Chapter: 34 The Lord of Conrad [ P1]

29 MAR 2022NOOBCHAN TRANSLATION BERSERKER MOB

After hearing from Joel and the others, who were his main objective, Al spent some time in the academy listening to gossip and checking for those with black mana. However, there were more people with black mana than he had expected, and he was thinking about the necessity of taking some action.

(The black manna also comes in quite different shades depending on the person. Those with only a slight flicker seem to be more jealous of the protagonists, who are given special treatment, rather than any harmful intent toward the “Divine Child”. It seems to be more common among the nobles of the capital, who seem to have a high sense of pride. On the other hand, those who can clearly recognize black mana seem to be related to the event. …… If the protagonists can do something about it, is it right to stay out of it? In retrospect, those four teachers were among those who had a clear view of the black mana. Was it wrong to touch them? Even though I was collared, I also got the cooperation of the royal shadow, which I personally consider to be a good and bad thing. Hmmm… I hope it doesn’t affect the …… storyline. …… Well, that’s a little too late now.)

Black mana. Al, for his part, does not know the criteria for judging this as well.

I sometimes casually touch the black mana as I pass by casual people and check, but most of the time it is them wanting to, become acquainted to his highness, jealous, or such as of envy and complaint toward the protagonists, is what i sensed. Since the keyword “Divine Child” didn’t appear, there is no impression that it is connected to any special event or quest.

However, those with black mana that gives the illusion of mass are usually seen as event characters.

Some of them are caught in Al’s memory, but many are not. Al cannot tell who is an event character in the game or who is unique to this world, and some of them are so good that he is afraid to try them out.

(I hear it’s top secret that I’m an apostle. …… I’d like to talk to the master of the sacred arts through the Victor Squad about it, I don’t think I’m making good use of this “feature”. I feel like that monster Claire understands about it, but for some reason I feel like I shouldn’t “listen” to her. …… It’s not just unreasonable violence. I feel something irreversible is waiting for me.)

Consultation on the black mana sensing function. I owe another debt. I feel like my debt toword the shadow of the royal family is piling up, but Al simply dismisses it as a bit of a letdown now.

However, he cannot let down his guard against Claire.

It’s not only her ability, but also Al feels something that he can’t touch or rather shouldn’t.

And that caution is correct. Although Al has no way of knowing it now, Claire has a rule when it comes to confrontation.

Do not ask its true meaning.

Do not go against its words.

Do not see its true nature.

If you violate the prohibition, you will make a “contract” with her.

It is fine if you are just chatting with her, but it is forbidden to willfully ask her about her true intentions. Not many people can have a chat with her, however. ……

The “contract” with Claire, which is a secret. No one else will ever know the details. By the time they found out, the contract had already been signed.

And it is said that there are not a few people in the kingdom who have made a contract with the Claire of Sloth. [ TL : We don’t have any details about this ‘Contract’ nor it has been explained in a raw as far as i read, It’s probably another future plot armor.]

His thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the dorm room door.

“Mister Al. It’s Conrad. I am here to welcome you.”

“I understand. (Pretty good. I couldn’t read the signs until he knocked. I didn’t feel like that the other day. ….. Ha, there are some people who can’t be ridiculed with the nobles of the city.)

Al could not detect Conrad’s presence until he was standing in front of the door. And perhaps Conrad dared to break covert form in front of the door to show his lack of hostility. Against him, Al feels something similar to Falconer’s technique.

Although he never intended to let his guard down, Al opened the door and faced Conrad, while changing his perception that he had been relaxed somewhere.

“Thank you for your patience. …… So Where are we going?”

“Mister Al. My Lord is also a student of the Institute. Although we are a little far from each other, there is no difference in the dormitory of the institute. My Lord’s dormitory is not far enough to send a carriage, so I am sorry, but please accompany me on foot.”

“That’s good to know. I was terrified of the thought that I would be taken to the noble district. I am a countryman from a remote area, so I may be rude to you. …… I hope you will forgive me.”

The person ahead of me is now moving like an “ordinary” member of a noble family in the capital. Although refined, the gait is not that of a fighter. The control of mana is also inexperienced. Imitation.

(Dexterity. How can you use them so skillfully? I can’t do it. Aside from mana control, it is difficult for me to pretend that I can’t do this much in terms of movement. …… You say his Lord is interested in Falconer, but isn’t this Lord Conrad enough? …… He’s at a level where he can do well even in Falconer territory. …… No good. I had the example of the royal shadow. But i guess I licked the royal capital …… too much for the nobility of the capital. At least I don’t want to get in close combat with Lord Conrad. I’m going to get caught off guard.)

Conrad walks with a cool face ahead of him, but Al, who follows behind, is inwardly wagging his tongue. He doesn’t want to fight. An opponent who cannot be easily defeated. And now, there are so many openings. Do you believe that even if Al were to attack, you could handle it? Do you dare to show an opening as a courtesy?

At the very least, if he wanted to hide it, He could have done so thoroughly. I wonder if it was still a courtesy that he dared to show it to Al. …… The truth is unclear.

However, at present, there is no malice or harm behind his back. Peaceful manna. His appearance is reminiscent of Falconer’s.

After some small talk, they walk quietly together. Conrad to the Lord.

Al had thought it would be troublesome to deal with a member of a capital noble family, but after seeing Conrad’s behavior, he is suddenly interested.

Now, will the devil or the snake come out?