Became a Medieval Fantasy Wizard

TL/Editor: raei

Status: 5/week mon-fri

Illustrations: none

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Ian had a brief conversation with Reize.

They shared basic information about what they did, their relationships, and how they'd ended up here.

"An innkeeper's servant became a wizard..."

"Haha. Hard to believe, isn't it? But..."

"No? I believe it."

Ian thought Reize's story was true.

First, he had little reason to lie.

And Earth Wizard Carl... might well have taught Reize magic 'for no reason.'

Well, he must have had some reason.

But he probably just didn't explain it.

That stone-silent earth wizard would do exactly that.

"Carl really doesn't talk much."

"He won't say a word even to me, his disciple. You can imagine."

Reize clinked glasses with Ian.

No idea where it came from, but it was truly excellent wine.

"But did master really blow away rocks with earth magic?"

"..."

Ian felt slightly guilty and didn't answer right away.

Actually... Ian himself had blown away those rocks.

But he didn't want to tell that story to Reize.

It had been such an extreme act that even Carl had screamed 'Are you insane?!' when he saw it...

So Ian brazenly put on his poker face and answered:

"Yes. Carl's magic was terrifying."

"Ohhh...!"

"That guy, you know how he blasted rocks and destroyed someone's castle walls?"

Reize nodded vigorously.

Master would...! totally do that!

In Reize's mind, Carl was truly a great wizard.

"That's quite extreme. Some might think he's insane."

"No, it wasn't that..."

"He destroyed a castle just to make threats, and that's not insane?"

"..."

Ian spoke seriously:

"Calling master's actions insane is rash, Reize."

"Ah... I apologize. Master must have had his reasons. But I would never do such a thing."

Ian suspiciously enthusiastically defended(...) the earth wizard Carl.

Carl would have been baffled to see it.

But Ian didn't mind at all.

He had no time to discuss earth magic with Reize anyway.

And there was no downside to building up Carl in front of Reize.

Carl didn't seem the type to feel hurt about this either.

"Sorry, but could I make a request?"

Once the mood had lightened sufficiently, Ian got to the point.

"I'd like you to withdraw from Count Mokrick's rebellion."

"...I understand the situation."

Having exchanged the necessary information, Reize understood Ian's intent.

Ian needed to suppress the rebellion quickly and reach the Emperor, so he was asking Reize to step aside.

"But I have a reputation... I just took payment recently, being defeated right away would look pathetic."

"I understand your concern about reputation."

Reputation was important for wizards.

The higher the better.

Higher reputation meant better treatment, easier jobs, and more money.

And the fastest way for wizards to build reputation was on the battlefield.

Do some 'dirty work' in battle a few times, and your fame would spread far and wide.

After that, you'd be treated as a skilled wizard and could travel without worrying about expenses.

If Reize fled now, his reputation would take a hit.

'Though probably not too badly...'

After all, he was a young wizard with many chances to build reputation ahead.

An famous old wizard would flatly refuse Ian's offer, but being young left room for negotiation.

"But you build reputation to help with future research, right?"

"Well, yes."

"I'm friends with Princess Elia."

"!"

Reize was genuinely impressed.

He'd thought Ian was with Hastria's forces just because he had connections with Duke Hastria...

But friends with Princess Elia!

"I'll put in a word with Elia. If it's her request, neither Duke Hastria nor the imperial family will ignore it."

Duke Hastria and the imperial family.

At those two names, Reize stopped thinking.

Wasn't reputation built to work with important people anyway?

If there was a chance to work with a Duke and Emperor, only an idiot would pass it up.

"If that's true, I'll gladly follow you, Lord Ian."

"On Wizard Eredith's name, I'll introduce you to Elia. You can get work through her if needed."

When Ian invoked Eredith's name, Reize immediately dropped his doubts.

When an orthodox wizard like Ian staked his master's name, that carried serious weight.

"I look forward to working with you, Lord Ian."

"Likewise."

Ian and Reize shared the remaining wine amicably.

With this, the rebel wizard was dealt with.

---

"Will Ian be alright?"

Elia couldn't hide her worry.

It wasn't that she didn't trust Ian's "I'll handle it"...

But she couldn't help worrying.

Angry enemies had been pursuing him.

And Ian had even heavily provoked the enemy wizard.

By insulting his master's honor at that!

Though she knew war was inherently dirty-

Elia felt somewhat uncomfortable seeing Ian act so aggressively.

Maybe...

She worried he might kill the enemy wizard.

Though glory belonged to the victor.

Murder was still a heavy sin, wasn't it?

The depth of sin in murder was what made mercy shine so bright.

"He'll be fine."

"...You really trust Ian, don't you."

Unlike Elia who couldn't sit still from anxiety, Kira sat deep in thought with her arms crossed.

Elia thought Kira's reaction was too cold.

Kira always had a cool image but.

Wasn't she too calm when her fiancé had gone off to fight?

"? Didn't you hear what Ian and Reize were saying earlier?"

"...What did they say?"

Kira smiled lightly.

Her Maronius language skills had improved incomparably from before.

Having defined herself as a wizard, she'd studied harder than any university student.

With the clear goal of staying by Ian's side, her abilities had grown rapidly.

She was already beyond undergraduate Elia's level.

"Those two never intended to fight."

"?"

"Reize's master, Earth Wizard Carl, knows Ian."

"???"

Reize's master and Ian knew each other?

Elia's mouth fell slightly open.

The wizard world was so small!

"Wait, then Ian insulting Reize's master..."

"He never insulted him?"

"???"

"No wizard would consider that an insult."

It was completely incomprehensible to Elia.

So she laughed helplessly.

"I guess I'm not a wizard after all..."

Kira smiled softly and said:

"Just attending magic school doesn't make you a wizard."

If Kira was right, Ian would return safely.

And indeed, Ian did return safely.

"Your Highness! Wizard Ian has returned!"

Elia rushed out to check the situation.

Wizard Reize was with Ian.

...Thanks to Kira's advance explanation, it wasn't too surprising.

"Elia. You should act discreet."

Kira whispered.

"Some people won't understand Ian and Reize's relationship."

Elia nodded, feeling strangely moved(?).

To think she was a noble receiving counsel from a wise wizard...

It felt like she'd leveled up!

"Lord Ian! Who is this?"

"This is Wizard Reize. As you can see... I've taken him prisoner."

The "prisoner" Reize spoke:

"I surrendered without resistance and request appropriate treatment."

"Of course, wizard."

Sir Kanbento welcomed Reize without hiding his joy.

Actually, it was foolish to label wizards as enemies or allies.

Wizards were inherently uncontrollable variables.

Building friendship normally and requesting help with important matters was the most effective way to deal with wizards.

Sir Kanbento grinned and whispered to Ian:

"Did the wine I sent help?"

"Ah. It was excellent stuff. Thank you, Sir."

Ian licked his lips unnecessarily as he spoke.

That wine was delicious. Should ask for a few more bottles later.

"Hahaha! After capturing a wizard, what's a bit of wine!"

Sir Kanbento welcomed Reize as a guest and gathered everyone.

"Now let's discuss our offensive."

To attack Count Mokrick's fortress.

Originally he'd planned to wait indefinitely until the southern situation calmed.

But with the enemy losing their wizard and gaining one themselves.

Not attacking now would be dereliction of duty.

The situation was overwhelmingly favorable.

"Our forces will take the front."

Sir Kanbento's army would attack the fortress head-on.

"Sir Salvador, could you handle the side paths?"

"Good idea. We're all pretty good at mountain climbing."

Sir Salvador and Ian's bandits would take the side paths.

"And... Lord Ian?"

Sir Kanbento asked Ian.

"I'd like your magical help attacking the fortress... what magic can you use?"

Ian answered without hesitation:

"Various kinds."

"?"

"I can use earth magic, air magic, fire magic, water magic..."

"???"

"Honestly, I don't know military tactics. I'll follow your command, Sir Kanbento, so just tell me when you need magic."

Sir Kanbento couldn't hide his bewilderment.

When asked what magic he could do, answering 'various kinds'...

Was this some wizard metaphor?!

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