The Book Eating Magician (193+)

Chapter 208

Library #2

–User, before that, I have a question. In this day and age, how do magicians define the concept of ‘circles?’

“The concept of circles?”

Theodore was silent for a while at the unexpected question. It wasn’t too difficult because this was basic knowledge.

Unlike ordinary people, a magician was said to have two hearts. However, the circles which controlled all circulation of magic power were the protagonist.

Theodore reviewed the contents of the textbooks and opened his mouth, “The origin of magic… Magic is generated in the ventricles near a magician’s heart and can only be created by humans. There is a saying that the origin was derived from the heart of a dragon, but there is no confirmation about this. From the 7th Circle onwards, the circles evolve into a personal form, and this is called Sorcery.”

–And?

“That’s it.”

Gluttony naturally grabbed at his head and said, –Hah, I expected it, but this is serious. I don’t know what happened, but more than half of circle theory has been lost.

“Am I wrong?”

-That’s right. As a 7th Circle, shouldn’t you know? Circles aren’t just responsible for the circulation of magic power.

“Um.” Theodore let out a sound of confusion.

He could see it after reaching the 7th Circle. It was different from the 6th Circle which had only increased the amount of magic power and the scale. This was more than applying formulas and theories.

Without waiting for Theodore’s answer, Gluttony continued explaining while holding the book, –Magicians use circles to coordinate the existences in the world. Since time immemorial, 10 has been a number used to symbolize a divine being. A magician of the 10th Circle represents a person who has ascended to that realm. Do you think this number is a coincidence?

“…It isn’t a coincidence?”

-Of course not. The magic of this world is a science that was born in the process of imitating transcendent beings.

The wise elves didn’t try to follow others, while the dwarves sought a method in vain and gave up. The demons didn’t need to follow others in the first place, and the dragons have been transcendent beings in this material system from the very beginning.

Only humans were born without any power. Their essence is that they are excellent at imitating others. Even so, magic was only completed after a few thousand years.

Gluttony preached about the greatness of magic with utmost respect in his voice.

–The circles theory was built from the heart of a dragon, the songs of the elves, the formulas of knowledge learned from dwarves, and the rituals of the demons. In a sense, it can be called the most comprehensive study in this world.

“It sounds badly patched together.”

–I think it is brilliant. Man built a body, and this paved the way to enter the realm of the gods. The term, ‘imitation is the mother of creation,’ refers to this case.

Theodore looked at Gluttony with surprise. He couldn’t help noticing that Gluttony admired the wisdom of humanity. Gluttony realized he had drifted from the topic and coughed a few times before talking again, –Then let’s return to the topic.

From this point on, it was theory which Theodore didn’t know at all.

–Up to the 6th Circle, it is no different from what User knows. The application of force is in accordance with the laws of matter, and there is some control over natural phenomena. However, a master, the 7th Circle and Aura Ability, is a step into the ‘frame’.