Reincarnated elf (105), becomes a demon sergeant
"T-there's a place like this in the forest, huh..."
The night after the decisive battle, Jin joined us in our living area. It had been five years since we made this place our home. Initially, Yggdrasil, the ancient tree (simplified version) that was only as tall as a person, had now grown to the same height as the surrounding trees. With this growth, the invisible domain expanded, creating a space that even included a makeshift training area.
"From now on, welcome, Jin Fritz. I'm glad that you desired to become stronger and took my hand in that pledge. Does that commitment still hold true?"
"Yes! Being stubborn is my only strong suit!"
Though his eyes were wrapped in anxiety, his words carried a clear determination.
In this world where everyone had magical power, even local children played with slimes using magic in a way similar to catching bugs in the previous world. Adventurers, especially, faced monsters greater than slimes day and night. Their fighting styles varied, with some honing physical skills and complementing with magic, while others focused on magic and supplemented with physical abilities. Furthermore, magical technology had advanced significantly, introducing magical tools moved by magical power to support the movements of practitioners.
Nevertheless, in the midst of all this, Jin had come this far with the handicap of lacking magical power.
Children like him, facing challenges without breaking, deserved to be rewarded. Moreover, his unyielding spirit might just be the key to saving the entire world.
"That's good. Now, let's get to the main topic. Minori, give him the training weapon."
"Understood, Sir Reese! Jin, this is a training weapon specially crafted by Sir Reese. Please accept it with care."
Minori handed Jin the weapon, displaying a dignified demeanor. In fact, I had been working on it for several months in preparation for this moment. It was a relief that my efforts didn't go to waste.
"... A wooden sword?"
"Yeah, but it's a bit different from the usual ones."
Jin tilted his head as he closely examined the weapon Minori handed him.
"As you observed, Jin, even though you don't currently have magical power, it doesn't mean you lack 'Magic Capacity.' To prepare for the potential manifestation of magic, we'll work on expanding your Magic Capacity to its limit from now on. Think of Magic Capacity as the container and the total magical power as water—have you heard that analogy?"
"Yes! If you keep using the magical power-filled container to its limits, it will eventually run out. In case of depletion, magical power will gradually replenish from the body. With that, the Magic Capacity will also slightly increase compared to its original size—this is in the field of magical physiology, right?"
"A hundred points! Saves me the trouble with quick explanations."
Despite not being able to use magic, Jin had continued to improve his physical and intellectual abilities without giving up. Apparently, he was quite smart.
Meanwhile, next to him, Minori stared with eyes wide open, saying, "Ma-gic... physi-o-logy?" in a puzzled manner.
She had received a wooden sword for training a few years ago, but...
These wooden swords given to them had magical tools embedded in them. By channeling magical power into the wooden sword, the user could measure two things: 'Magic Capacity,' representing the maximum amount of magical power that could be stored within the individual, and 'Total Magical Power,' the magical power naturally possessed by the individual. Additionally, by channeling their magical power into the wooden sword, they could also gain a sense of a pseudo-magical power enhancement enchantment.
"Don't you remember, Minori? A few years ago, you were continuously channeling magical power into the wooden sword from your side, depleting it, and when it was filled with magical power again, we resumed that training."
Minori gave a bitter wry smile at the reminder.
"When your magical energy is completely depleted, and your whole body feels lethargic, rendering you unable to move for a week... do you remember that training?"
Seeing Minoru, who had been floating absentmindedly, suddenly tense up, Jin gulped visibly.
"Minoru's cycle goes like this: half a day to deplete magical energy, another half a day to expand magical capacity, and six days to recover Minoru's own total magical energy. When magical energy is completely depleted, it is said that magical capacity expands by about 1%. Continuously doing this for two years caused Minoru's magical capacity to nearly triple compared to the initial state."
Considering that Minoru already had a decent amount of magical power before meeting me, I think Minoru must have worked really hard. That's why now, he can unleash enchantments with magical affixing and layer advanced magic spells one after another.
"Wa, wait! I have a question! I remember you saying that I don't have that magical power pool. Where does that source come from?"
"I intend to find it. The sword can hold enough magical power to suppress all of Minoru's magical energy. Didn't I tell you? I want you to surpass Minoru."
He currently doesn't have magical power of his own. This means that there is no waiting time for him to recover his own magical power.
I will transfer magical power to Jin, he will use it up, and when he uses it up, his magical capacity will increase significantly. Then I will pour more magical power into it. That's how we can progressively increase his magical capacity.
It's a shortcut strengthening technique that only Jin can perform. At the very least, it will surpass Minoru's total magical power by a wide margin.
"To deplete magical energy takes half a day, to expand magical capacity takes half a day. If I pour magical power into you, there is zero recovery time. Just doing this for a year, your magical capacity will be 38 times larger than it was originally."
"...C-Can such a thing be done...?"
Counting on his fingers, making a creaking sound. Even Jin, who usually remains composed, seemed visibly tense.
While sweating nervously, Jin whispered to himself, "Become stronger... stronger...!"
"A mage using top-tier restorative magic can supply an individual with magical energy equal to their total magical power and recover them within a day. What's the point if you can't achieve something at this level?"
Only three years until the Demon King's revival. Time won't wait leisurely.
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