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Chapter 67: Demonstration
Declining the tea and sweets offered by Lola-san upon her return to the room, I asked Luca-sama hesitantly and was guided to the courtyard. Although it’s not a particularly large mansion for a noble family, being a magical noble household, it naturally has a small-scale magical practice area. It’s like a miniature archery range, about half the size of a tennis court. Behind the targets, there’s a sturdy stone wall with some parts seemingly made of glass, perhaps melted by fire attribute skills.
In the gallery were Lola-san and one butler for safety, a young one named Royk. He seems to have a fair understanding of magic.
“Oh bountiful goddess of the earth, hear my plea in exchange for the mana offered. Small stones, take flight, crush the enemy, Stone Bullet!”
Boom! With my current abilities, Stone Bullet packs quite a number of stones and significant power. Next.
“Oh bountiful goddess of the earth, hear my plea in exchange for the mana offered. Countless small stones, take flight, crush the enemy, Stone Blast!”
Ratatatat! Countless stone fragments rain down on the target like a sideways shower. The target, already damaged by Stone Bullet, shattered into pieces.
“No way… Stone Bullet, that’s…” Luca-sama is dumbfounded. Understandably so. While he has learned Stone Bullet, with his level, intelligence, and dexterity, it would barely produce a single stone.
“However, Luca-sama, the true strength of Earth attributes lies elsewhere.”
Each time I change skills, secretly swapping my staff-like magical tool, this time I showcased Rock Wall. Level 1 Mud Wall, Level 2 Brick Wall, and Level 3 Rock Wall. The greatest advantage of Earth attributes is defense. Sturdy defense, an unbeatable fight. Once you’ve built a wall, other attribute skills become insignificant.
And here comes the romance.
“Oh bountiful goddess of the earth, hear my plea in exchange for the mana offered. Provide us with a modest shelter, protect us, Torichka!”
The earth beneath our feet rises, and in the middle of the training ground, a hut made of soil walls emerges.
“No way…!”
“Even if you know from a magic book, seeing it in person gives a different impression, wouldn’t you agree?”
Indeed. The instructors from the prestigious noble academy were only about Level 5 at best. If Professor Laquell were to unleash a serious explosion, the Torichka might blow away, but for student disputes, even a Mud Wall is sufficient.
However, the visual effect of Torichka is not to be underestimated. A house is built in an instant. I was captivated by this charm and diligently leveled up in the first loop. I think this kind of thing really resonates with me.
“…So, I can make this too?”
“As you can see, I just made it. Luca-sama is the favored child of the distinguished Laquell family. He will surely build a splendid fortress.”
Yeah. Even if it’s not the Laquell family, once you level up, you’ll be able to do it. I swung the staff once more and canceled the Torichka. The hut crumbled and returned to the ground like reverse play. Behind Luca-sama, Lola-san and Royk-san were speechless, but Royk-san muttered quietly, “We can’t stay like this,” and went back inside the mansion. Now that I think about it, the target was still broken. I manipulated the shape of the Rock Wall and made a target out of rocks.
Now, starting today, I’ll be living in this mansion, but I wonder what to do about meals and baths. I don’t even know where the bathroom is. Well, if I’m left alone, I could sneak out and build a small house in some vacant land, and manage everything there. Even as a servant candidate from the commoners, isn’t this treatment a bit too harsh? I lay my tired body on the shabby bed after a long journey, feeling a bit restless.
However.
“Alexi-san, the young master invites you to dine with him.”
Suddenly, I found myself invited to the master’s dinner. That’s troublesome in its own way.
It’s a good thing I didn’t change into my roomwear. I quickly tidied up and followed Lola-san. On the first floor, there was a tasteful dining room, with the Marquis of Magic at the birthday seat and his wife seated next to him.
Enter Luca-sama. His opening remark was,
“Father, I will be attending the academy tomorrow.”
He declared to his parents.
“Well, Luca dear! You’ve finally decided to go!”
A stylish lady with tied-up blue hair, not sparing any years in her makeup, exclaimed dramatically while covering her mouth with a handkerchief. But the Marquis of Magic next to her simply said,
“Hmph. Suit yourself.”
Quite indifferent. Is he really his father? And then,
“…So you’re the commoner sent by Lucian. Do your best, at least.”
He said dismissively, waving his hand. It was a dismissive gesture. The wife said something like “Oh dear,” but when Luca-sama replied with a curt “Well then,” I followed suit.
Following Luca-sama without understanding what’s going on, dinner was prepared in his room.
“Eat.”
Facing Luca-sama, I silently ate dinner. It was a splendid meal like the one on the dining table, but it had no taste.
“Don’t mind it. That’s how it always is here.”
“I see…”
I’ve ended up in an unbelievable household. Professor Laquell from Marol is a bit pushy but a relatively passionate and friendly person. I never imagined his brother’s family, his nephew, and his home would be like this.
However, I didn’t expect the backlash against Earth attributes in the noble world to be so strong. Professor Kavanell also struggled, and the replacement teacher seemed to be struggling with his livelihood. The Earth attribute is unpopular, far beyond the complaints of commoners. Alright, I’ll use this opportunity to infiltrate the academy. I’ll support the fight against the Earth attribute.
Watching Luca-sama elegantly sip his chilled soup in front of me, I secretly ignited my fighting spirit.