Penace

I was once again within the world of Fantasy Magic, Domain.

Enuma said "Now, you will learn the secrets of the magic techniques I demonstrated the other day. Then, to get you ready."

As usual, my body still aches considerably with ladder training and phantom sparring, but if I keep at it for a few days, I feel I'll gradually get used to the training.

On the first day, I could only do ladders and phantom sparring, but today I was able to train forbidden spells. And now, like Enuma did before, we've begun Forbidden spells training within Domain. Before teaching forbidden spells, Enuma started talking about the basics of magic, as if to confirm my knowledge.

Enuma lecturing, "First of all, as basic knowledge. Magic is a phenomenon that drifts in the air, enters and exits the body through conduits called Magic Holes and is incorporated into the body's Magic Tank for storage, fastening, and release through the magic holes as necessary. You know this, do you not?"

I was listening obediently though it was a subject I'm familiar with. Replying I say, "I am an Academy student, aren't I? I understood it even as a kid."

Enuma continued, "Hmm. Then you must be aware that Capacity of the Magic Storage Tank is equivalent to Magic Capacity. However, you can also understand that Magic Capacity does not mean Magic Power."

I nod and say, "Ah. That's the formula of Magic Emission Amount + Degree of Magic Discipline that determines Magic Power, right?" 

Enuma confirmed, "Correct. In other words, regardless of the Magic Capacity, tis possible to release powerful magic by raising the degree of discipline or even the Magic Emission Amount. That makes it easier for the tank to empty quickly, but aside from that, how do you Increase the Amount of Magic Emission?"

I reply, "To be precise, how much you can open the magic holes of the whole body. Right?"

Enuma confirmed, "This is so. Rather than putting air into a bag and making just one small hole to get a little air out it is better to make a lot of holes. In other words, it means that Magic Emission Amount is the Number of Open Magic Holes."

It is the basis of magic theory that is learned in the Academy. I nodded so far as I could understand. Then Enuma asked, "Do you know how many Magic Holes are present in the whole body, regardless of whether they are open or not?"

I can't answer the question accurately. Or rather, it's because it has not become clear even with modern magic medicine. However, if you average the number of magic holes that are opened.

I answered, "I don't know. However, if it is open, about 10 magic holes in the ordinary person. The average number for Academy students was 20. In a medical exam mine was 30 and Poh's was 60."

Enuma nodded, "Well, that is the way it is."

However, strong magic cannot be released just by having a large capacity of magic. The power of magic depends on how many holes you have opened.

Enuma continued, "Even magic training can improve power, but there is a limit to that. Life cannot release more magic than can be released from its magic hole. And the number of magic holes that are opened is different for each person. The more you have, the more talented you are, this is especially true of mage ancestry."

I nodded, "Okay"

Enuma in lecture mode, "And the capacity of the magic tank is also different for each person. In other words, the open magic holes and the magic tank capacity. Meaning, those who are born with both the amount of magic emission and the magic capacity. They are talented. Also known as genius.

Yes, that is irreversible. And the number of my magic holes is half of that of Poh. Even the princess had 50. 

Enuma said, "There are some people in the world who are a little out of balance. Those who have a lot of magic capacity, but little magic power, even those who have a lot of magic power emissions, but limited capacity' and so on."

And the conversation went on, and Enuma created a blackboard in this fantasy space with his imagination and wrote something out in chalk. 

Enuma lecturing, "Ignoring the level of discipline for now. Let's quantify the magic capacity of the body and make the number of magic holes a numerical value of the amount of magic emission. In that case, for example.

I said, "Hey, you're really like a teacher, aren't you?"

Example 1

Magic Capacity: 100

Magic Emission: 20

Viable Magic: Bit Fire (Consumption Rate 20)

Example 2

Magic Capacity: 50

Magic Emission: 40

Viable Magic: Bit Fire (Consumption Rate 20), Kilo Fire (Consumption Rate 30)

Enuma said, "In this case, Example 1 has more magic capacity than Example 2, and can unleash the Bit Class magic of consumption 20 five times. On the other hand, Example 2 has only half of the magic capacity of Example 1. But if only one time, tis possible to release more powerful magic than in Example 1."

I know this explanation. In other words, just because you have a lot of magic, there is no point if you don't have the power to release it. 

Enuma next said, "Now, if you were to quantify the boy named Poh earlier and yourself. This is what happens."

Poh

Magic Capacity: 200

Magic Emission: 60

Viable Magic: Bit class, Kilo class, Mega class

Terran

Magic Capacity: 100

Magic Emission: 30

Viable Magic: Bit class, Kilo class

Enuma in the Domain showed the numbers as if we were pocket monsters. Well, that's how it is. Normally I would just agree but wait a minute!

I was upset, "Wait, damnit! Then, in terms of both amount of emission and magic capacity I'm losing, so I can't win!"

Enuma confirmed, "Right. In a magical battle, it is almost certainly impossible to win as you are now."

I slam my fist on a desk that I imagined I was sitting at. 

Enuma said, "You cannot win on your own now. First of all, firmly face this reality, and listen to the rest of the story."

It was a lesson to let me know where I stand. However, when presented with the numbers in this way, the difference is clear and painful, but it also puts the reality into my hands, I need to become stronger.

On top of that, Enuma explained, "With respect to magic capacity and the amount of magic emission, one can increase it with some training, but you cannot dramatically increase both in a short time. However, if this is only the amount of magic emission, this can be done in two months."

Terran (Two Months Later)

Magic Capacity: 100

Magic Emission: 90

Viable Magic: Bit class, Kilo class, Mega class, Giga class

I ask, "How do we get to this?"

The amount of magic emission is tripled!? It'll only give one shot but can release magic stronger than Poh's! Also, Is Giga class real!?

I question if we can reach this ability, saying, "You can increase the amount of magic emission with a certain degree of discipline, but as you have said earlier, when it comes to magic capacity, it has more to do with talent!"

Enuma said, "It can be done. The trick is to increase the number of magic holes that are opened by focusing on the amount of Magic Emission."

Increase the number of opened magic holes. Certainly, it is theoretically possible to increase the amount of magic emission.

Enuma said, "The number of open magic holes is usually several dozen, but the number of closed magic holes in the human body is actually several hundred or more. Originally, it would require long periods of exercise to gradually open them up. But if we cooperate, we can force them to open in a short time."

It shouldn't be that easy. I asked, "S-Such a thing. Can it be done in two months?"

Usually, years of training. Also, talent is combined together to open them. But in two months?

Enuma nodded with a smirk, "It is possible. You forcibly open the closed magic holes."

I ask, "Are you serious"

Enuma stated, "Now that I am here, it is possible."

I even felt truth in Enuma's words, who asserted that it was possible. Still, I was curious this Demon King can really do it.

Enuma, "Well, boy. I shall use the acupuncture set that you bought on the first day."

Realizing the situation, I said, "Ah… th-that's no way.:

Enuma said, "With my omnipotence and omniscient eyes… I can accurately determine the positions of closed magic holes throughout your body. The closed magic hole possesses a subtle irregularity in it. You will have to stick an acupuncture needle through it."

The method presented was to pierce acupuncture into the body. Acupuncture pierced in my body.

Enuma said, "Let the magic flow there, stimulate the closed magic hole, and force it open. That method is most effective."

Enuma continued, "Does it hurt? Do you believe this would come without any difficulty? Not to mention, the geniuses who make an effort."

It seemed I'm being told to clench my teeth and endure it. Due to the severity of the pain, opening one or two holes a day is the limit. If repeated this for a month.

Enuma ask me if it hurt. He explained it to me, "Well, as an example. I force it between the nail and finger—"

Screaming at him, "I don't want to hear iiiiiiit"

With magic, the acupuncture stick in the body. Moreover, it seems painful but more like cringe and writhe over the look of it.

Enuma said, "But without increasing that much in magical power, you cannot perform techniques such as the Devil Spiral Break that I showed you."

I think this is one of the risks. Even for a shortcut, I doubt power can be obtained easily. You have to overcome intense pain. But that is why the fact that you have endured the pain will be the backbone that will support you later.

Enuma said, "The techniques to contain the magic power in the body's tank and control it freely. I call it the Demon Super Evolution · Breakthrough bloom!"

Adding the magical holes with acupuncture does hurt. To gain power in a short time, it is natural that a reasonable price is necessary. However, the pain will not end today. According to the conversation, we'll keep doing it for a month. 

Today is only the beginning. reacting to the magical holes,"Nuoooooooh!"

That's why I decided to clench my teeth and endure it and then lifted the Domain and returned to reality. Well, the figure of Poh is in my head. It was repeated in my head many times. That pompous baby face making everyone gush and swoon, it totally annoys me. I'm going to humiliate him.

My body burst open suddenly. "Gag gyu gah aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!"

My internal organs seemed to explode. My whole body is burning hot. A sensation like all of my nerves is exposed. I feel the flow of pulsating blood fluttering like the sound of my heart. Is a wound being gouged with a blunt blade?

It's pain I've never experienced before, yet such intense pain darts all over. 

Enuma said, "I tell you, to not call this effort, it may as well be called penance, right? A man who desires strength calls the pain he suffers to become strong penance. Then, think of this as a prerequisite and overcome it! Imagine yourself getting stronger and think of it as the price to get there!"

And I, ended up on the floor, and Sadie comes into the garden. Calls out to me, "Little Man? I heard a strange voice, but what's going on? Lil' Terran!?"