Side Story: Extraordinary Magic (Richard's Perspective)

Yesterday, I was truly astonished by the magic Leon-sama reported to me. Though I had received advance reports from the shadows, seeing and experiencing it in person was even more astonishing.

Yet despite revealing such magnificent abilities, Leon-sama still said he was not Apostle-sama. Why, I wonder...? I would like to ask him, but when he denies it himself, it's difficult to bring up.

This time, however, he said something that might be a hint. What did he mean by saying he feared divine punishment if he claimed to be Apostle-sama? Leon-sama must be Apostle-sama... Does that mean there is some kind of rift between him and Micheline-sama?

...Well, there's no way an ordinary person like me could figure that out just by thinking about it. In any case, I must report this to His Majesty.

With that, I made my way down the halls of the royal palace and entered His Majesty's office.

"Good morning, Your Majesty. I have a report to make right away, so please have everyone leave."

"Understood. Everyone, leave us."

Recently, we had often discussed matters concerning Leon-sama in private, and both His Majesty and the others had grown accustomed to this routine.

The office was quickly cleared with practiced efficiency, leaving only His Majesty and me inside.

"What is your report this time? Has something happened to Leon-sama?"...