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    “Would it pique your interest if I told you that this isn’t the first time someone’s soul has switched?”     “…I’m not sure what you’re talking about, but go on.”     Finally getting the desired reaction, Rondun wore a satisfied smile.     “A magician’s lifespan is significantly longer than that of a human. You…

PLOM Side Story 1 Episode 7

Episode 7 “What? Yes! I-I’m sorry, Your Highness! I always dozed off during history and social studies classes!” Natasha began to ramble on about the demi-gods of the Northern and Western continents. Of course, I didn’t even listen to her cultural classes. This was because, instead of stories from distant worlds I would never have…

PLOM Side Story 1 Episode 6

Episode 6   Long after the sun had set, a new topic was being discussed inside the barracks of the headquarters of the Allied Forces.   Standing in front of the operational map was Count Rosebell, pointing his baton toward the eastern region of the Penrotta Empire.   A crimson line, signifying Mephisto’s army, was…

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    Five days later, Rosalie returned to the mansion in the capital. Emma and Martin, having heard the news, rushed out to greet her and were moved to tears upon seeing her. The journey had taken longer than expected, inflating their worries to immense proportions.     As Rosalie stood in front of the mansion, she…

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    “Mom said that the Duchess defeated the wyverns for us! Is it true? How can I become as strong as the Duchess?”     The child, still brimming with energy, bounced around as he asked. Rosalie couldn’t help but smile at the pure joy radiating from him.     “Just listen to your mom, eat well,…

PLOM Side Story 1 Episode 5

Episode 5   “Right, what about him? Eight years ago… Hmm. What was the name of that ignorant knight who did a similar thing, Andert?”   What was it again? When I couldn’t give a proper answer, Desherro, who’d been watching, said casually.   “It was Sir Griggs Paul, Natasha. I hate to say this…

PLOM Side Story 1 Episode 4

Episode 4   The Swordmaster, who’d been quietly gazing up at the sky, turned his head and looked into my eyes.   “The strong are those who have nothing to protect. The reason the weak are weak is because they have things they want to keep, things they want to protect. But it’s not the…

PLOM Side Story 1 Episode 3

Episode 3   And Desherro had as many as four younger sisters.   The image of girls who looked exactly like Desherro gathered together and smiling brightly, that I saw a few years ago in a family photo in passing, remained in my memory. Perhaps that’s why the letters that arrived for Desherro were always…

PLOM Side Story 1 Episode 2

Episode 2   At that moment, the Swordmaster’s eyes, which had been tightly closed, opened. Exhausted eyes lingered on my face.   “There needs to be a decoy. I’ll move, so you must guard Sir Raphael.”   “No, I must be the one to move. We’ll soon be joined by the magic legion led by…

PLOM Side Story 1 Episode 1

Episode 1   Side Story 1 – Secret Missives   6 years ago.   Inside the makeshift barracks that allowed you to breathe under a biting cold wave. The middle-aged commander, who was now emptying his third cup of coffee, slowly turned his head. A clear weariness showed on his deeply tanned face.   “What…

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    Rosalie lay on the bed forcibly but couldn’t fall asleep and just ended up staring endlessly at the ceiling. Eventually, she got up from the bed.     As she headed back to the room where Derivis was, she came face to face with Nathan, who had been standing in front of the door. Nathan,…

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    “Cut down the fallen wyverns!”      At Aaron’s command, the knights charged at the wyverns that had crashed to the ground without hesitation.     Amidst the swirling dust and chaos, Derivis, who had been calmly holding a sword in his hand, wrapped his legs in auror and leaped into the air without a moment’s…

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    A voice softer and gentler than usual called out to Rosalie. Hesitating briefly, she slowly approached him.     “Only because it’s cold….”     Even she thought that it was a lame excuse. Drawn to the night sky, Rosalie found herself wandering outside aimlessly, ending up in Derivis’s embrace.     Derivis cautiously pulled Rosalie closer…

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    The crowd, which had been vocally criticizing the Count, suddenly fell silent at his remark.     A hush descended instantly.     “Yes, of course.”     Though taken aback for a moment, I quickly pulled out a new potion from my pocket.     “C-Count, it’s dangerous!”     One of the servants bravely attempted to dissuade…

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    The aide burst out shouting as if he had been waiting.     “Count! Didn’t I tell you? That woman is a witch who came to harm you!”     “A-a witch?”     “What are you talking about?”     The servants who were standing by quickly stepped back from the sofa area, swayed by his incitement….

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    Rosalie swiftly left in response to Aaron’s clever actions. Then, she noticed Derivis petting his horse.      “It’s better to take a break. Tomorrow is another tough day.”     “Are you feeling tired?”      “Not really.”     Although she didn’t feel tired right now, she knew she needed some rest, considering the upcoming schedule….