“…Do you understand?”
When I didn’t say a word, Aoi asked, seemingly gauging my reaction. How should I answer? Should I honestly say I don’t understand? Or should I give a vague answer to protect my pride as a small magician? The way of thinking and common sense I had as a magician until now were overturned in an instant.
But perhaps sensing our confusion, Aoi turned their palms upward and began to speak.
“All objects are made up of tiny things too small to see. It’s like this…”
Saying that, she mumbled something small in her mouth. Then, on Aoi’s palms, small sand-like particles gathered, quickly forming a human shape. It became the figure of Alabaster, smiling with arms spread wide.
“…W-What is that!?”
I unconsciously raised my voice in surprise while staring intently at the sand figure. It’s abnormally precise. About the size of Aoi’s face, it’s a magnificent figurine like a masterfully crafted bronze statue, but is this also magic?
No, I didn’t hear an incantation, but it’s undoubtedly earth magic.
“So, like this earth figurine, everything is made up of small powder-like things?”
When a researcher asked that, Aoi smiled faintly.
“That’s right. Please think of it as being made up of things much smaller than you all imagine. When these small things move quickly, heat is generated, and when they stop moving, it cools down… Although it’s rough, this concept is undoubtedly greatly related to fire and water magic.”
There’s no doubt that Aoi isn’t lying. She’s probably trying to explain it in simple terms for us to understand. But it still seems difficult to grasp easily.
“Can you use fire magic too…?”
When someone muttered with a sigh, I nodded vigorously and opened my mouth.
“That’s right, I’ve got a good idea! Even if two or three people hear this principle now, most magicians probably won’t understand it. However, if ten or twenty people listen, someone might understand.”
As I spoke, I raised the corners of my mouth at my own brilliant idea and announced to everyone.
“Let’s gather magicians from each research lab and have Sensei Aoi teach us all the attributes they can!”
Following my proposal, the researchers all agreed to follow Aoi to each research lab. If even one person could understand Aoi’s magic, Maple Leaf’s magic would evolve significantly.
“…Strauss, aren’t you going to stop this?”
Eliza called out to Strauss walking ahead. In response, Strauss sighed and shook his head. Not understanding the meaning of their exchange, I watched from the side as Court, a student, approached the two.
“Sensei Eliza. Isn’t it Sensei Aoi’s intention to eventually influence the magic of various countries? If so, I think it’s better to let Sensei Aoi do as her please in Maple Leaf too, to avoid complications later.”
“Eh? But it’s sure to become a big incident…”
Eliza anxiously asked in response to Court’s statement. Maybe she’s worried that Aoi’s demonstration of magic might lead to some kind of incident.
Turning to the worried Eliza, Court spoke.
“Of course, there will be confusion and a big commotion. However, if we hold back here in Maple Leaf and Aoi ends up teaching magic in some other major country, an even bigger problem will arise. It might be thought that Sensei Aoi withheld knowledge only from Maple Leaf. That could be interpreted as the will of Fidic Academy or the Kingdom of Verted.”
“Are you saying this could lead to conflicts between nations?”
“It’s not just that. If we teach magic to the majority of major powers but leave some out, it could disrupt the balance. That might escalate into a war involving multiple countries, or weaker nations might have their territories taken…”
“Oh no…”
The two began quite an exaggerated exchange. But Strauss, who was watching, nodded with a serious face. Aoi’s magic is indeed excellent. Incantation-less magic and flight magic. Even those two alone would be revolutionary. However, even if such education were provided, the number of mages who could use it would surely be limited, even in major countries. While the balance of power might shift somewhat, the idea of it leading to a world-engulfing great war seems far-fetched.
Well, I would never allow Aoi, who holds the future of the magical world, to go to war. If Aoi were to be lost in a war, it would be a loss for the entire world.
That’s what I had been thinking, but seeing Eliza anxiously pressing her abdomen with a furrowed brow, I began to wonder if there might be something wrong with my own thoughts.
As I was pondering this, Aile and Shenley approached Eliza and spoke up.
“Please don’t bully Sensei Eliza.”
“Sensei Aoi won’t start a war.”
They each criticized and denied Court’s words. Court made a troubled face in response.
“Is that so? I think it’s quite possible if things continue as they are.”
When Court said this, Shenley shook her head firmly.
“There’s no way Sensei Aoi would let a war happen. Even if some country tried to start a war, Sensei Aoi would help the other country and stop the war.”
Shenley asserted a rather outrageous theory, even to an outsider like me. It implied that Aoi had power equivalent to that of an entire country, but Court fell silent in response.
Could it be that he felt it was worth considering? Such power would be on par with heroes who could defeat top-tier dragons single-handedly. And such heroes only exist in stories.
Thinking this, I looked at Court’s profile, but he seemed lost in thought and unlikely to provide an answer.
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“Fire burns when there’s fuel, heat, and oxygen. The balance and amount of these factors affect the intensity of the fire. However, when activated by magic, these limitations don’t apply. By forcibly increasing the heat and supplying oxygen, you can achieve this…”
Saying this, Aoi created a pillar of blue fire, melting and destroying the ceiling of the laboratory. The fire mages froze, their eyes wide open.
Next, she demonstrated earth magic by creating a massive stone tower that broke through the laboratory ceiling. Then, with wind magic, she blew away the entire laboratory from the outside. Realizing that destroying the laboratory might be problematic, Aoi finally repaired all the laboratories with earth magic and apologized, but the researchers were stunned by this magic as well.
“The power of wind is immense. Even the largest tornadoes can destroy buildings and blow away even dragons.”
After confirming that all the laboratories had been repaired, Aoi began to explain how to enhance the power of wind, but the wind mages weren’t listening at all. She had demonstrated magic surpassing Maple Leaf’s advanced magic in water, fire, earth, and wind – all without incantations.
Especially the water and fire researchers who had been accompanying her from the beginning were left speechless. At this point, I too began to realize that my own thoughts had been mistaken.
“Can Sensei Aoi use all types of magic?”
“You’ve seen it so far, haven’t you?”
“No, I still can’t believe it…”
Voices of astonishment could be heard. Looking to the side, I saw researchers studying water magic, fire magic, and earth magic exchanging glances and whispering among themselves. Some were looking sympathetically at the backs of the wind mages who remained motionless in shock.
It’s understandable. In just one day, the common sense of magic they had known until now had been completely overturned. Suppressing the trembling excitement in my whole body, I applaud to praise Aoi.
I already knew, but it’s truly amazing. Unbelievably amazing. I can’t help but envy the students who will be able to learn from Aoi. Aoi is not just a genius. She’s undoubtedly someone who will change the future of magic. If I could continue to witness new magic by Aoi’s side, I wouldn’t mind even if it led to a world-engulfing great war.
“Now then, Sensei Aoi! Shall we go to the healing magic research lab last?”
So, with overflowing expectation in my heart, I said this.
For better or worse, it’s thanks to healing magic that Maple Leaf is considered a major power. That last bastion might now be destroyed.
Yes, Maple Leaf’s rigid concepts of magic, common sense, and unnecessary pride might be about to crumble from their very foundations.
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