The Wizard of Fairy Tale World

Chapter 113: The Proper Use of the Magic Mirror

“Please use rigorous mathematical logic to prove that any integer greater than 2 can be expressed as the sum of three prime numbers. A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that can only be divided by 1 and itself…”

“Please prove the Four Color Theorem. This theorem states that any planar map, when subdivided into non-overlapping regions, can always be colored with four distinct colors in such a way that no two adjacent regions share the same color…”

“Please provide me with a detailed list of White Kingdom’s corrupt officials, including all instances of bribery, the amounts involved, and the identities of those who paid the bribes…”

“Which foreign spies are currently operating within White Kingdom? Where do they come from, and what organizations do they serve? What are their objectives? Please provide their detailed information, as well as the sabotage activities they are currently engaged in…”

“What are the most influential underground organizations and criminal syndicates within White Kingdom?”

“Which royal ministers and military officers are abusing their power or neglecting their duties? Who among them is oppressing the people under the guise of authority? I want them all removed from office! The worst offenders will be imprisoned or even hanged…”

“Among the lords loyal to White Kingdom, are there any engaging in tax evasion, exploiting the people, or plotting rebellion? Provide their names and detailed evidence of their crimes…”

“Among the commoners and lower-ranking officials, are there any worthy of promotion? List their combat skills, administrative abilities, loyalty, leadership qualities, and special talents in a detailed table so I can review them…”

The Magic Mirror was utterly dumbfounded—if it had eyes and a mouth, they would have been wide open in shock.

What… kind of questions are these?!

So this… this is what I was meant to be used for?!

“Hurry up and answer them all,” Aurora urged. “Whether White Kingdom can be revived, whether it can regain its former glory, and whether it can stand proudly on the Western Continent once more—it all depends on you, Magic Mirror!”

“She’s absolutely right. With the Magic Mirror’s help, Her Majesty and I will restore White Kingdom’s greatness!” Rhine added with conviction.

He was starting to think that in the near future, his title might need to include “Sage of White Kingdom”!

The Magic Mirror, if it had eyes, would have surely wept tears of emotion.

"It’s true! After meeting the magician Rhine, Her Majesty has changed so much. She has finally become a ruler worthy of admiration!"

And so, the Magic Mirror began answering each question one by one.

Aurora, still mimicking the Queen’s regal posture, snapped her fingers, causing quills to lift into the air and furiously record every answer onto parchment.

Through this intensive questioning, both Rhine and Aurora discovered an important truth:

While the Magic Mirror was incredibly powerful, it was not omniscient.

For example, it couldn’t solve mathematical problems that had never been answered on this continent.

It also had limited vision beyond White Kingdom, making its insights on foreign affairs somewhat blurry.

Even so, its abilities were still astonishing—without a doubt, this was an artifact of legendary power!

And it was through this process that Rhine and Aurora finally realized just how deeply rotten White Kingdom had become.

The entire nation was infested with corruption—from top to bottom, parasites everywhere.

"The list of corrupt officials is outrageously long! So many nobles are colluding with foreign nations and underground syndicates. Your Majesty, just what kind of people have you been appointing?!" 𝐑₳ꞐО𐌱Ě𝙨@@novelbin@@

"The military is completely compromised… These lords have all been engaging in private executions, deception, and extortion of the people…"

"Wait—this artisan from the lower city, Herodotus, has incredibly high loyalty and leadership abilities?! How has no one noticed such talent before?"

"Unfortunately, we can’t get detailed stats on people outside White Kingdom…"

Meanwhile, Outside the Queen’s Chambers

“Your Majesty, the Queen requests your presence.”

Rhine led the King of White Kingdom toward the Queen’s private quarters.

“I wonder what she wants?” the King mused. “But since it’s my darling treasure calling for me, I must listen to her every word!”

“Could it be that she wants me to praise her beauty again? Or perhaps she wants to eliminate another rival she finds displeasing?”

However, when he stepped into the Queen’s chamber, he was completely stunned.

The walls were covered with sheets of parchment—filled with dense writing and names.

Many of these documents bore the names of royal ministers and high-ranking officials, each listed with various statistics and detailed descriptions.

Other papers contained unfamiliar names, each carefully marked with different notes.

“Marlin—Combat Strength: 93, Loyalty: 73, Leadership: 34… Recommended for promotion to the Royal Guard.”

“Treasury Minister Gryffindor—Current Loyalty: 0. Confirmed to have colluded with Enderland spies. Must be eliminated immediately.”

The King stood there, completely frozen, his mind blank.

What… what is all this?!

He turned in utter confusion to look at his wife—who was actually Aurora in disguise—as she continued questioning the Magic Mirror.

Aurora turned her gaze toward the shock-stricken King and explained in a calm, matter-of-fact tone:

“My dear King, as you know, I have a Magic Mirror that knows almost everything.”

“Right now, I am using it to govern the kingdom.”

What?! Using the Magic Mirror to govern the kingdom?!

The King was so stunned he couldn’t even speak.

Was this really his beloved wife?

Had she really changed this much?!

Aurora looked him straight in the eyes, her expression earnest:

“These past years, under my rule, the kingdom has fallen into ruin.

“The truly guilty now live in luxury, wrapped in silks and fine robes, while the innocent rot in prison.

“The streets are overrun with soldiers abusing their power, while beggars and thieves lurk in every corner.

“But I was blind to it all—until I met Lord Rhine. He taught me how to use the Magic Mirror properly!”

“My King, let us work together to restore White Kingdom to its former glory!”

“We will purge the corrupt officials and military officers who have been devouring this nation from within.

“We will elevate the forgotten talents and ensure that those with true ability and virtue take their rightful places!”

Aurora activated her supernatural charm, her voice carrying a compelling force that stirred the King’s emotions.

Just listening to her words made his heart tremble.

“Oh, my darling treasure! If this is what you desire, then so be it!”

There was a time when he had once been a diligent and ambitious King.

But after marrying his beautiful Queen, he had started losing interest in ruling.

He abdicated responsibility, handing all power to his wife.

He knew the kingdom was decaying, but what did that matter compared to pleasing his beloved?

However, today, his “Queen’s” words awakened something inside him.

For the first time, he realized—he didn’t have to choose between his love for her and his love for the kingdom.

Overwhelmed with emotion, the King turned to Rhine, tightly grasping the silver-haired boy’s hands.

“Thank you, foreign sage! You are a true genius!

“The whole world will envy us! Envy that White Kingdom has a near-omniscient Magic Mirror to guide our rule!”

Rhine simply smiled.

“I will remain in White Kingdom for two months, assisting Her Majesty until the first wave of reforms is complete.”

He had already planned the final step—when the real Queen finally wakes up.

"I can’t wait to see her reaction when she realizes the entire kingdom, even her husband and the Magic Mirror, no longer see her the same way..." Rhine mused.

“That’s wonderful! Thank you, Lord Rhine!” The King was ecstatic.

Aurora, still in disguise as the Queen, deliberately added from the side:

“My dear King, the Grand Magician Rhine has done so much for White Kingdom and has helped me tremendously. He must be handsomely rewarded!”

The King nodded hastily.

“Yes, yes, of course!”

Turning to Rhine, he declared solemnly:

“Lord Rhine, I shall name you the Sage of White Kingdom so that the entire nation knows that you are a great benefactor to the royal family.

“In the kingdom, you shall hold power second only to me and the Queen.

“Even if you leave White Kingdom for a time, it won’t matter.

“No matter when you decide to return, you will always be treated with the highest honors!”

Rhine smiled and nodded.

“Then, I thank Your Majesty.”

He was confident that with the Magic Mirror’s assistance, this small kingdom would show clear signs of reform within just two months.

This Magic Mirror—when used for governing—was nothing short of a divine artifact!

At this moment, Rhine couldn’t help but reflect—just how blind had the original Queen been?

She had such an extraordinary mirror, yet she wasted it on nothing but vanity, constantly asking who was the fairest of them all.

What an unbelievable waste.

Meanwhile, in the royal barracks, several elderly yet loyal ministers listened to the King’s words in stunned silence.

“What? The Queen has resolved to govern wisely? She’s actually using the Magic Mirror to rule the nation?”

These ministers had personally witnessed the golden age of White Kingdom in its prime.

“Wonderful! White Kingdom is saved!”

The ministers erupted into cheers.