48 Lesson 47: The Philosophy of Magic (1/2)

What is magic for? What is the philosophy of magic? To Miguel's inquiry I sink just a little into my own ideas. Set aside time to put it into words again, and then I stare back at Miguel and open my mouth.

”Magic is for magic. The philosophy of magic is meant to be unraveled.”

”Ho... you think magic exists for magic?

”The beginning of magic science in the first place was because I couldn't use magic. Then why can't I use magic? I wanted to solve that mystery. It was to use magic, but above all, I had to learn magic.”

You have to know magic to find out what makes magic unusable. I can't use magic. It was paradoxical in a way that I would learn magic deeply, and it might have looked odd or something funny from the side.

But I didn't care about that. Because I knew. That perspective, that way of thinking. That was a good enough weapon to say it was the only one of mine at the time, brought from my memories of my previous life.

”If magic can't be used in its present form, you have to know why it can't be used. Otherwise the magic won't be available. Demonic props created by magic are only by-products. Magic is an exploration to learn the essence, and I think it's academic. Now the basis of the teachings on the magic of the Kingdom of Palettia is theology. Learn the teachings of God, the teachings of the Spirit, and know his heart. Magic is not like that.”

”So what is magic you learn in magic? Magic is a miracle and nobility given by God and the Spirit. Anyone can teach it, right?

”Wishes and prayers do work for the Spirit. They're our neighbors. So I'm not saying theology itself is bad. But I wonder what to do with those who are not saved by prayer or wish. So I have to unravel the law and make it my own.”

No matter how desperate you pray, no matter how truthful you wish. I could not use magic.

Still, I couldn't stand to see the miracle there with my fingers. 'Cause there's something I've been longing for there. Yet there was no reason not to reach out.

”I don't think praying or wishing is a mistake. But that's not the only way. That hasn't proven to be the only way. They haven't even figured it out. Then I'll have to do it. Because things always have a beginning and an end. Then I believed knowing it was the way to magic.”

”... you've often seemed like that since you were a child?

Squeeze as Miguel admired just a little. Sure, it might be weird, but I think.

”Miguel doesn't question it?

”Doubt?”

”How can there be something I can't do,” he said. There are people who can do it. If that's talent or blood muscle, there are a variety of conditions that you can't use. So I can finally give up. You won't be able to give up, but you can be convinced. But then it's up to him to end up there, right? I just didn't give up. ”

If you can't pray to the Spirit and use magic in the way you wish. Still, we don't give up using magic, we just have to find out about magic. If there's only one way, I'll have to give it up. You're free to give up there, and I'm just talking about scratching my feet without giving up.

It was the magic props that were born halfway down that road. I can finally tell you with my chest up that that is my magic. At that time, the very hope that I was able to connect because I didn't give up.

”So magic is a discipline to know. Know the truth of the world not to give up, or to be convinced. Know and unravel the shapes and mechanisms of the world. That's, in a way, the opposite of our current policy. But it doesn't change the process of poking around.”

Same in the sense of facing the Spirit. However, that approach is just different.

So I don't deny the magic way it is now either. Wishes, prayers, magic that draws strength from the Spirit are also nice.

But as much as I love magic. The exploration of the existence of the Spirit, the elucidation of the mystery of magic. Both are nice, but the latter was the only one I could choose from. That's just the story.

”... to the point of becoming. Surely you are heterogeneous, Princess Anisphere. So I wonder what. Both the idea of magic and the invention of magic props are created. You only liked magic.”

”That's right. I've been magically distracted.”

”So you're from the Ministry of Magic, no. It doesn't fit with the idea of theology as you call it. For you, magic is the result.”

”?... what do you mean?

Miguel's rhetoric caught on oddly. It is stained that I do not fit with theology, but for me, magic is the result.

”Magic is not a result for those inclined to theology, Princess Anisphere.”

”... then what do you say it is?

”Means.”

”Means?”

”Magic is a means to many. To approach the existence of God or the Spirit and give it its miracle. For one's own attachment to the absolute existence of the former glory, the Spirit or God. And the means for us to get close to it, and magic is not the result. That recognition is a huge gulf between you and the Ministry of Magic and theology.”

... inadvertently breathed. I never thought of it that way.

Oh, well. Oh, my God. Was I from such a preliminary place?

”... I never thought about it. Oh, well. Magic is a means to everyone. Uffi, too, is that so?

”... right. It was natural for me to be able to use magic. I certainly wouldn't deny it if they said it was a means.”

”I may have come to that idea because I couldn't use magic...... it tastes a little bad”

”Unpleasant?”

Unexpectedly frowning at Miguel's point. I wonder what you would say tastes bad. I'm sure it doesn't taste good that I didn't properly understand the perception was eating wrong, but is there anything more unsavory about it than that?

”It's not just the theory of spiritual stones and demonic stones or the development of demonic props that Princess Anisphere is said to be blaspheming spirits and gods.“ Using ”the very existence of the Spirit. That's the best way to reverse the nasty emotional part. For example, the Spirit Stone is what Princess Anisphere should call the carcass of the Spirit, as the Spirit itself had no will and was a spiritual being feeding on magic. I can't help but remember my anger from those who worship it.”

”... then tell me what kind of protection the Spirit gave me. You're right, I can't use magic?

I was a little frustrated and got a thorn in my remarks. I've regretted it since I put it in my mouth, but you do, don't you? What did the presence of the Spirit do to me? Even though it's the result of my research because you won't do anything for me.

”Maybe the facts are. But I don't want the facts.”

”... then what do you want?”

”To remain with the great being of the Spirit. That way we can use the miracle of magic. It promises me my place, my future.... so I can't accept Princess Anisphere who could rock it from the root”

I understand what Miguel is saying. Understandable. But I can't empathize. I chewed my back teeth hard on that frustration. I feel sick about the toothpick that sounded in my mouth.

”... I do not deny faith. Even I don't appreciate spirits. But that's not what it is.”

”Hmm?”

”The Spirit is only with nature, not on our side, not our parents. Spirits, spirits, but they don't have the basics of will, do they? There are spirits and gods out there who interfere in the way we do things? You're not.”

That's absolutely crazy.

”It's not like humans are slaves following spirits.”

”Slaves...... even slaves!? Ha ha! Don't say that in a great way! Princess Anisphere!

”Because it's not. If you want to follow the Spirit so much, you can do whatever you want, but I don't think it's gonna be national policy, I am.”

Because we are human beings. I can't believe the miracle of magic was given to me by the Spirit, and that's why the Spirit doesn't want subordination, but he doesn't recognize it according to its teachings. The guy who said that is set to win.

'Cause the Spirit never asked man for anything explicitly. It's always human that I asked the Spirit for. The Spirit performs the miracle of magic using such human magic as food. That's just it for me.

”If you say that magic can be used as great as those close to the Spirit. So people who can't use magic aren't worth it? That can't be right. How many civilians do you think there are? Shouldn't we use a miracle called magic to protect such powerless people or to fill their lives?

Magic is a miracle to make someone smile. I know the reality isn't that easy. But magic to me is a nice thing to make someone happy.

All kinds of frustration accumulate in my stomach at once. I don't care what you think. It's all about getting close to the Spirit, if magic is the means for it. I wonder if that's what we should be disclosing more magic to the people.

”What Princess Anisphere says is especially true. If you're saying magic is everything, there's no way out of view of what a civilian who can't use magic can do. Well, I'm free to see what the nobility thinks of civilians who can't use magic. Unless you say it or it doesn't make sense.”

”... right”

”But the Ministry of Magic interfered with the kingdom. That's why I questioned Princess Anisphere, the princess who created the new theory of magic... because it was the words that I wanted to hear”

”... Miguel?

”I don't like nobility because I'm tough. But I was born with power. The status of being born into a house called Nobility and the power of being able to use magic. Responsibility arises there. I don't know. I don't know.”

That's what Miguel said. He was erasing an attitude that seemed light-hearted. There he is, born in the Marquis Graphite family, showing the attitude that his status deserves. The look looks at me with seriousness itself.

”Nobility is for the country and for the people. Luxurious homes, luxurious living. I was educated so much that my ears seemed to be able to make octopuses that I would be forgiven for taking charge and fulfilling my responsibilities. Don't take that for granted.”

”... you're a tough house”

”History tells us the end of the house where we forgot about it. We should not rot more than we were born into nobility. Because if it rots, it will be the last thing you have to truncate. I don't want to be that way, and I'm sorry those guys stand up there. I want to live my life while I can.”

That said Miguel takes his seat and walks up to my side. He stayed on one knee and drooled his head.

”I just don't want the relationship of alliance to collapse. Because of this relationship, there is something called loyalty that can be dedicated. So think of this as an act of personal respect.”

”... Miguel”

”Princess Anisphere, please let me serve this self. Now this country is quietly experiencing a national disaster. Strong leaders are therefore required. That's why I want you to stand on top.”

Miguel's words were very sincere. About to snort by accident.

... That's why I feel awfully sorry for you too. Yeah, if you've told me this far, I'll have to tell you.

”... Miguel, keep your head up. We are only allies. Keep your respect in your chest. And that's why I want to tell you.”

”Hmm?”

”... as a matter of fact, I've been told that there's an option not to be king.”

”... Huh?

Miguel looks up and makes an interesting voice. I cough to breathe.