Chapter 9

<Magic>

Light, Darkness, Fire, Water, Wind, Earth

And "Holy," which only the Holy Maiden can use, making up the seven types of attributes.

If one can use even one type of magic, they are called a "Mage."

If they can use two or three attributes, they are called a "Sorcerer."

If they can use four or five attributes, they are called a "Wizard."

And if they can use six attributes, they are called a "Sage."

...So it seems.

...I am, in a sense, a "Wizard."

Yeah. I've never used it, and I don't know if I ever will, but it's good to have it...

At least I'm not just a fat person. Phew.

The Minister of Magic = Chief of the Court Mages of the Ministry of Magic

Mr. Tahl, strictly speaking, has that title.

It's hard to say and quite long, so he is usually called by a shortened version.

...Right?

Because, it's like saying "Red Scroll, Blue Scroll, Yellow Scroll," isn't it? It's hard to say...

...Yeah, what am I saying?

Magic attributes can also change; one might gain the ability to use new attributes or lose the ability to use existing ones.

It depends on each person's potential, so it can't be determined by appraisal alone.

By the way, if Lina, who has the appraisal skill, looks at her palm, she can appraise herself, so I might try it out sometimes...

By the way, I casually asked,

"Is Mr. Tahl the best mage in this country?"

He glanced at Prince Schueler and said with a wry smile,

"I am far from being in his league."

...So, Prince Schueler is the best mage in the country... or rather, a "Sage."

He said "far from being in his league," but I don't know if he was being humble or serious. It's better not to pry. I won't ask any more.

By the way, it seems that the person who summoned me is one of Mr. Tahl's subordinates, and he apologized to me again.

I'm glad the high officials in this country are not arrogant. Otherwise, who knows what would have happened...

If I had been judged as not being a "Holy Maiden" and unable to use magic, I would have been thrown out of the palace for sure.

I was grateful to Mr. Tahl for explaining magic and the country to me while we had lunch together.

...And as expected.

It seems that this is the mainstream when it comes to meals.

I had a strong image of a grand banquet from TV, so I thought a full course meal would be served.

But, upon further thought, it's in a medieval European style, not actual medieval Europe. I decided to stop assuming things...

Surprise!! It was the toilet.

I had heard that in old Europe, there were people who urinated out of windows, and people carried umbrellas to avoid it.

Lina, who had heard this story, didn't expect much from the toilet.

So, when she saw it... she was moved.

There was no lid, but it was a proper toilet seat, and most importantly, it had a "Purification Magic" spell, making it ultra-clean.

However, it seems that only the rich, like the royal family and nobles, have this.

Then, what about the common people? ...Not a hole, but apparently there's a slime under the toilet that digests the waste...

...What is that... scary.

Even though it's called a slime, it doesn't have a "core," or heart.

It's specially cultivated, so as long as it's handled properly, there's no problem.

...Yeah, but it's still kind of gross.

So, people with money install toilets with Purification Magic.

Yeah, it feels like someone is watching you, and it would be awful if you fell in...

The bath was spacious and clean.

And, surprisingly, it was a natural hot spring!! My skin was so smooth, so smooth!!

However, there was no bathtub, but rather a "hammam." In other words, a steam bath like in the other world.

Instead of soaking in the water, you lie on a marble bed to warm up...

It's a shame it's a natural hot spring... I want to soak in it.

I can totally relate to the feeling of a meat bun...

...Bathtub, please!!