The Night of the Ball Finally Arrived
The venue was a dance hall located within the academy's grounds.
Although primarily attended by first-year students, some members of the student council were also present, seemingly involved in the event's preparations.
Among them stood Tricia Heartland, the student council president and a lady from the distinguished Heartlan...
2024-12-22 06:32:59 +0000 UTC View PostThe Skill Crystals Vein
Spreading out before us was the vein of Skill Crystals!
Bathed in the light streaming through the ceiling, it glimmers brilliantly.
All of these were Skill Crystals!
"Wow, what an impressive vein this is."
"Indeed. I've never seen anything like it."
Melanie and Plum murmured in admiration.
I see, so it's not usually this eno...
Meal Improvement
Gulp, gulp, gulp. "Phew—"
I drained the iced tea in one go, resting one hand on my hip.
Ah, my throat hurts. Giving lectures is exhausting.
It’s been a while since I scolded someone older than me. "In my day" this, "in my day" that—how antiquated! How proud can they be of their era?
"Jo, have you calmed down?"
... 2024-12-22 06:15:47 +0000 UTC View PostYear 141_Keireki Era_Spring/08
"What the…?"
Feli muttered as she surveyed the situation.
We were on a hill overlooking both the town and the army.
Though the view was clear, the distance was still significant, and given the hill's inconvenient terrain for a large army to occupy, the likelihood of running into knights or scouts seemed low.
"That flag...
2024-12-21 07:55:33 +0000 UTC View PostDay 127 of Banishment: Winter Clothes (3)
Thus, the coat was completed.
The coat, made by stitching together the hides of horned rabbits, resembled more of a robe than a traditional coat, but it was warm when worn.
“Ehee, it’s surprisingly warm.”
Marylia immediately tried on the fur coat, spinning around on the spot. It was a bit difficult to move in,...
2024-12-21 07:48:23 +0000 UTC View PostA sense of being protected is overwhelming.
Pochi’s Point of View
Hello, it's Pocchi. Today, I’m exploring a cave with the Free Wind.
"How about this place?"
"Pyuu..."
"Wrong."
Well, we didn’t expect to find it on the first try.
As a result, we didn’t find anything.
"Ehhhh… Whyyy!?"
"... That child was poached, ...
2024-12-20 08:29:10 +0000 UTC View PostA magnificent class change.
I managed to distinguish Geraldin-san from the others. After investigating the Fake-rin and the others, I found that they operated by consuming magic power. They were more akin to spirits, and as long as they had a source to replenish their magic, they could function semi-permanently.
"What will you do, Pochi?"
"… Huh?"
"If lef...
2024-12-20 07:53:15 +0000 UTC View PostAn Unexpected Turn of Events
This is an unforeseen situation.
Just when I thought things were going well, to realize I was actually disliked—what a shock.
But what really piqued my curiosity was Craig’s relationship with Connie.
Professor Craig had his arm around Connie’s shoulder, and she didn’t seem to mind.
A teacher at the academy being that cl...
2024-12-19 06:29:06 +0000 UTC View PostA Peaceful Land of the Orcs (4.7)
"Blue 03, Blue 03. Do you copy? This is Exercise Control Center."
A different voice, coming from another direction, reached through magic communication. Not far away.
From the ground—likely from the exercise control officer accompanying the Red Army unit.
"Exercise Control Center, Exercise Control Center. Blue 03, loud an...
2024-12-18 07:15:30 +0000 UTC View PostA Peaceful Land of the Orcs (4.6)
The confrontation between the opposing training forces began in the afternoon.
On the side of the 7th Grenadier Division—the Blue Army—one squad from the National Army's Great Eagle Corps was experimentally assigned, consisting of three Great Eagles, who conducted "aerial reconnaissance.”
Their presence reached the skies ab...
2024-12-18 07:15:22 +0000 UTC View PostA Peaceful Land of the Orcs (4.5)
"Staupitz. Is this amount too much for you after all?"
"Indeed. But it's a blessing. I can make it last for three days with just one meal."
"Kite, what do you think? I assume there are often moments on-site where things don't go as planned..."
"That is certainly a problem. However, assessing the numbers of our team and the ...
2024-12-18 07:15:13 +0000 UTC View PostDungeon Fifth Floor: Defeating the Catacombs Boss
After resting overnight, we headed to the depths of the prison the next day.
There, part of the wall had collapsed, revealing an entrance.
So, this was the way to the catacombs.
The last time we came here, we left after defeating the knights, so we didn’t explore further.
We ventured deeper, eventually mergi...
2024-12-17 13:23:28 +0000 UTC View PostExposed!
"Yo, looks like the Idika matter is resolved, huh?"
"Leon-sama... Please don't startle me like that. Also, could you refrain from barging into the kitchen?"
"Sorry, sorry. So, is there something tasty to eat?"
He asked, glancing around. Listen to people when they talk!
"... We're just about to start cooking. Please wait with Otousama in the other r...
2024-12-17 06:43:48 +0000 UTC View PostSyl's Confusion
"Takumi-san left so easily~"
As I, Sylphreel, slumped in dejection, my Chief retainer, Vint, brought me some tea.
"Well, at least he came to greet you. Other retainers on the surface visit only once every few years—or even once every few decades. In some cases, it’s not unusual to go a hundred years without contact."
"That’s true, but sti...
A shrimpy’s serious effort!
We have continued searching the Cold Ruins, but there was no sign of Pochi. Finally, Rinka made a proposal.
"In that case, let's gather everyone! It's time for a full-scale sweep!"
The pint-sized self-proclaimed detective Rinka maximized her enhanced intelligence to devise a strategy. Her extraordinary memory for things she found int...
2024-12-15 08:32:45 +0000 UTC View PostDungeon Fifth Floor: Guest Rooms in the Ancient Castle Area
The courtyard exploration yielded quite a harvest.
After all, we were searching areas that everyone else avoided, resulting in a bounty of treasure chests.
To be precise, we gathered five golden treasure chests and eight silver ones.
As evening began to fall, we decided to head inside the castle to find ...
2024-12-15 08:26:21 +0000 UTC View PostCould She Be a Demon?
After breakfast, I headed to our training grounds with Sarah, eager for the long-awaited self-defense practice.
Who knew our family had training grounds?
This was my first time going there. As we walked out of the mansion, I kept looking around, curious, and tripped a few times, earning scoldings from Sarah.
The training grounds were ...
2024-12-15 08:01:18 +0000 UTC View PostSpecial Student
The girl who had been bullied was likely one of the students attending the academy through the new admission system introduced this year.
――In the royal capital, there are orphanages for children who have lost their parents for various reasons.
Normally, those attending such facilities wouldn’t even have the right to take the academy’s entran...
[Interlude] These Arms Are for You
My name is Lucina Timmons.
I was once the fifth generation of a prestigious blacksmith family with over a hundred years of tradition, running a workshop in the royal capital and contributing to the prosperity of the nation like my predecessors.
But I was deceived by unscrupulous people, and the workshop was forced to close.
Una...
Day 120 of Banishment: Winter Clothes (1)
The 121st day of banishment began with an energetic flurry of activity.
"Alright, Terracotta No. 1, take Nos. 2 through 6 with you and gather firewood. Stay within half a league east or west of here. Don't go too far north; that's closer to the center. Iron Golem, take the rest of the Terracottas and some slimes to gather food....
2024-12-14 07:19:43 +0000 UTC View Post---READ CHAPTER 1-4 ON NOVELONOMICON---
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The Unwitting Heroic Tale of a Corrupt Merchant ~The Heir to a Large Company Whose Evil Deeds Are Mistaken for Good, Saves the World Without Knowing?~
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Rosarinjas, marching out!
Following Rinka's deduction, we proceeded deeper and deeper underground. Unlike the extra dungeon, where collapse isn't a concern, we couldn't afford to create shortcuts. Instead, we relied on Rinka's exceptional memory to guide us along the shortest route.
When we arrived at the 11th underground floor, Geraldin-san was visibly deflated.
Grandma’s Handy Tips
Today marks the beginning of my self-defense training.
I was so excited yesterday that I couldn’t sleep. Still, I woke up again at the sixth hour out of habit.
Old routines are hard to break, aren’t they?
Alright, let’s go for a morning stroll! Well, it’s just around the mansion since I’m alone.
As I stepped out of my ...
2024-12-13 09:19:02 +0000 UTC View PostA Peaceful Land of the Orcs (4.4)
"Oh, there it is, the Calvados our King so favors."
"Excellent, just excellent."
"Ever since you picked it up on the battlefield in Growal, it's been your go-to."
"It's the best. By the way, I’ve arranged for a few bottles. Take some as souvenirs later. Not just my personal favorite, but also a Camelot blend. Specifically...
2024-12-12 07:05:34 +0000 UTC View PostA Peaceful Land of the Orcs (4.3)
The field kitchen wagons, consisting of two large units assigned to regimental supply trains and two smaller ones allocated to battalion supply teams, gathered about 500 meters behind the front lines and began lighting fires. To avoid attracting attention with cooking smoke, they set up under the branches of a small grove, using meticulous m...
A Peaceful Land of the Orcs (4.2)
Digging holes, piling up dirt, connecting these, and creating a shallow trench that allows only the head to be exposed when lying flat—this was accomplished quickly. By the time the commanders issued orders for constructing positions, the soldiers merely needed to reinforce and expand upon these initial defenses.
This efficiency was ...
2024-12-12 07:05:12 +0000 UTC View PostA Peaceful Land of the Orcs (4.1)
The Red Army—the scouts of the 1st Grenadier Division—arrived.
From the south.
They came into view directly from the hill of the headquarters' tent.
A single grenadier company.
Known as the "Black of Orcsen" in other nations, and "Sons of the Black Flag" within their own, they were a group unified by their black m...
2024-12-12 07:05:01 +0000 UTC View PostA Peaceful Land of the Orcs (3.9)
"Are you thinking that you've been shown something extraordinary?"
Gustav spoke up.
After the announcement of the exercise's commencement, seemingly having nothing to occupy himself, he had stepped outside the tent to peer through a spotting scope.
Major General Dineluth, having been called to accompany him, complied.
A Peaceful Land of the Orcs (3.8)
First, conscription is regarded as both an obligation and a right for all citizens, making it impossible to avoid military service through methods like paying a fee or appointing a substitute, practices that might be common in other countries.
To enforce this, the census registers maintained by administrative states—records that ever...
2024-12-12 07:04:42 +0000 UTC View PostAll that effort up until now... What was it for? (Self-inflicted)
I can’t just pull an apron out of my inventory as usual, so I asked the Head Chef to fetch a spare one from the room we usually use for meetings.
After all, it’s best to keep my rare inventory ability a secret from people of other nations.
Quickly donning the apron, I turn to face Idika.
...
2024-12-10 08:17:55 +0000 UTC View Post