126 CHAPTER IX Juvenile Leaders (2/2)

Oh, so Cassie doesn't know. You don't know how extraordinarily strong he is.

But that boy's grandson is pretty strong.

He's strong. Strong enough to take down a dragon single-handedly.

'What?　A dragon?　Leo, have you ever fought a dragon before?

Yeah. What I heard is that he went to the most dangerous magical forest in the world to find materials to rebuild his house.

That's great, but it's also pathetic that a dragon was killed for such a simple reason: .......

'The Demon Forest?　Um, a brave man defeated the Demon King.

Yeah. It's so dangerous. So dangerous that even the strongest adventurer won't be able to get back in there. And yet, a kid with the strength to go in there and come back without a care in the world is just too strong.

”Leo ni i, awesome ......

So, you guys had such an awesome guy helping you out, so why not live life to the fullest?

”Yes, sir.

We all answer to Anne's question.

There was no one, including me, who was doubting Leo's behavior.

Well then, I guess that's it for today. What do you want to do this afternoon?

Teach me the magic again!　I can't wait to learn to use my magic!

Lately, we've been spending our free afternoons practicing magic.

I can't wait to learn some magic.

Yeah, sure. Let's head down to the cafeteria.

Yeah.

Then he ate his lunch and came out into the big yard.

''Then let's start practicing our magic. First, we're going to practice those magic manipulations we taught you last time. A magic used by people who can't use it can't be called magic, so anyone who wants to use magic must learn it!

”Yes, sir.

Hey, buddy. How are you guys doing?

I replied cheerfully and was about to start practicing when I heard Leo-nii's voice from behind me .

When I turned around, I saw three women I didn't ...... know as Leo-nii-nii.

'Oh, Leo-nii-yi!　I've been fine. Who are those people in the back?

Is that your girlfriend in Leo's room?

Kathy and her friends were making a happy noise as they asked such questions .

Yeah?　Well, that's about it.

Apparently, he brought his fiancée along with him today.

The rumored princess, the saint's grandson, and the beastman's maid, all three were very beautiful.

And the princess's magic was awesome.

I don't have the vocabulary to explain it, but it was awesome.

They told us that we could do it too if we worked hard, so we all vowed to practice our magic.

And then there's ...... the Leo-nii was awesome.

His magic is foul. .......

It's not just that he's a great magician, he's that he can build buildings and tools that you don't understand.

It was scary when he first used me as a test case for those mysterious tools.

But I was happy to learn to use magic.

And fire came out of my hand.

And now, while Cassie and her friends were practicing their magic with the princesses, I was talking to Leo alone.

”So, how's it going after a week?

I got used to this life.

That's good. Is there anything else that's on your mind?

'Well, ...... why are you doing this to us?'

I couldn't think of anything else to ask him, so I asked him something that had been bothering me for a while.

'What do you mean so far?　That you built a building to practice your magic?

'That too, but ....... Why do you let me live this good?　When I heard that the reason Leo had us in the orphanage was because he was a lord, it made sense. But we didn't have to give you all this luxury, did we?

'Well, yeah . Yeah, ...... I don't know if there's any particular reason for that.

What?

No reason?　What do you mean?

I'm one of the richest men in the world. So I have more money than I can spend in my lifetime. So I don't need to be frugal with it.

”You're a rich man, Leo. ....... You're the grandson of a brave man.

Well, you live in a castle like that: .......

I envy those who were born into a privileged environment .

Oops, I think you misunderstood something. It's all my money. Grandpa and Pop didn't give me anything more than the allowance they gave me when I was little, right?

'Really?　I mean, you were only eleven years old when you went to Leo, right?　How do you make your money?

I don't get it. How does a guy like Leo, who's not that much older than me, make that much money?

'Yes, ....... It's hard to explain and I'll show you next time. So let's get back to it. The reason I'm going to this point is that ...... building is something you dream of doing in the future.

'Dreams for the future?　Yeah, ...... I'd like to live a life where I don't have to worry about food, maybe?

You've been so focused on what's right in front of you that you haven't thought about it: .......

'Well, I guess that's about it now . But the time will come when you guys will leave here in a few years . Then you'll have to decide on your own path, even if you don't want to. You can be an adventurer. You can go to knight school to become a knight. Or go to school to study magic. I want you all to do what you want to do.

Okay, okay.

You mentioned that story the other day .

It's really awesome that you're even paying for my tuition: .......

'So I guess that's why I'm going to be good to you guys, because when I grow up, I hope you'll be happy to help me out whenever you feel like it.

'I see. ....... I want you to do what you want to do, huh?

Yeah. What does Bill want to do?　Magic, swordsmanship, study, what do you want to do?

I don't know. But I want to try things. And I want to be strong. I want to be strong enough to live on my own.

So, when you get a chance, would you be willing to help Leo?

Okay. All right, I'll hang in there. I'll be gone for a little while tomorrow, but I'll come back to visit you when I'm done with that.

Yeah, okay.

Okay. All right, let's get back to the guys.

Then, once Leo had taught me some magic, the day's free time was over.