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Hajime: Let's test it out.
He pulled the Compass of Eternal Paths out of his pocket. Unlike his Gate Keys, which could be used to open portals to the respective keyholes they connected to, the Crystal Key did exactly what its concept magic had designed it for.
It opened a door leading to the user's desired destination. But in order to do that, the user needed to have an accurate mental image of their destination, as well as a good grasp of
the physical or metaphysical distance to it. But that meant so long as Hajime had the compass as well, he could have the key take him anywhere.
Hajime set a destination in mind and filled the Crystal Key with mana. The key glowed deep crimson, He took a deep breath. Then, he turned the key. It flashed, and a second later the space around it swirled, transforming into a circular portal.
Hajime had succeeded. Smiling happily, he turned to every one of his success. He held up the Crystal Key. Choking up with emotion.
Hajime: It works. We have a way home!
Suzu jumped to her feet, grinning. Ryutarou also got upand pumped his fist in the air, whooping with joy. Shizuku and Kaori hugged each other, broad smiles on their faces.
Even Kouki, who'd been depressed this whole time, couldn't help but smile a little.
Hajime smiled, a profound sense of accomplishment washing over him. Seeing such a genuine smile on his face. He would soon turn to Nhazul, who was also smiling. Within the next moment, the two would fist bump one another.
Yue, Shea, and Tio smiled as well. Everyone was in a festive mood. For a good thirty minutes, everyone cheered and laughed and joked with each other. Once people started settling down again Hajime spoke up.
Hajime: That's great and all but... it looks like it's going to take some time before I can work out concept magic that'll protect us from being resummoned.
Just creating the Crystal Key had left Nhazul, Hajime and Yue more exhausted than ever. It seemed the process of turning a concept into reality left the casters in a state of such
weariness that not even spirit or restoration magic could cure it.
It made sense, considering casting concept magic required a level of knowledge and stamina that could only be attained by clearing all seven labyrinths. The only way for Nhazul, Hajime and Yue to recover was regular old rest. Furthermore, Hajime now knew just how "unbelievably powerful" of an unbelievably powerful will he needed to cast concept magic. His desire for something had to be as great as his desire to return home.
But of course, it was obvious his desire to return home was much greater than his desire not to be resummoned. In order to cover for his lack of will, he needed to have a much more concrete understanding of what it was he was trying to achieve. Was he trying to block magic from any other world from affecting him? Was he trying to repel only Ehit's power? Or was he trying to nullify summoning magic itself? Moreover, he needed to make sure whatever concept magic he created, it didn't prevent him from returning of his own free will.
Otherwise, Myu, Remia, Shea, and Tio wouldn't be able to see their friends and families again. And that was something he wouldn't allow.
Hajime: So yeah, I'm going to need to do a lot more trial and error.
Nhazul: You can try stuff out while we're going to grab Myu and see Tio's family.
Hajime: But I'm not 100% sure I'll be able to do it.
Hajime scratched his head apologetically, but honestly, Kaori and the others could care less about not being 100% sure they wouldn't be called back.
Kaori: Even then, this means we can actually go home... This is... amazing...Hajime... Nhazul... Thank you...
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Arise From Weakness (OC/ Male Reader x Arifureta)
FanfictionNhazul Hatake did not start out as a cold and violent individual, only through the act of pain, agony, weakness and betrayal, did he start to become cold...In order to return home to his sister. He swore he won't let anyone or anything stand in his...
