Chapter 33: Magic Control
TL: Scaramochi
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When Frey learns of the possibility of physical enhancement, she asks excitedly.
"That's good! Hurry up and tell me about it!"
"Don't be so hasty. I'm telling you, Frey, physical enhancement is not something you can do right away. You're not very good at controlling your magic. You have to get used to it first."
"Oh, man, that's so boring. I mean, what the hell is magic control anyway?"
"It means exactly what it sounds like. By manipulating the magical power in your body as you wish, you can even increase its power and precision. The enhancement of the body is no exception to this rule."
I turned my face to Athena.
"Athena, how do you use your magic power to enhance your body?"
"I generally divide my strength into three levels. When I'm exploring, when I'm fighting monsters, and when I'm fighting stronger monsters."
I knew Athena was good. Not many people control their magic that well.
"Wha! You're doing that? Then what is it? You're saying you didn't give it your all until now?"
"Of course I've been giving it my all. But I don't have a lot of magic power, so I have to suppress my magic power to constantly strengthen it during the explore."
This is the weakness of the human race.
Compared to other subhumans, the human race has a body that is too shapely.
Even a slight fall can result in lacerations, sprains, or worse, broken bones. That is why adventurers of the human race must constantly strengthen their bodies when exploring dungeons.
This naturally makes them better at controlling their magical powers.
Subhumans, on the other hand, are robust and have superior physical capabilities.
They can fight monsters even in the flesh. However, because they rely on their specifications, they tend to neglect the control of their magical powers. Like Frey.
Well, Frey has the best body of the dragon tribe among the subhumans, so even if she is not good at controlling her magic, she is good enough.
"By the way, I should tell you that Mirialia always wears a magic barrier on her body, which is more difficult than strengthening her body. You didn't know that, right?"
"What? Seriously......?"
"No, I can afford......."
Mirialia replies sleepily.
She is a genius among geniuses, and is top-notch when it comes to controlling magic power. She always keeps a magical barrier in place so that anything can happen.
Even when she's not exploring. It must be as easy as breathing for her. She is a terrifying elves at heart.
I'm waiting for the amount of magical power and skill to be called the legendary High Elves of the Spirit Tribe.
"Frey will be able to do at least three steps. Well, for now, just do the normal physical strengthening."
"Okay, but how am I supposed to control my magic?"
"It's not something that can be done overnight. You just have to be aware of it and you'll figure it out. Here's a start."
"......Got it. I'll do it."
I urge, and Frey activates her body enhancement. She's still going all out and being rough.
Well, it'll be a little better in a month.
"I'm hungry~"
"I think we're going to have lunch soon."
"It's about that time already."
"I'm so hungry because I'm working on my body."
It was lunch time and we decided to take a lunch break.
As the three of us sit down on the ground to rest, I say to them, "I'll tell you what, we'll take turns eating. I'll ask Frey and Mirialia to take care of lunch today."
"What~! Why do I have to do that?"
"Eh~ it's a hassle~!"
I let out a sigh as I look at these kids who are complaining and whining.
"Don't be selfish. Don't think you can stay in this party forever. You might be temporarily assigned to a different party. You might get lost in some accident. And I or Athena might die."
If you can't do this and can't do that, you'll never make it in the future.
Adventurers never know what will happen next. It's not always peaceful. You need to learn to survive on your own in such situations.
You must not rely on someone else's strength. The last person you can trust is yourself.
"Damn, I don't have a choice. I'm going to do it."
"Why do I have to go to......?"
I tell Frey, who is about to start cooking, even though she's not happy about it.
"Hey Frey, who told you you can un-enchance your body. I told you, didn't I? You're going to keep activating your physical enhancements until I say stop."
"--What?"
"And I don't care if it tastes bad, just don't destroy my tools."
"F*ck ...... let's do it!"
While the physical enhancement is in effect.
Especially in Frey's case, it would be difficult to adjust her strength because she is using all her strength. If she tried to do fine work instead of fighting, she might not be able to control her strength and might break her tools.
But that's what I was aiming for.
"Well, does it feel good?"
"Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr."
I was brushing the horses as I fed them, while Frey was having a riffle with Mirialia. The horses aren't a travel tool. They are my companions.
If we take good care of them, they will open their hearts to us. If they open their hearts, they will work hard for us. They will do their best for us. They will help us when we need it.
That is why it's important to take good care of horses.
--They can also be used as food when the time comes. That's why we never give them names.
"Burle......"
"Sorry, sorry, I'm not going to eat you."
As I was thinking evil thoughts, the horse was humping my head.
Horses are more intelligent than we think. Sometimes they can tell what we are thinking by the color of our face. Well, they can't read our thoughts too deeply, but they sure are smart.
"Dale, can I talk to you for a second?"
"Oh, yeah."
While I was playing with the horse, Athena, who looked unhappy, called out to me. I had a pretty good idea what she was talking about.
"You don't have anything for me to do?"
What? Is training imposed only on Frey and not on me? I guess that's what she meant.
I understand her impatience. For Athena, Frey is her rival. At this point, Frey is several steps ahead of her, and she is going even farther than that. But she wonders if she should remain standing still.
And she was right.
If my prediction is correct, Frey will transform. I can't even imagine how strong she will become once she learns to control her magic.
"Don't be in a hurry. The journey has just begun, so take it easy."
"But......"
"You'll have to figure out. A little training."
Not just Athena, though.
"Well, it looks like I've got it all figured out."
"Yes, but I'm only going to give you a chance. You'll have to figure out how to get stronger on your own. Stopping to think is the worst thing you can do."
"I know. I'm still trying to figure it out."
I'm sure you'll get there on your own without any help from me.
I'm hopeful and confident at the same time, you know.
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