When I arrived at the location of the second test, I saw a high wall towering in front of me.
　Even if I looked up, I couldn't see it to the ceiling with the naked eye.
　When I tapped on the wall persistently, I could see that it was hard and had no unevenness at all.

''Well what kind of an ordeal have you prepared for here?''

　I put my hand to my chin and reminded myself of what happened a thousand years ago.


You're here, Master.


　I heard two overlapping voices.

　I turn my head in that direction.

''Oh I remember. It's been a long time since I've seen you 《Red Bird》 《Blue Bird》.
I'm overjoyed that you remembered us, sir.

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

There is a reason why I said 'as if'.
　The reason I said 'like' is because it was two birds talking to me.

'As I recall, this is where the second and third trials will take place, isn't it?

　Two birds, red and blue.
I'm sure that's what the "red bird" and "blue bird" will confirm.

You are right, sir.

　The two birds said at the same time.

'It's called Shaple, and it makes me nostalgic to see something that was made a thousand years ago. Now, let's have you explain the ordeal that takes place here.

　I do remember, though, so I'm keeping track.
　Let's not take our chances. Let's not take away the work of the two birds.

　As I listened, 《Red Bird》 began to explain first.

You'll be able to find out more about this. The first thing I'll let you do is the second test.
　You will have to climb up this wall now, Master. But since that is too easy to do by itself, I'll let the master cast a gravity spell.

As the 《Akadori》 said, a massive, heavy sensation hit my body.

　Mm, a hundred times the normal gravity is being applied.
　Normally, rather than kneeling down, your internal organs and bones would be damaged and you wouldn't be able to get away with it.

　But for me, it's not a big deal.
　It's a bit of a dull sensation, but it's nothing to worry about.

"I don't know how you expect me to climb this uneven wall, but a thousand years ago, I had some interesting ideas.

　My heart fluttered.

After the explanation of the Red Bird, the Blue Bird begins next.

''And at the end of climbing this wall, I am preparing a third test. There, I'm going to set the master's magic power to zero. You don't need to explain to me the principle of increasing magic power, do you?
Of course.

　There are many ways to do this, but it's said that the more magic power you consume, the more it will increase later on.
　The amount of magic power that has been lost will be recovered over time or by being given by others.
　In this process of recovery, the magic power increases from the original power.
　However, the magic power will only increase until you are at most 20 years old, after which it will begin to decrease rather than increase.

The magic power is set to zero, and then it is restored. 　It should be possible to restore the magic to its original state right away.
''Huh, should I just go in and say how can you use magic when your magic power is zero?''
Play. I am well aware of the power of a master. If you can't use magic just because you don't have magic power, you can't talk about it.......

The 《Blue Bird》 seemed to laugh.
　Mm, it's natural since I originally created it.......but I understand it well.

''When I overcome these two trials, the master will be able to regain at least half (...) the power he had a thousand years ago.

　The two birds' voices overlap gracefully, like a symphony.

'The Master should be able to get through it well enough to show us what he's capable of for the first time in a long time.

The red bird and the blue bird have no more foolish ideas about me dropping out of this ordeal.
　Of course, I have no intention of failing at all.

　But that's it.........

The Red Bird and the Blue Bird. Don't do anything troublesome for me.
"?

　The two birds nodded their heads in the same direction.

''A thousand years ago, I wouldn't have gone through this ordeal in order, would I?
What are you trying to tell me, Master?

　I held up two fingers and continued, "At the same time.


'At the same time. Second and third trials, at the same time.


　Hearing this, the two birds let out a surprised sound.

''Yeah, that's too absurd! 'No amount of masters have ever fully regained their powers...'

　But - I've been feeling uncomfortable since I heard the details of this ordeal.
　This ordeal was one from the beginning. It felt as if it was forcibly divided into two parts.
　If I remember from a thousand years ago, I'm pretty sure I only made the assumption that I was going to do two of these trials at the same time.

'Who am I to say. Don't worry, just get on with it.
Yes. - We'll interrupt you if you get in danger.

The 《Blue Bird》 activates a magic and zeroes the magic power from me.
　Normally, if the magic power is completely zeroed out, it would be normal to not only be unable to stand up due to a sense of weariness, but to faint.
　However, I even found this sensation to be pleasant.

''I could recover my magic right now, but let's just leave it like this until we climb this wall.

　I put my foot on the wall.
　Then I start running up the wall.

'It's amazing,' he says, 'it's like running on the ground.

　The "Red Bird" and "Blue Bird" let out enraptured voices.

''Surely the master must say something like, ''Isn't it normal enough to be able to run on an uneven wall?'' And.

　Hmm, it's not particularly tough to climb a wall like this, but to be stared at like this.
　It makes me feel somewhat embarrassed.


　Not long after that, I climbed up the wall.


'So much for this.'

　
　It took me longer than I expected.

The only thing I can think of to say is that it's amazing master, you've been able to climb up the mountain with only your physical strength when you've been subjected to a hundred times the gravity and have zero magic power.

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

What? No problem. If it was in perfect condition, I could have climbed the mountain in three seconds.

　This is true.

　Well it's time to start feeling tired as expected with zero magic power.
　It's a good exercise.

　I immediately transcend time and let it pass.
　In the blink of an eye, I returned to a state of full magical power recovery.

It's not easy to get your magic power to zero by yourself. Thank God.

　It's because if I do that in the original world that isn't spacetime, it could blow up a country or two.
　That's how much magic power I have stored.
　With this ordeal, I would have caught up to a level not much different from a thousand years ago as far as magic power was concerned.

''Master........cool.'' ''As expected of a master. I'm in love with you........

　The only thing you can do is to have a good time with this kind of ordeal.

"Red Bird and Blue Bird, don't be so complimentary. I don't feel bad about it, but it's embarrassing.

　In case you're wondering, the reason I admire them so much is not a specification from the beginning.
　After a thousand years, these guys must have developed an ego, and before they knew it, they must have developed a kind of admiration for me (the creator).

What do you mean by that?

　I couldn't help but scratch my head at the two birds that were still praising me when I stopped them.