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Challenging Magic ②
Translated by AmaLynne
Edited by AmaLynne
「Eh? Wai, lies?! Wait, wait! Go away, go away, go away!」
In the split second of Sam’s panic, a pillar of fire had scorched the ceiling.
「Get out of my sight!」
He waved his arms and shouted, and the flames disappeared somehow.
「What the hell is this, isn’t supposed to be just a little fire?」
I never imagined that a pillar of fire would shoot out from my arm, and my heart was pounding.
I looked up at the ceiling and saw that it had turned black, but it was not burning.
I patted my chest, thankful that there was no fire.
「
What am I going to tell Daphne about this?」
I can’t hide this mess from Daphne, who comes in and out of my room several times a day.
If I were to be honest with her, she would know that I can use magic.
「If the people in the house find out, it’s going to be troublesome
 But if I tell Daphne not to tell, will she keep quiet?」
Daphne, a spectacled, intelligent beauty with a serious, stern air, has a surprisingly sweet side.
Also, I was aware that she adored me.
I was optimistic that maybe she would keep quiet about the fact that I could use magic.
「But I’m sure she is going to be pissed off that I tried magic on my own.」
I decided to prepare myself for at least one fist bump.
「Daphne would be mad at me later, but for now, magic. The fact that a pillar of fire was created by a spell that just lights a fire suggests that there might be a certain amount of magic power, right? I don’t think it’s too little.」
It could be that the control was not working properly.
Sam didn’t expect to be able to use magic just once.
That’s why he had high hopes for it.
At any rate, he had the magic power.
The magic was successful.
Now it was up to me to learn it and see how well I could use it.
Several people can use basic magic, as long as they have some magic power.
From there, it is important to find each attribute of offensive magic, recovery magic, auxiliary magic, defensive magic, and what you are good at.
While I was filled with anticipation, I was also worried.
It is said that there are people who have magic power but lack the qualities to use it.
It seems that there is a pattern of people finding out that they have magic power, but after trying various things, they were unable to use magic properly.
「Young Master! What’s with the burning smell?」
「―――Ah
」
As I was lost in thought, Daphne, who had smelled the burning smell on the ceiling, rushed into the room.
(Oh no.)
She looked at the bed, where the book was flickering, and then looked up and shifted her gaze to the ceiling.
「
Young Master Sam.」
「
Yes.」
「Please explain.」
「
Yes.」
Sam decided to be honest about what had happened.
That he had tried magic.
It worked, but the fire that was supposed to light it failed and a pillar of fire sprang up.
When Sam finished explaining, he looked over at Daphne and saw that she had her hand on her chin, as if she was thinking about something.
「Um, Daphne?」
「I’m going to ask you a question, Young Master, and please answer it.」
「Uh-huh.」
「The spell you used was a basic, rudimentary fire-lighting spell, wasn’t it?」
「Yes, but what does that mean?」
「No, I can only guess, but unless there’s something wrong with the spell, it won’t go out of control just by casting it.」
「Right, but
」
「For example, do you remember pouring unusual amounts of magic power into your body?」
「No, I don’t. I just chant「Let there be fire」.」
「
I see. Maybe your magic is
」
Daphne started mumbling something, but Sam was just confused.
He wondered if there was a problem.
What he was more afraid of was that she would report him to his father.
「Y-You know, Daphne.」
「Yes. What can I do for you?」
「I don’t want you to tell father about the spell.」
「Young Master?」
「Please. Don’t tell him I can do magic!」
「Are you sure
? It might change the way he treats you.」
I understand what Daphne is saying.
People with magic power are rare.
Just having magic power is valuable.
If you’re a nobleman, it’s even better.
It can also be used to find a marriage partner.
Many nobles want a person with magic power in their family.
「Yes. Even so, keep your mouth shut, please.」
「
I understand. If you don’t want me to, I won’t tell master.」
「Thank you, Daphne!」
「But!」
Daphne’s voice was hoarse and she stared at Sam.
There was a certain sternness in her gaze that made his spine straighten.
「Please don’t do anything dangerous again.」
「S-Sorry.」
「I’m not saying don’t try magic in the future, but I don’t want you to start a fire, so anything related to fire is prohibited.」
「Okay. I understand.」
「If you’re using magic in the house, there’s a chance someone will notice, so it’s better to do it somewhere hidden.」
「That’s right. I’ll do that.」
「Lastly, don’t worry me too much.」
Daphne then gently hugged Sam’s body.
(Oh, right, Daphne, you mean me.)
I forgot, this body is a nine-year-old.
It was natural to worry her if he was reckless.
「I’m sorry, Daphne. I won’t do anything dangerous anymore.」
「You promise, Young Master?」
「Yes.」
「That’s fine then.」
Daphne slowly pulled away from Sam.
I felt a bit of regret that her kindness and warmth had gone away.
「I don’t know if I can keep this from you if it’s just me, so let’s talk to Derrick.」
「Right. Derrick will be fine.」
That kind and old butler would never tell Sam’s secret.
Daphne thought so too, which is why she wanted to reveal Sam’s magic to Derrick.
「I’ll do that then. Now, I’m going to clean the ceiling, so Sambo-chan, please stay in my room and be quiet.」
「Ah, right, I’m sorry.」
「It’s okay, it’s a maid’s job. ―――Young Master Sam.」
Daphne stopped Sam as he was about to leave the room with the book of magic to do as he was told.
「Hmm?」
Sam turned around and saw Daphne smiling gently at him.
「Congratulations on your magic. This Daphne is truly happy for you.」
「Thank you.」
The congratulatory words brought a smile to Sam’s face.