Volume 1 - CH 11

Volume 1: The Light

I was surprised at the words that came out of Master’s mouth.

The spirit that possessed Master was a bird that he was close to as a child? Is that really possible?

“Serena, aren’t spirits born as spirits?”

“……Animal spirits with strong emotional attachment sometimes become spirits, but that is rare. Most spirits are indeed born as spirits.”

“I see…”

If that’s the case, then the spirit possessing Master must be really the animal with whom he used to be close with.

Master looked down for a moment, then raises his head and asks me.

“Callus, can you help me ask her? What did Yenia say?”

“Uh, yes, can you help me, Serena?”

Through Serena, I tell Master what the golden hawk, Yenia, has said.

The one with the hardest job here was Serena, as she was the only one here who understands both human and spirit languages. Hence, she not only has to convey the message, but also has to “translate” it.

According to Serena, only a few of the spirits can speak the language of humans. Is it because she is a “spirit princess” that she can do this?

“Well… I’m glad you noticed. I’m so proud of you Gory, you’ve become a great Magician. Keep up the good work.”

“….Hmmm. I’m the one who should be thanking you.”

Master replied while tearing up.

He then stared at the empty space and spoke.

“If you don’t mind this old man, please continue to be my guiding wings.”

With these words, Master patted the empty space.

There was nothing there, but for some reason, i felt like there was a shiny golden bird there.

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“When I was a young, I was a sickly boy. Like you, I could never leave my room.”

Master, who had been silent for a while, suddenly spoke.

It is surprising that he experienced such a time.

“Stuck, I could only enjoy looking out the window. One day I saw a baby chick crawling on the ground. I saw myself in the chick and decided to raise it.”

“And that chick was Yenia.”

“Yes, Yenia was my first friend. We spent time together and shared a strong bond… However, not long after my body became healthy, she died of illness and sickness. Therefore, when I learned that I had the gift of Light Magic, I decided to use it to help those who were suffering from illnesses.”

“… That’s what happened.”

“Although it happened a long, long time ago. I could remember it so vividly. Knowing that Yenia is still with me now, I couldn’t be happier.”

What a touching story.

Master has been a Magician for more than fifty years. And all that time, Yenia supported him in the shadows. Even though she knew her presence would go unnoticed.

They may have spent only a few years together, but the bond was real.

Masters looked me in the eye and took my hand in his.

“Thank you, Callus. Thank you for reminding me of something important and most of all, for telling me the message of a friend.”

“Oh, no. I only conveyed Serena’s words…”

“And how many people on this continent can do that? I swear by the name of Sage Gory that you are a special person.”

I’ve never had anyone say that to me before, so it makes me kind of jittery.

I’m both happy and embarrassed. It’s a strange feeling.

“But …… it would be wise to keep that power a secret from the rest of the world. Sadly, there are many who would abuse it.”

“Serena also told me not to do that. I have no intention of telling anyone other than Master.”

“Un. Thank you too Serena-dono, I also ask you please take good care of Callus from now on.”

The master then bowed his head to the space to the right of me.

Serena was not there by the way, she was relaxing with her chin on my head as if she is tired of translating for me. I didn’t bother telling Master that, though.

“My apologies, I’ve spent a little too much time… Let’s get back to training now. Is that all right, Callus and Serena?”

“Yes, I’m looking forward to it!”

Fascinated by the mysterious existence of magic and spirits, the four of us immersed ourselves in our exploration until dark.

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Spirit Book! (With Rarity)

[VR]

Guiding Wings, Yenia [Light Hawk]

A hawk with golden feathers. At the time of her death, she was only a lowly animal spirit, but her love for her friend bore fruit and she rose to the status of a Light Spirit.

The hawk, which continued to support its friend in the shadows, became a higher spirit over a long period of time.

Her favorite food is pork.

[N]

Unbreakable Bond, Yenia [Hawk Spirit]

A boy took a hawk as a friend.

When the hawk became a spirit, it refused to return to the wheel of reincarnation.

She could not abandon her only friend.

[T/N: I used “she” to Yenia for now since it sounds like a girl name, but it can change in the future.]