Chapter 55 – Exile and the Covenant of Yavnhar
When I looked at the item “Mysterious Map”, a part of this island was drawn. Moreover, it seems to be in this vicinity.
“Hmm, but the handwriting is so bad that I can’t decipher it. Could it be the Gram language of the frontier tribes?”
“Big brother, do you know such trivia?”
“Don’t make fun of me, Havamar. Listen, books are a treasure trove of knowledge. Even the most trivial knowledge can be useful at times. Our current island life is thanks to books.”
“I know, I know. It was my fault.”
Is she trying to apologize? But why is she getting too close?!
Kuu… Don’t be conscious, don’t be conscious, don’t be conscious, me. Wh-What am I going to do, getting flustered over something like this!!
“This, this map is probably depicting a forest.”
“That’s right, elder brother. The pirates must have hidden their treasure in a place where nobody else would find it. ――So, are you really going treasure hunting?”
“I obtained this ‘Mysterious Map’ after all. Well, I guess it’s okay to do this once in a while, while we develop the island.”
“That sounds interesting. Alright, I’ll help too.”
B-but why… is she’s getting too close?
“Havamar, you’re too close.”
“…Big brother.”
“W-What’s wrong? That’s unlike you.”
“I… I’ve been alone for so long. I’ve been watching over big brother from the celestial realm… It was days of being unable to interfere.” 1celestial realm or heaven/heavenly realm
What? All of a sudden… It sounds like a serious conversation.
“Is that so? But why didn’t you call out to me right away?”
“It’s thanks to the Emperor.”
“Father’s?”
“Hmm. Thanks to the Emperor ‘exiling’ big brother, the ‘Covenant of Yavnhar’ that has been passed down through generations must have been lifted.”2Could also be translated as “Oath of Yavnhar”
“What is that?”
“It’s a holy demon legend. The legendary hero Ludmila, who appeared from the Empire, was an elven swordsman. She engaged in a fierce battle with the previous Demon King. But in the end, no conclusion was reached.”
“No conclusion…?”
“Or rather, big brother, I am ‘not the Demon King’! Even so, humans mistakenly recognized me as such and despised me. It’s ridiculous.”
Wait, wait, the conversation suddenly took a leap, and it doesn’t make any sense. I mean, not being a Demon king… I had a vague feeling it might be the case. Havamar is just too cute, and she doesn’t have the aura of being a Demon King or anything like that.
“Don’t skip over it and tell me everything.”
“It’s just too bothersome. If I were to explain the full story of the Holy Demon Legend, it would take three days and nights.”
“No way, seriously?”
Well, that’s fine, I’ll just ask her gradually.
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After getting out of the bath and returning home, there was a pleasant smell. Oh, it’s the smell of cooking that I hadn’t noticed before. It feels refreshing.
There were dishes lined up in the living room.
She grilled the ‘Shaaf Meat,’ which is lamb meat. It looks like she put it between bread. The addition of apple on the side gives it a nice touch.
“This is beautifully arranged, Skor.”
“I did my best! The seasoning is perfect!”
She’s full of confidence. I can’t wait for this.
I sat down on a chair and got my food.
I took the bread and brought it to my mouth. 3I think he is referring to the bread with the grilled Shaaf meat.
“Mmm…! The salt and pepper seasoning is perfectly balanced. This seasoning is exactly to my liking. It’s been a while since I had something this delicious, not since the chef at the castle!”
“I…it’s embarrassing to be praised like that.”
Skor blushed and fidgeted. She can be proud of himself. It’s an amazing skill. I never thought I would be able to eat such delicious food. I’m grateful to Strelka as well.
“Umu, Skor’s home cooking is impressive.”
“I’m glad it suited Havamar-san’s taste too.”
“It’s rare to see an elf, or rather a Holy Maiden, who can cook delicious food. You’d make a great wife.”
“W-Wife…”
Haa~, Skor’s eyes spun around as if she were about to collapse.4
“Hey, hey, are you alright, Skor?”
“I-I’m fine…”
This is no good!
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