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Malleus  |
It is almost time for the interviewer to make their appearance.
They say that the one chosen by the magical birthday dice will bring good fortune with them. Hm, just what sort of good fortune will they bring? | |
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Riddle  |
I am your Presenter for the day, it's a pleasure to be here, Malleus. | |
Malleus |
Oh? So you were the one selected.
You punctuality is a good sign for things to come. | |
Riddle |
This interview is one of our school's long held traditions, therefore I can't allow even a single sentence to go to waste. | |
Malleus |
That strict adherence to event procedure is quite befitting for the dorm leader of Heartslabyul.
All the more reason for me to be forthcoming during this interview. | |
Riddle |
Well then, let's make the utmost of our time here.
Allow me to start us off by giving you your birthday present. Go ahead and open it now. | |
Malleus |
That I will.
Is this…a container made of glass? It seems much too small for a proper meal. What do you use it for? | |
Riddle |
This bowl is specifically for ice cream. There is even a matching spoon with it.
During equestrian club, Sebek and Silver informed me that you quite enjoy frozen sweets. So I ordered this from the craftsman that makes the tableware for the Heartslabyul tea parties. After all, a meal will be all the more delicious if you pair it with a splendid presentation. …Or at least, that's the advise given in a textbook on table setting I read. I chose this based on that, and I do hope that you like it. | |
Malleus |
This beautiful green is the same as the thorn fairy's fire, it looks as if it was created by her magic.
The delicate flowers carved into the glass are also quite lovely. This elegant design is gorgeous. You have rather discerning tastes, Roseheart. | |
Riddle |
I very relieved to hear you like it. | |
Malleus |
So food is something to enjoyed with the eyes, as well as the tongue.
I must see if eating frozen sweets from a bowl like this will change the flavor in any way as soon as I can. All the times I eat alone in the Valley of Thorns have made many a meal rather tasteless. | |
Riddle |
Do you really eat alone that often?
I must say that comes as a surprise considering how much I see you eating in the cafeteria with Sebek, Silver, and Lilia. | |
Malleus |
It happens quite a lot. But since enrolling here with Lilia, my mealtimes have become much livelier.
Which is why I feared future solo meals would become even more monotonous. That said, I feel that eating from a dish like this will brighten those time up a bit. I think I'll have to find myself more dish ware of equal beauty. | |
Riddle |
If you're curious about dish and flatware, I can get you a catalogue of them. | |
Malleus |
Oh? That's very considerate of you. Allow me to express my thanks, for both the offer and this gift. | |
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This story has been fan-translated by Shel_BB. This translation was based off the scripts from the Japanese version of the game. |
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Riddle |
Next, let us move into the interview. This first question is…
If you were to be stuck on a deserted island with one person of your choice, who would it be? The only stipulation is that they must be from a different dorm. | |
Malleus |
Hm… I would choose you. | |
Riddle |
Nngh?! Y-You'd pick me?!
My experience in the great outdoors doesn't go beyond training camps with my club, so I doubt I'd be of much help. | |
Malleus |
Ohhh? Are you denying me my choice? Rejection from a fellow dorm head hurts, you know. | |
Riddle |
That face… Are you enjoying making fun of me? I'm sure you'd be fine with just about anyone. | |
Malleus |
Hmph. You're correct. I would get us both off that island by myself.
I could fly until we reach the mainland, and there wouldn't be any need to worry about my magic running out on the way. | |
Riddle |
Alright, let's add another stipulation. What would you do if you couldn't use magic on that island? Would your choice change? | |
Malleus |
That would be an unfortunate set of circumstances. But, no, I would still be able to get by with anyone. | |
Riddle |
So you truly feel that you'd be able to handle everything by yourself? Do you have any survival experience? | |
Malleus |
No, none at all. | |
Riddle |
Huh?! But you were so confident. | |
Malleus |
I was. I have plenty of knowledge to make up for my lack of firsthand experience.
Long ago Lilia made sure I memorized a book on surviving on a deserted island on the very slim, minuscule chance that it happened. Besides, even without magic, my body is stronger than that of any human's. For example, if you're caught in a storm then it is best to find a cave or somewhere to take shelter. In the event that here aren't any caves to be found, as long as we find a large enough boulder, I could carve us out a shelter with my bare hands. | |
Riddle |
Y-You'd carve out a shelter with your bare hands?! Is that even possible?! | |
Malleus |
Certainly. | |
Riddle |
I knew you were strong, but that blows my expectations out of the water.
W-Well, what about food? I doubt brute force would be enough. | |
Malleus |
A non-issue. No matter how agile the animal or fish may be, they surely wouldn't be able to move faster than I.
I would be able to catch them with ease. | |
Riddle |
That reminds me of something Cater said.
He mentioned that he tried to take a picture of you once, but you moved too quickly and it kept turning out blurry. So not only are you a gifted mage, but your physical capabilities are nothing to scoff at, either. | |
Malleus |
*chuckle* So don't you think getting stuck on a deserted island with me would guarantee your survival?
If fate ever decides that we must be stuck together, you're free to rely on me for anything, Roseheart. | |
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Riddle |
Then here is the next question.
"If you were to transfer to another dorm, which would you pick?" | |
Malleus |
Transferring dorms wouldn't change anything for me. | |
Riddle |
Why do you say that? | |
Malleus |
No matter which dorm I enter, I would become dorm leader and shape the environment there as I see fit.
That also includes your precious Heartslabyul, of course. | |
Riddle |
So you're saying that even if you transferred to my dorm, you'd challenge me to a duel for the seat of dorm head, no? | |
Malleus |
Precisely. | |
Riddle |
I gladly accept that challenge. Think of just how my prestige as a mage would grow if I were to collar you with my unique magic. | |
Malleus |
You think you could defeat me? How arrogant. But that's what makes me all the more eager to duel. | |
Riddle |
…Ahem! It's seems that we've gotten well of topic. | |
Malleus |
Back to the question, I suppose saying "any dorm would be fine" doesn't make for an interesting interview. | |
Riddle |
Each of the seven dorms has their own quirks and strengths. Why don't you think about what you could learn from each dorm? | |
Malleus |
What I could learn? I don't think there's anything new for me to learn…
Actually, there is something. The dorm I stand to learn the most from would be Ignihyde. | |
Riddle |
Ignihyde is the dorm founded on the diligence of the Lord of the Underworld. | |
Malleus |
Correct. The vast majority of daily life in my homeland, the Valley of Thorns, is powered by magic.
However, Ignihyde residents prefer using machines even though they're perfectly capable of magic. By going to a dorm so invested in magical engineering, I'm certain there would be plenty of opportunities for me to learn new things. | |
Riddle |
I see… It's true that throwing yourself into a completely new environment could be a good way to discover new things. | |
Malleus |
If I were in that dorm then I'm sure I'd be able pick up how to use technology without even realizing.
Eventually, I'd even learn how to use a smart phone to transfer whatever I want right into my hands. | |
Riddle |
Huh? A smart phone equipped with transfer technology? That…much be a new development. This is the first I'm hearing about it. | |
Malleus |
Really? I am certain that Lilia once told me…
…that you can get whatever you desire in an instant by following the correct smart phone procedures. | |
Riddle |
Are you…talking about online shopping? That's not really something magical engineering will teach you about. | |
Malleus |
I am very much not great with technology, but it's such a part of daily life nowadays that I can't keep avoiding it. | |
Riddle |
That brings the interview portion to an end, which means… | |
Malleus |
It's time for me to accept the gift of good fortune from you, my Presenter, correct?
I'm well and ready for this whenever you are. | |
Riddle |
…Color me surprised. I thought you would hate this tradition. | |
Malleus |
We don't have anything like this in the Valley of Thorns, so I treasure this as something I'll only be able to do while I'm in school. | |
Riddle |
It sounds like you're fairly excited for this. …Well then, you better not call down lightning after this is done. | |
Malleus |
My birthday is being celebrated, there won't be any lightning. Come on then, I have high expectations for you. | |
Riddle |
Without any further ado, in my role as Presenter, I will fulfill this duty in accordance to the rules.
Malleus! Happy Birthday to you! | |
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