Lucerne glanced at Ian. Ian proceeded.

Lapis, Lazri.

The three of them were not the only ones in the room. Fullmoon Marquis belatedly noticed two youths only after they emerged out of the shadows.

Whwho? Who are you guys?

These weak-looking guys are rated as 1st and 2nd in the ranks of the imperial mages,

Ian politely explained with a service-like smile.

Im the first,

Lazri expressionlessly stated.

W-What?

There was no one in the empire who did not know that there were powerful wizards under Lucernes employ.

The second surprise-special service were offering is that these boys will clean up the marquiss mind after were done,

Ian smiled softly and spoke kindly.

No way No, magic altering the human mind is outlawedyou cant.

Lucerne raised a corner of his mouth at the Marquis Fullmoons words. Lapis pouted his lips and said,

The Imperial Magician Special Act states: A person born with magical talents, a magician or wizard, or with comparable special abilities is prohibited from using magic to manipulate the human mind and erase memories. In other words, its a law for one person.

Lapis and Lazri smiled and held each others hands.

Were twins.

To be exact, we are twin mages with special talents. So

Mind magic is only possible when theres the two of us.

Therefore

Its illegal.

Its not.

Please file a complaint with our parents for giving birth to prodigy thats too outstanding.

People who dont even know what their parents look like are saying all sorts of things,

Lucerne said as if he was dumbfounded by the absurdity.

*Sigh*.

Lapis looked at Lucerne in tears, but Lazri said nothing.

Just so you know, after were done with you, you will find yourself in a hotel room dazed by alcohol with my clothes as evidence. Of course, your wife will be furious at her adulterous husband, so what really happened to the Marquis Fullmoon will be left behind, right?

Ian kindly clarified the whole scenario.

Ah, its a sin to break up a peaceful family. Im doing this because its an order, but its not my will.

Lapis grumbled, but no one replied. Lucerne tilted his head, looking at the marquis.

Your teeth look so healthy, Marquis of Fullmoon.

.

You wont be able to tell even if one is missing. When I was six years old, I smashed Jacobs molars on both sides, and they all healed. So dont be too nervous. Ill avoid your molars for now.

Lucerne picked up the tongs.

Ah,

.

After Jacob and Carola got married, you saw me in the imperial palace and had a lot to say.

.

You couldnt believe I didnt attend your daughters wedding. That I should be honored by the generosity of the Cartier family for raising me, an illegitimate child, and that I should know my station.

Lucerne rubbed his temple.

Can you believe this small man said something so impertinent?

The marquis trembled and urinated. Lucernes eyes were bent and narrowed.

But what should I do? I guess I should start beating that small man today. Its a pity,

Lucerne said with a face without a shred of pity or sympathy.

Bang!

Marquis head turned around. Then Lucerne struck the other cheek. The dumbfounded marquis even forgot to yell until afterward.

Ian smiled at the twins when the room got noisy.

Now, its time for the kids to go out.

***

The next day, Lapis was in high spirits.

So I got to punish the Fullmoon Marquis, who was behind the men who insulted Madam?

He wanted to run up to Elisha, boast, and be praised for his accomplishment. But he was bound to secrecy by Lucerne. Then Lapis spotted Elishas maid, Sophie, carrying a newspaper.

Whats that?

Oh, this is todays newspaper. Im going to bring it to the lords wife.

Sophie smiled when she saw Lapis expression.

Knight Lapis, would you like to deliver it to her?

Bashfully, Lapis coughed and pretended to accept her request, taking the newspaper reluctantly.

Welcome, Lapis. Would you like a cup of tea?

Lapis was fortuitous. Elisha was preparing tea and beckoned him to the table.

This is the newspaper

At that moment, Lapis hair stood up as he was about to hand over the newspaper to Elisha. The cause was none other than the front page article splashed across the newspaper.