21 Episode 21: Lets do a physical exam (2/2)

”No, nothing...?

”That's light!?”

I have returned nothing in particular to Raini, who has asked me with a serious face. No, apart from saying if you actually think anything of it there?

”I think it's a matter of human definition.”

”Definition issues?

”I think that's why I have it. I'm not quitting being a human being to be like a dragon. I can't say enough to a boulder when that figure is no longer human. Still, I'm the one who chose that. Then I insist on being human while I'm still here, and I don't care who told me.”

Keep who you want to be. That's why I thought I was disqualified as a royalty, and I don't think nobility is the right way to live. Because I want to do what I want, admire what I want to be, and live free.

Because there's magic. I was not free to use that magic. I'm still looking for a technique to use. It's made and produced. That's the essence of me that I can't change for the rest of my life. So I won't give it to anyone, and I don't want to. So much so that I think I can do anything for it.

That's not why I want to actively throw away what I was born with. Because it's still a matter of priority.

”There's a lot going on in humans, too. Some Uffi like a chunk of talent, Ilia who looks heartless and is actually thick in emotion, Raini who may have happened to be born as a demonic half. And I'm just a shapebreaker who loves magic. Even though humans are so different, there's no way we can narrow down the definition of human being to one.”

”... that's a great theory”

”If you want to be human, you just keep saying you're human. I treat you as a human being within acceptable limits, and most importantly, you said I would take care of you when it comes to Raini. I don't care if you become a vampire.”

”It's really lame, Princess Anisphere.”

Raini laughs like she's in trouble. But I don't see the sad colors that floated until earlier.

”Looking at Princess Anisphere makes you look silly to be worried about”

”With all due respect, if you become like a princess, you lose some of your common sense as a person, so be careful.”

”You disparage me very naturally, don't you, Ilia?”

”Because it's true.”

I'm not denying it.

Who did you laugh out of? Everyone was laughing when they realized it.

Of course, that doesn't mean there's no more pressure to stop being human. I know that it's not like I can call something unacceptable to human society human.

Still, I can't be anything but me. Everyone should be. So if you're going to be what you want to be and still insist you're human, you just need to put your chest up. I'm the one who chooses.

”Hey, Raini”

”Yes.”

”What do you want to do?

So it's easy to ask. I just asked him to confirm.

Raini lays her eyes down once. There was definite power in his eyes that opened again.

”I, I want to take my power... Because it's the power I've always been with.”

”Oh well.”

”Yes.”

Then I'll just help. If that's what she wants.

”When using magic, keep the feeling of instilling magic around your body. I want you to feel your magic flow in your body first.”

Follow my instructions and Raini will focus his consciousness. He closes his eyes and carefully imagines the feeling I say as he takes many deep breaths.

To make it easier, check the condition while placing your hand on Raini's shoulder sitting in the chair. To instantly understand Reini's magic manipulation and the state of the Demon Stone. So far, there seemed to be no problem.

I take my gaze off a little and look at Uffi and Ilia watching away, making them nod to reassure me. So far, no problem.

”... somehow, I think I can grab it”

”Yeah. Well, gather some magic in your heart and see. Something uncomfortable?

”... I feel like I'm being stopped by weirs, clogged. But it's like solving it with magic...”

”Yeah. Don't forget that feeling. Because that's what it feels like to instill magic in demonic stones. You can take your time. Don't rush.”

A glimmer of sweat falls from Raini's forehead. Remove the handkerchief and wipe it.

I wonder how much time has passed. I sense Raini's change from the hand I had on my shoulder. The magic that had been gathered in Raini's heart was beginning to travel all over his body again.

”Raini? Are you okay?

I look around to the front and peek into Raini's face. Raini, whose eyes were closed, slowly opens his eyes.

Red. First the color got to my eyes. The suspicious light is blurring in the iris of the back of the eye. Keep carefully observing the changes you see and see.

”... Princess Anisphere”

”Yeah. It's me, what do you say? Do you have any unusual feelings about yourself?

”... my body is hot. Looks like I got a fever...”

”Yeah. Shall we release the magic then? Don't let it out all at once, take your time.”

”Yes...”

Encourage Raini to release his magic by holding hands to calm him down. Close your eyes again and slowly release your magic as Raini exhales.

You've calmed down, Raini opens his eyes again. Though it is the suspicious light that has disappeared, the colour of the iris has been stained with red colour. What kind of change is this?

”Eye color, you've changed... can I see it for a second?

”Huh? Really?

Peek into Raini's eyes with a change of color. If you pay close attention, you still have a pale residue of magic in your eyes. Is this... like my engraving? I get the impression that some kind of magic is burning.

”Any change in vision?

”... no, especially. I'm just uncomfortable with my eyes.”

”What discomfort?

”Sounds like a good street of magic can do it if you put some magic through your eyes...... can you do it again?

”Fine, take a look at me.”

Raini nods at my instructions and starts putting magic into his eyes again. Raini's eyes are shaking with suspicious light floating again.

Within sight of the light, you are struck by the feeling that your spine is twisted. They took the magic even though the engraving on my back wasn't even activated. Surprised by the sudden sensation, it seemed to go on when I was eyeing Raini, so I strayed from my gaze.

”Did you do something to me? Raini.”

”Uh... Wow, I don't know. It's just... your eyes are taking magic with them, like they're using magic.”

”Devil's Eye... or something? Though mental interference is a possible possibility. Is there anything else uncomfortable?

”My whole body, it's still hot, but my eyes and heart are especially. There's more... ah”

”Hmm?”

”Mouth...... no, teeth, is it? Something mushy...”

”Uh...... Raini, uh.”

If I let Raini open his mouth, I could just see the dog tooth area getting sharper. This is a picturesque change...

”Your teeth are fangs...”

”Ho, ho, ho, ho? Oh, heh heh heh heh heh heh.”

”Sorry, you can keep your mouth shut. What?”

”Ah, yes. Looks like I'll be back if I don't put some magic into it. Here.”

Hold your mouth before Raini opens his mouth. I couldn't see the canine teeth I had earlier there. Hmm? Temporary physical changes due to magic? Interesting, this is interesting!

I don't know how the hell it works, I'm curious. Changes due to demonic stones, that's too unknown. I was concerned about that. I'm glad I can't go back when I'm like a vampire.

”This... is worth looking into. Hehe, that's very interesting, Raini......!

”Hino!? Yu, Master Uphilia! Dear Ilia! I am afraid of Princess Anisphere's eyes!!”

”Hey, any other changes!? What kind of things are you going to be able to do!? Tell your sister...!! Quick! Look, come on! Ha-ya-ya-ya-ku!!”

It wasn't until after eating the full body blow of Ilia that I realized that I accidentally got tense and scared Raini away that I was stuffy. I think there's something more about how to stop it!?

Refresh your mind and check on Raini. Is there a change in the state of the demonic stone or is there no change in the whole body? Of course, with Uffi and Ilia under surveillance. I mean, I'm so scared of Ilia. Yes, yes, I'll take a serious look.

”... Huh? This is interesting inside. No, that's really interesting. I see, this is the kind of approach you're going to take...... no, I honestly admire this. But if this is a natural occurrence...... no, wow, I could say this is a great discovery of the century!!”

”Um, Princess Anisphere, there's another tension...!

”Ha......! Sorry, I'm so excited. No, if this is what I'm guessing it is, I'm going to tremble at how talented the wizard who became the prototype of the vampire was...! Ugh, yeah, yeah! I wanted to see something like this!! Oh how happy!! I'm so grateful! What a great day!!”

If I look it up, my skin will poppy as much as I look into it. This is for joy. I understand more or less by looking into it. This is a hell of a mechanism. Though different from mine, that's why it's funny!

”Don't just convince yourself. Can you explain?

”Of course! You listened very carefully, Ilia! Let's start with the conclusion! First I found out that a demon named Vampire is real, but not real!!”

”... what do you mean?

I can see you're questioning me. 'Cause this isn't such an existing idea. It's very similar to me, but it's like a nearby, distant brotherhood born because things are different from me!

”The very identity of a demon named Vampire is a“ magic system ”called Vampire!