21st Century Archmage

“Old McKyre had a farm~ EIEIO. And on that farm he had a wyvern~”

I merrily hummed a new version of a song that encompassed my Kallian experience.

After reaching the 7th Circle, the world looked different. Unlike when I was at the 6th Circle, it felt like the world was my oyster.

‘From the 7th Circle onwards, a mage gets thearchmage title, so Im an archmage now too. A 21st century archmage. Huhuhu.

The mansions garden path meandered onwards. Drawn by the constant balmy temperature, species of birds I didnt know had flown in, increasing the gardens picturesque beauty.

“Kyre…” came a womans hesitant voice.

“Haha. Russell, you dont have training today?”

When news of the kingdoms invasion of Bajran came in, Igis and the other guests from the empire began to train nearly every day. They were so busy training formation flight and coordinated tactics under Count Irenes lead that I could hardly see them around. Because of that, I was pleasantly surprised to see Russell for the first time in a while. She normally gave off an androgynous impression because she had to live as a man despite being a woman, but in front of me, she was simply a shy, blushing girl.

“Yeah, todays a rest day.”

Russell, a short-haired and charismatic girl with clear silver eyes, smiled brightly as she looked straight at me.

‘You little cutie pie, you.

If this wasnt what life was all about, what was? I had long since launched all those moral thoughts of monogamy, thatconscience thing didnt suit me, so I stuck it in a spaceship headed for the sun.

“Would you like to have lunch together then?”

“Gladly!” Russell said, her eyes shining like she had been waiting for those words.

‘No matter what anyone says, you were my first girl.

I recalled how agonized I had been by my strange feelings towards her back when I didnt know she was a girl, and then the electrifying kiss we had shared after I found out. As long as she had my stamp and was willing, itd be all wrong if I were to neglect her and let her get married to someone else. Once marked, a hawk never misses their prey(?).

“When do you think youll be able to summon a high spirit?”

“T-Thats, well… not easy. You taught me, but it looks like my abilities fall short,” Russell said dispiritedly, looking glum. I was able to nab an archspirit on my first try, but of course it wouldnt be as easy for her.

“Do your best. Ill help you.”

“Hoho, thanks.”

After checking that there wasnt anyone nearby, Russell let herself laugh like a woman. She carried a bright, lively beauty about her. Even though she lived as a man for the sake of revenge, her disguise did not rob her of that beauty.

“Hey, gentleman Count Kyre~”

I was walking through the garden while enjoying some quality time with Russell when I heard the unwelcome voice of a man.

‘Damn… In the central garden with the big fountain was a group of people.Everyone was waiting.

It was the group of long-term guests from Bajran: Princess Igis, Count Irene, Prince Razcion, and Sir Rothello.