At the residence of the Grand Dukes of Solstice, three people were meeting.
　One was an old man, the retired Creston.
　The other was a young man, Zveit, the eldest brother of the dukes.
　The last one, a stern-looking middle-aged man in white robes, was the current head of the dukedom, Delsacis.

"Well?　I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on here.

　A treasure spell is a secret spell handed down by a family of mages that is never revealed to the public.
　It is generally referred to as original magic, and can be said to be the secrets that the family has created with the best of their research.
　The problem was that the magic was not only easily exposed to the world, but was also easily nullified.

I'm sure you're aware of that, but that guy's strength was insane. ......
"No excuses. It's not only that he used it in his own territory, but the reason was that the woman he fell in love with was not going to be dominated by him and was going to get close to another man?　If this kind of shameful rumor spreads, it will be nothing but a disgrace to our dukes!
"Well, it's Xellos, isn't it? I used to use it, but I was easily defeated by his treasure magic.
What?　Even a mage of your grandfather's caliber?
I find that hard to believe. Who is he?　That man is .......
"You probably don't know him because I haven't told you, but he saved my life and I hired him to tutor Celestina. He's quite skilled, you know?
"?

　And then Creston spoke of his encounter with Xellos.
　The two men's faces gradually began to change as they heard the story.
　Delsacis looks like he's trying to solve a difficult political problem, and Zveit is terrified of his own size. There were two sides to the story.

I'd love to hire you as my overlord.
"No," he said, "politics is a pain in the ass. You never know what will happen if you follow him around.
But isn't it dangerous to let him go?　How can a man of his talents not serve his country? ......
I think he's a mage, don't you?　I'm sure he'd even fight the state for his research.
It's a terrible thing to make enemies with. ....... I don't know how much treasure magic he possesses.
I've heard that you possess several magic that can destroy a country. You've done your research and you have no intention of using it.
It's a big enough threat. ....... Can't we put a collar on him somehow?

　From a political standpoint, Xellos is like carrying around a nuclear warhead for fun.
　I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do it.

Don't do it. You'll be able to find a lot more than just a few of them.　You can go easy on him. Like Tina.
But if you're such a good mage, why don't you contribute to the country's magical studies?　What's stopping your father?
Throw battle-weary mages into a power struggle. They'll be the first to disappear from the land. We can't afford unnecessary casualties.
We owe your fathers a debt of gratitude. ......
I'm sure he'd be happy to teach you anything but his original magic.　Tina wants to be his apprentice officially and is studying magic hard.
She couldn't use magic, could she?
"She already has, thanks to Lord Xelloss. He's a great sage. ......
"Huh?

　I was surprised that Celestina was able to use magic, but I was astonished that the word "Great Sage" was mentioned.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. However, all of them died when the evil gods were sealed, and their knowledge disappeared into the darkness of history without being passed on.
　In the event you're not sure what you're looking for, there are a few things you can do.

"Hey, father ......, is that true?
"Well, my level is already over 1000. Isn't he more powerful than any brave man?
Seriously, ...... did you fight with such a monster?　I ......
Don't tell anyone. Not even to His Majesty. ......
"How could I?

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea, but it's a good idea.
　It's not that I don't like it.
　But here was a fool who picked a fight with such a fearsome being.

If he hadn't, my family would have been wiped out.
Oh, no. ...... You didn't know that, but you're going to get a hell of a ...... partner.
He wants to live quietly, so you should give him some land. That's the deal.
If that's all you want, you can go to ...... immediately.
"Yes, you will give him part of the forest of the villa, as well as the orphanage.
Oh, Grandfather?　Why would an orphanage be ......



　As for Zveit, who was in love with Luceris, he was not in the mood for such a comment.

"I've come up with a spell that's suitable for general work, and you want to teach it to the orphan children.　It's called agricultural magic.
What's that?　Isn't ...... magic mostly for attacking or aiding in combat?
He said he was going to show Celestina the new possibilities of magic.　You're a very good teacher.
That's what I want to hear from the Mage Order. So, do you think her talent is growing?
"Yes, he's grown remarkably in the last few days. After all, it's impossible to nurture talent at the Academy, isn't it?
We give priority to individual talents. If the magic doesn't work, you'll be dropped immediately.
"That's why Xellos's improved instruction manual is so important. That's why Xellos' improved manual is so important. I've learned it myself, and it's quite useful.
That's it? I'd like to expand it for the education of mages in my country. Does he approve?
He already has. Now we can get rid of the incompetent ones. ....... After all, it's far superior to the last one.

　The old man and the current head are also graduates of Istor Academy of Magic.
　Both of them are graduates of the academy, but they also have doubts about the current state of the academy itself.

"I don't care what you say but aren't you cold towards the girl?
"I can't love him because of my two wives. His mother was much more attractive than my wives. ...... Huh...
"Are you afraid of women's jealousy or will ...... they stab you sooner or later?　Stop cheating on your wife.
I've been stabbed many times... but I can't stop.
Same old, same old. ......

　Celestina was treated poorly by the dukes.
　But at least her father seems to have some affection for his daughter.
　He has had too many women in his life to ever be able to love her outwardly.

Well, let's start with the reform of the academy. ...... The problem is ......
"Hmm, Zveit.
Huh?　I wish you'd forgotten about .......
How could I forget?　It's a shame that you're using your power to get your hands on one of my daughters while you're trying to experience the work of a lord and expand your own capacity.　You should be ashamed of yourself!
My father has mistresses all over the place!
I've got to work and play at the same time!　I've never been a man of power!

　Delsacis is extremely flamboyant in his dealings with women.
　However, he keeps his business and personal life completely separate, and even when he does touch a woman, he does so in secret and hides his true identity.
　He also provides after-sales service to the women he has relations with, and even helps them out so that they don't have to live in poverty.
　In addition, in addition to his work as a lord, he also runs a trading business, and has never touched the taxes.
　Delthasys is a man of ability.

I'm in a hurry because my father is like that!　You could have gotten your hands on me at any time!
"Do you think it's my fault?　You should be aware of your own small capacity as a man. A woman must be made to fall in love with you in order for you to become a man.
　Don't you understand that a good woman will see through you if you try to make yourself look good with all your little tricks?　You idiot!
I'll be gone for a while at the academy!　I'm going to be out of town for a while at the academy, and if my dad catches me while I'm gone, it'll be a disaster!
I'm going to be out of town for a while.　If you are truly in love with a man, he won't even look at you in the first place.
　And even if they did, what's the big deal about a woman who betrays you right away?
You said it, you son of a b*tc*!
What did I say?　In any case, you relied on your power and you were completely hated!　Give it up, you little pussy!

　It was too much for Zveit to take on his father, a playboy of a hundred battles.
　In the first place, Delsacis had never cuckolded another man's woman.
　If he did, it was usually with widows or women who had a reason to be with him, and he was sincere enough to take them seriously.
　It's obvious he's not the same man.

I don't know, I've always been a wife-beater, but what makes them do it?

　Creston's grandfather was a man of pure love and had never had relations with any woman other than his dead wife.
　He had a few prostitutes when he was younger, but they were only for a day or two, and he never even went to them.
　That's why he tilts his head at the two of them cursing each other and lets out a sigh when he realizes that things are getting out of hand.

　In the living room of the lord's mansion, a fierce exchange of curses between father and son continues.
　Eventually, it developed into a fist fight.


　...


　Xellos and Celestina were at the orphanage again with their two knights guarding them.



"Um, ...... Mr. Zeros?　What's today's ......
"Magic experiments, you know?　The back of this orphanage is large enough to be a church. I thought it would be a good idea to plant a field and let the children take care of it.
"A field ......?　I thought of that once, but the pebbles and ground are too hard for children.
That's why it's magic. Magic isn't just for fighting. With proper practice, it can be used in a wide range of fields.

　Luceris tilted her head.
　Priests see magic as a bad thing that can hurt people.
　They believe that the sacred magic they use is the true miracle of the gods, and they don't have a very good opinion of mages.
　But here, Xellos drops a bomb.

I'm not sure what to make of that.　It's just a matter of not using it in the wrong way.
What?　Isn't our magic supposed to be divine magic, a miracle of the gods?
No, it's not. You use a scroll to learn magic, right?　It's the same principle as the old grimoires. This means that sacred magic can be classified as magic.
"So priests are also mages?
Yes. If ordinary mages are offensive, then priests are defensive and logistical supporters.

　Priestly magic has been said to be a gift from a divine miracle.
　Being given a scroll of sacred magic is a sign of elevated rank for a priest.
　However, the fact that the Xellos is the same as the magic of the mages is an outrage that the priests cannot ignore.

"I can't believe ...... that...
You can use all kinds of heels too.　You can heal poison and purify undead. I classify it as light magic, though.　
I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one.
It is designed to be efficient, to reduce magic consumption and to activate body cells. The more you improve the basics, the easier it will be to modify your magic later on.

　The mage's light magic and the priest's sacred magic are the same thing and belong to the same family.
　The problem was that they were divided into attack and healing, one for destruction and the other for divine miracles.
　Normally this would not be the case, but during the chaos of the War of the Evil Gods, various documents disappeared, and magic was ransacked and scattered by bandits, and this is the magic that has spread today.
　As long as it's made up of magic letters, it's the same magic, even though its nature is different, but the cultural common sense that has been reconstructed over a long period of time since the time of reconstruction cannot be corrected immediately.
　One of the light magic was merged with religion and became sacred, while the remaining light magic was studied and turned into an offensive specialization.

I'm not going to make any unnecessary waves in this day and age. The Inquisition is a pain in the ass.
Doctor ......, if you're not careful, the world will be in turmoil.
It would be easier to be content with the status quo and not know anything, but mages are a curious bunch. If they knew the truth, they would be the first to start researching.
Priests are mages ...... not miracles of God .......
That's about the extent of the truth.　But that doesn't mean that reality will change.

　It depends on the situation.
　It's a matter of life and death, especially for religious nations, and it could destroy their superiority.
　It's just a matter of time, but whether it's early or late will make a big difference in the scale of the chaos.

Let's just get on with it and start planting. If you don't work, you don't eat, right?
Isn't that a very important point?　The religious state will lose its raison d'etre, sir. ......
It's a mistake to think that God can do anything for you. He's basically a bystander, and he can't do anything for you.
　No matter how miraculous it may seem, no matter how low the probability, as long as the possibility is there, a possible phenomenon will happen. That's why they call it a miracle and worship it.
Do you dislike God, Mr. Xelloss?
No. I was almost killed by his mismanagement. And by an evil god. ......

"・・・・・・・・・・・

　Both of them stopped thinking.

"You're kidding, ......, right?
"Well, what do you think?　Believe it or not, it's up to you.　

　I'm not lying.
　On the contrary, he is actually dead because of the evil god's curse.
　The gods of this world are the ones who sealed those evil gods away like industrial waste in another world, the world of the game.
　Even if you were reincarnated in this world, you were still killed for no reason at all.
　Therefore, the gods were the enemy.

　When I came to the back of the church, I found an open space where weeds were growing randomly.
　It was originally intended to be a cemetery, but the plan was abandoned because it would spoil the scenery of the city, so it was left as it was.
　We had many discussions about how to use this vacant land, but in the end, we could not come up with a good idea and left it.
　After the new city was built, it was gradually forgotten and became an orphanage until now.

What are you doing today, old man?
Souvenirs?
"Is that girl your girlfriend?
"Meat, meat.



　Children are too energetic.

We're going to make a field here today. You guys stay in the back and watch.
Yeah, okay.
No souvenirs, you stingy old man?
Nope. ・・・・・・・
You want a sister, too, old man?

　And rude.
　Well, I guess kids are like that everywhere.

"Now, ......, Gaia Control.

　When Xelloss put his hand on the ground and used his magic, the weedy ground began to move like a living thing, sorting out all the weeds and pebbles to create a large farmland.
　In addition, by creating ridges on the ground, it became possible to plant seeds and seedlings right away.

It's amazing ...... what's possible .... The magic of making people happy: ......
"No way, I didn't know those grasses could be cultivated so quickly ......

　Even for two people who know magic, what was happening in front of their eyes felt like real magic.
　It was not a healing or offensive spell, but a cultivation spell.

So, I'm going to build a wall around this field ...... called the Stone Wall.

　A low wall surrounds the field we've just created, preventing outside enemies from entering.
　However, this field will be vulnerable to enemies from the sky.

That's awesome, dude!
Nice work, old man.
You're showing off for the sisters?　You're a dirty old man.
The meat is ・・・・・... ～～～～～...

　Some children are surprised to see the field growing, but others have other things on their mind.

Some children are surprised to see that the field is growing, but others are thinking about something else: "We can feed ourselves with vegetables, and if we grow medicinal herbs at the edge, we can earn extra money. What do you think?
"It's amazing, that's all I can say. But you've done so much for us, and you haven't thanked us at all. ......
You said it. I told you, this is an experiment, you don't have to worry about it.
Hahahaha .... 　A saint must be someone like Xellos.

　I'm not sure what to say.
　Xellos did not notice. He didn't realize that she was starting to like him. .......
　A long life of celibacy had made him that insensitive.

It's really amazing. How much power does this magic take?
"About fifty or so. I used mostly natural magic, so it's not that much of a burden.
The more powerful you are, the more magic power you will need, but ...... the less burden you will have.
It's a good idea to use your own magic power to attract natural magic power. It's a good idea to use your own magic to draw in natural magic power, otherwise you will quickly run out of magic power and fall ill.
This magic can be used by people who live a normal life, right?　It would make farming a lot easier.
If misused, it could be used to build positions on the battlefield. It may also be useful in construction sites. ......

　Useful magic can be good or bad.
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You can make it limited, but that will increase the amount of magic power needed and also limit the number of mages who can use it. In addition, even if it is limited, the number of magic formulas will increase, and because of the load that will be placed on them, they will not even be activated unless the individual has a large amount of magic power.
　It's a difficult problem. This is the reason why it's important for you to have a good idea of what you're looking for.　
I'm sure you're right. I'm sure you're right, but it's up to the user to decide what kind of magic they want to use, isn't it?
Yes, but that's an obsession, you see. I don't want it to be used where war is concerned.

　A useful spell can turn into a dangerous one depending on the user.
　Although ground manipulation magic is not designed for combat, it can be used to stop the enemy in their tracks.
　It is up to the user, as Celestina said.

You are not satisfied with this?　It seems like a pretty useful spell. ......
"Its usefulness is its drawback. Even if its use is limited, it's a threat if you have enough of them.
The number ......?
Think about it. What do you think would happen if a hundred of us used this magic against an army of cavalry coming from the front?　It can easily sink the enemy to the ground.
　What's more, unlike offensive magic, it's easy to control, so you can fully deal with the enemy's movements.
So it won't kill people, but it will stop them from moving?
Too convenient for farmers to be conscripted into warfare. There are plenty of idiots out there who would do that. ...... Especially the ambitious and powerful.

　The magic of plowing a field efficiently. But its ease of use is what drives the farmers to war.
　It is so convenient that it can be used as a tool by those in power.
　It was easy to imagine, and Luceris could not hide her surprise at the fact that Xellos was thinking so deeply about the future.
　At the same time, she felt a surge of excitement for Xelloss.

　In reality, Xelloss was just giving an example of what he would do if he were in war. I'd do this if I were at war.

"Well, let's discuss that with Mr. Creston. I don't think I can come up with a good answer on my own.


We have to prevent the people from becoming victims.
After all, the greedy are the foolish. ......
We are all fools, you know.　A perfect being is no longer a person. It's like a puppet.

　If there is such a thing as God, it is a being that, in its wisdom, has a transcendent view of things, all-knowing and at the same time indifferent and merciless.
　It is too powerful to do anything, and likewise does not take the action of doing anything.
　He knows all the consequences, and because he knows the future, he can even see the future, and yet he continues to exist without doing anything.
　They have little will, and move only by wisdom, merely observing the world.
　He seems to be in despair, but at the same time, he is a recluse who lives a terribly selfish life. Or so Xelloss himself thought.

　Before that, the fact that he hadn't had a single good encounter in his forties was enough to make him resent the existence of God.
　Just a bit of jealousy and paranoia, you might say. .......

"No, that's not ...... God!
Is that so?　I'm sure you've heard of it.
　I'm not sure what you mean by "indifferent", but I think you're saying that it's okay to live freely. That's what it means.
"But ...... the goddesses of this world are ......
Yes, they have feelings. So they are not gods, but spirits that are as close as you can get.
　They are not gods, but spirits that are very close to them. That's how I see it.
"Sir, are you sure you want to say that in front of the priests?　Isn't that blasphemy?
That's what transcendents do in the end. As long as there is a spirit king, is it any wonder that the agent of the gods is called a goddess?　No one knows the truth.

　That's why Xellos doesn't believe in gods.
　He doesn't even consider the goddesses that the Four Gods believe in to be gods.
　In fact, the goddess struggled against a single evil god. That doesn't mean she is omniscient.
　In fact, she even thinks that the evil gods are closer to gods.

That's a very impious way to think of a mage. It's a godless sin.
"I think all humans are impious. I wonder how many of our kind we've killed in the name of God. I don't think that's what God wanted. It's man's work after all.
But it is said that oracles sometimes come to the priestess?
Even if a priestess receives an oracle from one of the four gods, the words she speaks and the thoughts of those around her are different, aren't they?
　If tragedy were to result, whose sin would it be?

　It is true that a lot of blood has been spilled in history by the oracles of the Four Gods.
　Whether the oracle was right or not, or whether it was in accordance with the will of the goddesses, is not known.
　For now, only the number of casualties was recorded.

By the way, what are you going to plant in the field?　It's quite a large area and I would recommend planting multiple vegetables and herbs if possible.
"What?　Yes, that's right. ...... Of course, vegetables, but the income from medicinal herbs is very attractive.
As for fertilizer, we can collect fallen leaves from the forest and make humus. Leftover food can also be used as fertilizer, and if you can, why don't you build a bird house to keep the eggs?
I can't do it by myself.
Let the children take care of it. If we don't teach them the importance of working while they're still young, they'll be thrown out into the world as adults.
"So you're encouraging education and food self-sufficiency?　That's a wonderful idea, Sensei.
It's not that big of a deal, you know.　I just find it annoying that people take it for granted that they will be given food.

　It was a narrow-minded thing to do with a child.
　I felt disappointed in many ways.

Are you stingy, old man?
Needy?　You're poor, old man.
That's nice. Don't be stingy, man. You're a grown man.
I want meat. I want meat. ～～～～!
・・・・・・・・ That's it. When you take advantage of people, you have to pay for it. I say you have to buy your way out of it.
I'm sorry!　I'm really sorry!　I'm just not good enough. ・・・・・・

　Lucerne bowed her head vigorously.
　The children, unaware of the hardships of such adults, were free to say whatever they wanted.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.　I've heard that you're going to be planting a field, so I've brought some seeds from your house. ......
"Master Celestina!　I'm sorry!　I'm so sorry!
What kind of seeds are they?　What kind of seeds? I'm good at farming, so I'm curious.
Let's see... [Mossy Onion] [Babylon Tomato] [Tobigiri Daikon] [Muscle Popeye].


What kind of vegetables do you have at ......?　I picked up some Mandragora seeds and Healing Plant seeds in the deep green zone.
"Oh, Mandragora?　I can't have such expensive seeds!
No, they're free, and I still have some.

　Mandragora is a high-priced, high-grade herb that is used in Chinese medicine.
　It is a typical material for magic potions, and its demand is quite high, but it is always in short supply.
　A single seedling can produce a large number of seeds and breed, but it is also a rare herb that is difficult to obtain because it is used as food by demons.
　It is said that if you pull it out, it will let out a scream of despair, and if you hear it, you will die instantly, but in reality, you will not die from hearing the scream.
　It just made me feel very guilty.

　In addition, since they multiply in large numbers in the forest, they are basically the same as weeds, and if there were no demons to eat them, they would fill the forest with their vitality.
　It is a plant that is perfect for making a fortune.

Now, I want you to plant these seeds and grow vegetables and medicinal herbs. Your livelihood depends on it, so do your best to grow them, okay?
"What the ～～～～?　Thank you, ～～～～.
It's better to beg for food, right?
You know, for fun and profit?
Oh, my God, ～～～～～!

　The kids didn't like it.
　Xellos smiled at them and smashed a rock into pieces with his bare hands.

He smiled at them and smashed a rock into pieces with his bare hands. "Hahaha, even a mild-mannered uncle might get angry in the end.　Say it with your life.
「「「「Yes, My, Lord!　You are the king! 」」」」

　The children were quick to change.
　They immediately understood that they were not to be offended.
　I don't care how, but where do they learn these words?

"Did I ・・・・・・ make a mistake in educating my ・・・・ children?
"No. ・・・・ I think those kids are pretty tough.

　This is the first time that I've ever seen such a thing.
　On this day, a friendship that transcended their age difference was born between the two.

　After that, Xellos took the lead and planted the seeds in the field.
　What he did not know was that it would lead to reforms in the future management of the orphanage, as he was not a god.

　At any rate, the orphanage would be gradually transformed under the influence of Xellos.
　The cultivation of medicinal herbs in the orphanage became mainstream. .......