The Traitor's Disciple (15)

Why is grand magic called grand magic?

There’s no reason it would be called grand magic simply because it’s exceptional. It must possess something so extraordinary that ordinary magic can’t compare, which is why it was given such a grandiose name.

The answer lies in the scale of the magic.

It wouldn’t be wrong to say that grand magic is on an entirely higher level. Magic called grand magic stands a level above ordinary magic.

Magic can be divided into three main components.

Mana manipulation, magic circle construction, and mana itself.

First, mana manipulation. This refers to the ability to manipulate and control mana. The greater this ability, the faster and more precise one’s magic becomes. With exceptionally powerful mana manipulation, one can even sense another person’s mana or interfere with their magic to disrupt its activation.

Second, magic circle construction. Basically, all magic can be activated by creating a magic circle, though it can also be activated through an incantation instead. The more difficult the magic, the more complex its circle and incantation become. Skilled magic knights can even forgo a circle or incantation and cast low-difficulty magic instantly.

Finally, mana itself. No matter how exceptional the first two abilities are, powerful magic cannot be cast if one’s innate mana capacity is too low, though weaker magic can still be used more powerfully.

And grand magic refers to magic whose three components are on an entirely different level from those of ordinary magic...