Became a Medieval Fantasy Wizard

TL/Editor: raei

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The history of monogamy runs surprisingly deep.

It emerged right as humans created civilized society.

What? Wasn't it normal back then for top-tier men to monopolize all the women?

Actually, no.

Monogamy was a kind of social security system.

In barbaric times, as people commonly assume, strong and capable males often monopolized females, just like wild animals.

Considering how most male animals die without ever getting near females, being forever single is actually quite "natural" in nature.

Human males also had to give up their beloved females after taking gorilla punches from alpha males.

But humans created civilization and artificially rejected what was "natural."

It started with the development of agriculture.

As farming began, the value of labor skyrocketed.

Just scatter seeds and food multiplies like crazy!

Proper farming required lots of people-

And to multiply people, you needed lots of sex.

The alpha males created monogamy as a social system to increase their group size.

Don't steal others' partners, just stick with one person and live well!

Under monogamy, you wouldn't lose your wife or need to doubt whose children they were (in theory).

They're my spouse's children, so they must be mine!

While many males would end up wandering as outcasts under a system where males monopolized females,

Under monogamy, everyone could have children, so groups stayed together.

Perfect conditions for labor-intensive industry.

Farm with many people, support population growth through farming, multiply people...

That's how civilized society was born.

That's why everyone except a few rulers adopted monogamy. It was more efficient and better for multiplying humans.

So you could say loving monogamy is humanity's ancient instinct...!

"You're insane," Kira said.

In a way, it made sense that Kira felt chilled by Maria's madness.

As humans, we should revere monogamy and reject promiscuity!

How...!

How could she flirt with a man another woman had already claimed!

Despite Kira's horrified tone, Maria didn't even blink.

"I live following where my heart leads me."

"..."

"Yes, I love Ian. I have no reason to hide my feelings, nor do I want to."

Kira wanted to ask:

Was she saying that even if it meant coming between a couple, she'd follow her heart's direction?

That was... pure stubbornness.

In a way, pure selfishness.

Regardless of Countess Talian's feelings, Maria just wanted to get closer to Ian because she liked him.

"But... Ian... Ian loves Countess Talian..."

"Yes, he does."

Maria smiled.

Kira thought that smile seemed off somehow.

"But I think I can receive Ian's love too."

"...Why?"

"Well, call it faith in men?"

Maria whispered:

"Every man harbors at least one wolf inside..."

Kira got goosebumps all over from her whispered words.

This girl is seriously scary!

It was practically saying if Ian's reason rejected her, she'd appeal to his instincts instead.

While Kira felt afraid of Maria...

She also thought Maria was incredible.

Maria didn't hide or distort her feelings - she tried to live honestly following her emotions.

Maria was sincere about Ian.

Sincere enough to convince even Kira in one go.

"But... but there's no guarantee Ian will like you..."

"Hehe. Nothing in life is certain. I'll work hard and make it happen myself."

Maria spoke in a sing-song voice.

"Ian loves Countess Talian, but that could change if I try hard enough."

"..."

"If I treat him better than she does, make him keep noticing me... someday, he might cherish me more than the Countess."

"What if... what if after all that effort... you get betrayed? What if Ian rejects you?"

Maria shook her head.

"I don't think he's the type to betray others. He'd let me down gently. He might reject me, but... I have to try my best."

'Amazing.'

Kira genuinely admired her.

Maria had thought about Ian this deeply.

Completely different from Kira who denied and suppressed her feelings.

Right then,

Kira's heart started beating strangely.

Maria didn't lie to herself. She'd decided to pursue her goal.

Whether it ended happily or in disaster was unknown.

But just moving forward on her own path was incredible.

"Hehe. Please keep this conversation secret from Ian."

"Ah... yes! I will!"

Kira replied in an excited voice without realizing it.

Impulsively... she wanted to ask too.

I want to get closer to Ian like you... is there any way?

But since she'd just claimed "I don't like Ian," it would seem too shameless.

It wasn't that Kira didn't like Ian.

She just didn't want criticism from Countess Talian and others.

But now Kira had seen Maria the revolutionary... not the crazy woman.

What? He already has a girlfriend?

Just let me join too~ More women is better, let's drink to that!

What an amazing(?) idea!

'Yeah... if it's Ian...'

Kira thought.

Someone as kind and gentle as Ian...

Might not be able to reject if she pushed hard enough?!

She knew Ian wasn't very interested in women and valued loyalty in relationships.

But Ian and Countess Talian weren't joined at the hip like past-life lovers or anything.

There were definitely gaps.

'Maybe... maybe he could accept me too...'

Kira got that far in her thoughts before pulling her hair in frustration.

'Ahhh! What are you thinking! Get it together!'

A heart demon!

That bitch Maria had planted a heart demon in her!

"Hehe. I thought you liked Ian too. But I guess not. How disappointing."

"??? What's disappointing?"

"Now I have to surpass Countess Talian alone. It's a bit scary."

Maria's sticky voice spread like a tempting poison.

Kira hesitated, wondering if she should say "Really? Should I... join in?" right now!

"Well, shall we go to Ian?"

"Y-yes...! Let's go!"

Kira walked slowly, lost in her thoughts.

Perhaps because of that,

She couldn't see Maria's barely concealed smile.

#

Kira and Maria gathered in Ian's research lab.

Ian welcomed them from his desk where he'd been reading.

"Welcome."

"I brought her, Ian."

"Excuse me..."

Kira looked around with wide eyes.

Like most university facilities, it was a neat room without a trace of luxury.

Just some books borrowed from the library and magic books gifted by Eredith.

Only a strange book lay on the center table - just an ordinary room.

Without thinking, Kira opened the book on the table.

Her face turned bright red.

"Ah. That book is..."

"Ahhhhh!"

Ian jumped up from his seat, throwing aside his book.

The book Kira opened...!

Though it looked like super perverted manga on the outside, it actually contained a goddess's divine power!

The fact that it was both a book containing divine power AND super perverted manga was important.

"My goodness."

Even Maria, who'd been researching with Ian but never seen the contents until now, finally saw what was inside.

Kira and Maria looked at Ian simultaneously.

Ian spoke with 100% serious eyes:

"It's a magic book."

"..."

"Really, it's a magic book."

"U-um... I see..."

Kira accepted it without much doubt.

Many magical items were strange to begin with.

Though Maronius created magical language, magic itself existed since ancient times.

Anyone might think to borrow the power of sex to communicate with mysteries.

The belief that masculine and feminine energies held mysterious power existed throughout history, after all.

But for Ian to have something like this...

It felt somehow embarrassing yet strange.

Kira touched her reddened cheeks for no reason.

"Hehe. Healthy, I see?"

"...Would you prefer I was sick?"

Should really finish Hrundal's quest soon, geez.

Ian quickly changed the subject, his face burning.

"Kira. You know I'm researching magic, right?"

"Yes. I've heard a lot."

Recently, Ian had explored fire magic with Eredith.

Kira had watched from afar as they demonstrated their terrifying magic.

She was proud of Ian's steady achievements.

"I'd like you to keep this secret from here on."

"I promise. I won't tell anyone outside."

Ian trusted Kira and continued:

"Lately, I've been studying Maronius's memories."

"Maronius's memories?"

Kira marveled anew at Ian's magical talent.

Many had tried to study Maronius, but all failed.

The reason was simple.

Maronius died too long ago - even reviving his memories was difficult!

But Ian had the [Soul's Haven] skill gifted by Hrundal.

He'd succeeded in reviving Maronius's memories using divine power.

"Long story short, I need your help convincing Maronius's memories."

"What kind... of help?"

It wouldn't be magical help. Kira was just a novice fire wizard.

And Kira's guess was correct.

"I'd like you to play a woman called 'Liria.'"

"Liria...?"

Ian nodded.

"Yes. Liria was Maronius's girlfriend."

Ian explained his plan to Kira.

"I'll play Maronius, you'll play Liria, and we'll try to convince Maronius's soul."

Ian as Maronius, Kira as Liria?

But earlier, those two were lovers...

Kira stammered out her question.

"So... you and I... will act like... lovers?"

Ian tilted his head and answered:

"That's right?"

"...!"

Kira froze on the spot.

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