Childhood Friend Is a Genius Wizard

EP3. Happy Family (1)

EP3. Happy family

“Lielsia, she is a witch’s child.”

Sean just looked at Tina at that resolute statement.

But in her blue eyes there was a strong conviction of her own point.

It was so sudden. All of the things she said seemed to Sean like arrows that flew so fast and unavoidable.

Sean tried to calm her down, took a slow deep breath, and asked her one by one.

“Wait a minute. First of all… What is a witch’s child?”

“As I said, the witch took her own image…”

“No, I mean. A witch, does she really exist?”

“Of course, none of us have actually seen a witch. However, the existence of the witch’s child is a story that has been handed down to us, and is actually hidden all over the continent.”

No, there are actually witches that only appear in fairy tales? More than that, Sean had never even heard of a witch’s child.

“·····Then Tina, you catch the witch’s child…”

“Yes, a witch hunter.”

“Why? Why are you hunting witch children?”

“Because they pretend to be people all over the continent and throw the world into chaos. Sean, have you ever heard of the witch’s curse in fairy tales? Those are all things the witch’s child did.”

Yes, if Tina said, witch children deserve to be hunted. They say she throws the continent into chaos.

I don’t know why they’re confusing the continent, but that’s not the point.

“······So, does that mean Riel-sister is the witch’s child who is throwing the continent into chaos?”

“Yes. That’s right. Her purple eyes…”

“If not?”

Tina was taken aback at Sean’s refutation of her own story.

“Yes?”

“So, according to Tina, are all the purple-eyed people in the world witches’ children?”

“······Shawn, of course…”

“Riel noona!”

“······.”

“I don’t put a curse on our village, enchant men, or breed strange monsters.”

“······.”

“Riel sister is not a witch. Yes?”

“······.”

Tina was speechless at the sight of Sean defending her dearest person.

“・・・・・Yes. It’s okay if she doesn’t believe it. But, please remember.”

“······.”

“Don’t forget what I said about her just now, and always keep an eye on her. This is my last request.”

“Yes, I will remember it.”

Tina was at least relieved after accepting Sean’s assurance. The result of watching for the past month. She didn’t look like she was going to do anything right now.

And she seemed to care very much about Sean. I don’t know what will happen to this town, but at least there won’t be a threat to Sean and Levy? Tina could only guess carefully.

When Tina had finished her story she had to tell, she said to Sean.

“Then… Now, let’s go. Shawn.”

“Yes.”

“I’m so sorry. That it happened because of me and.”

“·······.”

“I am really grateful for this month. It will definitely be an unforgettable memory. Enough then.”

With those words, Tina left the room.

Sean couldn’t hold her.

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The room where Tina left. Sean was lying alone.

Originally, Riel-noona should come in after Tina leaves.

For some reason, she didn’t come into Sean’s room.

Sean remembered the stories Tina had told him.

The witch’s child. Homunculus. Witch hunter. And

Lil’s older sister.

Is your sister really a witch’s child? No, Sean was sure.

She stayed with me in this village for several years. Since Sean was a baby, she has been a frequent babysitter for him.

If Sister Riel is really a witch, how can this village be at peace?

Yes. Let’s forget Either way, it must be Tina’s lie or she’s mistaken.

Just as he was thinking about it, someone knocked on Shawn’s door.

Are you Riel’s sister?

She promised to forget, but the thought of her coming here somehow complicates her thoughts.

“Sean Sean. Is it okay if I come in?”

However, the voice heard outside the door was Wilhelm.

Shaun involuntarily reassured himself and told him.

“Yes. Come on in.”

“Thank you.”

After saying thank you, Wilhelm opened the door and came in.

“So, are you feeling better?”

“Yes. It doesn’t hurt at all now. So, I want to go home right away.”

Shaun’s words were not bravado or polite. He really slept and woke up feeling rather refreshed without any pain.

“Hmm, that’s a relief. Mr. Shawn. Would it be all right if we could talk for a minute?”

“Yes. Of course it does.”

“This was really dangerous. Either you or Miss Levy. Isn’t it?”

“······Yes. That’s right.”

“I know you fought him with courage. But if I had been a little late, it could have been a big deal.”

“·······Yes. The driver is right.”

“So, don’t let something like this happen. Sean.”

Wilhelm said while he was talking, he removed his sword from his waist and held it out to Sean.

“I will make a proposal to you. Learn the sword from me.”

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Sean was heading home.

I really didn’t feel sick, so I tried to get permission from Rielcia to go home, but Rielcia was nowhere to be seen in the chapel.

She went to her house to find her, but she was in vain.

So Sean left a simple note in his room and left. She too can read her writing.

What should I do first when I get home?

I wasn’t sick, but apart from that, I was pretty tired. Wouldn’t it be better to just go to sleep when you get home? It bothered Levi a little, but she probably didn’t mind too much since she would know she was in the chapel anyway.

However, Sean’s plans went awry. It was because of the small note left in front of Sean’s door.

The following was written in crooked handwriting on the note.

‘Shaun! Don’t go into the house, come to my house!’

He came to my house without even writing who he was, but Sean knew who the owner of the note was.

There are very few people in this town who can write, and among them, only Levi has such poor handwriting.

What’s the point of coming home anyway?

Sean followed Levy’s advice and went to Paul’s store. The door of the shop seemed to be open.

Sean stood at the door and called cautiously.

“Levy? Mister? I’ll go in…?”

But there was no answer from inside. Sean had no choice but to open the door and enter slowly.

There was no sign of anyone in the store.

What, where did you go after I told you to come?

Sean felt a bit uneasy. Because when Levy suddenly disappears, something always happens.

From the back mountain, from the village. Once each was a good thing, and once a bad thing.

And both of those things were deeply embedded in Shawn’s brain.

No way…

Sean walked slowly through the store.

However, there was no trace of Levi anywhere. And Paul too.

I heard that Riel noona sent them both home.

No, it was strange that Levy even left a note for her to come home in the first place, but it wasn’t there.

Something happened that Sean couldn’t figure out.

Sean immediately went upstairs.

Then I headed straight for Levi’s room. I hope that Levy is safe.

When he stood in front of Levy’s room, Sean could hear him.

A small chuckle heard from inside,

It looked like someone was having a conversation inside, but it was so quiet I couldn’t be sure.

What the hell is going on in there…?

Sean knew he had to open the door right away and confirm his identity, but he couldn’t help but drop his foot.

Even so, I can’t sit still here.

Sean gulped and slowly began to open the door.

And what you see in it

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It was Levi and Paul.

Sean felt, you might say, drained.

Of course, he should be glad that it didn’t happen the way he thought it would.

Anyway, why didn’t you tell me when you were at home?

“Levy, mister?”

Levi and Paul were talking in whispers together, but when they suddenly heard Sean’s voice from behind, they were startled and hurriedly spoke.

“Uh, huh? You’re already here Isn’t there more in the place of worship?”

“Oh, yes. I just came out because I thought I was fine.”

Then Sean looked at Levy, who was still silent.

Levy said, taken aback when Sean’s eyes met hers.

“Show, short, show, Shawn. Heh heh heh Are you here?”

No, why the hell are you doing this? Sean wondered as he watched the two react as if they were caught doing something they shouldn’t be doing.

“No, why both? Like I shouldn’t be here?”

At those words, Levy and Paul looked at each other, and Paul let out a deep sigh and let out the truth.

“Actually, while you were at the place of worship, I was going to prepare a birthday party to surprise you.”

“·······Birthday party···? Then, a note in front of my house…”

At that, Levi said hehehehe. She said with a laugh.

“Riel said she would send you back by evening…”

“Shaun. Did I tell you last time When I return, I’ll give you a surprise birthday present you’ve never received.”

“·····But, that’s just…”

Paul didn’t listen to Sean’s malnourished words, but stood up and smiled.

“Well, now that it’s like this, I was originally going to give it after dinner, but I’ll give you the birthday presents now. Got it?”

“Wow! Birthday present! Exciting! hehehe.”

As Paul went down to the first floor, Shawn asked Levy.

“Levi, do you know what present you are going to give me?”

“Ah—ni! Dad said it was a secret until Sean came!”

A birthday present, something I’ve never received before.

By far, my favorite birthday present Sean has received is a toy knife that Grandpa Paulo made crudely.

On the other hand, Sean had never received anything special, to the extent that a toy knife like that would be the best present.

It would be foolish to expect great gifts from this small town in the first place.

I was looking forward to what kind of gift Sean would be. And in the meantime, Paul came up again.

Paul entered the room and said.

“It’s definitely a lord’s castle, so there’s a lot of stuff on sale. But it was so expensive that I couldn’t even afford to buy it, but I was able to buy it because the old man gave me more money, no, because he paid almost all of it.”

To say that the driver paid for it, I’m sure the driver would have a lot of money, so I guess that’s an easy thing to do.

Paul showed the things he was hiding behind.

“Now, it’s Levi’s first.”

“Wow!”

“Wow…”

What he gave me was a hairpin. But it was no ordinary hairpin.

That hairpin was full of green light.

“······Jewelry?”

“Yes, Emerald. It is a jewel called.”

That hairpin decorated with emeralds was so pretty. And it seemed like he would fit in so well with Levi.

Turn around and put on the hairpin, Levy looked back at Sean and smiled.

“How are you Sean?”

Sean didn’t answer for a while and had no choice but to stay in a daze. Because it was so beautiful.

Sean barely said a word, knowing that Levy was waiting for an answer from him.

“·······Pretty.”

Hey, maybe Levi was excited at that, and she fiddled with the hairpin she was wearing.

Paul, who was happy to see that, said to Sean.

“Come on, Shawn. This is yours.”

What Paul gave me this time was a necklace.

A beautiful necklace studded with emeralds just like Levi’s.

As Sean was handed the necklace and looked at it, Paul continued.

“It’s not just a necklace. Now, try pressing the side.”

As Sean said, when he pressed the side of the necklace, it split in two, like a book being opened.

“They say it’s a rocket. You put it in that space.”

“····What, do you put it in?”

In response to that question, Paul brought out the last gift.

It was the first thing both Shawn and Levy had ever seen. Some kind of glass is stuck in the middle of a black square object.

Paul revealed the identity of this object.

“This is called a camera. With the help of magic, they say that even if it’s only once, you can capture that moment.”

An object that uses magical power. Its identity was a magic tool.

“…Isn’t it very expensive?”

“hahahaha, what are you talking about? It will be more expensive than our house. But the old man said that he had no place to spend money anymore, so he didn’t listen to my opinion and bought it to make good memories with the children.”

I can’t believe it, I’ll go say thank you to the driver later.

Anyway, Sean couldn’t get a good feel for how to capture it.

Paul set the camera on the table, and the three of them stood together.

“The light will flash, so don’t be surprised. Alright, one. Two. Three!”

Click-

As the old man said, light flashed momentarily in the room.

Sean and Levy couldn’t help but be surprised at Paul’s words not to be surprised.

Paul looked at the picture from the camera. In it, indeed, as the old man explained, the three figures were stamped.

The power of magic is truly amazing. Paul called Shawn and Levy to see the pictures together.

Sean and Levy had their eyes closed because of the flashing light.

Only Paul was properly photographed with a bright smile.

hahahaha, even though it wasn’t taken properly, this is a worthy photo in its own way.

Paul, like the happy moment captured in this photo,

He hoped that every moment in the future would be a happy road.

And he gave it to Sean and said,

“Okay, now I just cut this out and put it in that rocket.”

“By the way, would you mind if I keep this photo?”

Despite Sean’s concerns, Paul laughed and said,

“hahahaha, it’s okay. Anyway, when I want to see a picture, can’t I ask you? It’s not like we’re going anywhere.”

“Certainly, yes. Yes. Then.”

Sean received a picture from Paul. Later he goes home and cuts out this picture and puts it in his locket.

“Shaun! I want to see you one more time!”

“You just saw it. See you later.”

“No! I want to see you now!”

“It came out ugly anyway, so I’m going to do something.”

“····What?! Sean, what do you mean by that now?!”

At some point, seeing the two of them screaming, Paul realized that he had finally returned home. He could laugh happily.

As Sean hung the locket around his neck, he saw something inside. Seeing that, Sean smiled heartily.

Those three enjoyed the happiest birthday, albeit a bit late.

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The one-eyed crow returned to its owner’s arms.

Then he handed everything he saw to his master.

“Finally.”

Seeing the owner smiling at it, realizing that he had fully performed his duty, he wept for joy.

“Well done. Com Corvo.”

Com Corvo, the one-eyed crow, bowed his head to his master who praised him.

The master called his faithful servant.

“Come to Morta.”

Mortaora came at his feet in response to his master’s call.

The owner gave him an order.

“Bring the girl to me.”

Morta Ora obeyed the order.

The owner’s smile never faded.

“Finally, I can see you again.”