The magic cards I made are absolutely flawless!

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Next, I'll write free side stories to pay off the debt I owed for the bounty.

After writing this closing statement, I didn't feel like I was being released from prison at all. It was as if there was a poster in my cell that seemed to lead to freedom, but when I actually peeled it off, I found that I was in the cell next door.

It's like after the college entrance exam, you find that you have to start classes again the day after the exam.

In short, I'll continue updating tomorrow.

After finishing the side stories for this book, I'll take a break for a while, and I estimate I'll start writing a new book in April or May. As a newcomer with a year and a half of writing experience, I should still have a lot of room for improvement! I hope my third book will be even better!

[Special Bonus Comic]

[This is purely a lighthearted side story and has no connection to the main story or other side stories!]

This is a story that takes place offline in an unknown world:

Rumor has it that the top scorer in the entrance exam for the Royal Capital Magic Academy is a wicked and difficult-to-deal-with young lady.

The commoner girl who came in second place in the exam was filled with curiosity about the young lady and wanted to ask her for the secret to her greatness!

But how can a commoner girl who isn't very good at socializing get along with a rich girl?

(To be continued...)

Comic artist: MIAOOOT

Same name as Pixiv ID

Side Story 01: Dekan's New Days

A month after Dekan's wedding.

It was the height of summer.

The afterglow of the setting sun spilled onto the station platform, and golden sunlight pierced through the treetops and gaps in the buildings, filling the entire station with a poetic atmosphere.

This year, the Kingdom of Norton successfully established a rail route to the southern kingdoms.

Pedestrians come and go on the platform.

People on their hurried journeys meet here, and then go their separate ways.

Despite the hustle and bustle of the world around them, Dekan and Cornelia, waiting by the platform, seemed to be in their own world, completely unnoticed by others.

They only need to take a train to pass through the Kingdom of Philowen, the core of the Kingdom Federation where the Hero Festival was once held, and then transfer to their destination, the Kingdom of Vihart.

"I must say, the mask you made is a very useful thing."

Mier, who came to see them off, looked at the mask that Dekan wore around his waist like an ornament and sighed.

The mask Dekan wore when he played a priest in the film world.

Whether you tie it around your waist or bind it to your hand, wearing it will trigger the effect of reducing your presence.

Mier is already developing an improved version of the prop based on Dekan's technology.

"It was initially just to guard against the Resurrected cultists, but I never imagined it would be used for this..."

Dekan also sighed.

It has a strong sense of military-grade technology being converted for civilian use.

"However, when it comes to developing functional magic cards, you are still far superior to me, Mia."

"Mie A-Meng?"

"I'm praising you."

Besides the chatter and noise, the station's announcements of train arrivals and departures were a constant presence, their clear and rhythmic mechanical sounds becoming the most distinctive feature of the space.

The group of people on the platform chatted leisurely like this.

Clay had already left the capital long ago, and like a wanderer, no one knew where he would go or when he would reappear.

Chloix, on the other hand, returned to Kuran territory with Dekan's parents after Dekan's wedding.

Morion, Flora, and Alina returned to Hanover after handling some matters concerning the Happy Group in the capital.

So now, the only ones seeing off Dekan Cornelia, who is leaving the capital, are Alice Mie, Ikadinos, and Tata, who are stationed at the Happy Group.

Dekan glanced at the train platform and realized that it was almost time to part ways.

Dekan patted Tata's head and asked with a smile:

"What, do you want to come with me?"

"..."

Tata looked back at Icardinos, then at Dekan, seemingly comparing the two of them to see who was better.

Icardinos seemed a little nervous because of the decision Tata might have to make at that moment.

Finally, Tata thought about it and ran to the back to hug Icardinos's arm tightly.

This finally put Icardinos at ease.

Dekan, on the other hand, was not much of a surprise.

"After all, Icardinos is better at taking care of children than I am, and she knows better how to spend time with you."

Dekan's voice sounded somewhat self-reproachful.

After bringing Tata back to the Kingdom of Norton, despite being her teacher, he only taught her for a short period at the very beginning.

After that, due to her challenges in the Shadow World, her travels to other countries, and her involvement in the Demon King's Tomb, she was left to fend for herself in various ways.

Tata shook his head violently after hearing this.

"I……"

She wanted to say something, but stopped herself from speaking.

Dekan lowered his eyes and smiled as he looked at Tata.

"It's okay, Tata. You can speak your mind. I won't blame you because it was my fault for not fulfilling my duties as a teacher."

"Can I really say that?"

"real."

Under Dekan's gentle gaze, Tata took a deep breath:

"...I want to be like Sister Icardinos, or as beautiful, rational, and charming as Teacher Mia. I don't want to become a little succubus like Dekan!"

At this moment, Tata finally shouted out what was in her heart.

In the three years since she arrived in Norton, the thing that had the greatest impact on her was Dekan's fourth live broadcast of the film world.

From that moment on, she vowed to find a way to change her teacher!

So later, Dekan was away from home for long periods of time intermittently. She missed Dekan, the teacher who had taken such good care of her, but she was also grateful that Dekan had entrusted her to the teaching of Ice Princess, Mia, and Icardinos.

As she becomes more and more sensible, she can't help but break out in a cold sweat just thinking about the card-making and tactical ideas that Dekan taught her back then.

If she continues to be personally taught by Dekan, her future will undoubtedly be that of a despicable woman like the little succubus Dekan!

Therefore, Dekan's absence for the last two years was also a kind of blessing!

"?..."

After hearing Tata's words, Dekan immediately froze for a few seconds.

As the sun set, Dekan's figure gradually appeared more fragile, his thin shadow resembling that of a heartbroken young man.

Seeing that something was wrong, Icardinos quickly made panicked gestures and said:

"Well, I think your appearance back then was also a very charming character, but it was too ahead of its time..."

"?"

Dekan looked at her, his eyes seemingly casting a huge question mark.

"No, I absolutely did not mean to be sarcastic! I was just reminded of your criticism of me back at the Demon Realm Hospital! It's true, I don't understand succubi at all; you've always been at the forefront of both the Holy Kingdom and the Demon Realm!"

"?"

"I, I, I actually watched the recording of your Demon Realm Prison Shadow World later, and after watching it, I felt that you were strong, powerful, and domineering..."

Icardinos's explanations only made things worse, and she became increasingly agitated, almost to the point of standing at attention, closing her eyes, and shouting "Report!"

Dekan's face darkened, feeling that Talotmatti's words had come true—

Deceiving one's teacher and betraying one's ancestors is their fine tradition.

Cornelia tugged at Dekan's sleeve and whispered beside him:

"Dekan, I like you no matter which look you have."

however.

She meant to ease Icardinos's embarrassment with those words.

But to other people, it sounded like it had a different meaning.

"..."

My goodness! You guys are really something else!

It was Alice who blurted out those words without thinking.

"...?"

"I swear! [Blood Mimicry] is a card for legitimate purposes!!"