks to Roni of Pousehai, it was revealed that the Beastman disease Theory claimed by the Crimeana Kingdom was not flawless. Today, Chiwang, who was a representative of Pousehai, came to discuss countermeasures. Naturally, Roni was accompanying him.
“You’re looking good as well, Linos-sama.”
“Let’s skip the formalities. Come inside first.”
“Even if it’s not in the capital, I came all the way to Agarta.”
“Well, you can have lunch in Agarta, can’t you?”
“Haha, I see.”
Chiwang forced a smile. Behind him stood Roni with a composed expression, but his ears twitched nervously.
“Are we having Golden Bird’s fried chicken again today?”
Roni bowed slightly.
In the dining room of the mansion, Mei and Rico were already sitting, comforting the two crying children. Aliria had calmed down quickly, but Eril continued to cry. I took Eril from Rico and held him in my arms. After a while, Eril fell asleep soundly.
“You’re good with children.”
“Well, it seems this little one prefers strong arms.”
I placed Eril in the crib and took my seat. Chiwang had already been reading through the medical book sent from Crimeana. He then slowly placed the book on the table.
“…Typical of Crimeana.”
He muttered to himself without addressing anyone in particular.
“Is everything Crimeana says truly wrong?”
“It’s hard to say definitively. I believe the medical researcher who wrote this probably didn’t have any ill intentions. The problem lies precisely in the lack of ill intentions, which makes this complicated.”
Chiwang let out a sigh.
“The medical research institute of Crimeana Kingdom is a group with overwhelmingly talented minds. The most exceptional individuals among the believers are allowed to live in the capital and engage in research. Therefore, it’s common to find these individuals sharing mundane similarities.”
“Mundane similarities?”
“They adopt thought processes that align with their preferences rather than their beliefs. No matter how sloppy or inconsistent their reasoning may be, they confidently assert their views. They see themselves as observers and categorize and label the speakers, arbitrarily attributing attributes and explanations. These are the mundane similarities.”
“A typical attitude of someone who thinks they’re smart.”
“However, judging from the content here, I don’t think this researcher is that bad… But still, the way they make definitive statements about everything… It’s no wonder Mei-sama feels that way.”
“Hmm, I wasn’t good at studying, so just hearing the word ‘thesis’ makes me nervous.”
“You’re being modest. Now then… Have the messengers already been sent?”
“Ah, it was a few days ago. As Roni suggested, I presented three conditions to Crimeana. If they accept them, it’ll be good, but if not, there’s a possibility of an all-out war.”
“No, they will undoubtedly accept. After all, both Dr. Imani and Dr. Darina from the Crimeana Medical Research Institute have acknowledged it. For the Kingdom, this is a perfect opportunity to showcase their achievements to the world.”
“I see. So, let’s move on to what happens after the Kingdom accepts my conditions…”
We discussed the future course of action.
In the Crimeana Kingdom, as if heralding the arrival of summer, the brilliant sunlight showered down upon the capital, Aphrodite. The Pope’s Palace, illuminated by the sunlight, appeared even more dazzling due to its unified white exterior.
“Your Holiness, I beg your pardon.”
Entering the office was Bishop Kohreshi.
“Ah, Kohreshi. What is it?”
The Pope placed the documents he was looking at on the desk and gazed at Kohreshi with a gentle expression.
“A letter has arrived from Agarta… It’s from King Agarta.”
“…A letter from King Agarta?”
The Pope’s surprised expression flashed briefly as he took the letter.
“Thank you.”
With his usual gentle smile, the Pope accepted the letter and began reading it slowly.
“…Summon Imani and Darina immediately.”
“Yes, Your Holiness. I will do so right away.”
Kohreshi quickly lowered his head and left the Pope’s office. Despite his calm tone, it was unusual for the Pope to rush someone. The Pope’s orders and words always took precedence over everything else. Therefore, the use of the word “immediately” indicated that something serious had happened, as Kohreshi interpreted it.
After a while, Imani and Darina arrived at the Pope’s office.
“Sorry for calling you both when you’re busy. How is your research going?”
“No need to apologize, Your Holiness. Your summons take precedence over everything. The research is progressing well.”
Darina responded briskly, while Imani smiled with a gentle demeanor.
“Is that so? I’m relieved to hear that. Actually, I just received a letter from King Agarta, and it’s like this…”
The Pope took the letter placed on the desk and handed it over to Imani, who respectfully accepted it.
“Let me take a look.”
Imani slowly unfolded the letter from Linos. Without any change in expression, she read through its contents.
“What do you think?”
The Pope inquired in a gentle tone.
“As far as I’m concerned, there’s no problem at all. In fact, I see this as an excellent opportunity.”
“Director Imani, what did King Agarta say?”
Darina interjected.
“King Agarta is not satisfied with the theory we presented, stating that the pathogens Kirislei, Gaisha, and Lluwans are in the beastmen’s bodily fluids, and that their cure lies in the gall of sheep beastmen. He wants an explanation and suggested conducting a public question-and-answer session to avoid lengthy correspondence.”
“A public Q&A session…”
“The location is Aphrodite, the capital. However, the condition is to allow as many people as possible to participate, making it an open event.”
“Here, in the capital?”
“Furthermore, until this Q&A session is concluded, Agarta will accept expelled beastmen as well.”
“What?! Even the infected beastmen?”
“Yes, that’s right. Also, they refuse to allow the escort of sheep beastmen to Aphrodite. They ask if it’s possible to postpone the expulsion of requested beastmen and the capture of sheep beastmen until after the Q&A session.”
“This… Isn’t it a challenge from Agarta to our kingdom?”
Darina’s face turned bright red as he expressed his anger.
“Vice Director Darina.”
A gentle voice, as if speaking to a small child, could be heard. Darina quickly lowered his head in embarrassment.
“Agarta seems to be meddling with your research, but if you reject it, King Agarta may spread the word that our kingdom’s research is not reliable. Well, that’s fine. Our kingdom’s research achievements, the foundation of our kingdom, won’t be shaken by such things. However, Director Imani has agreed to this. Isn’t that right?”
The Pope turned his gaze towards Imani.
“That’s correct, Your Holiness. It’s a great opportunity to announce our research achievements to the world. This is a chance to widely show how dangerous beastmen are for humans. Additionally, by using the gall of sheep beastmen, we can demonstrate that the incurable disease may be cured, halted, or even eradicated. We can give hope to humans suffering from the incurable disease. It’s a great opportunity. Let’s do it.”
Imani wore a confident expression. The Pope nodded in approval.
“Your Holiness, furthermore, this is also an opportunity to show that Miss Clarina’s research results are from Crimeana. She is a researcher dispatched from the Corislin Kingdom to our country. It may be best to take action quickly.”
“I understand. Let’s talk about that later. First, let’s prepare a response to King Agarta. And… as for the expulsion of the beastmen, we leave it to each country to handle. Let’s stop Crimeana from sending a ship for the sheep beastmen. However, if each country voluntarily sends them, we shall accept them.”
“Understood. Leave it to us.”
“Kohreshi, thank you.”
Upon hearing the Pope’s words, Kohreshi quickly left the office. Imani and Darina, having witnessed it, also bowed respectfully to the Pope before leaving the office.
The Pope looked over the documents he had been reading earlier.
“King Agarta… Linos… According to the report, he seems to be an exceptionally talented barrier expert. If possible… I’d like to welcome him to our kingdom. However… I never expected him to engage in political maneuvering… Well, maybe he’s not even aware of that himself. While he might be unrivaled on the battlefield, I wonder how he’ll fare in this political setting. He won’t be able to use his forte, barriers… How will he struggle? It’s intriguing.”
The Pope repeatedly read the documents, still wearing his usual gentle smile. However, the intellect behind his eyes, akin to an electronic computer, began analyzing Linos’ moves.
Leave a Comment / Reincarnation into a barrier master / By IX
The gloomy weather that had persisted for several days finally cleared up. When I stepped outside the mansion, a magnificent rainbow adorned the sky. Shielding my eyes from the sun’s rays, I gazed at the rainbow for a while.
“Linos-sama. It’s been a while.”
“Chiwang, huh? Long time no see. I’m glad to see you’re doing well.”
A few days ago, thanks to Roni of Pousehai, it was revealed that the Beastman disease Theory claimed by the Crimeana Kingdom was not flawless. Today, Chiwang, who was a representative of Pousehai, came to discuss countermeasures. Naturally, Roni was accompanying him.
“You’re looking good as well, Linos-sama.”
“Let’s skip the formalities. Come inside first.”
“Even if it’s not in the capital, I came all the way to Agarta.”
“Well, you can have lunch in Agarta, can’t you?”
“Haha, I see.”
Chiwang forced a smile. Behind him stood Roni with a composed expression, but his ears twitched nervously.
“Are we having Golden Bird’s fried chicken again today?”
Roni bowed slightly.
In the dining room of the mansion, Mei and Rico were already sitting, comforting the two crying children. Aliria had calmed down quickly, but Eril continued to cry. I took Eril from Rico and held him in my arms. After a while, Eril fell asleep soundly.
“You’re good with children.”
“Well, it seems this little one prefers strong arms.”
I placed Eril in the crib and took my seat. Chiwang had already been reading through the medical book sent from Crimeana. He then slowly placed the book on the table.
“…Typical of Crimeana.”
He muttered to himself without addressing anyone in particular.
“Is everything Crimeana says truly wrong?”
“It’s hard to say definitively. I believe the medical researcher who wrote this probably didn’t have any ill intentions. The problem lies precisely in the lack of ill intentions, which makes this complicated.”
Chiwang let out a sigh.
“The medical research institute of Crimeana Kingdom is a group with overwhelmingly talented minds. The most exceptional individuals among the believers are allowed to live in the capital and engage in research. Therefore, it’s common to find these individuals sharing mundane similarities.”
“Mundane similarities?”
“They adopt thought processes that align with their preferences rather than their beliefs. No matter how sloppy or inconsistent their reasoning may be, they confidently assert their views. They see themselves as observers and categorize and label the speakers, arbitrarily attributing attributes and explanations. These are the mundane similarities.”
“A typical attitude of someone who thinks they’re smart.”
“However, judging from the content here, I don’t think this researcher is that bad… But still, the way they make definitive statements about everything… It’s no wonder Mei-sama feels that way.”
“Hmm, I wasn’t good at studying, so just hearing the word ‘thesis’ makes me nervous.”
“You’re being modest. Now then… Have the messengers already been sent?”
“Ah, it was a few days ago. As Roni suggested, I presented three conditions to Crimeana. If they accept them, it’ll be good, but if not, there’s a possibility of an all-out war.”
“No, they will undoubtedly accept. After all, both Dr. Imani and Dr. Darina from the Crimeana Medical Research Institute have acknowledged it. For the Kingdom, this is a perfect opportunity to showcase their achievements to the world.”
“I see. So, let’s move on to what happens after the Kingdom accepts my conditions…”
We discussed the future course of action.
In the Crimeana Kingdom, as if heralding the arrival of summer, the brilliant sunlight showered down upon the capital, Aphrodite. The Pope’s Palace, illuminated by the sunlight, appeared even more dazzling due to its unified white exterior.
“Your Holiness, I beg your pardon.”
Entering the office was Bishop Kohreshi.
“Ah, Kohreshi. What is it?”
The Pope placed the documents he was looking at on the desk and gazed at Kohreshi with a gentle expression.
“A letter has arrived from Agarta… It’s from King Agarta.”
“…A letter from King Agarta?”
The Pope’s surprised expression flashed briefly as he took the letter.
“Thank you.”
With his usual gentle smile, the Pope accepted the letter and began reading it slowly.
“…Summon Imani and Darina immediately.”
“Yes, Your Holiness. I will do so right away.”
Kohreshi quickly lowered his head and left the Pope’s office. Despite his calm tone, it was unusual for the Pope to rush someone. The Pope’s orders and words always took precedence over everything else. Therefore, the use of the word “immediately” indicated that something serious had happened, as Kohreshi interpreted it.
After a while, Imani and Darina arrived at the Pope’s office.
“Sorry for calling you both when you’re busy. How is your research going?”
“No need to apologize, Your Holiness. Your summons take precedence over everything. The research is progressing well.”
Darina responded briskly, while Imani smiled with a gentle demeanor.
“Is that so? I’m relieved to hear that. Actually, I just received a letter from King Agarta, and it’s like this…”
The Pope took the letter placed on the desk and handed it over to Imani, who respectfully accepted it.
“Let me take a look.”
Imani slowly unfolded the letter from Linos. Without any change in expression, she read through its contents.
“What do you think?”
The Pope inquired in a gentle tone.
“As far as I’m concerned, there’s no problem at all. In fact, I see this as an excellent opportunity.”
“Director Imani, what did King Agarta say?”
Darina interjected.
“King Agarta is not satisfied with the theory we presented, stating that the pathogens Kirislei, Gaisha, and Lluwans are in the beastmen’s bodily fluids, and that their cure lies in the gall of sheep beastmen. He wants an explanation and suggested conducting a public question-and-answer session to avoid lengthy correspondence.”
“A public Q&A session…”
“The location is Aphrodite, the capital. However, the condition is to allow as many people as possible to participate, making it an open event.”
“Here, in the capital?”
“Furthermore, until this Q&A session is concluded, Agarta will accept expelled beastmen as well.”
“What?! Even the infected beastmen?”
“Yes, that’s right. Also, they refuse to allow the escort of sheep beastmen to Aphrodite. They ask if it’s possible to postpone the expulsion of requested beastmen and the capture of sheep beastmen until after the Q&A session.”
“This… Isn’t it a challenge from Agarta to our kingdom?”
Darina’s face turned bright red as he expressed his anger.
“Vice Director Darina.”
A gentle voice, as if speaking to a small child, could be heard. Darina quickly lowered his head in embarrassment.
“Agarta seems to be meddling with your research, but if you reject it, King Agarta may spread the word that our kingdom’s research is not reliable. Well, that’s fine. Our kingdom’s research achievements, the foundation of our kingdom, won’t be shaken by such things. However, Director Imani has agreed to this. Isn’t that right?”
The Pope turned his gaze towards Imani.
“That’s correct, Your Holiness. It’s a great opportunity to announce our research achievements to the world. This is a chance to widely show how dangerous beastmen are for humans. Additionally, by using the gall of sheep beastmen, we can demonstrate that the incurable disease may be cured, halted, or even eradicated. We can give hope to humans suffering from the incurable disease. It’s a great opportunity. Let’s do it.”
Imani wore a confident expression. The Pope nodded in approval.
“Your Holiness, furthermore, this is also an opportunity to show that Miss Clarina’s research results are from Crimeana. She is a researcher dispatched from the Corislin Kingdom to our country. It may be best to take action quickly.”
“I understand. Let’s talk about that later. First, let’s prepare a response to King Agarta. And… as for the expulsion of the beastmen, we leave it to each country to handle. Let’s stop Crimeana from sending a ship for the sheep beastmen. However, if each country voluntarily sends them, we shall accept them.”
“Understood. Leave it to us.”
“Kohreshi, thank you.”
Upon hearing the Pope’s words, Kohreshi quickly left the office. Imani and Darina, having witnessed it, also bowed respectfully to the Pope before leaving the office.
The Pope looked over the documents he had been reading earlier.
“King Agarta… Linos… According to the report, he seems to be an exceptionally talented barrier expert. If possible… I’d like to welcome him to our kingdom. However… I never expected him to engage in political maneuvering… Well, maybe he’s not even aware of that himself. While he might be unrivaled on the battlefield, I wonder how he’ll fare in this political setting. He won’t be able to use his forte, barriers… How will he struggle? It’s intriguing.”
The Pope repeatedly read the documents, still wearing his usual gentle smile. However, the intellect behind his eyes, akin to an electronic computer, began analyzing Linos’ moves.
