episode_0076

Fortunately, there was no time for the crown prince to ask me the reason.

Even if I had asked anyway, I wouldn’t have been able to answer.

The murmur that could be heard around them stopped. The faces of the noble disciples gathered in groups here and there turned towards the door that opened with a heavy sound.

The size of the door could not be said to be very large. It was the entrance to a huge magic tower, so it was not to the point of being small, but compared to the size of the magic tower, the entrance, which was only the size of the door of a large mansion, could not be said to be particularly large.

However, the thickness of the door was different.

The trees that made up the gate looked like they had been cut down one by one and carved into angles, as if to prevent anyone from entering without fail. Wouldn’t a battering ram be needed to break through?

They probably used something that was not only thick but also strong. Maybe they used delchi cypress. If it was made solely for practical purposes, it would be the strongest unless it was made of stone or iron.

For a door that looks very heavy, the people pushing it open had an ordinary physique. They appear to have a more average physique than the soldiers scouting around here, which means that they may not be people hired from outside, but wizards working at the Magic Tower. I meant it.

Is it obvious that the clothes he was wearing were black robes?

There might be some magical effect in opening the door.

As the heavy door opened with a sound, the figure of the person behind it was seen. Although he was wearing the same black robe as the people opening the door that splits to the left and right, the atmosphere visible from that appearance was unusual.

Among the gathered nobles, we heard some whispering. The group was made up entirely of women, and they looked older than us.

Maybe they are people who already took the class last year and came to take it again this time.

The faces of the women talking quietly were filled with anticipation.

“… … .”

The person who stood silently for a moment, as if waiting for the surrounding gaze to focus on him, then slowly walked out of the Magic Tower.

And when he came out from the dark interior of the Magic Tower and the sunlight fully illuminated his body, he stopped walking.

He slowly raised his head and looked at the sky, then slowly raised his hand, put his hand under the hood that covered his head, and pulled it back in a picturesque motion.

A gasping sound could be heard from those around them. Some people let out small cheers. Most of the reactions came from women.

In the case of men, a very small number exclaimed in admiration, some gritted their teeth, and most did not react in any particular way.

Not surprisingly, the face of the man wearing the hood down was extremely handsome.

Did I mention that he had pure white skin and dark eyes as deep as wells, as if he didn’t know about sunlight? It was exactly as described.

And the first thought that came to my mind when I saw the handsome man who looked like he had been painted was—

What can I do with that hairstyle?

—was.

I’m not a knave, but even so, I’m not the best man. No matter how good-looking I am, there’s no need to have a hairstyle like that of an out-of-date rock band vocalist. I’m not even going to dress up as a woman.

From my point of view, the original work exists only as a setting, but no matter how much it is only a setting, it is impossible to know the thoughts of the character who wrote the original work. Honestly, isn’t that hairstyle a bit too unfavorable?

It was a hairstyle that made me want to introduce the local barbershop where the cut cost was 10,000 won.

Actually, the women around me seem to like it.

I glanced at Amelia. Amelia is a girl whose expression showed that she liked Brother Harvey even when she first saw him. Wouldn’t it be a bit harsh if he was that good-looking?

But my jealousy in advance was meaningless.

Amelia was lost in thought with a very serious expression. She did not blush at the sight of the Magic Tower Lord.

Could it be because of what was written on the invitation?

“I am honored that these precious people have taken this step.”

Considering that, it seems like we came out a little late with a lot of people gathered together, but no one bothered to argue.

I guess that person is trying to secure his authority in his own way.

“You are so shameless for coming up on the topic last.”

I heard the crown prince mumbling like that, but I felt like I would get into a lot of trouble if I went along with it, so I just chose to stay quiet.

“I see a lot of talented people. Some people already saw my face last year.”

As he said that, the gaze of the Magic Tower Master looked around—

“Ah.”

It was fixed on me for a moment.

For your information, the people who screamed were not Nana or Amelia. It was Diane and Adele.

In fact, by the standards of the world I lived in, it was a face that even a man would admire, but in this world, I have already grown up seeing people of the same level many times. Right now, Brother Harvey is not enough to be tempted by the faces of the crown prince, the crown prince, or the magic tower owner over there. .

Moreover, when it comes to ‘admiration’, I tend to admire the beauty of women rather than men.

And, of course, I knew Amelia and Adele, who could be said to be ‘in the same class’. Diane was somewhat less beautiful than these two, but she was said to be beautiful enough.

Honestly, I would have judged Diane’s appearance much more generously if she hadn’t had her hair in a bun that was worthy of being served on the breakfast table.

“… … .”

For some reason, I think the tower owner even smiled slightly in my direction.

Isn’t this the first time we’ve seen each other today? Why are you making such facial expressions as if you’re hinting at something? Have you ever visited the North before?

Umm… … .I don’t know.

But right now, I feel very bad that all eyes are focused on me because of that smile. If I just pretended not to notice like everyone else, this wouldn’t have happened.

Could it be that I am in charge of taking on Brother Harvey’s position and clashing with the Lord of the Magic Tower?

“I am already excited to spend this year with you. I hope that we can work together to share the fruits of our knowledge.”

It was a cliché expression, but when someone as handsome as me said it, it seemed to sound sweet to women’s ears.

I’m so envious.

“It would be great if I could teach everyone here, but since I am also a researcher, my time is limited. And the many classrooms in the Magic Tower are not that large to gather everyone here in one place. So, I will invite you in groups. We have decided to assign one wizard to the Magic Tower. We ask for your understanding.”

And because of that, some people quit before they even start.

The cost is the same no matter who you receive instruction from, but there are some who can teach better and some who are not so good. Of course, there was a big difference in the quality of education between receiving education from a magic tower lord and receiving education from an ordinary wizard.

Already sighs were coming from all over the place, and on the other hand, whispers of anticipation could be heard.

Just because you have a high status does not mean you are assigned to the owner of the Magic Tower, and just because you have a low status does not mean that you do not have the opportunity to be educated by the owner of the Magic Tower.

It is said that they are placed randomly, but I think that is a lie. In the novel, children with a talent for magic gathered together and went under the head of the magic tower.

… … And Amelia, the ‘Grand Duchess’, went under the head of the Doma Tower. Aside from bringing together talented people, it is definitely an arrangement that reflects the sponsorship money.

In this world, I’ve never spent a crazy amount of money on a date with Amelia’s palanquin owner, so I don’t know what will happen.

“Then, we will guide everyone who accepted the invitation to the Magic Tower. After a brief introduction to the Magic Tower, we will explain how the upcoming classes will be conducted and who the wizards will be in charge of the classes. Light snacks will also be prepared. So please enjoy today.”

The reason why we gather together noble children and have this time is because it also serves as a publicity for today’s event.

There will be some noble disciples who are attending today, but will not take the class after seeing the wizard assigned to them, and there are others who will quit after considering the cost. However, it is important to let them know why the Magic Tower is important and why they should receive support. do.

A lot of time has passed since the war ended.

There is no way to explain why magic that cannot be used for military power is useful unless it is shown directly.

“If we are assigned to the same wizard, we will still be able to see each other often.”

“Ugh.”

Before I knew it, the crown prince approached me and said that, causing me to jump up and down on the spot.

“… … It would be a true honor if that happens.”

And Amelia, who naturally got between me and the crown prince, said that with a smiling face.

“Hmm.”

The crown prince looked at Amelia with amusement and shrugged his shoulders.