episode_0077

The inside of the Magic Tower was just as I imagined, whether it was as it appeared from the outside or according to the genre image.

In a way, it reminded me of the unadorned interior of a castle in the north. The castle walls were not plastered, so the stone walls looked almost as they were.

However, I didn’t think it was boring.

As if they were not going to hide the fact that they were wizards, lights created by magic instead of torches illuminated the darkness, and colorful, glowing, unidentified liquids and substances were bubbling here and there in the laboratory.

I don’t know if they received support, or if they created it with magic themselves, but things like glass cups, which were considered too expensive for everyday use, were being used carelessly. Is this because even if they are expensive, it is inevitable for accurate measurements?

Among them, there was a wizard who acted as if he had been ‘conducting an experiment a while ago’. Mixing a glowing liquid with a liquid shining in a different color to make smoke rise, making a blue flame rise from a place where there was nothing, freezing water… …

“It’s like watching a circus.”

It was somewhat understandable that the crown prince snorted and said that.

Anyway, the goal itself was the same.

To be honest, among the things I saw in passing, there were some that seemed more like elaborate devices than magic… … Anyway, magic intervenes along the way, so they’re showing it to us.

After an exhibition that seemed to claim that magic is useful in everyday life, even if not in war! After the exhibition, we filled our stomachs with a light snack in a large hall and received a piece of paper with the name of the person who would educate us written on it.

And surprisingly—

—No, well, honestly, it was so obvious that I wasn’t really surprised, but anyway, the names of the Magic Tower Lord were written on the tickets that Adele, Amelia, Diane, and the crown prince received.

Liobright.

There were a few other people, and judging from the casual conversation they had with Diane, they all seemed to be from high-ranking noble families.

Amelia had a somewhat shocked expression, and the crown prince smiled confidently and looked at me.

Adele looked happy. I don’t know what will happen in the future, but I was able to receive teachings from the Lord of the Mage Tower for once. Adele was shown as a person who was hungry for learning in the novel, so it was worth it.

… … But really, why am I here?

In the original, Brother Harvey was forced to follow me because he was an escort.

Seeing the face of the Magic Tower Lord looking at me again from afar, I became nervous for no reason.

*

The Magic Tower’s main room was, of course, located at the highest point of the Magic Tower.

It was not just located high up, but seemed to occupy almost an entire floor.

The reason I said ‘almost’ all was because the Mage Tower master did not use the entire floor.

I don’t know if it was to prevent people coming from the outer wall, but the top of the magic tower had a corridor-like path at the corner. There was one more layer of wall, as if another tower was being built inside the circular magic tower.

So, even though it was at the highest point of the magic tower, there were no windows to look out at. Even in the hallway, where you could see right outside if you pierced a hole.

“Greetings once again. My name is Lioblight, and I am the manager of the Magic Tower. From now on… … If you think you still have something to learn from me after today, I am the wizard who will teach you magic throughout the year.”

Although he is said to be the manager of the magic tower, as you can see from the fact that most people call him the magic tower lord, he can actually be said to be the owner of the magic tower. A few years ago, when the previous magic tower lord died, the appointed Lioblight took over the position.

There are many older wizards, and the fact that he was able to become the owner of the Tower without much opposition means that his skills are recognized as such. It may not mean that there is no opposition at all, but it means that there are very few people who are capable enough to openly show it.

“I am called Crown Prince Evan. My younger brother Allen also received an invitation, but for some reason he said he would not come. I feel sorry for not coming even though he was invited. ”

“No, you may not be interested in magic. I think it is an honor just to have the Crown Prince visit.”

Perhaps the reason Prince Allen didn’t come here was because he was worried that he might learn from a wizard like his brother and be compared to him.

I’m already stressed because my brother, who was already worse than me, is suddenly ahead of me in every way, so there’s no need to create a reason to be more directly stressed.

“My name is Diane, the eldest daughter of Count Huber. Thank you for inviting me. I hope you can have a great time in the future.”

Diane and Rio, who spoke as if in a rage, politely bowed their heads. It was a gesture that seemed uncharacteristically polite for someone who came late to a crowd of people.

Of course, I knew that the fundamental person was not like that at all, but there was no need to point it out.

After that, several people who were with her said hello, but Amelia kept her mouth shut until everyone else came to say hello.

“My name is Adele, the eldest daughter of the Carlins family. I feel honored to have been invited here.”

“Thank you for accepting the invitation, Lady Carlins.”

In the end, after even greeting Adele, who could be said to have the lowest status in the room, Amelia took a step forward.

“My name is Amelia, the eldest daughter of the Grand Duke of Grattenmount. Thank you for inviting me.”

“It is rather an honor to have such a precious person come to visit. I was looking forward to meeting you. I heard that the Grand Duchess has been good at magic since she was young?”

“… … It’s just something other people do.”

“If ‘what others can do’ means that you are a wizard, then it is truly amazing. I look forward to seeing you again in future classes. And—”

As I was waiting for Amelia to say hello, I thought it was my turn to say hello, so I picked up my skirt with my hand, but

“Delkisi, welcome.”

Before that, Oflight said that with a big smile on her face.

If I had been a woman at heart, it was a laugh that would have shaken me ten times, but as someone who does not have sexual desires for men in the first place, it was a laugh that did not cause much harm.

“The eldest daughter of the Delki family, my name is Elsie.”

“Yes, I know.”

You know?

Could it be that this person also heard something from the conversation with the crown prince?

While I was seriously thinking about it, the Magic Tower Lord walked a few steps towards me.

Meanwhile, he had a bright smile on his face, which was quite unpleasant.

“I know that among the people of Delki City, you have a very unique talent. I don’t know what the actual principle is, but in some sense, it can be said to be a magical talent. Communicating with nature is a talent that ordinary people do not possess. Because.”

Oh, was it that way?

After listening to the story, I thought I knew why this person had been making eye contact with me since earlier.

So, I’m not saying I’m curious about what talent I have.

If that’s magic… … Maybe he wants one too.

“I already know that it is premature to say this, but if Lady Delkisi wants, I can research the cause of that ability. And I can also help you make better use of that ability.◦# ◦

“Uh… … .”

I felt a little heat in his voice when he said that, so I took a few steps back.

“How about that? I’ve never thought about solving the reason for my ability until now.”

Actually, I knew the reason from the beginning.

Among the giants, the blood of the giants who lived in harmony with nature was passed down to me. It’s the same reason why most of the people of Delki City are incredibly strong.

Besides, I couldn’t find any reason as to the cause of my abilities.

“I assure you that it will definitely be of help to you. If you need it—”

However, there were two people who moved before the magic tower lord finished speaking.

It was Amelia and the Crown Prince.

Amelia slowly moved to get between me and the Tower lord, and the crown prince stretched out one hand and separated me from the Tower lord.

“Lord Bright, are you planning to scare the lady?”

“… … .”

I wasn’t scared at all, but I knew that in social circles it meant something for a man to show his face to a woman, so I decided to just go with the vibe and not say anything.

… … But, isn’t it the place for the crown prince to say something like that?