Kenja no Mago x OC/male reader

Chapter 9

The members of the Ultimate Magic research society are checking up on the progress of Shin's sword, the boys are inside while the girls wait for them outside

Miyake POV

"Oohhhh!!" Shin yells after noticing the sword

"As expected of a great craftsman, you sure work fast!"

"It's almost finished, only needs a few adjustments, and it's ready to use. Try sliding the grip guard" Shin does as instructed and the blade snaps out of the hilt

"Do you think this sword could be used by the military? It doesn't require any magic to be used, so it can be easily mass-produced."

"The kingdom will also award Tony for this award" They talk while going to the accessory shop and when they walk in they spot two familiar people in there

"Cecily...and Maria?" Shin asks while tilting his head

"Huh?! Why are you here" Maria asks while quickly putting something in her pocket

"Ohh, is my lovely fiance thinking of gifting me a present? Can I get a quick peek?" I ask while slowly approaching her 

"NO!" She shouts back

"Probably shouldn't push my luck here" I kiss her on the cheek and answer her original question

"We were going to buy accessories for the people that don't have them yet," and I take her hand 

"Huh?! Weren't you...?!" Maria is confused by my actions

"I think bracelets are pretty good," I ask while looking back at the guys, all of them nod and we go outside after buying the bracelets for everyone

"Oh"

"You finished?" 

"Sorry for making you wait. We also prepared bracelets enhanced with defensive magic for everyone"

"I'm glad!"

"With this, all of our defensive stats have greatly increased!"

"......Don't you guys feel sad?" Shin asks and everyone's expression changes

"About this war...Yeah...I feel a little sad..."

"War? Oh....."

"The Bluesphere Empire dispatched a large number of troops against the Earlshide Kingdom. I don't know the specifics, but the rumors already spread throughout town, making everyone anxious."

"Students may also be mobilized if a war breaks out. It's not like we can do something about it. But they would not send Shin or Miyake. Because that would destroy our agreement to use you for military purposes." Aug explains and everyone gets sad and worried

"That's a pretty bad joke...Aug" I say to him fully serious 

"What do you mean?" 

"You mean to tell me that I'm supposed to watch as my friends march to their possible deaths and do nothing about it...That's a really bad joke" I tighten my hand and Maria looks up at me

"What Miyake said is true. Even though they might not choose to send us...If everyone else is put in danger, I won't hesitate to join the battlefield. Because everyone I met here is an irreplaceable friend to me." Shin says with a smile 

"And the same goes for me. I'm not about to see my friends go to battle and do nothing about it, besides I now have a fiancée to protect" I say while looking at Maria with a determined expression that makes her embarrassed and she looks away