I Was a Small Fish When I Reincarnated, but It Seems That I Can Become a Dragon, so I Will Do My Best - Extra Chapter 48
2-35. Amariaz’ Parents
Sreiz-san scratched his head as if troubled.
It’s okay to tell him about that… Does that mean he knows about skills?
Sreiz-san, a human who knows about lost skills, means there’s someone nearby with skills, right?
Then, Sreiz-san got off the table and confronted Uchikage-Ojichan with a serious face.
“When talking about such things, that is needed.”
“Can I ask you to do it?”
“Leave it to me.”
Sreiz-san took out a small wand from his pocket and waved it towards the window. The curtains closed, darkening the room. He then took the candlestick hanging on the wall, lit a flame from the wand’s tip, and lit the room.
” ? Silence ? .”
Cold air pierced through the body. It was a slightly surprising sensation at first, but other than that, nothing happened.
Wondering what it was, Sreiz-san put the candlestick on the table.
“That’s good. So, does that have anything to do with bringing these two kids?”
“Yes. These two have skills.”
“I never thought I’d see three skill-holders in front of me. Well, I won’t ask why you have skills. There must be reasons, and you can’t talk about them, right?”
“Yeah. Sorry about that.”
“It’s okay. But… I can’t just ignore that skill users are being targeted. You have to explain that.”
“Of course.”
After that, Uchikage-Ojichan explained in detail what happened the other day to Sreiz-san. The man in the robe who came seeking skills. That he was the one who released the monsters from the devil territory into the forest near the Oni Village. Furthermore, he was equipped with a magical tool made by someone named Thekil. Finally… about the unreadable parchment.
They had brought the parchment and showed it to Sreiz-san, but he couldn’t read it either, shaking his head as he returned it.
“So, that Thekil’s… magical tool is being misused. Any idea where it came from?”
“All I know is what I just told you. Also, there’s a possibility that the other side also has skill-holders.”
“Considering the characteristics of that parchment, the likelihood is high. Whether the captured guy used it or if a collaborator possesses it, we don’t know.”
“Can you investigate?”
“I can’t just leave it be. But if the opponent is a skill-holder, never heard any of them… At least in this Gharrot Kingdom, that’s what I believe. Of course, I’ll investigate again, and I’ll also send an investigation team to other countries.”
“That would be helpful.”
“I’ll ask for a reward with a kimono!”
“Here.”
“Ooooh!”
Anticipating what he would be asked, Uchikage-Ojichan smoothly took out neatly folded kimonos from the magic bag.
Th-this person… seems to really like the culture of the Oni Village… But I can understand that feeling. I feel more at ease in a Oni-style room than in this room.
Sreiz-san’s eyes sparkled as he received the kimono and placed it carefully on the table. Satisfied, he turned around and looked at us.
“So, what are we going to do with this child? It’s not like you want us to take care of them, right?”
“Yeah. Just an introduction for now. And another thing – I want to protect Amariaz in the Oni Village.”
“Huh? That’s fine, then.”
“It seems his parents are around here. I came here to get their permission.”
“Wait, Amariaz. How old are you?”
“Five.”
“Why is a five-year-old in the Oni Village? Are these two humans? Not Oni?”
“I’ll explain that too.”
Then, Amariaz’ explanation began.
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Having a special skill and being smarter than others.
Knowing a lot about skills and coming to the Oni Village to meet with Yuuzenn.
Adding that he had run away without his parents’ knowledge.
*
Sreiz-san then scrutinized Amariaz.
Seemingly remembering something, he straightened his back with a slightly troubled expression.
“Oh, right… Come to think of it, there was a recent incident where lost-child notices were scattered throughout the country.”
“Ugh.”
“The super genius child, Atoa… was it?”
“Ugh… that idiotic parent!”
“Atoa?”
Everyone’s gaze focused on Amariaz.
Huh, what’s Atoa?
I’m hearing it for the first time… Could it be…
“Is Atoa, Amariaz’ real name?”
“No, Amariaz is the real name. Atoa is the name given by my parents.”
“Huh? So, isn’t that your real name?”
“In my uncle’s memories, my name was there. So, Amariaz became my real name.”
“Hmm?”
I don’t really get it, but is it okay to call both of them real names?
But does Amariaz hate the name Atoa?
Why is that…
And look at Amariaz’ displeased face.
Just mentioning the name Atoa made his expression turn sour…
Why does he dislike his parents so much?
“Hey, Amariaz. Why do you avoid your parents?”
“Well… it just turned out that way.”
“So, why?”
“I’ll explain that.”
Saying that, Sreiz-san crossed his arms.
“Atoa, the genius child. Despite being five years old, was a bit of a celebrity, excelling in various lessons and tasks. Perfect language use, good at socializing – that was the reputation.”
“Why does Sreiz-san know about that?”
“A talent like that wouldn’t be ignored by the royal family. But I’ve never seen the face, just heard the rumors until now. Well, when it comes to this, the genius Atoa – what would the parents of such a person think… This is just my guess, but Amariaz, were you heavily restricted by your parents? Especially by the name super smart Atoa?”
“That’s right (there are other reasons, but yes, the restrictions were severe).”
I see… I didn’t have that feeling because I was pretty free.
Well, basically, I was just being dragged around by Uchikage-Ojichan.
But with all those restrictions, it’s understandable that he would avoid his parents.
He probably wants to play free, after all…
“In that case, I might be able to convince them.”
“Can you?”
“Leave it to me. Keeping a skilled individual here is dangerous. Let’s ask them to protect Amariaz in the Oni Village no matter what. Alright, let’s go!”