Volume 1 Chapter 15 Genderbend Female Knight, Reflecting On Test Studying
(Going through school life again is tough, isn't it?)
With exams approaching, Eleonora studied with Vittoria and Italy, predicting the scope of the tests. While history and the kingdom's language went smoothly, Italy struggled with magic studies.
Eleonora, knowing little about magic studies herself, asked Vittoria for guidance.
"Magic involves taking in the mana that overflows in this world, converting it into od (magic power), and finally using it as magic~desuwa."
"Why is it commonly said that commoners cannot use it?"
Vittoria met Eleonora's gaze and answered her question.
"It's an established theory that when humans formed settlements, the individuals chosen as leaders were unconsciously able to perform such a series of actions. Because they could do things others couldn't using magic power, it was recognized as a quality that set them above, and over time, privileges were granted, evolving into the royal and noble classes~desuwa."
"Indeed, when you think about it, that makes sense. Those with power can choose, and if they can choose, they'll choose someone with similar power. This kind of matching has led to a stable output of power."
However, this raised a question in Eleonora's mind.
Her deceased father had used magic when he led the mercenary group, and former members who had returned to farming testified to this. So, wouldn't that make him a former noble? But no one said he looked the part.
"Lady Vittoria, my father, of unknown birth, is said to have used magic. It's commonly believed that commoners cannot use magic, but could it be that, according to the theory, it's like a sudden mutation?"
"It's like the chicken or the egg debate~desuwa. Either your father was an illegitimate child of nobility, or he was the first generation to be able to use magic."
Saying this, Vittoria tilted her head. She felt something was off about Eleonora's statement, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it.
"Lady Vittoria, speaking of magic..."
Italy's words urging her to continue left Vittoria no time to consider her suspicions, and she began speaking again.
"As I explained about the magic process just now, if you do not perform it consciously, the output will decrease. That said, since you can use it, when deliberately reducing its strength, you activate it without consciously doing so."
"Eh, so even though I used it casually all along, it was completely useless, huh?"
If it's just forcing muscles to strengthen and swinging a sword around, such a method should be sufficient. In reality, since muscles trained beyond normal humans are further enhanced, whether the increase is 3-fold or 1.2 times, it's nothing special to ordinary humans.
Because it remains deadly if it hits, after all.
"As an outsider, Lady Vittoria, your explanation was very helpful. And Lady Kamitafira also oversaw my studies, so I'm grateful. ...And so, regarding the gratitude──"
Italy brought up the topic of remuneration. Remembering that she had only asked to learn and hadn't discussed any payment, Eleonora recalled their conversation.
Since she had promised Lady Vittoria to accept this lesson, she told her that a small gesture would suffice. Italy thought for a moment.
"Then, our family's shield──"
"Hey, hey, is that alright?"
Considering it was probably quite valuable, Eleonora asked. Italy gently smiled with a self-deprecating expression.
"Our family is no longer a samurai clan, so──"
Even if an unwelcome sorcery lineage man becomes a son-in-law, considering whether that shield would be used or not, it would likely be stored away and gather dust in the warehouse.
"If you say so, I'll accept it without hesitation. Rustic knights are a humble lot."
"Please don't hold back. Even my father would say yes once he sees Kamitafira-kyou's skill."
Thus, Eleonora's share in this study session was decided, and the problematic test period began.
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