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Lucia Morgan, the youngest child of the Duke of Morgan family, who also appears in the book.
She was portrayed as a rare genius.
And with her magic skills, she might even reach the number one spot in the world.
“Good evening, Lady Lucia. It’s a pleasure to see you.”
“Good evening. And you are, Luca?”
You just called me out of the blue.
If you’re going to be like that, I’m not going to hold back.
“Yeah. You knew about me, didn’t you, Lucia?”
“Tsk. Respect your elders. I’m twelve. You are only eight.”
Lucia turned her sharp eyes on me.
The Duke of Morgan, who was standing in line with her, also stared at me.
Leaving Lucia aside, Duke of Morgan is quite a pressure.
But I also have the Duke of Salvatore by my side.
I lifted the edge of my mouth in defeat and laughed.
“We are dukes of the same rank, you know? There’s no need to show respect to someone who doesn’t respect you.”
“You’re so cocky, aren’t you? You must be getting carried away being called a child prodigy or something.”
“The same goes for you. You’re a magic prodigy, aren’t you?”
“Yes, I am. I will never lose to anyone. I will become strong and become the strongest in the world.”
“Ha. I’m sorry to hear that. I’ll be the strongest in the world.”
“…..You have a lot of guts. I’ll give you credit for your boldness.”
“Thank you. I’ll give you credit for your arrogance, too.”
Crackling crackling !
There was a fierce spark between Lucia and me.
Then a new voice intervened.
“–The two dukes are not getting along as well as ever.”
The voice is low, yet gentle.
I, Lucia, Lucius, and Duke of Morgan all look in the same direction.
Two small men of small stature walk toward us from the entrance of the palace.
I recognized them.
“Ymir……!”
The sound of gnashing of teeth came from Duke of Morgan.
Her expression turned grim.
She looks down at the two men as if glaring at them.
After all, they are the last of the three great dukes, [Ymir.]
Descendants of dwarves who were once good at crafting things.
According to the information in the original story, the two families of Morgan and Ymir have always been on bad terms.
Just like the Salvatore and Morgan families.
“Good evening, Duke of Morgan. Duke of Salvatore. And this must be your daughter and son.”
“I’m very pleased to meet you. This is the Duke of Salvatore’s son, Luca.”
“Hmm. Good evening. Lucia.”
Lucia turns away from Duke of Ymir and the others and greets them in a cheeky manner.
But the Dukes of Ymir laughed without seeming to be bothered by it.
“I knew it ! The famous magical genius Lady Lucia and the prodigy Master Luca? I’ve wanted to meet you so badly.”
He suddenly grasped my hands.
I was confused as I was being thrown around.
“This is my son, Ignace. He has great talent.. Please be a good friend to him !”
“H-haa.”
He’s kind of a jovial guy.
I fished out my memory of my previous life to see if it was like this.
I think it was something like this.
“I’m not interested in ordinary people. Just because you can make weapons and armor, right? That’s not a talent.”
“Muu. What do you know about me? You seem to be able to use magic for a child.”
“Hah? Are you making fun of me? You’re just a lowly kid who can’t even fight.”
Lucia and Ignace are at each other’s throats, and a bad vibe is created.
The two are really not on good terms with each other, Morgan and Ymir.
Even the children embodied the relationship between the two families.
“Ignace. Will you stop it? Didn’t I teach you that it’s no use doing something that doesn’t pay?””
“Father,…..but I thought this was a matter of prestige for the Ymir family. I cannot forgive that person’s words !”
“That is our line, child of Ymir. My daughter has the greatest talent. Unlike you.”
“Let him say what he wants. Which is more profitable? That’s all clear.”
“Tsk ! You’re still a smooth talker, Ymir. Do you want to get hurt by my magic again?”
“I don’t care as long as I get my fee. You can be as violent as you like. That’s the Morgan way, isn’t it?”
Lucia and Ignace are not the only ones. The Dukes of Morgan and Ymir were also in a state of conflict.
If you’re going to do this, do it outside. And I want you to show me your power.
I was about to encourage them even more, but then I was grabbed by the shoulder from behind.
I had sensed her presence, but she came right under me without hesitation.
I looked behind me and saw a girl with flaxen hair standing there.
She looked familiar. Too familiar.
Because she was……
“Yoo-hoo ! You seem to be having a lot of fun here, Luca.”
“Your Royal Highness……Princess Cornelia.”
Cornelia Schievald.
She is the second princess of the prestigious Seechwald Empire.
She is one of the most important characters in the book.
Why is an imperial family member in a place like this? Normally, they would have gathered in the waiting room of the party hall.
To my astonishment, she said with a carefree smile.
“You don’t have to call me ostentatiously. Only Luca is special. I’m interested in you.”
“I-interested?”
“Yeah. You have a talent that is unparalleled in the long history of the world. Fufu. I’m interested in you.”
“In that case, I’m better than him, Princess Cornelia.”
The person who interrupted our conversation was Lucia, who had been fighting with Ignace a while ago.
When the big guy appeared, it seemed like she left Ignace alone and came over here.
“You are…..the daughter of the Duke of Morgan, aren’t you?”
“Yes. I am Lucia Morgan. We have met before at a party.”
“Is that so? I’m sorry, I don’t remember.”
“Wha.”
For a moment, anger appears on Lucia’s face.
But why do I feel like the target of that anger was directed at me?
“I’m only interested in geniuses who are as good as or better than me. I don’t find Ms. Lucia very attractive. I wish she was as strong as Luca.”
“That…..cannot be tolerated, no matter who you are. We Morgans are inferior to the Salvatore family !?”
“Yeah In fact, there is no one who can beat the Salvatore family in terms of military strength. Am I wrong?”
“Kuh ! It is true that the current head of the family, Duke Lucius, has the title of the strongest. I will admit that.”
Lucia continued with a regretful look on her face.
“However ! I cannot allow only the assessment that I am inferior to Luca ! I beg you to withdraw it !”
“Because, you know, Luca.”
“Why are you telling me this?”
“It’s between you and her, isn’t it?”
“……”
Looks to me like you’re adding fuel to the fire, doesn’t it?
But it’s not a bad situation.
I thought it would be difficult to see Lucia’s ability, to see her magic, since it’s a party, but with the way things are going, maybe?
I shook my head, though, filled with hope.
“Let’s not fight, okay? We’re in the middle of a party. We can’t test who’s better here.”
“Fufu. I’ll take you to the training ground.”
Oh, you’re biting.
I chuckle inwardly.
If she was interested in me, I thought Cornelia would be the first to take advantage of it.
You’re going to take this chance to test me, right?
I’ll take advantage of it.
“Thank you, Your Imperial Highness Princess Cornelia. Just as well. Let’s make it clear who’s on top, Luca.”
With a snap, she points at my face.
Both dukes were smiling as if to say, [Interesting.]
Lucia then tells me,
“I challenge you to a duel.”
Here it comes.
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