Magic Maker - How to make magic in another world - - Chapter 185
Magic Maker – How to make magic in another world –
Chapter 185 War of words
The hall was dark, and visibility was poor. Thanks to everyone’s lightning lamps, there were visible areas, but you couldn’t call it a clear field of view.
However, the magical aura emanating from Rapunzen had an extraordinary presence. By using magical perception, I could sense Rapunzen’s position and movements quite well. Marie could also use magical perception, so there shouldn’t be any hindrance in the fight.
When Rapunzen raised her hand, the scattered stones on the wall began to float. Manipulating substances with weight using magic was impossible for me. Aqua had water magic, a type of elemental magic, and it was possible to handle water, perhaps due to its responsiveness to magic. However, I couldn’t directly interfere with the substance itself using magic. Moving, floating, or throwing objects using magic power alone was beyond my capability. If that were possible, flight magic should be easily achievable.
However, Rapunzen was manipulating magic power, moving countless stones, resembling telekinesis. Einzwerf referred to that power as magic.
Does that mean magic and sorcery are different things?
In any case, it was evident that the magic power infused into those stones was dense.
If one were hit by that, it would be fatal!
There was no magic to defend everyone, and even if magic power were spread extensively, it wouldn’t have the same effect as a shield. Could I blow them away with wind?
The power of the wind couldn’t guarantee complete protection, and, moreover, it was uncertain whether it could blow away stones imbued with such magic power.
Wait a minute.
The magical power possessed by the demons should be different from ours. In other words, different magical species.
That applied to magical creatures as well.
So, when you directly give magical power, a phenomenon called ‘purification’ occurs.
If that’s the case, perhaps…
“Go!”
Rapunzen swung her hand, and simultaneously, countless rocks approached us. I released magic power and extended it over a wide range, moving the magic power to protect all allies. Before the stones hit the knights, fairies, or us, they touched my magic power.
At that moment, I pulled the magic power downward. Please, move! All I could do was watch the situation, praying. It was a momentary event. The rocks that touched my released magic power lost momentum and fell sharply. Without touching us, the rocks lost their power.
Marie looked at me with wide-open eyes, surprised.
“W-What just happened? Did you change the direction with magic power…?”
“Y-Yes. To be precise, I gave an order to the magic power. I commanded it to pull the touched magic power downward.”
Human magic power reacts to the magic power of magical creatures and demons. If that’s the case, there should be a correlation between magic powers. If the phenomenon of purification can occur, it implies some interference with magic power itself. If they are involved, I considered that if one side moves, there will be an impact.
Therefore, the moment Rapunzen’s magic power touched mine, I ordered my magic power to move downward. I imagined various possibilities, but the best result was achieved.
The result was that I could pull Rapunzen’s magic power with my magic power. Since the rocks were moved by Rapunzen’s magic power, if that magic power moved, it would inevitably be pulled. It was like gravity.
It seemed to be a method of using magic that couldn’t be applied to elemental magic like Bolt, Flare, or Blow because it was a magical technique to move stones with magic.
“W-What!? What kind of trick is this!? Why did my rocks fall!? What did you do!?”
Rapunzen pointed at me, trembling visibly. She was obviously disturbed. Could it be that this demon…?
A sudden, confident flash of insight. I shouted confidently.
“Now, what did I do?”
“Ugh! You, a mere human! How insolent!”
When Rapunzen raised her hand again, the surrounding stones floated. Despite the rocks flying towards us, I expanded my magic power as before, causing all the stones to drop to the ground.
“Guaaah! What’s that!? How can you stop my magic! You, you scoundrel!!”
Rapunzen raised her hand again. Just like before, I immediately expanded my hand, and Rapunzen’s movements stopped.
“Grrrr!!”
Rapunzen was clearly troubled. She glared at me, stomping on the ground.
“S-Stop that hand!”
As I suspected, she’s just plain foolish! Despite possessing magic power surpassing Einzwerf, she’s an idiot. Granted, her magic is impressive. However, if the opponent is foolish, there’s still a way. I can see a glimmer of hope. Rapunzen is struggling to attack. There’s something I can do now.
I quickly checked the position of the corridor, organized my thoughts, and addressed Marie in a hushed tone.
“Sis.”
I whispered to Marie, who was standing beside me, explaining the plan. She nodded quietly.
“I’m Shion, as I mentioned before.”
“Hmph! I have no interest in human names! You’ll die here!”
“Well, well, ever wondered why your magic doesn’t work?”
“Huh? W-Well, that’s a concern, I suppose.”
From her reaction, it was evident that Rapunzen wasn’t particularly knowledgeable about magic power. Einzwerf, too, as he didn’t know that his fire magic would explode upon hitting magic power.
…Wait, is that really the case?
It seems strange. Even considering Einzwerf’s confident behavior, if setting fire magic with atmospheric magic power causing an explosion is basic knowledge, wouldn’t he be cautious, even if he was emotionally charged?
So why did Einzwerf use fire magic?
Did he think I couldn’t release atmospheric magic power?
No, that would be too basic.
Then why?
Observing Rapunzen’s reaction, a sudden realization hit me.
What if magic and spells are different, and what I know may not necessarily be known by demons?
So Einzwerf used fire magic thoughtlessly, taking his time and exposing himself to make a move while using fire magic.
In other words, Einzwerf might not have known.
Perhaps fire magic explodes when it comes into contact with the atmospheric magic power used by humans.
Maybe magical atmospheric magic power used in spells is different from the atmospheric magic power used in magic.
So, they might be quite distinct from each other.
Einzwerf mentioned the “Principles of Elements.”
Could this indicate that magic and spells aren’t entirely the same?
If that’s the case, Rapunzen’s obvious disturbance could be because the nature of magic power differs between humans and demons.
“W-What? What are you thinking!?
Don’t stop talking halfway!!”
Oops, that was dangerous. I inadvertently got lost in my thoughts.
It’s a bad habit.
However, it’s clear that Rapunzen’s magic power is wavering.
It was evident that she was visibly shaken.
Let’s halt the train of thought for now.
But thanks to my contemplation, I’ve settled on a plan.
“Sorry about that. I was lost in thought for a moment.
There’s something I want to ask. It’s certain that the Principles of Elements are crucial for using magic, right?”
For now, let’s try to divert her attention.
I need any information about the Principles of Elements.
“Heh, and what if I tell you that?
Knowing the Principles of Elements is for demons only! Humans can’t possibly understand!
Moreover, it’s strange that you humans have magic power in the first place!
You thieving scoundrel! You fool! Barbaric!”
“Thief? What are you talking about?”
“What do you mean, you don’t know?
Humans, Rugure, and even Elves are irritating!
Give it back! That belongs to us demons!”
A thief? Elves? Give it back?
What is she talking about?
I don’t understand the meaning.
But it doesn’t seem like she’s just saying something randomly.
Is there something only demons know?
In the first place, during the Rugure War a thousand years ago, humans, or rather Rugure’s, fought against demons and emerged victorious.
However, the Rugure’s were annihilated during that time, leaving only me behind.
At that time, humans erased the existence of Rugure’s.
There must have been something I didn’t know about at that time.
The truth of the Rugure War.
Rapunzen knows about it.
Did we steal magic power?
And even the Elves?
Elves, the race known for their long ears, longevity, and beauty?
No, the word ‘Elves’ might not directly represent what I know.
Perhaps they are not even human.
Or maybe not even a living being.
It’s no good. My head is filled with questions, and I can’t think straight.
“Anyway, tell me why my magic was blocked―”
Rapunzen became frantic and shouted.
In the midst of it, Marie appeared behind Rapunzen.
Perfect control of magic, moving without a trace.
There’s no avoiding it for Rapunzen, who exposed herself.
Marie quietly and assuredly swung the Iron Thunder Sword down on Rapunzen’s neck.