Ars focused his attention on the stick in his hand.

　Tesfia and Alice stared at it, too, as if they were staring at it. This is practically the first time the two of them have seen Ars's magic (although it's doubtful they can call it that).

　I even feel nostalgic for the one I used to do as a daily morning exercise. It was as natural as breathing, and in an instant, the magic covered the stick.　
　That is one word for "brilliant".
　This is what is known as granting magic power. And since there is no way that Ars would say such a thing, I'll speak for him.

　The two men pulled their eyes away. It's not surprising. I don't know how much Alice's grant of magic power is, but Tesfia's unwatchable grant shows the difference in rank.

　Forgetting even the blink of an eye, the two of them unconsciously bring their faces close to the bars.

''What is this?!''
Beautiful!

　It was just a few millimeters, covered with magical power. It flowed like flowing water, reminiscent of a clear stream.

'You guys need to be a little more decent, if not this much. Otherwise, your karma will be unconventional.
Ugh....

　Tesfia, who must have had an idea, must have felt a streak of cold on her cheek.

　When the two of them are close to each other at close range, I release the magic grant to bring them back to consciousness. Because the magic power flows out of the body, when you grant it, it travels through the hilt and extends to the tip of the sword. However, that magic power does not return to the body when it is released. The magic power that is directed out of the body constantly deteriorates, so it must be constantly flowing.

I'll tell you what, this is training for beginners. If you can't do this, you can't defeat a demon. Rather, it's a near-death experience in the blink of an eye.

　The sound of gulping and swallowing raw spit made their throats clench.
　However, there was only one of these sticks.
　When Alice realized this, she was about to open her mouth.

''Then let's get it started, shall we--''

　Ars cut off the stick with his hand sword.

"----!

　Again, the two of them couldn't understand what that was. I've heard that some people can do it in the flesh if they work out, but you're probably dimly aware that these sticks aren't just wood. Of course, it's not even a bottle or other broken material.

　The question arose. Isn't this magic?
　Originally, magical power is the energy to use magic. So it's no wonder that the magic of slashing and cutting exists. However, Ars's hand blade does not have the chant to manifest magic, nor does it have the AWR (aura) to destroy it.

　That question would soon be resolved from his own mouth, but whether the two of them could understand it was different.


'No!　I didn't see any magic in it.

　Ars felt that it was getting tedious to explain to the two people who were lost for words. Tesfia complained that she wasn't satisfied with the events that occurred in front of her.
　I guess they agree. Alice also shook her head buzzing vertically.

''We can't call ourselves single digits (singles) if we're noticed by the extent of you guys.

　They don't understand exactly what that means. They tilt their heads at each other, curiosity covering their eyes. Probably the two of them are highly ambitious and will not be able to move on without revealing the seed to them, because they are curious. Good grief, Ars cowered his shoulders.
　I'm going to roll up the notepaper in my hand and use it as a stick to show you how to practice it in slow motion this time.

　Slowly, Ars's hand blade is swung into a horizontal cleave. The two men who are staring at it up close are close enough to not risk it, and it doesn't mean that they are going to make a mistake, only Ars, so they continue in silence.

　Just before the sword touches the paper, magic instantly covers the hand. It's also so minute that the two of them have to stare at it from close range to notice it.
　As mentioned earlier, the magic power flows out of the hand, which is the grounded surface. If the two inexperienced people did this, they would be able to see the magic power slowly cover the tip.

　Without any resistance, Ars's hand blade tears through the paper.
　This was as far as Tesfia and Alice were able to notice.

''It's true!　But....
Yeah. I don't know why I'm so offended.

　The reason the two of them feel that way is because they have a certain amount of knowledge about it.

　Granting magic power is something that increases the strength of a thing, and essentially granting magic power to an organic substance is almost meaningless in terms of affinity. This is because even if you cover your fist with magic power, it will quickly degrade and dissipate as residue.
　The fact that Ars's hand sword cut through the paper means that it was not a mere grant of magic power.
　Not to mention that it was outside the bounds of common sense. Thinking that it would be even more confusing if he told the two of them about it now, Ars left out the details.

　Ars wanted to question the chancellor as to whether he was really good, but he put out his hand in a way that was easy to understand that it wouldn't make things better and would just be a drudgery.

'You, lend me your AWR,'

　He pointed at Tesfia.
　But Tesfia didn't like being called you.

'I have a proper name for you.

　Then he held the sword in front of his chest.
　Even an exchange like this feels serpentine, and Ars utters a line like he ate it.

''What was it?''
"--!　I knew this guy was........
Don't do it, Fear.

　Alice quieted Tesfia, who was about to roll up her sleeve and pull out her sword.

'Yes, that was Kasfia, wasn't it? 'Thank you, Alice.'
Chigaaaah!


　The look on Ars's face as he thanked her for that was evil.
　This is not going to get any further, Ars seriously.

'If you don't let me borrow it, I'll just eat up your time, is that right?　Tessphere.

　Tesfia was rooted to a straight-faced response - she couldn't keep up with the drop. Although she was still angry, she let out more than a little breath of relief that she hadn't really forgotten about it.
　The only person who could accurately capture her sentiments would be Alice.

　
　Ars let out an exclamation as he pulled his sword from its scabbard.

'It's definitely a work of art. The magic formula is also accurately carved, and with this, it's no wonder I chose the sword as my AWR.''

　This time it was a handful of praise. Of course, it's against the sword.
　The magic formula engraved on the blade is marked with an ice system magic aid, just as Ars had expected.

　Immediately, Ars covered Tesfia's sword with magic power.

　The two of them are fawned over to the point where it's not strange to describe them as enthralled. It's dangerous though, because of the actual thing.

Hey....

　He returned to consciousness and proceeded.

'If you cut the paper in this state, of course it will cut. Why do you think that is?
Oh...

　He finally realized it.

''Yes, how can it cut when the blade is also covered with magic power, it's because the magic power is exactly the exact shape of the blade.

　The two men shifted their gaze to the blade again, even closer than before.

'There it is!'

　It must have seemed slight. That's how precise and delicate Ars's magic manipulation is.

'Of course this in itself is not a big deal. And since there's a real one, all we have to do is cover it with magic power to make it crawl over it.

　For two people who can't even do that, it was a moment of reaffirmation of the greatness of Ars, who can easily say that.

It's a good idea to use this as an application of the hand blade. In other words, instead of letting magic power crawl through it, you consciously manipulate the magic power to form a magic sword.
No, it can't be...

　Alice overflowed with incredulity, but withdrew her words in the middle of the sentence with someone in front of her who could do it.

　There was naturally a contradiction there, but the two of them couldn't notice it, and Ars dared to leave it at that.
　Since the nature of magic power is easily absorbed by the body, even if it can be molded, it is only for a short time. It is possible to do that with Ars. I'm not sure if I'll be able to do that if I tell you the seeds, but that's another story.

"Well, if we can do this, we can get to double digits.

　Tesfia and Alice can't be honestly happy. Because they know there is a limit to the amount of pleasure they can take. Even if you don't know that it requires a higher level of skill.
　You can't even grant a mere magic power properly, so it will require a tremendous amount of effort to get there. There is no guarantee that you will even be able to master it.

That's where this comes in.

　Ars hands them both the stick he had just split in two.

　They both let their gazes crawl around the corner as if to price it, but when they concluded that there was nothing there, they gripped it firmly.

''That's from the corpse of the demon I defeated earlier...''

　I said, and then there were two dry sounds on the floor.

'Hey!'　It's the one and only precious thing in the world.
No, because...

　You're determined to defeat the demon with this, so you're in for a rude awakening.

"Don't worry. I've trained with it for years, so I don't think anything will happen to me.

　When she heard that, Alice easily picked it up. Tesfia, on the other hand, picked it up and lifted it up to pick it up with her fingers.

'I don't have to do it, you know.

　I know in my heart it's an inevitable instruction, but I can't really go on without threatening you.

'Try letting the magic through first,'
Yes!

　Alice replied with a supreme voice that conveyed a switch or motivation.

　However, when the two of them passed their magic power - bashfully, the magic power spread out.

''----!

　Ars raises the corner of his mouth to explain..............................and supplement it.

'It's the nature of that demon, when it touches the magic, it spreads it out.
So how am I supposed to give it magic?

　It's a natural question. I'd like to tell you to figure that out for yourself, too, but if you're not good at it, you could spend days on it.

'Use your magic to hold it down,'

　For two people who have never consciously moved their magic power, they won't understand what Ars is saying.
　The fact that they don't try to do it right away proves that they don't understand.

''How can you say you're excellent at it?''
We didn't say that.

　That's what I call self-consciousness. Such an arrogant person should quickly become demon food. And so on, while keeping the excessive swearing inside.

　Still, Ars couldn't help but hold his head in his hands. It's a good thing that the only person who can become a teacher is someone who takes good care of himself or herself.
　In some small way, this was not an opportunity for Ars to change his attitude towards teachers in the future...............

'Both of you, get under my skin.

　There was a momentary pause in the line that could have been taken as a sudden s*xual harassment comment, but Alice held out her arms first, and Tesfia rolled up her sleeves as well.

　Of course, it didn't matter where it was skin, and Ars must have blamed himself if he got undressed for this.

'Ouch!
Ick!

　Ars pinched Tesfia and Alice's arms.
　'Of course it makes sense.

'What are you doing?'

　The two of you have questions, of course, but it would be easier to understand them if you let them do it rather than explain it with your mouth.

''While you're here, focus your magic on your legs.
"...........

　Magic power is generated in the body and circulates through the body as needed. When a magician uses AWR, the magic power is concentrated in the unconscious, such as the hand that holds the AWR.

　There's nothing they can't do even under the conscious mind. However, since they are used to moving magic power in the unconscious, the unconscious takes precedence over the unconscious.
　Magic power, which has a close relationship with instinct, is also reflected in reflex action. Magic power that has a close relationship with the mind and body can naturally run amok. That's why mages must always remain calm.

　Just as the pinch concentrates the sensation of pain in the pinched area, the magic power will flow to the pinched area accordingly.
　It is an exercise in consciously transferring magic to the point of pain.
　When you are in the military, pinching is not an easy thing to do. Since they're going to receive a whip to the point of worm swelling, it should be pretty easy for them.

　Even so, it would not be good training if there was little pain. It's a good idea to have them endure a certain degree of unconsciousness because it gives a directional force to the magic gathered in the pinched area.

　They both contorted their faces in unison. Of course, it will be red, but it shouldn't be so painful that you can't think straight.

''....What is that?''

　This was unleashed against the two of them.
　Tesfia couldn't resist the magical power transfer under her unconsciousness (or should I say), and for some reason, her magic power began to move apart.
　Alice is Alice, and somehow the magic is concentrated in the spot where I pinched her with great force.

　Judgment.

''Are you guys really four digits?''
What do you mean?
I asked him if he couldn't do it in four figures.

　Ars was worried about the future of the wizard's - and, by extension, the human race. Not that he meant it. After all, I don't care much about what happens to humanity. There is nothing to be troubled about. Even if they were to become extinct, Ars was confident that he alone could survive.
　But that would mean no research and a life of idleness. I don't care what happens to me at the end of the day, but I don't want to cut it off any more than necessary either.

'Okay, fine. I'm going to master this stuff in a heartbeat.

　I'm already distracted, although I'm enthusiastic.
　Alice nodded vigorously and quietly fought back, but what she was doing was the opposite of the task.

'Well, okay. I'll just go on with my own thing.''

　I told her to cut him off and she let go of my hand.

'You can do it with two of us. Come and call me when you can.
"..........!

　They rubbed their reddened arms.
　They were confused because the training was much different from the training they had expected, but now that they understood the significance of this training, they would not refuse it.
　Even so, I remember feeling lonely for the way they talked about giving up on an incompetent student.
　I don't feel like I can do it though I have the will to complete it.
　Anxiety containing such a sense of desolation.

　Tesfia opened her mouth towards Ars's back as she turned her back and walked to her desk.

''Well, any hints...''

　With a jerk, Ars turned around and took a glance at him. His mouth rose slightly.

'Take it easy.'

　He gestured to grab something with his fingers and twisted at the end.
　It was fuzzy and not something that could be called a hint, but it made Tesfia and Alice stiffen their spines rather than protest.