Late at night, I leave the Mae's curtain house as usual before heading to the Valgis curtain house.
I was supposed to burn down the town of Giff with the strategic magic of Vargis tomorrow, so I was busy preparing for it and thought I might be paid in advance. But the guards almost passed me through.But when he entered the curtain house, Vargis was still busy, spreading several documents on the table.On a large piece of paper, I saw a map of Giff's town made by Natori.
"Oh, are you here?"
Vargis clears the paperwork on his desk, but leaves only the map.As I sat next to the chair, Vargis put his elbow around the table and said.
"Has there been anything unusual about the soda?"
"Yeah, I was feeling lonely.I've been talking about Giff's memories. "
I see.
Vargis also drops his gaze on the map.
Alisa.
"Yeah."
Alisa, do the northwest part.
What?
I look at the side of Vargis in panic.Vargis turns to me and shows me that look.My eyes were serious.
"What do you mean, I'm going to burn?"
"Hmm. This is your chance to practice strategic magic here.But even if Alisa fails, my concubine will burn the whole city afterwards, so think of it as practice. "
"Tactical Magic"
I've seen strategic magic once before.Earlier, Valgis cast the magic of oblivion on the entire town of Estik (see Chapter 1).I've never used it before, so I can't imagine what kind of magic it is.
"Tactical magic is different from normal magic, and the wider the range, the stronger it will be.Tactical magic does not move by itself, but it has a foundation and is used in combination with other magic, such as forgetfulness, flames, and water.Alisa wouldn't have studied here at Esteek's school. "
"I didn't learn, but I studied the theory myself."
"Huh?"
When I was in Estik, I wasn't interested in classes other than school magic, but I read a number of magic books that were difficult on magic, so I know a lot about strategic magic.But I've never actually used it.
"I know the theory, but it's the first time I've practiced it."
"Yeah, that's how it feels." "Hey, why am I suddenly using strategic magic?"
"I didn't think I'd get another chance to use it if I missed it.Alisa likes to use magic, so she'll want to experience it once. "
That's how Vargis cheers.
Vargis, you've been thinking about me.That's all it takes to warm my chest.
Thank you, Vargis.
Hmm.
"If it weren't for this situation, it would have been better..."
"Situations that use strategic magic are like this."
They use strategic magic to burn a large number of bodies walking around a gift box.Even though he's already dead and a zombie, burning down places that are memorable to Natori and many of the soldiers doesn't feel very good.
"Back to the story, if you know the theory, it's quick.Do you have any spells in your head? "
"Yeah, I'm fine. But I don't know how strong the magic should be."
"Imagine the power of turning a big room in a house into a sea of fire.If you put that amount of stuff on strategic magic, you can do this. "
Vargis circles the map with his fingers.
"Eh, so much power makes it so easy!?"
"Hmm, but the chanting time is multiplied.I want you to burn a quarter of the town with the image of burning down a civilian house for the first time. "
"Okay."
After that, I left the curtain house talking to Vargis a little bit, and I felt strangely stiff.I feel like I have something heavy on my shoulder, and I feel like I'm walking too tight and breathing too.Face-to-face with the soldiers guarding the curtain house was awkward, just slightly lying down and leaving the rear team behind.
I happened to pass in front of the Natori Curtain on my way back to the front.I passed it once, but I am concerned about soda and I will come back.Slowly peek through the gap in the cloth at the entrance.
The lights were still on.You can see sodium sitting on the bed.His back trembled violently.Your vocalizing voice is leaking.I look around the Natori Curtain once.When I realized that there were no soldiers or other generals around me, I sighed and walked straight to my curtain.
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The next day it was cloudy. There are troops on the back side who can predict the weather, but according to them, it will clear up from this afternoon.
"There's no precipitation.Don't worry, don't burn it. "
The voice of Vargis was heavier than usual.Usually Valgis is on the back side, but this day he is on the front side to burn the gift.
Yeah, that's right.
I nod too. Vargis and I are right outside General Matthew's curtain building, overlooking the city of Giff over there.The zombies seem to be gathering in a few groups, and I see the magicians in front carefully burning them each.
Just then, General Matthew emerges from the curtain house. Sophie is with us.
"This is the Devil King, I am very sorry for the delay in picking you up."
"It must be a job that only concubines can do, it's only natural that concubines come forward.I will not be so despicable. "
General Matthew, who is always my boss, bows his head to Vargas and talks politely.It is only natural that Valgus is the strongest of the Harmony Federation kingdoms, but I can realise that the relationship between Valgus and me will continue to evolve until I think about marriage.
But the conversation is still a secret, so I will step a step away from Vargis and lower my head small so that General Matthew doesn't suspect me.Vargis glanced at me and saw a slight expression of dissatisfaction. I'm kind of sorry.
And General Matthew looks at me with a suspicious look next to Vargis.
"Alisa, why are you standing next to the demon king?"
"Ah, this is, um..."
"My concubine called out to ask Alisa to help me with my strategic magic.I didn't explain it to you. "
Unlike me in a hurry, Vargis replies flatly.Is this the ability to cope?
"Rather, Alisa has the qualities to use strategic magic.I can't use it unless it's in a situation like this, so I thought I'd let you practice. "
Is that what this is all about?
Neither General Matthew nor Sophie seems particularly surprised at my use of strategic magic and nods with a convincing face.
Vargis then talks to General Matthew for some time before turning to me.
"You remember the chant, don't you?"
"Yes, yes."
It may be a long time since Vargis called you "you".I got a little scared and I was a little late to answer, but Vargis didn't care about that and kept on saying it.
"As I said yesterday, try the northwest part.Looking from here, it's in front of the right.But my concubine will cook the whole city later. "
"Yes, I understand."
I bow my head respectfully to my lover in an unfamiliar tone.Vargis and I will then proceed to the hill ahead of the front, accompanied by some escort soldiers and magicians to burn down the approaching zombies.
Looking behind me and Vargis, Sophie shouts out what she thinks.
"I peeked at you eating every day, but it's not about subordination or friends."
"Oh, you think so, Sophie?"
General Matthew chuckles.
"You're hiding it. You're not hiding it.Well, the Devil King.It's hard to go deep. "