episode_0065

I never once thought of Emilia Wanban as my ally.

Rather, I perceive it as an entity that holds my weaknesses and, in the worst case, is likely to become my most dangerous enemy.

‘I guess it’s a weakness… After all, he’s one of the few people who knows my abilities.’

Of course, all she knows is that I did something strange to Princess Purua that made her use magic.

Although I have said with my own mouth that I am developing a special training method to survive, it is still unknown how much they trust me and how much they trust my abilities.

‘Just looking at the fact that you sent me here with that false accusation…’

Even if it’s not Dalot, this is her territory.

The owner of this land is her father, the Marquis, and the head of the training center is also her uncle.

It means that if you want to monitor me, you can do it as much as you want.

What that means, then, is that if they want to get rid of me, they have the ability and infrastructure to do so at any time.

So when Dallot tells Angelica that it’s dangerous for her to be around him, that means something like that will happen soon.

‘Is this situation going like shit?’

Not only are there other spies, but this time the Queen’s side might try to kill me?

In this neighborhood where her side is so widespread that she could be tripped up if she takes just a few steps?

This is the territory of the Marquis of Prominence.

All the other factions can do is attach a few spies.

But the queen is different.

‘Of course this is the worst case scenario…’

What should I do?

Should I call Dalot right away and question him?

But why did the queen suddenly try to end me in the first place?

My head is getting complicated.

Angelica, who had been staring at me blankly, opened her mouth again.

“I will be by your side.”

“What?”

“That’s what I decided.”

Honestly, having her by my side doesn’t change anything.

It is said that he has excellent swordsmanship skills, but what can he do with a body that can barely use magic power?

But there was no longer any hesitation to be found in her eyes as she looked at me.

“Why…?”

“Because I decided so.”

“Even if I never regain my powers? So I will remain in a body that cannot use magic for the rest of my life?”

Honestly, I was a little surprised by her choice.

Well, it wasn’t to the point where I was really impressed.

I locked eyes with the guy who nodded quietly without saying anything.

“You might die.”

“When I failed the assassination… I was already dead. It was you who forced me to live that day. And it was you who made me dream again the dream I had given up on.”

Angelica’s will was felt.

In her face, in her expression… and in her eyes.

“I’m with you. Even if I don’t get my strength back… Even if I don’t become the head of the household.”

I don’t know.

Why did he become so sincere to me?

Are you serious about what you’re saying now?

Or is it a lie?

“Angelica…”

It’s simple to throw away.

One word is enough.

But I don’t want to be like that.

On the other hand, keeping her by your side may be dangerous.

I don’t know when he will come after my neck again, and in order to realize the ‘dream’ he spoke of, I may have to face the entire Wind Knights family, one of the three great swordsmanship families.

There’s no immediate benefit to taking that risk and keeping him by my side.

But strangely, my heart wavers.

Is it because it’s the first time?

Is it because I opened my eyes to this world and was the first to step forward and claim to be on my side?

Or is it just because I feel attached to you from sleeping together?

I don’t know why, but I somehow didn’t want to throw it away.

“If you want to do that, by all means.”

“Yeah…”

The guy smiled brightly with a slightly sad look on his face.

And then I absentmindedly approached him and placed my lips on his.

* * *

The basement of Queen Emilia’s palace.

In the silence, the magic lights hanging on the wall all start to shine with the sound of applause, dispelling the pitch-black darkness.

“Hey… Can I do it here?”

“Yes.”

Princess Purua looked around and frowned.

I want to turn back time.

Professor Adrian Floyd.

I want to go back to those fun times when I took classes with him.

But that can’t be done.

At least for now.

“You don’t have to worry too much. Just show up in front of me. There will be the Queen and her escorts next to you, so nothing will happen.”

Purua looked at Emilia, who was watching her from the corner of her eye, and asked.

“Really? The professor isn’t even here…”

“Do it.”

With his new supervisor, Professor Bernstein, and his mother looking on.

‘Adrian told me never to do that in front of others…’

She was forced to break one of the promises she had made to Adrian.

Emelia’s orders are absolute.

“Then, are you really going to do it?”

Adrian always spoke highly of himself.

Never reveal your magical powers in front of others.

I told you never to do it unless your life was in danger and Adrian was watching you.

But it is an unavoidable situation.

Above all, in order to meet him again, I have to show my mother how great the education I have received so far has been and the results.

The one who made him like this, unable to use magic, was none other than Adrian Floyd.

“Euuu…”

This is a kind of protest.

A protest demanding that Adrian Floyd be sent to her side immediately, as he is the only one in this world who can teach her.

For Purua, not being able to see him now was no different from being in danger of losing her life.

“Ugh!”

Princess Purua, who was shaking all over and exerting so much strength that her face turned bright red.

Bernstein watched her closely, hiding his bewilderment inside.

‘It looks like… I think it’d be better to stick to the 2nd prince line. There’s no hope here.’

The line has already been drawn.

Through an introduction from a close court magician, I had a meal with a retired court tutor who had served as the Second Prince’s teacher.

He has already retired and has nothing left to teach, but he says that they are close enough to meet and chat sometimes, so it won’t be long before he tells us about himself.

To the second prince, the most powerful heir to the throne.

“…!?”

I was thinking about that.

The princess’s magical power, which suddenly swept in like a storm, created a huge flow in the underground space that was blocked on all sides.

The atmosphere sucked in around her.

Humidity rising rapidly.

Moisture that has already soaked the ground.

“This is…”

I’ve only heard about it from the Queen, but this is the first time I’ve seen it with my own eyes.

It was that shocking.

“This is the princess’s magic…”

I thought it was just bluff.

Wasn’t it Princess Purua who was known as a fool who couldn’t even use a single magic spell properly?

Also, it was the statement of the foolish Queen Emilia, who was blinded by her innate magical power and over-educated her daughter, eventually making her magically disabled.

If you believe it so obediently, there is no one more foolish than you.

So I just gave him a proper nod.

That was all…

‘…This is crazy!”

The magical power of Princess Purua, which was literally running wild, was summoning powerful magic without even reciting any special spells.

“Uh, that’s…!?”

As if a powerful cyclone had been compressed into one point.

A swirling sphere was summoned above her head, radiating energy in all directions.

The magic lights on the wall that had been illuminating the space began to flicker in response to the princess’s magic, and the water that had been wetting the ground began to slowly rise and be sucked into the sphere.

“Bernstein’s.”

“Yes! Mama!”

“What are you doing? Hurry up and do it.”

“…Yes!”

If you get caught up, you die.

Bernstein had a gut feeling.

But if you back out here, everything is over.

If you want to join the Second Prince faction and secure a spot, you have to have something.

As a latecomer, he had no choice.

In such a situation, Queen Emilia’s absurd request.

‘Adrian Floyd… I don’t know what you did to the princess, but…’

Whatever it is, it will help you.

It’s amazing to see the Queen so focused on this matter.

And when you see Princess Purua running wild right before your eyes.

I am convinced.

The information you will acquire from now on will be of extremely high value.

And I’m confident that I can sell it for a very high price.

“Princess Purua! Now, I will test your magical power.”

A masterpiece created by Patrick Bernstein based on his lifelong research and in collaboration with court magicians.

He brought forward the latest mana measuring device that had recently been developed.

“Ugh…”

As I got closer, I couldn’t open my eyes because of Princess Purua’s magic.

The floor was slippery and the clothes I was wearing were very sloppy.

If I just relax my grip even a little, it feels like the measuring device I’m holding will be sucked into the vortex.

He gritted his teeth and stretched out his trembling hands.

So one end of the measuring device touched the princess’s forehead.

Wooo-

A device that sucks in magic power at a furious speed and emits strange sounds.

The swirling wind slowly died down, and the sphere that looked like it would explode at any moment began to disappear.

Unlike conventional devices, this is a special type of magic meter that absorbs all of the target’s magic power and stores it internally.

This item is currently being further developed for combat purposes, as it completely drains the opponent’s magical power.

The device that had been sucking out magical power for several tens of seconds eventually stopped working, and Princess Purua, who had all her magical power sucked out, stopped her rampage and fell to the ground helplessly.

“Haa… Haa… Okay, okay. The measurement is finished.”

“Okay. What are the measurement results?”

In response to the queen’s question, Bernstein quickly unlocked several latches on the side of the measuring instrument and opened the lid.

Then, the six magic stones inside were revealed.

“This, this is…”

And he couldn’t help but be shocked.

In addition to the four major attribute colors of fire, water, earth, and wind, which are characteristic of elemental magic, there is also black, which is characteristic of dark magic, and gold, which is characteristic of healing magic.

All six magic stones were filled with color.

Moreover, although there were some differences, the overall amount was enormous.

Even more than anyone who has ever measured it before.