episode_0241

Episode 241

The time to recharge the magic book was set at every morning. I visited Carmel and summoned the Book of Enekra.

After repeating it for several days, it now feels like a routine. Carmel held my hand with one hand and placed the other hand on the Book of Enekra, concentrating.

There is no need to use Mystilia’s remaining magic power, which does not regenerate.

Carmel’s own mana was more than enough to fill the Book of Enekra.

It is said that natural recovery occurs in approximately 3 to 4 hours.

“It’s done.”

As I followed the movement of the flowing mana with my eyes, charging was completed before I knew it. Even after returning the full Book of Enekra to the Magic Library, I did not let go of my hand.

Carmel has a puzzled face. In fact, I had other things to do other than simply recharging magical power.

“Me, mother.”

“Uh, huh?”

“There is something I want to try… Can you help me?”

“Huh? If you want to test it… what is it?”

The reason I can’t combine Aela’s control with other spells is because of a lack of mana. So wouldn’t it be possible to use other spells while receiving mana from Carmel through physical contact?

This is an idea that came to mind after much thought yesterday. When I explained it, Carmel nodded and said.

“Of course it is possible. But can you really do it? Using two spells at the same time requires skill. If you fail to control mana, there is a risk that the absolute obedience spell will be broken. If Aila escapes…”

“It’s okay. I have prepared a plan just in case.”

Aila was made to wear restraints specifically for mages and even set up a silent music box. Even if this attempt fails, Aela will not be able to escape right away.

“Then it may be worth a try… but handling other people’s mana is not easy. No, you’ve only used external mana from the beginning, so I guess it doesn’t really matter.”

“Other people’s mana. It’s my mother’s.”

Carmel raised her head and looked at me. I think you misunderstood what I said. And in a strange direction.

“Uh, so your mother is a descendant of Enekra, right? I am the reincarnation of Enekra, and I quickly adapted to Mystilia’s mana, so it cannot be considered completely someone else’s mana…”

Carmel blinked several times at my calm explanation. Then he confronted me in an awkward voice.

“Ugh, um. That’s not true. It’s just as you said.”

“Huh? Did you understand it differently?”

“Hehehehe…Why don’t we get started? Because I’m curious about the results too.”

It was obvious that his intention was to divert the conversation with his red face, but I decided to just ignore it. I, too, am curious about what will happen.

“Then, please supply mana. You don’t need much. I’ll only use the simplest spells.”

“I understand.”

Carmel’s mana rushes in through the hand held. Reciting a spell out loud is a simple task. However, even as someone who had just begun to take steps as a mage, I could intuitively sense that this was a more difficult task than I thought.

‘The Book of Enekra maintains the order of absolute obedience as a circuit. Adding a new spell there…’

This is also a difficulty that arises because he is a heterogeneous mage whose magic relies entirely on grimoires. It seems that Carmel, who uses magic only with her own power, was unable to give advice on this matter.

“What’s wrong? If it seems difficult, will you stop?”

“No, wait a minute.”

There are two workarounds that come to mind. One is to use myself as a medium for the spell and activate the magic like a normal mage. But that is impossible for me right now. This is an area that requires study and training.

Then the second…

“Outtra.”

I summoned the Book of Enekra. The black mana that had just been injected was glowing on the page where the absolute obedience spell, Le Giagia, was written.

The moment the activation of other spells is mixed here, conflict is inevitable. However, it occurred to me that the solution might be surprisingly simple.

The mana contained in the Book of Enekra is ultimately mine, acting according to my will. I started manipulating the burning mana rather crudely. To fit the size of the page and stay only on Le Giagia’s page.

‘Whoa, it seems like it worked out somehow.’

It seems like a success. I sighed and turned the page again. This time, it was the very first page of the Book of Enekra, where a simple mental aid spell was written.

It’ll be okay, right?

It took quite a bit of concentration to ensure that Le Giagia’s mana stayed only in the relevant area. To cast another spell while maintaining it… I wasn’t sure it was possible either.

But it is well worth doing. I steeled myself and recited the spell.

“Bastika.”

It was a test order anyway, so it didn’t matter. Vastika is a spell that makes mild anxiety or stress disappear.

Mana flows into the open page. No outflow or mixing of mana was felt beyond the magically divided bookshelves. When the effect of Bastika activated, I felt my nervous mind relax a little.

I immediately cheered and turned my head towards Carmel.

“Okay, that’s it! Success, Mother!”

Contrary to my expectations that she would be happy with me, Carmel’s expression was a little strange. His face looked as if he had seen an embarrassing scene.

“Are you… using area division? Uh, where did you get something like that… Could it be Monaz who did something like that?”

“Yes? Oh, is this called area division? I just tried it as a test. I’m really glad I succeeded.”

Well, if you know that something like this is possible, you would tell me sooner. But unlike me, who smiled lightly, Carmel still looked shocked.

“Si, you said you tried it as a test…? You mean you had no idea? But it wasn’t enough that he came up with the concept on his own and succeeded on his first attempt? Me, I can’t do it either…”

Carmel’s expression seemed to be one of hurt pride. For Carmel, pride in magic is real. That’s why it seemed even more shocking.

There is still enough mana left from Carmel. I did the same thing again as before.

“Bastika.”

It’s a success this time too. We succeeded in activating Bastica without affecting Le Giagia. However, this time the target was not me, but Carmel.

“Have you calmed down a little, Mother?”

“…Uh, yeah…”

Due to the effect of Bastica, Carmel’s immediate stress seemed to have subsided to some extent. However, Carmel seemed to have not completely recovered from the shock and let go of my hand helplessly.

“Dae, you’re amazing, Sarah. You won’t need my help any time soon. If only I could somehow solve the problem of mana constitution… It’s so much that it can’t be compared to mine…”

…Shall I write one more time? No, I don’t think it would be a good idea to rely too much on magic in matters of the heart.

“You are mistaken, Mother.”

Carmel looked at me with a downcast face. That face was pretty ugly, but now is not the time.

“…What, what?”

“Your mother has never beaten me before.”

The downcast face gets angry and glares at me. At best, it wasn’t worth calming down with magic, but at least it seemed to have perked up.

“Sera, Sera, you, you…!”

“The reason I chose my mother is not such a trivial thing. You know it well, right? Why did I take my mother as my wife?”

The corners of his eyes, which had been lifted up, quickly sank down. It seemed like the jealousy and depression were resolved faster than magic. However, Carmel pouted and spoke as if whining.

“Well, it’s about looks anyway…”

It seems like she is aware that she is pretty. Well, it doesn’t make sense not to know.

“There is that too. Because your mother is the most beautiful in the world.”

Carmel flinched greatly and glared at me. Were those words worthy of being glared at with such dissatisfied eyes?

“I, I don’t like it…! To you, to you…”

I closed my mouth and swallowed the words that followed. It’s something to be expected anyway.

I said, smiling softly.

“My mother is already providing enough support to me. Even just a moment ago, I wouldn’t have been able to even attempt it if my mother hadn’t helped me. Moreover, if I had been alone when I fought Aila, I wouldn’t have had a chance.”

Carmel’s eyes become a little sad. I heard you’re a mother who really puts a lot of effort into it.

“Even though it’s like this, I still depend on my mother a lot. It’s not just about magic. Mentally, I can never do it without my mother.”

This isn’t just something I’m saying to comfort you; it’s true. Without Carmel, my motivation to live would drop to less than 1/10. This is because it is Carmel’s request, not anyone else’s, to make this effort for Aila’s survival.

“…I understand…”

Fortunately, my sincerity seems to have reached Carmel as well. Carmel leaned closer to me with a relieved expression.

“, let me first say I’m sorry… for getting on my nerves over something unnecessary… ”

“Mother…”

Carmel is the first to apologize… I’m usually not the type of person to be moved, but this one deserves to be moved. However, Carmel did not accept that expression of emotion obediently.

“Now, wait a minute, why is your head like that…! Don’t pet me…! Hey, are you crazy…? Ha, don’t do it…”