episode_0029

The eyes of the promising candidates were entangled in the air.

“What, what, please speak first… .”

The lowest-ranking Bena fell in fear.

“If you have anything to say, please say it first.”

“I will also wait for my turn!”

Nia slips away, and even Felice gives in.

“Thank you, everyone.”

The only one left was Fabiana.

Fabiana cleared her throat and placed one hand on her chest in an awkward pose.

“If you don’t mind, can I see your magic?”

Let’s speak with an awkward accent to seem elegant.

“Huh? I was going to ask that too!”

Felice opened her eyes wide.

“… Actually, I do that too.”

Nia, who had retreated for a moment, returned.

“Me, I was like that too… .”

Bena, who had been watching, raised her hand.

Eventually, the promising players who had been slightly absent came back.

“The sum is really good. The future of the empire is bright.”

How can four people think the same thing?

It’s really interesting.

“It’s not hard to show you magic.”

I glanced at Elin.

“… … ”

The fool’s hair fluttered violently.

The ball was full of wind.

What a dissatisfaction that is so outwardly expressed.

This is a red flag.

“You seem to be too interested in me.”

“Ah… … .”

Only then did Fabiana turn her gaze to Elin.

“I’m sorry, Your Majesty. I was so excited to meet you in person that I couldn’t help but… .”

“… … ”

Ellen hid behind Luke’s back with a disgruntled expression.

Luke shrugged.

“The Princess still seems awkward. Is there any magic you would like to see?”

“Any space magic is fine.”

The other three nodded at Fabiana’s words.

“Then I will show you briefly.”

Exactly.

When I snap my fingers, a subspace opens up.

This is the inventory I’ve always used.

Ellen, whom I had seen several times, was indifferent.

“Oh! I know what kind of magic this is! Inventory, right?”

“Really! Is this the magic that opens up another dimension and uses it as storage space?”

“I’ve only heard of this… … .”

These were the reactions of Bena, Felice, and Fabiana, respectively.

Nia, who knew inventory magic, was less responsive.

“… It’s always amazing to see.”

It wasn’t that I wasn’t surprised.

◦Can I see what’s inside %◦?”

“It doesn’t matter.”

Fabiana looked into the subspace with sparkling eyes.

Unlike Natia, her face still had some innocence left in it.

This suited me much better than trying to act mature.

“Wow… All of this goes in.”

“But Brother, why are there bedding?”

Nia, who was watching from the side, tilted her head.

“Because someone slept there.”

“… Is this a space where people can enter?”

“I didn’t know that either.”

I looked up and found Dien.

Our eyes met as if he was listening to the conversation.

Sigh.

Dien turned his head as if nothing had happened.

Naturally, I joined in the conversation between Lanian and Natia again.

“Anyway, there’s no need to be so surprised. It’s magic that you can do if you learn it. That…um.”

Actually, I don’t think there’s just one.

“I know that too! But that’s okay. I’m satisfied as long as I can handle fire magic properly!”

Felice, who was receiving attention, answered bravely.

Yeah, at this age, if you can use 5-circle flame magic, you don’t need to learn things like space magic.

“Can I learn it too?”

Is it because they say that if you learn, you can do anything?

Fabiana asked with her eyes sparkling purely.

“… No.”

The answer did not come out of Luke’s mouth.

“You promised to teach me space magic…only to me.”

Elin, who had her face sticking out from behind, continuously radiated darkness.

“Ahaha… I guess so? That was a very rude question, even though I’m not even a formal disciple.”

Fabiana took a step back, pretending nothing had happened.

Judging by her blushing face, she seems to know that she has crossed the line.

“So does that mean that the princess can also use space magic?”

Felice was startled.

“Yes, in addition to inventory magic, you use various spatial magic.”

“Wow… That’s amazing.”

The feeling of the gaze directed at Elin changed.

If earlier it just felt like looking at a cute child.

Now I felt respected as an equal wizard.

“Then, can you show me some space magic, too, Princess?”

Bena, who had been hesitating and unable to join the conversation, raised her hand.

“I can do it… .”

Ellen stretched out her words.

It’s a look that I don’t really want to show.

“Are you embarrassed?”

“I’m still not as good as the teacher.”

“Yes?”

A hollow laugh escaped.

“Your Majesty, it hasn’t even been a month since you learned spatial magic. What would I be if you use it better than me?”

Is this the mindset of a genius?

What if I feel ashamed for not being as good as the creator of magic?

“shi, excuse me. I’m sorry… .”

Even though Bena had finally gathered up her courage, she ended up getting wrinkled.

I was worried about Bena, who was slowly moving away.

It’s also not nice to see him being so intimidated since he’s a baron.

Because I’m the youngest here, along with Elin.

“Why don’t you show it to me instead? Isn’t that what the exchange meeting is for?”

Show each other magic.

Discuss.

They fight to the end.

The event that starts with magic and ends with magic is the Prospective Magician Exchange.

They’re all pretending to be quiet now, but they’re probably itching to show off their magic.

Bertain, the organizer of the exchange meeting, is not willing to step forward because he is sitting still.

“Okay.”

Did you ever think of being stubborn until the end?

Elin appeared from behind, hesitantly.

The moment Elin was about to show her magic.

“Ahem, Mr. Luke? Can I see you for a moment?”

Natia, who had come closer, called Luke.

“Why are you like that?”

“I have something to say separately. It will only take a moment.”

Natia was smiling the same way as before.

But I could see the corners of his lips trembling slightly.

As if he was holding back his anger.

Is there any reason to hold back anger?

As always, I can’t figure out why he does that.

For a moment, I nodded.

“I’ll be back shortly, so go talk to other people.”

“Huh, huh?”

Elin’s stupid hair shook uneasily.

Like a dog that realizes that its owner has abandoned it.

“I’m not going far, I’ll be back soon.”

“… … ”

Still, he looked anxious, so I went up to him and whispered in his ear.

“You can act confidently.”

“Huh?”

“You see? What do these so-called Imperial Magic Prospects think about spatial magic?”

“As if it were so great… .”

“It’s a bit embarrassing to say it myself, but it is truly amazing. And you are the only one on the continent who has inherited that amazing magic. Do you know what I mean?”

Nod nod.

Luke’s words gave me strength.

The strength drains from the hand holding the collar.

“… Still, I have to go soon.”

“Of course.”

I waved at Elin, who was clenching her fist, and followed Natia.

* * * * *

After Natia suddenly dragged Luke away.

“This is my inventory. It’s just this much.”

“Wow… … .”

“Didn’t you say it’s only been a month? You’re amazing. To use your brother’s unique magic to this extent… .”

Contrary to expectations, Elin got along surprisingly well with the promising players.

Of course, it wasn’t Elin who was friendly first.

“Then, what do you usually carry in here?”

“… Something like medicine?”

“Oh my. Are you sick somewhere… … ?”

It was because Bena, who had been quiet until now, acted out boldly towards Elin.

“If you find it difficult to stand, please sit on my lap…!”

“That’s not it.”

The round face was so close that it was burdensome.

I didn’t necessarily take it off.

I should say that it feels like it would melt if you touched it.

It was difficult to shake off the animal-like appearance.

“Is it because your brother’s class is difficult?”

“That’s not it. The teacher is always nice to me.”

As Bena clung to Elin, Nia also started talking to her little by little.

It was because there was a big shot like Luke that the attention was stolen.

Elin was also a very attractive character.

The only one who was taught spatial magic.

She is the youngest princess of Bertain.

Because she has a fatally cute appearance.

“… Can I touch your ball just once?”

“No.”

“Ahh… .”

Benna clung to me like crazy, especially at the end.

While Bena boldly expresses her feelings for Elin.

“A unique Madorani at 13! That’s amazing, I only made it to 4 circles at 13… … .”

Felice clenched her fists as she watched Elin slowly moving away from Bena.

“They say that if you come to the exchange meeting, your will will be ignited, and it really is! I have to work harder in the future!”

“It’s a great achievement to have achieved 4 circles at the age of 13. Felice is the only one in our age group to have achieved 5 circles. How far ahead are you? Hohoho… .”

Snap.

Fabiana laughed, covering her mouth with her fan.

Of course, the corners of the lips behind the fan were trembling.

While there are those who burn with determination after seeing the level of those around them, there are also those whose will is broken.

This guy’s a genius, that guy’s a genius, everyone’s a genius.

It’s not that unusual for a child who thought he was the best to have a mental breakdown when he first faces reality.

“Still, my skills are lower than I expected.”

Even when I looked at Elin’s inventory and muttered to myself, it was purely to fill my ego.

Because it’s easier to put others down than to suddenly excel.

“Hmm… I can’t doubt your skills, but as your aunt said, your teaching ability is a bit lacking.”

He covered his mouth with a fan and muttered very quietly.

“… What did you say?”

Unfortunately, Ellen had very good hearing.

Living a life where you would hear a small knock and run out and get beaten by your father, it was only natural that your hearing would get better.

“Yes?”

Fabiana’s shoulders trembled.

It was a very small sound, so small that even a passing ant couldn’t hear it.

I thought there was no way you heard me correctly.

Knock knock knock.

Elin stood in front of Fabiana.

Even though we were only three years apart, the height difference was quite large, so I had to bend my head.

“What did you just say about the teacher?”

The momentum was not lost at all.

As if he had been hiding behind Luke’s back, he puffed out his small chest and looked straight into Fabiana’s eyes.

Fabiana hesitated and stepped back in confusion.

“Princess… ? Why are you suddenly like this… .”

“I heard you right. You said that the teacher’s teaching skills were poor.”

“Huh?!”

The eyes of other promising players were focused on Fabiana.

“There’s no way he would say something like that!”

Fabiana felt wronged.

He said that he felt like his teaching skills were a little lacking.

I never said it was bad.

It wasn’t really sincere, it was just to fill up my self-esteem in the first place!

“I heard you clearly.”

But what mattered to Ellen wasn’t whether she had actually said that.

Just attending unwanted social gatherings is exhausting.

I wanted to be alone with the teacher, but kids who wanted to use magic kept coming at me.

It annoys me that you have to answer that so kindly again.

Elin’s mood, which had been continuously watching, plummeted to the ground.

Besides, I didn’t like Fabiana either.

Starting with the fact that he keeps calling Luke “senior.”

Crossing the line by asking if I could teach you space magic.

And then he even criticized the teacher’s teaching ability.

Eventually, all the anger that had been building up there exploded out at once.

Ellen thought deeply.

What would Luke say in a situation like this?

“I can tolerate people insulting my skills. I know that it’s still too embarrassing to call it spatial magic.”

Long sentences that I would never normally say flowed out smoothly.

“But cursing the teacher… … is hard for even a gentle person like me to endure.”

Flash.

Blue eyes burned with anger.

I’d rather just spread it all over with magic now.

That thought just occurred to me.

Luke had turned dark while talking to other prospects.

“If you really think the teacher’s skills are trash.”

“I never said that!”

He drove a wedge into Fabiana, who had forgotten to act like an adult and was acting like a whiner.

“Let’s compete to see who has the best magic.”

The ‘real’ magic exchange has finally begun.