Chapter 17
Episode 35: Ways to Utilize Space Magic
I understand how to use my skill, 〘Familiar Contract Magic〙, but it’s currently sealed. I still don’t know how to effectively use my other skill, 〘Space Magic〙, so I decided to ask 〘Parallel Thought〙 to think about it.
『Hey, there’s something I want you to look into.』
『Yes, please tell me anything you need.』
『It’s about the effective use of 〘Space Magic〙. I want to know how to use it for things like a Magic Bag or teleportation magic. I think 〘Space Magic〙 could be useful in many ways, but I don’t have the time to think about it myself, so I need your help.』
『Understood. I will report back to you if I find any other effective uses.』
Since I think I’ll be talking to 〘Parallel Thought〙 more often, the formal way of addressing it feels odd. So, I decided to ask if I could give it a nickname.
『Thanks♪ You know, calling you 〘Parallel Thought〙 every time I talk to you feels weird. Can I call you Butler?』
『It would be my honor. If possible, I would like to be named by you, Selen-sama.』
Since 〘Parallel Thought〙 asked me to name it, I decided to give it a name.
『In the name of Selen, I bestow the name Butler upon 〘Parallel Thought〙. Serve me well from now on!』
『As Parallel Thinking Butler, I will use all my power to support you, Selen-sama.』
『Alright, I’m counting on you♪』
I entrusted Butler, formerly 〘Parallel Thought〙, with researching the ways to utilize 〘Space Magic〙, and I decided to continue my efforts as an adventurer.
My magic is still quite immature, and my skills with weapons are at a beginner’s level.
While I can learn magic properly from Mystique-sensei, I think it’s time to seriously study martial arts as well.
And so, Butler, now named, works hard to support me.
Its efforts soon bear fruit in the form of effective ways to use 〘Space Magic〙♪
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Episode 36: Emergency Report from the Shadows
The 【Shadow】, who had been staying in Criceto Town, hurriedly arrived in Cavia Town.
An emergency meeting was held to report on the conflict with the 【Darkness】, a direct organization under the Leone royal family.
「The 【Darkness】, a direct organization under the Leone royal family, visited Criceto Town and noticed the presence of Darren, who was a former member of the Guard Knights. Darren was abducted, imprisoned, and tortured. Although Darren did not reveal our location under torture, we eliminated the member of 【Darkness】 who attempted to probe Darren’s subconscious using mental magic.」
Upon receiving this report, Carmen and the head of the Shadows exchanged glances and sighed deeply.
「I see. So, it seems the 【Darkness】 has learned of Celestia-sama’s survival…」
「We did manage to create the illusion that they were annihilated by a monster attack before they reached Criceto Town, so we may have bought some time. However, it is certain they will eventually realize the truth…」
Carmen, concerned about the increased risk of remaining within the Leone Kingdom if Celestia’s survival was known, questioned the head of the Shadows.
「Is it dangerous to stay within the country?」
「If the royal family realizes that a member of 【Darkness】 was eliminated, they will undoubtedly become aware of our 【Shadow】 organization’s existence. The reason for eliminating the 【Darkness】 would be…」
「To protect Celestia-sama, confirming her survival.」
「If they determine that Celestia-sama is alive, border checks and security will become exceedingly strict. I believe it is essential for us to evacuate abroad rather than remain in the Leone Kingdom.」
「I see. It seems we cannot keep this from Celestia any longer…」
「My Lady, Celestia-sama is an exceptionally intelligent individual. I believe she will be able to accept the truth.」
「You’re right. Let’s inform Celestia of everything and then proceed with our plan to leave the country.」
With the decision to inform Celestia of everything and evacuate abroad, the emergency meeting was about to be adjourned when an additional report was delivered.
「Furthermore, we have brought Annemarie, a former member of the Guard Knights. What should we do with her?」
「Annemarie’s martial skills are insufficient to educate Celestia-sama. I suggest having her accompany us as a supplementary member of the 【Shadow】.」
「I leave the matter of Annemarie to the head of the 【Shadow】.」
「Report to me once a destination for evacuating from Cavia Town abroad has been determined.」
「Understood.」
A week later, after my mother revealed the truth to me, we would indeed be fleeing abroad as a result of this report…
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Episode 37: The Secret Between Mom and Me
The conversation started when I returned home from the quest and was having dinner with Mom.
「Selen, I have something important to tell you.」
「Mom, what is it?」
She wasn’t wearing her usual gentle expression.
Instead, she had a serious look with a slight furrow in her brow, which made me anxious.
「It’s about me and you. It’s going to be surprising, but I need you to listen to everything I have to say.」
「Okay, I understand.」
「My real name is Carmen Z. Sylvania. I was the first holy maiden of the now-destroyed Sylvania Holy Nation. And your real name is Celestia Z. Sylvania. You are known as a Celestial Being, born of an immaculate conception.」
「My name is Celestia… a Celestial Being…」
After learning the truth about my birth, Mom explained that the Leone Kingdom had pressured the Holy Emperor of Sylvania to hand me over, but he refused, leading to an invasion by the Leone Kingdom and the destruction of the Sylvania Holy Nation.
Mom and I were protected by the 【Shadow】 and escaped from the grand cathedral of Sylvania.
However, we are still living on the run from the Leone Kingdom’s pursuers.
There is a possibility that our survival was discovered in Criceto Town, making it necessary for us to flee the country before border security becomes too strict.
The shocking truth made me feel sick, and I continued to cry as Mom held me.
I realized that my birth had caused Mom so much suffering and led to the downfall of the Sylvania Holy Nation.
If I hadn’t been born, Sylvania might still be standing. I didn’t want to accept my existence.
「Mom, I’m sorry… Because I was born… I caused you so much pain… and led to the destruction of your homeland… I’m really sorry…」
That was all I could manage to say…
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Episode 38: Mom’s Feelings
「Mom, I’m really sorry…」
Hearing my words, Mom spoke through her tears.
「Celestia… Ever since I became pregnant with you, I’ve felt guilty. I knew that once you were born, you’d be revered as a Celestial Being, and people would come seeking your power. But even so, as I felt you grow inside me, I wanted to give birth to you and live together, even if you ended up resenting me.」
「Mom, don’t you hate me? I’ve caused you so much suffering and even led to the downfall of the country you lived in.」
Mom’s face turned a bit angry upon hearing my words.
「How could I ever hate you? I love you more than anything, Celestia. I can’t live in a world without you!」
「I love you too, Mom. A world without you wouldn’t be worth living in.」
After pouring our hearts out to each other, we hugged even more tightly, deepening the bond of love between mother and daughter.
And so, we decided to flee the Leone Kingdom and await the awakening of the 【Holy Eye】, which I might gain in the near future.
Once I master the power of the 【Holy Eye】, we would return to fight and rebuild the Sylvania Holy Nation.
We are not running away from the Leone Kingdom; I am heading abroad to gather strength.
Someday, Mom and I vowed to defeat the Leone Kingdom and restore the Sylvania Holy Nation.
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Episode 39: Meeting with the Shadows
The day after Mom revealed our true identities, I woke up snuggled in Mom’s soft, ample bosom, where we had slept together.
「Mmm…」
I wanted to see the face of the mom I love most in the world, so I shifted my head from her chest to look up, only to find her already awake and smiling at me (blush).
「Good morning, Selen… no, Celestia♪」
「Good morning, Mom♪ I love you so much♪」
After telling Mom my usual words, I buried my face in her chest again to bask in her warmth♪
「I love you too, my darling Celestia♪ I’ll have you take a break from adventuring today. I want you to meet the 【Shadow】 who has been protecting us all this time. There are some faces you’ll recognize.」
「Okay, I understand.」
「Alright then, help me prepare breakfast?」
「Of course~♪」
After preparing breakfast together and chatting as usual while eating, we headed to the landlord’s house to meet the 【Shadow】, holding hands all the way.
Upon entering the grand hall of the landlord’s house, we found about twenty 【Shadow】already waiting.
As we stood in front of the chairs prepared for us, everyone knelt, and the landlord spoke.
「 Carmen-ojou-sama, Celestia-sama, please forgive our past rudeness. From this day forward, we pledge our lives as your 【Shadow】 to protect you both.」
「We need the strength of the 【Shadow】. We will be counting on you from now on.」
「「Understood」」
The landlord, Roy-san, Yuri-san, Mystique-sensei, and even our neighbors were there.
It was thanks to all of them that Mom and I had survived until now.
My heart swelled with emotion, and I couldn’t hold back my tears.
「It’s because of all of you that I’m here now… Thank you so much for everything you’ve done. I know things will be difficult, but please continue to protect Mom and me.」
With tears flowing, I expressed my gratitude to the 【Shadow】.
「We are honored to receive such words from Celestia-sama. Your words are our eternal treasure. Please continue to rely on us.」
「Yes, we will.」
Our meeting with the 【Shadow】 ended smoothly.
Afterwards, we discussed our destination outside the Leone Kingdom.
We decided to head to the Tiarad Empire, which had diplomatic relations with Leone but was unfriendly towards it.
There, we planned to establish an adventurer clan and continue our adventuring while keeping an eye on the Leone Kingdom.
Though Mystique-sensei was not a 【Shadow】, she would continue to accompany us and teach me magic, which I was extremely grateful for.
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