The Noble Council.
It is a meeting held regularly by the nobles. The agenda changes each time, but the common theme is that the discussions primarily revolve around the world of sorcerers.
This world of sorcerers is led by the nobles.
The nobles take pride in this.
However, in recent years, this pride has begun to show some signs of fading. This is due to the existence of the Seven Great Sorcerers.
The Seven Great Sorcerers.
They are the highest-ranking sorcerers, chosen from among the Grand(saint) rank sorcerers.
For the children of nobles, it is only natural for their parents to instruct them to reach that level. In fact, they are taught that achieving greatness as a sorcerer is of utmost importance.
This tendency is particularly strong among lower to middle-class nobles.
On the other hand, some of the upper-class nobles and the three great noble families have begun to notice.
They are realizing that the abilities of sorcerers cannot be solely explained by lineage. Until now, as long as nobles valued their bloodline, they naturally succeeded as sorcerers.
But what about now?
Currently, none of the Seven Great Sorcerers come from upper-class or three great noble families.
In fact, some of them do not even have noble backgrounds.
Perhaps concerned about this situation, the heads of the three great noble families gathered to hold a meeting.
“Well… what should we talk about first?”
“Bruno. Is everything alright with that matter?”
“Are you referring to my daughter’s engagement?”
“Ah.”
“That is proceeding smoothly, as I notified you in advance.”
“…I don’t intend to meddle in others’ affairs, but isn’t it a bit early?”
“My family has its own circumstances.”
“I see…”
The meetings of the three great noble families are often held in a room at the Magic Association. Today, the president is unable to attend due to other commitments, so a meeting will be held among the three heads of the great noble families.
Claude Rose, head of the Rose family.
Bruno Bradley, head of the Bradley family.
Volkhardt Olgren, head of the Olgren family.
It has been six months since the three of them gathered together, since just before the entrance ceremonies of their respective academies. At that time, they confirmed their plans for the year and discussed the situation in the magical world, relaying that information to other nobles.
And now, this meeting.
While it is not urgent, it is clear that each head has their own concerns.
The rise of the Eugenics Organization.
This has certainly begun to infiltrate among the nobles. Some nobles have become obsessed with the ideology of removing the shackles of ethics to reach further truths in their pursuit of mastering the essence of sorcery. There are already nobles who have received stern warnings or even faced disciplinary actions.
In light of these developments, this meeting was convened.
“Oh! Claude and Bruno! It’s been a while!”
“Volk, you’re one minute late.”
“Ha… Really, Claude is so stiff. I wish he were a bit more flexible, don’t you think, Bruno?”
“Yes. Claude is indeed somewhat of a rigid person. However, I consider that a virtue.”
“Hahaha. You speak well, young one.”
“I’m honored.”
They each take their seats at the round table.
Claude Rose. He has just entered his fifties. His crimson hair is characteristic of the Rose family, and it is cut short. His face also appears youthful for someone in their fifties.
Bruno Bradley. He is in his early forties, the youngest among the three great nobles. His glossy black hair is tied back in a single ponytail. Recently, perhaps due to stress, a few gray hairs have become noticeable.
Volkhardt Olgren. He is the same age as Claude. The two were classmates at the Magic Academy and are old acquaintances. Therefore, they have a good relationship and often meet personally. Among the three, Volkhardt has the most robust physique, showcasing his overwhelming muscles even through his clothing.
He shows no signs of decline since his twenties, which can only be described as abnormal. Of course, his hobby is weight training.
His platinum hair is cropped short, giving him a refreshing impression. Others call him Volk.[TN: Call him bulk rather]
And the three of them entered the main topic.
“Now, according to the information I’ve confirmed… there seems to be some suspicious movements within the kingdom.”
“Suspicious movements, you say?”
“Yes. It seems to be related to the Eugenics group, just like before.”
“I see…”
“That Eugenics Group. How many sorcerers have been lost because of them… This might be a human flaw as well.”
Volk muttered this with a solemn expression. While stroking his beard, he spoke in a low voice.
After that, the three continued to discuss the Eugenics Institute before shifting to the topic of the Magic Chevalier.
“Oh! By the way, it seems Amelia defeated our Ariane in the Magic Chevalier! That was amazing, right, Claude?”
“Our daughter has had talent for a while now. It has simply blossomed.”
“Hahaha! But next time, Ariane will win, you know? Our daughter will stand up again and again! Gahaha!”
“Amelia-san, huh? That unique sorcery (Origin)of hers was indeed impressive. Claude, that must be a power that could lead her to become one of the Seven Great Sorcerers.”
“…I know. It’s a causal interference type of unique (origin) sorcery. It’s on par with the fictional sorcerer. However, because it is so powerful, dealing with that ability will be quite challenging.”
“Are the countermeasures alright?”
“…Ah.”
Bruno did not miss the brief pause that followed.
“Claude, please speak honestly. Is he involved?”
“You already had a grasp on it…”
“Yes.”
Bruno already had that information. That’s why he immediately referenced Claude’s comments.
In this meeting, Bruno intended to raise this as the main topic. Rather, the matter of the Eugenics Group was merely a prelude; the real purpose was this discussion.
He was about to start talking about the current “Ice Blade Sorcerer.”
“It seems that the current ‘Ice Blade’ has a good relationship with Amelia…”
“…You know that much?”
“Yes. Though, it took quite a bit of effort to investigate.”
Bruno also knew about Ray’s existence. It all began at the Magic Chevalier. At that time, rumors had started to circulate. The eldest daughter of the Rose family was receiving instruction from a commoner.
It was truly a coincidence.
Bruno had heard about it because the nobles were complaining about it. Why was Amelia, the eldest daughter of one of the three great noble families, involved with a commoner? It was truly lamentable.
At the beginning of the school year, she had been a topic of conversation, but now those rumors had suddenly stopped. It was as if someone was intentionally manipulating the information.
Then, Amelia awakened.
And with it, she possessed a unique(origin) sorcery that interfered with causality.
Feeling a sense of discomfort, Bruno began to investigate Ray. However, the more he looked into it, the more elusive the sorcerer Ray White became. With the information network of the three great noble families, investigating a mere commoner should have been easy. Yet, the information remained elusive.
From there, driven by desperation, Bruno finally arrived at the truth.
He discovered the identity of Ray White as the current “Ice Blade Sorcerer.” Moreover, he learned that the Rose family had already approached him.
“At just a teenager, reaching the level of the strongest ‘Ice Blade Sorcerer,’ and surpassed even Lydia Ainsworth, who is renowned as the greatest sorcerer in history. If true, that is an extraordinary talent, one that could shake the world. Of course, the nobles would refuse to let him enter noble society. But even considering that, his talent is overwhelming. I would be willing to take some risks to obtain his blood. Well, that’s just a hypothetical, though…”
Their gazes intersect.
Bruno and Claude.
The tension between them became palpable.
“…Lady Rebecca has just gotten engaged.”
“But there’s her sister Maria.”
“…You don’t care about appearances?”
“More than that, his talent is valuable. Reaching the level of ‘Ice Blade Sorcerer’ at such a young age is already proof of being the world’s greatest sorcerer. Don’t you think a symbol is needed to further elevate the status of the three great noble families…?”
As the two continued their conversation, Volk, who had been silent until now, slammed his hand on the table.
“You two, that’s enough. I understand your desire to incorporate the blood of the Seven Great Sorcerers into the three great noble families. However, you shouldn’t treat a human like that!”
Volkhart Olgren. Despite being one of the three great nobles, he was a man of deep compassion. Thus, he showed irritation at their comments, which saw magicians merely as bloodlines.
“I apologize…”
“I’m sorry.”
The two bowed their heads.
They acknowledged that they had both gotten carried away and sincerely apologized. They were not bloodline supremacists like some other nobles. They possessed the flexible thinking necessary to adapt to the currents of the times.
However, they still could not afford to let go of a young talent like that, especially one who was one of the Seven Great Sorcerers.
After that, Volk also heard the overview. A boy, who is an ordinary person attending the Arnold Magic Academy, is the current “Ice Blade Sorcerer.”
“However, it’s interesting… Now that I think about it, my daughter mentioned something. She said there was an interesting sorcerer. Hmm… maybe I should meet him someday.”
Volk, who smiled slyly, also seemed to take an interest in Ray.
“…However, it would be better not to make this public. It would confuse the other nobles. Besides, with such strict information regulation, it’s certain that there are higher-level sorcerers behind him, including Lydia Ainsworth. It would be unwise to meddle unnecessarily. At least, not for now. There are factions there that are different from the nobles. I would be somewhat afraid to turn the Seven Great Sorcerers into enemies.”
“I agree with Bruno’s opinion. I think the same.”
After that, they discussed another topic before the noble conference concluded.
Thus, Ray’s existence became recognized by the heads of the three major noble families. And this marked the beginning of new turmoil.
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