The Magician Wants Normality

- In Ilfena Royal Castle

Ibili to the Raiders... wasn't, threatened... wasn't, uh... yes, interrogated! The interrogation interview was also successfully completed.

I had Al hang out with me and headed to Rudolph's room to stay.

In the first place, I'm a civilian. Besides, sometimes this time just after the raid, you think we need a formal visiting procedure?

Perhaps this would make it easier if the Demon King were alive, but now that Demon King is in the middle of falling. No matter how much Al in the Duke's family says he'll be responsible, permission will be granted so easily.

This can also be due to the priority given to interviewing the raiders. Sometimes it's an effective use of time to get permission, but 'I've got proof that the Magic Master can identify the Raiders!' I needed a track record.

The point is, 'I contributed to solving the case, so please reward me'. That 'reward' is Rudolph's visit. I don't think Rudolph would have made it happen if he hadn't wanted it.

"It's a hassle, though this is obvious"

"I don't have a choice. Ning Lo, you'll be lucky to just get a visit."

"Yeah, but come on... you'd be depressed. Thinking about Rudolph makes me feel like a wuss"

Being one of the parties, Rudolph is currently staying in Ilfena. It's just that one of these days you'll be back home. Before that happens, I wanted to see you.

You can bet, but Rudolph is absolutely depressed.

Except for my personal feelings, even if I know the Demon King's handling is accurate. From Rudolph's point of view, the fact that a friend like his brother was injured while sheltering himself is heavily overwhelmed.

Rudolph, in particular, has not forgotten about the people who have so far died protecting themselves.... I have a stunt called 'I won't forget what I went through once', so that stunt acts on the bad guy at a time like this.

I guess I won't leave Rudolph this time because Sayle, who's been beside me all this time, can't possibly not know that. Usually, I'd put my face in a knight's dorm.

"Well, this is also a good opportunity to visit Rudolph. Looks like the Demon King explained it to you, so you'll be convinced of the silence of the magic props you're about to give."

…… Right. I don't know how to put it, but I was wondering if Rudolph would be convinced by the fears you had because of this incident. However, Mizuki's lack of possession of the magic artifact may indicate difficulty. "

Al's worried, most of all. Sure, you may not be convinced that I don't have that demon prop.

Plus, from Al's point of view, Rudolph is nostalgic for the Demon King - in the sense of being a good friend, an older friend - so he doesn't seem to think he can do this one thing with 'no choice'.

That's right! That's what I think.

Besides, Rudolph is a neighbor, even though he's a party. Like me and Noeko the Knight Dormitory: 'Vengeance!' You can't move in that direction. It is only the subject that moves, because it is Irfena.

In such a situation, it would be more impossible not to be depressed. How much is the mental burden, including the inability to move as lightly as I do?

This time Rudolph was poked at the risk of being royal in the worst possible way - that there was no life assurance position... no wonder he had the same fear of me. "I'm afraid to lose it," he said.

Ningro, it is possible that you have now been reminded of it because you know what I say and do on a daily basis. No matter how much I say 'fun playing with toys', the reality is that 'losing is a surer crush to exit (in many ways)'. Because there was always that danger.

"Ahhh... sort of. But since Glenn and Will have convinced me of this, I'm not going to change it. If I had it, there would be no point in hiding it. It's like advertising around."

"Right"

"Even the Demon King was convinced. 'For the best, there's nothing you can do,' Rudolph also knows. Rudolph is not stupid enough to prioritize personal feelings there. You will be convinced...... as' king '"

……

"Don't shut up, Al. Even though he had no other choice, Rudolph 'chose' to be king himself. I support my best friend's choice, and even Rudolph is convinced of what he says and does with it. Even if you show difficulty, that's just because you're a little anxious. That's all right."

Al, who shows concern, and supports my will. Above all, nothing goes against it more than his principal demon king is already convinced.

Yes, I'm sure you're convinced... Al knows Rudolph's past better than I do. It is not only the Demon King who has worried and watched over the future of Rudolph and Zebrest, but also the Al's.

Because of such a past, the Al's had a little, sweet side to Rudolph. I guess this is not just the intention of the Demon King, but also the will of the Al 'dahs themselves. Why are you taking good care of yourself, Nooko Knight Dormitory?

Eventually Al sighed, clapping his shoulders and grinning bitterly.

"You shouldn't. I was also injured this time by Elle, and it seemed a little, upset. Rudolph's feelings just made me think sweetly."

"Don't you have a choice? Both Rudolph and Al, like me, said, 'When it comes down to it, move as an individual!' Cause I can't."

Maybe that's the biggest difference. Unlike me, there are so many fences that I have a strong anxiety about 'what if'.

'Free to move' is almost equals' being in the most dangerous position '. For lack of fences, there is little protection.

I'm in that position to say, 'I won't leave this magic prop behind, and I won't have it,' so the Demon Kings deserve to be worried.

There occurs an incident called the Demon King's Raid & Injury. I only had a minor injury because I had that demon prop.

So you're going to incite anxiety in vain against me!

And... the matter of 'Demon King's Injury' was also about my greatest protection temporarily disappearing and equals.

"... Mizuki. It might make you feel a little uncomfortable."

It's time to whine and Al stands in a position that slightly shelters me - not openly on my back. The expression that only floated for a moment exposed the frustration, and I can see the emotion for the subject that gave him that look.

Eventually there was someone who didn't stay between us and approached us. Al seemed to know who it was, but I'm not that familiar with the nobility of this country. Turn your gaze slightly more alert to what you see.

The number of people is… two. One is a magnificent man who seems to be a good man, the other... his son, is it? It's just that your appearance is similar, though, son? It doesn't look very aristocratic. Rather than appearance, there is a stirring atmosphere.

"We're out of time, Marquis Alster. It's unusual for your son to be with you."

"Lord Argent seems to be breathless, above all. Well, as a knight, you seem busy."

"I care, it hurts"

While observing two gentle exchanges of words, I leaned inside, my neck. Al's response is cold enough that he won't sell his charm to Al or show his hostility.

Of course, Al responds calmly with his usual grin. Still, I don't feel as comfortable or intimate with the Marquis of Leckbari. Well, you'll be feeling that over there.

Eventually, when the Marquis of Alster turned his gaze to me, he deepened his grin in a meaningful way.

"Is the child the rumored magician? You're a hard-working man to be a magician."

"Thank you. But I had to be a magician, and I didn't want to be a magician from the beginning, did I?

"Hmm?"

"The harm of automatic translation of languages prevents us from pronouncing it correctly. With safety in mind, the magic of this world would be much better."

If I put up a line of prevention before all kinds of penetration, did you also perceive that the Marquis of Alster was alert to me, or didn't poke any further.... but inadvertently gaze next door.

"This is one of my sons, but be a magician. I'm very interested in you."

"Oh, my God, you must be interested in the Wizard, not me."

The Marquis of Alster is not bad at all, even though he smiles and spatters and trumps. By contrast, your son is also turning his curiosity to me in the dew. I don't know what to say...... very much like 'magician-like people'. I don't have a nobleman-specific, disgusting gaze or attitude.

"Hehe, it's a good impression you don't have a lot of time to fix it. But... making out with your son isn't a bad story for you, is it? We are one another, one who is enchanted by magic. Why don't you get along?

"Oh, that! We've heard rumors about you! I'm not willing to scorn you because you're a different world, and I don't care who you are. It's also on the edge of something to see you here, and could you be my friend!?

Your son is a little more excited than a calm father. Such a figure reminds me of the first black knights I met.

That's it, 'The Mage who is said to be [the scourge of the world]!? I want to get new knowledge! I want to talk!' is a vain leak, curious appearance. No malice, so it would be a very smiling act from the side.

... but.

I'm not nice enough to go out of my way with it, and I'm not good enough to take care of it.

"I refuse. Probably not the right personality to talk about."

(Interpretation) "It's a hassle, Yada"

I just turned it down. You didn't expect me to say no, your son is stiff with a surprised face. Seems to have been shocked to receive the rejection of the Magician.

... No, that's not all. He won't leave this place because there is a Marquis of Alster who only sharpened his gaze for a moment. The absence of an immediate objection would also be an instruction from the Marquis received in advance.

Sometimes you'll be old, but your son is a magician (= research). Sounds like an honest personality, and no wonder I don't like things like rushing and playing with words.

"Hmm, may I ask why?

"Your son is a magician, for better or worse."

…… Can you explain that to me?

You don't know what that means, there was a while. But it seems the Marquis of Alster is not willing to let me get away with it. I turned my gaze to Al and spoke out in a gentle sigh.

"Your son, like many magicians, is fascinated by magic, isn't he? It's just that I'm not the only one. Sure, magic is fun, right? But for me, magic is sometimes a 'means' and a 'card in hand'. So your son, who likes magic purely, has a different direction."

Your son looks like a late teenager. There was that, and it was so pure in my eyes, or it was reflected in a curious boy.

I guess this sometimes means he's a magician who doesn't have trouble funding research. I don't think you're spoiled, but it's not like there's a situation like me where 'using magic was a must to live in this world'.

Of course, I wanted to use magic too. I became a magician with all my heart... but it also meant life, self-defense. Because the choice was so much more limited than not being able to use any weapons.

Now, the Demon King is sending Al 'the others' to pick me up. It's more than one, not an individual! It would have meant my surveillance, but it meant more protection than that. Quarantine to the cavalry and it would be part of the protection.

... So? You think I'm familiar with it, or some black knights with good backwork, worked on pure magic development?

The answer is no. With the Black Knights, work priority. The black knights living in those knight's dormitories are certainly magicians, but more than that, 'the demon king's subordination'. In a boy who only does what he wants to do, I feel fundamentally in a different direction.

So, Marquis Alster?

"I don't know if you're ambitious... but I think it would be wrong to use your son for contacts with me and Klaus, right?

"Huh? Father?

You're in trouble! If exposed to all that, the Marquis of Alster erases his expression. Did your son marvel at my words or look at his father with a stunned look on his face? I'm just a little heartbroken by how your son looks like that.

When I turned my gaze to Al properly, I was grinning bitterly but nodding like I said, 'Well done'.... Apparently my predictions were correct.

I'm sorry, boy. Your father wanted to make contact with me and Noeko the Knight Dorm.

Honestly, why don't you follow my word here?

"... Lord Argent, is it?

"No, I haven't told Mizki anything. But when I saw you, I just made you a little more alert."

I'm not lying. It's just that that was enough for me. Blah, it's a gift of previous experience.

Al kept his mouth shut all the time, and he never came across a conversation before. Neither does the Marquis of Alster know that, nor does he want to turn Al against his enemies, nor pursue him any further.

But he honestly didn't even want to give up.

"Oh man, it's something that grew strong. But... I think it would be beneficial for you to make allies in this country, right? They will be the strength not only of you, but of His Highness Elshon."

"Hey, Father! You're rude!

"You keep your mouth shut. I told you it would help me when I needed it."

"... eh"

Lie down regrettably, son. I see, you're not just allowed to live the way you like, you were conditional freedom.

Even with those conditions, I don't consider the Marquis of Alster a terrible parent. Nobility is the class that uses children in political marriage. Compared to that, freedom would be the one promised.

In the first place, this is Irfena - 'a country where strength commensurate with its position is required'. I have to have even a rather cruel side to it than holding the status of Marquis in such a country.

The result is the use of my son, the magician. If the demon conductor of the common man accidentally bonds, he can connect his son to the contact point.

Of course, it also demonstrates to me the interest of 'being on my side in this country' properly. However, in order to make it look more effective, the Marquis of Alster uses the 'now' when the Demon King was attacked.

I guess these things are one of the things the Demon King has been preventing from day to day. The only reason I can't get a scrubbing voice at all is because my overprotective parent cat stopped me at my place.

It's also natural that there are more guys trying to set me up than that parent cat fell asleep. The Knight Dormitory Noiko is also a failure against the raid, and more than half of them are made to be cautious. The opportunity I've been waiting for, so...

Al, who would not otherwise leave beside the Demon King, dated me, probably because he anticipated these things. If Al, the Duke's son, is beside him after being spared prudence, it would be enough to protect him.

While I was anticipating that, it was the Marquis of Alster who had set me up. Since the sorcerer's son has no malice or ambition, did you think he could use it as a prop?

But, Marquis? Regardless of me, your son, I don't like you.

You just said you'd step on my pride...?

(Earlier remarks by the Marquis of Alster)

'I think it would be beneficial for you to keep your allies in this country, don't you? They will not only help you, but His Highness Elshon.'

(Private Interpretation)

"You're not strong enough alone, you common man! Do you really think you can be of service to His Highness?

……

Yeah, he said he was aware that it was (might be) overly perceived in a malicious direction. But you know, every time I say this... 'I'm a super capable kid' and 'I'll make sure it turns out'!

Right, right! How dare you name the demon king's subordinate!

I'm sorry, huh? I think I was sweet watching what they say this is' the kingdom of the powerful '.

No matter how much credit you accumulate, it's about other countries. It's other personnel for this country, isn't it, Hi-to... O-to! Beyond being witnessed under the protection of the Demon King from day to day, that would be unreliable!

This is for sure, I'm sorry. So, thank the Marquis of Alster for teaching me that, and I have to show my strength, right?

"Uh, the... Mizuki? Have you thought in any other direction...?

Al notices me with his eyes resting on him pulls his face apart, but it goes through beautifully there. It's all right! Because I'm not going to let the demon king get in trouble!

I will prove to Dada that he is not called "The Black Cat of His Majesty the Demon King" and he will prove brilliantly, "Enough alone, to be recognized as the demon king's subordinate" Wow!

……

Get ready, you fucking marquis. I made him regret that I made a joke imitation in this situation!