Tsuihou Sareta Bannou Mahou Kenshi wa, Koujou Denka no Shishou Tonaru

I met Claire, Cleon's sister, when I was a freshman at Imperial Magic School.

I was first invited to my residence by Cleon.

Creon was the son of the Duke's family and was amazed by the vastness of the Imperial Mansion.

It was a young Claire who was behind the mansion.

Claire was only nine years old, had long stretched her fine gray hair, and wore a scattered expensive dress of jewellery.

It felt like a lady in a deep window.

However, what was striking was that the grey eyes seemed bright and bright.

"Back then I had no power whatsoever. And there's nothing I can do about it."

Claire in front of him snapped to mock herself.

I used to visit Cleon's house every once in a while, and Sophia was usually with me then.

Sophia is the same age as Claire, so I remember the two of them playing like they were so close.

Claire said she was going to enter Imperial School of Magic sooner or later, and she laughed happily, "Then Mr. Solon and the others are my seniors, aren't they?"

But that didn't happen.

I mean, Claire didn't pass the magic school entrance exam.

Because Claire had no magical talent whatsoever and had zero amount of magic.

It is not uncommon that magic is not expressed at an early age, and the amount of magic gradually increases as you get older.

So the standard age of admission for Imperial Magic School is twelve.

However, Claire couldn't use any magic at all when she was twelve.

Even if the amount of magic is slightly inferior, it can be covered to some extent with knowledge and technology.

It's just that when you become a completely magical person, a so-called "missing person," that's impossible too.

Creon had an overwhelming magical talent, and later became the Holy Knight, one of the empire's most powerful adventurers.

Compared to that kind of creon, Claire was as if she were the opposite.

One day, when I went to Cleon's house, there was no Claire.

Asked what was wrong with me, Cleon turned a blind eye and replied briefly, "I went to cadet school".

The cadet school is full dorm, and since then, I've never seen Claire.

Claire, now in front of her, is cutting her hair short and wearing a military uniform.

And, naturally, I was considerably more adult than I was at the time.

I didn't realize this girl was Claire because my impressions had changed too long ago.

"Uh, you've grown a lot."

"Don't say things like relatives' uncles. That kind of Mr. Solon has gotten cool."

Claire says to tease.

Claire missed me at the time.

Except how Claire sees me now.

No, me and Cleon are not buddies.

Claire and I have fought twice as enemies without realizing it.

"I was jealous."

"What?

"I was jealous of your brother and Mr. Sophia. 'Cause I could go to school with Mr. Solon, be an adventurer with him, make a knighthood... It's something I couldn't do."

Only for a moment, Claire's grey eyes grieved.

But Claire quickly returned to her bright look.

"I was delighted to hear that that gentle Mr. Solon had created the most powerful Knights of the Empire and became a hero as a magical swordsman. Your brother always praised Mr. Solon."

I'm not a hero.

"I guess so."

Unsurprisingly, Claire nodded lightly.

And Claire shot me through sharply with her grey eyes.

"What made me happier was that Mr. Solon was banished from the Knights"

"... what does that mean?

"Mr. Solon wasn't strong enough, and because of his weakness, he was kicked out of the Knights, wasn't he? I couldn't get into magic school because I wasn't strong enough and I wasn't talented. That's why I thought Mr. Solon came to the same side as me."

"Master Solon is not weak!

Clarice scratched her mouth from the side.

Clarice has a rare and flashy look.

I'm sure you're angry for me.

But Claire didn't flinch and turned to Clarice.

"You, the maid, can't use magic either, can you? Yeah, but unlike me, I have magic. I envy you."

Claire snapped.

And go on.

"But at least me, Mr. Solon, and the maids there aren't all magical geniuses. Conversely, your brother, Mr. Sophia, and Mr. Solon's master, Lucy. We all have great talent and pride ourselves on our overwhelming strength. Can you tell that Mr. Solon is a non-standard person?

"Even Cleon used to be my friend, and Sophia is still an important companion. And Dr. Lucy is my master."

Claire shuddered when I spoke Lucy's name.

It was a slight motion, but I didn't miss the color of hatred in Claire's eyes.

"Lucy's not as good as Mr. Solon thinks she is."

"I don't know why Claire would say that, but I trust Dr. Lucy. I've known Dr. Lucy for years."

"Mr. Solon knows nothing about that guy named Lucy. 'Cause he's trying to trick Mr. Solon into using it."

"What does that mean?"

I tried to ask Claire, but the question was blocked.

"What are you doing, Solon?

From behind, as a woman, I had a slightly lower, but beautiful tone of voice.

Looking back, there stood a crimson Lucy.