My Girlfriends Are Hardcore Yanderes - Chapter 106

Chapter 106: Light in the Dark 4
Asher sat at the wooden desk, the thick book in front of him feeling more like a puzzle than a guide to magic.

He flipped through the pages, trying to make sense of the ancient words, but it all just blurred together. Nothing made sense. The symbols were written in a language that felt foreign to him—some kind of elven script, like the ones he’d seen in old movies.

Trying to focus, he hoped to decipher at least a few of the symbols, but the more he stared, the more overwhelming it became.

“This… this is impossible.” He sighed, leaning back in his chair.

Index glanced at him. “Did you actually read it?”

Asher gave her a tired look. “I tried, but I can’t make sense of any of it.”

She raised an eyebrow, her lips curling into a slight smirk. “Well, I guess that’s my bad. Let me fix it.”

Before he could protest, she dashed off toward a desk at the far end of the room.

He watched as she rummaged through the drawers, searching for something. She returned moments later with a pair of sleek reading glasses perched in her hands.

“Here,” she said, holding them out to him.

He reached out to take them, but before he could, she leaned in a little closer, her eyes never leaving his.

She gently placed the glasses on his face, her fingers brushing against his cheek as she adjusted them.

For a split second, their faces were so close Asher could feel her breath on his skin. Her hands were warm and soft, and her neon eyes were too unique to ignore.

Now that he was closer, it felt like he was staring into a galaxy, with tiny lights shifting inside her pupils.

And that wasn’t the only thing that caused him to lose his composure for a moment.

The faint scent of lavender, mixed with something uniquely hers, hit him, and he felt his ears flush with heat. The sensation spread lower, and the bottom part of him reacted as well.

Normally, he had a high tolerance for such temptation, but the isolation and the fact that she was the only person he could talk to made him vulnerable.

It was like being stranded on a deserted island with a woman who was not only his only company but drop-dead gorgeous, too.

He blinked, trying to clear his head, but the proximity made it hard to focus on anything except how close she was.

Index smiled at him with an innocent glint in her eyes, oblivious to the sudden tension building in his pants.

“There. Better?” she asked.

Asher felt his face heat up, realizing how awkward he must look just sitting there, frozen.

“Uh… yeah. I mean—” He cleared his throat. “Yeah. That’s definitely better.”

Index didn’t seem to notice his discomfort. “Good. Now you can actually understand what you’re reading.”

Asher couldn’t stop himself from glancing at her—really looking at her for the first time.

She was standing so confidently, her smile never wavering, and somehow, it made her seem even more… irresistible.

He shook his head, trying to push away the thought. Was this really the right time for this?

What was worse, he was having these weird ideas about a girl who was older than him, yet still innocent and unaware of things like sexual attraction.

Index smiled. “You’ve got this. I’ll prepare some things. Stay here, and I’ll check on you later.”

He watched her go, a forced smile tugging at the corner of his mouth.

‘I need to focus,’ he sighed, turning his attention back to the thick book. Maybe immersing himself in study would help curb his rising libido.

Holding the book, he glanced at the title, now clear to him: The Concept of Magic, Volume 1 by Index.

This was her book, a summary of her personal understanding of magic.

The depth of information and insight in this book was staggering.

If this thing ever got out, not even the strongest beings would be immune to the temptation of the knowledge it held.

That was how important it was. Yet, to her, it was just something she had written to pass the time.

He flipped open the first page. The first section was titled Introduction to Magic.

He took a deep breath and began reading.

‘Magic is the art of manipulating energy to create change…’

Asher blinked, pausing to absorb the definition. He had always thought of magic as a force he simply controlled—like a switch to turn on and off. But this… this made it sound more like a science.

He read on

‘Every living thing holds a source of energy, an essence that can be shaped, controlled, and directed through intention. The first step to mastering magic is understanding your own body. Without absolute control over it, one’s path to magic would be severely limited.’

Asher frowned, glancing down at his hands. Was this the key to his own struggles with magic?

Had he ever truly connected with his own essence? He turned the page, determined to continue.

The more he read, the more he realized that in this area, he was already fairly good. That’s why she had told him his usage was passable and very basic—it was only the first topic in this thick book, which highlighted just how far behind he was.

As he read further, he also began to realize that Lucy’s teaching wasn’t completely wrong. She simply hadn’t had enough time to teach him more. That was his initial thought.

However, as he delved deeper into the book, his perspective began to change.

Index was a monster in Magic. Her interpretation of it was far beyond what Lucy could ever touch. It wasn’t just about talent anymore—it was about the foundation.

If Lucy’s knowledge could build a mansion, then Index’s knowledge could create skyscrapers.

Of course, all of this was theoretical for now. He still needed to practice it to see the results.

Next section was titled The Basics of Energy Manipulation.

Taking a deep breath, he dove in.

The concepts outlined were familiar—energy, flow, focus—things he had already experienced in his own way. It wasn’t anything new, but the way Index presented it was structured and clear.

He found himself skimming through the explanations with ease, picking up on the nuances of how to better control and direct energy. The terms were simple, and the principles were straightforward.

The third topic caught his attention: ‘Creating A Perfect Magic Body’

Asher’s eyes narrowed. This was unfamiliar territory.

The idea wasn’t about simply using the body to control or direct magic; it suggested something more profound.

What if, instead of controlling energy, a person’s entire being was made of pure energy?

This would open up possibilities beyond what any physical body could achieve. Without the constraints of flesh and bone, they would no longer be limited by the typical boundaries.

But for this to work, one would first need to create flexible magic circuits, as they would serve as the foundation.

‘Circuits Reconstruction’

He froze, the words repeating in his mind.

‘This is insane,’ he murmured, though a hint of amusement flickered in his eyes at the concept.