𝐊𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐧
Numerous magic stone lamps illuminate the mansion built from bamboo.
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“So, what’s the big deal? It seems you’re not getting along with the clan members who just arrived.”
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Luke and Alma were invited to Errant’s house.
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Kiel joins them, and the four of them sit around the table.
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“It would be quicker to explain this by starting with the story of this island.”
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Errant takes out a map of the island hanging on the wall and places it on the table.
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The island is shaped like an oval with a distorted center, and a large mountain with two peaks stands in the center.
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“This Osten Island, where we live, is a barren land where it’s difficult to grow crops. However, since ancient times, high-purity magic stones have been mined here, so the islanders have been able to live without suffering from poverty.”
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“I see, so. . .”
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Luke looks up at the magic stone lamp hanging from the ceiling.
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The reason why there were so many lamps shining in the simple mansion was because of that.
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Errant leans his elbows on the table as if he’s struggling to speak.
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“This island is a place where two divine beasts were sealed by a goddess, and it is said that thanks to that, we can mine high-quality magic stones. The legend aside, it’s a fact that this island is living on magic stones. It’s a fact, but recently, a little problem has arisen because of that.”
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“It’s the Rivasura clan from earlier.”
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Errant nods at Luke’s words.
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“Geographically, this Osten Island is located exactly in the middle of the demon realm of Berlanji and the human kingdom of Arrogas. Due to historical circumstances, we have kept our distance and maintained neutrality for many years, but recently, the increasing tension between the two countries is also affecting the island.”
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Errant lets out a heavy sigh.
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“In recent years, the two countries have been skirmishing, and the demand for magic stones for that purpose has surged. The pressure to get magic stones as cheaply as possible has increased, and it has finally divided the island.”
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According to Errant’s explanation, the Kranken clan, including Errant, and the Rivasura clan, including Gaston, were not originally at odds, but rather, they were working together to mine magic stones as members of the same island.
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There was an unspoken agreement that Osten Island, which had historically maintained neutrality, would sell magic stones equally to both demons and humans.
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“However, a few years ago, the Rivasura clan began to argue that we should sign an exclusive contract with the demons. This is due to the behind-the-scenes work of the demons.”
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The people of Osten Island, which is close to the demon realm, have a small amount of demon blood.
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“Many of the Rivasura clan are proud of this and are pro-demon, and they were taken advantage of. On the other hand, we Kranken clan have historically had a lot of dealings with humans, so we couldn’t accept the Rivasura clan’s opinion, and that’s how the situation got out of hand.”
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“So the island was divided over whether to side with the demons or the humans.”
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“It’s not divided.”
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Kiel gruffly answers Luke’s words.
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“I’m against siding with either. This island has always been independent, and it should continue to be so.”
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“Kiel is neutral.”
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Errant shrugs his shoulders with a light sigh.
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“Kiel’s grandfather was the great chief of this island. She intends to inherit the will of the former great chief, but the times no longer allow it.”
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“That’s not true! We don’t need to get involved in the disputes of the mainland! If they want to do it, let them do it! There’s no reason for the island to get involved!”
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“Kiel, face reality.”
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Errant sighs at the agitated Kiel.
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“You should know that our lives are supported by the mainland. There’s a saying that if the mainland sneezes, the island catches a cold. It’s good to have ideals, but if you don’t face reality, my position as your fiancé. . .”
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“The engagement was decided by our parents! I didn’t agree!”
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Kiel stands up in anger.
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“What Errant wants is not me, but my status as the granddaughter of the great chief! You just want a flag to gather the hearts of the islanders! I won’t be used for that.”
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“Kiel, that’s not true. I genuinely. . .”
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“I don’t want to hear superficial words!”
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Kiel leaves the room with her shoulders stiff with anger.
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“Ah~~~~~~~~.”
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Errant holds his head with a deep sigh.
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“Why does it always. . . end up like this. She should know how I feel. . .”
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“Um. . . are you two dating?”
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Alma asks with a modest but curious look.
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“I don’t know. I intend to, but I don’t know what she’s thinking.”
Errant answers with a self-deprecating smile.
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“We grew up together since we were children. She is the granddaughter of the great chief who left her name in the history of the island, and I am a humble islander. There’s no way we can match in terms of status, but I’ve been working hard to become a man worthy of her. Thanks to that, I’ve been able to take on the important role of young head, and her parents have accepted our relationship, but she won’t say yes.”
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Errant bows his head to Luke and Alma.
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“Luke-san, Alma-san, please. Can you persuade Kiel? I think we need to understand each other first in order to unite this island. Kiel seems to like you guys. Even if my words don’t reach her, you might be able to persuade her.”
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“I, I can’t. . .”
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Luke waves his hands in a panic.
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They can’t imagine being able to mediate as outsiders.
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“Please! If we, the Kranken clan, who are pro-Arrogas Kingdom, can suppress the Rivasura clan, it should benefit the kingdom. This is not a request, but a proposal that benefits both parties.”
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Luke and Alma could only exchange glances at Errant, who kept bowing his head.
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