NOVEL NEXT Chapter 9
Hello, this is Jin.
Just a short while ago, I was the one who shouted that it was impossible…
“Ohhh, this is amazing!! It’s so much fun!!”
Right now, I’m effortlessly manipulating five [Flame Spheres] and five [Aqua Balls] twirling them around freely. Honestly, it’s turning out to be much simpler than I had anticipated.
Magic appears to maintain a connection between the caster and a delicate thread of mana even after it’s been cast. Knowing this, I quickly caught on and became adept at controlling it.
Though, I have to admit, seeing Mea looking slightly taken aback beside me was a bit of a shock. I even seriously considered dying or something.
“…Jin-sama, should we move on now?”
Mea’s expression has changed from before; now she’s looking at me with eyes that hold something akin to endearing amusement.
Her words pull me back to reality, causing waves of embarrassment to wash over me as I reflect on my behavior. I ended up getting way too carried away… but honestly, it was so much fun. Besides, since I’m just a kid, I guess I can get away with a bit of overexcitement… at least, I hope so.
Blushing with embarrassment, I turn my face away from Mea and dismiss the magic I was using.
This is another application of magic manipulation, and it’s even simpler to do than active control. While I’m at it, my face cools down a little, allowing me to finally face Mea again.
“…We can proceed to the next step.”
“Understood. Now, the real practice begins. First, let me demonstrate, so please watch closely.”
As I activate my [Mana sight] once more, Mea simultaneously releases her mana externally.
This isn’t magic; she’s simply releasing her mana externally, closer to going wild than controlled manipulation.
However, this exertion of mana comes at the cost of significantly depleting Mea’s mana reserves.
And then, something rather peculiar unfolds.
The mana Mea has expelled from her body starts expanding in a peculiar manner, almost as if it’s consuming the ambient mana surrounding it.
Her eyes closed, Mea’s face twists in discomfort, her struggle apparent.
“Heh… This is Magic Interference… Primarily employed to obstruct an opponent’s magic or to fuel spells through external mana…”
“That’s truly remarkable, but… Mea, are you alright?”
My primary concern lies with Mea, who’s clearly in pain.
“Y-Yes… I’m fine. I got slightly carried away and ended up feeling a bit drained… Normally, I’d activate and deactivate this in a fraction of a second. Using it for an extended duration like this is unusual.”
“Because it’s physically taxing?”
“That’s one aspect, but the main issue is that it demands intense concentration. It’s not practical in combat situations.”
Indeed, closing your eyes during battle would be like an invitation to attack.
“Now, Jin-sama, please give it a try. The trick is to sense the natural mana.”
Following her instructions, I concentrate and release a small amount of mana—about the equivalent of one spell. From that mana, I sense the natural mana around me.
My own mana and the neutral mana appear distinct; if my mana is like ink on paper, then the natural mana feels like a blank canvas.
So, I visualize my mana as vibrant paint, gently coloring the previously blank canvas with my essence.
Gradually, yet noticeably, I begin to feel that I’m gaining a measure of control over this novel manipulation of mana.
“Am-Amaaazing… I never expected you to master this so rapidly…”
Although Mea seems to be saying something, I struggle to make out her words.
My spatial perception seems to expand, a sign that my connection to mana is steadily growing.
Alright… now, all that’s left is to…
I manipulate an immense amount of mana, incorporating it into the pseudo-magical organ I developed over the past two years to make my dormant mana within my body more usable.
The process of absorption is the reverse of releasing, so theoretically, it shouldn’t be an issue. And it seems to be working smoothly.
―――GOOOOOOOOOOO!!
Owing to the manipulation of such an enormous mana volume, a swirling vortex-like wind whips around me, accompanied by a thunderous roar.
As the absorbed mana accumulates in my pseudo-magical organ, it reaches about 70% conversion before the organ becomes full. At that point, I release the interference with the mana.
“―――――Hah!! Cough, cough!! I’m… dying… Cough!!”
Apparently, I’ve held my breath throughout the process of absorbing mana. My coughing shows no signs of subsiding; my head pounds relentlessly, and my body feels as heavy as lead.
Unable to remain standing, I slump to the ground.
“―――Jin-sama!!”
Mea’s voice reaches me from a distance.
Oh, what a lovely voice she has.
I’m willing to bet that if she were to sing a lullaby, I’d fall asleep within ten seconds flat.
Or maybe I’d resist sleep just to listen to her melodious voice.
As I entertain these whimsical notions, I lose consciousness.
Hello, translator here, I have changed magical energy to mana, I still feel dumb about not doing it sooner . But I’ve edited the previous chapters for future readers. And for people who are reading this currently (idk if anyone is actually following it sigh)I know I have not done a very good job at translating this novel as this is my first. But I’m trying to improve. I hope you all enjoy this novel, and leave some good reviews for our Jin-sama on NU.