I Don’t Want To Be the Main Character

112. Virtual Coronation (2)

1.

The appointment ceremony for the new court magician is held for the first time in fifty years.

In order to brighten up this place, most nobles, including the great nobles of each region, attended out of curiosity about Ludrick and to judge the future situation. Interest in Ludrick’s activities over the past few months has been growing.

“I heard that a new court wizard was seen in the south.”

“What do you mean? I saw you with the Archduke of Nord in the capital last time. It was during the festival, I think.”

“Are you sure you saw it correctly?”

“I’m not sure because I saw it in passing. However, it looks very similar, so I was wondering why, but seeing it today, it seems like what I saw was right.”

“Isn’t the South where the Admiral’s home port is? I’ve heard rumors going around the palace that the two are close.”

At first, the conversation went on among the bewildered nobles. Despite the fact that they clearly had different opinions, the interest in Ludrick grew in the midst of the strange phenomenon. Finally, preparations were made to begin the inauguration ceremony, and Ludrick appeared on the stage.

Then, the nobles who had been muttering until just a moment ago all showed expressions of understanding.

“To that extent, definitely……”

“He’s quite tall. He’s a classic handsome man.”

“What did I say when I saw you last time? Didn’t I say you were a nobleman?”

It was Ludrick’s parents who were rather embarrassed by his nodding, as if it was understandable that he would go around spreading so many rumors.

“Does our son deserve to be evaluated like that…?”

As soon as Count Alin Weiss heard the gossip around him, he made a bewildered expression. Ludrick’s parents, whom he had seen on a daily basis for nearly twenty years, were bewildered by the unexpected reaction, and Serila, who had been emotionally reunited with Ludrick for the first time in a long time, nodded as if she understood.

“Our youngest has grown up really well.”

We only exchanged letters occasionally, and when I first met Ludrick after ten years, I forgot for a moment that he was my younger brother, so I took the reactions of those around me for granted.

Anyway, amidst all this attention, the ceremony to appoint a new court magician began with Ludrick on stage.

Now, the Crown Princess is taking over for the Emperor, who is very sick and has difficulty moving.

As soon as the Crown Princess came up onto the stage, Count Palatine Voltaire, who had assumed a sort of social role, opened his mouth in a solemn voice.

“The former court wizard, Lorenzo Tonali, has passed away from an unfortunate accident. After careful consideration, I have appointed Ludrick Weiss, the eldest son of the Weiss family, to fill the vacant position of court wizard.”

There were countless nobles who heard of the Counts of Vice for the first time. Although the wheat production was quite high and was exported to the surrounding territories, it was limited to the western part of the empire. Only a few rural nobles who had come up to the capital from the vicinity of the Counts of Vice looked at Ludrick as if he was curious.

And Ludrick, who was receiving everyone’s curious gaze, tried to keep his composure and calm his mind.

This was the first time in my life that I had received so much attention from so many people. Voltaire, the Count of the Palace, who had just come to the waiting room and was chatting away peacefully, was so serious and solemn in an instant that it was amazing how he could change.

‘If you laugh, this is a real disaster.’

Ludrick lowered the corners of his lips at the sight of the courtier, who was 180 degrees different from before, and pretended to have a solemn expression.

Eileen, Racille, and Sylphia, who knew the truth, were giggling slightly at Ludrick’s unfamiliar appearance.

“Ludrick Weiss is the eldest son of Alin Weiss, a loyal subject of His Majesty the Emperor, and the apprentice of the former court wizard who passed away in an unfortunate accident, and he showed great talent for magic at an early age.”

Regardless, the courtier who was acting as the host continued speaking in a solemn voice.

“And as the disciple of the deceased, he blossomed his talent, reached the level of a great magician, and acquired enough magical skills to become the successor of the court magician. And also, during this verification process, he went on an expedition to the Nord Mountains beyond the barrier, eliminating numerous monsters and relieving the worries of the north. Since his contribution was great, it can be said that he is qualified to rise to the position of court magician.”

In fact, in terms of age alone, he was the youngest archmage.

That is why the expression that Eileen had brought up as a virtual coronation was not an exaggeration at all. To the mainstream of the magic world, including the Magic Tower, Ludrick’s very existence was a refreshing shock. He had ascended to the rank of Grand Mage at the age of only twenty.

Those words were tantamount to announcing the emergence of a pioneer who would lead the magical world for the next hundred years.

Even the current lord of the Magic Tower, who was considered one of the greatest magicians on the continent along with Lorenzo, was receiving apprentice training while assisting other magicians at the age of twenty. This meant that Ludrick’s talent was the best over the past several hundred years, and perhaps the mainstream of the magic world would shift from the Magic Tower to the Empire.

“It’s a great fortune for the empire.”

“I was worried that the squadron’s mere existence would have the effect of suppressing war, but it seems like they’ve properly trained their disciples.”

The old nobles, who could not have been unaware of the political implications of the current situation, each added a few words.

“In addition, Ludrick Weiss made a great contribution to the Empire, as he subdued the ‘Blue Dragon of the North’, who was plotting a grave threat to the Empire’s northern security during an expedition beyond the Wall, and caused him to give up his plot.”

And as soon as the palace lord finished speaking.

Clap clap.

Intermittent applause began to be heard. As soon as they heard this, several nobles sitting in the upper seats rose from their seats and began to applaud.

Clap clap clap!

And that small applause soon grew into a thunderous roar that filled the Hall of the Sun. The nobles rose from their seats and gave a standing ovation to praise Ludrick for his great achievements.

A human who fought and won against a dragon.

An achievement unprecedented since the mythical age was worthy of such praise, and the nobles responded with a standing ovation.

The event was interrupted by loud applause, but the Countess did not stop the nobles. Rather, she secretly thought that if she had achieved such great things, she deserved a standing ovation.

“…….”

And Ludrick, the one receiving the compliment, kept his mouth shut. Rather, he tried to keep a solemn expression, and the corners of his mouth twitched, but the nobles just thought that they were trying to hide their joy. They didn’t blame Ludrick.

“……Phew.”

And only those who knew the truth could see Ludrick sitting in the VIP seats, desperately trying to hold back his laughter, and just smiled faintly.

Likewise, Elena, who was sitting in the VIP seat, stared blankly at Ludrick for a while before quietly raising the corners of her lips.

They were laughing though.

‘… … This is fucked, this is really fucked, this is really fucking fucked.’

Ludrick, standing on the stage, was having a hard time holding back his laughter.

2.

Fortunately, no catastrophe occurred where I failed to hold back laughter.

No, but honestly, what do you want me to do about something so funny?

“……thank god.”

A kind of break time.

Even though the event itself was as simple as possible, it was long and there was a break like this in the middle. Thanks to this, I was able to take a breather after returning to the waiting room and taking some time to control my facial expressions.

“The corners of my mouth were twitching the whole time. I don’t know for sure, but if I had laughed right then and there, it would have been recorded in the imperial history books and preserved for a long time.”

“As the first court wizard to laugh during an inauguration ceremony?”

“Well, the content would be similar, right? It probably wouldn’t have received a good review though.”

Arwen, who had been waiting quietly in the waiting room, snickered.

It was a rare sight to see a cat laughing and sneering, even if you paid money to see it, but I couldn’t help but find it annoying.

Still, most of the events have passed without a hitch, and now all that remains is the appointment process.

The appointment ceremony is completely over with me being appointed as a court magician. Then I will also be able to successfully complete the laughter-holding challenge that suddenly arose.

“Oh, by the way, you were behind me the whole time. How did you see it?”

“You’re a wizard too, don’t you? Even if you learn magic a little deeper, you can easily handle things like the magic of far-sightedness or clairvoyance.”

“……Is that so? You managed to break through the magic barrier. In reality, that kind of magic is basically just a permanent block.”

“I guess you don’t know how long it’s been since I’ve watched you. Your barriers, while difficult, are not impenetrable.”

“What, so you were just spying the whole time?”

“…….”

Arwen quickly shut her mouth.

Last time, I was hiding in the shadows and observing, and this won’t work. I have to do something about this guy… … !

I sat down on the chair, passing Arwen, who was exercising her right to remain silent, thinking that I should include her in the special surveillance target.

The long inauguration ceremony had only one thing left, but I already felt like all my energy was drained. It was customary for the Emperor to personally perform the ceremony, but since he was ill and couldn’t come here, the Crown Princess would probably do it on his behalf.

And then I say hello to my family… … Thinking about it this way, I realize I still have a ton of work to do.

He shook his head.

This damn life, how can it be so easy? Come to think of it, we haven’t even found a cure yet. It’s not like I’m going to collapse and die after starting something this grandiose, right?

“But Arwen.”

“Why are you doing that?”

“What is this last resort you were talking about? It’s like some kind of insurance.”

Arwen hesitated at the question brought up in that context.

And for a long time there was no word. It was as if she was in agony. Then, as if she had made up her mind, Arwen opened her mouth.

“……Since you made that choice, I guess it doesn’t really matter if I tell you the details.”

“……?”

“That, that is……”

The tail of the horse is strangely blurred.

“…Why are you taking so long?”

“……am.”

“huh?”

“It’s… closed.”

Her voice was small and she was mumbling, so there was no way I could hear her properly. But when I made a face as if I didn’t understand, Arwen suddenly blurted out as if she had given up and put everything down.

“It’s copulation.”

yes?