"What did you ......?

'I ain't giving a shit about anything. I've told you. A sorcerer has to be able to do this much damage.

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

　I'm raptured. You didn't think that the benefits of raising your [magic] skills to the fullest extent would be as great as this. And then he was reminded of how high level a real magician was, and he realized that he, as a court magician, wasn't even a magician.

''The four major attributes are all nine levels of the One, Two, and Three No Kata. The four-types are uniformly 5th level. As for the lightning attribute, the I-2-Sanno type is 9-dan, the IV-No type is 7-dan, and the Corporal type is first-dan. With this alone, the power of the Ichino kata rises to this level.

　I'll show you the numbers clearly and then tell you. It couldn't have been more convincing. Everyone listened in silence.

'You guys should also raise all the other attributes of the Ichino kata to the ninth dan. It's your top priority.''
...... So how much more damage does that raise?
Roughly 1.5 times. Double if it catches up to Type 2. Triple if it reaches the top.
That's a big ......, for sure.

　I guess I have to be convinced. Cheri forgot even her usual regretful attitude and crossed her arms in a closed manner.

'That's how it is, consider yourself cheated and raise the Ichino type. If you can't remember the Ichino type of attribute you are not good at, I will teach you, so come to me with the grimoire at a later date.

　When I gave that instruction, everyone in the First Court Magicians responded with a resounding yes. Their voices were disparate, but considering that they had been ignored halfway through, it was a huge improvement.

'So. What do you need to do to get your skills up to the 9th dan as thoroughly as possible? You know what I mean?
"Experiential training.
That's right.

　I'm not going to be able to get my hands on any of them. Why do you make such a face for a mere experience gain? Probably because he knew it was a "quick and easy way to grow," but he wasn't able to carry it out well, although he didn't know if it was due to the organization's ties or what. It's hard to remove the risk/budget/motivation problem with just one Commander in Chief.

　But ...... maybe this time it will work. Knowing that "I can do that much damage if I work hard too," will definitely motivate me. That's what internet gaming is all about. The lower-ranked players admire the higher-ranked players and take action. Once they know the "easy way" to do so, all they have to do is get on with the job.

Danger is only a risk if you follow my instructions. I'll talk to Mine about the budget. As for your motivation, well, I think you'll be fine with the way things are going. Now it's just a question of when we go.

　Everyone was itching to get it up. They thought they could raise the Ichino type without much trouble. And so they are trying to build up a simple effort, and have fun getting to "that damage". They are simple guys.

　It's impossible to resist the longing for the sight. When I was a beginner, I wanted so badly to be number one in the world, and these guys want to do that damage themselves. And so, right in front of my starving eyes, that method was handed out to me for free. There's no one who won't reach out.

''Ideally, they are all Ichino type all attribute 9-dan. And put up a magic curtain on the battlefield. Each shot is nearly twice as powerful as the enemy's, so let the Ichino Kata rain down like a rainstorm and turn the enemy into a beehive. What do you think?　The First Court Magical Division will be the most elite of the elite. No one will be allowed to come close. No one will be allowed to charge at you. They will even shoot down your bows and arrows. They will be the ones who will redefine all existing tactics.

　The speech was slightly exaggerated. But the effect was outstanding. It was enough to make the court wizards, who had temporarily forgotten everything about their pride and status, think that what this lecturer was saying might be true, and to make them expect it.

'It's an unprecedented challenge. Why don't you give it a try?

　At my final push, Commander Zephyr nodded with a determined look on his face.

''Then that's it for today's lecture. Wait for the sequel.




　　* * *



The Vine's Newspaper!

　Jarm, the leader of the Third Order, was in a rage by himself in his own office.
　He slammed the morning paper on the desk and swung his fist down on it with a thud. His whole body was buzzing and trembling, and his complexion was turning red, blue and purple.

　Why was he so angry? It was because what was written in the newspaper was an undeniable fact.

　If it came to light, not only himself, but the First Order, the Prime Minister, and even the First Prince would not be able to get away with it. Therefore, now that it has come to light, he cannot help but be disturbed.

　Tearing up newspapers, punching desks, throwing things, and stepping on the ground, but the rage is still there. The result of the rampage is that the office looks like a storm that has just passed.

　One of his subordinates comes to visit him at that moment. The subordinate takes one look at the messed up room and gives him a look as if to say, "Again?" before opening his mouth.

''Commander Jarm. His Majesty the King wants to see you.''
What?

　--You're early!　Jarm instantly forgot his previous anger, and this time he began to get very impatient.

　Perhaps he would be asked to explain in front of the king. The subject of the answer would be the First Order, but as for the official document in question, it was the Third Order's difference. If they pursue the matter too deeply, they will definitely be asked to disclose the official documents first.

I'll go to ...... right away.

　Jarm replied to his subordinate and then struggled to think of something to do.

　He must somehow buy himself some time. Because.

''If we don't tamper with it ASAP. ......!

　The official documents regarding the agreement between the righteous R6 and the Second Third Order had not yet been tampered with.

　If the Second Prince Faction confirmed the official documents before the tampering, the First Prince Faction would be in a tight spot. At the very least, Jarm, the Third Knight Commander, would be held accountable. If this is not done well, it will be a lizard's tail cutting.

　That must be avoided. With that in mind, Djarum responded to the king's call.





'I have summoned them here, of all people,' he said. It's about the front page of the Vins newspaper this morning. 'What do you say, Prime Minister?'

　The five people gathered before King Bawel were Prime Minister Val Moreau, Minister Hailai, First Prince Klaus, the First Knight Commander, Memphis, the Second Knight Commander, and Jarm, the Third Knight Commander.
　The idea was to check the facts with only the people involved before putting the story out in public.

''Ha. There is no truth to it. It's utterly infuriating.

I see. How about Klaus?
"There can be no violation of the agreement, Father. The suppression of insurgents is a matter of course, and there is no need for a pact in the first place. I don't understand why there is talk of an agreement when there should be a thoroughgoing agreement: ......

　Klaus declares unapologetically, as if he doesn't even know the ceasefire agreement exists. The two people who felt that was "white" were. They were Minister Hailai and the Commander of the Second Order of Memphis.

''How about Memphis?''
'Ha. I have no idea at this moment that such an agreement was made. I will make every effort to investigate it within the Second Order as soon as possible.

　Memphis was convinced inwardly that there had been a breach of the agreement. "I was in violation of the agreement, and I didn't know it. But there was just not enough evidence.

　The Second Order was an army, so to speak. Memphis was a patriot to the core, a soldier who couldn't stand wagging his tail at the Empire. In other words, he was a Second Princeist. Therefore, he had been gathering information about the injustice in order to hunt down the first prince faction for some time now, but he had been unable to catch them.

　Then an opportunity arose in the form of a scandal. There was no way to escape. He decided that he had to move cautiously and without haste to gather evidence.

'How about Jarm?'
Yes, sir. As for me, I had not heard of it before. I remember that the Second and Third Knights' suppression squad had been struggling to reach a quick solution because of the First Knights' help. That's how I remember it. Yes.

　The Commander of the Third Order of Jarmu decided to repudiate. He continued to deny to the limit, stretching out the time until the official documents were disclosed. In the meantime, he was determined to falsify the official documents.

'Hi Lai,'
Ha. I see the looks on your faces, and I understand. There must have been a breach of protocol.

'What?　Hi Lai, do you think you can fool us?

　The Prime Minister shouts at the minister who lets him off the hook.

"Wait. Tell me why you feel that way.
'If I were the alleged party, I would propose to disclose the official documents related to the suppression of bandits to prove my innocence. But no one mentions it. I suspect that there are facts in the official documents that should not be confirmed. It's a simple deduction, sir.
So it's an official document.

　Bawel nodded in agreement. Seeing this, the Prime Minister frowned and Jarm paled. Then, as a follow-up, the minister begins to speak.

''If this violation of the agreement is true. If this violation of the agreement is true, it will be a crisis for the Knights, and by extension, the government of the country. It is necessary to review this agreement. If you have been arbitrarily carrying out genocidal persecution under the guise of suppressing rebel forces, that would be the bankruptcy of the country. Such treacherous people must not take a part in the politics of the Castal Kingdom.

How dare you call that a massacre!　No wonder the rebels are being suppressed!

Are you aware, Prime Minister? Currently, crimes such as burglary and robbery are a problem in the slum area of King's Landing Vinston. Now that the R6 deterrent, the banditry that used to deter us, is gone, the number of uncontrolled small-time criminals has increased, and the security situation has worsened. If this is the case, there will be a group of criminals worse than the bandits who will be roaming the streets of King's Landing: ...... Haha, there hasn't been a crackdown team since R6. Isn't this negligence?

...... I know, of course. But it's also true that there's no end in sight. The plan was to round them up after a while. Therefore, we have no reason to be called a massacre. I demand an apology.

Good gracious, you are right. I'm concerned that the bandit R6 has been suppressed because he is a 'political' obstacle to you. In particular, those who were opposed to compromise with the Empire even had high hopes for R6. Because it would be clear from the fire that the gap between the rich and poor would widen even further if trade with the Empire continued.

That's just not true!　What a bunch of horseshit!　And then they'll try to bring us down and take power!　Are you not ashamed to be in the presence of the King!

Aren't you ashamed to be so distracted?　It's like a confession.

Let me tell you, you!

"Yo no Nuka.

　A word from Bawell stopped the raging Prime Minister and the minister, who continued to be calm and agitated. The two men immediately closed up and bowed their heads.

　Then Bowell broke the silence as if he were passing judgment on them.

'Apparently it's not just a fiction,' he said. Raise a detailed report after your respective investigations. I will personally review it and if necessary, order the disclosure of the public records. If necessary, I will issue subpoenas to the parties involved. That's all I have to say.

　--the curtain has been cut off on the great upheaval.





'Call Jarm,'

　Prime Minister Val Moreau was surprisingly calm.

　Given the situation he was in, he should be as impatient as the Commander of the Third Order of Djarum with the current turmoil.

　But the Prime Minister was even rather impressed. ''I'm impressed that you've come through here,'' he said.

　The weaknesses of the first prince's camp that he had expected were the numerous scandals surrounding the first prince Klaus and the first queen White, and the pursuit of the duke's house of Aisin, all of which were clearly "critical points". That is why we have been able to take measures to deal with them.

　However. But the actual breakthrough was, unsurprisingly, about the "suppression of bandits". I didn't think they'd be able to attack me in my dreams.

　However, when it was poked at, ...... it was a surprisingly vital point. With just one thrust, if you're not careful, all the hard work you've done up until now will be for naught.

''...... who are you ......?''

　The Prime Minister saw through it.

　This "too clever" approach was not the same as that of Minister Hai Lai or the Second Prince of Mein. It was a tricky and clever ruse, far different from anything he had ever seen from his political opponents. He had a hunch that someone was lurking behind the scenes.

　Then who was it? The answer came to me in less than a few seconds.

'That sorcerer or ......!

　Judge against the recent changes that have occurred around the Second Prince. A man named Second, a special temporary instructor of the First Court Magical Division. It was indeed very suspicious.

''d*mn, not much information.''

　Here, someone who had been completely unguarded had suddenly emerged. It was natural that there was little information.
　However, the Prime Minister had regrets. Even though it was the stronghold of Paula Memento, one of the leading members of the Second Prince Faction, he could have sent spies to the Royal School of Magic to thicken the information network even more than now, and he could even unleash more dogs in the adventurer's circles. The Second's information was sufficient if only they were willing to obtain it. But it was already too late. The regret of the later would not come first.


'Excuse me, I'm late.'
Djarum. You know the story, don't you?
Yes. It's about the math involved in tampering with that thing.
If you know what you're doing, good. Do it quickly and discreetly. They'll probably be watching you more closely.
Yes. But we don't get to choose how.
As long as it stays out of sight, it doesn't matter. I don't care how much you spend. Just make sure it's perfect.
Yes, sir.

　A trickle of sweat trickled down Jarm's temples. His stomach had been screaming since this morning. But there was no turning back now.

''By the way, Jarm. Can you find out some information on the man who became a temporary instructor for the First Court Magical Division the other day?
Are you a substitute lecturer, sir?
That's right. There's a good chance that this one, this second one, is involved.
'What is that ......!

　Jarm showed a look of surprise on his face, and shortly after, a huff.
　The name "Second" sounded familiar.

'...... Prime Minister. If it's that person, leave it to me.
What?　Are you saying you've already taken steps?
Yes. I've sent one of our dogs in.
Well done!

　This is where the bad part of the man called Jarm came out. He had jumped into the trap Winfiled had set for him. The motive for this was impure: "I'll take the credit for it for myself. It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on some of the best people, but also the way of the Third Order.

'O Jarm. I will turn misfortune into fortune. I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about him and also the documents. In some cases, you can go to .......
Yes, I'll take care of it.

　It is only a short while before they are helplessly trapped with their unholy smiles on their faces.