04x05 - Concert Preparations

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While diligently preparing
for the fundraising concert,

Rosemyne works on making
wax stencil paper.

Good morning, Lady Rosemyne.

Myn... Lady Rosemyne?

I apologize for the
sudden summons, Johann.

I'm no longer in a position
to go out freely,

now that I've been appointed high bishop.

H-High bishop?!

Yes.

So, from now on, I will need
you to come to me instead...

Th-That's nothing! I'll come!

How could I possibly ask you
to come to the workshop?!

It looks like he believes that

I was a blue priest in disguise,
just like Mr. Benno planned.

By the way, who is this?

This is Zack from Verde Workshop.

In your recent assignment for metal type,
he was evaluated as second only to Johann.

My, he must be very talented.

It seems that Zack also wishes
to earn the title of Gutenberg.

Gutenberg?

Yes.

Until now, Johann had no patrons

and didn't receive any
recognition for his work.

But after working with you, he
suddenly received high recognition

and now everyone knows him by that title.

I don't want such a title, though...

You just don't know other
smiths, Lady Rosemyne.

I believe I'm more suited
for the title of Gutenberg.

Please compare my work with his!

His personality is completely
different from Johann...

Personally, I would be

more than happy to accept more
skilled and motivated craftsmen.

Then...

Please show me your skills, Zack.

Yes!

Ascendance of a Bookworm:
Adopted Daughter of an Archduke

Episode 5
Concert Preparations

This time, I would like you to make

rollers necessary for
making wax stencil paper.

Wax stencil paper?

Rollers?

This is wax stencil paper.

It's paper that's been coated with wax.

Similar to these, we'd like to coat
paper so thin you can see through it...

It crumbled.

...evenly with wax in a way that
the sheets do not crumble.

A coat even thinner than this...

Lutz.

Yes.

Please take a look at this.

Two rollers are placed
on top of each other.

Below the rollers is a tray containing
wax that is heated and melted.

The melted wax flows

from the lower roller to the upper
roller, ensuring a uniform wax coating.

When paper is passed
between these rollers...

Thin, evenly waxed stencil
paper should be created.

Do you understand the concept?

Is it okay to change the design as long as
the paper can be thinly coated with wax?

Yes. Of course.

We decided to look at both
of their design drawings

once they were finished, then
decide which one to adopt.

I'm definitely going to become Gutenberg!

I want to create something that
will make Lady Rosemyne happy.

But you can have the title
of Gutenberg, Zack.

Lutz! Did you hear that?!

Zack's enthusiasm!

And Johann...

He said he wants to continue working
with me even without a title.

So humble and steadfast!

No, I don't think Johan
said that to be humble.

I want Johann to work hard and continue
expanding the printing industry!

By the way, Lady Rosemyne.

Yes?

Our hair ornament craftsman
has a new ornament

she would very much like to
show you, Lady Rosemyne.

Huh? Tuuli?

She's been working hard
on her etiquette lessons.

I can meet Tuuli...

Please bring her to see me!

As you wish.

This is also for you.

A letter from my family!

I'll bring you a new hair
ornament next time.

Kamil is able to turn over now.

Dad has become a commander.
I've gotten really busy with work!

I'm glad everyone seems well.

I'm doing well, too.

Thank you for coming to the cathedral
during the Star Festival.

It made me happy.

Right now, I'm very busy preparing
for the high priest's concert...

Program? What is that?

It's a printed sheet of paper listing
the pieces to be played at the concert.

The front will be printed
with an image of you

and the back will have song titles
and lyrics printed on it.

We will be selling these as souvenirs.

An image of me should be unnecessary.

It's for promotion of the business.

After all, this is a concert
supporting the printing industry.

Lord Ferdinand, this is Elvira.

Huh? Mother?

I would like to meet with Rosemyne.

I wish to speak with her about
the concert and Lord Wilfried.

Elvira is coming to the
cathedral? Impossible...

It's not. Mother is coming
because of the programs.

Mother is preparing for the concert with
my adoptive mother, Lady Florencia.

She is even willing to come to the
cathedral that everyone despises

because she's staking everything on
making the printing industry a success.

Will three days from now be acceptable?

The Gilberta Company is visiting that
day, but I am free before then.

Messenger birds are so convenient.

I hope I can learn how
to use them soon...

Rosemyne.

Be sure to show me the
program for approval.

I understand.

All right!

To get the high priest's approval,

would it be best to use a paper
cutout print for the cover?

Well, I'll decide after consulting Wilma.

I am very sorry...

I don't know what the
high priest looks like.

Huh? But you saw him
during the inspection...

Actually...

I tried my best to avoid
seeing his face...

That's right...

Wilma isn't good with men.

And so, I had Rosina draw the high priest

and asked Wilma to draw
him based on the drawing.

Lady Rosemyne. Will you please let
me see the face of the high priest?

Why the sudden request?

Well...

Rosina's sketch of him
surprised me very much...

I've never seen anyone with such
perfectly positioned features before.

I would like to see him in
person to draw his likeness!

Then, Rosemyne. I'd like
you to provide the song.

Yes.

I hummed a children's anime song
with the themes of love, courage,

and kindness that the high priest lacks,
to which the high priest added lyrics.

This is a love song dedicated
to the Goddess of Earth Geduldh

by the God of Life Ewigleben.

Amazing...

Even I was captivated...

Huh? Even Damuel?!

This song again...

I have been unable to stop my hands ever
since I laid my eyes upon the high priest,

to the point I believe I have been
blessed by Kunstzeal, the Goddess of Art!

The high priest's harspiel concert...

Maybe it's actually super dangerous?!

Ascendance of a Bookworm:
Adopted Daughter of an Archduke

Ascendance of a Bookworm:
Adopted Daughter of an Archduke

Three days later.

Mother visited the cathedral with
Brother Lamprecht by her side.

This is...!

These are cookies known
as langues de chat.

This is the first time I've
served them to others.

I see. So Cornelius hasn't had these yet.

It looks like Brother Lamprecht
tagged along to eat Ella's food.

I'm glad to see that Rosemyne is well.

This must be thanks to Lord
Ferdinand watching over her.

I am truly grateful for that.

This is Mother's reason for visiting.

I'm glad I decided to
come to the cathedral.

Everyone is well-educated and
everything is kept clean and tidy.

I'm relieved.

Mother...

Yes!

So, what business do you have?

Yes.

It's about Lord Wilfried...

He claims that it's unfair
she doesn't need to study.

Huh?

Unfair, you say?

Yes.

He also complains that
Rosemyne doesn't have a tutor

and is always sneaking
out of the castle...

I'm not sneaking out.

He also said that

it's not fair that Rosemyne always
speaks with Lord Sylvester during meals.

Rosemyne, you are being unfair!

Oh...

I'm just reporting on the
progress of the business.

Anyways, please study with Lord Wilfried
once to ignite his competitive spirit.

She has no time for that.

There are many things that
Rosemyne must prioritize.

Wilfried's retainers are the ones
who should deal with his situation.

After lunch, the high priest
returned to his work.

Huh? The concert tickets
are already sold out?!

Yes. Is it possible to increase
the number of seats?

By how many more?

Well, perhaps double the current number?

Double?

It seems we may need to start over
by choosing a larger venue...

That's right... Speaking of venues...

Brother Lamprecht.

I'd like to ask the knights to provide
security for the venue. Who should I ask?

It's just a harspiel concert, right?

That's unnecessary.

Looks like it's better to show than tell.

This is the image of the high priest
I plan to sell at the concert.

Oh, my! What is this?! Let me
examine it more carefully.

You plan to sell this during
the harspiel concert?

Er, yes...

I will purchase it.

Purchasing this is considered a donation!
It's a charitable act! Isn't that right?

I believe the ladies will become
like this, one after another.

I will ask Father immediately.

Thank you kindly.

Mother, may I have that back?

I will give you this one in exchange.

My! This one is wonderful as well!

This is the image we will
print on the program.

Taking extra copies and
spares into consideration...

We plan to print about a
hundred copies of this image.

Are commoners truly able
to make a hundred copies

of this without the use
of magical tools?!

Yes. That is printing technology.

After Mother and Brother returned home...

Lady Rosemyne, I have brought our
hair ornament craftsman today.

Nice to meet you, Lady Rosemyne.

My name is Tuuli.

I always cherish the hair
ornaments that you make...

That bag!

I would like to offer
this to Lady Rosemyne.

I made this hair ornament with a technique

that my deceased younger
sister once taught me.

Even now, I always think of her
when I make these ornaments.

How beautiful...

Just like how you treasured
your younger sister...

I will also treasure these hair
ornaments when I use them.

Yes!

I would like to thank you.

These are drawings of noble clothing.

Please use them for your future projects.

Thank you very much.

Tuuli, you must have worked hard to

improve your speech and
manners to get here.

Then, we chatted endlessly.

My younger brother often stares intently
at his black and white picture book.

He has also learned

to grab the Shumil doll that makes
a ringing sound when shaken.

Lady Rosemyne,

may I come and personally offer the
next hair ornament once it's finished?

Yes! Of course. I will
be waiting for you.

Lady Rosemyne.

Yes.

We must hurry if you plan to go to
the workshop before the sun sets.

Let's go!

Not just Brigitte, I even had
Damuel stay behind today.

Hmm...

I want to avoid letting nobles know about
the secret of tau fruit no matter what.

Lady Rosemyne.

It has been some time, Delia.

I'm glad to see you well.

Thank you kindly.

Dirk and I are both doing well.

Delia.

Please have Dirk hold that fruit.

Yes.

Lady Rosemyne! The fruit!

Dirk has the Devouring.

If we don't extract the magic power
from his body, it may affect his life.

Now, he should be fine for some time.

You both may return.

She says you're all right now.

Thank you kindly, Lady Rosemyne.

I wonder if Kamil has gotten that big.

No. No.

I'll get homesick if I think about it.

Fran. Please.

Now, everyone! Are you prepared?

Let's start!

Now, then...

Cut them down!

No one would believe that tau fruit
would turn into trombe trees.

If it grows too big, the knights have to be
dispatched to exterminate this seed of disaster.

If others found out it's used as
the raw material for paper...

On top of that, if they know that tau
fruits you can easily pick up in the forest

can absorb mana like magical tools,

the noble society that strictly controls
mana would be turned upside down.

I'd be eliminated
before that happened!

That's why this must be kept
a secret at all costs!

And then...

I've made improvements to the item
you requested, Lady Rosemyne.

It's something I would have
never come up with...

Which one do you think is the best?

Yes.

This one would work the best, but this
one would be the most realistic to make.

What do you think, Johann?

I...

That one's impossible to actually
make. You can tell, can't you?

I could make it.

I'm the one who created the
design! Why would you...

Then, I'd like each of you to create
the waxing machine you chose.

I will decide which one to
use once I see the results.

Yes.
Yes.

Translation Angela Tamae Liu

Timing Edgar Cruz

Editing Tara Campbell

QC Alicia Ashby

FQC Michelle Tymon

Next Episode
Harspiel Concert

I'd like to do that, too!

You are not ready yet.

You cannot use ordonnanz
without a schtappe.

A schtappe is a tool that allows
you to use magic more efficiently,

but you can only obtain
it once in your lifetime.

To acquire one, you must go
to the Garden of Beginnings

- and absorb divine will of
the gods into your body.

- Th-That's too much information!

- In order to do that...