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Now, then. You're here today to be Appraised.

Right.

Appraisal magic requires the target's conscious consent,

so do try to relax and allow the spell to complete.

I'll try my best.

Very well. Let's begin.

Why the long face? Are you that upset about going to be Appraised?

Ever since that day in the hospital,

every person in every corner of the Kingdom...

...has been saying I'm the Saint.

The only reason Aira-chan and I haven't been Appraised yet

is because the only person who could Appraise us, the Grand Magus,

fell into a coma after the Saint-summoning ritual.

And now that he's woken up...

If he appraises me, and they do say I'm the Saint... what happens then?

I mean, you must have known this would happen after the stunt you pulled.

What stunt? Some people were hurt, so I healed them a little, that's all.

That was hardly a little, and you know it.

Reports say the monster population has steadily decreased since the Summoning.

Which means that the Saint was, indeed, Summoned.

In the past, the Saint would go with the Knightly Orders on expeditions,

assisting as only She could to eradicate the land of monsters.

It's safe to believe the Kingdom expects the same duties of the current Saint.

Does that mean I'd have to go into battle?

I've never been anywhere near a battle before.

The world I came from was peaceful. I don't know if I could fight.

I'm sure they wouldn't have you fight until you'd completed some training.

Apparently, the other woman summoned alongside you, Aira,

has been doing just that at the Academy.

She has?

So, uh... what happens if they appraise me, and I'm not the Saint?

Then Aira will likely take on all of the Saint's duties.

However...

They may ask you to join them in a support role,

seeing as mages who can cast healing magic are few and far between.

If I agree to help, does that mean I'll have to move to the Royal Magi Assembly?

I'm not sure.

I'd...

I'd like to stay at the Institute, if I can.

I can understand. I'll see what I can do.

"Appraisal"

--Look, there she is. --Is that the Saint?

So that's her...

Director Valdec of the Medicinal Flora Research Institute

and Lady Sei are here to see you.

Welcome to the Royal Magi Assembly.

I am Grand Magus Yuri Drewes.

P-Pleased to meet you, I'm Sei.

This is the Grand Magus?

He looks like he stepped out of a painting!

Hold on a sec...

How did I get surrounded by gorgeous guys?!

I believe you're acquainted with Magus Erhart Hawke, our second-in-command.

Th-That's right.

I knew he had to be important,

but I didn't know he was that high-ranking.

Wait, Hawke?

He's Al's big brother.

Huh?!

Now, then. You're here today to be Appraised.

Right.

Appraisal magic requires the target's conscious consent,

so do try to relax and allow the spell to complete.

I'll try my best.

Very well. Let's begin.

Appraise.

Oh, no, does this mean...

Sei!

I didn't do anything!

Really?

Really, I swear!

I take it that you didn't purposefully resist the Appraisal spell?

No, I didn't.

Is that right? Then that can mean only one thing.

Your magic power is greater than mine.

Greater than the Grand Magus?!

Since when were you this powerful, Sei?

There's no point in trying, then. That will be all for the Appraisal.

Are you sure?

It's quite all right.

But, Ser!

Instead, might I ask you to show me how you cast spells?

Sure, I can do that.

Then please use Heal.

Wait, just H-Heal?

Yes, please.

That's such a simple spell. Will that really help him?

Heal.

My word!

I see.

Please, observe.

Heal.

Did you notice the difference?

Typical mages, including myself, only produce a white light.

But your Heal spell produces those golden sparkles as well.

The knights you healed at the hospital also reported the same effect.

As such, I wished to see it for myself.

Thank you for cooperating with my requests today.

Ser?

Do you know what those sparkles even are?

Unfortunately, no, not yet.

They may be a result of your otherworldly origins,

or something else entirely.

I'm pretty sure I have a good idea why that is.

It's the same reason for everything that's happened to me since I got here--

and for the curse that makes everything I do 1.5 times more powerful.

All the things I've done have been a surprise to everyone around me.

When I think back on each and every one,

it was all tied to the magic power I possess.

That, and the strange gold sparkles that only appear when I cast spells.

I am the Grand Magus of the Royal Magi Assembly, Yuri Drewes.

I've come to deliver a report.

Good. My apologies, but I wish to speak with him alone.

Of course. I'll take my leave, then.

I assume this is about the Saint?

Indeed. I performed her Appraisal today, as planned.

Your spell was unable to affect her, Grand Magus?

You're sure she didn't resist the spell?

I am. That was not why it failed.

Then how?

It must be because her magic power far surpasses my own.

That's preposterous! You are the most powerful mage in the entire kingdom!

That can't be true!

Surprisingly, it is.

You were able to measure Lady Aira's potential without trouble, yes?

Correct. You can read the results in that report.

Her quick improvement in all manner of skills is most remarkable.

Agreed.

As we cannot properly Appraise Lady Sei, we're left with only these facts:

Lady Sei is blessed with an incalculable amount of magic power,

while Lady Aira possesses the unnatural ability to rapidly improve her skills.

So you're saying we still don't have enough information, then?

We don't know which one of them is the Saint?

Not quite.

Hm?

I believe Lady Sei is the Saint.

I once thought that the golden sparkles that appear when Lady Sei casts magic

were due to her being from another world.

However, when Lady Aira casts magic, those sparkles do not appear.

I believe the phenomenon must then be a facet of her Sainthood.

Furthermore, Lady Sei's spells are far more potent than a normal mage's--

and more potent than Lady Aira's.

Excellent work. You may go.

I will continue with my research on this matter.

Well, this makes matters all the more complicated.

If things go poorly, this could result in a crisis of succession.

Kyle shows no sign of stopping, then?

Indeed, that appears to be the case.

His impropriety at the Summoning and insulting behavior towards Sei

can no longer be overlooked or ignored.

We must formally invite Sei to court as our honored guest.

Make the necessary preparations at once.

An audience with His Majesty the King?!

But Ser...

What is it?

I don't have anything fancy enough to wear to court.

That's quite all right.

We'll take care of everything you may need.

A-And I don't know how to conduct myself...

His Majesty will not be bothered by that in the slightest.

Would you do him the honor of your presence?

I have to be firm, or he'll keep asking.

But if I turn him down,

he might think I'm still mad at him about the Summoning...

And turning him down could put the Director in an uncomfortable position.

Very well.

Excellent. We will come to collect you on the aforementioned day.

Lady Sei, we will have you prepare for your court visit here.

Welcome back! We've missed you dearly.

Miss Marie!

I've been informed of your situation.

Please, leave everything to us.

Huh?

First, let us take care of your current clothing.

I-I can undress myself!

Lady Sei.

Whoa, who the heck is this?

Lady Sei,

here are your garments for today's visit to court.

Oh, geez...

The Grand Magus supposedly failed to Appraise me,

but if they're making me wear this,

then they must be pretty sure I'm the Saint...

There you are.

You look beautiful!

Thank you.

Lady Sei,

you have a visitor.

I do?

Commander Hawke!

Good morning, Sei.

Good morning, Commander.

So, uh... what brings you here?

I'm here as your personal bodyguard.

Huh?

I'll be escorting you to His Majesty's court.

But that's just down the hall!

I thought you might be lonely by yourself. Should I not have come?

Oh, no, I don't mind at all!

Good.

Johan was worried that you might be nervous

before your first audience with the King.

That's kind of him.

Thank you both.

Is everything all right?

Oh, yes.

You look a bit different, but you're as lovely as always.

Sei...

I'm so embarrassed!

Still, I'm glad the Commander is here with me.

I knew that smile was his way of saying everything would be okay.

I am Siegfried Salutania, ruler of this great Kingdom.

I'm Sei Takanashi.

First, I must apologize to you for Summoning you so suddenly,

and for son's uncouth behavior.

When they summoned me, then ignored me entirely and told me I couldn't go home,

I was so incredibly angry.

But I've decided to stay in this world.

I fell in love with my work at the Institute,

and everyone around me is so wonderful.

I haven't completely forgotten that anger I felt in the beginning,

but living in this world feels so right...

Please, rise.

We are humbled by your good grace.

Since your arrival, you have performed many meritorious deeds for our people.

An apology is not enough; I am compelled to reward you.

What is it you desire?

It could be a court title, land, anything you like.

Nothing in particular.

I have to ask for something, or I'll never hear the end of this.

What do I want, though?

My research into making higher-grade potions is still stalled,

so if I could find the right knowledge...

Perhaps in a book?

I'm sure you'd find tomes with that knowledge in the Forbidden Collection!

May I ask, then,

to be allowed access to the library's Forbidden Collection?

I have one more request.

I would like to learn more about magic.

Would it be possible for you to find me a teacher?

I can use some magic now,

but there is only so much I can learn from books.

I would like an opportunity to formally learn spellcasting.

Very well. Consider it done.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

Your Highness.

My father did what?

He apologized to her formally in court.

What is that man thinking?!

Then has my father has acknowledged the other woman as the Saint?!

No, he did not explicitly say so in court.

Good.

Still, many in the Palace are whispering about her being the true Saint.

Let them whisper.

When the time is upon them, they will see that I am right,

as Aira's deeds will prove it!

No need to fret!

We will stay the course until the right chance is upon us!

For we have the Saint!

Good morning!

Huh?

Let us begin with our lesson.

Wait, you're going to teach me magic, Grand Magus Drewes?!

Indeed!

Yuri Drewes, personal magic tutor, at your service.

"Next Time: 'Lady'"