Lightning magic.
By all means, by all means.

　Muratti puts his hands together in front of his face as he says this and bows his head in a bow.

'Can I get you something cold?'

　While I was trying to figure out where to start, Yukari asked Muratti about that. I even took a gulp of hot tea, I think I might be thirsty for sure. That's clever.

'Ah, ah, ......su.'
...... Yes?
I'm sorry, ma'am.

　Muratti nodded in a small voice, staring at the table and shrinking, a change from the way he spoke to me. There was no sign of his signature familiarity.

'Seriously, man?'
No, no, I'm embarrassed. I can only speak properly with people who are close to me. ......
Yeah.

　Do they think I'm a nerd?

Now, now, that doesn't matter, it's lightning magic, that it is!
Okay, okay, okay, wait a minute.

　This guy is one and two [magic].
　I sigh and open my mouth.

''First of all, I wonder if you can master the lightning attribute magic, which is probably impossible.''
After all,
Only it's not 100% impossible, so expect it to be about 99.9%.
What the f*ck?
''The reason I think that is because of the spirits. It means that if I'm lucky enough to summon a spirit that deals in lightning-attribute magic, I have a chance.
............!!!

　The moment he said the word genie, Muratti's eyes widened and he leaned forward, kicking his chair with a clatter.

'Do you know a genie named Angolmore?'
Yes, I know!　The only lightning spirit!　You're the ruler of the spirit world!　I've been reading a lot of literature!
'Relax. I mastered the lightning magic when I summoned that Angolmore for the second time.

'Graciously, all of them, from the I-no-Kata to the Corporal-Kata. Just before I realized I had mastered it, I felt like I was one with Angolmore.
'I knew it!　I knew it!　Wow. ......!

　Muratti expresses his conviction with a fist-pounding gesture. He nods his head emphatically.

'Did you notice anything?'
''I'm currently researching the relationship between magic and spirits. Apparently, I was about to come to the conclusion that spirits are not related to the power of magic or the aptitude of its attributes.
The power is dependent on INT, and there should be no inherent aptitude for the magic attribute. The power is dependent on INT, and there is no such thing as an aptitude for the magic attribute. The only thing I can think of is race and growth type.
Well, the type of growth?

　Oops, that slipped up. Oh, well, I'll tell you.

"A man is born with a certain set of skills. It's only a matter of time before their status changes.
Mr. Second, it's like a library of knowledge. I have one more question to ask you.
Listen in due course. So, you almost came to a conclusion, but what?
'Yes, I almost came to the conclusion that magic and spirits are not particularly related, but I discovered one thing. It's a spirit (...).
The spirit?

　Oh, I see. That's an unlikely angle to take back in the days when Mevion was a game. That's pretty interesting.

"Recent studies in the study of spirits have shown that spirits can infiltrate or interfere with an emissary's mind. This is not only a positive factor, such as making telepathic communication with spirits possible, but also a negative factor, such as the messenger's personality changing completely due to similarity of thought with the spirits. In many cases, it has been confirmed that there are some cases that affect the messenger's magic!

　Muratti talks through his speech beautifully without a breath. As soon as he became a specialist in [magic], he was so eloquent.

　But an infiltration of the spirit? Certainly Angolmore seems to know what I'm thinking: .......

'It's being done in the opposite direction by any chance, isn't it?　Telepathic communication is basically a two-way street. Not only is the spirit infiltrating the messenger's spirit one way, but the messenger has to be infiltrating the spirit's spirit a bit too, doesn't it seem strange?
'That's right!　That's great that you noticed that, Mr. Second!　And you can still handle telekinesis, right?　I would like to hear that story too. I've never heard of a spiritist who can use telekinesis in person. I have seen a few of them in the literature.
Even though it's a telepathic conversation, it's enough to give you an ongoing idea of what the spirits are thinking. It's not so much a conversation as a sense of oneness, as if we're constantly reading each other's consciousness at all times.
'I see. I have a hypothesis that the messengers are able to infiltrate the spirit of the spirit as much or more than the spirits. In that respect, Mr. Second is the closest thing to a hypothesis that I can think of at present.

　Is the messenger as good or better than the spirit?

"Why do you think people are more capable of infiltrating the spirit than the spirits?
'Spirit possession, that it is. A spirit can possess a person, but a person cannot possess a spirit. Obviously, the person is the subject, right?　Hence, a spirit cannot take in a person, but a person can take in a spirit. It's simple reasoning like that.
"Hmm ...... In my experience, I think it's rather the opposite. Doesn't infiltration into the psyche equate to being taken in?　If a person is truly the subject, then they should be taken in by the spirit. If a person can infiltrate the spirit more than the spirit, it means that he or she is taken in by the spirit. This doesn't make it a human subject.
'Backwards?　I hadn't thought of that. Ummm, reverse ...... umm.
'The relationship between me and Angolmore, perhaps Angolmore has infiltrated into my psyche many times more than I have. The guy seemed to read my memories and knowledge like a novel. He didn't seem to understand most of it, but he was reading every inch of my psyche enough to share some of the knowledge that only I could know. But on the other hand, I knew nothing about Angolmore. The only thing I know is that I've gained lightning attribute magic.
'In other words, infiltration into the spirit is spirit-dominant. Infiltration means being taken in. Hence, one takes in the spirit: ......?

　When I told him my opinion, Muratti put his hand on his sagging jaw meat and began to think, mumbling something to himself.

　A few minutes passed, and I arrived at a quick conclusion.

'The magic given by the spirits is the price to be paid in spirit infiltration ...... my new hypothesis.
'...... I see. Has anyone else been given magic by a genie besides me?
As far as I know, there are about three of them. All of them are from ancient documents, that I have. Two of them were given up to three types of magic, and one was given up to four types of magic, each according to the attributes of the spirit. And the most noteworthy thing is that the three of them are recorded as using telepathic communication.
Is it unusual for a sorcerer to use telekinesis?
'That's it!　Currently, it's only Mr. Second and the Vogt Pre-Reiou.

　Well, so is that beautiful physical elf.

"Mr. Second has even been given a corporal form, so the degree of inundation is such that it fits the hypothesis of unity, that it fits perfectly.
"So you're saying that Angolmore paid a price for a corporal to infiltrate my psyche?
''No, I believe that this is a side effect. If a spirit tries to infiltrate more deeply, it will automatically share more skills and knowledge, such as magic, with you. However, I'm not sure why or how the spirits try to infiltrate the spirit: ......

　Indeed. If they can give the messenger magic, there's no reason not to give it to them. Is there some reason why it can't be done at will, is there a difference between spirits, or is it arbitrary?

　Hmmm: .......

Let's ask him.
Yes. ......?

　It's too much trouble to keep thinking about it, so I chose the quickest way.

　I'll summon a spirit to visit that great king.


What do you want?　My second.

　The one who appeared flamboyantly behind me with a rainbow-colored aura as he spun around, was Angolmore, the great king of spirits with a neutral face and neutral voice, dressed in a rather ostentatious outfit.

''

　Muratti's mouth is crunching in exclamation.

　It's probably the first time I've seen him at such close quarters.
　Sure, I was (...) blinded by this godliness at first. Only the first time.


'Oh, come on, the smell is unbearable. There's a pig in the house, it's disgusting.

　...... Well, this is the kind of guy he is. I'm used to it.

"Buh-buh-buh.
What's left of you, pig?
...... ......!
It's funny, though, these cattle wear clothes and glasses. Times have changed.
"Yay ...... yay!　Again, more!　More cursing, please!
'What, do pigs even speak the language these days?　Shut your mouth. Don't you dare talk to me like a pig. Pigs need to squeal like pigs.
Buhiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight!

　............ What is this?

　I ignore Muratti, who is barking in ecstasy, and talk to Angolmore.

'Hey, can I ask you one question?'
Well, I'm at your service.
'I'm the one who learned lightning magic, remember?　What is that?
It's because we're so good together.
"Compatibility?
'Master Naturally. The further away from the floating world you are, the closer you are to the spirits. If they're as far away from the world as my Second, they'll be swallowed up by ordinary spirits. The spirit used by my Second had to be me, the Great Spirit King. This meeting was inevitable.

　So we were meant to meet.
　But the further you get from the world, the further you get from ......, that is.

"(Why don't they just die?)
(...... So that's what it is.)

　That's a deviation.

"The spirit world is the space between this world and the next. "The spirit world is the space between this world and the other, and only those who stake their lives on death will mix with our spirits.

　The answer. Muratti's hypothesis was largely correct, but half the time it was off.

　Regardless of the spirit's will, it seems that the higher the deviant nature of the messenger's spirit, the more it is infiltrated into that spirit, i.e., the deeper it is mixed and taken in. In the process, the [magic] that the spirit possesses would also be shared.

　I said a word of thanks and sent Angolmore away.

''Because. Do you understand?
Buhihii!
...... I'm home now.
Oh, yes. I see it all. No more.

　Muratti replied crisply, looking like a sage and intelligent. Apparently, he got a satisfactory answer. Good for him.


'Well, let's move on to the next topic, shall we?
Well, well, well, we've been waiting for you.　It's true magic!

　I'm an alien.

'But I've put this on paper with instructions on how to learn it, so you can read it later.
'On paper!　Collectively, ......!
No?
'No!　No, no, no, no!　No, I don't!　It's just that I unexpectedly ended up with more family heirlooms, so I thought, what am I going to do!

　A mere notepaper is an heirloom for you ...... Well, I'm glad to hear you're happy with it.

'There are three types of magic arts: compound, synergy and tame attack. This time it only has a complete description of how to learn the compound, the other two are only hints.

　I figured that would be more interesting to this guy, because I thought it would be more interesting to him.
　My plan seemed to be right, and Muratti smiled like a boy who had received a surprise gift. Then he took the paper in his trembling hands and began to read it with a look of excitement that is typical of a mid-thirties man.

''Mu-ho-ho!　Oh, oh, oh!　Foo↑

　In addition, a sickening voice leaked out.
　It was so sickening that I interrupted him to shut him up.

"That bad? Enough to make you scream.
'Yes, yes!　This is now an erotic book for sorcerers, and that's not an exaggeration.
"Then go home and read it to me, please.
...... Yeah, that's right, too.

　Muratti smiled a truly disgusting smile as he put the paper away in his inventory and stood up. He looked restless and fidgety, as if he couldn't wait to get home and read the contents.


I'll see you later. I had a great time today.

　We walked out the door and said goodbye. I told him one word, with a smile on my face.

　It was an honest sentiment. I felt like I was lecturing a junior member of the team on Mevion, and it reminded me of the old days. Not only that. I found it frankly interesting to see the analysis of a different way of thinking than Mevion coming out of Muratti's mouth.

I'm not going to be able to say that I'm not going to be able to do anything about it. And I'll see you soon!

　Muratti replied with a stammer, then bowed and saluted and left.

　I looked away from that big, round back, thinking that it would be a long time before I could talk about anything other than 【Magic Arts】 with that guy.

　...... I'm looking forward to the Summer Eishou Battle.



　　* * * *



'Those two ended up talking like maniacs for eight hours straight without eating.
...... If I'm not mistaken, your master was teaching magic to the leading experts in the study of magic.

　A dumbfounded Silvia and Yukari exchanged a few words as they watched Second's rear view standing in the doorway.

　They thought. 'Could it be a nerd?' And. So what's the point?

"In all ages, those who have made great fortunes have often been somewhat of a nerdy genius.
Hmm, sure. And he would be a man of action, a centripetal force, a decisive force, a good thinker, a man of core integrity, and someone who would not be swayed by others.
It's a bit of a stretch, isn't it?
That's exactly what I'm talking about.

　If geekery is not a flaw, then what else is? The two playfully ponder this.

'When it comes to flaws, I think they are a little too caustic in ...... thing in combat.
'And to others, but most of all to myself. There's always something to worry about when you see it.
Also, it's childish at times.
And meaner.
You have a foul mouth sometimes.
"Whenever I don't like something, I get angry.
Eco-Phile.
Forgetfulness.
...... nice languid profile.
'Don't always get cold feet about saying something rude to someone you've never met before.
His stare is uncanny.
And it's a complete mess of money.
'I also like your voice, your back and your well-groomed fingertips.'
Or maybe you're just a bit of a cheapskate.
After all, he's such a sweetheart.
Mmm. Hey Yukari, I've been telling you for a while now that that's a flaw of the Second Lord--

What's my flaw?

"Hey, hey, ....... ......


　A voice called out from behind Sylvia.
　I turned around like a giggling tin doll and saw Second standing there.

''Well, I'll get ready for dinner,''
That's not fair, Yukarii.