Chapter 119: Scientific name: Lack of common sense in the shape of a person

Chapter 119: Scientific name: Lack of common sense in the shape of a person

We are serving as Faima’s escort but the mood feels like walking through a historical landmark on a school trip.

I was intrigued by the first mural I saw but from there on out, I ignored most of the explanations in Papeto’s tour. In the first place, I don’t have any prior knowledge related to his tour, so I can’t appreciate it even if I hear the detailed view of historians.

Faima on the other hand, listened to Papeto and asked him questions. As might be expected for someone responsible to be the tour guide for this ruins, he answered most of them but occasionally, he showed a surprised reaction.

「As far as ojou-sama is concerned, this place is the very definition of a theme park.」

「ーーWhat is teem paaku de gozaru ka?」

「It’s nothing, don’t worry about it.」

Chloe asked while inclining her head. I gloss over her question with a laugh and casually looks around.

A place to convey history for posterity. As can be seen from the outside, the inside also gives the impression of an archive.

There is a pedestal that would’ve exhibited something and bookshelves for storing books. Naturally, there are no display nor books and like Papeto said, it seems that most of them are in the custody of the Imperial Palace. Some of the documents were copied and sold to the general public.

「On that note, it is five silver coins for a copy.」(marito)

「……Isn’t that too much of a rip off?」(kanna)

Marito’s supplementary add-on triggered a tsukkomi from me. With a price that’d make it 50k in Japanese Yen, I can’t sense even a fragment of their intention of selling it. Do they even have a buyer?

「These are well-received by dilettantes and nobles alike. However, rather than the content of this book, the nobles pursue the [status] of owning it.」

It’s the same as a millionaire boasting about his selection of fine wines despite having no appreciation for the taste.

As Ayana aptly said…

「The more asinine rich people get, the more they want to possess pointless thing……was it.」(kanna)

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「That was harsh

ーーBut I am inclined to agree.」

Marito’s words at the end were continued in a subdued voice.

「Hou. Quite radical there, young man. Could it be that you dislike nobles?」

「No no, not at all.

ーーI merely believe that it is the owner’s obligation to provide anything they collect, a role it deserved.」

If one collects art, to enjoy its splendor.

If one gather books, to acquire its knowledge.

If one amass fine liquor, to savor its taste with relish.

「It depends on the owner to make the most of its value or to let it rot. I believe that for something that conveys the past, its owner has an obligation to accept the correct history and disseminate it.」 Thanks for reading on ManaNovel!

「The correct history…」

Listening to his words made me remember the mural where dragons and man were prostrating to God. I can’t wipe away the sense of incongruity.

ーーWhen we get home, I’ll tell Faima and see how it goes. I may be laughed at for my complete lack of knowledge on this world’s history but even with that possible future, I still can’t wipe away the doubt that was born inside me.

I didn’t have much interest in Japanese history except for the purpose of studying in the first place. I wonder when did I class change into a diligent person?

All of a sudden, another question came to mind.

「Say, Marito. Can I ask you something in your capacity as the guide apprentice?」

「What would it be? ……I have yet to study this ruins as much as my father does, so there is a limit to the question that I am able to answer.」

「No worries, I’m not going to shoot questions on every detail like that bundle of curiosity{ojou-sama} over there. This country recognizes the dragon-kind as magic beast that received blessing from God, right? In the first place, why was the blessing granted only to the dragons?」

In mangas and novels back on Earth, the fantasy creature [dragon] is a special existence, be they good or evil. While most are depicted as villains, some are revered as a being equal to god. Although not quite the same as my example, dragons are treated differently from other magic beasts in this world as well and it got me curious.

「An interesting inquiry indeed. To harbor a question on what is considered common sense.」

「Well, I often get [a walking lack of common sense in the shape of a person] as compliment.」

「……That is absolutely not a compliment.」

Marito’s eyes turned cold as he reflexively snapped at me.

「Jokes aside, how did it come to that?」

「Let’s seeーー」

There was once an existence hostile to God and dragons were originally companions of that existence. Eventually, touched by the compassion of God, the dragons switched sides and contributed greatly to His victory. This became the impetus for the dragons to become the only magic beast in existence to receive the blessing of God.

「ーーSuch is the prevalent opinion of it. To tell the truth, there are no clear record of the account and the prevalent opinion is a conjecture formed by cross referencing contents of various old literature.」

Dragon-kind who switched over to enemy camp obtained [blessing] as their reward. And they all live happily ever after

ーーTo summarize it bluntly, it goes like that.

I arrived at a contrasting conclusion of what would normally be the end of a moving tale. Maybe it’s because of my rebellious disposition1.

……If that’s how it was, then what was the reason for the dragons in the mural to glare at God?

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ーーGod did not entice the dragon-kind’s betrayal but they were driven by God into a situation where they had no choice but to betray the [enemy].

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I’m being out of character here, pondering so deeply.

「……It is unlike Kanna-shi to be so diligent in studying history de gozaru」

「While it’s true that it doesn’t fit me, hearing it directly ticks me off somehow.」

Grab!

「Ow oooww! Kanna-shi’s smile is sca-ryyyy!? Or rather, my head will crack de gozaru! Liquids that must not come out will spurt de gozaruuuu !?」

After capturing the head of one rude Chloe, I proceed to tighten it up with a smile on my face