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I see. ......
I've heard that sorcerers are more eccentric than others.
I've heard that some of them hide in their own laboratories and never come out.
''But it would be rude not to greet the imam-sama, so let's go see him, Siz.
Yeah.
Maddy and I approach the man who is probably the mage.
As we approach, the mage stops reading and looks up.
'What about you guys?'
'I am pleased to meet you, Master. My name is Madia. Like the guru, I am a seeker of knowledge. It is a coincidence that we have met here. Would you mind telling me your name?
Maddie politely interjects, then reverently curtsies.
Then she waits for a response.
However, the mage doesn't answer and ponders for a bit.
''Um, imam-sama?''
Maddie is baffled by the lack of response.
'Oh, I'm sorry, sorcerer Madia. I am a student of magic in Saria and have been certified as an imam. And I have come here in secrecy. Hence, I am not allowed to tell you who I am. I hope you will forgive me for my dishonesty in not identifying myself.
The mage apologizes.
'Yes, no! Imam! I'm sorry to hear your name without knowing that there was such a reason!
Maddy bows her head.
This mage seems to have come from the magic city of Saria. And it seems that he's here, probably for some reason.
It's no wonder Maddy doesn't know him.
But still, what are the circumstances that prevent me from even being allowed to say his name?
Is it because of that circumstance that they are working with the new green warrior group?
If that's the case, then we can't ask about the New Green Warriors.
'How about you?'
The mage looks at me.
''Ah, this is my friend Sisferia. She is a warrior maiden blessed by Goddess Raina.
Oh, she's the warrior maiden of Renna! You do indeed wear a war maiden's helmet.
The mage looks at the helmet with wing decorations on either side that I wear.
I don't mind looking at it, but I think it's impolite to call out Lady Raina. Should I be careful about that?
Does the imam know about her?
No, I don't know.
I almost skid.
'But I remember the miracle of repelling the black storm of the goddess Raina. That dark knight's magical surge of power was tremendous. With his power, he could destroy not only the Republic of Ariadia, but also the nations of the Minon Plain. What was the magic that defeated that dark knight? Very intriguing.
Saying that, the mage looks into the distance.
Perhaps he is remembering the miracle of Reena-sama's miracle.
When I remember that time, my heart is filled with emotion too.
Because of Lady Raina's power, that dark knight had no choice but to bend forward, suffer, and retreat.
That image was apparently seen by people all over the world. That's why the mage must have seen that miracle too.
''That Reena war maiden must have great power. If I had the chance, I'd love to find out what that power is.
The mage looks at me with interest.
But I don't want him to look at me like that.
''It is true that I have power. However, this is not my power, but the power given to me by Raina-sama. Lady Raina's power is not material for the study of magic.
I say in a slightly harsh tone.
It's too impolite to want to check on Lady Raina's powers. I manage to repress my anger.
”Restrict your thinking. That would be crushing our chances.
The mage says ruefully.
'Always be free in your thoughts. Don't make contraindications to your thoughts, but explore all possibilities. ......
Maddie mutters.
I've heard those words before from Maddy.
The sorcerers' belief in the doctrine of Totona-sama, the goddess of knowledge and books, insists that the inner heart should be absolutely free.
So, to my surprise, according to her doctrine, even doubting her is permissible.
Honestly, I can't believe that I doubt God.
'That's right, Madia the Magician. To create a taboo is to crush the possibility. If you want to ascend to greater heights, you should be allowed to use your demonic powers.
The mage says with a laugh.
There's a hint of madness in his eyes.
'Oh no! Demonic powers! It's the biggest contraindication!
I shake my head.
'But, Lord War Maiden. That great sage Magus was a great Damon messenger. He used his power to perform all sorts of miracles.
The mage smiles fearlessly.
The Great Sage Magus is one of the founders of the Society of Magicians; he has lived for over eight hundred years and still instructs the magicians who live in the magic city of Saria.
I've also heard that the Great Sage Magus is an apostle of Tona-sama and can use demons to help him.
It is said that some people have actually been helped by the power of that demon.
As a follower of Feria-sama and Raina-sama, who forbid the power of the devil, I can't believe it.
'What's wrong? A sorcerer? What's the matter with you?
Perhaps it was my shouting, but someone was approaching.
It's a man who looks just like a warrior.
”It's all right, Commander. I was just having a little chat with these guys.
The mage says, waving to the man who approached him.
I look at the man who is called the Commander. I guess this man is the leader of the New Green Warriors.
Is that so? I'm Warlath, the leader of the New Green Warrior Clan. What's your name, young lady?
Walrath looks at me as if he is priced out.
He's smiling, but he's not smiling behind his eyes. Surprisingly, he's more difficult to deal with than a mage.
'I'm .......'
Oh no, I don't want to say the name of the warrior group!
'She is Lady Cisferia, the warrior maiden of the goddess Lena, Commander.
The mage will introduce me to you. It's helpful.
''Ho, that goddess. What did the warrior maiden want with the sorceress?
'No, a fellow sorcerer saw the imam-sama and came to greet him. I'm his chaperone.
I say and look at Maddy.
'I see. By the way, are you working, War Maiden-sama?
'Yes. I can't tell you what it's about because of my client, but I can tell you what it's about: ......
I can't say I'm going to help the boy you abandoned.
You can't say that. We can't tell you what we're doing.
Walrath laughs hahaha.
Apparently he wasn't suspicious.
Then we'll be off. May Lady Raina be blessed. Let's go, Maddy.
'Yes, Siz. So, imam, if we have another chance, let's talk about knowledge.
We leave.
I was curious about the New Green Warriors and tried to make contact with them, but there was nothing I could find out about them.
But I was curious about that mage.
'Ummm, Maddy. About that mage, aren't you curious about that mage?
''Eh, I guess so. Most of the imams I know are like that too, but when it comes to magic, I'm not so sure if I'm going to lose sight of it: ......
It is said that the higher-ranking sorcerers are, the more indifferent they become when it comes to the study of magic.
For this reason, I've heard that many sorcerers have gone astray from the path.
'No, no, it's not that, I just smelled something awful when I was approaching that mage.
When he approached the mage just now, he smelled an amazing smell.
And the smell was a smell that was many times more intense than the potions that Decius-sama had. Could it be a coincidence?
'Oh, so that's what it is, I'm sure it smells like potions. I know many other magicians who smell similar.
'Oh, really?'
Yeah. Well, the smell was a bit strong, though.
I don't know as many sorcerers as Maddy does. If Maddie says it's normal for a sorcerer to smell like that, then maybe it's normal for a sorcerer to smell like that.
'If that's the case, it must be my imagination. Shall we go back?'
We were going back to the others.
Kilius the Magician.
The sorcerer Madia and the war maiden Cizferia leave.
'I didn't expect to find that Raina's war maiden riding with you,'
The Commander looks at the women who have left and says.
'Indeed it is, Commander Walras.
The reason I am suffering this is because of Raina.
Master Tarabos was killed by Raina's brave men of light.
And I hear that Atrana, the former master of Walras, was also wiped out by Rena.
That warrior maiden can be considered an enemy.
I was a little curious about the Harpy, so I followed the Commander and the others, but I didn't expect to meet the war maiden.
''d*mn it, that goddess has cost us a lot of money, dammit.
Walrath clicks his tongue.
But, Commander. It's not a good idea to mess with these women. We must keep them in check.
I understand.
Walrath gives him a look that says he has no choice.
'Well, good, then. Now, Commander, let us continue our journey.'