The Black Sky Pirate Laughs Beneath the Moon. The Crimson Mage Howls at the Stars (39)

The chandelier hanging from the ceiling was studded with crystals of every color, and its light seemed to come from a mechanism like that of a magic lamp. Several smaller lights using the same mechanism were also arranged along the walls, making the room bright enough to require sunglasses.

Actually, all the Refians standing in rows to either side of us were wearing sunglasses with kimonos that looked absurdly expensive.

"...Move forward."

A man who looked like a civil official and was standing beside the door told us that, and I realized—ah, so that's what this was about.

They wanted to flaunt their opulence as soon as we entered and make it clear which side was superior.

Since Non-san seemed to be having trouble walking in the glare, I secretly activated 【Dark Magic】.

"!"

This should have made it easier for Non-san to see. 【Dark Magic】 includes spells that darken the target's field of vision and make it difficult to see.

Rather than narrowing the pupils or anything like that, it lowers the amount of light reaching the body, so it can even be used as sunscreen.

"Hey, move along—"...