Now that I have decided which branch of magecraft I will practice, it's time to fully unlock my circuits. I had held back on doing it because of the risk of messing with my own trigger, and if that was done I wouldn't have anyway to fix it with my current resources. Until I am able to truly find my own ground in this world any risk is too much.
Using other magi as a basis is not a great idea, a trigger must be personal, something that reflect the person. Shirou used the hammer of a gun, Rin imagined herself stabbing her heart with a knife, Luvia imagined her heart was a jewel shattering.
It must be immediate, something fast but easy to imagine. Outside forces can't be used, it's why I waited so long to find my own, having used the method that converts my nerves into makeshift Magic circuits would make my mind associate their usage to the pain I felt when I make them.
Rin's method is noteworthy in my opinion. Functional and fast, no outside force needed, just the fear of death any human being has ingrained in their souls.
So, I grab my neck with both hands and quickly twist it, feeling the sensation I imagine myself going even further snapping it.
I now visualize this feeling and focus it on my magic circuits, tricking my inner conscious into activating them when this feeling is felt.
My body begins to warm up, I can feel my back burning and my mind screaming. But ironically my body feels nicer, as if a numb member suddenly started feeling again.
With this, I begin using my newfound activated circuits to gather the mane in the air, as if I opened the valve of a sink the mane flows through my circuits.
Those that I had awakened before begin relaxing, not needing to use their entire might to use to all mana I gather by themselves, after all, they were not made to be used alone.
I had awakened around five circuits at first, and while practicing my magecraft I also spent a certain time gathering enough magical energy to slowly awaken more, getting up to fifteen circuits.
Now, having my chosen my trigger I was able to jump start the full activation of my innate circuits. In total I had 91 magical circuits, which is an impressive amount but with my lack of bloodline I am not sure how far I could go.
While their amount is truly high, being qualified as C+++ or B rank in quantity, their composition is clearly abnormal, almost like they were crafted rather than something naturally born.
I have seven sets of circuits, all composed of another thirteen each. Twelve of those thirteen circulate around themselves before connecting to a main circuit, creating some sort of valve that allow bursts of energy to flow through the main circuit while preventing it from damaging itself from overuse.
Basically, I can quickly gather high amounts of magical energy and gather it in a single flow and burst it without needing to fear repercussions. In other words, my body is theoretically capable of producing Magical Bursts naturally, and depending on my circuits quality even low levelled Mana Burst may not be beyond me!
With that finally concluded, I decided to focus my attention on my Rune magecraft.
Runes work similarly to a language, each having their own meaning, the one I practiced beforehand was ᚲ (Kenaz), which means Beacon, which is why I used it to formulate a spell to increase my vision. But that is only one of its meanings, this rune can also mean harnessed power, disease, instability, exposure and so much more! A single rune can have over a hundred meanings, which is why despite its simplicity it's one of the most versatile Foundations out there.
Currently I want to practice the Rune ᛁ (Isa), it means Ice which is a great start to me, having even if limited elemental manipulation is already enough to create ways to protect myself may foes arrive.
I grab a paper and begin practicing its form, Isa is arguably the easiest one to draw so I only needed a few tries to make a perfect one. While not essential, the form of the runes can help influence the rune's connection to its foundation, so trying to make it as close to the original form as possible helps empower the rune.
I then begin gathering magical energy into the paper and cast it.
"ᛁ (Isa)." I suddenly feel my hands freezing, as if I was inserting ice into my body.
"A-FUC!" I let go of the paper, stopping the spell and quickly cover my mouth.
I forgot to give a target, of course the fucking spell would try to make itself inside my body, less chance of the world rejecting it and all that jazz.
Now, try once more, this time targeting the top of the paper.
"ᛁ (Isa)." This time a small gathering of ice appear on top of the paper.
"I need to remember all the variable before casting, my circuits are still immature so I can't rely on their ability to store information yet, for now I need to always think before casting even the simplest of spells." I mutter.
I then spend the remaining of the week practicing the runes I know, and while not perfect I was able to understand them well enough, now I believe I could even make a Bounded Field if necessary.
During this week Doctor Uchida told me that I will be discharged in a few days, there is nothing holding me back anymore. They only need to complete their talks with the orphanage and I will be free.
I don't plan in staying in the orphanage for long, I will most likely try to leave the city as soon as possible. I of course need money, so I will try doing some chores around the city in hopes of getting enough for a bus to either Misaki or Mifune.
Mifune has no Magi activity at all, and other than Touko and maybe Araya no one will care, end these two would most likely ignore me. They are just hiding there after all, they aren't Second Owners or something.
Misaki is a whole different thing. Technically the Aozaki family is responsible or that area, but Aoko is well... Aoko. Because of that Alice acts as the Second Owner in this case, and she is decent enough to either just kick me out of her city or ignore me altogether. The best scenario possible for me is she turning me to the Clock Tower as a first generation magus. That or she deciding to teach me...
"Pfff" I couldn't help but snort at the thought.
The idea of Alice Kuonji taking me as an apprentice is just hilarious, no way she would waste her time in a nobody like me.
So yeah, I will most likely go to Misaki. And either stay in a random place practicing magecraft and once I learn mental suggestion start stealing money or try working for Touko in Garan no Dou, which ironically would be decent enough. I doubt I could get her to teach me as she is probably already teaching Azaka but who knows.
But before leaving the town I want to try a few more practical uses of Magecraft. Probably will try going to an abandoned house or something like that to create my first Worshop, I need at least basic practice before leaving after all.
Well then, time to start preparing to leave this bloody hospital.