episode_0085

After the curse is lifted.

The population of mutant creatures has declined dramatically.

Of course, the biggest reason was to purify the cave.

Now, raids are rare, except for the occasional mutated creature hiding.

“Thank you, Luke Bucklin.”

“The best magic family in the empire.”

The distinction between the three great magic families had no meaning to the northern soldiers.

Victor Bucklin took temporary command.

Luke Bucklin, who has eliminated mutant creatures, is the best wizard for them.

He is a northern soldier who is usually blunt and seems indifferent to others.

When it comes to praising, it seems they are more than the priests of the Holy Land.

Last time, I called Dien the Saint of the North, and then the real saint came and found me, which was a problem.

“Thank you for your kind words, but I think you should be careful when meeting other magical families.”

A warning was left.

I don’t know if it will mean much, but….

“Then let’s slowly get ready to go back.”

It was when I was greeting the soldiers and about to pack my bags.

“Yes? What are you talking about? We have prepared a reception.”

“Please stay one more day as this is a special treat from the North.”

A wedding party?

By the way, I heard that soldiers hold a festival to celebrate the completion of a big mission.

“What would you like to do, Your Majesty?”

He turned his head to Elin.

Actually, it didn’t really matter whether I stayed one more day or not.

When we return to Bertain, we will immediately have to compete for the next head of the family.

“Hmm.”

“Dinner is prepared.”

“I’m sure you’ll like it.”

While Elin was struggling, her hair fluttering, the soldiers desperately appealed.

“I came here and just slept… .”

Glance.

Elin looked at Luke and opened her mouth cautiously.

“Isn’t one day okay…?”

“If that’s what the princess says, let’s go back leisurely.”

“You are indeed a princess.”

“I knew you were wise when Duke Bertain came to support you.”

The soldiers started praising again and went to prepare for the party.

“… … ”

The story of Duke Bertain came to mind belatedly.

Is it okay to leave Bertha trapped in the cave?

In fact, if you try to go back in, the barrier will be restored and you won’t be able to go in.

… … They say dragons are very patient, so I guess I can go and visit them later.

Bringing out the ancient being without a countermeasure will only bring about chaos.

I decided to believe in the existence of the ancients and entered the tent.

“Are you awake, brother?”

“Yeah.”

“Um… .”

Victor was still stroking the sleeping Dien.

“Are you going back to Berkeley right away, brother?”

“No. I have to go to Pirandello and look.”

Victor pointed to Gailan, who was sharpening his sword behind him.

“Otherwise, we may have to fight again.”

“You’re going to win anyway.”

“Beating up the person who would become your brother-in-law is not a pleasant experience.”

Aha, that’s what you were worried about.

As expected, he’s Luke’s older brother.

“Please stay one more day, brother. The soldiers are said to have prepared a banquet.”

“I just heard about it. I should go back tomorrow to say hello.”

For a moment, it seemed like Gaelan was glaring at me from behind.

Soon the gaze disappeared.

“Ugh… .”

Dien, who had been sleeping with her hair wrapped around her head, rolled over to the end of the bed.

Victor took it in his arms nonchalantly and patted her head again.

It’s not easy to see your older brother and close senior acting like that.

“Then let’s meet a little later, bro.”

I took Ellen outside before the debris piled up.

Just holding hands makes me feel the mana overflowing.

This is going to require some training to handle.

It’ll take time to prepare for the banquet anyway.

“I want to teach you for the first time in a while. Is that okay?”

“… ! Okay.”

Ellen nodded, her hair standing up in the shape of an exclamation mark.

“With this amount of mana, I guess I can increase the class intensity a little bit. So.”

Luke spread his index finger.

“From now on, I will teach you about ‘portal’.”

“… … !”

A unique magic that only Luke can use on the continent.

Before space magic disappears from this world.

It was Elin’s turn to succeed.

* * * * *

To cut to the chase, Elin hadn’t learned portal magic until the banquet was ready.

“… … Was this magic this complicated?”

“Isn’t your highness taking it too lightly?”

Portal is by far the most difficult spell Luke has ever developed.

Actually, doesn’t it feel that way just by hearing the explanation?

It’s about folding and moving through space by intervening with other dimensions between dimensions.

“How did you come up with the idea to develop something like this?”

The motivation was simple.

In the game, there are parts where you just have to move around quickly through cutscenes, but here, you have to move around for a long time.

It was developed just to shorten it.

But I can’t say that.

“This is a magic that came out after thinking about the most convenient way to move.”

I gave him the same explanation I had given to everyone else.

“I don’t think I can do it… .”

This is the first time Elin has ever said something like this.

That must mean it was that difficult.

“No, your majesty can do it.”

“… … ”

“Really. Even the princess has overflowing mana now, so she tried it a few times. Other wizards wouldn’t even dare to try it.”

This is also why spatial magic has not been published in the academic world.

Even if I tell you, you won’t be able to even try properly.

Or have knowledge of a past life like Luke.

You had to have an absurdly large amount of mana like Elin.

“For the time being, practice various spatial magic. You don’t even need to drink potions anymore, right?”

“Yeah… … .”

Elin, who encountered the wall for the first time, answered gloomily.

“Ah. Here you are, Luke. I’ve been looking for you for a while.”

“What’s going on?”

“The reception is ready.”

Meanwhile, a soldier came to Luke.

“Hmm. It smells so good all the way here.”

“Other people are already enjoying themselves, so please come down quickly.”

“Okay.”

Exactly.

He snapped his fingers and opened a portal to the outpost.

“… … ”

The way Ellen looked at Luke changed completely.

If you read the emotion, it was definitely respect.

When I came through the portal, a party was in full swing.

The smell of grilling meat.

The cheerful sound of clinking glasses.

A hearty laugh that blows away all your worries.

It wasn’t as luxurious as the social gatherings of the nobles.

It was a comfortable atmosphere with a soldier’s feel.

“You must be hungry. Eat something, Your Highness.”

He handed the well-cooked skewer to Elin.

Maybe it’s because it’s hard to get vegetables in the northern region.

It was a skewer made entirely of meat.

It doesn’t look healthy, but it’ll be okay for a day or so.

“Yum,” Elin says, biting into the skewer and the hairs on her head stand on end.

“… Delicious.”

“Hahaha! This is northern boar meat that was hard to obtain due to mutant creatures. It is a precious food, so be sure to eat it!”

A northern soldier passed by, laughing heartily.

His face was red, which meant he was in a good mood due to the alcohol.

“Okay, drink and die!!”

“Cheers!!”

Jjaeng-

The soldiers sitting around clinked their glasses.

In the meantime, naturally, Ga-ilan was also sitting there.

“Dien. Wait a minute… .”

Victor took Dien’s hand and walked towards an empty lot where there were no people.

“… … ”

“… … ”

Tristin and Leo took advantage of the chaos and disappeared into the trees.

I could understand not being able to say hello.

In the first place, it didn’t make sense for the secret task force to be exposed for this long.

Someday, if fate takes us, we will meet again.

While everyone was enjoying the party in their own way.

Sigh.

Elin’s hand went to the glass that someone had left behind with alcohol.

slap.

I immediately stopped him by hitting him on the back of his hand.

“!?”

Elin’s eyes widened as if she hadn’t expected Luke to hit her.

“What are you doing, Your Majesty?”

“I was just curious about the taste… .”

“It’s still too early.”

But what couldn’t be done, couldn’t be done.

When he came out with a stern attitude, Elin’s stupid hair hung down.

“Teacher, don’t you drink alcohol?”

“If you’re planning on taking a sip while I’m drunk, you’d better give up.”

“… That’s not it.”

No, that’s not true.

Without even being able to make proper eye contact.

Fortunately or not, Ellen couldn’t stand lying.

“I don’t think I’ve ever seen the teacher drink alcohol.”

This time, Ellin looked at him with truly puzzled eyes.

“That’s because I don’t like alcohol that much.”

He answered lightly.

“Why? It doesn’t taste good?”

“Yes. It may not taste as good as the potion the princess used to drink.”

“Lies.”

“Why would I lie about something like this?”

“Why do you look so happy?”

Elin pointed to the laughing soldiers.

Gaelan had already become one with them and was walking shoulder to shoulder with them.

Anyone who sees him would think he is not the next head of a renowned swordsmanship family, but a northern soldier who has been guarding the front lines for over ten years.

“It’s true that it doesn’t taste good. However… I guess it’s because the atmosphere of the drinking party is good. ”

“Atmosphere… ?”

Ellen made a question mark shape with her hair as if she was confused.

“I don’t understand. Drinking that tasteless stuff only gives me a headache. Why do people like it so much? ”

“I want to try it too.”

“When you become an adult, don’t drink without reason. Then I won’t stop you.”

Even if you wanted to stop it then, you wouldn’t be able to.

When you think about it.

Ellen pouted.

“Then, when you become an adult, will you drink with me?”

“Yes?”

“I can’t drink it alone.”

“Hmm.”

That’s true too.

I feel a little anxious about going out for my first drink with other people.

It would be embarrassing to drink alone.

But will there ever be a day when Ellen and I can drink together as adults?

Maybe it would be possible during the coming of age ceremony.

Luke, who had been quivering with his lips, barely nodded.

“Of course. Let’s drink together when the time comes.”

“I promised.”

Elin holding out her little finger.

“… … ”

I couldn’t just walk up to him.

Since I broke my promise once, one hand is basically Elin’s.

If you promise here, the rest will definitely belong to Elin.

I know it’s a promise I can’t keep.

“I promise.”

He crossed his fingers with a bitter smile.

I guess, when the time comes, I’ll have to give up both hands and leave.