29 28. Lunch, 4 people.txt (2/2)

'What the hell. It's not clear.'

'No. Suddenly I remembered something from the past. I don't know why: ....... Anyway, there's some dimensional magic that can shorten the movement of the labyrinth. --right?　Fran, the top classroom student at El Tralieu,

So he shakes the story to Franliure. Arti may have thought he was shaking her up to let her have flowers, but she gives him a troubled look.

''Eh. Jitsu, it's dimensional magic ......?　Sure, I feel like there were some minor attributes like that ....... But even I, a quintessential stone, can't get to every single magic attribute that won't be tested: ......

'Huh?　Are dimensional attributes that minor in this era?

Yes, it's a level of attribute that no one else in the institute has.

'Wow. I feel a generation gap.

Arti looks truly surprised, but for me, I'm concerned that she's been using expressions like an old man without reservation since a while ago.

From the way she speaks, she seems to be telling Franlure that she is not old enough to be her age. I was curious about what kind of relationship Arti had with her, but I didn't want to get too deep, so I decided to keep quiet.

Arti finds out that Franlle doesn't know and starts to explain herself.

''Since Fran-chan doesn't know, I'll explain it to you. The property of dimensional magic is to control space. That means understanding, manipulating and connecting space. Ultimately, it creates and destroys space. There is a magic in that magic that connects space to space. As I recall, it's called the Connection. If you use it, I don't think you'll be able to run with Maria as a piggyback.

Is that really possible: ......?

I'm surprised by expressions like destroying space.

I knew that as the level went up, the magic would transform into something substandard, but my body trembled when I heard that it would destroy space.

''I can do it. See, imagine the magic. Let's imagine a door connecting space to space, let's create a bit of magic (...). I'm sure Christ can do it. --I'm sure Christ can do it.

Excitedly, Arti tells me to create magic.

I'm skeptical and try to construct an image as Arti tells me.

But when Franlure and Maria see this, they shout out, ”Arti!

''What? Arti!　You can't create magic!

'Yes, that's right!　Creating magic is only in fairy tales!

The sound of their voices startles me and I let the image fizzle out.

Me and Arti look at each other.

'Yes, Christ. Can't you create magic in this day and age?

Arti backs away from the two swordsmen and passes to me.

'Don't ask me. I only know it to the extent that I thought you'd learn it on your own as you progressed through the levels, this one.

'No, I'm like that too. That magic is usually woven through talent and ideas.

Arti and I unexpectedly disagreed with each other.

Hearing the opinions of Arti and I, Maria quickly refutes them.

''There's no way. Basically, you can't learn to use magic on your own. The exception to this is that children of wizard families may recall and use the magic of their ancestors, but they are far from 'creating' it. You can only get magic by imprinting the wisdom of our ancestors in their blood. You can't create magic from nothing.

In line with Maria's rebuttal, Flanlure is next to continue with his words.

To be precise, the magic stone carved into the magic formula is swallowed and memorized by the blood in the body. You will be able to see that there are some children who are able to use magic from the time they are born. But that's on the premise that there are parents who drank the magic stone. In other words, the only way to learn to use magic is to drink the magic stone. There's no magic like you two think.

Franlure supplemented Maria's story with terms that she would have learned at the Academy.

This is first-hand information that could not be gleaned from the discourse of the searchers.

Apparently, Maria and Flanlure seem to have a deep knowledge of magic.

I'm not going to be able to get any more stimulation from the two of them, who are a little bit angry, so I reply.

'Wow, okay, ....... Thank you for telling me about magic. Um, I mean, is drinking a magic stone with a magic formula in it the correct way to learn magic ......?

You will.

Yes,

Maria and Flanlure nodded at the same time.

Apparently, there was no mistake in my answer. I think it's a good idea to continue talking about the magic stone.

It's a good idea to go out and buy that magic stone today: ......?

I make sure Maria and I are done eating and begin to make an excuse to get out of here.

Maria agrees, as if she doesn't want to prolong her meal with a stranger.

'That would be nice. Now that we're all full, let's get going.'

Me and Maria try to sit down to do some shopping.

'So, then!　Christ, I'll show you around!　I know of a shop that has the finest magic stones in the world--

'Hey, hey, Fran. You have things to do today, right?　We're on the edge of time for stopping here. We'd better give that up.

'Guh, guh, guh. That was it. ....... I'll have to give up this time. ......

Apparently, the two of us don't have much time to spare.

Arti stops Flanlure, who was about to follow us.

The best thing to do is to have a good time. The two of you can have a leisurely dinner.

I pay Lin to leave as quickly as possible and turn to leave the shop.

Maria thanks them both and tries to leave quickly as well.

'Well, I'll see you later. Christ, Maria.

'Christ. I'll see you again when I get a chance!

We say our final goodbyes and Maria and I leave the store.

I think back to the shop in my memory, which is related to magic, and start walking.

Maria follows me as I begin to walk and speaks to me.

'Oh, are we really going?'

Maria seemed to think that the magic stone thing was just an excuse to escape.

'Just in case. I'm starting to get curious.

''It's fine if you're at least curious, but magical carved magic stones are expensive. To someone who goes to the academy, it's just a purchase, but to the average person, it's a terrifying price.''

I'll be fine. I have money.

Apparently, I need a lot of money to learn magic. But I still have my remaining money.

Although I spent ten gold coins on the new house and four gold coins on Maria, I still have seven gold coins left. I don't intend to do anything with it, but since I'm also in possession of 20 gold coins, Dia's share, it's unlikely that I will run out of money.

It's a good thing that you have a budget of about six gold coins when it comes to learning magic, because a single gold coin won't interfere with your life for the time being.

I'm going to go and see for now. If possible, I'd like Maria to learn some magic.

What?

Maria's priority is higher than mine.

I'm sure you'll be able to see that the sword is more offensive and easier to use, and ...... even if you learned a new magic, most of your MP would go to dimensional magic. It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.

That's why I said I would make Maria learn magic.

Only, Maria replies with a look of incredulity.

''You're giving me magic?''

We're going to send Maria to explore the maze. I'll invest that much money.

Now that she's at level 7, I'm going to let her help me with some simple combat.

As far as her status is concerned, Maria's magic power is outstanding. If only she learns magic, she will surpass the average explorer.

''You don't think I'll just run away after learning magic?''

...... I don't think so. I mean, Maria doesn't have anywhere to run, does she?

Maria doesn't seem to be keen on the idea.

On the contrary, she suggests to me that she might run away if she learns to use magic.

I lightly dismissed that.

''That's a case of no power. It's a different story if I've reached such a high level and can use more magic. If I was thinking of running away and selling the information on my master's abilities and using the money to stand on my own ...... what would you do!

Maria raised her voice in response to my light attitude.

It's true that what Maria says is fair.

But even if that's the case, I don't mind.

You can run away, but I don't want my information to leak out ....... I'd appreciate it if you would just keep the information to yourself then. Please.

'To ......, if you run away, your master is none of my business!

'I have a feeling Maria wouldn't do that. ...... maybe.

......!

Maria was speechless at my light tone of voice.

This is a difference in consciousness.

I don't care either way - I think it's an acceptable problem no matter how it turns out. That's why I'm saying all the right things.

Maria thinks it's a mortal sin for a slave to disobey her master - she thinks it's only natural for her to serve her master. So she takes things very seriously.

............

............

Maria continues to accuse me of being silent.

I could go on at length about Maria's freedom again, but that would be a repeat of yesterday.

In the first place, Maria, who has ”penetrating eyes,” would have guessed what I was going to say during this silence. That's why I didn't want to say anything.

'Huh ......, already ....... You can say that with confidence there: ......

It was Maria who broke the silence first.

As expected, she seemed to have figured out what I wanted to say with her 'penetrating eyes'. Then she blamed my lack of confidence in 'maybe'.

Like me, he seems to have decided that it's useless to argue about the difference in consciousness.

'I don't know Maria well enough to be able to say that. It's just that the kind of girl who would say such a thing in the first place wouldn't do it. I don't think they should be .......

'What's that theory? It's naive.

It's knowledge of movies and comics in the original world.

That's the kind of thing that happens in a lot of storytelling theories.

'I know it's naive,' he said, 'but I'm not going to change my policy. But I'm not going to change my policy. I'm going to go buy Maria's magic now.

'It's sweet ....... Really sweet .......

Maria walks off, continuing to mutter.

She complains a lot, but she seems to follow my policy for now.

I guess that if it looks like this, it will be fine.

But to be honest, I can't rely on such a guess. I don't have the ability to see people.

I'm sure I'll never be able to acquire the ability to steal a glance at people's statuses and judge them based solely on their numbers.

''Haha.''

Resenting my own s*xuality (saga) like that, I laughed at Maria and we started walking side by side to the store.