Before anyone knew it, more than a month had passed.
Terry City spent the first month of the new year in a state of nervous alarm.
Inside the Mage Tower, in the Department Office.
"Roland, these runes really are worth studying...
All you need to do is write down words to create the corresponding dream. This is an advanced application of signified meaning!
I would call this great magical wonder 'Dream-Making Runes.' Of course, it draws on your 'Dream Spell,' using that spell as its foundation, so I suppose it counts as a Dream-Wishing Spell...
As for what exactly it can do, uh, I'm not too sure yet. But being able to specify dreams and let ordinary people experience clearer lucid dreams should be a good thing, right?"
Fine, as long as you don't come up with a "Death Note."
Roland listened calmly as Dylent expounded with excitement written all over his face, spittle flying.
Lately, the man had come up with what he considered a great idea. He was trying to combine the Dream Authority of Seris Runes, the Isser mages' Dreamscape Deduction Method, and the Homir School's "True Dream" power to create newer, stronger magic runes.
But arcane research required funding and all kinds of support.
Whether the school could invest any resources in this depended on Roland.
"The state funding I control was granted by the Arcane Committee specifically for the development of Seris Runes.
Your application is somewhat related, but it belongs to a different category."
After patiently listening to his explanation, Roland thought for a moment.
"How about this? I'll write you a letter of recommendation. Go discuss it with Mr. Moberon at the Capel Company.
Once you've achieved some preliminary results, apply for funding from the Arcane Committee through the proper channels. You'll gain