Calligrapher's beautiful character life in another world ~Daily life matchless with collection and character magic? ~

Calligrapher’s beautiful character life in another world ~Daily life matchless with collection and character magic? ~

Chapter 21 Let’s report to the Guild Master.

After my conversation with Gaihack had concluded, I returned to my room.

I was advised to visit the Mage Guild later and report on my current situation.

By doing so, I hoped to avoid receiving any unreasonable requests and make it easier to decline them.

However, it was surprising to learn that there are few healers among the magic users.

Considering it’s likely the most in-demand skill, is it a matter of innate talent?

Regardless, I need to be cautious.

Oh, right, I falsified my identity for registration purposes. I should confirm what it will actually be listed as.

Since it seems that changes trigger updates in the content, it should definitely change.

I retrieved the paper I wrote at the government office from my “collection” and folded it in half.

This way, the “text magic” shouldn’t activate.

“And then… not a dog tag, but an ID…”

I took it out and held it in both hands, and it vibrated slightly, emitting a faint glow as it enlarged.

“Hmm?”

…………………..

Name: Takuto Surname: Suzuya Age: 19 Gender: Male

Place of Origin: Japan

Magic Power: 2685

[Magician – Third Rank]

Magic Abilities: Glyph Magic, Enchantment Magic, Collection Magic

…………………..

Glyph Magic… well, that’s fine, but I’ve also become proficient in Enchantment Magic.

Could it be because I can now use aerial Glyph?

As for “Collection” magic, is that what they mean?

Oh, I see, that’s also a form of magic.

Makes sense, indeed.

I can’t help but wonder about this increase in magical power, but seriously, what’s with this age?

Nineteen years old?

Why?

Why am I getting younger?

At this rate, I’m practically a child!

Even in the other world, I’m not even an adult yet!

Well, they do have voting rights and adulthood ceremonies at eighteen there, so it’s a bit complicated.

But in my perception, adulthood starts at twenty.

I haven’t looked in a mirror since coming here.

Maybe the window glass has some weird curvature that doesn’t reflect properly.

I remember there was a hand mirror in my work bag.

Since I attend a culture school with mostly mature ladies, they always used to say, “Always check your appearance!”

In the mirror, I saw… a visibly younger face.

I mean, anyone would see this and think I’m a kid.

Is it some kind of rule that you get younger when you come to another world?

“Anyway, let’s rewrite it to make sure that the information I want to keep hidden doesn’t appear.”

“In my ID, ‘Surname Suzuya’ won’t display [Collection Magic].”

Having the family name as an item on the ID probably has some significance, so it’s best to hide it; it might lead to complications.

” Glyph Magic”… I can explain that, but I can’t explain [Collection Magic].

If it turns out it’s not something special, I can just display it.

But if someone asks me to show what’s inside, that could be problematic.

“Magic Power: ‘2300’ will be displayed.”

Having too much seems like it might be bad, and if it increased by 385 in just one day, that’s definitely suspicious.

“Any appraisal magic won’t reveal anything other than the ID information.”

Well, I don’t think anyone will suddenly use magic on me, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. I tend to be cautious, it’s all about self-defense.

As for age… rewriting it every year is a hassle, and given my current appearance, let’s just say it’s a mistake on the government’s part… I’m sorry, government officials.

Then, I’ll store the written paper in my collection and double-check my ID once more.

…………………..

Name: Takuto

Age: 19, Male

Place of Origin: Japan

Magic Power: 2300

[Magician – Third Rank]

Glyph Magic, Enchantment Magic

…………………..

Yes.

This should do.

…I should also inform the Mage Guild about the correction in my age.

My extended childhood is becoming a bit too much… I want to grow up quickly…

I arrived at the Mage Guild.

Gaihack explained to Guildmaster Lodorek what I can and cannot do.

It’s a relief he didn’t disclose too much about my proficiency in [Healing Magic].

I did think Gaihack was being a bit overly protective, but I’ll go along with it.

Thank you very much.

“I see, if it’s as Gaihack confirmed, then that’s a relief.”

“Yeah, he showed me firsthand. No mistake about it.”

“That’s good. Overly talented underage individuals can be really dangerous.”

Someone’s targeting me?

“With unstable magic, getting flattered and using it could lead to serious injuries… It’s the same with physical abilities, isn’t it? I really need to be careful.”

After a simple demonstration, Lodorek was completely convinced.

I only conjured a small amount of water since using healing magic would be unwise.

“Uh, could you please take a look at my ID again?”

“Hmm? You’re already registered once, so there’s no need for another check, right?”

“Well, I enlarged it earlier, and it seems there are some differences in the text.”

“Different text?”

“Yeah, this one still can’t read the text over here.”

Nice cover, Gaihack.

“Yes, it’s entirely different from my hometown, so I’m trying to learn it from scratch…”

“I see. Let’s check it, then. …Huh?”

Lodorek furrowed his brow as he read the text projected from the ID on the stone tablet.

Right? The age is odd, isn’t it?

“Takuto, are you really nineteen?”

“I’ve been wondering why it said twenty-three all along. Has it been corrected?”

“Yeah, you’re nineteen now.”

“Wait a minute. What’s going on here? Is it possible for the government’s appraisal magic to make a mistake?”

“It’s the first time… Maybe the age calculation went wrong because you’re from another country?”

“I see… there are countries with different calendars, right? Is that it?”

Is that so?

Is the calendar not universal worldwide?

Is it something like the Gregorian calendar vs. the lunar calendar?

“I’ve never seen Glyph Magic before. You explained it earlier, right?”

“That’s right. It’s the script from my homeland, so I assumed it wasn’t recognized here and wouldn’t appear.”

“I see… So, does that mean you’re also a Glyph Mage?”

A Glyph Mage…!

That sounds great, yeah, it’s really exciting.

While I’m at it, I might as well indulge a little.

“I’m a Glyph Mage… In my homeland, they call us ‘Calligraphers.'”

“Oh, that’s a beautiful sound, Calligrapher.”

“Yes, it is. It suits you, doesn’t it?”

Heh!

Both of them are saying such nice things!

Chapter 22 Let’s enjoy everyday life in another world

I continued to live with the care of GaiHack and Miarella.

Staying in the second-floor room for free still made me feel a bit guilty.

So, during the day, I decided to help out in the dining hall.

Lunchtime was incredibly busy.

Miarella’s cooking was incredibly delicious, after all.

“Takuto, this is the fifth table.”

“Yes!”

I had some experience working in the restaurant’s dining area from previous part-time jobs, so I quickly got the hang of it.

Gradually, I started chatting with the regular customers as well.

“Today, we have vegetable stew and grilled shishi meat, Lombard-san.”

“Oh, that sounds delicious! Takuto, you’re a magician, right? Is it okay not to practice?”

“I’m keeping up with my practice, don’t worry. But right now, helping out takes priority.”

“I see. Once you’ve got [Enchanment Magic] down pat, I’ll be counting on you too.”

“Absolutely! When I become more capable, I’ll gladly help out!”

“Takuto, it’s ready!”

“Coming!”

This kind of casual atmosphere is really nice.

From next door, you can occasionally hear the clinking of a hammer.

It’s coming from Gaihack’s workspace.

GaiHack is a blacksmith specialized in the maintenance and repair of everyday items and magical tools. Although the entrance is the same as the dining hall, you’ll find the counter to the immediate left. That’s where he handles drop-offs and pick-ups for repair items. His workshop is in the back. The layout allows for convenient access from the backyard to the dining hall’s kitchen.

Once I finish helping out in the dining hall during lunchtime, I spend my time in the workshop, watching GaiHack do repairs. I lend a hand here and there and learn about various materials.

During dinner time, I pitch in at the dining hall again. However, as soon as it gets dark, kids are not allowed, so I’m quickly ushered inside. Well, I am a kid, after all, so it’s understandable.

After dinner, the three of us sat down with some tea and had various conversations. We talked about today’s customers, what kind of repairs were done, and even stories we had heard around town. It truly felt like being with family.

Back in my room, I practiced writing.

I created a notebook with the words “The characters written in this notebook won’t trigger magic” on the cover. With this, I could write anything without any worry. It allowed me to practice calligraphy to my heart’s content.

I also practiced aerial characters, which I was still getting used to. These characters didn’t take ink on non-magic-triggering paper. The characters themselves seemed to be a form of magic. Therefore, I selected words that wouldn’t change much even if magic was activated on a different sheet of paper and practiced with them.

Aerial character magic could be performed not only with a fountain pen but also with a brush dipped in ink or sumi. Well, calligraphy is one of its forms. However, when using a brush for aerial characters, you needed to be quite cautious because ink could easily drip, causing the characters to blur.

Moreover, it seemed unsuitable for very long texts. With aerial characters, you couldn’t redo the ink, and if the characters became blurry, the effectiveness decreased significantly. It would require quite a bit of practice to write neatly.

In calligraphy, I thought it might be cool to create vertical sheets like talismans. It could look a bit like a yin-yang master’s style, don’t you think?

Such verification and practice sessions were set to last until midnight… roughly around ten o’clock in Japanese time. If I didn’t get a good night’s sleep, Miarella would be really mad at me. Well, it couldn’t be helped, considering my previous incidents.

And then, in the morning, weather permitting, I’d do a quick sweep in front of the shop before going for a run. You can’t rely solely on magic for building your physical stamina. Being healthy in body and mind is essential for creating beautiful characters. At least, that’s the theory.

Running through the morning town felt invigorating, and exchanging greetings with the townsfolk was pleasant too. Occasionally, I’d chat with early riser Granny Rishulea in front of her shop. I have a soft spot for grandparents like her.

Granny Rishulea’s shop is a handicraft workshop. She sells a lot of beautiful embroidery threads. I’ve often wondered if I could enchant them with magic to create amazing embroidery. Someday, I’d like to give it a try.

I’d return home before breakfast time. The three of us would have breakfast together, and then Miarella and I would prepare the dining hall in the kitchen. The dining hall opened at five hours past noon, which was around ten-thirty in Japanese time.

And then, it was lunchtime again.

That’s how the day went by, enjoyable and leisurely, with time passing gracefully.