127-Episode 116: Sage, Entangled




 Then the entrance exam began.
 The number of applicants was 1290 against a capacity of 200.
 When I took the test, there were less than 700 students.
 Compared to those days, there were a lot more.

 The security is thorough.
 The kingdom's knights and soldiers are on guard around the perimeter, and inside, members of the student council are on duty.
 They were also carefully inspecting their belongings and armor.

 They don't neglect to check the status of the students taking the exam.
 There's also the matter of Volfot.
 There's a high possibility that something called 'Majin' has been mixed in.
 In order to tell the difference, I'm making all the candidates touch the 【Appraisal】 magic jewels I've planted for them.

 I'm all set.

 Whether it's a "revolutionary aspirant" or a "magician", it's difficult to commit a crime within this vigilance network.
 My goal is not to prevent crimes from happening.
 I want to catch a criminal somewhere in the testing room.
 We need to get them to talk, find out where they are, and round them up.

 That way, I can focus on my work.
 I'm going to make them pay for all the extra work they put in for me.

"Brother, there's nothing wrong with this one.

 A beautiful voice can be heard from the magical jewel that contains the magic of the [Transfer Voice].
 There's only one person who reverently says me as 'big brother'.
 It's my sister Sheila.

It's a good idea. I'm sorry to keep you company.

'I can't just sit at home moping around while your brother works.

 Sheila's just hanging out at home.
 I can't imagine what it's like.
 She's my sister who spends her free time studying or working out....

 I picture Sheila lounging on the sofa in the house.

 ............

 I thought it was kind of cute.

'No good.'

Can I help you, my brother?

No, it's nothing. Trivial. For that matter, Sheila, what about the second class?

 There were two second class students participating in security this time.
 Both of them were juniors who were top-ranked and were quite impressive to watch.

''What's wrong with us?''

 A man's voice interrupted me and Sheila's call.

'You're Mattelus?'

 Matelus Infold.
 He was a second class student and didn't do well in last year's exams, but he was a student who joined the homeowners' association and came to prominence by getting involved with us.

 His profession is 【Mage(Wizard)】.
 He seems to respect Sheila, who has the same job function, and often asks her to teach him tips on things like controlling magic power.

''Mattelus-kun, I'm on alert.''

 That Sheila chastised me.
 However, what I heard was a cheeky line.

It's okay, Musha will do my share.

"Mattels, don't make me do my job for you.

 A calm voice sounded a little far away.
 The voice sounded somewhat low, but it was definitely a woman.
 Probably Mucha Lunor.

 Like Matels, she is a second class student.
 She's an excellent [Seeker], and I'm even thinking of having her play the role of Meira in this year's Kowloon Cup.

 What Mattelus says is reasonable.
 The searcher's detection system and distant vision are quite useful in vigilance missions.
 But that doesn't mean that it's a good idea to skip the vigilance mission.

''In the first place, even the seniors are using 【transferable voice】 to flirt with each other.

I'm not flirting with you. That's our normal.

"My brother...

 For some reason, I heard a glossy voice from my sister.
 Did I say something wrong........


 You bumped into someone, what a mouthful!


 Suddenly, an angry voice rang out.
 It was just behind me.
 Right now, students who had just finished their written exams were lining up to head to the auditorium where the basic ability assessment test was to be held.

 When I turned around, I saw a man and a woman arguing with each other about the exam.
 As far as I heard them talking, it would be something trivial like a shoulder bump.

 Huh.....

 I let out a sigh.
 Why would someone raise his voice just because his shoulder was hit?
 Since there are so many of them, physical contact is to be expected.

"Brother, what is it?

Oh. Trouble. I'll tell you what.

Can I help you with that?

Good. Sheila will stay at her post.

I understand.

 I hang up the [Transfer Voice] call.
 When I headed to the scene, a flirtatious looking man who was clearly a nobleman and a girl with a lightmail and obi sword were arguing with each other.
 The momentum is so great that many candidates are just watching from a distance.

 That's where I come in.

 Immediately the place froze.

''It's Lacelle........''
It's Lacelle Gillel Stark.
The [villager]....
"The man who won the Kowloon Cup for the second year in a row.

 I can hear my name coming from all around me.
 Apparently, all the students who are taking the exam know me.

 Oh dear.....
 My name has been completely sold.
 When I entered the school, I was planning to graduate quietly and quietly.

"So you're Racel Gilell Stark...

 The man, who looked like a noble bonbon, turned from the girl to me.

"My name is Wormile Shuha Dovetail. Do you know me?

I don't know. More importantly, don't make a scene. There are other students in the school. If you want to fight, get them out of the school gate.

'What? You say you don't know the Marquis de Vere?

I'm not interested. Besides, rank is meaningless at school. If you want to be treated like a nobleman, you can go out and dance in a society.

 I don't think he'll be able to dance, though.
 Dovetail's body is a blubbering mess.
 How did you think to take the adventurer's school with this body?
 Well, he's probably going to use his parents' power anyway.

You...... You're trying to insult the Dovere family!

"I'm not trying to insult your house. I'm just talking to you.

You're a count, aren't you? I am a marquis! Lie down! More respect.

You're not the one with the gills.

'Kiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii! [Villagers]!

 It's out!
 I haven't heard that line in a long time.
 I didn't know that there was still someone who would say that to me now....

 Wormile activates his magic.

 [Muscle mass enhancement]

Didn't they explain to you that you're not allowed to use magic outside of the test?

"Shut up, [villager]. I'll flatten you with my magic.

 Huh......... Oh dear.....

 What should I do?
 If we use our magic to fight back, there won't be a single small fish like this.

 I'm sure they'll die for sure.

 But we can't use our weapons, either.
 The fists are no good either. The slightest touch could destroy their internal organs and kill them.
 It would be impossible to attack by sending magic power flying.
 In an instant, he could be stripped of his magic power and the shock could cause him to go into cardiac arrest.

 Too strong.........

 I have to think of a way to go easy on these little fish........

 As I was thinking, the 【transferable voice】 magic gemstone flashed.
 I wonder if there was some kind of incident.
 I hurriedly grabbed the magic gemstone.

 Then, I heard dignified words.

''Lacelle, it's me. It's Amst.''

 The voice that leaked out of the room quieted the surroundings.

'Huh? Can you give me a minute?
That voice...
Is it real?
I've only heard it in the National Anthem speeches.
I'm sure of it, he's the king.

 He begins to whisper and talk.
 Wormile, too, is frozen with his fist in the air.
 He was knee deep in thought.

 With that out of the way, I continue the conversation.

Your Majesty.......... I'm sorry, Your Majesty. I'm under guard at the school.

"Mm...... I'm sorry about that. However, the [Transference] magic gemstone you created is good. The purity of the magical gemstone is high, so the sound is clear, and once you put your magic power in it, it can be in operation for 10 days.''

Oh, um...

(Mmm.) I'm sorry. It's just too convenient. Come back to the castle. I've drawn up a plan to reorganize the northern garrison and I want you to take a look.

Okay. Now--

 I turn off the [Transfer Voice].
 I didn't expect to hear from King Amst.

 Seriously.....

 I refused the policy advisor's offer, but there's no point in refusing it if you keep contacting me like this.
 As His Majesty said, too much convenience is certainly a problem.

"Oh, you..... What kind of relationship do you have with His Majesty?

 Then I heard Wormile's voice.
 His whole body was trembling, not just his lips, but his whole body.

'Yeah? 


"'Ooooooh, the King's Counselor!


 Wormile wasn't the only one.
 All the candidates who were listening to the exchange exclaimed.

''Oh, the king's adviser...''

 Wormile made a heavy thud and broke his knees.
 He lay flat.
 Then, Wormile wasn't the only one.
 The candidates around him also lowered their heads.

''I beg your pardon! I didn't know you were the king's advisor! Please don't do this, Mr. Lacelle.

 It's a true flip-flop.

 There are only a few noblemen who can speak directly to the king.
 If you raise your hand to such a person, the king will know immediately.
 That's probably what Wormile thought.

 I'm a little confused, but if the commotion is over, warding is fine.

"Fine. But if you cause any more trouble, you will be out of here immediately. Okay.

'Ha, ha!

 Wormile fell back like a bug in a flat position.
 As it was, it disappeared from my sight.
 He's a pretty handy guy........

 Oh dear.........

 Is that all settled for now?
 I patted my chest.
 That was the moment.

"I've found it, Lacelle Guillermo Stark.

 Someone grabbed my arm.