The Water Magician

New Ambassador of the Duchy of Atinjo, Duke Helb.

In the Southern part of the continent, he is regarded as a figure synonymous with fear, yet his appearance could be described as that of a handsome man.

With a completely untroubled and even refreshing expression, he is sure to captivate women particularly.

His light purple formal attire can, depending on the light, appear white, and during this twilight hour, as bonfires begin to be lit, it looks almost ethereal.

His long black hair is neatly tied up and secured with a small crown.

Without a trace of arrogance, upon entering the garden party, he spotted Vice Ambassador Randassa of the Sujay Kingdom, who was heading towards the entrance to welcome him, and approached him himself.

Upon reaching Vice Ambassador Randassa, he gave a bow.

Just a bow.

However, in that moment, Duke Helb took all the air in the room.

A murmur of admiration spread.

It was unclear who had murmured.

No, perhaps most of the people present had murmured.

That bow, so surprisingly graceful and beautiful, was all it took.

Just that alone proved that today’s protagonist was Duke Helb.

Many attendees were captivated by Duke Helb’s bow, but there were a few who did not feel the same way. Three people slightly frowned.

Vice Ambassador Bansuno of the Komakyuta Feudal Kingdom.

Lieutenant Rena of the Rondark.

And, Abel.

They understood the effects of the "bow."

Is it something done ceremonially?

Is it a way to show respect to the other party?

Neither is wrong.

But the essence is much deeper.

Just by performing a perfect bow, one can dominate the situation.

People unconsciously fall under the influence of the person who performed the perfect bow.

Many people find it hard to resist.

“Someone who bows so beautifully” gets transformed in their minds into “an amazing person.”

This may be because most people unconsciously know that achieving a "perfect bow" is something very few can do.

Anyone can simply lower their head.

But no one feels moved by something like that.

A “perfect bow” is entirely different.

It is just a bow, yet it is more than just a bow.

The three who understood the effects and benefits of the perfect bow slightly frowned.

Vice Ambassador Bansuno of the Komakyuta Feudal Kingdom had been taught from a young age at home.

Born into a merchant family, one learns reading, writing, arithmetic, and etiquette from a young age.

This has not changed throughout any era or world.

Of course, this is if you are from a proper merchant family.

No merchant family would simply say, “Just do it.”

At the core, they must understand "why it is necessary" thoroughly.

Otherwise, just memorizing or recalling it would have no meaning.

Thus, Bansuno knew the terror of the "perfect bow."

Lieutenant Rena has both parents in the navy.

Military personnel do not take bows lightly.

While it may not be "perfect," at the very least, they do not perform bows that allow others to look down on them.

In a job where winning or losing is directly linked to one's life or death.

If you can gain the upper hand with a “bow,” it cannot be easier.

At the very least, one must avoid being at a disadvantage due to the other.

Thus, Rena understood the necessity of the “perfect bow.”

Abel is the king of the Naitorei Kingdom.

From a young age, he has mastered various formalities in the Royal Castle.

Regardless of personal preference, he studied everything deemed necessary in his life.

Why must he learn these things?

That was made clear to him from the start.

That is why he never slacked off.

He couldn't slack off.

There was nothing that could be taken lightly.

But… no, precisely because of this, he understands.

Everything has depth.

Whether it is swords, violins, or dancing…

For instance, even letters.

The letters sent to foreign countries must be personally written by the king.

They must be written in a way that is clear, yet beautiful, elegant, and dignified…

No, they must be.

There is depth.

Everything has depth when one aims to master it.

Naturally, the same goes for bows.

Abel is among the royalty who performs a graceful bow.