The story of a young man who was expelled from the Black Mage's Guild and picked up as a royal mage - It's too late to realize that he is actually the highest level wizard in the kingdom. I will start a happy new life in the white court with people who appreciate me.

--Ardenfeld Kingdom.

It is known as one of the most advanced magic technology countries in the western continent, bordering on the uncharted territory where demons live.

The level of magical educational institutions is one of the highest in the world.

Among them, the royal court mages, where only the best of the best and the elite can become one of the world's narrowest.

When I was little, I admired them too.

In my elementary school collection, I wrote, "I'm going to be a royal court magician! I remember writing, "A first class star that looks far, far away.

A first magnitude star that appears far, far away.

I wanted to get closer, to touch it.

So my cheeks loosen helplessly at the pocket watch with my name engraved on it.

'Wow!　The real thing!　It's real, Luke!

Of course. Nobody's going to get you a fake.

You don't understand. I'm moved, I'm moved!

The pocket watch they give you with your ID is the proof of a royal magician.

I've been dreaming of having this for a long time. "I've always dreamed of having one of these, and I never thought I'd actually get to have one.

An old dream that I thought I would have to give up on.

I never thought it would become a reality: ......!

I hold the white porcelain watch carefully in my chest, and Luke says, "I think you're too happy about that for a white porcelain watch, don't you?

I'm afraid that's too much for a white porcelain watch," he says.

"White porcelain is about as good as ......, that's why geniuses are

It's not a matter of talent, it's a matter of consciousness. You can't be satisfied with just being a master. That's where it really begins.

It might be, though.

There are ten ranks of the Royal Magi.

First rank: The Holy Treasure (Maegas) class

Second place Holy Gold (Adamantite) class

Third place St. Silver (Mithril) class

Fourth place golden (gold) grade

Fifth place silver (silver) grade

No. 6 Bronze (bronze) grade

No. 7 Red ball class

Eighth place Suijama class

Ninth place Obsidian class

No. 10 White Porcelain Class

The higher the rank, the higher the reward and the higher the position in the organization.

Considering that he is the lowest rank, Luke is certainly right.

It's that kind of feeling that allowed him to get to the top faster than anyone else.

'It's really amazing to be the youngest and holy gold (adamantite) class magician.

I'll take the top one, too. Of course I'm going to make the record.

"Where does that confidence come from?

"I don't think it's confidence, but pride. And I don't think I'm losing anymore in terms of ability.

"Say that much: ......

There are only seven magicians of the sacred treasure (Maegas) class in the kingdom.

If you become one, you'll go down in history as the highest rank in the kingdom's magical world.

He is serious about getting there.

Once again, as I was trembling with fear at the sight of my best friend growing up, he smiled and said, "You're my buddy.

You are my buddy. You can't be satisfied with white porcelain. Do you understand?

It was.

I'm afraid I'm supposed to be the partner of a holy gold (adamantite) class sorcerer.

But I'll do my best.

Well, I'm sure you'll be fine.

I don't think I'm okay with that at all.

I know you better than you do, and

Say something like that.

No, I don't think you understand anything, Luke.

I'm a bottom-feeder mage who didn't even make it in the local mage guild.

That's right, I've only studied and practiced more than anyone else, so I'm sure there's a part of me that's good at it.

I'd like to believe so.

I'm surprised, though. I didn't know you worked for a mage guild. Noel, isn't granting magic the worst thing you've ever done?

I was very bad at it. I even flunked that one ......

The teachers were afraid of the nickname "God of Destruction" because you put so much magic into it that it pulverizes your magic tools into tiny pieces.

I was rather happy to hear you call it that, because it sounds so strong.

I was happy.

Luke chuckles.

"But how did you get to be so bad at it?

I thought I could grow as a sorcerer in the areas I was weak in. I was a graduate of a prestigious school of magic, and I'm a very conscious person.

I remember thinking that if I worked hard, I would be recognized even in rural areas.

I would suggest improvements to contribute to the workplace and willingly take on tasks that were lagging behind.

It's history now that I was using smart-looking jargon.

Moreover, they only let me make low-grade magic tools, which I was least comfortable with. If you're not careful, you'll break them, so I didn't care about it. I practiced a lot, and I think I've gotten pretty good at it now.

At my words, Luke puts his hand over his mouth and whispers, "I see.

I see. So that mage guild has been making great strides lately.

"Hmm?　Sorry, I didn't hear you correctly.

It's nothing. It's just that I can see why your magic skills are better than they were when you were in school.

"Really?　It's nice to hear you say that.

It's a very encouraging statement, as I've been doing a lot of sober and uncomfortable work for a long time.

I've been too busy to use it, though, so I'm better at auxiliary and recovery magic than I used to be.

But people change.

When I met Luke, he was a cynic and never complimented anyone.

Now he appreciates me to the point where I feel like he admits too much.

He expects me to do well.

Maybe it's partly because I was so beaten down by society that I had lost my confidence.

He cares about giving me confidence.

I appreciate that concern more than anything else.

I can't just be encouraged by them, either.

I'm not sure if a royal court magician is too amazing a place to work.

But even so, I should not be defeated by my feelings.

Think of your old invincible, airborne self.

If Luke is going to be the best wizard in the kingdom, I'll have to be as strong as him.

Good luck to me!

It was then that I clenched my fists into little fists to avoid being noticed.

"Oh, I'm looking for you, Luke. That means that the little guy is the new guy we've been hearing about.

Standing there was a large man.

He was dressed in the same uniform as Luke, shook his pocket watch adorned with the holy treasure - the Philosopher's Stone (Maegas) and said, "I didn't expect anyone else to break down that wall at the entrance exam.

I didn't expect anyone else to break down that wall at the entrance exam. I'm going to tell you a story, sweetheart.