Chapter 48 – Volume 10 – Graveda Academy (3)
“Oh, I drew it wrong. This is scrapped.”
Why on earth do magic letters work properly only when they are drawn with one stroke?
I even had to put a dot at 12 o’clock and draw it in a clockwise fashion.
The more I practiced, the more I felt the subtle requirements that bothered me.
When Rosalia told me this the other day, she asked what would happen if she drew it in the wrong direction or cut it off.
I could see the letters absorbing the mana disintegrating like an explosion.
My mana contained in the letter also remembers the route, so my mana is supplied according to that, or something.
Recording magic is the stable magic power of the mana stone, so this doesn’t happen, so I just need to draw the same shape.
He said that the magic he wrote himself had severe restrictions in this area, so he had to be careful not to make mistakes.
Well, if one part collapses, all the magic will drain there, and the magic circle itself will be canceled, so you shouldn’t make a mistake.
“Surprisingly, the time I practiced drawing without making mistakes helps with magic.”
It was obviously adapted for painting in this world.
As expected, it seems that magic and painting are not treated in the same category in this world for nothing.
After all, the magic circle is also a kind of drawing, so there will be no choice but to share these basic parts.
Of course, I still don’t know why they are treated similarly even in the deepening part…
Anyway, surprisingly, the magic study was proceeding with ease.
Most of the drawing exercises I did here are working as know-how, so I feel like I adapt more quickly.
I didn’t have much time until the day of the exam, but I learned quickly, so should I say it’s a level where I don’t worry too much?
‘Uh?’
In the vacant lot where previously, swinging a sword took away the entire day.
Now I spend my time drawing magic circles and magic letters.
What has changed since then is that I am feeling the accomplishment of practice.
Originally, when I drew a magic circle, no matter how straight I drew the circle, there was a little bit of a misalignment.
So, although it was very faint, I could see the light of magic flowing out from the magic circle.
It is important to draw a perfect circle so that the light disappears completely, if possible, because the efficiency is reduced due to loss when the magic is activated as much as that light…
“Isn’t this perfect?”
I didn’t practice drawing the magic circle separately, but I was trying to make the magic circle as round as possible while activating the magic.
Perhaps thanks to that, it seemed that he had drawn a perfect circle for the first time.
Considering that Rosalia had said that she would pass without having to draw a more perfect circle, she had one more weapon to use in the entrance exam.
‘If I use the same magic as before…’
Draw the letters that mean darkness and the letters that mean big.
Inject magic into the magic circle to activate magic.
It’s a magic I’ve used before, but if it was this size, the light would come in very faintly, so it wouldn’t be completely dark…
“Five?”
Seeing that the almost perfect blackout was unfolded, I could tell that the effect had definitely gone up.
The magic power consumption is the same, so if you draw the magic circle straight, the difference in efficiency is huge.
Is this why you say this is an essential part of practice?
“Hah, practice is, after all, like this, it’s supposed to be lined up and fun…”
It’s fun because it’s distinctly different from swordsmanship, which I’ve only felt the limits of every day.
Really, this is because I have a talent for magic, and if this feeling continues in the future, I thought that magic was worth learning as a sub.
Everyone in this world would think of a picture sub as a magic main, but I’m doing the opposite.
Isn’t it possible for a painter to be a wizard as a hobby?
“Carly, are you still practicing?”
“Yeah, why? Once the magic is over, I can rest.”
“I called for lunch. Voila!”
“What? Did you come out with a sandwich prepared?”
“You have to practice hard for a long time, but shouldn’t you waste your time eating lunch?
Ah, come to think of it, I said that there is no culture here that does such activities unless it is a club activity.
Of course, she seems to have thought that it was a club-like process on her own, but Rosaria must have been curious because she doesn’t do club activities.
However, I don’t have any experience other than the drunkard man’s engineering college MT.
At least there are school trips, but to be honest, I was more used to picnics through media such as novels, cartoons, anime, and movies.
The picnic scene I drew in Hwashin Passion was like that.
“Oh, that’s right. I’ll wash my hands first.”
When he drew a magic circle and the character ▷, which means water, water spewed out of the air.
While washing her hands roughly, Rosalia, who saw the purity of the magic circle, was surprised and made a fuss about her.
I didn’t think much of it, but once I succeeded, a perfect circle kept drawing…?
“What, Kali, did you already complete the magic circle?”
“I just had my first success, so I didn’t expect it to be a series… If this is a success, is it a success? I need to practice a little more.”
“Still, it’s really great? I learned this at home for quite a while and was able to do it, but I just explained it to you, but this is an achievement. Aren’t you more of a genius than me?”
“Ah, no way.”
That’s what I said, but to be honest, I noticed little by little.
It’s probably true that my magical talents aren’t mediocre enough to be passed over like this.
I didn’t know what he was talking about at the time, but Elder Sharon saw me and said, “What is my magical power? It’s a gemstone.”
Even thinking about the tone at that time, it seems that I said that I was more amazing when compared to Rosaria.
“And it’s good if you’re talented. Since Rosaria is also a genius, aren’t there going to be a lot of stories that connect you together?”
“That’s right? It’s actually about the level of entering Graveda Academy, and it’s a certain level.”
“Is it okay if I say that already? What if I go and make a mistake?”
“Should I tell her grandfather to pressure her to take the test again?”
“Never do that…”
If it were Elder Sharon, no one else would, but if it were me, he’d give me that level of convenience.
If that happens, Rosaria and my relationship will be revealed, and in any case, a lot of complicated things will happen.
And since she’s cheating, there are things she doesn’t want to do.
“I’ll practice properly so I don’t make mistakes. But the sandwiches are delicious.”
“It’s made with the ham and cheese I bought the other day. Is the seasoning right?”
“Yeah, it’s really weird because you’re doing this.”
It must have been chilly weather, but it felt rather cozy like spring, perhaps because Rosaria was warming her with her magic circle next to her.
It’s nice to be able to go on a picnic in winter with a feeling similar to spring because the atmosphere is a bit mysterious.
Of course, in the past, when I was tired from swordsmanship, Rosalia would come and comfort me with her magic.
Depending on my mindset, I feel the same situation differently.
『In a world where erotic comics are legal』
“Do well.”
“They said that you just have to do as they are told. Don’t worry and wait because the teacher is so good.”
“Okay. Ehehe, I finally get to go to the academy with Carly. Isn’t this a dream?”
“I’ll let you know when I get the acceptance notice.”
Because if you fail, it becomes a real dream.
Of course, I’m only half joking, but I didn’t think that I would fail just by looking at the recent practice results.
There’s no way Rosaria lied, so with my skills, if I didn’t make a big mistake, I’d pass without incident.
“It’s not an inside joke, by the way.”
It was a visual that I couldn’t understand at all when Rosaria said that she was uncomfortable inside the academy.
Of course, it’s not as good as the capital, but there were also exclusive restaurants and stores.
Overall, it was a scene that felt like a proper college campus, full of necessary things.
‘Ah, indeed. Originally, it looks fine when you first see it.’
Actually, before I entered university, I thought that academics were good, but after entering university, I started skipping academics after only one semester.
If this is a person, if there is always the same thing, even if the facilities are pretty good, you can’t be satisfied.
And now, after looking closely, I noticed, the place I thought was a bookstore was just a place that only sold books for my major.
What I thought was a clothing store was a place that only dealt with uniforms and simple bedding.
At first glance, it sounds plausible, but in the end, it’s a university campus-level system.
‘It’ll be a little annoying.’
Looking at Rosaria’s situation, she seems to be pretty hard to get out of…
In my situation where I have to publish comics constantly, I need the timing to take the manuscript outside.
Fortunately, I think I heard that if you accompany a sophomore, you can go outside through the club system.
Then we should ask Rosaria to make a club that is advantageous for us to be active.
“Let’s see, today’s exam is… Oh, this is it.”
I slowly went to the building while looking at the notice, and I was able to confirm a building full of people.
Most of them were human, but from time to time a different race came into sight.
I heard that in the case of orcs in particular, they rarely apply for such an academy because of strong persecution, but a lot of people caught my eye, perhaps because of the change in perception due to the previous ‘elves who dream of having an affair with orcs are frustrating today’.
It wasn’t my intention, but I feel a little better because it’s a good result.
“Ah, this is Kalich Gladys.”
“Confirmed. It’s team number 37 on standby. When number 37 is called, all you have to do is go in and proceed with the test. You can attach this admission number badge.”
“Ah yes.”
And with the sound of number 37 being called, we all went into the exam hall together.
There, for some reason, a familiar face caught my eye, and I was a little taken aback.
Come to think of it, Professor Rondo also belonged here…
