I Became a Civil Servant Who Can Use Magic

Flight, Magic Bullet, Magic Beam.

Kwagwang!

“…?”
“..!”

Loen, floating in the air, simultaneously casting two attack spells.
Karl and Johan’s mouths fell open.
It wasn’t a joke?

They couldn’t believe their eyes even after seeing it.
For Karl, this shock was even greater than when he heard the news of his daughter’s dramatic change.

And for good reason.

Just half a year ago, his daughter was merely a 4-star mage,
Now she suddenly returned as a 5-star triple casting mage.

It wouldn’t be strange even if she had sold her soul to a demon.

‘..Could it be a contract with a demon.. No, no. That can’t be.’

He even had such thoughts, that’s how shocked he was.

Karl Franz, being a 6-star top-level mage and one who has mastered triple casting himself, knows well how absurd this is.

That’s why he was shocked.

“Loen. Try casting an attack spell while maintaining flight.”
“Against you, Father?”
“Yes, with all your might.”
“Is it oka-”

Loen, who was about to ask “Is it okay?”, closed her mouth and started casting.
There are others to worry about.
By the way, with all her might…

‘For anti-personnel magic, nothing beats Judgment.’

Loen, spreading both hands in the air, continued with mana condensation, attribute and property assignment.
However, it wasn’t as easy as she thought.

Enduring the oncoming headache, she finally finished casting. Then she immediately stretched both hands forward and cast the spell.

Two huge gray spears were summoned and rushed towards Karl Franz.

Watching this scene, Johan shook his head.

‘This is truly preposterous.’

He had known from before that his sister was exceptionally capable, but.

This was something beyond exceptional.

Has there ever been someone who reached 5-star at sister’s age? He couldn’t remember any.

Someone who mastered triple casting? Again, none.

Endless questions arose in Johan’s mind. However, he decided to focus on the situation at hand for now.

Kwa-ang!
The moment the spears crossing the air collided with Karl’s barrier, an explosion sound that seemed to tear the eardrums erupted. Soon after, as the shockwave swept the surroundings, nearby trees and grass swayed sideways.

“To think triple casting is possible even in flight state. Quite impressive.”

After the aftermath of the shock disappeared,
Karl, removing the cracked barrier, said.
Despite saying “quite impressive”, his expression was complex.

Generally, casting in flight state requires more concentration than when standing on the ground.

Yet Loen succeeded in triple casting while floating in the air.
This means she possesses sufficient soul rank.

‘That’s why I can’t understand.’

This was a question he had consistently had since Loen mastered double casting.

Karl had watched over Loen’s entire growth process as a father.
Even when Loen occasionally went out, he always accompanied her.

Therefore, he can assert.

There’s no way Loen’s soul could have undergone any special change.
There weren’t even any events that could have caused such a thing.

In other words.

Loen’s specialness must have originated from her previous life, not the present.
There’s no other way to explain this.

Hoo.
Karl let out a rare sigh.

“Loen, were you a god from beyond dimensions or a mythical hero in your previous life?”

Karl jokingly asked with a voice mixed with complaints.
But Loen didn’t take her father’s words as a joke at all.

It was because of the word “previous life”.

“………..”

Seeing Loen suddenly freeze up, Johan opened his mouth.

“How could that be, Father? It’s just that sister’s soul happened to be more outstanding than others by sheer coincidence.”
“I know, I was just saying. Loen, don’t take it so seriously. You’re making me feel awkward.”
“Ah, haha. That’s a funny joke.”

What’s with that reaction?
Karl’s expression became subtle at Loen’s awkward laughter.

But he soon put aside his suspicions.

Whatever it is, she’s family.

If one can’t draw a clear conclusion, there’s no meaning in further pondering.

Karl, composing himself, belatedly offered congratulations.

“Congratulations, Loen. 5-star at such a young age, and triple casting on top of that, those stars in the sky must surely be blessing the Franz family.”
“I feel the same as Father. By the way, the archmages of Arteum would be shocked out of their wits if they knew about this.”

At Johan’s words, Karl’s expression changed drastically. For the better.
Come to think of it, those old men were there.

The Arteum Mage Tower Alliance, always boasting that they’re the best when it comes to magic.

Since ancient times, the Mage Tower Alliance and the Franz family have constantly competed for the title of the Empire’s greatest mage.

As a result, their gaze towards each other always held the perception that ‘we are better than them’.

‘I’m quite looking forward to their reaction when they face Loen.’

Karl cleared his throat and said.

“Ahem. Loen, don’t you think it’s about time you broadened your magical horizons?”
“I was just about to ask for your advice, Father.”
“You’ve learned as much as you can from me, so go to the Mage Tower and ask for teachings.”

Johan made a sour expression.

“Will they readily offer teachings to sister?”
“Inspection Corps.”
“I understand.”

Karl and Johan nodded at each other.
Only Loen was bewildered.

Even imperial officials and nobles are cautious in free cities where autonomy greater than a duchy is guaranteed.

Of course, that’s because the ruler of the city is an ancient dragon.

But it’s different for the Inspection Corps.

The authority of the Inspection Corps encompasses the entire empire. This naturally includes duchies and free cities.

Moreover, since the ancient dragon, who is on friendly terms with the emperor, personally permitted the activities of the Inspection Corps, there are no restrictions.

Karl Franz knows this fact too.
That’s why he suggested to Loen to visit the Mage Tower.

“I was actually considering going to Arteum for an inspection dispatch.”
“Well, that’s fortunate.”

It was a good proposal from Loen’s perspective too.

Gather information about Psyche, broaden magical horizons, and perform inspection duties…

‘This is killing three birds with one stone, isn’t it?’

And so, the third family meeting came to an end.

The next day.

Karl approached Loen and gave her some words of advice.

“If anyone asks about triple casting, answer that it’s a secret of the Franz family. If they still pry, tell them to come find me.”
“Yes.”

Then Johan too.

“I’ll handle everything you mentioned well, sister. Don’t worry about it.”
“Alright, thank you, Johan.”

Karin, who came running belatedly, also.

“As an inspector, you can’t avoid bloodying your hands. But what I’m worried about is you gradually crossing the line and reaching a point of no return-”
“I understand. I’ll think carefully before acting, so that’s enough now.”

Loen cut off her mother’s words. After hearing those words more than 10 times since the family meeting… Her ears were about to bleed.

Quickly getting into the car, Loen waved to her family and headed straight home.

After finishing her rare break and coming to work, Loen rummaged through the documents in the data room.

“Let’s see, Arteum, here it is.”

It was to get information about the next dispatch destination.

Just as Loen returned to her seat and was about to open the document, Ria’s cheerful greeting was heard.

“Good morning~”
“Nice to see you, Senior Ria.”
“Did you meet your family well?”
“Yes.”

Loen inwardly sighed in relief.
Fortunately, it seemed Ria’s mood had improved.

“You seem to be in a good mood today.”
“Hey~ Gilbert. Do I look like someone who would sulk over something like that? What do you think, Loen?”
“Not at all.”

At Gilbert’s mockery, Ria laughed as if it was absurd and looked at Loen.

Despite that, she was the one who had been openly showing her bad mood right after losing the duel…
Loen just went along with it halfheartedly.

“But really~ I was so surprised! Suddenly there, instead of a magic bullet, a magic beam went pak!”
“Even we who were watching were equally surprised.”

Ria stared intently at Loen and continued speaking.

“Loen~ 5-star, well, let’s say that’s fine. But how on earth did you grasp triple casting? I thought about it all weekend but couldn’t figure it out at all.”
“Ah, that. Well, it’s related to a secret of the Franz family, so it’s a bit difficult to talk about.”
“Tch, if that’s the case, there’s nothing I can do.”

Ria made a disappointed expression and returned to her seat.

Afterwards, as the team members focused on their respective tasks, Gilbert approached Loen and spoke to her.

“Loen, do you have a moment?”
“Of course.”

Loen and Gilbert stood side by side at the edge of the headquarters rooftop.

“Do you smoke by any chance?”
“Huh? No..”
“I see.”

Gilbert, resting both arms on the railing, took out a cigarette from his pocket and put it in his mouth.
Soon after, he lit it with something that looked similar to a lighter.

Hoo~
Gilbert inhaled the cigarette deeply, then slowly opened his mouth.

“There was a mission I was planning to take you on.”
“With me?”
“Originally, when a new recruit comes in, they gain practical experience by performing missions with team members.”
“Ah, I see.”

Loen interpreted Gilbert’s words.

So, because of my early promotion, my rank became the same as Senior Gilbert’s, so you couldn’t just drag me along on a mission. That’s what you mean, right?

Gilbert, glancing at Loen for a moment, brought up the main point.

“May I ask you for a favor?”
“A favor?”
“I need your help for this mission. I need a capable mage.”

When Loen showed signs of hesitation, Gilbert quickly continued.

“Preparations are already complete, and you just need to help out. It won’t take long either.”
“Hmm.. What kind of mission is it?”
“VIP assassination.”
“Assassination?”
“Yes.”

The main tasks of the Inspection Corps are purges, executions, and assassinations.
It’s not set in stone, but that’s the ratio.

Among these, I’ve experienced purges and executions, and even carried them out directly.

But I haven’t experienced assassination even once yet.

So just as I was about to accept.

Suddenly, memories from the family meeting came to mind.
Along with mother’s earnest requests.

Right.
I promised to think carefully and act in front of my family.

So, after thinking and pondering sufficiently.

‘I should experience each main task at least once anyway, right?’

Above all, he said it would be over quickly.

End of deliberation.

“I’ll help you.”
“Thank you.”

Gilbert, turning his upper body and bowing his head, looked back at the distant mountains and said.

“I’m telling you in advance, but unlike Ria, I’m a person who pursues perfection. So there’s no need to worry about things going wrong at all.”
“Oh..”

His appearance, exhaling cigarette smoke and gazing into the distance, looked quite reliable.

‘As expected of the only sane person in the Inspection Department.’

Loen nodded once again.

A moment later, Gilbert flicked the end of his cigarette into the air and slowly raised his left index finger.

“Do you know what the first principle of assassination is?”
“What is it?”
“Leave no witnesses.”
“..? Shouldn’t it be not getting caught..”
“That’s the second principle.”