Tia’s Smooth Life After Regression - Chapter 19

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Tiya’s Smooth Regression Life

Chapter 19

After a long while, the sobbing from within the blanket tomb finally subsided.

【Are you done crying?】

As soon as the words fell, a bright red face peeked out through the gap in the blanket.

With tears streaming down her face, snot everywhere, and her face swollen like a goldfish, Tiya stubbornly protested.

“Northerners don’t cry, *sniff*. This is… this is just snot.”

【You speak well.】

The wet imprints of Tiya’s eyes, nose, and mouth were clearly stamped on the pillowcase.

Soon, Tiya crawled out from under the blanket and revealed her resolve with determined eyes.

“Winter, I’m going to become stronger than I am now.”

Tiya added one more line at the top of her mental plan to save the family.

☆ Save Our Family.

1. Prevent the epidemic.

2. Eliminate the evil mastermind.

3. Make allies (supporters).

She had to protect her family before the Vladijef Family’s destruction. For that, she needed many things.

“I need power, money, and force! Tons of them! For that, I’d even sell my soul!”

Winter was quite pleased with these words that sounded like those of a corrupt politician, but unfortunately, one thing was lacking.

【You’ll need front teeth too.】

“Well, they’re growing little by little.”

Tiya opened her mouth wide and proudly showed Winter the inside of her mouth.

Indeed, as she said, something white as a grain of rice was timidly poking its head out.

It seemed she could soon become a corrupt politician with a full set of front teeth.

Winter nodded satisfactorily and spoke in an exaggerated tone.

【To commemorate the beginning of regaining your front teeth, I’ll tell you how to gain power equal to nobility without bloodline, inherit the legacy of a golden mountain, and obtain subordinates with the strength of a hundred men.】

I knew Winter would know the answer!

Tiya’s eyes sparkled like a crow discovering a treasure mountain as she leaned toward Winter.

“What is it, what is it?”

【Become a Mage Tower Master. Since you’ve become a mage anyway, shouldn’t you aim for the top?】

Mage Tower Master. Although the North wasn’t a land where magic flourished, Tiya knew of their reputation.

There were as many magic schools in the empire as there were stars, but only three had built towers with such high prestige and wealth.

Winter explained while extending his fingers one by one.

【First, the Dawn Star Tower blessed by Anix, the Star of Creation.】

A school that dealt with magic that gave life to inanimate objects, and the beings born this way were called golems.

【Second, the Ripple Star Tower blessed by Anaxia, the Star of Destruction.】

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that all attack magic originated from here.

【Last is the Anchor Star Tower blessed by Artes, the Star of Protection, a school that specializes in protective magic.】

It was these three constellations that had blessed Tiya.

Winter asked Tiya, who was born with such an incredible silver spoon.

【Which of the three Mage Towers do you like most?】

Tiya couldn’t answer hastily. Like a child rolling her eyes, unable to decide which flavor to choose from many candies in her hand.

【Well, you don’t have to decide right now. You can choose after learning basic magic—】

“That’s not it. Do I have to choose just one?”

【What?】

“The three Star Deities chose me. So I want to repay them. Can’t I be the master of all three towers? Huh?”

【Well, of course…】

Winter trailed off.

‘Certainly, there’s no law against it.’

No, this wasn’t a legal issue but a matter of possibility.

Usually, it takes a lifetime to master even one school. But to be the master of three Mage Towers.

An ordinary mage wouldn’t even dare to think of attempting it.

‘But if it’s this child… And with ‘that method,’ it’s not impossible.’

Winter, having reviewed the plan, asked as if testing Tiya’s resolve.

【Will you be okay? You’ll have to overcome about three life-or-death situations.】

At those words, Tiya laughed boldly.

“So I just need to overcome three life-or-death situations?”

【I like your spirit.】

“Good. Then let’s go to the Mage Towers right now!”

It was when she was about to prepare to go out immediately.

【No, you can’t move publicly. You need to be wary of the Vladijef Family’s enemies.】

At the mention of ‘the Vladijef Family’s enemies,’ Tiya reacted immediately.

“Count Montes! …has the royal family as his backing. The Vladijef Family is like royalty in the North, but due to the closed environment, they can’t exert much influence outside. Therefore, we need allies who can move in The Dominion for the Vladijef Family while keeping Count Montes in check!”

When Tiya recited Winter’s words from over a month ago verbatim, Winter clicked his tongue.

【Sometimes I can’t tell if this kid is stupid or smart.】

“Hehe, thanks for the compliment.”

At times like this, she’s definitely stupid.

【Anyway, it’s better to hide your trump card. So let’s keep the fact that you’re a mage secret for now.】

“Then where do I learn magic? I need to improve my magic skills as quickly as possible to become a Mage Tower Master.”

Winter clicked his tongue at the pondering Tiya.

【Logical thinking is most important for a mage, but you’re so slow. Don’t you get it yet?】

“What?”

Winter sighed at Tiya’s innocent blinking, as if she didn’t understand anything.

【I’ll give you a hint. How did I distinguish the meteorite at the market stall? Why did I know so much about magic? Lastly, who taught you the floating magic?】

All the events flashed through Tiya’s mind.

Come to think of it, there had been more than one or two suspicious points!

Tiya’s mouth gradually opened, and admiration burst out.

“Winter has a mage best friend!”

I don’t have friends like that.

Winter clicked his tongue and said.

【I’m a mage.】

“…?”

At those words, Tiya circled around Winter, examining his side profile, back view, and front view without missing anything.

The stylish uniform of the Vladijef Knights.

A long sword sheathed at his waist.

Even his trained body that couldn’t be hidden by the uniform that covered his entire body.

Even standing on her head, he looked like a Northern knight.

“Whaaaaaaat?!”

A mage!

Winter bit the tip of his glove with his teeth, removed it, and showed Tiya the back of his left hand.

When she channeled mana into it, the Mark of Creation appeared on the back of her hand.

“But Winter is the Northern Duke!”

【That’s right. But there’s no rule that the head of the Vladijef Family must be a Spirit Mage.】

Finally, when he grabbed the sword hilt and drew it out, instead of a sharp blade, a blunt magic staff revealed itself.

【There’s a reason I was called defective. The head of a prestigious swordsmanship family that handles spirits being a mage—what could be more laughable? Anyway…】

Whoosh.

When he swung the staff like fencing, fragments of mana poured down like streams of light along its trajectory.

【Don’t worry about magic training. I’ll cram all the basics of magic into that little head of yours.】

Tiya was captivated by the elegant yet disciplined movements rather than the glittering remnants of mana.

Soon, as if requesting a handshake, Winter extended the tip of his staff toward Tiya.

【In the Northern style, Lord Vladijef.】

Clashing the tips of each other’s swords. That was the greeting exchanged between master and disciple in the North.

Tiya’s eyes sparkled as she quickly picked up a poker. Then she pretended to clash its tip against Winter’s staff and shouted.

“Yes, Master!”

It seemed like she could hear the clang of blades clashing from within her chest.

“Just you wait. I’ll become the Empire’s greatest mage and make you proud, Master!”

Her motivation pierced the heavens, and her confidence broke through the universe.

However, Tiya’s momentum didn’t last long before running aground.

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