When I reached the place where the second ordeal was to take place, a high wall loomed up in front of me.
　When I looked up, I could not see the ceiling with the naked eye.
　As I pounded on the wall, I could see that it was hard and uneven.

Now, ......, what kind of ordeal have we prepared for you here?

　I put my hand on my chin, remembering what happened a thousand years ago.


"There you are, Master.


　I heard two overlapping voices.

　I turn my head in that direction.

"Ah, ...... reminds me. Long time no see, Redbird, Bluebird.
It's ...... a pleasure to know that you remember us.

　He moved his mouth as if he were a man hanging his head.

There's a reason I said 'like'.
　I said 'like' because it was two birds that were talking to me.

"I believe this is where the second and third trials will take place.

　Two birds, one red and one blue.
The two birds, one red and one blue, confirm this.

"That is correct, Master.

　The two birds said at the same time.

The two birds said at the same time, "It makes me feel nostalgic to see something I made a thousand years ago, like Shaple. Now, let's see if you can explain the trials that will take place here.

　I remember, though, so I know.
　Now's your chance. Let's not take away from the work of the two birds.

　As I listened, the Redbird began to explain.

"Okay. The first thing I'll give you is the second test.
　You, Master, will now climb this wall. But it's too easy to just do that, so I'm going to cast a gravity spell on you.

As soon as the Red Bird said that, a heavy sensation hit my body.

　Hmm, a hundred times the normal gravity is being applied.
　Normally, I would not only fall to my knees, but my internal organs and bones would be damaged.

　But for me, it's no big deal.
　I feel a little dull, but ...... this is no problem.

"You're asking me to climb this uneven wall. A thousand years ago, I would have thought of something interesting.

　My heart is fluttering.

After the Red Bird's explanation, the Blue Bird begins.

And after climbing this wall, I have prepared a third test. In it, you will be asked to set your magic power to 0. You know the principle of increasing magic power, don't you?
"Of course.

　There are many ways to do this, but it is said that the more magic power you consume, the more it will grow.
　The amount of magic power that is lost can be recovered by the passage of time or by being given by others.
　In the process of recovery, the magic power will increase from what it was before.
　However, your magic power will only increase until you are about 20 years old at most, after which it will start to decrease rather than increase.

But after that, it starts to decrease rather than increase. "You set your magic power to 0 and then recover from it. If you are a master of the game, you will be able to transcend time.　It should be possible to immediately restore the magic power to its original state.
I'm sure you'll have a lot of questions.
"Nonsense. I'm well aware of the Master's power. If you can't use magic because you don't have any magic power, it's not worth talking about. ......

The bluebird seemed to laugh.
　I'm sure you'll be able to understand that.

When the Master overcomes these two trials, he will be able to regain at least half of the power he had a thousand years ago.

　The voices of the two birds overlapped gracefully like a symphony.

"Master should be able to overcome this, let's see what he can do after all these years.

The Red Bird and Blue Bird had no more foolish thoughts of me dropping out of this ordeal .......
　Of course, I have no intention of failing either.

　But you know what .......

"Redbird, Bluebird. Don't give me any trouble.
"?

　The two birds nodded their heads in the same direction.

A thousand years ago, I would not have completed these trials in order, would I?
"Master," they said, "what are you trying to say?

　I held up two fingers and continued.


"At the same time. I'll do the second and third trials at the same time.


　Hearing this, the two birds sounded surprised.

"No, that's too absurd! No matter how much of a master you are, you still haven't regained your full strength. ......

　But - I've been feeling strange ever since I heard the details of this ordeal.
　From the beginning, this test was one. I felt as if it was being forcibly divided into two.
　From what I remember from a thousand years ago, I can only think that I created this test on the premise that we would have to do both at the same time.

"Who am I talking to? Don't worry, just get on with it.
Yes, sir. - I'll interrupt if it gets dangerous.

The Blue Bird activates a spell and removes 0 magic from me.
　Normally, when your magic power is completely zeroed out, you will not only be unable to stand up due to fatigue, but you will also faint.


　But I even felt comfortable with this feeling.

I could recover my magic right now, but ...... I think I'll leave it until I've climbed this wall.

　I put my foot on the wall.
　I put my foot on the wall and started to run up it.

I put my foot on the wall and started running up it.

　"It's amazing." "It's as if I'm running on the ground," says the enraptured Red and Blue Bird.

"I'm sure Master will say, 'Isn't it normal to be able to run on an uneven wall? And.

　Well, climbing a wall like this isn't particularly tough, but being stared at like this is.
　It makes me feel somewhat embarrassed.


　Not long after that, I made it to the top of the wall.


That's it.

　It took me about ...... three minutes.
　It took me longer than I thought.

I'm a great master, and I'm amazed that you can climb up a wall with only ...... your physical strength when you're subjected to a hundred times the gravity and your magic power is zero.

The Red Bird and Blue Bird caught up with me and praised me.

It's no problem. If you were in perfect condition, you could have finished the climb in three seconds.

　This is the truth.

　Well, ......, I'm starting to feel tired of having 0 magic power.
　It's been a good workout.

　I'm going to transcend time and let it pass.
　It's a good exercise.

It's not easy to get your magic back to zero by yourself. Thank you.

　If I had done that in the original world, which is not in space-time, a country or two could have been blown up.
　That's how much magic power I have in reserve.
　With this trial, my magic power will have caught up to the level of a thousand years ago.

"Master ...... is cool." "As expected of a master. I love you .......

　I'm not sure if I'd be able to handle such an ordeal if I were you. ...... But what the heck.

"Redbird, Bluebird, don't be so complimentary. No offense, but don't be embarrassed.

　Just for the record, the reason I'm praising you so much is not because of the original specification.
　After a thousand years, they must have developed their own ego, and before they knew it, they must have developed a kind of admiration for me (the creator).

What are you talking about?" "Humility is not like a master.

　I could only scratch my head as the two birds continued to praise me even after I stopped them.