< Side story 4. Dream Drinking Bird (3) >
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“It is a magic that polymorphs animals into humans.”
“Are you really planning on using that now?”
Varen spoke in a confident voice. Balus who was standing behind let out a sigh of confusion. Ronan who had been dumbfounded and blinking opened his mouth.
“Hmm… polymorphing animals into people isn’t a particularly great invention is it?”
“How can you say that! This is the magic every ecologist dreams of. “It took a lot of hard work to make it!”
“No that’s because wizards are already bad at turning people into frogs. “Isn’t it similar to that?”
There wasn’t much more than I expected so I felt relaxed. Magic that transforms the opponent into an animal or object was even included in the Phileon magic curriculum.
I had high expectations but this is what happened. Varen who read Ronan’s expression waved his hand.
“no. It’s completely different from that. It would be convenient to think of the polymorphs that dragons enjoy being applied to animals. It’s not just about changing the appearance it’s about rebuilding the body based on the subject’s ego. “You can even ‘speak’.”
“oh.”
Ronan curled his lips. This was definitely interesting news. It is impossible to believe that one can hear a sound other than the sound coming from Sita’s mouth.
“It will be easier to understand once you see it for yourself. “Can I try it right now?”
“Well I think it’ll be fun.”
Ronan nodded. Anyway it will return to its original state when the magic is lifted so it seemed like it was worth a try. He turned to Sita and asked a question.
“Sita. “Are you okay?”
“Bwait!”
Sita flapped her wings as if responding. Her eyes were shining brightly as if she was also looking forward to it. Varen smiling kindly opened the scroll.
“Then it is decided. Ja Sita. “Don’t move from there.”
The situation unfolded quickly. Standing facing Sita Varen muttered a few unintelligible sentences. Paaaa…! A halo of light bursting from the geometric magic circle covered Sita’s body.
“Bye?!”
Sita’s eyes widened. The light grew stronger and stronger until it became difficult to even look at it.
“Ugh.”
Ronan and Balus covered their eyes. It was a much more noisy magic than I thought. Papers scattered around her office were flying around making frivolous noises due to the wind from the mana vortex.
“Damn is this okay? “Isn’t it attack magic?”
“Now just a little more!”
Ronan unable to bear it any longer asked nervously. Varen was just about to answer. Quaaaang! A shock wave from the center of the flash hit the three people.
“Wow!”
“Ugh!”
Varen and Balus fell on their butts. The only one who didn’t fall was Ronan. At that time the light that had been blocking my field of vision disappeared at once. Ronan’s brows narrowed.
“ok?”
Sita was nowhere to be seen. As if in his place a little boy was standing in front of the wide open window. The child looked to be ten years old at most with the top of his head barely reaching Ronan’s waist.
“Wow wow…!”
The little boy was looking at his hands and feet alternately and making exclamations. Fingers like ferns were wiggling. A harmless curse came out of Ronan’s mouth.
“Oh my god fuck. Sita?”
There was no need for further explanation about the child’s identity. Although the race changed its characteristics remained the same.
The fluffy feathers became black abundant hair and the four wings became strange-looking robes that were draped over the body. Ronan muttered unconsciously.
“…You look like Asher.”
Her facial features were clear and her skin was pure white making it impossible to tell her gender. If he were a man he would have been a strong opponent for Asher. Varen who jumped up to her feet cried out in delight.
“Oh it’s a success! “I never thought it would even work for dream birds!”
“Oh my god really…!”
Balus also opened his mouth in admiration. At that time Sita looked up from her palm and looked at Ronan. Ruby-red eyes were sparkling beneath long dark eyelashes.
“Uh…hello.”
Ronan feeling embarrassed for no reason waved his hand. I guess I should get the point out of the way first. He opened his mouth while scratching his head.
“Nice to meet you… Do you remember how you were born? “I would appreciate it if you could tell me a little bit.”
But no answer came back. Sita said nothing and just stared at Ronan.
It was quite burdensome that the gaze was so intense. Why is it that I usually act like that? Just as Ronan was about to say something the office door flew open.
“What’s going on?! “Has there been an explosion?”
“Miss Erzsebet? The person next to me…”
Varen shrugged his eyebrows at the familiar face. The first thing that caught my eye was the beautiful flowing black-purple hair.
It was Erzsebet who happened to be in the same building. Next to her who had become more mature stood a girl who looked very similar to Schlieffen.
“Let’s buy it let’s buy it….”
The girl who ran into Varen hid behind Erzsebet. Her small face turned pale. She was Schlieffen’s younger sister Sion Sinivan de Grancia.
He was holding Erzsebet’s hand tightly as if their relationship was still good. It seemed like only yesterday that on Ade Shan’s graduation day she was sitting on Ergé Bet’s lap and eating cookies but before she knew it she had grown taller.
“Ah Professor Varen…! She was here introducing Phil Leon to Miss Zion. “She is entering school this year.”
“Ah I see. She thinks the principal said something once. “She is the daughter of the Grancia family that I have only heard about.”
“yes. I finished my apprenticeship at the Dawn Magic Tower three years early. The owner of the tower Aun Pilar also recognized her talent. “Hehe it’s amazing right?”
Erzsebet smiled as she stroked Sion’s head. It was just like a parent bragging about her daughter when she hit the nail on the head. When she suddenly saw her office in disarray she spoke.
“that’s right. What was it anyway? Why is the office like this…”
“Hehe it wasn’t a big deal so you don’t have to worry about it. She did a simple experiment. “I’ve caused you unnecessary worry.”
Varen smiled kindly. Erzébet stroked her surprised chest. Suddenly Shion’s eyes who were hiding behind her opened wide.
“Huh? “It’s Ronan.”
“What?”
Erzsebet frowned. It was a name she hadn’t heard in a long time since the graduation ceremony. She took two steps next to her and raised her eyebrows.
“I’m serious? Why here…”
The real Ronan was standing there. She was obscured by Varen so she didn’t even see her. It was her first meeting in a long time and she was about to greet him with her bright colors.
“huh? “What about that kid?”
Erzsebet’s eyes narrowed. Ronan was facing a child. The raised corners of her eyes and her jet-black hair were noticeable. The pretty child somehow resembled Ronan in his facial expressions.
Is she a relative? Erzsebet was thinking about various things. Sita who was quietly staring at Ronan smiled brightly.
“dad!”
“…What?”
Ronan’s face crumpled. Ergé Bet covered her mouth with both her hands. Sita rushed over and fell into Ronan’s arms.
“Ehehe Dad.”
“Yumma. “Why am I your dad?”
Ronan shed his confusion. There was no lightning like this in her lightning. You will become a father in a little while but not like this. Suddenly a familiar voice came from behind her.
“This…this beast….”
“Huh? Erzsebet?”
Ronan looked behind her. Ergé Bett was glaring at her with her ax eyes open. She spoke in a trembling voice clearly revealing her hostility.
“I believed it… I believed that it was the man chosen by Adeshan… but it wasn’t enough it even had a child…!”
“I think I’m completely misunderstanding something but that’s definitely not the case is it?”
“Don’t act like a fool! There’s no way they would be that similar unless they were children. Zion don’t even pay attention to scoundrels like that!”
“Wow! “Oh it hurts!”
Erzsebet covered Zion’s eyes and pulled him. Shion unable to see what was in front of her started shaking her arms and legs. Ronan who had heard that she looked like him looked down at her.
‘…They look alike.’
Ronan who was examining her face laughed as if he was dumbfounded. At this level it was not unreasonable to misunderstand that she was a child.
Her entire facial features including the raised corners of her eyes resembled her own. Is it because he was influenced by me when he was still an egg?
“dad. touch my head huh?”
Sita said in a charming voice. He was pressing his cheek against his chest like he always did. I wonder if this is how it feels to have a son… or rather a daughter. Ronan who had been dumbfounded stroked Sita’s head and opened her mouth.
“Wow common sense tells me that I would have a child this big? Just calm down first…”
“Hehehe my poor sister!”
However there was no time left for Erzsebet who was irreparably shocked to hear an explanation. With tears in her eyes she ran out of her office sobbing.
“Oh hello!”
Even while being captured Zion did not forget to say hello. Ronan who had been silent spoke as he placed his hand on Balus’ shoulder.
“…Balus. “Please.”
“Are you asking for wealth?”
“I don’t have the confidence to persuade that woman without using my strength right now. “You’re still a gentleman so go ahead and explain for me.”
“that…!”
“She may burn down entire mountains if she puts her mind to it but she is fundamentally kind so don’t be too scared. “Remuneration is definitely paid.”
Every time she heard the sound of going down the stairs her head started pounding. Balus’ face turned pale. He looked back and forth between Ronan and the door before running out of the room.
“Erzebet. “It’s all a misunderstanding!”
“It’s noisy!”
The footsteps became increasingly distant. The thing I regret the most right now is that I announced yesterday that I would quit smoking. Even if it was just a day late it would be great. Varen who had been dumbfounded for a long time opened her mouth.
“I’m sorry. “I was so embarrassed… I should have told Miss Erzsebet that it was a misunderstanding.”
“No Varen. That’s quite possible.”
First I had to calm down. He was in the process of taking deep breaths and trying to control his emotions. Suddenly Sita who was nuzzling her cheek lifted her head.
“dad. “Let’s play tag with me.”
“Playing tag?”
“huh. I really wanted to do this when I became human. “I’m so big that I can’t hide…can’t I?”
The round eyes were shining brightly. What felt cute even when I was angry was truly destructive. Ronan who was looking down at him opened his mouth.
“Sita. Now is the time…”
“If you catch me instead I’ll tell you what Dad and Varen were curious about. Are you curious about how we are born?”
“what?”
Ronan’s eyes widened. I never thought those words would come out of Sita’s own mouth.
“really?”
“huh. I remember everything without exception. “Are you going to play with me?”
Ronan and Varen exchanged glances at the same time. Originally it would have been impossible to catch Theita who could fly faster than sound but now that he had turned into a human there was a chance of victory.
On the contrary since it would be my first time running on two legs there was a possibility that things would turn out very easily. How far would you be able to run if you ran with those thin legs? Ronan who was trying hard to suppress laughter nodded his head.
“okay. “I’ll play with you.”
“really? really? wow!”
“That’s right. “I just need to count the minutes and chase after them right?”
“huh!”
Sita smiled brightly. For a moment an inexplicable ominous feeling passed over Ronan’s back. He was just about to say something. Sita ran with her back to Ronan and jumped out the window.
“Hey there’s a window…!”
“Huh! Sita!”
There was no gap to close. It was a moment when Varen stood on end and was shocked. Hiss! Sita who had disappeared from sight for a moment reappeared.
“One minute! “You can’t cheat!”
He looked at Ronan and shouted. Before she knew it four wings had sprouted and were fluttering behind Sita’s back. Its shape was so sharp that it seemed more specialized for flight than when it was an animal.
Sita smiled and turned her back. Paaaaang-! As soon as his wings moved his body shot out.
Sita instantly turned into a black dot and disappeared into the blue sky. Ronan who had just counted the fifteen seconds muttered quietly.
“Fuck.”
