Became a Medieval Fantasy Wizard
Chapter 383

TL/Editor: raei

Status: 5/week mon-fri

Illustrations: none

Join the discord! Here

'She doesn't seem to be just visiting.'

Ian had known Maria for quite a long time now.

They understood each other without words.

The normal Maria that Ian knew would be making cringey jokes by now, enjoying Ian's uncomfortable reactions.

That was big data based on experience, so it was certain.

"Maria."

"Yes?"

"You're being awfully well-behaved today?"

At that, Maria turned her head with a flustered expression.

For a moment... Ian felt a strange satisfaction(?).

Seeing Maria's flustered face... somehow made him feel good!

"Well... it's just..."

"If you have something to say, go ahead."

Despite Ian's encouragement, Maria didn't immediately speak.

Surprisingly, Maria was watching Kira cautiously...!

Kira, too, wasn't someone who had only known Maria for a day or two.

Kira spoke in a voice that suggested she might cut if touched.

"If you're going to be frustrating, just leave."

The words might seem a bit harsh.

But Kira had just been through a major ordeal, so she couldn't help being sensitive.

She'd probably apologize later, but for now, Ian couldn't stop her.

"Alright. I'll tell you."

Maria took a small breath, then calmly began speaking.

"Ian, I'd like to know your plans going forward."

"Plans?"

"Yes... specifically, I'd like to know the plans for the Silverwind barony."

Ah. That.

Ian thought indifferently.

He'd stopped a war, defeated black wizards, and even visited the afterlife.

But Ian hadn't given any thought to the Silverwind barony.

If he got it, he got it~ if not, whatever~

Sorry to Maria, but the Silverwind barony wasn't Ian's concern.

Ian was a wizard, not a nobleman who wanted to get into politics.

"I don't have any immediate plans."

"I see..."

"It's not me, but Count Francis... now Duke Roxlan who must have some thoughts."

The Roxlan duchy had passed to Count Francis.

Fortunately, Count Francis had survived and was handling official business while recovering.

With the dukedom changing hands, he must be incredibly busy.

Plus, he was still a patient.

Ian didn't want to bother Count Francis... or rather, Duke Roxlan unnecessarily.

"For now I'll wait, and if I'm not called, I'll set off on a journey."

"Yes... I understand."

In truth, Ian did have some expectations.

That things would proceed as planned.

Duke Roxlan had already recognized Maria as the next baroness.

After marrying Maria, Ian would return to Talian.

If things went wrong there, it would be a problem.

But that possibility was very low.

Ian had already sided with Duke Roxlan, after all.

"Then... if Duke Roxlan recognizes me as the baroness..."

Maria wasn't a foolish child.

She must have anticipated the flow of events up to this point.

Ian noticed.

This was the main point Maria wanted to discuss.

"What will happen to Lisa Silverwind?"

"..."

"..."

Both Ian and Kira fell silent, as if they'd planned it.

Because...

"Hmm. I wonder? I'm not really sure."

"I don't know either."

Neither of them could be certain about this issue.

Ian, Kira, and even Maria...

All three were commoners who hadn't received noble education.

Question: If Maria becomes a baroness, what happens to her older sister?

If Ian were to answer based on his 'common sense,' the answer would probably be:

"She'll be banished, I guess?"

"That's probably right?"

Lisa Silverwind's mere existence could be a seed of conflict.

Hadn't Duke Fargar already used her that way?

There was a reason people of the past sang about heirs~ heirs~.

Without solidifying succession, even the most powerful dynasties couldn't last three generations.

Lisa Silverwind's existence would certainly be an obstacle for Maria.

"Let me go ask around."

Ian went to seek opinions from people who resembled nobles.

Their knowledge would be far more accurate than what a farmer's son had picked up secondhand.

"Sir Salvador! Belenka!"

The knights who were idling waved to Ian immediately.

"I want to ask you something."

"What is it?"

Ian explained Lisa Silverwind's situation.

Both Belenka and Sir Salvador quickly understood.

Belenka came from a wealthy family, and Sir Salvador was a knight who had made a name for himself in his prime.

"Your thinking is correct."

Belenka said.

So getting rid of Lisa Silverwind was the right answer.

"Depending on Duke Roxlan's decision... if she's lucky, a convent. If unlucky, the execution ground, I'd think."

Ian inhaled sharply.

No. These medieval people...! Even execution seems too extreme?!

Of course, that was just Ian's opinion.

Executions were common in medieval times.

There was no strong public authority here, and most law enforcement was carried out under the lord's authority.

The simplest and most powerful punishment for criminals was execution.

If you just killed them all, you didn't need to think about complicated matters!

Therefore, imprisonment was only for those deemed worth keeping alive.

The logic was that if killing them would be inconvenient, they should be kept alive.

In this case, what advantage would Duke Roxlan gain by keeping Lisa Silverwind alive?

He might gain some support from other nobles for not executing a noble.

And if something unexpected happened, he could transfer the title to her instead of Maria.

But...

The heir would be produced(?) by Maria with Ian's help anyway.

The current Duke Roxlan, having inherited his father's suspicious nature, wasn't the type to like unnecessary variables.

He didn't seem likely to be swayed by sentiment either.

"Given Duke Roxlan's personality, I think he'd send her to the executioner rather than a convent."

"Oh my..."

It was certainly a bitter conclusion.

To be born as the legitimate daughter, only to have her position taken by an illegitimate one.

But well... if she felt wronged, she should have won the fight.

The cold medieval world operated on the logic of power.

Though what world doesn't operate on the logic of power?

"But why are you asking?"

"Maria brought it up."

Sir Salvador and Belenka briefly exchanged glances.

"Seems Maria is concerned about her sister."

"She's surprisingly kindhearted."

Sur-pris-ing-ly, Maria was considered kindhearted.

Since Belenka acknowledged it, it must be true.

"What do you think, Ian?"

"I want to do what Maria wants."

Ian felt nothing for Lisa Silverwind.

They only knew each other's faces and backgrounds.

Wasn't it a bit absurd to discuss whether she should live or die?

When he honestly said this, his companions had similar thoughts.

"Putting her in a convent would be best... but if Maria wants a different outcome."

"I'm a bit worried, but Maria is a clever child, so she'll manage."

After finishing the conversation, Ian returned to Maria.

And he shared his companions' opinions with her.

"Maria. What do you think?"

"I..."

Maria spoke in a low, weak voice, like someone who had committed a crime.

"I want... to keep my sister as my family."

But that was selfish.

A fact acknowledged by both Sir Salvador and Belenka.

As Belenka said, Maria was a kindhearted child.

"But I won't insist on it."

Maria obediently lowered her eyes, waiting for Ian's decision.

As if she would accept whatever conclusion he reached.

'Maybe I should at least try.'

Ian didn't want to refuse outright either.

Lisa Silverwind had no connection to Ian whatsoever, but if Maria wanted to keep her alive and close, couldn't he use his influence a bit?

He could do this much for his future wife.

"I'll talk to Duke Roxlan."

"...! Ian!"

Maria hugged Ian tightly.

It was truly a hug filled with pure joy.

Ian felt slightly unfamiliar.

Without that creepy? feeling from Maria, she could be this cute!

Maria really is younger than Lucy after all!

#

Not long after, Duke Roxlan summoned Ian.

After handling his backlog of work, the Duke's attention had turned to Ian.

Ian headed toward the Duke's castle with light steps.

"Welcome."

"How is your health, Your Grace?"

"Thank you for your concern. I'm managing well enough."

Ian was slightly surprised upon seeing Duke Roxlan's face.

Surprisingly... he didn't look particularly ill.

He was already pale like a vampire, and his gloomy expression made him look sick.

It's as if he's found his natural face... but that would be a rude thing to say, wouldn't it?

"Your complexion looks poor, so I think you shouldn't overexert yourself."

When Ian said this, the Duke's attendant made an incredulous expression.

Are you blind?

His face looks exactly the same as usual, so what part looks worse...?

But Ian's words were a perfect 100-point answer...!

"Despite my telling you not to worry... heh heh."

"..."

The Duke, seemingly pleased, chuckled with a gloomy laugh.

He must have never heard such concern (or flattery) before.

Ian kept remembering the previous Duke Roxlan, which made him feel uncomfortable...

This person looks more and more like his father.

"I hear you have something to ask of me."

"I merely hope for Your Grace's merciful decision."

"Ian. Is there any favor of yours I could refuse?"

The attendant nearby glared at Ian.

His eyes said something like: Cunning wizard with a silver tongue, bewitching the Duke!

But Ian was confident.

Honestly, Ian had done a lot for the Duke.

Fought hard in the war, captured the previous Duke Roxlan when he caused trouble, and thoroughly defeated the black wizards who were a thorn in the south's side.

He'd really done it all, hadn't he?

"I have something to say regarding the disposition of Lisa Silverwind."

"..."

Feudal contracts were the exclusive domain of nobles.

Unless one was the Emperor, no one could interfere in such matters.

Generally speaking, Ian's words were indeed quite presumptuous.

How dare a wandering wizard of common birth involve himself in noble politics?

But... Ian was the central figure in [normalizing Roxlan].

One couldn't speak harshly to someone who had genuinely done so much.

The Duke was slightly surprised, but soon returned to a gentle expression.

Since it was Ian speaking, it was worth listening to!

"Speak."

"I would like Lisa Silverwind to be allowed to stay in Silverwind territory."

The Duke looked down at Ian with interest.

"A curious request. May I hear your reason?"

"My fiancée wishes it."

The Duke's face filled with a smile.

So that's it. It was Maria Silverwind's wish.

The Duke thought Ian was a consistently transparent person.

He fought on the battlefield for his fiancée.

Now he makes an unreasonable request to the Duke?

Ian... truly, truly loves his fiancée!

Enjoy the chappy!

Please give the book a rating and a review on NovelUpdates.

It helps the website and helps people find this novel!

If you'd like to make a one-time donation to support our translations or subscribe to read up to 15 chapters or more (depending on the novel) ahead, you can do so via Ko-fi.

Click here!