episode_0059
by fnovelpia
“Hehe! Master, what book are you reading?”
“Ah! This is a book that describes demons.
Recently humans have started keeping an eye on us. I guess it’s some kind of preparation…”
Ilipine came up to me and rubbed her body, asking if I had finished reading the book on fire magic I was reading.
“I think you need to know yourself well to know how the other person will prepare for it.”
“I see! Is it okay if I read it too? Hehe…”
“Okay then! Sit on my lap.”
He moved to the soft sofa inside the study and sat Ilipine on his lap.
I continue reading while playing with her pink hair.
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Demons are usually born with strong magical power and intelligence.
He is at a level where he can use most of the normal level magic used by beginner wizards.
Therefore, simple magic is often needed in their lives.
For example, there is no hot water order form that is widely available in ordinary inns,
There is an example of using ignition magic in cooking facilities without separate fuel.
…
And it is characterized by black magic that uses the heterogeneous magical power that only demons have.
There is a clear reason why this magical power is expressed as heterogeneous.
Fire magic shows weakness to water magic, but shows strength to plant magic.
In other words, it ignores the correlation that exists between magical properties.
This is what I heard from a wizard among the demons I interviewed who had been conducting attribute research for a long time.
If normal magic is to transform the magical energy flowing within the body into attributes and release it,
It is said that black magic feels like releasing heterogeneous magical power by changing its form like folding paper.
The author is not well versed in magic, so it is difficult to understand the abstract words expressed by the wizard.
If you are reading this book and are a wizard or familiar with using magic, you will understand.
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As the author of this book says,
Black magic such as Dark Wave or Black Spear has a different casting method from regular magic.
In normal magic, you must first go through the process of concentrating magical power and then forming attributes.
Black magic simply needs to be developed and released in the desired form.
“The explanations in this book are simple and accurate.
That’s exactly how I felt after Nyx turned me into a demon.”
Iliphine, who was a wizard, seems to feel this precisely.
“Black magic was originally something that only demons could use,
I also know that there are side effects if other races try to learn and use it by force.
For example, you may suddenly grow old or develop an unknown disease.”
Those who covet forbidden knowledge and magic are cursed or face downfall.
A story commonly seen in fantasy worlds.
That seems to be a rule that applies to this world as well.
“You are quite knowledgeable, right? I guess it’s because he’s a wizard after all.”
“Hehe… I read a lot of magic books even before I was taken away by my master.
Gaining new knowledge is so fun!”
As I turned a few more pages, impressed by Ilipine’s knowledge,
I had already turned the last page of the book.
It wasn’t a very thick book, but I found some decent content in it.
I didn’t think it was that disappointing.
I went back to the office and left Ilipine in the care of Gloria, who was resting on the sofa.
Take notes and organize what you read in the book.
“Ilipine came too! Sit here and rest. So cute~”
“Hehe! What a good sister!”
“Did you get a lot of good information?”
“Yes. There wasn’t a lot of information, but there were a lot of interesting people.
Comparing the ancestral demons who lived in the past and us in today’s life.”
From the external aspects to the existence of a benign trough and a simple theory of black magic.
It was very good information obtained in a short period of time.
“Thanks to the fanatics sent by Miss Veronica from the cathedral… But it got a lot easier.
Like this, you can have some time to rest comfortably…”
“In the first place, work is only effective if you rest appropriately.
I’ve been having a hard time on my own ever since I was in Erebos.”
Certainly, after hiring a few fanatics and starting to divide the work,
Gloria’s complexion and condition have clearly improved.
“Aaaah! I feel like I have a lot to deal with today…”
“But if you only work hard for a few days, you will feel very comfortable in the future.”
Looking at the many documents piled up on the desk makes me sigh…
haha…
***
One month after the first meeting of Licht Kingdom lords held in 340 of the Richt Kingdom calendar.
A dedicated investigation team made up of experts selected from the kingdom’s cities completed an investigation into the demons.
We gathered again in the capital to share the ‘demon preparedness plan’ created by gathering that information.
“Everyone, I would like to first thank you for gathering here once again.
What is in front of each person is the information gathered by the investigation team for about a month.”
The second meeting started with the greetings of Lord Damon, who was leading the meeting like the last time.
In front of the gathered lords again, the data prepared by the thorough investigation team was placed in front of them.
“First, Lord Crysen, who has encountered and analyzed the data, please help me interpret the data.”
“Ah. I understand.”
Lord Crysen, a former wizard and one of the leading magic researchers in the Kingdom of Licht.
He brushed his white hair and walked next to Lord Damon before stepping forward.
“When comparing the information and appearances of the demons that appeared this time with past information…
I learned that there is not much difference between the demons of today and those of a few hundred years ago.
Of course, how did they reappear when they were thought to have disappeared from the world forever…
There is still little evidence to make inferences.
Anyway, based on the information from the comprehensive investigation team and the testimony of the reconnaissance team…
What we need to pay attention to is their black magic.”
“If it is black magic, do you mean that a soldier from the scouting party came and testified before?”
“That’s right. Their magic uses heterogeneous magic power to ignore correlations due to attributes,
It is a terrifying magic that erodes a person’s body and mind at the same time.”
“Then how should we deal with it?”
“There is only one thing that our ancestors realized during the war against demons.
It is meaningless to create a large army to deal with numerous monsters and demons.”
Lord Crysen continued his explanation by taking out another document he had personally prepared.
“Strong physical and mental strength to withstand evil black magic…
And the powerful power and magic that can defeat them in an instant…
Those who have all of those things… we are selecting the ‘warriors’ of this kingdom.”
“A hero… Are you saying he is a hero who will kill those demons and protect the kingdom?”
“That’s right. We will convey this fact to His Majesty the King and let him know widely that it is an important fact.
We are selecting warriors who will punish them in the name of Richt.”
Warrior.
A being like hope who has the ability to fight against the demonic forces that want to destroy the world.
The city lords who lead the kingdom do not train large numbers of troops, but
The goal is to select those with outstanding skills and fight against the demons as a small elite.
“We plan to distribute this notice to all regions in the kingdom and conduct a ‘Hero Selection Competition.’
The second meeting of Licht Kingdom lords will conclude with this conclusion.”
***
“Isaac! Have you seen this notice?”
“Huh? ah! You mean the ‘Hero Selection Tournament’ notice?”
“That’s right! Not long ago, some scary demons appeared and they said they were trying to attack us.
So, if you select warriors from the kingdom and defeat them, you will be rewarded greatly!”
A girl with dark green hair, and a boy facing the girl and talking to her.
“A hero defeating demons… Don’t you think it would be really cool?”
“Cool. Don’t be cool. But… can someone like me do it?”
“Of course! Isaac is the strongest warrior I know.”
“Haha. Thank you so much for even saying that.”
“It’s not just empty words! It’s true.”
The boy named Isaac spoke humbly, as if embarrassed by the girl’s compliment.
The word ‘warrior’ that touches the boy’s heart ignites a spark in him.
‘A hero… Will he become a wonderful hero who saves the world from demons?
okay. I’ve decided to become a warrior… I’m going to face every little thing.’
“Yuuna. Would you like to go to the capital with me?”
“Wow! So, Isaac, have you decided to participate in the hero selection competition?”
“Yes. I think it would be cool. A wonderful warrior who saves the world…”
‘And… to stand proudly in front of Yuuna…’
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