Moto Sekai Ichi – 222 | Sousaku – 創作

222　Rejoicing over gold coins?

Arc 11: The Empire

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Gordo Marubell: Emperor
Clearla Marubell: The Emperor's Wife
Melson Marubell: Princess, Eldest Sister
Light Marubell: Prince, Younger Brother

Seram: A spy for Melson?
Nat Shaman: General of the Marubell Empire, Leader of the Imperial Guard
Sigaronne Elbuni: Prime Minister of the Marubell Empire

"Yes! Three in a row! I'm on a roll, Seven! "

Fifteen minutes after Light realized that he couldn't beat me in Speed, he demanded in a foul mood, “Let's play poker”. And finally, I lost three games in a row.

"Think before you speak, brat. I'm the one ahead."
"Hah, just watch. I'll overtake you soon."
"Shut up, next one."
"You suuuuck, you suck! "
"…………"

This brat is infuriating……

"Huh? Hey, Seven, how old are you? "
"I'm eighteen."
"I'm sixteen. I'm not a brat. Take it back."

Sixteen years old, huh? At first glance, he looks about 165 cm tall. Due to the difference in height and actual age, he completely looks like a kid.

"It's two years younger than me. You're just a brat!"
"Or rather, I'm a prince, so don't call me a brat! I'll fire you! "
"Yeah, yeah."

I noticed something after spending some time with him.

The word “fire” he used is probably just a test to see how I react.

The same goes for his recent boast about his winning streak and his taunting remark, “You suck”.

Light said those words while watching my expression.

This may be me overthinking things, but…… maybe this person is trying to make me angry. Like, testing how much of a spoiled brat act I can endure before getting angry.

"Hmph, you're just trash. If I wanted to, I could fire you anytime."
"Yeah sure, sure."
"You suck, you suck, you su～～ck!"
"……Should we go back to playing Speed?
"Uh? Don't be ridiculous. I clearly said poker. Even unable to use polite language properly, has this incompetent Seven forgotten even that? "

Like this, for example.

"――Your Highness, we have arrived at today's lodgings."

After traveling all day, it was evening. A voice called out from outside the carriage.

It should have taken only a day to travel from the southern city 『Akaa』 to the imperial capital 『Marmella』 by horse, but perhaps because they were escorting the prince, they decided to spend the night and return at a leisurely pace.

"Hey, book another room next to mine."
"Y-Yes."

Light gave that order to the man who appeared to be the manager of the inn, then ignored the inn staff who greeted him with a deep bow and walked briskly inside.

I wonder what I should do. Should I follow Light?

"What are you doing?! Come with me, you rude man! "

It seems so.

The inn was wonderful both inside and out. This must be a first-class inn, even by the standards of the kingdom.

"Show me the way."
"R-Right away."

Light called a nearby waitress and asked her to show him to his room.

Well, as expected, he was led to the best room at the very back.

"Which way is the neighboring room? "
"Yes. It's on the right across the hallway."
"Show me."
"Y-Yes."

This Light guy sure is acting like he's some big shot toward the waitress. Wait, he's actually a big shot. He acts something like Angolmois.

Nevertheless, as expected of Gloria's nephew, he is exceptionally handsome. Perhaps because of this, even such an attitude seems natural.

"Heeh. Not bad."
"Yes. This is the second best room at our inn."
"Is that so? Then, Seven, you can use this."

"……Eh? "

Me, here?

"What are you daydreaming about? You are an imperial guard. If it's not near my room, you can't protect me, can you?"
"I see. So what about the others? "
"You're the only annoying one I need."

With that, Light turned his back to me and walked back down the hallway.

It seems that the position I have taken over is a little different from that of the other imperial guards.

"……Should I take a bath?"

Taking a bath before eating has become a rule for me.

"This room has an open-air bath. If you would like to use the large shared bath, it is at the end of the corridor on the right."
"Oh, that's nice! Well, since I'm here, I guess I'll try the open-air bath."
"Yes, by all means. Ufufu."

When I responded enthusiastically, the waitress smiled elegantly. She seemed shy in front of Light, but she may be a very cheerful person.

Anyway, you really are very favored by His Highness, aren't you?"
"……What? "

As I was thinking about using it as inspiration for an open-air bath at the Firstest residence, the waitress said something strange.

"His Highness has stayed here several times, but I have never seen him personally select such a fine room and then come all the way to the door to see us off."

The waitress smiled and looked at me as if she were gazing at a natural monument.

Is that so? That Light guy is giving me special treatment. I didn't notice at all.

I bet it's all because he has his eye on me…… maybe? Hmm, I'll have to be careful not to let them notice the morph.

"Thank you. That was useful information."
"Y-Yes."

I thanked the maid and entered the room, where she made me some tea.

After one drink, it's time for the open-air bath.

"! "

Whoops, I almost messed up. I had forgotten. I must give a tip.

Yukari told me that when I arrive at an inn, I should first wrap the money in an envelope and give it to the waitress.

But……I'm in a bind. She didn't tell me the actual amount.

This is a pretty high-end inn... Maybe a million coins?

I have already exchanged about 100 million coins from the empire and put them in my inventory. There should be no problem with that.

It will be embarrassing if it's not enough, but it's better than not giving anything. I wrapped a single gold coin worth 1 million CL in the wrapper of a tea snack and handed it to the waitress.

"Thank you for the information. Even though it's just one night, I'll be counting on you."
"No, I can't accept that! "
"Don’t worry. I'm giving it to you so that it will be easier for you to do odd jobs for me."
"I-Is that so? Then, with all due respect……"

The waitress accepted it with embarrassment.

I hope she won't be disappointed when she sees what's inside, but there's no point in worrying about it.

After seeing the waitress off, I switched gears, picked up my yukata, and got up.

Well, first things first, let's hit the open-air bath!

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Annoying.
He's a truly infuriating man.

Not only was his attitude extremely rude, but above all else......

At a distance where we could feel each other's breath, he peered into my eyes with an intense gaze, baring his teeth, and stared intently at me……

"～～～hmm."

Even now, just thinking about it makes my heart ache and my face flush.

No one had ever scolded me so bluntly before.

Everyone bows down when they see me. It's been a matter of course since I was little.

My father doesn't give a damn about me.
My older sister is trying to ruin me.
I can't visit my mother because my father interferes.
General Nat Shaman joined forces with my older sister and is now hostile toward me.
Sigaronne Elbuni, the prime minister, is as much of a workaholic as ever.

No one pays any attention to me.

I'm not as talented as my older sister. Not as strong as the general. Not even as competent as the prime minister. Loathed and despised by most of those who serve the emperor.

It's just like he said. I've known that for a long time. I have nothing but the title of prince.

So, of course, he would hate and despise me as well. Since he got so angry, it was only natural, or so I thought.

"…………"

Alone in the spacious room, I stared at my hands and recalled that feeling.

The feel of playing cards.

It was the first time I had ever played with another person like that.

Without hesitation, he hurled insults at me. He said whatever he wanted, calling me stupid and a brat.

So I got angry and argued back. Provoking him to get angry again.

As long as he's angry, he'll pay close attention to me.

It was always boring and lonely in the carriage, and even though I wasn't sleepy, I had no choice but to sleep.

But today―― before I knew it, it was evening. It was so unbelievable, so utterly unbelievable, that I even found myself wanting to keep riding.

Annoying. When I'm with him, I get so angry and frustrated that I can't help but get worked up.

But…… while I'm angry at him, I can completely forget my feelings of inferiority and loneliness.

And when I am alone, I think to myself.

Again, I want to be scolded. To be looked at―― things like this.

That makes me feel so frustrated and angry that I can't stand it.

Ah, why am I such a difficult man? Why do I have such a troublesome personality? I feel that way about myself.

"……I wonder if he'll get angry if someone suddenly turns off the hot water in the bath."

As I was leaving, I heard him mutter something about taking a bath. He must be in the open-air bath in his room right now. This is an opportunity.

No, but…… He might get annoyed, but he probably won't get angry. He didn't get angry even though I provoked him so much. That's no good.

I'll make him suffer even more. He should be punished for talking to a prince like that. It's decided.

――Try talking back to me in my face next time. I'm gonna hit you.

"……～hm! "

I suddenly remembered his scary face and words. I felt a chill run down my spine, my body trembled of its own accord, and my heart began to race.

What the heck is this?

I closed my eyes and hugged my knees, silently blaming Seven.

Let's devise a strategy.

A plan to make him angry――

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The waitress was flustered.

The 1 million coin tip handed to her by Seven was equivalent to about five times her monthly salary.

Is it really okay to receive so much? She thought so at first, but then she suddenly remembered what Seven had said.

I'm giving it to you so that it will be easier for you to do odd jobs for me, he said.

"…………"

What kind of odd jobs would amount to five months' salary?

That was a terrifying thought. Suddenly, the waitress no longer wanted to take the money, but at the same time, she was dazzled by the large sum.

And then, after much deliberation, she came up with an answer.

Since I already received it, it would be rude to return it. She made such excuses to herself, and finally made up her mind.

It's a huge job worth 1 million coins, and I don't know what to do yet, but I'll stay up all night and do my best for Seven……

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Cheat sheet

Status Details

HP　Hit Points
MP　Magic Points
SP　Stamina Points
STR　Short range attack skill power, strength, physical power.
DEX　Long range attack skill power, dexterity, hit rate.
AGI　Quickness, avoidance rate.
INT　Attack Magic skill power.
LUK　Good luck, critical rate.
VIT　Simple defense.
MGR　Magic defense.

Skill Ranking

From lower (16th) to higher (1st) class, then it changes to the “Dan” system of martial arts, which means Grade

16th class
15th class
14th class
13th class
12h class
11th class
10th class
9th class
8th class
7th class
6th class
5th class
4th class
3rd class
2nd class
1st class
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Grade 9 (Can challenge Title when all related skills are at this level)

Types of combat skills

Named after shogi pieces (The word in bold is the one being used in this translation). From easier to acquire to harder.

Pawn/Soldier (Fuhyou)
Lance(Kyousha)
Knight (Keima)
Silver General (Ginshou)
Gold General (Kinshou)
Bishop (Kakugyou)
Rook (Hisha)
Promoted Bishop/Dragon Horse(Ryuuma)
Promoted Rook/Dragon King (Ryuuou).

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List of Swordsmanship skills

【Swordsmanship】　Damage： STR Dependent.

《Dragon King Swordsmanship》　Powerful ranged attack forward + stun.
《Dragon Horse Swordsmanship》　Powerful ranged attack in all directions.
《Rook Swordsmanship》　Very strong single-target attack.
《Bishop Swordsmanship》　Quick and powerful penetrating attack.
《Gold Swordsmanship》　Ranged attack in all directions.
《Silver Swordsmanship》　Strong, single-target attack.
《Knight Swordsmanship》　Precision attack＋added damage against vital points.
《Lance Swordsmanship》　Penetrating attack.
《Soldier Swordsmanship》　Normal attack.

(Rook＋Knight, Silver＋Knight, Lance＋Knight, Soldier＋Knight are possible for Combine)

List of Jojutsu (cane) skills

【Jojutsu】Thrust・Strike・Sweep

《Dragon King Jojutsu》　Extremely powerful wide-area attack
《Dragon Horse Jojutsu》　Wide range defense + knockback
《Rook Jojutsu》　Very powerful ranged attack
《Bishop Jojutsu》　Rush piercing attack
《Gold Jojutsu》　Very strong defense
《Silver Jojutsu》　Powerful ranged attack
《Knight Jojutsu》　Rush attack
《Lance Jojutsu》　Piercing attack
《Soldier Jojutsu》　Conventional attack

List of Spearmanship skills

【Spearmanship】

《Dragon King Spearmanship》　Extremely powerful single-target attack
《Dragon Horse Spearmanship》　Powerful long-range attack (shockwave)
《Rook Spearmanship》　Rush attack (charge thrust)
《Bishop Spearmanship》　Powerful ranged attack (Cleave)
《Gold Spearmanship》　Counterattack (Counter)
《Silver Spearmanship》　Powerful single-target attack (charge thrust)
《Knight Spearmanship》　Forward leaping attack (leaping thrust)
《Lance Spearmanship》　Ranged attack (Cleave)
《Soldier Spearmanship》　Normal Attack (Thrust)

List of Archery skills

【Archery】

《Dragon King Archery》　Powerful on-impact ranged attack.
《Dragon Horse Archery》　Powerful piercing ranged attack.
《Rook Archery》　Very strong single-target range attack.
《Bishop Archery》　Strong piercing range attack.
《Gold Archery》　Range attack with added knockback.
《Silver Archery》　Strong single-target range attack.
《Knight Archery》　Precise sniping range attack.
《Lance Archery》　Piercing range attack.
《Soldier Archery》　Normal range attack.

List of Shield Arts skills

【Shield Arts】

《Dragon King Shield Arts》　Very powerful ranged attack to the front.
《Dragon Horse Shield Arts》　Reinforced defense + all-range attack.
《Rook Shield Arts》　Powerful forward Rush attack (VIT converted to STR and added to net STR)
《Bishop Shield Arts》　Great Reinforced Defense (16th class: 250% ~ Grade 9th: 600% Defense)
《Gold Shield Arts》　Range homing defense ＋ Knockback（While active, attacks within a certain range would redirect themselves towards the shield）
《Silver Shield Arts》　Reinforced defense (parry grace time reduced by 0.01 second, successful parry triggers counterattack effect)
《Knight Shield Arts》　Defense + Knockback.
《Lance Shield Arts》　Piercing Reflective Defense
《Soldier Shield Arts》　Normal defense.
Success condition for parry: Activate the skill 0.287 to 0.250 seconds before the attack reaches the target.

List of Magic skills

【Magic】 (Four attributes: fire, water, wind, and earth)
Advantages and disadvantages: Fire>Earth>Wind>Water>Fire
・First Form　Normal Attack （Preparation time： Super short. Cooldown： Super short）
・Second Form　Extended range attack （Slow. Long）
・Third Form　Strong single-target attack （Short. Short）
・Fourth Form　Powerful extended-range attack （Super slow. Super long）
・Fifth Form　Very powerful extended-range attack （Slowest. Longest）

【Magical Magic】
《Combine》　Combines two magic skills into a single attack.
《Synergy》　Overlays two magic spells on top of another magic spell.
《Charge》　Magic attack that increases in magnitude the more it is charged up.

List of Martial Arts skills

【Martial Arts】　Attack：(STR+DEX+AGI)/2.56

《Dragon King Martial Arts》　A very powerful wide-area attack in the front (shockwave)
《Dragon Horse Martial Arts》　Accelerated forward strike (Dash Punch)
《Rook Martial Arts》　Very powerful single-target attack + charge (Punch)
《Bishop Martial Arts》　Omni-directional attack (Roundhouse kick)
《Gold Martial Arts》　Short-range attack plus defense (Tackle)
《Silver Martial Arts》　Strong single-target attack （Punch）
《Knight Martial Arts》　Forward jumping attack （Jumping kick）
《Lance Martial Arts》　Short-range attack (Kick)
《Soldier Martial Arts》　Normal attack （Punch）

List of Sword-drawing skills

【Sword-drawing】 (STR+DEX+AGI+VIT)/5.12+remaining SP/10^4（fire power when using a sword at the belt 128％）

《Dragon King Sword-drawing》 (The more you charge, the more power) Extremely powerful area of effect attack.
《Dragon Horse》 Range attack in all directions.
《Rook Sword-drawing》 (The more you charge, the more power) Extremely powerful Sword drawing attack (Single attack)
《Bishop Sword-drawing》 Quick and powerful thrust.
《Gold Sword-drawing》 Counter (Single attack + defense)
《Silver Sword-drawing》 (The more you charge, the more power) Powerful Sword-drawing attack.
《Knight Sword-drawing》 Large movement + Sword drawing attack (Single attack)
《Lance Sword-drawing》 Movement + Sword drawing attack (Single attack)
《Soldier Sword-drawing》 Sword drawing attack (Single attack)

List of Thread Manipulation skills

【Thread Manipulation】
《Dragon King Thread Manipulation》　The most powerful single attack, limited to the restrained target.
《Dragon Horse Thread Manipulation》　Simultaneously emits multiple threads, forcibly restraining the touched object.
《Rook Thread Manipulation》　Very powerful single attack using a bundle of threads
《Bishop Thread Manipulation》　Powerful penetrating attack using thread like a needle.
《Gold Thread Manipulation》　Thread restraints on objects within a 4-meter radius.
《Silver Thread Manipulation》　Powerful single-target attack with a bundle of threads
《Knight Thread Manipulation》　Manipulate monsters, humans, and puppets using strings for a certain period of time.
《Lance Thread Manipulation》　Penetrating attack using thread like a needle.
《Soldier Thread Manipulation》　Single target attack with a bundle of threads
(Gold + Lance or Bishop can be Combined)

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