episode_0029

Abracadabra’s success wasn’t just because it was fun to play or because the fantasy was great.

There were also several practical reasons.

First of all, the prince took the initiative to experience it.

“What are you going to do? Abracadabra, wouldn’t you?”

“But as a noble person, how can you act like a clown like that? … … .”

“If you say so, does His Highness say something 12 times in a row? Your Excellency Duke Nicholas? What about your Excellency, Duke Grandel? Are you nobler than them?”

“Keu, keuhm! then… … Should I try it?”

No matter how fun it is, there are many people who don’t come forward for reasons of respect or pride. The tactic that works best for such people is for someone much higher than them to enjoy it informally.

The prince and the duke had put aside all respect to enjoy themselves, but an atmosphere was being created where you were wondering where you had any respect to save.

Thanks to this, anyone, including nobles, could participate in Abracadabra without any burden.

Second, Abracadabra is ultimately just a board game.

“Lord, lord! How could I, a vassal, treat the Count…? … !!”

“Baron, don’t worry. Didn’t you see His Highness the Prince? This isn’t something that is at stake, it’s just a moment of entertainment. Or did you think I was someone who was obsessed with such things?”

“Oh, no! then… … Fire Spear! Billion!?”

“Haha! Really don’t worry. Board games will definitely give back as much as I received! [Reaper’s whisper]!”

“No, wasn’t I wrong!!”

No matter how fantastically realistic it is, in the end Abracadabra is a board game, a simple play. There is no way that those who try to take care of their pride by giving unnecessary meaning to such entertainment will look good.

So a baron could throw lightning at an earl, and a mere merchant could throw a fireball at a nobleman.

If you get too involved in something and get angry when everyone is enjoying it as entertainment, you will only end up being a petty person. Here too, people may ask, “Why are you so angry when His Highness the Prince was also hit by magic from a nobleman?” In many ways, long live the prince.

And finally, confidentiality.

“The experience of becoming a wizard… … … I really want to try it, but if it’s in front of people, regardless of face or anything else, it’s just purely embarrassing.”

“Don’t worry too much. If we want, we can enjoy it to ourselves and not allow any spectators. Surely you’re not embarrassed in front of your friends?”

“What? Then no problem! Let’s go right now! Even if I apply now, I don’t know how many days I will have to wait… … !!”

Even if it’s just cancer, there are some who may find playing in front of hundreds of people like the first day a burden. Therefore, when receiving a reservation request, it was confirmed whether it would be disclosed or not.

If you say you will make the game public, people will flock to the tower, and even if you make it private, they will not leave. At least you have to wait until your turn.

In any case, thanks to those factors, Abracadabra was able to become a trend that people flock to without rest.

“And that’s what you’re targeting me for…? … ?”

“I guess so, right? If only I had put it out without that thought… … Even if it hadn’t failed at all, it wouldn’t have been as popular as it is now.”

The guest room of the Arche Mage Tower. While enjoying the cookies Sally made, I slowly explained to her the reasons for this success.

Well, in the end it’s a matter of fun. The experience that comes from magical fantasy and the fun of the board game itself. Of course I was confident. Because board games are gods and invincible.

‘A board game where even incompetent people can become wizards? Honestly, I can’t stand it.’

Whether it is the original world or a different world, it is the same. Whether commoner or noble, everyone dreams of becoming an auror or wizard when they are young.

As I became an adult, I forgot about that dream, but if I were given the opportunity to enjoy the experience of becoming a wizard at ease in an atmosphere where it was just a board game.

What’s more, if the prince and the duke start the game so there’s no pressure, if you want, you can make it so that no one can see it and only those who want can enjoy it.

Is there anyone who comes this far and still refuses?

This is a chance to make a man’s so-called dream come true?

If you don’t do this even though you’ve laid out a plan like this, you won’t be able to catch it in the first place. I can only hope that they will participate in the trend that will gradually spread throughout the empire in the future.

‘However, as the number of people enjoying it increases, loopholes in the rules also appear.’

There are issues with the balance of hidden magic, or the game ends much faster than expected due to the tendency to just skip through the game to experience magic.

We spent a long time thinking about it as much as we could with the tower’s wizards, but realistic problems inevitably arose.

The process of solving such problems is… … It couldn’t have been a bother.

On the contrary, it was so much fun.

The fact that this problem comes out also means that people are passionate about board games. I couldn’t hold back the laughter that came out.

“Woman, you are a master after all! Oh, you really are… … !!”

“I didn’t do this alone. It’s thanks to Tower Lord Olpin, the tower wizards, and Adella. After playing Abracadabra with Adela for a really long time, I was able to find many improvements.”

“Ah… … … uh… … … .”

“Now that I think about it, you and Adela are getting along well, right? I heard we shared a snack last time when I wasn’t around?”

At first, Adela was hostile towards me, so she said some harsh words, but Sally is not that kind of girl.

Because he came from an orphanage in a slum, he used to be harsh in his words and actions, but now he has become such a good child. He must have made peace with Adela.

Sally made a subtle expression for a moment.

“Well, I’m doing well! Well, since Master wasn’t there, I went and shared some snacks with a smile!”

“Good job.”

After all, it’s Sally. It’s so special.

While they were talking amicably, Sally suddenly asked as if she was curious.

“Well, by the way, young master.”

“Huh?”

“Ma, what if I can’t get three people together for a board game… … ?”

“… … … Um.”

That’s it.

“I can’t help it. I have no choice but to do it with strangers or just watch quietly… … .”

“Ah… … .”

I really can’t do anything about that part. Because the premise of board games is that they require a large number of people.

It’s not that there are no one-player board games, but for those who think the true fun of board games lies in interacting with others, three people was the Maginot Line.

One is off topic, two has too few variables, and four might be a bit much.

“Ah, but you can’t even get 3 people together? Most of the people invited are older than me, so there’s no way I won’t have a friend or acquaintance by then.”

“Woman, isn’t that right?”

“Okay then. Well, eventually we have to look forward to board games.”

Because, like I did, strangers can become friends through board games. Just like it was with Sally, Lacia, and Adela.

However, given the current situation, I could not expect such an effect from others. That was only possible because I always carry board games with me.

Mass production of board games.

That was the reason for pouring all the support money received through succession rights into it.

‘Still, I think we can make it just in time.’

Since the only things to make were the dedicated paper and cards, we were able to produce a certain standard in just one month.

If the trend lasts just a little longer, we may be able to promote Kyle Gali to the nobles and influential people gathered in the Geass territory.

‘I have a separate request from Olphin, and there will be no problem in informing about Kyle Galli.’

For his sake, it would be my job to further refine Abracadabra and continue the trend.

Now it’s time to start adjusting the hidden magic balance again.

thud!

“… … I came.”

“Ah, Adela? What’s going on? Run like this.”

“That’s… … … .”

Adela looked at me and Sally alternately for a moment.

He took a deep breath and spoke quietly.

“… … … I just want to play board games.”

“Oh!!”

I’ve been playing Adela and Abracadabra for hours every day, but this is the first time I’ve ever tried to play a board game like this.

She, who said that board games were a turning point in her life, has now been able to treat them more as entertainment.

Suddenly, I felt like I was glaring at something, so I followed my gaze and saw that it was Abracadabra right behind Sally. I’m so looking forward to it, so I have to do it right away.

“It’s good that Sally is here too. Just like this, the three of us──”

[Growl.]

“Huh?”

Didn’t you just hear the sound of a water tiger from the window?

When I turned my head at the sudden noise, I saw the water tiger sitting under the window looking in this direction as if it had been there the whole time.

Was he originally in the room?

“Huh? Sally, was the tiger there the whole time?”

“… … … Well, I don’t know.”

hmm… … I don’t know. Well, since it’s a spirit, it must have been clever in some way that I don’t know about. Even now, it has disappeared somewhere and suddenly reappeared nearby.

I guess they came in through the window, but this is the upper floor of the Magic Tower. Well, if it wasn’t hanging outside the window, it wouldn’t be high enough to get in.

‘And there’s no reason for a water tiger to be hanging outside the window.’

Unless you’re a spy from some movie and you’re trying to sneak in or eavesdrop, there’s no way that’s possible.

More than anything, I could trust my board game friend, the water spirit, so I beckoned him to come this way.

“Then the four of us can do this… … uh? We’re out of cookies.”

“… … Yes, master! I’ll make more!”

“Can you do that? Thank you, Sally.”

“Oh, no! Joe, please wait a moment!”

*

Sweet.

Sally came out of the room with an empty plate and walked quietly.

Unlike the way he waved and smiled at Kyle until he closed the door, he had a cold, stern expression.

His posture also becomes somewhat rough, and he walks while muttering something swearing under his breath.

Because there was no dear master here now, nor were there any colleagues from the mansion who had to ‘act’.

All you have to do is avoid the tower wizard as you feel.

“Joe, you fucking bastards… … … .”

It’s not that I don’t understand. Her master was a shining person, and bugs who were dazzled by that light were bound to be attracted. Sally also had no idea what to do with each one.

But it doesn’t have to be the crazy spiritist embedded in the spire and the bitch who was hostile to you from the moment you first met.

As Kyle’s escort, it was her duty to keep those bugs out of her line.

However, since she was unnecessarily clever about insects and approached the master, Sally also acted cautiously.

‘You must act carefully.’

Sally, who comes from a slum, is sensitive to ‘gap’. She knows that the two bugs are not just bugs. The status of a duchy’s princess and the pupil’s chief disciple is far superior to that of a mere maid.

However, that is not a reason to give up.

The point is, all you have to do is to get the master to become attached to those insects.

‘It’s something I’ve done many times before.’

Part of that was leaving the room on purpose with the excuse of bringing snacks. Stupid bitches will bite each other even in front of you. Meanwhile, Sally was planning to gain all sorts of benefits.

At least her acting and mask won’t be broken in front of the master. Anyway, my words and actions to Kyle were always pure sincerity.

Around the time I was organizing my thoughts for future plans.

“Wait a minute, you.”

“… … … … … .”

“You are talking about it. Maid.”

“What’s going on… … ?”

His expression immediately changes when he hears an unfamiliar voice coming from behind him. Her voice is mixed with crying, her actions are slow, and she turns into a clumsy maid.

That’s her acting. It was something that had never been overlooked until now.

“You’re so sneaky. It’s obvious so you don’t have to act.”

“What are you talking about… … … .”

“I came because of the oath engraved in your heart.”

“… … … … Ah.”

The crying expression becomes cold, and the shaking hands and feet become cold.

Sally had her back bent and her eyes were empty.

“Uh, how much did you know?”

“You just said that, right? heart’s oath That’s it.”

“… … That blue hair. He is the great wizard of the Glesia Magic Tower.”

Even though she realized that the opponent was the Grand Wizard of the Glesia Tower, Sally’s attitude did not change. And it wasn’t about winning or acting.

A madman’s thought that it truly doesn’t matter who the other person is.

Fortunately, the blue-haired archmage was also quite crazy. Because she didn’t care about Sally’s attitude.

“So, what’s going on?”

“The oath engraved on your heart, what kind of bastard made it?”

“… … … … … .”

“I don’t know if you know, but that’s crazy gold. It’s a method that can turn even incompetent people into wizards, but it’s not like it’s not popular for nothing.”

“… … … … .”

“You know that it’s crazy to have to live your whole life according to the vow you engraved in your heart, right? That’s because I’ve seen cases like yours several times. So be honest.”

“… … … … … .”

“You’re the Byron family’s maid, right? Did the family head forcefully engrave it? Or a wizard belonging to a family? Otherwise, an organization in the dark? I’m trying to help, so talk quickly. First, erase that from your heart… … … line… … … ?”

uh.

The Great Wizard of Ice, who was making an annoyed face as if he was handling a troublesome task, suddenly hardened his expression.

It was right after I checked the message engraved on Sally’s heart.

A phrase that even an archmage couldn’t read from afar, but can only be confirmed if you get this close.

The oath that Sally, who thought she was a victim of forced gold surgery, must keep for the rest of her life.

“… … … You.”

“Okay, let me just say one thing first. This is not something someone forced to engrave.”

“What is that… … ? Did you really want to become a wizard? Even if you don’t do anything like that, you have the talent of a wizard. Why on earth do you use that method───”

“Well, because it was the fastest.”

“What?”

“To go back to being Master’s maid… … … Because this method was the fastest.”

“… … … … .”

“I couldn’t wait even for a moment.”

Sally laughed. It was a very bright, yet broken smile at the same time.

A much more overwhelming madness than before is flowing out of Sally.

The great wizard looked at him blankly.

“… … Hehe.”

I got scared and fell away from Sally.

In an unexpected situation, when she couldn’t do anything, a rope came down on her.

“Ah, Grand Wizard Shisha?”

“Uh, um!?”

“The owner of Olpin Top is calling. I heard that the archmages are going to have a little fun with Kyle Gali… … Oh, you’re Sally, right? Did you come to get cookies?”

“Hehe, hehe. Yes.”

As soon as the blue-haired archmage, the wizard of the tower looking for Shisha, approaches, Sally starts acting again and laughs like an idiot.

Shisha inadvertently trembled as goosebumps appeared all over her body.

She was called the crazy bitch of Glesia Tower, the archmage who even froze her heart, and the most un-archmage-like archmage, but madness like Sally was out of the question.

Rather, from experience, I never wanted to approach that deep darkness.

Because she also had her own duties and circumstances.

“Still, keep in mind. Even if you don’t feel like it… … Because once I have confirmed the magic, I will come to you again.”

“ㄴ, yes?”

“That’s all. Olpin is calling so I have to go. Bye!”

Shisha quickly finished saying the least and disappeared on the ice.

I am grateful to Olpin for giving me the opportunity to leave.

To do that Kyle Gali thing and all!