episode_0016

Now, waking up at 6 o’clock has become the norm, even if Anne doesn’t come to visit.

“Ugh!.. Sigh..”

I sat down on the bed and stretched.

“Umm.. huh?”

“..Are you awake?”

“Yes… Haaamm…”

Likewise, Bea, sitting next to me, barely opens her eyes and yawns.

For about a month, Bea didn’t come to my room because she was tired, but after that, she started coming to see if she had gotten used to it.

Then I grabbed Bea’s cheek and stretched it for a while, played with it, and then sent her back to the room.

Today is a holiday, so I need to change clothes because I’m planning to go out, but the only clothes Bea has in my room are workout clothes.

It goes well with anything I wear, but I want to wear my regular clothes just for today.

And because I was like that too, I tried wearing everyday clothes for the first time in two months.

“Ah..”

The daily clothes I wore for the first time in a long time were quite uncomfortable.

Since I’ve only worn sportswear for two months, it’s natural that stiff everyday clothes feel uncomfortable.

“.. It won’t tear..”

I feel a little anxious and move my arms and legs around a little.

Fortunately, there was no major problem, so I went to visit.

“Master. The head of the house said he would wait until he came to the restaurant.”

“Yes, thank you. Didn’t Beahantae tell you too?”

“Yes.”

“Then, good luck.”

Anne seemed to still be thinking about me and my older sister, Rebecca.

Maybe it’s because I can’t double chant yet.

However, at this rate of growth, it may soon become possible.

Above all, double chanting is absolutely necessary to do what I want.

Charging a sword with electricity is… romantic, right?

However, in this world, maintaining the threatening electricity for a long time requires a huge amount of mana.

Not the 100 I have, but thousands to tens of thousands.

It is impossible for one person to have that much mana.

So what is the reason electricity disappears?

This is because general electrical resistance gradually reduces electricity, but the speed is so fast that it disappears in an instant.

But if we could eliminate that electrical resistance.

My idea is that if we lower the temperature of the sword and reduce its electrical resistance to 0, we might be able to create a sword that retains the full power of electricity.

Even if it doesn’t work, electric ice alone can satisfy the romantic feeling.

No matter what you say, romance is the best.

“Uh! Berador!”

“Sister Justia?”

When I came to my senses just as I was finishing thinking about my abilities, Anne had already disappeared somewhere, and my sister Justia appeared.

“Did you wake up early in the morning?”

“My sister usually wakes up early!”

He proudly puffs out his chest and speaks as if he is proud of waking up early.

Anyway, the women here just can’t get used to it.

“Where are you going now?”

“I’m going to a restaurant. Would you like to go together?”

“Yes! Let’s go!”

As I entered the restaurant with my sister Justia, whom I had not seen in a long time, I saw Bea and her mother, who had already arrived, exchanging anticipation.

“So, some progress… Oh, Berador, welcome back.”

“Eh.. Hello Vera..”

I think I heard something strange… What are you trying to do with a five-year-old? Mother…

Anyway, the women here just can’t get used to it…

***

Since our rest time during training was when we would eat, Bea and I developed the habit of eating quite slowly.

As a result, the meal time was a little longer, but other than Bea’s face turning red, it passed without incident, and now, oh my, I’m enjoying tea time with Bea.

“Let’s go out to the village today.”

“Village?”

“Yes. Because now there’s no reason to hide you anymore.”

After listening to the story, I heard that they know that I exist, but no one has actually seen me.

The reason is roughly understandable.

If a boy born into your family is mute, you would naturally want to hide it.

It’s a little disappointing, but understandable.

Because I can go out now.

“Then you are eating lunch outside today.”

“Yes. Find something that looks delicious.”

“Am I going with you?”

“Okay, Bea should go too.”

“Wow! I heard that the Amorae family’s Biln estate is famous for its delicious food!”

“You can check that fact today.”

The territory granted to our family is the Viln territory, located one forest past the capital, Eb Territory.

Next to it is the Sir Territory, a territory granted to the Veritas family.

The empire is shaped like a slice of pizza.

The reason is that in the past, before it became an empire, when it was the kingdom of Evsoruta, due to the invasion of the Kingdom of Cologne, only the current capital, Eb territory, remained, and it held out for several years and won.

Unlike other territories devastated by battle, only the Eb territory, which had been inhabited for several years, was developed, and as a result, the Eb territory was completely established as the capital.

At first, I asked if it might be dangerous because of the navy, but when I heard that there was magic, why should I be afraid of it, I was convinced.

No matter how many naval forces there are, a few wizards will be able to sweep them all away.

Defense magic?

There are limits to what defensive magic can block.

If you use defensive magic strong enough to block the tsunami, even if you land, you won’t be in a situation where you can fight.

Because you must have used up all your mana.

Even if you fight while you are in tatters, you will most likely die.

Therefore, almost all countries do not prefer navies.

Except for one country.

Ljubljana, the land of dragons.

Ljubljana, a neutral country, has the strongest navy just because of the presence of dragons.

Dragons are the race that received the most gifts from the gods.

The gift of the gods mentioned here naturally means mana.

Such dragons will block even if you drop a meteorite, let alone use a tsunami spell.

It’s not easy, but the amount of mana is enough to block one or two more times.

We should feel fortunate that they are a neutral country.

Even if you fight against all human kingdoms and empires, the dragons will have the advantage.

“Well, you’ve arrived.”

“Wow..”

“…”

While I was lost in thought for a moment, the carriage arrived at the village.

“Delicious meat skewers are only 20 bucks!”

“Come here! 50 are for a delicious meal!”

“Welcome to the Adventurer’s Guild!”

“We are looking for people to work at Toss Mugu Branch!!”

Just looking at the vibrant village made me smile.

Because that village is the village we protect and manage.

“You better get off now.”

“Yes!”

“I understand.”

It was different from when I watched from the carriage.

When I got off the carriage, what I thought was a lively energy only felt like a lot of noise, and my face naturally frowned.

‘What.. I have social phobia in this body.. Ah.. it must have been in my body to begin with..’

I wondered why this was happening, and it seemed like this was the right answer.

Perhaps the social phobia that developed when the world started to become unreasonable still remains.

At least, what I’m sure of is that something like this has never caused me to frown.

“Berador? Are you okay?”

“… It’s okay..”

“If you’re having a hard time, don’t hold back and speak up..”

‘I never would have thought that my mother would have been worried too… No, I guess it’s only natural since she is my mother.’

However, you must not retreat from here.

Social phobia must be treated in the direction of treatment.

Now that you are free from muteness, you will have to attend the academy when you turn 15, and you will have to attend the family social circle. If you go around frowning like this, you will be in trouble if unnecessary rumors spread.

I try to get used to the atmosphere around me in order to somehow keep my face expressionless.

However, the power of being isolated for approximately two years and being alienated in this world before gaining abilities was significant.

I couldn’t seem to get used to the atmosphere, so I ran my hand over my face every now and then to adjust my expression.

I start to feel dizzy.

‘..is there a panic coming…’

Sounds coming from all directions also begin to echo.

“Whahahaha! Is that really true?”

“Party with me, Tyr!”

“Ugh, Grade B is sweet..?”

“… Berador..”

“Everyone, come here! A new branch in Mugu has opened!”

“ Is it a good price? The name is… Toss Mugu Branch?”

“.. Berador!”

“Everyone, please buy some fruit. Bachelor there! How about some fruit?”

“Berador!”

Only after I felt my left and right hands being caught was I able to escape slightly.

Still a little dazed, I looked at my mother and Bea and saw that they were both looking at me with worried expressions.

“.. Is it okay?”

“… No..”

“Then shall we go back?”

“No.. I have to adapt..”

“.. Berador..”

My mother squatted down and looked at me.

“There is no need for others to match you.”

“But if you don’t, this is what happens…”

I was unable to adapt to this atmosphere and became panic-stricken.

Your face automatically frowns and it becomes difficult to deal with people.

Still, there is no need to conform to others..?

“You are you, Berador. You can do what you want without having to conform to others. Why do you always try to fit in with everyone else? We fit together.”

“…”

“Uh.. Ma… That’s right! Vera, cheer up!”

“.. Thank you.. Thank you..”

‘Don’t conform to others, do what you want to do..’

I repeated those words and closed my eyes for a moment to organize my thoughts.

‘Why did I avoid people?’

‘Because I don’t want to cause harm.’

‘So is that still the case now?’

‘no.’

‘Then is there any reason to avoid people?’

‘… no..’

He keeps asking and answering questions to me.

How can I accommodate myself when I don’t even know myself well?

Rather, people around me will know me better.

So what should I do?

You can just keep asking me like this.

If so, I will gradually become more concrete and know who I am.

I opened my closed eyes again.

“It’s okay now. Let’s go to the restaurant.”

It is not completely cured yet.

However.

“Yes. Let’s go.”

“Let’s go!”

At least I have to make sure the people around me don’t worry.

I still regret the decision I made that day.