Chapter 51 The Magic Wand Flips from Hand - Forbidden Magic

Shu Xin, however, felt no joy whatsoever. She ignored the tiny drop of magic liquid and instead reached out to touch the spot where a small pile of acorns had been placed earlier; there was nothing there now.

Each acorn, with its smooth and adorable little shell, has transformed into a tiny, intangible bit of magic.

The magic extraction performed by Nonori and Pengpengan resembled a modified version of refined magic. After careful observation, Shuxin easily replicated it. The fact that the same spell would have drastically different scales and effects depending on whether it was cast by a flower fairy or a flower elf was also within Shuxin's expectations. What shocked and even frightened Shuxin was the effect of this modified refined magic—

It truly transforms the originally vibrant living beings into invisible and intangible so-called magic on a material level!

Shu Xin could sense that even though these acorns were thoroughly dried in the sun, they were still full of vitality. As long as they were planted in a suitable environment, they would have a great chance to take root and sprout, and grow into one vibrant oak tree after another.

Even if these acorns weren't considered seeds, they could still serve as food, filling the bellies of one or even several flower fairies, providing these little lives with enough energy to live and work actively.

Instead of being reduced to tiny, almost invisible droplets of magic under the influence of magic, becoming inanimate objects!

Shu Xin almost uncontrollably thought of the story that both subordinates had mentioned about extracting magic power from the flower fairy slaves.

The wheat seeds and acorns from which the tax officials extracted their magic turned into powder. What about the flower fairies whose magic was extracted?

The acorns from which she extracted magic simply crumbled and disappeared. What if she used this magic on the flower fairies?

This modified magic posed no difficulty for the Flower Fairy; she could easily master it and cast it effortlessly. Could the King of Naganar also, like her, so easily erase a certain life form from the material world, leaving only wisps of intangible magic?

Shu Xin was startled and felt dizzy for a moment. With a clang, the magic wand slipped from her hand and fell to the ground.

"Your Highness?"

"Your Highness!"

Her swaying body was lifted up by two gentle forces from the left and right. Shu Xin came to her senses and met the concerned, worried, and even somewhat panicked gazes of her two subordinates. She quickly calmed down and smiled, "I'm fine."

The thick yet soft vine that sprouted from Pengpeng'an's palm slowly retracted. The red-haired flower fairy, though flustered, feigned composure: "Yes, Your Highness, it's good that you're alright! It's good that you're alright! You dropped your magic wand! I...I'll pick it up for you!"

The elderly flower fairy appeared much more composed, but his unconsciously widened, somewhat eerie, purple, petal-shaped pupils betrayed his nervousness. As he observed the flower fairy, he slowly withdrew the protective barrier he had created. His voice remained as steady as ever, but the end of his words trembled slightly: "Is it extraction magic? Will it have a backlash on you?"

Shu Xin reached out and took the magic wand that Peng Peng An handed her. The familiar feel of the wand seemed strange to her for some reason. She clenched her fingers and squeezed the magic wand tightly into her palm before answering, "I don't think it's a backlash. Maybe I'm just not used to it. Is this extraction magic only something you tax officials can use?"

Pengpengan answered first, "Yes, Your Highness! Extraction magic is also forbidden magic; only those who become tax officials can learn and use it!"

After a moment of silence, Shu Xin finally spoke up and asked, "Will the magic extraction be used on ordinary people?"

Peng Peng'an was puzzled: "Commoners? Why use it on commoners? Extracting magic is for collecting taxes, what's the point of using it on commoners?"

Nonori seemed to understand something, and he replied seriously, "No, Your Highness, even if you use it, the extraction magic won't work."

"I understand," Shu Xin replied, but she knew very well that while the extraction magic might not work on another flower fairy, it would definitely work on the flower fairy if she used it.

Shu Xin had never realized so profoundly why "forbidden magic" was called "forbidden."

When Shu Xin first used the pulverizing magic to make flour, Nono Li told her that pulverizing magic was forbidden magic. However, at the time, she didn't really understand what this so-called forbidden magic meant. Now, thinking about it, if she were to release pulverizing magic or cutting magic, which are classified as forbidden magic, onto a person—holding the magic wand in her hand, Shu Xin felt as if she were holding the nuclear button!

With a gentle exhale, Shu Xin said in a relaxed tone, "It seems we don't need to worry too much about the magic tax after the harvest month, Peng Peng An."

The red-haired tax official pouted: "Your Highness, you really scared me just now! Collecting magic tax is my duty, and if it makes you uncomfortable or even injured—I'd rather be arrested by the patrol officer! Please don't try to use extraction magic again!"

Nonori chimed in, nodding vigorously, "Yes, Your Highness, please do not attempt to use extraction magic again!"

Shu Xin smiled. Magic should still be used; she couldn't throw the baby out with the bathwater. However, she had to remind herself not to overlook the limitations and dangers of magic just because it offered so much ease and convenience. She changed the subject, "You said these acorns weren't very tasty, right, Peng Peng An? I don't think so."

Pengpengan immediately perked up: "Your Highness! You have a way to make acorns taste better, right!"

Shu Xin couldn't make acorns taste good, but she remembered foods like acorn bread, chestnut cake, and hazelnut cookies. Since she remembered these things, the all-powerful Tree of Life could surely provide the cook, Mei Meilin, with a customized recipe from the Land of Sin!

Full of anticipation, Shu Xin showed all the fruits to Mei Meilin, and she also showed the acorns to the flower fairy cook.

Then Shu Xin learned how the flower fairies ate acorns: they roasted them directly.

Acorns release a rich aroma when roasted. As for the specific taste, it depends on the variety. Some are more crunchy, while others are more dense. However, they all taste bitter and astringent, and some are difficult to swallow, unlike nuts such as sunflower seeds, hazelnuts, and pine nuts, which are very crisp and sweet after roasting.

However, the cook, Meimeilin, also said that although acorns are not as tasty as other nuts, they provide the strongest feeling of fullness after being eaten. In addition, acorns are easy to pick and collect, so the flower fairies often regard acorns as their main food reserve. Shuxin thinks that this is probably why Xi brought back a large number of acorns.

If bitter wheat can be turned into sweet powder, then acorns can certainly be turned into deliciousness—Shuxin and Meimeilin reached a consensus.

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