A certain year, a certain month, a certain day, weather: sunny
I actually updated consecutively - this really isn't like my style.
I brought the elf mage I encountered last night back to my residence. She's very talented, and I plan to take her as my disciple and teach her my "despicable" methods.
As a fellow member of master's race, with her long lifespan, she should be able to accomplish many things I dare not imagine.
Also, there's another important point.
Frieren is very cute, small and feels just like master when you touch her.
A certain year, a certain month, a certain day, weather: sunny
Today, Frieren's wounds have mostly healed, so I began training with her.
Honestly, this is my first time being a teacher, so I'm quite nervous inside.
But fortunately, Frieren has high talent. The process of restraining her magical power went very smoothly, requiring little guidance from me as her teacher.
Really makes things easy for me.
I think I somewhat understand master now - why she only accepts disciples with excellent talent.
However, people with excellent talent are ultimately just a minority.
To complete my dream of enabling everyone to use beautiful magic, I still need other methods.
But fortunately, I already have some ideas.
By converting the emotional magic recognition system into rational magic theory, this way, even if someone's magical aptitude is average, they can make up for innate deficiencies through acquired learning.
It's just...
This conversion process is really difficult.
If this continues, won't I lose lots of hair?
Should I... first research magic to regrow hair?
A certain year, a certain month, a certain day, weather: sunny
Sigh, being a master really isn't easy.
Do all elves like staying in bed?
After many days, I'm actually back to this familiar job - waking up a sleepy elf.
No wait, what's difficult isn't the identity of master, but rather elves.
But it doesn't matter anyway, I quite enjoy it.
Being able to see my cute disciple every morning feels like the fatigue from researching magic theory all night has lessened considerably.
A certain year, a certain month, a certain day, weather: light rain
As expected, I still have that personality that likes stopping updates.
When researching magic theory, there's no end to it. Without realizing it, I haven't written in my diary for over half a month.
I originally thought the diary master bought me wouldn't last long, but now I haven't even written half of it.
Really lazy, Flamme.
From now on! I will never stop updating!
A certain year, a certain month, a certain day, weather: overcast
Consider last week's words as nonsense.
Sigh, researching magic theory is already mentally exhausting enough - writing diaries and such, let's not force it.
Actually, updating once a week seems pretty good too!
Let me record some things about my disciple.
Through this period of interaction with Frieren, I'm increasingly certain of my previous thoughts.
Raising an elf is really great!
Especially since Frieren's personality is similar to mine - she also likes staying in one place for long periods.
With her company, the time spent researching magic theory in Fühl Basin doesn't seem so boring anymore.
Except for getting up...
In some trivial matters of daily life, Frieren also seems somewhat lazy.
For instance, braiding hair.
This disciple of mine always likes to let her hair hang loose.
Initially, I thought Frieren liked this feeling. Later I realized she was just too lazy to take care of it herself.
After all, no matter how beautifully you arrange your hair, it gets messy after sleeping.
But that's fine - if the disciple won't move, it's convenient for me to do it.
While braiding Frieren's hair, I can also casually rub my disciple's fun elf ears.
I used to love touching master's ears, but master wasn't very willing.
Now it's great - I can caress them to my heart's content.
After having fun, I face the mirror and dress up my disciple however I like.
But while doing her hair, I can't help unconsciously braiding Frieren's hair in the style master taught me.
That makes sense too.
After all, I'm also learning from master's example in teaching my disciple.
Mm...
I miss master a bit.
After finishing the current theoretical research, I'll take Frieren to see master.
A certain year, a certain month, a certain day, weather: sunny
Mm.
I should have expected the result.
With Frieren's personality, she naturally doesn't get along with master.
Master immediately criticized her, saying a mage like Frieren could never amount to much because she couldn't see any ambition in her.
However, I don't believe master's judgment.
After this period of interaction, in my opinion, only mages like Frieren can pioneer the peaceful era.
Because neither master who longs for war, nor myself living in wartime, can imagine that peaceful era.
Only those without ambition like Frieren can.
Actually thinking about it, Flamme.
From now on! I'll never stop updating!
A certain year, a certain month, a certain day, weather: overcast
Consider last week's words as nonsense.
Sigh, researching magic theory already consumes enough mental energy - let's not force diary writing.
Actually, once-a-week updates seem quite good!
Let me record some things about my disciple.
Through this time with Frieren, I'm more convinced of my previous thoughts.
Keeping an elf is really wonderful!
Especially since Frieren's personality resembles mine - she also likes staying in one place for extended periods.
With her companionship, the time researching magic theory in Fühl Basin doesn't feel so tedious.
Except for waking up...
In daily life's small matters, Frieren seems quite lazy too.
Like braiding hair.
My disciple always likes letting her hair hang loose.
At first I thought Frieren enjoyed this feeling, but later realized she's just too lazy to tend to it herself.
After all, no matter how beautifully you style hair, one night's sleep messes it up.
But that's fine - when the disciple won't act, it's perfect for me to help.
While braiding Frieren's hair, I can also playfully rub those interesting elf ears.
I always loved touching master's ears, but master wasn't too pleased about it.
Now it's wonderful - I can stroke them freely.
After having my fill, I look in the mirror and style my disciple however I prefer.
But while working on her hair, I unconsciously end up braiding Frieren's hair in the pattern master taught me.
That makes sense.
After all, I'm learning master's methods to teach my disciple.
Mm...
I miss master a little.
After completing this theoretical research, I'll bring Frieren to visit master.
A certain year, a certain month, a certain day, weather: sunny
Mm.
I should have guessed the outcome.
Given Frieren's nature, she naturally wouldn't get along with master.
Master immediately criticized her, saying such a mage could never achieve greatness because she saw no ambition in her.
But I don't believe master's assessment.
Through our time together, I believe only mages like Frieren can usher in the age of peace.
Because neither master who yearns for battle, nor I who live in wartime, can envision that peaceful age.
Only those without worldly ambitions like Frieren can imagine it.
Without the long lifespan master and I possess.
I believe someday my disciple will personally defeat the Demon King.
A certain year, a certain month, a certain day, weather: sunny
After returning from master's place, I taught Frieren Magic of Blooming Flowers to comfort her after master's criticism.
Fortunately, Frieren really loves this magic.
After secretly badmouthing master a few times, she immersed herself in learning the magic.
A certain year, a certain month, a certain day, weather: cloudy
Today, I spent an entire day.
Accompanying my disciple who had mastered Magic of Blooming Flowers to search for and analyze flower species in the wilderness.
While searching, I also used magic to materialize the flowers that previous senior disciples loved, which I learned from master, giving them to my disciple to analyze and record together.
This way, those beautiful flowers and their precious memories can be preserved even better.
A certain year, a certain month, a certain day, weather: sunny
How to begin an era where anyone can use magic?
I've thought of a way!
I just need to convince the continent's largest unified empire to have the emperor agree to a nationwide magic research plan, abolishing the past notion that publicly researching magic is taboo.
Once the continent's most powerful empire begins research, neighboring nations naturally won't sit idle.
Because magic has tremendous destructive power.
If the empire gets ahead in applying it to military purposes, with such a massive power gap, neighboring nations could no longer maintain their existing territories.
This way, all countries and regions across the continent will follow suit. Even if some forces choose to refuse, they'll be absorbed by others who did adapt.
As for how to persuade the unified empire's emperor to agree to my plan?
The magic theory I've researched so far is sufficient.
Even though the magic theory framework is still somewhat distant from the ultimate goal of letting ordinary people practice magic...
Greatly lowering the talent threshold for practicing magic, allowing people with better aptitude to touch magic's threshold, is already sufficient!
A certain year, a certain month, a certain day, weather: light rain
From Fühl Basin to the Imperial Capital - what a long journey.
But fortunately, the result was ideal.
Due to our past brilliant record against demons, Frieren and I were granted an audience with His Majesty the Emperor.
After carefully listening to my ideas, His Majesty pondered briefly, then decided to give me a chance to prove my magic theory was truly reliable.
His Majesty first gave me ten trusted subordinates to teach using my magic theory.
If these ordinary people could truly master magic, then he would agree to spread this magic theory to a broader scope.
I believe that someday, my disciple will succeed in our mission.
A certain year, a certain month, a certain day, weather: sunny
After returning from master, I taught Magic of Blooming Flowers to Frieren as comfort after master's criticism.
Fortunately, Frieren really liked this magic.
After badmouthing master several times, she became absorbed in magic practice.
A certain year, a certain month, a certain day, weather: bright
Today, I spent a whole day
Accompanying my disciple who learned Magic of Blooming Flowers to search and analyze flowers in the wild.
During our search, I also used magic to manifest flowers that master's previous disciples loved, having Frieren analyze and record them together.
This way, those beautiful flowers and their precious memories behind them can be preserved even better.
A certain year, a certain month, a certain day, weather: sunny
How to start an era where everyone can use magic?
I figured out a method!
Just convince the continent's largest unified empire, having the emperor agree to nationwide magic research, abandoning past ideas that public magic research is forbidden.
Once the continent's strongest empire begins research, neighboring countries naturally won't stand by.
Because magic has enormous destructive potential.
If the empire advances first in military applications, with such massive power disparity, neighboring nations couldn't maintain their current territories.
Thus, all continental countries and regions would follow suit. Even if some forces refuse, others who adapted would absorb them.
What would convince the unified empire's emperor to accept my plan?
My current magic theory research is sufficient.
Although magic theory frameworks still fall short of letting ordinary people practice magic ultimately...
But drastically lowering magic practice talent thresholds, letting those with decent aptitude touch magic's doorway, is enough!
A certain year, a certain month, a certain day, weather: light rain
From Fühl Basin to Imperial Capital - truly a lengthy journey.
But fortunately, results were favorable.
Thanks to our past brilliant demon combat record, Frieren and I received imperial audience.
After hearing my proposal carefully, His Majesty considered briefly before granting me opportunity to prove my magic theory's reliability.
His Majesty provided ten trusted subordinates for me to teach using my magic theory.
If these ordinary people could master magic, he'd agree to spread this theory more widely.
If these common people truly learn magic, I'll expand scope further - letting his empire's people learn.
Given what people call demons exist, such weapons mustn't fall behind other nations.
A certain year, a certain month, a certain day, weather: sunny
Although we didn't directly achieve our goal, current circumstances aren't bad.
Just that my already scarce free time must now be divided for teaching the emperor's subordinates...
Mm, looks like I'll need to temporarily slow some magic theory research.
Fortunately Frieren helps me occasionally, sometimes teaching the emperor's men.
A certain year, a certain month, a certain day, weather: sunny
We succeeded.
Results exceeded my expectations.
Among His Majesty's ten subordinates, fully half meditated on magical power, with two even casting simple magic.
His Majesty was overjoyed, deciding to attempt larger scale trials.
Why not directly declare nationwide magic research? His Majesty personally explained.
Anywhere across the continent, due to prolonged demon warfare, people consider magic research taboo.
Changing such thinking requires time. Even as national leader, he can't alter most citizens' opinions with single commands.
Therefore this matter needs gradual progression.
I sense His Majesty has personal motives, but at least he's moving in positive directions.
So I accepted this outcome.
A certain year, a certain month, a certain day, weather: sunny
Days researching magic theory in the imperial capital were quite boring.
Even disciple Frieren grew restless.
At her request, I postponed recent work for a day or two, accompanying her outdoors.
Frieren was delighted, having me braid her hair, saying she'd rarely gotten her teacher all to herself.
This child...
Following my disciple's plan, we first played at mountains near the imperial capital for half a day, then explored a nearby maze.
Frieren found the maze's treasure map, claiming precious medicine existed deep inside that would grant health, energy, even longevity.
Does she think I've aged?
Perhaps so - I do have some gray hairs now.
But being cared for feels nice, especially by one's disciple - someone not sensitive to time.
Speaking of which, shouldn't I visit master too?
Thinking carefully, I haven't seen master or woken her up in ages.
Is master sleeping in today?
A certain year, a certain month, a certain day, weather: sunny
My body's tired, legs somewhat sore.
Perhaps I'm truly getting older.
Yesterday we fully explored the maze with my disciple, but unfortunately, the maze's end held no treasures - just some gold and silver, plus...
A mimic.
Really, even after determining that chest was a mimic disguise, my disciple still insisted on approaching.
I spent at least a third of my energy rescuing Frieren from the mimic's mouth.
Sigh, my disciple really doesn't let me worry.
But...
Despite physical exhaustion, this adventure was truly enjoyable.
A certain year, a certain month, a certain day, weather: cloudy
Frieren left after all.
That's probably for the best - the imperial capital has some problematic environments, especially among certain nobles.
As for His Majesty, he's already scheduled public announcements.
If everything goes smoothly, probably late next year or early the year after, he'll make external declarations.
I hope I can live to see magic theory spread across the entire continent.
Also, should I visit master Serie...
I'll go after finishing current research.
A certain year, a certain month, a certain day, weather: cloudy
Temperature dropped suddenly, body's somewhat unwell.
After lying in bed several days, I suddenly remembered this diary.
Looking at dates, I haven't updated for over a year.
Seeing my last entry's contents makes me quite ashamed.
I'd planned visiting master then, but His Majesty suddenly established Court Mages organization, hoping I'd teach them.
They'd spread to the empire's major cities after graduating, promoting my magic theory.
So I postponed visiting master.
I'm truly sorry, master.
Once I recover, I'll visit you.
A certain year, a certain month, a certain day, weather: sunny
Disciple Frieren returned to see me.
This child - who greets their teacher by saying "Flamme, how did you become so old? You're completely like an old woman" first thing?
And living alone, she lets her hair hang loose without any care.
After having Frieren sit, I braided her hair and properly rubbed my disciple's ears.
The texture's still wonderful, just like master's... exactly the same.
Being able to see this child again makes me truly, truly happy.
I'm probably not a qualified master - whether in Fühl Basin or Imperial Capital, I devoted most time and energy to my dream, without much quality companionship for her.
I'm not a qualified disciple either.
Since bringing Frieren to meet master, I never returned.
Always thinking I'd go back later, after finishing current matters, after passing this milestone.
But thinking this way, unknowingly my duties and position no longer allowed departure.
Master's voice and memory, even earlier diary contents, have become frightening to me.
I'm truly a heartless person.
Sigh...
A certain year, a certain month, a certain day, weather: sunny
Frieren left again.
Can't be helped - the empire has some environmental issues, particularly certain nobles.
His Majesty has already put public announcements on the agenda.
If all proceeds smoothly, perhaps by late next year or early the following, external declarations will come.
I hope to see magic theory reach the continent's every corner, even if it means barely surviving until then.
A certain year, a certain month, a certain day, weather: bright
My energy's declining, legs increasingly painful.
Lying in bed for several days, I suddenly recalled having this diary.
A full day passed - I've neglected it over a year again.
Looking at previous entries fills me with shame.
When I'd wanted visiting master, His Majesty organized Court Mages, asking me to guide them.
Post-graduation they'd spread across major imperial cities promoting my magic theory.
Therefore I delayed master visits.
Sorry, master.
After recovery, I'll definitely visit.
A certain year, a certain month, a certain day, weather: sunny
Disciple Frieren came to see me.
This child - greeting her teacher with "Flamme, how did you get so old, completely like an old woman?"
Living alone without tending her hair properly.
Having Frieren sit, I braided her hair and thoroughly petted my disciple's ears.
Still that wonderful texture, identical to master's...
Seeing this child again brings such happiness.
I'm likely an inadequate master. Whether in Fühl Basin or Imperial Capital, I devoted most time and energy to my dream without properly accompanying her.
I'm no qualified disciple either.
Since taking Frieren to meet master, I never returned.
Always planning to go back - after current work, after this phase, after this timing.
But thinking this way, unknowingly my responsibilities and position prevented leaving.
Master's voice and memories, even this diary's earlier content, became sources of fear.
I truly am heartless.
A certain year, a certain month, a certain day, weather: sunny
Today's weather is beautiful, just like when master showed me Magic of Blooming Flowers.
The former crown prince, now His Majesty the Emperor, sat by my window telling me that across the empire, the entire continent, your magic theory has spread.
Magic is no longer demons' exclusive domain, but humanity's tool to resist demons and improve life.
He even brought Holy Capital priests to heal me.
But I know some things are meaningless.
Like autumn-winter flowers - though still bright and beautiful, they've exhausted their final vitality.
At least dream seeds are planted. Even if I can't see them bloom, there's hope.
Like Magic of Blooming Flowers, like master's remembered flowers.
Now I've incorporated them all into magic theory educational materials - they'll never disappear.
Oh right, one more thing.
This thick diary - I've finally written the last page.
A decent conclusion, I suppose.
[Complete]
(Note: This diary is preserved in the Continental Magic Association - Äußerst Branch flower garden, protected by special visual concealment barriers)
(Note: The diary shows no tearing damage. Along with accompanying gift boxes, everything was restored by Repair Magic [Reparo])
(Note: Where this diary rests, a perfectly intact letter remains, showing glue traces suggesting prior restoration by gluing)
(Note: Someone read the entire diary, writing on the final page's back: "Read. The work you want me to accept, I'll reluctantly try. After all, it's just momentary whim.")
(Note: A certain elf, after reading, let disciple Gut pet her ears briefly)
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