Marquis' Express Butler

With the soldier's advice behind me, I managed Mana back in place. Thinking about last night's training.

“... I'm sure I've become strong. ”

It wasn't that his muscles or body became rigid. I felt the Manat circuit, which is the path that Manawa travels on, become much stronger and more rigid.

As with all roads, when it becomes smooth and hard, running on it is in a much more stable state. It's easy to understand when you think of a car speeding up a well-cleaned road.

Is that all that's changed?

I began to take a closer look inside my body.

Whoo-hoo!

Another change was also detected.

When managing Mana under duress, it was painful, but it was much less painful than before. We can move Mana more easily.

I don't know how things will change in the future, but if I continue to operate Mana this way, I think I will be able to handle much more Mana.

He gained a kind of "technique."

It may be a swift judgment, but I am qualified to be a wizard. In addition, my ability to give things Mana was even better.

Once again, I felt the exhilarating sensation of walking by the back of my head.

“But where in the world is the Wizard? I've never seen him before. ”

Working in the archives, I learned a little bit more about what magic and wizards were, but it was still one of the unknown.

I was naturally intrigued by the existence of the ‘Wizard’.

I had a hunch that it would be very rare. The Marquis of Adeline is a place of great power because he has never seen a wizard living here until now.

I've never seen magic in the first place. I didn't see any enchanted objects.

“Maybe it's not as openly as a game or a novel, but as a hidden sage. ”

Then suddenly, I remembered the word 'magical dusk’ that I read in the book yesterday.

When "dusk" comes to mind, Ragnarok remembers. What happened to the wizards, like all the gods fell?

Since then, it seems that something big has happened since Mana said that she was piling up instead of her heart.

No matter how I turned my head, I didn't have a clue. Maybe Stuart knows. He was a deacon close to an academic.

Maybe you should ask him.

I've identified the point where the sun rises again. The brightness of the red glow on one side of the sky was much deeper.

“I'll start preparing for today's work. ”

You try to turn around and leave, but you hear a step toward the training ground. Who wants to train at this hour? I waited a moment to find out who it was.

“Huh? There's a guy. ”

He was a good-looking man who didn't fit in with his voice. He looked similar in age to me, but his muscles developed well compared to his age.

At first glance, I didn't look like a butler apprentice.

This is the Apprentice Training Ground. A place where butlers and knights are unlikely to come.

Then the man in front of me is a butler apprentice, and I've never seen him before. You're wearing armor, though it's shabby there.

“Who?”

“Ah, just once. I was an apprentice knight, but I didn't want to see anyone at the Knights Training Ground, so I went away for a while. ”

“Suit yourself. It doesn't matter who spends it. ”

“Are you an apprentice butler? ”

I nodded. I hate to say it's half-assed in the beginning, but status is more important than age, so I'm getting used to it.

You're like an apprentice butler or an apprentice knight. It doesn't matter if you get a formal letter.

He showed me curiosity.

“What's your name? ”

“Dylan.”

“Dylan? I've heard that name somewhere. Oh, is that the apprentice who fell off the balcony? ”

“That's right."

I wonder where my rumors got to and how they spread. As far as this apprentice knows. Well, that's not a good rumor. Not yet.

An apprentice knight approaching asked for a handshake.

“Nice to meet you. It's a little late for an introduction. An apprentice knight, Arthurs. Trainees early in the morning, by the way. Even butler apprentices are quite competitive. ”

It seems like a very strong name. I wonder if the name of the sword on that waist is frosty.

I smiled at him shaking his hand. He looks a little rough, but he's not bad.

Then, suddenly, a status window appeared.

○ Arthurs Merdien

Rank:

Level: 22

Characteristics: Slash A, Mounted Magic A, Breakthrough B, Iron Wall B, Archery C,???,??

Status: Favor

[not open]

……

That's amazing.

An apprentice knight with a 4-star rank and an A rank in swordsmanship and horseback riding is a great talent. Of course, it may be because there are very few high ranks that I have seen so far, but rank A is definitely not a common rank.

Somehow I think I'll be able to get help later if I get to know him.

Moreover, I have favors for me, so it shouldn't be harder to maintain friendship than I thought.

I asked.

“Do you often train at dawn? ”

“There are often gaps, not just in the dawn. I get knighted all the time. Of course, it won't be easy for you to become a full butler. ”

“The article is for three years, right? ”

“That's right."

If so, objectively, the apprentice knights are much more difficult. If you look at the numbers, you have to take the test for three times as long.

I pointed around and explained.

“This place is always empty at dawn. The same happens late at night.Butler Apprentices don't like trainees very much. Apparently, we don't have much use for weapons. So you can use it from time to time. ”

“Really? Thank you for that information. ”

“If you think that's gratitude, let's just say hello. ”

“Okay, Dylan. ”

It was a good streak. I have gained new strength and new friends in an unexpected space.

“Arthurs.”

“Why?”

He already has a wooden sword in his hand since he was in such a hurry. In my ignorance, I felt that the sword was properly caught. I smiled and asked.

“Do I have to go to the Knights to see you? ”

“That's fine. Behind the Knights building is a separate residence for apprentice knights. If you're not at the headquarters, you can come to the lodge. ”

“Let's have a duel later. ”

“Can you handle it? My tuition is a bit expensive. ”

The tuition he mentioned is not money. A pranky threat that might get beaten up. Of course I'm not sure I'll fit.

“Don't you think you need to know the long and short? ”

“Well, you're right. Anytime is welcome. Come see me when you have time. ”

I waved my hand, smiling, and came out. The sun that was watering the sky suddenly appeared completely.

* * *

Stuart was also on the desk.

I fainted briefly and could hardly sleep, but I was distracted. I didn't think there would be a big problem if I went to work right away, so I left without stopping by.

“Good morning. Sunbae.”

“Yes. You're out early today. ”

“I'm on my way to the training ground. It was a blur of time. ”

“As expected, you're diligent. ”

“I have a question for you. ”

“To me?"

Stuart was interested in organizing the book. I am more knowledgeable and able to observe things than other butler apprentices. I can't help but notice you have a question about such an apprentice.

“I have questions about magic and wizards. Actually, I had the opportunity to read a book about him yesterday, but I think you'd be very resourceful and can explain it. ”

“Hmm, magic.... ”

Stuart sweeps his chin and thinks, "It's not an easy subject." I stood by him and waited only for him to speak.

“It's such a big story, I don't know where to begin. ”

“Then may I ask you a few specific questions? ”

“Good.”

“First of all, is a wizard hard to find? ”

“Of course. Wizards are rare. Once upon a time, there were wizards who worked for a certain group because they were court wizards and family wizards. But the number has dropped dramatically since the sunset in Mana, so everyone's hiding now. ”

The expression "mana dusk" came out. I think it's the perfect fit.

“If they're holed up, are they studying magic in a steeple or something? ”

“Most of the time. Wizards have their own secret society, so they don't even follow the royal order. We have to assume they're almost hidden. ”

I was right about this part. If a wizard were a relatively common world, I would never have met him working in this large mansion.

I moved on to the next question.

“What the hell is Mana's dusk? ”

“That's a long story, too. Mana used to be very rich. It was the source of all power, and it was a time when fighting with Mana was more natural than fighting with weapons like swords and spears. ”

Stuart is silent for a moment. I think we're about to have a real story.

“…… But at some point, Mana began to struggle, and countless wizards lost their lives or their magic. That case is called the Sunset of Mana. ”

“Why did that happen? ”

“I don't know about that. Many scholars speculated, but the most persuasive theory was that there was a problem with what they thought was the source of Mana. ”

I nodded. That's why I was guessing that Manat's location had changed.

“Then why are you suddenly asking me about magic? ”

“Question is, I can't stand it. Seeing that it was a huge field, I decided it was more effective to listen to someone. ”

“Hahaha. You have the qualities of a scholar. I have a trick. ”

I bow slightly and pay my respects. And then I went to the last question.

“What would you be treated like if you could handle Mana? ”

“You'll be treated handsomely. But maybe you won't. ”

“What if it's not? ”

“Commonly, wizards are not interested in the work of the world. If there is a wizard who abuses magic to succeed, the other wizards will not stand for it. ”

That's what it feels like.

I felt that I shouldn't use magic carelessly. The wizards will have their own organization, and if word gets out that I'm the Mana User, it will be their target.

I just finished the tutorial in terms of the game.

But if the boss shows up, there's no escaping the game over. We need to be a little more careful.

“Thank you very much. ”

“If you have any questions in the future, feel free to ask. So, let's get to work. Please go inside and organize the book first. ”

“Yes.”

I stood with my head down and walked inward.