Traces - 3

The only slightly regrettable thing was that by analyzing the Mana Waves, Shiren could only tell that Dark Mages were present here. She said she couldn't pinpoint exactly who was there, so I'd have to go find them myself.

"Of course, if someone's power is exceptionally strong, their Mana Wave tends to spread wider and further. So, a rough inference is possible." "Does that mean we can infer the presence of someone like High-ranking Executive Illeon?" "Yes, if Illeon is the only one with that much power."

Although the accuracy seemed quite low, considering how secretly Dark Mages hide, like cockroaches, even this much was a blessing. I stroked Shiren's head again, telling her she'd done a truly excellent job, and Shiren, beaming with pride, told me,

"Yes, you're right. Even I think it's amazing."

Shiren, who normally didn't praise herself, was praising herself to this extent, which meant the skill was likely on an absurd level. Just as I was marveling at this, Liana, who was standing nearby, gasped and spoke to Shiren.

"You succeeded in analyzing Mana Waves? Is that even possible? No, it doesn't seem possible... If Lady Shiren's words are true, you could immediately win the Eclipse Award, the most prestigious prize in Magic Academia." "I don't need it." "It's not about needing it or not... Ah, no, anyway, it's incredibly surprising."

Liana, seemingly unable to believe that Shiren had discovered such a technique, kept exclaiming in admiration before finally speaking to Shiren.

"Speaking of which, would it be possible to analyze other people too?" "I'd have to see. Since the technique is still in its early stages, it's only easy to distinguish if they have a unique Mana Wave, like Dark Mages." "Ah, I see. Still, just one check..."

Liana, repeating how unbelievable it was, clung to Shiren and showed her the documents. Shiren scanned them, beginning her magical analysis.

*Even if I died and came back to life, I wouldn't understand what that is or what she's doing.*...