chapter 24
The Empire’s regular exchange negotiating team has arrived.
And around this time of year there was a question that always comes up.
-At last year’s exchange, you definitely handed over the mountain where Eunkwang is sleeping in exchange for solidifying the alliance, right?
– Although the empire was big, it was really amazing.
-right. Even if the reserves aren’t that large, it would be impossible to cross a mountain with a mineral vein unless it’s an empire-sized distribution.
– What will you give me this year?
The Empire occupied a vast territory in the middle of the continent, and five other kingdoms bordered the Empire in the west.
Small kingdoms compared to empires.
However, because they united and held the Empire in check, even as an Empire, they could not take an aggressive stance.
Because they know that if they fight, they will perish.
That’s why, instead of setting up a confrontational angle, he chose a diplomatic tactic of just giving away.
It was to show their strength indirectly and naturally have diplomatic superiority.
-Even this time, Countess Hermery came as the representative of the negotiating group.
– Countess Ermery? Who is the next star of the Empire?
-right.
-Wow… . A great celebrity has arrived.
Even this year, the representative of the envoys was Countess Hermery.
Archmage of the next generation.
A genius who reached the 5th rank in his 20s.
The woman who will surely become the backbone of the empire in the next few years has visited.
What does that mean?
– Doesn’t that mean that our empire also cares about our kingdom?
– hahahaha. but. Even though our territory is small, in other respects, what’s the empire good for?
As much as that, I was looking forward to what kind of generous diplomatic gift the empire would give this year.
A celebrity called Countess Ermery came, and the contents must be amazing.
Then came the shocking news.
“Eh, Countess Ermeri said she would give Prince Leo her own arcane magic!!”
“What, what?”
Countess Ermeri, who is called the best wizard of the next generation.
In a conversation with the king, she burst into nonsensical remarks.
He said he would pass on the arcane magic he had learned!
“no… The magic of Countess Ermeri… .”
Her reputation hurts to say the least.
If time passes like this and she really climbs over the wall, how much is the value of the magic she has learned?
“You just give it away unconditionally?”
“no. There are conditions. It’s a decision I made because I liked Prince Leo’s talent, so I want you to see it with your own eyes.”
“then… ?”
“I heard that the prince would teach arcane magic if he competed with his disciple with magic and achieved results that he was satisfied with?”
“… … !!”
* * *
The mages of the traditional schools are also keen on raising their descendants while improving their skills.
Arcane magic created by one genius was often inherited, developed, and perfected by successors from generation to generation.
The same was true of Countess Hermery.
She, too, was recognized for her talent and learned the current arcane magic with the approval of the Empire and the Mage Tower.
It is evaluated that it is not only simply learned, but is raised to a higher level.
In other words, those who inherit the magic in the next generation will learn more excellent magic.
“No, that is nonsense. Belena-sama is passing on her arcane magic?”
Carlos.
He was a distant collateral relative of Count Ermeri, and at the same time a disciple of the genius sorceress Belena.
no.
To be precise, it was a ‘disciple candidate’.
– Carlos. You are not a disciple I took on my own. Do you know?
-Yes. I know.
-I don’t have the age or the intention to take in disciples yet. It just happened like this. Therefore, as for my arcane magic, I will judge by your achievements.
-All right.
After the death of Count Ermeri, Belena took control of the family.
However, he did not follow his own will, ignoring all the elders and vassals of the family.
-countess. We accept that you lead the county. Just listen to our request.
– What if you can’t?
-Then we cannot acknowledge you either. This is a big concession, but if you don’t listen, there’s nothing you can do about it. We have to try to the end!
-… What are the requirements?
– No big deal. I just want the apprentice who will succeed your reputation to be a member of my family.
In the situation where the family head died, there was no blow to Count Ermeri’s family.
In such a situation, there was a rare genius named Belena in the family, so even if she was an outsider, it was understandable that she would seize the real power.
However, the subsequent generations could not be entrusted to outsiders.
If she accepts a stranger as a disciple, wouldn’t it be like Count Ermeri being passed on to another person over two generations?
Because of this situation, the elders of the family demanded that she accept the family child as a disciple.
The one chosen from there was Carlos, the most talented of his distant collateral relatives.
‘But to my disgrace, I can’t even follow the heels of the Countess.’
Carlos clenched his fists.
There was a time when I thought of myself as a genius.
But after learning magic under Belena, I realized that wasn’t the case.
She is in her late 20’s.
Carlos, on the other hand, is in his early twenties.
They say they are master and disciple, but they are not even a few years apart.
‘I’ve barely reached the end of the second class. By the way, the countess was in the 4th class at this age.’
After a few years, it rose to the 5th rank.
It was a gap that I dare not even compare.
It’s really hard to realize that you’re a genius and not a genius.
Even Carlos was aiming for more than just her apprentice.
‘I could have been a count… .’
He and the Countess are not even 10 years apart.
If you do well in a teacher-student relationship, wouldn’t it develop into a husband and wife relationship?
It was the best way to have all of them, including the borderline beauty, genius talent, and background of a count.
“By the way… But you’re saying you’re giving arcane magic to a kingdom like this, not me?”
– Woodeuk.
Carlos clenched his fists.
A spark of rage erupted from his eyes.
“Did you say Prince Leo… .”
The youngest prince of the Roman kingdom who will engage in a magical confrontation with himself.
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Judging from how the Countess even made such a proposal, she must have been a talented person.
Unlike the ambiguous Beom Jae-in himself, he must be a star that burns brightly and splendidly.
‘But he said he was still seven years old.’
What can I do at that age?
Even if he was praised as a genius, he would only be 1st class.
On the other hand, he stood at the end of the second class.
I don’t know the future, but right now I’m sure I have an absolute advantage.
“… that’s mine It never gives up easily.”
Carlos breathed fire from both eyes.
* * *
News of the confrontation reached Leo as well.
“what? magic showdown? Did Countess Hermery make such an offer?”
“Yes.”
The lady-in-waiting, Celise, nodded as if it went well.
“She said she gave me the arcane magic she was learning. Isn’t it amazing?”
“… … .”
Leo unconsciously nodded.
yes. tremendous.
He knew what magic she had mastered.
‘Perhaps if it’s an arcane magic that can be given to me… It must be the flame-type <Magma of Heat>.’
Illegal blood magic will be hidden, so that’s the only thing left.
Heat wave magma is a magic that focuses on the characteristic of explosion by developing flame magic that simply deals with flames to the extreme.
In terms of simple destructive power, it was an arcane magic that could be counted on one hand.
‘It looks like you’re stuck with me. I never thought I’d suggest self-vision magic.’
Leo made an impression as if he was troubled.
At first I was confused as to what she was up to.
But not now.
The purpose of her return to the Kingdom of Rome can be roughly guessed.
She was the head of the Rom Kingdom branch, but she left without much regret.
If you came back from such a situation, wouldn’t there be only one?
‘The blood bomb that exploded then. He must have come to find out.’
I saw her personality in the game was a lot of improvisation.
Perhaps she came to find out what was going on after receiving reports that there were no casualties even though the blood bomb had exploded.
And on the way to the kingdom, he met himself.
Even the mana that flowed out while consuming Mannyeon Manasam was discovered.
‘Since I can’t openly question him, I wonder if he’s trying to find out by turning it around like this.’
But still.
I never thought I would bet on my arcane magic.
‘… It’s not a bad situation anyway.’
I don’t know what he wants to see in himself, but there’s nothing bad about it.
The magic she offered as a condition was not desirable.
Although Leo is talented enough to learn various arcane magics, the fire series was different.
I was already learning <Frost Breath>, but it wasn’t very efficient to learn the flame type, which is the opposite of him.
That was the reason why he handed over <Judgment of the Phoenix> to his older sister Ellis.
The reason Leo said it wasn’t bad was because he was in a situation where he would show off his strength in earnest.
‘I have to show that I’m not just a gifted genius, but a wizard who can use it with all my might.’
13 years ahead.
Leo must step on the end of magic within 13 years and get rid of the traits attached to him.
To do so, simply training in the royal castle is not enough.
‘I need to find items that will help increase my level of magic, and I need to build more practical experience.’
No matter how gifted Leo is in history, it is impossible to see the end of magic without such outside help.
I had to use all the knowledge I knew to improve my skills.
To do so, it was necessary to gain personal freedom first.
Not a child to be protected, but to be treated as a wizard.
‘In that respect, I was going to reveal my skills in moderation sooner or later, but it’s just the right timing.’
She also learns the secret magic of Countess Ermeri, and raises her position within the royal palace.
In addition to that, it would be even better if I could build a friendship with the countess.
‘Anyway, he’s someone I can appease, so I’ll try my best.’
If you can make her a helper, it’s no different than having a big network in the empire.
The due date is a week later.
Leo focused.
Now he was standing at the end of the second class.
I feel a wall blocking my way in my head.
Not very big.
It’s like a wall for yourself.
If you concentrate your mind and jump well, you will be able to overcome it without too much difficulty.
‘A week ahead. Until then, reach the 3rd class!’
* * *
A week went by quickly.
A gymnasium located inside the inner castle of the royal palace.
The confrontation took place in the presence of the King of Biden, Countess Ermeri, and the Marquis of Merverde, who could be considered Leo’s teacher, and high-ranking nobles.
Carlos had arrived ahead of time.
said Belena.
“Carlos. It’s a friendly match to test Prince Leo’s talent. Don’t overdo it.”
While talking to her, she wasn’t even looking at Carlos properly.
I was just keeping an eye on when Leo would come.
“… Okay. countess.”
At Bellena’s words, Carlos lowered his head and replied.
His eyes gleamed coldly as he gazed at the ground.
‘Don’t overdo it? It looks like my arcane magic is going to fall for that guy?’
Anger erupted into flames once again.
A little more time passed, and Prince Leo appeared from the other side.
“Prince Leo has arrived.”
Carlos stared at Leo as he walked away.
Silver hair and silver eyes.
A look that symbolizes royalty.
It was a silky silvery color that couldn’t be made with anything like dyeing.
If he grew up like that, he looked like he would become a handsome man who would shake the kingdom with his appearance, aside from his magical talent.
Carlos, who was not so handsome, felt even more upset.
‘… I will never just pass by.’