TSRTOW Chapter 31.1 : It's difficult to get along with your neighbors

 Translated by Shufen

Unedited. Sorry!

At the exit, there was a man who called out to us. Well to be more precise, it was at Noel.
We turn around and there’s a slender man slowly approaching us.

“Noel-sama, thank you very much.” (Rayburn)
“Rayburn.” (Noel)

I was familiar with the name Noel said. I know this person.

The thin gold hair is nearly white with slightly long hair. Although he is tall, he is a delicate person with a neutral appearance. The white loose-fitting clothing worn on the body is proof of the higher priests.

Rayburn is one of the young priests that stands out. Even though he is a servant of gold, in the world of priests, it is necessary to have a good family with connections to move up to upper management. In other words, he is a promising man who is blessed with an abundance of magic.

I’ve met him several times as the Priestess. However, we’ve only exchanged a few words of greeting without knowing much of one another. At the time, I wasn’t a sociable person.

“Did you go see Aldina-sama?” (Rayburn)
“Yes.” (Noel)

While I was standing behind Noel, I took three steps back.
If possible, I would like my presence to disappear.
However, that didn’t go as planned.

Rayburn-san glances over at me and looks at me from the top of my head to my feet, as if he were making a decision. His curious glance wonders why a commoner is here in such a place. Well, that’s fine. Just don’t realize I’m Haruatia, the former Priestess.

“Who are you?” (Rayburn)
As expected, Rayburn-san brought up my existence.


“...She is a young lady who is an acquaintance to Sotini-dono. Due to some circumstances, she is about to leave.” (Noel)
Noel answers in a low voice.

I look down and bow to Rayburn-san.

“Is that so.” (Rayburn)
Fortunately, Rayburn-san doesn’t pursue any further. Perhaps he read Noel’s less than talkative mood.

“By the way, it’s time to talk about the ‘Priestess’s Pilgrimage’ again. We’ll contact you shortly to schedule the meeting. Thank you for your hard work.” (Rayburn)

Priestess’s Pilgrimage. What a nostalgic word.

I have experienced that too. Going around the church and performing ceremonies to correct the flow of ki. Aldina-sama is probably going to go around each church to correct the pulse.

I heard from Ordias-san before that there was already a church with a disturbed pulse.
It’s not supposed to happen yet. It is said that it’s not possible for Aldina-sama, who inherited the Priestess's qualification to find it. That’s probably why the royal palace is busy...

Does the Priestess Pilgrimage mean that they have to identify the disturbed kai?
In any case, it doesn’t matter what I think about it anyway. If they don’t know which pulse is disturbed, I think it’s better to adjust everything again but doing so would have some restrictions.

...I’m a little worried.
I think I’ll check the situation with Ordias-san next time.

“Okay, I’ll let Aldina-sama know as well.” (Noel)
“Thank you. Well then, please excuse me.” (Rayburn)
Rayburn-san left after the conversation.

I secretly took in a breath of relief. After all, if I act normally, they wouldn’t know that I’m the former Priestess. I was able to confirm that both Noel and Ordias-san are abnormal. As I thought, doing bento delivery to the royal palace won’t expose me. 

“Noel...sama. It’s far enough now. I’ll go straight to the diner.” (Haruka)
People are starting to notice us.

I use the awkward formal speech to Noel to tell him I can go home alone. Noel knew as well so he nods a little. 

“Don’t do this in the future.” (Noel)
“Yes, I’ll be careful.” (Haruka)

Not being able to get close to the priest’s quarters means that I won’t be able to see Noel again. It’s lonely when I think about it but when I first return to this world, I didn’t hope to see Noel again. I was lucky to see him a few times and exchange words. Thinking about this, I bow to Noel and turn around to leave without looking back.

If we meet again, there might be another problem.
Sadly, in each other’s point of view, there is little chance of encountering each other again.

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Translator's Note

Haruka's poor little heart. Be strong! 

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