Chapter 565
Bear-san Teaches Magic Part 2
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Author’s Note:
I am sorry.
I corrected the second half of the previous episode 564.
Since there are a lot of corrections,
564 Bear-san teaches magic Part 1 (revised at 22:30 on 7/29)
(Revised 7/29 10:30 p.m.) For readers who read the t.i.tle while it was not written, I apologize, but I hope you will read the previous 564 episodes first.
I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause our readers.
-k.u.manano
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I translated the revised one so no need to worry about it.
You’ve read the correct version.
-Attattin
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When I held out the bear puppet, Fina reached it with her tiny hand with a large ring on her index finger. I held her hand in the bear puppet’s mouth.
“Well then, let’s begin.” (Yuna)
“Ye, yes.” (Fina)
Fina closed her eyes as I did the same thing I did to Noa. I channeled my magic power and let Fina feel it.
Fina’s body jolted.
“There’s a weird thing that is flowing through my body.” (Fina)
Weird thing? That’s magic … probably.
“I’ll try pouring it around your body, so feel your magical power.” (Yuna)
“Yes.” (Fina)
Fina concentrated with her eyes closed. She imagined the magic power flowing from my right hand to her left hand, chest, stomach, head, and feet. Since it’s not my body, I don’t know if it’s actually flowing. I just imagined it. But Fina felt the magic power, and her body jerked.
“So?” (Yuna)
“I can feel something flowing through my body, just like Noa-sama said.” (Fina)
“That’s magic. Feel it.” (Noa)
“Yes.” (Fina)
Fina nodded at Noa’s advice.
“Yuna-oneesan. Please let go of my hand. I’ll try.” (Fina)
I made the bear puppet’s mouth let go of Fina’s hand that it was holding. Fina, whose hand was free, clenched her fists in prayer with both hands. I wanted to say, “Good luck,” but she was concentrating, so I stopped.
Fina gathered magic power in her hand. Then opened her mouth.
“Glow!” (Fina)
Fina’s right hand was glowing dimly when Fina uttered the word.
“…I did it.” (Fina)
“Fina, congratulations.” (Noa)
“Thank you, Noa-sama.” (Fina)
The two were holding hands and rejoicing.
Yeah, indeed, good for you. It would be a pity if only Fina couldn’t use magic.
“But I didn’t expect us to be able to use magic so quickly. I had heard that it usually takes days to feel the magic and be able to do it.” (Noa)
“Is that so?” (Yuna)
“This is my first time, so I don’t know the details, but both my sister and father said it would take time for the beginners.” (Noa)
Then again, maybe they’re just both excellent.
“Yuna-san, may I continue practicing my magic?” (Noa)
“Is your magic power okay?” (Yuna)
I’m a little tired from collecting magic power, but I think it’s fine.” (Noa)
“Yes, I’m fine too.” (Fina)
“Then, shall we try again?” (Noa)
“Yes!” (Fina)
Noa tried to collect magic power, but she turned her gaze to me.
“Yuna-san, I want to check how bright my light magic is, so why don’t we go inside the house? I want to check it in a dark room.” (Noa)
Indeed, it was hard to tell how bright it was outside, even when we moved into the shade. Moreover, the light magic that both of them casted was not that strong.
So it may be good to check the brightness of light in a dark room. I could also see their growth.
“Sure, why not.” (Yuna)
Fina also agreed, then we entered the mansion.
“Where are you going?” (Yuna)
I asked because I thought we were supposed to darken Noa’s room by closing the curtains, but she led us to a different pa.s.sageway.
“In the bas.e.m.e.nt. There’s a room in there.” (Noa)
It’s an aristocratic mansion. So there should be at least a bas.e.m.e.nt.
“It’s not like a prison or anything, is it?” (Yuna)
“We have a similar room, but the one we’re going to is basically where we keep our food. Also, there are weapons and things we don’t use.” (Noa)
Well, stockpiling food is important.
We went down the stairs. It wasn’t dark because the magic stones on the ceiling were shining, but it would be pitch black without them.
Noa walked down the underground pa.s.sage and stopped at the door.
“Here it is.” (Noa)
Noa opened the door. There was not a single window, so the room was dark.
“I could turn on the lights, but that wouldn’t be much of a practice, so Yuna-san, would you mind illuminating the room with your light magic?” (Noa)
I cast light magic into the room. A bear-faced light illuminated the room. The room was larger than I expected, and it was empty.
“Thank you.” (Noa)
We entered the room and closed the door.
“Wish we had chairs.” (Noa)
“I have chairs with me.” (Yuna)
I took three chairs out of the bear box.
“Yuna-san, your item bag contains just about everything.” (Noa)
“Not everything. It only contains what’s in it.” (Yuna)
Of course, it only contains what I put in it. I have stocked up on chairs, tables, furniture, and so on because I will use them when I build more bear houses. It’s a ha.s.sle to go out and buy them every time.
I arranged three chairs in a circle and sat down.
“I’m sorry, Yuna-san, but could you turn off the light?” (Noa)
Well, if I had my bear light on, it would interfere with their practice.
When I turned off the light, the room became pitch black.
“I can’t see anything.” (Fina)
As Fina said, I can’t see anything either. I can only tell they are there by their presence and breathing.
“Fina. Let’s brighten up this room together.” (Noa)
“Yes!” (FIna)
Both of them immediately tried using light magic.
“U~u, I can’t gather magic power well.” (Fina)
“I was able to do it earlier.” (Noa)
“You don’t have magic power?” (Yuna)
“I don’t know. It would be a problem if I used all the magic power I had earlier.” (Noa)
“Then let’s hold hands one more time, shall we?” (Yuna)
“”Yes.””
I offered them both of my bear puppets and asked them to hold them. Since it was pitch black, I made them glow lightly, and then they grabbed onto the bear puppets. After they grabbed the bear puppets, I turned off the light.
Then I did the same as before.
“Yes, something like this.” (Noa)
“Yes, I can feel my own magical power together with Yuna-oneesan’s.” (FIna)
“Now then, I’m letting go” (Yuna)
I let go of both of their hands.
“Glow!”
“Glow.”
Both of their hands shone brightly.
“Somehow, I think I understand.” (Noa)
“Yes, I think I can collect magic by myself this time.” (Fina)
This time, without help, they tried using light magic alone.
I can’t see their faces, but I can tell they’re concentrating.
“Glow!”
“Glow.”
Their hands glowed as they both activated their magic.
“I did it. It’s brighter than before.” (Noa)
“Yes. But my light is dimmer than yours, Noa-sama. Is it because of magic power?” (Fina)
Indeed, Fina’s light looked a little dimmer.
Since they casted light magic in a dark place, it was easy to compare the brightness.
“Magic is important, but isn’t there also a difference in the image?” (Yuna)
I have them erase their light magic. Then I imagined a dim light. My bear puppet glowed dimly.
“It’s darker than our light.” (Noa)
It’s a brightness that was easy on the eyes, which should be called the light of fireflies.
Next, it glowed bright when I gathered magic power in my white bear puppet.
“It’s dazzling.” (Fina)
Fina and Noa covered their eyes with their hands.
The white bear puppet glowed so brightly that it illuminated the entire room.
“There is a possibility that the amount of magic power is small, but you can also adjust the brightness with your image.” (Yuna)
By the way, I do not know the difference in the amount of magic power between these two types of light magic. I have more magical power than others. Therefore, I cannot perceive the difference. It’s the same as using a drop or two of water from a bucket filled with water.
“For the time being, practice gathering magical power and imagine a bright light.” (Yuna)
I don’t know which one they lack, so I made them practice both. Either way, both were important for using magic.
They replied “yes”, and both of them began practicing silently.
But I’m glad both of them can use magic. Now I won’t be labeled incompetent as an educator.
“Ha~a, it’s brighter than before. But not as bright as Yuna-oneesan did.” (Fina)
“But it’s still brighter than what we did earlier.” (Noa)
Noa was right, and they were also doing this in a dark room, so it was easy to see the difference in brightness.
The light magic’s brightness was intensifying a little compared to the earlier one.
The image training was important. The clarity of an image depends on what you know.
In my former world, there was more light than in this world.
Living in the city, I could see the light everywhere I looked outside. Like the car lights and all kinds of blinding lights.
It’s the same as the inhabitants of this world being unable to use magic they’ve never seen before. I don’t think most people can imagine electric shock magic.
I think it’s the same thing.
However, in the current situation, I’m at a loss as to whether they’ve gotten better at gathering magic power or at visualising their magic.
“Can we keep the amount of magic constant?” (Yuna)
“I can’t fine-tune things like that. I’m just kind of able to gather magic power.” (Noa)
“Me too. I can’t do such minor details.” (Fina)
Well, so am I.
When I use magic, I collect magic power and use magic in a very generic manner. I don’t do things such as only using 10 MP magic points because it’s light magic or 20 MP because it’s fire.
They also gather magic power and use it as they see fit.
“Then let’s count numbers.” (Yuna)
“Numbers?” (Noa)
“Use light magic by gathering magic for five seconds. Then you should be able to feel the magic to some extent constantly.” (Yuna)
“I see, certainly.” (Noa)
Sometimes expert mages can gather magic power instantly, but with two novices, I think it should be just fine to just have a taste of it. Besides, if they gathered magic power quickly, that’d be a good thing.
“But, constantly feeling the gathering of magical power…” (Fina)
Then they practiced light magic over and over again.
They were both activating their light magic faster, and the light that appeared also got brighter with each attempt.
“I think that’s enough for today. You must be tired from using magic you are not used to.” (Yuna)
When I defeated the Kraken, I had an experience of collapsing due to the excessive use of magic power. I was exhausted. I don’t know how much magic power these two have, and I don’t know how much they used. So I can’t let them push themselves too hard.
“You’re right. Let’s head back to the room and have Lara make some tea.” (Noa)
We left the dark room and moved to Noa’s room, where Lara-san made tea.
I wonder if I should prepare some sacred tree tea.
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Author’s Note:
Both of them are able to use magic without incident.
Around August 7th (Wednesday), the book (including comics) work should be settled.
I think I’ll be able to return to normal after that.
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