Filia's little face is right in front of me.
　Giggling, Filia smiled.

　I blushed and pulled away from Filia.
　The reason we're alone in the study is so that I can teach Filia magic.

　By no means, that's the only reason I'm here.
　I shouldn't be upset when she teases me about wanting to teach me how to kiss her.

'So what would you teach me if it wasn't how to kiss?'

It's...

I want to try using a magic sword soon. I'm getting used to using magic with my staff. You know?

　Indeed, Filia's goal is me, which means she wants to become a magician.
　Then I'd have to give her a magical sword and teach her swordsmanship.
　But.

''Filia-sama.......about that, I have a suggestion.

Proposition?

''I still think it would be good for Filia-sama to pursue a path other than being a magic swordsman.

What do you mean?

''Even in the battle when I saved Lucy-sensei, Filia-sama was able to use the offensive magic hidden in the grimoire. She couldn't have done this without a high level of magic power and a talent for manipulating magic.

Thank you. But ... well ... yeah. What Solon is trying to say is that I'm good at being a black mage or something, right?

　I nodded.
　I'm glad that Filia admires me and wants to be like me.
　But I don't think that doesn't mean that Filia is the most appropriate person to become a magic swordsman.

''I didn't have that much magic power, nor did I have any magical talent. I can't be a saint or a great wizard like Sophia or Lucy-sensei. That's why I became a magic swordsman who not only handles magic, but also swords. But Filia-sama is different.

'It means I have a talent for magic, doesn't it? I'm glad Solon said that.

Then....

But you see, I want to be just like Solon. You know what I mean?

''Thank you. But.........if Filia-sama could concentrate on magic and master the path of magic, I think she would become a great magician. For example, I'm sure she could even earn the title of a sage. I think it would be for Filia-sama's sake as well...

'I took Solon as my master because I wanted to be a magician like Solon, you know?　My wish is to become a magic swordsman. That's why I'm not going to be a black mage or a wise man.

　Then Filia's eyes twinkled mischievously.
　Filia's intentions seemed to be firm, and I was troubled.

　I want Filia to become a top-notch sorcerer, unlike me, a second-rate one.
　That's what I want as a master.
　But my apprentice Filia wants to become a magic swordsman.

　Just looking at the single magic Filia used, 'King's Flame (Shae Shola)', its power was overwhelming.
　There is no need for Filia to become a half-hearted being like a magic swordsman.

''And besides, do you think I look good as a wise man?''

　Well, I've certainly thought about that before.
　Whether the typical wise man's outfit of black robes and triangular hat would suit Filia now might be a bit of a stretch.

　But.

But... I'm sure it will suit you when you grow up.

　Right now Filia is only fourteen years old, but if she were to grow a little taller, she'd look good.

　Well, that's not the important issue, what's important is her magical abilities.
　A sage is the highest title to control offensive magic, but with Filia's abilities, it shouldn't be impossible to become one.

　That's why I want Filia to become a sage or a saint, I want her to become a first-class being.
　How can I convince her to become one?

So, Solon. I still want you to teach me how to use the magic sword. Oh, but the kissing one is fine too, right?

　Filia softly approaches me again, her cheek against mine.
　Filia's lips are close to my face, but for the second time, I'm not fazed this time.
　I was going to move away from Filia immediately.

　But there was a violent knock on the study door and the door was thrown open with great force.

''Master Solon!　Um.....

　My maid, Clarice, ran into the room and then froze at the sight of me and Filia.
　To a third party, it might look like Filia was about to kiss me.
　Filia's face turned bright red and she pulled away from me, but it seemed to mislead Clarice more and more.

''Fui, even Filia-sama........''

Mr. Clarice, it's a misunderstanding.

Well, now I'm going to have to kiss Master Solon.

　Clarice interjects, feeling unsure of how far she's serious.
　I stopped Clarice from leaning forward and then asked.

'Didn't you have something to do?'

'......　It was!　In Master Arte's room....

　Clarice stopped talking there, as if she was out of breath.
　Me and Filia looked at each other.

　Arte, the former female sage.
　A girl who is now my slave and can no longer use magic.