Marquis' Express Butler

“Aren't you curious? ”

When I say goodbye, Chris smiles bloody. Such a nobleman. A murderous smile that would make a squeal if the ladies were around.

“You're probably wondering. You asked me that the first time. But he didn't ask any more questions. ”

Chris was thankful he didn't ask. I don't know if it's the influence of the circle of fate, but I could feel his feelings just by looking at his voice and expression.

Now it's my turn to talk.

“They're restoring their magic now, but for some reason ManaCircuit is closed. So I couldn't ask any more questions. Mana's life is as precious to wizards as his, isn't it? Maybe it's an unforgettable incident for the rest of my life...... It's not polite to ask questions like that. ”

“I was surprised, to be honest. Dylan, you're always so decisive. Like you know everything. If you say it badly, you seem to be in a hurry, but you've been waiting for me. ”

“I'm not as screwed as anyone else. It's not the third one.”

“Hahahaha.”

Chris laughs. It's really different from when we talked about it at the mystery meeting.

I feel like I'm finally friends.

We looked up at the sky without speaking for a moment, leaning against the rock. I can clearly see the stars shining. I can't believe how easy it is to see this amazing scene. It was still a blessing to be reincarnated.

“What is magic……. ”

I wonder how much time has passed. Chris starts talking quietly.

I focused on the story to follow.

“I first developed Mana when I was seven. My father, who was the nameless lord of a small territory, was very happy. Watching me spit out Mana. I still remember the look on his face. In my head.”

“Is that something to be happy about? I heard that knowing how to handle Mana means you'll eventually be taken to the Horse Tower. ”

I couldn't help but think it was a curse rather than a blessing. The party is in front of you.

Although I am the same horse and user, I was not technically a person in this world, so my sensitivity is different.

Anyway, that's what I read in the book.

Magic and the presence of the Horse Tower to master magic were also surrounded by veils.

In particular, the tower was a very closed tissue. I felt disconnected from the outside at all.

Some books have records of the lives of the tower, and some even draw Hidden Magic Cube so that no one can see it. Of course, I didn't have to go out. I spent my whole life in a tower, studying magic until I died.

Chris answered slowly.

“I'm not the first. ”

“I think there's too much implication. ”

“If you think about it, it's simple. If you send it to the Tower properly, you will have the honor of being a wizard in the family, and you will be able to further refine the genealogy. One competitor disappears. ”

“That's right."

There must be a complicated family history here. There's no peaceful place in the noble family.

I'm full of questions, but I decided to focus on Chris' storytelling for a moment. The question is, it's not too late to ask.

“My mother was a maid. She was actually the maid who served him. ”

Maid... maid... This is unthinkable.

Well, the word "bastard" is common enough, so it's not hard to say. My guess was that even my mother was a nobleman because she was too noble.

Chris continued with a short sigh.

“She gave birth to me in one fell swoop. He wasn't the son of a commonly spoken concubine. However, I was able to use the family's last name because my father accepted me as a son...... but in the fourth order. There were three more brothers above me. But it was a difficult day because of the birth date. ”

“And then I discovered a magical gift. ”

“That's why I went to the tower. Thanks to you, my family has become famous. Although the tower is extremely closed, magic is always a marvelous object. ”

I nodded in agreement.

Chris kept going.

“I was eight when I entered the tower. I was trained very harshly. It was hard enough that I couldn't even imagine eating food or drinking water. I've had a lot of extreme thoughts. ”

“So there must be a lot of refugees? ”

“That's right. That's why there's a separate tracker in the tower. consist of senior wizards. ”

“What happens if you run away? ”

“If the power failure is blocked by bees, or if you refuse to stay, it will be used as an experiment. ”

I couldn't connect the words. Isn't the experimental material too harsh?

Chris stared at me and laughed.

“I know what you're thinking. But that's the rules of the tower. Hundreds, thousands of years of history itself. ”

“History sucks. It's a practice.”

“ ……. ”

“What do you think? ”

“I didn't think so then, but I can agree now. ”

“Anyway, you survived without leaving the tower, right? ”

“I had a goal. ”

Chris shines his eyes.

There is one thing that people with those eyes have in common, saying their goals. People who still dream about their goals without losing them.

I realized by looking at the people around me like Lohan, Arwen, and Arthur.

Their sizes and shapes were all different, but their eyes were the same color.

They always tried their best to achieve their dreams.

“My goal was one. We should abandon the secrecy of the tower and get closer to the public…… and study ways to give comfort and comfort to the community. That's why I studied enchantment. Magic is the most powerful magic that can transform human lives and civilizations. ”

That makes sense.

Beyond pouring out attack magic like fire and ice, if you look at it more broadly, the enchantment side will be able to push the transformation forward. It would make a hell of a synergy if I hooked him up with engineering.

But Chris's dream was wrong from the start. Let's look at the taxes now.

“You must have confronted the ideals the tower seeks. I've never seen them before, but I feel bad for them. And they have a lot in common. ”

“Yes. It is the basic policy that all knowledge should be passed on to a certain person. I couldn't accept the idea, but I liked studying magic, so I stayed. In the hope that one day we can break this sturdy frame. My teacher was looking out for me, but I had to cross a line I couldn't cross. As I was preparing to preach magic to the public, my colleague betrayed me, and I was dragged from the tower into slavery. ”

“And then you escaped dramatically? ”

Chris nods bitterly.

“It's been five years. It hasn't been that long since I've been in the royal family. The process of creating a mystery meeting will be omitted, as you can imagine. ”

“For a short period of time, I have raised the mystery meeting very well. ”

“If I had met you a little later, I would have become a much larger organization. ”

“What kind of an ankle am I talking about? ”

“That's not what I meant. ”

I hung up for a moment. One turn, Chris turns to look at you. Arthurs is coming this way after patrol. Eluna wasn't there yet.

It's time to end our conversation.

To share all this with Arthur, there is still much to overcome. First of all, you have to make a connection with him.

“I don't like keeping the tower a secret. Just like a long time ago, before the sunset of Mana, I wanted it to be a wise people's gathering. ”

“Talking about it to me.... ”

“Of course, you're supposed to help. Like I'm helping you. ”

If that's the case, you don't have to refuse. It's in the same orbit as my goal anyway. We just have to run away together.

“I'm sorry, but I'm asking you again. ”

“To do that, remember to get back to Adeline safely first. ”

“The plan is working. Don't worry too much. ”

“Come on, there's a great mystery merchant by your side. What's there to worry about?“ ”

We shook hands tightly. Arthurs sits on his back, wondering if he thought we were having a fun conversation later.

Another story begins.

* * *

Before Barista, we stopped by a small village. It was a small town called 'Flora,’ and it could capture the view at a glance.

“Let's take a break. Supplies. Horses are tired. ”

“Sure."

We step into the village and stop where the inn looks. While Arthurs and Eluna were supplying, Chris and I had separate work to do.

“You have a branch here? ”

“Of course. At least in the Kingdom of Alfrost, there is no village without our branch. ”

I started walking the town path following Chris confidently.

Seeing that I wasn't told not to follow, I think he really admitted me. I think I want to show you the rendezvous.

“You don't seem to have many buildings. I think there's only one inn. There's a branch somewhere. ”

“It doesn't matter how many buildings or people you have. The important thing is to melt well around it. ”

“I don't know what you mean. ”

After a while, Chris stopped in a secluded village. It was a typical house with adequate gardening in the front and a lot of weeds in the back.

Chris naturally approached the door and knocked three times.

A moment later, you hear a thick man's voice.

“Who are you?”

“I'm a passing adventurer, but can I wait one night? ”

The silence is brief, and a cautious man's voice comes out from behind the door.

“... I'm sorry, but there's no room left. There's a Chief on the hill, so ask him over there. ”

“I understand.”

I don't know what's going on, but I'm staring at it, and suddenly Chris opens the door. The door is unlocked and easily opened.

As he went inside, I quickly followed him inside.

“What are you doing? ”

“A cipher.”

It's fresh. I didn't feel like a password at all. I felt like a real adventurer. When I told you to go to the chief's house, you tried to take a step back without me knowing.

“What branch are you from? ”

Chris took off his cotton wool instead of answering. Knng, his bare face was revealed with a shout. At that moment, the landlord's eyes turned to flashlights.

“My Lord!"

The landlord hugged Chris because he couldn't win. It was enough to know his loyalty.

“Mustang, how are you? It's been a while.”

“I heard someone was coming from headquarters, but I had no idea it was Chris! You scared the shit out of me! ”

“You know, security is life. ”

“Haha. Of course. Have a seat!”

A man called Mustang led us to a table in the middle. And all the shields on the windows and doors were down.