794 – I Didn’t Take INT – 2

My body froze for a moment at the sight that unfolded before my eyes.

“Welcome, Count and Countess. The Chairman and members of the Honorable Magic Council sincerely welcome your visit to Baio.”

Because over 100 people, including the Duke of Kilanath, welcomed us.

Thanks to this, a mechanical smile came out reflexively. It seems that all members of the Magic Council have come out, so in order to have a smooth relationship with Yuven, we must express our gratitude appropriately for this superb treatment. Even magicians who follow Trixie may feel disappointed if they take the hospitality of the entire council for granted.

“Thank you for your hospitality, Mr. Chairman. Thank you to all members for their time.”

Once to the Duke of Kilanas, who referred to himself as Chairman rather than Duke, and once to the members of the National Assembly. As he bowed appropriately and expressed his gratitude, the atmosphere in the hall quickly became friendly.

It’s nice for the willing to invite Ma Jong-gong’s husband, and it’s nice for me to be welcomed by the country’s key leaders. Anyway, it is a beautiful meeting that is beneficial to both sides.

I just decided to think that way. In fact, it would be best to return to the empire without this meeting, but what can I do if I have regrets about the past?

“Mr. Chairman Haonde, who are the people next to you?”

After exchanging positive initial greetings, I turned my attention to the five people standing next to the duke, not behind him.

They are people who dare to stand side by side with the chairman, and cannot be considered simply as members of the National Assembly. Since it was a place to welcome guests, the placement of characters would not have been done lightly.

“Ah, I don’t know about the imperial count. They are the vice-chairmen of the Magic Council.”

“Yes?”

As expected, the five people were not just right, but I would have never guessed that they were vice-chairmen.

‘How come there are five vice-chairmen?’

Aren’t there usually two vice-chairmen at most? Depending on the country, there are places where it doesn’t exist at all.

“As the Count knows, we, Juven, are not a united nation of five nations. We equally select one vice-chairman per country. For your information, I, the chairman, will be stateless during my term as chairman.”

“Ah, yes…”

However, I had no choice but to nod my head at the words that followed.

There is nothing we can do about it if there is a quota system per country. In some countries, a vice-chairman is produced, and in other countries, if there is no vice-chairman, it is just grabbed by the collar.

However, the fact that he was stateless during his term as chairman is a bit novel. How could that damn balance take away the nationality of a decent duke?

‘Is this the burden of the Union?’

It’s scary and sad. Juven had to endure this bizarre phenomenon in return for choosing a federation system rather than a single country.

Is that why? I seemed to understand why the Duke of Quilanas was calling for unification with King Juven. It was a struggle to find his lost nationality.

‘I hope to continue to live as a stateless person.’

It may be a pity for the duke, but it is beneficial for the empire. Even with the bizarre system of federation, it is the 3rd largest country on the continent. If it truly evolves into a single country, wouldn’t the continent shake up? Even though it is not at a level that can surpass the Empire, there will be a fierce battle with Armain for second place.

That’s a problem. At least it’s easy to keep Armain in check because he’s right next door, but it’s hard to keep Juven in check because he’s on the other side of the continent.

“It is truly a beautiful tradition. Doesn’t it mean that we will listen to all voices without excluding everyone who makes up the country? Even as an outsider, I find it admirable.”

Therefore, I gave it a mix of appropriate praise and appropriate checks. If you listen to it simply, it’s a good word, but if you think about it carefully, it becomes a subtle statement.

“Hehe, those are happy words. Our ancestors will be happy too.”

Of course, someone as old as the Duke of Kilanath would have realized my intention as soon as he heard it. ‘You guys are at your best when you act according to tradition.’ It’s a check called.

As an invitee, I’m sorry for being rude, but unfortunately my nationality is imperial. If you make a statement in the Magic Council that seems to support the unification of Yuven, no matter which route you take, it will inevitably reach the Emperor’s ears. The result would be an unimaginable one-on-one interview.

Fortunately, Duke Kilanath seemed to understand my position and moved on with a smile. Moreover, as the duke said, the union system was not a decision made by Juven’s ancestors. Denying that is difficult even for Duke Kilanath, the leader of the unification faction.

“Now, it would be embarrassing for the inviter to leave a guest standing. If the count does not mind, could this old man guide the count and his wife?”

“Of course, Mr. Chairman. It is rather an honor.”

Such a sincere welcome and thank you. After some formal checks and evasions, the slightly awkward atmosphere escalated again.

Even though there was a small commotion, Rin and I are Trixie’s family and honored guests of the Magic Council.

When visiting a museum or art gallery, there is a big difference in whether there is a curator or not.

And we were not given a simple curator or guide, but an elder and leader of the Magic Council. At this level, the author directly explains his work, and it is at the level of resurrecting great figures in history and listening to historical events.

“This Magic Council is a building built on the birthplace and grave of Mr. Ernest. It is to not forget the hero who mediated the five countries that fought with blood and tears and proposed a new system called union.”

“Birthplace and grave… You mean?”

“Don’t misunderstand. This is something I asked for consent not only when Ernest was alive, but also from his bereaved family.”

Duke Kilanas let out a small laugh and opened the grand and huge door.

“Under this conference room, there is the tomb of Master Ernest. Under his watchful eye, it is meant to work only for the national interests of Juven and the peace of the people.”

It was a meaning that made my heart tremble even when I heard it, as a person from the Empire, not from Juvenile.

I stopped with my heart pounding because this was a story about someone else’s country’s parliament. What if there was Emperor Eimanca’s tomb on the floor of the Great Hall of the Imperial Parliament? What if you have to do your work every day in front of the Emperor?

Many of the previous probably gave up due to the burden. It’s okay to do something crazy like this.

“And three days later, when the wedding fever subsides, all members of the Magic Council will gather in this conference room. They will discuss and discuss the papers of His Excellency Majong Ma and His Excellency Tammyeong-gong, so everyone will gather happily. “

“Yes?”

While expressing condolences to the members of the Magic Council who had suffered miserably for hundreds of years, Duke Kilanath said something unusual.

In fact, it is natural for to disassemble and study papers. It would be even more strange if the magic-obsessed members of the Magic Council did not touch the papers and materials I gave them.

However, it is not something that should be overlooked if it is mentioned on Ernest’s grave, in front of me, who is only a messenger.

‘Why do you do that to me?’

Unstable. What is their intention in telling me their schedule?

“I believe that if Count Tylglehen is there, it will be a more glorious and brilliant forum for discussion than anything else.”

‘Ah.’

And the question was short. Duke Kilanath was so blunt that it brought tears to my eyes.

Examining in advance the papers given by Ma Jong-gong, the pinnacle of magic. Even Duke Ma Jong’s wife was present at the event. It is a way to further increase the authority of the Juben magic world, and the speaking power of Duke Kilanath, the current head of the magic world, will also increase.

Receive the knowledge of a respected senior, be able to serve the senior’s family, and expand your influence by riding on enormous authority. Giving up this benefit cannot be considered noble.

“Although I have an excellent archmage as my wife, I have no knowledge of magic. If I stay in this position, I might be tarnishing the reputation of the Magic Council…”

“Don’t worry about that. No wizard would dare deny the count’s authority.”

I just smiled at the Duke’s confident voice.

I suddenly found myself watching unlimited discussions among industry figures. And that’s because he was a kid who didn’t even get a bachelor’s degree.

I didn’t try to learn magic, but it doesn’t mean I have no interest in magic.

A technology that did not exist in the world before possession. A rare movement technology called teleportation that ignores the laws of physics. It would be a lie if I said I wasn’t interested as a person.

However, interest and talent are two different things. Before being possessed, I was a complete scholar, and after being possessed, I lived as an uninhabited person, so I did not have the wisdom to learn magic. Even if my wife is Trixie.

‘No matter how good the teacher is, there is no answer if the student is a poor student.’

Just as there is no point in spraying water on a tree that is already dead.

To be precise, I set my limit at Dunjae. Perhaps because we reached the peak of the continent with a sword, there was no particular need for magic. There is no need to rack your brain to learn magic.

Ironically, this resolve has become even stronger a few days ago.

[If the world is divided into three primary colors, consideration and possibility of whether angels in heaven can be expressed through magic if the three primary colors are realized through magic. ]

[When using water attribute magic in succession, the process of recovering temporarily lost moisture in the atmosphere and the time required to use water attribute magic of the same power. ]

[When dividing the land using earth attribute magic, the impact of the pushed crust on the continent and ocean and the possibility of recovery. ]

‘Ugh, fuck.’

To be more specific, after receiving my second father-in-law’s thesis, I completely got rid of any lingering attachment to magic.

These were papers that made me dizzy just by looking at the titles. No matter how much I take into account that my second father-in-law is a name in the magic world, if discussing these things is the role of a wizard, I will live as a swordsman for the rest of my life.

I definitely made that promise,

“It is certainly worth dividing the world into three primary colors, but can we conclude that heaven is the same world as this continent?”

“More thorough research is needed on water attribute magic. We need to know whether water attribute magic actually draws moisture from the air, or uses the moisture of the caster or people around him.”

“The perception was pushed out by earth attribute magic? How big of an impact can one magic have on this vast continent?”

I don’t know why I have to sit here and listen to that discussion.

Please let me go If others ask, they will say that they heard a beautiful debate at the Magic Council. Please.

“Hmm. What do you think, Your Excellency?”

So stop looking at me and stop talking to me.

I’m not a wizard, I’m a swordsman, you crazy b*stards.