The Kingdom of Pendragon has been going through many troubling incidents at the moment.
For example, during the midterm evaluation of the Academy, a large-scale ‘monster terrorism’ occurred, and shortly thereafter, a ‘tunnel collapse incident’ occurred at the largest fertilizer production site in the southern continent… .
Either one of these incidents would have shaken the kingdom, and it happened twice in a row.
Of course, it is no exaggeration to say that this is an ominous omen and a crisis for the kingdom.
However, despite all this, I thought that the reason there were no signs of unrest in the kingdom was probably because both incidents ended without a hitch.
etc.
The kingdom was not in much turmoil because there were a series of major incidents that occurred without causing much damage.
Of course, internally, each organization holds meetings and there are loud voices throughout the day, but that is only what the higher-ups say.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that the people are enjoying their daily lives and that it is peaceful.
And is it thanks to this peace that we are able to maintain this peace?
“As expected, it’s Pandragon. The title of Southern Barbarian is not a vain one.”
“I see. I heard there have been a lot of big things happening recently.”
“Haha, do you believe such rumors? Rumors of a thousand-year-old monster appearing and a giant mother worm collapsing the tunnels?”
“… It’s certainly a hard rumor to believe. I don’t know about the thousand-year-old monster, but even just one Mother Worm is a huge headache.”
“Of course, in the West, if a worm is found, it must be killed. If it becomes an adult, it’s a nightmare.”
There were two men sitting in a fancy carriage.
The carriage, plated in gold and adorned with all sorts of splendid jewels, seemed to be of inestimable value, and was drawn by five enormous black horses, the price of which was comparable to the cost of building a castle. Would you believe it?
This must be a huge money slam.
However, the owner of the carriage and horses was a wealthy man from the Western Continent who could afford to spend such huge amounts of money like water, and was also one of the seventeen sultans who ruled the Western Continent.
“Sultan, is there anything else you need?”
“Bring me the wine I just bought from the street vendor and chill it.”
“I am very worried that I might defile the Sultan’s mouth….”
“Oh.”
“… …as you commanded.”
Salah al-Adil Muhammad.
Or Sultan Salah.
He was none other than the Sultan who had the largest oasis, huge gold veins, gem mines, and even a huge merchant group under his command in the Western Continent.
He has a young and handsome appearance that goes well with his bronze skin, and he is only 27 years old this year.
Having ascended to the position of Sultan in his twenties, he was a man with charisma that rivaled his youthful arrogance.
When you look at it, it makes you think, ‘Ah, this person is a high-ranking person!’
“Whew, the quality of southern wine is not bad no matter where you buy it. Even if you just buy it from a random stand.”
“The fact that even common people can easily sell wine of this quality means that logistics are moving smoothly.”
“It’s the achievement of the king. In any case, he’s a great gentleman. I wonder how he managed to build this logistics movement system. If we fight the Pendragon, the South will lose because of this logistics supply.”
“Hmm, is it okay to say that in front of me?”
“You too will be interested in conquering Pendragon. Isn’t that right, wizard?”
“Just leave it alone, Sultan. Even if you say so, I won’t give in.”
“I think it would be okay to be honest in a place like this… ”
The Sultan spoke affectionately, as if he could pour out his heart freely, but the man was not fooled.
On the contrary, it heightens the sense of vigilance.
“I appreciate your kind words, but if you keep saying things like that, our trip will end here.”
“Oh my, you shouldn’t dare provoke a wizard, kahaha!”
Just move forward aggressively.
“… … .”
Normally, a man would have been angry at such a frivolous and heated attitude, but unfortunately it was the Sultan.
Showing emotion to the ’17 Lords’ or ‘King’ of the West was something that had to be done cautiously in many ways, and he suppressed his anger.
‘If we upset him, we will only lose.’
Since the Sultan-run merchant group was the one that supplied the Magic Tower with rare materials that only existed in the West, it was essential to be careful with what one said.
‘…I wish this uncomfortable companionship would end soon.’
The man’s name is Huey de Bayron.
He was the man designated as the successor to the Magic Tower, known as the ivory tower of wizards.
“Now you’re turning your gaze completely outside, you boring man.”
Huey barely suppressed a sigh and turned his gaze outward.
They turn their gaze to the crowd that warmly welcomes them.
But despite the enthusiastic welcome from the crowd.
“… … .”
He just kept his gaze cold and infinitely cold.
“-Just by looking at him, he’s obviously a common order-taker.”
“yes?”
“Look at those eyes. They are not human eyes. They must be either a plaything wearing a soldering iron or a goblin.”
“…Master, isn’t that a discriminatory statement?”
“That could be the case.”
“Bird, you admit it more readily than I thought?”
“I know that when a spellcaster gets involved, I lose my cool. That’s why your role, Gomsoon, is important.”
“Me?”
“Yeah, if I get angry and try to tear it up, you have to stop me. Your job is very important.”
“Umm… , Uh, I think it might be difficult…?”
There was confusion in her blue violet eyes.
She wants to fulfill most of her dear master’s requests.
‘… Master, strangely, whenever it comes to things related to magicians, I feel like my fighting ability increases.’
As expected of a talented woman who would one day become the Queen of Mercenaries, Levy understood the strength of men well, and she expressed her feelings by scratching her cheek.
I was worried that something really big might happen.
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The Sultan of the West and the Tower of the Empire.
It seemed to me that it had been about 50 years since these two forces had visited the South at the same time.
Those who were unable to pray or even visit the king due to the power of the king and his subjects finally reveal their true colors when the king and his subjects disappear.
Some nobles felt offended, but others said:
– It wasn’t a big deal that I visited, it was just a coincidence.
Above all, there is a clear reason why they visited.
should.
“Irene Youngae. Would you like to meet me and choose for yourself? Or would you like to wait until I come to you? Whichever you choose, I will accept it.”
“I, I just don’t want to meet you all… .”
A girl like a golden egg who might become the wizard of the century representing the present era.
They came to the kingdom to meet Irene Windler.
So, diplomatically speaking, it would be proper to welcome them… .
“Hmm, if Young-ae says no, then I guess there’s nothing I can do.”
“??”
… wasn’t that the reason you called me to persuade me?
The dean was one who gave up very easily, and Irene blinked and wondered what was going on.
“… Hey, Dean. I know it’s a bit odd to say this after saying you don’t want to see me, but can you just give up? After all, you’re an important guest from abroad?”
[That’s right, if we had pushed our child, she would have met him, but she has such a weak personality.]
‘You be quiet!’
Although she said she didn’t want to meet him, if the dean had pushed her, Irene would have welcomed the others, just like the ghost girl said, given her personality.
“Yes, they must be the Matap or the Sultan or honored guests.”
The dean agreed.
As the girl said, they are precious guests.
The Sultan of the Western Continent and the Tower of Might, who boasts great power and authority in the Empire.
Both are formidable forces, and if even Pendragon were to commit a mistake, it would be a great diplomatic loss and nothing more than an act that would create an uneasy atmosphere.
however,
“Aren’t you the ‘Duchess of Galahad’, not an ordinary noble lady? The Duchess of Galahad says no, so what kind of crazy person would dare force a lady to do so?”
“… … .”
“I hate to say this, but I also don’t want to turn His Highness into an enemy. He leaves a very scary aftertaste.”
The dean was shaking his body in an exaggerated manner as if he was getting goosebumps, and Irene was dumbfounded by the sight of him half joking and half sincere.
“…Is there anything the Dean, or rather the Prime Minister, is afraid of?”
A person who still has great power even after retirement?
“He is a former prime minister, and even if he were a current prime minister, I would not have offended him. I am someone who saw him in his younger days, and I know that it is a hundred times better to make enemies of the Sultan and Matab than to make enemies of him.”
“… … .”
The power of Galahad, which seemed to be a rebuttal, seemed to be much more powerful than she knew.
Irene felt a glimpse of the family’s power managed by that slightly touchy old man.
The dean.
“Anyway, Irene Youngae. Youngae, do whatever you want. Well, if you want to meet, let me know the time and place, and the academy will do its best to accommodate you.”
“… This is secretly putting pressure on me, right?”
“Haha, that can’t be.”
“… … .”
…like a grumpy old man.
While giving a lot of pressure with your eyes.
‘I think it’ll work out!’
Irene was the one who wanted to make a Buster Call.
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“… … This is how it is, what should I do?”
“You come to me and ask me this?”
“I can’t think of any adult I trust the most other than you, teacher.”
“My father.”
“I’m serious, I’m serious!”
Irene sought advice from Lee Han, as she was burdened by the events that kept happening to her.
For someone who hears this.
‘Isn’t the timing good?’
It was absurd yet slightly welcome news.
Since he already has business with Matap, any easier way to approach him would be welcome.
but….
“…do whatever you want.”
“yes?”
“You probably feel like you want to refuse because the situation is burdensome, but you’re confused because you’re worried about what might happen if it harms other people.”
“uh….”
Irene was slightly shocked.
Because it seemed as if Ilsun Leehan had seen through his true feelings.
“There won’t be much damage. Rather, those guys came to our kingdom, so we have to be careful. What are you going to do with being careful? Just don’t worry about it. In the first place, wouldn’t you rather take a nap and eat dessert than meet those guys?”
“omg!”
A statement that accurately looks into Irene’s psychology.
It was as if he had seen right through my mind like a pair of tongs, and I think I would have been fooled if he had told me to sign up for insurance or something else right now.
“The manager.”
It was a rare warm opinion for Lee Han.
It may not be advice that sacrifices my own interests, but it was natural.
Although the chick uses magic, he is also one of Lee Han’s disciples.
‘He’s a master of orders, but he’s still his disciple! He’s a master of orders, but he’s still his disciple…!’
Will like brainwashing.
Although he still feels a sense of rejection, he does not deny that he is a student who teaches, so he tries his best to avoid bias and does not spare advice for Irene.
Anyone who knows Lee Han’s hatred for wizards would know how much mental effort he put into it.
… … But this consideration of Lee Han was meaningless.
“It’s a shame for Irene Youngae, but it seems like these people are one step ahead of her. … Maybe it would be more accurate to say they’re sinister?”
“Levi?”
Levy, who had interrupted their conversation, gave Irene a pitiful look.
“It’s a newspaper article that just came out, but it seems like they definitely want to meet Lady Irene. In a legal but deadly way.”
“… …Should I really call that sensitive old man?”
Irene made a disgusted expression as if she had met a stalker.
That would be true.
It literally comes out as sinister.
“You see? I told you, you have no conscience.”
“……yes.”
This was Lee Han’s comment upon seeing this, and Levy, the only one who knew what it meant, nodded his head in agreement without realizing it… .
‘Huh? If it turns out like this…?’
Sneak.
“Party… Hmm, can teachers participate too?”
“… This works.”
Levy’s face turned pale at the thought that perhaps he would have to calculate the possibility that his Master would really tear apart the disciple of the Magic Tower.
…recalling that she really had to be the brake that stopped him.
