The Bastard of the Famous Magic Family Became the Prince of the Enemy Country

‘You’re going to apply for sparring when you reach 5 stars?’

Except for Morgan.

The nobles who were listening were all confused.

Although Morgan’s behavior when he suggested sparring to a 4-star wizard was embarrassing in many ways.

It wasn’t sincere, it was more like a threat.

But what the hell does it mean when you say that you will apply for sparring in reverse when you reach 5 stars?

‘Am I insane?’

It is known that the gap between 5-star intermediate and 5-star is bigger than the gap between 4-star upper and 5-star intermediate.

But as soon as you reach 5-star, you will ask a 6-star wizard for sparring?

Of course, it’s not that the crown prince is chosen only by individual force.

Due to the nature of the kingdom, it was undeniable that it had a great influence.

“Are you serious?”

“Yes, I am serious.”

“Ha ha ha ha ha!”

Morgan laughed out loud as if it were ridiculous.

It was a smile with many meanings.

He immediately stopped laughing and continued talking.

“Looking at it now, it doesn’t seem that much has changed. Stupid as in the old days.”

“That’s it, you’ll know when the time comes.”

“Don’t forget that, Cruz.”

* * *

Shortly after the conversation with Morgan.

The New Year’s party was held in Daejeon of the royal palace.

Not only the nobles who gathered at the holiday garden, but also all the members of the royal palace gathered.

Filling the vast battlefield was truly spectacular.

“From now on, we will hold a New Year’s party.”

On top of the high stairs at the end of the middle of the main battle, there was the queen as usual.

What was different from usual was that he was standing instead of sitting in a chair.

Directly beneath it were the two ministers of the kingdom, a seated figure and an idol.

Two of the highest-ranking officials were holding a New Year’s party.

“This year has passed 152 years since the establishment of the Kingdom. This means the time we endured and overcame the ambitions of the giant families of the Feyer continent… … .”

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Listening to the opening remarks announcing the start of the New Year’s party, I carefully looked around.

Under the two ministers who were presenting, people were lined up, leaving the center empty.

Among them, I, Morgan, and Hones stood at the forefront.

Immediately following him were the 5th Duke of the Kingdom and the Marquess of Brisman.

It was an arrangement that took into consideration the position, and thanks to this, I was able to learn the approximate location and faces of those who attended the New Year’s party.

“… … That concludes the opening remarks at the New Year’s party.”

The content has changed slightly due to the war on the Feyer continent, but the general trend is not much different from last year.

Slowly, in turn, the queen descended.

Ministers stepped aside to make room.

The queen, who stopped in the center, looked around the crowd and opened her mouth.

“I think everyone has a reason for gathering more than last year. It must have paid attention to the change in one prince.”

It was a voice so loud that it spread throughout the entire war, but it did not shake.

It was developed by putting magic power into the voice.

“But I want you guys to have a different ritual.”

It was a different congratulatory speech from the Queen than expected.

It is a situation where at the end of the New Year’s party, congratulations and a declaration will be made on the construction of the road connecting Rothstein and Illami.

But since you said that other things were more important than that.

“How many people have listened to the news from the Feyer continent? Although there is currently a truce, the consciousness of the soldiers I have seen so far has been very lukewarm.”

It was closer to disappointment than scolding.

She must have felt something because she was the queen who was preparing for war clouds.

“The reason Jim values Cruz is because his vigilance and sense of security are greatly revealed in his actions.”

The Queen’s evaluation was indeed deserved.

What I did was to prepare a means to respond to the Feyer Continent while strengthening the kingdom’s stability.

Grasp the current situation of the kingdom and read the Queen’s will.

It was an idea and an action stemming from a desire for revenge against the great families.

“Since the kingdom’s endemic problems were also resolved together, I think it is appropriate to praise them.”

After the Queen’s declaration, two officials slowly walked out from the edge.

The two of them carried a luxurious box one by one and walked out cautiously.

The seated statue and the idol standing in front accepted it one by one.

“Lord Cruz Alexander, Duke of Leon Rothstein, Marquis of Brisman Illami. The three of you, please come forward and be polite.”

At the call of the seated statue, the three of us, including myself, slowly walked out and knelt down on one knee.

Then the queen opened the box he was carrying.

Inside was nothing but a medal.

The queen placed the medal she picked up on the chest of the three.

This was the fact that the queen acknowledged that she was doing something for the kingdom, not just for personal gain.

Congratulations in this way to revive the sense of crisis for the Feyer continent.

It was also an action with a political purpose, to do something to counter it.

“Please continue to work hard for the kingdom.”

“Hwang Gong, Your Majesty.”

clap clap clap clap.

When the awarding of medals was over, applause rang out in the quiet Daejeon.

It was a natural reaction as it was proof that he had done something for the country.

I was going to go in after the ceremony.

“Cruz will stay.”

At this, the Duke of Leon and the Marquis of Brisman paused for a moment.

However, he quickly moved on and returned to his seat.

It was a reaction that came out of surprise because it was unexpected, and this was the same for me.

‘What’s going on?’

Come to think of it, there were a few things that bothered me.

What the officials brought were two boxes, but the three medals came from one box.

In other words, there is one more unopened item… … .

‘Could it be that?’

The other day, when I went to tell the Queen about the Resurrection Church.

She said she would give me one small gift.

At the time, I was just passing it on moderately, but it seems that he really prepared something other than a medal.

“Jim thinks Cruz needs an extra congratulations.”

Then she continued, and the contents were as follows.

It meant that the prince needed additional congratulations for taking the lead in doing this.

This was obviously addressed to other princes, not nobles or bureaucrats.

The Queen’s will was implied that she would be recognized only if she did what was necessary for the current kingdom.

clap.

What was taken out of the box was a transparent ring.

It was a round pill, as if it were crafted from glass.

Not only me who saw this, but everyone in Daejeon couldn’t help but be surprised.

It was because the one she took out was the most valuable item among the white rings that wizards ate.

‘S-class elixir… … !’

If the A-class elixir I had before was the most valuable thing available on the market.

The S-class elixir, which was more than that, was something that could not be obtained without power and connections, no matter how much money it had.

“I will leave it up to you to decide how to use it.”

“… … Thank you, Mama.”

Surprisingly, the elixir was not a panacea for growth.

When the realm is low, it easily achieves physical growth, but there is a problem of skipping enlightenment to that extent.

When the realm was high, the degree to which it was used was insignificant.

In short, compared to the efficacy, it was treated somewhat special.

This is because the elixir reduced the time required for training.

That’s why the powerful of the great family would periodically obtain and consume the elixir.

‘If I use it, I won’t be able to take it for at least two more years.’

There was about a month left until the grace period of the elixir he had taken half a year ago expired.

I haven’t been able to take additional doses of even A-class elixirs for over half a year.

S-class, which is more than that, of course I will do more.

clap clap clap.

When the entire box was filled with the elixir, applause spread.

The atmosphere was quite different from when I received the medal.

Those who stood on my side clapped their hands loudly as if to show off, and those who did not were in an atmosphere of modesty.

‘As expected, it would be better to write it myself.’

You could sell it or exchange it for something else.

I decided it was better to just use it.

Not to mention B-class artifacts that are pretty good in terms of money.

In some cases, A-class artifacts could be obtained, but I did not feel a great need.

‘Because I have a heavenly spirit.’

It is possible to use multiple artifacts, but usually only one was used.

This is because mana is consumed in order to use it, and a considerable amount of skill is required.

‘The remaining problem is whether I can handle it properly.’

Usually, A-class elixirs are recommended for 5-star and S-class elixirs for 6-star and above.

That’s how toxic the medicinal effect is, and it means that you can’t handle it properly if you have a low level.

‘Well, what will happen anyway? In my previous life, I was also a lower 7 star.’

While I was thinking about that, the New Year’s party was over.

After the Queen’s declaration, the same flow as in previous years continued.

At the same time as the end, Daejeon turned into a banquet hall.

The people waiting jumped out and the atmosphere changed in an instant.

In the center of the hall, many foods were already set up.

In the meantime, I approached the person I had my eye on.

“Could you give me some time to talk?”

The shoulders of the two people who heard my call from behind shook slightly.

Maybe it’s because I didn’t know that I would come and talk to you first.

“… … Cruz, lower.”

The middle-aged man turned around and opened his mouth slowly.

He was none other than Morgan’s representative supporter, Duke Adric Olsen.

“Oh, you are quite bold. I didn’t know you would come to me first.”

What followed was another supporter standing next to him, Duke Rodyen Carlsberg.

Rothstein, Ainware, Olsen, if these three are the 3 dukes in the middle.

Frederick and Carlsberg were the 2nd Dukes of the South.

The scale of the land ruled was incomparable to the duke in the center.

In terms of size, it was bigger than all the dukes in the center combined.

In fact, the dukes of the southern region were more of a complementary relationship than the feeling of being subjugated to the kingdom.

“Please forgive the rudeness of not saying hello first.”

“It’s okay, Duke Olsen. Wasn’t there enough room for that?”

“Thank you for your understanding, poor Cruz.”

“So, what are you talking about?”

Unlike Duke Adric, who showed a somewhat prudent attitude, Duke Rodyen asked without hesitation.

This alone made me feel their personalities.

“I just called to say hello. No matter what it is now, the cooperation of the nobles is necessary for the kingdom in the future.”

At this, not only Duke Adriq, but also Duke Rodyen’s brows twitched.

What I said now was based on the assumption that I would win the crown prince competition.

“I agree, because in order to rule the vast continent of Sigvarda, we need to win everyone’s hearts.”

However, Duke Adric responded calmly, as if trying to pretend that he did not know about such intentions.

It was to show that he did not waver while speaking the truth.

‘As expected, this person is tricky.’

It was a so-called provocative remark to see how he would respond by touching it lightly.

As expected, Duke Adric did not show any reaction.

Just like when I heard the information from Honess, I felt that my skill at moving secretly was uncommon.

“Are you confident about Lord Cruz?”

On the other hand, Duke Rodyen opened his mouth with a funny expression.

“Yourself, what are you specifically asking?”

“It’s about whether you’re confident enough to defeat Morgangg.”

“It won’t be easy, but you have to try, right?”

“Hoo.”

In response to my calm reply, Duke Rodyen swept his beard once.

After that, the moment I was about to say something more.

“He’s telling an interesting story.”

Morgan came closer, displaying a warlike tone.