Battle War; Magic, Sword and Dragon

Magic Tools

"I guessed it, you have a great Magic Arm. If we can tap into that unique ability, we can do a lot of things."

"That's how it is, but I have a great weakness. You know that, right?"

Charlmilia was very excited when she remembered Pandora's ability in the match practice earlier. The unique ability that only Pandora possessed was perfectly suited to her lightning element ability. He was starting to be able to imagine what would happen if the two of them could truly combine forces.

But that doesn't mean that ability has no gaps. One of the most fatal is the ability to fight Fila who is still considered an amateur. This reason is what makes Charlmilia can win easily even though she does not summon her magic beast, Byakko.

Then, after that they did some match practice and finally confirmed each other's abilities. As a result they find a lot of PR if they want to win in Battle War later.

"For that matter we can practice from now on..."

Charlmilia stood up and spread her arms. He felt his body a little sore from moving too much.

"This is our first step."

"...you're right."

The first step to save Kuro and their first step to be together with the person they both love.

If you think logically they are like women who do not know themselves, but Fila feels happy to do all this.

"Well, before you go home. How about we have dinner together?"

"?"

Fila tilted her head because she did not understand. But when he glanced at the clock on the wall that showed it was quite late at night, he was quite surprised.

Maybe because he was too excited, he didn't realize a long time had passed when they started training.

♦♦♦

Charlmilia and Fila then went outside Kuryuu Academy for dinner. Actually in Kuryuu Academy there was a canteen for the students who stayed in the dormitory, but Charlmilia chose to have dinner outside.

Of course this is not because he is now a princess, he does not want to eat in the cafeteria which is arguably not too special and delicious, just that he does not want to be the center of attention when eating.

A few days ago he had lunch in the cafeteria, but as many eyes were staring at him, he was unable to enjoy his lunch.

Then coupled with his two bodyguards who always gave off an aura of intimidation, no one wanted to eat together with him anymore.

No, maybe just a few people. Of course they are the ones who get the same treatment as him, Knox and Jinn.

Given all that, Charlmilia was happy when Fila wanted to have dinner with her.

Then along with the late night, they walked towards the place to eat.

"Oh yeah, about where you live, ..are you sure you don't want to stay in a hostel?"

Fila lives not far from Kuryuu Academy, which is why she has no plans to stay in the school dormitory.

This was normal, but for Charlmilia it was a bit of a problem because she failed to make friends.

Although Sagita and Gemini are technically with him now, they cannot be counted as friends.

"I'm sorry. But I can't leave my father. The house would be a mess if I wasn't home for a day."

"I understand. But is that as bad as your father?"

"..."

For some reason Fila was instantly speechless. He could not refute it after saying so far, but he also did not want to bring up the disgrace of his father who used to be known as the strongest iron element user general.

"I won't ask you that again."

"Thank you."

They then changed the topic and chatted while heading to the place they were headed.

Then, about 10 minutes later. They finally arrived at a restaurant that was arguably quite luxurious.

"I just realized. If you look at this restaurant, isn't this one of Kuro's branches?"

Seeing the outward appearance similar to Himawari's restaurant in the capital, it was no wonder that Charlmilia immediately thought that way.

"What do you mean?"

"...It's not what. Let's go in."

Charlmilia was conscious. Fila is indeed in love with Kuro, but when compared to him. Fila knew almost nothing about Kuro other than he was a great sword user and a handsome young man who attracted hearts.

(Ugh.it looks like I'm going to be a storyteller for a while)

From now on they are comrades who combine forces for the same purpose. It would be dangerous if the knowledge they have is only known by one party.

(I hope I didn't make her fall unconscious from learning about the reality of Kuro)

If you remember who Kuro is, anyone will immediately worry. Especially considering that Kuro is just a normal young man who is only 17 years old.

(Either why thinking Kuro is a normal young man is a mistake)

Exactly it.

With that in mind, Charlmilia was determined to enjoy the dinner quietly and peacefully without thinking of anything strange.

♦♦♦

After dinner, Fila and Charlmilia part ways at the intersection that separates the road between Fila's house and Kuryuu Academy. Then when Fila was not seen again, Charlmilia signaled Gemini with a nod.

Gemini instantly disappeared back then like his figure was a mere lie.

"Is this really necessary?"

Sagita asked with a question mark. For him the command Charlmilia gave Gemini was not necessary. Moreover, the act was actually far from their duty to protect Charlmilia.

"Is there a problem?"

Charlmilia's tone instantly changed completely to serious as if she had turned into someone else.

He hasn't changed, only after so many things have happened to him, no wonder he's changed. Change for the better.

"...no. In addition to controlling you, we will always obey your orders, daughter Charlmilia. It's just that I'm confused as to why you ordered Gemini to escort him. In my opinion, Miss Fila is strong enough to protect herself. Especially considering that the city is quite peaceful, I think your actions are a little excessive."

When compared to other cities in the empire, the city of Asheria was indeed quite peaceful. Crime cases are quite low and the monsters around the city are not too threatening.

You could say this is a comfortable city to live in. But because it has no privileges, the city of Areshia is not too popular.

"I see what you mean, Sagita. I do this because of my own satisfaction. Besides, I don't know why I feel something bad."

"Maybe you feel a sign that something is going to happen?"

Charlmilia shook her head.

Since becoming Queen, the five senses she possessed had become sharper and more sensitive. But maybe because Quuen was actually the one chosen by the gods, then he was like awakening the sixth sense. Of course this did not mean Charlmilia could see the future or gain visions, only that her feelings were stronger than usual.

"...I don't know. But Electra couldn't have told me to make Fila my partner for sure not just because she was a match for a lightning element user like me. Especially considering the 10 ta-forget incident. We go back to the dorm and rest."

Charlmilia stops her words when she remembers a bad event, no, it is more appropriate to call it a tragedy that should not be remembered.

But even so, Charlmilia could not shake her bad feelings. He could only hope that this was not a sign of something bad about to happen.

"!?"

Unfortunately, before he wanted to forget that, a huge mana pressure like a tidal wave hit him.

The pressure of mana was so different from what pressure he had been feeling all along. Besides being strong, it is also unstable. However, the pressure of mana did not show any animosity at all. It was precisely the warm feeling he felt throughout his body.

"Princess Charlmilia, is there anything? You look surprised."

"Sagita, didn't you feel that?"

Sagita tilted her head full of question marks. It was as if he said nothing strange happened.

If you remember who Sagita is, then things like that should not be missed by Sagita. In other words there was something else that made something that was only felt by Charlmilia herself.

Because that's-that's why

"Then it's okay. Maybe it's just my feelings being too worried."

Curiously, Charlmilia asked what she had just felt. But he was more curious as to where the pressure from which he had felt just now.

For some reason at the thought of that, Kuro's face immediately flashed across his head.

Is Kuro related?

That night, Charlmilia slept without knowing the answer to that question.

the next day, Charlmilia arrives at class as usual with Sagita and Gemini escorted.

Gemini returns after making sure Fila is safe at home, after which she returns to the dormitory and continues to escort Charlmilia.

Charlmilia was worried whether it was okay for the two to escort her every night, but both said they did so in alternating ways. In other words, there is no need to worry about lack of sleep. Moreover, both of them were elite troops, so lack of sleep was no big deal.

"Good morning, daughter of Charlmilia."

"Good morning.."

After greeting her classmate, Charlmilia sat on her stool gracefully like a princess.

Today he felt quite happy because finally someone greeted him after a long time of excommunication. Maybe this is some kind of good influence from him pairing with Fila.

Yep. This is a better start.

A short time later Fila came and she immediately sat down beside him after greeting some disciples. When compared to when Charlmilia greeted each other with other students, it should not be discussed. Fila's popularity is quite large even though she has only been in school for two days.

While waiting for the lesson to begin, the two discussed the lessons they had learned so far. Fila had a lot to learn because she was far behind, but because she was intelligent, it didn't take her long to catch up.

Then, after the bell rings. Otome entered the classroom carrying several books as usual.

It was then that Laila came to the classroom looking like she was running.

"Laila, I know you're a mother now. But you also have to remember that you can't be late. Oh, yeah, why are you alone?"

The sight of Laila coming off like a run was quite shocking, but what was even more surprising was the unseen figure of Kuro anywhere.

"Ah. about Kuro. He's got business. Take it easy, he'll be back before the Tribal is held."

Laila casually replied as if it was natural.

Indeed, for people who knew Kuro, his sudden and long-term departure was quite a common thing. But you could say this is not the right time to do it.

Otome asked filled with a tone of intimidation and was unhappy about feeling underestimated. Unfortunately for Laila who had once felt the intimidation of the strongest magician, Otome's bullying was like the wind.

"That's kind. Besides, I think that Kuro doesn't really need school anymore. Although not a witch, the knowledge she had about magic was more extensive than I had expected."

"..."

"Teacher Otome, sorry for not telling you before. But this concerns our son, so we prioritize this issue over any issue."

"Umm. okay then. You can go straight to your seat. The lesson will begin soon."

Otome gave up on warning Laila. Perhaps this is not good considering that a disciple who makes a mistake must be warned and punished, but Otome cannot. From the words of Laila, it is clear that the school for both is no longer important. If they feel they do not need to go to school, they will without a doubt go out. The only thing that binds them to the school is the Battle War that will be held soon.

In addition to that reason, Otome had already gotten a warning from Electra so as not to provoke them both. That was because if it wanted to, both of them could destroy Kuryuu Academy (though it was something hard to imagine), but at least it gave an idea not to make trouble with either.

With the feeling that Kuro and Laila had already mastered the school, Otome began her lesson.

"Today we will discuss magic objects or can also be called magic tools. As you know, a magic tool is a tool that uses magic energy (where) as a source of energy and activates programmed functions. Today the development of magic tools is very advanced, and has even combined modern science. This reason was what made ordinary people also able to use magic tools without requiring any great effort. For further explanation please read for yourself in your book. I'll give you half an hour."

The disciples followed him with bored faces and felt that doing things was troublesome. On their faces even it was written 'Why should this be studied?' remembering that magic tools are not really special.

While they were reading, Otome wrote some captions on the blackboard and some pretty complicated magic circles.

Later,

"In your book mentioned magic tools were originally made not only to facilitate life, but more used as weapons in war. Unfortunately, when compared to the Magic Arm or Magic Beast that any magician could create, the magic tool arguably lost power. Until now this has not changed and this is what makes magic weapons rarely used by magicians."

In addition to being less practical, magic weapons cannot be simply hidden from the eyes of others. If anyone carried a magic weapon, that person would instantly attract attention.

But in some occupations such as adventurers, most of them still use a lot of magic tools because their work is quite dangerous. Unfortunately, magic tools are not cheap. This is another reason why magic tools are not very popular.

"Then even though it has now begun to use alternative science and energy techniques, but the existence of magic tools cannot be left alone. Coupled with the strict rules of the empire, then magic weapons that had dangerous abilities were forbidden to exist or forbidden to be made. The person who violates will be punished according to the rules. Then..."

Otome then turned the pages of the book in front of him. Then with a smile he continued with the help of the magic circle he had drawn earlier.

"On the board is an example of a simple formula of a magic tool that is useful for generating heat and the other is to produce cold air. Both of these formulas exist in every home of this country. Of course this is still some material to make it into a magic tool, but I want you guys to focus on the formula because without this, the magic tool would only be a mere junkyard."

Otome's explanation was quite harsh, but easy to understand.

Any magic tool other than having to be made of a certain material, in this case the most common one is magilium, the other most important thing is the program or magic formula. You could say this is a kind of brain from a magic tool. Then with magic energy, the magic formula is activated and finally carries out its function.

Now the magic tools are divided into two. General and special.

General magic tools are magic tools that are made en masse for the needs of the community. For energy can use magic stones or magic crystals because ordinary people have no mana.

While special magic tools are more commonly used by magicians who are activated by using their own mana as an energy source.

While explaining that, one of the disciples raised his hand.

"Master, you said it was a simple formula, but I don't see it that way."

Otome smiled as if she had expected it.

"In your eyes it looks complicated, that's the truth. The magic formula is very difficult to make. To make this simple thing takes about 6 months with various kinds of failures."

Silence then occurred in class. This is normal considering their lessons are quite complicated and difficult.

"But don't worry. Nowadays magic formulas are quite easy to make by learning from people who have mastered them. In this case you can ask the person who can make the tool anyway-"

"Why should we learn this? I feel like this isn't necessary. We as magicians can do anything with magic arm and magic beast as long as we do not run out of magic energy. I also understand about magic tools, but we can use other tools, right?"

A disciple cut Otome. He is Knox.

Although not polite, but Otome was not angry and immediately replied.

"I've already explained that magic tools can't just be left out. That is why magic tools are currently being developed. If you ask why? You can't seem to use your brain properly, Knox." Unconcerned by Knox's anger-bearing expression, Otome continued. "Indeed with science we can do many things without relying on magic, but science sometimes can not do the things done by magic. There are so many examples, so I don't have to mention them."

A very simple example is healing magic. With the help of medicine the wound can heal, but it takes time. Whereas with magic, wounds can be directly fast.

Unfortunately not everyone or a witch can use healing magic. That is why drugs that have a healing function are needed and needed.

This is a simple thing that happens in everyday life, but not many think about it.

"From this lesson I want to tell you that the world today combines science and magic. These two things work together and shape society today. We can't get away from both. Then regarding the magic tool, I want you to learn it because one day it will definitely require this knowledge. We as witches are born fighters, but we are also human. Knox, if you want to ask me something more useful, use your brain first."

Otome was still smiling, but her eyes were not. He exuded a cold aura that made him creepy. Now they realize they've made Otome angry.

"In your book there are already examples of magic formulas. You imitate the magic formula on a piece of paper, and then I'll explain it after you're done."

Disciples do what they are told without a voice. They've understood not to make Otome angry.

The magic formula in the book there are 12 kinds with complexity that is not less far than what Otome made. They are allowed to choose one.

The disciples had difficulty and were often wrong when making magic formulas. But they didn't give up.

Then after two hours.

"Does anyone fail?"

No one answered. In other words, everything is successful.

"Alright, next channel your mana to the magic formula you made. Please don't do too much because it will be dangerous."

After doing what Otome ordered, each table was instantly filled with the colorful glow of the active magic formula. Then after a while, changes occur on each paper.

Some were crushed into dust, burned, frozen, and suddenly torn. Some also become hard as iron.

The students who were initially uninterested began to show their spirit.

"Do you now understand the importance of magic formulas?"

"Don't tell me that..."

Knox who was originally unhappy now seemed to be thinking about something very seriously. The paper he drew burned to dust. It is ordinary, but at the same time extraordinary.

"The "magic formula that you create consists of two kinds of formulas. The first is Mana Converter and the second is a phenomenon that happens on your paper."

Otome then drew again on the board. Those were two simpler magic formulas of different sizes.

"Did you realize it?"

After thinking, one of the students answered.

"That's the two types of magic formulas that the teacher mentioned earlier, right?"

"Frightly so." With a big smile Otome replied. "Creating one magic formula is easy and simple, but combining it is the most difficult thing. It takes the right way and arrangement so that both can function properly. High-level formulas usually incorporate more than 3-5 magic formulas. This is why I call it a simple formula."

The student is silent. This time because they were amazed not out of fear.

"But you understand? If you can master the technique of combining magic formulas, you can do things that ordinary magicians cannot."

Just as everyone was imagining what they could do in the future, one of the disciples raised his hand. It was Laila.

"Laila, do you want to say something?"

"so. With this lesson, the teacher wants to say that with the right magic formula, we can cover our weaknesses as magicians who can only use one element, right?"

"That's how.."

"But so far there are still those who haven't been able to do that because the magic formula that can change mana into other elements hasn't been found, am I wrong?"

Otome did not answer. What Laila said was a reality.

If such a magic formula had been discovered a long time ago, the current world would have been chaotic and magic tools with such a formula would have been widespread.

But Otome shook her head in denial.

"No. The formula has been found."

"Eh?"

"It's just that right now the formula is too weak. If not, how could you do that?"

"..."

My Converter. That's what Otome meant. Otherwise, how could Knox make burning paper with magic formula? That's just one proof that the formula has been found.

"Master Teacher..."

"Yes?"

Laila and Otome stared at each other. The two displayed a cold aura as if hostile to each other.

The other disciples could do nothing because their aura was too strong.

"If you may know, who is afraid"

When I asked, the hour-break bell rang. And that ended their lesson.

"You can rest. Regarding the magic formula will be continued tomorrow with the practice of using more complete tools in the laboratory."

The students left the class excitedly because of their lesson. But there are two people still living.

It was Laila and Otome.

"Master..."

"Laila, this isn't the right one to talk to. You can come later after school."

".....happily."

Laila finally left class with a face not too happy.

After there was no one, Otome sighed deeply because she could finally escape the pressure of Laila so strong.

(He is growing too fast.)

In his memory, it is still clear that Laila was very different when she first entered school. Over time, someone will become an adult. That's a normal thing.

But he couldn't use that word for Kuro and Laila.

"I don't know what's going on, but I'd better mentally prepare for the worst."

With that thought he finally walked out of the classroom towards the teacher's room.

Then after school, his guess was right because he was facing a very serious problem.