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A mage who holds the title of Head of the Logos Magic Society Headquarters and Setinos Quasar.

Either way, the latter was bound to be better.

“Still, you’re recognizing the president’s skills.”

“You can’t ignore the president of the Headquarters. Aren’t you still a mage?”

Since Walter was also the president of the society, his eyes on wizards were inevitably a bit tricky.

In addition, the standard was even higher because only talented people were admitted according to the society’s policy.

However, the heads of the Headquarters were deeply knowledgeable about magic and had repeatedly studied it, so they respected their age and pride.

“Well… Still, she’s the daughter of a duke, so on the contrary, couldn’t she come under conditions?”

“You have to walk to see how great you can bet.”

“ah… Do you think that because you are a duke, you won’t put conditions on it?”

“right. What could the duke lack? If you do well, things related to the young lady will come out as conditions.”

There were only two duke titles, and it had the strongest power among the nobility.

Not only the royal family, but even the king and direct royal family didn’t take the two dukes lightly.

Banknotes issued by the royal palace would be piled up in the safe, and numerous servants and soldiers would serve it wholeheartedly.

A young girl raised in such an environment couldn’t have wished for anything, and on the contrary, she could have asked for more.

“Perhaps they will ask for the escort troops to enter. Even recently, some scoundrels attacked the duke’s daughter, and it is said that they were attacked by bandits before.”

“… I know that both times my fiancé came out.”

“Yes, he is the youngest son of the Marquis of Reggiard.”

“A 19-year-old swordsman, right?”

“Yes, maybe that’s why rumors are circulating that he’ll join the Royal Knights.”

Even among the wizards, there was talk of it from time to time, so it was impossible not to know.

Many people, including the nobles, must have shown interest in her because she was the wretch of a duke’s family and a genius swordsman of a marquess’ family.

But Walter had other questions than that.

“… Didn’t the princess of the duke stay still?”

“Yes, I know you haven’t done anything because you are in a protected position.”

“It is strange. Why didn’t you do anything?”

“Yes? What do you mean?”

“If you had the talent to become a mage within a year, you would have been able to use magic. But why did you just get beaten up by them?”

“… … ?”

The mage belonging to the society was puzzled, but belatedly understood the words.

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Judging by the results alone, Walter’s opinion was not entirely wrong.

However, since talent can be acquired from birth or developed later on, I had to anticipate various possibilities.

“Couldn’t you have awakened your magical powers by being shocked at that time?”

“It cannot be based on chance. From a universal point of view, isn’t it common?”

“That’s what the president said.”

“But… It’s really a coincidence, maybe it’s a talent.”

Walter taps the desk with his fingers and draws a smile.

It’s been a long time since I’ve been trying to find a new talent, so I thought I was quite excited.

Of course, he may have had less than expected talent, but it was worth his time just for piqued his own curiosity.

‘Is Logos using flame magic?’

Usually, after mastering magic, you are naturally bound to only one attribute.

In order to use two or more attributes, you had to be born with those qualities.

But Walter had one of the few qualities.

‘There is nothing difficult. I can also use fire magic… … .’

Walter Rivedad was the only wizard in the kingdom of Alain who could manifest all attributes.

He learned magic from a young age, and by the time he became an adult, he easily obtained the title of mage.

It was a talent that no one could touch, and it was appointed as a Setinos Quasar because it made a lot of contributions on the battlefield.

‘I hope I can be satisfied…’ … .’

* * *

Residence of the Duke of Adelaira, indoor gymnasium.

It was rarely used, and members of the family didn’t even pay attention to it.

Because no one was close to martial arts, and they hadn’t even learned magic.

Recently, however, the two men and women were coming and going every day, soaking one side of the gym with drops of sweat.

‘… Is it like this?’

Shion steps carefully and slowly walks forward.

The mana on both legs moved irregularly according to the contraction and relaxation of the muscles.

Obviously, it is written briefly in the book, but in reality, it was only possible to maintain this state with considerable concentration.

‘Something doesn’t seem right.’

Shion gathers his mana and slowly catches his breath.

The book the silver phantom thief handed over contained information about this step.

According to the explanation, the speed of moving the legs is increased, and the sound of footsteps can be completely erased.

However, when he tried to use the footsteps himself, instead of speeding up, mana was wasted and only fatigue accumulated.

‘It’s not fake… … .’

Shion received a letter after meeting the silver phantom thief.

It was a letter brought by a messenger directly under the royal palace, and the letter contained a short message along with the king’s seal.

The person he met is a silver phantom thief, and the book he handed over records some of his secret techniques.

It was a letter sent directly from the king, so I had no choice but to believe it unconditionally.

‘I think this is more difficult than swordsmanship. Rather than augmenting… … .’

“What are you doing that makes you sweat so much?”

Harnette approached slowly, erasing all the flames that covered her body.

Ever since he got permission from Robbins, he has been training his magic every single day.

He was so passionate that he used magic until his whole body was drenched in sweat and his mana was exhausted.

As a result, Yenid set a time for use in the gymnasium, and sent Hanette back to her room to make sure she took a break.

“It’s a bit difficult for me, so it takes a lot of energy.”

“Is there anything difficult for you?”

“Sister, just because you use sword skills doesn’t mean you can do anything else well.”

“You can do better later. Aren’t you very good?”

“Why do you think I am good?”

“Shall I tell you without the sword? First, um… Haven’t you been recognized by the head of the household?”

“That’s a sword… … .”

“Swordsmanship is a way to get attention, not a way to be acknowledged. Doesn’t that mean that the head of the family approves of other swordsman’s swordsmanship?”

“… … .”

Surprisingly, it made sense, so Shion had no choice but to keep his mouth shut.

Certainly, Robbins positively accepted the fact that he was using sword skills, but that did not make him believe in himself.

Rather, it must have been that he saw that attitude as one of his determination, as he would be friendly with Hanette and always try to protect him whenever he was in danger.

“Secondly, your brothers are too good.”

“Why are you talking about brothers here?”

“You are good because your brothers are good. I was really good at it.”

“Isn’t that a bit far-fetched?”

“Think whatever you want. To me, my thoughts are always right. It doesn’t matter if you don’t.”

Shion lets out a laugh and wipes away his sweat with a towel.

It wasn’t entirely wrong.

Barchen Regiard, the eldest son, learned swordsmanship and joined the Royal Knights, and the second son, Kaltz Reggiard, had been performing duties as a royal palace administrator.

He had fulfilled his role just by marrying Hanette, but as he was learning swordsmanship and raising his level day by day, he had his own value.

“For the third time… You are doing great. You said you did a great job in clearing them out?”

“There is no such thing as a ball… … .”

“As expected, good kids are different. No matter what you do, good results come out, right?”

“You’re praising me right now, right?”

“Do you hear this swearing?”

“It doesn’t sound good to say you’re good.”

“Then shall I say great, wonderful, and wise?”

“… Just do what you do.”

Shion was ridiculous, but he didn’t lose his smile.

It was just a simple joke, and that much was enough for each other to accept.

Moreover, compared to before, Hannett’s tone has become much softer, and he laughed often, so I could tell that he was enjoying himself.

‘Also… It was right to send it to the Magic Society.’

Harnette had been curious about magic since she was young, and now her talent has been recognized by wizards belonging to the society.

Of course, I couldn’t help but be a little surprised when the head of the headquarters said that he would accept Hanette as a disciple.

In the first place, I wouldn’t recommend such a thing unless I was certain that I could make it into a mage.

‘If this happens, I can try something else.’

There was no need to be bound by the Logos Magic Society.

Even if it wasn’t the Logos Magic Society, there was a place where you could learn flame magic.

Shion knew that and told Hanette to wait a little longer.

‘If you’re going to learn, you should learn from a better place.’

Shion was waiting for the Magic Society to come find Hanette.

If he didn’t come first, he was thinking of using the authority of the duke’s family to visit him himself.

It was worth it, and it would help Hannett as well.

‘If I learn from the blue sage, I will be able to become a mage.’

While growing Hanette, Shion was aiming to have a reputation worthy of him.

To become stronger than the original content, to obtain the title of mage.

If these two things are satisfied, wouldn’t it be possible to build a knights team together?

‘I must work hard too. I can’t be pushed by Hanette.’

Shion has also been working hard on training to act as the knight commander.

A level of swordsmanship similar to that of Barhen, enough magic to be able to use swordsmanship consecutively, and raising the ability of Acid Rain to the limit.

If he couldn’t achieve this, he would never be able to catch up with the main character.

‘I’ll see the end in a year. For me and Hanette.’

* * *

The residence of the Duke of Adelaira, the drawing room.

Walter visited the Duke of Adelaira with the wizards from the Society.

I had already obtained permission from the Duke of Adelaira, and personally evaluated the level of the harness in the indoor gymnasium.

Wizards belonging to the society recognized Harnette’s talent on the spot, and Walter remained silent until he entered the drawing room.

“… Miss Harnette, you must have heard that the President of the Logos Society wants to take you as a disciple.”

“Yes, I said I would think about it for a moment.”

“Ms. Hanette, do you have any thoughts of becoming a disciple of the president of Logos?”

“Well… well. I do not know.”

Harnette, conscious of Zion, answered cautiously.

I had already had a conversation with Shion about this, and I had some thoughts on how to respond.

If Walter offered to accept him as his disciple, he would have to answer according to a prearranged line.

“The president of Logos saw it properly. Miss Harnette has the qualities to become a mage. The president of Logos said it would take a year, but I will make it possible for the review to take place within six months. How is it? Wouldn’t you like to become a disciple of Cetinos Quasar?”

When the desired words come out, Hanette glances sideways at Shion.

Shion nodded softly and conveyed the meaning of proceeding as it is.

“It is a great honor to become a disciple of Cetinos Quasar, and I will be able to pursue even higher levels. But… … .”

“… … ?”

Walter, realizing that the time has come, gives a sharp look.

However, an unexpected answer was coming from Hanette.

“Right now I can’t decide on my own. As you well know, I got engaged a few months ago. I guess I’ll have to get permission from my fiancé… Are you all right?”