#318
Helmut
Episode 318
“How should I propose a transaction?”
Teresa immediately got off the magic circle, humming as if she were singing a song. He moved to Fidelis within the royal castle.
Whenever I wanted to do something magical in this country, I naturally had to borrow the help of my father, Duke Fidelis.
Regardless of power, her father is the strongest wizard in Veneta.
Although he is not an archmage, he is a wizard at the level just below that level. Of course, an archmage is not called an archmage for nothing, so the gap is clear.
A wizard’s level is measured by the Wizard Association by comprehensively reflecting the amount of magical power, control over magical power, skills in manipulating magical power, magical research, and achievements.
But the most important thing is, of course, magic skills.
All wizards are studious. There are countless people who stay in bed from morning to night, and many of them are praised as geniuses.
However, the number of wizards who could attain the level of magic skills to become an archmage was extremely limited. It is an area that goes beyond effort and is called talent. A talent for manipulating magical power.
Teresa didn’t yet know if she had that much talent. It was also a problem that no one could guarantee before becoming an archmage.
However, even before becoming an archmage, there were rare geniuses who were not suspected of becoming an archmage.
“Father, have you found it?”
Teresa greeted Duke Fidelis as soon as she entered his office.
There had already been a call from Duke Fidelis from the royal castle. Come back as soon as possible and find yourself. It seems he was concerned that she might return late.
‘What did you think would happen with your Majesty?’
Duke Fidelis, a young man who appears to be only in his 30s. He had his back to her and was looking out her window and immediately turned his body towards her.
Noble and neat appearance. He gave the impression that he must have been a sensitive nobleman when he was young.
And reddish-brown hair. Although her appearance was different from Teresa, who closely resembled her mother, there was one thing she looked exactly like.
Even the wizard-like feeling that they give off.
“Did Devis call you for nothing again? “Why is it taking so long?”
He clicked his tongue as if disapproving. Duke Fidelis’ residence and the royal castle are connected by a magic circle. It was possible to move in an instant.
It was only three hours later that Teresa said she would go to the castle and returned.
Teresa’s eyebrows rose up. She put her hands on her waist and looked directly at my father.
“He is His Majesty the King. He is a person whose name should not be called carelessly. I guess my father still can’t accept him. Or do you not like the fact that I have full control of Fidelis?”
“No, I recognize him as king. Also, the reason you have full authority over Fidelis is because you proved that your choice was right, and it was my decision, so I have no complaints about it. “But he’s coveting my daughter, and I don’t like that.”
“Your Majesty the King? You’re mistaken. He only talks publicly with me. Of course, with such a beautiful woman by her side, it would be natural for her to fall in love, right?”
Theresa grinned. It was a smile that could not be understood. Duke Fidelis spat out with a stern face.
“Do not think that the authority given to you comes solely from your skills and abilities.”
“That makes it sound like you’re ignoring me.”
“Royalty does not trust people. This is especially true for royal families who have gone through a war over succession. But Devis heard you and decided to go on an adventure. Do you think he did it simply because he trusted your eloquence or ability?”
“Are you saying you wanted to listen to what I said because it was mine? Well, I don’t think that way, but my father thinks that way, so we reach a mutual conclusion. “Don’t try to decide who is right.”
“Teresa.”
“Even if you don’t call me that, that’s my name. By the way, the business that called me. “That’s not all, is it?”
Duke Fidelis did not hide his displeasure, but showed her something by unfolding a video in the air.
“Those who entered Green Cana. It was Earth’s memory, and it was blurry because I read it from afar, but I was able to clearly know who one of them was. “This guy is your junior.”
In the blurred video, only half of Xian’s face was clearly visible.
“Xian? It looks like it wasn’t in Green Cana after all. “What have you been doing all this time?”
“Sian Rodril, if your junior is in Green Cana, the conversation will be easier. Look closely at the rest of the personnel. “Maybe I can find out who it is.”
Teresa watched the video carefully to understand the objective history of the newly appeared people.
Green Cana itself cannot be seen at all because it is protected by spirits, but it was possible to glimpse it from a distance just before entering Green Cana.
Even so, it is possible because the person who brought the video about them is a wizard equivalent to Duke Fidelis.
The video wasn’t complete, and only the people in the front were visible, but it was still information.
Teresa focused her mind to gather information.
At first glance, there were people holding swords. One is a tall man with blond hair.
‘Xian was close to the head of the swordsmanship department named Asuka, right? Is she that guy?’
I heard that Asuka is quite talented. So much so that you can join any knightly order and take a spot. And the other one… … . Teresa’s eyes narrowed. A woman and a man with black hair. She felt strange.
‘It’s not common to have dark black hair like this. If you are a Greta Academy student… … . Charlotte of the Swordsmanship Department? Then the man.’
Suddenly, someone’s image flashed in her mind, but it was also an old memory for Teresa.
‘Charlotte is the head of the swordsmanship department, one grade lower than Xian. ‘He probably hasn’t graduated yet, so he’s in the middle of the semester, so he can’t be here.’
If so, I couldn’t guess who it was. Area was not shown in the video.
“I can only recognize Sian. I think the blonde swordsman is Asuka, a guy from the swordsmanship department, but I’m not sure. Are they still in the village?”
“You don’t know that. Wavelength using movement magic was captured. It didn’t seem like a move to supply supplies. Because the wavelength was a bit different from the movement magic that had been done several times before. I don’t know how many of them are moving. What is certain is that the spirit wizard Terra is in a village.”
Teresa’s expression became serious.
“They are definitely not heading to the royal capital, are they?”
As the king fears, if they target him in Rodril, things will get worse.
The king suffered from the threat of assassination ever since the war for succession began. He cannot be said to be completely safe even now.
It was Teresa who understood his wariness.
“Reading the route. However, no traces of movement magic were found near the royal capital. Even if they moved, that means they are not near the royal capital.”
The royal wizard Fidelis always had his sights set on Veneta’s strategic point. Because it was his duty to protect Veneta.
“If there are any changes, please let me know right away. “I need to think about how I should approach Rodril.”
“okay.”
“I’ll just go out now.”
Teresa nodded and left her father’s office. A new script was forming in her head.
This was done by Teresa. It is natural for her to take responsibility and get what she wants by doing her own thing.
‘Because I’m close with Xian… … .’
Teresa was even cold-hearted, thinking about using him for her own purposes.
Sian won’t be upset either. Because wizards are a race of people who can do that more easily.
This was definitely for Beneta and the king. The housemaster cannot be involved there.
‘You can’t let down your guard just because things have gone smoothly so far.’
Teresa at least kept the line. Since he was not thinking of waging war with Rodril, he did not come into direct conflict with them.
He simply ordered all villages in the Kingdom of Veneta not to do business with Rodril.
What does that have to do with anything? It is the king’s order, and it is entirely his authority.
Greencana is a village located in the territory of the Venetian Kingdom, but not ruled by the king.
Since they were not paying any price to Veneta, there is nothing to say even if they were disadvantaged in this way.
Excessive requirements are intended to satisfy lesser demands.
‘Well, what I will receive from Rodrill is not taxes.’
He was going to receive something that could only be received from Rodril.
Teresa left the Fidelis mansion and walked out onto the street. Looking around the village helps her organize her thoughts.
While walking down the street, she suddenly thought.
‘I’ve lived a fierce life so far. Even after graduating from Greta Academy, I couldn’t rest.’
After graduating from Greta Academy and returning to Fidelis, in front of her was Beneta, where the war for succession had begun.
The princes were anxious to contact Duke Fidelis in order to break his neutrality and gain his support.
The forces were quite tense, and only one of them would be able to survive, so it was worth being desperate.
Even if she does not receive Duke Fidelis’ support, she is the top graduate of the Greta Academy’s Department of Magic. She was a rare talent like her.
‘Why not go to another country and focus on magical research? Until Veneta stabilizes.’
Duke Fidelis advised Teresa to leave Veneta.
Because he didn’t want her to get caught up in the war.
Theresa was an excellent wizard, and it was also possible for her to work for the Wizard’s Association, return to the academy, or go to another kingdom to work as a royal wizard.
Before I graduated, I received those kinds of offers frequently.
But Teresa made a different choice. I decided to do something for this Beneta.
It’s only been a little more than a year since I left Greta Academy.
In just that short period of time, Teresa was on a roll.
She was intelligent, an excellent wizard, and was adapting perfectly to Veneta, not only as a wizard but also as a noblewoman.
Enough to be qualified to represent the family called Fidelis.
‘however… … ‘What is this emptiness?’
I often thought of the six years I spent at Greta Academy. Nostalgic memories ingrained in my head and body.
Memories of the happiest times.
When I meet Sian this time, will I be able to recall that time again?
A subtle smile appeared on Teresa’s lips.
