Chapter 95: The Albans Power (Lukes POV)

Will I collapse if I channel my magic into this many magic stones?

I hesitated a little. But, what will be solved if I collapse? If I cant do this then there is no point in the Four Marquises visiting Wester. I have enough power, and I have trained enough.

I reached for the magic stone.

Hey, Luke, Gills Otou-sama called out to me worriedly. Its okay. I lifted my face, which said, You should be worried about Gill, and Gills Otou-sama gulped and said, No, nothing. You really are Deans son.

I wondered what he was talking about, so I asked Gill about it later, and it seemed that I was smiling. My courage is quite something he had said.

I reached for the magic stone again, and it was quite heavy in my palm. I slowly channelled my magic into the magic stone which had been empty for a long time. The magic stone swallowed my magic just like dry sponge sucking in water. I channelled at a constant, slow flow so that I wouldnt lose to the magic stone.

After an unknown amount of time, I suddenly felt it repel. I quietly put the magic stone back into the box and looked next to me. Gill was sweating a little and struggling with the magic stone. But, he also put the magic stone back at the same time as me. Gills Otou-sama sighed in relief.

So, how was it?

Well

Otou-sama asked quietly, and I checked the amount of magic left in me.

I guess I can barely fill three of them.

Hmm, thats an exceptional amount of magic for someone at the age of 11. I feel like you can still do more. How about you, Gill?

Well, I feel like I was going to collapse in the middle of the third one.

Good judgement. Gill has an accurate grasp on his magic, Otou-sama whispered in satisfaction. Then, he went to another shelf and brought a small box down from it. Is that a small barrier box? When I looked at Otou-samas hand, he opened the box and showed it to us. There were three magic stones in the box. They were about the same size as the one in barrier box from before, and they didnt have any magic in them.

Is that also a barrier box?

Haha, no, this isnt. These are just spare magic stones and a box to keep them in.

You said they were spares so nonchalantly, but Ive never seen magic stones this big, Gills Otou-sama said in shock. Otou-sama grinned. Though, it might look like he was only lifting his lips a little bit to those who arent close to him.

Bring this with you. This is, in short, a reward to Wester for finding Lei.

Thats too much! Do you know how much this is worth!? This time, Gills Otou-sama shouted.

Shut up, you.

But

No buts. Its a useless treasure if you give these to royalty who cant even fill three magic stones.

Then all the more so.

Gill and Luke. Otou-sama ignored Gills Otou-sama, who was saying a lot of things and turned towards us.

Yes.

Listen, fill these empty magic stones in front of the Wester royal family. I think only Luke has to do this. Its more effective if the younger one does it. Those who dont have that much power can probably understand how hard it is to maintain a barrier box with this. If they cant.

Otou-sama closed the box with the magic stones with a click.

The Wester royal family will forever be slaves to the barrier box.

He gave the box to Gill.

The first time is free for each magic stone. But, after that, its impossible to fill them for free. How do they expect to summon us each time? Whichever way this matter ends, its no concern of the Albans.

In short, Otou-sama was saying that we didnt mind giving them the magic stones and filling it once as thanks. But, after that, they have to pay.

Frontier should be functioning well until now. Theres no reason to support those who want to become slaves to the barrier. Dont hold back, Luke and Gill.

I felt a little sorry for Wester. The events in the magic tools room confirmed that Otou-sama hadnt forgiven Wester for trying to use Lei.

But, Gill seemed bothered by something. He thought a little before he slowly spoke to Otou-sama, Well definitely bring Lei back, so that wont be a problem. But, fathers brother, in short, my uncle apparently escaped from Kingdom into Frontier. So, I dont think he wants to come back.

I heard about that.

Father said I dont have to force him to come back. But, what if an 11-year-old kid has as much magic power as us? Gill looked serious.

Then wouldnt he be used by Wester? I dont know if the rule to wait until 18 in Kingdom is respected in Frontier. But, when I think about him being completely tied to Wester when he turns 18

I didnt know that he was that considerate towards a relative he hadnt met yet. But, my close friend Gill is generous, so it might be natural for him to worry about his relative, who is a child.

But, I was worried about that person for a more selfish reason.

Its a difficult situation for me because I wonder what I should do if that person is indispensable to Lei, I spoke my feelings honestly.

They took her in at a difficult time and stayed with her. And its been six months since then. If Lei says that she doesnt want to part with them

Both Gill and I looked down. The exchange between Westers royal family will work out, but its challenging to know what to do about peoples feelings.

You can do as you like. That was Otou-samas answer. I wonder if its nave to think of that answer as a little cold.

If youre worried and dont want to leave him in Wester, then you can drag him back. You can bring him along if Lei doesnt want to separate from him. And if he wants to become a slave to Wester, then let him, Otou-samas answer is straightforward.

The point is you have to come back home safely with Lei.

Youre a really selfish guy, Dean. Gills Otou-sama shrugged his shoulders in amazement and looked at Gill gently.

Gill, he maybe 11, but hes the same age as Luke. And think about what you were like when you were 11. Did you do what others told you to?

I didnt.

Right? Were like that.

Gills Otou-sama laughed strangely.

Luke should continue to cherish Lei, and Gill, you can behave as you like. Im sure that even that Lisburn child will act as he pleases.

Thats all there is to it.

Hey, dont steal the best part!

Yes, its no use worrying. I dont have to hold back. Gill brightened up and looked at me. We bumped our fists together. Well do what we want.