Chapter 88

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"Combat techniques? I practice them almost every day, you know?"

"Bow!"

Daw also said, "Leave the sword techniques to me!"

Since coming to the lakeside villa, I haven't been able to practice much, but I usually practice sword techniques every day.

"It's not enough to just practice sword techniques. Think back to when you saved Lord Roa last night."

Indeed, it's difficult to defeat many cursers with a five-year-old's sword.

"In the future, to protect yourself from strong enemies, you need to master magic."

"...But, magic is forbidden, you know."

According to my father, using magic from a young age can stunt your growth.

"Right. That's where imagination training comes in!"

"......What's that?"

"Lady Luria also practices sword techniques by imagining enemies. You should do the same with magic."

Indeed, she practices sword techniques by imagining enemies. But she actually swings the sword.

With magic, you can't actually cast it. Will it really be effective?

"Magic relies on willpower and imagination, so the effect of imagination training should be high... or so it is said."

As he spoke, Crow's voice grew smaller. He himself might not be entirely confident in its effectiveness.

"Alright. Teach me."

"......Will you do it?"

"Even if it doesn't work, it doesn't seem like it will cause any harm."

"Thank you!"

After expressing his gratitude, Crow began to speak to me as I lay on the bed.

"First, about the healing wind Lady Luria created last night."

"Healing wind?"

Last night, after I shouted "Vanish!" the curser disappeared.

It seems that what was activated at that time was called the healing wind by Crow.

"Your previous incarnation, Lady Luisa, converted spirit energy into magical power to cast spells."

That's true. And it's the basic of all magic.

Any mage borrows spirit energy from spirits and converts it into magical power within their body to cast spells.

"However, last night's healing wind was cast using spirit energy directly."

"Hmm? What do you mean?"

"Your current form is similar to that of a guardian beast. That's why you can do this."

Previously, Crow said I was half-spirit.

Being half-spirit might mean I can use spirit energy directly.

"Anyway, it's important to get used to spirit energy. Circulate it within your body."

Following Crow's advice, I practiced.

I hadn't been conscious of it before, but the force circulating within my body did feel different from magical power.

"Only now, after being conscious of it, I noticed that Luria's magical circuits are different from my previous life?"

"......That's true. But usually, it's like the flow of blood; even if it's different, you wouldn't notice."

Why did I notice? As I thought about it, Crow said,

"Perhaps it's because your previous incarnation, Lady Luisa, cast spells continuously to keep her body alive?"

In my previous life, I was malnourished, so I constantly flowed magical power through my body.

When I was on the brink of death due to illness, I thoroughly examined my body with magic.

That's how I became adept at understanding the flow of magical power within my body.

"I think I'm starting to get the hang of circulating spirit energy!"

"Indeed, Lady Luria. To improve so quickly is impressive!"

"Is that so? Hehehe"

"Practice every day before bed or when you have free time!"

"Got it!"

Then, Crow thought for a moment and said,

"However, I hope you don't use magic except in emergencies. It's not good for your growth."

"Is it really bad for my body?"

"Even when you use magic, try to limit the range and use the minimum necessary."

"Okay, I'll be careful."

"The healing wind you used last night released power uncontrollably in all directions, which is bad for your body."

Crow explained seriously.

By practicing the circulation, your control will improve.

When you cast a spell, the consumption of spirit energy will be less, and the power will be greater.

"Releasing spirit energy forcefully without being conscious of it, like the healing wind, is bad for your body."

"Hmm"

"Also, if you think an enemy is about to use magic, try commanding them to stop."

"Just saying it? Does it have any meaning?"

"It does. The target of the command is not the caster but the spirits."

"Hmm"

I don't know what effect it will have, but since Crow told me, it must have some meaning.

If, by any chance, I want to stop an enemy's magic, I'll try it.

For a while, I closed my eyes and practiced being conscious of my spirit energy.

Crow taught me many things. The healing wind is particularly effective against cursers.

"If you can use the healing wind with directionality instead of in all directions, the effect will be tremendous!"

"Uh-huh"

"Considering your past life, you are a seasoned mage. Once you understand how to use spirit energy, you'll be fine!"

Encouraged by Crow, I continued training until Sara woke up.

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