Zveit van Solstair, 17 years old.
　He is the eldest brother of the Grand Duke of Solstair, and is said to be a candidate for the next duke.

　He was born with a high level of magical power and is a hard worker who has been studying hard to become the next duke.
　His personality is rough, but he takes good care of people, and his words and actions, which are clearly divided into likes and dislikes, have made him many allies and enemies.

　Even for him, there are some people around him that he does not like.
　One such person is his half-brother, Croisus, who was born at the same time as him and is also his rival in the struggle for control of the family.
　He always keeps a cool demeanor, and when he opens his mouth, he has a sarcastic attitude that he does not like.
　His attitude as if he were making fun of himself annoyed him, and they often clashed.

　The other is Celestina, who is currently working on deciphering the magic formula right beside him.
　This was the child of a concubine born to their father, Delsacis, who had become 'irresistibly attached' to a woman who was working as a maid in the duke's household at the time.
　When the Duchesses, the mothers of the siblings, learned of this fact, they were the first to have Celestina's mother expelled from the house.

　This was done to prevent further enemies in the family war, but also to keep her as far away as possible from the eyes of her husband, Delsacis.
　As a result, she was taken into custody by her grandfather Creston, who doted on her because she was born a girl.
　Later, she passed away at a young age due to illness, and Celestina was raised by Creston alone.

　Celestina was raised by Creston alone, but her mother's figure was an eyesore to the duchesses, and they began to look at her as an enemy for no reason.
　Her two siblings, who are also the children of the Duchesses, are also affected by this, and from an early age they are subjected to insidious abuse, and Celestina becomes increasingly withdrawn.
　Celestina became more and more withdrawn. The fact that she could not use magic spurred her to do so.

　From Zveit's point of view, he could not forgive her for being his sister despite her incompetence, and more than anything, he was influenced by his mother's dislike of her, and treated her coldly without question.
　However, Celestina was not without talent, and he found out that the magic formula he had taken for granted was actually full of problems and flaws.

　According to the rumors he heard, Celestina had difficulty with magic itself, but excelled in classroom learning.
　She was a poor mage, but she was not incompetent, as she had excelled in everything else.
　And now, all her problems were solved. By the great sage who was also her tutor in front of her, .......

So, if you decipher the magic formula here, you will find that it converges the magic flow, and the amount of magic required is 10 to 50. This indicates the range of magic power required to cast a spell and the maximum amount of magic power that can be controlled, and is also meant as the magic formula's limit. The magic formula requires a predetermined amount of magic power, but if you put more magic power than that, the power will not increase, but rather the excess magic power will flow back and diffuse out of the magic formula. ......

　To be honest, he did not like the Great Sage.
　He did not like the great sage to be honest, but since his respected grandfather approved of him and he was more than capable, he decided to take advantage of him. 　
　Just a few days ago, .......

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　If the magic circle that constructs the magic formula is weak, no matter how much magic power you put into it, the magic power will only diffuse and be meaningless. In addition, the collapse of the magic circle may cause a runaway phenomenon, which may cause a lot of damage to the surrounding areas.

It's difficult. In addition to the required magic power, you need a formula to increase the strength of the magic circle. ......

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　He was even better than I had expected.
　This was the first time in his life that he had met a stranger that he could respect.
　After all, Xellos did not flatter those in power. Rather, he respects his own way of life to the point of challenging his opponents to battle without mercy, and he takes pride in his life as a mage (this is a slight exaggeration in his thoughts).
　(This is a slight exaggeration in his thoughts.) He was a superior being who had walked the ultimate path of magic through actual battle and verification through practice.

　Moreover, he was an exceptional person that his respected grandfather recognized.

　My grandfather, Creston, was a mage who was obsessed with power, and he always objected to the way mages should be, causing a stir among the various factions.
　This was seen as a betrayal by the Weasler faction, the faction to which he once belonged, but the difference in power was too great to allow assassination or warning. Before that, he was related to the royal family and could not be bothered to antagonize them.
　In the event that you're a mage, you're not a mage if you're obsessed with power, you're a mage if you're trying to improve yourself," Creston said.

　The Xellos in front of us is the real embodiment of such mage ideals (or so they think).
　He is a wise man who has researched with his own earnings, and has repeated theory and practice without allowing the slightest waste.
　He is a maniacal seeker of wisdom who has a wealth of experience in actual battle and knows how to live on the battlefield.
　He is a mad searcher of wisdom who knows how to live on the battlefield. Compared to Xellos, you can't help but notice how insignificant the other mages are.

Now, do you have any other questions for me?

　How can a mage who can even decipher magic letters not be good at what he does?
　In his eyes, this mage, who surpassed his respected grandfather, was a being on top of the world, and the past few days of instruction were enough for him to understand that he was a novice, not even close to his grandfather.
　He was clearly superior to the teachers at the Istor Academy of Magic, and yet his arrogant stupidity and disregard for factions made him seem noble and more like a mage than anything else (from his point of view, that is).

　It is insane that he knows the battlefield and continues his own research while fighting many battles.
　Most of the time, it is preferable to join a noble family or a state institution, but this mage was an exception to all of that.

"I know you can decipher magic letters. But each individual can learn a different number of spells, right?　How can I choose the right magic for me?
　I'm sure you're not the only one who has a problem with this.

It's a matter of personal preference. In fact, I can use all the magic of all attributes, but I prefer to use wind magic. In short, I'm willing to learn the spells I like, but tend to neglect the ones I don't.

You can learn them, but you don't know how to use them. But there's a limit to how much you can carve into your subconscious.

That's because the formulas are built too wide. If you make it less wasteful and more precise, the magic circle itself will be smaller and you will be able to memorize more spells. In short, the key to a mage's skill is how well they understand magic formulas and how well they use them.

I'm not sure what to do, but I'm going to do it.
That's true if you use a flat magic circle. And it would take a lot of magic power to make it useless, wouldn't it?
You sound like you've seen it all before, .......
It's a path all mages must take at least once.

　In the event that you're not sure what you're looking for, you'll be able to find out more about it here.
　In the event that you've got a lot of money, you'll be able to use it for a lot of things.
　At the very least, Xellos' magic was 500 years ahead of its time.

You'll have to go through ...... once. How far ahead are you?
"Well?　I don't want to compare my research with others, you know?　I'm not interested in it, and I have no intention of teaching it to others.


You mean I have to get there myself?
Of course not.　Why should I hand over the results of my research, which I've worked so hard to achieve, to someone else?
　There's no telling what they could do with it, and it's too dangerous.
"You're only teaching us the rudiments?　You want us to get to the top by ourselves?
Yes, sir.　No one will be able to use what I've learned anyway. There's no point in handing it over to someone else.

　A tingling sensation ran down Zveit's spine.
　This was not a feeling of fear, but more of elation.
　Xellos' words were, in essence, that this was a magic for himself only, not for others to use.
　As long as others can't use it, magic that just exists is meaningless.

　This wise man was already at a high level, and Zveit felt an inexplicable joy at the fact that he was being taught the essence of magic by such a person.

You are young. Therefore, from now on, you have to master yourselves with your own hands.
　Remember that being taught by others is no longer the same as being stagnant.
"You want me to create my own magic?　That's outrageous. That's not what a teacher says.
It's easy once you know the basics.　The rest is how hard you work. Fighting against yourself ...... theory and practice, a mage is always alone.

　In the past few days, I've learned how far behind the mages of the Solstice Magic Kingdom are.
　Now that he knew this wise man, he realized how greatly the mages in the country had misunderstood him.
　The meaning of magic letters, how to decipher them, how to construct a magic circle, how to manipulate the magic power of themselves and the natural world, all of these were things that they did not know.
　In addition, when you consider the preparation for actual combat and the techniques used in close combat, you can clearly see the overwhelming difference in skill level.

"Easy... isn't it? You mean I can do it too?
Yes, you can.　The rest depends on your own efforts and how well you understand the world order.
It's fun. ...... This is the most exciting story I've ever heard. I've never heard of such an exciting story.

　He's rough, but he's sincere about magic.
　I want to know what I don't know. He wants to see what's beyond what he knows.
　That's why he takes the lectures seriously and examines them in his own way each time.

　It is the nature of a mage to want to reach that realm, as there are mages who have reached the extreme right in front of them and still continue their research.

It's time to go. I'll be back tomorrow for the rest of the lecture.
What?　What's more, it's not like you're going to be able to do anything about it.　You're early. ......
It's been almost three hours.　You need to take a break. You can't cram too much in.
I'm sorry. But I'm looking forward to tomorrow.
In the near future, you'll both be challenged to a stacked magic circle. It's very simple, so don't be shy about playing with it.

　Thus ended today's lecture.
　Even after Xelloss had left the room, Celestina did not forget to prepare for the lesson.
　Zveit could not hide his surprise at the sight of his sister.
　In the past, she would not have even approached him. .......

"Hey, ...... Celestina, .......
What is it?　Brother ......
You've changed so much. 　The old you would have been the first to run away from me.
Yes, I did. But now I can use magic too. I'm not as good as you, but I can still decipher the formula for the current spell.
That's one hell of a mage, that ....... guy. I can understand why you would change.

　I'm not sure what to make of it.
　It is an honor for those who aspire to become a mage to be able to receive the teachings of such a peak mage.
　In addition, the lesson being taught now is a method of constructing magic formulas, which is the foundation.
　It's also clearly a different perspective from the academy, and one that has been proven.

"I'm a small fish compared to him. To be the apprentice of a wise man is the highest honor a mage can receive.
"Isn't ...... your apprentice as well?
I have my own faction. ...... Oh, shit!　I wish I never joined that faction!

　The current Weasler faction is power-driven and secondary to magical research.
　The current Weasler faction was very power-oriented, and magic research was secondary.
　The people around him loved him, and he grew up, resulting in a painful loss of love.
　It is no exaggeration to say that he was brainwashed in a sense.

"That place is rotten. This is my own advice, be careful when you get back to the academy. They'll try to recruit you into their faction.
"・・・・・・ Unusual, isn't it?　It's the first time you've ever given me advice on .......
I'm not stupid!　You've changed a lot now. You've changed so much that the factions can't leave you alone. ......


That's troublesome. I don't see the value of factions.
Exactly. Once you get to know a monster like the Great Sage, their lectures are just as sloppy.

　Our days together were intense and, above all, fulfilling.
　It was as if everything that had stopped until now flowed out all at once, and their learning ability soared.
　The more they learned, the more interesting magic became, and the more new discoveries they made in learning the basics.
　The more I learned, the more interesting magic became.

I don't want to go back to school. ～～～～!　It's much better to stay here and do research.
That's true. ....... I have to be back in a month, right? ......

　My contract with the Zeros is for two months.
　In about a month's time, I'll have to return to the academy and attend some boring lectures.
　It seemed like a waste of time to both of them.

"Speaking of which, isn't Brother Croisus coming back?
"Croisus?　He's a candidate for the faction's top position, so I'm sure he's busy doing his research. It's useless, though. ......
That's right. It's a waste of ...... precious time.
You're going to go back to your parents' house?　Then tell your father I said hello. That's good, isn't it?　He's my brother. ......" He made a messenger out of a man!
You're the same as always,......, you must really like research.

　The second son, Croisus, hated his rough older brother.
　In fact, he thought it was a waste of time to even get involved with him.
　The way he prioritized efficiency and devoted himself to his research above all else was typical of a mage.
　However, his words and actions also annoyed Zveit.

It's the same old thing!　That crazy bastard ......, he's down on his luck. Kuk .......
"Oh, ......, that's bad luck, indeed. Not being able to take lessons from the Great Sage .......
Right?　I look forward to the day I see his face. ......

　If I had to compare them, I would say fire and ice.
　They were so different that they recognized each other as incompatible.

But his attitude is that of a mage. .... It makes you think, these days. ......
"He acts like a teacher. But his ...... knowledge is lacking and he's wrong...
That's a shame. That's a good thing for me. So... you don't like him because he looks like Croisus. ......
"Do you hate Brother Croesus that much?
I hate him!　One day I'm going to smash my fist into that scary face!

　He doesn't know that our personalities don't match, and that this is the cause of the struggle for the duke's succession.
　He is also a mage and doesn't care about the gossip of others.

　Thinking about the situation of her two brothers, Celestina let out a sigh.
　She only hoped that it would not turn into a civil war.


　...

　
　The next day, Xellos was in the guest parlor.
　The reason was simple, he was summoned by Creston, a crazy old man who doted on his granddaughter.

I'm not sure what to say, but I'm going to say it.
I'm sure you'll be able to find it here.　I can't find the equipment here.
"I was so happy I gave it to Celestina. It'll be here soon. ......
You're going to let her try it on already? ...... You're acting too fast...

　The old man was more excited than ever as he waited for his granddaughter to arrive in her gear.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.

I can't let her wear that cheap equipment forever. After all, it was the first time I had made equipment for him.
What about the other grandson?
I've already bought him a new one. A man's equipment is too rugged to be beautiful.
"・・・・・・ You are a refreshingly awful old man. .... I pity you...

　He loves his granddaughter too much to be patronizing.
　I feel sorry for Zveit.

I'm sure you'll agree with me.
I'm curious as to what it's made of, but I understand it's very costly. ......


Of course!　I'd sell my soul to the devil for my little granddaughter!　For the life of another. ......
"You're an outrageous old man, aren't you?

　That's absurd.
　But the old man meant what he said, and that's what makes him so dangerous.
　Perhaps he would really sacrifice himself to the devil for Celestina.
　His love for his grandson was sinful and deep.

You're going to marry her.　What are you going to do then?
"・・・・・・ admit it, ・・・・ you can't give the pretty Tina to some random guy!
・・・・・・・ What happens if you miss your destination?
"Then ・・・・・・ Lord Xellos will take her as his wife. Don't worry, in this country, mage men are polygamous!
Please don't get me involved in this.

　"Don't get me involved in this." The old man said something outrageous.

If you have a great-grandson, you can disappear to wherever you want.　Of course you can go to hell. ......
You're going to turn him into a stallion and then you're going to kill him, are you ready to get your revenge?
If you're going to mess with my adorable grandson, you'd better be prepared for that.
You're rotten to the bone, old man!

　When it comes to his granddaughter, he's an outrageous old man.
　It's unbearable for me to be involved.
　It's rather unreasonable.
　Xelloss's tone of voice was becoming less and less reserved.

　While they were arguing about stupid things, the next door opened and Celestina appeared, equipped with a brand new armor.
　Over her white dress-like outfit, she wore a steel braceplate with a silvery sheen, a one-handed shield of the same color, and a mace that was simply decorated.
　Even his gauntlets and boots were gilded without being ostentatious, giving him an ostentatious look as if he were going into battle.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.　This is .......
I'm not sure if this is a good idea, but I think it's a good idea. In addition, the same type of gauntlets and boots,......, the mace is also mixed with orichalcone and can be used as a magic wand. How much did you spend on the ...... mace, old man?
What are you talking about?　It's not that big of a deal. ......
This equipment is a ...... treasure!　It's also a hobby of mine.
What?　I'm not sure what to say.　I'm not sure what to make of it.

　I'm sure you'll be able to understand why.
　It's obvious that enough money has been spent to run the estate for a year.
　It's not something that can be managed by a nobleman's allowance.

"Grandfather, ......, I don't suppose you're not embezzling tax money, are you?
"Excuse me!　I had it made with my own money. ...... I sold some of the precious metals from the treasury, though.
"Treasure?　Have you obtained permission from the current lord?　I'm sure you'll be able to find something that works for you.

　Creston averted his face as hard as he could.
　In other words, it's unauthorized, and as a recluse, it qualifies as embezzlement.
　Apparently, he had committed a crime for the sake of his granddaughter. 　

"That's good. ...... Delsacis said he couldn't call seven divisions to escort him. Then you don't mind paying this small amount of money for your daughter, do you?
There's even more guards. And you've embezzled it and you're not even sorry!
I've only chosen the precious metals I was given in my youth!　I've not fallen that far!
You should at least go through with it. It's your granddaughter who's going to pay for this!
What?　I didn't think of that. ......
You're too careless, how close to the edge was your mental state?

　The old man's outburst was so severe that his usual polite and foolish tone was completely blown away.
　Regardless of the reason, due process is necessary.
　This old man skipped that process at once.

"Mmm...... this is not good. I guess I'll just have to ...... go bow to him...
Grandfather ...... is too much, no matter what.
You're not remorseful when you say you have no choice. It is typical for a mage to be self-centered, but as a duke, it is the worst.
"That's exactly what ...... father is up to.
I'm not sure what to say.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
　I guessed from what he said earlier that he was the father of Celestina and Zveit.

It was the first time we had met in person. I am Celestina and Zveit's father, Delsacis, the son of the troublesome old man there.
　My father told me about you. You're in a lot of trouble. Especially ...... the old man over there. ......
"With all due respect, my name is Xellos Merlin. I'm Xellos Merlin. My lord is having a hard time .......


The father unlocked the treasure vault without permission and sold off some of the precious magic stones stored inside.
　He even carefully covered his tracks and created an alibi ....... You can imagine how much work was delayed because of that. ......
"Grandfather ......, what are you doing?

　Old man Creston was sweating like a waterfall.
　The current head of the family, Delsacis, looks at the prodigal with cold eyes.

I'm not sure how you know that. ......?　You didn't leave any evidence .......
The alibi has backfired. It's not only the time that's unreasonable, but the distance was a bit suspicious as well. When I checked carefully, I didn't expect him to prepare a double. ...... He confessed that he was hired for money.
I'm not sure what to make of this.
Is that all you have to say?　I'm sure you're not the only one.　You have to take responsibility. ......
I don't care what happens to those people!

　There is no sign of remorse.
　On the contrary, he has a supercilious attitude as if it were natural.
　On the contrary, he is acting as if it were natural.

Huh. ....... Well, I can't blame him too much because I was playing with fire, but I wish he would have at least followed the procedures. Otherwise, there wouldn't have been such a fuss. ......
It's true that ...... is the cause of this old man's condition, but don't you ever want to stop playing with fire?
No. It is my mission to bring joy to the woman who carries sorrow in her heart!
I'm the one who gives joy to the woman with sorrow in her heart!
Grandfather ......, you don't have to go that far .......

　For Celestina, this means that someone attempted suicide because of her.
　And it was because of her grandfather's outburst that he did it for her.

"Look. Celestina is hurt because of your father's outburst. ......
"Ugh?　...... Indeed, it may have been a bit much. ....... But the ...... treasury guard was troubled by the fact that his wife was having an affair.
It's a matter of ugliness. ...... The real reason for the suicide attempt doesn't matter. That's why, father, you have to clean up after yourself. I'm not going to do it, okay?　It's because of your outburst.
I can't help it. ...... I'm unwilling, but I'll go clean up the mess. ...... d*mn...
I clicked my tongue, you old man. ....... And you don't like it .......

　I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.
　He has no intention of holding back with this old man.

What the hell did you sell off?
"Two magical stones of Wyvern. They're palm-sized, precious stones that are nearly impossible to find nowadays.
A wyvern is ......?　I'm sure you can.　A wyvern's magic stone is .......
What?　By all means, give it to me, but I don't want to see my own parents executed.
Fine, but ......, old man, you owe me one.
"Nuh-uh. ...... I have no choice. I'll take care of you .......

　If the previous steps had been taken, this situation would not have arisen, but the old man's attitude was still stubborn.
　It seems that when it comes to his granddaughter, he becomes a monster.
　With a sigh, Xelloss took control of his inventory, took out three Wyvern's Magic Stones, and handed them to him.
　The expressions on the faces of the three people in the room hardened.

What?　It's a big one. ...... It's twice as big as what was stored there!
I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot more.
I've heard that the doctor defeated it, but I've never heard of a demon stone this big in Wyvern.
I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.　There are about four more.

　The three of them were speechless.
　This means that they have fought seven wyverns head on and defeated them.
　Since they are demons that hunt in packs, there is no such thing as a single wyvern, and most mercenaries have suffered heavy casualties in group battles.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

"...... I thank you, Great Sage. I'll make sure this foolish father makes it up to you. ......
"I don't want your position or honor, just give me some land. I don't need a position or an honor, just a piece of land that's small enough to farm.
"Oh, ......, there's that land thing. I forgot about it because of all the mess we've been in lately. ......
You're a screw-up, Delsacis. ......
Who do you think did this, you old bastard? ......

　Looks like it was this old man.

"Not yet arranged, but thank you for saving this old bastard and his daughter. I'll carve out a corner of this villa and give it to you as your land. And the house as well.
Thank you very much. Thank you. ...... Finally, I can finally get rid of my homelessness. ....... It's been a long time. ......


"Wouldn't it be more convenient to go behind the Screaming Church?　It's surrounded by my territory, and I'm sure we can live quietly, is that okay with you?
"I don't mind a little as long as I can get a house. I don't mind a little bit as long as I get a house. It's not good form to be unemployed and homeless. ...... and a screaming church?
Okay. I'll arrange it as soon as I get back to the building. Don't you know?　It's all the rage these days. 　The Church of Screaming Nightmares.

　I didn't think the orphanage had a strange nickname.
　And the rumor has spread to the lord.
　It seemed that the cultivation of mandragora was too bad for the public's taste.

　Be that as it may, Delsasis was a surprisingly well-spoken lord.
　I hope he doesn't have a bad habit of womanizing, but he has no intention to stop playing with fire.
　He turned on his heel and turned to leave the room immediately.

He turned on his heel and tried to leave the room. "Well, father, I still have work to do, so I'm going home.
"I know!　I went a little overboard this time. ...... d*mn ...... (Next time I'll make sure I don't get tripped up. ......)
"This old man ...... hasn't learned a thing!

　It was a chance encounter with a fine time lord.
　In any case, Xellos will finally have the land and house he's always wanted.
　The house will be his base of operations for the foreseeable future.

"Speaking of which, I can't find Zveit. What is he doing here?
"Huh?　By the way, I haven't seen him today...

　Mr. Zveit has been forgotten.
　What is he doing at ......?

I'm sure you'll understand.　So this is how you decipher a magic formula!　It's been a while since I've seen anything like this.

　...... was in a good mood as he practiced deciphering the magic formula.
　Regardless of his usual demeanor, he is an excellent and serious mage.

　Three days after this day, they set off for the Great Dark Green Zone of Furan.
　In the great forest where demons roamed, a boot camp called "actual battle training" began.