Meerkat Localizing Literature
Interlude: The Dream Seen by a Girl
It happened when I, Hinata Soehi, was five years old.
I was caught up in a certain Natural Talent Lux incident and saved by an Exia.
“You did well.”
I still can’t forget her smile, hidden behind an iron mask covering the upper half of her face.
From that day on, my dream was to become an Exia.
When I enthusiastically spoke about it, my mother’s expression became complex.… Read more
Episode 3: About Being Busy with Work
747: Anonymous Combatant
So, what’s the deal with Hakase’s position anyway?
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He’s the butt of jokes, right?
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The comic relief?
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No, that’s not it. He calls himself the Deputy Executive Director, but he’s on the front lines. His main job is in development, creating monsters and spirit soldiers. How does that all work?
751: Anonymous Combatant
Come to think of it, despite being called “Hakase” (Doctor), he doesn’t seem much like a scientist.… Read more
Chapter 15: Dragon King Helg
The last of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Demon King’s army was Dragon King Helg.
Despite his title, Helg wasn’t a dragon. He was a Lizard King, the apex monster among the lizardmen.
Lizardmen are humanoid lizards covered in hard scales. Known for their strength, they are excellent warriors.
Lizardmen revere dragons as their superior species. Helg calls himself the Dragon King to borrow their power.… Read more
Chapter 2: Transfer
I wake up in the infirmary. Not feeling like getting up and heading to the cafeteria, I lay in bed, staring at the strange patterns on the ceiling, different from my room until yesterday.
“Good morning!”
With a knock and an energetic greeting, Miree enters and asks about breakfast. Hesitating due to yesterday’s events, she suggests it might be better not to meet the students today.
“Yeah… But I’m still reluctant to turn my back on the students.”… Read more
After a scandal where the top brass was arrested by the knights, they would never have managed to rebuild on their own. There was no flattery in saying she saved them.
That’s why he wanted to help her, but──
《Hey, old man, good job.》
“Stop calling me old man.”
《Wanna play?》
“Please, later.”
──He never imagined that helping her would mean babysitting a mysterious little girl who floated in the air like a scarlet fairy.… Read more
Chapter 7: Academy Rank 5 vs. C-Class Magic Student
Two students stand in the Fifth Arena of Crawford Magic Academy. Shion Ichinose, a second-year C-class student, faces Eliza Lowred, also a second-year and the academy’s fifth-ranked student.
In the Fifth Arena, open for students’ self-training after school, both wear combat uniforms similar to those used in mock battle classes.
Shion, who hasn’t yet finished the chores assigned by their homeroom teacher Restia, accepted Eliza’s duel challenge earlier, thinking, “If it satisfies Eliza,” to quickly resolve the matter.… Read more
Side Story: A Letter to Owen
Since entering the academy, I’ve learned about new magic from the academy library and from mages of other countries.
However, this magic academy has already applied and combined magic from multiple countries. As a result, the mages here have forgotten the uniquely evolved magic of their respective countries, instead learning the refined magic taught at the academy.
In terms of new ideas, I felt that studying the older magic from each country might be closer to my goal.… Read more
“Threatening sounds so harsh. I just have a small favor to ask.”
The scoundrel before her put on a highly suspicious smile.
That calculating smirk confirmed Rui’s concerns.
–This scum, he’s been planning to use Hina from the beginning…!
Since she was little, Hinata had openly expressed her desire to join the [Prim-Libra].
There’s no way this man wouldn’t know that.
“It’s a simple request. I just want you to keep my true identity a secret.”… Read more
Chapter 6: The Birth of the New Queen
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I don’t remember much about that day.
Specifically, what I don’t remember is what happened after infiltrating the royal castle.
With private rooms for the princess scattered all over the castle, I searched tirelessly until I felt a powerful surge of magic. In a desperate rush, I found Toko-san on the verge of death, and I vividly remember treating her. … Read more
Chapter 14: Necros, the King of the Dead
The news of the Demon King’s defeat quickly spread across the world.
Kings from various countries praised Trao for forming the hero party and promised rewards.
In response, Trao didn’t show any heroic humility but instead demanded money and privileges without hesitation.
He requested “one million gold coins,” “mining rights,” “semi-permanent use of ports,” “tax exemptions for Trao Trading Company,” and other very practical and troublesome rewards.… Read more