After Crabbe told me about the scrolls and magic manipulation...


"And now for what we've been waiting for! Now for the magic demonstration!

"Oh!


　I raised my hands in the air in response to Crabbe's declaration.
　Of course I was looking forward to seeing the magic.


Of course, I was looking forward to seeing magic. "At any rate, watching magic is a good way to learn. If you don't train your imagination by seeing the power of magic, you'll never become a top-notch mage.

Is that part of your experience when you travel?

That's right. I've been to many places and seen the magic that is commonly used in each place, and that's how I got where I am today.


　Crabbe is proud to say so.


"Arx. You've seen magic before, right?

I have, but only once, due to the fact that I was disinherited.

...... I see. Then I'll show you the most basic [Movement] magic.


　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. The rolling stone eventually lost its kinetic energy and came to a stop on the grass.


　Crabbe held out his hand toward it.


"Lead it to the destination of my will.


　As Crabbe uttered the incantation in the ancient language of the Arts, the Arts Glyphs made of light began to appear around him, before popping and disappearing.


　Then, the stone at the point where he held up his hand came to life.


It moved!

This is the magic of [Movement]. This is the magic of [Movement].


　When Crabbe said this, the stone moved to the place he had specified by his thought, and then stopped moving. At the same time, the words that made up the magic disintegrated into [Arts Glyphs] and broke up and scattered. For a short while, the light of the scattered letters remained in the surroundings, but it eventually disappeared.


This is the basic spell in the instruction manual. Of course, you know that the spell doesn't have to be this one, right?

"So if you can create a word combination that means to move, you can recreate the same thing?

"To put it bluntly. Of course, if you make a random combination, the words will repel each other or cancel each other's effect, making it impossible to activate. There are many combinations, but if you don't use the right combination of words, it won't be a spell. So--


　And Crabbe began to chant again.


"Feed on my will and move it. It must be free.


　As Crabbe recited the spell, the stone floated and moved, as if it were a re-creation of the phenomenon he had just seen, and then stopped.


"Oh!


　I can't stop my excitement from exploding.


The spell can be used freely like this. Remember that spells can be created freely like this.

It's amazing.


　In the man's world, the magic in the reading material is usually a predetermined spell to be cast. The fact that you can modify it and create it at will is still very exciting.


　Humans are creatures that love to combine things. This has been proven in brain science and psychology.


I'm telling you, this is so basic that it's not even elementary.

Yes!

I'm sure you've heard of it, but I've never heard of it. Do you know why?

"Because it's the result of ...... a lot of research by a lot of people?

Yes. Basic magic has been around a long time, even after it was created. The amount of magic power required and the length of the spell have already been refined to a level that is beyond compare, as well as the fact that there is no repulsion or counteracting each other. Remember, we can't improve it now, it won't work.

"But why bother explaining that at ......?


　Yes, if you think about it, it should be obvious to you that you should use the existing ones. It is easier, and above all, if you are skilled in the amount of magic power and the length of the spell, it is best to use the more efficient one.


　But what is Crabbe's intention in giving such an explanation?


"Wizards somehow appreciate and think it's cool to make things for themselves. They rebuild and use everything themselves, even though it's not efficient.　It's stupid.


　As is often the case, there is a tendency here to believe that originality is supreme. It is true that the term "original" attracts me, but if it is not efficient, it is not the end of the world in terms of improvement. What is the point of using a modified version of the original? I don't understand that at all.


　Crabbe takes out another book from the bag he had prepared.


"This is a textbook with basic magic in it. Read it carefully. You can't use it without my permission yet.

"Yes.


　Yes. If you use it out of curiosity and have an accident, you're out of luck.
　And I don't want to disappoint my uncle by doing it without permission.
　...... After that, I asked Crabbe to show me some of his magic.


"Uncle, I have a question.

"What is it?　Tell me anything.



How much magic should I put into a spell?


　Magic power is not consumed by itself when you cast a spell. You have to manipulate the magic yourself and put it into each word or phrase.


　Therefore, just like fuel, I wanted to know a number to use as a guide, like a scale, such as this amount for this word, or this amount for this word .......


　But--


There is no such thing. Just a hunch.

Yes?

"Instinct.


　Crabbe replied that it was just a feeling.
　The answer was so fluffy that Arx froze.


　Since the amount of magic power that can be put into a word is specified by the spell, he thought that there should be a standard amount.


　But the answer was a hunch.
　Then I thought


"You can't tell how much magic to put into a word. Because, you know.　Magic is invisible and has no weight. There's no way to measure it.

So, how do you know how much you need?

You have to rely on your senses. Then you have to use it over and over again, try it out, and finally you will be able to do it.


　That's what Crabbe says, but I'm not convinced.


Ki, if you don't know the basic values, even if you use it repeatedly, there will be errors from person to person!

"Oh?　You know some hard words. You're right. That's right. That's why we have training.

"............


　I heard him say that there is no way to measure the amount of magic power in detail. I was wondering if there was a way to measure the amount of magic, since the measurement before the disinheritance was a primitive method of releasing magic power on the surface of the lake and making it ripple for a certain period of time.


　When I was thinking about it, I suddenly noticed Crabbe giving me an indescribable look.


"......, what's up?

I've been thinking about this since yesterday. You seem to be talking a lot smoother and more coherent for your age.

I've been thinking about it since yesterday.　I've studied!


　"Well, , I studied!
　His smooth speech and his ability to remember difficult words are the result of his memory. The words themselves had been memorized for the purpose of training him to be an heir, so all he had to do was combine them.
　Surprisingly, the words came out at a rapid pace.


...... I see. That's right. You're right, too.

"......?


　Crabbe's face suddenly showed a hint of pity.
　Then he grabbed both of Arx's shoulders firmly with his strong hands.


Arx. I won't let your hard work go to waste. I'll take care of the magic.

"Yes, sir. Thank you .......


　He replied awkwardly to the serious expression on his face.
　It seems that I've misled him somehow. Perhaps I made him think that I was forced to study hard by my family.


　Anyway...


(Thank God he's a kind man. ......)


　Perhaps because the people around me have become cold, I feel that way deeply.
　Now, I think I can handle the matter of magic.


　The amount of ...... magic I put into it is something I've turned a blind eye to.