So five days later, for some reason, I ended up representing myself in the fight: ......

That's right, ......, that was a disaster.

　To Kirill, who weakly tells him the circumstances, Aldis replies with a bitter smile.
　Kirill, who was forced to fight the fourth son of the count even though he didn't want to, whined as usual when he came to Ardis' house.

　The talk had already spread to the warrior course, not to the mage course, and no matter what Kirill said now, the plans were unlikely to be reversed.
　Lamenting about it doesn't help, but that doesn't mean he can't be convinced.
　What was being directed at Aldis was the desire for someone to listen to the complaint. People call it complaining.

Well, even if you say you're going to fight, it's not like your life or death is at stake when it comes to the 'test technique', is it?　Why don't you take it more easy and not worry about winning or losing, just think of it as good training?

There's about one person who cares about winning and losing: ......

　Kirill is bothered by the reminder of the dark grey eyes that stare at me through the gaps in her fluffy, light candy-colored hair.

'Good, Kirill?　This is the battle between the aristocrats who are sitting on the cross-legged instead of seeing the reality, and us who are trying to make our own way in the world!　You're a representative of that!　Don't ever, ever lose to me!

　Kirill nodded, remembering the words of the Viscountess, who was unlikely to forgive him for losing.

''Your opponent is a first year student as well, right?　If it's only an exchange of 'fireball' or 'rock' (dessels), I don't think it's an opponent that you'll struggle against with your abilities?

But he's a user of special magic and ......

A special kind of magic?

　Aldis showed a curious expression.

''It's a pretty famous story that the Earl of Krassel's family has ancestral secrets that have been handed down from generation to generation out of the gate, right?　Master Rion is the fourth son, but he will definitely have inherited his magic as well.

What kind of magic is this?

It is said to be a wind magic that has a power comparable to that of the high-level magic, 'St. Glor Elmate'. However, I heard that its chanting is extremely short, and it's as fast as beginner level magic.

Hmm. As good as beginner's magic, hey ......

If we get a head start, we could be on the defensive. ......

　Kirill held his head in his hands, wondering what was going on.

　The lectures for the first year students of the mage course were structured around classroom lectures.
　In the few practical skills lectures, the main purpose of these lectures was to build basic strength and control elementary magic.
　Therefore, there is no opportunity to make use of special magic, no matter how powerful it is, until the year is up.

　A person like Leon, who possesses special magic suitable for real battles, will be able to show off their abilities as the number of lectures on practical skills increases.
　That was the current situation at the school.
　It's not a baseless reckless statement by Leon himself that 'the strongest person will win if they actually fight'.

　It is true that Kirill has a better reputation in the first year when he is only handling elementary magic.
　However, as more and more practical lectures are given in the future, Leon's special magic will gradually become more and more powerful.
　Unlike the current basic practice sessions where you can take your time with the chanting, if it becomes a real battle style test technique where the speed of the chanting greatly affects the outcome of the game, there is no need to discuss the superiority of the opponent.

　It's a good idea to have a good time with them.

　Four years ago. Kirill, who had just met Ardis, had seen him use magic without chanting and assumed that's what being a magician was all about.
　However, as he enters the school and learns about magic, he realizes how out of the ordinary it is.

　The very idea of using magic without chanting in the first place is taken as a lost cause.
　Even my best friend Rai didn't take me seriously, "It's a funny story, though.

''Kirill, Kirillou. Is magic different from magic, sir?

　Liana, who was listening to the conversation beside me, questioned me.
　With her head tilted to the side, Liana's hair, which was peering down at Kirill's face from below, was pulled down by gravity and flowed down easily.

'Hmmm, yeah ....... It's similar, but it's like a separate category, I guess.

　Putting the complaint to the side for now, Kirill began to explain in a gentle tone towards the twins.

'There are things in magic and witchcraft that have the same effect. You can make fireballs and wind blow, for example. The only difference is that magic can only be used by a few people. Unlike magic, however, magic can only be used by certain people. Aldis-san's sword magic is one such example.

　Of course, magic can also be taught to others.
　However, powerful or special magic techniques are often kept to themselves in order to maintain their superiority, or kept secret only by the family or their students.
　The case of the Count family of Klassel is a typical example.

　On the other hand, there are cases of magic that cannot be taught to others.
　There are some magic tricks that can only be used by the person in question, due to limitations on the individual's ability or special circumstances.
　Those who possessed such unique magic were commonly referred to as the 'Unique Owner (Uni-Holder)'.

　Other than that, things that were born by chance and have no reproducibility are generally called witchcraft.

On the contrary, it is magic that can be used by anyone who has magic power. You can be taught how to chant and activate magic, and if you follow the proper procedures, it will have the same effect no matter who uses it.

　Strictly speaking, since there is an unsuitability depending on the attribute, 'all magic is not for everyone'.
　But the chanting and procedures required to activate it are established and widely known, which is very different from magic.

　Of course, even though it is widely known, it is difficult to learn it unless you are in an educational institution with a sorcerer's course like a school, and if you don't have magic power, you can't learn it in the first place.
　Also, even if the effect of the magic is the same, the power is not always the same.
　For example, the power of the "fireball" magic that attacks by sending fireballs flying varies greatly depending on the magic power of the magician.
　The "fireball" of a beginner learning magic is only as powerful as a scorch mark on a tree trunk, but the "fireball" used by an experienced magician can blow away two or three whole trees.

　It's a good idea to have the procedure established and officially included in the list of magic, otherwise it could be called "magic".
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot of people who are interested in this kind of thing.

Then Kirill can't use magic, right?

I guess magic is all I have left at the moment.

　The day may come when he will be able to create his own magic eventually, but at least he will not be taught magic at the school.
　For the time being, you'll be working hard to master magic.

''So Aldis can use magic, right?''

　Filia clings to Aldis's back in a draping position.
　As she said it, she put her arms around Aldis's chest and tried to pull him down with force, but the twelve-year-old girl wasn't strong enough to shake him.

'Oh,'

　Answering briefly to Filia, Aldis ruffled the platinum blonde's smooth hair somewhat roughly.

　Naturally, Aldis can use magic.
　It's the best form of magic, such as 'sword magic', which has no other users.
　However, after answering Philia's question, Ardis looked a little difficult, ''However.

''I expected it to some extent, but I knew that's what they teach in the school ....... That's why everyone performs the same jutsu on him, and all they do is fight in a similar manner.

'What?　What do you mean by that?

　Kirill unintentionally questioned the truth of the unexpected words.

I'm sure you'll be able to find it in the same way as I did. The "Fireball (Greist)" and "Purgatory Flame (Ferno Resta Ganov)" are also.

But "Fireball" and "Purgatory Flame" are both traditional magic, you know?

Magic is not a technique for extracting phenomena. It's a law to understand and manipulate magic.

Yes?

　Aldis continues to speak to Kirill, who rolls his eyes, unable to understand what he is saying.

The first thing you need to know is how to manipulate the magic power, how to move the magic power, and what kind of results will be created. Once you understand the law, you can use your magic power to control it whether it's fire or ice. The result of manipulating magic according to the law is magic. At least that's what I was taught.

　Kirill can't keep up with the thought of Aldis' unexpected explanation.

'Wait a minute!　What are you talking about, Mr. Aldis!

"Simply put, magic is 'what you understand.' Magic is 'what you understand' and 'what you embody'. It's a good thing that you don't understand the magic, so you can't use it or apply it without following a set chant and procedure.

　Kirill was speechless.

　According to the history of magic he had learned in the academy, the current system of magic had been in place for more than a thousand years.
　For a long time since then, witchcraft should have been slowly advancing and sometimes regressing, slowly advancing its technology.
　It's difficult for Kirill, a mere student, to judge, but if what Aldis is saying is true, then it will fundamentally change the way he thinks about magic.
　In some cases, it is an idea that the steps of our predecessors were completely misdirected efforts.

　But, Kirill thinks.
　If that's true, then it's no wonder that Ardis' magic is strange.
　It's not only that he can use sword magic, a special kind of magic that is not written in the history of magic, but also that he can use magic without chanting.

It's a good thing that you don't have to understand magic to be able to manifest it, because it makes it easier to handle. This means that we can produce more sorcerers. The current situation may be the result of focusing on the number of people rather than flexibility and individual quality.

　Aldis guessed his own definition of modern magic, and how it came about.

'Oh, um, ....... Mr. Aldis.

What?

'If that story is true, could it be that using magic without chanting is ....... Does that mean it can be done by anyone other than Aldis-san?

Sure you can. Nere doesn't even have to chant to use magic.

What?

What. You don't know that?

...... This is the first time I've ever heard of you being able to do magic, Nere.

　Kirill's expression of confusion deepens as he is bombarded with unknown information that comes in rapid succession.
　But even as he suppressed his bewilderment, a thought occurred to him: "Can I learn that un-casting magic?

"Is it possible for me to learn that un-casting magic?

　It was as if a ray of light had appeared on the conundrum I was now facing.

"By the time the game is over in five days...

　But reality is not easy.
　Kirill's plan crumbles to pieces.

No, you can't learn it in five days or so. It usually takes two or three years. In Kirill's case, it might be shorter because of his experience of actually using magic, but ....... Still, you should expect it to take more than a year.

Yeah, right: ......

　To comfort Kirill, who is nodding off in dismay, Ardis offers words of advice.

It's not that I don't like the idea of it," he said, "but even if you can't use magic without chanting, you can still fight. It's a good thing that you have a special magic, or else you're a chick with no real combat experience. I'm sure they are lazy on their feet anyway, so if you hook them and roll them over, you can take the initiative, right?

　Kirill's shoulders slumped in a gulp, but he was given encouragement from both sides.

'Good luck Kirillru, sir.'

Don't lose, Kirill.