This Isn't Scientific, Nor Magical!

Perus Kingdom, Azure Wolf Province, Morning Star City, Lord's Mansion.

In the garden, two figures, one large and one small, were admiring the flowers.

"Caroso, our most intelligent prince died in the dungeon yesterday."

The man on the left was burly, his hair already gray, yet he still exuded an imposing aura.

The only imperfection was his left arm, which was a jet-black mechanical limb.

This man was Osiris Kolia, Duke of the kingdom, patriarch of the Kolia family, Caroso's father, and also the father of this Azure Wolf Province.

"Understood."

The youth on the right appeared to be only thirteen or fourteen years old, his expression indifferent, like an emotionless machine.

This was Osiris's youngest and most talented son: Caroso Kolia.

"Do you know why he died?" Osiris placed his large hand on his son's head.

"Because he wasn't strong enough."

"It's not that simple." Osiris looked at the vibrant flowers. "If you wanted to pick a flower, which one would you pick?"

"The ugliest one."

Caroso walked forward a few steps and plucked a small, wilted white flower.

"Don't you want to pick a prettier one? Your brothers would all choose pretty ones and give them to noble ladies they fancied. Don't you have anyone you want to give them to?"

"My garden has no room for trash," Caroso said, casually tossing the flower onto the ground. "If my garden had no ugly flowers, those noble ladies would come to my garden themselves, and I wouldn't have to seek them out."

Osiris's gaze was filled with admiration. "Who taught you this?"

"Father said that your team doesn't keep idle people."

"Hmm, that's right." Osiris nodded. "Go pack your things. You should be heading to the Mal Magic Academy in the Royal Capital. Before you leave, remember to make one more card. If you complete it well, your living expenses in the Royal Capital will double. If you don't complete it well... you know the consequences."

"Yes, Father."

Back in his room, Caroso sat down at his workbench.

Making one more card before leaving... This is Father's test for me.

There were still two hours and thirty-two minutes until the airship departed. During this time, I needed to eat and pack.

No matter how busy I am, I must eat.

So... let's begin.

Knock, knock, knock...

"Who is it?" Caroso asked without looking back.

"B-Brother, it's me, Nimel..."

A young girl stood timidly at the doorway, holding a plate. On it were cheese, tomatoes, vegetables, ham, and milk – two servings.

She had long blonde hair, golden eyes, wore a white wool sweater, a black sleeveless jacket, and beige capri pants.

Nimel looked about the same age as Caroso; in reality, they were only half a year apart.

Judging by her appearance, she seemed to be quite intimidated by Caroso.

Although she bore the surname Augustus, she was an adopted daughter of the Augustus family and had grown up with Caroso.

Under the current social system, an adopted daughter's treatment was not much higher than that of a servant; she could be considered a high-class servant.

"Come in and help me pack," Caroso commanded the girl behind him, picking up his drawing brush.

"But, Brother, I need to complete a full meditation session before I leave..."

"Your affairs are not important," Caroso said, sounding utterly unfeeling.

"Father will punish me if I don't complete it. My living expenses..."

Nimel's fingers tightened on the tray, her knuckles turning white.

Her voice was filled with pleading, as if hoping Caroso would soften.

"I said, it's not important. Do as I command."

Caroso thought to himself, Father's test has a certain difficulty. He's making the two of us make cards at this time, not only testing my speed but also Nimel's obedience to me. It's impossible for us to complete two cards together. The test is whether Nimel will obey me even when she knows her living expenses will be halved. My living expenses are five hundred Magic Crystal Coins, while Nimel's are only one hundred. If mine double, I can easily give her two hundred Magic Crystal Coins. That way, she'll receive the reward she deserves for completing the task, and I'll have three hundred extra Magic Crystal Coins. It's a good deal.

"Yes, Brother..." Nimel bit her lip, wanting to retort but still not daring to.

She walked to Caroso's side and placed the tray down.

"Do you need me to tell you how to do it?" Caroso asked Nimel as he drew the card he intended to make.

"I understand..."

Nimel picked up her knife and fork, carefully cutting the ham into pieces the size Caroso liked. She would also take the time to blow on the milk, preventing Caroso from drinking it too hot.

[Phew, it's finally starting]

[First post, pledging loyalty to the great God of Wisdom!]

[Holy crap, this mobile game got an anime adaptation! Wait, why is Nimel so small?]

[Isn't being small a good thing?]

[No, this isn't what was released publicly]

[Wait, this seems a bit different from normal, are the versions we're seeing not visible to others?]

[Holy crap, is this the VIP 3 treatment?]

[My VIP 2 can also see it]

[What am I even saying as a free-to-play player?]

[What free-to-play player? We're all shareholders, speak with confidence]

[Who's this handsome young man?!]

[I looked him up, isn't that Caroso?]

[Uh... it couldn't be the Boss Caro I'm thinking of, right?]

[It's him! It's just that his hair is different, he doesn't look as fierce]

[Wow, young Caroso, so cute, I can!]

[Auntie, please restrain yourself]

[Is this from previous content? Isn't the past of the God of Wisdom always cryptic? Why is she with Caroso?]

[Don't you guys read the story when you play the game? Nimel was originally Caroso's sister]

[This must be from the latest event]

[You guys have all cleared the new event? Am I the only one who hasn't?]

[I haven't cleared it either, waiting for someone to copy their homework]

[+1]

[I've released the latest guide. Using existing materials plus the special materials from the event, you can craft a Rank 7 Legendary card. Check out my new video]

[All hail the great one!]

[All hail the great one +1!]

[Is Caroso making cards? Is he a card maker? The CG shows him as a warrior]

[In the current story, Boss Caro has only made one move, and it's not stated what he can do]

[What a shame, in the next main story chapter, Boss Caro is going to die]

[Sigh... we've also reached the point where we have to defeat Boss Caro]

Caroso couldn't help but stop his pen, staring blankly at the large amount of floating text that appeared before him.

These texts were colorful and floated from right to left. After a certain point, they would disappear, while others would remain fixed in a certain spot in the center before vanishing after a while.

"Nimel, go pack our things. Do not return without my command." Caroso instinctively moved his body, warily watching the barrage of text in front of him, then carefully shielding Nimel.

"Yes, brother."

Upon hearing this, Nimel decisively put down what she was doing and left Caroso's room.

Caroso checked the magic circle in his room. It was fine. This was a Rank 8 magic circle, functioning normally. External magic couldn't affect the interior.

But no matter where he went, these strange texts followed him, like shadows.

Looking at it this way, it was indeed something magic could achieve.

"Strange..." Caroso reached out towards the barrage of text.

Who was using text to speak? It didn't seem like a single person's tone.

To penetrate a Rank 8 magic circle and send something this strange into my room, it's impossible for there to be no commotion, right?

This isn't magic at all!

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