"What is magic?"

"It's not easy to explain. Generally speaking, it is an illusory energy that only exists in this world. The process of using magic is to build the structure of magic in the mind. When the structure is completed, it will flow from the air like a water pump.

Extract magic power to exert corresponding magic effects."

"Sounds like a very 'scientific' explanation."

"But it's actually the easiest way for us to understand."

"I suddenly remembered a sentence that often appears in science fiction movies."

"Science fiction?"

"Science Fantasy."

"Some kind of futuristic trend?"

"You should have been exposed to the earliest science fiction concept, the book "Frankenstein" in the early 19th century. That was probably the first science fiction novel, didn't you know?"

"I've heard of it but never read it, because my past experience was either working in a factory or painting in a square. I didn't have much time to read novels, and I always thought it was a fantasy story."

"...Well, it was indeed fantastic in the eyes of many people at the time, but the concept of science fiction probably began at that time."

"Who is that writer you are talking about? What did he say?"

"It seems that a British writer named Arthur Clark, who was born in about the same era as you, proposed three laws at some time after the war. One of them is that 'any very advanced technology, at first glance, looks like magic.

It’s no different.’ This sentence.”

"This is real?"

"At least it is very correct for now. Many fantasy props that appeared in science fiction novels of that era later became a reality. Have you ever wondered what the first reaction of humans in ancient Rome was when they saw an airplane?"

"Oh oh oh, I probably understand. In other words, the magic in this world is actually a kind of... technology that we can't understand?"

"Perhaps, but this answer is a bit too far for us. By the way, can you teach me how to use magic?"

"This... is a little difficult. I'm not sure if you can learn magic. But when I have time in the future, I can get you some magic books for you to try. After all, you may be the first person to directly enter this world with your original body.

You are a human being, so there must be some differences from us, so what are your abilities?"

"Ability? I don't have that kind of thing. I probably don't even have the so-called goddess's blessing."

"Why? And how did you get here?"

"Similar to you, I was brought here after death. The difference is probably because I was originally born in this world."

"What? Can you tell me in detail?"

I truthfully told Diana about part of my experience after her death, but I didn’t tell her about Severna helping me move and the arsenal. The reason was that I felt that such things were irrelevant, and I didn’t want to.

Revealing too many of your own secrets.

"I see, you are the child of the Chosen One. That means your mother is one of the Chosen Ones of the previous generation, but... all the Chosen Ones of the previous generation have passed away... Ah, I'm sorry."

"No, I don't care."

"But it's still very strange. The oracle said that you are also the chosen one. It is impossible and unnecessary for the goddess to lie. Are you sure that the goddess has not given you any abilities or blessings?"

"Well...she actually added magic that can detoxify my dog ​​tag."

"dog tag?"

I unbuttoned my collar to reveal the military registration tag inside. Diana suddenly came over and stared at it for a long time. Speaking of which, when I was treating her wounds last night, I really didn't notice the fragrance emanating from her body. It smelled like

A certain floral fragrance but not like the feeling of spraying on perfume, it is more like a simple smell coming from the skin of the whole body. Maybe this is a unique characteristic of elves, or maybe it is the smell on her skin.

There was something strange on it, but for some reason it made me a little nervous.

"How...how?"

"Well...it does have powerful divine power on it, but I can't decipher its specific content. Although it's a bit strange, this...the divine power on the weapon card is probably your blessing. The goddess really didn't give you anything special.

Ability?"

"Ability? If you insist on it, maybe you allow me to use them in this world." I patted the holster on my leg and said: "The analysis based on the information I learned before you appeared, there are

With these guys, they may be able to easily defeat the small human armies in this world."

"There is some truth. The human civilization in this world has degenerated to the medieval period, and the magic mastered by humans is also very insignificant. But... why was it before I appeared?"

"Because I don't think a gun can defeat someone randomly throwing meteorites."

"Ah, don't worry about this. There are only a few people in the world who know this level of magic, and they are all very sensible hermits who don't care about worldly affairs." Diana pointed at my dog ​​tag and asked again.

Said: "What does the Zirnitra printed on it mean?"

"The name of the mercenary company I worked for in the past...don't look at me like that." When I said the word mercenary, Diana's eyes suddenly changed. This made me very uncomfortable, so I explained:

"I don't think there's anything wrong with being a mercenary. Although the world's view of mercenaries is actually the same as it was a hundred years ago, mercenaries today don't just collect money and do nothing like they did in the past. We pay great attention to contracts.

Spirit."

I know that this explanation is very pale, but it is the fact. The concept of mercenaries has not had many positive comments since its birth, but it is still a position that I rely on for survival, and I don't want to be despised by others for no reason.

"Okay, Erica. Because of the goddess Severna, it's really hard for me to regard you as a villain, and I don't think mercenaries are that bad. After all, I have done even more despicable things, so

I'm not qualified to judge you."

I very unconsciously began to imagine what Diana was talking about, because the era she lived in was very chaotic, and people's values ​​​​at that time were somewhat different from those of later generations. Perhaps after sensing my thoughts, Diana rushed

She smiled bitterly at me. At this moment, I didn't think she was acting, because I had seen this expression too many times, whether living or dead.

"Do you want to know?"

"If I say 'I think', will you answer truthfully?"

"I won't lie to you, Erica. Regardless of my identity as the Chosen One, I was indeed wary of you when I first met you, but after you healed me, some things changed.

, I really want to try to date you."

"Then let's talk about it. Let me hear what kind of things are more despicable than a mercenary who has shot and killed unarmed civilians."

After hearing this, Diana suddenly looked at me in surprise. After being silent for a long time, tears flashed in the corners of her eyes for some unknown reason.

"It's not easy for you either. Yes, sometimes I think killing is a good way to vent my anger." Diana took a deep breath and said quietly with tears in her eyes: "I was studying in Rome.

The period coincided with the peak of Mussolini's abolition of parliament and his dictatorship. At that time, all British people in Rome became targets of wanton arrests by the secret police. Even my teacher with a political background could not protect me. Later,

In order to get a ticket to escape Italy to France, I worked as a lover for a while to an officer who was in charge of the dock."

"...That's it?" I really don't think selling one's body to survive in that era is so despicable. It's just a means of survival. I've also seen colleagues pretend to be prostitutes for infiltration and assassination.

behavior, but a small number of them enjoy this kind of thing.

"...That was the most disgusting thing I have ever done in my life. For that piece of paper, I had to wear revealing clothes like a prostitute and keep flattering that person. Even so, I was still humiliated by him."

Diana lost control of her emotions as she spoke, especially when she mentioned "that person". Her gnashing teeth and twisted expression really didn't match her beautiful face as an elf.

"At least you succeeded, right?" I began to stop imagining the situation. Looking at Diana who was filled with grief and anger, I tried to pat her on the shoulder to comfort her and said: "It's over now, don't cry, and

Your being so emotional will hinder your wound healing, and I don't want to end up working in vain after spending so much precious medicine."

"You... really don't know how to comfort others..." Diana laughed and punched me on the shoulder.

I don't like this kind of interaction, but at the moment I can't think of any other way to calm her down quickly, so I can only accept it silently, and she doesn't use force and it's just a symbolic action. After she calms down, I start

Try moving on to another topic.

"Okay, now let's talk to me about the world here. Let's start with the indigenous people around here..." In previous conversations, I have deliberately avoided using the word "aboriginal people" to refer to this world.

People, I didn’t expect that because Diana’s crying just now made my thoughts a little confused, I actually said it out of the blue. I looked at Diana with some embarrassment, but she was not angry, but even happier.

"Have you finally spoken out what's on your mind? Although you said you were born here, you have always lived on Earth, so it is normal to not have a sense of belonging here. I don't mind you calling it this, but I will try my best.

Let you blend in here until you no longer use this word naturally."

"Okay then, let's talk about the aboriginal people around here first, Diana."

"As you wish, Erica."

The time has reached noon before I knew it. During this period, my communication with Diana went very smoothly. I got a lot closer to her without knowing it. Anyway, I no longer object to sitting with her. Although I once thought that I

I will refuse to contact anyone here, but now I have made completely different choices from the past for some reasons that I have never figured out. Maybe it’s because she comes from the earth, which makes me feel familiar, or maybe it’s because she is from the earth.

Being an elf and no longer a human gave me some novelty, but in any case, my thoughts have changed. Trying to become friends should be a good choice. At this moment, she has gone out to look for ingredients for lunch, while I stayed

Prepare cooking utensils in the stronghold and digest the large amount of news just received.

The forest I am in is called "Selida Forest", which is a dividing point on the southeast side of the continent. To the west is the traditional human territory, where there are 7 kingdoms and several independent principalities and more than a dozen

It is a neutral city. Although all human forces are currently in a state of feudal separatism, the total population is estimated to have reached the limit of one million. To the east is a relatively barren great plain, just like the distribution of European ethnic groups on the earth. Over there

There are some nomadic peoples with relatively backward civilization living there. Not far to the north there is a very weak elf country-Meligil. Due to the war a hundred years ago that caused a sharp decline in human beings, a large number of no-man's land appeared, so Merigil

The clans immigrated from the elven territories further north and planned to open up new lands, but they did not expect that the human population would recover so quickly. Now the elves are often bullied by humans on the east and west sides. If it were not for the intervention of the Chosen One,

Due to the strength of the elves themselves, this small elven country has long been divided by humans on the east and west sides.

As for the south side of the forest, start from here and go straight south. It will take less than 20 kilometers to reach the southern coastline of the continent. There are a small number of orc settlements that have migrated from other continents. From the information revealed by Diana

It can be learned that the so-called orcs are humanoid beasts. Most of the orcs have intelligence similar to that of humans, but there are also individuals whose intelligence and ethnic group society are very backward. Generally speaking, the entire civilization of the orcs is similar to that of humans.

, and although they look wild, they are very hospitable. Of course, the guests do not include humans.
To be continued...