Konbini Ossan Volume 7 Chapter 8 — Papers and Revolution
“Then let me explain the details using this magic circle as an example.”
When I said that, Shuri-kun gulped.
“First, let’s assume that the processing required for the luminescent magic stone’s skill «Illumination» to activate consists of two parts, A and B. In reality it’s more complex, but for now this is just an overview.”
With that preface, I continued.
“Processing A is the part that remains the same no matter who uses «Illumination». So A doesn’t need to be converted at all — we just grant it as-is.
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Specifically, we write it into the enhancement magic circle so that A is not converted. That way, almost no magic power is required to grant A. Only the magic needed to duplicate A itself.”
“Ah! I see! So that’s how it works!”
Shuri-kun cried out, clearly realizing something. I nodded and went on.
“Then there’s the remaining part, B. This part changes depending on who activates the skill. So for this portion, we use the same notation as conventional magic circles, converting it from the skill’s owner to match the recipient.
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By doing this, the magic power required for conversion can be greatly reduced.”
“Yeah, you’re right, that would work. Honestly, how did I not notice something this simple?!”
Shuri-kun said, clutching his head in frustration.
“The downside of this method is that, since you’re not converting everything in one go, you have to understand the activation process of the «Illumination» skill in very concrete detail and describe it precisely.
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That makes the magic circle far more complex than existing ones.”
“Right, I knew that too. That’s why I thought creating such a magic circle would be nearly impossible! But that only applies to skills with complex effects!
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If it’s like your illumination stone, Otogin, where value comes from clever use of a simple skill, then it’s a different story!”
Shuri-kun spoke rapidly, excitement building as he all but talked over me.
“Sure, the difficulty of creating the magic circle still skyrockets. But it’s not impossible. You’ve already proven that, Otogin!
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And once it’s done, from then on, that skill can be granted forever at an ultra-low cost!”
“Yes, exactly. With this, granting other people’s skills shouldn’t be impossible anymore.”
“Yeah, yeah! Amazing! This is seriously incredible, Otogin!”
Saying that, Shuri-kun grabbed my hand and shook it vigorously.
“This has to become a paper right away! We should publish it for researchers all over the world! That’ll spark a magical revolution everywhere!
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I guarantee it; this idea has the potential to completely overturn how enchantment magic is understood!”
“Yes. However, please wait a moment.”
When I stopped him, Shuri-kun looked blankly at me, then fidgeted as he questioned me.
“Why?! There’s no reason not to announce a discovery this big! Let’s publish it now! Come on! Let’s start a revolution with your power, Otogin!”
“I don’t disagree with that. But there’s still one more part I’d like to refine just a little.”
At last, I began explaining the second reason I had come here today.
“Actually, this magic circle for the luminescent magic stone already allows skill granting at about half the magic cost of using conventional enhancement magic to grant your own skill.”
“That’s incredible! Then we really should publish it right away!”
“But I believe it can be reduced even further.”
At my words, Shuri-kun froze.
“…What did you just say?”
As if doubting his ears, he asked again.
“I said it can be reduced further. And I have a clear reason.”
Then I spoke the core of the next topic.
“In fact, both existing magic circles and these new ones have a certain part that’s treated as a black box — the descriptions lack specificity and detail.”
“A black box? What do you mean?”
“Magic power.”
Magic power. A force that naturally exists in this world.
Much like air on Earth long ago; something everyone took for granted, yet never truly understood in detail.
“What exactly magic power is, what it’s made of, what properties it has — because all of that is vague, the descriptions in magic circles inevitably become vague as well.”
At those words too, Shuri-kun stared at me, utterly dumbfounded.
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E/N:
A Happy New Year to everyone! 🎉🎊 Take care of your health and look forward to new translations!
And good luck with your research, Ossan and Shuri-kun! Keep it up!
Stay tuned!
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