第１６８８堀：言われてみれば意外とかかわりがある (Part1)
Chapter 1688: Come to Think of It, We’re Surprisingly Connected
Side: Seraria
“Ah, you’re right. We have been providing quite a bit of support to the Magic Kingdom, haven’t we?”
I respond honestly after hearing about the Magic Kingdom from Rurua, who had been visiting the university. I had been wondering what this was all about, but once she explained, it all clicked.
“I see. So that’s how they’ve been teaching magic.”
“Yes. It seems they’ve been encouraging people to learn magic—or rather, creating an environment where they come to learn it of their own volition.”
True, mass-producing education isn’t exactly the most efficient method. Still…
“Do you think everyone will actually be able to use it? I mean, basic magic is one thing, but reaching the level of offensive spells is…”
“Well, it’s not something just anyone can do. If it were that easy, everyone would be doing it. I suppose that’s where the secret lies.”
“……You’re right.”
When it comes to the secrets of my husband’s country, I have no choice but to accept it. Weed has mountains of secrets of its own, after all. Not to mention the rule-breaking ability to grant any skill one desires.
“Well, setting that aside, I must say, I find that girl Ruhau’s guts quite impressive.”
“Indeed. I was an orphan myself, but I never would have thought to knock on the gates of a university on my own.”
“Hate studying.”
Deryu changes the subject, and Vilia and Hiiro chime in about Ruhau as well. Well, it is truly impressive to have a genuine passion for study. I was never good at it myself; I’ve always preferred moving my body. But for some reason, there are people who just love to study. Like Comet and her group, or even Qual, who is quite diligent.
“Increasing one’s knowledge is fascinating. Have I mentioned this before? Well, never mind. If I were to explain it to Seraria or Deryu, I’d say it’s like discovering a new technique or feeling your sword or fist become sharper.”
Eris says with a wry smile, explaining the reason for her studies. I understand what she means. It’s true that we train because we enjoy those kinds of breakthroughs.
“Well, knowledge isn’t something you can see with your eyes. Compared to physical training, it’s harder to feel the tangible benefits of what you’ve learned until the moment you actually need it.”
As my husband says this, we all nod in agreement.
“Ahaha, well, the only time you really feel the benefits of study is when you’re reading books or dealing with numbers. I suppose merchants would feel it the most… though for a merchant, that’s just everyday life.”
“That’s true. That’s where the negotiations begin. For a merchant, that’s the real battlefield.”
“Indeed. The profit margin is decided by those negotiations. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call it the most essential skill.”
Certainly, you can feel the results with calculations, but then the battle of negotiation comes into play. It’s a natural part of society, but when I think about it, it’s still something I’m not very good at.
“Ahem. Returning to the topic, I have judged that Ruhau-san is not only studious but also possesses genuine talent as a researcher.”
Oh, Rurua’s words bring me back to reality. The psychology of studying and its benefits are beside the point right now. We’re talking about the Magic Kingdom’s educational methods and this girl, Ruhau.
“So, they’ve been providing focused education to a very small number of individuals. Well, the method of education is overseen by Nonoa-sama, the Goddess of Magic, so it’s possible she’s granting skills just like the dungeon’s abilities. Lilishe-sama was doing something similar, after all.”
“That is a very strong possibility. I’ve heard that there are limitations for saints and heroes, but both Kirue and I have actually received skills like recovery magic from Lilishe-sama, so perhaps there are no such limits.”
“Yes. Recovery magic, safe childbirth—we have all received them.”
That’s right, the Goddesses have such convenient abilities. Thanks to them, I was able to learn recovery magic, which I couldn’t master before, and being able to heal myself has been incredibly useful.
“If that’s the answer, it’s simple enough, but I have to wonder if Nonoa would really go that far. Even if the number of people is small, arranging to meet every single citizen is a massive undertaking, isn’t it?”
“That is… true.”
Nonoa is the Queen of the Magic Kingdom. Does she really have the time to meet every single one of her subjects? Absolutely not. I know better than anyone that a country wouldn’t function if you didn’t spend your time on paperwork and issuing directives.
“Well, since it’s a national secret, we’ll investigate it later. What about Ruhau’s background?”
“True. Ruhau entered the university at that age, but how did that come about?”
“……That’s not particularly unusual. It’s a common story: she was placed in an orphanage, learned magic through state support, found the lessons lacking, and headed to the university, which teaches more advanced subjects.”
Everyone falls silent at Cleena’s concise explanation. That was about as brief as it gets.
“Cleena-san put it simply, but the fact that she was able to enter the university, a higher seat of learning, shows she is far from average. After all, she was able to hold a conversation about magic with us on equal footing……”
“Yes. She learned the medical knowledge I provided quite readily. And surprisingly, she also has an aptitude for recovery magic and can use it.”
“Oh? That’s rare, isn’t it? To have a talent for magic and also know recovery magic.”
“Yes. Usually, if you know recovery magic, you’re sent to the Church.”
That’s right. As Rurua says, in this Rogari Continent—or rather, the If Continent, the Haiden region, and the Zuraburu region—anyone who can use recovery magic is typically sent to the Church, which governs healing. The reason is that the Church is the most skilled at it, and more importantly, it has a strong presence and influence everywhere. Sending them there is a way to curry favor.
There’s no reason to teach it independently and risk a turf war with the Church. There’s no point in picking a fight, and simply handing them over increases the number of local healers, which is fine. Of course, if they are exceptionally talented, they might be sent to places like the Holy Capital of Litea for intensive training, which might leave the original country short-handed, but that is considered a promotion and an honor for the country that sent them.
In other words, it is quite rare for someone like Ruhau to remain behind and continue studying magic.
“Judging by the situation, Ruhau kept it a secret, didn’t she?”
“Yes. That was one of the reasons she came to the university. It seems she wanted to avoid being sent to Litea because she could use recovery magic. Given Ruhau-san’s dedication to her research, I suppose that’s only natural.”