Episode 44
Bellamy took a short, deep breath.
Even though I agree with what the president said, not liking it is a separate issue.
Above all else.
“I am a little worried that the president is getting caught up in a ‘political fight’.”
General Rommel, who understood at once, bursts into laughter.
“Isn’t the dispute over the succession of the Marquis of Valanti already over?”
“It’s over. And it was a long time ago. That’s why it’s more problematic. I know the Marquis of Valanti. Even though Elizabeth, the eldest of his family, has the qualities of a Master, that idiot only wants to use her as a tool for strengthening his power. What about the second child of your family? He made it to the third circle at the age of 17, but that kind of talent is more than enough for the Academy. Does that mean he’s smart? I’ve never seen anyone as stupid and narrow-minded in my life.”
“What do you want to say?”
“The president is old now. Does someone who gave up his job as a secret agent because he was tired of political fighting really need to do such complicated things now? No matter how much I think about it, this doesn’t seem right. We can somehow get away with things like putting them in a single-person dormitory or not having them attend classes, but providing them with a house and having them live outside the dormitory… … This is more than favoritism. This is definitely something that needs to be said.”
Although Bellamy’s words may be a bit harsh, Rommel knows that they are genuine and come from concern.
We’ve already been together for a whopping 30 years.
Bellamy was special to him and to the Chancellor.
“Heh heh. Don’t worry, didn’t I tell you? The guy knows how to make a deal.”
“… … .”
“Please tell me it’s the intuition of an old man who has lived a long time. I have a feeling that if I become close to that kid, something like a piece of rice cake will fall… … Is that strange?”
“Yes. It’s strange. And it’s very strange.”
General Rommel bursts into laughter.
At that sight, Bellamy ended up laughing bitterly.
“I think the child will be here soon. Would you like to see the child and judge for yourself?”
“……All right.”
* * *
A house was built.
No, is it correct to simply call this a house?
A mansion, a very, very large mansion to be exact.
It also had a garden, and on one side of the garden there was a training ground that was perfect for practicing swordsmanship.
“This is the mansion where the noble guests of the Duke of Ascension are welcomed.”
A man explaining things to me.
This man, who was covered from head to toe with a pure white robe, was an ‘errand boy’ sent by our inspiration.
He points with his finger at those standing in front of the main gate.
“If you need anything, please let the soldiers and cooks over there know.”
“As expected… … Looking at it roughly, it seems like the old man has been thinking a lot.”
messenger.
Interestingly enough, the errand boy introduced himself as ‘John Doe.’
A pseudonym used by Dynastismo, the leader of a mercenary group known as the Ground Ants or Fire Ants.
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It’s ironic.
Not only that, but the magical effects were concentrated on the bastard’s face, and he even intentionally blocked the flow of mana flowing around him.
What should I say?
Should I say that it feels like being tested?
‘It’s been a while since I’ve felt this way.’
I guess I wasn’t the only one who felt that way.
The teacher sitting on my shoulder had also been staring blankly at this man for a while.
First, let’s continue the conversation.
“This is a house that welcomes distinguished guests… … Isn’t this too obvious?”
John Doe’s expression remained the same.
But you can’t fool my eyes.
Right now, the guy was feeling really displeased inside.
“From the outside, it may seem like our president is interfering in the succession dispute of the Marquis Valanti. Is that why you don’t like me?”
“My feelings don’t matter. I just do what the president tells me to do.”
I don’t think that’s not the case.
He looked at John Doe and smiled.
“What can I do when something has already happened? I guess I should just let it be. But, do you know that that’s not polite?”
He tilts his head at my unexpected remark.
“Does your father know that you are hiding your true form through polymorphism?”
“……what?”
“This is really strange. Even if you use a ridiculous alias, why are there so many high-circle users in this tiny piece of land? I don’t think there are many 9th circle users even in the kingdom. Am I just lucky? Just in case, I’m asking, are you a spy too?”
I tried to count to exactly three seconds in my head.
If he doesn’t convince me before those three seconds are up, I’m going to cut his head off.
At that moment, John Doe, whose name had been kept secret, laughs in vain.
No, that was a laugh that represented the feeling of not being able to understand.
He soon raises his hand and touches his face.
John Doe’s appearance, which had previously appeared to be that of a young man in his early 30s, began to change, and in exactly two seconds his features changed into that of a man in his 50s.
Ah, those deep wrinkles and that long scar on the corner of my right eye.
I remember.
“I was wondering who you were, and it turns out you’re the one who gave me the magic wand.”
“I came here because the president was interested in it, and it was surprising.”
What should I say?
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Come to think of it, the future inspiration had planned a strategy centered around the Magic Legion.
At the center of that strategy was Bellamy Cragg, a close aide to the Inspiration and who stayed by his side until his death.
He is currently the Lord of the Tower of the Teslan Kingdom, and in about 5 years, he will rise to the 10th Circle despite being in his 50s.
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“I can only say that it’s amazing. How on earth did my polymorph figure out? It must have even blocked the flow of mana… … .”
“That’s how I figured it out.”
“what?”
“I noticed because I blocked the flow of mana. Normally, I wouldn’t have even noticed, but I killed a polymorphed beast a while ago. That one was exactly like you right now.”
John Doe, or rather Bellamy Cragg, the owner of the tower, frowns strongly.
“… … I am the Lord of the Tower and the Dean of the Magic Department. You are just a student.”
“Oh, really? Then you should have introduced yourself earlier. You’re the one who got caught testing people with polymorphs, and now you want me to speak to you in a respectful tone? At least today, I can speak to you. It wasn’t my fault, was it?”
The continent now seemed to be in a situation where it was trying to gain momentum before the chaos worsened.
The struggle for the throne of the Tulcan Empire.
As of now, only a very small number of people are aware of this fact, and there has been no military action, so at least the current outwardly apparent situation is very good.
It could be said that it was an era of peace, but I’m really sorry to say this, but I did not live in an era of peace.
A suspicious person approaching me while hiding his identity?
If it were the past, I would have cut off his neck on the spot.
The circumstances? I didn’t need to hear them.
No, I had no intention of listening.
Because it was easier to just kill them.
In fact, several people were sent to heaven like that.
Maybe the reason I don’t do that now is because I’ve matured a little more since then.
It was when I was laughing like that.
“Yes, you can let me go today. As you said, I was wrong. By the way, you really are an amazing guy. Would you like to learn magic from me?”
What kind of random disciple proposal is this?
“I already have a teacher.”
Bellamy, who was looking at me like that, spoke to me without taking his eyes off me with admiration.
“Elizabeth, that child also had great magical talents like you. I wanted him to be my disciple, but he also refused. But now I see that it won’t work. This time, I can’t give up. You, be my disciple.”
“No, I told you I have a teacher?”
“Isn’t there also a saying, ‘co-teacher?’ Hehehe.”
Is this guy crazy?
That was when.
[Hey.]
“Me?”
[Not you, but the kid who made it to the 9th circle. What is his name?]
Bellamy Cragg is perplexed.
‘What is this? How can a doll talk?’ That was the expression on her face.
On behalf of that magician, I answered the Master’s question.
“Bellamy Cragg, Lord of the Tower of the Kingdom of Teslan. Master.”
[Matapju… … Yes, you have enough talent. I think you’ll be able to advance to the 10th circle soon.]
I quietly shut my mouth.
I guess our teacher has something to say.
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Bellamy looks at his master and asks.
“What…? 10 circles?”
[Did you get attacked by someone at the moment you were about to move to the 10th circle in the past?]
Bellamy is shocked by his teacher’s words.
“How about that?”
[The 10th circle remains faintly in the heart. That phenomenon is a phenomenon in which a person who is trying to surpass a realm is hindered and their growth is forcibly stopped. Have you heard of the term, circle remnant?]
“The remnants of the circle… … Isn’t that something that happens to those whose mana hearts have been broken… …?”
Bellamy trailed off, eventually using formal language.
He noticed it too.
That this doll sitting on my shoulder is no ordinary doll.
[You really know the theory of magic.]
“… … .”
[Child, don’t give up.]
“yes?”
[It seems like it’s been at least 15 years since the remnants of the circle were created. Normally, at that age, the circle wouldn’t be able to grow, but since it was almost created, you still have a chance.]
“……yes?”
[Don’t give up and keep going. The position of Matapju is a position that is suitable for those who do not give up and fight for it. You must show an appearance that is suitable for the position.]
What’s going on?
There’s no way our teacher would spread it around like this.
I turned my head slightly and looked at Bellamy, who was gaping like a carp.
I guess this conversation should end here.
“Tell the inspiration that I will come see you on the opening day.”
“… … Yeah, yeah… … That’s right.”
Bellamy looks back and forth between me and my Master with a bewildered expression.
And then finally he asked.
“… … What is your name, or rather your last name?”
[Me?]
“yes.”
The teacher hesitated for a while and then shook his head.
[It’s better not to know. Just know that it’s a relic of the past.]
That was the end of it.
The teacher turns his head as if his work is finished.
Bellamy, who had been looking at us like that for a while, hesitated in that spot for a while, then turned around without saying a word and disappeared from that spot.
Oh, really.
I understand you’re flustered, but you don’t even give me time to say goodbye.
Should I have done that first?
“But what’s wrong with you, Master? You’re not the type of person to just give things away like this.”
[It’s a little bit of a shame.]
“What is it?”
[Some people work so hard that they feel like they’re dying even though they have no talent, and some people live their lives without knowing they have talent. I don’t want to just pass it by.]
I said it clearly.
Ron is a good person, and the teacher is a good person too.
No, but.
“Why don’t you tell me anything? It’s disappointing.”
[Ha, is there anything left for you to learn from me? Since you wore the black shackles, it means you learned everything from me.]
When you say it like that, I am speechless.
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In fact, the Black Shackle is the last magic that my master taught me.
That means I’ve learned everything there is to learn from the Master.
He shrugged his shoulders and turned his gaze straight ahead again.
It is a mansion that accommodates noble guests.
This is as good as it gets.
The location of this mansion was approximately 1km from the main gate of the academy.
It’s not that far, but it’s not that close either.
I guess you could say it’s just the right distance.
In addition, seeing that the inspiration’s close associate, Ma Top-ju, came to me disguised as a polymorph, it seems that our inspiration wants to keep me close and continuously observe me.
of course.
‘It wasn’t unexpected.’
Our inspiration is also someone who will at least look after my convenience while I am at the academy.
So I decided to just be understanding and tolerant.
surveillance?
Go ahead and do whatever you want.
