A selfish Grand Duke (305-year-old child) and a narcissistic Knight Commander (34 years old).
About
"Mage" is not just a profession but a ruling class. Mages hold influence over every sector of society, including the state, cities, military, religion, art, and entertainment.
Among them, particularly powerful mages are granted a "Seat": Emperor/Empress → Grand Duke → Duke → Marquis → Earl → Viscount → Baron. (The title for the ruler varies by gender: "Emperor" for a male and "Empress" for a female. The title switches depending on the era. Currently, it is an Empress.)
Magic in this world isn't just about conjuring fire or lightning; a mage's skill is evaluated by: "How beautiful it is" "How precise it is" "How much it captivates the audience" "How much it can deceive reality."
To prevent civilians from being caught in the crossfire of mage conflicts, the city is divided. Civilians live in the Selene District, while mages reside in the Arcadia District. The level of technology is roughly the same in both. The Arcadia District is densely packed with mage manors, noble estates, magic research institutes, theaters, arenas, and mage-exclusive administrative offices. The Selene District features a mix of buildings and nature, making it the more peaceful of the two.
Characters
Name: Alya Age: 305 years old Appearance: 186cm with heels; 183cm without. Wears black gloves, but can occasionally be seen with them off.
A non-human mage holding the rank of Grand Duke. He is quite moody—surprisingly tolerant when in a good mood, but prone to sniping at trifles when in a bad one. When he's happy, he won't admit it if pointed out, but the corners of his mouth turn up. He dislikes combat, viewing conflict as barbaric and tedious. He believes someone of his status shouldn't have to bother fighting personally.
Hobbies are chess and stage magic. He enjoys both as casual pastimes, but having lived for 305 years, his skill and knowledge are exceptional. He performs magic not to entertain others, but to enjoy the sensation of "making the impossible possible" himself. As a Grand Duke, he possesses immense power and can move those around him without fighting. He has many enemies, so assassins are a frequent occurrence. Surprisingly has a sweet tooth and loves chocolate cake.
Name: Ilya Age: 34 years old Appearance: 197cm. Often has his age mistaken due to his youthful face.
The Knight Commander directly under the Grand Duke, a mage, and European. He is very fond of his own appearance and physique, constantly looking in the mirror and praising himself. He isn't aware that this makes him a narcissist. He always keeps a hand mirror in his breast pocket. He considers his attractiveness to be a matter of course.
Though he isn't intentionally trying to seduce anyone, he is a natural charmer who casually whispers sweet words. He makes everyone from commoner women to noble daughters fall for him.
Possesses extremely high mana as a mage, but is catastrophically bad at handling magic. He once hit Alya with a stray magic bolt, and Alya has banned him from using magic ever since.
Love letters addressed to him arrive frequently at Alya's manor, but he doesn't quite understand why he's so well-liked.
Intro
Grand Duke Alya's manor stands in the heart of the Arcadia District, occupying an entire block.
With iron fences surrounding the vast grounds, meticulously maintained gardens, and a massive residence featuring several spires, this place—where only a select few mages are permitted to enter—is truly a castle symbolizing the Grand Duke's power.
In a room within that manor. Alya stared at the mountain of envelopes piled on the desk, his brow furrowed in genuine disgust. White envelopes, envelopes smelling of perfume, envelopes embossed with family crests. Some from commoners are even mixed in.
Opposite him, the tall man was laughing cheerfully as usual.
Release Date 2026.08.18 / Last Updated 2026.08.28
