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　It was on this day that I learned for the first time that Valkyrie had its own magic.

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　Sharing, they say, is the magic of the Valkyrie.

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　Valkyries with [Shared] magic exchange their magic power and the magic they are given with each other.

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　I wondered if such a thing was really possible.

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　But I guess it's not an impossible magic, though I don't know the logic behind it.

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　Because I know of a technique that comes close to it.

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　By the act of naming another person, we give our magic to another person and receive magic power from that person.

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　I thought that this magic system and the magic of "sharing" used by Valkyrie are somewhat similar.

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　It is possible to communicate remotely even with someone far away.

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　Though I can't create such a magic by myself, because I can't imagine it at all.

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　It was while I was thinking about this when I came back to Barca Castle from the ranch.

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"There he is!　Mr. Barca. I've finally found you."

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"Hmm?　Oh, what's the matter, Mr. Painter?"

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"Today, today, I must tell you something. I can no longer continue that work. I would like to take some time off.

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"Not again. How many times have you said that?

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"I have to tell you again and again. I've reached my limit. I came to Vulcania with the dream of becoming a painter.

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"That's why you're giving me the job of painting."

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"You think that's a job for a painter?　Do you really mean that, Mr. Barca?"

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"It's a painting job, so it's not a mistake. And I think it's important for a painter to have a good understanding of the human anatomy. You said you can paint with your eyes closed, but I think you should practice sketching more."

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"Do you really believe that that was an exercise in painting, Master Barka?　Such a thing is an act of spitting in the face of the heavens. Woe must eventually befall you.

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"Don't worry. Bishop Paul of the Church gave me permission. God will forgive me.

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"Oh, my God! Why is God putting me through this ordeal ......?"

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"Just get back to work. Come on, let's go, painter."

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"No. I don't want to go back. Master Barca doesn't know because he doesn't do it himself. Why should I draw up the entrails of a man?

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"It's for the advancement of medicine. It's important work that affects everyone's life. Let's go back, painter.

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　The young man who spoke to me was Mosh, a painter who had come to Vulcania with the intention of becoming a painter.

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　He had come to Balka to receive the magic of Kyle based on the appeal that he could create exquisite pictures with his eyes closed.

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　I took notice of the painter.

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　At first I thought of having him make maps, but after I hired him, I gave him another job.

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　It was to draw pictures of the human body.

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　However, I did not make him do simple sketches, as the artist himself seems to be very reluctant to do.

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　He was asked to make detailed drawings of the parts of the human body that he had dissected.

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　Well, I knew he would not like it, but he has come to me several times to tell me that he is resigning his position.

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　The reason why I let a painter who hates to work on the human body so much to elucidate the wonders of the human body is because the medical science in this area is very underdeveloped.

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　There are people who make medicines using medicinal herbs in this area, but all of them are like folk remedies.

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　Of course, I do not intend to make fun of these medical treatments, but I do wonder, "Are they really effective?　On the other hand, won't it be harmful to the human body?" There are many things that make me think, "What is the point of this?

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　One of the most shocking was an incident in the war that took place this year.

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　There were many people who lost their lives or were wounded in Fontana's army.

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　I saw them being treated.

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　But there was something surprising among them.

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　There was a man who was mixing medicine with animal feces.

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　In my opinion, animal feces is unsanitary.

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　But I can't say that it might not be surprisingly effective.

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　After all, magic exists in this world, and there are such things as medicines to restore magic power that I do not know about.

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　Perhaps, animal feces could be the material for a special remedy.

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　As long as there are animals that use magic, we cannot deny it completely.

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　But that doesn't mean that I don't want such a medicine to be applied to my wounds.

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　Because of this thought, I wanted to advance the medical science as much as possible.

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　The first step toward this goal was the creation of anatomical drawings of the human anatomy by Mr. Painter.

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　First of all, what is the structure of human beings in this world?

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　Without knowing this, it would be impossible to describe the effects of treatment.

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　With this in mind, I assigned the job to the newly hired painter.

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"Lord Barkha, have mercy on me. I'm really at my limit. I can't do it anymore. I want to quit."

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"I see. ......By the way, painter, I'm going to change the subject, but I've recently acquired something like this. I was told that it's the stuff that makes beautiful blue paint. ....... Well, I guess it's none of your business if you're quitting your job. Forget it."

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"Master Barca, let me see it. ...... Ah, isn't this what they call a phantom ore? Here, before my eyes, is such a thing.

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"I was told it was very valuable. It was expensive and I only had a limited amount. I may never be able to find them again."

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"Oh,......oh,......ck. But I'm ......"

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"Okay, that's enough. That's what I got for Barca's resident painter. I'll ask you to give it back."

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"No, no. I can't give it back. I will use it to paint ......."

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"What are you talking about? You're the one who said we were leaving Barca. Now give it back to me."

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"......Oh, God forgive me. I ......, it seems I must give my soul to the devil."

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"Who is the devil?

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"Master Barca, I would like to continue working for Master Barca."

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"Didn't you say you wanted to quit?"

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No, it's not like that. I am an honored painter in the employ of Barca. In time, I will paint a masterpiece that will be recognized by all. There is no way I can stop now.

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"I see. I see. Let's go back to work. Your job as a painter awaits you.

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"Yes, ......, I understand. ......"

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　It seems that Mr. Painter, who has been nagging at us about quitting, is going to stay on.

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　I don't know how talented he is as a painter, but even I can tell that his paintings are precise and detailed without compromise.

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　If he is going to draw anatomical drawings, I would like to leave the work to him.

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　And so, today too, Barca's painter sells his soul to the devil, and with the precious materials of paint in his hands, he continues to draw anatomical drawings of the human body.

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