Chapter 22 - Supreme Power (1/2)

Chapter 22 – Supreme Power

“Is Shinsu common in the West?”

Dia shook her head at Ronée’s words. “It can’t be.” In a somehow surprised voice, she said, “The most recent Shinsu from the West Continent, who had been an archmage of the royal family about ten years ago. His name was Pell.”

“An archmage…?” Ronée asked, tilting her head slightly. As Nabel said, if Shinsu was a person who is full of divine love, it was expected that he is a mage.

However, Ronée was not a wizard.

“Yes. His Shinsu was a lion, and he defended the Iver family with powerful magic. If only he hadn’t been mutilated…” Dia trailed off, unable to continue.

Ronée stared at her. She could see why the Shinsu were revered by the people.

“Maybe after his death, the Miltan revolted?”

It made sense. It happened ten years ago, coincident with the death of the mentioned Shinsu, so it was likely correct.

Dia nodded slightly. “Yes, his messenger, the lion, was able to use really powerful magic.” For a brief moment, she paused. Then, she said, “Like the Archmage Pell, I want you to protect the Iver family with Shinsu.”

“If it is possible, I will…” thought Ronée.

If it was indeed possible, there was no reason for Ronée to refuse. Bell was powerful and she wanted to protect her savior, too.

Suddenly, Bell poked out from her shadow, and Ronée let out an embarrassed laugh. Did you notice that we were talking about you?

“Oh!”

“She….”

Several bystanders were surprised to see Shinsu and immediately bowed their heads as if a king stood before them.

Bell yawned in Ronée’s arms. Kwaaang.

Pairs of expectant eyes were staring at the fox and its owner. They recalled the once powerful archmage who had defended the House of Iver. They expected the same power.

“But I can’t use magic.” Ronée murmured. She thought it would be better if she made her incapabilities known rather than fail their expectations.

She was afraid to be abandoned. To be precise, it frightened her that the people she treasured would turn their backs on her. Everyone in the East Continent did. Ronée didn’t want to experience the same thing again.

“It doesn’t matter.”

The chief maid’s remark surprised Ronée.

“……?” Ronée looked back at her.

“I heard that the owner of Shinsu, Pell, disliked mages…”

Wasn’t he protecting the royal family with powerful magic? Ronée thought, but her assumption seemed to be a little wrong.

“Mr. Pell wasn’t able to use magic, either. Instead, he made use of Shinsu’s supreme power. Can you see the tower over there?” Dia pointed out of the window. In the palace, there was a tall tower, surrounded by a long staircase.

“The 9th floor over there is Shinsu’s seat. It’s the ninth step of the tower that reaches the gods.” Dia told Ronée, whose eyes were wide open. “Hence, Shinsu is the most powerful in existence.”