“So, it’s usually …… said that it takes months or even years to sense the flow of one’s own magic. For those who can’t sense their own magic, it is common for them to never be able to sense it.”

The fact that it’s so commonplace that Ataru and Caro can’t understand the explanation given by a bewildered Aig only makes them tilt their heads in puzzlement.

“Oh, well, that’s good, because it saves me from having to explain. …… The next step is to understand the magic power that flows through the other person’s body. Let’s do this in turns.”

Aig stood in front of Ataru as he said that.

“First, I will flow the magic power into you, Ataru-san. Give me your hand for a moment.”

Aig lightly held Ataru’s hand and let his magic flow through Ataru’s hand. The magic power flowing from his cool hand made Ataru feel a strange sensation that he had never felt before.

“Oh, oh, this is amazing. It’s a strange feeling to have magic power just flowing through you.”

”You have a keen sense, after all, to be able to immediately sense the difference from the magic power I poured into your hand.”

“What is it? You’ll be able to tell right away,……, Caro, come on, give it a try.”

Ataru called Caro and lightly shook her hand. Her soft little hand was warm, unlike Aig’s.

“Here we go.”

“Yes.”

Ataru was aware that he has a large amount of magic power, so he imagines passing it to Caro little by little so as not to burden her. He stoically flows it over Caro’s body as if he was watching her.

“Ah, here it comes! Ataru-sama’s magic power feels so warm!”

Caro, who had reacted with a twitch the moment the magic power flowed into her, could immediately feel Ataru’s magic power, which was different from her own, flowing into her.

“Really? Well then, I’ll hold it back, now Caro try to let it pour out.”

“Okay……. n, like this?”

This time, the positions were reversed and Caro started to pour out magic. While pouring her magic into Ataru’s hand, she was still looking for the right way to do it.

“Oh, yes, finally. Don’t be as soft as you were with Aig.”

Ataru, who was the only one to receive the two’s magic power, mentioned the difference in sensation between the two. Although it was only vaguely, he sensed there was a difference.

“You are both too good as students. Next, please feel how the magic power flows to the other person. The trick, I was taught, is not to just let the magic flow in, but to be aware that it is connected to you like a thread.”

Aig, smiling at the two who are learning quickly and easily, emphasizes that he is speaking of knowledge he has been taught in the past. It suggested that he was a humble man.

“I see. I’ll give it a try. Caro, I’ll do it first.”

“Yes, please!”

Caro was on the receiving end, but he was fired up. It was because she thought that Ataru, whom she trusts with all her heart, wouldn’t have anything to worry about.

“…… hmmm, it’s difficult. The magic that flows through another person is not clear…….”

“Well then, it’s my turn now, isn’t it?”

Caro, who had wanted to try it this time, was enthusiastic and channeled her magic.

Ataru, who was receiving it, felt Caro’s magic power inside him, but Caro, who was roaring in front of him, was getting a more and more difficult expression on her face.

“Muuー, I still don’t get it…….”

Caro drooped her ears sadly, also did not give up, and continued to flow her magic for a while, but she did not seem to understand.

“Hmm, I was about to lose confidence if I could do it that quickly, as expected.”

Aig was somewhat relieved that neither of them could sense the magic flowing through the other. He was glad that there was something he could do as a teacher, even though he felt bad for the two afflicted people.

“Well, that feeling is something you have to practice. So what other steps are needed?”

Ataru, who had regained his composure because he had been able to do it before with practice, asked a question about what happened after he was able to do it.

“Yes, that’s right. Once you are able to draw the magic circle as shown earlier and feel the flow of magic power, the next step is to put it into practice. The magician puts the magic circle mentioned earlier on his/her hand and lets the magic power of himself/herself and the other party flow into the magic circle. Next, the magician should chant, ‘By my oath to thee, I hereby decree that I and thou shalt be bound by the oath of the master-servant covenant’ and the process is complete. As long as there are no problems up to this point, you should be successful.”

Ataru and Caro took note of Aig’s words as he explained the process fluidly.

“I’m sorry for not being able to actually show you how it’s done……. Well, I’m sure the two of you will be able to do it in no time.”

Aig was apologetic about not being able to do so since magic is easier to capture as a sensation when it is practiced and shown. But inwardly his feeling was not one of anticipation but of certainty.

“Well, I’ll give it a try. First of all, I’ll have to be able to sense magic, and then I’ll have to be able to prepare that magic circle myself.”

As for the second, Ataru had one idea in mind.

“I didn’t expect to finish explaining and training you so quickly, but that’s all the thanks I can give you.”

With deep gratitude, Aig bowed respectfully.

“No, thank you. We can handle the rest on our own. Well, even if we can’t make a contract, we can still have a conversation, so we can be normal traveling companions.”

Ataru said this positively and simply while thinking about the sacred and spiritual beasts he had yet to see.

“Well then, Anzam and I will leave you now. If we ever meet again somewhere, I look forward to working with you again. Oh yes, here is the magic circle for your reference.”

Aig handed the magic circle, which numbered over ten, to Ataru, bowed once again, and headed for the city.

“I have nothing to give you in return, but if you are ever in trouble, call me! I’ll be happy to help you guys out if you want me to. …… See you later!”

Anzam, who had somehow gotten up and approached them, smiled and raised his big right hand, and then followed Aig back to the city.

“Caro, this is going to be fun!”

“Yes!”

After seeing Aig and Anzam off, they were already thinking about making a contract with a holy or spiritual beast.

From then until the sun went down, they trained to sense each other’s flow of magic power by alternately channeling their magic power to each other. Their abilities had been enhanced by their previous battles, and by the time it was completely dark, they were able to sense each other’s flow of magic, albeit only slightly.

“Hey ……, what a wonderful thing we are!”

Rolling over on the soft growing grass, Ataru said to Caro, who was lying down next to him, while looking at the beautiful starry sky spreading out all over the area.

“Well… I was surprised when he said it could take years, but I guess we’ve got it …… figured out.”

Caro, whose eyelids were beginning to droop, replied in a relaxed manner, feeling sleepy from the pleasant fatigue.

“Tomorrow we will continue this practice, and when it takes shape, we will also look into the land of the beastmen, the holy beasts, and the spiritual beasts.”

“Yes!”

Caro, smiling with an uncontrollable excitement at Ataru’s suggestion, replied cheerfully.

After talking for a while, Ataru returned to the inn with Caro, who had fallen asleep, on his back.

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