I Have been Reincarnated As a Lazy, Arrogant Noble, but When I Destroyed The Scenario Through Effort, I Became The Most Powerful With Extraordinary Magical Power - 132

132 The Talented Girl, Meril

Magic exists in the world of imagination. The images formed in the mind, the sigils, and the magical power construct and materialize in reality.

It’s not a complex process, but bringing it to fruition is exceedingly difficult.

Everyone struggles with it, especially in the first attempt.

For instance, trying to conjure fire magic. Merely imagining fire is not sufficient. It needs to be conceptualized abstractly, like rubbing two pieces of wood together to ignite a flame.

Understanding this is only halfway; the rest involves the sigils and magical power actualizing it. Additionally, without an innate talent for the specific elemental attribute, it can’t be activated.

I possess four attributes, currently focusing on wind, darkness, and light in my training. There’s a reason for this – without a clear image in my mind, the potency diminishes, and it may even waste magical power.

Nobles, from an early age, have magical tutors to guide them, shaping and training them in the correct procedures. The magical power amount increases with rigorous muscle training, much like limitless exercising.

Exceptions exist, but they are truly exceptional cases. In any field, no one climbs to the top without learning from predecessors, imitating, and elevating it into their creative originality.

I, too, had come to the newly established classroom in the Common Building.

This space was sealed off by a barrier richly woven with Coco’s sigils, resembling a slightly smaller gymnasium. The interior, primarily white, emitted an ambiance that could kick off a planetarium show. A password was required for entry.

Without it, surprisingly, one couldn’t enter… This fact underlined Coco’s exceptional skills.

After the door opened, I experienced a feeling for the first time in this world – the beauty of magic, akin to gazing at flowers.

“―― Fire, water, wind, earth ――”

Meril, a lowerclassman who adores Cynthia to no end, was twirling a large magic wand in her hand. Around her, elemental magic glittered brilliantly, forming a rainbow-like path that chased her body.

“Wow… impressive.”

The Ston family to which Meril belonged was among the top noble families. Raised in a pedigree of pure-blood magicians, she had received exceptional education from an early age.

In Noblesse Oblige, female magic users were considered strong. The reason wasn’t clear, but it was likely due to their delicate hearts being easily influenced by imagination.

Indeed, among us, Cynthia, Karta, and Sherry fell into that category.

However, even Cynthia had mentioned, “That girl is special.”

But seeing it with my own eyes was breathtaking.

In all likelihood, even Allen’s imitation couldn’t reach this level of complete mastery.

“Phew… ――Oh, Weiss, Weiss-senpai!?”

Having noticed me, Meril blushed with embarrassment, then bowed her head deeply. Unlike Berg, she was polite and quite likable.

Well, Berg’s energetic nature has grown on me too.

“My apologies. I was so captivated by its… beauty.”

“Ah… you could see it?”

“Hmm? Oh, yeah, something like that.”

I had completely forgotten about her handling incredibly extraordinary magic.

“So, why did you call me?”

“――Senpai, would you be willing to have a battle with me? Of course, I’ll pay the stipulated amount as your guidance fee――”

“This is a school. We don’t need such things. ――I knew it. Come on.”

While Berg is quite casual when talking, he is generally polite. No, perhaps, too polite.

Meril bowed her head again and assumed a stance, pointing her magic wand toward me.

And then…

“Divergent Magic Force Elemental.”

Quietly chanting the spell, magical energy emanated from the tip of the wand, scattering in four directions.

There was no excess, and it seemed like she used almost zero unnecessary power. All the magic projectiles pursued, attacking from right, upper-right, left, and upper-left.

What’s truly impressive is that each of these attacks is transparent and colorless.

However, it doesn’t mean they are without attributes.

Utilizing concealment magic, rendering it nearly invisible.

For defense magic, it’s typical to chant magic suitable for the element.

It involves imagining a defense shield related to the opponent’s element, regardless of one’s own suitable magic. However, to prevent that, Meril mixes in concealment magic.

Not only is it challenging to defend against, but even if defended, it can penetrate or significantly consume magical power.

Milch Sensei often emphasized the importance of fundamentals.

Magic artillery is just a basic magical attack. However, Meril has elevated it beyond a finishing move.

In just this moment, I understood her prowess.

But…

“Dark Defense Black Shield.”

I enveloped all directions in darkness, causing all of Meril’s magic to mercilessly shatter.

“…Indeed, impressive. Just as Berg said.”

The darkness I possess is exceptional. There’s no need to chant a defense suitable for the element; it fits all.

Of course, the magical power consumption is high, but with enough training surpassing that, it’s a different story.

And then, I activated the blessings of healing and the impulse for destruction by stomping on the ground with my foot.

As the magic circle spread, Meril’s magical power flowed into me.

…Truly an unbelievable power.

“Beyond my imagination.”

“…Amazing. How do you create such magic?”

“It’s an effort.”

“Hehe, I’m glad I came to Noblesse. I’ve realized how vast the world is.”

And then, unexpectedly, Meril took action.

Imbuing magic into the tip of the staff and covering it with concealment magic.

An attack imbuing simple strikes with magic.

Earth—or no, water? No, fire—.

Meril changed attributes one after another. It’s challenging to defend against physical attacks with dark defense.

Interesting. Can such a thing be done?

“That’s quite monstrous too.”

Avoiding the magic wand that was swiped to the side, I released a magical energy blast with my right hand.

Given the absorption of Meril’s magical power, it was released with an outrageous size.

However, Meril defended against it with a defensive shield.

Still beautiful. Thanks to Coco’s classes, it’s easy to understand.

It’s like drawing neat lines without using a ruler, a result of exceptional effort.

“I can still go on! I can!”

And so, Meril continued to unleash magic, entertaining me.

“…I, I can’t go on anymore…”

But in the end, she knelt down, supporting herself with the staff.

The temperature remained constant, but she was drenched in sweat.

Incredible concentration.

“It was fun. I learned a lot.”

“Hehe, I’ve never lost to anyone before coming here. But against Cynthia-san, and especially Weiss-senpai, I never thought I could compare.”

“It’s because you’re a senior. You’re just making it look easy.”

“Hehehe, as Berg said, Weiss-senpai is kind.”

Honestly, I had underestimated underclassmen. Perhaps I was too influenced by the original story.

But this world is real.

I shouldn’t become too arrogant, not letting my head get too stiff.

When I first enrolled, I asked Karta to teach me flight magic.

It seems like that was the beginning of everything.

I had unconsciously started looking down on others.

…Maybe it’s time to go back to basics.

“Meril, teach me the sigils for that concealment magic. In return, I’ll fulfill any wish you have.”

“Is that okay?”

“Yeah.”

Feeling somewhat apologetic, I offered to teach her magic, but she insisted it’s an exchange! Nevertheless, thanks to Berg and Meril, I was remembering the feelings I had forgotten.

The appearance of the demon race, the progress of the story, had caused those feelings to fade away.

But this world isn’t a game.

I’m alive.

Let’s try not to forget the joy of fighting as much as possible.