“You mean that healing magic, which is the source of Maple Leaf’s culture, economy, and influence over other countries, would no longer be unique to Maple Leaf. Certainly, if a country appeared that reached the same level of healing magic as Maple Leaf, they might even start wars to monopolize the business. Or they might press unfair treaties on Maple Leaf, which has lost its advantage… In that case, not only the people and merchants of Maple Leaf, but even the royalty and nobility might end up living harsh lives. If things go badly, they could be invaded and most people could end up being treated as slaves.”
“N-no, no, I wasn’t saying it would go that far… but certainly, situations where they fall that low are possible.”
Hearing my prediction of the worst possible future, Grenola was the one who became confused. Certainly, Grenola probably only knows a world where the six great nations have maintained balance, so she probably couldn’t imagine an endlessly harsh future. However, it’s definitely one possible future.
That said, I won’t let such a situation happen. With that thought, I raised my face.
“That’s right. Such things are possible. However, that’s only if the Maple Leaf Holy Imperial Nation remains as it is now. I won’t let such things happen. I’ll raise the magical standards of all countries simultaneously. There’s even a future where Maple Leaf’s magicians use the world’s best fire magic.”
When I answered seriously, Grenola’s eyes widened.
Then she burst out laughing.
“Ahahahaha! You really are interesting. To think you’re seriously talking about such an outrageous story. What’s more, I strangely feel like it might actually happen.”
Grenola laughed heartily, which was rare for her, and roughly patted my head as if grabbing it. In that position, she spoke in a good mood.
“Fine. If I’m good enough, I’ll teach you everything I know about healing magic.”
“Thank you very much.”
I immediately expressed my gratitude at Grenola’s words. After all, this is knowledge of healing magic from more than ten years before Awad and the others. I’m sure I’ll be able to gain different insights.
As I was rejoicing that I had successfully gotten her to join as a collaborator, Grenola made a slightly mischievous expression and spoke.
“…Come to think of it, I heard you caused quite a commotion in the holy capital. What kind of face did the emperor make?”
Asked this happily, I tilted my head while recalling Diagio’s expression.
“Well… he had a very surprised look on his face.”
“That’s only natural. He wouldn’t think that a mere instructor would defy the emperor.”
When I answered this way, Grenola held her stomach and laughed.
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The month that passed felt like it went by in the blink of an eye when looking back.
During this time, all the instructors were busy with cultural festival preparations rather than lectures, and the students were bewildered seeing their hurried instructors.
Incidentally, participation is mandatory for all instructors. Instructors must make some kind of presentation at venues set up at various points throughout the academy, and furthermore, senior instructors must gather all visitors together to showcase their presentations.
Stras apparently plans to present precise control of wind magic, showing off flying paper airplanes. Simple courses would be created, and planes would fly through them in all directions. That would certainly be a very interesting presentation.
Eliza was also thinking of an interesting presentation. She would create a small mountain out of earth, and as it gradually crumbled, a golem made of stone would emerge from within. Although the scale is small, many people would imagine what it would be like if this could be done with an actual mountain. I think it’s a good presentation that conveys the possibilities of magic.
In contrast, some senior instructors apparently plan to simply showcase special-class magic like giant pillars of fire and tornadoes.
I can’t approve of this approach. If they’re going to do it anyway, I’d like them to present new attempts. New conceptual magic would be best, but new ways of using existing magic would be fine too. Since I believe that continuously creating new magic and applying and developing it will accelerate magical research, I plan to instill this philosophy not only in Fidic Academy’s instructors but also in magicians from various countries.
To make this known, my presentation must be innovative in this world and make people imagine new possibilities for magic.
“Fufufufufu…”
As I was working out various concepts, I apparently laughed unconsciously. The students found it creepy. However, since other instructors also had completely black circles under their eyes and were walking around unsteadily, or were hitting their heads against walls while muttering, relatively speaking, my image probably wasn’t damaged too much.
While all this was happening, before I knew it, it was three days before the cultural festival. Apparently, the town has been in a festival mood not just on the day of the cultural festival, but for several days beforehand.
Having finished my preparations, I left behind Eliza and Stras, who were in the midst of their own preparations, to enjoy exploring the town. Food stalls and clothing shops lined the central street, bustling with tourists and merchants dressed in costumes from various countries.
This is very enjoyable as an event, regardless of magic presentations. The people gathering from various countries might be coming to see this lively and festive atmosphere of the town.
While thinking such thoughts and walking through the town, I spotted Rocks and Felter. Unlike their usual student uniforms, Rocks was wearing a cloak and Felter was wearing robes wrapped around him. Especially Felter’s fluffy hair like a lion’s mane matched very well with his outfit.
“That’s unusual attire. Are you both out having fun?”
When I asked this, Rocks took a step back with an “Ugh.”
“I’m here to greet people. It’s not for fun.”
When Rocks crossed his arms and said this, Felter also nodded.
“Me too, my family is coming.”
While Rocks was one thing, Felter said this looking somehow displeased. I tilted my head at his behavior.
“Your parents are coming to see the cultural festival, right? Since it’s been a while, shouldn’t you be happy?”
When I asked back, Rocks formed a smile at the corner of his mouth.
“They came last year too, but Felter’s father is a famous person called the Grand Marquis of Bushmills, and he’s a bit eccentric. Perhaps because there were continuous wars until Felter was born, even now that wars have decreased, he continues training so he can fight on the front lines.”
When Rocks explained about Felter’s father, Felter’s face became even more bitter.
“…That man’s enjoyment is using me and my older brother to confirm his own abilities. So this year too, he probably intends to come all the way to Fidic Academy, beat me down, and go home.”
At Felter’s sigh-filled murmur, Rocks finally burst out laughing.
“Hahaha! This is the one day when Felter, who usually walks around the academy like he owns the place, gets depressed. Well, it can’t be helped against Marquis Ramsey, who’s said to be one of the strongest in the Bushmills Empire.”
He patted Felter’s shoulder while laughing and offered words that weren’t much comfort. Felter exhaled through his nose and shook his head lightly from side to side.
Seeing this, I nodded, thinking this was perfect timing.
“I see. Then, for this presentation, let’s have Felter-kun defeat your father in a one-on-one fight.”
“…What?”
When I made the suggestion, Felter raised his eyebrows with a surprised expression. Rocks blinked and looked puzzled.
“Marquis Ramsey, called the Grand Marquis of Bushmills…”
“I heard that just now. Felter-kun was planning to present body enhancement magic anyway, right? So let’s have you fight your father to present the results of that.”
When I interrupted Rocks’ words and made the suggestion again, Felter remained silent as if thinking for a while, then let out a breath as if laughing.
“…Interesting. You’re saying that with my current abilities, I can punch that man back in the face. I’ll show him the results of that hellish training.”
Felter smiled fearlessly and clenched his fist, putting strength into it.
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