Chapter 25

Magic circles generally use the ancient language of Balms, but as long as the meaning is clear, any language can be used.

Because of this, I use Japanese in my magic circles instead of the ancient language of Balms.

Mainly kanji.

Since there was Japanese written on the stone tablet in the grand temple, I tried using Japanese in a magic circle and it worked, and since kanji uses fewer characters, more meanings can be written using kanji notation.

In other words, more effects can be imbued than usual.

So, regarding the use of Japanese, I will keep it a closely guarded secret and only teach the four magicians the Japanese I write on magic items.

"The Ring of Strength is inscribed with [Fire Mage Three Arm Strength Plus Twenty]. This means it increases [Arm Strength] by 20 points, where [Fire Mage Three] indicates the use (consumption) of 3 points of fire attribute magic, and [Arm Strength Plus Twenty] means it increases [Arm Strength] by 20 points."

It's simple but has a clear meaning.

"Magic power of 3...?"

"Yes, by quantifying magic power, we control it, but the surrounding patterns are also important, so I want you to remember them well."

Anyone would be confused the first time, so I'm not saying you need to be combat-ready right away. Just do your best.

"Normally, body enhancement magic is considered non-elemental, but my magic circles are different. Strength is also a symbol of the fire attribute, so the Ring of Strength uses fire attribute magic. Therefore, I'll assign it to Rock."

Rock's attribute proficiency is advanced in fire, so he can definitely make it.

"And about how to imbue magic power, others use abstract expressions like 'small magic,' but in my magic circles, I quantify it. Ah, the quantification of magic power is something I determined on my own, so it's a super-secret matter, and I won't teach it to you now."

"How do you quantify magic power...?"

Rock, I'm sorry, but I can't teach you that now. I can't say I'm using the Eye of the Mind to appraise it, so I have to be vague, but I'll have to explain it someday...

"The Ring of Defense is inscribed with [Earth Mage Four Durability Plus Thirty]. This means it increases defense strength by 30 points, where [Earth Mage Four] indicates the use (consumption) of 4 points of earth attribute magic, and [Durability Plus Thirty] means it increases [Durability] by 30 points. Since durability is imbued with the earth attribute, I'll assign it to Jamon."

Jamon's attribute proficiency is advanced in earth, so he should be able to make it without any problems.

"The Fireball Ring, which is also a fire attribute, will be assigned to Rock. I want you to inscribe [Fire Mage Four Fireball Shoot]. [Fire Mage Four] indicates the use (consumption) of 4 points of fire attribute magic, [Fireball] means fireball, and [Shoot] means to launch it. Ah, the priority is the Ring of Strength, so focus on that first."

"The Water Ring, which uses both water and ice attributes, both of which are at a lower level, will be assigned to Julietta. Inscribed with [Water Mage Two Ice Mage One Cold Water]. [Water Mage Two Ice Mage One] means the use (consumption) of 2 points of water attribute magic and 1 point of ice attribute magic. [Cold Water] means cold water. However, since it requires the simultaneous imbuing of two attributes, it's the most difficult among the rings. Julietta, not only will you need to write the magic circle, but you'll also need to practice manipulating two attributes of magic simultaneously."

I looked at everyone's faces and took a breath.

"So far, these are the enchantments for the rings. They are all low-level magic circles, so if you can all handle intermediate or advanced magic, you could create more powerful items. However, without my permission, you will only inscribe the current magic circles on the rings. Any questions?"

Rock raised his hand, so I called on him. I felt like a teacher.

"Why only low-level enchantments? From what Sir Christoph said, someone who can use the fire attribute at an advanced level can create higher-quality magic items."

"That's true. Creating higher-quality magic items isn't that difficult... However, if too many high-quality items are released into the market, it could upset the current power balance, so I'll hold off on that for now. Therefore, I'm prohibiting the creation of such items for now."

Rock and the others seemed to understand my intentions and didn't say anything more.

"Rock, Jamon, and Julietta, try inscribing the magic circles on this parchment without imbuing them with magic. Since these are new characters, make sure you remember their shapes well."

"Um, I..."

"Selka, you have a job too, but first, let's see the magic circles from the other three."

"Okay..."

Don't worry, Selka, you'll have a proper job too.

Wait, you're not worried?

I'll have the three of them practice writing the characters until they can write them properly. Until then, I won't let them write magic circles on the rings, as they'll just produce defective items.

Rock is very interested and quite skilled, so he'll probably learn quickly.

Jamon shouldn't have any problems either, but Julietta might take a bit longer.

Julietta, [Funi Suzu Ei]... Does it mean Suzu will rot forever? What is this? And it's a difficult kanji too!

"Julietta, look at the sample and write it carefully."

"Okay..."

"Now, Selka, I want you to make a potion."

"Alchemy isn't my strong suit..."

Selka with a wry smile.

"Don't worry about it. I can't use alchemy either. My method of making potions involves imbuing magic."

"Isn't that considered more advanced than alchemy?"

"Maybe? I've never tried alchemy, so I don't know."

Selka with a resigned wry smile.

"First, fill the bottle with water using the low-level water attribute magic, Aqua, and then imbue it with non-elemental magic. Try it."

"Sir Christoph, how do I imbue it with non-elemental magic?"

"Ah, right... First, fill the bottle with Aqua."

"Okay."

"Offer a small magic, create a small water, and fill the bottle... Aqua"

Hmm, Aqua is fine.

"Now, with the same amount of magic as the Aqua, chant 'Offer a small magic, give the power of nothing... Pure Mana.'"

"Offer a small magic, give the power of nothing... Pure Mana"

Boom!

"It seems you imbued too much magic."

"Sorry."

I shouldn't laugh, but I can't help it. Selka, with her straight hair, now has an afro. Puhuhuhu.

"First, try to make the magic water properly. Puh... I'll teach you the next steps after that... okay?"

"Sir Christoph... That's terrible, sniff."

"Sorry, sorry."

In this way, the four of them will work hard to be able to create the magic items they are responsible for.