Aftermath of separation (7)
The white rook, bishop and knight surrounded the black king.
Death could not be avoided no matter where he moved up, down, left, right or diagonally. Also, there was no trick to defeat the opponent’s king.
In a word, it was game over.
“Checkmate.”
I said that and raised the corner of my mouth.
The monks who were watching gave a small applause.
“Wow…you beat Master.”
“It’s the first time I’ve ever seen a scene like this, Master giving instructions with chess.”
“They are both really great.”
Bosco’s chess skills deserve praise. If it had been fair and square, I might have lost.
However, the world, especially 「Eternal Wizard World」, is unfair.
「Understanding of space」 was manifested at every moment of crisis, and it informed me of ‘God’s move’.
It’s not an ordinary character trait, it’s a ‘talent trait’ that has a positive effect on [Barrier] and [Expedium], so you can’t lose.
I slowly lowered my head.
“It was a good match, Master.”
“·······”
Bosco was as still as a stone. I couldn’t get out of the shock of defeat.
Anyway, anyway, that’s Bosco’s case.
I won the bet, so there was no reason to stay in Kataracha anymore.
“Then I’ll just go back.”
I tried to get up from my seat. But the body did not move. I feel like all the gravity of the earth is focused on me.
It was bondage by oath.
I only moved my eyes to look at Bosco.
“… you must have made a promise?”
“I will let you go. only once a week.”
“What do you mean by that?”
“You said you would let me out of here if I won, but I haven’t decided for how long. Then, the time period is determined by me. cancer.”
big-
Bosco cleared his throat and stroked his beard. It was a characteristic shameless aspect. In an instant, the scene I saw this morning overlapped.
-If you want, I will send you to the world. What should I do?
-Then I’ll go back.
– You’re sick. run more
I should have noticed then.
That Bosco had no intention of letting me go.
I should have mentioned the period clearly in the first place.
······This kind of drug-dad old lady.
“Where in the world is there a law like this?”
“The world is inherently unfair and dirty. And, has the past been forgotten?”
Bosco, on the other hand, took offense. He spoke in a calm voice.
“Where is the earnestness for offensive magic that came to me 10 years ago and made me cry for days and days? What passion did you see then? There is no will in your eyes now. He said he couldn’t remember when he was a frog tadpole.”
It was Leonard’s past that I hadn’t dealt with.
Judging from how he came to this distant place alone at a young age, Leonard as a child seemed to have quite a lot of enthusiasm for offensive magic.
Well, the ‘Basic Attack Spellbook’ found in the study was all torn down.
Is there some past history of Leonard that I don’t know about?
“I don’t want to miss out on your potential.”
Bosco sighed lightly. This time, I felt the sincerity.
Come to think of it, being in Kataracha wasn’t such a bad choice. He planned to spend most of his vacation studying attack magic anyway.
If you study on your own at the Adonis Hall, the teachings of a certain teacher will be more effective.
Furthermore, in order to deal with the black magician who infiltrated Kataracha, either Nana or Karios must remain here.
It was obvious that Karios, who had experienced Kataracha indirectly, would never set foot here again.
So I had no choice but to stay.
Also, if you go out once a week, you can attend the next week—five days later—the awarding ceremony and the imperial conference the week after.
The problem is Narsha…
The resurrection of the devil is in the second half, but in the worst case, there is a countermeasure to kill her, but the top priority is to maintain a good relationship with Narsha to prevent blackening.
In order to do that, trust between the two was the most important.
“Then let’s do it three times a week.”
I offered a deal of some sort. I thought I could maintain my relationship with Narsha in about three days a week.
But Bosco refused even that.
“Impossible.”
“Didn’t I win?”
“As you know, an oath is absolute obedience.”
His eyebrows twitched viciously.
This fucking oath again…
I sighed and tried to brush my bangs. However, because his body was restrained, he only let out a sigh.
“Ha… Then let me use a crystal ball.”
“This is Kataracha. There are no communication devices. It was a good fight.”
Bosco sternly put an end to it. After setting an example for the opponent, I got up from my seat.
At the same time, my body followed him without moving.
“I’ll start practicing in the morning soon.”
To be treated so harshly by the setting I wrote, to think that the character I created was such an asshole.
Someday it will definitely pay you back.
······
I practiced for 4 full days.
As much as the time invested, the effect was obvious. It was clearly felt that the attack power had grown by one level.
In addition to subjective feelings, objective evaluation followed.
At first, I trained with the other monks, but I surpassed their abilities in one day—of course, thanks to the fact that I practiced offensive magic in my spare time—but after that, I received Bosco’s one-on-one or small elite guidance.
Bosco wholeheartedly taught me attack magic. I did not hesitate to speak bitterly for my growth.
– Skills are good, but the basics are lacking.
– It is said that sophistication is life.
That’s what I heard until my ears were worn out.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that they only emphasized ‘sophistication’ throughout the 4 days.
Thanks to this, the weak foundation was strengthened, and the magical power became sharper and more delicate.
elaborate
Today, the 5th day, is the day to go out into the world for the award ceremony.
After finishing the early morning santa claus, I went into the woods with 5 monks for morning practice. Brilliant sunlight fell through the thick trees.
The monks whispered behind him.
“Is this right?”
“I don’t know, but I’ll just have to follow Monk Leonard. You’re controlling it with an oath.”
I felt strange because I felt like I had become a human navigator.
Four trilogy- Four trilogy-
how long did it take like that
Like a cloud with a hole in it, a meadow spread out in the middle of the forest. It was a plain of less than 50 pyeong, and Bosco was standing in the middle.
Today’s morning practice is leaf cutting.
First, Bosco demonstrated.
I shook a nearby tree with [Pyrokinesis], fired four [Magic Coalescing Bullets] with a [Throw], and smoothly cut down the falling leaves.
Shashashashak-
The four leaves split into eight and landed on the ground.
It was a perfectly clean cut.
said Bosco, canceling the apparition.
“The most important thing in this training is how thinly and delicately you express [Magical Concentration Bullet]. Depending on the caster’s control, it could be a sword or a bomb.”
[Magical Concentration Bullet], which is the most difficult among beginner attack magic and is the base of all destructive magic.
In a way, it was a kind of detonation magic, so the key was how sophisticated it was. It was as difficult a training as it looks.
Of course, when making sperm at Mount Hernis, [Magical Coagulation Bullet] was used, but it manifested in the blade of the hand and cut down a fixed tree, and cutting down falling leaves like Bosco is extremely difficult.
But I was confident.
It’s the area of ‘elaboration’ that I’ve been emphasizing so much.
“If you cut 3 out of 4, you pass. However, in case of failure, special training is scheduled. So, those with schedules, make sure to pass now.”
Bosco pointed at me. I have always been motivated in this way.
Regardless, I started practicing. After regulating his breathing, he manifested [Magical Concentration Bullet].
Geeing-
A translucent aura condensed at the fingertips.
I held my breath for a moment and focused on the sensations.
As a result, time in the world slowed down. The concentration reached its peak, shrinking the field of view like a microscope, and the glass marble-sized [magical cohesive bullets] expanded to the size of a basketball. I could see the tiny veins of magic flowing through it.
Following the texture, I compressed the [Magical Coalescing Bullet]. The spherical shape gradually changed into an oval shape.
However, it was still lacking.
a little more subtle.
more sharply.
So you can cut your opponent.
“·······”
At the end of the moment that seemed like an eternity, sharp “magical cohesion bullets” like blades were manifested at the fingertips.
Wheeining
An occasional gentle breeze.
A leaf that had been swaying precariously fell to the ground fluttering.
I immediately aimed at the leaves with the “Throw”.
shock-
[Magical Coalescing Bullets] rushing through the air cut the leaves at once. It was a neatness comparable to Bosco.
Suddenly, I had an interesting idea.
······The given time was over and the turn of verification came.
The 8th year monk, the oldest among the group, responded to the test.
“let’s begin.”
Mana was concentrated in his fingertips. When he nodded, Bosco, who was waiting, shook the tree with [Depression].
Sarah Rock-
Leaves falling slowly, like stones sinking in water.
At the same time, [Magical Concentration Bullet] was fired. It was a speed that cut through the wind.
But at the end of it, a blunt explosion was heard.
pop-! boom-!!
Scattered leaves scattered over the meadow.
It failed in its elaborate expression and worked as a bomb rather than a blade.
Bosco shook his head.
“That’s not it. You have to be more sophisticated. next.”
A six-year-old monk stood in his seat with a confident face. However, he also failed, and even after that, only results were disappointing to Bosco.
All 5 turns are over. Finally my turn came.
“let’s begin.”
I manifested four [Magical Concentration Bullets]. The transformation was completed in an instant, and he nodded while looking at Bosco.
Bosco expressed 「Inflammation」 with a look on his face.
Sarah Rock-
A giant tree that sways wildly from side to side.
In it, countless leaves fell slowly. I focused my mind, staring at the target scattered like snow.
Time slowed down again.
In a trance where everything seems to have stopped, the 「Magical Concentration Bullet」, which stayed at the fingertips, was fired.
Shu Shu Shu Shuk-
Passing criteria is 3 out of 4.
In other words, one foot can leak somewhere else.
Shasha Shock-
The [Magical Coalescing Bullets] rushing through the air sharply cut the leaves. Exactly three leaves split in half. All three shots were hits.
And the other foot…
shock-
I brushed Bosco’s pants dance.
As the cut leaves fell to the floor, Bosco’s pants flowed helplessly. The shabby appearance of the underpants was clearly revealed.
Even in front of the monks.
“Oops, mistake.”
“·······”
After my words, there was an embarrassing silence in the forest.
The monks, who had been watching the situation blankly, turned their backs one by one. I bit my teeth hard to contain my laughter.
I’d say it’s the best revenge I can do.
Bosco, his face flushed red, hurriedly pulled up his pants.
“This rotten bastard! Why are you cutting someone else’s pants?”
“I’m sorry, Master. Because I’m still clumsy.”
I sincerely apologized.
He pointed to the neatly cut leaves and said.
“Looking at the results, I think I passed. Then I will go.”
Then, he slowly walked towards the temple.
I felt Bosco’s stinging gaze, but this time he couldn’t stop me either.
The current outing is an appointment with the emperor.
＊＊＊
same time.
Narsha, who went to work at the Magic Tower, habitually sighed.
“Ehh…”
I haven’t been feeling well lately. To be precise, my mind was strange.
I feel lethargic, have no appetite or energy, and seem to be more sensitive than before…
So, it was different than usual.
The start of this terrible aftereffect began five days ago.
Narsha herself has not yet realized the cause.
It could be because the Imperial Conference is coming up, or it could be because the season has changed.
Maybe it’s because Leonard isn’t here…
back-
Narsha entered the Mage Tower lobby and helplessly pressed the elevator button. I pursed my lips and waited for the elevator to come down.
I naturally fell into contemplation.
“·······”
I was in denial on the inside, but there was only one thought in my head.
Leonard suddenly disappeared.
Why did he leave without a word?
Had it been a planned itinerary, I would have had a chance to tell you in advance. Even if I forgot, I could send a text message through the crystal ball.
Perhaps······
Is it because you broke the office window and the crystal ball?
“Do you mean something like that in a mean way…?”
Narsha murmured softly.
I didn’t look at it that way, but it seemed to be narrower than it looked.
No, because I messed up, was that enough?
It was a time when my head hurt from all sorts of worries.
back-
Narsha’s cheeks went wide. Someone poked his cheek with his finger.
Narsha looked at her indifferently.
“…?”
“Voila!”
A more bubbly voice today.
Long straight hair on the green streets, and the Ministry of Magic agents behind them.
It was Yerina, a pharmaceutical researcher.
Yerina smiled innocently. Twisting her fingers, she dug into Narsha’s cheek.
“Are you surprised?”
“······yes.”
Narsha gave a short answer and looked away.
It was an act that would have made him tremble as usual. Because I hate it the most in the world when someone touches my body.
But now, Narsha didn’t even have the strength to get angry. Everything was just boring and meaningless.
“Hmm~ I don’t think I was surprised at all.”
Yerina pecked Narsha’s cheek. I’ve seen it pressed like clay and stretched like cheese.
I was satisfied with the firm texture, but I didn’t like Narsha’s flat reaction.
It was so cute to see his unique discoloration.
Yerina lowered her posture and looked up at Narsha’s face.
“Why are you doing this today?”
“·······”
“You’ve been so lethargic lately~?”
“·······”
Then he analyzed her condition.
Yerina’s notice is faster than anyone else in the world.
Especially for a simple person like Narsha, I could tell what was inside just by looking at her face.
protruding lips.
Eyes that look sad somewhere.
This is the face of a broken hearted man.
“Hmm~?”
After thinking about it for a while, Yerina smiled and raised her lips.
He straightened up again and spoke softly.
“Well, Professor Leonard hasn’t been seen all these days, right?”
Then, a crack formed on Narsha’s face. The pupil, who had been lethargic the whole time, shook violently.
The prediction was right.
“…that, that’s right.”
I pretended not to be Narsha, and answered quietly. Yerina trembled.
“I haven’t seen it in a while. I miss you after a long time.”
“Is that so? Some say it’s so far away that you can’t even see it.”
Narsha’s eyebrows twisted diagonally.
Slowly, a cute reaction came out.
Are you too far away anyway?
He didn’t seem to know that Leonard’s awarding ceremony was scheduled for today.
If you secretly take it, you’ll be shocked.
How cute would that look be?
The corners of Yerina’s eyes drew a beautiful arc.
“Then would you like to go see it?”
“Yes? I know where…”
“Of course I know. Because I have a very special relationship with Leonard-sama.”
Yerina crossed her arms. Then he led Narsha out of the magic tower.
“I don’t have time for this. Leave right now!”
“Now, wait a minute. You have to tell me where I-”
“Noisy~”
＊＊＊
Archinia, the capital of the empire.
A large number of people gathered in Glory Square where the warm sunlight was pouring.
Originally only a fountain, there was a huge platform for the emperor, seats for the nobles on the left and right, and standing seats for the subjects at the end.
emperor, nobility, subjects.
It was a difference in status that encompassed heaven and earth, but their gaze was focused on one place.
A wide red carpet connecting the end of the plaza with the emperor’s podium. The hero’s road lined with hundreds of guardsmen.
Soon after, the imperial sedan stopped at the starting point of the red carpet.
At the same time, the trumpets of the military band announced the appearance of the hero. Countless applause poured in from the audience and standing seats.
─────!!
The driver carefully opened the back seat.
Before long, a handsome man in uniform appeared.
A hero who saved the academy from a raid.
It’s been almost 10 years, and it’s the first lesser award winner.
Leonard Adonis.
On the red carpet for heroes, he walked proudly. It was an elegant gait with formality and dignity. It was an aura that overwhelmed the crowd.
jerk- jerk-
Not only the subjects, but also the nobles applauded, and the Seirion family’s daughter, Jeniel, also warmly welcomed Leonard.
The Imperial Hero Medal Conferment Ceremony that all nobles of the Empire must attend.
Usually, only the head of the household and his inner chamber attended, but unusually, all the children of the Seirion family attended.
Jeniel looked at Leonard with a happy face. Not only her, but the family head ‘Oscar’ and the boudoir ‘Cecil’ were satisfied with their eyes.
“It seems like yesterday that I went to the royal academy with our Jeniel, and I can’t believe I’ve grown so wonderfully. Aren’t you really proud, ma’am?”
“Iknow, right. How can you be so cool?”
Both seemed to like Leonard.
Jeniel spoke softly.
“Father, how about a son-in-law like Leonard?
“Leonard? it’s absolutely wonderful Abilities, looks, and, crucially, family, everything is outstanding.”
The Adonis family, along with the Cedric family, are one of the eighth most prestigious families in the Empire.
After all, my father valued the family, not the person, as the subject of marriage. He wanted the prestige of the Cedric family, not Karios.
then······
If it wasn’t the Cedric family, but the son of the Adonis family who was equal to him…
Maybe it could be a good opportunity to get permission to break up.
Jeniel said with a bright smile.
“Then, shall we all have a meal together today? father ?”