Becoming a magician in another world

"Dad! What's going on with Sam and Mr. Albert Frege dueling?"

Lise popped into Jonathan's office late at night.

Although my daughter was wearing light makeup and pajamas, she was sweating slightly.

This was a rare occurrence for Liz, who tried not to appear defenseless since Sam started living in the mansion. She must have been so panicked.

Sam met Delet and Fran, father and son, and the news of his quarrel with the court magician Albert had already reached the house of Earl Walker.

However, I didn't expect that the duel would be recognized within the same time period.

"It seems you've heard about it too. I've just been contacted by my companions from the royal faction through their familiars. The official announcement will be made tomorrow."

"Sam about this?"

"I don't know yet. I want to convey it tomorrow in a calm place."

"......Yeah?"

Jonathan sighed.

When I heard the Sky Kingdom’s strongest magician talk about a quarrel, I thought it was some kind of joke, but if such a duel is recognized by the country, it would be real.

I'd like to be wrong if I can.

I'm afraid Liz feels the same way.

"Uncle! What's going on with Sam and Albert dueling!"

"...Günter. Are you still at the mansion?"

The Duke's heir, Günter Ignaz, the fifth seat of court magician, rushed into the office in his pajamas.

I'm afraid he's making free use of the living room.

If I remember correctly, I brought a lot of personal belongings with me, so I probably thought it was my own room.

"Yes! Because as a wife, I am concerned about Sam and Lord Delight. I just asked about Sam's room, and when I was knocked out, someone at home brought me information, which scared me."

"You're not discouraged. Well, okay. Lise and Günter, calm down and sit down first."

Let the two excited people sit on the sofa and ask the maid to prepare tea.

"Ah, I prefer red wine."

"Me too. I knew my dad's collection of red wine was hidden on the bookshelf, so I wanted to buy that."

"…albeit an expensive vintage one bought secretly behind Grace's back. Um, fine. Instead, keep it a secret."

Reluctantly, he reached for the red wine from deep within the bookshelf and placed it on the table along with the glass.

Open the cork and the mellow aroma will stimulate your nose.

Although not as much as with my daughters, I could feel the high emotions calming down.

Pour the red wine into the glass.

No toast.

Because I'm not in the mood to do it.

"I want to try my uncle's delicious red wine, but more importantly, I mean Sam. I didn't expect the country to allow a duel with Albert."

“Same feeling”

The whole thing started when Sam challenged Albert to a duel.

Knowing Albert's character, Jonathan and Günter could easily imagine him being provoked by Sam.

However, no one expected that the country would officially allow the two to duel.

Jonathan thought to himself that if possible, he hoped the story could be passed on.

"I asked Sam, and it seemed to stop Lord Albert from proposing to Fran, and from there it developed into a duel."

"...No matter how many times I hear it, it's hard to understand why it turned into a duel."

According to Sam, Albert's character is not suitable for being a court magician, nor for being the strongest in the Sky Kingdom, so he wants to snatch him away.

I understand how you feel.

However, before you take actual action, I hope you will think about it.

Although he knew that Sam was very strong, he was not worried about whether he could take on the strongest man in the kingdom.

Since Günter, who was one of the fifth seat of the court magician, admitted defeat, I knew that Sam’s magic skills were quite good.

Even so, I still think it’s a bit early to challenge the strongest.

"Leaving aside the duel, I think it was a good decision for Sam to protect Lady Francesca. He is well-known for his bad womanizing habits. There aren't that many problem children among the court magicians."

Problem children are called problem children, and Albert can do as he pleases.

"I heard there were other bullying incidents. How come someone like that could become Lord Delight and become the strongest in the kingdom... How pathetic."

"That's just because Albert is strong."

"Even if Günter didn't tell me, I would know that kind of thing!"

Lise glared at Günter.

Although I know it in my head, I don’t want to understand it with my emotions.

Before he became addicted to alcohol, Delight Sinatra was worthy of being the strongest magician in the kingdom in terms of both ability and personality.

He is popular, but also stands on the side of the weak.

Liz was also well aware that she was also well-liked by the people.

Friend Fran was also proud of that joy.

"Even if I knew, I couldn't accept it!"

"I hate that man, too. But the kingdom's greatest strength is its magic."

"Even a barrier user like Günter would admit that Albert is strong?"

After hearing Jonathan's words, Günter twisted his dignified face and nodded.

"Although I don't want to admit it. Of course, although he didn't break my barrier, if you want combat power, Albert is the best among the court magicians. I can't do anything about fighting."

After all, Günter is good at defense but not at attack.

Of course, since he was sent to the battlefield as a court magician, he had several means of fighting.

However, pure firepower is far inferior to Albert.

"Why did the king also admit to the duel? And, so early?"

"It seems that the nobles all agree to the duel. However, it seems that His Majesty the King also has some ideas."

"So, I don't think I can be ready to fight in a week!"

Even if it was the king's decision, Liz could not accept the duel that was decided too suddenly.