At the edge of the Forbidden Forest.
"Talent Magic is very, very, very special magic."
Taylor looked at Luke, clutching the Silencing Sphere as she spoke with a serious expression.
"Talent Magic is basically developed based on each person's unique talents. The process of developing it is also extremely private, because it is a Wizard's greatest trump card. Unless someone is absolutely trustworthy, you absolutely cannot tell them about it."
"On top of that, some talents cannot be inherited, so many forms of Talent Magic are often fleeting."
"Even in families whose Talent Magic can be passed down consistently, each person's magic differs due to differences in how well they control their talent and in certain supporting conditions. And as far as I know, such families are incredibly rare and scattered across various countries. Their talents also tend not to be particularly threatening."
Seeing Luke's thoughtful expression, Taylor hesitated before saying, "Ours only appears in women. My mom, my grandmother, me, and if I have a daughter someday, her too."
"The basic principle of practicing it is..."
"Stop." Luke hurriedly cut Taylor off, looking helpless. "You don't need to explain the specific principles."
Looking at Taylor's slightly bewildered face, he asked, "Does your ability require the talent of a Legilimens?"
Taylor nodded. "Yes, but that isn't all. You need a special sensitivity to sound, as well as talent in music. Bloodline may also be a factor. At least, as far as I know, no one outside our family has ever mastered this magic."
"Music magic?" Luke asked in surprise.
"Something like that, but not entirely. Even simple notes can serve as a medium for magic. But it can't reach the point where every sentence carries magic."
Taylor turned toward a rock within the Silencing Sphere's range and softly hummed a