The bizarre situation where the Duke, who had reached the pinnacle of magic, was now rushing toward the pinnacle of baking. I couldn’t help but worry that, because of me, this perfectly fine person—a grand mage who had marked a chapter in the continent’s history—might be veering down an odd path.

"Do you think it’ll be okay? You’ve lived without a hobby for so long, and now you’ve found something you enjoy, even if it’s a bit late."

Magareta’s words were surprisingly plausible. Originally, the Duke’s personal life was something that even the intelligence department wouldn’t dare meddle in, but …