INTERMISSION 4: AND SO TEARS FALL
Edited/Proofread by Para
Translated by Eunie WN STATUS: 33/1008 ONGOING. ISN'T THIS JUST THE CUTEST? DON'T FORGET TO READ THE MANGA!! CHAPTER 8 IS UP ON M***ADEX
Translated by Eunie
Edited/Proofread by Para “Is it...is it...okay...for me to say...something as well…?” He spoke in a quiet voice. The powerful first impression I had of him seemed like a lie right now upon seeing how timid he was acting. “You…” The Captain tried to say something, but Vice-Captain Clark shook his head and stopped him. “Yes, I don’t mind.” After giving him permission, though he started off mumbling his words, he began to speak. “...My old man… ...For...saving my...father...thank you very much…” As he cast his eyes to the ground, his long hair cascaded down from his shoulder and hid his face. I wonder if he was embarrassed. “... … . … … ...can...I...it…” “...Eh?” I wasn’t able to hear it since he spoke so quietly. He straightened his back once again, but with his head still hanging down. “I... have a special ability…. ...But...unlike my Father’s...it’s not something suitable for a knight ...all it can do is raise plants well...but that’s about it.” He said as he looked down at his hands. Even from afar, I could see that his hands were caked with dirt. It seemed like the Captain knew the reason for his words as he silently stood there, listening to his son. And from the back, I caught a glimpse of some of the knights peeking through the slightly open door. “I!!... I can never be as great as my old man...I’m a useless piece of trash…” After saying that, he struck the floor with his fist. It was as if he was inflicting punishment on himself, and blood oozed out from his hand. Read only on eunietl.weebly.com Seeing him right now reminded me of the first time we met. Such self-deprecating words... Just how many times did he direct those jeers to himself? Just how much did he belittle himself —how much did he hurt himself? And when I looked over at the Captain, I saw him clenching his fists and gritting his teeth, but upon hearing his son’s words, his expression suddenly did a complete 180. “...I...I will continue to become stronger...I’ll do whatever training my shitty dad has in mind...and train more...that’s why.” And then, for the first time, I saw him raise his head. Though I couldn’t see his face since his hair was covering it, I could still immediately feel his gaze staring straight at me. “ Can I!! Can I do it…!? Can I be like my old man….and become a splendid knight!!?” As he said that, I could see tears falling down through the gaps of his hair-covered face. He didn’t even bother wiping them, and with a hoarse voice, he muttered, “Even if I start right now…!” That’s why I answered with, “You can.” And then he froze. I know that what he said was not an easy feat since just becoming a knight was already a lot of work. In this country alone, there were thousands of people who failed to reach their goal of becoming a knight. But despite all that, I had a feeling that he will definitely become one. Just like his father, he would definitely become a splendid knight. He decided to pick himself up and aim for his dreams again despite falling into despair. Even though he knew along the way that his father, the Captain of the Knights, would be a tall and difficult obstacle to overcome, he said that he will aim for it once more. “Even if everyone else in the world tells you otherwise, I will always assure you that you can become a splendid knight like your father. As long as I am alive, I will be waiting for you to stand here in this room once again, where you will stand as a knight.” I said as I slowly walked towards him. Read only on eunietl.weebly.com As he continuously shed tears, his body was trembling, and yet I could feel that his eyes, hidden by his long hair, were looking at me unwaveringly. “Let me take a closer look at your face,” I said as I crouched down and gently brushed aside his long and shiny silver hair. Finally, our eyes met, and his eyes were beautiful. They were a stunning shade of deep blue, which was the same as his father’s. Even though he was currently crying and was someone older than me, he looked so much like a young child at the moment that I couldn't help but gently pat his head. “Then let’s both make a promise. No matter how long it takes, as long as I’m alive, I will wait for you to become a knight. Not just a knight like your father...but a knight who can protect...his fellow citizens and loved ones.” I said as I gently placed my hand on his cheek. Even though it was wet with tears, I could still feel the warmth from his skin. Just how much courage and resolve did it take for him to open up? " … … protect …can I do it? … a … person like me….? " Despite his runny nose, he continued to look at me with that hope-filled gaze of his, not even batting an eye. I was sure he had always been putting himself down. “Of course you can, because you are always thinking about your loved ones and are kind enough to even shed tears for them. Besides, you have these capable hands. What's more…” I grasped both of his hands… Unlike my small, weak hands, his hands were big and strong. I could feel calluses and blisters here and there. I wonder if these really were formed by using a hoe. On top of that, because he struck the floor with his bare hands, blood was still oozing from them. Read only on eunietl.weebly.com His eyes widened in disbelief as if I just did something forbidden, but I ignored it and continued to gently hold his hands so that I wouldn’t agitate his wounds. “...Haven’t you already been...wanting and trying to become strong for a long time already…?” I said as I tried to reassure him that it will be alright. Because even though he had been blaming and denying himself a great deal already, he was desperately asking if he could still become one. ‘I want to get stronger’... With every fibre of his being, I could hear his desperate wish. And then I saw large teardrops accumulate on his eyes like a dam that was ready to burst at any moment. “...Uu...uuu...waaah…” He averted his gaze, shook his head, and tried to speak, but only a groan came out. He still deterred his eyes from mine and swallowed nervously, and then he once again opened his mouth. “I’ll do it…!! Even if...it takes me years...no matter how long it takes...I’ll become a knight…!! And then…” He said as I felt his hands clasp mine. Perhaps it was because he was crying, but I could feel his strong, warm hands tremble. “I will protect you…! For as long as I live…!!!!” He declared as he started huffing and puffing like a beast, and with reddened eyes, he intently gazed at me. Me…? Someone like me…? Due to his sudden words, I couldn’t help but have doubts appear in my mind. I wonder if it would even be worth it to protect someone who will become the most heretical princess in the future. Read only on eunietl.weebly.com However, one thing is clear to me. Right now, the feelings directed towards me by this young man, whose hands I was holding right now, were genuine. It was because of his straightforward feelings that I couldn't help but honestly be happy about them. That's why I smiled and asked him, “You...What’s your name?” “It's...Arthur.” Arthur... I gasped upon hearing his name. Arthur Beresford. Arthur… He was one of the capture targets!! The Captain of the Knights, Arthur!! That’s right! I finally remembered where I heard about the collapse of the cliff. It was mentioned in the game as his backstory. In the game, he was the Captain of the Knights and the only one amongst the capture targets that could overpower Pryde in a swordfight! He was the strongest knight!! And he thought he had a useless special ability?! Far from it!! Since his ability was… Suddenly, various scenes and information about Arthur started appearing in my head one after another. That's why I decided that I should just drop everything else and focus on the information I’m receiving. "Pryde-sama…?" Arthur’s swollen eyes looked at me. Arthur... To think the Captain’s son was actually one of the capture targets. But... Fuuu, I sighed in relief as I instinctively smiled. I was glad he would really become what he aspired to be. “...Arthur...I’m sure you will be able to fulfill our promise soon.” Arthur blinked his eyes in surprise and looked at me as if he didn't understand what I just said. Read only on eunietl.weebly.com I’m not sure if I should say this, but if my words can be of help to him… “Just now, I saw it. In the not so distant future, you will definitely become an amazing knight. You will be a strong knight, where it’s not just me, but everyone else who will acknowledge your strength.” I said as I increased the strength in my hands that were holding his. “And then you will surely become a knight who I can entrust with my life.” “Yes…” He responded in a small voice, and then tears started falling down once again. “I will be waiting for you, Arthur…” I disclosed his future, but I was sure he would become an incredible knight just like the knight he was in the game. That’s why it was all the more reason for me to say this to him. Since I was clasping both of his hands, I pulled our hands together to my chest to bring him closer, and then I whispered into his ear, “The moment you’ve judged me as an enemy of the people and this country, do not hesitate to cut me down.” To protect the peaceful lives of the people, please point your blade at me. Just when I was about to stand up and let go, with a dumbfounded expression on his face, he suddenly pulled me towards him and said, “What do you mean…!?” Darn it. Did I startle him too much? Because I tried to let go earlier, he was being cautious and apprehensive. That's why I smiled at him and said, “It’s okay, that last part is not a premonition.” “It’s just my wish that….you can become a knight who will use his sword to protect our loved ones.” Please, somehow protect Tiara, my family, your family...the people, from someone like me who is the incarnation of evil. Read only on eunietl.weebly.com Arthur suddenly fell silent as if he was contemplating something, but after waiting for a while, he nodded his head again and again and declared in a loud voice, “I understand!! I will definitely become a knight! I’ll become a knight who can protect you and everyone you love...my old man and my mother, as well as everyone in this country!” And then, as if the strength had dissipated from his hands, he slowly lets go of mine. Vice-Captain Clark seemed to have walked towards us without me noticing, and then he softly placed his hand on Arthur’s shoulder. “Let’s go,” he said as he gently urged him. Oh, that’s right. He was with the Captain...and when I looked behind to sneak a peek at him… ….He was also crying. I don’t know when he started crying, but even though his broad, manly hand was covering his eyes, I could still see his seemingly never-ending stream of tears through the gaps of his fingers. Worried about his current state, I slowly headed towards him. Right when I was about to call out to him, he said, “Your Highness, First Princess Pryde.” And when I responded with, "Yes," a loud ‘gaaaan’ echoed in the palace as the Captain prostrated himself right then and there. “For what happened this time....for saving my life….Thank you very much!!” I could once again hear a ‘plip-plop’ sound as his tears hit the floor. (Para: How large are this man’s tears for them to be making audible noises???) “...For me to see...my friends...subordinates...and family...once again...I’m glad…!!” Hearing the Captain’s crying voice mixed with his words like this made me think that his voice was really similar to Arthur’s. “And more than anything else...for my...son…...to be able to hear...your words…” Arthur seemed to be completely surprised upon seeing the current sobbing state of his father, and his eyes widened in shock. “....Tuuu...I’m so glad….that I’m alive…!!!!” He says as if to squeeze out the remaining words he wanted to say through his tears. But those words made me so happy that I could feel my eyes getting wet as tears began to fall. Read only on eunietl.weebly.com I couldn't help but hug from above the Captain of the Knights, Roderick, upon seeing him bow his head to a child like me. This tremendous back of his saved and protected many people. He was someone who was loved so much by his subordinates, colleagues and family. And yet, the Captain in the game died. There was an ambush, and then the cliff collapsed. He wasn’t able to protect his subordinates, wasn’t even able to reconcile with his son, so I’m sure he died with a lot of regrets. That was why him being alive made me this happy. I was delighted to hear him say, ‘I’m glad to be alive.’ I’m glad. I’m really glad... I’m really, really glad….. “I’m so glad…….” Upon seeing the crying Captain, even the tears that I welled up and tried to hold back suddenly burst like a broken dam. It seemed like it was the day after when Arthur resumed his training to become a knight under the guidance of Captain Roderick. EUNIE HERE: HI-YA!! I'M SORRY. MY HEALTH IS KINDA DETERIORATING AGAIN. SO I'M TRYING TO GET SOME SLEEP AND REST. I'M CURRENTLY WORKING ON C.30. IT'S PRETTY LONG. WORDY AND A LOT OF KANJI. X_X
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