The Magician’s Memorial - Chapter 15



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Episode 15

“I’ll go.”

Twella turned around, shaking Nak. The force that had been like a strong wave disappeared in an instant.

It was truly an amazing talent.

Limited but foreseeable, with an innate ability to use Nak, and even an affinity for magic.

How far can you grow?

Altera stopped imagining. Her poor imagination could not picture the realm she would reach.

Altera headed to her lodgings, chewing on the gravity of fate.

The cadets I met on the way greeted me with bright smiles.

On the outside, they looked like children with no shortcomings. But on the inside, they were empty.

Those who are alive but not alive, who repeat the same things without being able to escape the brainwashing of the goblin.

Only a few who have the power to resist will open their eyes and face reality. Even those who are unlucky will die a pitiful death like the cadets who died a few days ago.

In that sense, Twella and Quilbian were destined to be in love.

Because you met me.

Because I found out before I got caught.

No, it must be Twella who is loved by fate. I too was caught up in the powerful pull of fate that she had created.

“What’s good is good.”

Altera thought that she was better in a supporting role than a leading role. Her role was to help the universal key called Twella function properly.

and.

“… … I told you to stop practicing magic.”

Altera looked at another supporting character practicing magic in the corner of the room.

If it was Altera’s role to assist Twella’s functional aspects, it was the little girl’s job to support her psychological realm.

Crackling, crackling.

A small, blooming blue lightning.

Although she had become accustomed to the phenomenon of induction, it was only at a general level. Compared to Twella… … No, it was rude to even mention the word comparison.

I approached Quilbian, who didn’t respond, and snatched the amulet from him. Quilbian raised his head.

“Children who ignore adults deserve to be scolded.”

“Isn’t it freedom to practice?”

“It’s just funny to talk about freedom when you don’t even know what freedom is.”

He crumpled up the talisman and threw it away. Then Quilbian grabbed another talisman.

“Oh my.”

“This is the best I can do.”

“I said you don’t have to do anything. No, just be Twella’s companion. When she’s having a hard time, console her, and when she seems tired, give her a little hug. That’s the best and proper thing you can do.”

As I reached out for the talisman, Quilbian turned around.

“Are you trying to fight a goblin?”

“That’s right.”

“How many of you are there? Kids who have learned the truth like us.”

“… … .”

You seem like a worrisome boy.

Altera sighed and sat down.

“You, me, and Twella. The three of us.”

“It’s too little.”

“If it were a war between soldiers that required military tactics, then the lack of numbers would be a problem. But this isn’t that kind of fight. In a war of tactics, one skilled soldier can deal with a hundred who are lacking.”

Altera unleashed a light yellow spell. The talisman that Quilbian was holding was pulled out and fell into Altera’s hand.

“So, forget about magic and do what you always did. Keep score and hang out with your friends.”

“What problems does my practice of sorcery cause?”

He was a persistent and stubborn guy. He had no sense of humility at all.

I liked that quality, but being the one on the receiving end of it wasn’t very pleasant.

“I told you, it was a promise I made to Twella.”

“I just don’t understand. Wouldn’t it be nice if it could be of some help?”

“What if another goblin finds out that you’ve learned magic? You’ll be dragged away at that moment. Twella will be very happy, right?”

“Can’t you just hide it? Like Twella.”

“Oh my, haven’t I told you ten times? The gap in talent is extreme. I guess the word extreme doesn’t really make sense… … .”

Altera walked to the window and gestured to the building on the other side.

“Can you see the house of sincerity?”

Quillvien came over and looked outside.

“yes.”

“Isn’t the distance about 150m?”

“It will be like that.”

“Do you see a tile of a different color on the right end of the roof?”

“yes.”

Altera took hold of one of the scattered talismans and spoke.

“Look carefully.”

Minta Baekhyung’s alcohol, Chapter 1 of the introduction.

He aimed his talisman at the tile and slowly moved his lips away.

“texture.”

The wind blew straight ahead. I slowly let go of the hand holding the talisman.

Wheezing, the talisman was carried by the wind and flew to the roof tiles 150 meters away.

The talisman that hit the tile soared into the sky and disappeared without a trace.

“Can you do this?”

The mouth of the guy who had been answering back without fail was shut tightly for the first time. Altera smiled bitterly.

“Twella was able to do this. And in two days. She has the highest level of focus, innate talent, and mystical powers. You want to try to emulate what she has achieved?”

Altera placed an amulet in Quilbian’s hand.

“If you can match the tiles with this talisman, then I will teach you all the magic I know. Keep it a secret from Twella.”

Quilbian looked at the talisman with his head down.

I wish you would just give up, but I’m not the type to do that…

“Please teach me the basics.”

As expected.

You seem to be trying to challenge yourself with the possibility.

Altera patted Quilbian on the shoulder.

“Yes, yes, the bet has to be fair. I’ll teach you what I taught Twella. I can teach you more if you want.”

“No. Please do it without discrimination.”

“If you want it.”

Altera pushed the books away with her feet and lay down on the floor.

“Okay, let’s start with the basics. I asked you to be non-discriminatory, so I’ll only say it once. Whether you understand the gist or not, that’s the end of it, okay?”

“yes.”

“good.”

Altera said with a small shudder. The amulets with Nak written on them reacted and rose into the air.

Dozens of amulets spun around in a circle.

“First of all, what is magic?”

“The ascetic said it. It’s the power that makes goblins exist.”

“Yes. A power that is nothing short of miraculous. A systematized power that would make any wizard outside see it and froth at the mouth and faint.”

He snapped his fingers. Dozens of amulets moved, forming a simple human form.

“Now, before we explain the magic, let’s learn about the magic I’ve mentioned several times. Magic! Quilbian, do you have a dream that you really want?”

“there is.”

“What is it?”

“In the past, you had to become an excellent cadet and undergo an awakening ceremony. Or you could receive a black monk’s robe.”

“That’s right. I guess all the kids here dream of that. Now?”

“Getting out of here. I guess you could say my dream is to help Twella naturally.”

“It’s a good dream. Everyone wants to escape from hell. Well, magic is a means to achieve that dream. It often matches your wishes.”

“You can make your dreams come true?”

Altera laughed loudly and said.

“Yes, dreams. Your dreams and mine are different, right? In the grand scheme of things, we may be dreaming the same dream of escape, but if you look closely… … ”

“It would be very different.”

“You and Twella, your dreams are different, right?”

“yes.”

“What about Drich?”

“That guy is simple, so his dreams won’t be that unusual.”

“It would still be different.”

“Yes. It would be different.”

“What if we expand this assumption infinitely? We might conclude that all human dreams have some similarities, but ultimately, they are different.”

Quilbian nodded.

“A very personal, individual force. A manifestation of the infinite possibilities of the imaginary world.”

Altera moved her eyes and looked at Quilbian. A face full of thought came into view.

“Is it difficult?”

“I still don’t know exactly what it means. But I understand that everyone has different powers and can express them in different ways.”

“I understand. That’s the basics of magic. The form of power that each person displays is different. Of course, it is possible to use the same magic through a special system, but it is extremely limited.”

He snapped his fingers again. This time the amulets created countless small human figures.

“The magic is different. If 100 people learned a single, systematized magic, then all 100 people can use the same magic.”

“It’s like knowledge written in a book? Like anyone can learn it if they study.”

“That’s right. That’s how it is with magic. If you have the ability, you can learn various magics. Even if an individual’s ability is great, you can’t use someone else’s special magic at will.”

“Isn’t magic more convenient?”

“If we only consider convenience, then yes.”

The amulets in the shape of humans were dyed red.

“Gongon Hwang-hyung’s wine, Chapter 3 of the Book of the West. It is a magic that contains the energy of fire. It can warm your body in the winter.”

“It would be nice to use it when it’s cold.”

I moved the narc that was on my body. The narc that flowed out through my fingertips led to the mana.

“texture.”

A single talisman transformed into a giant flame.

“The nameless Baekhyung’s liquor, Chapter 1 of the Book of Prefaces. It emits a strong, fiery energy.”

As I spoke, I looked into Quilbian’s eyes. There was a sparkle in his clear eyes.

“Did you see something?”

“I could see the smoky air leaving my fingers.”

“The distinction is good. What does that energy resemble?”

“goblin.”

“Yes, Goblin. What you just saw was called ‘Nak.’”

Altera intentionally sprayed the Nak to make it easier to see.

“The magic is a power that the goblins created and systematized. The Nak is the most basic unit of power used to operate such magic. Of course, the Nak alone cannot bring about great changes.”

“sure?”

Altera showed off her magic again. A red-hot flame was placed in the center of the room.

“Nak is the medium that conveys the user’s will, and it is Mana’s role to implement the phenomenon of magic.”

Quilbian repeated to himself, “Just a little.”

“Mana is the fundamental force. It is the cradle of all things, and the grave of all things.”

Quilbian asked immediately.

“Then wouldn’t it be better to use mana directly? If it’s such a great power… … .”

“It’s impossible.”

“why?”

“Because it’s so dangerous. Mana in its natural state has no effect on us. It’s harmless. But when it becomes dense and visible.”

Altera detonated the fireworks floating in the air for an instant. A wave of fire passed over Quilbian’s head.

Quilbian flinched, but did not lose focus. His eyes were intently observing the spreading flames.

“There’s a podium there,” Altera laughed inwardly.

“Was it warm?”

“It was a little hot.”

“What would have happened if we had touched it directly?”

“It would have turned black. And it would have probably died.”

“Mana is far more dangerous than the ominous thing I just saw. It disappears the moment it touches me.”

Quilbian opened his hands wide and grabbed the air.

“There’s mana here too, right?”

“That’s right. Mana is everywhere.”

“It’s amazing. It looks like there’s nothing, but when we come together, we gain strength.”

“Everyone knows about mana, but few people feel it and use it accurately.”

Quilbian asked with sparkling eyes.

“How did the ascetic obtain this knowledge?”

“me?”

Well… … .

Altera tried to think about the outside work, but stopped. It was too much of a hassle to explain it in detail.

“It’s knowledge I have because I’m a wizard.”

“Then magic too… … .”

“Let’s talk about magic first. Okay?”

Altera said this and sat up.

(Continued in next episode)