Return of the Class 8 Mage
72. final decision (2)
Final Decision(2)
“Start now, how and what should I do?”
It was somewhat out of the blue moon question type, coming from the princess.
Even so, Ian did not seem confused.
Instead, he answered with a question calmly.
“Please, more specific.”
“I'm not sure where to start...”.
“Then allow me to ask questions first.”
Ian is not a fool. His intelligence and intuition are considered extraordinary. After observing Hailey's daughter since her previous life, Ian could imagine a few things based on her attitude.
“Why are you hiding it? That you are a witch?”
In fact, he was not curious 5 years ago, and certainly not now. He asked only because the topic had come up. He was sure it had something to do with what he wanted to talk about, either directly or indirectly.
“That's because...”.
Princess Hailey organized her thoughts for one minute.
Taking a deep breath, he continued.
“…..It was a simple matter, at first. I just felt that I had to follow the Ivory Tower rules once I entered it, even if I didn't want to, I thought I would just change. I strongly believe that I want, no, I can be a very powerful witch to help my brother. It was a stupid thought, but when I realized it, it was too late. ”
As he had revealed, it was a simple and stupid reason, but Ian did not need to revisit that point. Does he not understand it yet?
“If I come straight to the Ivory Tower, not just me, that will be punished for it. Those who help me, those who cannot resist the help of the princess will be more hurt than me. I can't let that happen. Of course, I'm scared too. ”
Ian can empathize with the situation. Unauthorized magic training is a big, big, big crime. With her status as a princess, she would avoid harsh punishment, but those who had helped her, the witches and servants would face frightening punishment.
“Because of that, there is no other choice but to continue hiding it?”
“Iya. But I never forgot his original purpose. That is to say, to be a great help to my brother as a magician and as I started towards that goal, I kept going. That was my thought.”
“You have of course caused tremendous inconvenience. That's for the people around you.”
“……”
Princess Hailey was at a loss for words as she let her guard down with Ian's single comment. Very uncomfortable, it was a word he could not refute. He had realized it long ago. It was just that this was the first time he had heard of it from someone else.
“Really a relief seeing you realize it.”
Ian was really relieved. Whether he denies it, or makes up excuses that it is the only thing he can do, it is possible that his attitude towards it turns negative because it is the kind of behavior he hates.
“Now after you reveal the reason, please continue. What do you want to talk about? I'm sure it has something to do with what you just said. ”
“Now after you reveal the reason, please continue. What do you want to talk about? I'm sure it has something to do with what you just said. ”
That's absolutely true. After giving a detailed answer to Ian's question and arranging his thoughts, the story he wanted to tell became a little clearer.
“First, I have a question I want to ask you.”
“I listen.”
“If you want to become the ruler of the tower ..”
“That's impossible.”
Ian immediately cut off the princess' words.
There is no reason to listen any further.
It was because what he wanted to ask immediately became clear to him.
“I agree with the rule that training unauthorized witches is a great crime, because it is a very dangerous and powerful existence. That's not a bad rule.”
That was the question he was most likely to ask. That is, if Ian becomes the next tower lord and if the princess voluntarily reports herself to the new tower lord, whether the tower lord will reduce the punishment of those around him.
“If your intention is to keep it hidden, as promised 5 years ago, I can turn the other way. However, it would be difficult for me to agree on what you might want. Punishment is a rule of law that must be obeyed.
Ian's position is unshakable.
And not even a speck of falsehood.
“…..I understand what you're saying.”
“I know that you will do it. You are a smart person.”
“Then, I'll ask for your advice this time.”
“Saran, my daughter?”
This time, even Ian was not prepared.
What kind of advice would he be looking for?
Overcoming the limit to becoming a 4th class?
To keep his identity safe?
Or avoid punishment in any way?
“When I first decided to become a witch to help my brother, there was no one next to my brother. It's just my father, the king. Duke Oliver is there, but presumptuously, I think he's not enough. ”
That's understandable. Not only against Oliver, but against all the knights, the same judgment was pervasive. Recently the swordsman master's degree was granted, but before that, no one believed knights were on an equal footing with magicians.
“But things have changed now. At this moment, next to my brother is, you, Ian, the great magician I always dreamed of. There was also Duke Oliver, the imperial master swordsman. More than anything, my brother changed and headed in the right direction.”
Ian is starting to understand.
What the princess wanted to say.
“You have lost your purpose, is that what you said?”
“Close. There was a great man next to my brother, but I, after getting unauthorized magic training, might become a hindrance in his path ..”
The worry that Hailey's daughter had was not to become a high-class witch or keep her secret safe. All he wanted was one thing. Namely, the safety of his brother, the crown prince and his smooth rise to power went forward.
“That's a simple problem.”
“That's a simple problem.”
However, it appeared as a simple matter to Ian.
That's because a very important element is missing.
That is, from the princess.
“Please live your own life. That's the answer.”
“…..Sorry?”
“The safety of the crown prince and the rise of the crown prince to the emperor..This is not your life, right? They are everything that the crown prince should live as his own life.”
Ian kept talking.
“Do you want to continue developing your magic skills? Then please do. After all, from grade 3, it is not the help of others that will cultivate and raise your level. It is a matter of whether one is born with talent or not. And if you want, I can teach you new breathing techniques. I plan to share it with the Ivory Tower. ”
Although where it matters, from grade 3, the most important thing is to master the operational capability techniques which are obviously more difficult. Only by overcoming innate limitations, or through upgrading, was it possible to reach grade 4 level.
“Do you want to live life as an ordinary princess? Then please do. Enjoy your entertainment and socialize with high-statured noble women. Many wedding applications, no doubt, should come and go your way.”
When Ian talked about the marriage proposal, the princess's face flushed red. In fact, marriage proposals have been many. It had been like that for several years, and by the time he was twenty, it had become more frequent.
“Or if you want to get out and see the world, it's the same. Come out. You will not be crowned, nor will you be queen. You will always be a princess. Your place can also be taken care of by other princesses. No problem.”
“It, the ...”
“Am I wrong?”
Hailey knew better than anyone that in the palace, the status of the princess was not very good. But since it was the same as when he heard those words, an overwhelming discomfort, it was the first time he had heard it directly from someone else.
“Perhaps, you might think that it is difficult for a woman to travel alone? Since you might not have any combat experience, you might not realize that being a 3rd class mage is like having a one person weapon. You will be able to destroy even the alliance of large-scale thieves that might come after you. If necessary, capturing them alive is not impossible.”
Although it would require combat experience and magic skills, it was certainly not an exaggeration. In fact, that comparison would be considered far from reality.
“The point, as I said before, is to live your own life. You have enough time, enough background, and the power to make it happen.”
The world is half full of people who cannot live their own lives. From that point of view, the princess could be considered to be born with a blessing. So, rather than struggling with what to do next, Ian's point is to use the same time, enjoying the blessings bestowed.
The world is half full of people who cannot live their own lives. From that point of view, the princess could be considered to be born with a blessing. So, rather than struggling with what to do next, Ian's point is to use the same time, enjoying the blessings bestowed.
“….”
The princess did not say a word for a while.
He seems to be thinking hard.
Ian didn't bother him much.
He considered it a time of rest while doing so.
“What do you mean.”
How long is the wait?
The princess finished her thoughts.
“I understand.”
Did he make a satisfactory decision? The continuity seems peaceful. She was beautiful even when she was overwhelmed by worries and now, she appeared as beautiful as a blooming flower.
“Thank you. I owe you a great debt.”
“Not at all, I'm just sorry for not being able to help you.”
“No. The rule of law must not have an exception.”
As if she had completely forgotten about the fact that her request had been denied, or that she had not expected it from the start, she expressed her sincere gratitude to Ian.
“Can I now start an investigation? I have to do my job..”.
“Ah! Yes of course. What am I supposed to do?
“You just need to be quiet.”
The inspection, applying the large cancellation has been completed in a short period of time. There is no effect of black magic, or the presence of side effects of nausea and vomiting on the part of the princess. Is it because someone is watching? He seems to be holding it.
“Nothing unusual. Thank you very much.”
With that confirmation, Hailey's daughter stood up from the chair. Surely he had headaches and nausea when he staggered. Ian held onto his shaky body. Immediately, the princess's face flushed.
“Are you okay? Should I pick up your waitress?”
“No, it's not necessary. Thank ye. Well, goodbye!”
“Does the head follow the meat?”
Ian was not his usual and relaxed self. It was a face-to-face encounter with the princess, Hailey, who was truly innocent beauty, and at the prime age of twenty. Without forty years of past life experience, it would have puzzled him from the very beginning of the meeting.
‘Maybe, even more than his previous life…..
Knock it! Knock it!
There is no time to think anymore. The visit of the royal family continues. As he focused on the investigation for a while, the disturbing thoughts had disappeared. A lot of time has passed as well. All scheduled tasks have been completed.
‘More easily without Ragnar.’
Ragnar, the 5th prince, was the first to be investigated after evidence of the tower lord's black magic was found. To him, it was because he was one of the people closest to the tower lord. Although the effects of black magic were not revealed, he had decided not to get out of his residence.
Ragnar, the 5th prince, was the first to be investigated after evidence of the tower lord's black magic was found. To him, it was because he was one of the people closest to the tower lord. Although the effects of black magic were not revealed, he had decided not to get out of his residence.
“I have to slowly return ...”
“Pak. Ian!”
He will come out of the room, after finishing his investigation. One of the palace guards who escorted the investigative subjects entered the room, gasping for breath.
“What's going on?”
“Yang, Your Majesty has arrived!”
“Your Majesty?”
Even before the conversation ended. Terry Greenriver, the emperor of the empire, appears behind the palace guards. Although her hair was gray in many places, her unique funny expression did not disappear.
“Why are you so surprised?”
“Tuanku.”
Whether Ian quickly took care of the emperor with manners or not, the emperor only entered with a loud laugh. That's not all of it. He closed the door himself, and walked towards the chair with step steps. Even though he was old, his presence was different from the others.
“I am also a member of the royal family. Come to think of it, I was the one who had held a private meeting with the tower lord for a long time, right? One of the scope of authority to be the ruler of the tower was to have a one-on-one meeting with the emperor, when requested. ”
Therefore, he said that he had come, personally, to be investigated for black magic. Although it was not a false statement, it was difficult to hide his shock from his sudden visit.
“You can just call me ...”
“Because you've been looking for hundreds of people, I think I should help by not bothering you that way. Is the palace a small place?”
The distance from the emperor's main palace to the living room was of course very far. However, Ian could see through it without too much trouble. He could see it from his eyes, attitude, and in his speech. There was something the emperor wanted to say to him.
‘Like a daughter, like a father.’
When Hailey's daughter showed the exact same attitude and eyes, so did her father, the emperor. It's like a father, like a daughter.
“Do you have an order to give to your server, My Lord.”
Ian spoke first.
“Am I that clear?”
The Emperor responded as if to welcome the invitation.
Unlike the princess, she was brave.
“Hmmm, how else if it's too obvious. Come, sit down for a while.”
It was also the emperor who guided Ian to the chair. He was clearly different from the others. Regardless of any conditions, he was an expert at controlling situations.
“I did want to give you more time, but I didn't realize how urgent the situation has grown. It was hard to see how crazy the tower lord was. So, I want to set up the situation from the beginning, do you agree? ”
“Please remove your order, Tuanku.”
“5 years ago, you at least pretended to show fear, but now you have become very brave. You have become a grade-6 mage, and have achieved many achievements. Do you no longer see the need to humble yourself?”
“5 years ago, you at least pretended to show fear, but now you have become very brave. You have become a grade-6 mage, and have achieved many achievements. Do you no longer see the need to humble yourself?”
“Not so, My Lord.”
“Ha ha! That's how you met me. ”
The emperor's words appeared to be a joke and serious. Ian's position was not much different either. What is the reason for showing humility? He was no longer a child who knew nothing 5 years ago. Ian, that.
“Good. I'm worried about how to bring up this topic if you respond naively, but at least that's no longer a problem. Since I am also pressed for time, I will ask you directly.”
The attitude of the emperor had changed suddenly. The light atmosphere that was with him was no longer everywhere. With sunken eyes, he looked at Ian. Greenriver royal family's unique golden eyes are flashing.”
“What do you plan to do with my eldest son, the crown prince?”
It was a short and clear question, but very serious.
However, there is so much meaning behind the question.
Ian answered as if he did not understand.
“I failed to understand what you mean by your question, My Lord.”
“Ya, you do understand.”
Thas right. Ian understood the question.
There's no way he doesn't understand what it means.
The problem is what to give in his response.
What is the best way to answer?
That is, is it okay to respond?
‘Serve the king again?’
He didn't feel like doing that at all.
He has no such intention.
Isn't that the same as his previous life?
It has to be different than that.
That's why I backed off.
Almost 30 years.
‘However, crown prince ...’
Ian had no other choice but to accept it.
She has grown ‘melek’.
Whether it was good or bad, everything grew on him as far as the crown prince was concerned.
“It's complicated.”
Whether to serve with all his might, or kill him with a single swing of the sword, that was the ambiguity of the crown prince to him.
“….”
Ian was deep in thought for a while.
Mind fused.
He decided to play a little game.
“ME.”
A suffocating tension seeped into the room.
The golden eyes of the emperor and the eyes of Ian who only saw kindness grappled in the air.
“I have no intention of pledging my allegiance to the crown prince.”
“No intention to promise... loyalty?”
“Iya. My lord.”
That was of course an unexpected response.
No intention of pledging loyalty?
Isn't that a too obvious answer?
Honesty has crossed the line.
“However.”
When the emperor's lips twitched.
Ian kept talking.
“I intend to make him emperor.”
“What?”
“I even intend to make him a good king.”
This time, the emperor fell into deep thought.
This time, the emperor fell into deep thought.
No loyalty, but make him a good king?
That's a somewhat contradictory statement, in itself.
However, it is also not impossible.
Therefore, he could understand it.
That is, as far as Ian says.
That's a rather outrageous thought.
“Is anyone there?”
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Nodding his head, the emperor called out to someone.
Then came the eunuch who stood outside.
They brought with them a large staff.
It was none other than the item that symbolized the top position of the Ivory Tower.
It was ‘staf master tower’