Hmm...
Dorothy exhales to clear her entire body.
The sweat seeping into your neck is illuminated by the moonlight.
"How was it?
It's getting much better.
Dorothy plays a small guzzle.
"All right, all right. But not yet. Not like you at all."
"No, no, all of a sudden you can use me as a reference -"
At the moment, I felt Dorothy's soft gaze.
Yabe...
"... do you think I can't reach your level at all?
"No, no, no, no! It's not that kind of thing, you know, I've had years of experience, so I don't know if I can learn it overnight or in the morning..."
Dorothy looks at me even harder.
Ahahn, you're in a perfectly diagonal mood.
---Blowing.
"Ahahah, I'm kidding. That's all I know.... but even if it's not perfect, I want to eat it somewhat. The goal is higher."
For a moment, I feel so good at listening.
It seems like I've been exposed to verbal abuse in the past.
What kind of face?
"Ah, no, it's nothing... Damn it, it's serious."
"Damn it, Bacagil."
I don't know what's wrong, but the laughter keeps coming up.
Is it okay that you're getting along?
I used to get along with ordinary people like Yufi.
But this may be the first time I've had such a relationship with a magician.
Someone who has been jealous of my magic and position and hates me unilaterally, or who, on the contrary, uses my power to scavenge me.
I thought they were the only ones I've ever had, but this is the first time I've ever had such a strange relationship that I could be trusted somewhere.
Not only Dorothy, of course, but also Len and Bell.
Is this what Elena and Kuro wanted me to go through?
Because Kuro is a vampire, I thought it was a relationship that was formed because he wasn't interested in humans, but... it could also be such a relationship between humans.
Of course there are times, but...
"- So, how long have I actually been detecting? You can be strict."
Well, if you want to score………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. You haven't detected anything but blurriness, have you? Well, if it's used in honest combat, that's fine, but... "
Dorothy sighs in amazement at my words.
"You want to use real magic in battle, and the screws are still flying." There will be more research and development. "
"I can't help it, because that's the only way to live."
Ah yes yes, I'll see you later. That was a tough life. "
I'll definitely think of this...
Well, it feels like it's the only way to live. It was only natural in my time...
"Well, if you want to apply it to anything other than fighting, you need to fill the 25 points gap."
I nodded.
"Well, I think it's fast enough to get into a magic school (London). My village's childhood habits didn't improve that much after years of teaching...."
In fact, Dorothy's skill in magic is quite high.
I certainly wasn't good at detecting magic, but especially with regard to magic control, it was my momentum.
Whether this is due to her bloodline or to her efforts... I wonder if it has anything to do with peculiar magic.
The nature of her magic is control-permanent.
This is more or less common for magicians who use the type of magic they manipulate and generate.
I'm sure Dorothy is good at manipulating magic dolls.
I mean, Dorothy's peculiar magic is... no, no, it's a bad habit. It's not easy to measure the opponent's strength.
"Why do you compare it to the average person? Even if it were the Goat family's next term. Different levels."
"Oh, I'm sorry. He and Dorothy are the only ones I ever taught magic to. He's the only one I can compare."
"Well, that's fine... by the way, is that a boy you're used to?
"Ah? No, it's a girl... You're a pretty energetic honeycomb. I'm a crybaby."
Then Dorothy stared at me with her second gaze today.
"... my eyes."
Heehoon, ahh...
‥‥‥‥‥‥
What is it?
"It's nothing! Let's get this over with."
"You're not finished yet... it's rather late."
"Of course! It's off tomorrow, and I'll be perfect by next week! And the teacher and Loki will pay you back."
Dorothy puts her arms together and looks back confidently.
"Hah... Okay, will you do it? Loki wants me to return the favor."
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The next morning...
The weather is fine, and the days are out.
All the students in the dormitory were feeling good about it.
Len took Senpai somewhere, and Masaki has been busy in his room since last night.
Dorothy went shopping with Velvet and the city, and Loki didn't know.
And I mean...
"Looking for something?
The librarian talks in a low voice.
Would it bother you if you did something suspicious?
I turn to the attendant with a nasty face.
"- It's okay. I'm looking for a magic book...."
In that case...
That said, the clerk kindly guides me to the magic book shelf.
I decided to look around the library that I had been concerned about for a long time.
I felt a trace of magic when I visited you earlier, but I couldn't look into it very carefully at that time.
Besides, I can't help but notice that there are people suspicious right now.
I said it would be wise not to stick my neck in front of Dorothy, but unfortunately I'm intrigued.
It's just a holiday, and it's a great opportunity to look into it alone.
Miss Cain came to see the library at a late hour when me and Dorothy were training, almost every day.
And according to Dr. Keith, whom I met the other day, Dr. Cain is not in charge of walking around.
... of course, I'm not going to believe Dr. Keith's words unilaterally, but I need to talk to Dr. Cain first.
"After all, I can't feel a bit...."
The B5 shelf in the Magic Book area... is a rectangular library shelf slightly offset from the center.
I can feel magical signs only around here.
Let's find out a little more.
I'll focus all my nerves on this trail.
I still feel the direction directly below my feet.
No matter what you think, there's a basement. If we don't have an entrance, we'll just have to think of something buried in the basement, like Bio said.
And is this... a kind of curse...?
Is that all you feel because you're through the border?
No, in the first place, I'm making this boundary so elaborate that I can't tell you by myself.
I don't really think it's magic of this era, but... do you still have a magician who can reach this close?
Either way, what's inside is pretty bad at a time when the boundaries are so tight.
Okay, let's get a more specific picture of the underground structure.
I gently lay my hand on the ground.
- And then.
"What are you doing here?
Looking back in a hurry, I found a man with blue hair standing there.
- Professor Cain?!?
"Er... Gilford... was it? Put your hands on the floor. What's wrong?