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Abel.
It wasn’t difficult to meet him.
Even though he became the next head of the household and was much busier than before, that didn’t mean he was refusing to meet me.
Inside the office.
Abel, whose face had become considerably thinner, smiled faintly at me.
“What brings you here today?”
“Please take this first.”
What I gave you was the Defense Sword 1st style swordsmanship book. Of the seven swordsmanship styles that exist in the family, it was the most defensive swordsmanship, as its name suggests.
“… …Thank you.”
“No. When I build the magic tower, won’t you help me too, big brother? I’m just saving up points in advance for that time.”
Abel chuckled at my words.
“Okay. I’ll continue to support you as long as I can. By the way, I have something to give you, too.”
“If you’re going to give it to me… … ?”
“Just wait a minute.”
What Abel brought was an antique wooden box.
“What is this?”
“Didn’t you tell me last time? I want you to find the original magic book between the 1st and 3rd circles.”
“… … Are you sure it’s the real thing?”
“That’s right. I started looking around right away, and luckily, a property came up for sale. So I bought it.”
No words were needed.
After receiving the letter immediately.
When I opened it, I saw an old book. It was a magic book with the taint of time all over it, as if to emphasize that it was the real thing.
Well then, let’s check if it’s really authentic or not.
The moment when the mind is activated.
[The mind’s eye is activated.]
[This is a special book.]
[The mind perceives the book.]
[This book is an authentic copy.]
[Air Wave. How to effectively use wind waves]
[Author: Henderson Raidlion]
[Original]
[One of the books written by Archmage Henderson Raidrion himself.]
A smile naturally came to my face as the phrase came to mind.
‘Henderson Raidlion.’
Fire Arrow.
The author of the original copy discovered at that time was none other than Henderson.
If it was an original he had personally made, I could trust it. I had already verified its effectiveness.
‘This is awesome.’
Air wave.
It was a magic that literally created waves of wind over a fairly wide area. It was originally a magic used to push away opponents, but because the area was so wide, its power was not that strong.
But what if the hybrid drive system is mixed with the original mechanics written here?
‘It would be perfect for spreading distance.’
The fact that it has a wide range means that it is difficult to avoid, so it can be used very usefully as a defensive spell.
I closed the book and bowed my head to Abel.
“Thank you, big brother.”
“What can I do with just this much? I’ll try my best in the future. If you have any more requests, just tell me anytime.”
That’s good.
I just happened to have a few favors to ask of him.
“Can I talk now?”
“Of course.”
“I need a spirit stone.”
“Spirit stone?”
“Yes. Do you know about the Spirit Training Center?”
“I’ve heard of that. Is it because of Erciel?”
“you’re right.”
“It’s not hard to give it to them. I have some extra spirit stones. But… … is that okay? I heard that the efficiency of the training camp is the worst.”
“I’ve made some modifications to my method to make it more efficient. I’m not sure if it will work or not, but I think it will be a good result if it does.”
Abel laughed bitterly at my words.
“At this point, I’m starting to wonder what you can’t do.”
“I didn’t know I had this much talent for magic.”
“Come to think of it, haven’t you learned magic before?”
“If it were before… … ?”
“When I was six. After my Auror training failed, I called upon many great men to overcome Hermemu. I remember there was even an imperial wizard there.”
Oh, are you talking about that time?
It was one of the scenes in the memory that Kyle relayed. There were many celebrities who came to this guy and educated him, but in the end, they shook their heads and left.
“Yes. I learned it.”
“You didn’t feel anything special back then?”
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After giving a slightly bitter smile, he said the answer he had thought of.
“I was very young at the time, so I didn’t listen to the teachings of the masters properly. I didn’t even know the severity of Hermemura’s illness… … Didn’t I have to come and train for a hundred days under my father at that time?”
“That’s right.”
“It’s embarrassing to say, but the truth is that at the time, I was disillusioned with the whole training thing. I just didn’t have the will to work hard.”
Abel nodded as if he understood those words.
Even if you have a great teacher and great talent, in the end, if you don’t put in the effort, there is no answer.
“I’m so glad you came to your senses.”
“I think I’m lucky too. Oh, by the way, I have one more favor to ask.”
“Speak.”
“I would like to teach you the swordsmanship and mind techniques of my family. Is that possible?”
“Are you talking about all the gladiators?”
“yes.”
“Umm… … .”
Abel began to worry at my words.
I guess it takes some thought.
As we waited quietly, he asked a question.
“Do you think it’s worth it?”
“These are the ones who didn’t run away when the rebellion broke out. At least they’re not the ones who only pledge their loyalty in words.”
He spoke to Abel, who nodded.
“My concept of loyalty is simple. I think it’s a relationship where you give back as much as you receive. They kept their promise to give me their life. So now it’s my turn to pay the price.”
“What a unique definition.”
“Humans are inherently selfish. They are animals that live for themselves. One-sided relationships are bound to end in failure at some point.”
Abel chuckled at those words.
“Where did you learn that?”
“I was just telling you what I was thinking.”
“Okay. I think it’s okay to tell you up to the first form. However, it’s difficult to reveal the swordsmanship and mind techniques that follow. You can decide that after examining them a bit more. If you feel the same way later, I’ll allow it.”
One meal was enough.
Even just that much will take some time to fully master.
Even if I can’t do it, I guess I’ll have to hold on for half a year.
It is not too late to get permission for the second meal after half a year.
“thank you.”
“No. If you want to maintain a good relationship, you have to do this kind of favor. Don’t you think we’ll see each other for a long time?”
Although it was a joke, it was also a story that contained his true feelings.
Abel would never want to miss this day.
It was the same for me.
The next head of the Marquis family.
It was essential to build a strong connection with him.
It was a beautiful symbiotic relationship.
“Oh, right. Speaking of grains. Prices are unusual these days. It looks like they’re going to go up.”
“Are the food reserves in your territory sufficient?”
“Yes. That would have been enough even if we hadn’t bought wheat last time. It’s customary to store three years’ worth of food.”
“Not bad. I think the magic powers will have some fun.”
“I guess so.”
Naturally, the magic powers of the families possessed numerous magicians. If they brought all the magicians within their families, it would be possible to make it rain throughout the entire territory.
Even though there was a lack of water due to the drought, water magic was still available.
It just weakens the power.
“Starting with the Archmage, there are many high-ranking magicians, so we should be able to overcome the drought without much difficulty. At times like this, I envy the magic powerhouses.”
“What good would it do to envy what you don’t have? Instead, you probably envy us in your own way. In a duel between small groups, knights definitely have the upper hand over wizards.”
Assuming they were of the same level, if a knight and a wizard fought one-on-one, the knight would usually have the upper hand by about six to four.
Instead, wizards excelled in fields such as war.
It seemed like they both had strengths and weaknesses.
Abel nodded at those words and looked at me.
“Are you still in contact with Iris Youngae?”
“Yes. We contacted each other through the communication channel last time as well.”
Although it was a public communication channel, there was no need to worry about information being leaked, since both of them were wizards and did not need a communication wizard.
After the rebellion.
Not long after, I heard from her.
I still vividly remember trying to calm him down for a while because he seemed quite worried.
Abel looked at me and smiled bitterly.
“I guess I’m quite worried because I bought a lot of wheat at that time. Since I have a relationship with you, I think you’re the one who’s left.”
I did miss out on a lot back then.
It was okay though.
“I’m sure the Count realized soon enough that a drought was coming. Besides, isn’t that a famous agricultural city? There should be enough left to be self-sufficient.”
“That’s true, but… … .”
“I don’t mean to sound rude, but we didn’t steal anything, so what’s the big deal? And what… … To be honest, our family and the Count’s family didn’t have a close relationship.”?
A fairly powerful family settled nearby.
The Count Neyron family was just that kind of family for the Marquis. So there was no need to feel sorry for hitting them.
It’s not like I was forced into a contract.
And crucially, it wasn’t me who was getting cursed at.
The excellent shield in front of me will automatically filter out the insults. The Count and I can continue to maintain a close relationship.
“If you’re really worried, at least give me a warning.”
“… … Ugh. Isn’t that no different from giving a disease and then giving medicine?”
“But you don’t plan on giving the wheat back, do you? We’ll have a mountain of money to spend on it.”
Abel nodded quietly at my words.
also.
He wasn’t stupid enough to break the deal and say sorry, was he?
If that were the case, the future of the Marquis would have been truly bleak.
“By the way, when will we achieve independence?”
“I’m thinking of building a magic tower in Prinus, but there are still uninvited guests there… … I plan to start after cleaning things up.”
“I see you’ve definitely decided on that place.”
“Yes. All things considered, that would be the best option. Unfortunately, there are already other magic towers in Trasden. If I go in and push them out, the Eastern Magic Tower Association will definitely not stay still.”
“Hmm… … That’s true. I understand. I plan on pushing Prinus out sooner or later.”
“Is that so?”
“Yes. I think it will be after the training knights are selected. I need to lighten the mood, and I think there will be a lot of gold coming in. As for Prinus… … .”
“It’s definitely a charming place. Oh, and the management.”
Abel smiled brightly at my words.
“I will do as you say. However, since the power of the family has been broken, I will not be able to receive good terms from the royal family. It will most likely be a temporary lordship… … and there will be some conditions attached to it. Is that okay?”
It didn’t matter though.
Whatever conditions you call for.
‘Because once you achieve it, that’s it.’
With my knowledge and experience, it was definitely possible.
“I am confident.”
“Okay. If you say so, I’ll try my best.”
?
also.
Abel was a very articulate person.
Then he took out a map.
The map showed the eastern part of the empire in detail.
“It will soon be your territory to rule, so let’s discuss how to occupy it.”
It seemed like Abel wanted to hear my opinion.
It was a welcome development for me too.
Because it meant that he recognized me enough to discuss strategies for the battle.
The way I have acted so far must have increased his trust in me.
I nodded readily when I saw him.
“All right.”
Prinus.
Now it was time to talk seriously about how to devour this delicious-looking spirit.
