Arifureta Shokugyou de Sekai Saikyou (LN) - Volume 6 - Chapter SS1

Bonus Short Stories 

How to use Spatial Magic 

“Okay everyone, it’s time for my special magic lessons.” Yue raised her pointer with one hand while adjusting her glasses using the other. Shea, Tio, Kaori, and Hajime all sat cross-legged in front of her. They were currently in one of the rooms in Ankaji’s palace. As thanks for purifying the oasis, Duke Zengen had given Hajime and the others free reign of the palace. They could stay whenever they wished. 
“Yue, while I’m glad you are willing to teach us, you do realize neither me nor Kaori can use spatial magic, correct?” 
“I’m sure there’s still some benefit to learning... By the way, Yue, what’s that large crystal for?” 
Yue had basically dragged Tio and Kaori to the lesson, and they were still a little confused as to what they were even supposed to be doing, as well as what the strange round crystal Yue had brought was for. 
“Mmm, a good question. This crystal is an artifact Hajime developed. It can record what it sees.” 
Everyone turned to Hajime, who proudly explained how he’d used restoration magic to create a video recording device. He’d gotten the idea from seeing how Melusine had used it to reproduce events from the past as illusions, and enchanted the crystal with a similar spell. 
“I used this wonderful artifact to record tips on how to use various spatial magic spells. It’s a very useful item. I love you, Hajime.” 
“Please stop throwing in ‘I love you, Hajime’ in the middle of conversations like that, Yue-san. That doesn’t even follow logically.” 
“I love you too, Yue. Glad to have been of service.” 
“Alright alright, we know you two flirt every chance you get. Can we just get on with the lesson?” 
Hajime and Yue entwined their hands and looked passionately into each other’s eyes. Pouting, Shea voiced her displeasure as her bunny ears flopped back and forth. Unable to watch any longer, Kaori charged in and physically separated the two of them. Ever since the events at the Sunken Ruins of Melusine, Kaori had grown even bolder than before. 
“Mmm. Okay, time to show everyone how to use spatial magic. This video will explain the different uses of spatial magic and the most efficient ways to use it. Since we all fight together, I think it’s important everyone understands how it works.” 
“I understand now. This will indeed make for a good reference, then.” 
Tio nodded in understanding, and the crystal began to glow. 
“Wait, is that one of the palace hallways?” 
Shea’s bunny ears perked up as she asked that. Hajime and the others nodded. The video did indeed show Yue standing in one of the palace’s hallways. From the looks of it, Yue was peeking at something from behind the corner. When she spotted Kaori walking down the corridor, Yue started gathering mana around her, making her hair float up a little. 
“Wait, that was you!?” Kaori shouted. A second later, the Kaori in the video smacked her forehead into an invisible wall and staggered backward in pain. 
“Here is a standard example of a barrier created by spatial magic. The main advantage to a spatial barrier is that you can make it invisible, as seen here.” 
“Don’t sound so proud about it! So it really was you who did that!? How could you!?” 
In the video, Kaori got back up and started feeling out the invisible wall, her confusion evident. It looked almost like she was pantomiming. Past the corner, Yue was snickering to herself. The real Kaori was boiling with anger and looked ready to throw herself at Yue. 
“Hmph, that’s your punishment for feeding Hajime the fruit I’d specially prepared for him and pretending like it was from you.” 
“I have no idea what you’re talking about. Besides, even if that was true, it’s a certain vampire’s fault for feeding me misinformation about what fruit Hajime really does like. I’m sure it was justified.” 
“Curse you. Fine, if that’s how you want to play, I won’t hold back.” 

Kaori whistled innocently, or well, attempted to whistle, while Yue glared daggers at her. Shea and Tio exchanged a worried glance while Hajime muttered something. 
“So those fruits were actually from Yue...” 
The video continued playing, this time switching to a scene of Yue walking down the corridor. She appeared to be trying to move stealthily, and she stopped in front of a certain door. Golden mana swirled around her, and her hair fluttered in the artificial breeze. 
“Wait, isn’t this...” Kaori recognized that door, but before she could finish her sentence the Yue in the video finished her spell. A forty-centimeter wide portal of light appeared in front of her and she stuck her head through it without hesitation. A second later— 
“Kyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!?” 
Kaori, who was sitting next to Hajime, screamed like a banshee. 
Back in the video, Yue was peeking in on Kaori, who was crouching down after having just removed her underwear. Kaori moved faster than light, and delivered a powerful roundhouse kick to the crystal, which shattered. Even Hajime was captivated by her graceful and accurate movements. Unfortunately, the crystal had been demolished beyond repair. 
“Shaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!” 
“Hm!? You wanna fight!?” 
Kaori leaped at Yue, moving so fast she left afterimages in her wake. She was using body strengthening on a scale even greater than what Shea, the overpowered bunny girl, was capable of. 
“Wait, was that the bathroom Kaori was…” 
“Hajime-san, there are some things you shouldn’t say. You’ll just hurt Kaori-san’s dignity. Also, Yue-san, you do some really mean things sometimes…” 
“I know Yue and Kaori have been growing ever more belligerent toward each other, but even I think this is going too far…” 
Shea flattened her bunny ears in terror while Tio slowly backed away from Yue. Hajime smiled bitterly as he watched Yue and Kaori’s catfight. 
“I imagine Yue just wanted to get back at her. A few days ago, Kaori tried on Yue’s underwear in front of me and said ‘I knew it, the chest area’s too tight! Are you sure you didn’t accidentally get a kid’s bra!?’ with a smile.” 
Shea and Tio gasped. Just how badly do those two hate each other? they thought to themselves. Yue was skilled enough with magic that she should have been able to blow Kaori off with ease, but she’d purposely chosen to engage her in a fistfight. It was strange to see either of them so heated up. Yue was normally so cool and composed, while Kaori was overflowing with compassion for everyone she interacted with. Yet right now they were snarling and growling at each other. 
“You know, I think the two of them actually get along really well,” Hajime said with a smile. Shea and Tio exchanged glances. It certainly was rare to see either Yue or Kaori express these kinds of emotions. 
“You might have a point.” 
“Indeed.” 
The two of them smiled as well. 
“Yueee! Today’s the day I end you for good, you damn perverted vampire!” 
“Kaoriii. It’s time you learned your place, you sneaky lecher!” 
They certainly did seem like good friends. Probably. Hajime hoped, anyway.