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Chapter 170 The Royal Knights’ Training Ground

　The royal court potion masters look at the blueprints of the ice room. Their faces were a mixture of anticipation and anxiety. If they could really recreate the icehouses of the ancient advanced civilization, it would be incredible. But I want it. That’s the look on their faces.

“Julius-sensei, I don’t mean to doubt you, but why don’t you show these blueprints to the royal Magic tool masters once?　I am sure they will give us some excellent advice.”

“No, I have no intention of showing the blueprints to the magic tool masters. I’m aiming to become a magic potion master, not a magic tool maker. If the magic tool masters take an interest me, that would be troublesome.”

　I can hear them saying things like, “Sure,” or “That’s true, too.”

　I only have one body. It is impossible for me to be both a potion maker and a magic tool master.  That’s what I think. Is it wrong??　So far, I haven’t seen a hybrid person who is both a potion master and a magic tool master.

“Ummm, but if we were to actually build an icehouse, wouldn’t it get noticed when we bring in the materials?”

“No, that’s not a problem. We are planning to remodel the current ice house as it is. If we’re still need more materials, please bring them in secretly.”

　Everyone gulped and swallowed their spit. It seems that they understood my intention. Hehehe, you guys are all going to be accomplices too. If this is the case, they’ll have no choice but to keep their mouths shut.

　They must want the ancient icehouse as much as I do. I am sure they will cooperate.

“We understand. We will cooperate with you.”

“All right.”

　Okay, now that that’s okay. Now we can set up the icehouse without any problems. If we can manage the precious materials in the royal palace, we may be able to use those materials to make unorthodox magic potions in case of emergency.

　With this, the morning’s work is done. The remodeling of the ice room will be done little by little from tomorrow onward. The first priority is to “increase the success rate of the panacea creation”, which the State has asked me to do. Once that is done, I will be able to move freely.

　After eating lunch, I start moving toward my afternoon swordsmanship practice. The destination is the training ground usually used by the knights working in the royal palace.

　A number of children had already gathered there. Apparently, it is quite popular.

“It’s quite lively.”

“According to what I heard from Alex-sama, the person who will be teaching you is Yeongseon-sama, the commander of the Royal Knights. You’ll be taught directly by the person who is said to be the strongest person in the Kingdom. It seems to be very popular.”

“I don’t have to join such a place, brother. It’s enough for me to learn from the knights around.”

　The servant looked doubtful. What, it looks like you want to say something. I believe that this swordsmanship practice is meant to be physical exercise. If I stay in the townhouse, I will not get enough exercise. In order to prevent this from happening, brother must have thought that I should practice swordsmanship inside the palace.

“Julius-bo-chan, Master told me that you are more than a match for Lionel-sama.”

“……”

　Gaddem. Lionel, you were one of father’s spies? I didn’t think that story had reached father. I wanted to laugh. No wonder my brother is trying to get me into the Knight Commander’s training.

“I will be participating in training from today. I am Julius Heine. I look forward to working with you.”

“Nice to meet you. I have heard about you from His Majesty the King. welcome.”

　It seems that the Knight Commander has also heard about me from His Majesty the King. This means that the three big names, the Magic Potions Division Commander, the Commander of Mages, and the Knights Division Commander, have been asked by His Majesty to take care of me. When I think about it calmly, it is an extraordinary thing.

　I look around at the children who will be training with me. Unlike the magic training the other day, there seemed to be not so many children of noble families. In that case, it might be a full-fledged training session.

　Among them, there was a red-haired child. As I had heard, his hair stood on end. This must be the Axel that Ijidol was talking about yesterday. I should get in touch with him as soon as possible and make friends with him.

　The training began with a lap around the training field. First, you have to build up your physical strength. The basics of the basics. After that, it’s time for sword swinging. We use wooden swords and swing them around. After that, kata practice. And that’s it. It is very important, but also very  simple.

“Father, it’s about time we had a mock battle.”

　Oh, is he the knight commander’s son?　Immediately eager to show others what he’s capable of.  Was he there yesterday, too?

　The Knight Commander looks troubled. It seems that fathers everywhere have a soft spot for their sons. I think it was Ovidio Yeongseon, wasn’t it?　Judging by the fact that he’s taller and has a better physique than me, I guess he’s older.

“No. I told you before. What if you get hurt before your body is strong enough to handle it? It could stay with you for the rest of your life. Can you take responsibility for it?”

“That’s …… it’s not good to be weak.”

“It is the knight’s duty to save the weak. Don’t forget that.”

　He looks like “Uggghh”. I guess we’ve got a match. When people who can’t think of others have power, they cause trouble for those around them. I’d like to see you make sure they understand this clearly while they are still children.

　But even so, I guess he couldn’t ignore his son’s words, and we ended up having a sparring session. I hurried to Axel’s place.

“Why don’t you join me in a striking match?”

 “Huh?　I mean, I don’t mind, but…”

　Axel-kun is bewildered. If a child of a high-ranking aristocrat suddenly talks to you, would you make a face like that too, right? I have to reassure him.

“You can call me Julius. Ijidol told me about you.”

“Ijidol?　That son of a bitch said something he shouldn’t have”

“Please don’t be mad at Ijidol. I was just asking if he had any good friends.”

“Good friends? Did he say anything else?”

　He looked at me suspiciously. It would probably be a bad idea to talk about what he had said about him being rough. I decided not to say anything else.

　Axel looked relieved to hear that. Maybe he is even aware of it.

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