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Summary

At the Wandering Inn, the human residents test their aptitude for magic. Pisces administers a test to Erin Solstice, who disappointingly discovers that she entirely lacks the innate potential required to cast true magic. In contrast, Ryoka undergoes a visualization test guided by Ceria. Through this exercise, Ryoka successfully awakens her magical potential and manages to cast a basic [Light] spell.

The most shocking magical breakthrough comes from an unexpected source. Rags observes the magic lessons and manages to produce the beginnings of a [Firefly] spell. This revelation proves she has the unprecedented ability to cast true magic—a feat previously unheard of for a Goblin. Amazed by this discovery, and bribed by Erin's offer of free meals, Pisces reluctantly agrees to take Rags on as his magical apprentice.

Later, Erin leaves the inn and walks to the city of Liscor. She visits Krshia's stall, where she tries a raw Gnoll meat dish called Silkap. As the two converse, the topic turns to populations. Erin casually reveals that her home world is inhabited by eight billion Humans. Completely overwhelmed by the incomprehensible scale of that number, Krshia faints in shock.