The True Magic of Rodbell.
It was a state of not only realizing magic but also hardening and materializing it.
Like the first family head, who hardened magic into the form of weapons and used it.
However, it only existed as a concept, and no one except the first family head had ever realized it.
That's why Elbert couldn't help but be excited.
Perhaps in this generation, the family head he serves may have awakened the 'True Magic of Rodbell' for the first time since the founder!
'What a historic moment!'
Ego Rodbell was the strongest among all the family heads.
So it was no surprise that he had awakened the 'True Magic of Rodbell'.
No, there was no room for doubt.
"The irregular shape of the crystal seems to be due to the instantaneous explosive release of magic during the awakening process. If you continue to train and refine it, you will be able to realize it in the desired form."
After saying that, Elbert fell into worry.
If the family head were to train the 'True Magic of Rodbell', then of course, he, as the head of the magic division, would have to assist him.
The problem is that since no one has awakened the 'True Magic of Rodbell' since the first family head, there is no way to fully master and control it.
But it's not a big problem.
'I can develop it by working with the family head.'
It will be a moment that will be recorded in history.
And next to it, the name of the great wizard, Elbert Beden, will be written as well.
'Heh...'
Elbert had a great desire for fame.
He felt a deep sense of inferiority towards the Master of the Magic Tower, who was praised as the strongest wizard.
At the same time, he knew better than anyone that he could never surpass him.
However, if he were recorded next to the Duke in the history books, then Elbert Beden would be the great wizard recognized by history.
At that moment, as Elbert smiled, imagining himself receiving praise and accolades.
An unexpected word from the Duke shattered his fantasy.
"It's not me."
"Yes? What are you talking about..."
"I'm saying that magic is not mine."
"Yes?"
Elbert could only ask back with a dumb expression at the Duke's incomprehensible words.
Ligeurin's expression darkened as he watched.
In fact, Elbert didn't have many opportunities to deal with the Duke.
Like the commander of the Knights, his duty was to train the magic division and research magic, so he was mostly stuck in the lab.
Therefore, Elbert didn't know how to deal with the Duke. Of course, he didn't even know that his current attitude was irritating the Duke.
'I should have given him a warning in advance.'
Normally, he would have foreseen this and warned Elbert in advance.
But after the library incident, he was too distracted to show that kind of sensitivity.
Ligeurin thought that the Duke would show signs of discomfort as always.
But.
"I said I didn't awaken the True Magic of Rodbell."
Instead of anger, he only conveyed the cold truth.
Elbert shouted in embarrassment.
"That, that can't be! That crystal is definitely Rodbell's magic. There is no other possibility."
"Then."
The Duke, who had put down the report, said, gazing at Elbert with a calm gaze.
"It seems someone else has awakened it."
"Th, that's... that can't be. Unless you are a direct descendant of Rodbell, awakening is impossible-"
"Have the results of Lucia's magic level test come out?"
"Yes? Ah...!"
Elbert was flustered by the sudden change of topic, but he quickly came to his senses and handed the test results to the Duke.
While the Duke was skimming through the test results, Elbert opened his mouth.
"Lucia's magic level is..."
His expression darkened for a moment.
"'0'."
Elbert closed his eyes at the miserable result, even after he said it himself.
Magic level '0'!
Magic level was literally a number that represented the degree of magic one possessed.
Ordinary people who were not wizards usually had a magic level of '1' to '2', and ordinary wizards had a magic level of '3' to '5'.
For reference, Elbert's magic level was '7'. Considering that the peak of the common magic level was '9', it was a fairly high level.
'Miracle's magic level is '6' and Banshis's is '5'. Even Estio wasn't born with magical talent, but he was at least '1'. '0'! A disgrace to Rodbell!'
Of course, not everyone with a high magic level became an excellent wizard.
However, the higher the level, the wider the range and power of magic that can be used.
In other words, 'magic level' meant 'potential'.
In that sense, Lucia was the worst in his opinion.
Elbert didn't know why the Duke had ordered a test of the bastard's magic level, but he looked at him with an "I knew it" look.
Then the Duke, who had slammed the test results down, said.
"I will ask the Master of the Magic Tower to check the level."
"Ye, y-yes?!"
Elbert was shocked by the unexpected words.
"Ma, Master of the Magic Tower! I've already finished the level test, why are you asking the Master of the Magic Tower to check it?!"
The Duke replied with a dry face.
"It may have been measured incorrectly, so I'm going to have the Master of the Magic Tower verify it accurately."
"......!!"
Elbert Beden's face was flushed with shame.
There was a condition that had to be followed when checking the magic level, and that was that the examiner's level should not be lower than the person being examined.
If the examiner's level is lower than the person being examined, the level cannot be measured and '0' appears.
The Duke was pointing that out.
He barely asked with a trembling voice.
"Are you saying... that, I, uh, that I might have failed to measure it because my level is lower than that bastard - no, than Miss Lucia...?"
"It's not impossible."
"......That!!"
Shock spread across Elbert's face.
'I've heard that the Master of the Family has changed...!'
He didn't know that a person could change so much.
He wouldn't have given a chance to such an impossible thing before!
But as his reason gradually returned, Elbert realized how rude he had been and struggled to continue the rest of the report instead of arguing further.
Around the time his report was finished.
Knock knock.
Someone knocked on the door of the office.
Ligeurin confirmed who had visited.
She was a maid assigned as Marin's temporary assistant to take care of Lucia.
She was out of breath as if she had run in a hurry.
Ligeurin asked with a surprised face.
"What's wrong? Did something happen to the young lady?"
The maid took a breath and shouted.
"Miss Lucia...!!"
Ligeurin's face turned pale.
I opened my eyes.
The warm sunshine stung my eyes.
The sunlight was so dazzling that I shielded the light with my hand.
Where am I?
As I got used to the light, the surrounding scenery gradually came into view.
Not a very big room.
A wall full of books.
A brown desk placed in the sunniest spot.
A red carpet, a green sofa on top of it.
Beyond the table, there was a white fireplace, with firewood burning inside.
Overall, it was a cozy and comfortable room.
But it looks familiar. I've seen this room before.
'......Non-public area.'
It was a bright day, not night, and the sealed windows were wide open, so it felt like a different room from that place.
But it was definitely a 'non-public area'.
"Why am I here?"
The moment I tried to recall my memories, a headache struck.
"Ugh..."
Not only did I have a headache, but my whole body ached and I was tired.
This is definitely not reality, so if it's a dream, why do I feel pain?
No, is this even a dream in the first place?
'Where is this......'
That was then.
"It's here."
I was startled by the voice that suddenly came to my ears and turned around.
A woman came in through the door.
Black hair......
"It's the secret hideout I made. How is it? Isn't it nice?"
The woman laughed heartily.
A man walked in following her.
The moment I found him, I stopped breathing.
"It's cramped."
Platinum blonde hair and bluish-gray eyes.
He had a similar appearance to the Crown Prince, but he was definitely a different man.
I recognized him at once this time as well.
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