How a Genius in the Kingdom of Magic Lives

“Hello, poor prince.”

early the next morning.

The Marquis of Merverde came to Leo at dawn, shortly after sunrise.

“Your Excellency, Marquis. What are you doing at a time like this?”

Selize said in a slightly scolding tone.

Even though he was a marquis, it was not polite to visit at a time like this.

“Hmm. Did I come a little early?”

“You were too fast. You haven’t even eaten breakfast yet.”

However, Leo beckoned him into the room.

“No, Celise. tell them to come in.”

“But lower… .”

“I just had something to ask.”

“All right… . Please go in.”

Celise brought Marquis Merverde inside with a dissatisfied face.

The Marquis entered Leo’s residence with a face full of anticipation.

‘His talent for mana is obviously amazing. If so, how about something else?’

In fact, he didn’t even sleep well last night.

After the permission to teach Prince Leo was given at the monthly meeting, the Marquis Merverde was selected as the exclusive teacher.

From then on, the Marquis Merverde could not stay still for a moment.

It was because he wanted to teach Leo magic as soon as possible.

‘The higher the expectations, the greater the disappointment… I can’t help but expect this.’

A huge wall that stood in his way for decades.

I gave up halfway, but Leo’s appearance gave me hope.

There is something to be learned while teaching.

If you teach a genius like Prince Leo, won’t you see a clue to break down the wall?

Thinking that far, Marquis Merverde’s body heated up.

So even though I knew it was rude, I came to see you from dawn.

“hahahaha. how are you?”

“Did we see you yesterday? We met on our way to the library.”

“Oh, I see. hahahaha. Maybe because I’m getting older, I sometimes blink.”

Marquis Merverde chuckled.

When others saw him, he looked so clumsy that they would ask if the Marquis had this kind of side.

“Well? that’s… ?”

At that time, the Marquis’ gaze turned to the book in Leo’s hand.

It was 『Basic Magic Preparation』 that he had left behind because he was so surprised the other day.

‘Reading as soon as you wake up. You can see the qualities of a great wizard as well.’

It is said that if you see one, you know ten.

Perhaps more important than talent is hard work and an attitude of inquiry.

Leo was already fulfilling all of those things.

“Lowering. The reason Soshin visited today is to teach you about magic in earnest.”

“In earnest?”

“Yes. His Highness the King has ordered you to teach the prince.”

Marquis Merverde slightly bowed her head.

Leo smiled wide.

“That’s great! I wanted to learn magic too!”

he exclaimed sincerely.

It was natural.

[You have fully understood 『Basic Magic Preparation』.]

As a result of reading all night, there was a message that appeared in front of my eyes.

“I will work hard!”

Seeing Leo like that, Marquis Merverde smiled happily.

* * *

Magic is the study of dealing with nature’s mana with human will.

The study of using the enormous mana of nature by putting one’s thoughts into the mana accumulated in one’s body.

“The steps of such a wizard are divided into a total of 9 steps. There are 1st class, who have just entered magic, to 9th class.”

Leo nodded at Marquis Merverd’s words.

‘It’s the same as what I know.’

A system of magic consisting of 9 parts.

In fact, even so, the best wizard among humans is only a 7th class.

‘More than that is either a person in history or an alien race that has lived a long time.’

In that respect, Leo liked that Marquis Merverde was teaching him.

Isn’t that a 6th class wizard?

At this point, when even the 7th rank almost didn’t exist, it could be said that he was actually the best wizard.

‘This is so good.’

It’s fortunate that the newly possessed body is royalty.

If he had been in the body of a commoner or a slave, he would have been worrying about what to eat every day instead of learning magic by now.

“First of all, the short-term goal of degradation is to ‘prepare’ you to become a first-class wizard.”

“preparation?”

“Yes. Deep understanding of mana, training to spread one’s will to nature, knowledge of various magic arts and techniques, etc. Magic is a difficult and complex discipline. So, you have to meticulously prepare those basics from the beginning.”

“yes. I understand.”

Leo nodded.

“Then first… Would you like to focus your mind and breathe mana like last time?”

Marquis Merverde said with a tense face.

The shock I saw last time came back to me.

A ridiculous moment to learn mana in 10 minutes.

‘no. let’s not expect If you expect too much, you will only be disappointed.’

The Marquis of Merverde intentionally abandoned expectations.

Leo closed his eyes and concentrated.

Breathing comfortably, I felt mana covering the surroundings faster than last time.

“In that state, put your will into mana. It moves with willpower in the mana particles floating in nature. That is the beginning of magic.”

Marquis Merverde looked at Leo with anticipation.

– Ugh!

And soon, he felt the mana around Leo vibrate slightly.

The Marquis of Merverde unknowingly clenched his fists.

‘You’ve succeeded again!’

What he had seen last time was neither wrong nor accidental.

‘I believed you would succeed, but I never thought you would do it this quickly.’

Put your will into mana and change it into magical power.

There are also numerous people who devote their time every year to getting their senses up to that point.

It took several months for even Marquis Merverde to project his will into mana.

‘Maybe I’m really watching the birth of history… !’

Marquis Merverde continued with a trembling voice.

“Me, low. just listen If you put your will into mana, try moving it slowly. The first step is to move one mana particle and slowly rotate it. At the same time, you must draw a bright light in your head. Starter language… ”

However, having said that, the Marquis Mervèdre hesitated involuntarily.

‘This can’t happen all at once… .’

As soon as you feel mana, you move magic and use magic right away?

What nonsense is this?

– Ugh!

But slowly near Leo. Seeing the mana dripping very slowly, I had no choice but to look forward to it.

At that moment, Leo’s eyes opened softly.

Marquis Merverde’s lips hardened slightly.

‘this. Is it a failure… .’

At the same time, I blamed myself.

In fact, it doesn’t even make sense to come this far.

He went too far ahead of himself and overdoed it.

Marquis Merverde slightly opened his mouth to comfort Leo.

But at that moment.

“light.”

Leo’s voice echoed through the room.

At the same time, a bright light appeared on his palm.

– Phat!

“… … !”

Marquis Merverde opened her mouth wide.

“Oh, no… I didn’t even tell you how… ? No, that’s not it, what kind of magic is so fast… .”

I don’t know what to say, so I’m speechless.

Leo was sweating profusely. Even so, he smiled at the Marquis of Merverde.

“I saw the start language in a book the Marquis left behind.”

“In the book… you mean?”

“yes. It says it’s a magic to try first when you’re ready?”

“Huh… . It’s a book… .”

The Marquis put on a dejected expression.

“But am I successful?”

“… … .”

The sight was so absurd that I couldn’t help but open my mouth.

The Marquis barely nodded his head once instead of answering.

* * *

Prince Leo used magic.

This news was immediately conveyed to high-ranking nobles, including the king.

It hadn’t been long since the monthly meeting had ended, but nobles, led by the king, gathered together.

King Biden, who was sitting solemnly, trembled slightly.

Then someone said right away.

“Congratulations, Your Highness!”

“hehehehe. Thank you, Baron Dalio.”

Unable to hold back any longer, a smile formed on the king’s lips.

‘My son… My son is a genius!’

The news sent by the Marquis of Merverd a little while ago circulated around the palace.

-Prince Leo used 1st class magic, Light!

I should have felt mana in one day and recognized it from the moment Marquis Merverde made a fuss.

Leo was a genius when it came to magic.

That’s super genius beyond the heroes in the history books!

To be honest, I feel like I want to cheer like this.

What kind of father would hate his child for being excellent?

When I saw it before, I thought it was strange compared to other kids, but it wasn’t that I was lacking, it was that I was smart.

He was staying still for the sake of face, but King Biden felt like he was flying in the sky.

‘It seems Her Highness is quite happy.’

‘but… . He’s not just a genius, he’s a once-in-a-century genius… .’

Of course, we still don’t know.

No matter how great Prince Leo is, there have been many shining stars in the beginning.

Among them, Leo looks a little special, but… .

If you don’t raise it well, it’s just a shooting star that shines and passes by.

King Biden, who had been smirking for a while, soon refined his expression.

“Hmm. Did everyone hear the news?”

“Yes, Your Highness! Congratulations on the great achievement of Prince Leo!”

“Kuh, kuh hmm. Big hum. What is Daesung? hahahaha. It’s something I don’t know yet, so don’t spread it like that.”

King Biden struggled to wave his hand.

But there was already a big smile on his face.

“By the way… Everyone should crack down on this news. I don’t know if it’s within the royal palace, but if this goes to the ears of the empire, it’ll be a headache.”

“It is natural, Your Highness!”

The nobles nodded their heads with determined eyes.

The largest and strongest of the human countries, the Juris Empire.

It is neighboring the Kingdom of Rome, and has been anxious to expand its territory since ancient times.

What would happen if they heard the news of Leo, who would argue over everything even with a small pod?

‘I will never leave it alone.’

‘I’m going to stab it somehow.’

He is not just a genius, he is a rare genius who can feel mana and learn magic in one day.

Since he is such a talented person who should be designated as a treasure of the kingdom right away, the Empire would not be happy with it.

“Majesty. In my opinion, there is no need to hide it.”

“Well? Baron Dalio. Why did you think that?”

“Isn’t it common that rumors are exaggerated anyway?”

“right.”

“Then it would be better. Don’t hide it, advertise it intentionally.”

The king’s eyes lit up.

“Right. They said to hide a tree, put it in the forest. That’s what you use at times like this.”

who would believe

It’s not even a lie at the level of common sense, it’s just that I reached the first rank in one day after entering magic.

You’d think that’s serious hype.

“Baron Dalio’s proposal is truly wonderful.”

“I think it’s a good plan too.”

Other nobles agreed.

Of course, even if you did, you wouldn’t be able to keep it a secret forever.

The Empire’s eyes were everywhere, and I know that the nobles of the kingdom cannot avoid it either.

But at least you can cheat for a while.

“Okay. I will only believe in you.”

King Biden looked at the nobles.

“Of course, Your Highness!”

“I will completely fool the Empire!”

They prayed with one accord.

‘I hope Prince Leo will grow while maintaining that genius.’

‘Then it’s not unreasonable for us to escape from the imperial ambitions.’

The kingdom had been making various preparations for a long time.

Several things to prevent the empire’s excessive greed and independence from their influence.

But if Leo’s talent is added to that, I really don’t know what the future will look like.