Chapter 343

Chapter 346: Awakening New Magic (Please Subscribe!)

Nighttime, Loki Familia Library.

The Magic Workshop hidden behind a specific bookcase entrance.

In this space dominated by natural wood tones, exuding a unique cozy atmosphere, there’s no sense of the mysterious aura typically associated with magicians.

Since it’s right inside the library, there aren’t any shelves used as decoration here.

Everything related to magic is neatly organized, all placed in a large cabinet filled with various vials and experimental materials. At first glance, one might mistake it for an exhibition cabinet.

Only upon closer inspection does one realize it’s brimming with magical artifacts.

In the spacious room illuminated by warm-toned magic stone lights, Izay dragged Haruhi over to sit on a soft sofa.

“Master Izay… may I ask… is there something you need?”

Haruhi looked around this place she often frequented, tilting her head slightly.

Whether during her maid duties or while studying with Riviria, Haruhi was quite familiar with this area.

However, now, just after dinner, she had been pulled here by Master Izay, which puzzled her greatly.

Her thoughts began to wander.

‘Could Master Izay finally unleash his beastly nature on me?’

In that case, should she surrender? Or perhaps surrender? Or even surrender?

“Not exactly orders… I’m here to help Haruhi with special training!”

Unaware of what lewd thoughts were going through this fox’s mind, Izay plopped down onto the sofa and waved his hand.

“S-Special Training!?”

Hearing it wasn’t what she had hoped for, Haruhi let out a strange sound, repeating it aloud.

“Hmm, special training, is something wrong? You seem a little disappointed.”

“N-No…! Special training, right? There’s no problem, Master Izay. Let’s begin! We must finish before evening study time begins!”

Under Izay’s questioning gaze, Haruhi felt her face heating up, urgently wanting to change the subject.

It had been said before.

In teaching, Riviria’s methods were a classic example of “Spartan” style! Regarding magic lessons, she wouldn’t tolerate the slightest carelessness.

Morning, afternoon, evening—she practically scheduled the entire day for learning!

At first, only Refia enjoyed such luxurious treatment, but now Haruhi was added to the mix.

Not considering Izay as an exception, even Ais went through this period, and mentioning those days still made the naturally cheerful girl shudder.

But despite its harshness, Mother’s teaching results spoke for themselves. Alisia, one of the finest magicians in the city, was trained entirely by her.

“As for future studies… don’t worry about it, Haruhi. I’ve already spoken with the teacher. You don’t have to attend tonight’s session; we have plenty of time now!”

Ruffling her fox ears, Izay signaled her not to worry about that matter.

“Oh… okay…” Haruhi shyly nodded, chin tucked in.

“So, Master Izay, what will our special training be?”

“It’s magic!”

“Eh… Are you going to teach me how to condense mana?”

“That could work, but we’ll save that for next time. Today, I want you to learn a new ‘magic.'”

Saying this, Izay retrieved the backpack he’d left here earlier, took out a thick book adorned with intricate patterns, and waved it in front of Haruhi.

“Skills and magic represent the possibilities of ordinary people. While they’re not things you can just learn, this makes it possible.”

“This… it couldn’t be…”

“The highest-level magic tome! It will definitely allow Haruhi to learn another magic!”

Low-tier magic tomes merely offer the possibility of manifesting magic, whether it appears or not is uncertain. High-tier magic tomes have no such concerns—they guarantee teaching a magic.

Of course, the prerequisite is having an available magic slot.

Even Haruhi, who was unfamiliar with worldly affairs, knew the precious value of such items.

They absolutely would not circulate in regular markets, truly being miraculous magical artifacts akin to “dream books.”

Yet precisely because she understood their worth, when presented with one, Haruhi couldn’t help but panic.

She timidly asked, “Master Izay, how could someone like me receive such a valuable item? Wouldn’t Refia and the others be more suitable?”

“You mean Refia? Haruhi, Refia has already filled all three of her magic slots; magic tomes are useless to her.” Izay gave her a strange look.

“Eh…” Haruhi was speechless.

“Then… Miss Alisia?”

By seniority, there were plenty within the Loki Familia more deserving of this magic tome than her.

How could she possibly deserve it?

Perhaps sensing her thoughts, Izay irritably rubbed her ears, making the young girl blush furiously.

“Don’t belittle yourself so much, Haruhi. Your power during the last expedition reassured everyone.”

While she wasn’t yet capable of accompanying the main team to the ultra-deep levels…

During the defense of the 50th floor, Haruhi’s magic provided immense security for Anqi and the others.

On the safe floor of the 50th level, assuming no unexpected incidents occur, a Level 5 accompanied by a group of Level 4s could handle almost every situation.

“So don’t think you’re unworthy. If I give it to you, just use it.”

Finally showing a bit of firmness at the end.

To prevent Haruhi from declining again, Izay decided to be a little harsher with her.

Because this girl would never refuse any request he made. Izay was well aware of that.

“O-Okay, I understand, Master Izay…”

Nodding upon hearing this, Haruhi nervously accepted the heavy tome.

“Take a quick look, then let’s start the training. If we learn magic now, we can master its effects before the next expedition.”

Seeing this, Izay smiled, then moved away from her side to keep some distance, just in case.

Even someone with full magic slots might steal the effect if they see the contents of a magic tome, which is rather undemocratic.

“…Alright!”

Responding to Izay, the young girl grabbed the cover of the magic tome, took a deep breath, and flipped open the pages.

Soon, as Haruhi read the content, she entered a kind of dazed state, beginning to “zone out.”

The content—or rather the power—within the magic tome, when helping the reader awaken magic, impacts their consciousness. This is both for effectiveness and to instantly imbue the newly awakened magic into the reader during that moment.

During this process, the reader enters a peculiar state where no amount of calling can wake them.

And then… they pass out.

Izay watched as the unsuspecting girl collapsed onto the sofa, wearing an expression of unsurprise.

Under normal circumstances.

Haruhi should wake up in a few minutes.

Until then, he’d just wait.

Thinking this, Izay began to steal—not steal, but use—the high-grade tea Riviria had placed in his magic workshop.