Chapter 91: Winter Vacation (7)

Chapter 91: Winter Vacation (7)

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Luna hastily packed her belongings and set off for the heart of the empire with Professor Mcguire.

The heart of the Empire.

The Royal Capital.

Luna had never been there before.

Frankly, there was no reason for a child from a minor noble family like Luna to visit the capital.

She might have visited once or twice if she had relatives in the capital, but there was no one in Luna's family living there.

The idea of going to the capital for the first time made Luna's heart flutter, but she focused first on her purpose of going there.

She had to save Rudy.

Anxiety welled up at the thought of possibly having to fight against Ian Astria, the current greatest talent in the Empire, if things went awry.

However, while she was anxious, she was not afraid.

The fact that Professor Mcguire was by her side gave her a strong sense of security.

Lost in her thoughts, Luna's eyes drifted towards the bag that Professor Mcguire was holding.

This wasn't a typical leather bag; it was a metal one with locks.

Unable to curb her curiosity, Luna voiced her question.

"Professor, what's in that bag?"

"Oh, it's a bag containing magic tools and a few scrolls."

At this, Luna tilted her head.

Wouldn't a standard leather bag be more practical?

A metal bag would be heavy and limiting in mobility.

Still, considering its contents, the sturdiness of a metal bag made sense.

She let the thought pass.

"Oh, right."

Luna clapped her hands and rummaged through her bag.

"Professor, could you take a look at this magic circle for me?"

"Magic circle?"

At Luna's words, Mcguire showed interest.

Luna took a piece of paper out of her bag.

The magic circle she had completed today was drawn on that paper.

It was a magic circle related to mental purification and mana stabilization.

Mcguire looked closely at the magic circle.

And a satisfied smile crossed his face.

Typically, looking at a complicated magic circle might evoke feelings of inadequacy or even despair.

However, that wasn't the case with Luna's magic circle.

Luna's magic circle was one that could make any wizard who researched magic circles feel good.

The runes drawn on the magic circle gave a round and gentle aura, reminiscent of Luna herself.

Additionally, despite the circle's seemingly simple design, the underlying formulas were precise and thorough, making it pleasant to analyze.

However, it wasn't without its issues.

There were still many things Luna lacked.

"You need to rework this part and this control formula. If you rearrange the circuits that could become obstacles inward while maintaining the overall structure, it will be a better magic circle."

Mcguire pointed out the details of the magic circle with his finger and said.

"Oh...."

Luna looked in awe at Mcguires detailed feedback.

Mcguire smiled at her, saying,

"But you've improved a lot. The overall structure of the magic circle is much better than before. As always, the internal formulas are written best."

"Hehe.... thank you."

Luna scratched her head shyly.

"Well, it seems like it only needs a little modification. I could fix it here, but then your skills won't improve. Try doing it yourself."

"Yes! I got it!"

Luna replied in a cheerful voice.

"Oh, but shouldn't we start writing a letter to Rie soon."

"Oh! Right."

Inside the carriage, Luna and Mcguire came up with a plan.

Rie's help was essential for that plan.

Without Rie, the plan itself could collapse, so they needed to ask for help quickly.

Luna took out the letter paper she had brought and began to write.

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Raei Translations

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In Rie's room,

"Hmm...."

Rie was grappling with a magic circle.

The magic circle she was working on was for sealing elementals, specifically designed to suppress rampaging ones.

"No, it's fine."

Then Rie casually collected the magic circle she had been agonizing over.

"I have somewhere to go for a bit."

"Wha-, where to?"

The maid was greatly surprised.

"I'm just going to step outside for a moment."

"Are you visiting one of the noble families? Should I arrange a carriage and some knights...?"

"No, I'll be going discreetly. Don't make a scene."

"Oh, understood. Then I'll call some of the other maids..."

Assuming Rie was leaving, the maid naturally thought to call others to help Rie get ready.

"No, I said not to make a fuss."

However, Rie rejected this as well.

"I'm...I'm sorry."

Looking at the maid, Rie let out a sigh and walked towards the closet.

"Just help me out a bit. I won't be dressing up much since I'll only be out briefly."

"Yes! Understood."

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Raei Translations

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At that moment.

"What on earth is this?"

Bandaging my hand, I banged against the iron bars.

A few days ago, I had pounded on these bars with my fists and had ended up rolling on the floor in pain.

After a few hours of moaning in pain, a person in a hood came with food.

However, seeing my fist swollen red, they treated me and said,

"You should avoid such pointless acts. There's no escape from here."

This comment provoked me even more.

Who are they to tell me about whether I can get out or not?

Thus, I started studying the confines of this cell.

And I reached a conclusion.

"Mana cannot form properly here."

Within this space, mana dissipates constantly.

Whether trying to use any magic, or attempting to physically strengthen myself.

There was no way to handle mana within these bars.

In desperation, I even tried to summon Priscilla.

"Huff... It's been a while since I've been in the real world... what the?"

She materialized but then vanished instantly.

Even though Priscilla is controlled by my mental strength, she uses the mana within me to manifest.

Thus, she materialized and then instantly disappeared.

I muttered to the Priscilla within me.

"Priscilla, what do you think we should do?"

[You, who always told me not to speak, are now asking for my opinion?]

Priscilla retorted as if annoyed.

"I regret that as well, but it's just how it is."

To converse with Priscilla, I had to speak out loud.

Her voice, however, was unheard by those around.

As a result, when I talked with Priscilla, it looked like I was a madman talking to myself.

And since most of the time I was alone was spent studying, I told Priscilla I wouldn't be able to respond to her most of the time.

Initially, she would speak to me often, but after being continuously ignored, she stopped addressing me altogether.

"I have my own circumstances too."

And now, I am completely alone.

Feeling lonely by myself, I began to chat with Priscilla more.

[Haa... If I knew it was going to be like this, I would've contracted with Serina instead. This is truly the most regrettable decision of my elemental life.]

But every time I tried to talk, Priscilla would grumble at me.

She seemed upset, perhaps because I hadn't paid her enough attention in the past.

It was understandable.

"I... I'm sorry. I promise I'll call upon you more often."

[That's if we can get out of here.]

"Haa... Yes, if we get out...."

I stared hard at the iron bars.

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