Shikkaku Kara Hajimeru Nariagari Madō Shidō

― ― The Magic Court, an academic institution in the Kingdom of Rhinol, is closed at night, and access for students and lecturers is restricted.

This is primarily intended to prevent intrusion from outside.

Since the Magic Court is also one of the centers of magic in the Kingdom, there are secrets that cannot be leaked to the outside world.

The gate is closed and the intruder is rejected.

The premises will be set up to detect intruders and sound alarms.

The lecturer on duty has already completed a tour of the building, leaving the rest to the guards guarding the perimeter of the Magus Guild.

There was a girl in the magic court, where there should be no such a child.

The Duchess of Cypheus, Lady Claudia Cypheus.

That night, she was summoned by her grandfather, Egbird Cypheus, who stepped into the courtyard where she was forbidden to enter at night.

Egbird has designated the courtyard as a meeting place for students to rest.

As Claudia reached the courtyard, she saw Egbird in front of the central engraved fountain.

From generation to generation, Saiphis presided over the Magic Court here, and Egbird is also the current director.

It is a state of old age that may already be described as dead branches, but it does not make you feel faded.

It has the height it deserves to be called sturdy, and its body is full of powerful magic.

Dressed in a white suit, the stargazing looks like Megas, known as the Great Mage.

Claudia thanked graciously in front of her beloved grandfather.

"Grandpa. I'm sorry to keep you waiting."

"Claudia, I'm sorry to call you at a time like this."

"No, the fact that your grandfather took the trouble to call me here is a serious requirement.It's a great honor to be a part of the Sci-Fi family, my granddaughter. "

Claudia smiles gently at Egbird.

Though it was just a rhetorical and decorative word, it was because of her good upbringing that she didn't dislike it.

Egbird accepts his granddaughter's words as natural and immediately gets down to business.

"Nobody else called you here today.Because there's something I want to show you. "

"Yes"

"You should be the next leader of the Saiphis family, and I'm old.It's about time. "

"Don't say that.Your grandfather is still fine. "

"Mm-hmm. I'm sorry to hear that."

"No, I'm not worried...."

Egbird looks down on Claudia to be healthy.

Eventually, Egbird walked out slowly.

Claudia followed his little grandfather's extraordinarily "follow me" attitude with great care.

From the courtyard through the corridor to the corridor in the building.

In the meantime, Claudia noticed that she was walking in a place she didn't recognize.

... Claudia has already been in the Magic Court for two years.

The structure of the hospital is familiar, and there is no place you don't know anymore.

I thought so, but I didn't remember seeing where I was walking.

Conditioners are placed upside down.

It is the ceiling, not the floor, that you step on.

The view from the window is the same, and the stars are scattered at the foot.

It was as if they were trapped in a world facing the other side.

"Grandpa, this is..."

"Claudia, remember this route.You can't come here unless you follow this route. "

Egbird, as usual, doesn't talk much.

Therefore, the words spoken are always important.

Claudia does not ask any more questions and follows Egbird with great care.

Eventually, a "staircase to the basement" appeared in front of them.

"Is this going to go underground because it's facing upside down...?There was a place like this in the hospital. "

"That's right. This is a secret place where only the head of the Saiphis family knows the place.The royal family doesn't know anything about this place. "

"So much secrecy existed in places like this."

It was surprising that even the royal family did not understand, but it is not impossible.

The Saiphis have been here since before the rise of the Rhinole kingdom, and at that time they fought against different nationalities and invading forces from other countries.Even at a disadvantage, it is recorded that he did not leave the land and eventually bounced back on the invasion with the help of the visiting Crosel Road family.

In other words, what Egbird is about to show Claudia is the reason why his father stayed stubborn.

Claudia was just as proud as she was nervous and slightly stretched her body.

As Egbird stepped in, the lights automatically lit up, like the ore placed on the wall.

The spiral staircase was projected.

The design is distinguished from what Claudia has seen so far, it is slender and lacks gorgeous decoration.Material that looks like metal and not metal, but doesn't feel the warmth of wood at all.The corners are smooth everywhere and I can hardly imagine how they were machined.

Claudia continues after Egbird, surprised by the remains of ancient technology.

Pinch the edges of the skirt and be careful not to step on the hem.

But don't forget the elegance.

Step down the stairs quietly and slowly to minimize the sound of your heels.

How much did it go up?

Upon reaching the top, the lights lit up at once to reveal the surroundings.

It's a big space. The Magic Court grounds are large enough to fit neatly.

"I can't believe there's such a huge space in the basement of the Magic Court...."

"This is said to have been built by our fathers in the era depicted in the [Song of the Wizard]."

"It was made so long ago.I can also nod to this distinctive construction. "

"It's not too early to be surprised, Claudia.What lies ahead is something that goes back more than that. "

Claudia listened to Egbird and swallowed his mouth and spit.

Floor made of materials you've never seen before.

Lighting that lights up every time you step out.

Amazingly large space.

What lies ahead?

At the bottom of the basement was a huge mass of ore that reflected sparkles, perhaps three meters.

"This is... crystal"

"Hmm. This is said to have been created by Saint Ken."

"Sage? Sage is one of those three sages."

"That's right. Look.Something behind it. "

"Is that a black shadow...?

"It is a being called the Magus, the servant of the devil.You know Groswell, too. "

"Yes, as your grandfather mentioned earlier, I have fought many times with Sage."

Of course Claudia knew the story of the Sage.

Because there are many anecdotes about the Sage as fairy tales.

"This crystal is said to have sealed the Magus."

"I only look like a black shadow, but I didn't expect a magician from a fairy tale to be sealed up in a place like this."

"You can't be surprised.But it's true. "

When Egbird says so, he turns to Claudia.

"Claudia, this is what I wanted to tell you.This was a distraction before the kingdom flourished, and the ancestors of our Saints were entrusted with the role of guardian by the Holy Sage.Tell me that you will never let go of this seal until the Holy Sage destroys it. "

Claudia understood the story of being a protector.

But there was a sentence that Egbird couldn't miss.

"Grandpa. I understand you're saying we're going to protect this.But what does it mean for the Sage to destroy this?

"Hmm. This is what Kraki's prophecy says.A demon that never gets hurt can only be destroyed by the left arm of the Sage. "

"But isn't Sage no longer in this world?

"That's right. As you know, Saint Ken is a person from an era depicted in the [Spirit Age]."

Well, how?

…………

Egbird didn't answer Claudia's question.

Claudia touches the crystal in front of her as she puts her grandfather's ass where she can't answer anything.The minerals produced by the sage were bitterly cold, giving her the illusion that if she kept touching them, they would cool down to the soul in the depths of her body.

"Never hurt a demon... the fairy tale tells us that he sold his soul to the demon and gained an invincible power."

"You're right. It seems that the Magus gave the devil his power and did not suffer any wounds.That's why Saint Ken had to seal it. "

"As the fairy tale goes, you had a great power."

"That's right. That is why Sage descends again into this land, and releases this evil and destroys it.Until then, we in the house of Saints must obey the word of the LORD, Saint Ken, and protect it from all. "

"Lord... aren't we going to have a royal family?

"You're right, but I have a deal on that.From His Majesty the First King, the Saiphis family can take you both. "

"Did the First King forgive you for that?

"That's right. It is said to be in view of our circumstances.He said, "In normal times, when the sage appears to the royal family, follow the sage."The words of the First Majesty cannot be overruled by the words of the present Majesty. "

Claudia sounded like a terrible story.

I will forgive the Duke, who has great power in the country.It will only tolerate betrayal and obedience, and will never forgive any ruler of any country.

Events in the [Spirit Age] era must mean that there are weights that the ruler cannot ignore.

"Claudia, the magic passed down to my family is from the Holy Sage.He took pity on our ancestors, who lamented the misfortune caused by the Temple of Approval, and gave them a great role.It is also true to serve the House of Crosel Road, which sheltered our family in danger as a result of the war, but it is in the memory of our family of Saints that we should reward the great favour given by Saint Ken. "

"Yes"

"Soon the magic court will hand this over to you.Claudia, I expect you to have the character and decisiveness you deserve to lead the Magic Court. "

"Yes, I pledge to continue to encourage you to play your role in the Magic Court, so as not to be ashamed of the fathers who left this behind."

"Claudia"

"Grandpa. My heart is shaking with emotion.This means that I was also recognized as worthy of the head of the Saiphis family. "

The glamour Claudia is pointing at the crystal is a joy.It is a pleasure to have so much faith in being entrusted with a major role.

Suddenly, Egbird's harsh eyes were filled with calm light.

It is not intended for the next term owner, but for the granddaughter.

As a family, it is a loving light to face only one family.

"... Claudia, you don't have to be too upset.There are several tricks here.Nobody gets here. "

But Claudia shook her neck sideways.

"No, Grandpa, I'm going to encourage you even more.In the end, the president of the Magic Court must strive as well as his grandfather.If that's the case, we won't be able to spend our days like this. "

"But you're still young.You don't have to.It is necessary for those who stand up to you to leave it to those around you and remember it. "

"No, as the next owner, I know you have to do more than anyone else... because there are no more fathers or mothers."

"Your father and mother were an unfortunate accident."

"Yes, so as the next owner, I think we must encourage them."

"Claudia...."

Egbird's words of mercy did not reach Claudia's eyes.

That was also due to the fact that her parents were no longer in the world.

Being a proud family as told by the Holy Sage.

Being a descendant of what you have been protecting.

Whether or not they responded to Claudia made her aware of her responsibilities.

To encourage more as part of the Sci-Fi family.

To be more noble as descendants of a proud family.

To do that, we have to be tougher.

To myself and to others.

Egbird continues to talk to Claudia, who quietly burns the flames, feeling a glimmer of anxiety.

"... a demon that never gets hurt cannot be destroyed without the left arm of the Sage.When this demon descends again into the world, the world shall be swallowed by the sea of flesh, and shall follow the path of destruction again.People will moan in pain, and eventually they will rely on the soldiers of power.Everything in the world is Fukuma on a bright red sunset, and remember that the moaning of people's suffering will never stop. "

"Grandpa, that story....."

"There are many things in the prophecy that are pessimistic about the end of the world.The prophecy conveyed to us also implies that. "

"But now it doesn't sound like the Sage suggested destroying the Magus."

"That's right. This prophecy suggests the end of the world."

"Then why did you say that Sage would come to the world again?

…………

Claudia can't hide her upset in Egbird's silence.

"Oh, Grandpa?

"This is my wish, no, my family's wish.Saint Ken will destroy this one day. "

Claudia thinks.

I wonder if the words Egbird has just spoken are like deceiving himself because he doesn't want to accept the reality that could happen in the future.

But it's not impossible.Because the solution has not been communicated.

That is why we must keep this to ourselves.

I wonder if those words contain such intentions.

"The seal must not be touched by anyone so that this prophecy does not become reality."

"Yes"

That fact aroused Claudia's chest.

Whether it goes to the good or the bad.