episode_0007

A few days later.

Francia, a special magician of the Imperial Civil Service, went to work at the Knights Templar.

As the Princess of Pervace and the most beautiful of the Knights, no, of the Empire, she was enough to attract everyone’s attention.

“This is Princess Pervace.”

“You are beautiful today too.”

The men were entranced by the scent of flowers she scattered. Even the women were charmed and their eyes sparkled.

How could one not fall for her? Her hair flows down like obsidian, and her eyes sparkle like rubies.

When I look into those eyes, I feel like I’m being sucked in, and I naturally fall in love with her.

Even his skills are beyond words. As a first-tier wizard, he entered the civil service as a special-level wizard.

Francia Perbache.

She was the most beautiful and the object of envy among the imperial court officials.

But that doesn’t mean we can let our guard down just because everyone is friendly to her.

The Imperial Civil Service is the most prestigious order of knights in the Empire, so it is a place where only elites from noble families come.

It is a place where all kinds of dirty fighting and petty politics run rampant.

A silent battlefield for the nobles, where one must always be on guard and always suspicious.

It was a place where you would get hurt if you didn’t keep your eyes open.

“Princess Pervace.”

As Francia approached her assigned desk, a man nearby turned around and called her name.

“… Captain.”

The one and only crown prince of the Rosino Empire, Fedelian Rosino.

He tilted his head slightly with a friendly smile.

“You’re particularly beautiful today. Did you get a girlfriend during your vacation? I heard you went to a party.”

“Nothing. I don’t want to joke around with you, sir.”

Francia opened her eyes shallowly and glared at Fedelian.

“And, here, I am not Princess Pervace, but a newly appointed special magician. Please refrain from calling me that.”

Fedelian cocked his eyebrows and smiled faintly at her prickly attitude.

“You’re rough. Well, that’s part of the charm, though.”

The crown prince always flirted with her whenever he met her. Francia frowned, knowing his ugly appearance.

‘I miss John.’

Compared to that fucking piece of trash, John is nothing short of a saint.

So that’s what I was aiming for. No, it would be more correct to say I got drunk by force.

“By the way, are you getting ready? There’s only a month left.”

Fedelian asked.

“Are you talking about the civil servant’s den reconnaissance that is always there?”

“That’s right. Isn’t this the second time?”

She was a new special wizard. Since she had only recently joined, this was her second mission to scout the den.

“… That’s something I’ll take care of. It’s not something you need to worry about, Captain.”

“How could a leader not care about a special magician of the same rank?”

Fedelian said that and smiled brightly.

“As the head of the 2nd Civil Service Division, I think it is natural to worry about your subordinates.”

“… … .”

This man doesn’t hold back a word. He’s even persistent. Francia felt annoyed inside, but she didn’t show it because he was the crown prince.

“I’ll take care of it.”

“You always give the same answer.”

Fedelian shrugged and continued.

“I’ll take care of it, it’s none of your business, it’s okay. If you keep refusing like that, you’ll just become isolated.”

Francia’s red eyes, looking at him, sank coldly. It seemed as if she would vomit at any moment, but the opponent was the crown prince. She had to behave well.

“I’ll take care of it myself.”

“Hmm.”

One of Fedelian’s eyebrows rose.

“Well, I guess there’s nothing I can do. It’s the captain’s job to understand his colleagues in the second civil service. Prepare well.”

As he said this, he tossed Francia’s hair and went out of the building.

“… … .”

Her face was distorted like a demon’s. It felt bad. It was dirty. I wanted to cut off the hair that the crown prince had touched right away.

“Hoo.”

But if you cut your hair, the curls John praised that night will disappear.

Francia took a deep breath and swallowed her burning anger.

‘John, I wish you would come soon.’

As the days passed, I always wanted to see him, but today I especially wanted to see him.

* * *

A month can be both a short and long time, but it wasn’t a very long time for Johan, who was studying magic at the time.

Since I had to master both basic and advanced magic and learn beginner level magic, I was pressed for time.

but.

“… done.”

After a little less than four weeks, John was able to reach the highest level. He also learned the magic spells written in the Book of Calamity.

At best, he had memorized and learned a few magic spells, but he was good enough to be able to perform well even if he went to work at a public office right away.

The ranks of civil servants are divided as follows:

1st, 2nd, 3rd class.

And special.

Those up to level 2 are classified as general magicians, and those from level 1 onwards are classified as archmages.

In fact, the Archmage only has a grand name, but he cannot draw out such great power.

He is called a great wizard simply because he remembers so many magic spells.

Still, it’s definitely something great.

And most importantly, a special class that can destroy a large city by itself.

When you reach the first level beyond the Archmage, you are classified as a Special Mage, in which case you can call out a squad on your own.

John was able to surpass the level of a first-tier archmage and learn super-level magic.

And that too in just a little over a month.

His overwhelming magical talent would make even the most mythical celestial wizards click their tongues.

‘In fact, I’ve only learned a few super-level magic spells.’

John opened his palm and drew out his magic power. Sky-blue frost crystals bloomed.

The color of the trained magic power indicates the user’s disposition. If it’s sky blue… … .

‘That’s straight, isn’t it?’

John chuckled. He had never thought of himself as upright, but his magic told him otherwise.

‘Casting the super magic should be no problem. As for the Book of Disaster… … there’s no place to test it.’

Since it was a magic for which there was very little information, there was no harm in using it, but at this point, its power was unknown, so it could not be used.

Because we can’t let the parade ground where the knights of the family train be damaged.

‘anyway.’

This will allow me to meet Francia again.

In the process, you’ll have to fight crazy bastards like Fedelian, Cassis, and Rudella.

‘Should I go now? To the civil service office?’

John, who was in the family parade ground, got up from his seat. Then, the servant who had been waiting approached and handed him a towel.

“Thank you for your hard work, Master!”

“Ah- Okay. Thank you.”

Her name is Irene. She is the daughter of a butler who works for the Harsen family.

John knew that Irene had feelings for him, so he deliberately avoided looking at her.

“Excuse me, Master.”

“Why?”

“Is it okay if I ask why you’re suddenly learning magic?”

John wiped his forehead with a towel and opened his mouth, looking into space.

“I have to prepare for marriage soon.”

“… Yes, yes?”

Irene blinked.

“Marriage?!”

And then his eyes widened.

“Yeah. I haven’t done it yet, but I need to prepare.”

John said that and handed Irene the towel he had used to wipe away the sweat.

“Thank you for the towel. You worked hard, so I’ll stop here for today.”

“Yes, yes… … .”

Irene was dumbfounded as she watched John leave.

I couldn’t believe that the young master, who was like the welfare of the family, would leave the family.

If you tell other employees, they’ll probably be full of despairing women.

But that and this were separate matters. Irene smelled the familiar scent of Johan’s sweaty towel.

‘John, even the smell of sweat is nice.’

She was completely absorbed in the towel, her eyes looking ecstatic.

* * *

An imperial official at a time when there is not much time left until the reconnaissance of the cave.

The knights and magicians of the civil service are moving busily.

In such a place, a gossip began to circulate.

“Did you hear? I heard a special wizard is coming soon.”

“What? Another special wizard?”

The man furrowed his eyebrows. What kind of dog’s name is a special magician? Princess Perbache came in as a special magician not long ago, and now she’s coming again…

“Isn’t that just a rumor?”

“The captain said.”

“Ah.”

If it was said by the Crown Prince, the head of the Second Civil Service, then it must be true.

“What a day it is. Another special wizard is coming in before the cave reconnaissance. Is this time especially dangerous, so is the heavens helping?”

The man, sensing ominousness, frowned and shook his head.

“That’s right. I was planning to propose to my lover after this reconnaissance was over.”

“You still haven’t proposed? If you keep hesitating like that, another man will steal your hand.”

“Don’t talk nonsense. We don’t have a safe job, so we can’t just bring it up.”

The man chuckled and asked questions as he looked at his colleague who had not yet proposed to him.

“Anyway. Any more information on that special wizard?”

“They say he’s a lower-class noble, but I haven’t heard anything about his skills yet. If they don’t say anything, I think he’s just average.”

“Then I might fail this expedition exam.”

“Well, you’ll know when you see it.”

To become an imperial civil servant, you must take three exams.

First, the written test. It’s called a written test, but it’s not that difficult.

The second is a practical test. It is a test to prove your level.

If you are a knight, it is at the level of the Mana Blade, and if you are a wizard, it is at the level of the magic you can use.

Up to this point, it’s not difficult. Anyone who is called an elite can pass.

But the third gate is different.

Because I have to participate in the cave reconnaissance.

It is not an easy place for first-time visitors, as you could easily lose your life there.

“I wish a skilled special wizard would come.”

“Our safety also increases as we stand at the forefront.”

Francia, who was preparing for a reconnaissance mission next to her, listened in as the knights chattered around her.

‘John!’

If a special magician were to come in during this time, it would definitely be him.

‘I can finally see John.’

Francia blushed and smiled shyly at the thought of seeing John.

I couldn’t help but blush at the thought of finally being able to meet him.

No wonder, it had been almost a month since they last met! She wanted to see Johan right away.

“You know how to make that kind of expression too.”

At that moment, Fedelian tilted his head.

“Did you even think about me?”

“… … .”

“You’re ignoring me lightly again this time.”

“… … .”

Fedelian smiled faintly as he watched her lightly ignore his words.

The rougher it was, the more thorny it was, the more I wanted it.

“I wish you would show me that expression more often.”

“No work.”

“Don’t do that.”

The moment Fedelian reached out to touch her hair, Francia slapped his hand away.

“We’re not that close.”

“Hmm.”

Fedelian shrugged his shoulders at the contemptuous gaze.

“If you act so coldly, the country will be hurt too.”

“Can’t you just not talk to me?”

“That can’t be. He’s our special wizard.”

“Sigh.”

Francia sighed. Fedelian’s eyebrows quirked.

‘There’s more resistance than I thought. I thought I’d at least create some goodwill.’

Until now, women would often fall for him just by seeing his face.

Even if the wall blocking men is high, it can be overcome quickly with just a little bit of conversation.

But Francia Perbace was different.

Perhaps because she is beautiful, it is not easy? I had some difficulty in gaining her favor, but I was not worried.

‘Because the next reconnaissance is supposed to come to me.’

The plan is perfect. I’ve recruited the magic practitioners and the scenario is all planned out.

If you just put it into action, Francia will fall into your hands.

Fedelian was so sure.

“I’ll be busy preparing, so I’ll go now.”

“Please go quickly.”

“Haha. I told you I’d get hurt.”

He gave Francia a friendly smile and passed her by.

Immediately afterwards, Fedelian’s face hardened.

‘That makes me want it even more.’

How thrilling would it be if a woman like that were to die for him?

Fedelian smiled bitterly, recalling the emotions he had felt at that time.

… … and the next day.

A special magician who was to take the entrance exam to become an imperial official showed his face.

His name was Johan Harsen.