Things That Are Impossible in Reality…

My teacher decided to head back to the Rolex submariner replica Witch’s Forest to find Bretilla flowers, a catalyst that could enhance illusion magic.

“Don’t be too sad that I’m gone. I’ll be back soon.”

Before leaving, Meiko puffed replica Rolex out her chest and said.

“Try not to spend too much money.”

“Do, do you think I’m stupid enough to make the same mistake twice!”

“I wouldn’t know about that, but aaa replica rolex  your sense of economics seems a little hazy.”

“Hmph, st, still, the fact that we got so much funding compared to the number of people we have is all thanks to my hard work, you know.”

“That’s true.”

Perhaps she was upset about being scolded for spending too much money, Meiko emphasized several times that this funding was thanks to her.

She wasn’t entirely wrong.

The fact that the Illusion School was still maintaining its existence like this was all thanks to Meiko.

“It’s thanks to my superior brain and excellent speaking skills that I was able to persuade the Empress when she suddenly visited, which allowed us to receive adequate funding.”

“I’ve heard that over 20 times already.”

“Anyway, I’ll be away for a while, so be prepared to respond immediately in case the Empress suddenly visits. Got it?”

“What are the chances she’d come here?”

“You never know. The Empress’s eyes are on everyone.”

“Okay, okay, just go already. You’ll be late for the teleport activation time to the Witch’s Forest.”

The Witch’s Forest was in the middle of nowhere, so the teleport to get there wasn’t open every time.

It was a teleport that only opened once a week, at a specific time, so if you missed it, you’d have to go through many cities instead of a direct teleport.

I grabbed her shoulder with my hand and gently pushed her.

“Ah, okay, don’t push me.”

She floundered, seemingly flustered by the sudden skinship.

“I’ll try to finish up as quickly as possible this time and come back. I’ve also set up a lab, so I’ll be able to finish much faster than before.”

“Yes, yes, I believe you.”

“Do you really believe me when you say that?”

“Of course. How could a disciple doubt their sky-high teacher?”

“Eeeeek!”

And then she left.

Thump thump Teacher’s visit ended like that.

After sending Meiko off, I briefly looked around the shop.

“It’s quiet.”

It had become so quiet that the shop felt empty.

“She really has a great presence.”

Although she was small in stature, her presence was as reliable as a mountain.

It wasn’t an exaggeration to say that I am who I am now because of Meiko.

I had received countless pieces of advice from her in the process of learning illusion magic.

I had come this far by being taught by her.

This magic circle would have remained incomplete if it weren’t for Meiko’s help.

It would have been impossible to satisfy so many customers.

‘I wouldn’t have even been able to prepare the 20 gold I gave Teacher.’

The 20 gold I gave Meiko was the price Reina, Yuris, and Aileen paid me for seeing the illusion.

I had given her all the money I had saved as a slush fund in case something happened.

“I just need to tighten my belt for a few days.”

If I really can’t stand it, I can use a little of the remaining funding.

I was just resolving to tighten my belt when.

“Inferior being, are you there?”

I heard a familiar voice.

“Reina?”

“Oh, you were here.”

Seeing Reina standing at the door, I looked around.

Next to her, neither Yuris nor the imperial knights who should have been escorting her were visible.

“If you’re looking for Yuris, she didn’t come with me.”

There was a slight hint of heartbreak in Reina’s voice as she spoke.

“Why? Wasn’t she the person you liked so much?”

She was someone she held in her heart enough to call her separately in the illusion.

As far as I knew, the reason she stayed in the Empire was to seduce Yuris.

That’s why I created Yuris as a catalyst in the illusion so that Reina could easily fall into pleasure.

How easily she followed Yuris’s lead.

I also saw her get excited by the sight of Yuris, whom Reina considered noble and beautiful, collapsing.

‘Thanks to that, I was able to easily confront my desires.’

So she came alone without that Yuris.

“…”

Reina closed her mouth at my words.

I instinctively realized from Reina’s downcast eyes, which were filled with tears.

She got rejected.

Well, Yuris doesn’t seem to like women.

No matter how much the other person is an elf, I didn’t think Yuris would have her heart stolen by Reina.

Rather, a burly bandit might be more her type?

‘Someone with a nasty smell seems to be her type.’

If it’s not her type, there’s nothing you can do.

You can’t force yourself to fit in.

“Ahem.”

I coughed involuntarily at the gloomy atmosphere.

“W, well, that can happen. Come on in.”

“You seem to be thinking something strange, but it’s not like that.”

“Weren’t you rejected by Yuris?”

“…It’s not like that. It’s just that, she needs more time. She’ll recognize me if I get a little closer. Yuris and I are on the same wavelength.”

I thought Reina’s attempt to deny it was a little pitiful.

“Then, would you like a cup of tea?”

“…Yeah.”

I brought out the tea and asked.

“So, what brings you here? Are you here to go back to the Elven Forest?”

“I told you last time. That I’d come by sometime.”

She did say that about two weeks ago.

I just thought it was a formality.

Like when Koreans say, “Let’s have a meal sometime,” a type of promise that’s never kept.

“Are you serious?”

“Yes.”

“Elves aren’t supposed to be ruled by carnal desire.”

“…”

She didn’t affirm it.

“Isn’t it enough if you don’t act like a rutting beast every day like inferior beings?”

“You’re not denying it.”

“It felt good, though. I think I know a little bit why inferior beings are so obsessed with sex. And why Yuris seemed so captivated by it.”

Reina was speaking quite honestly.

That stubborn, elven, pure-blooded high elf, Reina, was acknowledging human technology.

“That’s unexpected.”

“Hmph! I acknowledge what needs to be acknowledged. My theory is that if there’s something to learn, you have to learn it, even if the other person is an inferior being!”

Reina snorted and raised her voice, pretending to be cheerful.

“So, what do you want to see? Are you thinking of continuing what you saw last time?”

“That’s not it.”

The masochist dog and master seemed to have enjoyed it enough now.

“Then?”

Reina hesitated for a moment.

“…I want to be with Yuris in the illusion.”

“So, you really did get rejected.”

“That’s not true! I! Absolutely! Was not! Rejected!”

Strong denial is affirmation, they say.

I forcibly swallowed those words under my chin.

If I had said that, she probably would have gotten angry and run out.

“Okay. Then here.”

I took out the survey form.

“Write down your preferences for today here and hand it to me. I’ll prepare while you’re filling it out.”

“…Okay.”

Reina, who was filling out the survey, opened her mouth.

“Max.”

“Why?”

“…I thought all humans were inferior. With a short lifespan of only 100 years, most humans are weaker than elves who have just become adults, and it was common for them to ruin things by being swayed by emotions. There are many evil people, and it’s a chaotic race that can’t even be controlled. They ruled the continent with a slightly better level of intelligence than orcs.”

She continued with a serious face.

“I think it’s thanks to the unusually outstanding humans who occasionally pop up.”

“…”

“I also think they deserve to be treated well.”

“Is that Yuris?”

“Yes. The hero, Yuris, and the saintess of the time… They are all outstanding humans who lead the humans of this era.”

Reina, who had stopped filling out the survey, quietly looked at me.

“I think you can stand shoulder to shoulder with them.”

I didn’t respond to those words.

I just looked at her for a moment.

There was not a hint of laughter in Reina’s eyes as she looked at me seriously.

“Don’t say things like that in front of other people.”

“Why?”

“Because they’ll laugh at you.”

“So, why?”

“A mere illusion magician is comparable to the hero and the goddess of victory. People will curse if they hear that.”

“But isn’t it true?”

“Didn’t you look down on me at first?”

“That’s because you were human before you were an illusion magician. Elves have been using illusion magic in the right places to protect the forest since long ago.”

“I see.”

“Ah, anyway! It means you can be proud of your skills. Don’t worry about what other people think.”

Reina’s face turned red as she cleared her throat.

Then she handed me the survey form.

“I wrote everything.”

One word on the form particularly caught my eye.

-Being with a kind Yuris.

It seemed that the memories of the first day she was dominated were still fresh in her mind.

“I’ll set it up right away. Now, wash up and sit on the chair or bed in the center of the magic circle.”

“Okay.”

She went to wash up without a word.

“…”

Reina looked around.

A completely different landscape from Max’s shop.

She felt excitement at the unfamiliar scenery.

“I’ve finally arrived…”

The place she was standing was the Elven Forest.

And next to her.

“Is this Reina’s hometown?”

Yuris was standing there, smiling kindly.

“Y, Yuris.”

“What’s wrong? You’re suddenly crying… And why are you talking like that? You suddenly feel distant.”

Yuris smiled and put her arm around Reina.

She felt the soft sensation of her chest pressing against Reina’s arm.

Reina swallowed hard and shook her head.

“N, no. It’s just that I’m touched.”

“Are you that touched that I came to your hometown with you?”

“…Yes.”

“I heard there’s a ceremony to unite couples today. I hurried so we wouldn’t be late.”

“Th, that’s right.”

So, Yuris and I are connected here.

Reina’s heart, which had been worn down by repeated rejections, felt a little healed.

A feeling that the helplessness she felt wandering alone in the human world was somewhat relieved.

“Let’s go together. I’ll show you around.”

Reina walked forward, clinging tightly to Yuris.

“Your expressions of affection are more intense today. Are you that happy?”

She felt her body melting at Yuris’s sweet voice.

Good.

Reina wished this feeling would continue every day.

After confirming that Reina had properly entered the illusion, I raised my hand to adjust the illusion.

It was then.

Knock, knock, knock.

The sound of someone knocking on the door.

Who could it be at this hour?

“Sir Max, are you in there?”

It was Yuris’s voice from outside the door.