Became a Medieval Fantasy Wizard

TL/Editor: raei

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After recovering from the electric shock.

He secretly requested help from the Golden Rule Society through a spy he had been cultivating.

Thanks to this subordinate, whom he had groomed without the knowledge of his son or vassals, he was able to contact the Regent of the society.

"You've suffered greatly, Your Grace."

"Yes... help me. I'll make sure your compensation is generous."

It was already a troubling time for him.

Things had gone according to plan up until kidnapping the Emperor and starting the war...

But he had lost contact with the black wizards who had infiltrated Roxlan.

'Probably Ian's doing.'

That was Antios's assumption.

And his assumption was correct.

At that time, Ian had been working with Count Francis to eliminate the infiltrated black wizards.

'Truly an impressive fellow.'

Antios had already received reports of mission failures.

Bertholdt's plan had failed.

Karenne's plan had failed.

All of these were incidents involving the wizard Ian.

Plans without Ian's interference had all succeeded, but...

Strangely enough, every plan Ian became involved with ended in failure.

Antios felt some kind of mystical fate at work in this pattern.

Though a black wizard, Antios was still a wizard.

He wasn't the type to ignore signals sent by the world.

'His fate is closely intertwined with ours.'

"Don't worry. We will help you, Your Grace."

"Thank you."

Normally, Antios would have ignored Duke Roxlan's request.

Duke Roxlan had already failed once.

He was an aging old man without the strength to build a future together.

The worst possible choice for an ally.

Nevertheless, Antios joined hands with Duke Roxlan.

Was it out of loyalty?

Not at all. It was simply because Duke Roxlan was an excellent card for manipulating Ian.

'I must settle things with Ian once and for all.'

Antios held thoughts similar to Ian's.

Whether to turn Ian into a black wizard.

Or to eliminate him from this world...

The current existence known as Wizard Ian needed to be removed.

As long as Ian existed, Antios was convinced the Golden Rule Society would never achieve its [Great Work].

This was the conviction of a wizard who could hear the voices of the world and fate.

"However, you must follow my orders until we deal with Ian."

"I understand. In return, lend me the dragon after we handle Ian."

"Agreed."

Antios and Duke Roxlan concluded their deal.

Everything went according to plan after that.

Roxlan helped Antios create chaos in Roxlan Castle—

And Antios, following Duke Roxlan's 'strong' suggestion, kidnapped Maria.

Now, Ian would grow anxious.

To recover Maria, he would have to seek out Antios.

In a place where he couldn't know what preparations Antios had made.

Antios and Duke Roxlan hurriedly rode along a narrow mountain path.

"I feel uneasy."

Duke Roxlan muttered.

Antios nearly let out a snort.

The statement was absurd.

"What troubles you?"

"I raised my son wrong. I was too indulgent with him."

So that's why you stabbed your son in the stomach?

I'm sure that proper discipline made you feel much better.

These thoughts crossed Antios's mind, but he didn't voice them.

Duke Roxlan was simply a crazy old man.

"I never expected him to betray me and nurture traitors."

"Nothing in this world is less obedient than one's own children."

"Was your son the same?"

Antios answered with a dry smile.

"Who knows. My son died long ago."

"Hmm. He must have gone to a better place."

"Heaven, you mean? I'm not convinced heaven is a 'good' place."

"...?"

Duke Roxlan looked at Antios as if he were insane.

In Heaven's Faith worldview, heaven = an incredibly good place.

Not considering heaven—a fantastical land everyone desperately wants to reach—as a good place?

"Well... do you believe in a different god?"

Antios shook his head.

"I've met many gods, but none would grant my wish."

"Your wish?"

Antios spoke softly while riding.

"I asked them to bring my dead son back to life."

"..."

"Every god is opposed to returning the dead to the world of the living. Only demons said they would grant my wish."

Antios looked naturally at Duke Roxlan.

The Duke unconsciously tightened his grip on the reins.

Inside Antios's pupils, tremendous malice and madness were swirling.

'As expected of a black wizard... completely insane.'

Duke Roxlan didn't consider himself a villain.

Though he had schemed against countless people throughout his life and even stabbed his own son, he was certainly not an evil person.

Why?

Because he donated generously to the church!

No matter how powerful, no one can escape death.

Duke Roxlan understood this well.

So he offered substantial money and asked for forgiveness of his sins.

He calculated that if many priests prayed for him, he wouldn't go to hell...!

Therefore, Duke Roxlan was certainly not an evil person.

But Antios was different.

True to his black wizard nature, he openly blasphemed against divinity.

Claiming demons were greater than gods!

Had he ever seen such a damnable person!

"Did you know? Countless demons are imprisoned beneath the earth."

"Isn't that written in the scriptures?"

"Exactly. The underground prison... that is, hell, is guarded by an eternal watchman who never sleeps."

Antios smiled at Duke Roxlan.

It was a smile mixed with obsession and madness.

"With the power of magic, I will pull down the guardian of hell."

"...You intend to bring down hell itself?"

"Yes. And with the help of demons, I will resurrect my dead son."

Duke Roxlan was too shocked to respond.

It was a horrifying plan with too many flaws to even begin addressing.

"Why not ask Heaven for help instead?"

"I already did. They said such things cannot be done."

"..."

"To maintain the world's order, my son doesn't matter to them. So I decided to ignore the world's order as well."

Duke Roxlan was convinced.

This man was a patient suffering from delusions...

But a capable patient nonetheless.

Capable enough to lend significant power to Duke Roxlan.

'As long as he helps me eliminate the traitors.'

"Regent."

Black wizards approached and addressed Antios.

"We've secured Lisa Silverwind."

"Good work."

Lisa Silverwind, the heir being held by Fargar's forces, had also fallen into Antios's hands.

The kidnapping wasn't difficult in the chaotic aftermath of the defeat.

"Now then..."

Lisa and Maria. Along with Duke Roxlan.

The preparations for establishing the society's support base were complete.

"Together, let us usher in the golden age of magic...!"

"Long live the Regent!"

The time had come for the Golden Rule Society to rise to the surface.

***

The situation in the south could be summarized as 'everyone is busy.'

Roxlan Castle was divided into factions supporting the Duke and those supporting the Count—

Vassals without close ties to the Duke slipped away to their domains, reluctant to get involved in the family feud.

Fargar's army was in disarray, having lost its leader.

A black-haired wizard approached this confused Fargar army.

Most soldiers didn't recognize the wizard, but the knight beside him was unmistakable.

"It's the Black Knight! The Black Knight has come!"

"You mean the one who brings darkness?!"

"Shit, let's see that face!"

Fargar's soldiers rushed to see the visitors.

And they were greatly impressed.

Indeed, a female knight in pitch-black armor had arrived!

"Black Knight! How do you control the darkness?"

"? That wasn't me."

"???"

Although many battles large and small had taken place in the previous rotation.

The most impressive battle was undoubtedly between [Wizard Ian]'s forces and Duke Fargar's army.

That eerie fight where pitch-black darkness spread in all directions!

It was a battle where magical darkness was cast everywhere, a fight no one could have missed.

And the name that appeared most frequently on people's lips was [Black Knight].

The reason was simple.

Simply... visually, the Black Knight was the most noticeable.

When darkness fell and enemies fled, a knight in pitch-black armor would arrive and cut down everyone in sight!

It couldn't help but leave a strong impression on people.

Many soldiers thought the Black Knight herself was spreading the magical darkness.

The image fit so well!

So the Fargar soldiers bombarded the Black Knight with questions.

But the Black Knight, Belenka, answered in confusion.

"How could I possibly spread darkness?"

"It wasn't you?!"

"It was obviously the wizard's work."

No way! That can't be true!

The Fargar soldiers looked at Belenka with desperate(?) expressions, but the truth couldn't be changed.

They were slightly disappointed, but...

They marveled again when they saw the wizard who appeared next.

A young wizard with pitch-black hair...!

Someone like him would definitely use dark magic!

"Are you the shadow wizard?"

"Yes. I am Ian, disciple of Eredith."

The Fargar soldiers gave the sudden visitors a reasonably warm welcome.

They had just fought a battle, but only Duke Fargar's direct unit had been crushed by Ian.

Most of Fargar's army hadn't even properly fought before the battle ended.

Given the nature of the mercenary business where yesterday's enemy becomes today's friend, there was no hostility toward strangers.

Of course, that applied to the soldiers and mercenaries.

The higher-ups were a bit different.

"Wizard Ian is here?"

"Insolent bastard! He clearly came to mock us!"

Fargar's nobles were half-crazed after losing their Duke so pitifully.

And now a Roxlan wizard had come to visit!

"You! How dare you come here!"

A wizard shouted angrily, but—

The opponent was Ian...

Ian answered without blinking:

"I came because I thought Fargar might have some mercenaries to spare."

"???"

The Fargar nobles stared at Ian in disbelief.

What? A Roxlan wizard looking for mercenaries in Fargar's camp?!

"Ah. I have no connection with Roxlan anymore."

"What nonsense...!"

"It's true. If you don't believe me, send someone to Roxlan Castle."

The Fargar nobles belatedly tried to assess the situation, and—

Soon learned shocking news.

"The Duke's proxy has fallen...?"

"Duke Roxlan swung a sword at his own son?!"

The quick-witted nobles immediately made their judgment.

The war was over...!

From now on, as in typical medieval times, it was every man for himself!

"So, you're Wizard Ian?"

"That's right."

"Why are you looking for mercenaries?"

"I have some people I need to chase down."

"Then, would you like to hire my soldiers?"

While the slower Fargar nobles glared at the betrayer(?), the—

Noble dealing with Ian didn't care at all.

The war was over anyway, and they only needed to go home.

What good was returning empty-handed (though they had already extorted plenty from the Rashin Kingdom)!

They needed to earn whatever they could!

"I need to borrow them immediately."

"Don't worry! They're ready to mobilize right now! Hahaha!"

Ian scouted through Fargar's formation, recruiting useful mercenaries.

Perhaps... he would have to fight a dragon.

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