Chapter 91

It's the fourth day since I arrived in the Holy Capital. Today, I was called by Diazo from early morning. It's very sad, as I would have had the chance to study and chant healing magic in the laboratory. I might not be able to go to the laboratory today.

Feeling discontent, I was led by Arabata to the audience chamber.

I stepped on the thick carpet that I had walked on before and knelt on one knee at the designated spot, lowering my posture.

Then, I noticed that not all the people standing around were guards.

Not only Auard, but also Crown, Balbrea, and Cameron were there. There were also the court magicians, who were faculty members and researchers. It seemed that everyone except the guards were people I had met over the past two days.

I looked up the stairs, and noticed that there was another person besides Diazo and the prime minister.

Gem Westmies, the deputy head of the court magicians, was standing two steps lower than where Diazo and the others were. Gem, with a smug smile, was looking down at me.

I felt something was off about this audience.

As I was thinking about this, a voice came from the top of the stairs.

"...Lord Aoi. How was your tour of the Holy Capital over the past two days?"

In response to this harmless question, I tilted my head but nodded and answered.

"Yes. It has been a very good learning experience. I have learned about different approaches and perspectives in magic that I have not studied before, and I would like to research them for a while..."

As I was explaining the results of the past two days, the prime minister interrupted me.

"Is that not something that the Emperor did not permit, such as confidential content?"

When I was told this, I tilted my head again.

"The public display of magic was not permitted, but nothing else was said."

In response, Diazo shook his head slightly while pressing his temple with his finger.

"I promised you treatment equivalent to an important figure from another country. And I granted you permission to tour the academy and laboratories. I did not grant you permission to view magic books that are classified as confidential."

Diazo clarified the authority he had given me. I had thought that this would be tacitly accepted during our previous conversation, but it seems I was mistaken.

In that case, I will ask for permission again.

"Is that so? Then, it would be fine to view only the magic of past saints and saintesses, not the ongoing research. I would like permission to view them."

When I said this, Diazo and the prime minister frowned and fell silent. They seemed to feel that it was a pity to show them.

As the silence spread, Gem shrugged and spoke.

"Your Majesty, those words are tantamount to a confession. I do not know how the head of the magicians or the head of the academy were led, but it seems they were trying to show confidential magic beyond what the Emperor intended. We were almost about to suffer significant damage to our country."

Gem said this and looked at Auard. Auard ignored it and turned his eyes to Diazo.

"Your Majesty. I have only met Lord Aoi for one day, but I can assert that he is not a person with malicious intent. Moreover, Lord Aoi's magic is remarkable and will certainly benefit our country's magic."

After saying this, Auard looked at me. His tone was not his usual unique rhythm, which felt somewhat off.

However, no one around seemed to notice, and Crown followed up.

"Exactly. We should exchange information on healing magic and receive instruction on other attributes of magic."

The moment Crown said this, Gem's lips curled up widely.

"Finally, you've shown your true colors, Crown Windsor. Did you not realize that your words could lead to treason? Or have you already leaked important information? If you are afraid of being pursued, it would be better to confess everything early."

Crown's words seemed to have been taken as such, and Gem criticized him with a smile that could not hide his joy.

Diazo and the prime minister exchanged glances. This was not a good development.

"...Hmm. There is truth in the head of the magicians' words, but there is also persuasive power in Gem's words that cannot be ignored. Well, Balbrea, who has remained silent until now. As the head of the academy, do you have anything to say?"

The conversation was directed to Balbrea. Then, Balbrea opened her mouth in a way that seemed troublesome.

"I do not like lying. So, let me be clear. I was in the process of resigning as the head of the academy today. I was thinking of appointing Cameron as my successor."

Balbrea's sudden statement made the prime minister panic and call for a halt.

"Wait, wait a moment! Lady Balbrea. Why would a saintess like you resign as the head of the academy...!?"

He asked in a voice that sounded like a scream, and Balbrea looked straight at him.

"Exactly as Lord Auard said, I was deeply moved by Lord Aoi's excellent knowledge and skills in magic. To be honest, Fidic Academy is inferior in every aspect. The only thing that was on par with Lord Aoi was healing magic, but in other attributes, there is no comparison."

The moment Balbrea said this, even the guards murmured. Then, Gem spoke with a tone of exasperation.

"...Even with the previous saintess, this is what happens when you focus only on developing new magic. No matter how much you fantasize about other countries' magic, it will not lead to results. Those who seriously engage with magic do not take such side paths. They steadily and on the right path, strive to master the art of magic."

As he spoke, filled with his own ideology, the tension in the audience chamber increased.

In the midst of this, I could no longer hold back and spoke up.

"...That is a big mistake. I think what Gem is saying is just that he doesn't want to challenge difficult things or make the effort to learn new things."

When I said this, Gem's face turned towards me.

"...Am I wrong?"

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From Earth Star Novel, by Luna

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