On a deserted island, a magic circle appeared on the ground. The magic circle glowed blue, and after the light faded, Yoshino walked out of the magic circle. Today, without Aleister Crowley's awareness, Yoshino used teleportation magic to arrive at an undiscovered small island in the Pacific Ocean.
I'll set up a magic circle nearby to shield Academy City and the Magic Side's senses. I can't let them discover the grimoire I secretly copied.
Now I have the most important grimoire from a certain magical index, but I don't have magic power; instead, I use spiritual power to drive these spells.
I came here alone today specifically to test the power of the grimoire.
"Now let's see the power of the 103,000 'little yellow books', Yoshino.
I've been looking forward to this moment for a long time.
I've already scouted the surroundings, and there's no surveillance.
I've also used spiritual power to prevent Academy City's satellites from detecting us.
Now we can have a good try."
The 103,000 'little yellow books' had been eagerly anticipated.
So many spells appeared in the original work: Saint George's Domain, Dragon King's Roar, and the Magic Formula of Angel Fall.
If these spells could be used in other worlds, they would be unstoppable... except for Gensokyo.
Even if the demon gods of this world went to Gensokyo, they would only be abused.
"It's a grimoire, Shiina.
What do you think the Anglican Church, who wants to protect these books, would feel if they heard you call them 'little yellow books'?"
The grimoire knowledge in her mind skillfully conjured a delicate magic circle radiating blue light before Yoshino's eyes.
"It's truly exquisite, this pentagram magic circle.
Among these 103,000 grimoires, there are all types.
Such clever diagrams, no wonder some Magicians are often also mathematicians, astronomers, and geometers."
"After all, to achieve maximum effect, the magic circle's shape should be as close as possible to regular geometric shapes.
This way, it can resonate with the free-floating magic power in the outside world, attracting it and, to a certain extent, enhancing the caster's magic power.
However, Yoshino, the power within you doesn't need to borrow from the free-floating magic power of the outside world like those Magicians."
"You see, Yoshino, what you've obtained is a collection of all the grimoire knowledge in this world.
Now you can refer to yourself as a Great Magician.
Your magic knowledge and power are now ten thousand times greater than that of the delinquent priest.
You should know that many grimoires are forbidden for Magicians to read, and some spells, even if learned, are not casually activated.
Moreover, with this magic knowledge, you can quickly analyze unfamiliar spells and find ways to counter or learn them."
"Oh? Is it the same for magic in other worlds?"
If so, I can feel at ease going to worlds primarily focused on magic.
"After all, the histories of these worlds are similar.
Even if the origin of magic developed into different forms, their most basic elements still remain.
It's like the magic circles that appeared in Magical Girl Nanoha, or the magic in Magical Girl Sakura and negima! magister negi magi, all developed their own styles later on.
As a result, things like magic wands, incantations, and magic circles are different in different worlds."
"Magicians in this world need to recite magic words before casting spells, while Magical Girls use magic wands to channel their internal magic power without needing to recite magic words.
These different developments are merely due to different activation mediums.
As long as you thoroughly understand how magic works, you can cast spells even without the aforementioned.
It's just like the fantasy novels I read in my previous life."
These were all data Shiina integrated in her mind, as each world's power system is different.
But now, the fact that Yoshino can easily use magic circles proves that her idea was not wrong.
"...We've gained the magic knowledge of this world, so why hasn't world consciousness appeared?"
"What are you thinking? These weren't obtained through any improper means.
No one even knows we've become the second 'index'.
gaia and alaya are our backups.
As long as Yoshino, you make sure no one finds out about you becoming 'index', then there won't be any problems."
Having strong backups is great.
Many things now, if not for gaia and alaya, world consciousness would have appeared long ago to drive Yoshino away.
"Eh~ Is that so?
So, was Sister Nozomi's consciousness allowed to peacefully come to this world?"
A glint flashed in Yoshino's eyes.
If possible...
"Don't even think about bringing Minami Kotori to this world, Yoshino.
The fact that Toujou Nozomi can stay in this world is already the result of gaia and alaya's efforts.
world consciousness here isn't as easy to talk to as in other worlds.
Or are you saying you want Toujou Nozomi and Minami Kotori to fight?"
Shiina glared at her, annoyed.
How could she not see through her little schemes?
Even if she enjoyed watching the excitement, the more interesting the better.
But Toujou Nozomi alone was already making her feel uncomfortable.
If Minami Kotori also joined in the fun, how would she cope?
Every time they got intimate, she would be taken off Yoshino's hand.
Even if she didn't see it, it still bothered her.
She didn't want Yoshino to be bullied by them, nor did she want Yoshino to be sad.
Ah~ Who knows the bitterness in Yoshino's heart?
Yoshino was such a cute child at first, how did she become like this now?
"No, no, I wouldn't!
Everyone in 'Muse' are good friends; they wouldn't fight.
Since world consciousness doesn't allow it, then so be it.
Other worlds shouldn't forbid me from inviting people, right?
Now, as long as Yoshino grows up well, she can take everyone from 'Muse' to other worlds to play."
Now I have to work hard.
With the power of two worlds, I can make Aleister Crowley retreat.
Then, if I gain the power of multiple worlds, going to Gensokyo won't be a problem either.
"Shiina, do you think the magic of this world can reach the point of distorting the world?"
As she spoke, a magic circle appeared in each of her hands, trying to see if she could create the world-distorting phenomenon she'd seen in a movie from her previous life.
"Doctor Strange? That's the power of the Marvel world.
The magic in the grimoire hasn't reached that level.
Elemental, healing, summoning, or sealing magic exist, but if there were magic that could distort reality, what would be the point of the science side?
Even with Kamijou Touma's existence, he can't constantly defend against such attacks."
"Ugh~ You're right.
I already have more powerful magic; I don't need to pursue such flashy ones.
But I was still very envious of the magic in the movie at the time.
Shiina, don't you think it's cool?"
She could effortlessly wield power that affected the world, but she also possessed the power to destroy the world at any time.
"Yoshino, you are a cute girl now, not the bald Supreme Magician from the movie.
Do you want your head to become shiny?"
Shiina imagined Yoshino without her blue hair...
Oh~ The image was too beautiful, she couldn't imagine it.
"...Forget it."
To become bald for coolness, I'd rather die.
"Study magic properly.
You still have a whole day to practice.
Right now, just using your spiritual power is enough to deal with a lot of trouble."
"I understand."
Shiina is so fierce right now, it's better to be obedient and listen.
What Yoshino didn't expect was that a vortex suddenly appeared behind her, pulling her in before she could react, and she vanished from the island.
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