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At the back alley of Landbarn, where night has fallen. Over there, there are signs of a shadow twitching in the darkness.
(This place is…)
While making a wry face due to the strong smell, emitted by the garbage under the heat of the summer, this character takes a look around the surroundings.
At the back of a building somewhere, it seems like a garbage collection point of some sort.
(I sure lost huh)
With the memories of the Elven woman slowly returning to her, she heaves a deep sigh.
(How could such a thing have happened. I, who is an Elf got my Heaven’s Gate opened by my opponent who is a human)
An occurrence like this has never been heard of up until now. It is very likely that I am the very first one in the history of this world.
(Whatever should I do)
If it is at all possible, I would like to hide this fact for all eternity, taking this shame all the way to my grave.
(But that seems to be impossible)
The situation this time is very different.
Me being told to keep the Grim Reaper company are the orders from the High Elves themselves. Even if I were to keep silent about this fact, it will be discovered sooner or later.
If this is the case, then it would be way better if I were to report it instead.
(That is right, the Spirit Beast)
The Elven woman takes a look around her surroundings once again.
The very first person of the race that was able to open the Heaven’s Gate of an Elf. That person will be granted a summoned spirit beast, as well as a title.
The Elven woman does not know the reason but this is one major rule that has been concealed in this world, a rule that has been declared in the Magi Carta (Magna Carta).
(Given the circumstances, I will not be able to head there and ask them about this)
Looking at the current situation I am in, the Grim Reaper wants me to leave this place immediately.
If I just show up like nothing has ever happened, the Grim Reaper will most likely send a kick flying towards me with no questions asked. Having my face smashed beyond recognition is something I would rather do without.
(Well what a bind I am in)
On top of having my Heaven’s Gate opened by a person from the human race, I do not even know the title I was granted or the spirit beast that was summoned.
If I was not the one that found myself in this situation, I would probably spat at the person who was in this very situation, insulting them on how extremely useless they are.
(I really wonder how should I report this to the High Elves)
She does not know but the Grim Reaper has not been granted a title and a spirit beast has not been summoned to his side.
The reason is that the Grim Reaper was not the first person to accomplish this feat.
It was over half a year ago, Tauro was able to open the Heaven’s Gate of the Sobage* Beauty.
(Oh ow ow ow ow)
Feeling the dull pain caused by the damage sustained by the depths of her hip, the posture of the Elven Woman shifts to one of slouching forward as she rubs her hip.
Just like this, the Elven woman uses the wall as a makeshift handrail as she walks forward on the narrow alleyway.
By the way, the Grim Reaper was not even the second person to open the Heaven’s Gate of an Elf.
The Elves that have had their skin, of a bean, peeled by the Tauro who disguised himself.
These Elven woman have experienced countless times of submission at the hands of people from the human race and their Heaven’s Gate are open.
(Is there no way but to tell them the honest truth I wonder)
She, that does not know of this fact, hung her head in shame as she walked down the street.
Under the same night sky.
Away from the West of the Downtown of the Royal Capital, in a building that has a roof with a garden and is three storey tall.
I put the book, which has a black leather cover, on the table and was flipping through the pages.
「I do not get it at all」
The mysterious book that was given to me by the turtle.
In the past, the magician, who was from the human race, lived on the back of that turtle. It is said to have been the personal belonging of that person.
「There were no clues whatsoever about the book even when I went to the library」
The book, that was written in a mysterious writing. Those words were very similar to the one used in a book that I have in my mind.
「I would like to think that I have come closer to the mystery that surrounds that statue」
The book that I was given by the statue when I was transferred here.
If I am able to read the portion of the book that I am unable to before, will that mean that I will be able to understand what that request is all about I wonder.
With that thought in mind, I was all enthusiastic about it but there have been no results at all up until now.
「There is something that is scary about all of this」
The request to 『Live your life as you see fit』 is something I am very thankful for. However, the request is too good to be true and this leads me to be on my guard.
I reach my hand out to the other side of the book. Over there lies someone that can be called my researcher-in-arms, Imosuke.
That figure is one that looks just like the larva of a Swallowtail butterfly that is five years of age. I gently rub the underside of its jaw.
「Will it really be alright for me to not look into this matter too much I wonder」
Lifting up its upper body, Imosuke tilts its head. It is probably trying to imitate me.
Seeing Imosuke, that looked like it was reading the book with such enthusiasm, has made me let out a slight smile.
「Eh?」
Just then, I felt an uneasy feeling, that was hard to describe, in my chest.
「Wa, wait just a minute」
I, who stood up, headed to the back of Imosuke in a hurry. From this position, the book will be flipped, with its cover on the back and its back on the front. Or so it seemed.
I gave Imosuke, that turned around looking seemingly curious, a light nod while I ran my eyes over the words.
「……Is something like that even fair game」
Thinking of how much of an idiot I was, I lose strength in my legs. I unknowingly fall face-first onto the bed as my knees gave way.
「Hmm? Ahh, it is alright. It is just that there was a matter that made me a little shocked」
The contents of that matter, that made me hold back on the explanation even to Imosuke that is showing concern for me.
The truth is that as much of a shock this is, I was reading the book from the wrong side up until now.
「There are many words that were similar so I can’t help it right」
I explain to myself.
Even when the book is read from the wrong side, it is very similar to the book in my mind, or it can be said that the words in it were very similar to the book in my mind. However, when I turned it over, almost all of the words were the same.
I let out a huge sigh from the depths of my very lungs.
There were many times that I thought of how much of an idiot I was. However, the mistake this time is most likely going to be ranked in the top five out of all of the other times.
「It is no wonder that I thought that there was an oddly large amount of blank pages right from the very beginning」
It is a case of the author starting to write after leaving tens of lines blank on the page that is after several tens of pages with nothing written on it.
It is now that I understand. The fact that that page was the final page that the author had finished writing his book on.
While I grumbled to myself, I flipped to the page that contains the true beginning. It is the portion of the book where I had not made much progress towards when I was reading it flipped.
「……Oh hey, I managed to read it」
I was supposed to be happy but I was not happy at all. I once again slumped my shoulders and let out a sigh.
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For the person who lends this book, I shall lend them the powers listed below.
This book shall, together with the powers lent, be returned when the life of the person lending the power ends.
Power Lent
The following out of the Akashic Magic (Origin Magic)
All Magic (D~F)
The number of times you can use each magic is as follows.
D One
E Three
F Six
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When I aligned the parts that were different, I found that this was the part that is different. The rest are about the same.
It is not wrong for me to think that, just like me, the owner of the book with a black leather cover has met the same statue.
「But about this book, how do I put it」
What should I honestly say I wonder.
I do not know what magic is there to use but the ability to use any magic is impressive.
I also do not mind the fact that I am only able to use D~F rank magic.
「I do not often use C rank magic in the first place after all」
My uses up until now have been only on Light Cruiser-sensei and Lightning, only using magic on them once each to treat their injuries.
「It is just that the amount of uses is very little」
That is right. In my case, I can use my D rank magic up to fifteen times a day.
「……It is probably 」
This world that calls anyone who can use a D rank magic once a day a high-ranking magician.
Being able to use a magic of that rank in any field of magic. And on top of that, it does not need any incantation.
I think that there is no doubt that any person with that ability will be able to become a magician representing this era.
「Is there a restriction like the rank decreasing and the number of uses being lesser due to the increased number of fields the magic can cover?」
I think of that statue in my mind.
Floating in a dark empty space, a giant face that came out from a book.
When I received the magic, I did a negotiation that was not a negotiation. If I recall correctly, it was only a conversation that went along the lines of – Do you have any complaints? I do not have any complaints.
If I force my brain to work more, I can barely remember my opinion getting across, probably I think.
「Well, that is fine」
I can stay healthy, I can earn money and I do not have any restrictions on my magic that I need to use to move my Knight.
I am satisfied with my lifestyle right now.
「Well then, I shall now summarize this book」
My eyes, together with that of Imosuke’s, fall on the book with a black leather cover.
Another one of my familiar, Dangorou, is on the ground of the garden, digging around. It seems like it has found something that it is curious about.
「Although there is a similar book to this in my mind, this is a written copy of it. I think that this is not the real copy of the book」
Compared to the book in my mind, which is one that looks like is printed, it is clear as day that this book is handwritten.
「It is just a guess but I think the owner did not write this book in order to show it to others. Perhaps he wrote the book in order to cooperate with others for some kind of research」
I have no intention of telling anyone other than Imosuke and Dangorou about this matter. However, the owner of the book with a black leather cover probably had a different opinion on this matter.
「That is why this book is not a book of magic. This book is a normal book」
The real copy of the book was returned at the time when the owner died. Together with the power that was lent.
But just to be on the safe side, I put my hand on the book and imagined an image of something that looks like that of magic.
「……Indeed, it looks like my predictions are spot on」
There is not a reaction at all.
As I sensed the gaze of Imosuke, I cleared my throat and answered as such.
Even so, for just a moment, I imagined the me who has gotten my hands on attack magic.
「My magician robe flutters, with just a single fingertip, I cover my enemies with flames」
I thrust out my right hand and snapped my fingers.
「What even is my enemy」
With that sudden thought in my mind, I shrugged my shoulders. I am not the self-proclaimed Wiseman.
I heard of this from Corneal but the reason that the magic circle has been built at the East of the territory of the count is due to the fact that there was a magician that calls himself the Wiseman.
It seems like this flow of events came naturally after that person used magic in the Eastern Kingdom and said whatever the person pleased.
「Hmmm」
Something fuzzy gets caught in my chest and this had me thinking.
「Perhaps the person, who is known as the Wiseman, is in fact the same as me and the person who wrote the book with a black leather cover?」
That amount of mana is not normal at all. However, almost immediately after I said that, I shook my head to refute those words.
「No that is wrong. If it is Akashic Magic (Origin Magic), then there will be no need for incantations」
That is correct. The magic will activate just by simply wishing for it to.
If this is true, then it will probably be impossible to have the magic canceled in advance up until the point of its activation.
「The world is vast. This means that there are a wide variety of people out there」
Right, right, I nod to myself.
Just then, I return to thinking about the magician who lived on the back of the turtle, the owner of the book with a black leather cover.
According to the turtle, that person passed away quite a while ago.
「I guess even having the ability to use any kind of magic did not mean that the person had the ability to do something about his life span」
Even though it is D rank magic and below, the person is able to use it every day. This would accumulate to quite a number of uses. However, even if that was so, that person was unable to escape from death.
Old age and death would befall anyone and everyone equally. It does not matter if that person is high ranking or low ranking nor does it matter if the person is rich or poor. It is probably something along those lines.
「So it means that there is no other way other than to your very best with the life span you are given?」
While I said these words, I looked at Imosuke.
It is nodding like it understands my words, yet it also seems like it does not really understand them.
「Let us both live long and healthy lives」
While laughing, I patted the head of my familiars with my finger.
And, at almost the same time.
At the Cathedral City of the Eastern Kingdom.
There is a single person, a female, standing in the chapel of that cathedral with a cold expression on her face.
「You have utterly disappointed me」
There is a small pool that is spread out on the floor in front of her eyes. A single female, who is wearing the habit of a monk, collapses face-first on that pool. That woman is repeatedly taking shallow breaths.
The pupils of Light Cruiser-sensei, that are looking down on that woman, show no emotion at all. The only thing reflected in her pupils is that there is a certain clear liquid that is dripping from both of her hands.
(?)
As if the pupils have sensed something, they move diagonally upwards.
Over at the new spot, which is a corridor on the second floor, her pupils take a hold of the figure of another female who is wearing the habit of a monk.
「I must apologize for this blunder. A person from our side has taken action all on her own」
It is a young female who has a gentle expression on her face.
Just as she says this, she climbs down the spiral staircase with a smooth gait.
After she stands on the first floor after climbing down the staircases, she proceeds to walk towards Light Cruiser-sensei.
「I take it that you are the real Shitanaga-sama?」
Are you able to tell? The monk says as she lets out a giggle.
「I can tell your ability to a certain extent from the atmosphere you are emitting」
Even as she gives her answer, the expression on the face of Light Cruiser-sensei remains as cold as ice.
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Even as she mused at the way Light Cruiser-sensei was acting, the female monk bent her knees and bowed. It is an act done out of something called courtesy.
「Even though you have the letter of recommendation, the news has not come in all the way to my end」
The woman who is currently unconscious on the floor. This meant that she falsified her name and took the offensive against Light Cruiser-sensei all on her own.
「It is not worth troubling me for, the woman over there probably thought as such. The people below me have done such a disgraceful act」
However, Light Cruiser-sensei did not accept the words of apology of the female monk.
「For a person who just used your name without consent, she has not shown any signs of unhappiness」
Those pupils of Light Cruiser-sensei do not look away from the eyes of Shitanaga-sama.
「An instruction given by you yourself, or some connivance must have occurred. I deduce that it is probably somewhere along those lines」
After hearing these words, Shitanaga-sama opened her eyes wide as if she was shocked. Thereafter, she puts her hand against her lips and lets out a laugh.
「I see that you have quite the imagination」
Light Cruiser-sensei shakes her head and continues her words.
「Almost immediately after that woman was defeated, you showed yourself. You probably were observing from somewhere correct? This is not something worthy of being called me having quite the imagination」
Shitanaga-sama laughs gleefully, seemingly amused. After that, her face suddenly moved closer to that of Light Cruiser-sensei’s. All of the expression disappears from her face and she spoke in a low voice.
「For someone who is outside of the ranks, do not get ahead of yourself」
What Shitanaga-sama was talking about is the World Championship Ranking.
As Light Cruiser-sensei did not show up at any of the matches, she does not have any rankings as of yet. As compared to her, Shitanaga-sama is a high ranker whose rank is in the two digits.
By the way, the ranking of the Death God is in the single digits. However, as he has been absent from recent matches, his ranking is still dropping even now.
Taking her distance almost immediately, the usual expression returns to the face of Shitanaga-sama.
「You can say this is an apology, but if you do not mind, I can be your opponent after this. If you say that you will prefer for it to be carried out tomorrow, then I am afraid that I cannot promise you that I will definitely be able to be your opponent」
Although the tone of her voice is polite, the light in her eyes suggests that she is arrogant.
Light Cruiser-sensei has, for once, found that she is able to give a calm smile.
「If the situation as you say, I would very much like to be in your care after this」
The eyes of Shitanaga-sama look at Light Cruiser-sensei as if they are evaluating her. Shitanaga-sama uses her right hand to point deeper into the corridor.
「Well then, I will guide you to my personal quarters. Let us have many matches against each other and compete with our techniques until the Sun rises tomorrow」
The tongue of Shitanaga-sama slips out of her mouth and she uses it to lick her lips. She then turns to face forward and starts walking towards the corridor.
「Please be careful as to not lose your mind when we are having our matches against each other」
The ears of Light Cruiser-sensei pick up on those words that Shitanaga-sama said as she was passing by Light Cruiser-sensei.
As Light Cruiser-sensei narrows her eyes, she silently follows the back of the female monk.
At a time close to morning on the next day.
Shitanaga-sama, who did not make an appearance at the prayer in the morning, as well as the church duties that took place before noon.
To be on the safe side, two of the female monks went in the direction of her room to find out the reason. However, they were not worried at all.
「Once Shitanaga starts her matches, it takes very long so. It is very possible that her matches are still going on even as of this moment」
As the female monk, who has a small stature, walked along the corridor, she says this as a smirk appears on her face.
The eyes of the other female monk, who has a large stature, had an indecent glint to them and the ends of her mouth curved upwards forming into a wide grin.
「The opponent yesterday was a woman am I right? It must be that Shitanaga-sama found herself unable to stop」
「That is very possible. It is fine as long as that other woman was not driven to the point of madness」
The plays done by Shitanaga-sama are so long that a good example to describe it would be that it is as long as the mating season of snakes.
If the opponent is a male, there is a physical limit known as the ammo running dry. However, in the case of a woman, there are no such limits at all.
There are cases of the mind of the opponent being destroyed when Shitanaga-sama was up against a strong opponent that is only at the middle ground between being strong and being weak.
「How is the situation in the room?」
The two female monks arrive in front of the room. The one who has a small stature puts one of her ears against the door.
「They are doing it, they are doing it. I can hear the sound of moaning after all. It must be that the two of them are twirled around each other just like a snake」
The two female monks, one on top and the other below, looked at each other in the face as they let out an eerie laugh.
「Let me just take a little peek into the room」
When the female monk with a small stature hears the female monk with a large stature say these words, she nods.
「It really looks like the two of them are having a very heated match so I think they will not realize that we are taking a little peek」
After the two of them had this conversation, they quietly pushed the door open.
Two pairs of eyes look through the gap of the door, one pair from the top and the other pair from the bottom.
Those pairs of eyes see a situation occurring that could not have been possible and utter shock spread through their faces.
「Shitanaga-sama!」
The two of them hurriedly opened the door and set their foot into the room.
Inside the room lies only one shadow.
The Shitanaga-sama, who they love and respect from the bottom of their heart, is laid there on the bed without any clothes on at all.
The entire body of Shitanaga-sama is all flushed. While moaning, her body slumps over and trembles from time to time just like a fish that has just been fished up onto the shore.
「Are you alright! Shitanaga-sama!」
The female monk, who has a large stature, grabs both of the shoulders of Shitanaga-sama.
At that moment, Shitanaga-sama lets out a shriek and uses her arm to slap away the arm of the female monk with a large stature.
Shocked at all of this, the female monk, who has a large stature, falls back on the bed, rump-first.
「Th, this is, is this not her being summoned by God all this time?」
These words leak out from the mouth of the female monk with a small stature, who has both of her hands to cover her mouth.
It is just as the female monk, who has a small stature, says, Shitanaga-sama has been summoned up there even right now. She does not descend from the place even as the two female monks call out to her. She has stayed like this with her mind up there.
Furthermore, her entire body is extremely sensitive. That is the very reason she slapped away the arm of the female monk, who has a large stature.
「The bishop, we have to call the bishop! Hurry up!」
The two of them run out to the corridor as if they are about to fall over, well, in fact, they did fall over countless times while they aimed for deeper into the corridor.
On the other hand, during that time, on the seat of a fixed schedule golem carriage that is heading North from the Cathedral Town, lies the figure of Light Cruiser-sensei.
(I have become even stronger as compared to my past self)
Through the journey this time, I have come to experience this first-hand.
(Would this also be all thanks to Tauro-sama)
Before Light Cruiser-sensei met him, what she had sensed was her reaching the peak of her growth.
Even as she had meant to not miss out on her training, all she had managed to do was merely maintain her form and not improve it.
(However, there is no longer any peak right now)
A play that is carried out while the person explains in great detail regarding the very own body of Light Cruiser-sensei.
A worthy opponent who persistently targets weak points that even I do not know of.
And also the very day that I managed to go past my limits.
(Uu)
As she remembers these memories, a sweet shiver runs down her spine. The Instructor, who uses both of her hands to embrace herself, waited for the shiver to stop.
She lets out a huge sigh and starts thinking once again.
(Just you wait. I will win this time. I will send you to Sukhavati)
Those clear eyes of hers, that look towards the outside from the window of the carriage. Those eyes face in the direction which was far west.
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At the back alley of Landbarn, where night has fallen. Over there, there are signs of a shadow twitching in the darkness.
(This place is…)
While making a wry face due to the strong smell, emitted by the garbage under the heat of the summer, this character takes a look around the surroundings.
At the back of a building somewhere, it seems like a garbage collection point of some sort.
(I sure lost huh)
With the memories of the Elven woman slowly returning to her, she heaves a deep sigh.
(How could such a thing have happened. I, who is an Elf got my Heaven’s Gate opened by my opponent who is a human)
An occurrence like this has never been heard of up until now. It is very likely that I am the very first one in the history of this world.
(Whatever should I do)
If it is at all possible, I would like to hide this fact for all eternity, taking this shame all the way to my grave.
(But that seems to be impossible)
The situation this time is very different.
Me being told to keep the Grim Reaper company are the orders from the High Elves themselves. Even if I were to keep silent about this fact, it will be discovered sooner or later.
If this is the case, then it would be way better if I were to report it instead.
(That is right, the Spirit Beast)
The Elven woman takes a look around her surroundings once again.
The very first person of the race that was able to open the Heaven’s Gate of an Elf. That person will be granted a summoned spirit beast, as well as a title.
The Elven woman does not know the reason but this is one major rule that has been concealed in this world, a rule that has been declared in the Magi Carta (Magna Carta).
(Given the circumstances, I will not be able to head there and ask them about this)
Looking at the current situation I am in, the Grim Reaper wants me to leave this place immediately.
If I just show up like nothing has ever happened, the Grim Reaper will most likely send a kick flying towards me with no questions asked. Having my face smashed beyond recognition is something I would rather do without.
(Well what a bind I am in)
On top of having my Heaven’s Gate opened by a person from the human race, I do not even know the title I was granted or the spirit beast that was summoned.
If I was not the one that found myself in this situation, I would probably spat at the person who was in this very situation, insulting them on how extremely useless they are.
(I really wonder how should I report this to the High Elves)
She does not know but the Grim Reaper has not been granted a title and a spirit beast has not been summoned to his side.
The reason is that the Grim Reaper was not the first person to accomplish this feat.
It was over half a year ago, Tauro was able to open the Heaven’s Gate of the Sobage* Beauty.
(Oh ow ow ow ow)
Feeling the dull pain caused by the damage sustained by the depths of her hip, the posture of the Elven Woman shifts to one of slouching forward as she rubs her hip.
Just like this, the Elven woman uses the wall as a makeshift handrail as she walks forward on the narrow alleyway.
By the way, the Grim Reaper was not even the second person to open the Heaven’s Gate of an Elf.
The Elves that have had their skin, of a bean, peeled by the Tauro who disguised himself.
These Elven woman have experienced countless times of submission at the hands of people from the human race and their Heaven’s Gate are open.
(Is there no way but to tell them the honest truth I wonder)
She, that does not know of this fact, hung her head in shame as she walked down the street.
Under the same night sky.
Away from the West of the Downtown of the Royal Capital, in a building that has a roof with a garden and is three storey tall.
I put the book, which has a black leather cover, on the table and was flipping through the pages.
「I do not get it at all」
The mysterious book that was given to me by the turtle.
In the past, the magician, who was from the human race, lived on the back of that turtle. It is said to have been the personal belonging of that person.
「There were no clues whatsoever about the book even when I went to the library」
The book, that was written in a mysterious writing. Those words were very similar to the one used in a book that I have in my mind.
「I would like to think that I have come closer to the mystery that surrounds that statue」
The book that I was given by the statue when I was transferred here.
If I am able to read the portion of the book that I am unable to before, will that mean that I will be able to understand what that request is all about I wonder.
With that thought in mind, I was all enthusiastic about it but there have been no results at all up until now.
「There is something that is scary about all of this」
The request to 『Live your life as you see fit』 is something I am very thankful for. However, the request is too good to be true and this leads me to be on my guard.
I reach my hand out to the other side of the book. Over there lies someone that can be called my researcher-in-arms, Imosuke.
That figure is one that looks just like the larva of a Swallowtail butterfly that is five years of age. I gently rub the underside of its jaw.
「Will it really be alright for me to not look into this matter too much I wonder」
Lifting up its upper body, Imosuke tilts its head. It is probably trying to imitate me.
Seeing Imosuke, that looked like it was reading the book with such enthusiasm, has made me let out a slight smile.
「Eh?」
Just then, I felt an uneasy feeling, that was hard to describe, in my chest.
「Wa, wait just a minute」
I, who stood up, headed to the back of Imosuke in a hurry. From this position, the book will be flipped, with its cover on the back and its back on the front. Or so it seemed.
I gave Imosuke, that turned around looking seemingly curious, a light nod while I ran my eyes over the words.
「……Is something like that even fair game」
Thinking of how much of an idiot I was, I lose strength in my legs. I unknowingly fall face-first onto the bed as my knees gave way.
「Hmm? Ahh, it is alright. It is just that there was a matter that made me a little shocked」
The contents of that matter, that made me hold back on the explanation even to Imosuke that is showing concern for me.
The truth is that as much of a shock this is, I was reading the book from the wrong side up until now.
「There are many words that were similar so I can’t help it right」
I explain to myself.
Even when the book is read from the wrong side, it is very similar to the book in my mind, or it can be said that the words in it were very similar to the book in my mind. However, when I turned it over, almost all of the words were the same.
I let out a huge sigh from the depths of my very lungs.
There were many times that I thought of how much of an idiot I was. However, the mistake this time is most likely going to be ranked in the top five out of all of the other times.
「It is no wonder that I thought that there was an oddly large amount of blank pages right from the very beginning」
It is a case of the author starting to write after leaving tens of lines blank on the page that is after several tens of pages with nothing written on it.
It is now that I understand. The fact that that page was the final page that the author had finished writing his book on.
While I grumbled to myself, I flipped to the page that contains the true beginning. It is the portion of the book where I had not made much progress towards when I was reading it flipped.
「……Oh hey, I managed to read it」
I was supposed to be happy but I was not happy at all. I once again slumped my shoulders and let out a sigh.
Translator: “Ashita” Editor: “Weasalopes”
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For the person who lends this book, I shall lend them the powers listed below.
This book shall, together with the powers lent, be returned when the life of the person lending the power ends.
Power Lent
The following out of the Akashic Magic (Origin Magic)
All Magic (D~F)
The number of times you can use each magic is as follows.
D One
E Three
F Six
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When I aligned the parts that were different, I found that this was the part that is different. The rest are about the same.
It is not wrong for me to think that, just like me, the owner of the book with a black leather cover has met the same statue.
「But about this book, how do I put it」
What should I honestly say I wonder.
I do not know what magic is there to use but the ability to use any magic is impressive.
I also do not mind the fact that I am only able to use D~F rank magic.
「I do not often use C rank magic in the first place after all」
My uses up until now have been only on Light Cruiser-sensei and Lightning, only using magic on them once each to treat their injuries.
「It is just that the amount of uses is very little」
That is right. In my case, I can use my D rank magic up to fifteen times a day.
「……It is probably 」
This world that calls anyone who can use a D rank magic once a day a high-ranking magician.
Being able to use a magic of that rank in any field of magic. And on top of that, it does not need any incantation.
I think that there is no doubt that any person with that ability will be able to become a magician representing this era.
「Is there a restriction like the rank decreasing and the number of uses being lesser due to the increased number of fields the magic can cover?」
I think of that statue in my mind.
Floating in a dark empty space, a giant face that came out from a book.
When I received the magic, I did a negotiation that was not a negotiation. If I recall correctly, it was only a conversation that went along the lines of – Do you have any complaints? I do not have any complaints.
If I force my brain to work more, I can barely remember my opinion getting across, probably I think.
「Well, that is fine」
I can stay healthy, I can earn money and I do not have any restrictions on my magic that I need to use to move my Knight.
I am satisfied with my lifestyle right now.
「Well then, I shall now summarize this book」
My eyes, together with that of Imosuke’s, fall on the book with a black leather cover.
Another one of my familiar, Dangorou, is on the ground of the garden, digging around. It seems like it has found something that it is curious about.
「Although there is a similar book to this in my mind, this is a written copy of it. I think that this is not the real copy of the book」
Compared to the book in my mind, which is one that looks like is printed, it is clear as day that this book is handwritten.
「It is just a guess but I think the owner did not write this book in order to show it to others. Perhaps he wrote the book in order to cooperate with others for some kind of research」
I have no intention of telling anyone other than Imosuke and Dangorou about this matter. However, the owner of the book with a black leather cover probably had a different opinion on this matter.
「That is why this book is not a book of magic. This book is a normal book」
The real copy of the book was returned at the time when the owner died. Together with the power that was lent.
But just to be on the safe side, I put my hand on the book and imagined an image of something that looks like that of magic.
「……Indeed, it looks like my predictions are spot on」
There is not a reaction at all.
As I sensed the gaze of Imosuke, I cleared my throat and answered as such.
Even so, for just a moment, I imagined the me who has gotten my hands on attack magic.
「My magician robe flutters, with just a single fingertip, I cover my enemies with flames」
I thrust out my right hand and snapped my fingers.
「What even is my enemy」
With that sudden thought in my mind, I shrugged my shoulders. I am not the self-proclaimed Wiseman.
I heard of this from Corneal but the reason that the magic circle has been built at the East of the territory of the count is due to the fact that there was a magician that calls himself the Wiseman.
It seems like this flow of events came naturally after that person used magic in the Eastern Kingdom and said whatever the person pleased.
「Hmmm」
Something fuzzy gets caught in my chest and this had me thinking.
「Perhaps the person, who is known as the Wiseman, is in fact the same as me and the person who wrote the book with a black leather cover?」
That amount of mana is not normal at all. However, almost immediately after I said that, I shook my head to refute those words.
「No that is wrong. If it is Akashic Magic (Origin Magic), then there will be no need for incantations」
That is correct. The magic will activate just by simply wishing for it to.
If this is true, then it will probably be impossible to have the magic canceled in advance up until the point of its activation.
「The world is vast. This means that there are a wide variety of people out there」
Right, right, I nod to myself.
Just then, I return to thinking about the magician who lived on the back of the turtle, the owner of the book with a black leather cover.
According to the turtle, that person passed away quite a while ago.
「I guess even having the ability to use any kind of magic did not mean that the person had the ability to do something about his life span」
Even though it is D rank magic and below, the person is able to use it every day. This would accumulate to quite a number of uses. However, even if that was so, that person was unable to escape from death.
Old age and death would befall anyone and everyone equally. It does not matter if that person is high ranking or low ranking nor does it matter if the person is rich or poor. It is probably something along those lines.
「So it means that there is no other way other than to your very best with the life span you are given?」
While I said these words, I looked at Imosuke.
It is nodding like it understands my words, yet it also seems like it does not really understand them.
「Let us both live long and healthy lives」
While laughing, I patted the head of my familiars with my finger.
And, at almost the same time.
At the Cathedral City of the Eastern Kingdom.
There is a single person, a female, standing in the chapel of that cathedral with a cold expression on her face.
「You have utterly disappointed me」
There is a small pool that is spread out on the floor in front of her eyes. A single female, who is wearing the habit of a monk, collapses face-first on that pool. That woman is repeatedly taking shallow breaths.
The pupils of Light Cruiser-sensei, that are looking down on that woman, show no emotion at all. The only thing reflected in her pupils is that there is a certain clear liquid that is dripping from both of her hands.
(?)
As if the pupils have sensed something, they move diagonally upwards.
Over at the new spot, which is a corridor on the second floor, her pupils take a hold of the figure of another female who is wearing the habit of a monk.
「I must apologize for this blunder. A person from our side has taken action all on her own」
It is a young female who has a gentle expression on her face.
Just as she says this, she climbs down the spiral staircase with a smooth gait.
After she stands on the first floor after climbing down the staircases, she proceeds to walk towards Light Cruiser-sensei.
「I take it that you are the real Shitanaga-sama?」
Are you able to tell? The monk says as she lets out a giggle.
「I can tell your ability to a certain extent from the atmosphere you are emitting」
Even as she gives her answer, the expression on the face of Light Cruiser-sensei remains as cold as ice.
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Even as she mused at the way Light Cruiser-sensei was acting, the female monk bent her knees and bowed. It is an act done out of something called courtesy.
「Even though you have the letter of recommendation, the news has not come in all the way to my end」
The woman who is currently unconscious on the floor. This meant that she falsified her name and took the offensive against Light Cruiser-sensei all on her own.
「It is not worth troubling me for, the woman over there probably thought as such. The people below me have done such a disgraceful act」
However, Light Cruiser-sensei did not accept the words of apology of the female monk.
「For a person who just used your name without consent, she has not shown any signs of unhappiness」
Those pupils of Light Cruiser-sensei do not look away from the eyes of Shitanaga-sama.
「An instruction given by you yourself, or some connivance must have occurred. I deduce that it is probably somewhere along those lines」
After hearing these words, Shitanaga-sama opened her eyes wide as if she was shocked. Thereafter, she puts her hand against her lips and lets out a laugh.
「I see that you have quite the imagination」
Light Cruiser-sensei shakes her head and continues her words.
「Almost immediately after that woman was defeated, you showed yourself. You probably were observing from somewhere correct? This is not something worthy of being called me having quite the imagination」
Shitanaga-sama laughs gleefully, seemingly amused. After that, her face suddenly moved closer to that of Light Cruiser-sensei’s. All of the expression disappears from her face and she spoke in a low voice.
「For someone who is outside of the ranks, do not get ahead of yourself」
What Shitanaga-sama was talking about is the World Championship Ranking.
As Light Cruiser-sensei did not show up at any of the matches, she does not have any rankings as of yet. As compared to her, Shitanaga-sama is a high ranker whose rank is in the two digits.
By the way, the ranking of the Death God is in the single digits. However, as he has been absent from recent matches, his ranking is still dropping even now.
Taking her distance almost immediately, the usual expression returns to the face of Shitanaga-sama.
「You can say this is an apology, but if you do not mind, I can be your opponent after this. If you say that you will prefer for it to be carried out tomorrow, then I am afraid that I cannot promise you that I will definitely be able to be your opponent」
Although the tone of her voice is polite, the light in her eyes suggests that she is arrogant.
Light Cruiser-sensei has, for once, found that she is able to give a calm smile.
「If the situation as you say, I would very much like to be in your care after this」
The eyes of Shitanaga-sama look at Light Cruiser-sensei as if they are evaluating her. Shitanaga-sama uses her right hand to point deeper into the corridor.
「Well then, I will guide you to my personal quarters. Let us have many matches against each other and compete with our techniques until the Sun rises tomorrow」
The tongue of Shitanaga-sama slips out of her mouth and she uses it to lick her lips. She then turns to face forward and starts walking towards the corridor.
「Please be careful as to not lose your mind when we are having our matches against each other」
The ears of Light Cruiser-sensei pick up on those words that Shitanaga-sama said as she was passing by Light Cruiser-sensei.
As Light Cruiser-sensei narrows her eyes, she silently follows the back of the female monk.
At a time close to morning on the next day.
Shitanaga-sama, who did not make an appearance at the prayer in the morning, as well as the church duties that took place before noon.
To be on the safe side, two of the female monks went in the direction of her room to find out the reason. However, they were not worried at all.
「Once Shitanaga starts her matches, it takes very long so. It is very possible that her matches are still going on even as of this moment」
As the female monk, who has a small stature, walked along the corridor, she says this as a smirk appears on her face.
The eyes of the other female monk, who has a large stature, had an indecent glint to them and the ends of her mouth curved upwards forming into a wide grin.
「The opponent yesterday was a woman am I right? It must be that Shitanaga-sama found herself unable to stop」
「That is very possible. It is fine as long as that other woman was not driven to the point of madness」
The plays done by Shitanaga-sama are so long that a good example to describe it would be that it is as long as the mating season of snakes.
If the opponent is a male, there is a physical limit known as the ammo running dry. However, in the case of a woman, there are no such limits at all.
There are cases of the mind of the opponent being destroyed when Shitanaga-sama was up against a strong opponent that is only at the middle ground between being strong and being weak.
「How is the situation in the room?」
The two female monks arrive in front of the room. The one who has a small stature puts one of her ears against the door.
「They are doing it, they are doing it. I can hear the sound of moaning after all. It must be that the two of them are twirled around each other just like a snake」
The two female monks, one on top and the other below, looked at each other in the face as they let out an eerie laugh.
「Let me just take a little peek into the room」
When the female monk with a small stature hears the female monk with a large stature say these words, she nods.
「It really looks like the two of them are having a very heated match so I think they will not realize that we are taking a little peek」
After the two of them had this conversation, they quietly pushed the door open.
Two pairs of eyes look through the gap of the door, one pair from the top and the other pair from the bottom.
Those pairs of eyes see a situation occurring that could not have been possible and utter shock spread through their faces.
「Shitanaga-sama!」
The two of them hurriedly opened the door and set their foot into the room.
Inside the room lies only one shadow.
The Shitanaga-sama, who they love and respect from the bottom of their heart, is laid there on the bed without any clothes on at all.
The entire body of Shitanaga-sama is all flushed. While moaning, her body slumps over and trembles from time to time just like a fish that has just been fished up onto the shore.
「Are you alright! Shitanaga-sama!」
The female monk, who has a large stature, grabs both of the shoulders of Shitanaga-sama.
At that moment, Shitanaga-sama lets out a shriek and uses her arm to slap away the arm of the female monk with a large stature.
Shocked at all of this, the female monk, who has a large stature, falls back on the bed, rump-first.
「Th, this is, is this not her being summoned by God all this time?」
These words leak out from the mouth of the female monk with a small stature, who has both of her hands to cover her mouth.
It is just as the female monk, who has a small stature, says, Shitanaga-sama has been summoned up there even right now. She does not descend from the place even as the two female monks call out to her. She has stayed like this with her mind up there.
Furthermore, her entire body is extremely sensitive. That is the very reason she slapped away the arm of the female monk, who has a large stature.
「The bishop, we have to call the bishop! Hurry up!」
The two of them run out to the corridor as if they are about to fall over, well, in fact, they did fall over countless times while they aimed for deeper into the corridor.
On the other hand, during that time, on the seat of a fixed schedule golem carriage that is heading North from the Cathedral Town, lies the figure of Light Cruiser-sensei.
(I have become even stronger as compared to my past self)
Through the journey this time, I have come to experience this first-hand.
(Would this also be all thanks to Tauro-sama)
Before Light Cruiser-sensei met him, what she had sensed was her reaching the peak of her growth.
Even as she had meant to not miss out on her training, all she had managed to do was merely maintain her form and not improve it.
(However, there is no longer any peak right now)
A play that is carried out while the person explains in great detail regarding the very own body of Light Cruiser-sensei.
A worthy opponent who persistently targets weak points that even I do not know of.
And also the very day that I managed to go past my limits.
(Uu)
As she remembers these memories, a sweet shiver runs down her spine. The Instructor, who uses both of her hands to embrace herself, waited for the shiver to stop.
She lets out a huge sigh and starts thinking once again.
(Just you wait. I will win this time. I will send you to Sukhavati)
Those clear eyes of hers, that look towards the outside from the window of the carriage. Those eyes face in the direction which was far west.
