The Water Magician: Arc 1 Volume 4 [Parts 1 to 10] by Tadashi Kubou

Author:Tadashi Kubou
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Light Novel, partial, magic, fantasy, adventure, action, politics, monsters, slow life, overpowered protagonist, Multiple perspectives, Slow romance, normal male protagonist, swords, isekai reincarnation, political scheming, a hero’s journey, the power of friendship, creative magical combat, overcoming difficulties, extensive world-building
Publisher: J-Novel Club (generated)

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Cohn and Matthew sat in the driver’s seat of the boxed carriage while Prince Willie, Mr. Rodrigo, Luca, and Ryo sat within the cabin. The four Carts carrying the coffins made of ice followed behind the vehicle. The prince’s bodyguards and adventurers as well as the soldiers on horseback surrounded the carriage protectively in front and back. So the group headed to Stone Lake in this formation.

“Thank you kindly, Ryo, for humoring me. In the heat of the moment, all I could think to say was that you’re my attendant...” Willie said apologetically.

“Not a problem at all, Your Highness. You sent your men out to rescue these two knowing the potential dangers. I’m sure you thought that simply handing them over without so much as a discussion would have been a great disservice to Cohn and the other adventurers, right?” Ryo understood the boy’s heart was in the right place.

“I really am sorry for causing everyone all this trouble.” This time, Luca spoke with his head bowed.

“Master Luca, the fact that you were pursued even after escaping from the Federation, and moreover targeted by the king’s younger brother, makes me think you’re a very important individual, eh?” Mr. Rodrigo remarked mildly. What he left unsaid was, “Perhaps it’s time to tell us who you really are and the truth of your circumstances.”

Luca inclined his head slightly in acknowledgment and began talking.

“I’m the younger brother of Fuca, Minister of Finance of the Kingdom of Knightley.”

Finance Minister Fuca! What an unfortunate name...

At the mention of the name, the first thing that popped into Ryo’s head was the name of a character from Alexandre Dumas’s Thed’Artagnan Romances. Specifically Fouquet, the Superintendent of Finances. Tragically, he winds up being the pawn of René d’Herblay, once upon a time Aramis of The Three Musketeers, and his scheme to take control of France. Of course, Fouquet actually existed in real life.

Even as the rude thoughts spun through Ryo’s mind, Luca continued explaining.

“Prince Raymond formed a secret pact with Chancellor Aubrey of the Handalieu Federation. And unfortunately for me, I found out about it by pure accident. In order to force my older brother to align himself with them, they took me as a captive to the Federation. Let’s just say I don’t plan on undergoing that bitter experience again anytime soon.”

If Fuca is the Minister of Finance, maybe there’s a counterpart here identical to Comptroller-General of Finances Colbert too... Speaking of Colbert, he’s a famous person who appears in bold type in high school world history textbooks in conjunction with mercantilist policies...

Though Ryo’s imagination ballooned even more, he kept his mouth shut. Meanwhile, Willie and Rodrigo listened attentively to Luca’s tale.

“Matthew and his team work directly under my brother. They’re the ones who rescued me.”

“Based on what I’ve heard, the relationship between King Stafford IV and Prince Raymond is strained. So wouldn’t it be prudent to appeal to His Majesty about this situation through your elder brother?” Prince Willie suggested to Luca.

“There’s no denying that His Majesty is on bad terms with his younger brother.

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