Chapter 187

Chapter 187. Why do wizards like towers? (3) + Daily life on a day when I don't want to work (1)

“....I have nothing to say.”

Is it just that it can't be helped?

“But it is true that I am trying to restore the rights and right nature of mages.”

The right and the right effort...

More than necessary interference with the mages.

Is it because of that that the Mage Tower was established where even high-ranking aristocrats, in some cases, cannot tamper with it?

But no matter how well it is packaged, it gives off a rotten smell that can never be hidden.

They said that they would give preferential treatment based only on the abilities of individual wizards, but in the end, wasn't it excessive discrimination against abilities?

Let me just stay silent and listen.

Helmin lowered his head after realizing that he was only talking about himself.

“...It's a bit long. I didn't mean to say anything ugly about my ugliness... but what I want to say is this.”

He looked at Dia again.

And to her who was puzzled, he handed over the words of apology.

“As the owner of the tower, Miss Dia Lecki has no face. I'm sorry. As the owner of Ernesia Tower, I will apologize.”

“...I don't think there's any reason for the tower owner to suddenly lower his head.”

Dia didn't express it openly, but she was slightly furrowing her eyebrows.

Perhaps she didn't expect him to suddenly apologize.

“no. It's my responsibility. I can't say I'm not responsible for letting such an incompetent person go unintentionally.”

The one he's talking about is about Dia's former teacher.

It was none other than she who was harmed by the current Mage Tower's policy of failing to properly nurture the talents that should be cultivated.

Even if I get reprimanded, I won't have anything to say.

“I can give you any compensation if necessary. We can arrange a seat for you if you want. I have the skills to do that, so no one will complain.”

‘...Aha, that's why.' I wondered why he was suddenly apologizing like this, but soon after I noticed what he was saying, I couldn't help but laugh along with him inwardly.

In short, all the responsibility is caused by the incompetent teacher, and he himself admits the mistake.

However, you still want to maintain a relationship with the Magic Tower.

Did you really only pay attention to her skills?

The intention was obvious, so I secretly laughed without realizing it.

Meanwhile, Dia calmly listened to his proposal.

“Is this the seat you want?”

“Yes. Now, even if you want to sit on a higher floor, you won't be able to easily express your dissatisfaction. What are you doing, can't you show off your skills a little bit? ....isn't it?”

“There's no point in asking me, is there?”

I shook my head and maintained the attitude that all decisions respected Dia's personal opinion.

It's not particularly condescending.

Really, I'm the type to respect each and every opinion of my subordinates.

If you want to, push it, otherwise it will fall.

This is my basic policy.

“If Dia really wants a seat, I won't stop her. So, what is your opinion, Dia?”

“...I am Arel-sama's exclusive mage. I don't really have time to go back to the Magic Tower.”

“I don’t mean now. However, the exclusive period will come to an end someday.

Can’t we make a promise after that?”

Why did he take so long to say that he would salivate in advance?

It's certainly not a bad proposition.

How many lifetimes have ordinary wizards thirsted for authority in order to obtain the position he spoke of.

Dia glances in my direction and asks with her eyes what to do.

‘How do I do this?'

‘Do whatever you want.'

Again, I have no intention of forcing it.

And it's a one-of-a-kind proposal.

It's an opportunity that doesn't usually exist.

“Do you really mind any seat?”

She asked again, wanting a definite answer, as if to keep what she said was not a joke.

“It’s fine.”

Helmin's eyes trembled a bit, probably not knowing that Dia would come to ask for the bait, but he smiled again and replied once again that any seat would be fine.

Do you want to show off your own position?

I watched it with warm eyes, as if it were really cute.

“If you're serious, you can at least write a certificate.”

“It doesn't matter. You can't do that anyway.”

“hmm?”

Dia answered without backing down in the same way.

“It's a big deal, Dia. You express all your opinions.”

After all the talk, on the way home, I spoke to Dia once again about what happened with the owner of the mage tower a moment ago.

She lowered her head slightly and blushed as if she was ashamed of what she had just said.

Are you ashamed of yourself now?

“I have no face. Wait... I made a mistake. I guess for a moment...

I was a little flustered.”

“Calm down for now.”

“sorry.”

A hint of flusteredness, rare for her, was subtly evident.

I smiled at her and shook my head.

“no. Rather, I liked that answer more. Because it was more than I expected.”

“I have no face.”

“so? Why did you want the position of Master of the Magic Tower?”

Did you covet that spot again?

Then there's nothing you can't do to sit down.

It never hurts me either.

“...The current Mage Tower owner definitely said that. I felt sorry for the mage tower before, so I sat down and changed it.”

“Yeah it was.”

“...Then I thought it would be possible for me too.”

“Is it possible for you too?”

“...From what I can see, even the current Mage Tower still has many dark sides.

Of the children who entered the tower around the same time as me, I can count on one hand the ones who still remain. Most of them despaired and abandoned the atmosphere of the Mage Tower.”

“....Right.”

Because Dia also suffered damage from the closed side of the current Mage Tower.

In a sense, Helmin's claim may have been a direct hit to her heart.

Of course, that's why Dia was a little upset too, wasn't it?

It's really rare for her to be so outspoken.

It must mean that you are really angry.

“Is that why you wanted to become the owner of the Magic Tower?”

“Although I said it halfway to surprise him.”

“? S? Ugh”

She apologized to me over and over again.

So, I was rather happy when I was happy, but I was never displeased.

Right. Is it the owner of the mage tower...

“...that wouldn't be bad either.”

“...Arell-sama?”

“no. let's go back to that I am getting tired.”

“yes.”

Glancing at her preparing the teleport magic to return to the territory, I thought only in my heart this time.

I'm sure that would be one way.

Of course, that will happen after some time has passed.

‘That would be fine too.'

So I just smiled inwardly.

future mage lord

Should I be concerned about it for now?

Daily life on a day when I don't want to work (1) As always, one day when the weather is in full swing.

I was quietly looking down with my arms crossed.

In front of me like that, Princess Pena stood with a similar, slightly nervous feeling.

“. start.”

“huh.”

She didn't say a long word, just bobbing her head once, then she pretended to snap her fingers.

Then, a small ember crackled under her feet, and the ember took shape and took the shape of a small lizard.

It is the fire spirit Salamander.

“go. Sele.”

She whispered in a very low voice, and the Salamander only slightly raised and lowered its tail.

Um, is that a sign of intent?

However, the Salamander showed agile movements for a lizard and began to run forward.

This little lizard eventually jumped into the miniature maze I had prepared.