How a Genius in the Kingdom of Magic Lives

“D.I.O. Is it worth working for Gawain?”

“… Yes. Not bad.”

Dio replied bluntly.

Originally, he was a talkative guy, but his mouth became heavy after being caught by Leo, stealing information, and becoming a slave.

After Leo brought him to the capital, he sent him away as Gawain’s escort.

Gawain, who was forming a proper shadow information guild under Leo’s instructions, already had a tight grip on the capital’s information.

That was not enough, and now he was expanding his territory throughout the Roman Kingdom and abroad.

“I’m glad it’s not bad.”

Leo smiled lightly and got to the point.

“How are you? What about tracking?”

“I have failed to find out how far the string goes. He was meticulous about security. I don’t think we’ll know unless we catch it and dig it up ourselves.”

After Leo learned about Doodle the Warlock, he instructed Gawain to seek information about him.

While taking Doodle’s class, he looked at what he was like, and after that, he dug into his private life.

I tried to contact Logan, but most likely he didn’t know either.

Even if they were the same warlocks, there were various factions and many schools, so I had to follow them to find out where they were in detail.

Gawain had Dio watch his every move.

Dio had the special ability to hide in the shadows, so he was perfect for this mission.

However, perhaps because of the short amount of time, I haven’t been able to find out much about doodles yet.

“To be honest, I don’t even know if he’s a warlock like the master said. On the contrary, he behaves normally and his interpersonal relationships are not bad.”

“yes?”

“Yes. That’s why I’ve been thinking about it too… , had a suspicious appearance just yesterday. Suddenly, I went to the casino. I disguised myself and followed him, but he was nowhere to be seen. It means… .”

“You mean you didn’t gamble at the gambling hall and did something else.”

What is it?

Leo’s eyes lit up.

I roughly grabbed the tail.

Now all you have to do is follow this.

Seeing that, D.O. was stunned.

‘… Damn it. This kid doesn’t match his real age.’

From the look you just showed, to listening to yourself and guessing.

It was hard to see him as a 10-year-old child.

It’s like that now, but what kind of monster will it become when it grows up later?

No matter how much the contract was, the reason Dio obeyed him was because of this appearance.

“great. Then, let’s start with the gambling house he went to. Just tell me where it is, and you doodle and go after him.”

“All right.”

Dio nodded, then slowly disappeared into the shadows.

* * *

Leo’s escort knight, Drexla, felt like crying.

“Lowering… . Where do you mean you are going again?”

I thought so when I heard that Leo was taking private lessons while visiting the Marquis Legret’s family.

Although the line of movement of the object to be escorted will be longer, it is not a big problem.

However, I was nervous because I didn’t know when Leo would have another accident… , that was today.

Out of nowhere, Leo, who was alone in the carriage, declared a bombshell.

“It’s no fun going straight into the palace. Wanna go outside for a bit?”

“… … .”

Leo said something startling with a nonchalant face.

Even how innocent the expression is.

Drexla felt her stomach burn.

But I couldn’t even dry it.

Leo had a history of weaknesses, so he had no choice but to follow his words.

That’s why Drexla thought she’d listen at least once.

“… Where would you like to go?”

A light walk around the palace was acceptable enough.

Leo smiled and replied.

“casino.”

“… … .”

It was dark before my eyes.

‘Sir Sellise. Come back soon from your vacation.’

Escorting lower level Leo was, of course, an honorable task, but it seemed that the lifespan would be shortened if it was done for a long time.

* * *

Leo went straight to the gambling den with only Drexla accompanying him.

In preparation for such an occasion, I used the wig I kept in the wagon.

He only changed his hair color to a common blonde, so he thought he was a young boy from an aristocratic family, not royalty.

“Welcome to!”

When Leo entered the gambling hall, a man like a janitor approached with a quick bow.

‘He’s the son of a noble family!’

Even if Leo doesn’t show off his royalty, things like the quality of the clothes he’s wearing and the quality of the wagon are bound to stand out.

Especially when it comes to gambling managers, their eyes are bright.

So the caretaker bowed as politely as possible.

“There is a place where VIPs are served if you go up one floor.”

“Are there places where you can do other things besides gambling?”

“… Yes?”

“done. I’ll go in and look for it myself.”

After that, Leo went straight up the stairs, accompanied by Drexla.

The caretaker, dumbfounded by the sudden situation, barely came to his senses and followed him.

“Now, wait a minute! Confucius! You can’t just walk around recklessly!”

Guests must move only to the places they are guided to.

It was all the more so because it was a gambling place with many secrets.

The caretaker tried to catch Leo.

However, it was soon blocked by Drexla’s outstretched arm.

‘Muh, what power… .’

His shoulder was grabbed, but the caretaker’s expression softened.

It feels like being pressed by a giant.

Drexla just shook her head as if telling her to stay still.

Leo, who came up to the second floor, looked around.

Unlike the 1st floor, which was quite noisy, this place was reserved for rich people, so it was quiet and formal.

Of course, it was just ridiculous for Leo.

‘It’s formal in a gambling hall. It’s not even funny.’

It would be the same as screaming if you lose money anyway.

It’s still daytime, so I can’t see my real face.

At that time, the caretaker caught by Drexla growled.

“Confucius. This is a place where even aristocrats come to enjoy themselves. And our boss is close with Viscount Greoz.”

To put it simply, it means that we are also behind, so don’t be shy.

Being caught by Drexla and unable to do anything with force, it is now a threat.

Of course, Leo didn’t even snort.

Where are you threatening the royal family like that?

Leo closed his eyes and concentrated.

Exploring the surroundings by spreading mana is not too difficult for a 4th class mage who now has a better understanding of space.

‘… found.’

And with Leo’s senses, the hidden room was captured.

I just moved my body.

From the outside, it looks like a regular wall, but there was an empty space inside.

“Now, wait… !”

The caretaker saw the direction Leo was heading and struggled.

However, it was impossible to escape from Drexla’s hands.

I’m breaking out in a cold sweat now.

The manager put on a serious expression.

‘Am I going to know something?’

If you look at his low-key personality, he definitely looks like a son of an aristocratic family.

But I can’t let it continue to run like that.

‘That room… , don’t get caught.’

Finally he shouted.

“Stop!”

At the same time, people moved here and there on the second floor.

From the original guards, some of the people enjoying gambling, dealers, and servers serving drinks.

People who seemed normal suddenly changed and started shooting at Leo.

Leo didn’t blink an eye even when he saw people rushing at him holding a knife.

He lightly snapped his fingers.

– Right.

At the same time, ice rose from the people’s legs.

– Damn it!

“What!?”

“Annit?”

Surprised, they tried to twist their bodies, but the ice came first.

The ice that froze her legs started with her lower body and went up.

Following the thighs, waist, and pith, the entire body.

In an instant, his whole body froze.

“Kheuheuk… .”

“Huh… .”

They fell to the floor with a thump, suffering from a chill that rose to their bones.

The manager opened his mouth wide.

“Oh, how can it be… .”

Although it is said to be a rom of the kingdom of magic, there were many ordinary residents who could not see a wizard performing magic in their entire life.

I’ve seen a few times that the janitor claimed to be a wizard, but even so, all he did was create a ball of fire.

But what a scene like this the interior is covered with ice.

From behind, Drexla was also looking at Leo with new eyes.

‘really… You’re amazing. Lowering.’

The state of magic that manipulates space and sprinkles magic freely even from a distance.

It made me realize that Leo was a 4th-class mage.

At first, he wondered if he had to move to get rid of the rogue boats that were rushing towards Leo, but he didn’t need it at all.

-bang!

Lightly making an ice hammer, he broke the wall and Leo entered the secret room.

Inside, there were neatly organized desks and chairs.

Drexla and the janitor who had been caught by him came in after him, and the janitor laughed awkwardly.

“Ha ha ha ha. Confucius is also true. I don’t know how you knew this place, but it’s a space for VIPs to relax.”

“You are laughing. Don’t you even make a door for such a place?”

“that is… , Sometimes there are people who say they don’t like people coming in… hahahaha… .”

Perhaps it was an excuse that he couldn’t believe even if he thought of it, he blurted out his words.

Leo didn’t listen to him anymore and flicked his hand.

Several arrows of ice were created, and then they were shot straight at the desk.

– Kwajijik!

The desk and the drawer below it were smashed, and hundreds of stacks of papers protruded.

“… … .”

The caretaker closed his eyes as if he had been caught.

Drexla held him aside and picked up some papers.

He looked at a part and his eyes lit up.

“This is the ledger. The amount in circulation is significant. And… , I also occasionally see a list of nobles with ties.”

Drexla made a look of surprise.

An illegal gambling establishment associated with nobility.

However, Leo didn’t like it.

‘I didn’t come here to get a ledger like this.’

I was thinking of catching the black magician, or at least catching the nephew.

I looked all over the room, but couldn’t find anything plausible.

Being invisible to Leo meant that there really was no sign of a warlock here.

He looked at the janitor just in case.

“Hey janitor.”

“Yes, yes. Confucius.”

“I came because you were related to the black magician. Where are the other warlocks?”

“… Yes??”

The manager jumped up.

“Oops, Gongja-nim! Oh no! Although I have done a lot of bad things, I have nothing to do with those people!”

If you get involved with a warlock, it usually doesn’t end in trouble.

If it is wrong, it can be punished up to the death penalty in the name of treason of the state.

It’s a different level from running an illegal gambling house and paying a fine or going to jail for a while!

Because of this, the janitor blew his sins away.

“Hey, this is actually a place for interpersonal mediation.”

“Advice?”

“That… Well… , It is a place to discuss things that are a little shameless.”

The caretaker laughed awkwardly.