Now that Hermann has put on the loyalty bracelet, I'd like to start training him.

　Today I want you to get Herman to learn how to control magic before you leave.
　Once you learn to control magic, you'll be able to train by yourself.

All right, Hermann, let's begin our magic training.

'Yes!　It's nice to meet you.

First of all, I want to make sure that Hermann can feel his magic?

Um, .......
　Herman looked down and fell silent.

'You don't have to be so downhearted. You can't seem to feel it, can you?

...... Yes.

I was just checking, so don't be discouraged.
　Then I patted Hermann on the back.

...... Okay.

Yeah, and don't worry about it because I'm going to teach you now.

Are you sure?　Thank you!
　Oh, you're back on your feet.

No, no, no, don't move for a second.
　Then I pointed my hand toward Herman.

Okay.
　Herman jerked upright as a hand was held out to him.

"Don't be so nervous. Just relax.
　While talking about it, I'm looking for Hermann's magic.

　I found it!
　It's small, but it's definitely there.

　I'm gonna try to move it around a little bit.
How's that?　Did you feel anything?

Yes, I felt something move in my belly button area.

That's good to know. That's the magic.

'What?　This is the magic ......?

'Yes, try your best to be aware of this and try to make it work.

I'll try!
　Hermann closed his eyes, perhaps to be aware of the magic .
　That's a lot of concentration. .......

　...... After a moment .
'I'm sorry... I couldn't do it.

I knew it?　Then I'll move it around for a little while and you'll get the hang of it somehow.

Thank you. I'll get it.

　Then I kept moving Hermann's magic around.
　After a while of moving it around, I noticed that Hermann didn't react in a weird way like Shelly did.
　Only Shelly could feel something?
　I'll check it out next time: .......

　And about 10 minutes later.
'Master, maybe I can do it now!
　I think Herman was onto something.

Really?　Try it then.

Yes, sir.
　Herman replied and closed his eyes again.

　Then he felt Hermann's magic move a little bit.
'Yay! You did it!

So, here it is: ......

All right, now it's just a matter of trying!

What are you doing?

It's easy. Just keep the magic going.

You're going to keep moving it: ......

Yes, the more you move it around, the more magic you'll gain.

Really?
　Oh, they're biting like crazy.

Really. That's entirely up to Hermann.

I'll do my best ...... depending on the effort.
　You're very motivated.

Yeah. My goal is to be able to move magical power throughout my body. Then I'll move on to the next step when I can do that.

The next step in the process...

Yeah. Once you enter the next step, your magical power will grow very fast, so just look forward to it.

Rapidly ...... I'm going to die trying!

Oh, we're behind you.
　I didn't know ...... Hermann was serious about .



　Four Days Later

'Master!　We've achieved our goal!
　When I arrived at school in the morning, Hermann came running up to me.

"What?　Are you kidding me?　Because ...... it's only four days, you know?

'It's true!　I did what my mentor told me to do, and I was willing to die for it.

'That ......?　Did I tell you I'm going to die trying ......?
　I don't remember that. .......

"Yes, she said it was up to you to try.

How does that turn out to be a deadly endeavor: ......
　No, you said ...... 'I'm going to die trying'.

"I did my best. I have been moving my magic around for four days without sleeping.

'What?　You haven't slept a day since then?
　You're really going to die!

Yes. It's for the magic.
　And Hermann ...... looked very tired.

I'm sure that ...... has increased its magic power a lot, right?
　I appraised Hermann.

　Hermann Karoon Lv.1

　Age: 8
　Race: Human race
　Occupation : Apprentice Swordsman
　State: severe sleep deprivation

　Strength: 6/6
　Magic power: 970/970

　Power: 8
　Speed: 7 x 1.5 (10.5)
　Luck: 20
　Attributes: none
　skill
　Non-attribute magic Lv.1 Swordsmanship Lv.4
　Magic control Lv.3

　Title
　None　

　Hey!　Go home and sleep now!

'What a surprise, my magic power is now at 970!

That's an impressive amount in four days: ......

Yes, it's a great accomplishment.

Good for you. Okay, I'll tell you about the next step the day after tomorrow.

'Huh?　What are you doing today and tomorrow?

Sleep!　Now!

Do you just want to sleep?

Yeah. Resting up!　If I don't rest, I won't be able to move on to the next step (step).

Okay, I understand.
　Really ...... take care of your body.

　(2 days later)
Hermann, you've been well rested, haven't you?

'Of course!　I would never break a master's order. Yesterday and the day before yesterday, I slept all the way home from school.

"Oh, yeah, ...... then I'll show you the next step.
　There's something scary about being too obedient: .......

'Yes, nice to meet you.'

First, I'll use this magic stone, which contains no magic whatsoever.
　Then he handed Hermann an empty grimoire.

"What are you going to do with this magical stone?

Pour your magic into this magical stone.

What do you mean?

'In a nutshell, try transferring magic power from your hands to the magic stone using magic manipulation.

I'll give it a shot anyway.
　Herman grabbed the magic stone with both hands and closed his eyes.

　Some time later, ......
　The magical stone flashed a little bit.

'Master!　I'm ...... I'm ...... able to make the magic stone glow!
　Herman looked so happy.



Yeah. I told you you could do it, didn't I?

'Yes!　If I continue to do this, will I be able to create an awesome radiant magic stone like my master?

You can do it. You just have to work like crazy to get it right.
　I said, but it's going to take years to get the same brilliance ...... that I do.

'I know you're right ....... But I'm going to try and do my best!

"Good luck with that ......, but no doing it without sleep. If you come to school tomorrow without sleep, I'll be mad at you.

Okay, I understand.
　Herman looked away.

'Do you really understand?　I promise, okay?

Yes. I promise.

Then, when your magic power has increased to a certain degree, we'll move on to the next step.

Well, is there still a next step?

Yes. You'll have to wait until later to find out what it is.

Okay, okay. I'll do my best.

So get some sleep, okay?
　Yeah, probably not.


　About a week later

　When I walked into the classroom in the morning.
Master!
　Herman came running in.

Hey, what's going on?

''Look at the amount of magic I've gained!
　Then Herman showed me his status card.

'Already?　Isn't it early?
　I got the card and checked it.

　　Hermann Caroon, Lv.1

　Age: 8
　Race: Human race
　Occupation : Apprentice Swordsman

　Strength: 6/6
　Magic power: 3820/3820

　Power: 8
　Speed: 7 x 1.5 (10.5)
　Luck: 20
　Attributes: none
　skill
　＜You won't be able to see it.

　title
　＜You won't be able to see it.

　It's a bad amount: .......
　This means the loyalty bracelet is working, right?

　But this is .......
Hellman ...... did you sleep properly?

Yes. Sure. .....

Really?
　I looked into Hermann's face.

　Herman's eyes swam.
''Well, uh, ......, I was sleeping at least four hours a day!

'Haha - from now on, short sleep is no good!

Yes, sir.

"As a punishment, you'll be taught the next step in a week's time.

Yes, please do something about it.
　Herman tried desperately to hold on.

'No!　And I want you to get a good night's sleep for the week. Otherwise, I'm not gonna tell you. I'll know if you're faking it, okay?
　I have a diagnosis.

Okay, okay, I'll go to ...... and get some sleep.

This time I promise, okay?

　And a week later.

As promised, it's been a week and I'd like to share the next step (step) with you.
　I announced in the yard at home.

'At last. ...... What are you going to tell me now?'
　Hermann was thrilled to be back to his normal, healthy body.

'It's unattributed magic.

'What?　Unattributed magic?!

Yes, I learned to manipulate magic and increased my magical power so that I could acquire unattributed magic.



Are you sure?　That unattributed magic is mine: ......
　He reacted as if to say he couldn't believe it.

'I knew you'd be happy to get unattributed magic.

Of course I'm happy. I've always dreamed of it.

That's good to hear. You can already do unattributed magic.

Are you sure?

Yeah. It's just that you have to work hard to make it work.

'I'll stand any test for attributeless magic.
　Yeah, Hermann's going to be OK.

Okay, you run like you're strengthening yourself.

Image ......?
　Herman tilted his head.

'To elaborate, ...... imagine moving the magic to where you want to enhance it and using it.

Yeah - I'll try it anyway.
　With that, Hermann takes off running.

　For a while, he continued to run at a normal speed. .......
　Finally, he got the hang of it and was able to use non-attribute magic on his leg.
　And then the ...... herman falls down.

"Hey, you got that attributeless magic right.

'What?　Is that a success?

'It's more of a use than a success, isn't it?'

'Well ...... but I think I'm getting the hang of it now.

That's good. Except, you can't strengthen your whole body.

Why? Why?
　You still thought it would be better to use it all over your body: .......

''The reason is that you'll be wasting your magic power, and if you only strengthen where you need it, the enhancement will be stronger for that.

'Nah, I see. ......'

I told you you'd have to work hard to master it.

''Yes, that's right: ...... I've decided to spare no effort for unattributed magic.
　Herman clenched his fists.

"Sleep tight, okay?

Yes, of course.
　But Hermann won't make eye contact with me.

　I can't stand this one. .......

　And the next day.
　Hellman also came to school looking sleep-deprived: .......