Magic Circuits

The group of four traveled for about two or three months before finally settling in a slightly larger town.

While replenishing supplies was one aspect, more importantly, Lorenzo finally created a "converter" capable of converting the world's Mana into Magecraft that could be used, and its form was still in the form of the world's "True Magic".

Let's call it "True Magic that gives the human body Magic Circuits."

"How safe is this True Magic?"

Inside the inn, Frieren asked Lorenzo a question.

After all, he had previously said that if one wasn't careful, this kind of "conversion True Magic" could damage the original Mana pathways as well.

Don't worry, it'll be fine. Trust in the power of belief.

Lorenzo said confidently, "Speaking of which, the True Magic in this world is really useful. As long as you have enough faith, you can basically achieve anything. So this True Magic probably comes from that."

It utilizes the caster's existing Mana pathways to create an auxiliary spell that functions similarly to Magic Circuits, thereby transforming the world's Mana and giving it the properties required to cast Magecraft.

Simply put, it means building a new track next to the existing road that operates according to different rules.

"Well—I'll give it a try first."

Fern hesitated for a moment, then offered the suggestion.

"Let me go first. After all, I've been using True Magic for over a thousand years, so if there's a problem, I'll be able to spot it before you do."

Frieren stopped Fern, though what she said made sense, she was clearly just worried about Fern, which was really dishonest of her.

So Lorenzo used this True Magic, which "gives creatures Magic Circuits," on Frieren.

"Tell me immediately if you feel any burning, tingling, or abnormal Mana flow."

"Um."

Frieren closed her eyes. Since he had spent so much time researching it, it must be an extremely complex True Magic that required ritual preparation, like the one he used to heal Heiter and the so-called communication with Neptune.

I hope it'll be quick, at least not until tonight. Speaking of tonight, what should we eat? I've heard the noodles here are pretty good; should we try them later?

"Alright."

Alright?

Frieren opened her eyes and looked at Lorenzo with some confusion.

It's done in less than a minute?

Is there really something wrong with this True Magic? I'm already starting to regret it. What should I do?

It's like asking someone to repair a machine that's been broken for a long time.

If a repairman takes apart the casing, spends a lot of time working with his tools, and finally announces that the machine is fixed while sweating profusely, even if you don't understand what he did, you will instinctively feel that the money was well spent.

But if the other person walks up and casually taps the machine a couple of times, it will start running again and tell you that all the problems have been solved.

The first reaction would definitely not be to think that the other party is highly skilled, but to suspect that the machine has entered a "last gasp" stage and might be completely destroyed after leaving the store.

"Is it really finished?"

"Of course, how do you feel right now?"

Frieren carefully examined her body.

At first, nothing unusual was found, but as attention gradually focused, a subtle, unfamiliar structure did appear next to the once-familiar Mana pathway.

Is this what they call the "new Mana organ"?

Frieren found it somewhat novel.

So she tried to infuse it with a little Mana.

A dark blue light emanated from Frieren's wrist, then rapidly spread upwards along her arm until it reached her entire body.

The Mana completed its first cycle along the new pathway.

"It's a success."

Lorenzo finally gave his conclusion.

"Then how should I use your kind of True Magic?"

Frieren raised her hand, watching the dark blue lines gradually disappear beneath her skin.

Let's start with the most basic "enhancement".

Lorenzo picked up a small silver spoon used for stirring black tea from the table and placed it in her hand.

The principle behind Reinforcement Magecraft is not complicated.

Read the object's original structure, infuse it with Mana, and then enhance a certain property.

Even in the Clock Tower, this is one of the most basic Magecraft that most Magecraft encounter first. Of course, don't underestimate it just because it's basic. You should know that Shirou Emiya's Magecraft is almost entirely based on these two basic Magecraft: "Enhancement" and "Projection".

Although his "Projection" can no longer be considered Projection Magecraft in the normal sense, judging from the result alone, a completely mediocre Magecraft still managed to do things that many professional Magecraft would never dare to dream of in their entire lives, using these two basic Magecraft.

"Just increase its hardness, don't inject too much Mana."

Lorenzo reminded him.

"Knew."

Frieren observed the silver key in her hand for a while. For her, who was used to analyzing True Magic formulas, understanding the structure of an ordinary object was not particularly difficult.

The simulated Magic Circuits lit up again.

The transformed Mana seeped into the silver spoon, giving the originally unremarkable metal surface a faint sheen.

The entire process lasted only a few seconds.

"Is it finished?"

Fern asked curiously.

I think so.

Frieren handed the silver spoon to Stark was completely watching from the sidelines.

Why are you giving me this spoon?

"Try to see if you can break it."

Stark took the silver spoon and applied slight pressure with two fingers.

Nothing has changed.

He applied even more force, but the silver spoon remained unmoved.

It wasn't until Stark got serious that the reinforced silver key finally bent slightly.

"So hard--"

This far exceeds the strength that ordinary silverware should possess.

"It seems the conversion and the procedure are working correctly."

Lorenzo nodded in satisfaction.

"Interesting."

Frieren looked at the Magic Circuits on her arm that had faded, then looked at the staff that Fern had placed against the wall.

"If used on a staff, it should make it more sturdy, right?"

"Theoretically, it should be possible."

"What about using it on people?"

"It can also strengthen muscles, bones, and senses, but live enhancement is more complex, and the damage caused by failure is more severe."

Lorenzo had a bad feeling about Frieren's thoughtful expression. Was the "Lady Crane" from the Clock Tower going to make a comeback here?

Reinforcement Magecraft can improve Magecraft's physical abilities.

Although most orthodox Magecraft look down on it, there are always some eccentric individuals in the Clock Tower who combine Magecraft with close combat.

The most representative example is a young lady from the Edelfelt family.

When others see her dressed in a gorgeous gown and with elegant manners, they often subconsciously assume that she is a traditional Magecraft is not good at close combat. Then, when they try to get close, they are slammed to the ground by her.

Lorenzo couldn't help but imagine a similar scene.

During the battle, the enemy painstakingly broke through the True Magic defenses and finally reached Frieren, thinking that this seemingly petite elven True Magic, who had no close combat ability, was already at their mercy.

As a result, Frieren grabbed the other's arm expressionlessly, and with a sudden burst of strength from her enhanced body, lifted the enemy off the ground and slammed him behind her in a perfect pose.

Boom!

The ground then split into pieces.

Frieren stood beside the deep crater, straightening her slightly disheveled clothes, before calmly adding, "Professional wrestling is a hobby of True Magic, you know."

It's a bit... shameful.