I’m the Only One Who Can Guide the Tyrant to Sleep - Chapter 26
“I’m asking who you are!”
“I’m sorry for coming here so suddenly. I have something to ask for, and I also have a proposal.”
“What? If you’re a customer, you should make an appointment during the day. Even if you don’t know how you got in, I…”
“I can help you!”
“What?”
As I spoke out of desperation, Katana’s body stiffened. The trembling of her pupils indicated that this was indeed the right time.
“I know why you’re hiding and living in a place like this—it’s because of the people in the magic tower.”
“How did you…?”
Katana, who would later become the youngest Magic Tower Master, had a hidden past. Abandoned by the magic tower right after birth, she awakened advanced magic abilities at the age of six and surpassed a Magic Tower Master’s power at the age of ten.
However, the current Magic Tower Master and her subordinates rejected her, claiming that she had obtained her abilities through illegitimate means.
They spread baseless rumors, such as making pacts with demons or using forbidden magic.
‘Heavenly orphan, a girl whose origin is unclear… It would have been a good condition to spread the rumor.’
So Katana was expelled from the magic tower at the age of ten.
The current Magic Tower Master feared her innate talent—her extraordinary gift and unmatched magical abilities.
For those reasons, Katana had been living alone in a place like this, with nothing but her small animals summoned by magic as companions.
‘Without any adults to take care of her…’
With a compassionate expression, I looked at Katana and said,
“You haven’t done anything wrong. You’re just a genius.”
Katana had a bewildered expression. It was understandable, considering that a stranger had suddenly appeared and was talking about helping her.
“What do you know about me?”
“I know one thing for sure. You haven’t done anything wrong except being a prodigy.”
“…Prodigy?”
“Yes, you’re really good at using magic, right?”
“…I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
Despite her continued rough tone, Katana’s eyes softened slightly.
So far, no one had recognized her talent, so even a slight compliment quickly warmed her heart, just as it was in the original story.
In the original story, Katana is acknowledged for her talent by Floria. In this world, to be treated well as a magician, one had to be officially registered with the Magic Tower.
However, the Magic Tower Master and her subordinates rejected her, fearing her innate talent.
But as Floria ascended to the throne, even the powerful Magic Tower Master, who had strong connections with the nobility, was forced out.
Floria then heard rumors about Katana, who had been driven out of the Magic Tower long ago. She approached Katana and asked her to work for her, becoming a new Magic Tower Master.
That was the moment when Katana was first acknowledged.
In the original storyline, it would take about ten more years for that to happen.
However, I had plans to change the original story, and it would be Caesar, not Floria, who would ascend to the throne.
So there was no reason to leave this child alone in this small cabin for the next ten years.
I knelt down and looked Katana in the eyes.
“Katana, I know you haven’t done anything wrong.”
Katana’s pupils trembled as she had never had anyone acknowledge her talent before. Until she met Floria, Katana had feared her own abilities.
Brainwashed from a young age by the Magic Tower Master, she believed her magic was “wrong” and “sinister.”
“However, my power…”
I asked Katana, who hesitated,
“Did you really make a pact with a demon?”
“No.”
“Did you ever meddle with forbidden grimoires?”
“No, I didn’t.”
“See? Your magic is just innate. You haven’t done anything wrong.”
Katana looked at me with a bewildered expression. The years of brainwashing she had endured wouldn’t vanish in an instant.
“I can help you. Seek revenge against the wizards and help you become the true Magic Tower Master.”
“Magic Tower Master, I’m not sure about that…”
“And help your talent bloom. Make sure no one can harm you.”
What this young girl wanted wasn’t overflowing wealth or power. It was simply affection and trust. Someone who would recognize her true worth, a reliable ally. That’s all she desired.
Katana pursed her lips.
‘She must be hesitating.’
“My name is Evelyn. Evelyn Chester. I work as a handmaid in the palace.”
Katana’s face displayed a hint of curiosity. I grinned and got up from my seat.
“I know this must be sudden and overwhelming. I’ll come back when you can trust me. Let’s talk again.”
About to say more, Katana eventually sealed her lips and nodded faintly.
“See you tomorrow, Katana.”
