In the world of “Doki Love,” there is magic that involves attacking with flames or ice, as is typical in fantasy works. In this world, humans primarily combine magic and martial arts to fight against demons, and the heroines of “Doki Love” are skilled in both combat and magic.
By the way, despite being a Japanese-style fantasy work, it doesn’t use terms like onmyodo or dododo. This is because the founder of the series was a foreigner or something like that. The magic that was brought from overseas exploded and developed in the Yamato Empire, making it one of the world’s leading magical nations.
In this world, I have to fight not only against demons but also against the internal strife that arises in Yamato during the second part. As the heir, I have to fight against the martial artist heroines.
“Alright… I need to improve my magical skills more than ever before.”
I have chosen a rocky mountain behind the Gluttonous Castle as my magical training ground. Thanks to the items my deceased mother left behind and the efforts of the officials, I currently have enough time to manage my territory. It seems that my mother had made preparations to ensure that the territory would function properly even if she died. It was all to benefit my father, but now that I have banished him, I will make use of those preparations.
“Now… let’s start by assessing my current situation.”
At the beginning of the original story, the antagonist, Kunihisa, was weak for a reason. He was easily defeated by the protagonist, Katanaya, who had just arrived in this world from peaceful Japan. There are several reasons for this, but one reason in particular stands out: Kunihisa simply neglected his training. The story goes that he neglects his practice and ends up being struck with a wooden sword by Katanaya, who was learning an ancient martial art, resulting in the cancellation of his engagement and his expulsion from the Kachuuin house.
To be honest, this is the main reason why Kunihisa is weak. He was a character who could only use weak magic because he didn’t have much magical power, and he was not very skilled in mana control. It’s fair to say that he was a character who could be called a “zako” (small fry)…. However, I have already solved this problem.
“When you are reincarnated into a world with magic, it’s only natural for an otaku guy from modern Japan to want to improve his magical skills.”
As someone who has read and devoured fantasy works, I can’t help but be fascinated by magic. So, when I found out that I was reincarnated into a world with magic, I devoted myself to magical training.
Until now, I have focused on basic training, such as increasing my mana capacity and improving my mana control. But from now on, I will start practicing actual magic…!
I have spent so much time on basic magical training that I have been praised for having skill and abilities far above those of people my age.
“So… the problem now is what kind of mage Kunihisa Kachuuin will become.”
In the original story, the mages in the story had various characteristics. Some specialized in a single attribute, some focused on offense, some on healing, and some on support.
However, if you ask if Kunihisa from the original story belonged to any of these categories, the answer is no.
“Typical weak but versatile character… that’s what Kunihisa from the original story was.”
Based on the descriptions in the story, it can be inferred that Kunihisa from the original story was the epitome of a versatile but weak character.
“He didn’t specialize in any attribute, and his abilities and range were mediocre. He didn’t have much magical power or control, so he couldn’t be called an all-around mage. He was truly a character born just to be a stepping stone for the protagonist.”
In this situation, I have two paths ahead of me. Should I become a mage with a specialized ability or aim to become a versatile mage? Fortunately, since I have spent so much time on basic training since I was a child, I believe I have the foundation to become either type of mage. However…
“When it comes to strong mages, it seems you need to either have a specialized ability or be a versatile mage who excels in multiple areas. That’s what they say, anyway.”
In other words, it’s difficult to say you’re a strong mage unless you have either a specialized ability or are a versatile mage who can do anything. Kunihisa from the original story was neither, so he was weak.
“Well, I don’t have to choose between being a mage with a specialized ability or a versatile mage every time, do I?”
It should be the ideal to be able to handle any kind of magic at a high level while still having exceptional strengths and abilities. That’s what I should strive for.
The problem is whether I can actually achieve that… Even if I can’t reach the ideal form by the start of the original story, I believe I can get close to it depending on the training.
“Now, it’s time for verification and practice!”
After that, with the help of the magic experts directly under the Kachuuin family, I repeated practical trials, sometimes facing demons that appeared in my territory. I tested whether the combat style I had conceived was truly possible and practical in battle.
And the conclusion is… the combat style I envisioned, which can stand up against Katanaya and the final boss, is indeed achievable and usable in battle.
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