I was born into this world as a child of concubine. Apparently, my mother died shortly after I was born.
It seems that I was born with more magical power than others. I was born as the fifth son of the emperor, but in my country, the most important thing is how much magic you can use.
Because I was a child of concubine, there were high expectations for me who had a high magical power. However, when I turned 12, I found out that my magic attribute is sand. Being able to use the magic of sand attribute, was my power.
However, sand attribute had a huge drawback. It was a single attribute, a person having this attribute, can not handle any other attributes. For example, if you had fire attribute which is an adaptive attribute, you could also handle the attribute of wind to some extent, and if some other attribute is compatible to some extent with your adaptive attribute, you could also handle those other compatible attributes.
However, instead of being able to do that, there are still many single attributes that are powerful, and having a single attribute itself is considered a rare case, so it should not be that bad.
But the sand attribute was different. That is because the sand attribute is a magic that cannot be handled in places where there is no sand. Therefore, although it is generally a single attribute, sand is also regarded as a poor attribute.
That was my attribute. However, I still practiced sand magic by using the sandbox of the mansion so that it would be useful.
But now I am standing in the middle of the desert. The sand was imprinted with letters.
『"If you like sand so much, then play with it for the rest of your life."』
I immediately realized that my older brother did this. That is because one of my brothers had the attribute of fire. But that's not all. My father, and his lawful wife, the empress, had permitted to have me banished.
When they found out that my attribute was sand attribute, the family members had a look of contempt toward me. And no matter how much I practiced , they would only look down on me.
My older brother also despised me, saying that he was ashamed to be part of same family as me. And this was the thinking of the entire family, the imperial family.
So, I was banished from my family, banished from the country, and left alone in dessert.
It's sandy all around. I may have been thrown out in the middle of the dessert.
But hot- it's scorching hot. The glittering sun above me keeps iluminating the desert as if ridiculing me. The sand is also rather hot.
I am still wearing the clothes I wore when I went to bed. It looks like a robe and I can walk in the desert while wearing it, but it is not really suited for walking in the desert where you can easily get sunburned. Normally, you would be desperate and would want to die. But my attribute is sand. My brothers might have been cynical if they were in the same situation as me, but they have been practicing in the sandpit that was size of the castle.
Because I could only practice in the small sandpit at the residence, I could only make sand castles and sand dolls that would be crushed by my brother.
But a place with this much sand is another story. I can demonstrate the full power of sand magic. I immediately manipulated the sand and wrapped myself with it in a thick robe. The sun's heat was absorbed by the sand.
Well, anyway, now I need water to survive. This is a sandy place. It's natural because it is a desert, but if I do not do anything about water, I will dehydrate and die even if I am cutting of the heat with sand.
„'Sand Detection'—„
I concentrated my consciousness and interfered with each grain of sand. By moving the sand so that the waves spread, I will grasp the information of what the sand touched.
The interference range expanded not only above the ground but also underground. This range can reach up to a dozen kilometers away if it is flat, but efficency drops if it is three-dimensional.
Well? I did it! I found the water source!! It's pretty tight. It's a long distance to walk, but—
„'Sazanami'" (TN: not sure to leave it like this or „Sand Waves"?)
I used sand magic and this magic can be used to move the sand like a wave and ride on it. In other words, by traveling on the waves of sand, you can get to your destination faster than walking.
The speed was quite high, many times faster than the carriage. However, if it is too fast, it would be difficult to operate, so adjustment is necesarry. But, I think I am going at a good speed.
Well, I came to the destination on the sand wave. At first glance, the terrain was full of sand, which was the same as the surroundings, but when I searched for the water with 'Sand Detection', I found that there were water veins underground.
„'Sand Vortex'"
This magic swirls the sand. This time, I adjusted it to go underground. This makes it possible to dig sand easily.
„Oh, it is gushing out!!"
HOORAY!! As I sensed, water gushed out from the place I dug. And in a blink of an eye, a big puddle was formed. Yeah, it's already a lake when you come here.
It seems that the water place in the desert is called an oasis, and it is quite rare, but despite that, somehow, I made it quite easily.
I guess, there is no concern about water for the time being? Well, then, if I am going to be based here, I would want to have a place nearby in which I would be able live.
If that happens, that would be the case—yes.
„Sand Magic – 'Sand Castle'"
When I used magic, the sand rose and changed its shape. There was a wall and a building inside, yes, it was a sand castle.
„Yup. Strength doesn't seem to be a problem either."
I check by tapping the castle and walls just to be sure. There is enough space to live in.
Well, now that I have secured water and a place to live. All that is left is food… I just have to do it. There is a limit to how much I can survive on water alone.
I check the surroundings by using 'Sand Detection' magic . Ooops, there is life reaction nearby.
I moved using 'Sazanami.' There was a creature with long ears and a long tail. It is a medium-sized dog and is sandy in color. (TN: sandy is brownish color, color of sand)
It reacted as soon as I approached it. It might be sensitive to movement. It looks cute, but that does not mean you can let it go.
Securing food is essential for survival in the dessert.
„Gyu-gyu!"
The prey tries to escape, but I quickly use my magic.
„Sand Magic – 'Sand Spear'!"
The sand changed its shape into a spear, flew and pierced the prey.
„I am sorry. I can't help it if I want to live – 'Sandbox'!"
While I was packing hunted prey in a magically created sandbox, I sensed something approaching me.
„Gaoooooooooooooo!"
It was lion-like creature that jumped at me. I moved the sand in a hurry to avoid it.
When it swung its nails down, the ground ripped open. This power – is not a power of normal animal. It must be some kind of monster or demon beast.
It may be that its nails are strengthened by magical power.
„'Sand Spear'!"
I create eight spears with sand and fire them while descending with magic. However, the opponent's movement is fast. Moreover, it is reducing the distance while avoiding the spears.
„If so, Sand Magic – 'Sand Vortex'!"
The sand began to move in a whirlpool motion, and his foot was taken away. This sealed his movement to some extent. After that—
„ Sand Magic – 'Sand Giant Fist SAKURETSUKI'!" (TN: not sure if I should remove this SAKURETSUKI!, kinda like more only Sand Giant Fist)
I make a huge fist out of sand and punch it. The beast bounces off the sand and then rolls down and becomes motionless.
Uff, I was able to defeat it safely…