When Kurt called out loudly, Diana came running over with a look that seemed to ask what was going on.
“What is it? It’s so noisy.”
“Anyway, take a look at this. Nero, can you do that thing from earlier?”
“Yeah, I can do it.”
At Kurt’s request, I demonstrated a fireball and a water ball just like before.
Then,
“Oh my… well…”
Diana stood frozen in astonishment.
She seemed so shocked that she couldn’t even speak.
In contrast to Kurt, who was shouting excitedly.
It’s interesting how there’s such a big difference in how they both react, even as a married couple.
“Hey, isn’t that amazing?”
“Yeah, really…”
Did I… overdo it again?
“…Was it a bad thing?”
“No, not at all. In fact, I was impressed by Nero’s talent.”
“That’s right. Normally, a person can only have one attribute when it comes to magic.”
“Eh…”
“I’m not particularly good at fire attribute magic; I can only use fire attribute magic. As I mentioned before, Diana specializes in water attribute magic. So, you should be proud that Nero can do both.”
I was just trying both because I couldn’t choose, but it turned out to be like this…
“Moreover, what’s even more impressive is that he has conflicting attributes. Fire and water have a bad compatibility to begin with. The fact that he can harness both is an extraordinary talent. Do you understand?”
“Yeah, I get it.”
“Ohh, as expected, Nero is smart!”
With that, Kurt rubbed his cheek against mine.
So please stop that rough rubbing!
However, even though I can now create fire and water, I still can’t do much with them.
They just float in front of my hands.
I thought maybe I could use them as attack magic if I threw them, but they stuck to me and wouldn’t come off.
At this rate, they’d only serve as a torch or emergency drinking water.
I’m not sure how safe it is to drink water made by magic, though.
“I want to blast it out like Dad!”
I said while showing the fireball I created in my hand.
“Haha, that might be a bit too early for you, Nero.”
“Why?”
Kurt smiled.
“Because you need to apply ‘state change’ to the magic power that has the attribute applied.”
“State, …?”
“It’s about specifying how the magic power takes shape and manifests its effects. This requires knowledge and experience, and it’s quite complex. For someone as young as you…”
“I see. Then teach me that!”
Kurt looked taken aback.
“Honestly… I’m impressed by your eagerness to learn. But using magic in reality can lead to a big accident if you make a mistake. There are plenty of cases where people got hurt because they tried things recklessly with little experience.”
“So… is it not possible?”
It’s so frustrating to be denied after getting this far.
I want to become strong quickly.
As I was thinking that, Kurt sighed.
“Well… the simplest one might not be too dangerous…”
“Yay!”
“However! You must strictly follow what Dad and Mom say. Don’t make your own judgments and try to do things other than what you’ve been taught. Can you promise that?”
“Yeah, I promise!”
“Well then, from here on out, it’s Diana’s turn.”
“Eh… Mom?”
Why? Isn’t Kurt going to teach me?
I was surprised because I thought we would continue this flow.
Well, if I can learn magic, I don’t mind who teaches me.
“My magic is based on sword techniques, so it would be too difficult for small Nero to do. The basics of magic are to release the magic power with the attribute applied. It would be best to learn that from Diana, who is known as the ‘Water Dragon Witch.’”
The Water Dragon Witch!?
Is Diana really called by that title?
It’s quite different from her gentle and calm image…
Now that I think about it, I heard Kurt being called the “Lightning Strike Kurt” before…
My parents…
“Dad is the intuitive type who listens to the voice of muscles, so he’s not good with construction-type magic.”
“Wha… That’s not true! I just… don’t like complicated things like that…!”
That was a very obvious reaction.
Besides, I’ve seen his amazing skills firsthand during the fight with the black ants.
His physical abilities and swordsmanship were extraordinary.
Even an amateur like me could tell that.
Being an intuitive type is a talent in itself.
And even though Diana says that, I could see from her expression that she respects him properly.
They respect each other and live happily together.
They truly are a model couple.
I want to be like that when I get married.
Even though I don’t have a partner.
