74 73. The beginning after the beginning.txt (1/2)

With the light of the stars as our light, me and Snow build magic for each other in the training grounds.

We knew we would be friends for a long time, and it was decided that we would check out each other's powers before the end of the day.

Snow put his hand on a rock on the training ground. Then the rock bumped (...) and at the same time, a small crack appeared.

'...... This is my signature magic.'

Saying that, Snow further shook the cracked rock and split it vertically.

I can tell because I'm deploying 《Dimension》.

The true nature of Snow's signature magic is 'Vibration'.

''Vibrating rocks?''

...... Yeah. My attributes are 'nothingness' and 'fire'. If you combine this with my magical nature and 'Ancient Magic', you can do some more interesting things.

Snow took out a few magic stones from his pocket and scattered them around with magic power.

Then, Snow muttered softly.

Immediately the magic stones that were scattered began to shine, and the mutterings echoed through the training grounds in layers.

''...... If you combine this with your dimensional magic, it will be a phenomenal weapon. That's what Palinclone told me.''

It was as if they were surrounded by speakers, and Snow's voice could be heard from all the magic stones scattered around.

''Amazing ....... Are you manipulating the vibrations and making sounds out of the stones?''

”...... Yes. I put my 'hanging magic power' into the magic stone and recreate the voice with the application of 'ancient magic'. Because of being able to do this, I had to go through a lot of trouble.''

Snow snapped his fingers lightly, and the vibration of the magic stone that produced his voice stopped.

''This. Can you do this from a distance?''

You can do it at ....... We will support you with this. That's my promise to Palinkron.

I drip sweat at the anomalous nature of Snow's abilities.

The means of communication in this other world are scarce.

For example, if you want to be in constant contact with someone from afar, you must always draw a 'magic stone line'. Even with that 'magic stone line', it would not have been possible to transmit voices this smoothly.

In other words, Snow was personally in possession of technology that was several steps ahead of the world.

It's like having only one person using a cell phone in the world of the messenger pigeon.

I'm sure you can do a lot of interesting things with this magic. Can you help me with this magic?

...... Yeah. Support.

Snow nodded.

Then his sleepy eyes widened slightly, and he continued in a determined voice.

'I will keep my promise to Palinkron. But, as promised, I'll do what I want with the rest. As I please (・・・・・)--

Yeah, of course it is--

I try to agree with her, thinking that she has started negotiating about freedom within the guild.

But before I can, I am interrupted by her powerful words.

'Not long ago you called yourself 'Christ Eurasia' instead of 'Aikawa Kanami'. Perhaps Palinkron's spirit magic has erased your memories of those days. I'm sure that the bracelet is the key to the magic formula. We'd better break it now.

Snow gave me the name 'Christ Eurasia' and said that Palinkron had erased my memory.

I'm surprised.

I'm surprised in a double sense, both by the name and about the memory.

'He-?　Uh, uh, what?　What do you mean?

'At any rate, that 'bracelet' is most suspicious. At the time (・・・・), you weren't wearing a 'bracelet'.

Saying, Snow walks up to me and puts his hand on the 'bracelet'.

''Wait a minute!　This is just what I need!　I can't do without it!

I paid off Snow's hand and kept my distance.

This ”bracelet” stabilizes my magic and also assists with my language abilities.

I can't take it off since I was reminded to wear it at all times.

--Ah. You can't ever take it off, no matter what.

...... All lies. You, too, are being played by the Palinkron.

As I move away, Snow calls out to me sternly.

But I have no idea what that 'being played with' means.

'I'm sorry, Snow. I don't understand what you're talking about. That's why I can't believe it when you say that the 'bangles' are suspicious.

Clearly I refused.

Hearing this, Snow dropped her outstretched hand to me and muttered softly.

'...... so.'

It was a weak murmur that didn't show the strong determination I had felt earlier.

Hearing that small voice, I regret that I may have rejected it too strongly. As if to make an excuse, I explain my reasons.

”Snow. This 'bracelet' is very important to me, so I can't take it off. Also, there's nothing I can do about it, even if you say that out of the blue: ......

...... separate. But when the time comes that you can believe me, break that 'bracelet'. Because then I think you'll have a chance to redeem yourself.

Snow didn't try to force it.

He didn't feel any heat to get his point across.

As her name implied, she thought she had a personality as cold as snow.

And she continued to speak as if to excuse herself.

'...... Because I certainly gave you some advice. I did the bare minimum. Just remember that.

Yeah, okay.

I nodded.

It's no problem to remember that.

I'm sure you're not the only one who's concerned about me, and I can tell from the look on her face that she's genuinely concerned about me.

The conversation pauses, and Snow and I remain face to face in silence.

It's a good thing that I'm not the first to break the silence.

He looks tired and spins his words.

'...... It's too much trouble to continue this conversation any longer. I'm mostly done with checking the magic. Let's call it a day, shall we?

'Yes. It's time to end it: ......

Follow me to ....... I'll show you Kanami's room.

Yeah. Uh-huh.

I follow behind Snow as he tries to leave the training grounds.

Come to think of it, I haven't heard from Palinkron about where I'm going to sleep.

Or rather, I haven't heard anything at all about what happened after I joined the guild. From the looks of it, it seems to be left up to Snow to explain that.

I ask her what I've been wondering about until I reach the room.

'Hey, who told you about 'Christ Eurasia'?'

...... Kanami.

Snow replies succinctly.

But I have no such memories.

In the first place, I've never even met Snow until today.

There are few people I've met since I wandered into this other world. And I don't think I've forgotten the faces of those few people. And that too, such a distinctive and good-looking girl.

'Then do you know what 'Christ' and 'Eurasia' mean?

'Meaning?　I only know your name.

Yeah, yeah, .......

Snow only tilted her head in wonder. Apparently, I'm the only one who finds the name awe-inspiring, knowing the original world.

But now I know better.

Snow doesn't know about my world.

He just seems to have heard the name 'Christ Eurasia' from somewhere. But I don't know who he heard it from.

As I was trying to guess who I heard it from and the source of the information, Snow stopped in front of a room at .......

'...... here,'

Snow walks into the room.

I follow behind him.