The store that deals in magic and jutsu-related items is commonly referred to as a 'magic shop'.
　It's a bit like calling a hardware store a weapons store.

Welcome!

　Maria and I walked from the tavern to the magic shop and we both entered together.

　The word "magic shop" made me think of a house that looked like a witch's home in a fairy tale, but in reality it wasn't like that.
　If anything, it's more like a bookstore from the original world.
　The bookshelves are lined up just enough to keep customers moving, and the walls are lined with books tightly packed.

　I talk to the woman sitting at the counter.
　She is a tall, long-eared clerk.

''Um, I'm here to buy a magic stone to learn magic: ......''
'It's a magic stone. I understand. That's right... We're running low on stock these days, so ......, let's see, this catalog. Please choose from this one.

　With that, the clerk took out an old catalog from under the counter.
　He flipped through it lightly to check it, and found a large amount of magic listed in letters. However, there were sticky notes taped everywhere that said it was out of stock.

''This 'out of stock' is ......?''
'I mean it as it is. There's a shortage of stuff in every country these days. There's just not enough stuff to go around, but the conventions and events are so close. Frankly, there's not much left of the good stuff. Even if you make a reservation now, it will probably not be available until after the convention. There aren't enough materials, and production is slow in this business.

　In this world, there is an arena called the arena.
　I'm sure that by extension, there was something called the "Dancing Tournament" where the top of the people who made a living out of fighting were decided. It seems that it was time for those who participated in the tournament to buy the magic used in the tournament.

　I'm not going to be able to get a good idea of what to do with it.
　There were thousands of spells just from a cursory glance.

'I see. Let me just take a closer look.''

　Attack magic and recovery magic.
　I'm used to it.
　I'm not going to be able to get a good idea of what I'm talking about.

　It's a good idea to buy one of these spells for Maria for now.
　But the useful-looking ones are all out of stock.

　It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with them.

You should check it out, too. If I find something that looks interesting, I'll buy it for you.
'Oh, yes. Okay.

　We call Maria, who is wandering around, and try to get her to help us pick out the magic.
　Then the clerk looks impatient and stops us.

'Wait a minute, sir. Are you trying to make that child learn it?

　It seems that it's rare for a kid as tall as Maria to buy magic.
　I'm tall enough to continue shopping without being treated like a child, but that doesn't seem to be possible with Maria's height.

''Well, what's the problem with this girl?''
'No, that boy is a bit too young for you. ...... I'd better check to see if you have the background to use magic first: ......

　They don't want to sell magic to the kids as much as possible. It was clear that he was trying to bring the flow of refusals to a roundabout way.

　The clerk pulls out various things from under the counter, such as a crystal ball and a piece of paper with a spell on it.

''And that's how you know?''
'Yes. If you put your hand on this, it will tell you the quality and quantity of a person's blood. It will give us a measure of the magical genre and capacity that we can remember.

　I'm going to be able to observe the magic tools closely.
　It seems that in a world where magic is developed, these tools would be developed.

　And I consider the words "the genre and capacity of magic that can be learned" mentioned earlier. I'm not sure I'm going to be able to do that. I was disappointed in my expectation that I could complete the magic in the catalog as long as I had the money to do so.

''Well, girl. Can you touch this for me?

　The clerk offers Maria a magic tool.

'Oh, yes.'

　Then Maria holds up her hand.
　As she does so, a red haze begins to form in the crystal ball.

'Huh?　Oh, sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. ...... It's a middle class magic power. And it's a dual attribute of fire and nothingness.

　They say it's Maria and she's a mid-level player.
　Then I wonder what will happen to me and Dia.
　Instantly, I'm afraid to touch the crystal ball there.

　Perhaps excited to have found a gem of a person, the clerk starts praising Maria one after another.

''Girl, that's amazing!　Sis, I've been doing this job for a long time, but it's not often that someone as young as you has this much magic power!
Hi. ......

　Maria hid her face in her catalogue in embarrassment, as if she wasn't used to being complimented.

'Well then, next time your brother will be there.

　The shopkeeper said this and offered me a crystal ball.
　I was a little lost, but I held my hand up to the crystal ball.

　The change is immediate.
　The entire crystal ball becomes more transparent. The crystal ball was originally transparent, but the slightest trace of dirt and stagnation has disappeared and it has become completely transparent.

"Oh, that?　What is this? A phenomenon I've never seen before, and a color I've never seen before. I mean, is this a color?

　With that, the clerk takes out a thick book that was nearby. He seems to be using it to research this phenomenon.
　I have a general idea of what I'm doing, so I stop.

No, it's fine. You don't need to look into--
It's easy to understand. This transparent color is said to be called 'dimensional attribute'. It's a very minor and old attribute. Since the color is transparent, this doesn't tell you about the capacity of ....... Sorry .......

　The clerk bowed his head apologetically.

　But it's enough for me.
　It's not that I don't have enough capacity, considering my status. It's a good idea to say that the capacity is so large that you can't even measure it with a crystal ball.
　The magic power of my status is several times greater than Maria's magic power, which is called a mid-level, so I'm sure of it.

''It's fine. Even if I just know my attributes, it's fine.
'Hmm. I wish I had a measuring tool other than a crystal ball, but we don't have one. I'm sorry. In the meantime, I'll put out a catalogue of dimensional attributes as well. I'm sure there's a minor magic catalog here: .......

　Saying this, the clerk took out a thin catalogue and handed it to me.

　I looked at the thin catalog lightly and saw that there were things like 'Star', 'Sun', 'Moon', 'Light' and 'Darkness'. Among this catalogue for minor, there were particularly few dimensional attribute magic in this catalogue.
　There were only two types. Even if he bought both of them, there was still money left over.　

''Dimensional magic [Connection]. ''Dimensional magic [Form]. It looks like there are only two: ......''
'Soooo, it's not much: ....... Ah, but it looks like there's some inventory. Or rather, there are too few people with dimensional attributes, so it looks like there's some left over.
I'll have two of those, then.
Huh?　Are you sure?　You're not even sure of your own capacity?
Well, if you don't like it now, you'll learn it someday.
That's light, young man. Are you a rich man, by any chance?
'It's light to buy this magic.
'I'm so jealous, already ....... Okay, I'll go get it in a flash, just wait for me.

　The clerk gets up from his seat and retreats to the back of the store.
　In the meantime, I decided to decide on Maria's magic.

'How's Maria?　Did you find anything that looked interesting?
''There are no fragile ones. All practical fire attack magic is sold out. However, the unattributed ones are not as populous, so there's a few good ones left.
Yeah.

　I look at the catalog Maria was looking at.
　Indeed, the fire attribute is all out of stock. Even the basic Flame Arrow is missing.
　In addition, I also looked at the ice attribute, but it's in the same state. However, I focus on dimensional magic, so there's no problem with the lack of the ice attribute.

What about this "Firefly" thing?
Yeah, is that it?

　I took a quick look and pointed to the appropriate one.
　It's a magic named after a firefly and is said to be able to blind you with fire. It has a note that it has no offensive power because of its weak heat.

'I don't want Maria to have attack power. I want her to be an aid.
''Haha, is that how it is ....... Oh, if you're unattributed, the 《Impulse》 is a good choice. It's a decent attack magic.

　Saying that, Maria pointed to 《Impulse》 from the non-attribute column.
　It is written as a short vibrating magic with a short reach. It seems that enemies who are exposed to it at close range are blown away by its impact by a few meters.

Then let's buy those two. It's a very reasonable price. And I'll also buy a suitable freeze magic for myself.
............
What's going on?
Huh. It's really a lot of money, isn't it?

　Maria stares at me in dismay.

'It's money you risked your life to get. You'd be missing out if you didn't spend it, wouldn't you?
You could just save as you normally would: ......

　Maria disagrees with me outright.
　But I'm moving to avoid staying in this world for too long, so I don't have the idea of saving.

''Yes, here you are. Brother, it's a magic stone.

　As I was arguing with Maria, a clerk came out from the back of the store.

''Thank you. Also, I've decided on her magic. Fire Magic 《Firefly》 and no magic 《Impulse》. Also, while you're at it, I'll need the ice magic 《Little Snow》.
Firefly, Impulse, and Little Snow. It's a major magic, so I can bring it right away. But Little Snow isn't the right one for the two of you, so you won't be able to remember it, right?
'Oh, never mind. It's a rich man's way of life.

　The aptitude for the icy attribute didn't appear in the results just now.
　But I'm sure that I can use the freezing magic, so I need to try it out.

You're going to be able to get your hands on a lot of things. As far as we're concerned, there's nothing better than selling it.
I'm going to pay you first.
Oh, yes.

　The price was less than two gold coins. The 《Impulse》 was a bit pricey, but the others are cheap since their uses are limited.

　As usual, I pretend to take out two gold coins from my 'belongings' by pretending to take them out of the bag I put behind me.

'He really popped them out.

　Maria looks at me with eyes that look at me in disbelief.
　I wish she would stop giving me that look every time we talk about money.

'Maido Arie. No, you're really rich! Well then, I'll get your magic stone right away too, young lady.''

　In exchange for the money, I receive a silver coin for change and a dimensional magic magic stone.

　The magical magical magical stone of dimensionality has a strange coloration.
　The object is the very same magical stone that you can get in the labyrinth, but the workmanship on the stone is a cut above the rest. It's not just a matter of time before you get to the point where you can get a new one.

It's beautiful. It's too good not to drink.
Some people wear them. I hear they have such accessories.

　Maria shares her knowledge for me. I heard that some people use sacred magic stones as wedding rings to pray for good health.
　While I'm listening to these stories, the shopkeeper brings Maria's magic stone to me.

''Yes, this is for you, young lady. And I'll also attach the country's certificate to it. If you have any problems, please come back again. Since you're a rich man, I'll take care of your after-sales service as well.
Hi. Oh, by the way. Do you mind if we drink this right now?
Oh, no problem. Can I get you some water?
'Please. It's my first time drinking, and I need someone close to me who specializes in it.
Yes, sir.

　The shopkeeper looks familiar and brings me a glass of water from the back.

　And then Maria and I used the water to drink down the magic stones.
　I have three of them, including freezing magic, and Maria has two.

　I'm not sure how much resistance I had to the act of swallowing the stones, but seeing the younger Maria swallowing them without a single complaint, I didn't lose, either.

'Congratulations, girl. I think you can do some magic with this! But don't do it in the store! Oh, I don't know if your brother can use it or not.
I know. ...... What do you think, Maria? Is it going to work?
How could I know? It's my first time.

　Maria is staring at her palms, but she doesn't seem to know what has changed.

'Clerk. I'm going to have to go outside for a moment to try it out.
I don't have any other guests, and I'll follow you outside to see what you're up to.

　Kindly, the shopkeeper seems to see the magic in us.
　We are led outside into the shop's garden. There's also a straw doll target set up, so it seems to be a common occurrence for customers to try it out.

'Girl, imagine ....... The magic power that travels through the body gathers in the palm of your hand, and the heat of that magic power rises sharply, causing flames to spill out of your hand like an overflow. Then, chant. 《Firefly》!
Firefly!

　The fire rises from Maria's hand.
　The clerk is used to it. Perhaps he has taught various people magic. Maria seems to be okay with leaving it to that person.

　I have to test my magic.

'Oh, girl, that's great!　Wow, that's a lot of sense. Well then, let's try the next one. Next, I'm going to gather up colorless magic power. The colorless magic is gathering and is now trembling, ready to jump out of your palm. Restrain the trembling and then shout, "【Impulse】! ''Impulse!''
Impulse!

　I proceed with my task, catching the straw doll blowing away at the edge of my vision.


[Magic]
　Freeze Magic: Freeze 1.04 Ice 1.06　
　Dimensional Magic: Dimension 1.42 Connection 1.00 Form 1.00
　Specific Magic : Dimension Multiple(Multiple)1.02
　　　　　　Dimension and Decisive Operations(gradiate)1.04


　Using Display, you can see which magic you have.

　Despite the increase in "Connection" and "Form", Little Snow has not increased.

　The aptitude test I did in the shop certainly didn't have any elements of the icy attribute. Am I only able to learn dimensional magic?　Then I don't know the reason for the existence of the "freeze" and "ice cream" that I remember now.

　Another reason could be that there wasn't enough capacity, but I'm not sure. Since the magician's aptitude test was vague, I have no choice but to try various things on my own.

　I'll figure out the unclear points later, but for now, I'll try to figure out the details of the magic I got.


[Connections]
　MP 100
　Connecting dimensions according to the advanced dimensional magician's ability
[Form]
　MP1 consumption
　The Basics of Dimensional Magic Giving concepts such as dimension and space-time


　It's a detail not much different from the introduction in the earlier catalog.

　Naturally, I have high hopes for the 《Connection》.
　If it's as the words say, I'll be able to go back to the original world as it is.

　As I was examining my magic, Maria, who has finished practicing her magic, approaches me.

''Master!　I could work my magic too!
"Don't call me that outside of ....... Also, shut up for a second. I'm going to try my magic.

　Maria looked really happy and excited.
　However, if I could return to the original world with the Connection, I would be happier and more excited than her. I leave Maria alone and cast a spell.

　Image.
　It's just one wish.
　A wish to return to my world.

"--Magic [Connection]!

　I hold up one hand and construct an image with the intention of pouring all my magical power into it.

　Magical energy that interferes with the dimension gushes out of my hand. It engulfs the air around you and condenses into your palm. The condensed air builds a wall of light purple magic.

　It was an irregularly shaped magical door that seemed to be reflected in the shimmering water surface.

　I put my hand on that door.
　If the image is correct, this leads to my original world.

　I push the door and try to open it--

It won't open.

　It didn't open.

　As I was pushing and pulling the magic door, the clerk approached me curiously.

''Ho, I've never seen this before. Is this a dimensional magic [connection]? I've only seen this magic in books, but to be able to see it with my own eyes is very impressive! But that won't open as it is. It would have had to be cast again and made into a 'pair' to function.
What?
'See, see. Please chant again.

　The clerk seems to know more about the details of this magic than I do. I decide that it would be better to follow her as an expert here and cast the magic again.

''--Magic [Connection].''

　I did as I was told and made another door, another one nearby.

'Yes, sir. This should lead to a connection there and there. If the literature is correct, that is.

　So it's like a self-installing door anywhere.
　I'll figure out how to work the magic.

I get it. ...... Okay, go. Maria.
'Yes, no. It's stinky. It's scary.

　Me too.
　It takes courage to walk through the obviously immaterial light purple door, even though it's a door of my own making.

　I have no choice but to push the door open with my right hand, wary.
　This time, the door is opened without resistance.

　Then another door opens and my right arm comes out from inside.
　Scary .......

'It's just as the literature says. Congratulations, brother.
Hi. Hi.
'But please turn it off. You're in my way.
Oh, yes.

　I put my hand back and picture the door disappearing in my mind.
　The door disappeared without a problem.

　It seems that this is not a way to 'return'.
　I'm not going to be able to get any more information on this. I'm not going to be able to get any more information on this. Of course, if I could do that, I wouldn't be in much trouble.

　I'm going to get my mind back on track and think about having the clerk look at the other magic as well.

'Excuse me. Could you tell me about the other magic as well?
One more thing: ...... You're talking about "Form". Hmmm, "Connection" is an easy to understand magic with illustrations, but "Form" doesn't have much material. The only thing I can tell you is that it 'adds' a dimensional attribute.

　Unfortunately, the other one seems to be completely groped.
　I have no choice but to give it a try.

"I'm going to try it for now. --Magic Form.

　With the image of the magic construction in place, he released his magic power into the air.
　What appeared there was a light purple soap bubble.

'Bubbles, sir?'

　The clerk pokes at the foam with his fingertips, curiously.
　It doesn't pop like a soap bubble, but it scrapes off easily.

'Bubbles, yes.'

　I feel the same way.
　But only I know that it's not just that, I'm the only one who understands it.

　I'm the only one who understands intuitively that I'm in control of the bubble.
　This bubble is misaligned (...).

　The outline of this bubble cannot be made of water. It is natural because it is not made of water.
　The round outline is made up of a misalignment of dimensions (・・・・・).
　It is a bubble unique to the dimensional attribute.

　I don't know the true meaning of the phrase "addition of the dimensional attribute", but I am certain that this bubble has the dimensional attribute and is under my control.

''What do you think, brother? What did you find out?
'No, not really ....... I just know it's just a bubble .......

　If you explain the feel of the magic to an expert shopkeeper here, you might be able to figure out how to use it effectively. But I've got a magic that is rarely used in this world. I'm not going to be able to get it right.

'I see. I'm sorry.
There's no way to use the 《form》: ....... But it was helpful. I was new to it, and so was she.
No, no, no. It's my job.

　I thank the waitress, who shakes her head.

　Then I call out to Maria, who is poking at my bubbles and playing with them.

Are you done with that one, Maria?
Yes. I'm getting the hang of it.

　Maria is confident.
　She feels buoyed by the clerk's praise for her talent.

''Well then, if you'll excuse me. Thank you very much. I'm sure I'll be back.'
Yes, goodbye, brother. You too, little girl.
Thanks for your help. Excuse me.

　We said goodbye to each other and Maria and I left the magic shop.

　The shopkeeper waved at us until we were out of sight as we left.
　This is how Maria and I learned our new magic.