Ryouma-san, are you awake?” [Elia]
Early in the morning, Elia came over to visit me in my room. Sebasu-san was also with her.
“What’s the matter?” [Ryouma]
“I’m going to be instructed by my father regarding slave magic. Would you like to come as well?” [Elia]
Slave magic, huh? ... Come to think of it, the only things I can use in regards to slave magic, are the contract and the ‘Monster Identify’. And then, there’s the ‘Contract Release’… are there any other magic aside from these? Well, I have time, so why don’t I go and see?
But then, there’s also that incident with the ruffians yesterday…
While I was thinking that, Sebasu-san came over and whispered to my ear.
“It’s a bit sudden, but I heard Ryouma-sama has been able to get some free time lately. Since there’s some time, won’t Ryouma-sama please consider going out with the Ojousama? After all, it’s been decided that she will be separating from Ryouma-sama soon. So I want to create as much time as possible for the two of you. I’ve also already arranged for someone to watch over your employees today.” [Sebasu]
Ah~… Now that he mentions it, it’s certainly true that ever since I’d decided to go independent, I’ve been spending my time with matters regarding the store, and because of that, I haven’t been able to make any time for Elia… She’s also concerned about her colossal magic power, so she’s probably quite happy to have been able to make a friend. I guess I did something bad…
“I understand. Then, shall we go learn together?” [Ryouma]
“Really!?” [Elia]
As Elia said that, she gave off a dazzling smile.
For some reason, I feel guilty. Or rather, since I didn’t notice that I was wrong until I was told, I guess I am at fault…
After that, I went to the store once, to let the employees know about this. With a smile they replied, “Leave it to us!” even though something like that happened yesterday, they haven’t uttered a word of complaint. Really, what a nice bunch. I’m glad to have hired them.
After that, we went to the abandoned mine. From the looks of things, our training area will be here, in the abandoned mine.
And right now, standing before me and Elia, is the Madam, who is holding a bird cage.
“Well then, let’s begin the training for slave magic. First, what is a slave magic user? Elia?” [Madam]
“A slave magic user is someone who contracts with a magical beast, and uses magic to borrow the power of the magical beast. When performing the slave monster contract, a connection is formed between the magical beast and the practitioner via magic power. Because of that, it is possible to come to understand each other.” [Elia]
“Precisely. And what we’re going to be teaching you two today, is a magic that takes advantage of that connection. This magic is known as ‘Sensory Link’. Just as the name implies, this is magic that allows the practitioner and the magical beast to share senses, and in this way acquire information. This magic is mainly used to warn the magical beast that the practitioner is in danger.” [Madam]
“This is something that conjuration can’t accomplish. So it’s something unique to slave magic users.” [Rheinhart]
Really?
“Why can’t conjurers use this ability/’ [Ryouma]
“In general, the conjuration contract forcibly makes the magical beast submit through the use of magic. Even if there’s a connection, it’s one sided.” [Rheinhart]
So that’s how it is… I don’t know much about matters concerning conjuration.
“I see. So that’s how it is.” [Ryouma]
“There’s a need to get used to ‘Sensory Link’. The longer you’ve been helping each other, and the deeper your understanding is with your slave monster, then the clearer the connection will be. Today, we prepared a magical beast inside this bird cage for you two. Contract with it, then we’ll have you guys practice.” [Rheinbach]
“Why go all the way to get a new magical beast? Isn’t it possible with a slime?” [Ryouma]
“True, it’s definitely possible to use ‘Sensory Link’ with the slimes. However, the effect is hard to grasp, and there’s no meaning to it.” [Rheinhart]
“Since slimes don’t have nose, ears, and eyes, even if you use ‘Sensory Link’, you won’t be able to understand sight, hearing, smell, and even taste. And I also don’t know how you’re supposed to understand your surroundings with that.”
Certainly, that would definitely make it hard to understand the effect.
“I understand.” [Elia]