This Time, I Became the Fiance of a Duke’s Daughter. But She is Rumored to have Bad Personality, and Ten Years Older

"Did you come all the way out here to deliver the request?

"Yes, it's a little troublesome, so I thought I'd talk to you in person."

Dennis kept smiling but felt a slight shade in her voice and expression.

Usually the request of the Society of Mages is communicated via the teacher, but it can be seen that he, a church member, needs suddenly due to his appearance directly.

"Hey, shouldn't we take our seats off?

"No, I appreciate your concern, but I'm sure you'll all know about this one tomorrow or so, so stay put."

"Just sit down"

"Thank you"

As Krista prepares one chair, Dennis tells her thanks and lowers her hips.

And I started talking about what I was asking for.

"I'm sure you know there's a Duke of Alway territory east of here from King's Capital, but this time it's an immediate request from the Duke of Alway"

"The Duke of Alway?

"I have unconfirmed information that a 'dragon species' has appeared on the Duke of Alway's territory. I wish that was all, but the problem is -- I attacked people."

Everyone lost their voice, including Jared.

"A dragon breed is such a powerful monster that it's no match for a flying dragon! I guess you're not telling Jared to fight that monster!?

"No way, Herring. We want Jared Murphy to get rid of the dragon species."

"Don't be ridiculous!

Raulenz's fury echoes.

I can't help it. When it comes to dragon species, it refers to the lower species of dragons.

Wells Dragon Kingdom, neighbor and ally of the Kingdom of Weather, is the country of the Dragons. To be precise, the land controlled by the Dragons is called the Wells Dragon Kingdom.

Dragons rarely attack humans, but the presence of inferior species called dragon species strikes humans. But humans also attack dragon species, so it can't be worse.

It's troublesome because many humans who attack dragon species are adventurers. They don't listen to the state by claiming their freedom. But dragon species are the same, and intelligence is inferior to humans, so when the bait is gone, it appears in people to do harm. For the first time then, the Knights, the court magicians, or the sorcerers sent by the sorcerers' association, as this time, must fight.

The flying dragon defeated by Jared is a species close to the dragon species, but it is classified as a warcraft because its habitat is present throughout the continent.

Dragon species are everywhere on the continent, but they are bigger and more powerful than flying dragons. More than anything else, it ends badly because we use what humans call witchcraft.

"Calm down, Laurenz. Mr. Dennis, for once, can you say no to me?

"Of course, you can. But there are few people who can defeat dragon species - no, you can defeat them if you send the Knights, but the sorcerer is faster on his way because we don't know what dragon species they are yet. Nevertheless, it's just that even if a mage deals with a dragon species, it's payback."

"I see, so you mean my friend Jared set up an arrow with white feathers"

"Yes, and we don't want to put you in danger, Murphy. At the same time, the feat of defeating the dragon species is enormous. Dragon killings are rarely carried out. Even the present court magicians are the only ones who have made dragon kills."

I mean, as a candidate for court magician.

Jared didn't have much of a crisis. Instead, I was interested in dragon breeds I'd never met before.

Fei Long, who had fought, was just a beast who could only fly and spit fire while being named a dragon. I remember eating shoulder watermarks as a magician alone.

But the dragon species are different. It's definitely a dragon, even if it's called a lower species.

"I'm interested"

"Murphy!

A voice of blame is released from Krista. She wasn't the only one, neither Laurenz nor even Lars could hide their anxiety.

"Of course, the Sorcerer's Association is not going to throw a round at one of you, Murphy. The Duke of Alway and the association are working together to prepare the Crusade Force in its current system. Murphy wants you to go ahead as insurance in case the Crusaders don't make it."

"Sounds like insurance, ahead of time, just in case. Honestly, I'm unpleasant. Move the court magician."

"The court magician can't move. Even if they are in a cooperative relationship with the Sorcerer's Association, they cannot be ordained by the Sorcerer's Association. Only the Royal Palace can move them."

"I didn't know those with power couldn't resist power... pathetic"

No one denied Lars' words, which could also be taken as outrageous.

"I'm going to take on the request."

"Jared!

"No, 'cause if I don't, the Duke of Alway people are in trouble, right?

"That's true, Murphy, but you don't have to..."

I was very happy to be careless but worried by my friends.

I'm so glad I was able to be friends with them with a kind heart.

"Then I'll come too. No, I'll follow. I've already decided."

"Master Laurenz!?

Berta screamed at Laurenz's sudden determination.

"No, no, wait, wait, you didn't ask Laurenz to be an association!

"Then you can say no, but you're trying to be dangerous!

"It's..."

"Of course, I'm worried about Jared. But I want to fight to protect people who are more frightened of dragon species than that. Otherwise I don't know what you're up to as a magician for!

It was a word full of Laurenz-like justice.

Deal with an unknown creature called the Dragon Species. It's okay to be alone in danger. Above all, I was just anxious to think that Laurenz, who could be my friend because of it, might get hurt.

"Jared, I don't care what you say. I may not be a big deal sorcerer for the Sorcerer's Association, but I'm one of the top sorcerers in the school. I promise I won't get your stuff, and if I do, I don't mind throwing it away."

"No, the Sorcerer's Association is not always scorning you, Herring..."

"I don't care about that! Do you mind if I accompany you or not?

Asked, Dennis arms up as he thinks. And

"As far as I'm concerned. But, Herring, write to your family, especially Count Herring."

"A letter?

"Yes, in case something happens to you. I hate to say this, but the Sorcerer's Association's request remains dangerous. No, it's the same as if you were an adventurer, but that's why you need your own consent form. Especially since you're minors, I'd like to have your parents' permission."

You don't need a consent form if you just belong to the Sorcerer's Association. But if you want to take a request, you need it. Jared has already written his consent, as has his grandfather, the guardian. This would mean that Baron Dowm would leave no remorse even if Jared were to die as a result of the request.

Because the Sorcerer's Association is an organization in the Kingdom of Weather, it is difficult to rub with the nobility of the country.

"Murphy, you have to leave in an hour. Before doing so, please write to Count Herring and authorize him to accompany you once you have obtained your permission."

"Okay. Kurt, can you do that?

"But..."

"I appreciate your concern, but please"

"... ok"

Raulenz rises out of his chair as Kurt replies reluctantly.

"Write to your father. I'll make sure you get a response in an hour, so just wait."

"Excuse me."

Leaving it at that, I go inside the dining room without hearing Jared's reply. Berta and Kurt rush after him.

"I wouldn't call it a swine rush because you seem to think a lot about it, but it's a big deal."

"Please, don't tell me I'm following you, okay?

"I won't tell you. I want to help my friends, but I don't like hate fights. Now, you're from the Society of Mages, and I need to ask you a few questions."

"What is it?

"Why hasn't Laurenz been given a class exemption by the Society of Mages and the School? If it was just strength, it would be inferior to Jared, but this one is out of standard, so there's nothing else. But compared to other exempt students, I doubt it."

Dennis nodded loudly at Lars' inquiry.

"You're right about that. Both the association and the school wanted Laurenz Herring to be exempt from classes and to gain practical experience. But they disagreed at home."

"It's your first ear. Does Laurenz know?

"You don't seem to know when you see the reaction earlier."

If I did know, I wouldn't have bothered to say things that made me despise myself. Because Jared and the others know Laurenz is positive.

"Your father, Count Herring, wanted a place for your son to gain experience as a magician, so I agreed with this suggestion. But guess what, your mother tends to worry too much about your son."

"So you're saying it's overprotective, huh?

"Well, that's the thing"

"That means Laurenz-kun's father agrees, and her mother disagrees. So this time, isn't it agreeable? 'Cause, Laurenz, you're gonna write to your father, right?

"I guess."

Perhaps Dennis knew and told his father to write to him to get his approval. I do need the consent of my family if I'm going to take the request.

As an Association of Mages, I guess you want to use this as an opportunity to give Rounlets a request.

"I've been diagnosed by Count Herring for a long time wanting me to take a request. If you want to fight along for a dangerous friend, you won't refuse even if it's a dangerous request. Well, I don't even know what happens to your mother after that... because that's already a family problem"

"You're pretty bad. But are you sure? I can't take responsibility for anything, can I?

"Of course I'll take it when it comes to responsibility. Herring, of course, Murphy, in case anything happens to you, I will make amends with my life."

"Life... I've heard rumors that people in the association put their lives into training magicians, but it's true"

Dennis affirms without hesitation as Jared groans slightly.

"We Sorcerers Association is an organization for sorcerers. We want to protect the sorcerer, but what the organization does not protect the sorcerer in the true sense. Sometimes you have to let them experience it even when it involves danger. On top of that, the sorcerer grows. However, it is unacceptable for association members alone to be safe. So we risk our lives the same way. We've always done that."