As the night progressed, I bid farewell to the girls and made my way to my room. Fujiwara and Aoi were still deeply asleep, probably exhausted from the earlier fight. I decided it would be best not to disturb them, considering the fatigue they must be feeling. Now, I lay on the bed, contemplating the ceiling. All the events of the day echoed in my mind, still vivid in my memory.
To be honest, the scene I witnessed a few hours ago was truly incredible. It also led me to wonder what the requirements for summoning a spirit would be. While these thoughts filled my mind, the voice of Aurora-sama echoed.
"Hmm? Are you by any chance interested in summoning magic, Makoto?"
Hearing Aurora-sama's words, I unconsciously raised an eyebrow. While it was true that I was interested, I didn't expect Aurora-sama to bring it up. Leaning forward a bit, I sat up on the bed and asked Aurora-sama.
(Well... it's true that I'm somewhat interested, but to be honest, I have no idea about the requirements or the method used to summon spirits. I was just thinking that, since we'll have to enter the Babel Dungeon again in the future, it would be nice to increase my strength)
I thought as I looked at my hand and clenched it. The recent battles I had made me realize that I needed to increase my powers, not just for myself but also for the girls. As I pondered this, Aurora-sama continued.
"The method to summon spirits is relatively simple, but actually summoning the spirit is really difficult. Almost all spirits are quite selective in choosing their masters, which is why the number of spirit summoners is very small worldwide... But you'd probably do well if you tried summoning some spirit"
While Aurora-sama's initial words were something I had expected, the ending caught me off guard. As I wondered why Aurora-sama seemed so confident that I could successfully summon a spirit, I decided to ask, as dwelling on it didn't seem to get me anywhere.
"So... if I were to try... could I summon some spirit?"
Immediately after my question, a simple answer emanated from Aurora-sama.
"Of course, after all, it's my dear Makoto we're talking about"
Aurora-sama said, looking pleased, as if she were proud of a child learning something new. I was pleased to hear that I was capable of summoning spirits, and without wasting any time, I asked Aurora-sama another question.
"So, how do I summon a spirit?"
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As soon as I asked that question, a brief silence followed, as if Aurora-sama were pondering the matter. After a few seconds, which felt like minutes to me, Aurora-sama finally answered.
"There are two methods, though only one of them is widely known"
After saying that, Aurora-sama paused for a few seconds before continuing, her voice taking on a more explanatory tone.
"The first method, which is also known to common races, involves drawing a magic circle containing the language of the spirits. Then, you pour mana into the magic circle. If the spirit becomes interested in your mana, it will come to you"
Aurora-sama spoke her words, and immediately a question arose in my mind. Without hesitation, I decided to inquire.
"What criteria do the spirits use to choose their masters? The amount of mana?"
Aurora-sama listened attentively to my words and let out a charming laugh before responding.
"Fufufu, that was a clever answer, but in reality, spirits choose their masters based on the quality of mana rather than the quantity"
Hearing Aurora-sama's words made me wonder if I would truly be able to summon any spirits. Although I know I have a considerable amount of mana, it doesn't necessarily guarantee its quality. Therefore, before drawing any conclusions, it would be prudent to try. However, the first method would probably be quite challenging for me, as I have no idea how to draw that circle. With these thoughts in mind, I decided to ask Aurora-sama.
"And what about the second method? You mentioned there are two, didn't you?"
After uttering these words, Aurora-sama's voice immediately resonated in my mind.
"Exactly, the second method is much simpler than the first. All you need to do is gather as much mana as you can. After that, you can leave the rest to me"
Although Aurora-sama's words didn't provide any explanation about the second method, I chose to trust her. Following her instructions, I closed my eyes and began gathering the maximum amount of mana I could around me. I wasn't sure of the exact quantity I was gathering, but even to me, it was evident that I was accumulating an absurd amount.
While keeping my eyes closed, I remained completely oblivious to what was happening around me. Furthermore, I couldn't afford to open them to check; any loss of concentration could mean starting the process over from scratch. After some time, Aurora-sama's voice echoed in my mind.
"I believe you've gathered enough mana, Makoto. I'll begin now. You'll probably feel a warm sensation surrounding your heart, but don't worry, I promise to take care of you properly"
After hearing these words, I was truly eager to ask what on earth Aurora-sama was trying to do. However, before I could open my mouth to inquire, just as she had said, a warm sensation enveloped my heart, but surprisingly, it wasn't painful.
It was a cozy and warm feeling. While I experienced this sensation, time seemed to flow rapidly. I had no idea how many hours had passed, but probably only a few minutes. As these thoughts crossed my mind, a familiar voice echoed in my consciousness.
WARNING: MAKOTO TATSUYA'S MANA QUANTITY HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY TRANSFERRED TO THE SPIRITUAL PLANE. A SPIRIT HAS SHOWN INTEREST IN MAKOTO TATSUYA'S MANA AND WISHES TO PROPOSE A CONTRACT. DO YOU WISH TO ACCEPT OR DECLINE THE OFFER?
Although the voice initially surprised me, the answer to this question was clear in my mind. Without hesitation, I accepted the proposal mentally.