Civil Servant in a Romance Fantasy - Chapter 481

481 – The fair was also a decoration – 5

The moment the Duke of Killanas’s waist slowly surpassed 90 degrees and was about to reach 120 degrees, Later’s appropriate intervention caused the Duke of Killanas to His back was able to stand upright again.

“Duke Kilanas. As a younger student walking the path of magic, I understand the Duke’s feelings, but now I would like to introduce you to my close friends.”

“Ah, I’m sorry, my Majesty. I was so blinded by joy that I did something rude.”

In the meantime, it was impressive to see him looking so shocked, wondering if he had truly lost his mind.

It’s fascinating. Actually, I have no connection to magic, so I only had vague feelings when other wizards praised Trixie, but seeing even the Duke of a country do that was like seeing heaven above. Even though the empire was in shambles before taking the throne, wasn’t it thanks to Trixie that it survived without collapse?

“It is only now that I am greeting someone to whom I am indebted. I sincerely apologize for my rudeness, Count Tylglehen.”

“Please raise your head, Your Excellency. This is not your place to listen to apologies.”

Anyway, I shook my head as I saw Duke Kilanas bowing his head politely towards me.

Apologizing for being rude. Duke Kilanath didn’t come to me with any strange business, and he didn’t bother me, so what kind of rudeness could I have committed? Just coming as an ordinary guest is enough manners and polite behavior.

“Furthermore, my heart also races when I see my first father-in-law, who has enhanced his reputation as a military man. I fully understand His Excellency the Duke’s feelings.”

“I can’t help but look up to the earl’s kind heart. Thank you.”

Fortunately, Duke Kilanath also seemed to have felt my sincerity as he nodded with a more relaxed expression.

It’s polite behavior, but honestly, it’s a bit burdensome. There is a person who is older than me in rank and age, so I feel like a dog with no superiors or superiors.

Still, I held back because the duke would be embarrassed if I didn’t receive an apology. You can’t have an awkward relationship with Juven’s big man just because it’s burdensome.

The Duke of Kilanas suddenly appeared and went on an expedition to the fair with Later. Of course, thanks to the wizard’s instinct, he wouldn’t have easily left Trixie behind—

“How about staying at the Academy for a few days and talking with Trixie? The discussion between the Archmages representing the Empire and Juven could lead to a dramatic development in the magic of the continent, so this era As someone who lives there, I have high expectations.”

“If I could do that, there would be no greater honor than that…”

“I’m fine. Because the empire is far away from Juven, it was usually difficult to access Juven’s magic.”

With those words, he disappeared with a more peaceful and happy expression than anyone else. They said they would have a productive discussion after the booth operating hours are over, so until then, they will spend their time quietly.

“Even the Duke is just a wizard in front of Trixie.”

I muttered as I watched the backs of Duke Kilanas and Laterer walking away. Of course, the Duke of the Empire is treated higher than the Duke of the Kingdom, but Trixie would have received the Duke of Kilanath’s grandeur even if she had been a Baron rather than a Duke. It’s cool to have authority that transcends rank.

“This is possible because of the blood of the elves. If the wizards who showed respect to me had the same lifespan as me, they would have been able to rise to my position.”

Trixie, who heard me muttering, smiled and shook her head, but she wasn’t particularly convincingly humble.

If everyone with a long lifespan could become a great wizard like Trixie, this continent would have been a continent of elves, not a continent of humans. Rather than setting fire to the World Tree, Appels would have turned the imperial palace into an inferno.

“Even if I live 10 times longer than my teacher, I don’t have the confidence to become like you.”

As if I wasn’t the only one who thought that, Rize, who came with cookies, smiled softly and retorted.

Yes, Trixie’s abilities are not simply a result of her longevity. It is a rare state created by combining the blood of the Katoban Duke family, a famous magic family, the blood of the elves, a magic-specialized race, and finally, Trixie’s individual talents. This is not a level you can reach by living a long time.

“hehehe, don’t say that. The only wizard who can succeed me is you, my disciple.”

And Trixie also gently stroked Rize’s head, as if she was pleased by the words that lifted her up.

If you think about it, Rize is the main character of the original work and Trixie’s only student. The next era’s Majong could really be Rize─

‘Trixie will also improve.’

Unfortunately, there is no way for Trixie to stay still while Rize develops to the level that Trixie is today.

I suddenly become curious. If Trixie, who will live for about 300 to 400 more years, continues to improve her magic, I wonder what level she will reach. I think it would be acceptable to use something like space cutting or the roar of time.

“That’s right. It’s always the disciple who can succeed the teacher.”

While I was alone in my worries, Mar, who was sitting on a chair, carefully approached us.

My heart pounded for a moment, but I calmed it down. My instinct was, ‘If I need anything, I’ll call. What if I move it myself?’ Because it rose all the way to her throat. Suddenly, I almost treated Mar as a critically ill patient who couldn’t even move.

“Uh, sister! If you need anything, don’t move and tell me!”

In fact, Rize said what I had been holding back.

But I was a little embarrassed because I was watching this from the sidelines rather than being a party to it. She freaked out even though she wasn’t doing any strenuous exercise or just walking. That doesn’t mean that’s what other people see me as.

Thank you, Rize. Mirror treatment for sure.

“First Snow said he wanted to be with small mothers.”

Lize, who was running to Mar in a hurry at Mar’s joking words, was shocked.

What can they do when the Crasius family’s monumental first child wants to be with them? It is a perfect justification that cannot be refuted.

“Ah, for the first time, I want to eat cookies made by Rize’s mother─”

“Here!”

Lise’s face was filled with subtle excitement and joy as she hurriedly snatched the plate in front of me and offered it to Mar. She seems happy that she can feed the cookies she made to her first child.

‘It looks good.’

It felt like something I had been eating was taken away in an instant, but I wasn’t disappointed. From Rize’s perspective, the first child she sees is her husband’s child, not her own biological child. Still, she acts like her own child, so how could she not be happy?

She was actually worried about what would happen if her children were divided into six factions, just like her wife was six, but at least looking at the way things are now, it seems unlikely.

‘…There are six factions within the family.’

Even though she only imagined it for a moment, she was dizzy. A family where her wives keep each other in check and her children fight with each other. The home, which should be more peaceful and warm than any other place, is turning into hell.

Perhaps that was why her respect for the golden ball suddenly arose. Although she is a noblewoman with twice as many wives as me, she is capable of leading the family without making any noise. A hero who brought his wife and in-laws together around him rather than keeping each other in check.

There is even an evil legend about the Golden Ball having more children than his vassals. If I get the chance, I should at least get advice on how to be a good head of a family from Golden Ball.

‘Huh?’

The moment I made that promise and was about to take a cookie that Marr was holding, I felt a sense of discomfort.

“Hey, Mar? Where did Ainter go?”

I couldn’t see the familiar blonde hair. I’m sure Duke Kilanas was there when he left with Laterer?

“He just left saying he wanted to look at another booth.”

“Ah.”

I was shocked for a moment because it was an unexpected answer. Since the other club members had already dispersed, I planned to ask Ainter to come play, but I didn’t expect that he would leave on his own to find freedom.

No, did I just notice that my lover and I were the only people left at the booth? Considering that Ainter is a relatively normal person, this is a highly likely hypothesis.

“I feel like I kicked out the members for no reason. They must be playing better than us.”

As I look around the empty booth, I feel like the guy who invited his girlfriend to the room we both pay rent in and kicked out her roommate. I didn’t mean to, but there’s no such thing as an asshole.

“You kicked them out, right?”

“It’s wrong.”

When Trixie protested the joke with sincerity, Mar and Lise also burst into laughter.

I feel sad. There is no one in her wife who will believe that this husband is innocent.

Other members left their seats for arbitrary or unintentional reasons, but even we could not leave the booth. Even if there aren’t any customers, it’s a bit weird to close early. It can give the impression that they are just going out there because they are number one anyway.

Thanks to this, I decided to stay at the booth instead of looking at the expo, but it wasn’t stuffy or boring because I was able to spend quality time with my family.

“It’s nice to spend the last fair with my brother and sisters. I may come as a guest next year, but I won’t get to experience something like this.”

To the extent that Rize laughed and said that.

She stroked Rize’s head because she seemed to understand her feelings. Certainly, as Rize said, this expo is the last time we can all gather together and do something. From next year, we will be outside the academy.

“When the word ‘last’ is added, even familiar experiences tend to feel different.”

Trixie seemed to understand Rize’s feelings as she nodded and opened her mouth.

“So, we can look forward to our last school trip.”

Then he added something meaningful.

According to the academy schedule, the next big event after the club fair is a school trip, but why does that come out of Trixie’s mouth? It seems like I’m not just saying this, I’m saying it because I know something.

“Oh, that’s right. I heard about it from a junior a while ago.”

Even Marr clapped his hands and seemed to know something.

What is it? A current academy inspector doesn’t know something that academy graduates know?

“The destination for this school trip was the Duchy of Servet, right?”

…?

“Personally, I would have preferred Ulken, but Servet is also a good place.”

“I think I’ll probably go to Ulken next year.”

I looked at Mar and Trixie continuing their conversation naturally, then turned my attention to Rize.

Luckily, it was like the first time Rize had heard this story.