Loop Mob – A Mob’s Interdimensional Travel Caught in a Loop

Chapter 21: Unveiling Non-Incantation

Now, let’s get to the main topic: the research on incantation dismissal and non-incantation. However, I’ve already conducted all possible verifications during the previous loop.

“My assumption goes something like this.”

To avoid complexity, I condensed the theory that Professor and I had summarized before into an overview handout.

“Kid, this is not just amazing; if this is true, it’s a major event that will fundamentally change the nature of magic skills.”

Yeah, it indeed turned out to be a significant event that shook the world. However, all the credit went to the tower’s mage. Using my report as a basis, Professor and I went through each point, verifying and backing it up.

This time, we decided to bring up this topic with other teachers and involve them. When I mentioned wanting to confirm if it’s possible with other attributes, he promptly discussed it with the headmaster and turned it into a staff room matter. Truly a selfless teacher. He said, “If you’re going to say that, then it applies to you too,” but that’s not the case. This was something Professor and I had thought of together in the previous loop, not just my achievement. It might have been better to slowly guide him into research rather than submitting everything in a report from the beginning. I feel a bit guilty, like I’ve snatched Professor’s credit, and it’s unbearable.

“Based on the materials distributed in advance, Alexi will demonstrate.”

With this flow, today, in the magic training grounds, I was supposed to shoot Stone Bullet without incantation while many teachers gathered. How did it come to this?

“O goddess of abundant harvest, I offer mana and ask you to grant my wish in exchange. Small stones, soar, crush the enemy, Stone Bullet.”

The small stones flew. This was the version taught in class. Next,

“Small stones, soar, crush the enemy, Stone Bullet.”

The version without modifiers. Again, the small stones flew. Furthermore,

“Small small, stone stone, soar fly, hit strike, Stone Bullet.”

The version with minimal holy words and skill name. The teachers began to stir around this point.

“Stone Bullet.”

Just the skill name, and the stones flew effortlessly.

“Stone Balle de Pierre.”

“Stone Stein Kugel.”

In the national language and the neighboring country’s language. And finally, activation without uttering a word.

The hypothesis Professor and I formulated in the previous loop was that holy words are merely symbols that convey the message “This is what this skill is.” If one understands that, then any wording is valid for skill execution. It’s all about imagination. Therefore, things like refining mana within the body, incantation time until activation, and such are entirely unnecessary.

On the other hand, it’s understood that the power of magical skills refers to INT intelligence, and accuracy refers to DEX dexterity. This is something I grasped as an adventurer in the previous loop, based on my senses. That’s where we advanced from the content Professor and I researched together before. This is thanks to the hidden benefit of being able to view the status screen.

The gathered teachers are all buzzing with excitement. Professor Kabaneru is surrounded by about three teachers bombarding him with questions. Impatient teachers release their skills towards the target, exclaiming phrases like “Oh” or “No way.”

Among the teachers, a division arose between those who could perform non-incantation magic and those who couldn’t. Perhaps it’s due to the strength of preconceptions. Some teachers, like the one who quickly achieved it after seeing mine, and others who managed to do it after watching a teacher of the same attribute use their skill without incantation. But ultimately, everyone was able to cast magic either without incantation or with only the skill name.

“This is a major problem!”

Professor Laquell, the head magic instructor, is excitedly waving his bushy beard. With striking red hair befitting a fire attribute, his voice is loud and imposing. While Professor Kabaneru is flustered, he gathers the instructors and immediately starts compiling a submission schedule for the Magic Ministry… I mean, a research paper. It seems they plan to make it a major project involving the entire school, with the principal’s approval. But wait, wasn’t he making a face like “What do you want even though I’m busy?” just an hour ago?

Initially, I intended to put the research under Professor Kabaneru’s name and leave all the troublesome… I mean, honorable aspects to him. However, I also got caught up with Professor Laquell. After school, it’s no longer about the agricultural research club. The Marole Territory Academy Magic Research Project has started, with the principal as the project leader, Professor Laquell as the advisor, Professor Kabaneru as the leader, and me as the student representative. Soon, backing from Count Moran, the lord, is secured, making it a tremendous undertaking. Thanks to this, even my weekends are occupied, and my activities as an adventurer have become nearly impossible. My precious source of funds.

However, with numerous teachers and the support of the Count’s family, seizing the research of the Magic Ministry, also known as the “Tower,” has become practically impossible. Many of the teachers are also offspring of nobles. Sponsors quickly came forward, and observers from other territories started visiting. Once again, I realize the importance of networking in noble society. Come to think of it, it was the same for a businessman in my past life. In the end, whether it’s about specifications or cost performance, orders are decided by things like entertaining with golf or at hostess clubs. Regardless of the era or location, the world is tough.

In the midst of all this, it was revealed that Professor Kabaneru is the son of the Charlois Marquis. He had chosen to associate with the Kabaneru Viscount family on his mother’s side to pursue research in his favorite magic. It wasn’t particularly a confidential matter, but since he’s the seventh son, no one paid much attention. However, as soon as it became known that he was significantly involved in this recent major discovery, the major Charlois family suddenly emerged as the leading sponsor. This caused a big stir, even more so than during the makeover. He was weary of the abrupt change in his surroundings. Moreover, he was worn out by the demands of research and dealing with sponsors.

Of course, the one who suggested it all, me, got entangled in it quite nicely, and the days are flying by. The notebook where I summarized when and where something might happen is utterly useless. This loop has become completely different from everything before. Someone, please help.