“What are you going to do with the money? It seems like it could sell well.”
 
“Well, I’m a zero-magic inferior, right? So, I’ll use this to build wealth, gain power… and stand above the heavens.”
 
“You’re too ambitious.”
 
“Just kidding. I can’t burden my family. If I can’t become a Magic Knight, I’ll make a living this way.”
 
“…No.”
 
“Huh?”
 
“Absolutely not. I won’t allow it. As the head of the Lagler family, I forbid you from selling sushi to make money! If you can’t become a Magic Knight, you’ll be my shoulder … Read the rest

Chapter 7: The Proxy vs. the Heavenly
 

 
Lately, I’ve been caught up in something troublesome. Namely, I’ve been relentlessly pursued by the Third Princess, Nana-sama.
 
“Hey, have you figured anything out recently?”
 
“Nope.”
 
“Yeah, I figured. I don’t get it either. Even when I ask Father, he just brushes it off.”
 
Of course he does. It’s just a chuunibyou notebook, after all. I wish she’d stop asking already. What she’s doing is like rubbing kimchi on a wound and then asking,
 
“Hey, what does kimchi taste like?”—it’s completely pointless
 
(but I keep quiet because if I say that, she’ll … Read the rest

A Short story: The Lord as Seen by His Maid
 

 
My master, my superior, and my life’s savior, Zero-Lagler sama, is as eccentric as ever.
 
“Recently, I met a princess, and she’s such a hassle,” he said.
 
“Huh,” I replied.
 
“She’s always going on about some nonsensical chuunibyou notebook. Talking about the ‘truth of the world’ and how the Six Great Gods are evil.”
 
“Isn’t that what you always say?”
 
“Well, yeah, but she says it with a straight face! It’s unbearable.”
 
“Huh.”
 
Recently, this lord of mine has formed—or maybe not—an alliance with the third princess of a … Read the rest

When the princess took out the notebook, it looked very familiar. The reason was,
 
[–It looked just like the notebook that had “The Truth of the World (lol)” written in it that Papin had.]
 
Whoa, whoa, whoa!? Is she the owner of that notebook!? Did Papin give it to her!?
 
The notebook Papin had was labeled “The Seven Sages Who Know the True God, Seven Crowns,” like the author’s name. Her notebook had the same label.
 
This is bad, don’t panic. Take a deep breath.
 
“…Ah, no. I, I, I don’t know it.”
 
“…You’ve seen it before, haven’t you?”
 
“No, … Read the rest

“Is that your cat?”
 
“Yeah, yeah. I named her Rei-nya because her silver fur and blue eyes remind me of Reina.”
 
“Hmm… That cat has a lot of magical power, doesn’t it?”
 
“Ah, now that you mention it, she does. But I didn’t really think much of it.”
 
“Hmm, can I pet her?”
 
“Sure.”
 
My little sister started petting Rei-nya’s head. Unlike me, she’s not usually liked by animals, so she seemed happy.
 
“Wow, I’ve never been liked by animals before, but I think this is the first time I’ve been able to … Read the rest

Chapter 6: The Circle

Several days had passed since the recent shady part-time job incident. After that, nothing particularly eventful had occurred. The only regular occurrence was Reina visiting my room.
 
Today, I was attending a lecture as a Magic Knight. The seating arrangement was like that of a Japanese university, with free seating. The further back you sat, the higher the floor level became.
 
My usual spot was by the window at the very back, the equivalent of the juiciest part of a pork cutlet.
 
“The Earth God Rakildis is said to have expanded the earth and brought prosperity … Read the rest

“Could he be hiding his magical power?”
 
“I don’t think so. My eyes are special—I can see the flow and storage of magical energy to some extent. But Zero really had none.”
 
“…If you say so, then it must be true.”
 
“Yeah, he’s always getting mocked at school or compared to his sisters. But his heart hasn’t rotted—he said he wants to live right, with those sparkling eyes of his.”
 
“Hmm… In the unlikely event that he’s connected to the Proxy… no, if we go down that path, there’s no end to it. And your eyes … Read the rest

“…You know me? Then this will be quick. the One is always watching me from above. This is the One’s will.”
 
(The Proxy… I’ve never heard of that. To think such a powerful individual existed… Even if I caught them off guard, I don’t think I could win. With that level of magical power, my attacks would barely scratch them. But for them, every single move could be fatal.)
 
Nadeko couldn’t move.
 
(I… can’t move. If I move, I’ll die.)*
 
Thud.
 
A faint sound echoed, and in an instant, the three people in the room … Read the rest

Chapter 5: The Dark Part-Time Job

 
Time flies, and it’s already been two months since I enrolled in the academy. Honestly, I barely made it in.
 
At this academy, every student is issued an emblem on their left shoulder. The order goes like this: gold for the top students, then silver, bronze, blue, and finally black. Yep, no doubt about it—mine’s black. But hey, I’m just glad I got in at all.
 
At least I won’t have to hear any nagging from Papin and Maman, and I can barely maintain my position as the leader of the Revolutionary Army.
 
[“So, … Read the rest

 
“[Path of the Fireball – Road-Fire]… BOOM.”
 
Seems she’s pretty capable too. The others are surprised.
 
“What the!?”
 
“That’s incredible power!”
 
“That’s not normal.”
 
“That was a short incantation.”
 
“And she’s cute.”
 
While not as impressive as Kirs, her mana control is smooth. It’s clear she’s put in a lot of training. But that’s about it.
 
“Next, Ilza-Lagler.”
 
“Here.”
 
Oh, it seems it’s my little sister’s turn. My little sister would lose to Kirs, and she’d probably lose to that black-haired girl, Nadeko, in magic too.
 
“Alright, watch … Read the rest