Magic World Part 1 Another Place

The party went off better than Max and company thought it would. One of the parents, Professor Akashi was a fun drunk though. His daughter Yuna was both embarrassed and extremely happy he relaxed. She kept eyeing a woman by the name of Donet McGuiness. Thinking the woman and her father were dating in secret.

But Donet came to deliver a message about the investigation on Max. Which made things easier for her father, Professor Akashi to relax. She found out during the party that her father was actually a mage. As well as her late mother. Which made the young teen's head swim a little.

Now gathered in Max's house a day or so later, several people were going to take a trip to the Magic World.

"I am serious Mr.Max!" Yuna stomped her foot in protest. She dived head-first into several books about magic that were hidden in her dad's study. Finding the message from her mother to End the Mage of the Beginning. "Whatever it takes!"

"Do it Max." Mana said unhelpfully. She knew of the skills of Yuna in marksmanship. Caused by her hard work as well as her magic that tried to manifest despite the seal in place. "I will teach her several techniques to get her ready. Definitely someone to work alongside me. No way will I let her get wasted working for a group like Megalo-Mesembria."

"We are not that bad." Donet said unconvincingly. A few gave her a raised eyebrow. "Ok.. not the big bad we are portrayed in some circles." She defended the group all the same.

"Haaa, she is my student but.. I rather not have her so close to me." Max said warily. Yuna was the same as Kaede in his eyes. Someone who could bring out the more darker impulses he had. Something the Devil inside wanted. "I rather not taint the youngsters with my .. behavior."

"Just do the same as you do for school Max." Professor Akashi said simply. With the knowledge, he had his daughter was safer by Max's side and learning from him than any other. "I would gladly teach her what I know, but she is more like her mother than I."

"Hmm, Max is so timid." Kaede teased. She received a glare from Max that made her heart seize. Sending a wicked sensation through her. Like a sheep looking at the jaws of a wolf. "Hehe, I kid. Just do the magical contract the same as mine. I need another partner for training. Think of how much I can achieve dodging fire from Mana and Yuna."

"Which would give you more time to teach us." Konoka said with a smile. Setsuna right next to her nodded. As well as Nodoka, Haruna, and Yue. The Library Club had formed into a Coven. With Haruna leading it. "A teacher and an accomplished magic user can never have enough students."

*Knock Knock!* Two taps came at the door. A quiet Evangeline opens it up. Asuna, Sayo, and Fei Ku were there. They came in ready to go. The three were all students of Evangeline.

"Haaa, sign the contract then." Max gave up as he felt Gaia whisper in his ear softly. She was quite happy with making sure Yuna became a force to contend with. Along with Shizuna. She signed the contract in an instant. The magic that burst forth surprised Max. "Well... you are stronger than I knew for one."

"Umm." Yuna nodded with rosy cheeks. The feeling of her mana running freely almost made her giddy. Her father placed his hand on the center of her back. As a blood relative, it was easy for him to settle the untrained Page down. "Thanks papa." She said softly.

"Anytime." Professor Akashi almost teared up. His daughter's magic was so much like his wife's that he was overjoyed for a moment. 'I hope I am doing the right thing.' A small voice whispered in his ear. 'What!?'

*Ripple!* A spectral image of a woman that looked like Yuna appeared. She gave a warm smile at her husband and daughter.

"Live a long and happy life." The specter said. She turned to Donet. "My friend, please look after that foolish husband of mine. Help him find someone, anyone to get through life better. No one should go through this alone."

The specter gave Yuna a hug and planted a kiss on her forehead. She then disappeared in motes of light. The magic was unable to sustain her anymore.

"Ugh, that was smarts." Max grumbled from the drain. "Took way too much spirit magic to do. Must be getting soft in my old age." A black magic swirled around him. Evangeline and Mana felt a small tingle deep in their souls. As well did Shizuna. "Need to train some more Arcane Magic."

"Umm, Mr.Max.. what is this?" Yuna held out a card. It was a Pactio card that formed from the contract signing. With Gaia finally awakening from her slumber more, the benefits of the magic in the Dimension of Negima flowed into Max's contracts. "It feels like I am holding a part of myself."

"It is a Pactio Card." Evangeline said simply. She summoned hers up as well. A pure black card that was unreadable to others. Except those linked to Max. "The "Magister Magi" and the "Minister Magi" respectfully "Magistra Magi" and "Ministra Magi" if female." She pointed to Max and to herself. "Magister" is the original Latin form of "master", and "minister" is Latin for "servant..."

"Ughh," Mana grumbled over the words used. "It is more of partners with us. Or workers as he is the one barking orders. Well not really barking any yet since we are all in the training period."

Despite the interruption, Evangeline continued like it was not an issue.

"Magi" is the genitive form of "magus" and "magician", translating the terms to "master of magic" and "servant of magician" As well as a replacement word used for Sorceror, Witch or Trickster. The traditional purpose of this system is to give the Magister a kind of support during battle. Normally, the Ministra's duty is to protect the Magister with physical abilities and his/her artifact, while the Magister is given time and space to cast offensive and defensive spells. One might compare the Ministra to infantry, while the Magister is like the long-range artillery."

"Pffft, except Max is nothing like that." Kaede said. "We are trained in all forms. Magic and non magic. In case things hit the fan or we lose access to magic. The body and mind are the ultimate tools to use."

"Correct." Max said happily. Very pleased she did not neglect certain studies. "We'll need to redo some groups."

"Yuna comes with us!" Kaede grabbed the recovered girl. Eyes almost closed as she spoke. "Me and Mana will start the physical training for her."

"Uh-huh." Max did not want to really discuss it. A slight throbbing in his chest as the Devil released energy he needed to refine once more. "We will do it there while registering some of you."

All of them agree on that. His living room was quite packed with all the bags and stuff. A simple spell and it was all secured away then a magic circle appeared. Before it triggered fully, a knock came at the door.

*Knock Knock!* With a flick the door opened. It was Sister Shakti with a few people from St.Ursula. Out of breath from having to run or something else having happened.

*Pulse!* Max increased the strength of the magic circle to accommodate everyone. The gateway opened and they were all gone in an instant.

*Chck!* Max's house went on complete lockdown. Magical wards would make even insects go a different way while he was gone. In the shadows of a house, Chao Lingshen spoke a spell.

"Damn it!" Chao cursed when it didn't work. She did not expect the wards to be this powerful. The side of the wall lit up as a glyph pushed out. Recording her actions. "This guy is such trouble! Nothing like the Negi from the records!"

Destroying the Glyph, Chao left post haste. A small little sprite followed behind her.

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Magic World (New World)

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The Magic World (Mundus Magicus) is a magical realm where magic is extremely abundant and well-known by all its inhabitants, and all of its technology seems to be powered by magic.

Mundus Magicus is full of mythical creatures that seem to take the place of regular animals and most of its population is composed of human-like hybrids. The Dimension is actually unstable from various things done to it. Mostly from magic-users jacking shit up.

And the Mage of the Beginning doing all sorts of experiments on it. All in the act of playing god themself. For a god-like entity, a lot of its plans tended to fail over the years. As well as its body-hopping like a parasite over the centuries.

Slavery is shown to be common practice in the Magic World, the main symbol for this is slave collars. Despite the fact they are as advanced and evolved as some believe themselves to be, the art flourishes amongst the populace. But then, it is close to indentured servitude from a deal made.

Very strict on those who fail to live up to the agreement.

The main currency used in the Mundus Magicus is called Drachma. Every country follows it. Which is odd in and of itself. Something the Old World was able to do. About the only real Unity they have on the surface.

Hellas Empire is the dominant and largest country in the south. It is composed mostly of Demi-humans. It is governed by a royal monarchy. Theodora, Queen of Hellas of Vesperisszimia is the third princess of the Hellas Empire.

Megalomesembria Confederation is the newest and most dominant country in the north. It is composed mostly of full-blooded humans who are the Descendents of 50 million migrants from the Old World. It is ruled by a Senate and currently has a population of 67 million.

The last was New Ostia, basically nothing after the war. New Ostia is the remnants of the Old Ostian Kingdom which was destroyed during the final moments of the Magic War 20 odd years ago.

Vespertatia Kingdom, Great Cerberus Forest, and Elysium were the other places of note. But nothing Max or his people needed to worry about really.

"All done!" Shizuna came around. Happy as can be. She was dressed up nicely in her new clothes. Magic armor that was purchased and tweaked by the others. "We are all organized and ready to go."

"About time." Mana said. "Let's go out and have fun."

"Such a long time since I have been here. Definitely has changed." Evangeline said. Chachamaru is next to her looking very much like her. Basically, a daughter in all respects since the magic in the place made her completely human. The wide-eyed look of the former robot was adorable. "Come on, time for you to experience some new things."

"Ah.. ah.. yes mother." Chachamaru's voice came out so honestly, Evangeline went red all the way to the ears. She wouldn't say it, but she felt like holding her in a room up and listening to her say that all day. "Are you ok?" She asked wondering what was wrong.

"Yes."

"Max, what do you think?" Kaede asked. She noticed her teacher was quiet for the most part as they waited.

"Hmm, that we should go. Just thinking of some weird problems is all." Max took a step forward making a platform for them all to ride. "A little observation as we talk."

They all nodded agreeing with that. Before the disk took off, however, someone called to them.

"Hey, there little fella." A mercenary said. His expression was not hard to read. Wanting to embarrass Max to impress the others. "Are you new around here? Need some help?"

"No. And no dumb fella." Max said back smirking. His eyes closed as he didn't want to even pay attention to the guy. "So, shoo."

The mercenary did not like that at all. He reached over the platform to cause further trouble. A few onlookers watching and not doing anything.

*Fizzle!* Extending his arm through, it burned up in radiant light. A defense mechanism of the platform.

"My arm!" The mercenary howled. A few people looked on in fear. "You bastard!" Another arm coated in magic for protection, he tried to attack. Which was a bad idea.

*Fizzle!* The protection on the platform shined brighter destroying the spell and removing the other arm.

"What a shitty mage." Evangeline said in disdain. "Unable to breach a low-level protection spell. You must be the black sheep of the family."

*Doop!* The platform lifted up and flew off slowly. Not really caring what happened, Max started talking about what he picked up from the brochures, maps, and the people's minds he read.

"I purchased a place to stay. Well, the land anyway for official reasons. Really cheap considering." Max informed them. Professor Akashi and Donet McGuiness were talking with a few officials after Max warned them about tampering in the actual Magic Gate for the place. To say the people were in a tizzy was an understatement. Bought him some goodwill to the right people. "It is great for training."