The morning of the second day of the long vacation.
I was carrying a large backpack and heading for the school gate.
Today we are going to Fermina's parents' house for a visit.
When I arrived in front of the school gate, where we were supposed to meet, I saw Noir-san there.
「Oh, you're early, Noir-san!」
There was still at least half an hour to spare before the meeting time, but Noir had come early to fight off her sleepiness.
As I was admiring her attitude, Noir turned her big, beady eyes on me.
「Are you by any chance haven't sleep......?」
Yesterday, we held a 「Congratulations on Maintaining Advanced Class」 party in Fermina's room.
I left early to prepare for my trip, but Noir and the others must have been having girl talk all night.
「I was here before the sun rose.」
Isn't that too early?
That's what I thought, but if I go to bed at the halfway point, I might oversleep.
Her effort to avoid being late is admirable.
But she's wobbling her head around like she's sleepy, and I'm worried that she's going to suddenly collapse......
「Ah, that's right.」
I took out some energy potion from my bag and offered them to Noir-san.
(T/N: The raw literally say drug, Raw: エナジードラッグ)
「Here, would you like to drink this?」
The energy potion are medicine that are effective in relieving fatigue and eliminating drowsiness.
It's a perfect match for the current Noir-san.
「Thanks.」
Noir-san took the energy potion and gave my bag a curious look.
「That's a lot of luggage for two days and one night.」
「I've got a lot on my plate.」
「Are you going somewhere?」
「Sort of.」
「When will you be back?」
「Maybe in two weeks.」
「Is that so......」
Noir-san's eyes were kind of sad, and she began to chug the energy potion.
After spending the night at Fermina's parents' house, I had decided to go to the ruins to find a clue to the acquisition of magic power.
I haven't asked her out yet, but when I do, I'd like Noir-san to tag along.
The reason is that, to summarize the story of Kühl-san and Lindgrant-san, 「《Emperor of Ice》 sealed the Demon Lord in the ruins of the north, south, east and west.」
(T/N: Raw: キュール and リングラント)
In other words, Noir-san, the reincarnation of 《Emperor of Ice》, might be able to decipher the stone monument.
I really wanted Kühl-san to come with me, but he refused, saying he had a travel appointment with Erina sensei.
That's why when I go to the ruins, it's just me and Noir-san.
Of course, if Noir-san comes with me, I'll pay for all the clothes and travel expenses for the next few days.
The question is how to invite her to travel.
If she could decipher the stone monument, Noir-san would be puzzled, 「How can I read it?」
To prevent this from happening, I should tell the truth in advance.
As for me, I don't want to lie to Noir-san, either.
However, the story about her previous life is important to Noir-san.
It would be better to set up a proper place to tell it.
I hope I can have a "proper place" during this trip.......
「Good morning!」
「I'm just in time!」
As Noir-san finished taking her energy potion, Efa-san and Fermina-san came running up to her.
If both of them came at the same time, then they must have spent the night in Fermina-san's room yesterday.
「You're both are early!」
「Master was the first to arrive again today?」
Maybe they both lack sleep, and they are in tension at midnight.
「This time, Noir-san was the first to arrive.」
「Is that so!? Its awesome that you were up so late and you were the first one there!」
「I haven't slept.」
Noir said with a crisp face, as if the energy potion were already taking effect.
「If you're sleepy, you can sleep on the train!」
「Fermina's parents live in Lucham, right?」
(T/N: Raw: ルチャム)
Lucham is a town about 200 km north of Erstania.
(T/N: Raw: エルシュタニア)
It's still early in the morning and we'll probably arrive before noon.
「It's a three-hour train ride, right? There are no transfers, so you can rest and relax!」
「That's great! I'm so sleepy!」
「Me too!」
「I'll wake you up when we get to Lucham, Efa and the others can sleep.」
Efa-san and Fermina-san looked happy.
「Thank you, Ash-kun!」
「I'll take your word for it!」
「I just woke up from my sleep......」
Noir-san lowered her eyebrows as she realized that she was going to be sleepy at the halfway point.
The train ride took three hours.
We arrived in Lucham.
The square in front of the station was lined with many stalls, selling various kinds of food.
Efa and the others, who had been asleep just a few moments ago, seemed to have lost their sleep at the sheer liveliness of the place.
「It's so exciting! Is it a festival today?」
「It's always like this! Look, the grilled meat on skewers over there is really good! Let's go eat it after we drop our bags at home!」
「Is Fermina-san's house close?」
「Yes. It's about a 15-minute walk. It's this way!」
We walk through the square, trying not to lose sight of Fermina-san.
「Ah, um, are you Ash-san by any chance!」
As I was walking through the square, a girl stopped me.
「Yes that's me」
「I knew it was you, Ash-san! I became a fan of yours after watching your fight with the Demon Lord!」
Hearing my voice, the people in the square gathered around me.
Master, you're very popular! I'm proud to be your disciple!
Efa said happily.
I've been surrounded in the same way in Erstania, but it's been a long time since the battle with the Demon Lord and It has settled down.
However, the people of Lucham have only seen me in the "Demon Lord Broadcast".
I guess they was excited to see "Ash in flesh" for the first time.
「Sign, please!」
「I want to shake your hand!」
「I bought pants!」
Stop it!
I'll shake your hand, sign your autograph, whatever you want, just don't talk about my pants!
From now on, it may be better to hide my face when I visit a place for the first time.
Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to go out properly.
「This is my home!」
I kept walking, being touched on the back and having my arm squeezed, until I reached Fermina's parents' house.
「You can think of it as your own home!」
When we entered the house, we was greeted by Fermina-san's parents.
I was told beforehand, so I was not surprised, but Fermina-san's father was one of the knights I pulled out of the earth during the battle with the 《Emperor of Earth》.
「I really appreciate your help at that time. Please take your time.」
「I really don't know how to thank you for saving my husband's life......」
It's a little awkward to be bowled over by your friend's parents......
If you want to thank me, Fermina-san has already thanked me a lot, so you don't have to worry about it.
「Mouu! I told you on the phone to stop talking so stiff! Look, you make Ash-kun troubled」
Fermina said, raising her eyebrows.
「As you can see, She's a noisy girl, but I hope you can always be friends with her.」
「My daughter seems to like Ash-kun very much, I'm looking forward for the future.」
「Mouu! I told you on the phone not to talk about that either!」
Fermina-san shouted, her face turning red, and grabbed my hand tightly.
「I'll show you to your room. This way.」
Fermina-san took me by the hand and we headed upstairs.
「This is my room. All three of you are staying at my place today, right?」
「That's the plan. I have to be back by noon tomorrow, so I'm going to enjoy Lucham today!」
「I'll show you around! Ash-kun and Noir-chan are going back tomorrow, right?」
「I'll be back tomorrow around noon.」
Tomorrow we will start visiting the ruins.
If I'm on my own, I can reach the northernmost ruins by daylight if I run, but since I'm planning to go with Noir-san, we'll have to use transportation.
We might lose our entire vacation, so we'd better leave early.
Well, depending on Noir-san's schedule, I'll have to postpone my visit to the ruins......
「I'll be back tomorrow around noon.」
I'd like to talk with her alone, and I think we can talk about past lives tomorrow afternoon.
The morning of the second day of the long vacation.
I was carrying a large backpack and heading for the school gate.
Today we are going to Fermina's parents' house for a visit.
When I arrived in front of the school gate, where we were supposed to meet, I saw Noir-san there.
「Oh, you're early, Noir-san!」
There was still at least half an hour to spare before the meeting time, but Noir had come early to fight off her sleepiness.
As I was admiring her attitude, Noir turned her big, beady eyes on me.
「Are you by any chance haven't sleep......?」
Yesterday, we held a 「Congratulations on Maintaining Advanced Class」 party in Fermina's room.
I left early to prepare for my trip, but Noir and the others must have been having girl talk all night.
「I was here before the sun rose.」
Isn't that too early?
That's what I thought, but if I go to bed at the halfway point, I might oversleep.
Her effort to avoid being late is admirable.
But she's wobbling her head around like she's sleepy, and I'm worried that she's going to suddenly collapse......
「Ah, that's right.」
I took out some energy potion from my bag and offered them to Noir-san.
(T/N: The raw literally say drug, Raw: エナジードラッグ)
「Here, would you like to drink this?」
The energy potion are medicine that are effective in relieving fatigue and eliminating drowsiness.
It's a perfect match for the current Noir-san.
「Thanks.」
Noir-san took the energy potion and gave my bag a curious look.
「That's a lot of luggage for two days and one night.」
「I've got a lot on my plate.」
「Are you going somewhere?」
「Sort of.」
「When will you be back?」
「Maybe in two weeks.」
「Is that so......」
Noir-san's eyes were kind of sad, and she began to chug the energy potion.
After spending the night at Fermina's parents' house, I had decided to go to the ruins to find a clue to the acquisition of magic power.
I haven't asked her out yet, but when I do, I'd like Noir-san to tag along.
The reason is that, to summarize the story of Kühl-san and Lindgrant-san, 「《Emperor of Ice》 sealed the Demon Lord in the ruins of the north, south, east and west.」
(T/N: Raw: キュール and リングラント)
In other words, Noir-san, the reincarnation of 《Emperor of Ice》, might be able to decipher the stone monument.
I really wanted Kühl-san to come with me, but he refused, saying he had a travel appointment with Erina sensei.
That's why when I go to the ruins, it's just me and Noir-san.
Of course, if Noir-san comes with me, I'll pay for all the clothes and travel expenses for the next few days.
The question is how to invite her to travel.
If she could decipher the stone monument, Noir-san would be puzzled, 「How can I read it?」
To prevent this from happening, I should tell the truth in advance.
As for me, I don't want to lie to Noir-san, either.
However, the story about her previous life is important to Noir-san.
It would be better to set up a proper place to tell it.
I hope I can have a "proper place" during this trip.......
「Good morning!」
「I'm just in time!」
As Noir-san finished taking her energy potion, Efa-san and Fermina-san came running up to her.
If both of them came at the same time, then they must have spent the night in Fermina-san's room yesterday.
「You're both are early!」
「Master was the first to arrive again today?」
Maybe they both lack sleep, and they are in tension at midnight.
「This time, Noir-san was the first to arrive.」
「Is that so!? Its awesome that you were up so late and you were the first one there!」
「I haven't slept.」
Noir said with a crisp face, as if the energy potion were already taking effect.
「If you're sleepy, you can sleep on the train!」
「Fermina's parents live in Lucham, right?」
(T/N: Raw: ルチャム)
Lucham is a town about 200 km north of Erstania.
(T/N: Raw: エルシュタニア)
It's still early in the morning and we'll probably arrive before noon.
「It's a three-hour train ride, right? There are no transfers, so you can rest and relax!」
「That's great! I'm so sleepy!」
「Me too!」
「I'll wake you up when we get to Lucham, Efa and the others can sleep.」
Efa-san and Fermina-san looked happy.
「Thank you, Ash-kun!」
「I'll take your word for it!」
「I just woke up from my sleep......」
Noir-san lowered her eyebrows as she realized that she was going to be sleepy at the halfway point.
The train ride took three hours.
We arrived in Lucham.
The square in front of the station was lined with many stalls, selling various kinds of food.
Efa and the others, who had been asleep just a few moments ago, seemed to have lost their sleep at the sheer liveliness of the place.
「It's so exciting! Is it a festival today?」
「It's always like this! Look, the grilled meat on skewers over there is really good! Let's go eat it after we drop our bags at home!」
「Is Fermina-san's house close?」
「Yes. It's about a 15-minute walk. It's this way!」
We walk through the square, trying not to lose sight of Fermina-san.
「Ah, um, are you Ash-san by any chance!」
As I was walking through the square, a girl stopped me.
「Yes that's me」
「I knew it was you, Ash-san! I became a fan of yours after watching your fight with the Demon Lord!」
Hearing my voice, the people in the square gathered around me.
Master, you're very popular! I'm proud to be your disciple!
Efa said happily.
I've been surrounded in the same way in Erstania, but it's been a long time since the battle with the Demon Lord and It has settled down.
However, the people of Lucham have only seen me in the "Demon Lord Broadcast".
I guess they was excited to see "Ash in flesh" for the first time.
「Sign, please!」
「I want to shake your hand!」
「I bought pants!」
Stop it!
I'll shake your hand, sign your autograph, whatever you want, just don't talk about my pants!
From now on, it may be better to hide my face when I visit a place for the first time.
Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to go out properly.
「This is my home!」
I kept walking, being touched on the back and having my arm squeezed, until I reached Fermina's parents' house.
「You can think of it as your own home!」
When we entered the house, we was greeted by Fermina-san's parents.
I was told beforehand, so I was not surprised, but Fermina-san's father was one of the knights I pulled out of the earth during the battle with the 《Emperor of Earth》.
「I really appreciate your help at that time. Please take your time.」
「I really don't know how to thank you for saving my husband's life......」
It's a little awkward to be bowled over by your friend's parents......
If you want to thank me, Fermina-san has already thanked me a lot, so you don't have to worry about it.
「Mouu! I told you on the phone to stop talking so stiff! Look, you make Ash-kun troubled」
Fermina said, raising her eyebrows.
「As you can see, She's a noisy girl, but I hope you can always be friends with her.」
「My daughter seems to like Ash-kun very much, I'm looking forward for the future.」
「Mouu! I told you on the phone not to talk about that either!」
Fermina-san shouted, her face turning red, and grabbed my hand tightly.
「I'll show you to your room. This way.」
Fermina-san took me by the hand and we headed upstairs.
「This is my room. All three of you are staying at my place today, right?」
「That's the plan. I have to be back by noon tomorrow, so I'm going to enjoy Lucham today!」
「I'll show you around! Ash-kun and Noir-chan are going back tomorrow, right?」
「I'll be back tomorrow around noon.」
Tomorrow we will start visiting the ruins.
If I'm on my own, I can reach the northernmost ruins by daylight if I run, but since I'm planning to go with Noir-san, we'll have to use transportation.
We might lose our entire vacation, so we'd better leave early.
Well, depending on Noir-san's schedule, I'll have to postpone my visit to the ruins......
「I'll be back tomorrow around noon.」
I'd like to talk with her alone, and I think we can talk about past lives tomorrow afternoon.
