“Next up are the test subjects.” Nathan stood up and looked into the distance.
“A considerable number of Demons are hiding in that direction, gathered in a mountain.
Hmm, is that the place for your new recruits’ trial?” “That direction is…
Mount Fujikasane.
Indeed, it’s the location for the Demon Slayer Corps’ selection.” Shinobu was somewhat surprised.
“How did you do that?” “Just simple Astromancy.” Nathan smiled.
“I can also divine that the rice ball you ate this morning was accompanied by pickles made with ginger.” Shinobu covered her mouth in surprise.
Kanae clapped enthusiastically from the side: “Perfectly correct!
I saw Shinobu eat it with my own eyes this morning.
That’s truly amazing.” Kanae’s eyes sparkled: “Can you divine anything?” “As long as there’s enough of a medium, yes.” Nathan said, “The two of you are Hashiras of the Demon Slayer Corps, so by being near you, I was able to divine the location of Mount Fujikasane.
Similarly, as long as I collect enough Demon’s blood, I can divine the origin of everything… the hiding place of Kibutsuji Muzan.” This name made both Kocho sisters’ breathing quicken.
This name was the source of all suffering.
If he was eliminated, all Demons would be eliminated, no new Demons would ever be born, and the chain of tragedy and hatred would be completely severed.
Kanae was a little worried: “Wouldn’t that be too dangerous?” “Don’t worry.” A wisp of light emerged from Nathan’s fingertip, catching both women’s attention.
“Since he fears the sun, I will be his nemesis.” “Sunlight—” Shinobu leaned in, and Kanae even poked it with her finger, finding it very warm.
Shinobu’s expression was somewhat excited: “Can this ability be popularized?
Being able to emit sunlight at night would be the ultimate Demon-killing weapon.” “Although this is a very simple spell, using magic requires a special organ from my world, Magic Circuits.
Without Magic Circuits, you can’t refine magical energy and can’t use magic.” Nathan spread his hands: “Even in my world, not everyone has Magic Circuits.
People in your world most likely don’t have them, because you don’t refine magical energy at all, so there’s no need to evolve such an organ.” Shinobu was still somewhat unwilling to give up: “Can you check?” “Of course.” Nathan beckoned.
“Come into my arms quickly, Shinobu-chan.” Shinobu’s body stiffened a little.
She had thought Nathan would have a special method to easily detect it, but did it require physical contact?
“Go on, go on.” Kanae laughed with glee.
“This is a request you made yourself, Shinobu.” Shinobu walked up to Nathan and endured his hands roaming all over her.
Nathan carefully explored every inch, even Shinobu’s face, rubbing it firmly twice.
Shinobu kept telling herself that this was just a normal physical examination.
‘But did he really have to touch that thoroughly!?’ “Unfortunately, you don’t possess this kind of aptitude.” Nathan spread his hands.
“However, with the Dimensional Forum, you could try exchanging points for Magic Circuits.” “There’s such a function?” Shinobu opened the forum and looked at the big 0 next to her points, falling into thought.
It seemed that, regardless of whether Magic Circuits were expensive or not, she definitely couldn’t afford them.
“Alright, the physical examination is done, and I’ve read all the materials.
Let’s go to Mount Fujikasane.” Nathan stood up.
“I’m already a little eager to study the composition of Demons.” Shinobu said: “Then I’ll go prepare the carriage right away…” “No need.
A carriage is too slow.” Nathan flicked his finger and activated a spell.
Kanae transformed into a beam of light and vanished into the locust wood plaque in his hand.
He handed the plaque to Shinobu: “Hold onto your sister.” Then he reached out and scooped Shinobu into his arms, directly flying up into the air.
Shinobu almost cried out in surprise, but she managed to hold it in.
Kanae’s head poked out from the wooden plaque.
She looked down at the house below, which was growing smaller and smaller, and at the constantly changing scenery, gasping in amazement: “Amazing!
Are all Magi as powerful as you?” “Not really.
Even among Magi, I am considered upper class.
Of course, since different Magi specialize in different fields, some who are stronger than me might not be able to fly.” Shinobu was wearing the plaque around her neck.
She looked at Kanae on her chest and complained: “Don’t do that, Nee-san.
Suddenly having an extra head on my chest is really creepy, you know?” “Are you already sick of your elder sister, Shinobu?” Kanae fake-cried.
“You used to love being held in my arms.
Now you won’t even let me stay on your chest for a while?” “Only a head, it’s just too weird no matter how you look at it.” Shinobu was a little exasperated.
“Fine, do what you want.” Kanae continued to ask Nathan with great interest: “I remember you said, Mr.
Nathan, that you are a Magus of Astromancy, which deals with the movements of the stars, right?
What does that have to do with flying?” “Because there is gravity between celestial bodies.” Nathan explained.
“Why do you think that when you jump up, you fall back down instead of continuing to fly upward?” “It’s because gravity is pulling you down.
The world we live on is a celestial body.” “And I can control the gravity between celestial bodies.
In the sky, I am freer than birds with wings.” Saying this, Nathan even demonstrated a spiral thrust.
Holding Shinobu, he spun in a spiral, like a drill breaking through the sky.
They shot across the sky like a meteor.
When Nathan stopped, Shinobu’s face was pale.
She felt very dizzy.
If it weren’t for her years of training in Breathing Techniques and her good physical condition, she might have thrown up by now.
“I don’t feel a thing.” Kanae’s head popped out again.
“It seems being a ghost has its advantages.
Ghosts don’t get dizzy.” “But they do get headaches.” Nathan flicked her head with his finger.
Kanae yelped in pain and covered her head: “I didn’t expect you could actually touch me.” “Of course.” Nathan put Shinobu down and looked at the wisteria flowers covering the mountains, saying.
“We’ve arrived.
Let’s go inside.” No formalities were needed.
Under Nathan’s suggestion spell, the people here didn’t even notice him or Shinobu.
Walking into Mount Fujikasane, the forest was quiet.
It was daytime, so the Demons were hiding.
Nathan snapped his fingers, and layers upon layers of dark clouds gathered, blocking the sunlight.
“It’s cloudy now.” Seeing Nathan’s ability to change the weather with a wave of his hand, Shinobu asked: “Are you a god?” Being able to fly in the sky and command the wind and rain did seem a bit godlike.
And among the eight million gods in Japanese legend, the vast majority couldn’t even do that.
“No, I’m just an ordinary Magus.
I’ll have to rely on Servants when I participate in the Holy Grail War.” Nathan wasn’t conceited about this.
It was merely an application of Astromancy Magecraft.
If he studied other types of magic, he wouldn’t be able to do this either.
With the sun obscured, Nathan’s and Shinobu’s scents drifted through the forest with the wind.
Rustling sounds came from all around… the Demons waking up and crawling out of their hiding places.
Nathan stretched out his right hand, and a sword appeared in his palm.
“Creation from nothing!” Shinobu’s eyes widened.
She almost wanted to shout out.
‘And you still say you’re not a god!’ “This is just the most basic Projection Magecraft.” Nathan shrugged.
“I’m only average at it.
I can only project some ordinary items.
In my world, there’s a guy who can project all kinds of divine weapons.” Hearing this, Shinobu became even more fascinated by the world of Magi.
She wished she could earn points right now and exchange them for Magic Circuits and the corresponding magic in the forum.