“Please, do the honors of cutting the rope.”
The imposing voice of an announcer echoes.
I cut the rope with the scissors, as I was told.
Fireworks go up, and at the same time, white doves fly into the sky.
Everyone around me gives an applause, and I shook hands with a big-wig of the city, who cut the rope with me.
Everyone displayed wide smiles on their faces, but I was only left with an empty feeling.
Why did this happen…
I only provided the monster’s body for free…
Yet for some reason, I was inaugurating a museum built hurriedly in the city.
The big-wigs kept appearing one after another in front of me, showered me with compliments, and expressed their gratitude.
“Aah~ Master Capua, I want to thank you once again. I believe that this taxidermy will soon become the symbol of our town. It might even become possible to develop tourism in this town, which originally had nothing.”
The mayor of Neuville had an euphoric expression.
Behind him was the taxidermy of the garb-wolf which had its mouth fixed open, as if in anger.
To think that even he would end up as an attraction for humans.
If this can be considered as being complicit with the humans, then it’s the same crime as mine.
Though he called me a traitor, now we’re in the same boat.
He was now a badger instead of a wolf.
“Capua-san, let me thank you as well.”
It was the director of this museum who came forward now.
He seems to be a researcher who had been studying monsters for a long time.
When I talked about donating the monster, he was very pleased.
Though it’s small, it was only possible thanks to the mayor that this museum was built.
“Capua-san, I have finally decided.”
“I-I see… What exactly?”
“The name of this museum.”
Besides, what would happen if a demon found a museum with my name?
It’s like a king waving his flag saying “I’m here!”, while in battle.
No, wait, wait.
I’m forgetting something.
That’s it.
My real name was Capsodia.
Recently, I was always called by the name “Capua”, so I thought that it was my real name.
“Is it not to your taste, Capua-san?”
“N-no… that…”
“Please wait a moment.”
An objection comes from an unexpected place.
It was Sharon who was listening in.
She was attending the opening ceremony with me, as the “Priestess of Prophecy”.
“What do you mean, Lady Priestess?”
The mayor also twists his head.
Sharon…
Did you refuse out of consideration for me?
As expected of the “Priestess of Prophecy”…
Despite being a human, her benevolence reached out to demons as well.
“Mayor, director, Please think carefully.”
Yes, yes, keep going Sharon.
“This won’t be enough.”
Hm? Hmmm? (I do not like where this is headed)
“What’s missing, Lady Sharon?”
“Please teach us, oh Priestess of Prophecy.”
The mayor and the director seek answers like a lost child seeking salvation.
Sharon, with a faint halo, squeezed her hands in front of her chest and opened her eyes.
“The ‘Dia’ is missing.”
“Di, Dia?”
“What is–“
The mayor and the director both gulp at hearing this.
It was completely lost on me though.
I only knew that Sharon was trying to do something ridiculous here.
“Indeed, Dia. That means—a PhD title*.”
“”A PhD title!!””
Neuville’s newly formed combi, says so in unison.
Sharon nods in response.
“Capua-sama is an esteemed person… How can a museum bear his name, without even a PhD title!?”
“I see…!!”
“Indeed, that was a blind spot!!”
No, you don’t have to be impressed there, right?
That’s normal right?
On the contrary, isn’t it more difficult to find a museum with honorifics attached?
“No priestess, please wait!”
The mayor stops the rampaging Sharon with a meek face.
“Indeed… A PhD title should be only granted to those who have made some academic achievements. Though It could be argued that Master Capua’s achievement has made a difference in the academic world, is it okay to give him a title without permission?”
Oh! Good one, mayor!
Tell it to her.
Although I’m usually Sharon’s ally, this Capsodia the Dead Scorpion will side with you for today.
However, Sharon wouldn’t be moved by something like this.
She shows a clear smile as usual, and flips her silver hair to the side.
“There is no need to worry as I had already predicted this. I sent a fast-horse to the capital explaining the situation; and just now, I have received word saying that the Royal Society of Monsters, has conferred Capua-sama with the title of ‘Professor’.”
“Oooh! What a joyous occasion!!”
“The Royal Society itself…!!”
“You are now a recognized demon Dia (Professor), Capua Dia-sama.”
Sharon, you’re too well prepared!!
Just when did you manage to do that?
I can only imagine that Sharon knows my true identity and is enjoying herself.
I began seeing an evil figure laughing behind that celestial maiden’s smile!
Besides, Capua Dia Museum only stinks of landmines to me!!
“What’s the matter, Capua Dia-sama?”
“He suddenly began rolling back and forth.”
“Perhaps, his body is trying its best to express his joy, after seeing the mayor’s and the director’s kindness!”
“”I see!””
Later that day, I spent every bit of my effort to settle things down with ‘Capua Museum’.
=======================================================* – Dia here implies “Dr.”, so Capua Dia would be Dr. Capua. One gets Dr. before their name after completing a PhD degree.
** – Capua is worried that Capsodia (カプソディア) is too similar to Capuadia (カプアディア), which differ only by one letter (which unfortunately, are quite similar as well).
Hello.
Sorry for the missing a few days. I’ve been in a poor head state because of my failure in being a grown-up.
I may have to skip a few days again, but I’ll try to be regular after that. Sorry for the depressing words.
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