Eldmed grinned in amusement.
“Oh, and while they’re not too hard to come by, there are also rare varieties of dragons with different colors of scales and skin. They’re called variants, and if you ever meet one, there’s only one way to deal with it.” Eldmed said menacingly.
“Run for your lives, and never look back.” (Eldmed)
He drew another magic circle on the floor to light green flames.
“Well, now that you’ve seen how it’s done… Emilia-sensei, try casting the <Dragon Binding Barrier De Jerias> spell.
“Eh…?” (Emilia)
Emilia blankly stared at Eldmed.
“…Um… I’m a demon, so while I understand the spell formula… I can’t put it into practice…” (Emilia)
“Khahaha! If the Hero’s magic could only be used by humans, the Demon King wouldn’t have been able to improve it, now would he?” (Eldmed)
“That may be true, but… For someone like me, it’s…” Emilia muttered with her face down.
Eldmed approached her and peered at her from the side.
“Emilia-sensei, you were cursed by the Demon King of Tyranny. As a result, you lost your identity as a royal, and even your magic has weakened.” (Eldmed)
His words started a commotion among the students.
“Huh? Could it be that Emilia-sensei… is the same Emilia-sensei who used to be our homeroom teacher…? The one from the Royalist faction…?” (Demon student A)
“But… isn’t she completely different…? And it’s not just her appearance, even her personality isn’t the same…” (Demon student B)
“…Well, since she was cursed by the Demon King himself, it’s not so surprising that both her looks and personality were altered, I guess…” (Demon student C)
“…Yeah, you’re right…” (Demon student D)
The Demon King Academy students were convinced somehow.
On the other hand, the Hero Academy students didn’t say much, but were staring at Emilia in surprise.
“E-Eldmed-sensei…! None of this is relevant to the class…!” (Emilia)
“Hey now, do you really think I, the Conflagration King, would ever bring up anything of no relevance in the middle of class?” Eldmed asked sharply, causing Emilia to fall silent.
Then the former grinned and laughed.
“Let me explain. The magic capacity of a source rarely ever changes, even through reincarnation. In most cases, the reason why anyone’s magic capacity changes after reincarnation in spite of it is due to their body’s magic efficiency, or in other words, how adept they are at using the magic power overflowing from their source.” (Eldmed)
Eldmed pointed his cane at Emilia.
“Emilia-sensei, your magic power may have weakened, but it hasn’t diminished. It’s simply that your body’s magic efficiency is extremely low. Why is that, you ask? Well, making a body with poor magic circulation is a difficult task. In that case, what would be a quick way to lower the magic efficiency of a demon?” (Eldmed)
“I wouldn’t know… And again, this has nothing to do with cla—” (Emilia)
Before she even finished her sentence, Emilia gasped.
“…It would be to make their body suitable for human magic instead. Correct?” (Emilia)
“Exactly. Most demons don’t use human magic. Therefore, it feels as if you have less magic in comparison. You, Emilia-sensei, are a demon, but your body is compatible with the Hero’s magic. Which means you should be able to use <Sanctuary Aske> and <Dragon Binding Barrier De Jerias>.” (Eldmed)
Emilia stared at her own hands with a semi-doubtful expression.
“Do you know the spell formula for <Sanctuary Aske>?” (Eldmed)
“Well… I do. I wouldn’t be able to teach it if I didn’t…” (Emilia)
“Khahaha! What a model teacher you must be to study a spell formula you thought you could never use yourself!” (Eldmed)
Eldmed turned to the Hero Academy students.
“Now ,let’s begin our lesson on <Dragon Binding Barrier De Jerias>. The people currently present in Gairadite will probably not help you in powering your <Sanctuary Aske>. Which is why you’ll have no choice but to power it yourselves. But don’t worry. We’ve got just the right number of like-minded students here. If you do it right, it will be more effective than all the <Sanctuary Aske> you’ve cast until now.” (Eldmed)
Eldmed pointed his cane at the students.
“Now join your feelings together, and send them to Emilia-sensei’s <Sanctuary Aske>.” (Eldmed)
Emilia drew the magic circle for <Sanctuary Aske> and cast the spell.
However, it didn’t seem to work.
“I knew it…” (Emilia)
“Nope, this is good. It’s going just fine. Keep at it. Hero magic isn’t made to be forced into submission, but to be wrapped all around you. Forget about your past magic, and entrust your source to your body. It was made for that magic to begin with.” (Eldmed)
Emilia closed her eyes and sent magic power into the magic circle once again.
Eldmed’s advice of entrusting his source to his body seemed to have had an effect, as particles of light began to rise.
The <Sanctuary Aske> spell was activated.
Though terribly weak, the feelings of the Hero Academy students were converted into magical power, and a faint light covered Emilia’s body.
“Success! Aren’t you quite talented for managing to cast it thanks to that advice alone, hmm?” (Eldmed)
Eldmed grinned and pointed at the green flames with his cane.
Now, draw a magic circle using the magic power of <Sanctuary Aske>, and try casting <Dragon Binding Barrier De Jerias>.” (Eldmed)
Emilia nodded with a serious expression.
“…I’ll try…” (Emilia)
She held up her hand and drew the magic circle for <Dragon Binding Barrier De Jerias>.
Her Magic Eyes peered deeper and deeper into the abyss of the <Sanctuary Aske> spell, and her magic power grew slightly again.
During that moment, she came in contact with the feelings gathered into <Sanctuary Aske>.
—Say, Emilia actually looks cute when she shuts up. And only her face looks the part.— (Raos)
—You think? I like her angry face better, though. It makes me wanna tease her.— (Heine)
—Both of you, we are in the middle of casting <Sanctuary Aske>, so she can hear your thoughts.— (Ledriano)
—Still, I always thought she had a baby face, but turns out it’s because she was reincarnated, huh.— (Heine)
“R-Raos-kun! Heine-kun! Ledriano-kun! What in the world are you thinking about in the middle of class…?!!” (Emilia)
The moment Emilia shouted in anger, the magic circle for <Sanctuary Aske> was quickly dispersed.
“Ah…” (Emilia)
Emilia looked dejected.
Her first <Dragon Binding Barrier De Jerias> ended in failure.
