Wizard Volume 1, Chapter 2 Part 1

Isekai Majutsushi wa Mahou wo Tonaenai Volume 1 Chapter 2 Part 1

Chapter 2: False Emotions, Made Love

Part 1

　After the audience was over, we were each escorted by our personal maid to the location of our room. The room was large, but so empty that it made me miss my original laboratory.

　After checking the room, we gathered in Alec's room. There were currently six people in this room: the four heroes, Sophia who had joined us for some reason, and Alec's personal maid.

　I'm not used to meeting people I've never met before, but I couldn't think of any reason to refuse this gathering, so I told myself that the first thing to do was to understand the current situation and strengthen friendly relations, and I had no choice but to participate.

「Let's first see what we can do for each other in working as heroes in this country. I'll speak first, and then we can speak in turn.」

　It seems that we will start by confirming each other's abilities. I think we've already introduced ourselves.

「My weapon is a magic sword. I can't use magic on my own, but with the blessing of the Great Spirit that resides in this sword, I can use magic through the sword. As long as I have this sword, no matter how many soldiers from the Demon Empire come, I will not be defeated.」

　Alec pulled out his sword with a confident look on his face. It is true that it contains more magic power than a normal magic tool. It seems to be absorbing and storing the magic power of its surroundings little by little. I'm sure that even people who can't use magic will be able to activate the magic formula written on the sword.

　I was a little curious, so I asked him to show me what kind of magic he could use, and he showed me the electric light around the sword. According to him, it can have five attributes, but we don't need this kind of ability for warfare against people. I'd like to see him use at least some tactical level magic, but I guess that's just medieval level magic.

　It's a shame for Alec, but he's not going to become a war potential. In any case, when he had finished showing us his magic sword, he turned to Fairis and urged her to be the next, and she nodded and stood up. From her speech earlier and the way she was dressed, I guessed that Fairis was probably a recovery type magician.

「Though I can't use offensive magic, but I can use healing magic instead. I think I can heal most wounds if they are still alive. On the battlefield, I plan to heal the injured person.」

「What do you mean by "Recovery Magic", for example, if a limb is amputated, can it be healed without any aftereffects?」

「Yes, as long as they are still breathing.」

「I can't believe you can use recovery magic, which is the grace of God. ...... Fairis-sama was a saint, aren't you?」

　Sophia is impressed by what Fairis has to say. According to what I've heard, there are only about a handful of people in this world who can use recovery magic on the level of Fairis, who are called saints.

　The shocking truth that came to me again left me speechless. I had no idea that the high-priority restorative magics had not been developed to this extent.

　There are many recovery magics that do not depend on personal qualities, and I can use several of them. Of course, you don't need to have faith or any other useless elements.

　However, the faith-based recovery formula that the two of them are talking about is a primitive formula that relies heavily on the magical qualities of the individual. This is an easy way to understand that talent is everything: those who can use it can use it from birth, and there are those who can't can't use it forever.

　If they had the time to perfect a magic like summoning a hero, I'd say they should research a recovery magic that can be used by ordinary people.

　I was impressed in a bad way by the level of magic technology in this world that was so unbalanced, and before I knew it, it seemed that Fairis was done talking, and Sagami stood up. I was impressed by his straight back, like a soldier.

「I can't make anything too big with my crafting magic, but I can make something as big as a weapon. I've also mastered the art of close combat, so I can fight on the front lines, but I think I'm better suited for intelligence and reconnaissance missions. I'd appreciate it if you'd think about it when you assign me to a unit.」

　Sagami's term "Craft Magic" is a general term for magics that specialize in command input commands and shape-shifting morphing. The main purpose of this is to create tools, constructs, golems, etc. It is a rather rare magic that can sometimes be seen in worlds that evolved without relying on magic during the development of early civilizations and later established a magic technology system.

　He seem to be more useful than the other two, as he have at least some knowledge of science and magic technology. By the way, he can also make machine guns for group warfare. No matter how many Alec attacks him, he'll be able to defeat Alec.

「Well then, it's Yard-sama turn next.」

　As I was thinking that I might be able to talk to Sagami about magic, my turn came.

　After listening to the stories that I've heard so far that I'm not even proud of, I came up with the mysterious idea that the only thing I can do here is to show off my magic skills, and I stood up with a sense of confidence.

「You can assume that I can use all the basic magic, but as I said earlier when I introduced myself, I'm good at the Fourth Type of Strategic Magic and the Seventh Type of Telephathy Magic. If I ever go into battle, I think I'd be better suited for rear support than fighting on the front lines.」

　The Fourth Type of Strategic Magic is a general term for magic that can be used to target a wide range of targets over a very long distance, and this is the type of magic that I have been studying day and night in the laboratory in my original world.

　And the Seventh Type of Telephatic Magic is a system of magic that does not require chanting or movement elements to activate the magic, but mainly affects the brain, nerves, and memory. Telephathy magic can be classified as Strategic Class Magic, but this is because they were created in military laboratories, and there are no particular rules.

　Incidentally, Tactical and Strategic Class magics are classified as military secrets.

「Wait, I don't know what you're saying. Are you referring to Strategic-Class magic, or large-scale range magic? And explain the other one in detail, please. When you say telepathy system, the only thing I can think of is telepathy.」

　Maybe he didn't understand what I was saying, but Sagami said something like that. The others seemed to have a question mark floating in their heads as well. That's the problem with people who don't even know how to classify different strains. I have no choice but to activate the telephatic as a demonstration.

(In other words, this kind of magic.)

　Telephatic is the basis of all telepathy magics, and it is an important technique that can be considered essential. It is said that anyone who can't do this can't master the telephathy system.

　The four of them stared at me, perhaps surprised that they could hear my voices even though I was not moving my mouth.

(Huh? Yard-sama, did you just speak to me?)

(This is similar to the oracle of the ...... Great Spirit, isn't it?)

(I also feel like I've received an oracle. You are speaking to me, aren't you?)

(A magic that allows you to speak without the use of invocation. And to be able to use it without any chanting or tools, you're an splending magician.)

　Sophia doesn't seem to understand what was done to her, but it's good that the heroes got the message.

　In fact, I'm better at Brainwashing and <Mind Steal> than Telephatic, but it's not a technique that is generally well received, so it's probably best not to mention it. And if people know that I can use those magic, there's a good chance I'll get into troublesome situation.

「Can this magic, for example, be used to launch from here to the front line?」

「Yes, as long as I have some kind of landmark that can identify the person, I can use this magic anywhere in this world.」

「I see. ....... It's a very important magic in this world where radio is not available.」

　Sagami asked me a good question and I answered him, he was surprised to realize the beauty of this magic.

　However, he was the only one who showed any real reaction to what I said. The rest of them were saying with a look on their face, "What's wrong with that?" Yes, to be honest, I had underestimated their lack of understanding.

　I was shocked that they praised me more for my non-chanting fire.

　In the end, I couldn't demonstrate the strategic level magic, but that was okay. I can't use flashy magics that even they can understand indoors, it's too hard to draw a magic circle, and I don't want to waste too much magic power before that.

　The most important information for me is that I'm going to have to live in a world where magic technology is so far behind. At first glance, it looks like nothing but despair, but depending on how you look at it, it's the perfect stage.

　Prepare yourselves, people of this world. This world, which lags behind in magic technology, is a huge toy box for me. Let me play with it as I please.

「Alright, from now on, the four of us will join forces to fight against the Demon Empire. Let's trust, cooperate, and help each other to achieve this. Of course, it is also important that we do not forget to train every day and try to adjust to this country as soon as possible. We are the heroes who should be the norm for the people, so let's not act arrogantly and ......」

　I was instantly bored by Alec's story, which seemed to be going on for too long, and I was thinking about what I was going to do, pretending to be listening seriously.

　To be honest, unlike these guys, I refuse to participate in a war. We don't even know the enemy's strength yet, so who would want to participate in a battle where there is a possibility of death? If the need arises, I will consider fleeing from this castle.

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　After the meeting, which was not very productive, I had dinner with Sophia and the others and went straight back to my room. Unfortunately, it seems that showers and baths are not widespread in this world, and even the nobles only wipe their bodies with hot water from time to time.

　I'm a surprisingly clean person, so not taking a bath for a day is quite a pain. But if I don't have a bath, I have no choice. I decided to at least wipe myself off, so I asked her to bring me some hot water.

「Excuse me, I've brought you some hot water.」

　The person who brought the hot water was my personal maid, Tia. She looks to be in her early twenties, with glossy black hair that looks like a raven's wet feathers, stretched to shoulder length, and a very pretty face. Her breasts are very assertive, which suits my taste perfectly.

「Yard-sama, I'll wipe you down.」

「I see, thank you.」

　"It's fine," Tia replied with a laugh. I've always wanted a girl like her in the lab. I take off my clothes and expose my upper body. Perhaps she was surprised by my unexpectedly muscular body, but she opened her eyes wide. Strategic-grade formulas take a lot of physical strength in addition to magical power, so it's a magician's duty to work out every day, even if he's holed up in the lab.

「You are well trained, aren't you? I was surprised because many wizards don't train much.」

「In my world, it is normal for magicians to train their own bodies.」

　She stared at me sullenly, so I put a little effort into making my muscles rise. Tia's cheeks are stained as she wipes my body. This reaction seems to have a surprisingly strong pulse.

　It won't be long before the spring of my life arrives. Just as I thought that, a warning sound rang out in my brain.

(『The First magic barrier has been penetrated. The second magic barrier has been succeeded in defense. The attack magic has been successfully traced. It is assumed that the attack magic is a type 7 Material Interference Magic from close range.』)

　The magic barrier that is always deployed is a general-purpose barrier made up of five layers of barriers that can be used against both physical and magic. It prevents magic from being cast against me, and at the same time, it sends the warning message I mentioned earlier to my head.

　If it was a matter interference system, was she trying to find out physical information, or was she trying to paralyze me? If the magic barrier could have prevented this, then I don't have to worry about the details, but in this case, the problem is that Tia is currently the only one at close range. If there is no one else who can perform the magic, I can only assume that she has invoked the magic against me. The ring that is emitting a faint magic power is probably the magic tool.

　I've only known her for a short time. I don't believe we had a relationship where she suddenly attacked me, so I wonder if the current magic is pure interest or something else. That's not so bad if you think you're interested in me.

　In the meantime, I activate the <Mind Steal> to find out the truth.

(Strange, why can't I see any his physical information? Don't tell me if he's aware of my intentions and are wearing magical defensive equipment? But there's nothing that looks like it. ...... I can't report to the Duke at this point. ......)

　The magic formula was activated, and I could hear her pitch black mind.

　Damn, I knew it would play out like this anyway. She was the only one who had activated the magic formula, so she was the most suspicious in all likelihood. In addition, I had a vague feeling that she was doing something wrong when she activated the magic without telling me.

　At the very least, I hoped that she was being threatened by someone. Then I could have rescued her from the threat and increased his sensitivity.

　After lamenting in my mind for a while, I had to find out who the duke was first, so I activated my <Memory Reading>.

　What I found out after going through her memories was that the duke who appeared in her thoughts was called Duke Diane, and he was the man on the right side of the audience. I didn't expect to be suspected by someone so close to the heart of the country. Does it mean that he didn't trust us while asking for our help?

　It was a good thing that I was called in as a hero, but in the end I was just a political pawn.

　At best, they can use me as they see fit. I'll do what I want. Yes, it's just fine to play with people from a world that lags behind in magic technology.

「I'm done wiping. If you need anything else, please feel free to call on me.」

「Oh, Please wait a moment.」

「Yes, what can I do for you?」

　She seemed to have finished wiping my body while I was thinking about various things, and I hurriedly stopped her as she was about to leave with the hot water. I'm not so good-natured that I'm going to keep quiet when she treats me like this, so I'm going to thank the original culprit, Dian, for this treatment. Tia-san is my type, so I'll keep this matter to myself.

「I'd like to see if the same magic will work in this world as it did in my original world. I need someone to help me, so I'm sorry, but can you help me?」

「Oh, yes, that's fine. What kind of magic is it?」

「It's a magic that allows you to send a contact-type magic to a specific person from a distance. If you I use this, I'll be able to send recovery-type magic to soldiers on the front line from outside the enemy's range.」

「That's great! It's a wonderful magic! I understand. If it's all right with you, I'd like to help.」

　It seems that she is interested in my magic, so she puts the hot water on the floor and comes to me happily. I would have been soothed by her smile, but now that I know her inner thoughts, I realize that this smile is an act, and I feel empty and sad rather than happy.

　But my resentment was not against her, but against the duke, Dian, who had given her this task. I can never forgive that duke.

　Putting my inner thoughts aside, I handed her a coin from my original world as she approached me. She flipped it over and played it with her fingers, curiously looking at the coins that were engraved with various magics to prevent counterfeiting. She seemed to be using a ring-shaped magic tool to find out if there was a magic formula, but since it was just a coin, nothing happened.

　All I need now is for her to have something that belongs to me. There is no fear that she is reading my thoughts, as she is not using any mind-sensing magics. I haven't lied about what I'm about to do, so even if she has some means of detecting falsehoods, she won't be aware of my intentions.

「Please keep the coin. The magic I'm about to use can only be used on the person holding the coin, and I need your consent. If you have any magic-resisting tools, please remove them as well.」

「I don't have any of those things, so it's okay. Please begin at any moment.」

　She says that it's okay, but I already know that the anti-telephathy barrier is deployed. She seems to think that she is unnoticed because it is in an invisible state, but I can see that she is lying because I can penetrate her level of barrier and read her thoughts. It doesn't matter if there is a barrier or not.

　I'm going to be careful not to give her the impression that I distrust her, and I'm going to activate the second type of telephathy magic, <Domination>. This magic can only be used on a person who has received the magician's property, and can only be used if the person has consented to the use of the magic, or if the person has broken the contract made with the magician.

　It is a useful magic that allows the user to freely manipulate the memories and emotions of the target, and also allows the user to send some contact-type magics even when the target is far away from the magician. In addition, unlike brainwashing, which only temporarily manipulates memories and emotions, this magic fixes memories and emotions in a normal state after the manipulation, and cannot be cured by counter-magic such as spell cancelation. It's a perfect magic for falsifying memories.

　As the effects of the magic appeared, she shook her body with fear caused by the high resistance of the magic when her memories were tampered with and her mind was altered, but she soon regained her composure and looked at me with a different feeling in her eyes. It seems to have succeeded without any problems.

「Who's your real master?」

「It's you, Yard-sama.」

「What was the mission you were given?」

「To pose as Duke Dian's subordinate and extract as much information as possible from him.」

「All right, that's pretty good.」

　Now she's my loyal pawn. She's so cute as she stares at me with a real smile on her face, unlike the act she just did. I had raised her favorability toward me as much as possible while falsifying her memory, and it seems that I was right.

　Some people may not like manipulated favoritism, but human emotion itself is just an illusion created by drugs and electrical signals in the brain. For me, it's not much different from playing with the programming of an electronic device.

　Besides, it's better to be liked than to be hated by the woman of my type.

　By the way, she is the first person who has been applied this magic. In my original world, there was no one with such a low level of resistance to this magic, and I had thought about the possibility of failure. This is going to be easy to play with people from this world.

「Okay, tell me what you know about the Duke.」

「The Duke is the leader of an anti-royalist group and is also connected to the Demon Empire. What I was ordered to do this time was to investigate the abilities of the heroes, including master, and if possible, to put on the bracelet of slavery.」

「So it's the Demon Empire at once. At this rate, they may have already gotten information about heroes. So, was the duke told that if he cooperated with the Demon Empire, he would receive the proper status and money?」

「Yes, I heard that he has signed a contract that if he hand over the heroes to the Demon Empire, he will be given the marquis rank in the Demon Empire. The only people in the palace who know about this deal are Duke Dian, Count Kreuzer, Count Gutran, Baron Nildo, and the heroes personal staff, including myself.」

　I see, he was going to abandon the inferior kingdom and defect to the Demon Empire? It is true that this country, which can only rely on outsiders who are heroes, is like a mud boat that could sink at any moment. If you think about it normally, it would be the Demon Empire that would win, so it is hard to say that the duke's decision was wrong.

　The only mistake that Duke Dian made was trying to use us, or rather me, as a hostage in the deal.

　It's not something I can forgive. How can I repay this grudge?

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