Part 291: Miriel A

And... begin.

Nrrraaagh!

...Curious.

As hypothesized, the same tome yields different results based on the user.

Well, yeah. That's because you're a stronger mage than me.

But what is magical prowess, specifically? What factors determine its development?

Well, it's... I mean, it's like that one thing where mages... Hmph. You know? I've never even stopped to think it through.

A complex. multicausational phenomenon to be sure, but a fascinating line of inquiry.

You're always asking questions other people haven't even thought of. Where do you come up with this stuff?

My research is based predominately on the writings of my mother. To her final day, she documented every phenomenon and natural law she observed. Some called them the ravings of a madwoman, but I saw crystalline insight.

And now you want to prove her right! We're not that different, you know? I'm fighting for my family's name, too. We used to be one of Ylisse's high noble houses, but times have been hard lately. It's up to me to come home a war hero and rebuild our reputation! So if there's anything I can do to help, just say the word.

Likewise.