episode_0094

‘There’s no need to hear any more, right?’

After showing up at the academy again today, I walked to Map Tower for the afternoon seminar lecture.

“There you are again.”

Now, Dad’s appearance wasn’t surprising at all.

‘You left it to your sister.’

I read ‘truth-finding session’ and said it was a class observation. I guess he was very upset about not being able to attend, but after that, he participated in any event that I was involved with.

‘is not it?’

Today’s seminar is a gathering of high-ranking officials from the Magic Tower. There would be no harm in having my father, a duke, participate.

I took a deep breath and stood on the podium.

Perhaps because a new book was coming out soon, there were a lot more people seated than expected.

Coincidentally, the content to be announced today is based on several inquiries we have received from them.

I stopped thinking and looked around the audience.

“Okay, it’s a little early, but let’s get started.”

* * *

Although it was hard to tell from the outside, the inside of the Magic Tower was bustling as if a festival had taken place.

‘The Book of Marian.’ It was a favorite book that no wizard belonging to the Magic Tower knew about. In addition to the upcoming release of the 4th volume of the magic book, which is released at regular intervals. A magic lecture from a genius princess who wrote a book of magic. It was no exaggeration to say that the former magician of the Magic Tower was looking forward to it, as he had finally succeeded in being invited after earnestly requesting it for several months.

The reactions of the wizards who saw her for the first time on the podium were usually similar.

“Wow…”

“Pretty…”

“Did the princess’s outfit match that of us?”

The noble ladies they knew were those who wore nothing but flowy dresses or bright one-pieces, but Princess Marian was different. It was elegant, but overall black-based, and it felt like a wizard’s robe as a motif.

‘I already like you.’

As she began to open her mouth, I couldn’t think of anything else and could only watch her hand gestures as if fascinated.

The content of the lecture was great. No matter how much I wrap my head around it, I can’t figure it out. The things I was about to give up were solved in an easy and simple way.

When she gestured, silver and pink magic waves rippled, and her voice was as clear as a bird chirping in the forest, and was stuck in my head.

When she paused for a moment and was asked a question, she raised her hand as if competing, regardless of her position.

“About that, um. If I explain this from the beginning, it would be too long, so in the magic book I wrote… That’s volume 2. The third spell on page 186 and the magic wave are like this.”

As she waves her hand, pink magic draws a geometric language. Some people understood it right away, while others checked the grimoire several times.

“After applying the technique, the rest is on page 264 of Volume 1…”

The wizards busily turned the pages.

“Oh. There is someone who has already interpreted it up to that point. About that…”

The girl’s voice, which had been happily explaining for a while, stopped.

Then he laughed mischievously.

“I think I’ve given you enough hints. You are a wizard. You’re a person who explores magic, right? The answer to this question will be released in a few days… Please refer to Volume 4 of Marian’s Book.”

The girl who answered any question without hesitation, when she mentioned my name in the book of magic, her blushing cheeks showed the shyness of a girl of that age, different from before.

Even though it was a sudden advertising comment, no one expressed displeasure.

“It’s been quite a while. This announcement will end here.”

Marian folded her hands neatly and lowered her head.

It was when she opened one eye, pricked by such a quiet reaction.

“Brave!”

“Princess Marian!”

“You look great, girl!”

Thunderous applause began to echo.

*

I barely kept my mouth wide open at the bigger reaction than I expected and maintained a calm expression.

The lecture I gave today was more of an ad-lib, covering how to use magical power efficiently by mixing a certain amount of mana with natural mana, living magic that is convenient for everyday life, and changing the answer format to suit the wizards’ questions.

I thought there might be people who are dissatisfied with it.

Rather than a lecture, I felt like I was a famous actor completing an opera performance.

‘I heard that there are many wizards who are arrogant and arrogant.’

How come.

No matter how you look at it, this is it.

The reaction of fans was as if they were at a fan autograph event for a famous writer.

A wizard grandfather approaches me while dabbing his eyes with a handkerchief.

“I can’t stop crying from this great lecture that touches my heart. Ah. My name is Marquis Carlion, and I am the chief elder of the Magic Tower.”

elder…? Unlike the widely known Magic Tower Lord, the elders were all shrouded in mystery, and I never thought they would meet like this.

“Ah. Thank you for your kind consideration.”

As a marquis, he was by no means inferior to me, the duke’s daughter. What’s more, since she was a person who viewed me favorably, she politely held onto the hem of her skirt and greeted me.

“You little guys, get out of the way when an adult is passing by! Big. Excuse me, princess. My name is Count Navalon, the second elder of the Magic Tower.”

It was only when I put on a solemn expression later that I had already heard everything. No matter how young they appear, most of them are adults as they belong to the Magic Tower.

“Hello! The princess just smiled!”

“Because you smiled at me!”

I smiled and turned my head to the wizard sisters who looked disappointed at being pushed out by him.

‘Does this work?’

My facial expression, which had almost been frowned upon by the typical old man-like dialogue and generous body, naturally straightened out.

It wasn’t just because he looked at me with pure goodwill and fanaticism on his face.

More than 10 grimoires were hanging on his waist like a high school girl hanging from a strap.

They were all Marian books published by the family. What does this mean? There are 10 grimoires, of which only 3 have been published yet. All of them are premium versions!

In short, he is a VVIP hogaeng.

“Hello, Elder Navalon.”

I smiled as prettily as I could. Perhaps it is the smile of capitalism.

The elder laughed brightly.

“I was impressed the whole time watching not only the creativity, but also the logical explanations and the ability to think through the lectures without getting bored. Even though she is the same age as my granddaughter, how can she be like this, really…”

I was embarrassed to see my grandfather spitting out words at rapid speed.

I thought he was an old man… but this person was just a grandfather who loved his granddaughter.

Of course, as he is an elder, it is not strange that he is older.

In addition, there were countless requests for handshakes from the grandfathers who came out in order from the 3rd to the 4th elders as if they were the Four Heavenly Kings.

It’s not that I feel bad, but if I deal with all the people here.

It was a time when I already felt dizzy and tired.

“It’s obvious that my child is a genius, but I don’t know why they’re talking so much.”

As the father, with a solemn expression, approached walking like a model, the miracle of Moses unfolded.

But still, the elders only glanced once and did not let go of my hand.

“Miss, won’t you be my student?”

“This damn guy. Where are you interfering with the topic of the 4 elders? The young lady said she had marked me as my disciple, the second elder.”

“What can you say, this childish old man!”

“If you think about it that way, my disciple who is the chief elder.”

It may be rude to express it this way, but the combination of the grandfather who smiles like a fox, the fat grandfather, and the gentle grandfather just felt like a weirdo, a nerd, and a nerd.

“Hmm. Elders, I have already chosen Princess Marian to be the next Mage Tower lord. I did it.”

My father was reluctant to step forward for fear of interfering with my business, and it was Grandfather Matapju who appeared with my father to mediate them.

“The next magic tower owner…”

“That’s… not bad.”

“Indeed…”

The elders smiled happily.

‘I’ve never done that before?’

Grandpa Mabju winked and whispered softly.

“If you don’t do this, those old men will never give up on you.”

It seems like this old man benefited the most from this.

Is it because I frowned?

“Marian. If you don’t like it, this dad will sweep it all away.”

“Dad, please stay still.”

“…Sure.”

My dad was a bit of a loser, so it was perfect for him to get away with things like business.

Did I say it too coldly?

Seeing my father with a sullen expression makes me feel weak.

If it were a cartoon, it would look like droopy dog ears. I spoke a little kindly.

“Dad. Would you like to go to dinner with me?”

The little girl held out her delicate hand. Aden was unable to speak for a while because his heart was so overwhelmed.

“…”

Of course, whether he was thrilled or not was a story that had nothing to do with Marian.

‘Huh? ‘No answer?’

I am no longer a child desperate for my parents’ love.

“P. If you don’t like it, don’t do it.”

“Mi, I’m sorry. I am so moved.”

Well, if that’s the case, there’s nothing we can do.

“ Let’s go.”

‘But which part were you so thrilled about just now?’

I left the Magic Tower arm in arm with my dad.

“Be sure to visit these two elders next time! We’ll give you a tour of our lab!”

“There is more to see than that in the 4th Elder’s laboratory!”

“As expected, you are the chief elder. I will prepare something interesting, no, even delicious snacks.”

“The Magic Tower’s room, which is at the top of the Magic Tower, has a great view. LOL.”

As I listened to the voices of my grandfathers walking away, I made one promise.

‘huh. If possible, don’t go near the magic tower.’