Important
Edited Chapter 80, 81, 93, 97
Waybar to Veybar
The Very Day
Evening comes, and the Capital of Veybar dyes in ocher. The nobles’ residence district is located on the far northern side of the boisterous shopping district, and there are rows of dignified victorian-style buildings. Located at the center of that is Lagisteria Castle. A row of flamboyant carriages; guards going through with the procedures one after another. As one would expect from a high-class dance party that had been meticulously prepared since several months ago. Without any particular congestion, the carriages are being ushered into the magnificent castle one after another.
After a short while. A single carriage stops in front of a guard and holds out the invitation. Lezard＝Zeolite. The guard instantly opens his eyes widely at the unfamiliar name and quickly peeks inside. Over there, sat a man and woman pair. The man’s hair was dyed jet-black with a pair of distinctive ocean-like eyes. He deduces that his age is about his 20s and gives him a scan, but there’s nothing particularly strange either. The guard moved his eyes beside him right away, and his breath was taken away. The young girl in a pure white dress so beautiful that anybody would be mesmerised, has no visible shortcoming at all when it comes to elegance. Her facial features are delicately arranged; it was the most gorgeous lady he had ever seen in his life.
“……erm”
Along with the graceful and gentle voice, the guard’s time started moving.
“Par, pardon me!”
He promptly bows exaggeratedly and swiftly gives the driver the order to proceed. Not only does he already not have any doubts that they are nobles. Both the precious metals they’re wearing and the dress are super first-class items. The guard, this is the one and only time he couldn’t help but curse himself for being a commoner.
“Now then……looks like we arrived huh”
Along with the elegant carriage’s halt, the man alights first and holds his hand out to the lady.
“Asch-san……will it really be alright?”
She lays her palm on his. The one who alights timidly in heels was, Mira, who makes a nervous look for the first time.
“Mira, you mustn’t use that name here”
The gentleman smiles at her gently. Lezard＝Zeolite. It is Asch’s moniker in this country. Employing a unique technique, he dyed that white hair of his black, and changed the colour of his eyes with magic. It’s a name he created more than 20 years ago, but it was possible to use it without it being exposed to Hazen.
“……”
He can see the uneasiness in Mira’s expression. He hammered magic, manners, general education, behaviour, and so forth all into her, but there wasn’t enough time in the end. He couldn’t make time for her to master dancing no matter what, and it turned into a situation where it’s all-or-nothing during the real deal.
“No need to worry. A gentleman is meant to escort the woman after all. Put it in another way, the dance will work out somehow depending on the lead”
Mira, hearing the same old unwavering voice, she feels a sense of relief. The day before yesterday, the harsh training was at its peak, her irritation had also reached its climax, and she wished for this man’s death over and over again though.
A simple reception area had been prepared over there, before the dance party venue. He already handed over the invitation. All that’s left is to show that they’re nobles.
Before the female butler who’s standing by before the door, the two of them stand.
＜＜The Fortune Of Celebration, To Your Chest＞＞ーーNight’s Guidance(Light・Nye)
He chants as so, brings out a rose, and places it into the butler’s breast pocket. A sleazy Magician, who wants to have something going with this female butler if all goes well, he is.
＜＜Oh Flame Of Hope, Ignite In My Hand＞ーーDawn’s Torch(Saint・Libera)
Mira also chanted her magic and manifested a bright flame on her palm.
“Welcome, to the dance party”
With a bright smile, the female butler invited them into the venue.
Over there was, the place that Mira had dreamed of since she was a kid. Large chandeliers lining up on the ceiling; gentlemen and ladies dressed up in elegant dresses dancing.
However, what drew all of their attention were, Mira’s beautiful looks. Each and every one of them glances at that beautiful lady in her pure white dress and holds their breath.
“……now then, what are you standing there blankly for? This is where my escort ends”
“Eh?”
Mira who shows an uneasy expression.
“Isn’t that a given. It’s not like I came as your partner. I came to enjoy this once in a lifetime space in my own way”
“Bu, but……”
“No need to worry. Thanks to me, you are a marvellous lady no matter how you look at it. Now then, while the magic isn’t dispelled, enjoy this day. It’ll probably be, once in a lifetime after all”
“……yes!”
Mira answered energetically, walked elegantly, and proceeded to the middle of the venue.
Asch, who was watching over that girl briefly, goes「now then」while watching over the sight of her being surrounded by nobles in satisfaction and starts walking.
His target is, the women who were shoved aside, by the men who were lured by Mira.
An unpopular Magician who’s ever so hungry for women, he is.
