Concept Grasping Magic Genius Episode 16
Siena continued to run east without stopping, as if her only goal in mind was to return to Union.
Sometimes, the speed was maintained by changing horses provided by the management office of the small town.
Every day I run, eat, run, sleep, and run again.
Although the schedule was the same, each day was new for Rowan.
I was amazed by the world I saw, realized, experienced, and was amazed.
Just by having a wide field of vision and no obstructions to his eyes, young Rowan’s mind grew greatly.
“Hoooooo……”
The freshness and concentration of mana floating in the air awakened Rowan in a new way.
Rowan breathed the circulation of mana while riding a galloping horse, while eating, and while camping under the stars.
Whenever he had some free time, he would move his body and even float the sword fragments to move them.
Wooooow-
The distance the sword fragments move away means that there is more mana in the air for Roan to interfere with and control.
Rowan trained steadily so that his will would soon become a convection of mana, which would then act as power, allowing him to manipulate the sword fragments as he wished.
It was the same at the campsite on the evening of the third day after leaving the relief camp.
Standing in the middle of a quiet clearing in a lush forest, Rowan levitated the sword fragment into the air.
Woof-
The body responded to thoughts with a clear purpose.
As the mana surrounding his heart spun faster, the convection of mana surrounding Rowan’s body also became thicker.
A piece of sword spinning around on Roan’s shoulder, as if telling him to hurry and use it.
The blade was still sharp, but the body was covered in cobweb-like gold that looked ready to break at any moment.
It was the aftereffect of separating the mana layer, but I still don’t understand how it was broken.
‘I’ll fix it when you get to the union.’
Rowan hurled the sword fragment with more precision and speed to accurately hit the target.
Chomp-!
It was no surprise that the sword fragment that had been flying while cutting countless branches stopped and vibrated between the eyebrows of the leader of the pack of wolves who were hiding in the pitch-black bushes.
Those who had been waiting for an opportunity to prey on Sienna and Rowan were overwhelmed by the energy and were busy hiding their tails and running away.
Sienna just stared blankly at the situation.
He raised his eyebrows slightly in surprise, but Rowan was so focused that he didn’t notice.
Siena was a very quiet and reserved person.
Sienna never spoke to Rowan first.
So, Roan was also unusually quiet.
The words “bloodline” that were given to me when I left the shelter lingered in my mind for a long time, but for some reason, Sienna seemed uncomfortable, so I couldn’t ask her about it.
Of course, Sienna didn’t keep quiet from the beginning.
It was just a suggestion like let’s eat or go camping.
As time passed and Rowan began to act more sensibly, even that was no longer necessary.
But Rowan didn’t care.
Even if you don’t say anything, I can feel your emotions.
Now, Roan could guess what his opponent was feeling and what he was thinking just by the subtle changes in light and density that followed the flow of mana.
If we set the standard to complete black and white, Siena’s usual mana looked like a very light gray paint mixed with a bright halo.
It became more clear and brighter while being with Rowan, which I took to mean that it meant that we had become more intimate.
The current of mana surrounding Roan did not push Sienna away.
When we sat side by side, back to back and chest to chest, the flowing mana circulated very harmoniously without any collision or conflict.
The sense of security that came from that meant that Sienna liked Rowan and that they fit together very well.
As if to prove this.
One day, halfway through the journey, Sienna ended up handing something to Rowan.
“That blade. I think it needs a sheath.”
A scabbard made of dark brown leather.
Perhaps this was created by fidgeting with one’s hands while camping.
But for something like that, it was beautiful and sturdy, as if it had been made by a craftsman.
Rowan was so taken aback by the unexpected gift that he couldn’t even express his gratitude properly and just put the sword fragment back into its scabbard.
Swish-.
That was exactly right.
Judging from the exquisite craftsmanship and the fact that not a single gap is left, you can tell that you have a keen eye.
Rowan looped the blunt scabbard with leather straps around his belt, then drew the sword and tried to swing it in the air.
It feels more secure than when it was usually in my front shirt pocket.
Thanks to the direction of the scabbard that is filled diagonally, there is less clutter in the outstretched movement.
“and…….”
Rowan felt very good.
After turning the scabbard over and over, he attached the brooch he had taken from the vice-principal to the front of the scabbard.
The colors and shapes blended together as if tailored to each other, making it feel even more luxurious.
Roan belatedly bowed his head to Sienna with sincerity.
“Thank you, Sienna Runner.”
“……Runner, you’re strange.”
Sienna frowned slightly.
“Then should I call you sister?”
“That too.”
“Then how about calling me senior? I’m going to join the union anyway.”
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“Or so it is.”
Rowan was very happy, and Sienna was proud and embarrassed.
For her, who was usually called a cold witch based on her beliefs, this was a very unfamiliar behavior and experience.
She eased the awkwardness by throwing twigs into the already blazing fire.
Roan stared blankly for a moment at the red sparks jumping out and dancing with the halo of mana before continuing as if talking to himself.
“Come to think of it, I remember hearing that story. I think it was the day my grandmother passed away. The head of the shelter said that if you look at my eye color, I’m a half-blood. Later, the class president said something similar.”
“…….”
“Are you saying that I’m a child of a human and an elf? That’s what Senior Sienna meant when she said it was because of my bloodline.”
Sienna looked into Rowan’s eyes and answered.
“Your eye color. Eyes that have a strange shine like a peacock’s feathers do not appear in humans.”
“I see. I don’t remember anything about my parents.”
“I don’t think they were ordinary people.”
“yes?”
Rowan’s eyes widened at the unexpected words.
“You. Your ability to handle that sword is truly special. You must have inherited your talent from your parents.”
“Vice-Chief Oscar said it was psychokinesis magic……”
“It might seem that way. It might be better to pretend that way.”
Rowan understood the meaning immediately and asked again.
“Then what are my abilities?”
“I’ve never seen anything like it. Without any spells or chanting, it’s like you’re directly touching and controlling mana. It’s an ability that only ancient elves would have.”
“Ancient elves?”
“The race that became the origin of the elves before they were divided into the races we know today.”
“ah…….”
“You’ll find out someday. It’s a bit embarrassing for me to say.”
Rowan was so engrossed in the story that he momentarily overlooked the sight of Sienna’s mana turning a faint gray.
It was a light that showed that my heart was heavy.
“Thank you for telling me, Sienna. It cleared up a lot of my questions.”
After that, there was no more lively conversation between the two.
The next day, and the day after that.
And the day Siena had expected quickly arrived.
The black horse carrying Sienna and Rowan ran for a while on the desolate and dry dirt road.
There was nothing around to obstruct the view.
After a day of flying dust, a plain of deep blue appeared.
The black horse also rolled on the floor cheerfully, as if he was happy.
It was very cool.
The early summer wind blowing against my body and the wide open space in all directions.
“Whew…….”
Sienna glanced down at the back of Rowan’s head, who was slightly impressed, and tightened her grip on the reins, turning the rider slightly.
In a sudden act, the black horse veered off the road and galloped alone across the wide open plain.
“Ahahaha…….”
Rowan laughed loudly in the midst of the countless baptisms of light that rushed in, collided, and flowed over him.
The more this happened, the more Sienna drove her horse hard.
Amidst the harsh breathing of the horses, Rowan’s clear laughter sounded particularly refreshing.
That afternoon, the full moon after leaving the shelter.
The black horse passed through the plains and between the wide-open hills, and finally arrived near its destination.
Sienna finally opened her mouth.
Stretching her arms out over Rowan’s shoulders.
“That’s the union.”
“Uh uh…….”
Rowan couldn’t close his gaping mouth.
I knew about the concept of a union, but this was the first time I learned that it referred to one city.
However, given the status and characteristics of the union, it would not be easy to document its location and form in detail.
It’s a security issue.
In any case, Union was a huge city in itself, and the city was also a castle surrounded by high walls.
A place rumored to be even safer than the castle where the king resides.
“I’m going to enter through the east gate.”
Siena had a lot to say, perhaps because the mission was completed safely.
Rowan’s heart also became excited.
“The road is incredibly wide.”
Sienna forced Rowan to sit down as he kept trying to get up, and spoke to him on the large street leading to the east gate.
During the two-month run, I tried to avoid unnecessary encounters and friction with people, and had a very peaceful journey as I intended, but now I don’t have to do that.
Rowan was momentarily dazed by the surrounding scenery and noise that had become increasingly noisy.
The creation of the Union soon became a guarantee of safety for the civilian area, leading to prosperity and development.
There, where residential and commercial areas were created in concentric circles, various goods and races from the One Kingdom and the Six Principalities came together.
It was natural, being located in the exact center of the continent.
“The base herb of Pelarasan has arrived! If you want to increase the effectiveness of the elixir, you must use Pelarasan!”
“The wheat harvested in Schwerin has arrived! Bring it in quickly before the famine continues!”
Rowan turned his head here and there, absorbed in the sights of the shops and pedestrians passing by.
I feel like I could get lost in the complex smells and tangled halos of light.
Then, I was overwhelmed by the grandeur of the wall, which I could only see by raising my head higher.
It looked like it could easily block even a legendary monster attacking it.
As if reading Rowan’s thoughts, Sienna, who had been riding slowly, leaned forward slightly and spoke.
“The Union is the strongest fortress on the continent. But that’s not because of those walls.”
“sure?”
“Because the strongest people in the world gather here. That’s why it’s called the Sword and Book of the Continent.”
“The strongest people in the world……”
“This gathering of forces will soon support the kingdom, keep the six principalities in check, and protect the people from Grave.”
“ah.”
To Rowan, who swallowed hard and looked at the arch of the East Gate that filled his vision.
Sienna said with a faint smile.
“This is where you will live from now on.”
Gugugugu-!
The iron door opens with a deafening sound.
Rowan entered the Union.
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