The Voice | |||
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Court Mages |
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Bugmail A |
... | ||
Classmate |
... | ||
Bugmail B |
... | ||
Matthew |
... | ||
Bugmail C & D |
... | ||
Matthew |
Injured people should be treated immediately. You can use up all the medicinal herbs in the courtyard... Someone, someone... please help me prepare the bed. | ||
Bugmail C & D |
... | ||
Matthew |
All that's left is hot water... Hot water...! The magic of warmth... uses alchemy a lot... to let everyone rest... we need a lot of hot water. | ||
Eleonora |
Matthew! | ||
Matthew |
Yes, Eleonora... What's the situation outside? | ||
Eleonora |
It's not too bad. The surviving court mages are also fighting hard with Bugmail. | ||
Matthew |
Yeah... I see... | ||
Eleonora |
However, the royal palace is still in the hands of the Northern Army, and the school's supplies won't last long... I hope we have some way to turn the situation around. | ||
Matthew |
... | ||
Salomo Lisbeth |
... | ||
Salomo |
But...! It's an emergency, Headmistress! Look at this kid! | ||
Eleonora |
Don't run in the hallway! There aren't enough beds right now, and injured people are lining up. In an emergency, have peace of mind... Lisbeth!? | ||
Salomo |
... | ||
Lisbeth |
... Ah... | ||
Salomo |
Alchemy deficiency. She's this idiot, and it seems like she was forcing herself to use alchemy... | ||
Eleonora |
No abnormality in circulation... No problem with mental effects... She's okay. There's no threat to life. | ||
Salomo |
I see... | ||
Eleonora |
However, she is too tired and if she continues to use the technique, her life will be at stake. | ||
Salomo |
In that case, please tie this shrew to the bed. We... | ||
Matthew |
Back to the battlefield... | ||
Salomo |
This is your chance to show the value of a man to the people of this country. You can't just watch it with your fingers in your mouth, can you? | ||
Eleonora |
But you should protect your right leg... and get some rest. | ||
Salomo |
This is just a scratch... Any smart Headmistress would know that there is no room for that. Still, I will do it to protect this country. | ||
Eleonora |
Salomo, you... | ||
Matthew |
Then so am I... | ||
Eleonora |
Matthew!? What did you even say...!? | ||
Matthew |
Everyone... is hurt... I just... can't stay in a safe place... | ||
Eleonora |
That's... | ||
Salomo |
No, Matthew. We need you to stay here. | ||
Matthew |
But... | ||
Salomo |
Headmistress, have you finished treating the Bugmail guys who returned earlier? | ||
Eleonora |
Yes, first aid somehow. | ||
Salomo |
If that's the case, look out for someone who can move. It seems that their scouts have been found near this school. | ||
Eleonora |
Oh, I see. Immediately! | ||
Salomo |
The relationship between men and women in this country is still distorted. Women still don't get over the idea that they're superior, and we men too tend to clash out of rebelliousness. That's why it's a problem if there isn't someone like you at the back who can pay attention to both sides. Please, don't get caught up in the immediate pain and forget your role. | ||
Matthew |
Sorry... | ||
Salomo |
I've wanted to talk to you for a while. When this is over, please join me in my complaints while having a drink. | ||
Eleonora |
... | ||
Bugmail A & B |
... | ||
Bugmail A |
Captain. Are you heading out? | ||
Salomo |
Yes. You have a magic gun, right? Then come with me! This school is the last stronghold left to us. We will protect it...! | ||
Bugmail A & B |
Understood...!! | ||
Salomo |
... | ||
Bugmail A & B |
... | ||
Eleonora |
How long will this battle last? | ||
Matthew |
I don't know... I don't know. But... No night won't end... Yes... believe... | ||
Eleonora |
Yes, that's right... | ||
Lisbeth |
Hmm... | ||
Katya |
I'll do the rest. | ||
Court Mage |
Understood. Okay, so I'm going to another patient. | ||
Katya |
Just when I thought she had finally returned, she collapsed due to overuse of the technique. She is the kind of girl who makes you worry. Who on earth does she look like...? Well, she came back safe and sound. They caused a lot of trouble for this country, the city, and everyone at the bar... Really... Well, well, safe... | ||
Lisbeth |
Hmm... Mom...? Mother!? Good! I heard that you evacuated to the school, but I can't go see you right away! Hey, Mom. I... | ||
Katya |
It's great to see her sleeping with such a happy face, she should get some rest... I won't let anyone disturb her for now. | ||
Lisbeth |
What are you talking about, mom? I just woke up... | ||
Lisbeth |
Huh? Where am I!? It's really cold!! | ||
??? |
It's a dream. It's just your dream, Lisbeth. | ||
Lisbeth |
Eh, a dream...? And where does this voice come from? This is Asmodeus glowing... But shouldn't it have lost its power?! | ||
??? |
Love. Love. Wishing for prosperity as a species. They are all "sins" rooted in lust. In that case, my heavy eyelids would lift, after all... This country today is overflowing with a longing for "that". | ||
Lisbeth |
Could this voice... be yours, Asmodeus? | ||
Asmodeus |
Some people called me that, and some called me by another name, but both names have no meaning to me. | ||
Lisbeth |
What do you need from me? | ||
Asmodeus |
Don't be so cautious. I'm kinder than other "stones", right? The conditions for entrusting power are also lenient. Two hundred years ago. It's like I just made a selfish witch's wish come true. | ||
Lisbeth |
Two hundred years ago...!? Could that be "Mother"... | ||
Asmodeus |
That's right. I made it come true. | ||
Lisbeth |
You...! How many people do you think have suffered from that "curse" since then? | ||
Asmodeus |
I don't know. | ||
Lisbeth |
You don't know... That's so irresponsible! | ||
Asmodeus |
Then what should I have done? No matter what people's wishes are, they always conflict with the desires of others. Someone else gets hurt because of someone else's wishes, and that tragedy leads to someone else's desires. You all have created hundreds of thousands of histories... while taking advantage of me. | ||
Lisbeth |
That's... | ||
Asmodeus |
Yes, sorry, I'm not blaming you... I don't know, my "self" is poison after all. When I talk to people, I tend to get excited and get off-topic. | ||
Lisbeth |
Main topic...? | ||
Asmodeus |
Yes, Lisbeth, I will make your wish come true. | ||
Lisbeth |
That... | ||
Asmodeus |
You want to stop the war, right? | ||
Lisbeth |
But that's... | ||
Asmodeus |
If things continue like this, many people will die. Many lives shouldn't die. Many lives don't need to die. But I can stop it, as long as you wish for it. | ||
Lisbeth |
It's like the devil's temptation. What are you going to take away from me in return for my wish? | ||
Asmodeus |
If this is a story from 200 years ago, when I never stole anything, the woman who wished to "steal" it was that witch. That witch you all call Mother prayed like this. "I don't want to lose my power even if I have a child. That's why I want to steal it from a man." | ||
Lisbeth |
...!? | ||
Asmodeus |
That's right. I made it come true. The reason a man tied to a witch turns into an insect is not because I cursed him. The witch who made the pact was the one who stole it. She has no life and strength and is nothing like a succubus ritual. "Love that seeks everything from the other person." That was the form of love that Mother sought. It's only natural that distorted wishes give rise to distorted results. If that's the case for her, what about you? Honestly, I don't understand your human heart. It's made of stone after all, isn't it? I don't know how things will turn out as a result of your wish, but if you still want it to come true... | ||
Lisbeth |
Then no need... | ||
Asmodeus |
Huh? Are you scared of your true feelings? | ||
Lisbeth |
Isn't it obvious!? There's a dark shadow behind everyone's heart. I'm sure it's mine too... But I... | ||
Asmodeus |
It's fine. | ||
Lisbeth |
Huh? | ||
Asmodeus |
If you don't have any wishes, this is the end of this secret talk. Honestly, I don't care about you people at all. I just... I just thought that if I overlooked this, someone would complain... | ||
Lisbeth |
Eh, maybe it's a good intention!? If that's the case, just a little more...! | ||
Lisbeth |
Tell me the story...!? | ||
Katya |
Wow!? What happened all of a sudden? | ||
Lisbeth |
Oh, I'm sorry, Mom... (The Sacred Stone doesn't shine. I can't hear voices, then... Was it just a dream?) | ||
Katya |
Liz, are you really okay? In any case, you should sleep a little longer. | ||
Lisbeth |
No, I have to wake up now. Everyone is fighting to protect the country. I can't be the only one sleeping. | ||
Katya |
... | ||
Lisbeth |
Mom? | ||
Katya |
It's your decision. So I don't think I should actually say something like this. But... | ||
Lisbeth |
Uh, yeah... | ||
Katya |
Is it okay for you to be with me? Is it bad if other people fight? | ||
Lisbeth |
That... | ||
Katya |
I know that you worked hard. You trained hard and became a fine witch, but... I'm worried I'll see you on the battlefield and fall again with your pale face... No, this time you might die. | ||
Lisbeth |
Yeah... | ||
Katya |
I know you're all fighting, and if I have to, I'll go and fight with a frying pan in hand. But... Why...? I wonder if it's you... Why can't I take over? She's covered in scars like that... A girl around your age... | ||
Lisbeth |
Yeah. Yeah... | ||
Katya Lisbeth |
... | ||
Lisbeth |
Sorry for making you worry, Mom. But I'm okay. I'm sure I'll return safely. | ||
Katya |
Liz. Liz, I... | ||
Lisbeth |
It's me. I'm grown even with this. So believe me. | ||
Katya |
Liz... | ||
Lisbeth |
It's the first time I've seen my mother cry like that. | ||
As long as this war continues, that kind of tears will continue. Forever and ever, someone will shed tears. | |||
Lisbeth |
I have to stop it with my alchemy... | ||
But what if it doesn't arrive? | |||
Lisbeth |
That's... | ||
In the past... | |||
Lisbeth |
... | ||
Asmodeus |
Yes, Lisbeth, I will make your wish come true. | ||
The present... | |||
Lisbeth |
I... What...!? | ||
Court Mages |
... | ||
Lisbeth |
What happened...!? | ||
Court Mage |
Lisbeth! Have you recovered already? | ||
Lisbeth |
Yes, perfect! So... | ||
Court Mage |
There's an attacker in this school! That too... | ||
Battalion A |
! | ||
Court Mage |
Ack...! | ||
Battalion B |
... | ||
Battalion C |
... | ||
Lisbeth |
...! These are... | ||
Court Mage |
Yes, they are "Battalions"! A witch who controls the secret techniques of the Helkovara family has attacked the school single-handedly...!! | ||
Lisbeth |
Yeah!? |
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