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Hamefura LN 13 Chapter 1 Summary

I am currently reading Hamefura LN13 and will post summaries after each chapter.

Though, I don't work too much on the phrasing so it may seem a bit messy.

Chapter 1: The Foreign Study

A Dream Of The Past

Monkey Girl is troubled because she has sprained her ankle while practicing tree climbing alone in the mountain. The day is sinking.

She had a good reason to practice tree climbing alone.

Monkey Girl gets along well with her eldest brother despite their age difference. He is kind to her.

Monkey Girl's second older brother is several years older than her. They have often been treated as a set. He has always done things before her. He is better at tree climbing than her and he makes fun of her because of it. She has practiced hard so she can get better than him and make fun of him instead, but she has never succeeded.

Monkey Girl feels scared about being stranded in the mountains at night and calls her family in desperation.

Her second older brother appears. Their mother has asked him to search for her since she was late.

Monkey Girl tells him she has sprained her ankle. She asks him to get an adult. But it will be night by the time he comes back with someone, so her brother suggests carrying her on his back. Monkey Girl hesitates since he doesn't seem so sturdy, but her brother assures her he will be fine since he is strong.

Her brother goes down the mountain while carrying her on his back. Monkey Girl is both jealous and impressed by her brother.

Upon arriving home, Monkey Girl tells her mother she has sprained her ankle. Her mother is freaked out by it, and even more when she sees the bleeding on the brother's legs. The brother shrugs it off but the mother urges him to disinfect his wounds. Monkey Girl can't believe her brother carried her with these wounds.

Monkey Girl wonders if he got hurt because he couldn't go down the mountain the same way as usual while carrying her on his back.

Monkey Girl's mother is angry that they have played some dangerous game together. Monkey Girl is surprised to hear that since her mother is supposed to be the one who asked the brother to search for her. She wasn't: the brother went in search of her by himself, since she hadn't come back after it had gotten dark. He said their mother had asked him because he couldn't be honest about it.

Even though her brother is mean to her, Monkey Girl also knows that he is very kind. She thanks him in her heart.

Dark Magic Lesson With Raphael

Katarina is woken up from her dream by Anne. She must get ready to go to work.

Katarina is having her dark magic lesson with Raphael. She has become good at sucking darkness with her dark magic.

Katarina is discouraged since she can't make progress with anything except sucking darkness. She can only summon a ball of darkness the size of a mandarine while other people can use large-scale spells, like filling a room with darkness, or create a dark space. She feels like she has no talent for dark magic, or even magic in general. Raphael doesn't agree.

Katarina feels like there is no real application of her sucking darkness at this level, and she is afraid she might betray the expectation of the ministry's board. Raphael tells her that sucking darkness is amazing in itself and that it must be her strong suit. Even if two persons have the same magic attribute and the same magic power, they won't use magic the same way. Each person has different suitabilities when it comes to magic. Sucking darkness is probably Katarina's strong suit while summoning darkness must be her weak suit. Katarina has always had limited magic, so she didn't know each person used their magic in different ways. Raphael adds that if she continues to put effort into what she is bad at, she should be able to do things little by little. Katarina feels cheered up by Raphael.

Raphael chuckles while looking at Katarina. Katarina is puzzled. Raphael explains that sucking darkness actually suits her perfectly because she is a like "a sun that makes darkness disappear". Because Raphael has delivered a capture target's line so naturally with a dazzling smile, Katarina blushes.

Katarina remembers that Raphael was a hidden capture target himself. In addition to being a pretty boy, he is also kind, a good listener, someone who can soothe people's hearts, and someone who can deliver killer lines like this with a smile. Katarina feels like, if Raphael was serious, there would be no woman who could resist him.

Katarina and Raphael resume the lesson.

Lunch Time

After the lesson, Katarina heads alone to the dining hall. There are several places serving food in the ministry, including a classy café, but Katarina prefers the dining hall since there are plentiful menus.

Sora calls out to her a the dining hall. Katarina gets absorbed while looking at him, remembering that he, Cyrus, and Dewey are capture targets that may lead her to her doom, but in spite of this, she is good friends with them. Sora brings her to reality. She panics, wondering if she said something about Fortune Lover 2. She hurriedly pretends that she is hesitating to take a large serving of steak. Sora disapproves of this choice since she got a stomach ache last time. Katarina tries to convince him she will be fine this time, but Sora doesn't believe it. In the end, she listens to him and takes a normal serving.

Katarina's steak is delicious. Maria joins them for lunch. Unlike Katarina's meat-full dishes, Maria has picked vegetables and fruit-based dishes.

Maria asks Katarina if they will work on deciphering their respective covenant together this afternoon as usual. Katarina says yes.

Katarina poinders about their covenant deciphering work. Maria still remembers the ancient script they have studied at the academy, so she can progress fast and she has reached a point where she can use the spell contained in the Light covenant. Unlike Maria, Katarina is advancing at a turtle's place and she is still stuck in the warnings and instructions section.

She was convinced before that dark magic was something bad, but she has changed her mind ever since her senpai told her that there are multiple perspectives to things and that dark magic can be considered magic that can save people, for example, to erase painful memories. She has felt motivated by her dark magic study ever since, and she feels grateful to her senpai.

Katarina has a stomach ache after lunch. She feels like she shouldn't have taken another serving of desserts. Sora sighs since he warned her. Katarina feels like it is indeed 100% her fault and apologizes to Maria and Sora for always causing trouble to them. Maria gently tells her not to worry, Sora curtly asks her to be careful next time. By the end of break time, Katarina's stomach got better. Sora asks Maria not to give Katarina any sweets and then leaves.

Afternoon Work

Katarina and Maria start deciphering their own covenants.

Katarina really has a hard time deciphering the Dark Covenant. To begin with, she is bad at studying and memorizing stuff. She is especially hopeless with foreign-related things and ancient scripts. Deciphering the covenant is definitely a hurdle for her. She really wonders how OG!Katarina could decipher it and use the spells in it. Someone can't possibly have taught her since the covenant is made in a way that only the contractor can read it. Maybe OG!Katarina used a trick? If she did, Katarina wished she could use it too.

Walking To the Carriage Gate With Sora

It is the end of the day. Katarina and Maria return to their respective department. As usual, Katarina's senpais are busy with work, and even when Katarina asks if they need help, they gently tell her that they can take care of their own work and that she can go home. Katarina walks to the carriage gate with Sora. Sora curtly asks her if her stomach is okay. Katarina says it got better after a while and thanks Sora for his concern. Sora seriously asks her to be careful so that it won't happen again.

While Katarina gets a mother vibe from Keith, she gets a big brother vibe from Sora. Then she remembers her dream from this morning and it dawns on her. Sora speaks in the same curt and yet worried way as her older brother, which is why he feels like a big brother to her. Sora's vibes are similar to her older brother's. But unlike her older brother, Sora has a pretty and sexy face.

Sora is puzzled since Katarina is staring at him. Katarina explains to him that she realizes once again that he has a pretty face, without mentioning that she compared his face to her brother's. She tells him that since he is handsome, kind, and good at taking care of others, it is no wonder that the female ministry employees are crazy about him. Whenever they are walking together, Katarina can see the employee's sparkling eyes on them. She also hears rumors about him. Since Sora is aware of his charm, Katarina expects him to joke about it, but instead, he seriously asks her if she thinks the same thing. Since Sora is not acting as expected, Katarina wonders if he may have lost confidence in himself, so she confidently asserts that she finds him lovely. In response to this, Sora takes Katarina's chin and asks her if it means she is okay with him doing this. Then he moves his face right in front of her face. While Katarina is frozen out of shock, Sora moves his face closer, and... bursts out laughing. Sora tells Katarina that she is too naive and full of openings and that he can understand why the prince would worry. Katarina retorts that she isn't that way with just anyone. Instead of retorting something, Sora just happily ruffles her hair. Katarina is frustrated to be given the child treatment, and poutingly mumbles that Sora was too sexy while joking. Hearing this, Sora whispers that it wasn't a joke, but Katarina doesn't hear it.

They have reached the carriage. While waving goodbye, Katarina notices that Sora's face looks a bit red, probably because of the sunset. Once the carriage has departed, Katarina dozes off until she reaches home.

Geordo's Visit

Once home, Katarina is notified by her servant that she has a visitor. Katarina wonders who it can be at this hour. The servant replies that it is Geordo. While Geordo often comes over without an appointment, it is rare for him to come at this hour. He usually comes over on her day off. Except for that one time, when a troublesome noble had his eyes on him and he was watched every day. Katarina wonders if he is also in some kind of trouble this time and hastens her pace.

When she enters the parlor, Geordo tells her "Welcome Home". Taken aback, Katarina reflexively replies "I am home". Geordo chuckles about their exchange just now because it feels like they have become family. Hearing this, Katarina wonders if Geordo possibly wanted them to become siblings. In her past life, she wished she had an older sister since she only had older brothers. Geordo only has brothers, so maybe he wants an older sister? Looking at Katarina's puzzled face, Geordo can tell Katarina didn't understand what he meant and chuckles. He clarifies that this exchange made him feel like they had become a married couple. Hearing the words "married couple", Katarina remembers that at this rate, they will indeed end up becoming a married couple. Katarina gets flustered and her face turns red. Looking at her, Geordo chuckles again. While laughing, Geordo looks similar to Sora earlier, so Katarina asks him if he is making fun of her. Geordo is taken by surprise and covers his face with his hand. He tells her that he is not making fun of her and also flusteredly asks her not to make such a cute face. Katarina is puzzled. She can't see his face since he is covering it with his hand, but Geordo's ears are a bit red.

Geordo recovers his composure after a little while. He has expressly come to tell her that the Prince of Ethenell will come to Sorcier in several weeks for his foreign study. Katarina is confused as she doesn't understand why he would go out of his way to tell her that. Sorcier is a wealthy and developed country, so it isn't unusual for foreign nobles to go there for their foreign study. Geordo is surprised by Katarina's reaction and asks her if she has forgotten about the Prince of Ethenell. Katarina finally remembers about Cezar. Looking at her, Geordo figures she has remembered about him and mutters in his breath that he would have preferred she forgot about him for her whole life. Geordo has a dark expression on his face, so Katarina doesn't pry further.

Katarina remembers Cezar, how they met at the International Assembly, how he helped her at Ocean Harbor Town during the kidnapping incident, and how she discovered later on that he was one of the hidden capture targets. She has always wondered how Maria and him could develop their relationship in the game, but it makes sense if he came over for his foreign study. Cezar coming over must be part of the game plot. Katarina gets depressed about it but she is still glad to know it in advance. Still, she doesn't understand why Geordo would be troubled by it. After all, Cezar seems like a good person.

Geordo explains that Cezar will come over not only to study Sorcier's technology but also to search for a potential fiancée. Ethenell seems to want to forge solid ties with Sorcier.

Sorcier is a wealthy and developed country, so there are a lot of foreigners who want to marry Sorcier people. But Sorcier people usually don't want to move out of the country so it is their spouse that would move in.

Katarina remembers that Ethenell is still unsafe and would feel sorry if the fiancée was forced to move there. Geordo reassures her: Sorcier has required that the chosen fiancée give her consent and Ethenell has agreed not to force the potential fiancée into marriage. Katarina thinks there's no problem in that case. Sorcier would normally refuse this kind of deal with unsafe countries like Lesabre and Ethenell, but since Ethenell has become safer after the enthronement of the current king, and the current king seems like a reliable person, Sorcier has accepted this time.

The translation of the following scene is available here.

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Katarina asks Geordo if there is some kind of problem with Cezar coming over to search for a fiancée. Geordo hesitates and finally asks Katarina about her relationship with Cezar. Katarina is not sure she can openly say that she is friends with a foreign prince, so she simply replies that he is a slight acquaintance. Geordo is surprised by her answer since he imagined them to be more intimate after seeing them together at the International Assembly. That's why he was panicked when he learned that Cezar would come to Sorcier to search for a potential fiancée. But now that he has heard Katarina's answer, he feels relieved. Katarina is still confused, so Geordo explains that he doesn't think Cezar will approach her since she is engaged, but he might if they are intimate. Katarina finally realizes that Geordo is implying Cezar might be interested in her. Katarina confidently asserts that there is no way Cezar would see her as a romantic interest since she has no charm. Geordo is annoyed by her words and assures her that she has a charm that fascinates people. After all, there is one person charmed by her right in front of her. Geordo is right in front of her face, gazing at her. Katarina realizes what Geordo means and blushes. Geordo continues. He is terribly attracted to her and fears the Prince of Ethenell might end up like him one day. Katarina gets more and more flustered and retorts that Geordo is just a maniac. Geordo is puzzled since he doesn't know the word. Katarina explains that it means he has weird tastes. After all, people would normally choose a cuter and more proper girl, like Maria. Geordo assures her that he is normal and that he finds her cute. Katarina is highly flustered. Geordo makes a satisfied smile and draws closer for a kiss.

Keith suddenly barges into the room and pulls Katarina away from Geordo. Geordo is annoyed at the interference and asks Keith why he is home so early. Keith was supposed to attend a party. Keith replies that he excused himself since he had work to finish. Geordo and Keith go on a banter until it is time for Geordo to return home. Before leaving, Geordo asks Katarina to avoid going near the castle while the Prince of Ethenell is here for his foreign study.

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Discussion with Keith

After Geordo has left, Keith asks Katarina if Geordo has really done nothing to her. Katarina assures him that Geordo didn't. He might have kissed her but Keith arrived just before it happened. Keith lectures Katarina about why she shouldn't stay alone with a man behind closed doors. Katarina thinks to herself that Keith may look like a sexy young man outside, but on the inside, he is like a mom.

After his lecture, Keith asks Katarina why Geordo came at such a late hour. Katarina replies that Geordo wanted to inform her that Cezar will come over to Sorcier for his foreign study. She tells Keith everything Geordo told her. Keith is also worried about the Prince of Ethenell coming to Sorcier to search for a fiancée. Katarina tells Keith that Geordo has said the exact same thing. Keith seems to hate the thought of being similar to Geordo. Keith explains he is just concerned since Katarina unconsciously seduces people. Katarina blurts out she can't unconsciously seduce people since it is what a heroine does. Keith is puzzled over the word "heroine". Katarina panics over blurting out about Fortune Lover 2 and pretends she is referring to the heroine of a romance novel. After all, a prince is supposed to fall in love with a cute and lovely girl. Keith doesn't understand Katarina's reasoning and bashfully tells her that both he and Geordo have been awfully seduced by her. Katarina remembers that Keith has also confessed his love to her, and then blushes. Katarina retorts that both he and Geordo have weird tastes because people would normally prefer cute girls. Keith blushingly tells her she is cute. Keith has said the same thing as Geordo but didn't say it suavely like he did. Instead, Keith is bright red, which has spread to Katarina who is also bright red. Katarina feels like she would reach her "love endurance" limit if Keith moved his face close to hers as Geordo did. Luckily for her, Keith doesn't, and they both return to their own rooms together, their faces still red. Before parting, the still-red Keith asks Katarina not to approach the Prince of Ethenell, and to notify him if something happens. Katarina feels like both Geordo and Keith worry too much. It is not because they have weird tastes that everyone has.

End of the day

Katarina returns to her room, gets changed, and lies on her bed. She still has Geordo and Keith's words on her mind. But she can't afford to be confused about love since she has to think about what to do regarding Cezar. She sighs in frustration over her peaceful future being still far away.

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