The non-attribute spell that Luciel practiced countless times could be done even with her eyes closed.
Because it was automatically recorded on the wand, it could be used without a starting word, but Luciel spoke out of her mouth without realizing it. Although she gave a loud shout filled with fighting spirit, those who were watching were distracted by Luciel’s crystal clear voice.
Luciel’s huge mana that was released in all directions made Eres suffocate.
‘What the hell is this huge mana…’
Eres, who had been hit by the spell Slip, was too late to react, and was unable to do anything about it, falling helplessly on his buttocks.
“W-W-What’s going on!”
Immediately after tying Eres’ ankles, Luciel smiled and used her favorite spell.
“Magic arrow!”
Shushshuk, Puong, Poong, Puong, Poong!
To the point where it cannot be underestimated as a non-attribute magic, several transparent arrows of light frighteningly flew towards Eres, and hit his head one after another.
Beep, beep, beep, beep!
A long beep rang around and the number in Luciel’s video ball went up.
17, 35, 49, 61…….
Everyone who watched was startled and cheered for Luciel. Eres, who suddenly and absurdly lost to a non-attribute 1st-class rookie, collapsed in shock.
His head turned white. If this was an actual match without protection……It was truly terrifying to imagine.
However, because the shield blocked it, we could only see lights everywhere.
“Oh, that’s ridiculous! I should have used Stone Edge!”
Eres, who had come to his senses belatedly, slammed the floor and became angry, with a face as if he was about to die.
He was evaluated to be a good wizard in the tower, Luciel also didn’t expect the result to be this sharp, so she felt sorry for him. She approached Eres that had his head down and held out her hand without speaking.
He was resentful that he lost to a little child, but Eres had no choice but to acknowledge Luciel’s ability.
Instead of grabbing his hand, Luciel pushed her head through her robes and while peeking at Eres who stood on the floor holding his wand, she asked
“…Would you like to do it again? Should I not use Slip this time?”
“Never mind. I won’t.”
Eres shook his head. He didn’t want to be further shamed publicly in front of so many people. Fortunately, this was not the Tower. As long as he keeps his sister’s mouth shut, the rumors won’t spread.
Still, this match was fun. It was unfortunate that he lost in an instant because he was too careless and let his guard down, but there was something to learn from it.
Eres, whose face was red and green, now clearly acknowledged her victory.
When Luciel put away her wand, Eres hesitated and talked to her in a crawling voice with his blushing cheeks.
“But you were very cool today, weren’t you? Thanks. I also learned a lot. Later, after I improve my skills, let’s fight again. Then I will definitely win! I’ll blow you up using a Meteor spell.”
Meteor was a spell that belongs to a fairly high circle among earth attribute magic, so Luciel was surprised.
“……Meteor is too much. You want to kill me?”
“No, you can wear a robe.”
The two exchanged jokes as they tapped each other’s shoulders. Luciel was proud, because for some reason, after the match, it felt like they got closer. In fact, if he had proceeded calmly without acting hastily, Eres would have had a good chance of winning.
Because his Stone Shard was very intimidating for a twelve-year-old boy.
Meanwhile, Gillard, who had predicted that Luciel’s magical power was above average, also opened and closed his mouth in the absurd results of the match. He quietly predicted Luciel’s victory, but he did not know that she would lead the match in such a calm manner.
Obviously, this wasn’t something that could only be done with strong magic.
Judgment to find the opponent’s weakness, understanding of magic to select and use the most effective one, and mana control that enables delicate implementation. He couldn’t close his mouth, it was hard to believe that any of those aspects belonged to a 9-year-old child.
‘She’s really not an ordinary kid.’
Her blooming talent as a wizard was expected more.
The match ended with Luciel’s victory, and the two took off their robes and shook hands, hugged each other, and concluded the match with a warm mood.
Gillard approached the two children with a pleased face. As the tall man approached, the two children looked even smaller, so he bent down on his knees and said to them, at eye level.
“Both of you did better than expected.”
Gillard said so and stroked Eres’s head. He was certainly a child with the qualities to become a great wizard. In fact, if you only consider the sophistication of magic skills, Eres would be the best. If he had had a little more patience, he could have won.
“Eres, it’s a pity, but your attack speed was terrifying. You have to act with a cooler head.”
“Haa, I have learned a lot, too.”
“Yes. In particular, earth attribute magic is very slow. Somehow, the path of earth attributes will be a path that requires patience from you. Haha.”
Gillard’s pleasant encouragement seemed to have reassured Eres.
Then he looked at Luciel.
“Luciel, you moved very calmly. To be honest, I thought that you were simply gifted with strong magical powers and that you would be able to compete with that alone, but you dealt with it better than what I expected.”
Luciel smiled broadly at her grandfather’s praise.
“Thanks to Grandpa’s teachings.”
“The Slip spell was used well during the match, and it brought out the flow towards your victory. But instead of avoiding magic with your body, let’s learn and use defensive magic.”
“Yes, Grandpa!”
People tried to approach the two children to talk to them, but Gillard quietly dismissed them. He was concerned that the winning child might become bloated and the losing child would lose confidence.
Gillard carefully said to Eres.
“Eres, it’s not often, but when I stop by the tower, I’ll give you some training.”
“R-Really?”
That meant accepting him as a disciple. Eres’s eyes were slightly red as if he was deeply touched.
“Thank you, thank you. I will work really hard, just like Master Gillard, no, like the Teacher! I will become an Archmage!”
“Haha, that’s what I’m looking forward to.”
“And it would be best for both of you to learn teleportation magic first.”
“Yes!”
Luciel answered while wiping the sweat drops from her forehead.
It was good news to hear.
* * *
“My Little Madam.”
Today, there was an order from Gillard to not bother Luciel and just let her rest. Thanks to this, even if everyone wanted to come to play, no one went to Luciel’s room.
Rose and Bessie put the child in a large bathtub to relieve Luciel’s exhaustion, and then filled it with sweet and fresh petals, perfume, and bath salt.
It was a bathtub so large that there was more than enough space for Luciel to swim in it. IT was elegant, had pure white porcelain and gold decorations that could be used by imperial princesses. It was extremely luxurious.
In fact, it was a gift from Soliaphe, although Luciel didn’t know that fact.
When Luciel, as white as milk, entered the white bathtub, she was akin to a baby swan.
“Wait a minute, I’ll put your hair up.”
When she first came to Bellstein, the length of her hair was slightly over her shoulder. But now it grew enough to cover her back.
“Your hair has grown a lot. Our little Madam, in a few days you will really become a new bride.”
Bessie rolled up Luciel’s hair with a towel and tied it up nicely.
Luciel, with a few strands of her bangs and side hair flowing, showed a round forehead, revealing a beauty that could not be hidden by her tender age. Even the fluffy hair on the back of her neck was cute. To Bessie, Luciel was pretty and precious as if she was her own little sister.
“Since you’re already this pretty, when you grow up, our Lady Luciel will become the most beautiful woman in the empire.”
Luciel thought it was just Bessie’s wishful words, she laughed it away, but cautiously asked again.
“…Am I really pretty?”
“Of course. No matter what anyone says, my Little Madam is the prettiest in the world.”
Bessie took Luciel’s hand and kneaded it while talking. Her neck was stiffened with tension during the match, and when she massaged her little shoulders, arms, and soles of her feet, Luciel’s body and mind melted and her cheeks suddenly turned red.
I don’t know why, but she wanted Kizef to feel the same way.
But that thought soon disappeared. A pink flamingo-shaped doll floating on the transparent water surface in the bathtub caught Luciel’s attention.
“Come on, take a ride on the flamingo. It will be fun.”
Rose shrugged her shoulders, saying that they had a hard time bringing it inside the bathtub.
Luciel hugged the pretty flamingo’s long neck and climbed on it. The soft, fluffy, and smooth feel of the doll, as well as the feeling of being on board, was just as good as floating on a cloud.
“Now that summer comes in earnest, you will be able to play in the lake.”
“Sounds fun.”
“Yes. Let’s hang out together then. In the summer, the garden fountains will be open.”
The figure of Luciel riding comfortably on the flamingo doll looked very peaceful. Rose patted Luciel’s hair, then carried the white trolley that Bessie had brought along to the side of Luciel’s bathtub.
“Have something to drink here. Then play to your heart’s content.”
“Yes!”
Summer in Bellstein.
It was regrettable that spring was over, but I was looking forward to what summer would be like. In the summer, there was going to be a change.
First of all, Kizef will come, and Luciel will also get married. It may not be a big change since it is a contract marriage. However, it was true that her heart kept beating and fluttering.
Luciel reached out her hand to the trolley and grabbed a glass. She enjoyed a sweet break as she drank iced tea with crushed plums.
“Yummy.”
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The emotions that she had been holding back for so long, perhaps because of the release of tension, came up.
Splash! Splash!
Shining jewels fell into the bathtub, making a noise, and Luciel closed her eyes for a moment in languor.
“I’m happy.”
Luciel smiled broadly and hung on to the flamingo doll.