Episode 248.2

Episode 248.2

(EP-248.2) Caged #3

248 – Caged Bird #3

“The toast will be given by Angmar’s gardener, entertainment officer, and inspector, Theo Gospel. Henceforth, Sir Theo will assume the position of the court mage.”

I expected this.

A court mage was literally a mage employed by the court.

They usually advise the king or foretell fortunes through magical acts. Working in the court of a country means that at least a Rank 5 Archmage was needed for the job.

However, since Aira herself was an exceptional Rank 7 Archmage, there was no need for a court mage by her side. But this time, it seems she intends to place me in that position.

Seuk-.

I held up the grape juice that Reinhardt had given me.

“Glory be to Angmar.”

* * *

━Sir Theo, I saw everything about the trial by combat through the crystal ball. When did you acquire such outstanding magical skills?

━My son is about to enroll in Ark. Which courses should he take to develop such remarkable abilities...?

As the newly appointed court mage, people swarmed around me, bombarding me with questions. They seemed curious about how I had developed such skills.

━Oh my...! Isn’t that an imp tail wand? It’s incredibly hard to obtain...!

━Did you not bring Marmar, the imp who placed third in the Queen Contest? My daughter is making a fuss over wanting an imp doll, how can I get one....

━They’re impossible to find these days. My daughter also wants one badly....

How annoying.

I looked around, hoping to find someone for help. Then I noticed someone approaching me.

As she arrived, people stepped back.

It seemed like a good idea to reestablish contact with Stella Bellhawk first.

At that moment, Aira spoke to the people.

“I believe everyone has heard about the upcoming martial festival. However, as you know, it takes a considerable amount of money to organize such a tournament.”

As Aira began to speak, the noisy banquet hall gradually fell silent. Not a single cough could be heard. Aira continued in a soft voice.

“So, I’ve decided to borrow the money from the Bellhawk family. I hear their bank is overflowing with gold. So, I’ll be visiting the Belhawk family tomorrow.”

An abrupt and direct approach.

Even I was taken aback.

Just then, several male elves quickly bowed their heads in front of Aira.

“It is an honor to serve the Queen. However, given that this was not pre-arranged, we need to consider the schedule....”

“Elf, I am the rightful Queen of Angmar. Every house in this kingdom is like my own. I do not need to inform anyone in advance to enter a house.”

“......”

“Or is there something you wish to hide from me?”

“Of course not. But if we are unprepared to serve the great Queen, there might be some issues....”

“It’s well known that the power of Bellhawk soars like a hawk in the sky. No need to be modest. Or do you intend to make me retract my statement in front of everyone?”

Crumpled-.

Aira slightly furrowed her brow.

Even that small gesture caused the atmosphere in the hall to freeze. The eyes of the courtiers seemed to flash with the old trauma, almost foaming at their mouths.

They began to glare at the elves, as if silently cursing, “Stop being stubborn and accept!”

Eventually, the elves nodded.

“And.”

However, Aira wasn’t done yet.