Prelude to the Festival and Justice | Chapter 1

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Thank you Chi for providing this event's translation!


Arthur: Chloe. Congratulations on the success of the holy festival in Western Country.

Chloe: Thank you, Arthur! It’s all thanks to the help we got from Shino and the Eastern wizards!
Everyone worked together to make the holy festival a success, and the original spirits returned to the ancient temple.

Shino: Naturally.

Arthur: Chloe, Shino: even though you had such dangerous roles to play, you carried out the mission successfully. Thank you.

Rutile: We have to bring order to the world in chaos, so we’re going to perform the holy festivals and summon the original spirits to the ancient temples, right?
The original spirits are very, very ancient beings, aren’t they? Has Mister Mithra ever met any?

Mithra: Sigh, I’ve seen them a few times in the ancient past..... They have really violent tempers and hide out of sight, so it’s better not to go near them.

Arthur: Is that so? Chloe, what were the original spirits like when you saw them?

Chloe: I only sensed their presence, but how do I put it... Rather than scary, it felt scarily exciting...?

Mithra: The original spirits have different natures and characteristics depending on where they come from. It’s said that they resemble the wizards of their particular land.

Rutile: I see... Then we might be able to make friends with the original spirits of Southern Country!

Mithra: Sigh... I suppose, because they must be as carefree as you are.

Rutile: Sheesh, you’re just being a bully, Mister Mithra.

Shino: The holy festival in Western Country was a success, so it’s about time for the next one. I wonder which country’s festival is next.

Arthur: That’s true. Hopefully it’ll go smoothly this time as well......

Snow: Arthur. Rutile. Come here for a moment.

Rutile: Sir Snow, Sir White......

Arthur: Is there something I can do for you?

White: We’ve decided on the next holy festival! The Central wizards will be performing the festival for Central Country!

Snow: The Southern wizards will be your support!

Arthur, Rutile: U...Understood!

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The Central wizards and the Southern wizards have all gathered in the hall.
Everyone nervously stares at Oz, the teacher of the Central wizards.

Oz: .........
We will revive the ancient Central temple, perform the holy festival, and summon the original spirits.

Riquet: It’s finally our turn. I’m nervous......

Cain: It’ll be fine. We’ll make the Central festival a success, just like the West.

Oz: Well then, let’s depart.

Mitile: Eh, we’re leaving right now!?

Oz: ............
We can wait for you.

Mitile: Ah...It’s not that......!

Oz: ......Don’t force yourself. It’s bad to hold it in.

Mitile: It’s not that I need to go to the t-toilet! I’m fine with leaving right away, but what are we going to do, exactly.....

Figaro: It’s just as Mitile says. Mr. Oz of Central is a clumsy speaker, so Dr. Figaro of the South will explain it for him~!

Lennox: Dr. Figaro......

Rutile: I-Is that all right? Interrupting like that even though we have Sir Oz, the strongest wizard, right here......

Arthur: It’s perfectly fine. Sir Oz is kind, and Sir Figaro is Sir Oz’s frien——mmmhm!!

Cain: Hey hey, Figaro. Don’t cover my lord’s mouth so casually.

Figaro: Sorry, my bad. Don’t worry, everyone. I’m just your average Southern wizard, but the other day, I actually drank the night away with Oz.
Then, he was instantly captivated by my incomparable eloquence, and became my fan in just one night.

Rutile: Wow, did Sir Oz really!?

Mitile: Dr. Figaro, you’re incredible!

Figaro: Fufu. I agree, I agree. And that’s why Oz will let me get away with all sorts of things. Right, Oz?

Oz: .........

Figaro: Right?

Oz: Are you trying to threaten me..... Take your hands off Arthur.

Figaro: Oops, sorry, Arthur! That’s just how it is, so follow along, okay!

Arthur: Phew.....! I think I have a picture of what’s going on!

Lennox: Honestly, Dr. Figaro...... What explanation do you have in mind?

Figaro: I’m going to explain how we’ll perform the holy festival. You might have already heard from the Western wizards, but before I go on, everyone should get dressed for the occasion.

At the snap of Figaro’s fingers, the wizards’ clothes change in an instant.

Arthur: Wow.... This is amazing! So Chloe made these for us!

Cain: This is what the spirits like, huh. These are great. They’re celestial and splendid.

Figaro: The original spirits of Central like noble, orthodox things. Next, let me show you where the ancient temple sleeps.
According to Sir Snow and Sir White’s prediction, it should be somewhere around here.

Figaro spreads out the map and points to the spot.

Cain: The frontier region along the border of Southern Country ...... It should be nothing but a desert wasteland in those parts.

Rutile: Really?

Cain: Yeah. It’s more like a barren wasteland of mixed rocks and stones than a proper desert. There are some ominous rumours surrounding this region.

Akira: Ominous rumours?

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