Chapter 43 Its Tileas magic lessons! (Finale)

Timu, the magic of Japan is too dangerous for you to use. You need to prioritise mastering the magic system of this world first, okay?

However, I have already mastered the magic system of this world. To master it more than this is

Hmmm~ Youve already mastered it, huh~?

Of course. I can use every element. In particular, there is nobody who can approach my skill in darkness magic.

The typical master of darkness magic setting, huh

My head is hurting from all the chuunibyou. But at least this makes the conversation easy to lead. If shes going to boast about mastering magic, then I can get her to explain magic theory to me.

Timu, if youre that confident, then lets review your knowledge and have you explain this worlds magic system to me.

I understand. As you know, there are eight elements in magic; fire, water, wood, earth, wind, lightning, light and darkness. The most powerful element is the element that we of the demon race specialise in; darkness magic. Furthermore, we can further separate this into great darkness, middle darkness, and small darkness categories. Great darkness is

W-, What?

As expected of a chuunibyou. I dont understand a thing shes saying.

Timu, stop. Not that. More, basic, stuff. First you need to explain how to produce magic.

Huh Is there truly a need to explain something so simple after all this time?

What a cocky-! Didnt you only just learn elementary magic yourself!

Even though all she can use herself is elementary magic Honestly, did she get so into playing a demon that she forgot that herself?

Timu, what are you going to do if you get the basics wrong? No matter what field of study, you wont go very far if you get the basics wrong.

I see That did not occur to me. As expected of Oneesama!

Yep, yep. Now that you understand, try explaining.

Yes. As you know, the foundation of invoking magic is mana control. Generally, those that are able to use magic can do so due to their natural control of mana. Although the method of mana control varies between person to person, the standard is to use image. By envisioning an image that will allow mana in the body to smoothly circulate, a quicker and smarter invocation can be achieved than through a magic equation or circle. Members of the demon race are naturally capable of this control, but it seems that the immature humans can forcefully control mana through the training methods of different schools or styles.

Mm~mm, I still dont really get it, Timu. Are you saying that your mental image is important?

Or rather, its pretty hard to understand this with just theory, isnt it.

I know! A picture is worth a thousand words. It might be easier to understand if I see Timu teaching somebody else.

Timu, I understand the theory now. Next, try using some magic.

Then shall I turn some nearby mountain forest into a cinder field?

No, theres no need for that. Lets see~ I know, how about you teach Niel the basics. Ill see how you instruct him.

Nielsen? His specialty is close-combat, and magic is his weak point.

I know. So teach him how to use elementary magic.

Huhu, Oneesama. No matter how bad Nielsen might be at magic, of course he has no problem using the likes of elementary magic.

WHAT!? So cheeky! Even though youre just a Pervert(Nielsen)!

The situation is getting worse and worse. I definitely cant say that I cant use magic now. My dignity as an older sister will come under scrutiny.

I-, I see. So Niel can use magic as well

Yes. Nielsen primarily uses body reinforcement magic.

Hm~mm, then Niel, use a little magic.

Yes, milady. Well then, shall I use reinforcement magic to destroy a nearby boulder?

No, theres no need for that. Just show me that you can use elementary magic.

As you wish. Although I am ashamed at my lack of skill MMNH!

A flame appeared from Pervert(Nielsen)s hand. Although it was a small flame, it was definitely there. Not some trick or sleight-of-hand, but real and honest-to-god magic.

Dammit! He really fucking did it. Not bad for a Pervert(Nielsen) I guess.

O-, Ohh~? Not bad. By the way, how did you do that?

Even if you ask me that Tilea-sama, elementary magic is akin to breathing to we demons.

Then Niel, how do you breathe?

As expected of Oneesama. It is true that explaining the simple things are surprisingly difficult.

I see now. I feel deep admiration at your profound question, Tilea-sama.

Theres no need for admiration, so just try to explain.

Yes, milady. First, you feel the whirlpool of mana flowing within your body. Then, you smoothly move the mana through your entire body, from head to toe, and then using that mana, from your hand you

Niel, stop! Youre abridging it too much. How do you feel that whirlpool?

T-, That is to say, you do so naturally, or

How do you do so naturally?

M-, My deepest apologies. I cannot explain it well.

Pervert(Nielsen) cocked his head in thought. Looks like I cant get anything better than this.

Mm~mm, even hearing the theory and seeing it done, I still dont get it at all. No good. I guess thinking about it any more than this is pointless.

Alright. Then Ill get used to it through practice. Guess Ill give doing it a go.

I mean, even Pervert(Nielsen) can use magic. Theres no way that I cant. Even Pervert(Nielsen) can do it. Thats where Ill get my confidence from.

Thats enough, you two. I understand now. Well then, next Ill be showing you magic.

Understood.

Timu and Pervert(Nielsen) looked my way with eyes filled with expectation. I cant fail now. I concentrated to try raising my mana, or something along that feeling.

Nn unn.

Giving it my all, I held my hands out.

Oh? Is it just my imagination? Feels like the ground just shook, or

M-, My sincere apologies. O-, Oneesama, could you not hold back your mana?

Why?

Hahh, hahh, e-, even I feel like your, mana will crush me. And Nielsen is already close to unconscious.

Looking carefully, Pervert(Nielsen) was making a suffering expression. Hes got a cold sweat, and his complexion looks bad too.

Could it be that me using magic seems that dangerous?

Maybe that Pervert(Nielsen) is thinking, UWAHH! This hopeless case is definitely going to fail. Something is definitely going to explode. I need some earmuffs. or something like that?

True, letting their mana run wild or failing to control it does sound like something a beginner would do. With my level of mana I doubt anybody would really get hurt, but itd be bad if I scalded Timus face or something.

O-, Okay. An image of me suppressing the magic.

Imagine, imagine

I know! Ill use the image of Dragon Kwests first fire spell, Meran. If I use the image of a small flame like that, then

UOHHHHHHH! MERAN!

Ooh! Something came out! I can use magic too!

S-, So at last, in the truest sense, I too have set foot into a fantasy world

But, this thing, rather than a fire it looks more like a black flame, or maybe a demonic flame or something doesnt it.

Mn!? Could it be that this is darkness magic!?

Haha, although I gave it up, it looks like a bit of chuunibyou is left in my heart. Well, I guess thats fine. Time to unveil it to Timu and Pervert(Niel).

Timu, Niel, look at this. This is my Meran.

O-, Oneesama

W-, What is it? Well, its true that its a small flame but I just havent used my real strength yet, so

So Tilea-samas Meran is shockingly, a highly condensed magic bullet

U-, Umu. Just this one magic bullet alone is equal to a thousand uses of my trump card, Star Freya[Super Demonic Star Magic Bullet].

Star Freya?

Aah~ That was Timus elementary magic bullet barrage, right? Hm~mm, so I managed something more advanced than that spell?

Huhu, thank goodness. Maybe now Ive managed to save face as an elder sister.

No, no, youre definitely exaggerating, Timu. Your magic was amazing too, you know.

Huhu, I can tell the difference in our ability whether I want to or not. You always surprise me, Oneesama.

Timus gaze filled with trust I just winged it, but Im really glad I succeeded.

Well then, Tilea-sama. Now that your Meran is invoked, whatever will you do about it?

What, you ask? I was just going to fire it randomly somewhere, but

O-, Oneesama. Doing so would level the place as far as the eye can see, but are you fine with that?

Geez, exaggerating again.

Ah-!? But doing so would be bad manners just like littering cigarettes, wouldnt it. I cant do something so antisocial in front of my little sister.

Should I extinguish it?

Hm? How am I supposed to do that?

This is bad. I dont know how to cancel a spell.

Ummmmm, would it work if I try imagining the image of it disappearing this time?

Disappear, disappear Aahh~ This is such a bother. I can probably smother a flame this size with just my hand.

I raised my other hand over the flame and forcefully extinguished it.

Ah-, Oneesama, please wai

HOTHOTHOTHOT, HOTT!

I-, I underestimated this thing. That was pretty damn hot. It felt like a lighter. I might have burnt myself.

O-, Oneesama, are you all right?

Im fine, Im fine. Timu, you cant copy what I just did, okay?

Copying you would be absolutely impossible, Oneesama. Something like invoking a magic bullet with the power of thousands of advanced magics, before extinguishing it with one hand, is

Haha, chuunibyou as always.

Phew, but still, Timus chuunibyou doesnt seem to be receding in the least. When I called over tutors, her attitude was like that after all, and at this rate, it wouldnt be an exaggeration to say that shell have a dreadful time in the real world.

What should I do? How can I rehabilitate her?

Mn, I think maybe it would be best to have her learn how to live and deal with other people.

In my past life it was normal schools, and I guess in this life, a magic academy?

In an academy, shell have lots of friends her age. I think itll teach her not just in the way of studies, but also the importance of relationships with other people. It might sound pretentious coming from a former hikikomori, but I dont want Timu to make the same mistakes I did.

Alright. I need to make it so that Timu wants to go to school.

Timu, it looks like youre quite taken with the number of techniques I have, but I came up with them while I was at school, you know. I polished my skills at school.

Is that how it was?

Yep. So you know? I think that rather than have me teach you magic, Id like it if you enrolled in the Magic Academy in the capital.

I-, I am to attend an academy for the likes of humans?

Timu, its because of that attitude that I want you to go! There are tough times as well while youre going to school, but itll definitely become useful for you.

I-, I see. Although I am tired of dealing with these fools, perhaps there may be some hint there. And moreover, no matter what else, it was you who said so. I shall abide by your words, Oneesama.

It looks like Timu is finally willing to go. Maybe now, even Timu will learn some common sense.

Looks like youre willing. Thats a good sign. Oneechan will support your school life with all her power.

Thank you very much. I shall strive to meet your expectations, Oneesama!

Alright, time to strike while the iron is hot. For now, Ill have Loser(Bizef) get us permission for Timu to attend the Magic Academy. His title is only good for times like this, so no sense in not using it, right?

Ill imagine a Meran like in Dragon Kwest.

http://dragon-quest.org/wiki/Mera

Phew~ Its been quite a while since I first picked this up off Shintouyu, but Ive finally finished the first arc. Onto the next, soon