24 Chapter 22 Jewelcraf (1/2)

The rest of the day passed fairly quickly for Takemi and Kei. The former seemed to make a friend out of the latter and had quiet similar interests regarding magical theory and CAD development.

”Yeah! And if you change the original design's shape from a nonagon to an ennegram it completely changes the way, not just the Magic Sequence is cast, but the flow and direction of psions! They're both nine pointed diagrams, yet they have such drastic effect on the spell!”.

”Really? I always wondered about the creation of CADs. and Magic Sequences I mean, most Magicians get a general purpose on to start off with, one's that usually have a large storage for spells but less firepower, and then progress to a specialized one once they become proficient with their Magic correct?”.

Kei nodded.

”Then it must mean the the Magic Calculation Area, while apart of the subconscious and not possessing a physical body, is like a muscle. Most Magicians strength and power grow as they use more and more Magic, not just becoming proficient but actually growing stronger, faster, more efficient in spell casting and power. It is the very reason why Magicians can cast Magic.

The CAD just assists with the control over the spell. I mean, it is just what Modern Magicians use instead of mediums that Ancient Magic uses. The induction stones within them convert the psion signals that a Magician creates into an electrical signal which jump starts the Activation Sequence, which is sent back to the Magician to form the basis of the Magic Sequence.

The Activation Sequence is the basis of any spell. If you somehow managed to memorize the Activation Sequence and could execute it fast enough, would a normal person be able to use Magic?”.

The couple that was sitting across from Takemi went wide eyed before Kanon laughed and said, ”That's pretty funny Takemi-san! There's no way a ”normal” person could do that! Even if they could, they wouldn't be able to manipulate psions the same way as us... right?”.

She looked towards her fiancée and nudged him a little before he looked up and said, ”It might be possible actually”.

Kei cleared his throat and said, ”If the ”normal” person could think that quickly and remember the entirety of the Activation Sequence, there shouldn't be a reason why he couldn't use Magic. Psions and Pushions are particles manifested from thought and intention. If they could literally think fast enough and have the desire and will to execute the spell, theoretically speaking, they could”.

Kanon gulped.

”But that's impossible Takemi-san. Even the most basic of spells have over a thousand letters of the alphabet. The person would have to split their mind into activating the Activation Sequence and inputting the variables into the completed Magic Sequence, all while focusing on what's around them. It would be impossible for someone to manually do that while in the field, or even in a lab”.

Takemi didn't say anything but the corners of his mouth raised a little bit. He wasn't one to stroke his own ego, but when other people did it, even indirectly, he wasn't one to correct them.

”Anyway, see anything else you like Kei-san? Kanon-san?”

He pointed to the wide variety of open classrooms with various lights or voices were coming from. There was over two dozen courses for First Year Students and it was recommended to try at least half of them to see what the individual wanted to use their Magic for in the future.

Kei already wanted to work on his Family's Engraving Magic.

And Kanon wanted to help people with her Magic. Specifically during times of natural disasters. Her Long Range Solid Matter Oscillation Systematic Magic was useful in destroying debris. And it was either that or demolition work.

”Are you sure about your choice Takemi-san? I mean you can still choose to lessen your load and drop out of a few-”.

”I'm fine Kanon-san. Although many might not see what I want to accomplish by doing so many subjects, I need it in order to achieve my dream”.

She couldn't help but ask, ”And what is that?”.

Takemi smiled and said, ”That's a secret”.

Kanon pouted a little before sighing. She didn't expect for someone she just met a few hours ago to tell everything about themselves to her, but she did feel a little disappointed.

”Anyway Takemi-san, what are you going to do about the duel in a week. All the freshman are talking about it. How the number two in the entrance exams challenged the number one. There are a lot of rumors floating about, like how you cheated or Hanzou was jealous.... what are you going to do?”.

Takemi took a sip of the drink in front of him and then replied, ”Nothing. Actions speak louder than words after all”.

Kanon grinned and nodded, ”I like how you think Takemi-kun. But you should be careful. Hanzou may be a little arrogant, but his family is rather accomplished in both magical society and political. I hear that he is quite the powerful Magician as well”.

Takemi nodded at her statement. He wasn't worried about the outcome of the duel. Most Magic form this Age wouldn't affect him due to his physical body, however he didn't want to expose the fact that he could punch through the armor plating of a tank so quickly.

He'd get attacked and shipped off to a laboratory quicker than he could say ”Human Rights”.

”It'll be fine Kanon-san. The timing of the duel works out for me perfectly”.

She titled her head and Kei looked at Takemi with a little bit of awe in his eyes.

”I'm picking up my CAD less than twenty-four hours before the start of the duel. I had to call in a favor to get it made and delivered quicker than normal”.

Kanon looked at Kei who had stars in his eyes and asked, ”Kei, what are you doing?”.

”I'm a little jealous of Takemi-san. He's getting his CAD from FLT, the home of Taurus Silver! Have you met him Takemi!”.

Kei jumped up off his seat and placed his hands on the table while smiling at Takemi.

”I can't say Kei-san. All I can say is that the CAD that I asked for will be the best FLT has to offer”.

Kei and Kanon both furrowed their brows at Takemi's statement. Although he didn't say that Taurus Silver was working on his CAD personally, Taurus Silver was the best FLT had to offer so.....

”Oh! I'll see you later Kanon. Takemi and I have a Theoretical Magic class to go to. I'll see you later okay!”.

Kanon waved the pair off before sitting down and looking at the timetable in front of her.

”Practical Magic Studies... Physical Education... Biology.... oh? Combat simulation? Now that sounds interesting!”.

The purple haired girl walked off in the opposite direction as Takemi and her fiancée, unaware of the changes to Theoretical Magic that was about to happen.

”Here it is Takemi-san. Room 431 of the Experimental Wing”.

The duo entered the room and saw that it was different to their homeroom and all the other classrooms that they've used today.

It was set up like an old fashioned university hall, with a large number of seats, the furthest being the highest and the lowest. A modern look was added to the room and a computerized board and table was placed at the front of the room.

”Ah! Another two joining us. Please, have a seat”.

Takemi and Kei nodded before the former's gaze locked with another's. They stared directly into each others eyes and glared before the bell rang and Takemi took his seat beside Kei.

The latter only shaking his head and muttering, ”It's going to be a long year...”.