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"Of the court wizards?"

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"Samuel, have you not wondered?　You and Günther were the only ones who stood up to a national crisis. Magnolia's lack of fighting ability is not to be blamed, but the rest of the court wizards are in such a mess."

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"I must confess, I'm appalled. I'm stunned. I don't know how such a person can be a court magician.

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　Clyde nodded to Sam, who told him clearly.

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Clyde nodded. "I agree with you. "I agree with you, but I can't help it.

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"No choice?　What do you mean?"

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　A body that cannot even stand up in a national crisis cannot be called inevitable, at least not by Sam.

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　The king responded with a sigh.

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"Except for Magnolia and Günther, none of the court wizards present had the ability to be a court wizard. The only exception was Albert.

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"You didn't have the ability?　Then why?

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"With the exception of one, who is still out there killing monsters, the other court wizards were pushed by the aristocrats. Their relatives became court wizards to increase the influence of the aristocrats.

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"I understand that the King has the authority to make decisions regarding court magicians."

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　Clyde looked somewhat tired and arched his back.

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"I am not absolutely powerful either. It is not uncommon for my opinions to be rejected nowadays, partly because the aristocrats have been growing in power since my grandfather's time."

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"...... such."

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"In all these years, there has been no one who could truly be called a court wizard except Magnolia, Günther, Delight, Albert, and you, Ulrike. Taking advantage of this, the aristocrats installed people with little experience in actual battle who could only use magic to some extent as court wizards.

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　However, it is said that no great harm was actually done.

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"Fortunately, those who did not deserve it were only for decoration. I suppose he didn't want them to grow too much and then be asked to play the role of a real court magician. Besides, it was not all that bad for me either."

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"What do you mean?"

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"The court wizards are our greatest asset. It would be unbecoming if the twelve seats available were to remain empty. If the Kingdom of Skye did not have a decent wizard, other nations might take advantage of us. Therefore, even if we were not convinced of their abilities, it was good to fill the seats."

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　I understand what you are saying, but I do not agree.

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　However, Sam did not dare to say it in front of the king.

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　The King, who runs the country, and Sam, who is only a wizard, are in different positions and have different ways of thinking.

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"I don't mean to be rude, but what do you plan to do with these court wizards?"

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"Well, to return to the subject, I am going to strip all of you other court wizards of your positions as unqualified. Not to mention the titles we have bestowed upon you.

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"-I'm surprised, but I think it's a good idea."

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"I have my own thoughts on the matter. So I need your help.

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"I am at your service."

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"That's very kind of you. Then I will ask you to fight a duel.

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Duel, sir?　Who should I fight?"

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　The king chuckles at Sam's question.

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"Of course, with the court wizards.

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"What?"

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Anyone who refuses to fight you in a duel will be stripped of his rank and title as a disqualified court wizard."

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　Sam tilted his head.

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　That's too good a deal.

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　I can't read the king's intentions.

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"Is that what you want?　If a man does not want to give up his position, I think he would at least accept a duel."

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(I don't suppose you want me to leave the court wizards for dead, do you?)

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　I am not going to say that I do not want to exchange lives now.

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　I have lived in this world long enough to know that sometimes you have to take a life if necessary.

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　I do not hesitate to take another person's life now, as I did when Ur and I started traveling from place to place.

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　Furthermore, it is unforgivable that there are those who become court wizards on the strength of their power alone, without the ability to be a wizard, and who act so high and mighty that they are too scared to move when the time comes to take action.

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　They will bring harm to this country.

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　They could cause a big problem like Albert did.

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　I am willing to take a life in a duel to protect this country where people I care about live.

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　But I have my reservations.

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　Sam is a wizard, not a killer.

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　I don't want him to think that it is his job to take someone's life.

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"That's not going to happen. No one would want to duel with you.

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"But, sir..."

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"I don't think anyone wants to see Albert do the same thing. It's a d*mn shame, but Albert was good at what he did. Who would want to fight you who killed Albert in an instant?　Especially, a hypothetical first court wizard without much ability would not have the guts to do so."

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"Is that how it is?"

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"Something like that. Leave the rest to us. Now is the time when the aristocrats are out of power, and I want to clean out the pus from the country. Is that all right with you?

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　Sam nodded in agreement.

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"Of course. As a court wizard, I will live up to the King's expectations."

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"Thank you. If anyone is prepared to duel with you, feel free to do so. There is no one who can fight you properly anyway.

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"Yes, sir."

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　Sam sighs inwardly.

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　It seems that he has to fight an unwanted battle, even for the sake of his country.

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　However, he has resigned himself to the fact that he will probably have to deal with this kind of situation in the future now that he has become a court wizard.

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　For now, all I could do was to make every effort to make this country, where I and my loved ones live, a better place to live.

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