Given the reaction he’d just seen, Felmenia’s surprise made a lot of sense. To activate magic without either an incantation or a keyword activation was something nonsensical to the people of this world.
—Ceremonial magic. Depending on the occasion, it was known either as ceremonial magic or ritual magic: one of the forms of the magic arts. Although it was categorized as magic, it was nonetheless different from other hidden techniques, astrology, or other types of magic systems. Its use entailed the chanting of phrases with meaning, and required an exact reproduction of the prescribed motions and incantations before it would activate. When described by modern magicians, this form of magic was known as manual magic.
Magic that acted in accordance with predetermined actions and incantations was a very common magic system in modern magic. Summoning magic was perhaps the best example, and it was likely that all the magic of this world fell under this category.
What Suimei had just used however, was a magic from an altogether different system. The snapping of his fingers had been the trigger for this magic. Fulfilling the activation requirements was all that was needed to enact it.
Simple and common, once the magic had been systemized, it was extremely convenient to use.
Magic without either incantation or activation keywords was nothing to magicians of his world.
“Then, you’re…”
“Ah, yeah. I apologize for not saying this earlier, but I’m… something like a mage, yes.”
At his delayed explanation, a commotion broke out around him.
“A mage… dressed like that?!”
“I’ve never heard of a magic that didn’t need an incantation or a keyword…”
“Oi, don’t tell me that guy’s actually an amazing mage…?”
…He’d gone a little too far. But still, all he’d done was snap his fingers, really. From the perspective of modern magic, activating a spell with a predetermined action was nothing special. Magic chanted while pointing at one’s target or cast with grand motions did exist within his repertoire, but Suimei hadn’t wanted to use anything so flashy, though explaining what he’d actually done seemed pretty difficult itself. He decided to ignore their questions instead. Having reached a conclusion, he turned.
Facing the receptionist, her gaze colored by surprise, Suimei shrugged.
“Do you believe me now?”
“N-not quite. Your magic was certainly undeniable, but I don’t understand why a mage like you isn’t wearing a robe or carrying a staff? Aren’t those indispensable items for a mage?”
…?
“Hmm? Are those really necessary for mages?”
“…Well, no. Not really, but pretty much every mage uses them still.”
“Then who cares? I’m not one to follow tradition just because.”
“…”
Given the reaction he’d just seen, Felmenia’s surprise made a lot of sense. To activate magic without either an incantation or a keyword activation was something nonsensical to the people of this world.—Ceremonial magic. Depending on the occasion, it was known either as ceremonial magic or ritual magic: one of the forms of the magic arts. Although it was categorized as magic, it was nonetheless different from other hidden techniques, astrology, or other types of magic systems. Its use entailed the chanting of phrases with meaning, and required an exact reproduction of the prescribed motions and incantations before it would activate. When described by modern magicians, this form of magic was known as manual magic.Magic that acted in accordance with predetermined actions and incantations was a very common magic system in modern magic. Summoning magic was perhaps the best example, and it was likely that all the magic of this world fell under this category.What Suimei had just used however, was a magic from an altogether different system. The snapping of his fingers had been the trigger for this magic. Fulfilling the activation requirements was all that was needed to enact it.Simple and common, once the magic had been systemized, it was extremely convenient to use.Magic without either incantation or activation keywords was nothing to magicians of his world.“Then, you’re…”“Ah, yeah. I apologize for not saying this earlier, but I’m… something like a mage, yes.”At his delayed explanation, a commotion broke out around him.“A mage… dressed like that?!”“I’ve never heard of a magic that didn’t need an incantation or a keyword…”“Oi, don’t tell me that guy’s actually an amazing mage…?”…He’d gone a little too far. But still, all he’d done was snap his fingers, really. From the perspective of modern magic, activating a spell with a predetermined action was nothing special. Magic chanted while pointing at one’s target or cast with grand motions did exist within his repertoire, but Suimei hadn’t wanted to use anything so flashy, though explaining what he’d actually done seemed pretty difficult itself. He decided to ignore their questions instead. Having reached a conclusion, he turned.Facing the receptionist, her gaze colored by surprise, Suimei shrugged.“Do you believe me now?”“N-not quite. Your magic was certainly undeniable, but I don’t understand why a mage like you isn’t wearing a robe or carrying a staff? Aren’t those indispensable items for a mage?”…?“Hmm? Are those really necessary for mages?”“…Well, no. Not really, but pretty much every mage uses them still.”“Then who cares? I’m not one to follow tradition just because.”“…”
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