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An overwhelming illusion that attracts the audience.

The flame created by the prince, the block of ice created by the marquis, and the lightning struck by the duke.

Since each and every one of them is linked to their movements, everything is not considered a ‘fantasy in a board game’, but rather like ‘magic used directly’.

While watching Abracadabra, everyone was making different voices due to the surprise.

The woman with her eyes closed muttered in the space where only the two archmages and the Duke of the East were now left.

“That’s amazing.”

“What the Magic Tower Lord said is correct. It’s truly amazing.”

“Well, duke. I’m talking about a different part.”

“Other parts… … ?”

Stella Burnicion is a great archmage and the tower owner of Astron Tower, one of the six major magic towers.

Although she is blind, she sees the world brighter than anyone else and quietly recited.

“Of course, the illusion of Orphin and Arche Magic Tower is great, but in the end, it is only a sideshow.”

“Side leg, la.”

“It is indeed worthy of applause for bringing fantasy into the realm of experience, but in the end, it is thanks to the game itself that His Royal Highness and others can fall in love with it.”

“Abracadabra… … What do you mean? That young man made it.”

“I pride myself on having a lot of knowledge, but this is a rule I’ve never heard of. And that goes for the ice princess next to me, right?”

“… … No wonder they called me a nickname during my academy days. ”

“So, isn’t it?”

“I don’t know, I don’t know. I’ve never heard anything similar.”

A woman with blue hair shaking her hand and clenching her chin in disgust.

Although he was the only great wizard in the Glesia Magic Tower, he was frowned upon by the strange man who refused to become the tower owner.

However, despite Stella’s fierce gaze, she closed her eyes and looked down at the board game room where violent fantasies were taking place.

“Number of magic according to level, and returns and penalties from high-level magic. Add to that the element of being able to see and count other people’s magic, limited means of recovery, almost no certainty, and the fun of always having to shout out magic while straining your chest.”

“Um.”

“Honestly, you used to play too many board games, right? There was also a feeling of stagnation.”

‘Kill the King’, a board game where you move pieces to aim for the opponent’s king.

Kyle called chess something absurd, but it was the only board game used in the entire empire, and an area of ‘culture’ that even nobles enjoyed in their own way.

Several hundred years have already passed since Kill the King was known. Now it was difficult to even know who the creator was.

Additionally, Stella Burnicion personally did not like Kill the King.

‘If you think about it, it’s a game where you only need to memorize the number of cases.’

Kill the King may seem to have some genius moves or skill elements, but if you dig into it properly, it ends up being a memorization game.

The starting position of the horse is fixed, the direction and distance in which it can move are also fixed, and there are no such things as probability or external variables.

But in this situation, if you just memorize the following formula to move like this, you can beat whoever your opponent is. If you go beyond that, it’s just a fight to see who can memorize more formulas.

Therefore, factors such as a long period of time and a set formula combined to make Kill the King a board game that is only played by those who actually play it, and it is difficult to find anything new after playing it for a while.

That’s why Stella Burnicion lost interest. In fact, not only her but all wizards of a certain level or higher would do the same.

But what about this board game called Abracadabra?

‘In the end, it’s a counting game. but… … .’

In the process, you inevitably have to rely on probability, and the penalties and returns for it are clearly established.

Moreover, there is even a hidden magic that can be used when health reaches 1.

Even Stella was inadvertently impressed by the perfection beyond imagination.

‘The blind spot is that it can only be done here.’

Abracadabra is only possible at the Arche Magic Tower, where illusions can be handled and prepared.

Although Stella said it was a sideshow, the illusion of the Arche Tower was an essential element of Abracadabra. This is because the original intent of the game was based on fantasy.

You could make it into a regular board game, but that would require giving up the fantasy. And that’s probably only half the story.

It was noteworthy that even if you were the most noble bloodline in the empire, if you wanted to experience the ‘true’ Abracadabra, you had to come to the Arche Tower.

Moreover, vibration and heat are implemented using separately prepared artifacts.

The aim of a board game hidden behind flashy illusions and effects.

Arche Magic Tower was truly trying to recreate the pandemic of 100 years ago.

“… … Kyle Byron.”

Because of this, Stella sighed. As the other great wizard sarcastically said, he was sincere in wishing for the fall of the Arche Tower.

However, it was just a personal wish, and I have no intention of making plans or making any moves for him. So, I hoped that the Arche Magic Tower would collapse on its own.

I was only able to be sure after understanding Abracadabra, which I had planned and prepared for.

The Arche Magic Tower will rise again.

Focusing on an unknown genius named Kyle Byron and the board game he created.

“Is that okay? The Stella Mage Tower suddenly looks serious.”

“Ah, it’s okay. Stella, that bitch is really stubborn and often gets absorbed in her own thoughts. Isn’t Astron Magic Tower always like that?”

“… … Please stop discriminating against Magic Tower. Isn’t Glesia Magic Tower also an ice cream factory?”

“That’s right. It’s not ice cream, it’s a shaved ice factory.”

“One by one… … … .”

“Yes~ Hwahwahwahwahwa bap bap bop~”

“You bastard.”

Stella grabbed her blue hair, just before the epic hair-ripping between the archmages began again.

Duke Grandel, who was looking at the two archmages with somewhat confused eyes, stood up.

“Then excuse me first.”

“Duke? Oh, please stop pulling your hair.”

“Speak for yourself, you crazy bitch.”

“I don’t want to disturb you, so I’m going down. Abracadabra is coming to an end, so shouldn’t we move ahead to participate in the next game?”

“[Dragon Breath]!!!”

At the same time as the cry of the prince, who became more active than anyone else, the dragon that Orphin once hunted appears.

As fed back that it would be a more realistic experience to shoot the breath from behind the player rather than from the sky, the dragon exhales its majesty as if covering the prince.

“Game over! The winner is His Highness the 3rd Prince!!”

“”””Wow!!!!””””

“Then, we will continue accepting participants for the next game!”

“Oh my gosh, I need to move quickly so I don’t have to be late… … G!”

thud!

Duke Grandel, an Auror user, falls towards the board game board alone, and those gathered in the hall react enthusiastically, unlike the first time.

The archmage of the Lacia Magic Tower, who was contemplating how to effectively rip out Stella Burnicion’s hair, suddenly brightened his eyes.

“… … … … What.”

It wasn’t the Third Prince insisting that he would play one more round, it wasn’t the Duke of Grandel who was determined to participate, and it wasn’t Kyle Byron smiling at the center of it all.

Rather, even further back.

Beyond the wizards in the tower who are desperately adjusting their illusions outside of the public eye.

Pass by the elemental spirit and the synchronized water spirit.

Someone standing right next to the female mage who was Orphin’s disciple.

A girl wearing a maid uniform.

“What is that… … ?”

Regardless of his temperament, the Ice Archmage, who was considered the highest among the eight archmages in terms of level, had a hardened complexion.

At first glance, the maid, who appears to have just entered magic, has unusual talents.

… … To an oath that borders on a curse.

*

The Abracadabra demonstration was too delicate to be called a success.

Because it was an unprecedented success.

“Ta, top owner! The number of reservations for Abracadabra has surpassed four digits! Those who have participated once have a re-booking rate of over 90%!”

“More than 100 people have pledged new donations or decided to increase the amount. We won’t know the exact details until next month, but the donations we received are more than the original 30%!”

“Soo, a large merchant in the capital is requesting to see the owner! I heard it was a large investment by Abracadabra… … !!”

Olpin’s office, which had been buried in documents and had a gloomy atmosphere for the past few years, was also filled with all kinds of voices.

What is different from before is that most of them are about new funds coming in.

Olpin, who was calming his excitement while sitting in a chair, turned his attention to Adela, who was putting together all the documents.

“Adela, what is your current financial situation?”

“… … The cost of additional artifacts purchased for Abracadabra and the consumption of existing stockpiles has already been covered. Assuming that this trend continues, if we calculate the amount of money VIPs will spend on KIA and the amount of tax that will increase accordingly… … … .”

gulp.

All the wizards in the tower, including Orphin, swallowed their saliva while looking only at Adela.

It was no surprise. This was a big gamble for the Arche Mage Tower, and the reason was to resolve the Mage Tower’s chronic deficit.

And the results were confirmed by Adela.

She was engrossed in calculations for a moment and then nodded.

“It is still too early to say whether it will continue to be a trend, but the Abracadabra trend is expected to continue for at least a month. The result of calculation through him.”

“… … … Result.”

“It is judged that there will be no problems for the next 5 years, not to mention the deficit of the tower that has occurred over the past 7 years.”

“… … Good!!!”

“D, finally!”

“There is a surplus! We’re doing more magic towers!!”

Olpin forgot his reputation as the owner of the tower and shouted loudly, throwing his fist in the air.

The wizards in the tower also embraced each other and expressed their joy to their heart’s content.

Even if we assumed the worst that the trend would not last long, this would be the case.

“Ma, what if the trend continues at the level it was 100 years ago?”

“In that case, the calculation is meaningless.”

“It’s meaningless?”

“The fashion of 100 years ago and the current fashion have many different conditions. Nevertheless, if we only look at the simple period… … … I think there will be no problems for about 120 years if current spending is maintained.”

“Bae, one hundred and twenty… … !!”

Amazing, Great. It’s truly unbelievably awesome.

Even when everyone in the tower was making decisions and purchasing more artifacts to create a more perfect abracadabra, what if they failed? Everyone had the same anxiety.

At this moment, Olpin’s foresight in deciding to believe in Abracadabra and Kyle Byron stands out.

Even Olpin was breathing deeply, looking at the ceiling, as if he was overwhelmed with emotion.

“… … It might have been the best choice of my life.”

No one knew who Olpin was referring to.

The plan to recreate a trend from 100 years ago, the board game called Abracadabra, and the idea of maximizing the experience all ultimately came from a young man.

The ones who made him a reality were the wizards of the Arche Tower, but without them, it wouldn’t have even started.

Orphin, free from the pressure that the magic tower could collapse from his stand, quietly opened his mouth.

“Kyle Byron… … What is the producer doing now?”

“After today’s demonstration, I heard that additional hidden magic is being considered. In addition, they are focusing on mass production of Kyle Galli.”

“Huh.”

Even after playing Abracadabra with great success, are you playing a board game right away?

Regardless of whether the prince loses or wins, he pushes his status, enjoys Abracadabra for 12 rounds in a row, and praises Kyle Byron greatly, raising his name.

Normally, it would be normal to move around among the nobles and build up connections, or to get drunk on success like Orphin and other tower wizards.

Kyle was just engrossed in the board game as if social fame or money didn’t matter.

I guess I was able to make all of this a success because I was so sincere and because I had that much persistence.

Olpin, confused by Kyle’s actions but also convinced, nodded.

‘If possible, I would like you to remain in the tower.’

Regardless of hope, Orpin had a hunch. With his goal of spreading board games, there was no way he would stay in one place.

In that case, it would at least be the right thing to do to support that trip.

‘It’s been a while since I’ve had a proper talk with those guys.’

That moment when I thought of the two great wizards who had come here to repay me for literally saving the Magic Tower.

Adela, who was dazed for a moment, seemed to have felt something and immediately stood up.

“Then I will go see Kyle Byron.”

“It seems like my relationship with him is pretty good lately.”

“You two hang out in the room for hours, right?”

“We become friends while playing a board game… … Wow.”

Orphin and the wizards giggled, feeling happy for no reason, but Adella felt a strange sense of solemnity.

I don’t know why, but his face seemed as if he felt a sense of duty.

“Because I have to protect it from the evil stalker spiritist and the mop-mouthed moon maid.”

“… … … … Hmm?”

“Then.”

Even to this moment, I feel extremely anxious. The water tiger was dangerous because he didn’t know what he would do, and the maid was a shallow bitch who never got along with Kyle Byron.

She is the only one who can truly protect Kyle. Adela, who realized this after an unwanted three-way confrontation, hurriedly headed to Kyle’s room.

And, above all.

──Because I haven’t properly apologized to that man yet.

So this is just a natural obligation.

Of course, without any self-interest, just do it with a pure heart.

Adela had no doubts about it.

“… … … … .”

Throbbing.

… … While desperately trying to ignore the unexplainable throbbing in my chest.