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Leona  |
Should be about time the presenter chosen by the “Magical Birthday Dice” shows up…
Who’s gonna show up this year, I wonder. It’d be great if whoever it is can get this bothersome interview over with quickly. | |
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…I was concerned I would not be able to find my way to this venue, yet it seems I’ve arrived just in time. | |
Leona |
…!? Of all people, it’s you…!? | |
Malleus  |
…What is with the long face? Is this not a special day of celebration for you children of men?
Now. Here is my blessing to you, Kingscholar. | |
Leona |
You talk big for only handing over a measly present. Yeah, whatever. Thanks a lot.
Alright, let’s see what the next king of Briar Valley so carefully chose for me… | |
| [rustle, rustle] | ||
Leona |
…This is a pretty old book. Feels like the pages would fall out if it’s mishandled.
But it doesn’t seem like it’s been badly preserved or anything… Hm? … …Hey. This isn’t something you shouldn’t’ve been able to buy using the presenter’s budget. How’d you get it? | |
Malleus |
Heh. There is no need to fret. I purchased this book at an antique bookstore in the town at the foothills. It was well within budget. | |
Leona |
You serious…? This is a book written in an archaic language, and on top of that, the contents specialize in ancient incantations.
I bet there’d be both mages and linguists who’d clamor to get their hands on this. | |
Malleus |
An archaic language? I was not aware it was that old…
Well regardless, there is a copy of this book in my castle’s archives as well. I can guarantee its contents to be of the utmost interest. | |
Leona |
Even though it came from you, I’ll admit it’s a pretty neat present. Fascinating. I’ll absolutely take this.
Can’t believe you got lucky with a find like this for the birthday interview. Guess we got that foolish shopkeep to thank for this. But I gotta say, I’m surprised you went all the way to a second-hand bookstore in the town at the foothills yourself. Heh, you didn’t drag your little minions with you all the way there, did you? | |
Malleus |
Of course not. There is no need for a mere student to bother with bodyguards for a simple shopping trip in the city. | |
Leona |
Yeah. I agree with you there.
When it comes to shopping, or taking a walk, it’s loads better to be able to go where I want by myself. Of course, I’m a pretty considerate guy, you know. I just feel awful making other people wait on me. | |
Malleus |
Oho, that is news to me. I feel I have seen many a Savanaclaw student desperately making rounds searching for you before. | |
Leona |
OIf you’re going to say that, then I’d say that the guys in your dorm’s got it even worse.
I’ve definitely seen some of them running around campus pale-faced with worry loads of times. Heh, unlike a certain someone, I’m just a simple, docile guy. I’d never cause that sort of trouble for my guys. | |
Malleus |
Humph… I suppose I’ll let you have the last word this time. | |
Leona |
I’m totally being honest there, yeah?
Those guys give me a ton of trouble, but… Thanks to them, I’m never bored. So for their efforts, I’m looking after them in my own way. | |
Malleus |
I see. You seem to be fully enjoying your time here as well, then. | |
Leona |
Well, sure. While I’m here, those from my country aren’t able to keep an eye on me, so. I can move around without worrying anyone.
Besides, right now, I can wear whatever clothes or accessories I fancy. | |
Malleus |
I see. You are able to experience things you would not be able to back in your own country while at this school, much like me. | |
Leona |
Guess you can say that I’m definitely living more comfortably than I was back home. | |
Leona Kingscholar/Personal Story/SSR Birthday Jacket
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This story has been fan-translated by Mystery Shop. This translation was based off the scripts from the Japanese version of the game. |
| Happy Birthday |
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| Savanaclaw Dorm – Birthday Party Venue | ||
Malleus |
Then, let us begin the interview. I shall read the question now.
“If you could bring one person with you on a deserted island, who would you choose?” However, you cannot select a member of your own dormitory… | |
Leona |
A deserted island, hm.
I can only imagine that picking any of the herbivores from the other dorms’ll just drag me down, but… No, wait. In those kinds of conditions, it’s not like I’d have to pick someone who’s geared towards survival. | |
Malleus |
Hm? I was under the assumption you would select someone able to withstand the cruel circumstances. | |
Leona |
Sure, it’s not wrong to pick someone who’s got survival skills, or great physical endurance, but…
There’s no way I’d want to just eat grass all the time, and I’d rather not have to sleep in a crude makeshift bed. Besides, I definitely don’t have the disposition to stay in a strange place like that for too long in the first place. I’d rather escape from there as quick as possible. So if I think of it that way… Ah, yeah, I just thought of a useful one. If I were to bring one person to a deserted island, I’d bring Kalim. | |
Malleus |
Asim? If you were seeking to escape the island, that seems to be a surprising choice. | |
Leona |
Not at all. If I’m looking to escape, there isn’t anyone else at this school who’d be any more useful than Kalim.
That guy is the heir of that Asim family. If he disappeared for even one day, his people wouldn’t be able to deal with it. At the earliest, we’d probably get rescued within the day… At the latest, probably 3 days. And I can’t imagine that Kalim’d be so heartless as to leave me behind, either. ‘Cause according to him, I’m his “school friend.” | |
Malleus |
I see, that is one way to think of it. Until you explained it, I never would have fathomed such an idea.
However, until Asim’s men come to rescue you, how would you survive? | |
Leona |
Eh? As long as we can find drinking water, 2 or 3 days of waiting’s nothing. | |
Malleus |
You plan to just wait until help arrives, I see. I suppose that is a viable strategy in order to preserve your strength. | |
Leona |
Right? See, there’s ways to get things done that don’t require me to break a sweat.
Every chess piece has a role to play. As long as I keep that in mind, I’ll try anything. If the piece brings me victory, then it makes my life easier. It’s a win-win situation. | |
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Malleus |
Then, I shall move on to the next question.
“If you were to join any dorm other than Savanaclaw, which dorm would you choose?” | |
Leona |
Another dorm, huh… Well, to start with, I’ll throw out Ignihyde and Diasomnia. Way too depressing.
If I’m looking for a place that’s not too much of a hassle and where I can settle in comfortably… I guess Pomefiore would be the best bet. | |
Malleus |
Oh, Pomefiore. What is your reasoning? | |
Leona |
The guys in that dorm’re all nicely disciplined thanks to Vil. A well-trained pack is easy to handle, after all.
They’re all so subservient to whoever is in power, so. As long as I snag the Dorm Leader seat, they’d listen to me. | |
Malleus |
Hm, so you expect to challenge for the Dorm Leader position if you were to transfer, I see. | |
Leona |
Well, yeah. Vil’s always nagging me, anyway. If I had to be beneath his leadership, he’d probably meddle in my life even more.
I’d also get rid of the Vice Dorm Leader position, so that no one can try to mess with the way I do things. | |
Malleus |
I cannot say that I find the Vice Dorm Leader seat unnecessary, but… I suppose I can generally understand your reasoning. | |
Leona |
Well, thanks. | |
Malleus |
However, if it is as you say, I cannot imagine you would have any issues selecting any other dormitory.
Wherever you go, you could simply win the Dorm Leader seat with your own prowess and cultivate the environment that you wish, is that not so? | |
Leona |
Yeah, I guess so. If we’re talking about discipline, then I guess Heartslabyul won’t be much of a problem either.
But there, everyone, including the Dorm Leader, are subject to the Rules of the Queen of Hearts. Even if it’s up to the current Dorm Leader as to just how much they’ll follow those rules, I wouldn’t be able to just completely ignore them. It’s one thing if it’s something reasonable, but… there’s no way I’d let myself get tied down by those nonsensical rules. There’s no point if I’m not the one setting the rules. I don’t want to deal with anything annoying. | |
Malleus |
I see. That is an easily understandable way of thinking. | |
Leona |
I say all that, but I don’t think anywhere else comes close to Savanaclaw when it comes to the comfort level.
In the end, I guess it’s just that that environment suits me the best. | |
Malleus |
Well then, with that the interview has concluded… Next is… | |
Leona |
The presentation of the “gift of good fortune,” right? You’re lookin’ so pleased with yourself… It really pisses me off. Just hurry and get it over with. | |
Malleus |
I find myself utterly entranced by this custom… Is it not the same for you? | |
Leona |
If I were in your shoes, I’m pretty sure I’d be having the time of my life. You wanna swap roles with me? | |
Malleus |
Unfortunately for you, this is the privilege of the one chosen by the “Magical Birthday Dice.” Are you prepared for this? | |
Leona |
Sigh… Come at me whenever. That is, if you can hit me. | |
Malleus |
Do you seriously think you can dodge me? Prepare to receive my “gift of good fortune.”
Kingscholar, Happy Birthday! | |
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