Magic Is Learned For Nothing [EN]: Chapter 457

Magic is Learned in Vain – Episode 458

# 458

Held! Territory’s Strongest Tournament 2

Mansion Lord’s waiting room.

Legion enjoys a drink imported from the Free Union. How should I put it? When he first tasted it, he spat it out, exclaiming, ‘Ugh! How can a drink be so bitter!’

But after a few more sips, it became incredibly addictive.

Now he drinks about one cup a day. Because it’s such an expensive import, he can’t indulge as much as he’d like.

If he were to drink his fill:

-The Lord’s extravagance.

-The residents’ welfare isn’t perfect, yet the Lord consumes beverages equivalent to fifteen days’ wages for a worker as if it were water.

-The path Alexander Territory should take in the future.

-Impeachment!

-Territory martial law.

Such accusations might arise.

With the advent of magic TVs and magic radios, the media’s influence has become enormous.

Numerous farmers, who previously couldn’t even read, began learning and understanding how the world works.

In particular, the farmers who paid nearly 90% in taxes were furious.

A reporter compared, investigated, and analyzed the taxes of each territory and broadcast it on the news.

Surprisingly, the territory with the lowest taxes was the north, which was said to be the hardest to live in.

Marquis Persimmon’s territory has taxes of only about 15 percent.

Duke Legion’s territory is similar. Duke Legion’s territory introduced a new concept called welfare, so taxes are about 20 percent.

Instead, when people lose their jobs or get injured, when children have to be raised by a single mother after losing their father in an unexpected accident, or when only elderly people are left, the territory welfare center supports them with sufficient funds.

The situation was similar in the territory of Count Heinz, Marquis Persimmon’s right-hand man, who was promoted from Baron to Count and became independent.

Of course, most of the nobles belonging to the Marquisate or Duchy were similar.

Naturally, farmers in other regions had no choice but to rebel.

It was no exaggeration to say that the recent frequent peasant revolts were all due to the power of the media.

He was thinking too far ahead.

The drink that Legion imports from the Free Union and enjoys is coffee.

It tastes better when diluted with water. In the summer, adding a touch of ice magic can be invigorating.

Legion is drinking coffee now.

“Are you really going to participate?”

Hazel, the head of the maids, asked as she refilled Legion’s bowl with coffee.

“Yeah, I have to win.”

“Do you *have* to win? It’s just a territory festival.”

“Wouldn’t it be cool if I won?”

“Haven’t you considered that you might be dampening the atmosphere, Lord? It’s already heating up because of you.”

“Never! As soon as I step out there, it’ll boil like a furnace.”

“Hmm.”

Hazel glanced at Legion. She had been taking care of Legion for 10 years.

At the time, she was only 17 years old. She received a meager salary, but the territory was so poor that she couldn’t afford to be picky. She had a sick old mother at home and five younger siblings.

But-

It was true that even mountains and rivers change in 10 years.

She couldn’t have imagined that the territory would grow this much.

She also never imagined that her position would be the head of over 100 maids.

Her salary has increased several times compared to then. It’s more than enough to send all five of her younger siblings to college.

It was all thanks to the young Lord she served.

When she first met him, he was just a little Lord full of venom in his eyes…

Before she knew it, he had grown up to be a dashing man.

His appearance is also outstanding. No, it wasn’t just outstanding. He shines so brightly that it’s dazzling.

If she hadn’t seen him since he was a child and didn’t feel like he was her younger brother, she might have fallen in love with him herself.

Perfect appearance, one of the kingdom’s two great dukes, the kingdom’s richest man, and overwhelming performance that makes countless stellar men come on their own feet and ask to serve him.

Ten years have transformed a snot-nosed kid into a perfect man.

But to her, he’s just a cute little chick no matter how she looks at him.

“Hazel, don’t you have a man?”

“No, I don’t.”

“Should I introduce you to a nice guy?”

“No, thank you.”

“If I introduce you, it’s guaranteed. Should I make him a noble?”

“Ah, I refuse.”

“Hehe, so the rumors are true.”

Hazel’s brow, which always maintained a poker face, twitched slightly. She looked at Legion with a look that asked what he meant.

“They say you and Bacon are in *that* kind of relationship.”

“Wh, what? Th, that’s…”

“The rumor has spread everywhere.”

“What rumor?”

“They say you went to the water mill with Bacon.”

A course that young men and women in love must visit. The water mill.

Several 5-star inns have also been built in Legion’s territory. But this is the village where Legion’s main house is located. Almost everyone knows each other.

If you go to an inn arm in arm, the rumor will spread the next day.

So young people secretly visit the water mill.

“Th, that’s because it was raining that day. I was just there until the rain stopped.”

Hazel is flustered, unlike herself.

Legion smiled.

He seemed to find such Hazel amusing. Hazel has a very beautiful appearance.

Because her expression never changes, she also had a haughty and cold image.

She had never seen Hazel flustered before.

This is the first time.

That’s why Legion was excited.

“Most people get married after going in and out of the water mill. And they have children in less than 10 months.”

“Th, that’s not true!”

“Really?”

“Really. What do you think of me?”

“But it seems like you’re dating Bacon.”

“Rather than dating……”

“Something more?” [Referring to a casual relationship]

“Well……”

“Congratulations.”

“Is that something to be congratulated on? Well.”

“Our Ice Princess Hazel is finally breaking down the wall of men and having ‘some,’ so I’m so proud.”

“When are you going to date, Lord? You can’t fool my eyes. You’ve never dated before, have you?”

“Huh?”

“Hmph, that’s right. Don’t worry about me and find a lover first, Lord. If you miss the opportunity, you won’t be able to get married. Do you want to spend your nights watching porn until you die of old age? Those people become sex offenders.”

Saying harsh things.

“I’m going to find a lover.”

“When?”

“Soon!”

At that moment, only one woman came to Legion’s mind.

Monster Girl.

Ah!

I was nagged in my previous life, but do I have to be nagged even after being reincarnated?

The problem is that I don’t know any women except Monster Girl.

The person I had ‘some’ with most recently was Princess Rosemary.

How should I put this? I think I was more attracted to her because I couldn’t have her.

Because she was destined to be Lauzel’s woman anyway.

I really couldn’t believe it when she died.

Due to the extreme change in emotions, I achieved my fourth growth spurt, awakened Genie, and became a super grandmaster, a 10th circle magician, but I wasn’t happy at all at the time.

There was a little bit of joy.

Because I had the power to chew those bastards to pieces.

But even after returning to the territory, I stayed out of sight for a long time. Although it was a short meeting, it was intense.

It wasn’t an emotion that could be easily erased with an eraser.

But as time passed, it healed little by little. I found my smile again and lived the same life as before.

I realized why the saying, ‘Time is the best medicine,’ came about.

I’m sorry to her, but…

My life goes on.

“I don’t have a preliminary round, do I?”

“Yes, you go straight to the finals. There are a lot of complaints that this is all a Lord’s privilege.”

“That’s okay. There’s always a home advantage. I held it with my own money, so please understand that much.”

“The problem is that the residents can’t understand.”

“When is my turn?”

“Soon.”

“Okay. Let me know when it’s time.”

“Okay.”

Hazel nodded and went outside to see the situation in the ring specially set up in the central square.

Legion took off his top to warm up. His firm upper body with no excess fat was exposed.

But…

That’s strange.

Since earlier…

My stomach is rumbling.

What did I eat this morning?

Ah, I ate a lot.

I hope I don’t have a stomachache.

* * *

The host was Beef, who met Dreiser at the beginning and was immediately eliminated.

“Ladies and gentlemen! Thank you for waiting so long, everyone! Have you all seen the preliminary rounds that have been going on for a week?”

“Yessss!”

Numerous female fans shouted, holding pamphlets with the names of the challengers they were cheering for.

The female fans were all different. Ogres, goblins, orcs, humans, and even young girls, but giant wyverns, etc., screamed and shouted for their *oppa* [a Korean term used by females to refer to older male friends or celebrities].

“Good. The preliminary rounds were really amazing, right? In other places, creating an Aura Blade is treated with great respect. But here?”

“You can’t even show your face! Get out!”

“That’s right. In order to be in the top 32, you have to be able to create an Aura Blade and fly around on it to be recognized here.”

Many challengers who were listening in the waiting room were surprised.

There was really someone who could create an Aura Blade and fly around on it?!

I heard about such a skill for the first time.

Who on earth is the opponent with such skills? Lord Dreiser? Lord Porse? Lord Lich Mamon is a black magician, so he wouldn’t ride an Aura Blade.

I have to risk my life to be in the rankings.

Most people thought so.

“Now, everyone, thank you for waiting so long. Exciting first match! Cosmic being! King of the King! The God of War refers to me. I am the ruler of the kingdom! The Great Traitor! Le! Gi! On!”

Beef introduced Legion.

Legion’s expression hardened as he went up to the ring. He glared at Beef and clenched his fists.

“The Great Traitor? The Great Traitor? This bastard, there were so many people who didn’t know, but he’s publicly humiliating me! I’ll see you later.”

Only then did Beef’s complexion turn pale as he realized he had gone too far.

“Th, then, the Great Criminal?”

“You crazy bastard. Just do it!”

“Ah, yes. Everyone, raise your voices!”

Beef even clapped and tried to raise the atmosphere, but somehow the audience was quiet.

Legion and Beef are also embarrassed.

I can’t believe even the sound of applause can’t be heard.

That’s how a few seconds passed.

At that moment!

Waaaaaa!

“Awesome. Our Lord! He’s so handsome!”

“I’ve never seen such a handsome man before. How old is he? Look at that skin. It’s better than mine.”

“Oh my god. I can’t believe I’m going to see the Lord I’ve only heard rumors about in person. It’s an honor to my family.”

“I’m going to start a fan cafe right away. He’s the best city man in the kingdom. He looks so chic. Ah, I want to be hugged in his arms just once.”

The female fans’ eyes rolled back when they saw Legion’s appearance.

The same was true for middle-aged and elderly women.

There is no woman who dislikes handsome men.

The tremendous cheers for Legion did not subside easily.

“The unlucky man who will face the Lord in the first match! But is he really unlucky! He was once a man who aimed to be the strongest in the kingdom. Now he is an ordinary father raising four children! But you should never judge him as ordinary. The absolute invincible man who broke all his opponents in the preliminary rounds in 5 seconds! Porse!”

Porse walked over with his hood pulled up.

He looked very atmospheric, so the cheers of the people were incredibly loud.

It was also a quite interesting match for the gamblers.

It’s not that they are interested in their power.

Their backgrounds were more interesting.

One is arguably the most powerful person in the kingdom.

The other had given up his power and become Jonas’s husband, living an ordinary life.

“Hello. My name is Jonnaen, and I’m in charge of commentary. Unfortunately, I was eliminated in the preliminary rounds.”

“Hello. My name is Piranha, and I’m in charge of casting. I was also unfortunately eliminated in the preliminary rounds.”

“Piranha, you were eliminated in the first match, right? It’s not a very unfortunate thing.”

“I met Sepia. All the other challengers were hospitalized in the temple. Look. I’m fine even after meeting Sepia. I didn’t die.”

“Ah, you’re bragging.”

“Jonnaen, you were eliminated in the second preliminary round, right?”

“Yes, I lasted longer than Piranha.”

“The opponent was… Mayfield (NO 2 after Goblin Chieftain Omega. Thanks to Legion’s decision, he was able to learn the pinnacle of assassination techniques), right? Hehe, the sight of being hit by a goblin and falling out… It was quite a sight.”

“Why don’t you try fighting him once? How strong Mayfield is.”

“Ah, no. I want to fight an opponent who matches my level. It has to be at least Magic Sword King Bacon.”

“Don’t talk carelessly.”

“Did I say something I shouldn’t have? What.”

Far away, Omega was forcibly stopping Mayfield from throwing a super-fast throwing star.

“Bear with it. Give him a good beating later when he’s sleeping.”

“Did you hear what that bastard said? He wants to fight an opponent who matches his level. He’s dead.”

That’s how Piranha developed a grudge against the ultimate assassin Mayfield.

“Well, the match has started at the moment I’m speaking!”

“Oooo! Porse is moving first. As expected, the player must win.”

“That’s right. For reference, we know, but many people don’t know the skills of Legion.”

“Yes, that’s right. Legion is strangely underrated. But I can say this with certainty. Legion is one of the top five strongest in the entire territory.”

“Waaaa! Really? Is the Lord that strong?”

The audience was quite surprised and buzzed.

“But Marquis Porse is also not easy. He’s raising children alone now, but he used to be one of the kingdom’s top 7 strongest. And he said he trained hard for this competition. Well, Porse is moving forward! Oooo! I can’t believe it! New technology! New technology! How will Legion block it?”

Caster Piranha and commentator Jonnaen simultaneously burst into screams.

“Wh, what is that?”

“Aaaa, what is this?”

“Anyone would think it’s a rigged poker game.”