Shikkaku Kara Hajimeru Nariagari Madō Shidō

--Joshua Rayseft heard the story after the end of the intercommunal crackdown in the eastern part of his territory.

Just before the battle in Nadar was over.

The flood tribes, which threatened the eastern part of the kingdom, invaded the territory of the eastern aristocracy and carried out looting and assaults in nearby villages.

The aristocracy immediately sent a crusader consisting of private soldiers and conscripts, but it did not produce the results that would seem to be the sinister battle of the Hun soldiers.Instead, it has damaged the Enemy Force.

The aristocrats who fought the crusade called for reinforcements from the Kremeria family, the head of the Eastern militants.Joshua was instructed by Perth to lead 500 troops to raid the flood clan and defeat it.

The post-war processing also calmed down, and after a few days, we'll return to King's Landing.

Like Joshua, Ray-Ban Meyer, one of the three viceroys of Perth's assistant, asked him to meet him.

"This is Joshua, congratulations this time."

Thirty percent of praise.Viscount Meyer approached using a merchant-like kneader.

Joshua smiled at him as he blessed him with a strange smile.

"Ray-Ban. Congratulations... what the hell is going on?I don't have a clue. "

Yes, Joshua has fought flood tribes many times before.

When it comes to Joshua among the flood tribes, the more it is called the "Silver Fire," the more it is feared and hated.

Just because you won a small battle, you don't deserve to be praised for it.

But Count Meyer doesn't break the smile of his followers.

"Are you kidding me? The military praises you for your work on the battlefield.You can't be modest. "

"Families? Active? Lord Ray-Ban, I really have no idea.What the hell are you talking about?

"Is this... really there?

When Joshua nods to Count Meyer with a puzzling expression, he looks surprised this time.

"I heard that your son in King's Landing was awarded a medal directly by His Majesty the King."

"A medal from His Majesty?What does that mean.... "

"I'm not so familiar with it either, but I've heard that I took part in all the Polk Nadar crusades and raised the ranks."

"... no, is there still some mistake?That incompetence is unlikely to win a medal, such as a leader. "

Of course, Joshua won't believe it.Rather, I doubt that Count Meyer will be responsible for it.

Without disrupting his suspicious expression, Viscount Meyer reveals even more credible information.

"I'm sure Perth knows about this.I hear you were there during the ceremony. "

…………

Of course, Joshua was astonished to hear the words.

If Perth guarantees it, the suspicion will be shaken.

On the other hand, what did Count Meyer misunderstand?Brings pleasure to your face again.

"No, Joshua said that his son was incompetent and abandoned, so I was completely deceived.In just twelve years, he raised his rank and received a medal.Besides, His Majesty the King and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince would like to remember… No, that is one of the most famous historical houses in the kingdom. "

"Ah, ahh......"

All the answers come out of Joshua's mouth.

--That incompetence is a mistake, such as a medal.

--Must be mistaken for someone else.

- That's right. That must be it.

Such words float in Joshua's head and disappear.

As if you could tell yourself.

Needless to say, Joshua was overhead until the end of Countess Meyer's persistent pursuit.

●

About two weeks after Joshua Rayseft heard about the Arcs medal from Count Meyer.

Joshua was visiting the residence of Perth Clemelia in King's Landing on this day.

The reason for the visit was, of course, to report to Perth the end of the flood crackdown.

Guided by one of the butlers, a man walks down the hallway to Perth's office.

It is a young man with light brown hair.

Slim, taller and shorter than Joshua, she nods when called a civilian.

However, the appearance and triviality seem to be large behind it, thanks to the militancy that resides in it.

The construction is sophisticated and the body trunk is ready or walking into the hall.

The bravery is also worthy of the nobility of the warrior.

Is it because of the deeds of the kingdom-style fine swordsmanship samurai?

His name is Ian Clemelia.Perth Clemelia's eldest son, Charlotte's brother.It is a young man who should be the master of the next Kremeria family.

Joshua gives Ian a short thank you, and he calls out with a calm expression.

A gentle tenor voice echoing from the thin mouth.

This is Count Rayseft.

"Dear Ian, We are out of time.It's getting hot, but how are you feeling? "

"I'm having a quiet time.It was also the work of the Vicomte that allowed him to sleep peacefully.I appreciate it. "

After an exchange of greetings at such a time, Ian comes in with words of hard work.

"Vicomte, thank you for letting us crush the other nations."

"Ha ha ha. It hurts."

Joshua lowers his head while maintaining a tough attitude.

Even though Ian is just being cruel to him, Ian will eventually succeed the Kremelia family.And because he stood upon the nobles of the east, including Joshua, Ian feared him from a young age.

Although Ian is polite in his use of words, his relative attitude is no different from that of his superiors.

"Wasn't it a battle that wasn't enough for the Count?

"Ha, ha. A crowd of Ulu who, after all, have no order, such as a different ethnic group.There is not enough fear before a well-led army.... if the Five Generals came out, I wouldn't be able to say that. "

"Hmm. Mountain Monster, Four Tsuji, At a Glance, Hide, Sit Head."

Ian speaks a strange name.

These are those commonly known as the Five Flood Generals.Gentiles who do barbaric deeds also transform themselves into a group comparable to a first-class army once they become heads.

"Recently, they've grown creepy."

"I hear it's quiet when you're planning something unexpected, even if it's a military law to tell."

"Ha, Ian, be careful when you arrive at the crusade."

"Yeah, I'll keep that in mind."

Ian nodded and said goodbye, leaving the scene.

After standing up, Joshua heads back to Perth's office, again led by the butler.

Eventually, when he entered the room, he saw Perth in the back of the desk.

Now that I have read the paperwork, I appear to be practicing as a general.

Joshua walks in front of Perth and lowers his head.

"My lord, I am reporting this flood oppression."

"Let's take it."

"Yes, as ordered by Your Excellency, I have led a magician's unit to defeat the flood clan's forces."

"Hmm. That was a good fight..."

"Yes, it seemed like there was no response."

"So, did the flood tribe work this time and plan something?

"No, it wasn't that tough, and there was no suspicious activity.Perhaps, as usual, it's part of the solution to grievances within the clan. "

"It's annoying.You can do whatever you want in your own territory. "

"Absolutely. Such barbarians will eventually have to be destroyed."

Joshua's story is quite radical, but it is also the sum of the Eastern nobles, including Perth.

That's all, the flood tribe is creepy to the people of the kingdom.

The same is true of the magic they use in mountainous areas, but they not only kill, steal and commit, but also perform ritual acts that play with people's lives.

The tragedy is terrible.After they have attacked the villages, you can see the sight as if it were the work of the devil, but it is no exaggeration.

Since the Kremeria family took the lead in the east, the tribes have been working indestructibly, but they have not yet succeeded.

"What about the situation in the Baron's territory?

"Three of the villages in the Baron's territory were heavily damaged."

"... I see.Tell the baron to comfort him well.Thank you very much. "

"Your Majesty's life will not spare this sacrifice."

Joshua said that and lowered his head slightly.

This concludes the repression report, but Joshua will not leave the office.

Yes, because this is what matters to Joshua.

"I have a courtesy to ask you."

"What is it?

When Perth answers, Joshua says with a bitter, crushed face.

"Well then... before returning from the east, Lord Ray-Ban told me that Arc had given him a medal from His Majesty the King.Since you are familiar with it, it is up to you to ask.Is it true that he was awarded a medal?

"Hmm, didn't you know?The Nadar rebellion has raised the bar for the medal. "

Perth knows what's going on, but he's in love.

Joshua comes one step closer to asking Perth, who won't even give a gift, for a small favor.

"My lord, is it a mistake that that incompetence received a medal?

"No, it's true.It was also called to the ceremony, where it was recited. "

"That can't be right! That is a less magical incompetent!You can't be as good as a medal!

As Joshua becomes emotional, Perth's complexion becomes sharp on the wipe.

"Joshua, the award of the Medal is at your discretion.Moreover, it is the kingdom's nobility that calls out the opposite.Isn't that right?

"No, I have no intention of criticizing the royal family for what I just said...."

When Joshua realized that her remarks could be a criticism of the royal family, she lost her temper.

Since the award of the Medal is at King Singh's discretion, challenging it is the same as complaining to King Siln.

"I've just heard the story, but it's an indisputable fact that Arcs was active in the war in the West.After noticing Polk Nadar's rebellion as soon as possible and saving His Highness's crisis, he came to His Highness to serve his side and joined the team as it was.On the battlefield, he destroyed the Imperial Army's magician unit and demonstrated his ability to defeat the Nadar family's squad commander.His Majesty also admitted it and was awarded the Silver Cross as the third class of merit. "

"Oh, silver...!?

"Yes, it is."

"But! You can give me the Cross Medal just by beating one of my squadron commanders...."

That's impossible.

In the kingdom, medals and symbols are awarded only for considerable merit, and most of the rewards for grasp can be paid in money or sentiments.By that standard, it doesn't make any sense to be awarded a medal just by beating a single samurai.

"That's not the only thing that's really going on.Originally, Arcs is doing something even though he was awarded the Golden Cross Medal.Your announcement was dropped for political reasons. "

"Well, that's stupid... that's really what happened."

"Yes, it is."

Joshua's surprise at finding out that Arcs was awarded a medal is considerable.

Joshua thought Arcs incompetent, and he didn't doubt it.

In the family of the magician warrior, the fallen who had only a much lower magic amount than the standard was actually "active" in the "battlefield", which was the blue sky thunderbolt.

Perth releases a treading word against Joshua, who is still stunned.

"Joshua, how long are you going to turn away?"

"Ah, my lord, what does it mean to turn away?

Of course, it's about Arks.

"... that's a word, but I don't remember turning away from it.No, from the day I found out it was incompetent, it stopped coming into my eyes. "

So mercilessly Joshua, Perth sighs.

"I don't think so, whether it's a noble family or a rich and resourceful child.It's impossible to call it incompetence. "

"No, sir! There's no talent in that!It doesn't have the talent a magician needs most!The magical talent the magician needs!I know you don't understand, but the magician's superiority depends on the amount of magic!

"It's Joshua. Why are you so obsessed with magic?Your brother has less magic than you do.Nevertheless, he became the Master of the Nation.Did that have anything to do with the amount of magic?

"... if it were me and my brother, it would be a range of errors.Of course, my brother became the Master of the National Monster because of his untiring efforts. "

Joshua said so and shook his neck wide.

"But that's not true.The magic of the aristocracy is too little. "

"But then Arcs took advantage of the Cross."

"That kind of thing happens.You will definitely stand in front of it.Those with dazzling talent and incredible magic. "

And Joshua's red eyes glowed darkly.

"... Your Excellency. Do you know how I felt the first time I saw the Master of the Nation?They can show that there is an absolute difference that can never be won, and they can overcome it.The feeling that the unbearable can never beat the one who can. "

"Your words make sense.But isn't that something you can cover up with your own efforts?Even if there is a natural talent or endorsement, can the difference be filled with another skill or knowledge?

"My lord, that's what talented people say.The magical talent affects the unbearable cruelly.Therefore, those who lack talent have no choice but to fill the gap with magic.If there is only magic, it is possible to make magic say things and deal with great magic. "

"How about you push that value on your son and take away the future?

"No. No. There is no future beyond that.A glorious future for a magician with less magic can never be desired.When it comes out in the future, it will surely be confronted by the magicians. "

Joshua said that and went on.

"Probably going to the Magic Court from now on.At that time, you'll know for sure.Just like I was. "

"Joshua...."

Perth couldn't speak to him when he barked out his dark senses.

... and Joshua isn't all of them.He has legitimately inherited the traditions of the House of Rayseft and has demonstrated a proven talent as a magician and a military aristocrat.

Evidence of this is the fact that the flood tribes, which are outcast and have no legitimate strategy, have been crushed many times before.I even think that the generals are talented more than the unsatisfactory generals who were suddenly entrusted.

That's why Perth keeps him and trusts him.

That's why Perth tried to convince me, but Joshua doesn't listen.

"Yes, that's why. A nobleman with less magic should be crushed.It has to be.Otherwise... "

Joshua kept bumping until her feelings calmed down.

●

It was Ian who broke in with Joshua earlier in the hallway in the office after Joshua left.

"Father, what exactly are you talking about with the Vicomte?The Countess appeared to be a bit rough on the report, but was there anything wrong in the east?

"No, the east is as usual.There are no major problems besides the flood people. "

So?

"You know it too.It's about Arcs Rayseft. "

When Perth says so, Ian claps her hands as if she were going to.

"Oh, is that him?I've heard it was a pretty good fight in the west. "

Hmm.

Ian also knows about Arcs, and naturally, he knows about the situation and how to be with people.He was despised as incompetent and abandoned just because he had less magic.

Joshua, if only his limited son had played a major role in the battlefield.

Really? Doesn't the Vicomte have peace of mind? "

"I wonder why my son, who separated his blood, became so stubborn...."

"I also suffer from understanding.Even with less magic, there must be plenty of ways.Why do you hate hair so much... "

Recalling Joshua's stubborn attitude, Perth frowned.

Ian tried to change the subject as the indoor air sank.

"Speaking of which, Father.Arks Rayseft is about to show his face at the headquarters dojo. "

"Oh, Charles said he wanted to make arrangements."

"Fufu. Does that mean you want to beat me?

Perth smiles bitterly at Ian, who makes a playful smile.

"No, because you want to make a deal.When the Marquis of Gaston caught him, he had the same sword skills as Charles. "

"I was hoping to meet him once... but are you also interested in his abilities?

"I'm just talking about what Arcs is capable of.Besides, Arcs will eventually be Your Highness's closest associate.I have to know what I can do. "

"Your Majesty's closest associate....."

"His Highness wishes for Arcs himself.That's for sure. "

Ian roars at Perth's words, but he can't help but be surprised.

Arcs is an abandoned son.Because such a person, who is almost identical to the civilian population, has never been wanted by the servants of the Prince Wang, and it is a matter that I do not think about first.

"Smart enough to realize Polk Nadar's scheme as soon as possible.Work willingly to sacrifice oneself on the battlefield.Your Majesty's trust in Arcs is extraordinarily thick. "

"Is it because you're very old?Your Highness must have been as old as Arcs Rayseft. "

"Yes, but there's no doubt that Arcs is capable."

"That's... I look forward to coming to the dojo."

"Oh, I want to see what kind of sword you can show me."

And Ian asks.

"Originally, Charles was my fiancée, but Charles was still with him?

"I hope so, but I will rely on your judgment in that regard."

"... does the royal family talk about marrying an abandoned son?

"Mm-hmm. Let's find out why.Arks did a great job as a wizard before he got a medal. "

"That's...."

Perth stood up from his chair as Ian surprised him again.

Looking out the window, Joshua was walking towards the carriage.

…………

The talent of Arcs is beyond doubt.

But Joshua will never admit Arcs in the future.

He said he would be crushed by a lot of magic.

That's probably...

--Because Joshua herself was, does Arcs have to be?

Joshua had a lot of magic, but Arc had less magic.Nevertheless, if you admit Arcs, you will admit that you are not talented.

But...

"... Joshua. Just because she doesn't have enough magic doesn't mean she won't be able to look up."

Arcs was never contemptible, whether he was abandoned or treated coldly.

Instead of being pessimistic about the lack of magic, he turned it into a spring and asked his uncle, Crave, to teach him a lesson and learned magic.

Even when Perth first met, Arcs looked ahead and had a strong will.

The same goes for the Magic Meter presentation at the Magic Master Guild.

He had the power to look up and move on.

Whoever walks toward the top will keep walking on his feet, even if the path is not fruitful.

Besides, I'm sure that boy will find a way to solve it.There was something in him that seemed that way.