14 Episode 14: Former Demon King, Take the Magic Exam (1/2)

In those days, in the Baron's house...

”Silly! Why should I be recalled to the Sorcery Guild?

Teacher Kahle hit the floor with parchment.

This is the library of the Baron's.

Teacher Kahle had a rough breath before a letter from the 'Sorcery Guild' that had just arrived.

The text in the letter...

”Class D Mage Kahle-Meegen

This time, there was a serious mistake in the information submitted by your Lordship on the ”Test Candidate Site”.

As a result, those who went to see below were harmed.

Originally, your lord was called back to explain (shudder), but given the future of Zeros-Grossalia, the exam was to be conducted as planned.

Until the end of the exam, your lord will do his job as usual and then return to the Sorcery Guild.

”Don't be ridiculous! What happened to those who came to the exam hall? What do you know about such a lower end?! I just chose where Zeros-Grossalia stands out the most!! Is that going to be my fault!?

I knew there would be demons in the back mountains.

But it is also a place where the common man Yuki-Grossalia can go hunting with ease.

I was going to show off his excellence by making Zeros work in the same place.

But I didn't know anyone who went down there would be attacked by demons.

”If only Zeros-Grossalia had passed the exam......”

That's the only hope I have.

Anyone who enters the educational institution of the ”Sorcery Guild” may choose his or her master.

If we let Zeros choose himself as his master, Kahle would also be an guild and be able to maintain that position.

I'm sure it will. Zeros is grateful to himself. Because I've been educating you to feel that way.

But what if Zeros fails the exam...?

”When that happens... I, too, have to make a decision”

Kahle-Meegen held his head.

(How could I see this!?

(Why do you have to make a choice like betting your life here!?

(How could...)

”but ahhhh!!

Yeah, yeah.

Step on parchment scattered all over the floor. Over and over again.

Princess Iris comes here as planned.

The test will be carried out as scheduled. Perhaps the cahel on the spot should be treated the way it has always been.

so that some young people in the future (Zeros-Grossalia) can take their exams as usual.

”... then I will only continue 'Teacher Kahle'”

Zeros-Grossalia has set enemies.

If you keep doing that, he'll be just like he's always been.

”Doctor, may I?

Unexpectedly, I heard a knock.

Zeros-Grossalia.

”I need to talk to you. May I come in?”

”... come in. Zeros.”

After picking up the scattered parchment, Kahle replied.

The door opens and a blue-faced zero comes in.

”… sir. Something's going on.”

”A little... my hand slipped, I just dropped the book. What more could you do?

”… sir”

Zeros looks up at the tutor's face, twinkling.

”Can I really pass the exam?”

”What are you talking about now?!?

Teacher Kahle grabbed Zeros' shoulder.

”Don't say anything weak! Her Royal Highness is already in the Realm!?

”... but”

”You are the son of the Baron Grossaria family. In front of Her Royal Highness the Princess, we must show all possible strength. With such weakness, it just gives that common man a gap to follow!

”Is it about Yuki...”

”Yep. I told you so many times!? A common son is a vermin nestled in a noble house. Even to get rid of it, we have to join forces to face a common enemy!!

Kahle, gibberish, and grazed his back teeth.

”So was my home. The Meegens have become a mayhem because of the common man who excels in witchcraft. I don't want Zeros to feel the same way, so I'm saying it for Zeros!

”... but Yuki said... my... oops...”

”Please don't! I told you many times!? What is he doing behind it?”

Teacher Kahle scorned Zeros.

Behind Zeros's brain comes the word Kahle has ever spoken.

─ ─ Yuki-Grossalia is trying to get rid of Zeros.

─ ─ Rumors of Zeros are spreading to the servants in the back. That Kahle explored. So the servants leave when they and Zeros are together.

─ ─ Even my sister, Loomia, is nostalgic for Yuki. That's his ruse, too.

─ ─ I heard that. There were stories like this. But I shouldn't tell the Baron. I don't know what the scolded guy will do.

─ ─ If Zeros shows superior power, he can blow it all away. It's okay... you're the only teacher Kahel's on your side.

”Zeros, we have given you an example item. That's what connects me to Zeros. With that one, the anxiety is relieved. Isn't that right?

”Yes, sir”

Zeros put it on his right arm, saw a black amulet.

I always wore this when I heard from Kahle about Yuki.

When I touch this, my anxiety also subsides. Now it's something that Zeros can't let go of.

”Yuki, what has happened as a result of what you have left behind? Forgot which one your father praised for letting go of Yuki”

”But... that doesn't mean Yuki has talent”

”Then how do you explain that His Royal Highness the Princess was instructed to 'bring all the Baron'?!?

”Hit,” Zeros screams small.

Because Kahle, who shouted out loud, slapped his desk with his fist.

Teacher Kahle does not allow objections. At first Zeros was also afraid of Kahle.

But I'm used to it.

The arms of ”Ancient Magic” are up. This is how I got to the point of taking the 'Magic Guild' exam.

That means Teacher Kahle is right (...).

”Why don't you know!? How could Her Royal Highness know about Yuki in the first place? Yet His Royal Highness wrote to me to summon all the barons. You must know what that means, Zeros!?

”... for Yuki to get rid of me... spreading rumors of himself...?

”Thank you for understanding.”

”Yuki said...... during the exam he was going on a journey. To spread rumors to other towns...? To spread my name and to silence me...”

”You found yourself in a dangerous position, didn't you?

”.................. Dr. Kahle”

”I'm the only one on your side. It's just me. Zeros.”

Teacher Kahle sighed, ha.

Then tap Zeros' shoulder lightly,

”Zeros, you have talent. Trust yourself and use your best witchcraft. His Royal Highness must also acknowledge the high magic.”

”Yes, Doctor.”

Zeros nodded, still pale.

Teacher Kahle flicks the hem of the robe and tells.

”You have to win. For the Baron family. Above all, as a proud student. I expect the end. Master Zeros-Grossalia, the Baron's man.”

─ ─ The next day, in front of the Baron's mansion ─

The entire family of the Baron's family lined up in front of the mansion.

Father, Brother Zeros, it's my turn, Loomia.

Keep your distance. There's a butler nail behind you and all the servants. Martha is with me.

Teacher Kahle is holding back behind his brother.

”Loomia is relieved”

Next to me, Loomia snapped small.

”Now you will have declared before the Princess that Brother Yuki is a member of the Baron's family.”

”I wonder if I could stay with Martha and the others.”

”... Brother Yuki. Well.”

Loomia looked up at my face. He looked like he was going to cry.

They can't escape.

I sighed.

”Everybody, be quiet. There you are.”

A black painted carriage approaches, with a golden edge.

Two white horses are towing the carriage. Don't look down on the nobles. Their lords are gripping. Behind the carriage are soldiers. Next to the carriage... I guess an escort. You look so familiar though.

An old man with gray hair with a long axe on his back.