Infinite Magic Power but Can't Use Magic!? The Birth of the Strongest Physical Sage!! Side Story [Chapter 7.5]

This is a continuation from the previous work.

For those who haven't read it yet, I recommend starting from Chapter 1.

Side Story Chapter 7.5: The Circulating Power ~Ray's True Singularity~

Every person possesses magic power from the moment they are born.

It is as natural an activity as breathing, increasing or decreasing with growth, and the size of one's vessel determines the difference in talent.

However, Ray Magnaforce was an exception.

His magic power was not merely vast.
Its essence was 'circulation'.

While normal humans release it into the outside world to give it form as magic, within Ray's body, the magic power does not overflow outward, but continues to circulate like an infinite loop.

Because of this, he could not 'release' it as magic, and he was scorned for having 'infinite magic power yet being unable to use magic'.

However, what the circulation signified wasnot just a defect.

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The catalyst was an event from his childhood.
Ray and Filia were playing in the forest when they encountered a stone.

The moment he touched what would later be called a fragment of the Sage's Stone, Ray's magic power pathways were rearranged into a form that exceeded the bounds of an ordinary person.

A circuit where magic power does not flow in one direction, but returns eternally.

It was a design that surpassed human understanding.
At the time, Ray could not even comprehend it and was simply swallowed by the shock of the stone shattering.

But now, years later, he is beginning to realize it little by little.

The reason his magic power does not go outside is by no means because it is 'unusable'.
It is because the pressure of the circulation constantly fills his body, continuously strengthening his physical form itself.

That is why his fists crush the fangs of magical beasts and strike down even magical statues.
If people convert magic power into light or fire, Ray is converting magic power into his 'very own body'.

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　The flow of magic power within Ray's body was fundamentally different from that of an ordinary person.

　Normal humans store magic power in an internal organ called a "magic core" and release it externally as needed. Magic is manifested by shaping that release.

　However, Ray does not possess that "release port."

　--No, it is not that it does not exist, but that it has mutated.

　His magic power constantly circulates within his body, flowing without pause and amplifying infinitely. Lacking the means to release it externally, his body itself has become an organ of magic power.

　As a result, while he cannot cast normal magic, he has become capable of utilizing his physical body itself as a "weapon forged by magic power."

　In addition, a new characteristic discovered after touching the stone monument--he can share his circulating magic power with others.

　This was an ability that did not exist in the conventional system. The act of transferring magic power was theoretically considered impossible, but the flow that constantly circulates within Ray's body is a "gushing torrent" itself, and by making contact, such as by holding hands, he can pour a portion of that torrent into others.

　The effects resulting from this are wide-ranging.

• Sharing of physical enhancement: He shares the magic enhancement he is constantly wrapped in with his companions, allowing them to gain extraordinary jumping power or stamina momentarily.

• Increase in durability: Even if thrown into the sea, they can withstand pressure that would break the lungs or limbs of an ordinary person through a protective membrane of magic power.

• Amplification of concentration: The circulating magic power activates the minds of others, sharpening their chanting or deciphering of ancient languages for a short time.

　However, this power is not omnipotent.
　Because it temporarily disrupts Ray's own circulation when he gives it, long-term supply leaves a heavy burden on his body. Furthermore, if the recipient's vessel is immature, there is a risk that they will be unable to withstand the excessive magic power and instead accelerate their exhaustion.

　The nature that appears to be a defect of "not being able to use magic," when turned around, was--
　infinite potential that no one else could possess.

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"...I want to try something."
　On the outskirts of the night port town of Seevel.
　Behind a dimly lit warehouse, Ray called out to Filia and Liana.

"Try?"
　Filia tilted her head, and Liana also blinked slightly behind her glasses.

"My magic power... it seems it only flows when we hold hands. I can't explain it well, but it's faster to just check it out."

　The two looked at each other, but immediately nodded.
"Understood. Then, let's do it."
"That's interesting. It's a rare phenomenon even from the eyes of an alchemist."

Ray held out his right hand to Filia and his left hand to Liana.
The moment their soft fingers overlapped, a sensation rushed through him—the circulating magic power coursing through his entire body began to flow out through two conductive wires.

“Ah...!”
Filia’s eyes widened.
“My body feels light... and the flow of magic power has sped up!”

Next, Liana clenched her fist.
“I see... my raw physical strength has been boosted. It feels similar to when I take a body-strengthening potion.”

Ray, with sweat on his brow, held on desperately.
“...Doing it with both of you at once is tough, as I thought. It won’t last long.”

After a while, as soon as he let go of their hands, the power vanished.

Filia caught her breath and smiled brightly.
“But it’s amazing, Ray. With this, we can fight together too.”

Liana also pushed up her glasses and looked at him with a serious gaze.
“With this power, we won’t just be protected; we can stand by your side and move forward. ...Perhaps your uniqueness was meant to make your companions stronger.”

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As the night breeze blew through, Ray stared at his own palms.
This power was not given to him for his own sake alone.
It only gains meaning when he connects with his companions and shares it.

“With this... the three of us can overcome any hardship.”
To Ray’s murmur, Filia replied cheerfully.

“Of course! We’re in this together!”
Liana also nodded slightly and smiled.

Beyond the sea, unknown continents and dangers await.
But now, he could be certain.
This power—will surely pave the way.

And they did not yet know that this experiment would eventually save the three of them in the extreme situation of being stranded at sea.

Afterword

How was it?

This time, by writing an interlude, I reviewed Ray’s abilities!

I also had the desire to have you anticipate how things might unfold in tense situations or battle scenes by writing down in advance what Ray is capable of.

If you have any thoughts, please feel free to leave a comment.

I want to make this work even better with your valuable feedback.

Thank you for your support.😸

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