＜ Your Wedding (1) ＞
End Wizdow 477 4th Ave.
It was late in the morning, but the sound of talking did not stop in the house. Pour, empty, he raised his voice as he drank.
“””Cheers!!”””
Black magicians who were unfamiliar with them just a few hours ago.
There was dissatisfaction at the end of each word, as well as invisible nerve warfare, but it quickly eased after a few drinks. They smiled and greeted each other as if they had never done that.
Wizek said, putting down his beer mug.
“I’m not doing this because I have a back story, I’m just asking because I’m curious. Why were you all so alert earlier?”
The most nervous warlock among them, Bainz smiled shyly.
“It’s not because I hate you. It’s just that I don’t like the plan, so the plan.”
“Right. The operation is zero…”
“I did too.”
Other warlocks agreed.
Wizek asked curiously.
“No, why the operation…?”
“To put it bluntly, guys like us aren’t consumables for operations. If this operation is over, even if you manage to escape, you will be caught by the Ministry of Magic and searched for. If it’s a baby king, it’s good to be put into a big operation, but if it’s consumed by catching one bitch, that’s fine.”
It was not wrong.
Ordinary warlocks like us usually die after one operation. It was like the fate of a terrorist. So, if you search for it, you probably want to be put into a bigger and more meaningful operation.
The warlock sitting next to Baines helped.
“Besides, this older brother is a black magician who can even summon magical beasts, but he’s not a big-time wizard, so it’s a waste to be consumed by killing a researcher.”
“You mean the magic beast summoning technique? No, why is someone like that being put into general operations?”
Wizek’s eyes widened.
It was the orthodoxy that black magicians capable of summoning monsters were at least medium-sized, and generally used for special operations.
Baines gulped down his beer with a bitter face.
“K-I got on the wrong line. To be precise, I was out of luck. Ehh…”
“So it was full of complaints. I understand.”
Wizek comforted Bainz by stroking his back.
After the operation is over, you will die anyway. If you lose, whether it’s demon summoning or demonic necromancy, everything will be nothing. Now that this has happened, I have to kill not only Jeniel, but a few more. I will try to slaughter without sparing each person’s ability, regardless of means and methods.
Because those who have nothing to lose are the most feared.
“Then let’s do this. Let’s fight until the end after killing Jeniel.”
“Are you fighting to the end? Aren’t you going to run away as planned?”
The black magician sitting across from him said.
Wizek laughed as if it was ridiculous.
“Do you know how many archmage candidates there are? You can’t run away anyway.”
“but······”
“I’m going to make a mess, so let’s do our best to make it a mess.”
Wizek stood up and raised his beer mug.
“For Luca Delos-sama.”
Then the other warlocks rose from their seats. Gathering beer glasses in the air, he made up his mind.
“For Luca Delos!”
＊＊＊
next day.
A conference room dedicated to healing classes located on the 29th floor of the Magic Tower.
In the 10 meeting rooms divided by glass walls, heated discussions took place. Because the healing magic invention project is directly related to the second half of the year, all researchers risked their lives to participate. Because the issue was so important, everyone was on edge, and there were countless fights.
─Are you sure? Surely there must have been a better solution?
─Isn’t it all listed in the data? Look closely!
A sharp tone that can be heard from everywhere.
A powerful vocalization that can pierce even a tempered glass wall.
However, there was also an exceptionally quiet meeting room.
“·······”
The conference room of the second group of the project.
Unlike the other lively (?) conference rooms, deaf silence lingered in the two-team conference room. Instead of opening their mouths, the members looked at one place.
The place where those burdensome gazes gathered was Narsha’s seat, the head of the conference room.
“·······”
Narsha tried to avert her gaze. I was just looking through the report.
“Where was that…”
It was at that time that I was thinking about how to get out of this crisis. The music box sitting right next to me said. It was a rather hard tone.
“Chief.”
“······yes.”
Narsha calmly put down the report. It was finally coming.
“How did the recruitment of external personnel go?”
“I delivered the report yesterday.”
The project fell behind due to Narsha’s absenteeism.
So, to bridge the gap with the other groups, an outsider named Leonard was essential. Because you can trust and entrust the magic part, if you can only recruit, it is the same as having obtained a thousand horses. In terms of capacity, it will do the job of 10 ordinary researchers.
The problem is, all the Joes are after him.
“We are not curious about that.”
“·······”
“So did you get a reply?”
The atmosphere became even more tense at the question of the music box. Expectation and resentment lingered in the eyes of the members. There was also a member of the group who prayed while wearing a pod.
A very embarrassing situation.
Narsha looked around and spoke quietly.
“I will review it positively…”
Then, exclamations erupted from everywhere.
“ah······”
“ruined······”
“It’s a kind refusal like Professor Leonard.”
“I can hear the sound of discrediting performance from here…”
Some even resented Narsha.
“What is this… even if it was just yesterday, I said it as if I could be recruited for sure.”
“I mean. Progress is delayed because of the manager.”
He had no face.
I knew Narsha would be able to be recruited as well. What I asked for so far—actually, I didn’t ask for anything in particular—was Leonar, who always listened to me.
I thought I would accept it without hesitation. But what is this, since it was coldly withheld…
I realized that the favor he gave me was not for granted.
“·······”
Narsha laid her eyes on the floor.
It was at that time that I was thinking about how to lead the meeting in this broken atmosphere.
smart-
Someone knocked on the glass door of the meeting room.
Soon after, a stout man entered the meeting room.
“hello. This is Professor Leonard’s assistant, Reinan.”
I was familiar with it, and it was Leonard’s assistant.
But it’s not even halfway through the semester, so what brought you to the Magic Tower? Narsha stared blankly at Rainan.
After looking around the conference room for a while, Lynan spotted Narsha and gave her a business smile.
“Ah, you are here. Narsha-nim, right?”
“yes.”
“Leonard-sama told me to deliver this.”
Then he handed over the report. It was the project recruitment report I gave to Leonard yesterday.
When I came back, it seemed that I had been rejected. As if they had expected the same, the members’ expressions also darkened.
“yes.”
Narsha received the report.
I didn’t bother to ask why.
“Uh… why don’t you ask me why I gave it back?”
But Reinan dared to tell me why.
It’s not like fanning a house on fire.
If you’re done with your business, leave immediately. Why are you trying to kill someone?
Narsha said calmly.
“Well… that would be a rejection.”
“no. I’m here to convey Professor Leonard’s agreement.”
“Yes?”
Narsha’s brow furrowed reflexively.
At the same time, the sullen members of the crew raised their heads in unison. He looked at Rainan with a similar expression to Narsha.
“really?”
“Yes, really.” “But why are you returning the report?
“Ah~ You misunderstood because of this? It says here that it is for return, so I returned it. I came in person because Professor Leonard is currently on a business trip.”
Reinan pointed to the lower left corner of the cover. As he said, the word ‘recovery’ was written on it.
It was a mistake to deliver ‘recovery’ instead of ‘distribution’.
“So, by the way, I was wondering if you could change it for distribution.”
“Ah yes.”
Narsha hurriedly handed over the report for distribution.
“Here you go.”
“thank you. I’ll just go.”
Narsha said before Lynan bowed her head and left the meeting room.
“Hey, Leonard, no, when is Leonard-sama coming back?”
“Uh… Actually, I don’t know because you didn’t tell me in detail, but since it’s a business trip related to security, it might be a bit far.”
“I see. All right.”
Narsha nodded lightly, and Lynan left the conference room.
Another depressing silence lingered in the conference room.
I hope everyone will stop like that for one second.
2 seconds…
3 seconds…
4 seconds…
5 seconds…
That was when about 5 seconds had passed.
“Waaa!!!”
“Kyaaa!!”
“Great! Big hit!!”
The crew cheered in unison.
Like a herd of water buffaloes cutting through a meadow, they rushed at Narsha.
“I love you, Captain!”
“I believed in you too!”
“Illuwa! It’s so special, I should kiss you!”
At least, the music box he was close with kissed Narsha on the cheek.
Narsha hated it and threw it away.
“Oh what are you doing?”
Soon, he was surrounded by researchers and had to be kissed.
“Me too!”
“me too!!”
“I can’t stand this~”
They said there was no business in Daguri, and no matter how hard they struggled, they couldn’t escape. Soft lips touched each other continuously.
Narsha’s white face was covered with red lip marks in an instant.
“Oh little! Stop!”
＊＊＊
The Nevadas Hotel on the edge of the empire.
It was the nearest accommodation, about 30 minutes from Valvrode Cathedral, where the wedding was to take place.
“It’s an honor to serve you, Professor Leonard.”
Upon arriving at the hotel, the manager who greeted me politely bowed his head.
Following his guidance, I headed to the business room on the first basement floor.
jerk- jerk-
Five people, including me, will be put into the security operation.
Three guard the exterior of the cathedral, and two guard the interior of the cathedral.
Compared to the reputation of the security team, the terrorism is modest, but… well, we should do our best.
“This is it. This is the best business room in our hotel.”
The manager opened the door to the room.
Indeed, the interior was spacious and luxurious. The wall was decorated with a sophisticated wooden design, and a luxurious table was placed.
It was unbelievable even for a 5-star hotel in the city.
I bowed lightly and went inside.
Inside the business room, the crew members who had arrived earlier were bowing on one knee.
In order, Ravio, Selos, Albert and…
“… Regilos?”
I said reflexively.
A silhouette similar to Leonard.
But a completely different face.
The one kneeling in front of me was Regilos. According to the original story, Zekitria should have come, but why?
“Yep!”
At my words, Regilos quickly raised his head. I asked Rabiot.
“What about Zekitria?”
“That’s why… Regilos voluntarily applied for it, so I got out.”
“That’s right!”
Regilos replied bravely.
Seeing how excited they were, I could see why they applied.
There’s no way this immature guy would set an example, wouldn’t Yerina come as a wedding guest? It was clear that I wanted to apply.
Coincidentally, I gave Yerina a wedding invitation yesterday, and it feels good.
Tsk, he said, clicking his tongue.
“Power weather.”
Chuck-!
The crew got up in a well-balanced motion.
I handed out a copy of the data I received from Karios as 「Pyrokinesis」. Then he sat at the head of the conference table. Two by two to the left and right, the crew followed and took their seats.
“I will begin the operation briefing.”
There are a total of five guard spots.
Entrance outside the cathedral (A), left (B), right (C).
Left (D), right (E) inside the cathedral.
According to the original story, I and Zekitrian, or Regilos, would have to guard the interior of the cathedral, but this time we will not follow the original story. Me and Regilos will be in charge of the exterior of the cathedral.
The reason is simple.
If Regilos were to be in charge of the inside of the cathedral, it was clear that he would not guard and only look at Yerina.
Common sense would suggest that this is possible, but Regilos is Leonard’s younger brother. In other words, the blood of the “seductress” flows through his body.
In a word, it is possible enough because he is a tremendous female bird (a bastard who is crazy about women).
Therefore, it was absolutely right to place him outside.
“The inside of the cathedral is in charge of Ravio and Sellos.”
just as expected.
Regilos refuted when the internal dispatcher was called. It was a public place, so I couldn’t use it, and I spoke with the utmost formality.
“Captain of the bodyguard. I’d like to be in charge of internal security.”
“It is impossible. Member Regilos is in charge of outside security with Albert and I.”
“However-“
“Regilos on the outside left, Albert on the outside right.”
Regilos closed his mouth at the resolute voice.
“And I will be in charge of the entrance to the cathedral.”
There is one reason why I guard the outside, not the inside of the cathedral. I didn’t want to see Jeniel’s wedding.
Anyway, I know exactly the timing of the attack, and there will be no threat from the outside, so I will have to go inside for a while right before starting the officiating ceremony.
After stopping the terror like that, you just have to come out again.
“The next chapter is the blueprints for Barnbrode Cathedral.”
After completing the deployment of the security area, detailed operations and emergency response were explained, and in-ear crystals to be used for security were distributed.
“I will end the briefing here. Tomorrow we will go to the Cathedral for security rehearsal, so go in and rest.”
“””yes! All right.”””
＊＊＊
on the day of the wedding.
chirp- chirp- chirp-
As if to bless Karios and Jeniel’s wedding, warm sunlight poured from the sky, and pleasant birdsong was heard from the surroundings.
chirp- chirp- chirp-
Valverde Cathedral located in the middle of a field, on the periphery of the empire.
Normally, it is a place where grass and wind are everything, but today it was crowded with wedding crowds. As all the high-ranking officials of the empire attended, the parking lot was also filled with luxury sedans.
It was on the level of a tolerable car show.
The hands of the clock tilt toward noon.
Everyone entered the cathedral on time, but there was a group of black suits waiting in the parking lot.
“How long will you wait?”
Warlock Baines asked.
Wizek looked at his watch and said.
“Wait a little.”
The current time is 11:52.
Eight minutes left until the wedding started.
Except for Wizek’s wedding invitation, the other four were all fake wedding invitations, so I had to enter right before the wedding started. That way, the inspection of the wedding invitation would be rough—of course, it was forged just like the real one—but finally, they could enter the bride’s waiting room.
“The security is pretty brutal.”
One of the warlocks pointed at the bodyguard with his chin.
Guards located at the entrance and to the left and right of the cathedral.
“Alber, in charge of area C, there is nothing wrong.”
The bodyguard located near the parking lot said with his hand on his ear.
Judging by their outfit, they looked like imperial guards.
“It doesn’t matter. There won’t be many people inside anyway.”
Wizek built arsenic.
There are a total of three bodyguards guarding the outside of the cathedral.
Since they usually pay more attention to the outer guard than the inner guard, there should be at most three inner guards.
Wizek continued to wait, looking at his watch. Then, when the time came, I moved on.
“let’s go.”
The warlocks headed towards the entrance of the cathedral.
Perhaps because all the guests had gone inside the cathedral, the surroundings were quiet. All he could see was a vast field and bodyguards.
Among them, a tall handsome man in charge of guarding the entrance.
“I will check the wedding invitation.”
Leonard stopped them. He showed his palm and asked for a wedding invitation.
“Here it is.”
Wizek, who took the lead, presented the wedding invitation first. It was the only real wedding invitation in the bunch.
Leonard looked carefully and returned it.
“Confirmed.”
Then Baines.
Baines proudly handed over the wedding invitation. Even to him, it was fake, just like the real thing.
However, Leonard, who was carefully examining the wedding invitation, stopped Baines.
“It is a forged wedding invitation, so entry is not allowed.”
“What, what are you talking about?”
Embarrassed, Baines raised his voice.
“Why is this fake? Yes?”
“·······”
Leonard didn’t answer. Instead, he retrieved the wedding invitations of the other three with [Depression]. The talent characteristic “aesthetic sense” was expressed and examined carefully.
It was, after all, a fake.
“It’s all fake.”
Leonar put the fake wedding invitation into his arms and said to Wizek.
“Only the first person can enter. The other four are not allowed to enter.”
Then Baines screamed. He stood up and protested vehemently.
“What kind of dog bone-eating sound is this? Yes!? Are you fake?”
Because I had waited several days for today, and I had already finished reporting all operations to the upper level, I couldn’t back down. I had to somehow get into the cathedral and kill Jeniel.
“Do you have proof? Do you know who I am!?”
Baines’ face turned red with intense excitement. He was ready to throw his fist at any moment.
On the other hand, Leonard was self-confident.
“I do not know.”
A more subdued voice.
His cold eyes turned to Wizek.
“But he knows.”
At that moment, Wizek’s shoulders trembled. I swallowed a dry saliva at the indescribable aura. My back felt chilly at the ominousness that gripped the space.
“Wizek the Warlock.”
“······”
“Then, are you all a group of warlocks?”
Leonard’s gaze returned to Bainz.
A feeling of pressure that followed, like a choke on the breath.
Baines couldn’t utter a word. I was just looking. Even that alone was overwhelming.
wheee
A cool breeze blew through the entrance to the church.
At the same time, the noisy neighborhood became quiet. The rustling of grass in the breeze and the loud chirping of birds were no longer audible.
The peaceful atmosphere changed in an instant.
Subtly changed airflow.
A sense of tension permeated between them.
“·······”
The moment everyone froze, Leonard put a hand on one ear. He said, still looking straight at Baines.
“The chief of the bodyguard in charge of Area A. Regilos and Albert are currently providing internal security support.”
─······
“It is an order.”