793 – I Didn’t Take INT – 1

Laterer’s wedding was a success with everyone’s blessings.

Thanks to her, I ended up crying a little. I know that guy well from the 1977 season, and before I knew it, that vicious guy had found his partner and even got married. It may be a bit late for a royal, but it is still enough to claim that she got married at the right age.

It is truly a touching thing. Following Erich and Ainter, Later also got married. Even Tanian is scheduled to get married next month, and Lyutis is scheduled to get married next year.

‘Is this how it feels to get your child married?’

Of course, I don’t want children like that. My real children are pure and good children, unlike those hideous and grotesque things.

Still, the things I once had a connection with, the things I worried about and cared for for three years, started a family. If my children get married, I will be hundreds or thousands of times happier than this feeling.

‘Live well.’

Erich, who was the ugliest member of the club, finally saw his child. Before I got married, I was proud of my terrible buttocks, but after I got married, I became a normal person.

So later, I hope you too live as a proper person. May you live a peaceful and happy life as the royal family of Juven. There is nothing more bitter than when an acquaintance lives an unhappy life.

“Rin. Let’s go back.”

“Huh? Already?”

“It’s polite to sneak away when the main character is busy.”

I looked at Laterer shaking hands with the guests and then turned around with Rin.

Trixie gave the gift she had prepared a few days ago, and we exchanged greetings right before the wedding. Also, my friend from the academy, Erich, is here, so it’s no problem for Lin and I to go back to the resort.

But it is impossible to return home right away. Because Juven’s issue of importing water buffaloes and bison has not yet been resolved.

‘I guess we can meet in about three days, right?’

Let them enjoy the joy of being newlyweds for about three days, and then contact Later and ask them vaguely about importing animals. She won’t refuse since she received the work from Trixie and her second father-in-law.

Of course, Juven will also have doubts about the sudden import of animals. That question will reach the Behemoth residing in the empire, and he will realize that the empire has created an environment suitable for raising water buffaloes. They will also reach the conclusion that their monopoly on strategic materials will be collapsed.

But what does that have to do with it? He handed over the works of King Majong and Duke of Tammyeong as a wedding gift to Yuven, a magic powerhouse, not as a collateral, but as a direct royal family member. Also, the real power of the empire and the godfather of the next emperor came in his personal capacity.

No matter how cruel international relations are, accepting it and wiping your mouth like this is actually bad news for Juven. ‘That b*stard treats me like that and pretends not to notice?’ If this perception spreads across the continent, who would do business with Juven?

“Oh, Count Tyglehen.”

‘Hmm?’

As I was about to leave the ceremony hall, I heard a strangely familiar voice.

“Ah, His Excellency Duke Kilanath.”

When I turned my head towards the voice, I saw a clearly familiar face.

An impressive old man with graying blue hair and a beard that grows down to his collarbone. An elder with great influence in the Yuven political and magical world and a political partner of King Yuven.

Duke Kilanath, Chairman of the Magic Council of the United Kingdom of Yuven. Thanks to the club fair in the past, I was able to reconnect with people I had briefly exchanged greetings with.

“I didn’t expect to see the faces I miss at Juven. How have you been?”

“Thanks to the gods’ protection, I was able to spend peaceful days.”

“That’s good news.”

Duke Kilanas raised his eyebrows at my answer, exchanged a formal greeting with Lin, then approached me and opened his mouth softly.

“Actually, I stopped the Count for a moment to express my gratitude for his gift. I had originally planned to speak directly to His Majesty the King, but His Majesty Laterer stopped me. It was not right to bother the couple who came on their belated honeymoon. They said no.”

“…Only newlyweds understand the feelings of newlyweds.”

“Hehe, I guess so. Thanks to you, His Majesty the King was so embarrassed.”

I broke into a cold sweat as I saw Duke Kilanas laughing. If I had done this wrong, I would have gone on a blind date with King Juven.

Thank you, later. You found a mate and became a human.

“So, I am ashamed to say that I am Your Majesty’s Minister, but this old man came to see the Count. I wonder if it was rude.”

“Is that possible? Rather, I am just happy to see my past kite in a foreign land.”

This is sincere. It’s not that I have any bad memories with Duke Kilanath, and I’m sure I would be happy to see someone I haven’t seen in years.

Moreover, the Duke of Kilanath showed Trixie a respect and reverence that transcended borders. As Trixie’s husband, shouldn’t I also respect the duke’s title and seniority?

“It’s from the past. I didn’t know you would think so specially about our short meeting.”

“Isn’t it the way for something short to become something long?”

Then Duke Kilanas looked into my eyes without saying a word and nodded his head lightly.

“It is said that a short story continues to become a long one. That is correct. I was going to say thank you to the Count for this, but I got another gift.”

“Yes?”

Suddenly what does that mean? It’s a gift for words spoken in moderation.

However, Duke Kilanas paid no heed to my reaction and handed me a small card.

“Take it, Count. It’s a small gift from an old man to a fresh young couple.”

“Is this…?”

“It’s an item that proves your right to enter the Magic Council. You can think of it simply as an entrance ticket to a tourist attraction.”

He spoke so calmly that I almost nodded without realizing it.

No, what kind of crazy statement is that? The Magic Council is not a place that is easily opened even to Juven nobles, so how can such a place be called a tourist attraction?

‘Top secret facility.’

The Magic Council is the magic tower of Yuven, known as the Magic Powerhouse, and the heart of this unique nation that forms a federation system. No one knows that all the discussions that take place there are milestones for Juven.

How could it be said that there are six kings of Juven, not five? Six people, including the kings of each country forming the alliance and the chairman of the Magic Council.

“This is an undeserved gift. Please take it away.”

“Don’t say that. The gift the Count gave to His Majesty Laterer was not your personal red robe, but the red robe of our entire Juven magic world. We cannot tolerate sending such an envoy of joy without any hospitality.”

I became a little embarrassed by the sincere voice. If you cowardly ask for the consensus of the entire magic world, you can’t refuse.

If you categorically refuse this, you are rejecting the favor of the Juven wizards, and furthermore, Majong-gong’s wife will distance herself from Juven. It may be an exaggerated interpretation, but rumors often spread differently from the truth.

“And because the water buffalo is a strategic material in its own right. In order to export it, you ultimately need the consent of the Magic Council, so it would be easier to discuss with us from the beginning.”

‘Ah.’

Crucially, Duke Kilanath’s persuasion was too strong.

Even though three days had passed, she went to her newlywed acquaintance to talk about work, and talked to those in power from the beginning to come to a conclusion. Of course, you have to choose the latter.

How did they know that they were targeting water buffalo imports? Questions like this are meaningless. I walked around the western grasslands of Juben and looked at the cows, but what I didn’t know was even a stranger.

‘I can’t help it.’

After a short period of thought, I put the card in my arms.

Yes, what better memory can there be than coming to Yuven and seeing the Magic Council? If the Duke of Kilanath had a conscience, he would show people around things that would be interesting even for the average person to see.

“Thank you for your kindness. I will come visit you right away, even tomorrow.”

“Oh my. I guess I’ll have to prepare to welcome the distinguished guest starting today.”

Seeing the Duke nodding his head in satisfaction makes me feel disgusted.

The Magic Council was not a building that looked down from a high place, but a building that encompassed everything in its vastness.

Unlike the Magic Tower, which soars to the sky, this building is only five stories high. Of course, the 5th floor is not low, but considering that it is a symbol of a country, it is quite an ordinary height.

“It’s so spacious…”

“So…”

However, the width chosen instead of the height was enormous. It seems as if the lower floors will be covered by the area. It’s as if it’s okay as long as you can make a lot of rooms.

In some ways, this is scarier. In the capital of a country, a huge amount of land was consumed for a single building. If the mansion of a powerful nobleman is this large, it will be under fire from other nobles and will be criticized by the king.

But the Magic Council did it. Because it is the center of magic and a symbol of the system, it occupies the largest area next to the royal palace.

‘It’s a good tourist destination.’

I even had that thought again. Except for the fact that it is a top-secret facility in the country, it is a good tourist destination.

If it wasn’t a top secret facility.

‘Is this right?’

I felt a sense of discomfort later on. The Duke of Kilanath made a request, citing the magic world, and it was a necessary visit for the large-scale importation of animals. Still, the more I think about it, the more I can’t shake the feeling that something was wrong with my visit.

But what can you do? We’ve already come this far. To overturn this situation, say ‘I’m sorry. ‘Trixie called me.’ I have no choice but to make the same trivial excuses.

“Since we’re here, let’s take a good look around and then go back. It’s true that it’s something we won’t be able to do in our lifetime.”

“Oh, yes.”

Rin, who was staring blankly at the Demon Council, quickly nodded her head.

When I think about it, my honeymoon was also very strange. During my trip with Mar, the princess of Zereno came to visit, while on my trip with Trixie, I attended a council, and during my trip with Lize, I collaborated with two writers. Everywhere I went, unique incidents occurred, and it didn’t change when I came with Lin.

Now I am looking forward to the remaining two trips. What will happen then?

[Let the five stars become one and lead the entire continent to the truth. ]

“Oh.”

And I let out a small sigh as I looked at the phrase written on the main gate of the Magic Council.

That’s what the first leader of the United Kingdom of Juven wrote in blood.

***

“Your Excellency and his wife!” Approaching the main gate!”

The conference room became quiet as the wizard in charge of the council guard shouted.

“Mr Chairman.”

“Hmm.”

I nodded calmly at the call of the vice-chairman next to me.

“Everyone stand up. Get ready to welcome the distinguished guest.”

Then he led the wise gathered in the conference room and headed toward the main gate.

I avoided greeting Count Tylglehen outside the main gate because I thought he would feel burdened. However, it is not the inviter’s duty to sit in the conference room and greet them. At least within the parliament, everyone should stand and greet each other.

Count Tilglehen is the son-in-law of Duke Tammyeong, the husband of Duke Majong, and the father of the princesses of the Duke of Catoban, who will later lead the continent’s magic world.