Chapter 4 At times, people harbor desires so strong that they’re willing to sacrifice their own future to achieve them.

And on the day of the warning, at 7 o’clock in the evening…

“It certainly feels intense.”

“Yes. Everyone seems quite tense.”

As we entered the magic museum’s grounds in a carriage as usual, each of us expressed our thoughts on the scene of numerous security magicians with alert eyes.

In front of the museum, on the main square, several magicians holding magic keys were standing, their gaze sharp and full of hostility. An eerie tension hung in the air, … Read the rest

That fact irritated me immensely.

“I… don’t care about the pain I’m experiencing right now. I don’t even care about the dishonor I’ve suffered in trying to save Princess Krell. If I could protect her, that would be enough. But…”

Gritting my back teeth, I stared at the waiter with a murderous gaze, tightened my grip on his hair, and slowly raised the Guardian Shield Key in my other hand.

A dangerous and disturbing emotion oozes out, the kind one should never harbor in their daily life. The desire to kill this man wells up within me, unconsciously nesting in … Read the rest

While I was consumed by regret, Princess Krell shed tears of blood, clutching her chest and coughing up blood in my arms. In pain, repeatedly.

“Roth… this, is…”

“I apologize; it’s my fault for letting my guard down.”

To suppress the anger filling my heart like a geyser, I bit my lower lip until it bled.

This is a deadly poison. There is no chance of survival, an embodiment of murderous intent.

If a doctor were to examine Princess Krell’s condition, they would surely declare that there is no hope of survival. Right now, her body is being destroyed by … Read the rest

a knocking sound on the director’s office door suddenly echoed through the room.

“Enter.”

After a beat, the director called towards the door. Then, the door opened hesitantly, and at the same time, a recently familiar face appeared.

She’s…if I remember correctly.

“Pardon my—-“

The person who entered stopped moving when she saw Princess Krell sitting on the sofa and me standing behind.

Wearing a white coat stained with large amounts of blue and yellow paint, and holding what looked like a stack of documents in her right hand. With her appearance, she looked more like a young aspiring painter … Read the rest

Poisoning is still a method of assassination used today. It is difficult to detect poison instantly mixed into food or drinks, resulting in many deaths. Even now, people die from it, so it would have been nearly impossible to prevent it in the times when magical technology was said to be underdeveloped.

After taking a sip of tea, the director continues with more information.

“‘The Poisonous Drink King’ is a mysterious work with unknown author and age. However, it is clear that it is modeled after Naft II, and some theories suggest that it was created by one of his … Read the rest

Chapter 3 – The princess who drank poison is destined to be saved by the prince’s kiss after seven days.

With seven days left until the announced date.

“I contacted the imperial palace but…how are the security arrangements going, Director?”

In the director’s office of the Magic Museum.

While standing behind Princess Krell sitting on the sofa, I asked Director Strom Clayburn facing us across the desk.

With the announced date of the crime approaching, surely they haven’t taken no preventative measures. But with this guy, I can’t help but feel a little uneasy. Really.

Although I had some concerns … Read the rest

“I do think you’ve mellowed out considerably, but your attitude and conduct toward imperial palace associates hasn’t changed, has it Roth? Especially toward those who scorned me.”

At Princess Krell’s words, I tilted my head.

“? Why would I need to change it?”

“You should! I know it’s for my sake but… please don’t increase the injured at the imperial palace any more!”

“Impossible.”

“Think a little before answering…”

Hanging her head dejectedly, Princess Krell said that, but even if it’s a request from my beloved master, I can’t consent. I have no kindness for foolish scum who made my … Read the rest

If magical keys were omnipotent tools that could do anything, all the world’s problems would have been resolved. Powers that convenient don’t exist.

“Among the things elucidated by that Seventh Heaven’s Key magician, there’s also information about the magical keys’ ranks. It seems seven heavens exist in the astral world, and magical keys connect to one of those seven heavens. The rank is determined by which heaven it’s connected to.”

“For example… a magical key connected to the fifth heaven becomes Fifth Heaven’s Key rank?”

“A superb interpretation. Precisely so.”

While praising Princess Krell, I twisted the Guardian Shield Key … Read the rest

“Calm down. You don’t need to get your hands dirty directly and sully them. Princess Krell wouldn’t want you killing people.”

I clapped my hands to bring the three back to their senses, and glanced at my wristwatch. 6:30 AM. It’s still early for everyone to start work, but we can finish that much earlier today.

After instructing everyone to get to their work, I ended the meeting.

Incidentally, it seems imperial officials call us, Princess Krell’s servants, her imperial guards. For the most part, that’s not an incorrect perception.

9 AM.

After finishing breakfast and putting away all the … Read the rest

There are various ways to express love. Some say it every day, while others prepare gifts for special occasions. Different methods, frequencies, and intensities, but they are all expressions of love.

“The love that’s timidly and bashfully conveyed with courage is indeed beautiful. Like a young rose, freshly bloomed. However, such expressions may not be possible every day.”

“Yes, you’re right.”

“There’s also a possibility that the person you love suddenly becomes someone who won’t return. If you hesitate out of embarrassment and end up unable to express your feelings, you’ll regret it for the rest of your life. I… … Read the rest