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Translator: Kazumi
Editor: Silavin
After talking about the Divine Engraver update and the installation of Transfer Gate, Sarasa’s next topic was about Sylvia’s son, Luka.
“Luka-sama?”
However, most people would not understand the significance of suddenly mentioning Luka’s name.
The people here were all from the Merchant Department, so they had very little contact with the priestess, Sylvia. Her children also did not really have any deep connections with the merchant section.
They did not understand why Luka’s name had come up.
“Yes. As those of you who know will know, Lord Luka is Lord Kousuke’s son.”
When Sarasa said this, several people looked at Schmidt.
Those who did know that Luka was Kousuke’s son confirmed it.
Schmidt nodded deeply in response.
It was almost an open secret that the children of Queen Floria were Kousuke’s, but the children of Sylvia were not as well known.
It was more or less a case of only those in the know, being aware of it.
To begin with, Sylvia herself was an important priestess in Razequa Amamiya. However, she was only thought of as a priestess. She did not have any political influence, so she was not considered an important figure.
Of course, if her children were also the children of Kousuke, she would have some influence, but not as much as the children of Queen Floria.
Schmidt asked Sarasa, not understanding why she had mentioned Luka, who was in such a delicate position.
“Is something wrong with Luka-sama?”
Schmidt knew about Luka, but that did not mean the child would be involved in the Crown’s Merchant Division meeting.
“Yes. As Schmidt knows, Luka-sama has outstanding power in the field of magic circles.”
“Yes, I know about that.”
“To further develop that talent, it has been decided that Kousuke-sama will provide direct guidance to Luka-sama.”
At Sarasa’s words, Schmidt could not help but blink.
If that was true, it would certainly be big news for the Merchant Department.
“…I see. Is that why you want to state it here first?” With those words, Schmidt instantly understood what she was trying to say. “Does Master Kousuke know that you’re going to announce this here?”
“Of course he knows. How could I possibly discuss something he’s directly involved in without his permission?”
“That’s true.”
Sarasa’s words were so convincing that Schmidt nodded in agreement.
The people around them were completely left out of their conversation.
They did not really understand how Kousuke’s teaching the Luka about magic tools would affect Crown.
Even though they were all experienced merchants, they did not have enough information about Luka to make a judgment.
“…What does that mean?” In response to one of the questions, Schmidt began to slowly explain.
“As Sarasa-sama said earlier, Luka-sama should have a talent for magic circles.”
Schmidt did not make the assertion because Luka was still a child who had not yet reached adulthood. He deliberately left his words without adding much detail because he did not know how things would turn out in the near future.
Some people nodded, as if they understood his feelings.
“However, if Kousuke-sama is going to educate Luka-sama, there is a possibility that the situation will change.”
Some people here tilted their heads confused, not understanding the meaning.
This was because it was nothing strange for a parent to educate their child.
Of course, it was a special situation where the parent was a living god, but there was nothing strange about a god educating his own child.
“The fact that Kousuke-sama is going to start educating him means that he has recognized Luka-sama’s talent.”
At that point, some of the people present looked startled. They already guessed what Schmidt was trying to say.
“Does that mean that Luka-sama has the potential to create magical tools like him in the future?”
One of the people who had realized this asked, and it appears that the other members finally understood what Schmidt was trying to say.
“That’s right. But, I don’t want you to misunderstand. Since Kousuke-sama likes to keep things simple, there is the possibility that he simply wants to teach him as a parent.”
“That’s true.”
Sarasa agreed with a wry smile, as did Schmidt.
The participants who had met Kousuke in person also looked satisfied with that answer.
“…We must not jump the gun on this matter. In particular, those in charge of crafting magic tools must not try to pry too deeply into this.”
“Yes.” Even though there were several people in charge of crafting, those in charge replied.
“That being said, it would be a shame to let him be taken by another trading company. Please don’t forget to keep an eye on him and keep those trading companies in check.”
Several people nodded in agreement with Schmidt’s words.
“If things get too out of hand, there is a possibility that the ‘guardians’ will appear, so please be careful.”
“Um… by ‘guardians’ you mean?”
“Yes, in a sense, their appearance would be more divine than the appearance of the actual living god.”
Schmidt, who looked like he could not say anymore, and those who had seen Kouhi and Mitsuki in the Management Floor’s meeting room, had serious expressions on their faces.
They did not want to speak about who specifically had encountered them, but there were few who knew some things should be left untold.
Of course, only the top brass have access to the Administration Floor, so by looking at their expressions, the others realized that they should not touch on this matter any further.
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“Even so, how much can we expect from Kousuke-sama’s direct guidance?”
Schmidt asked Sarasa, as if daring to break the somewhat tense atmosphere.
Sarasa also felt that the atmosphere was not a good one, so she went along with the abrupt change of topic.
“I don’t know. But Isnani said that he might overtake her soon enough when it came to magic circles.”
“…He has that much potential?”
Isnani was a person who was capable of developing magical tools that became Kousuke’s right-hand man.
If Luka were to surpass Isnani, he would be a prodigy.
“Of course, Kousuke said that it will only be the case if he could continue to grow at his current rate. He is expected to be able to reach his full potential by adulthood.”
“That’s a pretty tough bar to set, isn’t it?”
Even if people were told that they had talent as a child, it was common that when that person grew up, they would end up becoming an ordinary person in this world.
“That’s probably why Kousuke-sama has decided to give him direct guidance. Perhaps it’s because of that.”
The attendees nodded in agreement.
They understood that he wanted Luka to see the ‘high walls’ from an early age and continue to grow.
Of course, it was also a characteristic of children to get bored easily, so they would need some stimulation.
The key was how to develop their talents while maintaining their current interests.
This was where Kousuke’s skills as a teacher came into good use.
“I’d really like to see how Kousuke-sama gives lessons up close.”
Sarasa replied teasingly to Schmidt’s offhand remark.
“Oh, why don’t you just ask him directly?”
At present, Schmidt was only allowed to go to the meeting room when he needed to go to the Administration Floor. If he wanted to find out more than that, he would have to infiltrate Kousuke’s Family.
“…I don’t have the courage to do that.” Schmidt’s expression of resignation may have said it all in many ways for others to understand.
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