The Marquess of Olguin is located in the western part of the Kingdom of Naglas.

　The inside of the castle in the center of the territorial capital is decorated with furnishings befitting a high-ranking nobleman.
　I'm not sure I'll ever be able to find out if I'm going to be able to make it.

The young master is here from King's Landing. The young master is here from King's Landing.

　A white-haired old man dressed as a servant tells me this.

　There are a total of five people in the room.
　One of them is the former Marquis of Olguin, the highest-ranking person in the room, seated in a rocking chair.
　The former marquis has been in the service of the former marquis for many years, and one is an old sycophant.
　The former marquis has two armed and upright bodyguards behind him, and the last one is the former marquis's old bodyguard, who has served the former marquis for many years.
　The last one is a man in scout gear kneeling in front of the former marquis.

Keep them waiting. I'm discussing something important.

Very well. I'll ask the young master to wait in his room.

　After receiving instructions, the old side servant bowed and left the room.

'So?　The fact that you came all the way here to report directly to us is a good indication that you're on to something, right?

　The former Marquis resumes the conversation that had been interrupted by the arrival of the old side servant.

''I have found out where the sorcerer of a thousand swords lives.

What?　Are you sure?

　The former Marquis leaned forward, as if he hadn't thought of it.

''Yes. The sorcerer of a thousand swords had his residence outside the capital. It's just outside of the capital, northeast of the capital, into the Caucasus Forest.

Causus?　Do you think we live in that magical land?　No wonder we can't find our footing: ......

　The former marquis bites his nails in frustration.

''Elaborate.''

''Yes, I have followed a thousand sword sorcerers in the past. We have followed the Thousand Swords Sorcerer several times, but he has been scattered at every turn. Therefore, we changed our approach and changed our target to someone close to the Thousand Swords Magician, and found that the male students of Mariusius School regularly buy daily necessities and other items to go out of the royal capital.

So?

The students would return to King's Landing that day, but the luggage they carried on the outward journey was empty on the return journey every time. The other day, I followed the male students as I was sure that they were delivering the luggage to one of the destinations.

Does this mean he's found a place to live?

　The former Marquis interrupted the report and asked.

''Yes. Although it was at the outer edge of the Causas Forest, a place that normally would not be frequented by mercenaries or explorers had been carved out and a house had been erected. There is no doubt that it is the residence of a thousand-sword sorcerer.''

Okay, that's it!

　The former marquis stood up with a joyful smile.

''That is not all. I'm sure the sights I've seen with my own eyes will be useful to you.

What did you see?

They're ---- twins who were about fourteen or five years old.

Twins?

　The former marquis accepted the unexpected words with a straight face.

''Yes. It is understandable that a thousand-sword sorcerer is living in a hidden forest in the middle of nowhere. It's because he wouldn't be able to live in the royal capital with the twins. I'm sure he wants to hide the twins from the world's eyes.

"Hohoho. ....... Right. Oh yeah, right!　Twins!

　The former marquis began to understand what the reporter's words meant, and gradually expressed his excitement.

''You brought back some good information!　I'll pay you double what I promised!

　The former Marquis was in a good mood and had just mentioned an increase in his reward when there was a knock on the door of the room.

''Father, it's me.''

　The owner of the voice heard following the knock opened the door and entered the room without waiting for the former Marquis to answer.
　A man about two years younger than the former Marquis.
　It was his own son, the current Marquis Olguin.

''I'm busy. I told you to wait for me, didn't I?''

　Behind the present Marquis is an old servant who ordered the word.
　The expression on his face suggests that his son had come here on his own, ignoring the message.

Why are you so busy, father, who has resigned from all his duties and retired?

Shut up. Shut up. You don't lose your social contacts just because you quit your job. What is this talk to me, who works for the Marquess?

I don't remember asking anyone to do that, Father. It seems to be sneaking around, but that's fine, as long as you don't have to do anything else but look after the garden. You can leave the affairs of the Marquess family to me.

"Who do you think you're talking to!　When did you become such a mouthpiece for me!

　Unafraid of the enraged former marquis, the son shoots his own father a cold look.

''After I take over the marquess''?　Let me speak plainly, father. You are now nothing more than a retired marquess. I am the current owner of this house. You will refrain from any actions without my permission.

'Who do you think has made the Marquis family so prosperous!

You have driven the Marquis family to this point!　It would be nice to think about installing your sister as the next Crown Princess. Take advantage of the factions you've created within the military. But you failed!　As a result, the Duke of Nilesteria was stared at, displeased by His Royal Highness the Dauphin, and even lost his interest in the Fuyo Cup (Lotus Cup)!　Who is to blame for the now-fallen aristocracy and the finger in the back!　Don't tell me you don't know how much trouble I'm in for by covering your ass!

Gu......

　The former marquis choked on the unexpectedly strong tone of accusation.

''...... Anyway, I don't want to make the situation any worse. Please don't do anything unnecessary without my knowledge. I am the Marquis of Olguin now. Don't forget that.

　After saying only what he wanted to say, the current Marquis left the room.

　After his son left, the former Marquis exploded in an elusive rage.

''d*mn it ......!　This is all because of that d*mned black hair!

　Kicking off the rocking chair he had been sitting in earlier, the former Marquis, breathing hard, lit a dark color in his eyes.

''I won't allow it, I won't allow it. ......!　That little black-haired boy!　I don't know if it's the 3 Great Satan Slayers or the Sorcerer of a Thousand Swords, but you'll rue the day you ever hit me with that shield!　It's a good thing that the twins are hiding an unholy being such as the twins. It doesn't matter how famous a mercenary you are, if you are an agent of the evil one, there will be no one to support you.

　According to the teachings of the goddess, the twins were once an abomination who disturbed the world as the sentry of the evil gods.

　The existence of goddesses, believed in by men and women of all ages and noble backgrounds, is not something that even royalty and nobility can ignore.
　Even the Kingdom of Nagras and the Hermenian Empire, which are irreconcilable enemies politically, religiously believe in the same goddess.
　Even an uneducated commoner would know what it was like to ignore the teachings of the goddess in such a world and shelter an evil spire.

　First of all, they would make a collaborator in the church and tip off the existence of the twins that the Thousand Swords Sorcerer was hiding.
　Naturally, the thousand-sword sorcerer would be branded a heretic and his fame would fall to the ground.

　If that happens, there will be no one left to defend the abominable magician.
　Even the Duke of Nilestria would indeed sever his ties with mercenaries who are recognized as heretics.

''First we must get to the Church.

　Quickly chasing away from his mind the fact that his son had just nailed him to the wall, the former marquis began to indulge in a plot.

I want someone who is easy to handle. I want someone who is religious and narrow-minded.