Chapter 47

"Hilda, I heard from Hilt?! Your Highness, what is this 'circulation of magic power'? How is it done? Please show me!"

"Lady Hilda!!"

Hilt hurriedly held back Hilda, who was leaning in eagerly.

"Prince Albert, I apologize, but Lady Hilda is an avid enthusiast of magic, I mean, she loves it."

You were about to say 'obsessed with magic,' right?

"Please forgive me. I can't help but want to know about things that pique my interest."

After being restrained by Hilt, Hilda regained her composure and showed a harmless smile.

I see, she's the type who dives straight into what she likes and is interested in. So, Hilda is probably a bit of a geek. But from this, it seems she's more outgoing than introverted? She seems to be good with people, which is expected of a duchess's daughter.

"I couldn't sit still when I heard from Hilt that you and the First Prince are training in magic. I would very much like to learn from you."

"Well, um, the magic we're doing is more like the basics?"

Actually, the main focus is on physical training and weapon handling. When it comes to magic, I think Hilda might know more. After all, she's a duchess's daughter. Her father, the duke, would likely arrange for her to learn from a mage at the magic tower, right?

"But I've never heard of 'circulation of magic power.'"

"That's a lower-level version of body enhancement."

I think it was used before the discovery of body enhancement magic. Body enhancement is more practical, so it fell out of use. Also, circulating magic power throughout the body is quite troublesome.

You can use it even with a small amount of magic power, but it's a hassle to learn and maintain.

"I think mages know about it. They just don't use it because body enhancement is more practical."

The Fulftball army recruits more from commoners than nobles, so they probably have measures to allow commoners with less magic power to fight against magical beasts.

"If you want to learn, I can teach you the basics."

If you can sense and activate the magic power within you, it's not that difficult. The hard part is maintaining it.

"In return, I have a favor to ask."

"Oh? Oh? What could it be?"

"Do you have any connections to mages who develop magical artifacts?"

I mean, the magic tower, perhaps?

"Yes, I do."

"Then I'd like an introduction. I have a lot of questions."

I don't know how many magical artifacts exist in this world, but if they don't, I'd like to have them made. I think they would be very useful for those hunting magical beasts in Fulftball.

At my words, Hilda's eyes lit up.

"First Prince! What kind of magical artifact do you desire?!"

"Call me Albert. I'm interested in communication-type magical artifacts."

You see, the old man, Hansel, used a magical artifact to contact his grandfather, who was far away. I think it was a stationary type. I don't know if it allowed only voice communication or if it included video, but in terms of home appliances, it was like a home phone or a laptop for communication.

What I want is something like a motorcycle rider's intercom radio. That's what I'm looking for.

"A communication-type magical artifact? Don't you have one in Marquessias?"

"We do. What I want to know is if there's a smaller version."

"Smaller... meaning a portable communication magical artifact? What kind?"

"What kind? I don't know if it exists, so I want to find out."

"There isn't a smaller version! How much smaller do you want it to be?!"

"Lady Hilda!!"

Hilt pulled her away again.

"You said you wanted to visit today to learn about the circulation of magic power."

"Hilt, you're too serious!"

"Lady Hilda!"

From this, it seems Hilt is often dragged around by Hilda.

While Hilt and Hilda were happily learning about the circulation of magic power from Lanz, I was with Nebel, practicing stretching while circulating my magic power. After that, I received an explanation from Fevalter on how to handle the weapon I chose.

Grandpa brought various long weapons, and after trying them all, the one that felt the most comfortable was the bardiche.

It seems weapons with the center of gravity in the front stabilize my movements better.

"Prince Albert, you might have above-average grip strength and muscle power. The sword didn't work because it was probably too light. A large sword like the one used by Krieger might work, but considering the balance of the center of gravity, a long weapon like the bardiche is better."

But the bardiche I'm using now is just a temporary one, so I'll have it made by a blacksmith in Fulftball.

"The weapon you're using now is a basic model. We'll use this as a base and create a customized version that suits you better. For example, you might want more weight at the bottom of the handle, or changes to the shape and length of the blade."

So, it will be a custom-made one for me?

Hehe, I can't help but smile.

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