**[Magic]**?
Before understanding this question, one first needs to know a prerequisite question—what is [Magic Power]?
Simply put, [Magic Power] is the ability to change the world. Although terms differ from planet to planet, whether it's [Mana], [Chakra], [Cursed Energy], or others, any extraordinary energy distinct from normal physical laws can be broadly termed [Magic Power].
After understanding that, the specific concept of [Magic] can also be easily derived—[Magic] is the method of exerting directed influence on the changes brought about by magic power.
Incantations, hand gestures, magic circles... these are all frameworks constructed to make magic power induce specific phenomena.
But—
"Your blood itself is a universal spell formula."
Inside the training room of the *Kriemhild*.
Standing in the open space covering two or three football fields, Ziger recalled his earlier conversation with M.
According to the analysis of M, who claimed to be a magic master, the fundamental reason Ziger could use magic without any preparation lay in his blood, or more precisely, the way his blood flowed.
The path of blood flow, the speed of blood flow, and the blood itself... everything related to blood constituted an extremely special spell formula framework. This meant Ziger, like M, carried a magic with him that would take effect as soon as magic power was injected.
But unlike M, the spell formula formed by Ziger's blood was even more peculiar—it had no fixed framework. All Ziger needed was a thought, and the framework itself would instantly change, producing a corresponding effect. It was, in a sense, a universal magic.
Therefore, Ziger could use magic with just a thought.
The reason Ziger was now in the training field was because of another conjecture M had raised.
*Fwoosh!*
A small flame ignited on Ziger's fingertip.
The flame magic was Ziger's most frequently used. Several years ago, when Ziger ate a dragon, he couldn't stand raw meat and wondered if he could use fire to roast it. The next moment, flames burst from his hands.
Thinking back carefully, that was perhaps the moment Ziger awakened to magic.
In that case, then—could Ziger also use magic other than fire magic?
"Anyway, start with situations you can specifically imagine. Preferably something light and simple, like the most basic water magic, wind magic, etc."
Beside Ziger, in the remote communication device held by Brynhildr who was attending him, M spoke via remote link.
Nodding slightly, Ziger envisioned in his mind the scene of wind blowing.
The next moment—
*Howwwwwl————————!!!*
The flickering flame abruptly vanished.
In its place, a violently swirling gale erupted! The entire training room was instantly filled with raging winds, making Ziger's clothes billow!
(Di-did it work?)
Standing amidst the gale, Ziger looked at his hands with disbelief—he swore he only imagined it in his mind!
"Looks like it worked."
"Also, Sister Hil, please turn the camera down a bit. With this strong wind, your skirt must be—"
[Apologies, Lady M. Although I possess a physical form, physical interference is ineffective against me. You should know this.]
"Guh—!"
On the screen, M immediately displayed a deeply regretful expression.
Not paying attention to that side, Ziger, bathed in the gale, suddenly had an idea in his heart. If he could imagine wind magic, couldn't he imagine others too...
*Zap—!*
As Ziger visualized another scenario in his mind, the howling gale throughout the room abruptly ceased. Simultaneously, strands of lightning flickered and danced in his hands.
Kamui's lightning magic.
Having been electrocuted by him many times, Ziger could confirm the lightning in his hands was almost identical to Kamui's, just slightly paler in color.
"Oh? Your imagination isn't bad. Among the basic elemental magics, the structure of the lightning magic spell formula is relatively complex. To be able to use it so simply... your talent is a bit better than I thought."
"...Maybe it's just that I'm more familiar with it."
Ziger played with the lightning in his hand, attempting to condense it into arrow-like shapes like Kamui did.
But suddenly, a sense of emptiness surged from deep within his body. Ziger felt his whole body go weak, nearly collapsing on the spot, and the lightning in his hand vanished instantly.
[Lord Ziger!]
Seeing this, Brynhildr immediately dropped the screen in her hand and quickly came to Ziger's side to support him.
[Are you alright? Are you feeling unwell anywhere? I will take you to the bathing room!]
"No... no need..."
Taking a few shallow breaths, Ziger checked his body. "Just suddenly felt weak... as if there's a... discomfort?"
[Discomfort? Could it be from overusing magic?]
"...Probably not."
Ziger made a flame appear on his palm, then transformed it into a small whirlwind.
"I can still use magic. It doesn't seem like I've run out of magic power."
"It might be poor compatibility?"
M's voice came from the screen on the floor not far away.
"There are indeed such cases. Mages who are exceptionally skilled in a particular system might be terrible at using other systems—Looks like you aren't good with lightning magic?"
"Not an unexpected situation. After all, you can use magic just by imagining it, so the precision of your imagination and your compatibility with the target magic are very important. From your situation, fire magic is probably what you're best at. Wind magic is okay. Lightning magic, however, has poor compatibility with you, so poor that using it causes physical discomfort."
Poor compatibility with lightning magic?
Ziger couldn't help but think of Kamui's insufferably arrogant face, and a wave of disgust welled up from deep within.
"Yeah, I think so too. Just thinking about that damn shorty's ugly mug makes me sick—I shouldn't use lightning magic."
"Hehe~~~ Seems you have your own circumstances. Well then, try out as many different magics as you can next. Besides fire magic, it's best to determine a few other magics you can use comfortably. That would also benefit dragon slaying—Speaking of which, you do want to slay dragons, right?"
Dragon slaying.
Mentioning this topic, Ziger paused slightly. "...If it's for survival, or if I'm attacked by dragons, then I will slay dragons."
"Hmm. So you're the relatively proactive type, it seems."
"I look forward to seeing how many dragons you'll kill later."