Chapter 35: Falconer’s Technique [p1]

30 MAR 2022NOOBCHAN TRANSLATION BERSERKER MOB

Al explains.

Other families think that Falconer’s “physical enhancement” is a secret magic trick, but it is not.

It is not particularly hidden. In Falconer’s territory, even ordinary non-mages are aware of it. There are quite a few people who are able to use ‘life magic’ in the same way. In fact, Colin is one of them. Thanks to this, he is so strong that monsters in the vicinity of the Royal Capital would not be a problem for him.

As for the basic magic composition, there is no difference from just ‘physical enhancement’. It is essentially the same as the technique used by Conrad.

The only difference is that …… Falconer does not excite mana. It does not shake it. It remains calm.

It is not known why, but by doing this, the effect is more powerful than normal physical strengthening while reducing the consumption of mana.

Some people feel a sense of fear, perhaps because they perceive the unnaturalness of the magical manifestation. It is as if they were facing an insectoid monster in the great forest ……

The irony is that the “techniques” commonly known in Falconer are actually the same as those used by the insectoid demons of the Great Forest.

It is said that this is the answer that those who were associated with Falconer in the past arrived at by observing their enemies in order to counter the enemies.

It is said that the current head of the family, Brian, uses a different method, but Al could not discern it. Al guesses that the technique used by his father Brian, is probably the secret of Falconer’s …… or perhaps the secret of those who are beyond the realm of humans.

It is said that they use the same techniques as the monsters of the Great Forest, and their nature gradually becomes closer and closer. That is Falconer’s characteristic.

Al’s “Bullet” is basically the same. The mana arousal is extremely thin. Therefore, it is even more difficult to detect mana. Combined with its speed, it is the very definition of a one-shot kill attack that is basically impossible-to-see.

However, as is the case with “bullets,” for “magic that manifests at a distance from the body,” such as the basic magic fireball, it is an extremely difficult task just to manifest it without raising mana. However, it is not impossible. It is not magic inherited from a special bloodline.

In short, the same technique can be used to handle Falconer’s “physical enhancement,” whether one is a member of the capital’s aristocracy or not. In fact, on Falconer’s territory, the same technique is used even by those who have come from other families.

However, there is a custom that after learning the basic “techniques,” they are sent to the Great Forest to hone their skills, risking their lives to do so.

This custom has been handed down through the generations, so the aristocrats in the capital and other families in the outlying areas have a strong image of these people as crazy and dangerous.

In fact, young Al, who was thrown into the great forest, cried and begged to not do this to him.

“…… Does it not excite mana? Is that all? So, then, can I handle it?”

“Yes. Perhaps Mr. Conrad could get the hang of it in half a day? However,…… it is doubtful whether those who have been using magic Oreder/Textbook style (amateurs) could handle Falconer’s style of mana control without excess or deficiency in a battle, let alone in peacetime. It would require a lot of practice, and obviously the magic that was originally used would become difficult to use. I don’t see any particular advantage in using the Falconer style…”

Al saw Conrad’s dexterous mana control and the way he moved his body. He is convinced that he will be able to master Falconer’s style of mana control without difficulty. At the same time, he knows that no matter how dexterous he is, he cannot use it as it is in battle. Conrad, who was told this, seemed to understand the meaning immediately.

“… Indeed. Even if you can imitate the first blow or so, it is difficult to sustain it and fully utilize it in a fight. And with all the magic you’ve been using up to now, would you need …… years of training? would it take years of practice? ….. So, Even if it just to manifest, is it possible for Cerian-sama?”

“Yes, I think so. It would be possible with some practice to just manifest it. However, I am sorry if I am wrong, but as I said before ……, the magical composition of Falconer’s physical enhancement is essentially the same as what Conrad and Cerian know. In short, there is no special antispell, detoxification, or disease-quelling effect. If you are expecting for such effects…”

Al hesitates somewhat, as if he is overstepping, but he tells them what he thinks. He told him not to get his hopes up.

It seems that he was right on target, and Cerian is clearly discouraged. No, Conrad and the servants around him are too. At once, the atmosphere in the room becomes dark and heavy.

“…I see……… Falconer’s body enhancement is ineffective against the things that eating away at my body……… Ah, no, I’m sorry, Mister Al. I’m sorry for calling you to this,…… neither sacred art nor healing magic were working and so at last I was trying to put my hope in the magic of another family,…… but it’s not going to work in any way….”

A strained face. A face that looks like it’s about to cry. It is not hard to imagine that perhaps the same thing has been going on before. Expectations, unfulfilled, depression.

Al gave a lengthy explanation of Falconer’s body enhancement magic and told him that he could not live up to Cerian’s hopes. However, he could see it from the beginning. The thing that is undermining Cerian’s body. Its true nature.

Black mana.

It is so black that it could be mistaken for something with mass, and it clearly has the shape of a “snake.

I can see it wrapping around Cerian’s body and biting into his guts.

It is different from anything I have ever seen before. It is not that Cerian is emitting black mana, but that he is being invaded by black mana. This is the first time for Al to see this.

“Now that I’m done with the Falconer’s Secret ……, I can “see” something that is invading Lord Cerian. Shall we talk about that?”