Magic Maker - How to make magic in another world - - Chapter 101

Magic Maker – How to make magic in another world –

Chapter 101   Let’s review

“―― Now, first, please arrange yourselves at equal intervals.”

When I gave the instruction, everyone obediently followed. However, seeming unfamiliar with the procedure, they took distances from each other with a sense of confusion, starting to make adjustments.

Come to think of it, it’s common in Japanese schools, but surprisingly, it takes time for those unaccustomed to this.

Not intending to rush, I checked the overall formation while giving instructions and continued to make adjustments.

After a while, the alignment was complete.

“Alright, that’s good. We’ll begin magical training in this formation. First, please sit down there.”

When I said this, for some reason, the students looked puzzled.

I wondered if there was a problem, but it quickly dawned on me.

Nobles don’t usually sit directly on the floor. While it’s okay to train standing up, it’s better to relax if possible. Sitting would be preferable.

As I contemplated what to do, I caught sight of Egon in the corner of my vision. It seemed like he was talking to the maids and Winona.

They hurriedly left the room and quickly returned.

Holding cloth in their hands, they rushed towards the students. Placing the cloth at their feet, they immediately stepped back.

Grateful. They really are attentive. In moments like these, the ability to respond quickly seems to have fallen out of favor in modern times.

Of course, it probably exists in some circles, just that I’m not aware of it.

The students began to sit on the cloth.

After confirming that everyone had taken their seats, I spoke again.

“I have already conveyed the overview of magical power, haven’t I? However, how to release magical power may still be unclear. It’s mentioned in the textbooks, but understanding it through words alone has its limitations. Let’s start gradually from the beginning.”

The students stared at me with serious expressions. There were looks of anticipation and anxiety mixed in, but some seemed not very interested. Not everyone participating is enthusiastic about treating Lazy Syndrome. There are various reasons, but I don’t intend to delve into them. My role is not to interfere with the personal circumstances of the students but to teach them the method of treatment.

“Let’s start with a simple explanation. To release magical power, a ‘strong will is necessary.’ More precisely, it involves dynamic thoughts like wanting to do something, desiring something, or disliking something. That will is conducted to magical power, and the magical power is then released accordingly. However, mere will, emotion, or desire alone won’t release magical power. It might be a bit confusing, but simply put, if you strongly think, ‘I want to release magical power from my hands,’ then you can do it. Now, let’s see… you there. I believe you are Sofia Soufflé.”

“Yes? Is something the matter with me?”

The gently spoken female student pointed to herself. With a smile, she leisurely stood up. I hadn’t asked anyone to stand, but she seemed to have a sense of courtesy. If it were another noble, I think they would have remained seated. A soft atmosphere surrounded her soft-looking figure. Oops, no, I mustn’t look at her cleavage, no matter how prominent it may be.

“Uh, yes. First, could you hold your hands in front of you? And, as I mentioned earlier, can you strongly think in your head, ‘I want to release magical power from my hands’?”

“Yes. Um, like this? I want to release magical power from my hands, want to release magical power.”

“You don’t have to say it out loud… well, it’s fine if you do.”

Sofia earnestly muttered over and over again. Yes, yes, she continued to chant, even slightly perspiring with a murmur. One minute passed. There was no visible change.

“Alright, that’s enough.”

When I said this, Sofia took a deep breath and lowered her hands.

“Haa, I got tired. Nothing came out at all. I wonder why? Could it be that I lack talent…?”

“No, it’s not like that. The reason magical power didn’t come out is because ‘you couldn’t form a clear image.'”

“An image, you say?”

I nodded casually and addressed all the students.

“To manipulate magical power, a strong will is necessary. However, beyond that will, a solid image of magical power being released is required. But having that will and the image of releasing magical power is initially challenging. And the concept of a strong will isn’t just about earnestly focusing on that will, as there’s meaning beyond words in that will.”

Some of the students tilted their heads. It probably felt like they didn’t understand what I was saying. Yeah, I can relate; it’s not easy to grasp.

“For example, I assume you all eat multiple times a day, generally at somewhat fixed times, right? In that case, you might feel hungry before a meal. Now, let’s say you have some reason to have a meal at an unusual time. After spending a long time hungry after a meal, you might feel hungry even when it’s not mealtime. Now, here’s a question. Between the former and the latter, which one made you feel ‘I’m hungry’ more strongly?”

I asked Sofia in a conversational tone. Sofia tilted her head and said, “Hmm.”

“It’s the latter,” she answered.

“Yes, exactly. When there is a stronger desire to eat due to increased hunger, it leads to a stronger will to eat. Similarly, when releasing magical power, having overlapping emotions and desires creates a stronger will. Shifting the topic a bit, I discovered magical power when I witnessed the moment a fish called Cutthroat Trout released magical power. The trout emitted magical power during courtship behavior. In essence, it expressed a strong desire to convey affection to its partner, and that will turned into magical power and was released.”

“I see, indeed. Some animals exhibit unique courtship behaviors. I didn’t know about such traits in trout. So, does that mean we can also release magical power if we harbor strong emotions?”

An elderly man who was a bit distant expressed admiration. I heard him speak for the first time, and there seemed to be no animosity. I had initially thought he might be an observer, but perhaps that wasn’t the case. If I remember correctly, his name was Goltba Luzar.

“Yes. First and foremost, it’s essential to have strong emotions. Of course, that alone is not enough. You need to link those emotions to the act of releasing magical power.”

By understanding magical power, coming into contact with its existence, and continuously engaging with it, one could develop strong emotions and enter a state of magical resonance. However, I believed that this might be achievable only for someone like me, who was a Rugure with a significant amount of magical power and reduced resistance to magical energy after prolonged exposure. It was a phenomenon that likely couldn’t be replicated by others, somewhat of a semi-advanced technique. In essence, I thought they should learn the correct method. In this case, I wasn’t just teaching; I was also practicing imparting my knowledge, experience, and skills to others. Teaching my sister also served a similar purpose. For the future, I wanted to avoid merely instructing in a half-hearted manner, hoping that people would somehow manage to learn.

“Strong emotions… In the case of the trout, it would be affection, right?”

Goltba continued his questioning with a serious demeanor. He seemed to have a learning attitude. I wondered if he had an interest in magical power. Unlike the other students, he observed from a slight distance, so it was a bit unclear.

“Yes. In my case, following the behavior of the trout, I was able to release magical power for the first time. It wasn’t an external release but a state where my body was imbued with magical power, a state of magical resonance.”

“Um, what does that mean?”

Sofia said with a puzzled expression. I couldn’t tell if she didn’t understand or had a bad feeling about it.

“In other words, it’s a confession. I was able to release magical power when I confessed my feelings to someone I liked.”

“Huh!? A confession—!?”

For some reason, Eris stood up. Her face turned bright red. Not only her but nearly half of the students seemed flustered. In fact, they were blushing, and there was a kind of giggling going on.

“Oh, no, you don’t have to confess. In my case, confessing just happened to be something that made me easily harbor strong emotions. It could be any of the human emotions—anger, joy, sadness, anything works. ‘Why isn’t magical power coming out! I’m frustrated!’ is fine. ‘But it would be nice if I could release magical power. Hehehe,’ is also fine. ‘Ugh, it’s a hassle. It’s really bothersome when magical power doesn’t come out. But it’s okay.’ Strong will doesn’t have to be something positive. As long as it’s connected to will and gives instructions to magical power, magical power will respond.”

“Oh, uh, I see… So, it doesn’t have to be a confession…”

Seeing Eris slumping and sitting down, the other students also regained their composure. Oh, right. It might have been a bit too stimulating for adolescents. Hmm, but looking back, even though I spoke calmly, I did say something embarrassing. …Don’t think about it. Forget it. Don’t think that my personal history has increased, okay?

“Anyway, let’s start by having strong emotions. You can do it in a way that suits you. Begin by acknowledging the existence of magical power within yourself. Then, grasp the sensation of releasing magical power, gradually associate strong emotions with strong will, imbue emotions into the will itself, and eventually, you’ll be able to release magical power just by imagining it. It should feel like magical power is circulating throughout your entire body. Until you reach that point, start by having strong emotions. Now, please begin.”

It was a somewhat vague explanation, but there was no other way to put it. The students, despite their confusion, interpreted it in their own way and began their training.