The Sage's Journal

Fan translation project for Promise of Wizard.

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[Log-in story] Obbligato Of Exorcism Of Doubt ③

Appearing characters: Cain, Owen, Figaro

Cain: …Hrghh.

Cain: Dammit, my shoes are stuck!

Owen: Hehehe, struggle all you like, Sir Knight—your efforts are futile.

Figaro: What are you two doing?

Cain: Don’t step any further or you’ll end up like me!

Owen: Not coming in? And here I thought Sir Knight had finally found his savior.

Owen: No matter how hard I push, he doesn’t move an inch. Poor thing.

Cain: Don’t touch me!

Figaro: I was wondering why Owen was flying around. That’s one pesky spell you’ve got there.

Figaro: While I would love to help out, how’d this even happen?

Figaro: If I’m not mistaken, that’s Mithra’s magic emanating off the floor.

Owen: I used an artefact Mithra threw away.

Owen: It seemed useful, so I thought I’d give it a spin.

Figaro: Which includes turning Cain into your lab rat?

Figaro: Talk about having it rough, but I’ll have you out in a jiffy.

Cain: Really? Thanks, man!

Owen: Hmm? And how exactly are you going to do that, oh, kind Doctor Figaro?

Figaro: What are you talking about?

Owen: Doesn’t it strike you as strange, Cain?

Owen: Figaro is a nice, friendly, and weak Southern wizard who couldn’t topple a Northern wizard if he tried.

Owen: Do you really think he could undo a spell from one of Mithra’s artefacts?

Cain: Well… You won’t know until you try, right?

Figaro: …

Cain: Every action starts with the belief that you can, so it’s just a matter of faith, right, Figaro?

Figaro: Ahaha, you make a good point.

Figaro: However, I never said “I” would break the spell.

Figaro: I was just going to go to Oz’s room and tell him Owen is bullying one of his precious students.

Owen: You wouldn’t…

Cain: …Oh!

Figaro & Owen: ?

Cain: If I take off my boots, I can walk!

Cain: Sorry for the worry Figaro, but I just realized it’s only my shoes that are stuck.

Figaro: …Ah, ahaha… I see. No matter how strong the curse is, it only affects the soles of your shoes.

Cain: Owen, you knew this all along, didn’t you? I can’t believe you didn’t tell me!

Owen: What a boring solution.

Owen: Next time, I’ll make it so you'll have to lop off your feet if you want to escape. Until then, Sir Knight.

Cain: Sigh, that’s Owen for ya.

Cain: Welp, I’ll be heading to Oz’s room now that I’m free.

Cain: I wanna ask if he can do something about that artefact, so others like Riquet won’t fall for it.

Figaro: Thanks for handling that.

Cain: No problem. See you!

Figaro: …Phew, that was a close one.

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[Log-in story] Obbligato Of Exorcism Of Doubt ②

Appearing characters: Riquet, Heathcliff, Shylock

Riquet: Hmm…

Heathcliff: Good morning, Riquet.

Shylock: Is something the matter?

Riquet: Good day, you two.

Riquet: You see, I’m trying to come up with an award for Mithra.

Heathcliff: …An award? What for?

Shylock: Did something special happen?

Riquet: Yes! Mithra successfully introduced himself to Luchino!

Riquet: Arthur and I helped him come up with an introduction and gave him lots of advice.

Heathcliff: Well, that’s nice.

Shylock: Meeting the fearsome Mithra of the North isn’t something that happens everyday. I imagine Luchino was quite pleased.

Riquet: I heard from Rutile he was ecstatic!

Riquet: Which is why getting something small to praise him would be nice.

Riquet: However, I do have one problem…

Shylock & Heathcliff: That is?

Riquet: The only thing I’ve managed to come up with is… coal.

Shylock: Ah, now I understand why you seem so troubled.

Shylock: Even though nothing would make Mithra happier, making coal would mean deliberately ruining a meal.

Riquet: Exactly… it would be like an affront to cooking itself.

Heathcliff: I get where you’re coming from. Coal isn’t exactly meant to be edible.

Riquet: Yes, exactly.

Shylock: In that case, how about this.

Shylock: Instead of actually presenting him with coal, we could create a meal that looks like it.

Heathcliff & Riquet: A meal that looks like coal?

Shylock: Indeed. It’ll suit Mithra’s tastes and preferences while still being a deliciously sweet present.

Shylock: In the West, there are cookies known for being pitch black.

Shylock: I brought them to one of Lords Snow and White’s tea parties before, and they were a massive hit.

Shylock: If you have the time, I’d be more than happy to show you the shop.

Riquet: Wow, I would love to go! Thank you so much!

Shylock: The pleasure’s all mine.

Heathcliff: Actually, we were just about to head off to the West now.

Riquet: Really? What for?

Heathcliff: I want to find a present for Chloe.

Heathcliff: He’s currently on a mission with Mithra…

Heathcliff: However, I’ve noticed that he seems a little more down than usual lately…

Shylock: After consulting with me, I suggested we find a present to brighten up our cute little Chloe’s mood.

Riquet: How considerate of you!

Shylock: And I could say the same about you.

Shylock: Shall the three of us be on our way then? I’m sure everything we’re looking for is within our reach.

Heathcliff & Riquet: Yes!

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[Log-in story] Obbligato Of Exorcism Of Doubt ①

Appearing characters: Arthur, Mitile

Arthur: (Phew, I’m glad I managed to finish early.)

Arthur: (I’ll get to eat  dinner with everyone today.)

Mitile: Welcome back, Your Highness! I was just looking for you!

Arthur: Hello, Mitile. What did you need me for?

Mitile: I was wondering… Would it be alright if I interviewed you?

Mitile: Oh, wait, you just got back! I’m so sorry, we can do this another day if you’re tired.

Arthur: Don’t worry about me. I’d love to sit and chat with you.

Arthur: Tell me, what is the interview for?

Mitile: Riquet and I started up this newspaper called “The Manor Times.” 

Mitile: And we were wondering if we could publish an article about you.

Arthur: Oh, I remember reading your past edition!

Arthur: I enjoyed Master Oz’s grass flute guide and your medicinal herb recommendations.

Mitile: Wow, thank you so much!

Mitile: For this edition, Mister Cain, Riquet and I really want to include an interview with you.

Arthur: I’m happy to hear that, but why me?

Mitile: Because you’re always so positive and can brighten up anyone’s day!

Mitile: We thought that if we published an article about you, it’d have the same effect on our readers, too!

Arthur: Mitile…

Arthur: I’m honoured to hear that. Please, feel free to ask me anything.

Mitile: Thank you! Let’s get started then.

Mitile: For my first question, I want to talk about something funny.

Mitile: Do you remember that time you went sledding down the halls on one of Murr’s sleighs? I’d never seen anyone go that fast before!

Arthur: Ahaha, that was fun.

Mitile: I was so surprised, but I have to ask, were you scared at all?

Arthur: Of course not. I completely trust Murr’s work, and it was fun to do something I’d never done before. Next time, you should join me.

Mitile: Really? Ehehe, honestly I wanted to try it that time, too.

Mitile: Oh whoops, I almost forgot to take notes. Trusts… Mister Murr…

Mitile: Okay, next question!

Mitile: In addition to missions and training, you also have your duties as prince to attend to…

Mitile: What’s the secret to keeping up with it all?

Arthur: That’s an easy one.

Arthur: Getting to spend time with my dear friends, like what we’re doing right now, gives me the strength to keep going.

Arthur: When I think about those peaceful moments full of laughter and joy, it reminds me of what I want to protect.

Mitile: W-Wow, that’s so cool!

Mitile: This interview is going to be great!

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[Event] Obbligato Of Exorcism Of Doubt

Twitter announcement | Bluesky announcement

'Sorcery is my field of expertise. As long as I'm with you, everything will be under control.' On the lookout for his next scoop, Luchino's headed to a village where bizarre sightings have been reported. Night after night, a young wizard draws a strange-looking magic ring... The Sage's wizards bring a sense of relief and trust, but ordinary wizards are still met with jealousy and fear. — This is a tragedy set up for utter demise; Is what I think.

The event “Obbligato Of Exorcism Of Doubt” will be held from 18:00 (JST) on July 19th (Sunday)! This event will feature White, Mithra and Chloe as gacha SSRs.

Card details

Event gacha

[SSR] A Prayer Of Purification - Chloe

[SSR] The Key To Purification - White

[SSR] A Sorcerer's Satisfied Smirk - Mithra

[SR] Wiping Away Youthful Tears - Lennox

[R] Beads Of Spiritual Might - Rustica

Event reward

[SR] What He Taught Us - Rutile (low-tier)

[SR] (just whatever) - Nero (high-tier)

[R] Complimentary Chicken - Bradley

Log-in stories

Log-in story 1 (Arthur, Mitile)

Log-in story 2 (Riquet, Heathcliff, Shylock)

Log-in story 3 (Cain, Owen, Figaro)

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[Log-in story] Lagrima Of The Night Of Shooting Stars ③

Appearing characters: Chloe, Murr, Faust

Chloe: What’s the call? Do I reel it in?

Murr: Not yet! You gotta wait a bi–t longer!

Faust: …Why are you two fishing in the courtyard?

Murr: Faust! You’re back!

Chloe: You were on a mission with Nero, right? Welcome back!

Faust: You knew about that?

Chloe: We heard from Nero when he came back earlier. He should be prepping lunch in the kitchen right now.

Faust: I’ll have to meet up with him later. However, before that…

Faust: Could you explain why you’re dangling a fishing rod over the fountain?

Murr: We’re playing a treasure hunting game!

Murr: Chloe and I devised it for Shino and Heath!

Faust: …Come again? I’m not sure I’m following.

Chloe: Well, let me explain!

Chloe: You know how Shino and Heath are at Sherwood Forest for a mission, right?

Chloe: I don’t know too much about it, but it seemed to me like Heath was su~per worried about something before he left.

Chloe: That’s why I wanted to come up with something fun for them to do once they get back, and asked Murr for some help!

Faust: Okay, now I get it. I suppose this treasure hunting game was your big idea?

Murr: You should play too, Faust! I made sure to include lots of different treasures for you to find!

Faust: The prizes are your doing….? Why am I getting a bad feeling about this…

Murr: Aw, it’ll be fine! Probably! Just give it a go!

Chloe: I didn’t fish out anything dangerous earlier, so it’s been safe so far—

Chloe: Whoa!? I think I got a big one!

Murr: Ooh, Chloe got a bite!

Faust: At this rate, the pole will snap!

Murr: Everyone pull on three! One, two, three!

Murr, Chloe, Faust: Hnngh!

Murr: Hooray~! We got it!

Faust: This is the treasure? It’s just a wooden box.

Chloe: Whoa! The lid opened on its own!

Chloe: Eek!! And something flew out!?

Faust: Looks like it’s coming back down.

Murr: It’s the super-sized lemon pie and cocotte! At this rate, they’re gonna get smushed~!

Faust: <<Satillquinart Mulcreed>>

Chloe: Nice catch, Faust!

Chloe: I’m so glad the prizes are safe.

Faust: Why was there food in the box? And why did they eject into the air?

Murr: The food was my idea! They’re Shino and Heath’s favourite dishes!

Murr: Fishing up the box requires Heath’s delicate touch, but it’s up to Shino to nail the final catch!

Chloe: You’re a genius, Murr! It’s the perfect game for both of them!

Faust: That makes sense… Wait, does it?

Chloe: …Aw, you don’t think they’ll like it, Faust?

Faust: …

Faust: No, I think they’ll love it.

Chloe: Hooray! Thanks you two!

Murr: Anytime!

Faust: (...Hah, my students sure have some good friends.)

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[Log-in story] Lagrima Of The Night Of Shooting Stars ②

Appearing characters: Rutile, Oz, Bradley

Rutile: Aw, the point on the star broke again. Looks like we’ll have to start over.

Rutile: Perhaps we should turn up the heat? What do you think, Lord Oz?

Oz: No. It’s the timing that’s wrong. You are flipping the pancake too early.

Oz: Keep the heat low and flip when it is fully cooked.

Rutile: Got it! I’ll give it another go, then!

Bradley: Mmm, somethin’ smells good in here.

Bradley: And just when I was lookin’ for a snack, too…

Bradley: O-Oz!? The heck are you doin’ ‘ere?

Oz: Cooking.

Bradley: An’ why the hell is the Demon King cookin’ pancakes?

Rutile: Oh, that would be my doing! Mitile and Prince Arthur are hosting a picnic under the stars tonight.

Rutile: Since they’re going all out, I wanted to bring some star-shaped pancakes to the party and asked Lord Oz for help.

Oz: Rutile is a quick learner.

Bradley: Huh, first time I’m hearin’ ‘bout this picnic.

Rutile: Hooray! I did it!

Bradley: Dial it down a few notches, will ya?

Bradley: Ugh, now my appetite’s all spoiled. I’m outta here.

Rutile: You’re leaving already? We haven’t even gotten to the best part!

Rutile: I have a dish that’s just about to be finished, and I think you’ll like it.

Rutile: It’s nice, salty and packs a big punch!

Bradley: Huh? All I see are pancakes ‘round here.

Rutile: I finished stir-frying a secret ingredient earlier to use as a topping…

Rutile: Ta-da! It’s finished!

Oz: What is that…

Bradley: Ya put ground beef on a pancake?

Rutile: I sure did! It’s a recipe I got from Nero called “minced meat pancakes”!

Rutile: He shared it with me when I asked him for picnic food recommendations.

Rutile: The sweetness of the pancakes and the saltiness of the meat make a perfect flavour combination! Eat up!

Bradley: …

Bradley: Well, if that Eastern chef had a hand in this, it can’t be bad…

Bradley: Munch, munch, munch… Well, whaddaya know, it’s pretty good!

Bradley: Though, I can’t say it “packs a punch.” This needs a little more kick to it.

Rutile: Should I have made the star a little bigger?

Rutile: Back to the griddle it is! I’ll make sure it’s a success this time!

Bradley: Hold on, that ain’t what I’m sayin’!

Rutile: Lord Oz, please give me your guidance!

Oz: Understood.

Bradley: Hey, stop this!

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[Log-in story] Lagrima Of The Night Of Shooting Stars ①

Appearing characters: Rustica, Snow

Snow: Rustica, thank you for inviting me to this tea party.

Snow: Since my darling White is away for the day, I wouldn’t have known what to do with myself otherwise!

Rustica: Why, the pleasure is all mine.

Rustica: This is the least I can do to express my gratitude to you two.

Rustica: Please, try some of the tea—it’s a special blend I got in the West.

Snow: What a delightful aroma. Pray tell, what makes it so unique?

Rustica: I suppose you could say it has a “sparkling” secret.

Rustica: Shall I pour us a cup?

Snow: Ooh… The liquid is shimmering like the night sky itself!

Snow: Don’t mind if I do, then.

Snow: …!

Rustica: Well, how is it?

Snow: Positively delicious~☆

Snow: …Hm? I swear I heard the twinkling of a star just now….

Rustica: Ah, that must be your “inner sparkle” manifesting.

Rustica: Whenever you drink this tea, it’ll resonate with the joy and excitement within you to produce a sound akin to that of a falling star.

Snow: My, my! What a deliciously amusing drink~!

Snow: I wonder if this little trick will work when White returns…

Snow: Glug glug glug…

Rustica: …Hm?

Snow: Do my eyes deceive me, or are you more adorable than ever, my dearest White~☆

Snow: Ah! There’s that chiming again, this time filled with the sound of my adoration~ ☆

Rustica: What a marvelous idea! I’m positive Lord White would be delighted.

Rustica: Perhaps I ought to try it with my precious apprentice…

Rustica: Glug glug glug…

Rustica: Thank you for the constant joy you bring into my life, Chloe ☆ I am filled to the brim with happiness each time I see you ☆ 

Rustica: At least, that’s what I hope to tell you soon ☆

Snow: Bravo~☆ Look at us sparkling away~☆ 

Snow: Allow me to try again, but with a more dashing touch this time…

Snow: Glug, glug, glug…

Snow: White, I shall love you forever! ☆ 

Rustica: Perhaps I ought to give it another go as well…

Rustica: Glug glug glug…

Rustica: …Lord Snow, you are shining brighter than ever.

Rustica: More brilliantly than the stars themselves ☆

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[Event] Lagrima Of The Night Of Shooting Stars

Twitter announcement | Bluesky announcement

I wanted to show you this beautiful view. On the request of the Blanchett family, the wizards have headed to Sherwood Forest to investigate a recent anomaly. According to Heathcliff's parents, a mysterious creature resembling a fish has been spotted swimming around. Turns out, it's a spirit that relishes the presence of death and solitude. — Tears fall freely. The darkness of night and the twinkling stars above come together to paint a beautiful starry night sky.

The event “Lagrima Of The Night Of Shooting Stars” will be held from 18:00 (JST) on July 4th (Saturday)! This event will feature Owen, Shino and Heathcliff as limited-time gacha SSRs.

Card details

Event gacha

[SSR] Wiping Tears On A Starry Night - Heathcliff

[SSR] Beckoning The Rain - Owen

[SSR] Looking For Stars On A Teary Night - Shino

[SR] A Calming Timbre - Shylock

[R] Fighting To Stay Awake - Riquet

Event reward

[SR] A Stern Warning - Figaro (low-tier)

[SR] We're Going Right Away - Mithra (high-tier)

[R] Sleepy Sheepy - Lennox

Log-in stories

Log-in story 1 (Rustica, Snow)

Log-in story 2 (Rutile, Oz, Bradley)

Log-in story 3 (Chloe, Murr, Faust)

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[Log-in story] The Bells of Love Chime for Fiore ③

Appearing characters: Arthur, Lennox

Arthur: …

Arthur: (...Ah, I must’ve fallen asleep at some point.)

Arthur: (I haven’t had a free day in a while, so the exhaustion must’ve caught up to me.)

Arthur: (It feels so nice sitting under this tree with the wind blowing…. Perhaps I should stay here a little longer…)

Lennox: …

Arthur: (Oh, but it seems like it’s starting to drizzle… I can hear the raindrops falling… Maybe it’s time to go inside…)

Arthur: (...Hm? The rain isn’t hitting me?)

Lennox: …

Arthur: Ah! Lennox!

Lennox: My apologies. I didn’t mean to surprise you, Prince Arthur.

Lennox: However, you seemed so peaceful, I didn’t want to interrupt your rest.

Arthur: Oh no, it’s fine. Thank you for shielding me from the rain.

Lennox: It’s no problem. We can’t have you catching a cold.

Arthur: By the way, Lennox, what are you doing with that shovel?

Lennox: I’m planting flowers. I found a couple of fragile-looking blooms this morning and thought I’d try to nurture them.

Arthur: But you’re doing this now while it’s raining?

Lennox: This is nothing compared to the storms we get in the South. A bit of waterproof magic gets the job done.

Arthur: Southerners certainly are resilient people.

Arthur: Is there anything I can help you with?

Lennox: I… appreciate the sentiment, but I can’t ask a prince to get his hands dirty.

Arthur: Why not? Might I remind you I was raised in the North?

Arthur: Besides, I have the day off, and even a prince likes to get down in the dirt sometimes.

Lennox: …Alright then, I’ll take you up on the offer.

Lennox: I even brought a smaller shovel you can use to dig.

Arthur: Just leave it to me.

Lennox: …

Arthur: …

Lennox: …

Arthur: …Ahaha.

Lennox: What is it?

Arthur: Sorry, it’s just, don’t you think this is a little funny?

Lennox: What is?

Arthur: I’m always at the castle poring over laws and policies, and other official paperwork.

Arthur: And of course, I’m quite proud of the role I play in guiding the future of this country.

Arthur: However, I don’t have to think about any of that right now. All I have to focus on is the task at hand, the earth beneath me, and the sound of the rain.

Arthur: It’s a nice break from my usual routine, and I have you to thank for that, Lennox.

Lennox: Prince Arthur…

Lennox: I feel the same way…

Lennox: Even though your face is streaked with dirt, you’re smiling. It’s nice to see you so relaxed.

Arthur: Ahaha, there’s dirt on my face?

Lennox: Just a little.

Lennox: But it’s nothing a bit of water and a handkerchief can’t fix.

Arthur: That’s a good point. We have all the time in the world right now.

Arthur & Lennox: …

Arthur & Lennox: (What peaceful silence…)

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[Log-in story] The Bells of Love Chime for Fiore ②

Appearing characters: Mithra, Faust, Cain

Mithra: <<Arthim>>

Faust: My apologies for the bother, Mithra. I don’t know what I would’ve done without you.

Mithra: It’s fine. I had a good time.

Cain: Welcome back, you two. Where have you been all morning?

Cain: Did you go somewhere?

Mithra: Faust and I went artefact shopping.

Faust: It was my idea. I wanted Mithra’s opinion on an artefact that I thought might be useful for our next mission.

Cain: Oh, so did you get those necklaces from the shop too?

Mithra: Yes, the shopkeeper forced them upon us.

Faust: That’s not what happened. I received them as a bonus for being a regular customer.

Cain: Whoa, pretty generous of them to give away two whole necklaces.

Faust: Actually, these necklaces work as a set.

Faust: If you carve a pair of names into them, you’ll be able to hear the other person’s heartbeat while wearing the necklace for a thousand days.

Cain: Whoa! That’s surprisingly romantic.

Faust & Mithra: Huh?

Faust & Mithra: Romantic…?

Cain: I mean, you’ll be able to tell how the other person is feeling just by wearing the necklace, right?

Cain: Of course, not everyone’s gonna be a fan of that, but it’ll put you on a totally different level of intimacy if you are.

Cain: I get to understand someone I love better, and they get the chance to know me, too. Isn’t that a win-win?

Faust: I suppose that’s one way of thinking about it. I hadn’t considered that.

Faust: Honestly, the idea of someone digging through the recesses of my heart gives me the chills.

Faust: All of my deepest regrets and sorrows lay bare for them to see.

Mithra: What? You’re not constantly thinking about every mistake you’ve ever made, are you?

Faust: Of course not. I wasn’t talking about myself in particular. It’s just a figure of speech.

Faust: It’s not like I could’ve turned down the shopkeeper’s kindness, so I'll just have to figure out a use for this.

Cain: Well, if you don’t need it, why don’t you just give it to Mithra? He enjoys collecting these kinds of things, right?

Mithra: Hey, don’t just throw your junk onto me.

Cain: Whoa, I didn’t think you’d be as conscious as Faust about this.

Mithra: When did I say that? I just don’t have a use for it.

Mithra: Why would I care about what other people think? I can do whatever I want.

Mithra: Besides, if I did want to know what someone was thinking, I’d just have to look at them to understand.

Cain: Wow, that’s a pretty tough statement!

Cain: Now that you mention it, I’d like to be able to understand the people dearest to me without having to rely on any kind of tool or trick, either.

Mithra: Heh, you’ll get there someday.

Faust: (Mithra’s that proficient at psychological magic? I’ve never realised before…)

Faust: Well, thank you for giving me your opinions.

Faust: I’m sure I’ll think of some use for it on the mission.

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[Log-in story] The Bells of Love Chime for Fiore ①

Appearing characters: Riquet, Shylock, Murr

Riquet: Good afternoon, Shylock. Could you get me a glass of juice, please?

Shylock: But of course. It’s terribly hot outside today, so please, take a seat.

Murr: Riquet! You’re here!

Murr: I’ve got a question for ya! Have you ever heard of the susurrating bloom?

Riquet: The… susurr-what? Oh, wait, I have!

Riquet: Mitile told me about it yesterday. I believe it’s a magical flower that can remember sounds.

Murr: Yep, that’s the one! It can record anything right before sunset and replay it the next day.

Murr: Say, Riquet, what would you have the flower replay for you?

Shylock: He asked me the same thing earlier.

Murr: But Shylock is taking too long to answer, so I wanna hear you answer first, Riquet!

Riquet: Mine? Hmm, well…

Riquet: Since I’ll hear it first thing in the morning… I guess I’d want it to be my own voice?

Murr: Ooh, and why’s that?

Riquet: Well, I could record something like “we’re having omelettes for breakfast today, so make sure to help Nero in the kitchen.”

Shylock: Ah, so you want to set a reminder for yourself?

Shylock: How responsible of you, but of course, I’d expect nothing less.

Riquet: Ehehe.

Riquet: Oh, and out of curiosity, what would you answer, Murr?

Murr: Me? I’d use it to record the sounds of cooking!

Riquet: The sounds of… cooking?

Murr: Y’know, like chop, chop, chop, si—zzle, so that when I wake up, I’ll have to fight between my desire to eat and my desire to go back to sleep!

Riquet: I-I see….

Riquet: I suppose you of all people would turn every morning into an experiment of sorts.

Murr: Aww, thank you!!

Murr: So, didja figure it out yet, Shylock?

Murr: I bet there’s lo—ts of uses for a barkeep like recording secret conversations~

Shylock: Do you think I’d really stoop that low?

Murr: Well, I’m not sayin’ you wouldn’t! C’mon, just tell us already!

Murr: What would you have the flower remember?

Riquet: I want to know, too.

Riquet: I always learn so much from you—things I never would’ve even begun to imagine, worlds I’ve never would’ve seen on my own.

Riquet: Whatever answer you have, I’m sure it’ll be just as wonderful as the things you’ve taught me before.

Shylock: Oh my, how could I refuse such an adorable plea?

Shylock: Well then, I…

Shylock: Would entrust someone else with the flower’s secrets.

Murr & Riquet: Huh…?

Shylock: Allow me to elaborate. Say I had this flower in my possession…

Shylock: I’d ask the two of you to fill its buds with your voice and deliver the blossom to my room.

Shylock: That way, I can fall asleep dreaming about which words I’ll hear in the morning….

Shylock: An enticing proposition, no?

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[Event] The Bells of Love Chime For Fiore

Twitter announcement | Bluesky announcement

Lord Snow... Oh, Lord Snow... On their way home, the wizards pass by a picturesque flower field. Garnished with wedding decorations, it appears to be the venue for an upcoming ceremony. Filled with 'susurrating blooms' — often used in wedding ceremonies — these miraculous flowers capture the sounds of dusk and play them anew at sunrise. Among the entwined stems, frail yet maddening whispers can be heard calling for someone they yearned for long ago...

The event “The Bells of Love Chime For Fiore” will be held from 18:00 (JST) on June 4th (Thursday)! This event will feature Oz, Snow and Mitile as limited-time gacha SSRs.

Card details

Event gacha

[SSR] An Abundant Blossom For You - Mitile

[SSR] A Flurry Of Dazzling Petals - Oz

[SSR] Mercy For The Grieving Blossom - Snow

[SR] Hold Up Just A Minute! - Nero

[R] A Celebratory Bouquet - Figaro

Event reward

[SR] Let The Flowers Rain - Shino (low-tier)

[SR] What Investigation Progress? - Rustica (high-tier)

[R] Frog-In-A-Box - White

Log-in stories

Log-in story 1 (Riquet, Shylock, Murr)

Log-in story 2 (Mithra, Faust, Cain)

Log-in story 3 (Arthur, Lennox)

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[Log-in story] Sonatina of Healing Salt And Nursing ③

Appearing characters: Nero, Bradley

Nero: (—Aight, it’s time to cook dinner. I got my hands on some good meat, so everyone’s gettin’ steak tonight.)

Nero: (I wanna push the flavour on this one, so this calls for my secret ingredient—crystal salt…)

Nero: …!

Nero: (Who used up all my damn salt!?)

Nero: (...Tsk, there’s only one person who could’ve done this…)

Bradley: Yo, chef.

Nero: Brad…

Bradley: I’m starvin’, so how ‘bout you make me somethin’?

Nero: …

Nero: (Calm down, Nero. I don’t wanna jump the gun in case it wasn’t him.)

Nero: (If I fumble, it’ll be an even bigger headache…)

Bradley: (Yo— Is anyone home?)

Nero: …Ah, my bad. I zoned out for a minute there.

Nero: If you gimme a sec, I can whip up some canapés for ya.

Bradley: I’ll leave ya to it, chef.

Nero: …Huh?

Bradley: What’s wrong?

Nero: Nothin’, I just forgot to restock the salt.

Nero: Guess I won’t be able to make ya anythin’. 

Bradley: Yer missin’ salt?

Bradley: Check the upper right cupboard, three places from the end and two shelves down, there’s some stuff you can use.

Bradley: Whoa!? H-Hey, watch where yer swingin’ that thing!

Nero: I knew it was you, ya thievin’ asshole!

Nero: Only you would know how valuable my crystal salt is!

Bradley: Wait, wait, lemme explain!

Nero: I don’ wanna hear it!

Bradley: I ‘fess, okay!? I used yer salt.

Bradley: But ya of all people would understand!

Bradley: A treasure ain’t worth shit just sittin’ tucked away! Nero: …

Bradley: The value of salt lies in usin’ it, right?

Nero: …Ugh, at least ya admitted to doin’ it.

Nero: I was goin’ to use the crystal salt today, anyway.

Bradley: Heck yeah!

Nero: Don’t get ahead of yerself. It ain’t for you, but for the steak we’re havin’ tonight.

Nero: I’ve been plannin’ this from the start.

Bradley: Sounds pretty good.

Nero: Which means I don’ have time to make ya a snack. Yer gonna hafta wait for dinner like everyone else.

Bradley: Hmph, fine by me.

Bradley: I wouldn’t wanna waste my appetite on some measly snacks anyway.

Bradley: But if yer gonna make me wait, you better make my time worth it.

Nero: Who do ya think yer talkin’ to?

Nero: Watch and see what a real chef can do with this treasure.

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[Log-in story] Sonatina of Healing Salt And Nursing ②

Appearing characters: Oz, Chloe

Chloe: Ow, ow, owie… Aww, I scraped myself…

Chloe: (Man… I can’t believe I tripped like that.)

Chloe: (I was so lost in my own head thinking of new designs that I totally missed where I was going~)

Chloe: Well, it’s nothing a little first aid can’t fix… <Suispicibo Voitingoc>>

Oz: What are you doing?

Chloe: Whoa!? Lord Oz!??!

Chloe: S-Sorry for blocking the path like this! I’m getting up right now!

Oz: Did you hurt yourself?

Chloe: Oh, yeah. I tripped earlier and ended up scratching my hands, ahaha..

Chloe: It’s alright though! I’ve already stopped the bleeding with magic, and there’s no blood on the ground!

Chloe: See, it’s already scabbing over. Although, maybe I should ask Doctor Figaro for a check-up just in case.

Oz: Figaro is not here right now.

Chloe: Oh, that’s right! He and Shylock went to help a town affected by the Great Calamity, right?

Chloe: Hmm, what to do… Rustica’s also out right now.

Oz: <<Vox Nox>>

Chloe: Wah…!

Chloe: Huh? My wound is completely gone!

Chloe: Thank you so much, Lord Oz!

Oz: It is no problem.

Oz: A wizard’s blood is precious—you never know who could be using it as a medium.

Oz: Be careful.

Chloe: O-Oh, right! A scab could start bleeding again at any moment.

Chloe: I’ll be sure to pay better attention where I’m walking next time!

Oz: …

Oz: …Give me your hand.

Chloe: Huh? My hand? Like this?

Oz: <<Vox Nox>>

Chloe: This is…

Oz: Candy.

Chloe: Y-Yeah, it sure is…

Oz: …

Chloe: Umm, I’m really grateful for it, but why did you give this to me?

Oz: Children normally enjoy these things after a fall.

Oz: When you give them candy, it makes them smile.

Chloe: Oh! Did you learn that from Arthur and Riquet?

Oz: Yes.

Chloe: (...Is Lord Oz trying to comfort me?)

Oz: Do you not want it?

Chloe: N-No, I like it! Really!

Oz: I see.

Chloe: Ehehe, I was super embarrassed after falling earlier.

Chloe: But thanks to you, it’s gonna be a great day after all!

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[Log-in story] Sonatina of Healing Salt And Nursing ①

Appearing characters: Rutile, Heathcliff

Rutile: (Wow, it’s really pouring out there!)

Rutile: (If I had come home even a minute later, I’d be sopping wet…)

Heathcliff: Ah, Rutile, welcome back. Are you done with your mission?

Rutile: Yes—I ended up finishing a lot quicker than I thought.

Rutile: Is Mitile still here?

Heathcliff: I believe he just left for the Southern Country.

Heathcliff: He went with Shino to help out Doctor Figaro. They both seemed pretty excited about it.

Rutile: That’s good to hear.

Rutile: What about you, Heath? Are you going anywhere later?

Heathcliff: Yes, I was about to get some lunch. Would you like to join me?

Rutile: You bet! I was also starting to feel a little hun— Whoa!?

Heathcliff: Watch out…!

Heathcliff: Are you alright, Rutile? You’re not hurt anywhere, are you?

Rutile: I- I’m fine, Heath. Thanks for catching me. That was a close one.

Rutile: I wonder what I slipped on…

Rutile & Heathcliff: Ah.

Rutile: The floorboard is protruding a bit. That’s definitely a tripping hazard.

Heathcliff: I wonder if it’s because of the humidity…

Heathcliff: Yep, if you step on it, it makes a dull sound. The water must be making the wood swell.

Rutile: It has been raining a lot lately, huh.

Heathcliff: And even if we fix this one board, it won’t fix the main problem…

Heathcliff: Since the Manor is under Central Country’s jurisdiction, perhaps we could ask Sir Drummond for help.

Heathcliff: For now, we could replace it with another wooden board as a temporary fix.

Rutile: Good thinking, Heath! You’re the best!

Heathcliff: I-It’s nothing special! I was just thinking out loud…

Heathcliff: Well, I’m pretty sure there’s already some spare lumber around here, so we just need to find the right tools.

Rutile: Oh, why don’t we get a rug while we’re at it?

Rutile: A bright red one that’s sure to stand out.

Heathcliff: A red rug? What for?

Rutile: If we stick a big sign on it that says “caution”...

Rutile: People will see it and take care when they walk!

Heathcliff: Oh, that’s a good idea! I never would’ve thought of that.

Rutile: Haha, we used to do it all the time at my school in the South. It’d be bad if one of the kids got hurt.

Heathcliff: That’s true. For now, we can leave this sign here while we find the materials we need.

Rutile: Okay! Let’s go, Team Rutile and Heath!

Rutile: —Ahaha! Sorry, I guess my tummy’s excited to take part in our plan.

Heathcliff: Haha, maybe we should wait until after lunch to do this.

Rutile: You might be right…

Rutile: Let’s go, Team Rutile and Heath… to lunch!

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[Event] Sonatina of Healing Salt And Nursing

Twitter announcement | Bluesky announcement

On the request of a fellow doctor from the South, Shylock and Figaro are headed to a place dubbed the 'Salty Oasis'. There, they meet a girl suffering from an illness most bizarre... — I see you're no less attentive even when it doesn't concern your patrons. — It must be my lucky day if I'm getting praise from the kind and infamous Dr. Figaro.

The event “Sonatina of Healing Salt And Nursing” will be held from 18:00 (JST) on May 13th (Wednesday)! This event will feature Shylock and Figaro as limited-time gacha SSRs.

Card details

Event gacha

[SSR] And With That, Take Care - Shylock

[SSR] You'll Be As Right As Rain Soon - Figaro

[SR] Running A Medicine Check! - Mitile

Event reward

[R] Careful With The Syringe - Shino

Log-in stories

Log-in story 1 (Rutile, Heathcliff)

Log-in story 2 (Chloe, Oz)

Log-in story 3 (Nero, Bradley)