46 CHAPTER VI Hermann SPECIAL TRAINING (1/2)

Now that Hermann has put on the loyalty bracelet, I'd like to start training him.

Today I want you to get Herman to learn how to control magic before you leave.

Once you learn to control magic, you'll be able to train by yourself.

All right, Hermann, let's begin our magic training.

'Yes!　It's nice to meet you.

First of all, I want to make sure that Hermann can feel his magic?

Um, .......

Herman looked down and fell silent.

'You don't have to be so downhearted. You can't seem to feel it, can you?

...... Yes.

I was just checking, so don't be discouraged.

Then I patted Hermann on the back.

...... Okay.

Yeah, and don't worry about it because I'm going to teach you now.

Are you sure?　Thank you!

Oh, you're back on your feet.

No, no, no, don't move for a second.

Then I pointed my hand toward Herman.

Okay.

Herman jerked upright as a hand was held out to him.

”Don't be so nervous. Just relax.

While talking about it, I'm looking for Hermann's magic.

I found it!

It's small, but it's definitely there.

I'm gonna try to move it around a little bit.

How's that?　Did you feel anything?

Yes, I felt something move in my belly button area.

That's good to know. That's the magic.

'What?　This is the magic ......?

'Yes, try your best to be aware of this and try to make it work.

I'll try!

Hermann closed his eyes, perhaps to be aware of the magic .

That's a lot of concentration. .......

...... After a moment .

'I'm sorry... I couldn't do it.

I knew it?　Then I'll move it around for a little while and you'll get the hang of it somehow.

Thank you. I'll get it.

Then I kept moving Hermann's magic around.

After a while of moving it around, I noticed that Hermann didn't react in a weird way like Shelly did.

Only Shelly could feel something?

I'll check it out next time: .......

And about 10 minutes later.

'Master, maybe I can do it now!

I think Herman was onto something.

Really?　Try it then.

Yes, sir.

Herman replied and closed his eyes again.

Then he felt Hermann's magic move a little bit.

'Yay! You did it!

So, here it is: ......

All right, now it's just a matter of trying!

What are you doing?

It's easy. Just keep the magic going.

You're going to keep moving it: ......

Yes, the more you move it around, the more magic you'll gain.

Really?

Oh, they're biting like crazy.

Really. That's entirely up to Hermann.

I'll do my best ...... depending on the effort.

You're very motivated.

Yeah. My goal is to be able to move magical power throughout my body. Then I'll move on to the next step when I can do that.

The next step in the process...

Yeah. Once you enter the next step, your magical power will grow very fast, so just look forward to it.

Rapidly ...... I'm going to die trying!

Oh, we're behind you.

I didn't know ...... Hermann was serious about .

Four Days Later

'Master!　We've achieved our goal!

When I arrived at school in the morning, Hermann came running up to me.

”What?　Are you kidding me?　Because ...... it's only four days, you know?

'It's true!　I did what my mentor told me to do, and I was willing to die for it.

'That ......?　Did I tell you I'm going to die trying ......?

I don't remember that. .......

”Yes, she said it was up to you to try.

How does that turn out to be a deadly endeavor: ......

No, you said ...... 'I'm going to die trying'.

”I did my best. I have been moving my magic around for four days without sleeping.

'What?　You haven't slept a day since then?

You're really going to die!

Yes. It's for the magic.

And Hermann ...... looked very tired.

I'm sure that ...... has increased its magic power a lot, right?

I appraised Hermann.

Hermann Karoon Lv.1

Age: 8

Race: Human race

Occupation : Apprentice Swordsman

State: severe sleep deprivation

Strength: 6/6

Magic power: 970/970

Power: 8

Speed: 7 x 1.5 (10.5)

Luck: 20

Attributes: none

skill

Non-attribute magic Lv.1 Swordsmanship Lv.4

Magic control Lv.3

Title

None

Hey!　Go home and sleep now!

'What a surprise, my magic power is now at 970!

That's an impressive amount in four days: ......

Yes, it's a great accomplishment.

Good for you. Okay, I'll tell you about the next step the day after tomorrow.

'Huh?　What are you doing today and tomorrow?

Sleep!　Now!

Do you just want to sleep?

Yeah. Resting up!　If I don't rest, I won't be able to move on to the next step (step).

Okay, I understand.

Really ...... take care of your body.

(2 days later)

Hermann, you've been well rested, haven't you?

'Of course!　I would never break a master's order. Yesterday and the day before yesterday, I slept all the way home from school.

”Oh, yeah, ...... then I'll show you the next step.

There's something scary about being too obedient: .......