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Now then, here we go! 

I inhaled slowly. I have no choice but to go under with this tense feeling.

The royal palace was covered with a magic barrier, but we, a member of the five great noble families, could easily get through.

The palace's security was too fragile for five great noble families, you know? But...that was just because of their trust to our families.

I will take full responsibility so as not to damage the name of your father and brothers.

...I am the only one who can bring dirt on the Williams family.

[Let the mission begin!] (Alicia)

As soon as I told my brothers in my brain, I began to move.

The wards surrounding the palace are indeed strong, but even Big brother Alan, who has the weakest magic power, can enter. However, I would use transfer magic.

It would be better to avoid time loss as much as possible, since the place where Duke-sama might notice me was the most vulnerable....

I used my transfer magic to instantly enter the royal palace. I emerged into a long, wide hallway that was quiet and still, and looked around.

There was no sign of guards or servants.

I placed a small magic stone behind the flowers decorating the corridor. I have put my magic into this magic stone in advance.

I distributed a few of these to my brothers. Thanks to this, my magic power was consumed considerably, but I was able to carry out my plan successfully.

I placed the magic stones, which shine purple in the moonlit night, in various places in the corridor.

Dark magic was an attribute that excelled in creation and destruction. It was capable of creating illusions that touch the senses. I had never seen anyone do such a thing before, though.

However, according to the theory, this magic should succeed.

The illusion of flames would be successfully created, making it seem as if the entire castle was on fire. Of course, the heat could be felt to a certain extent. Quite a realistic magic. ...Of course, I didn't intend anyone to get hurt.

And then, instantly, the magic disappeared. The castle was unharmed. ...This would reveal that it was an illusion, so the magic was made to look as if it had been erased by water magic.

It took a lot of concentration and magic power to create such an elaborate magic stone, but it was quite fun. Wasn't that a real badass move? 

And it was exciting to have an accomplice in this as well.

As I was thinking about this, I heard the voices of my brothers.

[Henry, magic stone placement complete] (Henry)

[Me too] (Alan)

[Albert, placement complete] (Albert)

All three of us had apparently placed the magic stone safely.

...We couldn't stop here. This was only the beginning of the operation. Now the real work begins.

[Alicia, I'm activating the magic stone.] (Alicia)

[[[Copy]]] (Brothers)

At the same time I heard their voices, I turned my attention to my magic power that could be felt throughout the royal palace.