Chapter 232 Let’s Use Mind Control Magic
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
It was Lewya who knocked on the office door, and when I prompted her to enter, she opened the door and came in.
”I was going to ask if the documents were in order, but it seems there’s no need for that.”
”I’m still struggling to understand, and since my knowledge is insufficient, I can’t give permission for specialized topics. It’s taking a lot of time to verify.”
”What about the multiple firms that offered to buy magic power yesterday?”
”I rejected all of them. We don’t need multiple firms of the same type, and it’s a difficult industry to judge. If we choose one without a good reason, the rejected firms will get upset. If they want to do magic power trading as their main business, that’s fine, but if they want to do it as a side job, it’s a bit tricky to give permission.”
”So what’s bothering you now?”
”Now, it’s…”
I looked down at the documents in front of me and read out their contents in response to Lewya’s question.
”Application for permission to use mental resonance magic.”
”mental resonance magic? I’ve never heard of that magic before. What kind of magic is it?”
”Well, to put it bluntly, it’s mind control magic.”
”What did you say?”
Lewya’s expression changed at the unsettling term “mind control magic.”
”Did a sl*ve trader come or something?”
”No, it’s not that. Only a few sl*ve traders who have received permission from the country or the lord to handle criminal sl*ves can use mind control magic, and even if they did apply, I, as the land manager, can’t give permission. If it’s a sl*ve trader, they need to apply for permission to use mind control magic, not mental resonance magic.”
”What do you mean? Didn’t Neil say earlier that mental resonance magic is the same as mind control magic?”
”That’s correct academically, but in this case, the difference lies in their usage. For example, if it’s for medical purposes, mind control magic is treated as mental resonance magic.”
”Medical? How do you use mind control magic for treatment?”
”Illnesses and injuries aren’t just limited to our physical bodies. They can also exist in our minds and spirits. You know, like mental illnesses? That’s where spiritual response magic comes in ―― it’s used to treat those kinds of problems.”
”Mental illnesses…”
Lewya’s expression turned difficult, lost in thought.
”Is it that even among the elves, mental illnesses aren’t recognized?”
”…That’s right, among us, the concept of mental illnesses is unheard of. Neil’s tone suggests that it’s not well recognized in human society either?”
”Yeah, it’s like that. Only a few people, like doctors and magicians, are aware of it.”
It seemed that the concept of mental illness existed in this world, just like people had been told by Ihomono.
However, as Lewya explained, only a few people were aware of it, and it wasn’t widely recognized.
”If I explain it in a way that even Lewya can understand, for example, if you’re attacked by a monster and experience a life-or-death crisis, the strong psychological burden you receive at that time can cause you to see the monster’s face, recall the event, and relive the fear, making it hard to think normally. Spiritual resonance magic can seal away those memories, push them to the subconscious, or overwrite the fear of monsters with a different emotion to alleviate the symptoms.”
”So that’s how you cure mental illnesses?”
”The problem is that mental illnesses aren’t widely recognized, so even if someone has it, they don’t understand their own situation and can’t think to consult a doctor. It would be better if it were more widely recognized.”
”I see, so currently, even if mental resonance magic is permitted, patients won’t gather because they don’t know about it, and that’s why they’re hesitant to give permission?”
”Huh?”
”Uh?”
A strange silence lasted for a few seconds before Lewya slowly opened her mouth.
”Is it different?”
”Yeah, it’s not a doctor who’s seeking permission.”
”Then who is seeking permission from where?”
”It’s the brōtḥel.”
”Huh? Why is the brōtḥel seeking permission for spiritual resonance magic, and what do they plan to do with it?”
”Well…”
What the brōtḥel was going to do was unclear.
However, at this point, it was hard to understand how the brōtḥel would use spiritual resonance magic without any prior knowledge about it.
”Ugh, before I explain the connection between mental resonance magic and the brōtḥel, I need to introduce some examples of mental illnesses. For instance, erectile dysfunction or…”
”Whoa?!”
”Or Insensitivity (anhedonia).”
”Huh?!”
”That’s right, mental resonance magic is also used to treat those kinds of conditions… Are you listening?”
”Y-yes, I’m listening!”
Lewya, who had gotten used to nighttime activities and was less embarrassed during them, was now reacting like a kid going through puberty, suddenly brought up this topic.
If I teased her about it, the conversation wouldn’t progress, so I’ll just ignore it for now.
”Erectile dysfunction and insensitivity, for example, can be caused by mental factors such as anxiety, fear, or mismatched s*xual preferences. But with mental resonance magic, those problems can be relatively easily solved. You can eliminate anxiety and fear, or even implant new s*xual preferences if the current ones aren’t working out. There are also methods to directly induce excitement or increase sensitivity.”
”Excitement and increased sensitivity, you mean…?”
”Ah, it seems you’ve caught on. Yes, there were people who thought of using mental resonance magic, which was originally used for medical purposes, for erotic purposes.”
It’s what one’d call hypnosis play, and the application for mental resonance magic from the brōtḥel this time was also for something similar.
”The idea itself has been around for a while, and as a result, mental resonance magic is generally recognized not as a magic for treating mental illnesses, but as an erotic magic for obtaining pleasure that’s not normally available…”
It’s a pretty sad story.
Thanks to that, many magicians have strong feelings of hostility towards those who use mental resonance magic for erotic purposes.
As for me personally… I don’t have the right to say anything, considering I’m using interdimensional magic for winemaking.
”So, what’s the brōtḥel that submitted the application?”
”Toys of Preference (Shikou no Gigu), it’s a brōtḥel, and aside from Moona-san’s place, it’s the only one that remained in the settlement. So, we also want to repay their trust, and we’re willing to grant the permission…”
”What’s the problem?”
”The magician who can use mental resonance magic hasn’t arrived at the settlement yet. Only the permit was sent ahead of time with the application documents, but the permit is tied to the person who was approved, so it’s useless even if they just receive the permit. Some people might try to use someone else’s permit, but that’s illegal and can lead to unauthorized individuals doing the actual work.”
It’s extremely difficult to obtain a permit just for the sake of having one, and many people think it’s a hassle and try to use someone else’s permit instead.
That’s why personal verification is necessary, and we need to inspect whether the person who holds the permit is actually doing the job.
”So, when is the person who can use mental resonance magic supposed to arrive?”
”I don’t know, we’ve already sent a message asking them to bring the person themselves since the permit alone isn’t enough, but it seems like there’s some kind of delay and it’ll take a while longer.”
”Is that so… by the way, I have a question for Neil.”
”What is it?”
”Can Neil use mental resonance magic?”
I had a hunch, but Lewya seems interested in hypnosis play.
It’s not surprising, considering Lewya’s somewhat perverted nature.
”If I had to say, I’ve never used it, but I know the formula and it’s not that difficult, so I could use it. However, using mental control or mental resonance magic without a permit is a crime, even if it’s just for personal use.”
”Ugh… is that so? By the way, have you ever thought of getting a permit?”
”Lewya, do you think this country would give a permit to use mental control magic to an empire noble? Even the royal family and those in the empire’s ruling class are forbidden from using mental control magic.”
It’s unthinkable to give a permit to use mental control magic to an empire noble. Who knows what would happen?
”Well, there are simpler methods that don’t require a permit, so that’s not a problem――.”
”Really?”
”Whoa, the papers!”
Lewya slammed their hand on the desk and leaned forward, causing the papers on top to scatter all over the floor.
”Ah, sorry! I’ll pick them up right away!”
”Whoa! Don’t mix the confirmed documents with the unconfirmed ones! I’ll collect the confirmed ones, so Lewya, can you gather the unconfirmed ones that haven’t been stamped?”
”Okay, got it.”
After that, I silently gathered the scattered documents on the floor, but Lewya kept glancing at me, as if waiting for me to start a conversation.
”Hey, are you interested in using mental resonance magic?”
”Hmm… a little, I guess.”
The conversation stopped again, and Lewya looked at me as if seeking something.
I, who already understood what Lewya wanted to say, took a deep breath before speaking.
”Want to try it?”
”What’s that?”
”It’s a simple mental resonance magic, so the effects might be different, but…”
”Ah… yeah, that’s right. Neil seems interested too, and I don’t mind joining in.”
Wow, it’s amazing how Lewya can maintain that stance even now.
It’s as if I’m the one who’s been wanting to do it all along, and denying it would be a lie.
”Alright, have you gathered all the scattered documents on the floor?”
”Yeah, we’re good.”
”Then I’ll excuse myself… Tonight, I’ll visit Neil’s bedroom. See you later.”
Lewya said, blushing, and quickly left the office.
After Lewya was gone, I let out a sigh and suddenly realized something.
”What was Lewya doing in the office, anyway…?”
I think Lewya came to visit me during work hours to report something, but my mind was so full of thoughts about the hypnosis play that I forgot the important stuff and only remembered the promise for tonight.
”… Yeah, it’s probably something I’d forget anyway. I’ll remember it later, I guess.”
No way would I forget something important because my mind was full of thoughts about the hypnosis play…
Ah, no, I’m getting anxious just thinking about it.
After that, about an hour later, Lewya returned to the office with a letter from the teacher, remembering the original task, and I continued my paperwork with a troubled mind.
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