Look at the corner - the boy

- As a result, I spent the night at my uncle's house yesterday.

The next morning, I got up through the "biological clock" to move my devastated body, changed the hospital gown on my body into the usual orange suit, and arrived at the agreed station.

“…… What are you doing?"

I asked Grey, who was at the ticket gate.

"That...... This one...... I ......"

Seeing me coming, Gray was a little overwhelmed and pointed to the contactless IC card ticket gate in front of her. I see, I won't use it. But unfortunately I won't use it either. So don't look at me with that pleading look, it's useless, just wait for Rhaenys to come.

"Well, there's always a feeling of sympathy. ”

"It's just that people can't be happy......"

"Do you think Rhaenys will use this technology?"

"Does Miss Rhaenys really think this is high-tech?"

In this exchange of unnutritious topics, we finally waited for the savior.

Leenys No Friends Ermelo Brother Archizorti, who only had one suitcase, frowned at us stuck at the ticket gates.

“…… What are you doing?"

"Can you promise we won't laugh when we say why?"

"I promise. ”

"The ticket gate won't work. ”

“………………………………………………”

"You'd better laugh. ”

Then, with the help of Leenys, who was smiling so much, we got on the starting train.

"It's huge...... This is the private room. ”

When I came to the four-person private room, I couldn't help but sigh. Isn't this the case for most people, although the only thing in the mind is how much or how much you want, but when you experience it yourself, you will feel the difference from what you imagined. Not to mention, I didn't know about the box a while ago.

"First of all...... Hawkers,Suddenly, I'd like to say I'm sorry.,There's no reason to let you accompany me.。 ”

"No, it doesn't matter. ”

"It's nothing, it's just rehabilitation. ”

After Grey and I responded to Lyenys' apology in our own way, Rhaenys "right" took out the wooden box that I was familiar with from her suitcase.

"It's from one of my favourite chocolate producers in London, do you want to eat it?"

As he spoke, he quickly untied the red ribbon, and as soon as he opened the lid, a fragrance of cocoa rushed to his nose.

Chocolates in the shape of various flowers are adorably placed together. The surface is also decorated with candied real petals, and just looking at the appearance makes people feel happy.

I didn't expect that there was also that manufacturer here. Thinking so, I said, "You're welcome," and then I picked a random chocolate from the box and threw it into my mouth without even looking at it.

The sweet taste melts on the tongue with a slight bitterness. Combined with the sweetness of the petals just now, people can't help but reach for the second and third pieces.

(Well, it's delicious, and it's dark chocolate...... Huh?)

I suddenly looked at Lyenys in confusion.

"Hmm, what's wrong?

"No...... I'm just wondering why your eye color is [different]?"

The flame-colored pupils, which are usually dazzling, have unconsciously turned into vivid blue.

"Ah, this," Rhaenys smiled as she touched her eyelid slightly.

"Well, if you want to say it, that's actually the original color. - Oops, it's almost time. ”

With that, Rhaenys took eye drops from her pocket and lit them.

Close your eyes for a while, wait for the drug to infiltrate your eyeballs, and then open your eyes.

"I'm a kind of magic eye. Because of the side effects, it turns red when it comes into contact with the magic. I don't usually care about the clock tower because it's full of magic, but red eyes are still not good in public places, and it's a bit too conspicuous for a magician. ”

Leenys's words made me turn my head sideways—isn't it possible that my brother and I are too conspicuous in their eyes? No, isn't it...... No one cared about it last time when I was stripping away the city. Or are those relationships not normal people? Huh? When you think about it, do we do very tasteless things unknowingly!?

“？”

Rhaenys looked at me trembling in confusion.

"That's, that'......"

At this time, Gray, who had been silent on the side, spoke.

“…… Can you tell me about this time?"

I asked the core.

"Yes. ”

Rhaenys didn't hide it either—because she thought it was in the way, and she didn't have much time to tell the story.

To put it simply, this party is the appearance of the golden queen and the white silver queen. ”

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Perspective – Lenys

"Golden Ji and ...... Baiyinji......?"

The orange boy repeated.

"yes, yes...... Where can I say that?"

I leaned back in my seat and thought for a moment, then said.

"I guess it's the family of the Lord of the Creation Branch (Baruye) Baluyeretta. Speaking of the Department of Creation, most of the magicians who belong there are also artists. However, the forms of art are very diverse, and the Izeluma family has been passionate about creating "the most beautiful people" for generations. ”

I took another piece of chocolate and put it in my mouth.

This time it's a lily-shaped piece of chocolate. The bitterness is just right, and the elegant sweetness dissolves gently on the tip of the tongue.

"The most beautiful people...... Really?"

"Why do we have a perception of beauty? ”

"Because it resonates with the heart?"

The orange boy said something for no apparent reason, and I shook my head.

"Yes and no, but it's true that cognition has an effect on magic. When the new generation of Gold and Silver is considered complete, it is customary to hold an appearance party. Although this is my first time participating. ”

"That's what it is...... Golden Ji, Silver Ji. ”

As if she wanted to engrave it on her brain cells, the grey girl repeated in a low voice.

Then, she said.

"What's that makes you feel ...... What's going to happen?"

"Why do you ask?"

I asked the unexpected question rhetorically, and Gray paused before replying.

“…… Stripping the city of Adela at that time...... I had the feeling that Miss Rhaenys had anticipated what might happen. …… This time too...... Is that why you invited me?"

"Obeyed. You're so sharp. ”

I slapped my head.

I didn't want to underestimate this girl, but I didn't seem to know when she could even perceive the subtleties of people. Should I say that it made me a little interested in her?

"Rumor has it that one of the Grand will also be attending the show. ”

I didn't hide it from her, so I found it out.

"Grand...... Is it the highest position of a magician?"

"That's right. ”

I nodded.

Crown.

Brand.

Pride.

Sacrificial seat (Fes).

Cause.

Count.

Frame.

These are the main steps in the clock tower.

As shown above, the highest bit is the Grand position and the lowest bit is the Frame.

"Anyway, that's it, so you can hardly see the Grand in the clock tower. And the group of people who reached the deepest part didn't have much to do with other magicians. ”

“…… I understand. ”

Grey looked understood.

“…… Speaking of which, how about Master's sacrificial seat (Fes)?"

"It's special, too. ”

I couldn't help but smile wryly.

Although it is the fourth rank according to the general algorithm, in fact, this title comes with special conditions. To put it simply, unlike the abilities of ordinary magicians, it is an honorary rank that gives special skills or achievements that must be evaluated. It's like Tiphareth, the tree of life (Sephiroth) in Kabbalah, which represents beauty – beauty is enough.

"Beautiful, that's it. ”

Grey repeated.

It's also very similar to the topic of Jin Jinji just now, which can't be said to be accidental. For magicians, the desire for beauty can be popularized to some extent. If it were an older brother, I would probably say something like that, measuring human cognition is one of the basic abilities of magicians.

"Anyway, because of this nature, there is a tendency for people to look at Fes differently. ”

The abilities as a magician are uneven. Sometimes there are even magicians who transcend the color position at this level.

For example, as a GodsHolder, you are an Executor who uses the GodsHolder's Rite of Age.

For example, a restorer who can easily regenerate damaged magic marks.

Fear of great abilities beyond the realm of magicians.

Or—

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Perspective – Grey

“…… Of course, in the case of the elder brother, it is the student's ability that is evaluated. ”

Miss Rhaenys smiled wickedly and continued.

"It's a good story that he commented on his students because he was a lecturer. However, he is also a monarch, and it can be said that he was reluctantly promoted to the sacrificial seat (Fes) with this point, which can be said to be unheard of. ”

After all, if it weren't for the evaluation, it wouldn't be surprising that it was still the cause or the eldest son, she said.

“…… Thank God for being able to ascend, and now saving the world has only been given a cause. ”

The boy's muttering reached his ears. But I don't have time for that.

“…… Yes, I'm sorry. I'm feeling a little confused. ”

My head was too much information to deal with, and my eyes were spinning in circles uncontrollably, rubbing my temples with a whining-wooing sound.

Hmm—I'm still too stupid.

Deeply aware of my inadequacy, I bowed my head in frustration.

The boy on the side gently patted me on the shoulder.

“…… Well, just listen to this kind of talk, there's no need to let it take up your small brain capacity. ”

It's not comfort at all.

In London, take the West Coast Main Line, and after about three and a half hours to the transit station, it will not take long to reach Windermere Lakes.

It is famous as one of the best places to spend a holiday in England and has beautiful scenery. At the same time, it is also known to some people as the hometown of Peter Rabbit.

As soon as we got out of the station, we saw a carriage waiting there, and when we saw it, the man who appeared to be the coachman took off his hat and saluted.

"I've been waiting for a long time. You're Miss Leenys Ermelo Archizorti. ”

The coachman asked Miss Rhaenys.

"I was ordered to come by Lord Byron. Please get on the bus. ”

"Then you're welcome. ”

Hey, is it really okay?, ignoring the worried teenager behind her, Miss Rhaenys nodded generously to the coachman. Then he sat into the carriage with his suitcase and motioned for us to follow.

Looks like no problem. With that in mind, we looked at each other and then rode along.

The coachman raised his whip, and with a neighing sound, the carriage began to move.

Not to mention the flat ground, the carriage continued to move gracefully on the rugged mountain roads.

Even though it was being pulled by an animal, it barely felt the bumps, so I guess it was some kind of magic.

Soon after.

“…… I think I can see it. ”

Miss Leays pointed out the window with her chin.

Two towers stand on the shores of the lake.

These two buildings are not huge by modern standards. It's about the same height as a four-story office building. However, no matter what the tower was, it was leaning in a strange shape.

"I heard that these two towers are called the Shuangxiang Pagoda. Sometimes the name of the family who manages the land is added, called Shuangmaung Tayizeluma. ”

"Shuangmaung Tayizeluma ....... ”

I repeated in a low voice.

"An unlucky name. ”

The boy said.