Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 22: Thoughts / Midnight Visit
When we reached the edge of the waterfall, sensei looked up at the cascading water. I followed suit — After ten days of bathing in the waterfall in the spiritual realm, I had become accustomed to ascetic water training.
“Do you remember what I said about how magic takes shape in this world?”
“Yes. In order to transform magical power into water or other substances, a technique is required…”
“In my case, forming seals constitutes that technique. There are other techniques like chanting spells or offering your devotion to a divine spirit to receive its blessing, and so on. But even these techniques cannot be used unless the caster conceives it”
“conceives…? The closest word I know for that is ‘image,’ right?”
Essentially, magic cannot be used without having a mental image of what effect it will have. Even if it’s possible, that would be ‘reckless’ or uncontrolled spell.
“Waterfall training helps with mental discipline and increasing magical power, but another important benefit is that it allows you to acquire the concept of water. Because you were doing that, you were able to use water techniques like the ones you showed earlier.”
“It was a really powerful technique… creating a sphere of water, from which several water dragons emerged.”
“… I have seen dragons in a world I was summoned to in the past. In my original country, they were considered mythical creatures, but I was quite surprised the first time I saw one.”
“So, you created a techniques inspired by dragons?”
“Yes, that’s right. I could also create a tiger out of water, but among the creatures I’ve seen, dragons are the strongest. But at the same time, that also brought about some trouble.”
Sensei sat on a nearby rock, looking somewhat embarrassed — it seemed to be a difficult topic to discuss.
“… The red-scaled dragon breathes fire. I was burned by its flames when I was summoned before. I wasn’t even used as a proper weapon, I was just caught up in the dragon’s attack.”
“That must have been quite an experience… but if that’s the case, I might have acted without considering you, Master…”
For the wooden sword, fire is a natural enemy. Yet, when Zephen’s subordinates launched a fireball, I cut it with the ‘Flowing Water Sword.’
“Rather, thanks to you wielding that sword back then, I no longer have to fear anything related to fire. But if you’re to learn fire magic from now on, you would need to understand what fire is like— only then can you develop the understanding necessary to wield it.”
“The reason I was able to use wind magic is because I understand what wind is like.”
“As you raced along on horseback, you became one with the wind and were able to use wind magic. If you continue training like this, you will likely be able to awaken to earth magic as well… but to use the fifth technique, you will need to develop an idea of fire.”
For now, I have no shortage of water and wind, but if I have the time, I would like to train in the spiritual realm. Mastering earth magic, fire magic, and the fifth technique — unless I learn those, I can’t say I’m truly harnessing the power of my divine tool as a sacred relic.
“It seems you’re thinking about something admirable, but the fact is, I only have those techniques I can teach you. There’s still more I can teach you about the sword.”
“Really? That’s wonderful…”
“Until the day comes when you can get a single point on me, you will be my student. But I, too, will continue training just as you do.”
That’s right – Sensei has been undergoing some sort of training for hundreds of years, even before he met me, and even while I’m in this world.
It seems impossible to defeat someone like him, but the further away the goal is, the more motivated I become.
“…I never would’ve thought someone like you, who wasn’t a swordsman in your past life, would have such talent.”
“Eh…? You’re suddenly praising me, I can’t help but think it’s some kind of sign…”
“A sign… an ominous sign. Maybe spears will rain down on us tomorrow.”
“Spears… What do you think about spears, sensei? They say they have more reach than swords and are more advantageous.”
“I’ve fought against spear users before, so it’s not like you can’t necessarily win with a sword. Perhaps you should get used to it in case you face one in the future… but for now, let’s end here.”
- In the real world, someone is knocking on the door. I quickly end my meditation and turn to respond to the visitor.
“Oh… I thought you were already asleep. Sorry to bother you at this late hour.”
“You’re awake too, lady Phyllis. And Lady Ordina…”
“She’s already gone to rest. As for me… I came here to apologize to you, lady Ashrina.”
“Eh…?”
Lady Phyllis had a troubled look on her face. She was wearing a jacket over her nightgown, and although her attire was no different to that of an adult noblewoman, right now, she looked like a young girl her age.
“I told you I wanted to learn swordsmanship. But, it seems that’s not going to happen.”
“Is that because… you have to go back to the academy?”
“…Yes. I forgot my duties as a daughter of the Chanoir family and was inspired by your bravery after hearing it from others. I thought that if even someone young like me could become strong, I too could… I was so arrogant to think that way…”
If you’ve been feeling that upset about it and have come here to apologise – then I’m…
“I was the one who said ‘please let me think about it’… but really, I was just happy to have a friend to practice swordsmanship with. I was just pretending to be strong.”
“…Really? You feel that way about me? Even though we’ve just met…”
“Yes, even though we just met. When I said you were my sister it was because I really do think of you that way.”
“…Ah…”
Phyllis’s eyes widened. It would be unfair to reveal now that I was joking when she was serious all along.
Even so, what else could I say?
“There’s one thing I’ve been thinking about. But before that, there’s something I need to do… Lady Phyllis, could you give me some advice?”
“Y-Yes… Of course. Please ask me anything. I’m sorry for saying such pathetic things.”
There’s nothing pathetic about that — but even so, I know that this will keep Phyllis up all night, so I take a seat across the table.
“So, what’s this about…?”
“Are there places within the city alliance that have this kind of terrain?”
The quest titled ‘The Lost Herb,’ set in the city alliance, asks players to find a medicinal herb that has disappeared — a medicine effective against certain diseases.
I still remember where to get that herb—I can only hope that this knowledge will prove useful