Odette's point of view.


''I didn't expect to see a C-level magician... completely unexpected...!

　Odette was driving the carriage towards the site of the witchcraft battle.
　They heard the noon bell ringing earlier.
　Yuki's sorcery battle should not have started yet.

　The reason for the delay is because Odette was investigating until the last minute.
　Just before the appointment ceremony, she finally found out that Princess Alvia's guard knight was Alec-Keels.
　In the end, though, I couldn't tell that to Yuki.

''Normally........a C-class sorcerer shouldn't be a guard knight, though.......''

　Alec-Keels is 21 years old.
　He has already achieved a good amount of success in the 'Magic Guild'.
　Since he's also conquering the giant dungeon 'Elysian', he shouldn't normally have the luxury of completing the work of a knight escort.

　However, the Marquis Keels family made a mistake in the recent incident.
　The second son, Zirvan, tried to interfere with Yuki and the others in the 'guard knight selection examination' and failed spectacularly.
　Moreover, even though it was an accident, he even summoned the Dead Spirit Bishop to attack the exam supervisor.

　It was Gaiel-Wolfgang who used the summoning magic, but it was Zirvan who gave the instructions.
　The Kielus family was held responsible for this.
　Their position became weak, and it was only natural that they would be looked at in a white light by the other nobles.

　That's when Princess Salvia took notice.

　Alec, a C-class sorcerer, suggested that he take a break from his work with the 'Magic Guild' for a while and become Princess Salvia's escort knight during that time.
　The Marquesses of Kyrus accepted it.

　If Alec became Princess Salvia's escort knight, the Marquesses would have a powerful backing.
　The other nobles would not be able to outwardly condemn the Marquesses of Kyrus.

　Choosing his brother Alec instead of Zirvan was probably to show the difference in strength between him and Yuki.
　Because Princess Salvia's purpose is to look down on Iris.

　This is all the information that Odette has gotten from her contacts up to this point.

Oh, it's just not very nice.

　The carriage stops. They have arrived at the site of the witchcraft battle.
　Odette jumps off the carriage and runs towards the hall.

'Please wait!　We don't allow anyone but authorized personnel to enter here!
The second daughter of the Surrey family, Odette Surrey!

　Odette shouted to the guards guarding the gate of the magic experiment place──also known as the "Amphitheatre (Colosseum)".

We have already discussed that you and His Highness Iris will be observing today's magical battle. Please escort me to His Highness Iris-Liestier!






　Guided by the guards, Odette was walking down a long corridor.
　This is one of the facilities owned by the "Magic Guild".
　It is used for training in magic and for the competition of skills between magicians.

　In the center of the building, there is a large space.
　The guild members sometimes call it the 'amphitheater (colosseum)', but in reality it's just a testing ground. It's currently covered with dirt, but sometimes plants and flowers are planted, and sometimes animals are released.

　In this sorcerer's warfare, they aren't killing or hurting each other.
　It should be a battle to determine the winner under the rules that have been decided.

　With that in mind, Odette started to move forward at a fast pace.

　There are bleachers around the arena.
　The numbers are sparse. The people present are those involved in the "Magic Guild" and the Marquis Keels family. As expected, Girvan-Keels is not there. I'm sure he's under house arrest.
　The guild trainees are also there. These are the ones who will be joining Odette and her friends from now on.

　There are seats for the two princesses in the bleachers that surround the arena, on the west and east sides of the arena.
　They are located closest to the arena.
　On the west side is Princess Salvia, and on the east side is Princess Iris. And to the east, there was a seat for Iris.

I'm afraid the game hasn't started yet.

　Odette said and sat down in the seat next to Iris.

''We've been expecting you. Odette-Slay.
Sorry for the delay. Your Highness Iris.
"Thank you for coming to my guard knight's mock battle - no, 'magic battle' - today. Please join me in supporting my escort knight Yuki-Grossaria.
Yes. Yes, I will. Your Highness.

　The two girls, Iris and Odette, look around.
　There is no one in the nearby audience.
　Instead, a few guards were standing by.

　Iris and Odette nodded to each other and waved their hands lightly.
　It's a signal to get rid of the people.

　The guards seemed a little lost, but they followed the instructions of the princess and princess and left.
　They saw off the guards with a smile and then...

Odette. What do I do?

　Iris, with a pale face, looked at Odette.

I, Milo........no, I told Yuki-sama. It is not necessary to go along with this, so I asked you to abstain. So.... why do you...?
I think it's because he's so absurdly angry.
Yeah.
Iris. Did you tell Yuki what happened with His Highness Salvia?

　At Odette's question, Iris shook her head.

'I have said it,' she said. I also told you that Iris had her present broken on her tenth birthday and that she revealed her grandmother Rachel's constitution in front of the other prince princesses. And that the letters I sent her were sometimes opened by someone else.
'Odette!　How could you do that!
She asked me. What kind of life my kids had.
Yuki?
I'd like to know if he's not a picky eater or if he's learned to eat his uro beans. Did you get over your habit of sleeping with your stomach out in the summer? Like a father who worries about his children.
You told him?　Odette.
It's just a simple part of being a damsel.
'But you don't have to tell me about your sister Salvia...'
That's because you just say 'no problem' no matter what you hear.

　Sternly, Odette jabbed a finger at him.

'When Yuki asked, 'What kind of person is His Highness Salvia?' she said, 'It's okay. ' 'He's a normal person,' and 'Are you sure you don't want to have to participate in a magic battle?'........ 'Don't worry, I'll take care of it. I'll take care of it.'... If you keep saying 'it's okay' like that, you don't have to be Yuki to be worried.
Because.....

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most of it.

I'm sure you're not the only one who would do anything to help your family. He would do anything for his family. If I told you that someone was playing tricks on me, I would definitely be reckless!
...Really, two people who know each other too well are a pain in the ass.
...could it be that My Lord knows what I'm thinking?
Of course. They found out in an instant.

　Odette shook Iris's hand.

'Yuki is properly aware that you're worried about her. On top of that, I've decided to fight for you this time.
.... yeah. I know.
You've got a long way to go. Are you sure you're ready for this?
Ready?
Because to Yuki, you're still a small, dangerous, neglectful child.
!
In my eyes, Yuki is like an older brother who has known you since he was born. It's hard to get that Yuki to have romantic feelings for you. It's a lot of work!
'Oh, Odette this is awful....
And don't worry about Yuki's recklessness.
Really?
Yeah, we've been thinking about that.

　Odette looked towards the arena.
　It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with your friends.

I'm not going to be able to get it right.
　The armor is for rituals. I've heard it said that the robes are easier to move around in when fighting magic.

　He has a staff in his hand.
　It's made of metal, a staff about half as long as your arm.

"That's the staff Yuki-sama designed...?
Yes. As expected of 'Grail Trading Company', you're sure of their work.

　Next, Alec-Keels emerges from the northern entrance gate.
　He is wearing a pure white robe. He is also holding a staff in his hand.

　There are surprisingly many users of "Ancient Magic" who use wands.

In addition to chanting, the user needs to draw a picture in the air with his or her finger to activate the ancient magic.
　Normally, he draws with his fingers only, but some people say it is easier to draw with his staff.
　Conversely, the weight of the cane slows down the drawing.

　Alec-Keels is probably in favor of the former.
　Yuki has a cane for another reason.
　Only Odette and Rodelia, and Yuki's maids and messengers know about this.

''Odette........C-level sorcerers are so strong.......''
''That's my goal for now, and to qualify for the C level, you'll need to make it around the third level of Elysian.
...Yuki-sama. Will you be okay?
Are you worried about it?
Yes. I hope Yuki-sama didn't accidentally overdo it...
Don't worry about it, sir.

　Odette put her face close to Iris' ear, close to her face.

'That's why me and Yuki have been training for the past few days.
Odette that's not fair. It's not fair, you're with My Lord.
Patience. And now, as far as my plan is concerned...

　Odette whispered and told Iris that she had decided with Yuki.

''Okay okay. I'll try.''
Here we go. Iris.

　Two sorcerers, black and white, face each other in the middle of the arena.
　They are wearing an ornamental object on their heads.
　The winner will probably be the one who takes it away.

　Princess Salvia is seated on the west side of the arena, looking at me.
　She's too far away to see her expression, but she's probably smiling.

　No wonder.
There's no way a trainee from the 'Magic Guild' can beat a C-level magician.

''........My Lord.......nope. Yuki-sama will win.
...possibly.
But if Yuki-sama gets hurt, I won't forgive Salvia.

　Iris put her strength into her hand.
　Clasping her hand back, Odette stared at the arena.

　Then the sorcerer who played the role of referee blew his whistle.


Yuki Glossalia, a trainee from the Magic Guild.
The Magic Guild's C-level sorcerer, Alec Keels, and his two guardian knights were at the beginning of their magical battle.


　The two guardian knights were at the beginning of their magical battle.