Dawn.
　I slipped out of the mansion and headed to the mountains in the back.
To conduct experiments in ancient magic.

　I overslept.
　I ate too many pancakes with syrup for dinner and slept soundly.
　My body is only thirteen years old, and I need a lot of sleep. Also, the pancakes I made in the kitchen of the main building were so good that it was no use.

I guess the mountains behind the building were off-limits this afternoon.

　The sun isn't even up yet. At this time of day, there aren't even any soldiers on guard.
With Boosted and Flying, we're only 10 minutes away from the back of the mountain.




　10 minutes later, in the mountains behind the city.



Dick. Are you awake?
"....yes!　The Five Peoples!

　This is the top of the back mountain.
　I called out in a whisper, and Dick the bat flew over.

'You heard me well now,'
"Dick knows all about this mountain. "Everybody has been waiting for your husband.


　Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah...!


　The dawn sky was blackened.
　Countless bats were dancing in the sky.

"Thank you," I said. I know what to say. I'm going to be conspicuous, so please let everyone go.
"Yes, sir!　Everyone!

　The bats scattered.
　I asked Dick's other three bats to stay behind.
　I asked them to stay behind to make sure no one comes.

Activate 'Boosted'.

　I drew the emblem of 'Body Enhancement' on my left hand.
　I've experimented so far.
　This time, I'm going to draw the emblem on my right hand as well.
　I activate twice the amount of "body strengthening" and start running.


　Wham.


　The scenery flew away.
　Fast!　What is this? Scary!
　I can't keep up with my senses. You're going too fast. If I continue to kick the ground with the same velocity...


　The body flew through the air.
　It's on the same level as the 'flight' in my previous life.

"I'd say the operating time is around 10 minutes.

　The experiment was a success.
　If you draw two sigils, the effect of 'Ancient Magic' doubles.

　Brother Xellos was chanting a spell while drawing a crest in the air.
　You can only use one magic at a time. It's because you only have one mouth.

　In my case, I can activate magic just by drawing a sigil with 'Magic Blood (Myster Blood)'.
　There's no limit to the number.

''........This is bad, it's getting fun.''

　I've decided that in this era, I'm going to do normal people.
　I'm going to make witchcraft just a hobby....

'I wonder what would happen if I drew three coats of arms at the same time?

　.............
　..........
　I tried.



　Gish!



　My body creaked.

"Gaaaaaaaah!

　Oh, man. This is an amazing piece of muscle pain.
　When I try to move my arms and legs, it's like my feet get cramped. And with the sensation of numbness.
　Oh no. My body hasn't been able to keep up with the magic, and I've been letting my 13-year-old body do too much damage.
　................................ugh.
　................................ugh.

　
　It's still dangerous to use 'Ancient Magic'.
　Let's not be reckless. I'm going to do ordinary people in this era.

"Goshujin. What's the matter?''

　Dick the bat stayed on my shoulder, looking at me with concern.
　As I looked at his wings........

'....I wonder what would happen if I painted a crest on Dick's body.
''Magic? Try it!
Are you sure?
"I'm enjoying this.
Let's do it.

　This isn't Dean-Nosferatu's intentions, it's Yuki-Grossaria's.
　I'm 13 years old now. I'm a child in the throes of curiosity.
　That's why I sometimes accidentally draw the emblem of "physical enhancement" on Dick's wings. That's why I accidentally draw the emblem of 'physical enhancement' on Dick's wings.

"What do you think, Dick? What do you think, Dick, is funny?
It's not right.
Okay. I'll turn it off.
There's no need to erase it. Great job, sir!　Dick, I have a lot of energy.

　Dick's figure disappeared - and then he jumped up to a much higher level.

''Whoa, whoa!''
"Whoa, whoa, whoa!

　The master and servant scream at the same time.
　Dick's speed in the sky above is several times faster than normal.
　If you're not careful, you won't be able to see its movements.

'Hey!　Don't come down in that state. You'll run into a tree.
"I'm okay. The sound waves are strengthened, too!

　Dick slips through the trees.
　Leaves fall from the trees after he passes.
　Bats avoid obstacles with a sound we can't hear - which he says is enhanced by his own testimony.

'It's amazing!　What a great power your husband has!'
'Cuey. Cuey.

　The next thing I knew, three other bats were coming towards me.

'Do you guys want me to reinforce it too?'

　Go on, time after time.

...just this one time.
"Cui!　Cuiui!

　I painted the bats a crest.
　It's no use.
　I have to make sure that this "Ancient Magic" can be used by people other than the squire.


　Result.


"QUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!
"Cuuuuuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!
"Squeak, squeak, squeak!
"Amazing, amazing people!

　The four bats went into a 'Body Strengthening (Boosted)' state.

''Ancient magic, fear not........''

　The sorcerers belonging to the guild control this kind of power at will?
　I knew it........it's best not to get involved.

　I'll go to a school for the general public and spend my time as a civilian.
　Magic is a hobby. I won't step into it any further. It's dangerous to go overboard. That's all I have to say.

You should go. Martha doesn't like it when I'm late for breakfast.

　There should be some leftover syrup from yesterday for breakfast.
　If you dip black bread in it, it's delicious.
　Even the Barons rarely serve it, so I can't miss it.

''Goshujin. I found someone...''

　Dick returned.

'We've been trapped in the others' search. There are humans being chased by a demon.
Yeah. That's tough.
Yes.
What kind of monster?
"It's a dark bear!
You're in big trouble. But, well, I went into the mountain unprepared. That's just the way it is.
"Oh, really?
You're a reckless traveler, aren't you? It's none of my business.
"Then why is your husband running at the same speed as Dick, who is being strengthened, and yet he's still going fast.... That's great, sir!

　What choice do I have?
　This back lot is where Brother Zeroth will be tested. If there's a dead body, we'll have a problem.
　Either the exam will be postponed, or we'll have to retake it and the teacher, Kachel, will be even more pissed off than he already is.
　Oh, it's just too much trouble to think about.

Who are you? Who went into this mountain unprepared?

　I'm going to take a look at you.
　We'll see if we can help you, then.