After traveling for a long time and having passed through obstacles from bandits, finally Alex and his three friends arrived at Nousant Kingdom.
The sky was quite dark when they arrived at Nousant Kingdom, even the village looked deserted.However, from the point where the horse-drawn carriage stopped, there were four royal guards approaching them. It was confirmed that it was due to an order from King Romeos. Alex and his three friends accepted their escort even though Stella didn't look like she really needed it."Alex, are you sure?" asked Vincent when he and Alex had gotten off the stagecoach."Hmm?" Alex turned and nodded. "Sure. We've arrived, why hesitate?"Stella overhears their conversation. His cynical laugh was heard to steal the attention of Vincent and Alex."Hey, you can leave if you don't want to, but do you remember how quiet the village is? You'll have to face the bandits without support from Alex." Stella delibeAfter that, Alex caught up with Salieri and Stella who were already a few steps ahead of him. Next to Alex was Vincent who still couldn't control his clumsiness."Where are we going, Alex?" asked Vincent in the midst of his awkwardness.Alex, in his relaxed manner, replied, "I'd like to introduce you to my other friends first. They're in the pavilion, where we all rest.""You didn't take me to meet the magic researchers?" Vincent remembered that King Romeros had asked Alex to do this."After meeting my friends, I'll take you there," replied Alex. "You also have to get along with my friends. They're not scary, don't worry."Vincent felt that Alex was deliberately trying to make him blend in with others. After all, Vincent wasn't too used to crowds. And, maybe going along with Alex's plan would fix his awkwardness every time he met people a little."Is the pavilion far away?" he asked."Not really—for us. I don't know what
Vincent's worries grew even more when he arrived in front of the magic researchers' quarters.Alex knocked on the door of the room several times and waited a moment. Beside him, Vincent already looked nervous because he imagined what would happen next.Moreover, Vincent suspected that the magic researchers would expect the same things as King Romeros. That's what Vincent was worried about."They're asleep?" he asked. Secretly wishing that it was pushed back to tomorrow. Because he needed to muster up the guts.Alex shook his head. "I know it very well, even though it's late at night, they still do the work. Moreover, I already—"Before Alex could finish his sentence, the door opened. A tall man appeared with a flat expression and cold eyes."Hi, Alex," the man greeted in a low voice. Sounds not interested in greeting.Alex just chuckled at the man's figure. "Hello, Dalco. You look ... very excited."Dalco grinned and made the look exactly like a monster meeting prey.Vincent was a bit
Unfortunately Vincent couldn't say that directly. Alex had already brought himself before King Romeros, which meant it was Vincent's responsibility to do his job.There was no way Vincent would back down before doing anything. Later it will risk sacrificing Alex's good name."Okay, it's late and I've brought you to the other magic researchers. So, my job is done," said Alex who ended his words with a relieved smile.The other magic researchers were whispering with beaming faces. They are still curious about Vincent's figure."I hope you can mingle and accept him here. Please understand that he needs a learning process," said Alex, continuing what he said earlier.After saying those words, Alex gave a farewell signal to the other magic researchers.The magic researchers agreed with Alex's words. They waved briefly, returning Alex's formal wave."See you soon, Alex!" replied Jarker who waved the most enthusiastically among
"I-I can't...." Vincent confessed in a trembling voice.Jarker, who had been watching from a short distance, burst out laughing. Sounds cynical."Hey, everyone! Turns out he can't do such a small thing!" Jarker said loudly to the magic researchers.The other magic researchers laughed in unison. The faces showed cynicism. Everyone laughed at Vincent."Why are you showing off so much already?" One of the magic researchers blurted out."You lousy people! Huuu!""I thought he did have great abilities, but apparently not at all!""I told you, he's not necessarily great! Don't just because he was taken by Alex means he has more abilities!" Thorn answered the magic researchers' cheers."I feel embarrassed when I show off but I can't do anything about it!"Thorn burst out laughing. "Poor Alex! He seems to be fooled by your fake ability!"All the magic researchers' curses resounded in this room. One by
Stella continues to explain without noticing that Salieri's gaze is focused on her. Stella's voice of explanation becomes faint because Salieri sinks into Stella's beady eyes."...the direction you aim for can be adjusted if your hands are in the right position."Stella finished her sentence and only then realized that Salieri had not been paying attention to the bow. Salieri's eyes are very focused, too ... look at that sickening smirk!"You think I'm a crossbow?" asked Stella, bringing Salieri to his senses.Salieri immediately snapped out of his reverie. Realizing that Stella was watching him, Salieri detached his eyes and focused on his arrow training. But Salieri grinned even wider."You don't know that I admire your firm expression, do you?" Salieri deliberately pranks Stella.Stella's forehead creased, wearing a strange facial expression. There was no response from Stella for a few seconds."So you enjoy making my
Pandora was even more irritated because Alex's answer didn't meet her expectations. He thought Alex would give him a chance to join the practice. But Alex was not persuaded at all."Why won't you give me a chance?" Pandora groaned at the end of her sentence as she raised her head. Lazy."Yeah, what else can I do?""If you won't give me a chance, I'm asking permission not to teach the kids magic right now."Alex stopped his movements and immediately looked at Pandora in astonishment."What do you mean?""I'm going to rest for today.""Then who replaced you?" Alex stood facing Pandora.Pandora shrugged her shoulders. "You could ask Helena for help."After saying that, Pandora just walked away from Alex's presence. Pandora didn't care at all what Alex's answer was, as if she was really tired from her task.So, Alex couldn't force or tell Pandora to cancel her wish. Alex understood that Pandora mig
"You don't want to come with us both to the wizarding school?" Alex's question came to Vincent after the candy and bidding session with Helena was over.Helena slung the bag strap over her shoulder, giving a small smile. Meanwhile, Vincent still looked stiff and doubtful about Alex's offer."If I come, I'm not one of the magical people," answered Vincent, who actually wanted to join. But feelings of doubt. because not belonging to the magicians made him rocked.Hearing Vincent's answer, Alex then exhaled harshly as his shoulders drooped. The look in his eyes at Vincent showed some embarrassment, but not really that serious. Seeing Alex, he had already told Vincent that Vincent was valuable even though he wasn't from among the magic-blooded people.For a few seconds watched by Alex, Vincent even more doubtful. He glanced at Helena and asked through a gaze. But Helena only glanced at Alex, smiled uncomfortably, and shook her head.As the situation became unpleasant, Vincent described th
"Why does he have to look dignified?"Vincent's mischievous smile curved. "You like it?""Of course not," Alex said quickly. Instantly his face changed. "I don't like him. How can I like my close friend?""Yeah, maybe..." Vincent turned his gaze back to Helena. "But, is there really a small number of children who learn magic?"Alex was silent for a moment, then nodded with a short cough."Right. To be honest... I made them a hope.""So what?""If you know, the children in the Nousant Kingdom... very few go to the magic school," explained Alex without taking his eyes off Helena who was practicing a different magic.What Alex said made Vincent interested."Few go to magic school?" asked Vincent to make sure. "So why don't the other kids go to the magic school too?"There was a pause for a few moments as Alex seemed to be thinking about something. Alex frowned as the expression on his face that ra