Magic Maker - How to make magic in another world - - Chapter 60

Magic Maker – How to make magic in another world –

Chapter 60   Progress Report Day 562

• • • • Progress Report

On the night when a red light emerged, originating from the outbreak of the Lazy syndrome group – tentatively named “Kakuya” – details and results regarding the Lazy syndrome and the emergence of new magical creatures are summarized.

Descriptions related to the Lazy syndrome are denoted by ​​, while those concerning the emergence of magical creatures are denoted by ​​.

The report is primarily based on the information provided by Shion Ornstein, the child of Gawain Ornstein. Names and brief histories of several collaborators are separately recorded.

• • • • Pre-Kakuya Period

​​Increase in vagrants. At that time, the fact that they were Lazy syndrome sufferers was not known.

Confirmation of Lazy syndrome patients. Their numbers continued to increase over several months, reaching around seven hundred.

​​In the vicinity of Istria, an increase in the number of magical creatures was observed. Reports of increased magical creature activity were also noted in Sanostria, and this phenomenon was globally confirmed.

As a response, each country formed extermination teams and conducted patrols. Requests to the Adventurers’ Guild increased.

With the increase in civilian requests, adventurers became victims, and the burden on physicians, including dealing with Lazy syndrome patients, increased.

• • • • Day 1. Kakuya

​​Confirmation of a large number of Lazy syndrome patients. Many patients suddenly exhibited symptoms during the late hours.

A large number of citizens visited clinics at midnight, further increasing the burden on physicians.

The number of physicians in the capital city was insufficient, and support within Istria was impossible.

Simultaneously, attacks from ‘something invisible’ resulted in several injuries and confirmed deaths.

The number of patients swelled to around three thousand.

​​Confirmation of the presence of invisible magical creatures, known as ​​, in the vicinity of Istria, based on a single eyewitness account.

Following reports that lightning lamps were effective, they were distributed to various locations.

• • • • Day 7 – Progress Report

​​A slight increase in Lazy syndrome patients. The research progress by physicians is slow, and there is no significant advancement.

Shion Ornstein initiates the treatment of patients using a special technique known as magic.

Mild Lazy syndrome patients are confirmed among the vagrants.

Magical energy supply to mild Lazy syndrome patients is scheduled once a week.

Testing reactions with the most optimal magical energy amount and supply time.

Keeping the stimuli to a level that does not enter the realm of human experimentation.

Criticism emerges from the medical community. Skepticism surrounds Shion Ornstein’s actions.

Concerns about a non-medical child bypassing physicians to administer treatment.

The nature of the treatment seems irrational—appearing to be mere touch according to observers.

Protests arise against involving Shion in unnecessary matters.

Through connections and negotiations, the conflict is somewhat resolved, but caution is advised for the future.

Positive reactions to magical energy are observed. The decision is made to gradually change the conditions based on progress.

Experimentation on magical energy supply to magical creatures begins, starting a few days ago. Signs of carbonization with varying magical energy amounts.

Observation of magical energy supply to Cutthroat Trout.

Unlike magical creatures, no carbonization occurs, and there are no injuries. The results differ significantly in magical energy reactions between magical creatures and fish.

Expectations for similar reactions in both trout and the human body.

​​Preparations for the production of lightning lamps for emergencies. Consideration of exporting to Istria, Sanostria, and other countries.

Interference from the Merchant Guild occurs. Disputes over the sales rights of lightning lamps have a history of ongoing disputes.

Given Shion’s previous creation, an exclusive deal was thought to be worthwhile, but the Commercial Guild is obstinate.

Partial, almost free transfer of sales rights settles the matter for now.

A similar situation is anticipated this time. If they understand the current situation beyond profit, interests in profit and supply should align.

Shion will not be informed of these matters.

Powerful magical creatures not confirmed in the vicinity of the city.

Burdens on extermination squads increase, but reinforcement of personnel is not possible.

Initiation of magical energy supply experiments with magical creatures.

Considering the impact on the human body, transitioning to treatment through live experiments using magical creatures.

• • • • Day 14 – Progress Report

​​Obtained a few collaborators with magical abilities.

Confirmed no adverse effects, similar to trout, through magical energy supply.

Plan to gradually increase the amount and time for monitoring progress. Caution to avoid putting a strain on the human body.

​​Opinions opposing the removal of lightning lamps continue to surface. The number of removals gradually increases.

Stress appears to be increasing due to the burden on extermination squads, guards, and soldiers.

Complete safety confirmation is not possible. However, discontent among soldiers may affect operations.

Increase in the number of magical creatures, including powerful ones. The burden on soldiers is further increasing.

Mandatory possession of lightning lamps may be difficult to sustain.

Even if not entirely removed, it may become impossible to instruct patrols and extermination teams to use them.

• • • • Day 28 – Progress Report

​​Continuation of experiments on collaborators with magical abilities.

No adverse effects observed even with the maximum magical energy supply.

Long-term observation is planned.

Consequently, one mild Lazy syndrome patient is transferred to the Alfonse Clinic.

This allows treatment without interference from the medical community.

However, the transfer was challenging.

If successful, a demand to clearly state the ‘contribution to the medical community’ is made.

They are also feeling pressured. The power of medicine is immense, and it’s almost a lordly business.

If medical authority is undermined, public trust will diminish, which is unfavorable for those involved in politics.

Medicine is necessary, and conflict should be avoided.

An agreement is reached by maintaining the appearance of ‘supporting an individual who established a unique treatment for a mysterious disease.’

They seem somewhat satisfied, but there may be various discussions about the ‘nature of the support.’

Considering their potential future usefulness, it is seen as rather advantageous.

Based on information obtained from collaborators, magical energy supply continues, and reactions are gradually becoming visible.

​​Removal of lightning lamps. A few will remain indoors, but a large number will be returned.

Unable to store them, they are wholesaled to the Merchant Guild, and sales to the general public begin.

Excess lamps are exported to other countries, depleting the supply within Istria.

Simultaneously producing lightning lamps, but the number of thunder stones is decreasing.

Extraction becomes difficult from nearby mines, and there is no prospect of import from elsewhere.

The production of lightning lamps is likely to be hindered in the future.

While Istria has an adequate supply, the supply to Sanostria is limited.

Conditions differ between Istria with a population of about fifty thousand and Sanostria with about a hundred and fifty thousand.

The shortage of lightning lamps may not leave the capital city unaffected.

Suggests indirectly to the Merchant Guild to ship more to Sanostria.

Resisted, likely due to higher sales prices in other countries.

Despite the high risk of pirates, bandits, thieves, and potential wastage during transportation, the profits seem significant.

Considering large-scale transportation like ships, exporting to other countries was apparently under consideration.

As a result, there was a somewhat increased shipment to Sanostria, but it remained limited.

• • • • Day 40 – Progress Report

​​Continuation of experiments on collaborators with magical abilities.

No adverse effects observed, and positive effects on the body are noted.

According to the individual, they feel “lighter.”

Confirmation of unusually good condition as a prelude to the onset of Lazy syndrome in patients.

It might be a similar symptom. Requires further observation.

Treatment of mild Lazy syndrome patients continues.

Magical energy supply is administered, but significant changes are not observed.

No contact from the medical community.

However, they are instructed to report immediately if any results emerge.

​​No change in the situation. The presence of Wraith cannot be confirmed.

The existence of invisible magical creatures seems to be fading from memory.

Countermeasures with lightning lamps become meaningless.

Investigation into the presence of Wraith is ongoing, but there are no reports so far.

Production of lightning lamps is maintained.

Finally, the Merchant Guild urges to disclose the production method of lightning lamps.

At this stage, revealing Shion’s involvement is undesirable.

Fortunately, he is already becoming the subject of rumors regarding Lazy syndrome treatment.

It would be unlikely for someone involved in Lazy syndrome treatment to be associated with the production of lightning lamps.

Some groundwork was done during the previous production of lightning lamps, so that aspect should not be a problem.

• • • • Day 90 – Progress Report

​​Collaborators are doing well. After a few days of being in good condition, they return to their original state.

Repeatedly supplying magical energy under normal conditions and observing the good condition.

Through dozens of trial and error, several combinations of magical energy amount and time for sustaining the good condition are discovered.

Future progress will be monitored, and more effective conditions will be explored.

Effective magical energy supply to mild patients. Blinking, reflexes, trembling of fingertips, and movements of the oral cavity are confirmed.

Occasionally, the utterance of short words is observed.

The animosity from physicians towards Shion has become unusually strong.

It seems like they are muttering or showing contempt when he is around.

Personally, Shion find it intolerable, but confronting the physicians or applying pressure would only exacerbate the situation.

Fortunately, Shion seems unfazed.

There’s nothing he can do.

​​No change in the situation. No reports. The number of magical creatures, including powerful ones, remains stable. Lightning lamp production continues.

• • • • Day 135 – Progress Report

​​Experimentation on collaborators is concluded. Effective magical energy amount and time are clearly defined.

Magical energy supply during the good condition was administered, but when the good condition ended, it transitioned to a state of Lazy syndrome.

Further experimentation is deemed dangerous. Simultaneously, it is discovered that excessive magical energy supply leads to a backlash.

Lazy syndrome may not be due to magical energy depletion; there’s a possibility it is triggered by the recoil from excessive magical energy supply.

In that case, regulating magical energy supply is necessary. Caution in magical energy supply should be exercised in the future.

No contact from the medical community. It seems they have stopped expecting much from Shion.

Originally, their stance was likely “profitable if cured, fine if not.” They interfered only if there was a prospect of a cure.

The backlash might be due to the medical community having no standing if treatment becomes possible.

The criticism towards Shion remains the same. They continue to label his actions as those of a child, involving occult treatments, and the like.

Dr. Cole Alastor and Dr. Alfonse continue to support him.

Shion felt a glimmer of hope in the existence of physicians.

​​No change in the situation. No reports. The number of magical creatures, including powerful ones, remains stable. Lightning lamp production continues.

• • • • Day 201 – Progress Report

​​Continuation of treatment for mild Lazy syndrome patients.

Based on experimental data from collaborators with magical abilities, experiments were conducted under the same conditions as magical energy supply during good conditions.

Result — temporarily capable of moving the body voluntarily.

While a significant advancement, it does not reach the level of a healthy individual.

Once beyond this good condition, the patient returns to their original state.

To avoid danger from excessive supply, a gradual increase in magical energy amount and time was decided through discussion with the family.

Observation of progress is necessary.

Rumors of occult treatment are circulating.

As a result, not only physicians and nurses but also fellow patients cast cold glances.

Still, one cannot help but respect Shion Ornstein for persisting in the treatment.

He does not belong to the category of a child. He is a remarkable human being.

​​No change in the situation. No reports. The number of magical creatures, including powerful ones, remains stable. Lightning lamp production continues.

• • • • Day 299 – Progress Report

​​Continuation of treatment for mild Lazy syndrome patients.

After transitioning to a good condition through consecutive days of magical energy supply, additional magical energy was administered.

It was a treatment with the expectation of side effects, while confirming progress.

As a result, the good condition remained unchanged, but gradually reverted to Lazy syndrome despite continued magical energy supply.

Confirming that internal magical energy gradually depletes from external supply, leading from a good condition back to Lazy syndrome.

​​No change in the situation. No reports. The number of magical creatures, including powerful ones, remains stable. Lightning lamp production continues.

• • • • Day 350 – Progress Report

​​Continuation of treatment for mild Lazy syndrome patients. No progress.

Despite supplying a significant amount of magical energy during good conditions, the patient reverts to lazy syndrome shortly after.

Shion Ornstein frequently experiences magical energy depletion due to the magical energy supply operation.

It is concluded that the issue lies not in magical energy adjustment but rather in insufficient magical energy quantity.

Shion Ornstein is exploring ways to increase the magical energy quantity.

​​No change in the situation. No reports. The number of magical creatures, including powerful ones, remains stable. Lightning lamp production continues.

• • • • Day 380 – Progress Report

​​Continuation of treatment for mild Lazy syndrome patients. No progress.

Shion Ornstein continues treatment and research for Lazy syndrome.

​​No change in the situation. No reports. The number of magical creatures, including powerful ones, remains stable. Lightning lamp production continues.

• • • • Day 400 – Progress Report

​​Continuation of treatment for mild Lazy syndrome patients. No progress.

Shion Ornstein continues treatment and research for Lazy syndrome.

​​No change in the situation. No reports. The number of magical creatures, including powerful ones, remains stable. Lightning lamp production continues.

• • • • Day 562 – Progress Report

​​Continuation of treatment for mild Lazy syndrome patients. No progress.

Shion Ornstein continues treatment and research for Lazy syndrome.

​​No change in the situation. No reports. The number of magical creatures, including powerful ones, remains stable.

• • • • Regarding Lazy syndrome, there have been no significant progress reports from the medical community, and there is no clear timeline for any breakthroughs.

Currently, the only hope lies in the achievements of Shion Ornstein. However, there has been no recent progress in magical energy-based treatments, and there is strong opposition from the surroundings, making it difficult to allocate funds. Shion is personally supporting this effort with his own funds.

In terms of contributions to lazy syndrome treatment, Shion Ornstein, who has been contributing the most, does not enjoy favorable opinions from the medical professionals.

Most doctors seem to harbor animosity towards him. It is crucial to carefully monitor the progress given this situation.

Despite the challenging environment, Shion Ornstein persists in the treatment.

The physical and mental burden on Shion Ornstein is significant. The future is a cause for concern.

As for magical creatures, there are currently no noticeable changes. The presence of the Wraiths has not been confirmed so far.

Although it was considered whether this could be an indication from Rugure, there is no sign of such. It is hoped that it is just a misunderstanding.

・August R. Balkh Lord of Istria