Became a Medieval Fantasy Wizard

TL/Editor: raei

Status: 5/week mon-fri

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"You and Kira are very alike in many ways," Maria said in a sing-song voice.

"Both being admirable wizards. Both always showing incredible courage."

Ian found himself nodding unconsciously.

Though Kira herself rarely admitted it, she was objectively an excellent wizard.

Not many wizards were born with the mystery of fire's interest.

Fire wizards were always in high demand after all.

Furthermore, Kira was brave.

Not just empty praise - her actions had proven it time and again.

Though Kira felt fear, she never ran away to save herself.

How many times had she stood by Ian's side even at the risk of death?

"Even your views on romance are similar."

"...Views on romance?"

"Just like you, Kira idealizes loving only one person."

"..."

Yes. Like Ian, Kira was also a pure love advocate(?)...!

If Kira had somehow ended up with another man instead of Ian, she would have dated him without hesitation.

Why? Because that was pure love.

Finding another man would only come after things ended with the current lover.

By Ian's standards, it was an extremely normal and healthy view of romance.

That was exactly what Maria was pointing out.

Since both Ian and Kira were pure love advocates, it would have been great if they'd started dating from the beginning.

But Lucy Talian had cut in line(?), leaving Kira in a position of growing distant from Ian.

Now even if she wanted to get closer to Ian...

With Lucy by his side, she could neither advance nor retreat.

To have Ian, she'd need to drive Lucy away.

But that would completely destroy Kira's principles about romance.

So Kira had decided to just confess to Ian and be done with it-

And Ian, supporter of pure love, had naturally rejected Kira's confession.

That's just how it happened.

"Both you and Kira prioritize your current lovers above all else."

"That's true..."

"Hehe. If either of you had been prepared to share your heart with another... wouldn't things be different?"

Though Ian found it absurd...

He felt himself being slowly convinced by Maria's words...!

Setting aside Kira as another person.

What if Ian had been reincarnated dreaming of becoming a harem master in another world!

Would the current situation even be a problem?

Things got complicated because Ian had never even considered a harem.

"Then..."

This was a situation caused by their conflicting views on romance.

In other words, it could be resolved if one of them changed their view.

Since they couldn't change Kira's mind.

Ian would have to change his thinking.

"Are you really okay with Kira leaving like this?"

"..."

"I know Countess Talian weighs on your mind but..."

Maria spoke with her characteristic creepy smile.

"Women are ultimately shaped by how men handle them."

"...Where did you learn to talk like that?"

"From the woodcutter in our village. He had three wives?"

Ian was shocked watching Maria casually spout such problematic words.

Damn. This really is the medieval period!

"Go on. Kira hasn't left yet."

"But..."

Maria's whispers were enough to crack Ian's pure love principles.

...Ian had never dreamed of being a harem master in another world.

He would have been satisfied just growing old happily with his beautiful wife (Lucy).

But life doesn't always go according to plan.

A moment of choice had come to Ian.

He needed to decide right now.

Would he live looking only at Lucy, or would he accept Kira's feelings too?

'I'm not a modern person.'

Ian thought.

'...I'm medieval.'

Call it a cowardly excuse if you want.

Ian changed his mind after hearing Maria's advice.

Kira was a brave woman.

Last night, she had poured out everything and confessed to Ian sincerely.

There could be no doubt about that confession.

Kira truly loved Ian.

Yet when rejecting her confession, he hadn't said "I don't like you" but rather "I can't because I'm dating someone else."

Was that really an appropriate response to Kira's sincerity?

Kira had bravely shown her heart, but Ian had responded with excuses.

So Ian reorganized his thoughts one more time.

'Sincerity deserves sincerity.'

...Honestly, Maria's encouragement had given him some courage too.

But it couldn't be helped.

Ian's mindset still retained some modern remnants.

Instead of overthinking things like a modern person-

Just focus on what's right in front of you.

Ian wasn't modern, but a wizard in a medieval fantasy world.

In a world without firm principles, just live however you want!

'Hmm. I'm such fucking trash.'

Ian grinned as he ran forward.

'...But I like it!'

"Maria! Thanks for talking to me! I'm going to see Kira!"

"Hehehe... Your joy is my joy, isn't it?"

Maria waved her hand gently.

She felt immense satisfaction watching Ian run off.

Having lowered Ian's pure love preference...

Creating third and fourth wife positions wasn't impossible!

"Hehehehe..."

Both Kira and Ian would feel indebted to Maria psychologically.

If they got together, Maria's help would have played a huge role.

Kira and Ian would take Maria's side.

Then...

Could Countess Talian alone stop Maria from joining in!

"Really... I can't wait."

Maria returned to the dormitory, unable to hide her smile.

If Ian had seen it, he would have told her to smile properly...

---

As Ian and Maria predicted, Kira was packing her things.

Ian would leave for his journey soon anyway.

Kira would just leave a bit earlier, heading in a different direction.

'I had to leave anyway.'

Until now Ian had taken care of Kira's travel and study expenses.

But with some skill and plenty of fame gained, money wasn't much of an issue for Kira anymore.

Though she still had much to study, she could learn gradually over time.

She was a fire wizard and had mastered most of the magical language used in fire magic.

Her ability to handle unfamiliar mysteries might be lacking but... she'd manage somehow?

Kira had always done fine alone.

...Until she met Ian.

"Take care, Ian."

For just a moment, Kira regretted it.

What if she'd held back her confession and kept traveling as friends like before?

'Maria. That evil girl.'

Kira briefly resented Maria but.

Soon laughed hollowly.

What good would come from suppressing her feelings and acting out lies?

Kira had chosen moving forward over hesitation, and got hurt because of it.

But this wound would make her a better person.

Growth is always painful after all.

"...Ah."

Kira hurriedly wiped her tears.

She thought she had no tears left to cry.

But thinking of Ian kept making them fall.

"I need to... go out..."

She couldn't go outside with puffy eyes.

Kira decided she had no choice but to sit blankly for a while.

That's when-

"Ah. Kira. You're in your room?"

"Ian...?"

Ian suddenly entered Kira's room.

Kira stood up in surprise.

Wait. This was the women's dormitory...?

How did he get in!

Did he use magic?!

"I met the dorm mother on the way. When I said I needed to talk to you briefly, she let me in."

"..."

She's really slacking on her job!

While internally cursing the dorm mother, Kira managed her expression.

She worried she might look ugly from crying just now.

"Kira. Can you spare a moment? There's something I really need to say."

"Y-yeah... of course. Sit here."

Kira naturally offered the spot beside her.

As Ian approached, his body heat and scent made their presence known.

Such a familiar feeling.

But one she could no longer have.

...Kira almost cried again.

"Why... did you come?"

Kira asked in a tearful voice.

"Are you okay?"

"I asked... why did you come!"

Ian reached out to wipe Kira's tears.

Kira tightly hugged his arm.

Ian was startled, and Kira glared at him with glistening eyes.

"What did you want to say?"

Ian wiped her tears with his other hand.

Naturally, Kira ended up in a position of being held by Ian.

"I felt my answer yesterday wasn't sincere enough."

"...What do you mean?"

"I accepted that you like me, but were you really satisfied with my answer?"

"..."

Kira started to nod but stopped.

Accepted it?

Honestly... no.

Kira had shown her true feelings. Then Ian too should have given an answer worthy of that.

Like saying he liked Lucy much more than her.

Or that he wanted to date her instead of Lucy.

Though shameless... Kira had secretly hoped for the latter answer.

"If not... what will you do?"

Ian looked straight into Kira's eyes as he spoke.

"I want to give you a proper answer now."

Kira nodded.

"I'm ready."

Ian took a breath, then spoke.

"I know you like me. But I don't want to abandon Lucy to date you."

"..."

"Because I love Lucy."

Not much different from yesterday's answer.

Even cruel in how it hurt her heart.

"But..."

"?"

"I really like you too, Kira."

"...?!"

"Yes. You might have felt it too. In the memory world... I really felt like I was dating you."

Kira nodded as if entranced.

The experience of "pseudo-dating" Ian was a precious memory Kira treasured deeply too.

Though it was acting, Kira had been truly happy then, being Ian's lover.

But... Ian had felt similarly!

"I think I love you as much as I love Lucy."

"..."

"No, maybe... even more."

Ian said.

"If... you're okay with it. Want to live with me?"

"!"

Kira stammered in shock.

"B-but... Countess Talian..."

"I won't break up with her. I want to live together with both you and Lucy at Talian Hall."

Then Kira cried out sharply.

"T-that won't work!"

"Ah... I guess not..."

"Countess Talian will kill me! She'll murder me!"

"?"

Ian realized Kira's concern was oddly different from his.

"You're okay living with another woman?"

"That's not the problem!"

"...?"

"Living with Countess Talian... I-I can't do it..! Let's just get separate houses!"

Ian was briefly silent.

...Was this what they called maintaining two households or whatever?

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