In this system, the caster’s body essentially became the magic scroll, so instead of having to perform complex Mana Manipulation each time they cast a spell, they would simply invoke the necessary runes engraved on their body and infuse them with mana to activate the spell. 0

The body was the paper, and the runes would form the magic circle. While it was not entirely devoid of casting time, it came very close.0

This was a new magical system that combined rune magic and scroll magic with the human body. Louis Ankton, who had come up with the initial concept, had been skeptical.0

Magic had evolved, after all, and runes were considered primitive. 0

Abandoning advanced systems and reverting to an ancient magical language in order to implement modern magic seemed highly inefficient. It required reinterpreting and reverse-engineering modern magic into runes, which necessitated a deep understanding of runes.0

However, Harriet could do that. The Grand Duke of Saint-Ouen had emphasized the importance of runes from a very young age, so Harriet had a deep understanding of runes, even if she wasn’t a lifelong scholar. 0

To make sure it worked, Harriet would also have to memorize a vast array of rune formulas and learn to activate or rearrange them as needed, but she could do that too. Memorizing was exceedingly easy for her.0

In this new system, Harriet’s body now performed most of the practical tasks required...2