Finally, the day had come.
The day when I would be able to use real magic, not just fake magic to get rid of my frustrations. I mean, I had been reincarnated into another world, so I was really looking forward to this.
I had thoroughly studied the theory, and my prior knowledge was perfect.
The atmosphere was filled with magical energy or "mana," but humans couldn't handle it directly. Therefore, one must take in the mana into their body, give it a directional attribute according to their own characteristics, and convert it into magical power or "od." This energy could then be used to influence reality.
To me, this was already a fantasy story, but no special procedure was necessary for this process. As one lived in an atmosphere that contained mana, they would naturally absorb it just by living. The conversion to magical power was apparently a part of the activities of living organisms, so it was constantly in motion.
Although mana existed only as a special observation device, it seemed that it wasn't well-regarded because it didn't affect the human body or magic itself.
By the way, I learned that the invention of a device that used magic stones to artificially convert mana into magical power led to the rapid development of a machine civilization powered by magic.
So, the first thing needed to use magic was to know the inherent attribute of the caster. Most of the time, they were classified into four attributes: earth, water, fire, and wind. There were also special attributes of light and darkness, and even rare multiple attributes. However, only magic related to the individual's attribute can be used.
The reason why I, who had already read a magic book, couldn't use magic until today was that I didn't know my own attribute. In this world, one couldn't use even basic magic unless they knew their attribute.
Today, I would find out my attribute.
Confirmation of one's attribute could only be done by someone who had obtained a special license, so I had heard that a measuring teacher had been called from the national magic research institution known as the "Magic Tower."
Excitedly reading magic-related books, I was guided by Franda to a tall, glasses-wearing, somewhat nervous-looking lady. She was wearing a black cloak with gold embroidery and a gold emblem of the moon and wand, which was the symbol of a Magic Tower researcher.
After exchanging formal introductions, we immediately moved on to the confirmation of my attribute. The measuring teacher's name was Legrit.
I had thought that I would touch some kind of crystal-like tool, based on my knowledge of light novels, but what began was actually a blood test.
I had learned that much of magical power was dissolved in the blood, circulating throughout the body, but it lacked the romance that I had expected.
In a simple test, they would cut the tip of one's finger and directly drop the blood onto the test reagent, but as a young lady, I would not do something unsanitary like that. Instead, I used a properly sterilized syringe. That's why I had to call a measuring teacher who held a medical license from the Magic Tower.
The measuring teacher, Legrit, measured each of the four different reagents using separate test tubes, and added a drop of my blood to each one. It was very chemistry-like.
After waiting for a while and confirming the color change, she took out another test tube and added a different reagent to repeat the same procedure.
Although her movements were efficient, she seemed very confused. Was that just my imagination?
"――――Miss Scarlet, you have no attribute."
We had to wait a full hour for this."
The Reglit measuring technician said with a weak face, 'Your attribute is non-existent now?'
While waiting for my turn, I was learning about the industries in the territory from the instructor, Fran. It took me a little while to understand the meaning of his words.
'No!... While confirming the absence of attributes is rare, it is considered one of the classifications.'
Reglit quickly denied it, but let's make eye contact. Of course, it takes courage to tell a duke's daughter, who is called to measure attributes by the researchers of the magic tower, that you cannot use magic.
'For other attribute types, magical power is released outside of the body and diffuses into magic particles, but in the case of no attribute, it acts as a shock energy for an extremely short time. The most representative of no-attribute magic is the 'magic bullet,' which concentrates magical power and fires it out. It is extremely difficult to prevent because it cannot be seen.'
It's like punching with an invisible fist.
Although wind magic is also invisible, it moves the surrounding air, so magical detection is easy.
'Other than attack magic, there are examples of learning healing magic.'
'Huh? ... I learned that healing magic is the realm of light attributes.'
'Yes, that is generally not a problem for understanding. However, when flowing magic into the body, light magic may cause adverse effects by repelling the target's attribute. Especially for weakened patients, even slight repulsion can cause severe damage. Therefore, non-attribute healing magic, which does not cause repulsion, is often appreciated.'
It's like the ABO blood type system. My magical power, like type O, has little harmful effects even if injected into someone else.
It's not realistic for me, a duke's daughter, to become a doctor. If I actively treated lower-class people, I might be called a saint and become popular, but as a noble, I would be ridiculed. It's not realistic.
However, it may be good to have a means to help my family and Fran if something happens.
Anyway, to dispel the negative image of no attributes, Reglit the measuring technician told me about the possibilities of my attribute.
However, in reality, any possibility would be mere theory unless I can actually use magic. Therefore, we moved to the knight training ground to try using magic.
'First, let's try body strengthening magic. It is a magic that can be handled regardless of attributes because it moves magical power only inside the body, and it is suitable for knowing the sensation of magical power manipulation.'
The first step is to learn how to handle magical power.
I see, it's a natural reasoning, but it turned into a story of grabbing a cloud all at once. Since I live in this world, magical power must be generated inside me, but I don't have the awareness, so I don't know what to do at all.
First, I will pour magic into you, Scarlett-sama. Please try to feel the sensation of the magic moving inside you," said the Legrit measuring specialist, offering their hand.
I grasped their hand. As someone with no attribute, I seemed to have no resistance to receiving magic from others, but attempting something that I had never experienced before, even in my past life, caused my entire body to tense up.
However, the moment the magic was poured into me, I was disappointed.
I already knew this sensation of being able to change the shape of my body at will.
In fact, you could even say I was familiar with it.
But is this really okay?
I mean, this is that hazy stuff, right?
I thought it was just dirty and hazy when I cleaned it up, but it was actually the essence of magic!
As my understanding was suddenly rewritten, I was left in a panic while Lady Legrit's lecture continued.
"The key to strengthening magic is to consciously circulate it throughout your entire body. Try to imagine wrapping thin layers of magic around yourself."
I already knew that.
It's like a rubber suit, right? I've been wearing it all the time. That's why I've always been filled with power.
"If you can't feel whether you've strengthened yourself or not, try hitting this as hard as you can."
Lady Legrit seemed to interpret my confusion about not being able to strengthen myself properly, so she took out something like a boxing mitt.
I say something like because it looks like a glove with a pillow attached to it, and I think it would be okay to take a punch from a lady's slender arm, but in my case, wearing a rubber suit all the time, it's dangerous, don't you think?
I think my strengthening ability, which made it possible for a one-year-old to leap, is not ordinary.
To avoid injuring the measuring specialist summoned from the magic tower and causing trouble for my father, I had Frun pick up some small stones instead of hitting the homemade mitt.
I feel bad for ignoring the role of the instructor, but this is for your sake, Lady Legrit.
At the point when the Legrit measurement technician arrived, it had already been decided that we would move to the training ground for practical magic training. So today, I dressed in a simple shirt and culottes, which were relatively easy to move in.
However, when receiving a guest, it was expected to have proper manners. Just because it was easy to move in didn't mean I could swing my arms around wildly. So, while trying to appear as elegant as possible, I threw a pebble using only the strength of my upper body.
The pebble flew straight to the edge of the training ground and shattered into pieces upon hitting the wall.
"Huh?"
Yeah, I guess I can do this much at least.
"Legrith-sama, can I try hitting that cushion?" I asked, tilting my head.
Legrith lady, with tears in her eyes, vigorously shook her head and refused.
I knew it.