Blessing.

　It is the foundation of the mysterious system that governs this world.
　People are given divine blessings by priests or priestesses to obtain a vocation.
　God sometimes gives each person the job of 'guiding' them, and by completing it, he gives them a 'magic stone' .......
　No, I'm not sure I would call it a job.
　Anyway, they make you do the mission and pay you for it.

　I heard later that there are other gods in this world besides the Great Spirit Le Baraka, there's also the Night Sky Goddess Vasu, to whom Shamash gave Ion's blessing, and also the Sun Goddess Megi Ramana.
　Furthermore, the types of 'magic stones' bestowed by these gods are also different.

　The 'Spirit Stones' bestowed by the Great Spirit
　The Night Sky Stone, given by the Goddess of the Night Sky
　The Sunstone, given by the Sun God.

　Well, it's a very twitchy name, but that's what it seems to be.
　When I asked Shamash-san what the difference was, he replied, "People tend to think that the three gods are of the same rank, but in reality, the Great Spirit is outstanding. The 'Night Sky Stone' given by Vass is just a highly pure magic stone, and the 'Sun Stone' can only be used for attacks." .......

　In short, unlike the night sky stone and sun stone, which can only be replaced by other things, only the spirit stone is special.
　If you want to put it bluntly, it seems that "elves are special" - that's what they say.
　It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on one of these.
　Above all, it is a great advantage to be able to rejuvenate yourself.


　A quiet talk.


　Aeon receives the blessing of the Night Sky Goddess Verse.

　As everyone watches with bated breath, Ion, who looks back at us for a moment, murmurs a small 'vocation, vocation, vocation' and checks the vocation board.

　Shamash-san says that there is a difference in the vocation that is somewhat easy to get out depending on the god.
　From the Sun God, there are warrior types. The night sky goddess has the sorcerer type. And from the Great Spirit, other auxiliary jobs.
　That's how it's divided.
　That's why it's even more difficult to know what kind of job they'll get.
　I wonder if it's the sorcerer type after all.

　Aeon's eyes widen in surprise for a moment, perhaps confirming his vocation.
　Then he flicks his long eyelashes and slowly closes his eyes.

'...... I wonder what this means. Am I forgiven, or--'

　She whispers in a lone audible or inaudible voice, and tears flow from her closed eyes, unable to hold back.
　We are in a quiet room (Shero's house, an eight-room living room), watching Ion's every move. Apparently, the situation of giving a blessing is a kind of ritual, and it's customary for us to keep a solemn eye on things like this. I'm not very good at this.

　But what's the matter with you?
　I'm a bit emotionally unstable to begin with. ...... Did you get some kind of strange vocation? It's a vocation system that has plenty of room for scammers and such. The goddess of the night sky goddess is a bit black in itself, and maybe it's a dark vocation that has come out.
　Like the Avenger (Avenger). It's like falling into the dark side of a vocation: .......
　Whatever it is, it's enough to be super disappointing to have an unexpected vocation.

　When everyone was somewhat unable to say anything, Aeon shook off her tears and turned to me with her usual dignified face.

''Thank you, everyone. I have been able to be reborn here today as the son of the Night Heavenly Woman Goddess Verse.

　Head down.
　Maybe it's just a cliché when you receive a blessing.
　I'm curious to know what your vocation was, but is it indecent to be too impatient?

'Congratulations, Aeon. I'm an elf, so I don't understand the Night Goddess, but from now on, you should consider yourself truly reborn and serve your master well," said Diana.

'Blessed are you. 'Blessings are to be blessed,' said Marina.

'Congratulations, Aeon. What's past is past, and I may still be a little obsessive about some things, but let's get along with each other," said Rebecca.

'Princess ...... no, Aeon. It really is a happy day. It's not only that you are alive, but you have been given a new blessing. I'm sure Isaac is happy in the afterlife. He would have loved to see the princess grow up. He had never had a vocation before meeting the princess, so he was happy to be able to pass on his skills. After all, that guy's real age is ...... No, I'd rather keep this a secret," said Shero.

　Everyone congratulates each other.
　I'm not sure what Shero is going to say in a subtle way, but it's okay for now.

So, how was your vocation?

　Rebecca asked me the part that I was curious about.
　Normally, apparently it's close to taboo to ask about one's vocation out of the blue, but after the blessing ceremony, it's an exception.
　Well, I guess it's because it's basically just something you do with your people.

　Everyone is staring at it with eyes full of excitement and anticipation.
　Aeon replied as if she had made up her mind.

''Yes. My ...... my vocation is--'

　Ion took a beat to hesitate there.
　Is it still a hazing?　

"Wizard.

　Oh. A sorcerer!　Maybe it's the first time I've ever done that.
　It's not a total waste of time!
　It was true that the Night Heavenly Woman Goddess was easy to get a magician-type vocation, wasn't it?
　No, Shamash-san was teaching magic, right?

''And ...... General (General).

　Oh, really?　
　I mean, a double job!
　You get the same vocation again, don't you?
　No, it's a literal 'vocation', so is it natural?
　But he's a general and a magician. That's a demon general.
　That's a scary thing.


...... and furthermore ......, he is a holy knight.

　That's a triple.
　That's the Holy Grail Knight General. Yikes.
　It was originally just the General, but is this a pattern that the recharging period paid off?
　Come to think of it, I think you said that you could aim for and produce some vocation from the beginning or something: ....... If that's the case, then you'd be better off with that kind of training from the start, wouldn't you?
　No, that's a different religious view. It's like a poppy-headed way of using God's blessings: .......
　Anyway, I'm okay with the results.
　You're welcome for the rare job triple. The sorcerer isn't really a rare job, though.

Aeon ...... a general and a holy knight, it's like--

　Rebecca's expression stiffens.
　Speaking of being both a general and a holy knight, he's a good-looking man in the matter.

'Oh, you're the same as Isaac!　I guess that means his teachings live on in you, ...... Aeon. Hahaha, it's a party today!

　I see.
　In training with Mr. Isaac, you developed the makings of a holy knight, and in living with Mr. Shamash, you developed the makings of a sorcerer.
　Well, but whatever the case, congratulations.
　Originally, it is customary to hold a banquet on the day you are given a blessing.
　Let's do it.

"...... ugh ...... ugh
Hmm?

　A sob comes out of nowhere.

'...... ugh ...... it was good, Aeon ......'

　In retrospect ...... I knew it was Shamash.
　You really are a tearjerker, this guy!

　Wow, but a magician, a general and a holy knight.
　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it's a good idea.
　Finally, this isn't the time to put her under house arrest and make her a maid. ......



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　After throwing a simple party, I watched Orica in the kitchen as Marina and I worked on cleaning up.

　The party was held in the garden of our house.
　Well, it was a small party, but it was a small one. But it's also quite gorgeous in a way, as there are Japanese sweets and sake and all sorts of things lined up.
　Both Shamash, who has lived for a long time, and Aeon, a former member of the royal family, were surprised by this.
　This is the first Japanese pastry I've ever eaten.
　In this world (I only know of Elishe), the food is generally tasty and cheap, but only slightly less sweet.
　After all, there was no chocolate.
　That's why they are very popular even with cheap chocolate.
　Also it is basically cheaper to bring alcohol from Japan. Commercial shochu and whisky sold in mass merchandisers are very reasonable, so we stock up on them at the house. We're quite a lot of drinkers, and when we drink with Shero-san, we consume them pretty quickly.

　After the party was over, I gave Aeon, the star of the party, a waiver to clean up.
　Now we're lighting candles on the garden table, and Mr. Shero, Rebecca, Shamash, and Deanna are enjoying a chat.

　Orica is a hard worker.
　I've had very few problems with Orica when she's been in charge of the house.
　Her requests are always made directly to me or through Marina.
　And Marina is also a hard worker.
　When she is at home, she is usually helping Orica or taking care of the horses.
　In that respect, Deanna is a total disaster. She is a princess by nature, so the concept of helping doesn't exist. She has long hair and isn't good at housework. I don't account for it either.

　But, well, loyalty ...... is an exaggeration, but I must reward it.
　Orica was left alone to stay at home when we traveled to Luclaera.

Orica. Do you want something?　Like what you want me to do for you.

　I asked Orica straight away as she was just passing by to clean up.
　I've already got everything I need for my job at the mansion, even if I want it. There shouldn't be much excess or deficiency in terms of work.
　And you'll have a subordinate named Aeon.
　As for Aeon, her vocation was that, so she'll be doing the knight squad as well, but for now, her main job is as a maid.
　The more manpower, the more work will be spread out and the easier it will be to do.

"Not as a maid, but as a personal favor from Orica.

'What?　Suddenly, why is that, sir?

Why ...... yeah. I guess it's a celebration ...... of having a subordinate. Orica is the head maid from today.

　It's just an idea, by all accounts. Thank you so much.

'The head maid ....... Mr. Aeon deserves it more than I do, though: ......

Why?

'Cause you're so beautiful like that. He doesn't smell like a donkey like me. ......

　Hmmm. You're already put off by Aeon: .......
　Yeah, it looks like, they're supposed to be almost the same age, but it's true that Aeon is a little shady, but she's a gorgeous beauty and has good style.
　Orica is cute in Orica, but it's also true that their vectors of attraction are different ......?
　But it's also true that it has nothing to do with the work of the mansion.

I'm not going to be able to say that I'm not. It's not a good idea to be so shy about such a popping up newcomer. You're the one who's been watching the house all these years. I'm always grateful to Orika for doing all the cleaning, laundry, horse care, cooking and shopping. It's my responsibility to teach you as a senior, so I want you to get your shit together. Besides, Ion is the same age as Orica.

　They don't look like much, but they're both 17.
　Maybe we should have someone give them a handkerchief.

'We're the same age ....... That's right, I'm the senior ....... I'll do my best .......

　Orica clenches her fists and renews her resolve to do something about it.

Then, now that you're fired up, again, is there anything you want?

Really, you can do everything at ......?

　I say that with my eyes upward, and a little less sound in my voice.
　Hmm?　You know why I just said that, right?　And the flow of being pawned off!

If I can help, I will.

　Joking aside, I answered normally and waited for a response.
　Orica said a little apologetically.

'I know you're busy, ...... sir, but ....... Could you take a look at your studies?


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　Orica's wish was for me to watch her learn Japanese.
　It's a more modest wish than I imagined. Come to think of it, I haven't been able to watch her for a while now.
　I've given her a few teaching materials for studying Japanese, but after all, without a teacher, it's hard to learn on your own. Because there are no textbooks or dictionaries for other languages ⇔ Japanese.
　Personally, I would have been more selfish and extravagant to ask, but it's what I want to do.


...... He's his own man, and I'm his own man. ...... What do you mean by that, sir?

'I'm the same person as he is. It means that we are both human beings, so there is no reason why I can't do the same thing to her. The other meaning is that we are all human beings, so there is no need for us to be more humble than we need to be to others.

　Night. After the day's work was over, I allocated a little time before bed to study with Orica.
　It's a lesson using materials designed for children. She's still learning mainly hiragana and katakana, but she's getting pretty good at reading and writing, so today I'm teaching her a few tricks of the trade and some proverbs.
　Before Orica met me, or more specifically, when she was given her vocation, she had a directive to learn another language, so that's why I'm helping her study Japanese.
　I'm not sure they've achieved that yet, but at this rate, it won't be long now.

　If things go well and Orica is on track to learn Japanese, I'll translate the book first.
　Then, if I can find the time, I'm planning to publish a book of earthly sayings and proverbs translated for the other world.
　It wouldn't be too hard to translate a proverb, and it would be easy to read. The content of the book will be well understood. After all, there are a lot of earthly aphorisms from all over the world, all over the world.
　...... Frankly speaking, in terms of sales, erotic books may be safer, but that may be costly, and there is also a sense that they may be tied to violating public order and morals.

　I thought about the idea of taking a normal manga, translating it without permission and selling it as a pirated edition, but I wonder if people who don't know manga can read it for the first time?　I'm worried about this.
　Above all, the cost of pirated manga would be too high. It is necessary to make 200 pages per book. In terms of cost, the same is true for the photo book and the erotic book.

　It might be a bit of a hassle, but since we mainly sell cloth, we might be able to translate some of the Western-style books. It would cost a lot of money, so I'd be happy to lend them out, or even if I sold them, I'd be happy to charge 50,000 yen or so for each book. It's a hobby book, and even then, it would probably sell a little.

　The book of aphorisms is made by having Orica prepare a manuscript, scanning it, printing it on a printer and making a copy of about 30 pages. Staples were sufficient for binding. The cost of the book will be about 50 yen at most.
　Books are expensive in this world, so you can make some money on that kind of thing.

I'll tell you what, sir. Do you mean to say that you are going to be kidnapped?　What is a kite?　Aburage?

　Orica, who was reading the book with a difficult face, looks up and asks a question.
　Is it ...... to be kidnapped by a steeplejack who kidnaps the oil fryer? It's not clear to people in the world where neither Tobi nor fried tofu are available. It's not that I don't understand it, but it may be a very difficult thing to understand, even for modern Japanese.

I don't think it's necessary to remember ......

　You'll have to make some choices. You'll have to make some choices.