Harveston's Kelkkarotu/Story/Episode 1-2

This story has been fan-translated by notyuki, and proofread by okaykei (JP), and Jewishruggie (EN). This translation was based off the scripts from the Japanese version of the game. DO NOT REPOST ANY TRANSLATIONS FROM THIS WIKI.

A Merciless Race Where You Compete in all Seriousness
Cafeteria
Epel Epel	Okay, Grim, I understand. No point trying to force you, so let's go find people who look like they'd be willing to participate. Oh right, you should come along, too, Yuu. Since Grim's already tagging along, why don't you come and have some fun, as well?
Choice 1: Okay!		Choice 2: Is it alright for me to come along?
Epel Epel	Make sure you eat loads of yummy apples, as well, okay?Of course! You gotta come! Ah, although, I should note...it's a shame, but I don't think you can move the sled. Magic is required to move the sleds used in this race.
Grim Grim	What's with that?! That's such a weird sled.
Epel Epel	I was asked to bring my schoolmates with me precisely because the students here can use magic.
Grim Grim	I see, no wonder you chose to invite the future great mage himself. Quite the eye for talent you got there, Epel. Although, I won't be racing with ya, alright!
Epel Epel	Okay, okay, I got it already. The race consists of teams of four so…I still need to find three more people to join me. But...is there really anyone who'd be willing to go on a trip on such short notice?
Grim Grim	Why didn'tcha just ask Vil and Rook from your dorm?
Epel Epel	I mean, I could, but... (Being at home would make me so relaxed, I'd probably be way more likely to slip back into my dialect) (If Vil and Rook were there, I'd have to play cute in front of the family, too...) ...Nope, nope, there's no way! Isn't there anyone else?
Grim Grim	I mean, you can just invite anyone who catches your eye willy-nilly right?
Epel Epel	Willy-nilly…like how so?
Grim Grim	Isn't there anyone out and about? …Ah! Hey, Sebek!
Epel Epel	Huh? Sebek?!
Sebek Sebek	What is it?
Epel Epel	Ah, hello Sebek... I didn't notice you were sitting there. Uhhhmm, sorry for the abrupt request, but uh, you see…
Grim Grim	C'mon Sebek! Join the sled race!
Sebek Sebek	I refuse.
Epel Epel	Oof…but I haven't even gotten to the details yet…
Sebek Sebek	I overheard your conversation. I was thinking it's unusual for someone to return home in the middle of the term. But, too bad for you! I have no interest in little festival races which only serve to entertain.
Epel Epel	...Oh my, Sebek. Underestimating the Kelkkarotu, are we?
Sebek Sebek	Wh-What's with you? Why are you sneering like that?
Epel Epel	Kelkkarotu isn't just some leisurely entertainment. Participants compete with all their might in the merciless race by sledding down the Mount Moln race course all night long.
Sebek Sebek	All night long, you say?!
Epel Epel	Yeah, that's why just being able to use magic won't cut it. You also need the stamina to make it to the end.
Sebek Sebek	Oh ho…?
Epel Epel	Plus, it's already tough enough just getting the sled to move in the first place, so beginners have a lot of trouble with it. It's not like some average Joe from NRC will do. They need to have the athletic ability to take part, as well.
Sebek Sebek	I…see?
Epel Epel	Winning such a race is a super incredible honor. You'd absolutely wanna boast about it. And I'm sure... ...your friends and family would praise you for it, as well. They'd tell you, "Well done!" and be really, really, proud of you.
Sebek Sebek	……
Epel Epel	…… Ahhhh, woe is me. Is there truly no one out there who can come to my aid? Is there no one who's not only good at magic, but also really good at sports, and super unbelievably duper buff who could help me?
Sebek Sebek	BUT OF COURSE THERE IS!
Epel Epel	Huh? What? But where?
Sebek Sebek	RIGHT HERE!! If I show up for the race, I will easily dominate the rest of the competition and emerge victorious!
Epel Epel	Aw yeah! Got him!
Sebek Sebek	If the race is as merciless as you say, then that changes things. It sounds like it would make for good training anyway!
Epel Epel	Thank you, Sebek! ...Although, I'm still short two people like this. I wonder who else could join us.
Sebek Sebek	Such an obscure festival would not attract many willing participants, I imagine. Is this Mount Moln of yours even that famous in the first place?
Epel Epel	Of course it is. You see, Mount Moln is…
???	...a mountain situated near Harveston, a village located in the mountain ranges of the northern Shaftlands.
Epel Epel	Huh?
Jade Jade	It has been revered and sanctified as a sacred mountain by the villagers since time immemorial.
Epel Epel	J-Jade?!
Grim Grim	Oh, it's you. Were you sitting behind us this whole time?
Jade Jade	Apologies, I heard mention of Mount Moln and instinctively barged in on your conversation as a result. Mount Moln... I have heard that its mystical beauty enamoured the hearts of many mountaineers. The foot of the mountain is also said to be widely admired by artists and photographers alike for its ever-evolving yet consistently beautiful natural scenery across the seasons…
Epel Epel	Wow, Jade… You really know a lot about it.
Jade Jade	Yes. It had actually piqued my curiosity before now, so I already did research into it previously. …Epel. If it is of no inconvenience to you, as I am interested in visiting Harveston myself, may I join you on your journey?
Epel Epel	Huh?!
Jade Jade	I wish to make at least one visit as a member of the Mountain Lovers' Club, you see.
Epel Epel	Sure, please do join us!
Sebek Sebek	Oi, Epel, are you sure you can skip discussing the sled race with him?
Epel Epel	Ah, right. Um, Jade, so there's actually a sled race called Mount Moln Kelkkarotu, and…
Jade Jade	Ah, I am aware. While it was impolite of me to do so, I overheard everything you were discussing. It seems that you're in quite the bind, Epel. If I would make a satisfactory candidate, I would be more than happy to lend a helping hand. Bearing witness to Mount Moln at night while riding down it on a sled... I can only imagine how it would look. I am genuinely curious to see the sight.
Epel Epel	The sled race is the bonus to Mount Moln for him…? B-But, thank you truly! Alright, just one more to go!

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