Chapter 55: Water Magician

Even as the name of the magician came out, Astina-denka didn’t inquire about the change in our expression. Our turmoil must have been transmitted –but if one was to look at us right away, we can be taken as suspicious. The fact that Her Highness is not a person like that was transmitted from her behaviour so far.

No, at first she was thinking not to trust us easily. But once she knew that I’m not from the Second Queen’s faction, we were no longer doubted.

“What kind of magic does the magician named Noin use?”

“…Until that far… I just heard them from rumours… There’s a young woman who suddenly arrives and becomes General Alejandro’s aide… But… from my direct captain, he said that we should not say anything if we don’t want to lose our position…”

When I heard those words from the prisoner, my doubts grow stronger.

The name of the magician came out –it belongs to the student who was competing for leadership in our generation. I can’t conclude it yet but, if she is the one me and Leslie know, if she introduced her real name as “Noin”, it means that she’s lending her hand to General Alejandro.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

A court magician is in other words, a battle magician, and is basically a military member. I’ve heard that if such person lends their power to the enemy’s army, it’s a clear act of rebellion –the traitor will be punished with a capital punishment.

Sven was worried that the country was in war and initially regretted not being able to contract with Elemental Spirits. However, he thought that there could be something that the “stone” spirit could do, so he gathered rumours about the movement of the military in the town and even told me.

Sven must have been in the same class as Noin. If he knows that she has changed-side, he would be too shocked…

“A young woman magician… because of her…”

“Presha… Please hold back for now. Everyone in the Knights understands your feelings.”

Astina-denka was also clenching her fist. If Noin’s magic tricked us into allowing the enemy forces to invade, it’s only natural to feel resentment.

But I’m bothered by one thing. The student named Noin, who once spoke at the Academy assembly, didn’t seem to be the kind of person who will betray the kingdom. She even wanted to become a court magician with a noble determination and wanted to contribute to the protection of the kingdom.

……Why does she need to give out her real name? Even if she changed side to the enemy country, she must have used a pseudonym. If you don’t want your identity to be found out, you will use a pseudonym. Even though it is a covert troop, it is known to ordinary soldiers. What I mean is… I don’t think that Noin Flores would do such a careless thing.

She is girl who was praised as “The Jewel of Water” because of her well-proportioned appearance and her exceptional ability as a magician. I once lined up with her on a classroom exam –At that time, I was laughed at because I made an unnecessary effort because I couldn’t take practical classes.

Of course, just because the test of magic theory was tied to the same point does not mean that there is no chance to make a difference. It’s been two years since she became a court magician, and she’s supposed to have a lot of hands-on experience compared to me and Leslie.This is translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

I’m going to collect information but when I heard the name of Noin, the number of questions suddenly increased. Since when has she been in the Zirconia army?

“…Last question, General Alejandro is not going to pull out his units until this fortress falls, right?”

“…The general… will attack Lezenia under the imperial order of the King… The period should be less than half a year… By then, all of the Western Teritorries of Lezenia should be in his hands…”

“Summoner-sama, this person can no longer take it.”

“I understand. Stop the hypnosis for now, let the prisoner rest.”

We then let the female knights in the prison take care of the rest and we left the dungeon and go up to the ground.Translated by Yume Neiji (yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com)

General Alejandro will be eager to attack this fortress until it falls. Furthermore, we have to make our move because the enemy has a magician.

“…It seems that the name “Noin” is familiar to you, right?”

Her Highness asked before riding the horse as we are headed to the sacred tree. She realized it after all but she did not talk about it immediately. She said she would fight to protect this kingdom, for the Western territories to remain as the kingdom’s territory.

―But this kingdom... If His Majesty’s will did not reach this place and we are in a situation where it’s already distorted…

A graduate of Silvana Magic Academy, which develops important forces for the kingdom, was sent to the enemy Kingdom because of someone’s scheme. If that is confirmed, even if we repel Zirconia and succeed in taking down the enemy’s base, we are at risk of being attacked from behind.

“If you don’t want to say it, it’s fine. It’s better not to know it…”

“…If she’s the one I know, Noin is a student of the Magic Academy. She uses water spirits… Probably with the help of water spirits that fill the canal area, I think she can create such large illusion…”

Her Highness listens to my words and looks at somewhere distant. Her profile is tinged with sorrow, seeing that, I thought that I shouldn’t have said those words just now.

However, even if I dodged that question, nothing will improve. Astina-denka needs to face someone from the Royal family –perhaps it already come to the point where the conspiracy of the Second Queen can no longer be ignored.

“…Even if she’s a magician from our Kingdom, we must defeat her. To do that, what we can do is…”

When Her Highness about to speak, a scout returns and cross the lowered drawbridge –she then squeezed all her voice,

“D-Delivering a message…. Uh, a lot of unidentified monsters have appeared in the south! The residents have been evacuated, but the gray ground that had been temporarily stopped is beginning to spread again…!”

Even if she perish, the sacred tree, who had been holding out with her little power, was finally unable to stop her familiars from running wild. We must head to the sacred tree as soon as possible. If the plant monsters start to attack, it will be hard to reach her –even if that’s the case, I don’t have time to hesitate.

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