Becoming a magician in another world

"Long time no see, Fran"

"Yeah. Long time no see, Liz."

In their own room at Lord Walker's house, Liz and Fran were drinking tea across the table.

"When did we start meeting like this?"

"Ever since Liz got married. It's such a shame to get married. It's so embarrassing that a man like that is your husband. You didn't even bless him once."

"--It's over. Not long ago, I was putting off getting married, but not anymore."

Liz was once blocked because of her unhappy marriage, but now she can talk about it calmly as it is a thing of the past.

Fran was relieved by this.

"Thanks to Sam?"

"...Yeah. After meeting that kid, I think I was able to stand up again."

"Just like dad."

"Mr. DeLait should be practicing with Sam right now."

"Since the duel between Sam and Albert has been officially decided, Dad has been very nervous since this morning. And he seems to be looking forward to Sam's arrival. He refuses to use magic, so it turns out that Dad is a basic magician."

A happy smile appeared on Fran's face as she missed her father.

"You look very happy. You are the one. I haven't seen that kind of expression in a long time."

"I've never been so happy. I'm back with my father who is devoted to magic."

Fran looked genuinely happy.

Liz was frankly happy about the change in her friend.

Fran had done everything in her power to support her father, who had lost his position as the court magician and the most powerful person in the kingdom.

It can also be said that there is no leisure time.

Although I want to help friends like that, I can rarely help Liz.

In recent years, I almost became estranged because of difficulties I encountered in my unhappy marriage, but we met again thanks to Sam.

"Even you are like that."

"I?"

"If it weren't for my father's care, she wouldn't have been able to come see me until now. I don't know how to meet Liz who has been through so much pain."

“…I see.”

"I'm not qualified as a friend. If Liz is in pain, as a best friend I want to comfort her and support her... but I can't. I'm sorry."

"Don't worry about it."

Liz was already very happy just by Fran's mood.

Moreover, even if both parties work hard to meet each other, there is a possibility that good results will not be achieved.

So let us be thankful that we can laugh together like this right now.

"I heard about Lizé from Sam. Knowing that holding the sword again was training Sam, I felt that we had to meet."

"How about meeting?"

"She's much better than the Liz I knew."

"Oh, thank you."

"A woman in love will become more beautiful."

“——Ah, wait a minute, what are you saying all of a sudden?!”

Hearing these sudden words, Liz's face turned red and she panicked.

Seeing this reaction, Fran seemed to be convinced of something and her smile deepened.

"I'm not like that, Sam is like a brother."

“It’s okay. We’re not friends. I won’t tell anyone.”

"......"

"You're a little aware that it's the opposite sex, right?"

"Why do you think so?"

When asked by Liz, Fran smiled bitterly.

The precious friend didn't seem to realize whether he liked the boy or not.

"Because Liz looks so happy talking about Sam."

Liz looked surprised at Fran's accusation.

Then, after a while, he nodded slightly, as if in agreement.