Cristae
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116“A… portrait?” His sharp eyes narrowed slightly. Regardless, I strode straight up to the artist Mister, who was sketching portraits beneath a tent, and greeted him brightly. “Hello!” “Oh my, such adorable visitors… Miss?” “Oh, do you know me?” “Of course, of course! I often come to the manor to restore the murals. I’ve seen you a few times from afar.” “Oh, really?” I thought I was disguised well enough, but somehow he recognized me. The artist…
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Episode 115 Around the time my adoption papers were being prepared. Out of the blue, Father asked me, “Ruby, when's your birthday?” “I don't have one.” “…….” “Is it important? Oh, it’s the day you eat cake, I suppose. But now I can have cake anytime, even without a birthday. Why do you ask?” The Mage King certainly never bothered to tell me my birthday. I was too busy surviving to ever be curious about it myself. Ah, at the orphanage in my previous life,…
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114“All right. Your attire’s a bit unkempt, but… oh, it’s fine. I’ve learned some flexibility at this post. We’ll work out the details as we go.” “Eek! No… Rubian! Help me!” Nothing could stop a youth thirsting for knowledge. In the end, Asha was borne away in a book cart lined with plush cushions. Thud. It wouldn’t be more than a few steps from here to the adjoining study, but Asha… made the journey in comfort. Khalid shook his head, as if in…
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Episode 113It was the voices of Void and Liam. Startled, I sprang up quickly. “What are you doing? Are you awake?” The door creaked open, revealing the faces of my two brothers. Father sighed, as if he simply couldn’t deal with them. “I told you not to rush over to Ruby’s room the moment you opened your eyes. Are you finished getting ready to leave?” “We’re not bothering her, and it’s not even right after waking up, and besides, it’s already noon! Father!” Void…
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112“Of course. Didn’t you say the kingdom always proclaims ‘We’ve caught them’ to the outside world when they halt a search?” He was right. That was how the kingdom boasted a so-called 100% arrest rate for fugitive mages. It reinforced their authority externally and exerted internal pressure. “More importantly, they failed to search the North.” “That’s true… but hm. I think the Mage King spread word of the search ending to make me and those around me let our guard…
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Episode 111 Leviathan sat alone in his office. Rubian had been taken away by Rosetta, who said she would put her to bed, and all the servants had been dismissed. He leaned back in his chair and tilted his head. A sigh escaped him. ‘Was it really just my imagination…?’ Earlier, in that garden, Leviathan thought he’d sensed a strange trace of power from Rubian… or so he believed. Of course, for a non-mage to sense magic was impossible. But he, too, had surpassed the limits…
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110I finally understood why, in the latter part of the original story, Leviathan’s whereabouts after the war were so unclear. I used to think it was simply that I couldn’t remember what happened to him. That was partly true, but more than that— He truly couldn’t act at all. Much like Grandfather before him. Due to his injuries, he was forced into seclusion in Zelox, unable to show himself to the world. I clung tightly to my father’s clothes. Right now, he was Duke Zevert, actively…
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Episode 109 That lunatic. Even in that state, he didn't let out so much as a groan. In the end, the Emperor took a step back. If a mage had truly intended to infiltrate the duke's residence… that would have been a disaster. But there was no evidence. Because he was dead. ‘A mage dying on my land is the biggest headache of all.’ The Emperor let out a long sigh and pressed his forehead. As Leviathan began to walk away, he glanced at him. “Arcadia’s come upon a convenient…
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108A blue barrier shimmered to life before Dad’s eyes. “Rubian?” A deafening roar rang out. In the dark of night, the explosion was strong enough to brighten the sky for a fleeting moment. The shockwave sent a whirlwind howling through the air. Trees splintered and broke, their sharp branches hurtling forward. Spying me, Dad instinctively pulled me close, sheltering me as he dropped to the ground. “Duke! Rubian!” Asha reinforced the protective spell. Clinging to Dad, I…
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Episode 107 “How dare you break into a noble’s residence and approach my daughter.” “Gah!” A hand shot out with tremendous force, clamping down on his throat. The mage’s feet thrashed helplessly in the air. “This is so brazen, I could execute you on the spot and no one would protest… What do you think?” A low voice, grating like nails on a chalkboard. The oppressive, chilling aura made the 'Fourth’s' eyes shake uncontrollably. “Answer me, mage.” Leviathan…
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106Will this work? I wasn’t sure. First, how to use this… My mind spun in circles. Use this magic circle like so, and then… Dissolve everything, root to stem… Ah. So it can only be used once per person. After that, resistance builds up, and drinking it again just improves your health… I see. Digging up these new details, I picked up the herb. As I gently infused it with magic, the green leaves trembled with joy. “Sniff sniff. Smells like grass.” A blueish aura…
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Episode 105 The count straightened his spine and swallowed hard. The tracking mage was staying in one of the Ipsen mansions prepared by Count Camellan, in accordance with the imperial command. Leviathan had secretly ordered the count to investigate that bedchamber. "The security was extremely tight, but it's not as if he stays cooped up in the mansion all day." Ssshhh. Hastily copied notes were placed on the table. "I wrote down the mage's memos exactly as they were left. Please take a…
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104The boy scratched his eyebrow, then bowed politely. “Sorry, Rubian.” “Hm?” “For misunderstanding you. Didn’t that cause you trouble yesterday?” Ah. About yesterday. I shook my head quietly. Strictly speaking, it wasn’t Licht’s fault. “It’s fine. Is that why you wanted to keep talking with me?” “Mm. I had too many thoughts on my own. If I caused you any distress… I’m truly sorry.” Everyone knew—even the stones in the road—that the Zeverts hated…
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Episode 103 “How can that portal break after just a few uses? And even if it was damaged, with a mage of that caliber…” Shh. Khalid brought a finger to his lips. I clamped my mouth shut and began stacking blocks again. “Who here could possibly know more about this than you?” “…I suppose Asha couldn’t say much in front of the kingdom’s watchers.” “Right. That mage tried to pull something to search this place further, but… we’re heading back to Zelox tomorrow…
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102 “Shh.” Leviathan pressed a finger lightly to his lips. Hazel and Adolf, who had come out to greet them at the front of the mansion, quickly took the hint and quieted their footsteps. Leviathan climbed the stairs to the bedroom, carrying the child in his arms. The sleeping face was deeply at rest—he must have been quite exhausted. “I’m starting to wonder if Asha Drukan and Rubian might have known each other from before.” The youthful prince’s voice echoed in his ears.…
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Episode 101Ch.10 The eventful banquet had finally ended. The matter of the tracking mage, which had worried me, was settled for now, and once I removed the bracelet, I quickly regained my energy and ate to my heart’s content. After having a cake-eating contest with Liam and Void, I finally left the party hall. Naturally, I was the victor. As I was leaving the banquet, my elder brothers were each caught by acquaintances from their respective academies. Void was surrounded by a group of…
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Episode 100 “Little fairy.” It was Liam. “Ah, brother…” “You look pale as spoiled cream. Come here.” I dangled from Liam. He had taken a pendant but simply slipped it into my pocket. Clinging to his back, I squeezed my eyes shut. When my body trembled slightly, Liam let out a short sigh and patted my legs gently. “Fairy, what’s that on your wrist?” Looking down at the arm I’d wrapped around his neck, Liam asked. When I moved one arm, it jingled…
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Episode 99 The boy, Licht Babylon, was running. “Huff, huff!” His hair and clothes, meticulously prepared for the banquet, were now a complete mess. But that was the least of his concerns. His older brothers’ snickering voices echoed in his ears. “So the Emperor has finally brought in a tracking mage.” “I heard that mage wants to confirm something with the children. Is that why the banquet hall is set apart?” “Well, obviously. If the nobles caught wind, they’d…
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Episode 98 “There’s a seat prepared for you over there.” I peeked toward the maid’s outstretched hand. At the round table, my brothers and Khalid sat with unashamed faces. When had they escaped all the way over there? “You left me behind!” As I grasped my skirt, preparing to stomp over, a few girls grabbed my arm. “Ah, would you mind sitting with us…?” “Sorry. I promised to sit with my brothers…” “Oh, I see. That’s too bad… Oh!” At that moment, the…
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Episode 97 “Thank you for all your hard work, everyone.” The grand hall sparkled brilliantly. The awards ceremony began with an address from His Majesty the Emperor. Of course… we first had to sit through a very lengthy closing statement. The children who participated in the competition had gathered in small clusters in front of the stage. All the adults, resplendently dressed, looked on from behind with proud smiles. I stood in the very front row, a little tense. On either side of…
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