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“I will now return, Your Excellency.”

“… … Thank you for staying. The water spirit is.”

“The princess thought it was her and told me to take her. If it is okay with you, Duke, I will come again.”

“You can come anytime, but… … .”

“Yes?”

“… … … It’s nothing. Hope it goes well.”

“Thank you so much, Your Excellency!”

… … … …

… …

…

“Deacon.”

“Yes, Your Excellency.”

“Send a message to the Byron family.”

“What you mean by contact… … ?”

“About your engagement with Lacia… … … What do you think?”

*

It was a short walk from the Duchy of Everts to the Arche Tower.

Even if it was a thousand carriages, I had to run for about a day, but I had a way to become invincible.

‘If it’s a board game, it’ll take about a day.’

I didn’t bring board games from the Imperial Palace for no reason. In fact, the main role of board games is to kill boring time.

Originally, the water tiger would have been removed from the original four, so there would have been three.

[Rung!]

“Yes, yes. Is this place good?”

I received a favor from Lacia, and more than anything, I felt reassured.

Unlike Lacia, she had quite good board game skills. She placed the water tiger on her lap and stroked its head and neck.

This squishy texture is quite nice, and the water tiger also liked it.

It’s as big as a real tiger, but its personality is completely puppy-like.

“… … I recommend you drop a little. If it were the power of the water spirit, you would be easily crushed.”

“Ma, that’s right! Master, it’s dangerous!”

“Really? So gentle. Nothing much has happened so far, right?”

[Rung.]

“Look, even the water tiger smiles.”

“… … … … … .”

“… … … … .”

That’s right, if a water tiger tries to attack me, I’ll be over in an instant, but that can’t happen, right?

If something were to happen, it would have happened long ago, more than anything else.

‘How cute is this?’

When I read in the book, I heard that the spirit’s normal state and combat state are different. However, it was said that it would follow the achievements and personality of the spirit master.

Above all, Lacia’s personality did not seem to be much different from now even when she was in a combat state.

Even if I do it, I think it will only make it a little bigger.

After petting the water tiger and playing board games, I was able to quickly reach the Arche Tower.

The scenery of the magic tower and territory we finally arrived at.

“Get out of the way! Abracadabra is starting soon! I definitely have to go see it this time!”

“Is it just you!? I even bought a seat!”

“In a moment, the Abracadabra game between Baron Rainevel, Sir Kyrias the Knight, and Baros the Adventurer will begin! If you purchased a ticket, please come here!”

“We sell fried corn snacks! A snack that Olpin Top owner also enjoyed eating! Take them one by one!”

“… … … Wow.”

It was completely different from when I left.

Originally, the Magic Tower and Geass Territory were abuzz with Orpin inviting distinguished guests, but now it was on a completely different level.

The vast estate is full of people and carriages. All kinds of food were sold everywhere, and many inns were full.

In some places, people flock to the fantastic magic demonstrations performed by the wizards of the Arche Tower, and in other places, circus troupes and bards traveling around the continent settle down.

Above all, most of the people seen now did not seem to be nobles.

‘It’s not like it’s not there at all, but… … .’

At first glance, unlike the nobles who wear luxurious clothes or have escorts, many of them appear to be wealthy commoners or merchants.

If it hadn’t been for the chariot that the 3rd prince gave us, we would have had to wait frozen down there.

Thanks to Adela contacting the Magic Tower in advance, she was able to fly through the sky and reach the Magic Tower comfortably.

And it was only when I got closer to the magic tower that I realized it.

What I’ve seen so far is just medicine.

“What is this… … … ?”

“I’m all here to help you, Master, and to play board games!”

“The maid is right. The tower owner and other wizards also said that they scream with happiness every day.”

“Oh my god.”

When viewed from the sky, it looks like a wave.

Even though the Arche Magic Tower is by no means a small building, it seemed infinitely narrow compared to the crowd of people.

Yes, if you think about it, the main target of those who came to Geass Territory had no choice but to be Abracadabra.

Three people play at a time, and each round takes less than 10 minutes. Nevertheless, there are only about 400 people who can play Abracadabra all day long.

Considering the stamina and rest of the magicians who maintain the illusion, the number would barely be over 300, but the number of people gathered in front of the Magic Tower could easily be over 1,000.

Considering that people who have played can make reservations again, when will I be able to play even if I make a reservation now?

So most of them had no choice but to be spectators.

People who are enthusiastic about seeing magic and board games that come and go from fantasy even if they cannot play them in person.

About 2-3 weeks of leaving the Magic Tower, staying in the Imperial Castle, and staying in the Dukedom of Everts.

Abracadabra was all the rage in a short period of time.

“Hehe, who is this? The honorary elder of our magic tower has arrived!”

“Tap Lord.”

“Did you see people on the way? What about the carriages and numerous performances that packed the Geass territory? And what about the inns that don’t have any seats left? Kyle, what was it like through your own eyes?”

“… … You won’t have to worry about budget issues for a while.”

“For a while? Absolutely not! I can’t express it in words, at least for a while!”

Olpin, whom I had not seen in a long time, was so excited that he stood up to greet me as soon as I entered his office.

He seemed quite calm when he left, but it seems that the Abracadabra trend was more than enough to make even the Archmage go wild.

While Orphin was holding my hand and shaking it vigorously, Adela quietly approached me and whispered in my ear.

“We have already made profits to cover the next 30 years of Magic Tower operation expenses.”

“30 years… … !!”

“And the trend is still on the rise.”

30 years. If it lasts 30 years and reaches the level of the Arche Magic Tower, which is equivalent to the 6th Great Magic Tower, the annual operating expenses alone would be more than a decent amount of territory.

Above all, considering the magic materials, research books, and artifacts it consumes since it is a magic tower, I couldn’t even imagine how much it would cost to run it for 30 years.

… … I think I understand why Olpin made such a fuss.

‘Just a month or two ago, we would have been suffering because of the deficit.’

With Abracadabra, it went beyond turning a profit and became a huge success.

Even if he were an archmage, he must have suffered greatly from the thought that he could end the magic tower on his own, but he seemed to have shaken off all of that.

Thanks to that, I was given the ridiculous title of honorary elder.

The lie that Adela had told the Third Prince had become true.

“Most of those currently visiting are from the West. Most of the nobles who came as VIPs have returned, but it is still too early for people from other regions to listen to their words. Do you understand what this means?”

“Even if we exclude the North, you are saying that they will continue to come from the East, South, and Central.”

“Yes! They’re all coming to play the board game you made! The profits from Magic Tower will also continue to accumulate… … !!”

Was I overcome with emotion for a moment?

Olpin, who seemed to be completely out of breath, took a few breaths and then placed his hand on my shoulder.

It was also the Archmage’s firm hand.

At the same time, it was the hand of an old man who had tried to protect the Magic Tower.

“Thank you, Kyle. Thanks to you, the Arche Magic Tower was able to rise again.”

“In the end, it was the illusion of the Arche Tower that completed Abracadabra.”

“I’m not denying that. But it couldn’t have started without you. Even if I sold that huge board game board… … Less than 10 years would have passed and we would have faced a deficit again.”

“… … … … … .”

“You even saved the future of the Magic Tower. Honorary Senior Kyle Byron.”

Originally, it was said that the position of honorary elder did not exist in the first place.

The position of Elder of the Magic Tower is given to those who are high-ranking wizards but have devoted themselves to the Tower for decades. Right now, Adela was just a high-ranking wizard and not an elder.

Nevertheless, what does it mean for me to be given the title of honorary elder?

There was no way I didn’t know.

“Tap Lord, I also don’t mean something noble… … I just did it because I liked board games. I was fully rewarded for that.”

“It’s a reward… … ? Top hasn’t done anything for you yet.”

“The days of studying board games with the giant board game board using illusions and the wizards at the tower. All of that is the reward I received.”

“… … … … .”

This is not just lip service. I truly thought so.

As seen in old card game animations, board games played through fantasy had something that moved men’s hearts.

‘I originally came because of financial issues.’

The original goal of solving the problem of the Magic Tower and receiving funding was unintentionally solved when the second child was sent to the silver mine and received the right of succession.

The connection can be made through Duke Nicholas, and there is now a way to find manpower for board game production.

I looked at Orphin as I fiddled with the entrance ticket to the dwarven village.

“Just being able to play Abracadabra whenever you want is enough.”

“Of course! Even if you cancel all reservations, we will always make a space for you.”

“Yes? That’s not it. As a board game player, I also have to respect my fellow players. I will book and play the same way.”

“… … I’m serious.”

“Of course. Oh, I still have a favor to ask.”

“What is it? Feel free to say anything.”

“There is another board game I want to make! I would like to borrow illusion magic again for him.”

“… … … … … .”

“Top owner?”

“… … … … You really only think about board games. Yes, that’s how you can be called an honorary elder.”

I don’t know why, but Olpin laughed for a moment.

He approached the desk he had been eyeing little by little until now and handed me a letter.

“This… … ?”

“I originally planned to return it right away. I know her well, but you are an honored guest and an honorary elder of our magic tower.”

“Yes?”

“But, after listening to you just now… … I think that was my greed. In the end, all we can do for you is help you achieve your dreams.”

──Lukesil Anis, a high-ranking wizard belonging to the Imperial Academy and Astron Tower.

“Accept it, of course, it is your heart.”

“… … … No way.”

“I don’t think anyone I know would refuse.”

*

“… … … … … .”

How many days is it today?

Lukesil looked at the mailbox again, not knowing how many times he had already looked at it.

As a high-ranking wizard of the Astron Tower, the Empire’s 6th Magic Tower, and an administrator dispatched to the academy, he always tried to maintain his dignity, but that was only under normal circumstances.

In fact, she thought that everything she had built up until now could be ruined if she didn’t get a reply, so she just shot the mailbox for dignity and all.

“Rather… … … .”

Would you like to wish upon a star?

While I was seriously thinking about the taboo of the Astron Magic Tower, which was strictly prohibited by the tower owner.

The door to the office opened roughly.

“Lu, Lukesil!”

“Pion. What on earth is happening───”

“I heard you called me. Lucesil.”

“… … … Huh?”

“I couldn’t reply because I was rushing. Sorry.”

Standing behind the familiar face of the teaching assistant was a young man I had never seen before.

Black hair and good looks. And even though it was a bit hot, I was wrapped tightly.

It was a face I had never seen before. But still, I could tell.

Lukesil, who was dazed for a moment, got up and approached the young man.

“Kyle, Byron… … … Are you sure? Are you the honorary elder of Arche Magic Tower and a genius board game creator?”

“There are many doubters, but I am correct.”

“Wow, thank you so much for coming! Although it is not enough, I would like to thank you on behalf of Astron Tower! Well, the fact that he came in person… … ?”

Lucesil also looked like a young woman, but her aging was only slowed down by the magic of the Astron Tower, and she was much older than Kyle.

However, Lukesil repeatedly bowed his head to Kyle and expressed his gratitude.

It was crowded to that extent.

At the same time, it also meant that he was that earnest.

“I heard about the circumstances in a letter. It’s ready, so let’s go right away.”

“Have you already made a board game? … ? It’s not for me, the writer of the letter, to say, but it must have been quite a difficult condition.”

“Among the board games I had already made, there was a good one.”

Kyle’s boast that he has already solved a problem that had been bothering him for days.

I wouldn’t have believed it if it was Lukesil’s personality, but the feats he had already done at the Arche Magic Tower made me believe it.

Although she was confused, Lukesil, who started guiding, was followed by her assistant, Kyle, and the water spirit and maid who appeared to be part of the group.

Among them, Lucesil’s complexion hardened when she saw Adela’s face.

‘It’s true… … !’

There is no way to not know the face of the genius who was Orphin’s best disciple and rose to the position of high-ranking wizard at a young age.

The fact that Adela accompanied him is proof that this man is definitely Kyle Byron himself.

Lucesil clenched his fist and faced Kyle with excitement, feeling that the problem would be solved this time.

“If you don’t mind, can I hear the name of the board game?”

“You probably don’t know any board games… … … .”

“The wizards of Astron Tower place great importance on names. Just as we give names to each star in the sky, we can predict its rise and fall through its name. So please, please.”

“If you say so.”

Kyle Byron nodded and answered.

The name of a board game that may have depended on Lucesil’s future.

“It is a board game called Monopoly.”

Why?

Even though, as Kyle said, it was the first time I had heard the name.

Lucesil couldn’t help feeling anxious about something… … …