Chapter 61

"Wow! That's so cool!"

My excitement skyrocketed.

This is it, this is exactly the magic I wanted to do!

Why don't I have any talent?

If I had talent, I would practice until I dropped every day!

"Both of you are amazing!

How much magic power did you consume just now?

What does the time it takes to complete the spell depend on?

What about the speed after it's launched?

Can the size and temperature of the fireball be adjusted?

Can you change the course mid-flight?

Can you only launch it from your palm?

Can you make flames appear away from your body?

Is there a limit to rapid firing?

How can you do such incredible things?"

I bombarded them with questions, taking advantage of the moment.

Seeing is believing; no matter how many complex formulas of magic theory I twisted and turned, I couldn't form a concrete image in my mind.

There are many half-baked theories that I would thoroughly verify if I could use them myself.

Seeing my excitement, my classmates looked at me with puzzled faces.

For them, this must be something ordinary.

"…I don't think I need to explain this to someone as knowledgeable about magic theory as Allen…

I used about 200 magic power, and Leo used about 800?

To put it simply, the more magic power you have, the easier it is to increase the spell's power.

It feels similar to physical enhancement.

The speed of construction and the ability to make the spell smaller and purer depend largely on the precision of external magic circulation.

Controlling the direction of the spell or changing its properties without a direct connection to your body is quite difficult.

This is a skill that tests the ability of external magic circulation, but theoretically, it is possible. However, the effort required does not match the results, so it's usually not done."

I see…

I hadn't been motivated to practice, but it seems that the key to external magic training is external magic circulation, which can also be applied to detection.

I felt the necessity when I went on a collection trip with Reido, so maybe I'll start this time…

The maximum power ultimately depends largely on the magic power you are born with, so there's not much you can do except gradually compress your magic power.

When I talked to Reido, I also felt the need for it, so maybe I'll start this time…

External magic circulation can be considered an advanced form of magic manipulation, and I can feel that I have the talent for it.

However, with so many things I want to do, like archery training and explorer activities, I can't seem to get motivated to train seriously.

To be honest, I have the confidence to train magic circulation more seriously and thoroughly than anyone else, and I also have the confidence to surpass everyone in this field.

But… I don't have a future in it.

If I were to train magic circulation thoroughly, I wouldn't be able to use external magic…

I'm not sure if I could stay strong when I reach that conclusion, so I'm avoiding it.

It's not comforting to say that it won't be wasted because it can be used for detection.

To be honest, that's not the magic I want to use.

But I can't keep avoiding it forever.

If I clear Godolphen's task, get introduced to a master, and realize that the path is still far away…

Then I'll properly learn detection magic.

I secretly made that decision.

"What's wrong?

Why do you look so scared…?"

"…Nothing.

What kind of magic can the others use?

I'd love to see it!"

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After that, I was shown everyone's magic, and I got very excited, asking many questions about the points that interested me.

Jewel was a user of holy magic, which is said to be usable by only one in 5,000 people.

I couldn't see the healing magic because there were no injuries, but I was shown an auxiliary magic.

The buff magic, which was a golden magic that resembled her hair color, was so beautiful that it could be called mystical.

Holy magic has a special activation principle, and there are still many aspects that have not been fully understood. However, when you are enveloped in the light, it becomes easier to manipulate magic, and the amount of magic power used is reduced, resulting in increased power, speed, and stamina.

Being able to use a buff magic at Jewel's age is apparently very impressive.

Al was a magic user of the ice attribute.

The ice attribute is a rare attribute that appears in about one in a thousand people and is treated as a dual attribute.

This is because magic users with the ice attribute always have the talent to change the properties of water.

Al's magic power is also about 5,000, more than twice mine, and is on the higher side among A-class students.

I was excited to see what kind of magic he could do, and he showed me how to freeze things he touched, freezing a wooden stick from the training ground in about a second.

Water and ice are not very suitable for attack.

Hmm…

I thought about how, with Al around, we could take a shower even when camping and bring back game that we had frozen, but to be honest, it's too mundane.

That's not the ice magic I'm looking for.

What about 'Ice Lance'?

When I asked, I was told, "What's that?"

I explained that it's a basic ice magic technique that involves launching an ice spear, but I was told that it's difficult to achieve the sharpness of a spear and that it would just shatter, and there's no need for it to be ice.

I used the knowledge I gained from developing ice cream to explain that ice becomes harder than steel when cooled to -70 degrees and argued the usefulness of being able to control it freely.

I also used the knowledge I gained from games and light novels in my previous life to talk about dreamy ice magic recipes, such as a spell that instantly freezes the ground to immobilize the opponent.

"All of these are incredibly difficult to even think about…"

Al tried to explain how unconventional the ice magic I described was, but I said, "If you have time to come up with excuses, think of a way to make it work! This is a supervisor's order!" and issued the second and final supervisor's order to encourage Al.

The one who surprised me the most was Dole.

Dole, who looked like a parsnip and seemed like a background character, turned out to be an incredibly talented man with four attributes: fire, water, earth, and light.

Fire is found in one in 15 people, water in one in 50, earth in one in 100, and light in one in 4,000, making these attributes very rare.

The probability of a single person having all these attributes is, even with some genetic factors, essentially a simple multiplication, making Dole a man with a talent that is one in about 300 million, an incredibly rare talent.

However, Dole said something like this.

"Well, except for fire, which is highly applicable in combat, I haven't really trained the others.

I can make water for washing my hands, create a small hill of earth to sit on outside, and produce light to read books at night.

I have about 3,000 magic power, the same as Allen, and if I try to do too many things, I'll end up being a jack of all trades and master of none."

What is this parsnip talking about…

I was so confused that I stumbled.

If I had any of these talents, even if it was a difficult attribute to use, I would try to apply it and aim to be the best magic user in the world.

"Dole…

As a magic user, it's important to always pursue infinite possibilities, as the founder of clinical magic, Speer Janero, said…

I think I should be like that too.

The deputy leader of the devils, Rudolph Austin, said not to try to be small!

The first iron rule of the External Magic Research Club is, 'No determination, no club!'

At least in this club, you should pursue the infinite possibilities you possess!

This is the final supervisor's order."

I issued the third and final supervisor's order and forcibly decided the first iron rule.

"…How many more final supervisor's orders are there…?"

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"Hey, Allen.

You said you were going to focus on explorer activities to earn a living, but is that okay now?"

The deputy leader of the devils, Dole, also approached.

The other club members were buzzing, surprised by my rare appearance.

"Yes! I've caused trouble for Deputy Leader Dole.

I have a plan for my immediate living, and I intend to start coming to the club more often!

Thank you!"

The members buzzed at my attitude towards Dole.

"Please, talk normally like in the classroom…"

"That's not possible.

In the External Magic Research Club, it's only natural to show respect to Deputy Leader Dole, who is far above me.

It seems that the members' respect for Deputy Leader Dole is lacking…"

I said this and scanned the members with a gaze that reeked of the thug-like atmosphere I had cultivated through my outlaw explorer activities, and everyone swallowed hard.

"You look like a thug…

I can't be strict with people…"

I called Dole to a secluded spot.

"You don't need to be strict with people.

Train the organization strictly.

It's not complicated.

Just ask the club to meet the standards you usually meet."

"Standards I usually meet…?"

Dole can do anything skillfully, but his level is extraordinary.

It's clear from the morning hill training data that his level far exceeds what can be described as merely skillful.

He is a true genius, standing out even in this year's A-class, which is said to be full of talented individuals.

He just looks like a parsnip.

"Have more confidence in yourself!

Your ability isn't just about visible numbers.

In a way, you are a greater genius than Leo."

At first, I was just fooling around when I founded the club, but after spending over a month with Dole, I wanted to see the real Dole.

If he has more confidence, he will definitely transform.

It's so frustrating to see it and not be able to do anything about it.

If he gains confidence through club activities, Dole will surely achieve the level of magic I want to see.

"Hmm…

Why do you have so much confidence when I don't?

…Well, I'll do what I can."

Dole said this with a hint of determination in his eyes.

When Dole and I returned to the group, Al called out to us.

"…Are you okay, Dole?

If you keep following all of Allen's whims, you'll burn out…

By the way, is everything okay with the knight order?"

Al's casual comment was important.

If everyone is too strict, the organization loses its charm.

I was introduced to a knight captain by Godolphen and now visit the knight order a few times a week.

It's a system that has been accelerated from the original plan, where third-year students become provisional members as interns in the summer.

Godolphen, the 'King's Right Hand,' is impressive.

There must be a lot of friction to push through such special treatment…

It's good to have a powerful teacher.

"Yes.

I will visit the knight order within the limits of my studies.

I've been slacking off, but for me, the club meetings are an important part of my school life."

Al nodded happily.

"That's great.

If Allen shows up, the members will be happy.

Many people joined because they wanted to work with Allen.

For example, that girl with the braids is a big fan of Allen."

Al pointed, and the cute girl with the braids, who looked very proper, blushed and looked down.

So cute.

But if she's a fan, I'm afraid to talk to her because I might break her dreams.

"…So, what specific research will Allen do?"

Al asked, worried.

He must be worried because he thinks I can't use external magic.

Hehehe.

"My direction as a magic user is clear.

I'm far behind everyone, but from now on, I will aim to become a magic user and train here."

Hearing my confident words, Al, Dole, and the surrounding club members fell silent.

23/07/02

Adjusted the probability of property change talent manifestation.