The hall was even more glittering than yesterday, and many of the nobles had already arrived at the venue.

　The maids who serve the nobles poured drinks from one nobleman to the next with polite movements.

　They are swift but not careless at all, bowing condescendingly and slowly withdrawing from the room.

　The extravagant dishes that are brought to you one after another tickle your nostrils with their savory smells.

　It's a great way to add color to the banter of the aristocrats, who are laughing and cheering here and there as they enjoy their drinks and food.

　I would love to be able to enjoy the food and drink.

''Excuse me, a fruit wine, please.''

Yes, fruit water.

　Smiling, the maid handed me a bottle of fruit water on a tray.

　This is how it looks like.

　I looked closely at the maid, and it was the same maid as yesterday.

　Then, next time I thought about asking someone else to do it, but she said, "You can't ask someone else to do it.

　It's just like the duke's maid to be so hands-on.

　I had no choice but to grab a bottle of fruit water and settle at the end of the hall.

　Nord dad and Erna mom went to their good friend, the nobleman.

　Speaking of me, I left early after just saying a few words of greeting.

　No, because there's nothing I can do about it, even if I'm in a place where adults are talking to each other.

　By the way, I'm not sure if we're on the same page or not, but Eric comes over to me, and he says, "I'm going to have mayonnaise today.

"Did you bring mayonnaise today?

　That's the first thing you said when you opened the door.

"Oh, yeah, yeah, I got it.

　I don't want to be stripped of my jacket like yesterday, so I honestly hand him a small bottle of the stuff.

　Eric snatched it from my hand as if to take it from me and started eating it on the vegetable sticks on the table.

'After all, I could eat these too,'

　What am I going to do, I'm starting to feel like eating too.

　I grabbed a purple one from one of the many vegetable sticks that were stabbed into the bowl.

　It was hard, like a carrot, but I wondered what it tasted like.

　First of all, I try to eat it as it is.

　Then the water in your mouth pops up, and it tastes like a cucumber.

　I thought it was going to taste even better because of the purple color.

　If I recall, purple cabbage or something like that didn't taste much different, just different in nutritional value.

　Well, if it tastes like cucumber, it goes well with the mayonnaise.

　Thinking that, I shove it into the small bottle I gave Eric and try to put mayonnaise on it.

　Then Eric quickly shifts the vial away from me.

'What the hell, it's a bit of a nice touch,'

You can't. That's what they gave me. You've had yours anyway, haven't you?　Or are you going to do this indirect kissing thing again?

'Don't sound like I'm a pervert who goes for indirect kisses without regard to who I am!

That's right. You only went after that young missus of the House of Misfeed, didn't you?

'No!　What are you talking about?　I won't give you any more mayonnaise!

What the hell are you people doing?

　Eventually we got into another tussle, but this time we didn't get peeled off as the disgusted voices flew in.

　Hey, you rotten people on the edge, I hope you don't sigh in disappointment.

　I mean, there are quite a few of them. The number of rotten people in Coriat Village is also unusually large, but will the royal capital be okay?

　When I turned back to the voice, the one who was there was Ra-chan and Shelka.

　Today Rah-chan's dress is a gorgeous pink color. Unlike yesterday, the ruffles were suppressed and looked easy to move around in.

　Sherka's blue dress with a blue rose hair ornament looked very serene.

　The blue looks good on her long, platinum-like hair.

'Al, what are you eating?'

'Hmm?　Vegetables, okay?　That sauce Eric's putting on, it's good with mayonnaise?

　Raa looks at my veggie sticks and mayonnaise and squeals in admiration, then looks at Eric and starts screaming out loud.

'Oh, Eric, who hates vegetables, is eating them!

　How is it that little Ra knew that Eric doesn't like vegetables?

"You don't like vegetables?

'Ugh, shut up. It's all we need!

　Eric blushed and held the vial as Shelka made fun of him.

'I'm going to eat mine with mayonnaise too!

No!　I told you yesterday that you shouldn't do that kind of thing except to your significant other!

　I'm glad it doesn't seem to be bleak, but it looks like it's going to be tough tonight.



　× X X X



Hey, hey, is it true that Al can do magic?

　Ra-chan next to me asked, tugging at my sleeve.

'Yes, but who told you that?'

　The only time he used magic in front of Ra was supposed to be when he served cookies with magic.

'Eric told me that Al could do magic,'

Oh, I see.

　It's true that yesterday, I blinded Eric with Light's magic as a no-no.

　Because if I didn't, I was afraid that he would bite me.

''As I recall, Ra-chan's house is home to many famous wizards, right?

　I used to use the name of the author of a magical book, Julius-Misfeed.

　That means Ra-chan must be a descendant of that person's family.

''Yeah!　That's right!　My dad, mom, and sister can all do awesome magic!

"Wow, people can do great magic.

　As expected of a famous magical nobleman. I've heard that they are all great wizards.

So do you think Ra-chan will be a great wizard in the future?

'Yeah, I want to be a cool wizard like my sister!　But I still can't get it to work...

　Rah said with a twinkle in her eye, and then slumped down.

　Her expression is as rich as ever.

　It's true that magic is quite nerve-wracking, so it's difficult.

　It's important to manipulate the amount of magic power needed at that moment in time.

　I've had a lot of trouble manipulating the magic power as well.

　From when I was a baby to when I was three years old, I practiced using lights all the time. It was hard. This kind of thing, it's frustrating that the control of magic power is so slow when you don't get used to it. I don't think there's any other way to get used to it. Get used to it, get used to it.

　At that time, that's really the only thing I had to do, so I was able to put it into practice. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.

　It's a good thing that you're able to use transference magic as well.

　I'll recommend it to Ra-chan here as well.

It's a good idea, but can you use no magic?

'No magic?　You can use the lights, right?

　× X X X


'Yes, yes. So the key is to use it in everyday, casual situations. For example, you can use wind magic to change the air in a room!

You would do magic for that?

Oh, and one more thing: you can use magic to fight off your sister.

Tell me!

That's all right. You can't say I did it, okay?

'Yes!　I won't tell you.

　We were having a good time talking and Sherka came in.

　It seems that she is really worried about me and Ra-chan being together. From earlier, Shelka had been glancing at us even while she was talking to her friends.

''What are you talking about?''

We were just talking about magic.

　I answer the stony, suspicious eyes without moving.

　Shelka turns to look into my eyes and then says, "Hmm? And a scowling voice.

'Hey, hey, Al!　Can I use it now?

　Next to me, Ra whispered something like that in my ear.

'No. It won't do much good if you use it now.

Okay.

What are you talking about?

　What?　Apparently, you're sulking because you're the only one who's been excluded?

Please don't do that face, no matter how mild-mannered I am, it makes me want to punch you.

　What's mild-mannered about someone trying to attack you with a knife? You say that, and now I'm going to hollow out your eyeballs with a spoon, okay?　I'll keep quiet because I'm sure he'll say.

''By the way, how is Sherka able to attend the magic academy?　As I recall, the age of entry was at least twelve?

　Yeah, this is going to be magic-related and I won't get into the previous conversation.

　When I ask, Shelka replies curtly while fiddling with her bangs.

''Well it's a skip. It's not a matter of age as long as you have a certain amount of ability and talent. And the head of the school is your father.

Oh, I see.

What?　Are you going to join a magical academy?

No, not at all.

　You have to reincarnate in another world to go to school, that's just a punishment.

...Oh, shit.