chapter 18
Leo noticed Kizan as soon as he saw him.
‘uh? Has Kizan reached the 2nd rank?’
It was amazing.
The future Kizan he remembers did not have a particularly magical reputation.
On the contrary, only notoriety overflowed.
The one who ended the heyday of the kingdom of Rome, the tyrant, the non-recyclable trash, and so on.
I never thought Kizan, who was only called by that nickname, had such a magical talent.
‘Ellis got arcane magic, and I clung to her and taught her, but Kizan didn’t have that… .’
In other words, it means that at the age of only 9, he achieved the 2nd rank by himself without any help.
In terms of simple talent, Kizan might be better than Ellis.
‘no. If you think about it, you may have had talent, but you couldn’t fully develop it.’
Kizan’s original arrogant disposition.
That, combined with great talent, may have taken away the word hard work.
What an arrogant genius.
If that were the case from a young age, I wouldn’t have felt the need to put in the effort to shed blood like others.
But this time it was a little different.
Didn’t Kizan have a younger brother named Leo who was far superior to him?
Even the situation where he was hit hard by his brother.
The mixture of vengeance, competition, and pride as an older brother must have been the driving force that made Kizan work hard.
‘Still, it’s amazing.’
A second-class wizard at the age of nine.
This is truly one of the greatest talents in history.
Besides, it felt good.
Kizan probably came with the intention of giving him a shot if he saw himself today.
Since he became a second-class wizard, he must have tried to protect his shattered pride.
But as soon as he saw himself, he immediately lowered his tail.
‘Instinctively, he noticed the difference between me and me.’
Leo recognized Kizan’s state at once.
This is because he recognized Kizan’s condition better than he did, as his characteristics worked in combination.
But Kizan also seemed to instinctively notice that Leo looked at him that way.
That’s why I felt that the gap with Leo was bigger than I thought, and I immediately lowered my tail in fear.
That was amazing.
‘The touch is very good.’
An instinct like that is a talent that cannot be developed innately.
The tyrant who ruined the country was so full of talent when he was young.
Come to think of it, I wondered how Kizan, who was third in line among the princes, inherited the throne over Hector, who was the first prince…
‘It seems that my father or the Marquis of Merverde recognized that talent.’
A talent that eluded even Ellis.
Leo’s eyes twinkled.
‘This, Kizan thought it was just a discard card. It might be more useful than you think… ?’
At that level, if you grow and use it well, I think you can become a great helper.
In this dangerous world, it is Leo who knows how the future is ruined.
No matter how many good helpers there are, they are not enough.
Leo took a step closer to Kizan.
Kizan shrank as if he had been stabbed.
“brother.”
“Why why… Are you Leo?”
Leo stared down at Kizan, who was sitting there.
Kizan averted his gaze, as if he could not make eye contact.
His eyes flutter inexorably.
‘Sir, did Leo catch my thoughts? wouldn’t it? it won’t be… .’
Even a monstrous Leo wouldn’t be able to do that.
no please don’t know
For a moment, in Kizan’s mind, the arrow of light that had passed him last time came to mind.
‘If Leo finds out what I’m thinking… I might die.’
The memory of that time was terrifying to Kizan.
Leo stared at Kizan for a moment.
It was a long, long, hellish time for Kizan.
However, Leo immediately spoke with a grin.
“No, just. I wish you well in the future, brother.”
“uh… . from now on?”
“yes. We’re brothers, so we’re not going to stay together forever. So, please take care of me?”
Leo patted Kizan on the shoulder and smiled.
Kizan said ‘Ugh… ‘ He nodded his head.
* * *
Time to teach magic to royalty.
Marquis Merverde had been enjoying this time of the day the most lately.
‘Prince Kizan and Princess Ellis were also great, but Prince Leo went a step further. hahahaha. It is completely a kingdom blessing. It’s a blessing.’
The three geniuses he teaches.
Is this what a craftsman who carves sparkling jewels feels like?
Marquis Merverde was so happy to teach these three children.
Seeing him grow up by accepting his teachings made me feel as if I had grown up myself.
‘I was wondering why other wizards are so enthusiastic about bragging about their disciples. It tasted like this.’
Marquis Merverde laughed.
While teaching the children, I also found some clues to overcome the wall that had been blocked for a long time.
They were really like treasure chests.
However, Marquis Merverde soon frowned as if he was worried about something.
‘But… His Highness gave me a difficult homework.’
I had one concern today.
It’s not a bad worry.
In hindsight, that was a good thing.
Marquis Merverde recalled the situation of the audience with the king this morning.
– Marquis Merverde.
-Yes, Your Highness.
-In a little while, the regular exchange negotiating team from the empire will come.
-Ah, the date has already come like that.
A super-giant country neighboring the Roman Kingdom, the Julis Empire.
The Empire is the largest and most powerful of human nations.
That’s why I tend to do a lot of things on the initiative, and regular exchanges with other countries were one of those things.
Exchange means to exchange something.
However, it was not done in an exact proportion.
Uniquely, the empire spread its own even at the expense of neighboring countries.
As if they were proud of their own strong national power.
The reason was simple.
‘It’s a diplomatic tactic to show the difference in national strength, to make oneself realize the top and the bottom.’
War is not the only thing that can subdue an opponent.
While the empire boasted of its military strength, it also boasted its superiority in culture, economy, social institutions, civic consciousness, and so on.
To make the opponent succumb to himself.
That was the current diplomatic tactic of the empire.
And as a result, the current Empire was playing the role of the center and leader of human nations.
-Like in previous years, they prepared a nice present for you this time too. Before the envoys arrived, I sent you a gift first.
-What is?
-Heart of the Fire Dragon.
-… … !
The Marquis of Merverde was taken aback when she heard the king’s words.
Heart of the Fire Dragon.
It is the mana generating organ of the Fire Dragon, which is said to have very few individuals in the southern jungle.
It is also used as a medicine for treatment, and if a knight or wizard eats it, it can instantly increase mana by a huge amount!
– So, I want to give this to those children who are learning magic under my lord.
– Exactly who are you planning to give it to?
The children that Marquis Merverde is teaching are Kizan, Ellis, and Leo. 3 people.
All three were very good kids.
The problem was here.
-Please judge that yourself. If you are the teacher of those children, you will be able to make a wise choice.
The king gave a very difficult homework.
– Jerking away.
The Marquis of Merverde pondered as she walked to the room where the royal family would be.
‘I don’t know who to give this to… .’
Objectively, of the three children, Kizan was the most accomplished.
Because he was the oldest, his magic skills were also the highest.
But that didn’t mean Ellis or Leo were left behind.
No, rather, the two of them were performing much better than Kizan at that age.
‘Even Prince Leo is showing a ridiculous growth trend.’
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Just thinking about it makes me laugh out loud.
It’s been a few days since I’ve been introduced to magic, and I’m already trying to catch up with my brother and sister.
maybe you don’t know
If it was Leo, who is growing ridiculously day by day, he might have already caught up.
That’s why Marquis Merverde was worried.
There is only one elixir, but there are three children I want to give.
I can’t give up on all three.
I want to cut it into thirds and give it little by little.
It’s just that elixirs aren’t something that can be separated so easily.
Anyway, with that thought in mind, Marquis Merverde entered the room where the royal family and class were held.
– Dripping.
“this. You all came early. Forgive me for being late.”
The royals had arrived earlier than usual.
Not only Leo and Elise, but also Kizan, who arrived just in time, had already come and sat down.
“Marquis Merverd!! me!! me!! I have something to show you!”
As soon as he arrived, Elise jumped up and waved her arms.
That cute figure brought a smile to Marquis Merverde’s lips.
“hahahaha. princess. Even if you speak slowly, I can understand everything.”
“no! I can’t wait to show you!”
While doing so, Elise immediately opened both of her hands wide.
Marquis Merverde smiled.
‘Did the princess learn a new magic?’
It seems that he has learned something new among the 1st class magic and is trying to show it.
Marquis Merverde had a rough idea of what Alice was going to do.
‘It looks like you’ve had success with attributes like fire and ice.’
Four elemental attribute magic is more difficult than non-attribute magic.
It was the first time I was able to handle attribute power, so it was understandable that he was so excited about it.
The Marquis of Merverde intended to be greatly surprised by Alice’s magic.
– Hwareuk!
And as you might have guessed, flames danced on Elise’s hand.
However, doubts soon appeared in the eyes of the Marquis Merverde.
‘This array… . It’s not just fire, is it?’
The mana flowing over Elise’s palm.
It was a much more complicated move to say that it was only a first-class fire.
-Fury!
The flames that danced on her hand for a moment soon changed into an elongated shape.
Marquis Merverde exclaimed in surprise.
“green onion… Fire Arrow?”
2nd class Fire Arrow!
Alice smiled brightly.
“lol. how?”
“Wow, Princess! When did you become second class!?”
“yesterday! It’s thanks to Leo’s help. Hi-Hi.”
“Prince Leo?”
Marquis Merverde’s gaze moved to the side without my knowledge.
To help Alice become second class.
Doesn’t that mean that it’s only possible when Leo is on a similar level to help with that?
The question of Marquis Merverde was immediately resolved.
Leo, like Elise, spread his hands wide.
– Damn it
Cold air gathered in his palm, and long arrows formed.
A second-class Ice Arrow.
“Huh… .”
An exclamation burst out of Marquis Merverd’s mouth.
It was a much cleaner and quicker cast than Elise’s.
Then Leo’s words continued.
“It’s not just us. Kizan-hyung has also risen to the second rank.”
“Yes? Even Prince Kizan?”
Marquis Merverde only turned her eyes to look at Kizan.
Kizan nodded slightly as if that was correct.
However, the expression on his face was not so proud.
Rather, he too was surprised by the situation.
‘Le, did not only Leo, but Ellis also rise to the second rank?’
It was a huge shock.
Even if he didn’t know about Leo, he was his younger sister whom he thought was inferior to him.
To think that even Alice would reach the same stage.
A whopping 1 year younger than you!
Not knowing what Kizan was thinking, the Marquis Merverde took a moment to organize his thoughts.
‘What should I do with this… .’
The homework given by the king became even more difficult.
I was very worried.
Soon, however, the Marquis Merverde made a decision.
‘I have to tell the truth.’
That there was a gift from His Highness the King.
I started telling the truth.
“Whoa… . Today, I have something to tell you before class.”
If you have become a second-class wizard, you can no longer be called a mere child.
As a fellow mage, it was the right direction for them to listen and help them make their own choices.
* * *
An elixir called the Heart of the Fire Dragon.
However, since there is only one, only one of the three must be chosen.
Even young children have greed.
No, because they were pure children, they were rather greedy.
Without losing face, if there was something I wanted, I wanted to have it.
Aren’t they even royalty?
‘Originally, it’s right to give it to Prince Leo.’
All three achieved second class before the age of 10.
They were talents that could be used to renew the history of the continent, but Leo was the one that shined more overwhelmingly there.
It’s already been a few weeks since I felt mana, so I’m already in the 2nd rank.
Isn’t that a shocking talent?
But here you can’t choose Leo yourself.
Prince Kizan or Princess Ellis would be unfair.
Their talents are also never worth going anywhere.
Therefore, I was thinking of making an effort so that the three of us could exchange opinions and discuss.
‘Then it will grow naturally.’
It was the moment Marquis Merverde thought so.
“I’m okay.”
Leo responded by raising his hand.
The Marquis of Merverde asked curiously.
“Yes? What did you just say?”
“That elixir. It’s okay if I don’t eat. So I’ll give it to my older brother or sister!”
Leo speaks with an innocent face.
“… … !”
“… … !?”
The Marquis of Merverd and Kizan, Ellis.
The three of them looked at Leo in surprise.