The Absolute Twin Magician

Duel

"fight with me!"

An obscure request came out of Lia's mouth. What exactly does he want to do? Asking me to duel and forcing whoever loses to obey the winner's request? Very market way.

Is it possible that he wants to make me join the Imperial Paladin this way?

"What do you mean?"

"As I said, fight with me!"

"No, I mean why do you want me to fight you?"

"Ah of course it's because I'm impressed with your fighting ability, and I want to see it once again. Besides, this could be my chance to test how great my abilities are."

"Why should I, don't you have a friend who can be your opponent? To the point of asking someone you just met as an opponent."

"It doesn't mean I don't have friends, it's just that I don't have friends that strong!"

"Where do you think I'm strong?"

"That was obvious when fighting bandits yesterday. You're not afraid even when they use magic!"

Hey hey, that's a normal thing. Anyone would be fine if they knew the kind of magic the opponent was using.

"just that? If that's all, my friend can do it too, you know?"

"Not only that, you can even face 3 people at once, even one of them is a B-rank adventurer!"

Well, if that's I guess because I'm used to fighting a lot of enemies at once. And also I don't know how strong Rank-B is.

"Of course this is not a request without a reward" Lia said. Here it is, its original purpose. "The loser must obey all the winner's requests. How about that?"

I knew that was what he wanted. Well, I don't know what he's capable of, because yesterday he was completely useless in front of magic. So I can't decide who will lose. If I underestimate him, I could lose. But this is quite interesting. I haven't trained for a long time with someone who's been trained in the military.

And also, if I win I can use it as a useful source of information. Once the oars of two islands are exceeded.

But still, I can't count my winning presentation.

"If for example I win, can you tell me all about this kingdom? At least everything you know" I asked.

"Of course, I'm not the one who's pulling my word."

A really honest girl.

But here I have one problem. I can't fight it because it could make my Illusion Self magic disappear. If that happens, my identity can be discovered.

If so, my only choice would be to fight seriously without letting it scratch me.

"Alright, I don't think that's a bad idea."

"justified?! You really want to take it?!"

"On condition that you really keep your promise."

"Of course, I'm risking my knightly title in this promise."

A really persistent girl. It seemed like he really suited the title of a knight with that spirit. Well, it'd be better if he was a little smarter.

"In that case, where will we compete?"

"If it's about that, come with me. I'll show you a suitable place for both of us."

"Ah for more, I hope it's not a crowded place with a lot of its audience."

"T-can't I take you there, right?! If I lose, I'll be so embarrassed!" Refuse Lia quickly.

"Oh, then good."

It would be a problem if he brought me to the arena or the city stadium. Places like that are usually crowded, right?

I don't know where he's taking me, but I'm gonna follow him for now. If he had any other intention, I would have run away.

A few minutes walking, we both stopped outside the city walls. Precisely in a valley at one foot of the mountain which is about 5 kilometers from the entrance gate of the city. It's a pretty big place and it's filled with rocks. This place is quiet, not many trees, and certainly far from the sight of the city residents.

Ah, and also the reason why I was able to get out of the city safely was because Lia was with me. When I was asked by the guards, Lia told them that I was her acquaintance. Good thing, but it seems like in the future I will have to actually make an identity card in the Guild.

"We will fight here" said Lia enthusiastically.

"Why did you become that kind of spirit?"

"Of course it's because I'm going to face an opponent as strong as you."

"Are you not a fight maniac?"

"N-no, it's not! I'm just a little happy to meet a balanced opponent! Not that I like to fight or anything! Besides I still have a feminine side as a girl!!"

I did not ask until there, why the direction of the conversation can be this way?

"That's not a bad thing, I admit that I'm a battle maniac anyway."

Lia was silent for a moment.

"Eh, really?"

"That's right."

"Then it's fine, I admit I like the fight a little ... Just a little."

"Yes yes, I know. Then can we start now?"

"Are you really an impatient person? Turns out you're really a fighting maniac."

"Whispering, didn't you bring me here to fight?"

What's wrong with this girl? He's really clumsy.

"Then I'll get ready."

Lia pointed her hand forward, and instantly a bright blue light appeared forming a beautiful long spear. That was, wasn't that magic? Can he use magic too?

"What is magic?" My toot.

"Ah, this? No, it's not magic. Well, maybe it could be said to be some kind of magic because he used Manna to operate." Lia. He then showed me a colored bracelet with a green gem he was wearing in his hand.

Wait, I think I know what it is.

"Witchcraft tools?"

"Ah, you know too. As expected of a learned Bluelagoon resident."

Stop calling me that, I'm not at all what you think I am.

"This thing uses Manna inside the body to store various objects into it. This is very practical because it can store various objects, and can be used even by people who are not witches."

Of course, that's because the reason magic tools are made is to help those who can't use magic. Since magic tools like this usually use very little Manna, then even ordinary people could use it. Because basically everyone has Manna even if only a little. So naturally something like this could be used by ordinary people.

The question is, why is it the Imperial Paladin, the knight from the kingdom who forbids magic using magic tools?

I think I got more information today.

"Lia, doesn't this kingdom ban magic?" My toot. "Then why are you using magic tools?"

"Yes, the magic ban rules have been lifted so there's no problem, right?"

"Despite that, it seems you don't look like you've just used that device. In my eyes, the way you use it looks very natural, as if you've been using it for a long time."

This time, Lia was silent for a moment.

"Well, you're right. We did indeed use magic tools even before the rules were revoked. Even before I joined, this tool had become a mandatory item for every knight."

"What was the reason they used it?"

"Actually this kingdom doesn't really reject magic. They only reject the external witches, only those who are labeled as witches."

Ah, I understand what that means.

A magician will be recognized as a witch if they have evidence or a license that shows their talent as a witch. That means, the so-called witches are those who have great power and have been recognized. People who are just learning magic like Elie and Liana are still not listed as witches. In the eyes of the world, they were just ordinary people using magic.

So, it could be said that the one who was forbidden to enter this kingdom was an advanced magician, or one who could be called a Sage.

By the way, in Magic Assosiation there were only a few people who held the title of Sage or were recognized as magicians. Sage is Oliver's uncle and Miss Stephanie, while the ones recognized as witches are Marry's sister, Chezie's sister, Hughess, Tony, and also Gale. The rest are just witches with no identity or can be called as unknown witches.

In fact they were all labeled as witches not out of their own will. They all have their reasons. Marry's sister is considered a witch because she inherited the magic created by her father who is a royal witch. Chezie is known as a witch because his family is a family of witches. Hughess, it looks like he's known for what happened when he accidentally became a Redstone fugitive. Tony is considered a witch because of his family's influence. And Gale, that's because there was rarely a swordsman who used magic in his day. At least that's what I know.

And what raised their name as witches was the organization of the Fitzgerald continental magic institute centered in the Huntmoon kingdom. They are a trusted organization of magicians in the eyes of the public, and are considered as a gathering place for talented witches. They also have a magic book that contains all the magic in this world. It is called the Book of World Witchcraft.

Going back to the previous conversation, that means since the first magic has been commonly used by residents of the Voracity kingdom? Then what did they mean to ban witches from entering the kingdom?

"I think I understand what you mean, but why would the kingdom do that?"my many. "Wouldn't it be great if they let some in? Not all witches are evil anyway."

"Well, that's because ...."

And for some reason, Lia suddenly fell silent. He also suddenly closed his mouth while putting on a disappointed expression. Does he realize what he said was a secret?

"Ah I forgot, isn't the reason you accepted this duel because you want me to tell you about it?! If I say everything this duel will be a waste if you win!!" His shouting.

Eh? Turns out that's the reason.

"Y-well, I don't really want to ask that in return, you know?" My reply. Shit, he stopped in the middle of the discussion just for that reason?

"Eh? Then why? Is it possible that you're curious because of my story just now?"

For some reason now he put on a face full of deception.

"That's because you told it that far. And stop in the middle of an important discussion. Of course I'll be curious, right?!"

"Oho, so it is. Then you must win this duel if you want to know its continuation."

This girl is sneaky too.

"Alright fine! Quickly start this duel now!"

"s-while! because you're asking me to tell you my preparations have come to a halt!"

"wait, do you seriously want to duel in casual clothes like this?"

"i told you this is because you interrupted my preparations!!"

true, it seems better that I wait for her to prepare. huh, women in any world are the same.if it is about preparation and dressing up, they take a very long time.

like the spear earlier, Lia took out a pair of light armor and immediately attached it to the body.With that shoulder, head, waist, and leg armor, she now looks more like a knight.

"so this is how you look when you're on duty? not bad either."

"e-uh? did you just praise me?"

"little bit, is there a problem with that?"

"n-no, it's just ... Thanks for the compliment."

unexpectedly he could blush with just such light compliments.it was truly an innocent girl.

well, for now let's mean it and beat it.