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bunnyandcometCard Story: Your Voice Pushes Me Forward
Chapter 1
Just a short while ago, due to the effects of the < Great Calamity >, a number of books escaped a bookstore specialising in wizards.
Everyone split up to find them, and after searching for a while, Arthur, Riquet, and I decided to take a short break at a café.
Arthur: We received some eyewitness reports from the townspeople, but it seems that our search is still going to take some time.
Akira: Hugo said there were a hundred books in total, so of course it'll take a long time if they're all flying around like birds......
Riquet: It was my first time seeing such strange books. ......Speaking of which, Prince Arthur's magic tool is also a book, isn't it.
Arthur: Yes.
Riquet: If it's alright with you, may I take a look at it? In truth, I've always been curious about it.
Arthur: Of course, I don't mind.
Arthur raised his right hand and out of nowhere, an old, large, grimoire appeared.
Arthur: Would you like to see the inside too?
(Page flipping)
Akira: ......I can't understand any of it, but there sure is a lot of writing......
Riquet: It seems kind of complex...... What does it say?
(Page flipping)
Arthur: For example, this page shows you how to draw a magic circle. I've actually used several of these before.
Riquet: So that's what it's about. This book is still too difficult for me...... Prince Arthur, you're amazing!
Arthur: Ahaha, I'm still learning myself. I haven't read everything in this book, and there are things that I don't understand.
Riquet: There are things even you don't understand?
Arthur: Of course. There are things I don't know, and the knowledge I have now is not something I've had from the start, but what I've gained through study.
Akira: As I recall, your grimoire also contains information on things other than magic circles, such as how to perform rituals and the history of magic.
Arthur: That's right. It describes the nature of the spirits in various places as well.
Riquet: Magic involves so many different things...... Could you give me more examples?
Arthur: Well, there's basic magic and difficult magic, and numerous types of magic that are useful in daily life. The beginning of this book has a lot of basic magic.
Riquet: I see. Is the magic circle that Oz taught me the other day also in there? When I try to draw it, it's hard to get the balance and fine details right, and it doesn't come out well......
Arthur: What kind of magic circle is it?
Riquet: When you draw it, an invisible dome-shaped wall is put up. Any item put inside will be shut away.
Akira: So it's like building a barrier to protect something......?
Riquet: Yes. Cain and Bradley have eaten my sweets without permission before, so I want to quickly learn how to draw it.
Arthur: If that's the case, this grimoire also contains things that Sir Oz has taught me. The magic circle you're thinking of must be......this one.
Chapter 2
On the page that Arthur had turned to, there were many words and a picture of a magic circle.
Riquet: Yes! This looks like the one. ............
Akira: Riquet?
Riquet: It's on the first page, so I guess this must be easy magic......
Arthur: Of course it's less difficult than magic used to, say, change the weather. But the fundamentals are important.
If you can't ride your broom on a windless day, how can you fly through a storm?
It's because one has a good grasp of the basics that the range of things they can do expands.
Riquet: Prince Arthur......
Arthur: So, let's practise so we can do it together. First, draw the magic circle on this piece of paper.
Arthur magically produced a pen and paper, and Riquet took them with an excited expression.
Akira: It's like an exercise in drawing.
Arthur: Exactly. It's not easy for anyone to draw neatly until they get used to it.
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Riquet: I feel like it came out quite nicely. What do you think?
Arthur: Yes, the lines in this area are particularly neat. I can tell that all your practice is paying off.
Riquet: Ehehe. I'm going to work even harder!
Akira: (How heartwarming...... wait, that's......)
Arthur: Madam Sage? Is something wrong?
Akira: Outside the window, there's one of the books we've been looking for!
Riquet: It's true! Was that book also taking a rest?
Arthur: We'd better hurry and catch it!
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(Footsteps)
Riquet: Ah! It flew off!
As we approached the book, it noticed us and fluttered away.
Arthur: Let's chase it by broom!
<< Pernoctant Nixzo >>
Riquet: <<Sunrotea Edif >>
Madam Sage, please ride on my broom.
Akira: Excuse me, and thank you!
(Whoosh)
On the broom, we followed behind Arthur and hurriedly chased after the book.
Riquet: What a nimble book. Are we really going to be able to catch it......?
Arthur: ......I know. This is a good opportunity, so how about we catch it using the magic circle that Riquet was practising earlier?
Riquet: But isn't that magic circle meant for stopping people from touching what's inside?
Arthur: It can be used for more than one purpose. If you can use it to enclose things, then you might be able to catch that book by leading it into the magic circle.
Akira: I see...... That's definitely a promising idea.
Riquet: But can I even do it? I practised it so many times earlier, but I was only just able to draw it nicely......
Arthur: That "just" is a testament to your repeated efforts, Riquet. Next time, it'll surely be even better. I'll help you, so let's try it out!
Riquet: Prince Arthur......Understood. I'll give it a go!
Arthur: First, a place with few passerby and no escape routes......let's do it in that alleyway.
I'll lead it there, so Riquet, Madam Sage, please get the preparations ready.
Riquet, Akira: Understood!
Chapter 3
Riquet: I think it looks neat enough, but is this really going to be okay......?
Riquet told me this worriedly as a magic circle drawn with lines of light lay at his feet.
Akira: I think you've drawn it wonderfully! Please have some faith in yourself.
Riquet: Madam Sage......
(Whoosh)
Arthur: Riquet! Madam Sage!
After a few moments, we could see Arthur on his broom, signalling to us as he drove the book in our direction.
Just as the book was about to pass through the magic circle, Arthur shouted in an even louder voice.
Arthur: Now, Riquet! Cast your spell!
Riquet: << Sunrotea Edif >>
Riquet cast his spell, and for an instant, a pillar of light that touched the sky towered over us.
Within the magic circle's invisible barrier, the book flew around with a flutter.
Riquet: Wow......!
Arthur, Riquet, Akira: We did it!
Arthur got off his broom, and there was high-fiving and rejoicing all around. Then, Riquet quietly picked up the book that was floating on top of the magic circle.
Riquet: Thank you very much, Prince Arthur. It's thanks to you teaching me that I was able to achieve this.
Arthur: It wasn't thanks to me.
It was the result of your efforts and strong desire to succeed, Riquet. You should stand proud.
Riquet: Prince Arthur......
Arthur: Besides, basic magic can be used practically, and it's essential for when you use other magic. Let's continue to study together so we can use it properly.
Riquet: Yes!
I could feel Arthur's thoughtfulness as I watched Riquet cheerfully reply, and a peaceful feeling washed over me.
Akira: (Arthur may have been able to catch the book without using the magic circle...... But I guess he chose the more time-consuming method in order to improve Riquet's confidence.)
Riquet: Prince Arthur, please join me in practising magic again.
I had a lot of fun with you, and I'm sure that's why I was able to use that magic today.
Arthur: Of course.
I also like training with you, because I can tell that both you and I are improving.
Arthur smiled as he gently stroked Riquet's head.
Akira: (It kind of feels like they're brothers......)
Arthur: Alright, we should review what we just did. Let's go search for more books together and capture them in the magic circle!
Card Episode: The Prince and the Knight
Arthur: Madam Sage, are you looking for a book?
Akira: Yes, I was wondering if there were any books that I could understand just through the pictures, even if I can't understand the words......
Arthur, are there any books you've been interested in lately? If you'd like, I can help you find it.
Arthur: Books I've been interested in...... Now that I think about it, when I snuck into town, I found a book titled "The Prince and the Knight" at a bookstore.
I still haven't read it, but it seems it's been popular in Central Country recently.
Akira: Oh......! What a nice title. It kind of reminds me of you and Cain......
Arthur: Fufu, you think so? When I found the book, I also thought the same thing.
Akira: If only I could read the script of this world, I'd love to try reading it...... I wonder what it's about.
Arthur: It seems that the impressions of those who have read it are rather scattered.
Akira: Scattered?
Arthur: Yes. Some say they laughed, some say they cried, some found it scary, and so on.
Because of that, I wonder what I'll think after I've read it......I'm quite curious.
Akira: That definitely sounds interesting......Now I want to read it even more.
Arthur: Well then, after I'm finished reading, I can tell you all about it.
Akira: I'll look forward to it!
Arthur: In that case, if you'd like, how about we hold a book review party?
How did it sound to you, what are your feelings on it......Please allow me to hear your thoughts as they are.
Home Screen Voice Line:
I was raised in Northern Country, and then came back to Central Country. Had I not returned to Central Country at that time...... I can't say I've never once thought about it. However, I am proud to be able to stand by your side now as a Central wizard.
