Chapter 60

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Military secrets. In order to gain an advantage over other countries, each nation secretly conducts its own research on magic. At the same time, they investigate the magic being developed by neighboring countries and strive to further advance their own magic.

It is inevitable, but every country acts with the possibility of war with neighboring countries in mind. It is common knowledge in this world that magic with large-scale effects can influence the outcome of a war.

However, this common knowledge has one significant drawback.

That is, the development of magic is delayed.

I believe that each country places a great deal of emphasis on the research of magic and invests a significant amount of budget and personnel. In fact, each country's magic research has its own characteristics, and unique magic has been developed.

However, this is only from the perspective of individual countries. If we look at the field of magic as a whole, there are undoubtedly inefficient aspects.

That is why I want to break down the barriers between countries in the field of magic.

From what I could see, this magician, Crown Windsor, seemed to have an atmosphere that suggested he would be willing to cooperate with my plans.

"Wow, this is great! This can be used for magic experiments!"

Crown spread his arms wide and exclaimed with joy. He stood at the entrance to the practice ground, looking around.

After confirming this, I looked at the students who were frozen in the middle of the square.

"Yes, that's right. Let's get the students out of the square first."

"Huh? They can just join in the experiment."

"Eh?"

I tilted my head in confusion and turned to Crown.

"By showing Mapleleaf's magic, it will be made public. Is that okay?"

I pointed this out just in case. It might be a good learning opportunity for the students, and it might not be something I should worry about, but from Crown's perspective, it shouldn't be good.

"Don't worry about it. If I can see magic I don't know, I'll show anything."

He said this with a face that showed no hesitation. I was taken aback and couldn't respond immediately.

It's a dream come true, but Crown is a court magician of Mapleleaf. Is it really okay to publicly display the highest-class magic, which is considered a state secret?

I couldn't help but worry about Crown's position. Even I, who am not involved, feel this way, so if someone from Crown's hometown were nearby, they might feel not just anxious but even a sense of crisis.

"Crown!"

At that moment, a large man appeared at the entrance to the square and called out Crown's name.

Alabata, a knight of the Mapleleaf Holy Empire, ran over with a face like a demon and placed his hand on Crown's shoulder.

"You haven't done anything yet!?"

"There's nothing to do; I just arrived."

Crown responded to Alabata's words with visible irritation. Alabata, ignoring Crown's attitude, immediately turned to me.

"When Crown gets into magic, he loses all sense of boundaries. I don't know how far the conversation has progressed, but please, let's stop here this time. We all have magic we want to keep secret, right?"

Alabata said this with a stern face, but I was unconsciously shaking my head.

"No, it's fine."

When I said this, Alabata blinked and froze, then slapped his forehead with the palm of his hand.

"Kin! What a thing to say...!"

He began to lament, uttering incomprehensible words. I was angry for some reason, but I didn't say anything because Alabata clearly looked distressed.

"Lord Alabata. If Lord Aoi is willing to show his magic, it should be fine to some extent."

"Show it casually? Just because the other side shows something doesn't mean we should show it too!"

Crown's casual suggestion made the veins in Alabata's temples throb again. However, Crown snorted and laughed.

"Isn't Lord Fore showing magic here at the academy? If that's the case..."

"Lord Fore Perno Roses is a magician who has mainly studied existing magic known in various countries and conducted independent research. He is different from a court magician who comes from a research laboratory. On the other hand, you are a magician who primarily uses the Holy Empire's unique magic. Just by casually casting a few spells, it would be a significant information leak..."

Alabata spoke rapidly, and Crown shrugged.

"If you want to keep the Holy Empire's magic so secret, you shouldn't have brought me... There are plenty of capable magicians in the magician corps..."

As Crown pouted and started to complain, Alabata's eyes widened and he made an angry face.

"You...! So you didn't hear it! The reason I brought you was to show Lord Aoi your original magic and spark his interest in the Holy Empire..."

Alabata, forgetting that I was there, blurted this out and started lecturing Crown, then suddenly turned around with a startled look.

Crown also turned to look at me.

While being glared at by the two large men, I coughed and clasped my hand over my mouth.

"...I had already expected that much, so don't worry."

When I said this, Alabata's face relaxed, and he turned back to Crown.

"It's fine to exchange magic with Lord Aoi. I'll allow some discussion about magic. But make sure to do it in a place where no one else is around. I should have told you this when you left the Holy Empire."

He said this in a slightly calmer tone than before. Crown exhaled shallowly and nodded vaguely.

"Hmm, was that the case? I don't remember."

"You..."

Alabata's eyes flashed with anger at Crown's sulky response.

While Alabata is technically in a higher position, it seems to be of no concern to Crown. I wonder how he managed to become a court magician, but he is undoubtedly a great magician.

"Lord Aoi, let's definitely meet tomorrow, just the two of us. I'll try to shake this guy off."

"Try it. He'll physically remove your head... M, what do you mean 'this guy,' you!?"

"Don't shout. It hurts my ears."

"What kind of way to talk is that...!"

Before I knew it, the two of them were bickering and walking away from me.

Watching their backs, I quietly tilted my head.

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