15 Episode 15 Reported to Crave (2/2)

...... Well, only if you trust them not to tell anyone.

Crabbe and I were like, ”You got any friends? I do. ......

I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on. You'll want to let her know, but don't do it just in case. You know why ......?

”............ Yes.

Yes, there is no guarantee that the parents will not be informed through Risha. And once they do, it's those haters. They could take this discovery away from me by force.

But it seems that Crabbe is more wary of Joshua and Celine than I thought.

I thought they were casual visitors to Raytheft's mansion, but in fact, there is a deep divide between them.

I'm not sure what to make of it.

You may not think it's so surprising, but Joshua is a bit of a cynic, and he hates people who are better at magic than he is.

I'm sure you'll agree.　I thought he was more of a guy who looked down on people with lesser magic skills.

...... You're pretty merciless, too.

I don't even think of him as my father anymore.

I'm sure you're not the only one.

But how could you be like that if you were chosen to be the heir of the Raytheft family?

It's the opposite of being chosen ....... It's a good idea to take a look at the actual information on the web, as well as to make sure that you're getting the most out of it.

In other words, is it a complex in the male world?

I don't know much about Joshua's skill as a mage, but perhaps the pressure of being the head of a prestigious family didn't match his skill, and it caused a strain in his character.

It would have been better if he had stayed that way. But now that I'm back, it's even worse.

Your uncle?

Well, if I do say so myself, I traveled around the world and returned home much stronger than before. In addition, as soon as I returned, I became a national mage, which he couldn't even become, and my position in the national army as well as my position as a mage became higher. And to top it all off, my father's words on his deathbed.

”Your grandfather?

”I made a mistake making you my heir. ......

”Wow. ......

That's harsh. You're the one who made the choice, and you overturned it by saying it was a mistake.

That's what I call being in over your head.

I guess that's why Joshua had such high expectations for the child's talent. If the child's ability is high, it's good for his own reputation. That's what I was hoping for. ......

Crabbe continued, ”Now you know what I mean. He continued.

In short, Joshua had a strong complex about his own abilities and could not accept himself (Arx) as his son because of his inferior talent.

That's why he was so hard on him. I had always thought that even if disinheritance was a natural family rule, it was unnatural to dislike him so much.

However, if such a reason is at the root of his dislike, it is understandable.

Is it the grandfather who left the curse words that I should hold a grudge against? ...... No, in any case, with such a character, the result may not change.

In the midst of thinking about this, Crabbe suddenly lowered his eyes apologetically.

I'm not sure if you're aware of this, but I'm sure you're aware of it.

No, it's not. ......

No, it's my fault. No matter how you try to fix it, it won't change it.

So Crabbe felt guilty about it. Maybe that's why he was willing to teach me magic.

And this confession was his way of repenting?

But...

”Oh, thank you for everything, Uncle!

If it was true that his uncle's return was part of the reason, it was also true that he was being taken care of in this way. It is because of Crabbe's care that I was able to learn magic properly, and it is because of Crabbe's restraint on my parents that I have been able to live a life of misery.

I'm not sure what to say, but I'm going to say it.

...... I see. I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

I'm not sure if it's a good thing or not. I'm not sure if he's embarrassed or nostalgic. He watches the purple smoke being sucked into the ceiling and throws himself back onto the couch he was sitting on.

As he waits quietly for the cigar to finish, Crabbe's gaze returns to the magic meter.

You're a hell of a lot better than ....... That's for sure.

The family talk had faded, but the excitement was slowly returning.

He said it in a dumbfounded voice, but he couldn't hide the grin on his face.

We have a lot more to discuss about this, so if you'd like to take a moment, please visit .......

”Sure.

Crabbe rang the bell and called for a servant.

And to the one who came in.

”Oh, I'm sorry, but I have to cancel my attendance today because I have a very important appointment. Please inform him of this.

The servant nodded, bowed, and left the room.

There are a number of things I need to discuss with ...... Crave.

It is necessary to talk about the process of making the magic meter and get advice on how much to make.

I spent the rest of the day working out the details with Crabbe and going to see the glassblowers involved in the making of the magic meter.