The past few years since I've started school have gone by without any problems.
When I say no problems, I mean problems which put my life at risk.
Dueling with Rinia and Pursena, Ariel-sama walking down streets disguised as me and being surrounded by thugs... [1]
Small stuff like that happened, but nothing life threatening.
Things were going the way Ariel-sama wanted.
In the last few years, Ariel-sama has increased her followers as well.
However, after entering the third year...
We obtained certain information.
The information is about a person called "Rudeus of the Quagmire".
Rudeus.
So, I finally found some information on Rudi.
At a young age he was already an A-Rank adventurer, and in just a few years his name spread to the [Magic Triumvirate] .
His specialty is earth magic.
His strength level is not determined, but he can create a huge quagmire with chantless incantation.
When I heard about quagmire magic, I was convinced that it was Rudi.
When I think about it, the first time we met he was using mud.
Since Rudi is a water magician, thinking that he is good with water magic would be normal, but, whether it's using quagmire or a fast-moving shock wave, he liked using different kinds of magic like that. [2]
I spoke to Ariel-sama about this.
"Rudeus of the Quagmire" is the person who taught me how to use magic, and, he is the person who has been missing for a long time.
“If he is the real deal, I would certainly like to borrow his power …”
I think that Ariel-sama was skeptical about Rudi.
Since the information on "Rudeus of the Quagmire" was indeed dubious.
Rudeus Greyrat.
He was from Asura kingdom, Fedoa Region, Buena village.
At the age of 3 he became an apprentice to (Water-Saint rank at the time) the Water-King class magician Roxy Migurudia.
At the age of 5 he became a Water-Saint Magician.
At the age of 7 he became the tutor for the daughter of the lord of Fedoa, Eris Boreas Greyrat.
As the story goes, the trouble maker and violent daughter of the lord was properly disciplined and educated by him.
At that time when the Fedoa Region Metastasis Event happened he went missing...
In the past, even if I heard this much I wouldn’t think it’s particularly a great thing.
But now that have I lived in the Asura Kingdom and studied at the Magic University, I can say this with confidence.
If I didn’t know him I would have thought that this kind of personal history is a fake. [3]
It's fictional.
But, I know.
Rudi respected Roxy-sensei as his shisho.
Though I never saw Roxy myself.
But, I know that Roxy-san was in Buina village.
And, Roxy-san gave Rudi a wand.
And when we were separated at the age of 7, he became a home tutor, this matches as well.
"There is no mistake, it's Rudi."
"Sylphy, if you say so, I would like to believe it ......"
"However, since it is just a rumor, actually... I am dubious anyhow."
Luke and Ariel-sama were skeptical.
However for now they believed it, not that I can do anything about it.
Even for me who knew Rudi, I still doubt the creditability of this information.
“However, will such a great person lend us a hand, isn’t he a member of the Boreas family?”
Honestly, I'm not familiar with how political power struggles are in the Asura kingdom.
I just have 1 year of experience in this matter.
However, with respect to Greyrat, even I have heard about them.
Boreas was allied with the first prince.
Eurus and Zephyrus were allies of the second prince.
Notus was our ally, but was now in the first Prince faction.
In other words, Boreas is an enemy.
And, even Rudi who was a tutor of Boreas, might be an enemy as well.
However, Boreas and Rudi ought to have cut their ties with each other a long time ago already.
If it was not like that, he could not be an adventurer in the north.
“If I ask him, I am sure...”
Even though I am saying it, I myself have no confidence.
Luke started laughing at such words lacking confidence.
"With your breast size, there is no way a man from Notus would bow to you."
I cover up my breast Puku~tsu.. when Luke says that.
Luke is always like this.
Always talking about breasts.
Women's breasts.
Women with no breasts are not women.
I do not feel the charm of a woman from you.
There is no helping it; small breasts are a trait of us of Long-Ear race.
But Luke is not just bad-mouthing.
In the end, he always says this.
Since you are not a woman I can be your friend.
Saying we are friends makes me happy, but knowing I have no charm as a woman is troubling.
Well, of course compared to Ariel-sama my breasts aren't good …
“I don’t mean it like that.”
"Then what do you mean, don’t tell me you are going to reveal your identity to him?"
"Oh I see..."
I am Fitts, [Silent Fitts.]
And I cannot let him know my identity.
What should I do?
“Isn’t it good enough Sylphy? The one you were looking for has been found.”
Suddenly, Ariel-sama says that with a smile.
Ariel-sama is always kind.
Sometimes she is strict, and there are also times when she does bad things, but she is a kind person.
Something very surprising came out of this Ariel-sama's mouth.
"As a special case, you can reveal your identity to that Rudeus-san."
"What?"
Reveal my identity.
"But... what if doing that causes the plan to fail?"
I do know my role very well.
I'm a mystery.
I am an unidentified "symbol of power".
In these past few years, I figured that I won’t lose to those run-of-the-mill magicians. It is thanks to the training with Rudi.
I am not as good as the God or King-Rank magicians, but I should be around the Saint-Rank at least.
Though I can’t replace the other Princes or King-rank magicians whose support the princess needs.
But, I am aware that I am the most powerful ally that the princess has at the moment.
"I had Sylphy do her best up until now, I have to at least let you have your reunion right..."
"But."
"And if the plan fails because of that, then we will think about it then."
Ariel-sama after saying that and clapping her hand said,
"And, if it comes down to ensnaring him, a childhood friend has a better chance in talking him into it, right?" [4]
"...... Thank you, Ariel-sama."
I thanked her honestly.
Though I saw her scheming something, but it's the usual.
After seeing my growth, what would Rudi say?
I am looking forward to it.