48. First step
Time limit.
As everyone knows, it means that there are not many days left to live.
I lied to Frances.
It is a time limit, but with magic, it is a lie that time can be delayed based on the life force of the sword master.
Kazar will know.
That this is bullsh*t.
“Sword Master is a time limit, does that make sense?”
That’s why you say that.
“They said it was a wound from a wizard in the war. The symptoms will only get worse if the mage isn’t constantly taking care of them.”
Kajar looked at me and Frances with a distorted face. What kind of bullsh*t are you talking about right now?
Generally, those who have awakened the power of Aura and rise to the level of a sword master do not get sick easily. It doesn’t matter if it’s a curse or magic. A level that can be resisted by enduring continuous pain.
In addition, Jean Warenberg was the strongest among the sword masters. It is said that it is absolutely impossible unless the transcendent wizard or mythical dragon that was in the setting comes and hits the dragon.
“… Do you have such a disease?”
As expected, he didn’t seem to understand France’s explanation. I stared at Kazar and noticed. Kazar answered instead by making a mysterious face. I guess you didn’t understand my gaze.
‘It gets complicated when I talk about useless things.’
The thought of making excuses for this or that made my eyes go dark. I have no choice but to trust Kazar’s notice here…….
Kazar continued to glare at me as if asking what the hell was going on. You seem to have noticed something strange. I constantly shook my head and did my best to convey my inner feelings through my eyes.
When Kazar was silent, Frances tilted his head.
“Is this a new disease to you, who have been studying for a long time?”
“Oh no? I think I’ve heard of it… ?”
Strange acting that I’d rather not do. I’m glad though understand my eyes You wouldn’t have thought I said this as a joke.
“Do you know any treatment methods?”
“Uh… Such cases are extremely rare.”
“You mean you don’t know how to cure it?”
“Is that so?”
France looked sullen with her lips pouting. Somehow, I feel sorry for that. It’s like the Truman Show.
“By the way, why did you talk about terminally ill?”
Kazar glanced at me and asked Frances.
“Jin said that I have to run the business by myself in the future. When I asked why I was alone, he said that he might not be in this world in the future…….”
Kazar became chaos itself. I wonder what the hell is going on right now. Hearing out of the blue that the Sword Master is on a time limit, Francee believes it, and she roughly adjusts her notice.
“Oh, that’s right. I will research the treatment method separately… ?”
“Thank you for doing so. I owe you in many ways.”
“No! Of course that’s what I have to do! Thanks to the princess, I was able to focus on my research!”
Fortunately, the tense atmosphere changed to a friendly one. I wondered what would happen in an instant, but I never thought Kazar would be so quick-witted. I wanted to take a chance at this time.
“Princess. Now go back soon.”
“Huh? Has the time already been that way?”
“I think we should also talk about future events.”
“Okay, then let’s go back.”
Franche got up and was about to leave when Kazar said, “Wait!” I caught on and set it up.
“What’s up?”
“Uh, I want to talk to the escort driver for a minute.”
“Is it because of the treatment?”
“Yes. They said it could be delayed with magic, so we should look into it.”
“Yes, please.”
Frances opened the door by herself and she looked back.
“Then Jin. Do well.”
“Yes. I’m sorry I couldn’t see you today.”
“You don’t have to. Because treatment comes first.”
Ha. Guilt stabs in her heart every time she hears something like this.
“Please enter.”
France smiled and left. Just like that, Kazar and I were left behind in her house…….
“Time limit, what kind of nonsense are you talking about?”
“That’s it… ….”
Kazar’s face contorted like paper crumpled.
“That’s it? No, I’ve never heard of a sword master having a limited time limit. Is that because of magic? It makes no sense. I don’t know if I was attacked by a mythical dragon.”
Oh. My prediction was correct. Is it possible with a dragon?
“There are deep circumstances here. It’s long to explain…….”
“Can’t you tell me too?”
“Yes. I probably won’t be able to tell anyone.”
How can I say it? That I, from outside the world, came into the body of her Jean, who had an unknown connection with Frances, and that her personality was eaten whenever she felt something of her in her.
“Well, everyone has something they want to hide, so I won’t ask more. But what are you going to do? If the princess’s level of magic rises above this level, she will definitely be found out.”
Oh, that’s right. Even if you are unfamiliar with this world, you will notice that something is strange as long as you can see magic.
“That’s something I’ll take care of myself. Until then, you just have to keep talking.”
“You mean I heal with magic?”
“Yes. They say that the disease I have is a wound inflicted by a transcendental mage, and there is no cure.”
“Ugh. I don’t want to lie.”
“I can’t help it. I have a situation. Oh, and it’s true that you might die.”
To be precise, my personality is dying.
“… So, isn’t it really time-limited?”
“That’s a bit complicated. There are conditions.”
“Conditions? Are there any other conditions that show symptoms?”
“Yes. So I have to get out of here someday.”
Ka-Zar narrowed his eyebrows and patted her lips. It seemed that he was inferring the disease I had.
“Hmm. This is the first time I’ve heard that there is a condition that shows symptoms. I thought I had done all my research on magic and alchemy until now.”
I was really surprised too? Suddenly, an indescribable headache comes and I even hear Jin’s voice. What the hell is this situation? Sometimes even personalities I don’t know come out. In fact, I think my personality has subtly changed.
“Anyway. That’s what happened, so you just have to match the words.”
“Mmm. I think the princess will find out soon.”
“Don’t worry, I will take care of it again then.”
“I understand. I don’t know what it is, but I’ll guess.”
Aren’t you asking a deep question? You know the difference between public and private life.
“Because that’s how it happened. Tell the princess that the remains of the magic from the archmage remain.”
“Yes. I don’t know how long this will work.”
Now on to the next business. I came here because of this
“Kazar. Actually, I have one more request.”
“What else is this time?”
“Help me with the construction work tomorrow.”
“… You want help with the construction work?”
Kazar frowned in displeasure.
“You want me to do the construction work that low-level wizards do? It is very unpleasant.”
Are wizards who use telekinesis power low-level wizards? Is it just a feeling of comparing a knight and a sword master?
“It’s something I have to do because of my business. I’ll tell the princess and she’ll grant me one thing I want, so please ask me this time.”
Ka-Zar shakes her head, still disapprovingly. As a mage, you seem to have quite a strong ego.
“Hu, good. Instead, do you have to listen to what I ask of you?”
“According to the content. It’s difficult if you can’t listen.”
“Of course I know how to think about that.”
“What are you asking for? Let’s listen.”
It’s Kazar’s request, so I’m sure it’s related to magic.
“Actually, this research requires a lot of mana. So I was trying to find a magic stone, right? But there is no place that handles this.”
Ah, that’s it. Magic stones are not in demand. This is because there are few magicians in this world, and if you cannot use magic, there is nothing you can do with magic stones, so they are of no value.
“Can you get that instead?”
“Right.”
“Simple problem.”
“Is that it? Do you know where the magic stone is?”
“I know.”
“… You know that?”
Magic stones were essential in the game. The role of the magic stone was to fill Somire’s lack of magic in the early stages. It was difficult to obtain, so I had to go collect it myself.
And I intend to do business with it. It was something to be done at some point, so let’s think of it as moving forward.
“Leave that to me. Instead, it could take some time.”
“Oh, I don’t care about that. It will take time to find it anyway.”
“Then I’m glad. Put off your research as much as possible, and focus on other research for the time being.”
“I will do that. Should I get a lot of magic stones instead?”
“That’s no problem, don’t worry. Help me with my work tomorrow.”
Kha-Zar nodded his head in satisfaction.
“Okay. The contract is established.”
Can you even say that this is a contract? It’s just a small promise.
“Then, come to District 13 tomorrow. Do you need a carriage?”
“No. I’m going alone to test out my newly developed flight magic.”
Oh, did you even learn flight magic? It was a lot more amazing than I thought. It was rude to compare him to a wizard who only knows how to use telekinesis.
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“Then you know that. Let’s go.”
“Please go in.”
If Kazar is already at that level…….
Fortunately, things will work out in the future.
* * *
The next day.
Today, too, I left the duke’s residence early to prepare for work.
Others didn’t care too much, perhaps because Frances was allowed to do business by the duke. I don’t know about Eden, but I thought that Line would always find fault with me.
Perhaps they are anticipating that their business will fail and are aiming for that time.
‘Well, that’s not going to happen, so it’ll be fine.’
I skipped over it without thinking.
“Princess. I have no schedule today.”
“What? Are you studying magic?”
“It’s a break until the imperial party.”
“A break? I can do more I need to achieve even a little more.”
Don’t be too impatient. Everything has to be looked at long term. Isn’t it going to end after a little bit?
“As I said before, rest is essential. And don’t be in too much of a hurry. If you’re in a hurry, it’s easy to collapse.”
When I first started YouTube, there was a time when I was anxious and impatient. At that time, it didn’t get worse and I was just stressed out. I am speaking as an experienced person.
“Yes, if you say so.”
“Good idea.”
I smiled and continued.
“Would you like to take a tour of the site today?”
“Caliber? Not bad. I need to know what our store is doing.”
As a president, that’s a good attitude.
“Then let’s go right away.”
I left the duke’s residence and rode a carriage to the site.
“You are diligent from morning.”
“That’s right.”
People at Togeza Manpower Station have been working since morning. Even before we arrived.
‘People like this are ingrained in diligence.’
When I turned my head, Frances was watching the scene as if it were strange.
“Princess. I’ll make a seat for you, so stay tuned.”
I brought a parasol and a chair from a place I made into a break room. There are many rest rooms besides here, so it should be fine.
“Then I will join the work.”
“Okay, I’ll watch you from here.”
I asked an architectural expert.
“How long have you been at work?”
“Hmm. It’s about half done. But the rest of the work is a bit difficult, so I think it will take more time.”
“If that’s the case, I’ve called the wizard, so don’t worry. I will be back soon.”
As I was immersed in my work for a long time, a familiar face flew in from afar. The time was lunch.
“Why are you here so late?”
“I overslept.”
“Is that so?”
I’m in a position to help, but I can’t say anything. He is also a noble wizard.
“So, what am I supposed to do?”
“It literally helps with work.”
“By telekinesis?”
“Yes.”
Kazar watched the scene for a while while saying hehehe.
“Is there an architect here?”
“Oh, over there.”
Kazar walks and chats with an architect. She seemed to be asking what she should do.
“It’s that simple. I’ll start right away.”
Ugh… ! A huge flow of magical power circulates, and the surroundings shudder as if space were shattered. The magician at the Dogeja Manpower Station was limited to floating two materials at most, but Kazar floated all the materials at once.
“… You are a great wizard.”
“Sure. What do you see me as?”
The architectural expert was amazed.
“… It’s the first time I’ve seen a sight like this.”
Kazar smiled triumphantly, and I asked the expert.
“How long do you think this will take?”
“I think I can finish it in just one day.”
What, that much?
“Including internal work.”
“That’s a relief… ….”
I just need to finish the papering work, right? Maybe it’s because Kazar is a much better wizard than I thought, so the speed was overwhelmingly faster.
“Now then, let’s work hard today too!”
―Safe! Most! Safety! Most!
A lot of time passed like that, and by evening, the painting work was over. This is the completion of France Clothing Store.
‘This is the beginning of a full-fledged start.’
I finally stepped on the first step. All that was left was to properly hit the ad in the imperial family.
‘But there’s nothing going on at the imperial party, right?’
I feel anxious for nothing. If the imperial family was involved, I wouldn’t be able to move easily either.
‘I must pray that strange things will not happen.’
