Calianâs expression, looked even more impressed.
âYou sure you didnât know?â
âI had no idea.â
âHow do you not know that?â
âHow do I know?â
âItâs Cylestian.â
âDoes that dragon know me?â
âHow could you know?â
âThereâs no way I know. So itâs not like I donât know either.â
The miraculous logic of why I should know her when she doesnât even know me was directed at Adelia.
Right now, I have no idea whether the pea knows how to use Clean or not, and I donât even know when that corn silk that Iâm sitting across from me grew like that. No, in the first place, it is unclear which country the lovely raw oyster that is entering my stomach was born and raised on the beach.
Who knows what tricks the golden dragon of the Great Desert can do?
âEat some oysters.â
I should eat some oysters.
Calian praised himself and said, âI am a really good adult, that I was able to explain step by step in such reasonable words without getting angry at the archmage who kept telling me the same thing.â He raised his hand slightly. Then, recognizing that elegant hand gesture, he quickly entered the Silent Screen and ordered the owner of the most famous restaurant in Siegfriedâs Citren City to bring him another plate of the raw oysters he had just eaten.
âMaybe itâs because you guys are good cooks, or maybe itâs because the food you treat my younger brother so kindly is something that His Majesty Crown Prince Planz, my beautiful second older brother and the bright future of this country, would gladly pay for. My hands continue to be like this today. âYouâre going.â
He smiled brightly at the owner, who must have not forgotten that it was his sixth plate, with a smile on his face that would at least make him forget his pessimistic thoughts about the country being ruined by paying for raw oysters when the third prince of Kairis ascends to the throne. As it is.
Plus one more thing.
Without even thinking about the reason why Plantzâs neck seemed stiff as he looked out the window again.
A black cat that roams around ready to turn into a wild beast at any time, regardless of time or place, seems to think he canât stand the sight of a commoner he meets for the first time today, and is so wrapped up in unfamiliar praise that he has never heard anywhere else. I donât know, maybe it was because I was weighing the increased price of a plate of raw oysters, or maybe it was because I personally experienced Adeliaâs bloom that had spread a little while ago and then died down in an instant.
What do you know?
I should eat some oysters.
âI know how to use that power too.â
As soon as the owner who took the order went back outside the silent curtain, Adeliaâs voice was heard.
I knew it.
Didnât I hear that he nullified Euriaâs lightning when he first appeared in Secretia?
Therefore, Calian, who had no particular idea about his talent, shook his head. Calian only uses the power that Adelia, another human, also uses, so thereâs nothing special about it, right?
âYes. Thatâs amazing, Adelia.â
âI learned it from Silestian.â
ah.
I didnât know that.
âI guess they were very bored. Dragons are teaching humans.â
âDid Alan Manasil say anything?â
âMaster doesnât know you very well. My teacher is not someone who lives a leisurely life to be interested in other things. Moreover, Master, you donât really teach me magic. Youâre already busy, so why donât you tell me what talent the Golden Dragon of the Great Desert has? â
âThen you have nothing to do with Cylestian? Really?â
âNothing. Really. I almost got killed by the Great Desert Warrior and woke up without realizing it. I know Iâm getting older, but Adelia. If I have to tell you, I donât like talking about the same thing again.â
Now that I think about it, I may or may not have told my teacher that I learned how to shake other peopleâs magic.
Calian, who is young and not very attentive, thought about this for a while.
Meanwhile, Adelia, who was examining Calian with narrowed eyes, opened her mouth.
âAre you just pretending to be indifferent so that your new brothers might worry? I told you a pretty big truth, but thereâs no reaction.â
Calian quietly raised his head.
And within the Silent Membrane that surrounded the entire group, I suddenly saw a second Silent Membrane that had been created in duplicate, enclosing only Adelia and Calian.
Calian said with a relaxed expression.
âThat sounds strange. A new brother.â
âThat day, Rashid Briesen, who was dying while I was moving him, said something interesting about you in his sleep. So I snooped around and heard a few more interesting stories.â
âThereâs a lot of time.â
âYou seem to have experienced something strange.â
A nice smile appeared on Calianâs lips.
Other than that, his expression didnât change at all and his voice was the same as usual.
âSay something I can understand, Adelia.â
âYou understand. Youâre a spoiled king who doesnât even exist in Secretia.â
A smile, imitating Calianâs, appears on Adeliaâs lips.
I guess I walked with my ears closed.
There doesnât seem to be any interest in Calianâs reaction. I donât know what I picked up from Xeon, but I was already convinced.
I know it would be useless to refute this any further. So should I change direction right now and go to Fabian and twist Rashidâs neck, or should I go to Tensil and shake off Duke Heidern?
âAdelia.â
Calian, who was thinking, looked at Adelia.
Adelia looked into the red eyes that suddenly became cold and raised her hand.
âPut some life on it. It stings.â
âIf you were dissatisfied because life was boring.â
Knock knock.
Kalian said, tapping the plate with the fork in his hand.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âIâm sure Iâll get to hear you say thank you there. What do you think?â
He had let go of the killing spree that was aimed only at Adelia. Anyway, ever since Adelia mentioned Cylestian, she has left only her fears for Calian.
âYou bright young thing. If you threaten an elder with his life, you will be scolded. Even though it climbs up like that, Iâm keeping it alive because Iâm curious, not because itâs pretty.â
âIt wasnât?â
âIt wasnât.â
âUnbelievable.â
â what.
While the argument was going on, I heard Plantzâs voice in my head.
â Itâs no big deal.
â Itâs not a big deal, but you talk about it separately when everyone is together.
â Rather than saying itâs a big deal, just. Iâm a bit surprised to realize that I was mistaken about the reason for keeping me alive.
â â¦What are you talking about?
â Itâs not a big deal, anyway.
â You got caught again.
â How can the saying that it is not a big deal be interpreted that way?
â Itâs true that itâs not a big deal.
âAfter all, you and I are not even friends, so why are you trying to hide it like that?â
âWasnât that also true? I thought you were right because you always interfered with everything like an enemy.â
âYouâre interfering. Have you forgotten that I saved your life?â
âAh. Thatâs right.â
âIf it werenât for what Danu said, I would have already killed you, you spoiled bastard.â
â What will that old wizard do if he finds out?
â Yeah, whatever. I donât think anything will happen though.
â Then, I hope you donât worry about how youâre hungry again because youâve been crying to no avail and just eat something.
â Still, Iâm worried.
â Has the blessing disappeared?
â no.
â then. There are blessings and I exist, so why are you worrying?
Plantz, who is not only recognized as a descendant of Sispanian but also âthe person who will benefit the most if Calianâs legitimacy disappearsâ, is saying that he is my younger brother, and now whether Adelia knows it or not.
Plantz, who had told him to stop fighting and fill his stomach as it was none of his business, quietly moved his hand. Then I picked up half of the remaining carbonated water, took another leisurely sip, and put it down.
â yes.
Therefore, Calian, who had the same carefree expression on his face, heard Adeliaâs words again.
âAnyway, itâs more fun to wait to see how youâll do something that Adelia of the world will thank you for than to spread the truth about who you are, so donât be scared. And why spread the word about this funny thing? Thatâs right. âItâs like that dark wizard is getting more involved.â
âWho are you talking about?â
âRuben. Not me, but another 7th Circle wizard. If word gets out about you, that crazy guy will probably catch you and try to answer my questions, but thereâs no benefit to me if I tell you.â
Adelia, who said this, turned her head. Then, he tied the foot of the restaurant owner, who was trying to get closer with the new plate of oysters Kalyan had ordered, in place for a moment, and then opened his mouth. He gave his habitual wink at the owner who was trying to say something with a puzzled face.
âAnyway, it has nothing to do with Silestian.â
âI said there is nothing. Why do you keep asking? Have you become enemies with Celestian?â
âI lost.â
âDid you lose?â
â Drurk!
Adelia stood up. Then he spoke to Calian, who raised his downcast eyes.
âIâm just going to believe what they say is not related to Cylestian and just leave. Iâm not going to kill them. Just know that.â
âAre you going?â
âI have to go. Sergein, Iâm dying.â
Calian, who had no intention of holding on any longer, nodded.
âIâm just letting you go because Iâm telling you that you wonât spread false rumors about me. I wonât call you Master. Just know that.â
Adelia chuckled at the sight of him not getting tired until the end and looked very grateful.
âSispanians liked humans, and Silestians liked harpies. The reason the harpies know how to steal magic is because of the gift Silestians gave them. I learned it with my own strength. Anyway, if you ever meet a Silestian, you wonât know who your teacher is. âDonât let anyone know. Theyâll hate it so much.â
This is my first time hearing this story.
I bet even Alan has never heard of this.
Calian, who frowned because of this, asked quietly.
âIsnât it time to share that information?â
âI didnât bring any money. I guess this will cover the cost of the meal, right?â
Calian, who did not respond for a while, leaned back on his chair. Then, as I looked into Adeliaâs dark red eyes, I muttered to myself.
âThis is⦠I guess I should have told you that you are a very interesting person when I get to know you.â
Now that I think about it, there is nothing wrong with what Pea said.
I think I should have tried to cajole Adelia a bit as per the opinion of the green person. I brought up a regret that I donât really regret.
âHave you tried to persuade me?â
âI thought about it. Itâs useful.â
âI hate you because youâre spoiled.â
âI thought that would be the case, so I quit.â
Calian responded lightly and pointed to Adeliaâs plate.
âIâll pay for your advice, so keep your promise to find out the information about the harpy. Next time, come to me properly. I wonât tolerate you showing up in front of the wrong people and scaring the wrong people anymore because of me.â
Adelia chuckled.
âYouâre rude. Next time I see you, take care of your manners.â
And after responding like this, he disappeared in an instant. Just like any other time.
Calian turned his head and smiled brightly once again. It was directed at the restaurant owner, who was surprised that his entire body suddenly became heavy and came to a halt.
âIâm sorry. Were you very surprised?â
Do your best and be cheerful.
* * *
The relationship is very complicated.
Adelia seems to hate Cylestian, and Cylestian hates Danu. I said Alan wouldnât like it either, but I left that out of the equation. Because itâs not a problem that Alan should be involved in.
In any case, what Silestian cherished was the Harpy. However, it is Xeon who is currently using Harpy. Danu is also being used by Zeon.
And those involved in breeding harpies are whitlin. Additionally, what Whitlin hates is:
âIs it Brisen? Still.â
âI heard that when Lord Hertz took a quick look, he responded to the name Gray Brisen.â
âOther than that.â
âNot at all. They say he wonât open his mouth.â
âYour brotherâs new subordinate.â
âAre you talking about Ayla?â
âokay.â
âNot yet.â
Many, many, many.
This is a place where the three princes and their party, who came again without notice, were welcomed without any problems. Calian, who was moving the Raven out of the cityâs mayorâs house and toward the outside of Siegfriedâs outer castle, added his answer.
âThey have infiltrated the territory near Whitlin, but they have not yet confirmed anything of this kind.â
âokay.â
âIâll have to see you again when I get back.â
âIf you go, are you going to meet Whitlin right away?â
âYes, I think so. Time is running out.â
âAnd then you went out of your way to stop by Siegfriedâs Territory.â
âDid you pay a lot for the meal yesterday? I paid for Brother Randel and Adeliaâs.â
ââ¦â¦ not.â
Even so, the cost of their meal was nothing compared to what Calian ate alone. Moreover, even so, it was not Plantzâs safe that could be shaken by just one meal from Calian.
Plantz, who responded with a short sigh to the teasing remark, âDo you think itâs such a waste to go to Siegfriedâs to have a mealâ, opened his mouth.
âI wonder if my brother is going to sleep.â
âAre you even worried about that now?â
âIâm not too worried.â
eve.
After leaving the elven city and stopping by Siegfriedâs Territory, Calian ate plenty of the raw oysters he had been longing for. I did eat it.
However, if it was only because of the delicious seafood that Calian had in mind that made him stop at the Duchy of Siegfried after leaving the elven forest and heading to the moving magic circle, that was not the case.
This was because it was clear that they would not be able to rest properly if they returned straight to Whitlin, where the battle had just ended. It didnât really matter to Calian or Kirie, but that messy place wouldnât be comfortable for Plants and Randel. Thatâs why I entered Siegfriedâs City of Sittren, hoping to take a dayâs rest.
âYou couldnât rest even more because you went to Citrune.â
If we had gone straight to Whitlin, Calian would have been able to sleep. There is no need to take turns with Kirie and stand guard all night in front of the prison where the elf assassin is being held.
âYou guys took a break. Thatâs enough.â
âNot you.â
âAre you worried?â
âI do.â
Calian smiled slightly and nodded.
âitâs okay.â
Many, many, many.
Ravenâs footsteps, as light as stepping on the wind, followed.
âIs it okay for Marquis Manasil to come here?â
This is Randelâs question.
Kalian, who received greetings from the Siegfried Outer Castle garrison, continued walking and gave his answer.
âDanu is acting like he wonât open the way to the forest, and I canât use the movement magic circle with that elf. I have no choice but to borrow Masterâs help.â
Isnât this a moving magic circle that only those related to Calian can register and use? I couldnât take an elf prisoner in something like that.
Thatâs why I decided to get help from Alan. After getting to a place where people wouldnât notice me moving through space with Alan.
âSo, Danu doesnât want to be in a relationship with anyone anymore?â
âI donât know how to know whatâs going on, but for now, I think so. I decided not to listen to Zeonâs request.â
âDanu might be threatened again.â
âAnyway. I will inform the Celestians in Zeon that Danu is a fakeâ¦.â
Many angles.
As Calianâs words stopped, Raven also stopped. Calian frowned and tapped Ravenâs saddle once, making a thumping sound.
Calian turned his head.
And Calian, who was sprawled out on the horse tied between Kyrie and Calian, took a look at the elf assassin who had fainted after being hit in the back of the neck instead of getting drunk with the sleep magic he was still poor at, and then opened his mouth.
âI keep getting involved, Cylestian.â
Knock knock knock.
Calianâs fingers moved.
When I first came here, with my back to Siegfriedâs outer castle, I faced the hill in front that overlooked Siegfriedâs duchy. Standing tall on the wide, empty land, I began to organize my thoughts.
âTensil joined hands with the Great Desert.â
âItâs been a long time.â
âThe one that has been confirmed to be closely related to Zeon is Duke Heidern of Tensil. Rashid Briesenâs mother is there.â
Calian, who had been talking while nodding in response to Randel, closed his mouth for a moment. Instead, Plantz added one more word.
âNow, wouldnât it be okay to say that most of the warriors in the Great Desert belong to Zeon?â
âAre you looking at it that way because of the number of Zeon soldiers?â
âokay.â
That is correct.
Zeon was not the army of one country. It was said to be an organization where people from various countries joined forces. However, the number of their soldiers was too large. It is so difficult to understand just saying that some people from each country gathered together.
However, if we say that all the tribes in the Great Desert belonged to Zeon, then it would make sense. The same was true when looking at Sionaâs reaction. Didnât the guys who were going around conquering the tribes of the Great Desert belong to Zeon?
And one more thing.
Duke Heidern of Tensil.
A place that is clearly different from when Bern lived. They clearly had something to hide. This is evident from the fact that Rashid was aware of Kalianâs secret.
âEither Duke Haidern of Tensil is the center of Zeon, or they were also one of the people who joined hands with Zeon. In any case, I think their heads are in Tensil or the Great Desert⦠They are Celestians.â
Silestians love harpies.
Thatâs why they said they would hate humans named Manasil. However, Zeon revived the Harpy and used it. And on the other hand, he acted as if he was connected to Silestian.
âWill Cylestian like Xeon?â
To say the least, Calian was so angry when Danu snatched Plantz and Adelia grabbed Kyrie. Will Silestian, who said he likes harpies, really like Zeon, who is using harpies?
âNo way.â
âYes⦠thatâs right.â
âWhat are you thinking?â
As Kalian continued to worry, a welcome voice came to his ears.
Unique hair that gradually turns red towards the ends, sharp eyes, and an extremely gentle smile. An archmage whose appearance you would never recognize no matter where you ran into him was suddenly standing in front of you.
âMaster!â
A flower blooms on Kalianâs face.
Calian, who greeted Alan with a smile full of sincerity, not the one he had made up at the restaurant the previous day, opened his mouth.
âLetâs go back first. Iâll go and tell you.â
Alan nodded.
Then he moved his magic as if there was no reason to delay time.
â Ugh!
Magical power swirls.
I feel a warm wind blowing.
Calian closed his eyes for a moment in the unfamiliar yet pleasant wind. Then, as if I suddenly realized something, I remembered it again.
I see darkness.
It was so dark that it was difficult to see even an inch ahead.
â⦠I heard you couldnât imitate my teacher with magic. Itâs definitely different.â
Calian, who was looking straight into the darkness, opened his mouth.
âCelestian.â
Looking up at golden eyes looking down at him with pupils longer than Calianâs height.