When I woke up, it was already slightly past noon When I went to the dining room, I saw Silva preparing lunch with great timing as usual. It seems he knew that I up, and when I asked, he only responded, as usual, that it was because he is a butler.
It was useless to respond to him, so I let it be. When I was eating in silence, I sighed as I heard the sound of rain-drops splashing around the house
Then, I suddenly remembered. I wonder if Mikazuki is alright.. Mikazuki should be experiencing this weird phenomena for the first time.. Itâs bad if she panics and fall to the lake.
Because I used <Two Word Chain>, the word I placed on Mikazuki disappeared, and I canât pinpoint her location. I think I will go check it out after finishing the meal.
Even though I can vaguely feel the location, I tried to ask Silva where the animal feeding ground is, it seems to be at the back of the mansion. After that, I quickly went out of the mansion and went to search for Mikazuki.
sfx : Zazazazazaza (Rain)
Even though it was raining in the vicinity, it was strange how it didnât rain here. This is really a different world, logic canât be used here. While thinking that, I continue to walk.
Just like Silva said, thereâs something like a shed behind the mansion. There, I saw something like a chicken with plump wings. Nearby, i saw Mikazuki sitting calmly while with her eyes close.
As for why she seems so relax, it was because thereâs a person grooming it.
âKui !â (Mikazuki)
When Mikazuki realize Hiiroâs presence, Mikazuki called over Hiiro many times as if he is trying to get noticed by him. But, unlike Mikazuki, the other person is wearing a stiff face and looking at him.
That person was the one that he fought last night. (TL Note : Not that kind of âfightâ  )
âI-I-I am S-Sorry !â (Shamoe)
That person whoâs confused and keep apologizing is no other than this mansionâs maid, Shamoe, who certainly caused some trouble with him last night, Shamoe.
âKui ?â (Mikazuki)
Mikazuki confused why Shamoe is apologizing to itâs master, and looking at back and forth between each of them.
âE-E-Ehm..â (Shamoe)
Shamoe was panicking and donât know what to say. Watching such a scene, Hiiro only shrug his shoulder in amazement.
âI wonât just let it slide you know ? Since, I almost died last night.â (Hiiro)
That night, if I didnât resisted, I would certainly died. Even if I survived, I would recieve a significant injury. I wonât just let it slide like that.
Hearing that, she felt really bad. Sheâs shaking while holding both hand in front of her chest. She thought that Hiiro might be thinking of revenge.
Of course, Hiiro donât have such an intention. Even though last night, he drew his katana because of the danger, he didnât intend to kill people that are not hostile.
âCan you remember?â (Hiiro)
âY-Y-Yes !â (Shamoe)
âThatâs troublesome huh..â (Hiiro)
If she didnât remember anything, she wouldnât feel guilty. But, looks like she was conscious during the fight.
Since she canât do anything but watch, sheâs probably suffering since she has a weak heart.
âI-I am truly sorry ! Shamoe have done such unforgivable action !â (Shamoe)
She keeps apologizing over and over.
Itâs true that she caused it, but Hiiro can only sympathize with her. Watching a girl apologizing over and over again, mad Hiiro feel bad.
âWhat are you doing with this droolingbird ?â (Hiiro)
âEh ? A droolingbird ?â (Shamoe)
âKui Kui Kui Kui Kui !â (Mikazuki)
Mikazuki was licking her masterâs face as if she have not seen him for days.
âEit, I always told you to stop that, didnât i ?â (Hiiro) (TL Note : Ice cream !)
âKuiiiiii !â (Mikazuki)
Mikazuki shook itâs head as if refusing.Then, Hiiro said,
âThis is why.â (Hiiro)
After forcefully pushing Mikazuki away, he show his face full of droll to Shamoe.
âI-I seeâŠâ (Shamoe)
Understanding that, she gave him something like a handkerchief from her pocket to Hiiro. Hiiro obediently took it and wiped his face.
âThen, What were you doing with this guy ?â (Hiiro)
âO-Oh, Thatâs right, I was brushing it.â (Shamoe)
âIs that so ? Looks like, this guy have given you some trouble.â (Hiiro)
Mikazuki bent itâs neck as if apologizing.
âN-No, itâs nothing ! I can only do this much ! A-And, there was yesterdayâs accident. Iâm sorry because I wasnât able to apologize right away !â (Shamoe)
Looks like she intended to apologize last night. But since she canât find him, she tried to atone it by helping Mikazuki. She tried to apologize indirectly. If she have prepared her heart, of course she would apologize right away, but seeing Hiiro come in suddenly, her head was spinning.
Seeing this girl trembling before him, Hiiro fold his arm and say,
âWhat are you so afraid of ?â (Hiiro)
âE-Ehm, T-That is..â (Shamoe)
Hiiro donât care about race differences. Thatâs why he didnât know the problem of a half.
âThatâs because, half is a detested existence..â (Shamoe)
âHohâŠâ (Hiiro)
What sheâs saying is, not only in here, a Half is a taboo. Thatâs why they got despised by all race. (TL Note : I can see a flag in the distance.. Damn you Hiiro ! ) Thatâs why..
âUnable to use both Magic and <Binding> huhâŠâ (Hiiro)
Thatâs right, the characteristic of a Half, is that they inherited the physcial characteristic from both race, but they didnât inherit the unique skill from them. Which is Magic and <Binding> in this case. Since the blood cancel each other, they canât used.
Itâs the same with a cross-breed of <Humas> and <Evila>. Unable to use magic, the halfs are considered as a Taboo and a symbol of disaster.
Of course, cross-breeding is against the law. If the child is found, it will either get banished or eliminated.
Shamoeâs mother which is an <Evila> was prepared for this when she gave birth to her. Her Father which is a <Gabranth> decided to search for a way to cross the continent and move away from his family. He told his wife and daughter that he will find it and definitely return.
But, when heâs gone, the mother and young Shamoe lived in the shed the the father built. The <Evila> nearby, notice this, and when they found out that Shamoe is a Half, they got banished.
They had nowhere to go and the father still hasnât returned. Because they have made a promise to wait here, they didnât want to leave this place.
Even though that the <Evila> disagreed with this, no one touched them. But, sneers and disdain are a everyday thing. No one even bother to look at them and treat them as if it is natural to hate them.
(TL Note : SHAMOEEEEE !! TT_TT )
Even though young Shamoe is fine, the motherâs heart is gradually broke. When Shamoe turned to 5 years old, the mother canât bear it any longer and collapsed. Then, she died silently afterâŠ. (TL Note : UghâŠ.. )
Shamoe is now alone, and donât know what to do. Seeing that her mother has passed away, the <Evila> nearby use this chance to get rid of her. They burnt down the shed that her father built.
After she had nowhere to return, she donât know where to go. She have no choice but to wander the continent, but she canât use Magic. This continent is not a kind place for a young girl.
She was unable to gather enough food. She donât know how to find a river to drink from. She was slowly dying. Reaching her limit, when she was about to accept her fate, something is looked down at her.
âThat was Ojou-sama.â (Shamoe)
She didnât wear frightened face anymore, a small gentle smile can be seen.
âThat time, she lend her hand to me, and itâs Super Cool !! Ah~ Kya Kya~â (Shamoe) (TL Note : Shit. YURI ALERT !!)
âHah ?â (Hiiro)
Shamoe had a sparkling eyes and approached Hiiro.
âShe said to me who was lying on the ground, âIf you want to live, come with me !â , Then⊠then, she employed me on this mansion ! Ojou-same didnât even hate halfs ! Iâm very grateful to Ojou-same ! â (Shamoe)
As if she forgot about Hiiro, she didnât realize she was approaching Hiiro. When she noticed, she quickly fall back and hang her head.
âE-Eh, I-Iâm Sorry ! I-I-I have shown such indecent thing ! Argh, Shamoe is such an Idiot ! Idiot ! â (Shamoe)
While Hiiro is thinking that he has seen scene like this before, Shamoe knocked her head over and over on the animal shedâs wall. Hiiro shrugged.
âCome on, I donât mind it. So, thatâs why you are working here huh ? Aside from that, is it okay to tell me that story ? Iâm just a guest you know ?â (Hiiro)
Whether itâs Liliyn or her parents, they should be a precious memory to her. Hiiro doubt Shamoe because she told such a story to a mere traveler. She smiled a little and shook her head.
âI-I heard from Silva that Hiiro is not a person that care about races.â (Shamoe)
âTh-Thatâs why, even though itâs an ugly story, I-I wanted you to listen.â (Shamoe)
âIs that so ? If youâre fine with it, then itâs alright. I have no intention to reveal it to anyone anyway. Let me praise you for having a good eye.â (Hiiro) (TL Note : Good eye as in good enough to know Hiiroâs a good guy.)
âTh-Thank you so much !â (Shamoe)
Even though Hiiro was boasting, Shamoe still thanked him.
(Mu, if itâs Ossan, he would have fight back, but somehow sheâs too obedient that itâs a bit annoying.) (Hiiro)
Somehow, I miss how Arnold responds..
âWell, whatever, Oh, thatâs right, i will call you Dojimeido (Clumsy Maid), hear me Dojimeido ?â (Hiiro)
Shamoe was dumbfounded.
âDojimeido, of the full-moon night.â (Hiiro)
Hearing that, she sighed.
âEven though you canât control your own power, donât attack me next time okay ?â (Hiiro)
âE-Eh ? I-Iâm sorry !â (Shamoe)
âYou better search for a way to control it. Go ask the red loli. She should know some way since she lived for such a long time.â (Hiiro)
âA-Actually, I already asked and have been practicing it.â (Shamoe)
âIt didnât go well, huh..â (Hiiro)
âY-Yes..â (Shamoe)
Shamoe dropped her shoulder and glanced at Mikazuki.
âWell, I guess itâs fine as long as youâre trying.â (Hiiro)
âEh ?â (Shamoe)
âAt least, I like people who try their best even if they failed.â (Hiiro)