episode_0045

“Kane, I’m so sorry… … .”

Eri bowed her head to me and apologized repeatedly.

It wasn’t exactly her fault, and it was unfair since she was the one who stopped it…

As I watched her lower her head without any sign of it, it was even more ambiguous to accept the apology.

Even if you just get an apology in words, it’s meaningless.

“It’s okay. Next time my person makes a mistake, you can turn a blind eye to me too.”

“Mistake… … ? Okay, I understand.”

Eri tilted her head as if she didn’t understand English, but she didn’t refuse.

“More than that, I wonder why Beden is acting like that all of a sudden. Did something happen?”

“Ugh… I don’t know the details, but I think he’s in danger of being kicked out of the collateral line. Beden has been resting for over 3 years too… … .”

“Just like you.”

“I, I went to the academy at least… But Beden didn’t go to the academy or the magic tower and was busy playing… … .”

“So the collateral line is angry?”

“Yeah. I had some work to do for Beden, but he said he just threw it all away and went out to play… ”

So… this is what Beden did in despair before being kicked out?

I didn’t see any signs of that.

There, Lois Goldwyn, who suddenly showed up, is also suspicious.

It appears that Royce Goldwyn had been a member of House Astranor before this incident.

The fact that he, who was competing with Merhen for the throne of the Emperor, was in the House of Astranor at this moment.

There, Beden knew a story that even someone as knowledgeable as Lois Goldwyn would know.

Looking at these two, I came to the conclusion that Lois Goldwyn must have fanned Beden.

I don’t know what the purpose was, but… it wasn’t a very pleasant feeling.

I guess I looked really funny too.

Actually, I had some idea about it.

I already knew what you were calling me behind my back.

The next heads of the clan must first get rid of the shadow of the previous heads of the clan.

Since I don’t show my face in social circles, there’s not much that can be done to raise my reputation.

If I were to be exact, I’ve done a lot.

Clean up the evil spirits, and the eight evil spirits. I’ve done a lot for you.

It was a time when cell phones weren’t widespread. If you didn’t try to let others know, it would be hard for them to notice.

At best, only those in the palace would know.

If it had become a major social problem, there was no room for rumors to spread because the evil god worshippers had wiped out the survivors when they invaded the village.

Because what they were targeting were minority groups who lived in hiding like witches.

It seemed as if I was hearing again the words that Merhen had been saying so irritatingly, like ‘nobility is connections’.

I kept putting it off, saying I should do it someday, but a lot of time passed.

It would be better to gradually change our perception.

Unlike in the past when I could only have one sword fight per month, my physical specs have improved significantly now.

However, if you show your strength, you will definitely do it.

To do that… …

“Ke, are you going to Kane?”

“Okay. See you later. Oh, Eri Astranor. Are you interested in social circles?”

“Huh… ?”

It seemed like a stage and an audience were needed.

—

Eri Astranor slowly looked around the empty office.

It was an office that was always neat and tidy when her parents used it.

As if to indicate that the commotion had passed, books were scattered on the floor.

Veden, a collateral branch of the Astranor family and one of the candidates for the next head of the family. It was because of his riots.

Eri was someone who didn’t care whether she had the position of head of the family or not.

I never once thought of giving up my seat.

I loved watching the candidates for the next head of the family, including Beden, twisting their bodies and trying to become the head of the family.

The harder they try, the higher Eri’s status becomes, as she easily defeats them.

I don’t know about anything else, but her desire for recognition was unrivaled.

It’s about releasing to the world in just one day what others have worked on for months, with all the improvements made.

That was something I had been doing consistently for the three years I had been practicing magic.

Because I wanted to look good, I used my timidity as a weapon.

Because I wanted to look smart, I combined talent with hard work.

However.

‘What the heck am I doing…?’

In reality, it was like this in the end.

No matter how strong a person is, a timid and weak-willed person is looked down upon.

The peace that came to the empire after the Great War lasted for decades, and it was a world where safety was taken for granted.

Even if she wasn’t as self-destructive as Beden, there were many people who secretly ignored her.

Eri just didn’t want to play the villain by leaving those people alone.

It was her nature that made it difficult for her to criticize others, and her desire to appear kind.

Veden made a scene in front of her, who was currently the next head of House Astranor and acting head of the household.

The story progressed without Eri in the events that followed.

An immature child with no self-assertion.

A young girl who was born with magical talents by sheer luck.

Eri realized that this was how others saw her.

This was not the direction Eri wanted.

‘I have to decide.’

Mirae, who was pushed by others to become the head of the household, but is admired by those around her for her overwhelming talent.

That was the most ideal plan Eri had made.

This incident changed my mind.

It’s good to satisfy my need for recognition, but I hate being ignored even more.

Eri picked up the pen.

The creation of an original magic spell to officially become the head of a household, which had been put off for a long time.

I already have an idea in my head of what kind of magic I want to create.

A world of my own that I have been contemplating for a long time.

—

“Cain, I told you last time… Could you make an appointment and come?”

“… … .”

Merhen spoke to Kane in a voice mixed with complaints.

The man in front of her was brazenly disobeying the behaviors that a nobleman should have been accustomed to.

“… Cain? Why aren’t you saying anything.”

Kane quietly looked at that Merhen.

Looking at her, something Lois Goldwyn had said came to mind.

His words that he would give me a place in the imperial palace as a reward for defeating the evil god worshipper.

Since there is currently no vacancy in the royal family, it was obvious that Merhen would be pushed out to fill the position.

Since it was openly divisive content, Kane ignored it.

I was wondering if I should tell Merhen what I had said to him.

Speaking of which, I wondered if I really had to talk about something like this, and the picture was ambiguous in many ways.

“Nothing.”

Kane ultimately decided not to tell the story.

Now, let’s get to the main point first.

“Merchen. Are you interested in social circles?”

“Social…? Of course I am. More importantly, Kane, are you finally interested in the social world? Did I mishear that? ”

Merhen, who heard Cain’s words, doubted her own ears.

Who would have thought that the word ‘socialite’ would come out of that arrogant and blunt man’s mouth?

When he was attending the academy, there were many people who tried to become close to him, and many who tried to bring him down.

Nowadays, there are a lot of rumors about him being arrogant, but there is no one who would bring up the rumors in social circles.

The name itself suggests that it is a place for socializing. Everyone who has been interested in him will attend.

This certainly seemed like a hot topic, as Kane had never been seen in public before despite being at an age where he should be showing his face in society.

If word got around that Kane was a socialite, it seemed like he could call in quite a few people.

In particular, I think that even those who do not participate in many external activities will participate in large numbers.

After all, the social world is a battle for topicality.

“That’s a good thing. Our Eildarin family is planning to open a social gathering soon. Do you want to come out and see it?”

Merhen secretly lured Kane into the family’s social circle.

In these cases, the first thing is the most important.

It’s common for a person who has never been seen in social circles to appear for the first time to attract a lot of attention.

The effect is even greater for people like Kane, who are only rumored.

However, since the topicality decreases noticeably from the second time onwards, Merhen definitely wanted to take Kane’s first appearance.

However, a completely different story came out of Kane’s mouth than what she had thought.

“No. The party will be held at our house.”

“In your family… …? Do you have people you can call social?”

“Isn’t it here?”

In response to Merhen’s question, Kane raised his finger and pointed at her.

“Of course I’ll go… but isn’t there no one else besides the reading club kids?”

“Merhen, you call other people. The more people, the better for me.”

“… I thought you’d say that. Can’t we just do it in our family?”

“No, I can’t. It’s meaningful work that I have to take the lead on.”

“I’m curious as to why, but… Okay, okay.”

Merhen didn’t dig too deeply.

It would have been best if it had been done within the Aeldarin household, but the mere fact that Cain was showing his face in society was encouraging.

Because he’s not the kind of person who would listen to Kane just because he forces him to.

“But that’s strange. What’s going on?”

“I just thought I couldn’t put it off any longer.”

“… Really?”

“Merchen, more than that. This is my first time opening up a social circle, so I need you to help me out.”

“Well… I’ll help you as much as I can. When do you plan on opening?”

“Two months later. Not before.”

Because the cooldown time of the Heart Sword is insufficient.

The one who spoke afterwards was Kane, who swallowed his words.