Category: Seeking Out My Mother in Another World

The lodging we were guided to was located along the main street of the general residential district—the Third District.  It was quite luxurious, comparable in scale to Tilting Sunflower Pavilion in Sidera. That was the place we had stayed at during our first visit there. In terms of Japan, it felt like staying at a…

When Emishi-san and the others led me outside, a sprawling town greeted us.  My first impression was a metropolis.  Of course, it wasn’t the kind of metropolis one would imagine in a modern Japanese sense. The architecture and the attire of the people passing by were no different from the civilization level of Sidera—consistent with…

…I was so nervous.  After climbing down from Ji Liz’s back, shaking hands with that incredibly important-looking man (who I later learned was Hajime-san’s father), and following him as he led us away, I finally stepped onto the passageway connecting the landing dock to the floating island of the castle. Only then, out of the…

Chapter 49 – Sky Castle The Sky Castle, home to the Elven Nation of Alfheim, features four ports at its cardinal points: east, west, south, and north.  These ports consist of bridges jutting out from the island and terminal buildings at their ends. Their appearance, resembling barrels tied to ropes and floating on the sea’s…

I spent my days talking with Karen, sharing time with Mother, playing with Chocola, and laughing with Mint.  I stroked Pochi’s cheek, massaged Grandma’s shoulders, and just like that, a week flew by in the blink of an eye—  Until the day finally arrived.  My communication crystal vibrated, and the message came through.  Rick-san’s message…

The early afternoon in the city is a little bit hurried. The sound of people, the smells of daily life, the atmosphere of everyone going about their day—these things wrap around the whole town, seeping in even when you’re indoors. It’s something I took for granted when I was living in Japan, right beside me…

After making the rounds and greeting familiar faces, we strolled around the town. It was late winter, waiting for spring, and while the market was starting to get busier, it was far from its usual lively state. There were fewer stalls, and the fruit candy stand where Mint had enjoyed her treat before wasn’t back…

After finishing our tea and leaving the Skylark Pavilion, we headed to the Adventurer’s Guild.  Waiting for us were the guild members: Cliche-san, Berde-san, and Schnei-san. Alongside them were Noah, Parker-san, and Novium-san.  Though it wasn’t Mint’s first time meeting them—just like with Tomoe-san and the others—we still took the time to reintroduce ourselves, just…

And so, Hajime-san, Rick-san, and Noemi-san set off on their journey. They’d only stayed in Sidera for two nights—barely a day and a half, really. I felt bad for all the back-and-forth they’d been through. Maybe when things settle down, I’ll invite them for a proper meal… After they departed, Karen murmured quietly. 「Hajime is…

Chapter 48 – Playing In the Hustle and Bustle of The Town The next day, we reconfirmed our decision as a family—to head to The Elven Nation of Alfheim.  Of course, we also discussed the theory Four Seasons-san had shared with us last night. However, after some contemplation, mother tilted her head in confusion. It…

Without a clear resolution, Mother, Karen, and Grandma had all gone to bed. Of course, no one had outright said it—but Mother’s expression had made it clear. Even if it meant going alone, she was determined to go to Alfheim, the Elven nation. And naturally, there was no way we’d let her go by herself,…

Soon enough, the briefing came to an end. Honestly, despite the emotional whirlwind—anger, calm, frustration, surprise—it felt like we came away with little. We still couldn’t understand what the Elven Nation Alfheim, especially the Council of Elders, was thinking. At first, we’d intended to unwind with some tea afterward, but the atmosphere wasn’t quite right…

「…Ah. There is one more thing. This one’s directed at you, Sui Hatano.」 At Hajime-san’s next words, I—no, all of us—were left speechless. 「They have a request for Kazuteru Hatano’s son and would like to invite you to the Elven Nation of Alfheim.」 A long silence fell. It must have lasted around ten seconds before…

I managed to rein in my anger in an instant—or so I believed. After all, Hajime-san was only the messenger. The one making these outrageous demands was the Council of Elders of the Elven Nation of Alfheim. I could see the fear in her from the beginning. She must have known we’d react strongly, yet…

Hajime Aquano—Hajime-san—took her seat with graceful composure after greeting us. She accepted the tea offered by Parkel with a gentle smile and a refined, practiced motion, saying, ‘Thank you. I’ll enjoy it.’ Honestly, if she were in an all-girls’ school, I could see her being adored as the ‘prince’ of the place… Karen caught Hajime-san’s…

The whole family headed to Sidera together. The reason was simple: I thought it best for the three  of us, Karen, Mother, and me, to all be there to hear Rick-san and Noemi-san’s report. Karen, as an Elf, has a right to know about her homeland, and Mother, with her knowledge of international affairs, could…

Volume 9 – Castle in the Sky, Elf Child Chapter 47 – News Ahead of Spring Two months and two weeks have gone by since the start of the new year. It’s still cold, but that bone-deep chill only lingers in the mornings and evenings; during the day, it’s not so bad. The weather could…

If you go out, eventually you have to come back. It’s just the natural order of things. Not long before sunset—probably around three in the afternoon—we packed up and got ready to head back. 「That was a nice spot. Let’s come again sometime.」 I said, watching the sunlit lake glittering in the distance. 「Hmm. Next…

Once our enjoyable lunch was over, it was time to rest, and then we each had free time. Everyone could do as they pleased—but we didn’t stray too far apart. Pochi stayed close to us, and Karen was with Mint. Meanwhile, I stood at the lake’s edge, holding a fishing rod I’d taken from the…

Mint and the others returned about two hours later. They must’ve passed through some thickets along the way judging by the leaves and cobwebs stuck to them and the dirt smudged on their feet—but they came back beaming, shouting. 「Went to left, back to right!」 「That’s right, awesome, isn’t it? It’s proof you made it…