My ears twitched involuntarily when I heard the word “Great Mage” that I heard recently.

While eating breakfast, I eavesdrop on the excited voices of the witches sitting next to me. Job change to Thief Ex-kun.

“That’s not it at all. It seems they don’t know the history of the mysterious archmage. They even prepared a trap for reverse detection.”

“That’s complicated. The way you show your insidious power seems to be something you’d call an archmage. That’s the first new certification in about 10 years. What’s that person’s name?”

“Sure… Ex. No, was it X?”

“Ngu.”

I hurriedly swallowed the bread stuck in my throat with the soup and thumped my chest.

“Huh.”

“I was surprised.”

“It’s too similar.”

“Well, when I tried to register at the Magician’s Hermitage, I was rejected saying, “Wow, are you bound to be a beginner? The adventurer’s guild is over there.”

Mr. X. Congratulations on your inauguration as Archmage.

When I went to the workshop to surprise Luka with a self-deprecating story, I was attacked first.

“Luka… what is this?”

“Congratulations!” There is even a banner saying “Ex Great Mage Inauguration Festival”.

“Hey, that’s too much to be a joke.”

“I’m not doing EX. Congratulations!”

“As expected, buddy”

I understood when I saw the smiles of the two of them.

“Ah, this is serious.”

“It’s really… it’s too early for Luka and the others.”

“Well, Luka, read the newspaper carefully. The name of the archmage is Mr. X.”

When I pointed that out, his wide smile made him vomit.

sorry.

But since someone else pointed out his mistake, Luka might not come out of the back room due to embarrassment.

“Ex. The Brave Newspaper has been discredited for a long time, but the truth is hidden. Look at it.”

Even so, Luka hid X’s “s” in the Brave Newspaper with his slender fingers and turned to X. I see. It doesn’t work, right?

“Eh”

“What are you complaining about?”

“Did they even prepare a cake and couldn’t resist?”

“Even so, this cake.”

“You can tell just by looking at it.”

“It’s definitely delicious.”

Gokuri.

“My throat rang.”

sorry.

“I was wrong.

“Hah. What a disappointing archmage. Get ready.”

“Luka took pity on me for selling my soul to cake.” Even though it was Luca who prepared the cake.

The stuffed rabbit who took the order walked over the table and served the cake. After the tea is served, the tea party begins.

“Thank you”

When I thanked him, the rabbit gave me a small bow. This individual seems to have increased in intelligence.

“Is that okay?” Slice the cake with a fork to reveal the glimmering fringes of the fruit, raising expectations. When I took a bite, happiness spread in my mouth.

“Fluffy.”

A luxurious sweetness.

The fresh acidity of the fruit brought a three-dimensional impression. The fruit, which is originally intended to compensate for the sweetness, plays a role of sourness, and goes to the next stage.

“So when is Ex coming? I have preparations.”

“Huh?”

“Luka said something, but the doubt disappeared along with the sweetness.”

“I’m happy.”

After drinking the tea, the afterglow spread.

“Huh.”

“Huh? You don’t have money… no way”

“Luka is sweet. Sweet as cake.”

“I earned it.”

“I have plenty of time to spare for the time being.”

“Did you work?”

I like black tea,

“Slowly shake your head.”

“No. This warm stone can be sold for just one gold coin.”

“Doyaa.” .

When I handed it over to Luka, he strangely touched the stone. that? Are gold coins transparent? That’s a lot of money.

“Cunning. I want this too”

“That’s mine. I’ll give it to you in return.”

Luka started looking around the room, so I went back to scraping the cake little by little. Layers of different colored fruit appeared.

“Glittering like a vein of gold.” Ahh this is delicious too.

“Lord! How is this!”

The bear howled.

“I saw that she was wearing earrings.” Even though the stones are similar in color.

“You know, Crazy Bear. Humans don’t want their heads warmed up.”

right.

“The hollow doesn’t seem to understand.”

　Necklaces, rings, bags…

Kumakichi makes proposals one after another, but none of them pass the examination.

“I’m sorry. I’m too helpless.”

“She seems depressed and gave up.”

While enjoying her second cup of tea, she thanked Kumakichi for her hard work.

“Idiot Crazy Bear, you’re amazing. By the way, how about this, Ex?”

“Oh, it gets hot, so I can’t recommend it.”

After much deliberation, Luka brought out a pocket watch. I wonder if it’s a metal case. Luca was also depressed.

“It’s difficult. If you turn it into a stone, the story will be sad if it falls in the room when you ask.”

“Hmm”

“Luka is a designer, so he seems to have a lot on his mind.”

“Is it an item that can be put on and taken off without feeling out of place?” An item suitable for Luka… I look around the room. The sugar content keeps my head spinning.

“Oh!”

“What’s wrong, Ex?”

“Luka suddenly asked.”

“Thank you for your review.”

“I’m finally back to my heartwarming daily routine, so I’m late, but I’d like to thank you.”