Today we will go over how to do magical combat in real life, using techniques outlined in the anime "Love Chunibyo and other Delusions".
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This Strategy uses some elements that are similar to how we Bilocate into areas designated for magical combat, but we will cover that in a future post.
First, It's important to know most magical creatures and skilled combatants don't allow outsiders to view their magic. since ancient times, magic has been persecuted, and the spirits remember. so you have to learn how to get in the mindset to be able to view such combat.
In "Love Chunibyo, and Other Delusions", (for which which we will use the fan abbreviation "Chuu2" from now on,) Rikka Takanashi, the Eye of the Wicked Lord, triggers her ability to engage in magical combat with a trigger phrase, similar to a mantra. she says, "Reality rejected, synapses shattered, be banished from this world" (dub). this allows her to begin to see and engage with the magical world. Your eyes and mind must be focused on the Magical Reality beyond our own despite moving your body physically. sometimes, some spiritual entities bay only exist beyond normal sight. if you want to fight them, you have to be able to see them. It's often a good strategy to pick some phrase or action (like pulling out your magical weapon, or having your transformation sequence) to help trigger this mental shift.
Now, how will you know if it's worked?
you will be able to see the magic being cast, or spirits present. or in some cases with a weaker connection, it will look like vividly imagining it, but you can still also see actual reality too. this works just as well, as long as you're careful not to drop the connection.
Here is a clip from the anime, demonstrating a battle between two magic practitioners.
For non-believers, the result is often an appearance of delusion. This is why we (us as a person, Rania) reclaim the term Chuunibyou.
From this state, you will be able to battle like you would in the astral with beings residing in the physical world. be careful, however, as your physical body can be at more risk in this state. some attacks can be sustained physically, especially when fighting other practitioners. it's good to spar like this with allies often to build your ability to connect well, and also to build resistance.
Often, it's important to call out attacks when sparring or battling. this may seem counter-intuitive, but there is a reason for it. Naming your attacks allows you and your battle partner to both envision everything correctively, allowing you to mutually build your connection to the world beyond ours. clarity is essential for keeping invested in the battle.
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Next post, we will discuss Magical Other-worlds constructed for battle, Such as Mind Palaces, Digiphysical Spaces, and Witch Labyrinths like in Madoka Magica. Until then, Ciao loyal subjects of Darkness!
