53. princess. (3)

“First of all, let me introduce myself. This is Mr. Lin of the Silver Lang clan. With the lady-in-waiting, Ciella-san… … .”

Rin of the Silver Lang tribe.

Her eyes met Ray’s, and she bowed her head without speaking.

It was an excessively rude act to be considered the way he behaved towards the princess.

No one pointed it out.

Even Dagnes let out a deep sigh but did not restrain it, probably because she is the successor of the Silver Lang tribe.

An independent tribe that dominates the northern part that even the Empire recognizes.

He was a self-righteous man with an erratic personality and skills to match.

To put it badly, it could be said that he lacked social skills.

It’s a level of luck that I’m even pretending to say hello.

Also, Ray was already familiar with her and had a history of receiving help.

I had no intention of making it an issue in the first place.

Also, what was introduced next was a pink-haired maid with a noble elegance.

It was hard to believe that he was a commoner without a family name.

An appearance that wouldn’t be strange at all even if it was a young lady of some noble family.

Ray’s eyes on her were withdrawn.

Soon, I met eyes with the silver-haired wizard at the back.

“Meet Lucia Latina, the wizard of the Mage Tower, on the small moon of the Empire.”

“… … yes. Nice to meet you. Wizard Lucia.”

4 princess. Lucia, who met Ray’s eyes, greeted her politely.

It’s not just a feeling of elegance.

A posture that makes you feel elegant for a moment.

It’s the first time I’ve ever met a wizard of the Mage Tower.

Do all wizards give off such a mysterious atmosphere?

Belatedly, Ray nodded.

While Dagnes opened her eyes for a moment, Lucia took a step closer and whispered in a small whisper.

“hmm… … Artifacts for that recording. I don’t think you did it voluntarily.”

A recording artifact in the form of an earring inserted into Ray’s ear.

At Lucia’s words pointing that out, Ray’s expression turned blue for an instant.

She just said it with a playful look on her face.

“Is it okay if I play around with you?”

* * *

Even if you lose the circle.

Not all magical knowledge was lost.

Even if you lose an eye.

He didn’t even lose the sense of engraving the magic circle.

To the mages of the magic tower, a dead person who couldn’t build a circle was worse than a species.

Nevertheless, Lucia was competent enough to remain in the Mage Tower.

At the age of just a teenager, he reached the level of the 7th circle.

And furthermore, a genius who reached the stage of the 8th circle shortly after.

The magic that passed through her hands was unparalleled.

The theory she reestablished was to the point of blowing a new wind in the Mage Tower.

Although the information about the mage named Lucia was deliberately kept secret, it was not widely known even within the Mage Tower.

It is safe to say that 90% of the magical tools of the Mage Tower circulated in the world passed through her hands.

In fact, it was said that almost all artifacts were made with her ideas.

And that’s why.

It was immediately apparent that the artifact inserted into the princess’s ear was an object with recording and playback functions.

And that the princess didn’t wear it because she wanted it.

The princess herself came with a recording magic tool to find out Cale’s weakness with her own will.

There are plenty of possibilities. It’s not impossible. The imperial family are people who will remain like that.

However, if that was the case, I would have brought an artifact suitable for recording.

Not that artifact.

‘… … That was originally designed for criminals.’

Artifacts worn in Ray’s ears.

It was a magic tool with a fairly complex magic spell drawn on it.

The most basic function is, as I said, recording and playback.

Even if it was destroyed intentionally, it was possible to play the recording without difficulty because it had its own recovery magic engraved on it.

It is also enchanted to check the current location of the wearer, where she has moved, and even her movements.

And if you try to take off the earring forcibly, a notification goes or a weak current flows to interfere with it.

Although it is a weak electric current, it is a level that is threatening enough to the general public as it is an earring worn near the head.

Even if you’re a normal person, that’s true.

It would be possible to know what it would be like if it were a sickly princess, even without thinking about it for too long.

In the first place, it was an artifact created for monitoring criminals with little regard for human rights. Of course.

‘I ordered this… … Perhaps, the first prince.’

– I guess so. I also said that Cale somehow got tangled up. Because there is no one as shady as him in the imperial family. I want to feed Meteora to my mouth.

He said that he wanted to feed Meteor to the mouth of the first prince of the empire.

It was a shocking remark, but there was no sense of exaggeration or lies in her words.

Lucia, who passed it roughly, looked at Ray.

“… … that. This, this.”

Ray shivering with a pale blue face.

It seems that his mind went blank at the fact that the recording device was discovered.

ah. I thought it would be like this, so I told you not to burden me as much as possible.

Was there a lack of care?

That’s it. If it was a decent person, it would have been something to be angry about.

“Don’t be too scared. It doesn’t seem like it was intentional. Even if Cale knew, he probably wouldn’t have said anything.”

-okay. Even if valuable information was leaked, she wouldn’t have been angry with the princess herself. Because Cale is an idiot.

If it had been Cale, he wouldn’t have been so angry.

Even if the information was passed on because of that.

… … Because he was a very nice person.

More than anything.

Seeing how he had been moaning since earlier, it seems that he may have said it himself before Cale’s own important words came out.

Could it be because Lucia’s reaction was unexpected?

Or is it because the most important problem is still not solved?

Ray said, closing his eyes.

“That, that’s all. The recording device… … .”

“ah. that. No need to worry about that. I’ve already replaced today’s conversation with an appropriate sound file.”

“… … ?”

After saying that, Lucia’s lips pouted.

I repeat.

The magic tool inserted into the princess’ ear was an artifact imbued with quite complex magic.

recording, recovery, positioning and so on.

Even if you are an excellent mage, you cannot easily touch it unless you fully understand its structure.

Unless you made it yourself.

And coincidentally.

“That artifact, I actually made it.”

Ninety-five percent of the Magic Tower’s magic tools circulated in the world were inventions that went through Lucia’s hands.

of course.

It was not even a matter of tinkering with the sound to be played later.

“You probably wouldn’t even think about replacing the sound with the later playback.”

Let’s explain that far.

Ray’s eyes trembled.

What was reflected in those eyes was the dilution of guilt. soft expectation.

“… … That means.”

“yes. It’s saying that it’s okay to stay calm. During the martial arts festival.”

in that short word.

A single tear streamed down Ray’s eyes.

Should the timing be good? Or should I say bad?

Seeing the tears running down Ray’s cheeks, Dagnes approached with a surprised expression.

“Princess? What are you doing?”

“… … no. No big deal. just, just. A little dust gets in your eyes.”

Ray hurriedly said that and avoided his gaze.

However, it was because the water was coming out even in the voice.

I couldn’t believe it.

Dagnes, who had come close to me, looked at me face to face. Soon Ray bowed the whale.

“wait a minute. don’t look I am now, hig. very. You must have looked ugly.”

The princess and Dagnes exude a strange atmosphere.

After looking at it for a moment, Lucia turned her head away.

It was good until you took care of the artifact.

yeah, that was good

As I continued to watch it, it felt like the circle was turning upside down.

‘… … ah.’

-I want to see Kale.

Rarely, Lou and Lucia’s words overlap perfectly.

As if he had heard those words, he heard the sound of the Mutu Festival starting at just the right time.

* * *

“That young boy, you’re out of luck. Of course, the first opponent in the finals is me.”

“… … That’s how it is.”

The man standing on the other side of the Mutu Festival competition venue.

A spearman with bold muscles and the appearance of a mercenary.

Seeing him, I briefly affirmed.

It could have sounded like a bit of an arrogant statement.

Because my opponent had such skills.

Intermediate Expert. No, an upper-intermediate level.

Despite the fact that there are many outstanding players in the finals.

Considering that the lower experts who have barely passed the preliminary round are still in the middle of nowhere, the upper level experts are definitely out of luck.

If that’s enough, I’d say it’s about the level of a regular member of the White Lion Knights.

It wouldn’t be comparable to Dagnes before learning the sword.

Still, it was certain that it was strong enough.

especially.

Even more so because my level of appearance was only at the lower level of Expert.

“I’m talking about this before the sparring. Status doesn’t stop the knife. Giving up is also a good option.”

“The weapon you handle is like a spear. Then it’s not a sword, but a spear, isn’t it?”

“… … .”

“It’s a joke.”

Why are you straight? embarrassingly

It seemed that my self-confidence was not trusting in my identity and laughing.

Still, there was no particularly provocative force in the way he spoke.

Are you seriously concerned?

He’s kind for a mercenary.

I wanted to avoid showing off my skills, if at all.

It was a name that an expert senior could deal with so easily.

And to do so would be disrespectful to the other person.

To some extent, you need to get it right.

Then, it would be colorless to run around like that in the preliminaries.

yes what my seller is

“Then——start!”

Whoa!

Let the trumpets sound, announcing the start of battle.

The man’s spear point was aimed at me.

The momentum transmitted through the window.

It was the unique temperament of a martial artist who had been practicing spearmanship for a long time.

“I apologize for making assumptions based on my status. I accept your will. However, I have no intention of letting him win. Because I have someone I must meet in this Mutuje to beat you.”

“… … I will tell you one thing.”

sereung.

I drew my sword and pointed it at the man.

Swords and spears facing each other.

sword and spear.

The tension is pulled tight.

The duel was decided as soon as it started.

Creepy——.

one sum.

With just that, the man’s spearhead, which had been cut off, tumbled across the floor.

“We started dueling, but there are too many words. that one.”

The man who couldn’t understand the moment and the audience were immersed in silence.

after a while

Shouts like thunder poured out.

“──Waaa!!”

Because there was an exceptionally noticeable gaze amidst the loud shouts.

I glanced at the place where the gaze landed, and suddenly my eyes met with the white-haired girl.

yes, what

What can’t be lost… … It was the same with this one.

The factor that made it impossible for me to lose in a fight.

The lofty wolf of the Silver Lang tribe.

If the corner of her mouth seemed to go up slightly after seeing my victory, it probably wasn’t just because of her feelings.

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