A Genius Boy Who Was Exiled From His Family Home for “Not Being Able To Use Magic” Becomes a Witch’s Apprentice and Masters All Magic in the Right Way. This Is How You Use Your Magic, You Know?

Chapter 43. Liberation Of The Magic Inscription

(Strength beyond imagination.)

In her heart, Katia murmured.

The reliable spirits flying around her possessed tremendous power.

Now, their thoughts flowed into Katia, who had exchanged words with all of them.

“He did it. That prince can’t move anymore.”

“His magic was strong, but his fighting style wasn’t much different from a wild boar.”

“There’s no way we can beat him. And his attitude, it’s really annoying.”

“Katia-sama is much prettier, don’t you think?”

“Yeah…”

“Hmm…”

(These kids, are they really ghosts?)

Katia harbored a serious doubt.

Ghosts, which meant they were supposed to be souls that once lived here, had personalities.

But they seemed a bit too immature.

There should be souls that have lived for decades, but judging from their conversation, they all seemed like five-year-olds. Rather than ghosts, they’re more like fairies or spirits.

Of course, Katia explained this phenomenon to Hermes, but.

“…Probably, they are not strictly individual personalities as souls. Since they don’t have physical bodies, the boundaries between themselves and others become blurred or separated. Additionally, due to Katia-sama’s magic, the empathy with Katia-sama’s heart becomes stronger, resulting in a lack of malicious intent. In other words, only the innocent side of the soul gets extracted…”

“…I think, but honestly, I don’t understand it well either.”

In the end, even he didn’t seem to understand it well.

Well, it’s easier and more pleasant to converse with souls possessing the personality of a cute, honest child rather than engaging in dialogue with a soul possessing the personality of a stern old man in his forties. Plus so many souls listened to her story and empathized with her feelings.

That fact was enough to give her confidence once again.

“Now, let’s put a stop to that prince!”

“Charge!”

“Yay!”

Thanks to these reliable spirits, they managed to corner Aster that far.

All that was left was to decide the match. With that in mind, Katia tried to send the spirit soldiers according to their will, but.

“W-Wait!”

At that moment, a strange magical power surged from Aster.

Katia, sensing the anomaly, ordered the spirit soldiers to stand back.

With a tense expression, Katia watched as Aster slowly got up.

On his face──there was a smile filled with even more madness and confidence than before.

“I’ll give you credit, Katia.”

As his first words, he praised her.

But──it was clear from his next words that it didn’t mean he acknowledged Katia.

“To corner me this far with a counterfeit power. And it was a noble cause; you have fulfilled your role sufficiently.”

“…What do you mean?”

Aster, undoubtedly battered and bruised, should be able to win if he unleashes the spirit soldiers all at once. But he can’t move.

“Were you planning to defeat me? You obtained such groundless confidence. Know this. All your efforts were merely a prelude to my awakening to a greater power!”

If he moves carelessly, he’ll be defeated. In front of Katia, who is frozen with a sense of incomprehensible but certain premonition, Aster swears.

“Let me be the first noble sacrifice. This is the true power I’ve gained, the true value of my magic!!”

And then, the magic surging from him increases even more in momentum.

Aster declares.

“‘The hour of doom has come, the ancestors are holy spirits and good thoughts, the beginning brings forth the immortal world!'”

“Wha──!”

An unfamiliar chant.

Therefore, she understood. There was only one reason to chant an incantation she hadn’t heard before, neither from Hermes nor anyone else.

That is──

“No way… Liberation──!”

Bloodline Magic incorporates ancient powerful magic into the bloodline, allowing those who inherit it to use it unconditionally.

So, those who inherit it can use the same ancient magic as the original──in other words, the same level of power as the original?

The answer is, of course, no.

Since they dared to perform the crude technique of ‘incorporating magic into the bloodline’, there were inevitably elements they couldn’t incorporate. The inherited human was deemed unable to endure it. The function of magic had to be sealed off and discarded.

Therefore, those who usually use Bloodline Magic only use part of its function. Compared to the original, they can only use limited power. This is not like Katia, who ‘actually can use it but didn’t realize it’, but a function sealed by the system of Bloodline Magic itself.

However…

Among the few generations of those who inherit magic, only those with a higher aptitude for magic and the ability to handle powerful magic can.

Unlock the seal placed on Bloodline Magic, endure the burden on the body and soul, and fully wield the magic of the ancient gods.

That is Liberation. The secret of the magic bearing the name of the apocalypse.

Magic, talent, physique. Only those blessed in all aspects can achieve it, the ultimate technique and essence for Bloodline Magician.

“‘I am the light of the sky, the creator, embracing all thoughts, laying down the heavenly decree!'”

“You’re lying… right?”

Katia knew of the Liberation of the magic inscription’s existence.

But, it should be proof of reaching the realm of the gods after mastering one magic after years of using Bloodline Magic in battle.

Once acquired, it would be engraved in the kingdom’s history, becoming the sword and shield of the kingdom alone. As far as Katia knows, no one in the current kingdom has reached that level.

Moreover──even Hermes said that he couldn’t reproduce the Liberation of Bloodline Magic yet.

“‘Understand the laws of the kingdom, worship the perfect truth, and adore the peak of immortality!'”

At such a level, now, at this time.

Simply because he seemed to be losing, he awakened.

It’s ridiculous.

“‘The cunning ones shall be utterly destroyed, the heavens shall be under my control!'”

Despite sending spirit soldiers to obstruct the incantation, they are simply repelled by the surging magical power.

With composure, and arrogance. Without anyone getting in his way, he sings.

And the Liberation of Bloodline Magic is performed by a multi-level incantation.

Normally, it’s three levels. Exceptional individuals achieve it at the fourth level, and those with legendary strength reach the fifth level.

Aster’s magic──

“‘Radiant celestial judgment, My flaming ring judges the heavens and earth with seven light!’ [Ahura Mazda]──Liberation!”

Naturally, it’s the fifth level.

From Aster, who finished the chant, a vast amount of magic power overflows.

It’s enough to blow you away with just that surge. Enduring it, after a few seconds, it subsided, and what was before Katia’s eyes.

“──Witness.”

There stood the embodiment of flames.

God’s flame crawls all over the body like intricate patterns. Two pairs of wings, crimson in color, manifested from behind, and above the head, a halo emitting the same crimson light.

And in his right hand, a great sword emitting scorching white light as if it were the sun itself was gripped.

Ahura Mazda.

That is the name of the god of judgment that destroys all evil. The highest god who governs fire, with the appearance of a winged halo.

Now, Aster exuded an overwhelming presence as if to declare himself to be that very being.

And he casually stepped forward towards Katia, who was trying to escape.

──In the next moment, he was in front of her.

“──Wha!?”

Katia reflexively jumps back. In a very light tone, Aster swings the great sword in his right hand in a reverse arc.

They vanish.

The spirit soldiers protect Katia. All of them, who had enough endurance to be burned away by Aster’s full power, were annihilated with a casual swing.

“You… can’t…!”

Despite her panic, Katia’s judgment is quick.

She immediately resurrects the spirit soldiers and tries to attack Aster while retreating.

But it’s futile.

He can’t stop them as he did before. The reason is simple, Aster’s firepower has risen to an incomparable level. Especially the great sword in his right hand, just touching it burns all the spirit soldiers instantly.

Moreover, Aster’s physical abilities have skyrocketed due to his transformation into that form, [Ahura Mazda] Liberation.

“Ha… hahaha!”

And, finally feeling the power of the Liberation of the magic inscription he used for the first time.

Aster laughs intoxicatedly as he gazes at the great sword in his right hand.

“See that, Katia!! This is my true power, the power befitting a human chosen by the gods as a hero! That’s right, there’s no way I can lose! I am stronger and more righteous than anyone else, and I am worthy of guiding this country! It’s presumptuous of someone like you to challenge me! How does it feel, to have the power obtained through despicable means trampled by overwhelmingly correct power!!”

(It’s the worst, isn’t it?)

To have struggled desperately and suffered, only to have the power obtained conveniently awakened due to a little pressure trampled by that power.

Feeling nothing but those two words, which are anything but flattering.

Obtaining new power after being pushed to the limit. It’s a common development for the lead in a cheap play, but to the one being defeated, it’s unbearable.

All Katia can do now is simply run around desperately.

It’s completely different from before, where she attacked while keeping her distance. Her attacks are completely ignored and incinerated, and the opponent’s attacks cause extraordinary damage just by grazing.

Aster’s tactic remains the same as before, overpowering with sheer force. Yet, he’s being pushed back solely by the explosively increased magical performance.

(Is this really happening?)

It’s impossible.

What she desperately obtained is meaningless. Everything is surpassed by what she was born with. What she conveniently received.

Then, what are they living for in this country?

The contradiction of this country is once again being embodied. It’s her, and no one else, who’s embodying it.

Caught in such helplessness and despair, Katia instinctively averts her gaze from the sight in front of her──

And her eyes meet his.