The Sword Genius of the Magic Empire - Chapter 101



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After Enoch had gone outside, about two hours later, Sirocco was sitting on the soft cot, barefoot as usual.

Just then the door opened and Elena came in.

“The measurement is done. The results are out.”

Elena came over and sat down next to her on the bed, holding a white chart in one hand.

“Huh, what is it? It’s faster than I expected?”

Shiroko swayed her legs a little as she sat down, then wagged her tail as if in surprise.

“Because all we do is measure body size and health status to create a dedicated artifact.”

“So, you got to know me well?”

“Of course! It’s not as specialized as a medical facility like a church, but even with the equipment here, we can diagnose and diagnose basic things.”

“Huh, really?”

Shiroko gave him a momentary, uneasy look.

Elena said, holding up one finger at a time as if to give an example.

“First of all, isn’t Sirocco entering a period of physical and magical growth?”

“Yeah, that’s right.”

Sirocco perked up his ears at Elena’s words.

“In the past few months, my tail, ears, and height all seem to have grown a little here and there.”

Elena smiled slightly at those words and said.

“I don’t know if it’s a characteristic of the Suin tribe, but from now on, your body will begin to develop slowly, so your mana sensitivity will also increase. Your unique magic will also improve by leaps and bounds.”

“Yeah. I know that too.”

Shiroko nodded immediately.

I knew myself very well.

Even though she didn’t understand everything Elena was saying right away, she vaguely understood that one day she would grow higher.

Shiroko said with a triumphant expression.

“Actually, I’m strong even without artifacts!”

Elena nodded.

“That’s right. I know that Sirocco’s unique magic is overwhelmingly powerful, even considering that she is a water race. Enoch said that too.”

“Huh. Really?”

At Enoch’s words, Sirocco’s ears moved slightly.

“But that’s where the problem lies.”

“Huh? What’s the problem?”

Elena’s expression as she spoke was slightly stiff. When Sirocco noticed this and asked her a question, Elena slowly shook her head.

“Siroko, there’s one thing you need to know.”

Elena said with a slightly serious look in her eyes.

“A unique magic is a kind of wall that magicians have to overcome. Especially among battle magicians, there is a huge difference between those who have it and those who don’t.”

“Yeah. I know that.”

“But at the same time, if used incorrectly, unique magic can cause enormous damage to the body or mind of the caster.”

Elena added, lowering her voice.

“So-called ‘exceeding acceptable limits’.”

“Um, what does that mean exactly?”

“For example, yes.”

Elena folded her hands on her knees.

“Have you heard that even Siroko, if you want to attain enlightenment at level 10 or higher, it’s impossible with just innate talent. You need to have a higher level of awakening?”

“Yeah. Vaguely.”

Sirocco nodded slightly, as if she already knew to some extent. Elena looked down at the chart for a moment and said.

“Inherent magic is a power that is incomparably stronger than that of those who cannot manifest it. But at the same time, it can also be poisonous.”

“poison?”

“Yes. Depending on the wizard or their unique magic, there may be situations where they cannot control their magic.”

Sirocco tilted his head as if it was a bit difficult.

“Extremely. Among the unique magic users who handle ultra-high-temperature fire magic, there are rare cases where they are eaten because they cannot control the flames they manifest… … . The so-called ‘runaway’ phenomenon does occur.”

“Umm… … .”

I’ve also heard of Sirocco.

I knew that sometimes there were wizards who couldn’t control their magic.

But that wasn’t common.

“But aren’t there any people like that among our tribe? I’ve never heard of them.”

“That’s right. Even if you look at the entire Suin tribe, it’s a very rare case. But it’s definitely a real case.”

Elena added.

“This is especially a side effect that comes as your magical talent grows. As you go up the hierarchy, reaching the level of wizards above level 10, the danger becomes more severe.”

In other words, being eaten without being able to control your unique magic talent. Shiroko asked back in a slightly dull voice.

“So. Are you saying I will do that?”

“No, that’s not it. However, there is an artifact that can help Sirocco grow in that area.”

“Is it okay to use magic now?”

Elena shook her head slightly.

“Artifacts and magic are not just tools to amplify magic. In fact, depending on your tendencies, they can have the opposite effect.”

“If it’s the opposite, then you’re suppressing magic?”

“To be exact, it helps you control it. It helps you use your unique magic to better suit Sirocco’s will.”

As she said that, Elena glanced at the object drawn on the paper Enoch had handed her.

“That is why Enoch asked me to do this.”

What was drawn on the paper looked like a thin choker-shaped accessory worn around the neck.

Shiroko looked at it for a moment, then closed one eye and asked, pretending to be defeated.

“So, what is that necklace thing?”

“Not right now, but this is definitely something that will be useful to Sirocco, who will be growing rapidly in the future.”

“… … .”

“Siroko’s magical talent is outstanding, but you can think of it as an auxiliary device that helps you learn how to control it.”

Elena just said that and winked.

“No matter what, once the prototype comes out and you try it on, you’ll definitely know!”

“Okay, I see.”

Sirocco glanced at Elena with his fresh eyes, then added quietly with one eye slightly closed.

“Anyway. That’s what he said earlier, right? He said it would help me. Then that’s fine.”

“Wow, what a nice relationship.”

At her simple words, Elena suddenly raised her head and faced Sirocco. Then she opened her mouth and spoke in a tone that seemed to express admiration.

“In that respect, I envy Sirocco.”

“Huh? You’re jealous?”

“It means that Lord Enoch thinks a lot about Lord Shiroko. As a follower of the family, he is meticulously considering and paying attention to your future growth.”

Elena said, placing her hand on her chest.

“Actually, I’ve often thought about becoming someone’s follower.”

“okay?”

“Of course. It’s a bit funny, but if you think about it realistically, as the daughter of Sig Industries… . It would have been better if it had been the other way around.”

“… … .”

Instead of answering, Shiroko glanced at the surrounding scenery.

“Do you have any concerns?”

“No, that’s not it.”

The machines and equipment that filled the room, and the forest of buildings visible beyond the glass windows that filled the walls, were reflected in Sirocco’s ruby ​​eyes.

“… … Here. I don’t know much about it, but isn’t it a really nice place?”

“I can’t say that it isn’t true.”

“Is there anything you envy about living in a place like this?”

“yes?”

Elena looked at Sirocco with some puzzlement.

“Yes.”

Sirocco glanced at Elena with fresh eyes.

“The land where our tribe lived was a land where resources were drying up. Even if the demons hunted, most of it was not edible, and plants did not grow well.”

Shiroko continued speaking calmly with her eyes wide open.

“The snacks I ate earlier were delicious here, and there won’t be any problems like our tribe. It’s amazing how you can be jealous of something even if you live in a place like this.”

She didn’t say it pessimistically or self-deprecatingly, but in her usual, purely curious tone.

At Sirocco’s unadorned question, Elena smiled gently and lowered her eyelashes slightly.

“You might think it’s a little strange, but they say that people naturally long for the paths they haven’t taken. I’m no different.”

“Is that so?”

Elena nodded faintly and smiled.

“Of course! That’s true. Having someone like the Chaejoga clan that you can rely on without worrying about anything is definitely a good thing.”

“… … Yeah.”

When Sirocco lowered the wolf ears on his head as if he was lost in thought for a moment, Elena covered her mouth and smiled faintly.

“That’s why I’m jealous. Sirocco must have had a reason or relationship of trust to join Enoch’s family. That must have been a valuable experience, right?”

Shiroko lowered his head slightly for a moment.

Suddenly, the image of Enoch flashed through her mind.

He was bewildered by Leontos, the leader of the exiles in the fortress. And then he saw his back as he ran forward and saved him.

A boy who entered the place where the dangerous warlock was alone, defeated him, and saved the tribesmen he held most dear.

It all happened so recently. It still feels so vivid.

Sirocco, clenching his fists, slowly opened his lips.

“… … Yeah, I guess so. I think so.”

Sirocco, who had been thinking about Enoch for a moment, found himself smiling faintly without realizing it.

It was a strange feeling.

If Enoch had not been there, the tribe might have met an unimaginable end. This was a fact that Sirocco also understood well.

And more than that. There were facts that struck me. Shiroko said, curling her toes a little.

“Right now, I don’t feel bad at all.”

Because it was different from when I fought alone for the tribe.

Up until now, he has been hunting and fighting the demons alone, staying one step ahead of the tribe’s warriors.

The most skilled one in the tribe was Sirocco. He was the only one who could deal with the threatening demons the fastest.

I thought that was a natural thing.

But now, it’s not your fight alone.

Shiroko, who had thought about that, raised her head once and smiled brightly.

“At least it’s a lot better than when I was alone.”

“Uh-huh, right?”

Sirocco laughed out loud and said.

“You said Elena, right? I like you.”

“Oh my, to hear something like that from Sirocco.”

Elena also smiled brightly and shook the chart.

“It will take one or two months to complete the production of the first prototype. By then, Sirocco will also need the artifact.”

“Okay, I’m strong without it, but I’d appreciate it if you made it for me.”

At Sirocco’s proud words, Elena covered her mouth once and smiled seductively.

“Then, I will ask for your continued support in the future.”

“huh.”

And behind the lively greetings of those two girls.

Enoch, who had been leaning against the outer door and listening to the conversation, slowly walked away.

Somehow, I felt a little strange.

‘In the original, Shiroko and Elena are characters who appear in completely different stories.’

If things had gone according to their original fate, the two would not have had any contact whatsoever.

It was quite a novel experience to see these people naturally conversing and becoming friends in this very real world.

And at the center of this newly unfolding story is Enoch himself.

I felt a faint sensation in my chest.

At least I feel confident that things are going smoothly as I wanted.

‘Well, whatever.’

Enoch walked down the hallway, his head raised. Above the steady footsteps, he thought calmly about what would happen next.

This marked the end of a brief reorganization period.

Now, it’s time to return to the family.