Hotaru is shaken as he didn’t expect that someone would speak Japanese; He utters some words in a quiet and nervous voice. “I-I’m Kazuya Hotaru, I am pleased to meet you Ms. Wilburg.” He says while still in confusion within the situation.
Ailbe replies politely. “It’s also a pleasure to meet you.” In the pressure of the situation. She commands the crowd to leave. The crowd leaves in disorganized fashion.
As the people left the room she turn back at Hotaru. Hotaru tries rationalize his current circumstances. “They want something from me. No rational person or organization would revive a dead person.” He thinks to himself.
Ailbe starts explaining his current situation. “As the nuisances are gone. Let me explain your current situation-You; Kazuya Hotaru have been transported to another world if you hadn’t realized it before now.” She further explains to Hotaru. “Yes, I have realized that but I do have a question.” Hotaru inquires to Ailbe.
She answers back. “Yes-Please go ahead.” Hotaru curiously asks “How can you speak Japanese? And quite good?” Ailbe scoffs at the question and continues to explain Hotaru’s circumstances. “If you remember what happened you were shot and killed if I am correct?” Ailbe reminds Hotaru. “Yes, I was and what does it have to do with me getting transported into this world!?” A surprised Hotaru answers.
Ailbe confidently replies to his question. “Well, Mr. Kazuya Hotaru. You’ve been rewarded and given a very important role in the Kingdom. I will explain your role is and the other answers you have-After you change into clothes.” She says as she walks out of the room. Hotaru sees a pair of clothes in a box. A suit accompanied by a watch.
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He wears his suit and walks out and is greeted by guards. One seems to be nervous and one meekly utters some words. He says in broken Japanese “Follow us.” Hotaru reluctantly agrees and leaves the building into a crowded street bustling with horses, carriages and people walking doing their daily lives and business. Ailbe is seen waiting outside as Hotaru leaves the hospital. She’s visibly looking at her watch.
Ailbe impatiently commands to Hotaru. “It really took you that long to get changed-anyway get in the carriage we have to meet someone important.” Hotaru rushes and frantically gets in. The carriage slowly moves. In the carriage Hotaru asks questions that he didn’t managed to ask. “Who we’re those people earlier?” Ailbe answers his question “They’re scientists and doctors; your teleportation has been the first in decades.”
Hotaru surprised says “The first in decades?! That means I’m not the only one that has been transported in this world?!” She answers quickly “Precisely-Your teleportation is very much known to the nobility.” Hotaru adds. “That’s also is the reason how you can say Japanese?” Hotaru further asks to Ailbe.
Ailbe responds “Yes, The teleportation of other people like you have made Japanese and other languages more accessible to scholars and the intellectuals.” Ailbe adds to conservation. “And speaking of language. You don't understand the language?” Ailbe asks to Hotaru “Yes, I don’t really understand the language.” Hotaru honestly replies.
“So for that reason. I Ailbe Wilburg is your formal and Official Translator.” Ailbe proclaims to Hotaru. “Wait-You’re my translator?” Hotaru questions with suspicion. “Mr. Hotaru, I’m your Official Translator, Secretary and Personal Aide.” Ailbe explains clearly.
“But-Why?” Hotaru questions her. “Hotaru-we should talk about this later as we’ve arrived.” Ailbe says calmly. “Where are we?” He asks as leaps out of the carriage. “The Ministry of Trade and Economy, Your new job.” Ailbe announces to Hotaru.