Became a Medieval Fantasy Wizard

TL/Editor: raei

Status: 5/week mon-fri

Illustrations: none

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A few days earlier.

Ian summoned Kira and Belenka.

"Kira. Take this."

"What's this?"

Kira curiously examined the object Ian handed her.

"It's a scroll."

"A magic scroll?!"

"Yes. I made it while we were resting."

Kira marveled anew at Ian's craftsmanship.

A wizard of Ian's caliber could naturally create magic scrolls.

But Ian rarely made them, simply because he found it tedious to scribble with a pen while traveling.

However, this wasn't a situation where he could afford to be lazy over such trivial reasons.

They were dealing with Duke Roxlan.

Not only did the Duke command an enormous number of soldiers, but he might also be hiding exceptional measures unknown to Ian.

If he went in with inadequate preparation, Ian would surely be at a disadvantage.

So Ian had taken the time to create two scrolls.

"...Why are you giving this to me?"

Kira asked out of genuine curiosity.

Shouldn't Ian use the scrolls he'd worked so hard to make?

Why give them to Kira?

"I had a chat with Elia the other day."

"Yes?"

Ian briefly relayed his conversation with Elia.

To summarize the key points—

Using magic in the Duke's castle was fine, but mass slaughter spells were absolutely forbidden.

"Hmm... that makes sense."

Belenka nodded.

It was straightforward logic.

The only person who might confront Ian directly was Duke Roxlan himself.

And the Duke's vassals wouldn't oppose Ian as long as he didn't infringe on their lands.

That's how feudal society worked.

The most important point was "don't harm other nobles."

If Ian carelessly used mass slaughter spells and some innocent noble got caught in the crossfire... the aftermath would be problematic even for someone like Ian.

"If I clash with the Duke, I'll send Oberon to you."

"...And that's when I use the scroll?"

"Yes. I'm counting on you."

Ian placed a light kiss on Kira's cheek.

A casual expression of affection in Western culture.

It would be unthinkable in a small Eastern country, but Ian was a resident of this medieval world.

As proof, Kira reciprocated with a kiss on Ian's cheek.

Smooch-

"Okay! Leave it to me!"

Kira smiled brightly—

While Belenka maintained a completely neutral expression as she waited for the next instruction.

In truth, Belenka had no particular thoughts about it.

Unlike some easily flustered Easterners who'd make a big deal out of a simple peck!

"One is a Rain scroll. The other is a Wave scroll."

"?"

Rain? Wave?

Setting aside their unclear purpose.

These were scrolls Kira couldn't use.

Kira was a fire wizard, not a water wizard.

"Ian. I still can't use water magic..."

"Don't worry. I've modified them so you can."

Ian handed Kira a card.

It was an Arcana card created by Hrundal.

"What's this?"

"It's my magic."

Kira realized that these magic scrolls had been made using Ian's [unique magic].

A new communication method using the power of gods, different from the Maronius language system.

"You don't need to communicate with the Mystery of Water."

"Really...?"

"Yes. Just read what's written on the scroll. The gods will assist your magic."

Kira examined the scroll with an astonished expression.

If there was no need to communicate with Mystery... even Kira, who wasn't close to the Mystery of Water, could use water magic.

A new form of magic that completely destroyed existing concepts.

That was Ian's unique magic.

'...If Ian completes his research on unique magic.'

Kira looked at her fiancé.

'How dramatically will the world change?'

If the concept of magic changed, the world would change too.

At the end of Ian's journey, a world completely different from the present awaited.

Kira felt immense joy and pride to be traveling alongside such a wizard.

"Belenka. About our bandits."

"Yes?"

"Have they ever been on a boat?"

"?"

Belenka gave an incredulous look... but since she was dealing with Ian, she quickly regained her composure.

It wasn't the first time Ian had said something outlandish.

"I doubt it. Why would bandits ever need to ride boats?"

"Hmm. Then have Sabui train the bandits."

"...Training to ride boats?"

"Yes."

Ian explained his plan.

And Belenka couldn't close her gaping mouth.

It was just too absurd.

"I forgot. This is just like you, isn't it?!"

"Got a better idea?"

"I don't know! I don't even want to think about it!"

Ian chuckled as he patted Belenka's shoulder.

After the meeting concluded.

Belenka began climbing a high mountain with Sabui and the bandits.

"Oh! Are we going to battle? Has Duke Fargar invaded?!"

"..."

"Hahaha! Mountain warfare is my specialty! I'll definitely achieve military glory!"

Sabui was excitedly chattering away—

But Belenka looked at him with pitying eyes.

"?"

"It's not battle. We're not going to attack anyone."

"Then why the weapons...?"

"We're going for training."

Ah~ So that's what it was~

Sabui understood Belenka's order and nodded.

After all, with a major battle possibly looming, they needed to train in advance!

"Here it is."

"???"

Sabui was bewildered by the location Belenka had brought them to.

It was deep in the mountains, a place bandits typically favored.

The problem was... there was a small boat sitting on top of a boulder.

This bizarrely out-of-place structure left Sabui momentarily confused.

But he quickly lost interest.

A boat that had nothing to do with Sabui anyway...

"Get your bandits on that boat."

"...?"

Excuse me? Get on that boat sitting on a boulder?

We're still at least 1000 years from the invention of Viking rides?!

Of course, Sabui would have no idea what an amusement park Viking ride was.

But his expression conveyed roughly that level of bafflement.

"Move quickly."

"..."

Sabui was dumbfounded... but he did as instructed regardless.

Fortunately, Sabui's nickname was [Sabui the Mad].

Even if he did something crazy, the other bandits would understand!

Sabui burst into maniacal laughter and ordered his bandits:

"Kehehehe! Get on that boat!"

"? Why? Are we building a mountain fortress there?"

"Just get on when I tell you to!"

The bandits boarded the boat, having no idea what was happening.

It was a small vessel that could barely float on a lake, just large enough for several dozen bandits to move it.

Belenka commanded the bandits:

"Grab the oars."

"...?"

"From now on, we'll train to row in unison."

"???"

When the bandits gave bewildered looks, Belenka kindly explained.

Of course, even Belenka herself didn't understand the purpose...

But since Ian had said so, she thought "I guess that's how it is~" and continued:

"Ian is now going to meet Duke Roxlan."

"Yes... and?"

"Your help might be needed there."

Belenka said:

"When that happens, we'll ride this boat to help Ian."

"..."

The bandits stared at each other with blank expressions.

Hey, did you just hear that...?

Holy shit, she says we're going to row a boat from a mountaintop to rescue a wizard!

How does that even make—

Just then, thunderous applause erupted.

Clap clap clap clap!

"?"

Sabui was clapping like a madman!

With an expression that screamed deranged lunatic to anyone watching, Sabui foamed at the mouth and shouted:

"As expected! As expected of Lord Wizard! He plans to move the boat with magic!"

The bandits glared at Sabui in disbelief.

This crazy bastard—

Come on, is the wizard some kind of god?!

How could he possibly move a boat stuck on a mountaintop!

But the bandits only glared at Sabui without saying anything.

It wasn't the first time Sabui had done something crazy...

"Just train enough to maintain your balance. Understood?"

"..."

"Hey you bastards—! Sister Belenka is talking to you—! Answer her! Do you want to die?!"

"Ah. Yes..."

Not a single bandit... believed Belenka's words.

They might have believed her if she'd said this was punishment for lazy bandits.

If they were going to practice rowing, why not at least put them on a lake?

Dragging them to a mountaintop and telling them to practice boating? Was she joking?

"Kehehehe! Set sail! Set sail! Row, you bastards!!!"

"..."

Madman.

Sabui was the only one excited here. (Actually, even Sabui wasn't excited...)

But since the knight had ordered it, the bandits reluctantly began training.

Thanks to Sabui forcing enthusiasm and creating an atmosphere, they managed to make some progress.

The bandits spent all day rowing against the air, returning to their quarters when it got dark.

"Ugh, this is such bullshit."

"I'd rather die than do this."

For several days, the bandits climbed the mountain daily to practice rowing.

Then one day—

Drip, drip, drip...

"What's that?"

"Looks like it's raining outside?"

Raindrops began to fall from the gloomy dark sky.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

"Open this door immediately—!"

"I told you I can't open it until Duke Roxlan arrives!"

Ian was turning the room upside down to build a barricade.

Unfortunately, having not been part of any protest movements in his past life(...), Ian only knew how to make flimsy barricades.

"Are you confessing to murder! You vile wizard!"

"How many times do I have to say it! I was with Duke Roxlan—!"

Ian couldn't even laugh sarcastically.

How soon after their secret meeting had the soldiers come charging in?

And with the excuse of investigating a murder case, no less!

"Ah! The Duke just explained!"

A knight shouted from outside the door.

"He said he was too tired today and didn't step foot outside his room!"

"..."

"How dare you spread such lies! Wizard!"

"For fuck's sake! I was just with Duke Roxlan—!"

"Stop squawking like a parrot! Show us evidence! Do you have any?"

Ian closed his mouth.

Evidence that he'd met with Duke Roxlan?

None.

It had been a secret meeting with no witnesses.

A boisterous banquet was taking place in the hall...

Duke Roxlan had deliberately summoned Ian to a space where "no one" was present.

And when negotiations with Ian didn't go as planned—

He immediately backstabbed him.

"Did the Duke really say he never met me?"

"Yes! Now confess your crime! Wizard! You used magic to kill someone!"

Ian had never seen where the body was discovered.

But he was certain all the "evidence" would be prepared.

This was Duke Roxlan's castle—

Fabricating evidence was something the Duke could do while picking his nose.

If the Duke said "Arrest that man!" just once, Ian would become a criminal without question or trial.

A fair trial? In the medieval era?

That would be impossible even if Sir Lesach suddenly dropped from the sky.

This was Duke Roxlan's castle, after all.

That's why Ian refused to take a single step outside the room.

"If you open the door now and beg for forgiveness, you might avoid the worst outcome!"

"Hmm~ Go away~ Not coming out~"

"...How insolent, this wizard!"

Ian used earth magic to completely seal the room.

The ultimate act of holding out.

"What about the wizard?"

"Well... he used magic to put up a wall so..."

"Forget it. He's just a rat in a trap anyway."

Duke Roxlan smiled with satisfaction.

The sight of the wizard desperately struggling with magic even looked cute.

Yes. This was inevitable...

If he'd taken the hint and abandoned Maria when warned, none of this would have happened.

The world is vast and women are plentiful.

Why insist on choosing a flawed woman like Maria?

Unless one had a broad mind like Duke Roxlan.

"Well then..."

The Duke leisurely went to meet Ian.

It was time to begin the 'real' negotiations.

But before the Duke could exchange even a few words with Ian:

"Y-Your Grace!"

"What is it?"

"Y-You must come outside—!"

A subordinate shouted to the Duke.

What frivolous commotion was this?

The moment Duke Roxlan stepped outside the castle—

"?"

The Duke doubted his own eyes.

"What... is that?"

Even after hearing his subordinate's report, the Duke still couldn't comprehend the situation.

"It's a ship—! Coming this way—!"

"A ship...?"

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