After talking to Fujimura and listening to her rant about how wonderful pudding is, she kissed me on the cheek and finally left for the Emiya house.
Once she was gone, I took a shower and headed straight to my basement. My basement was my workshop, filled with Norse runes glowing a bluish color. It was a very large room with five tables displaying different items, but on the largest table lay a red-haired woman, completely naked. Her skin was fair and smooth like snow, and she had a very nice figure.
As I approached her, I moved my hand over her head, then near the back of her neck, and pressed hard. After doing that, a long line appeared on her chest, extending down to her belly button. The line caused the skin from her chest to peel away, revealing what looked like a series of gears from a clock and circuits engraved on those gears.
This was Melania—or rather, a doll copy of her that I had created when I was on my Earth. I loved the game Elden Ring, and after finishing my first year of college here, I decided to create her in this world. I had been working on her for a year and two months. I had completed every part of the project except for one crucial element: a way to generate sufficient mana to power her and enable her operation. I could control her body directly, but that would require immense effort for even the simplest actions. That's why I aimed to create an artificial spirit to animate her body.
With an artificial spirit, she could learn and grow, making decisions for herself. That was my original goal, but it took longer than I expected to finish her body. Now, all I needed was to figure out how to create an artificial spirit to inhabit it, and that was where the Informer came in.
INFORMER
"Yes?"
"How can I make an artificial spirit so it can inhabit the doll body I made?"
"For that knowledge, you need two Informer points. Are you sure you want to learn this?"
"Yes."
"Request accepted. You have six Informer points left."
As the Informer said this, I left the basement and headed for my room. On the way, I took some headache medicine and grabbed a bottle of water because every time I used the Informer, I ended up with an insane headache that would last for 24 hours.
After reaching my room, I lay on my bed and told the Informer to start.
"Affirmative. Beginning induced sleep."
"Gather request."
"Sending request to *****."
"Request accepted."
"Beginning knowledge transfer."
"Loading…"
"Transfer complete."
"Waking up the user."
I woke up with a start, taking a deep breath as the pain of overwhelming knowledge flooded my brain.
Turning to my side, I took the medicine I had brought along with the water.
"Why is this always so painful?"
"The pain is just a part of the transfer. Since you did not learn this yourself, your brain's neurons need to be taught the knowledge you requested."
"Nevertheless, it still hurts like hell."
"Would you like a step-by-step explanation of the knowledge I provided?"
"Yes, please."
"To create Melania, a spirit housed within a doll body designed for combat, support, and protection using Elemental Magecraft and Formalcraft, we will need to craft her step by step. The process you've outlined involves making her autonomous, able to cast magic, fight with a sword, learn quickly, and have a specific appearance. Additionally, you want to power her with a mana generator functioning like a heart and lungs. Here's a detailed breakdown of each step.
Thaumaturgical Foundation (Elemental Magecraft & Formal craft)
You'll be combining Elemental Magecraft with Formalcraft. Elemental Magecraft, which normally involves the manipulation of natural elements, will be used here to manipulate pure mana (often considered the "fifth element" or "ether"). Formalcraft, which uses rituals, symbols, and magic circles, will aid in shaping Melania's vessel and binding the spirit.
Mana Generator (Heart and Lungs System)
The mana generator will act as Melania's internal power source, functioning similarly to a heart and lungs. This artificial system will convert ambient mana into usable prana (magical energy) and circulate it through Melania's body to maintain her existence and abilities.
Steps to Create the Mana Generator:
Mana Heart: A mystic code embedded in Melania's chest, designed to store and release mana. Design it to pull ambient mana from the environment, much like how a Leyline draws energy from the earth.
Mana Lungs: Acting as filters and converters, they will process the ambient mana and transform it into prana, which will then be used to fuel Melania's combat and support functions. These will be built into the doll's chest cavity, connected to the mana heart, and designed to constantly breathe in and out magical energy.
Magic Circuitry: You'll need to incorporate magic circuits throughout her body, similar to the magic circuits in mages. These circuits will act like veins, delivering prana to all parts of her body, allowing her to use magic, move, and engage in combat.
Shaping the Prana (Creating the Spirit Core)
Since Melania is autonomous and complex, you will need to craft a spirit core to house her essence. This step will involve drawing on a verse from the Bible, symbolizing the creation of life. Using a biblical verse invokes divine imagery, aiding in the creation of her self and identity.
Biblical Verse for Creation:
One commonly cited verse for life creation is Genesis 2:7, where God breathes life into Adam:
"Then the Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being."
This verse signifies the infusion of life energy into a vessel (in this case, Melania's doll body), symbolizing the creation of self-awareness and autonomy.
Incantation for Shaping the Core (based on Genesis 2:7):
"From the void of nothingness, by the breath of mana, let life and thought take form. By my will, I breathe power into this vessel, and from this breath, you shall be named Melania."
Defining Melania's Properties
You've already defined some of Melania's traits. Here's how to solidify them during her creation:
Autonomous: She can think and act on her own, with programmed behaviors.
Magic-Casting: She can cast a variety of spells based on the elements or pure mana.
Swordsmanship: In combat, she will use a sword with proficiency.
Rapid Learning: Melania can adapt and learn quickly, analyzing and improving her combat and support skills.
Silent Nature: Her personality is mostly quiet, and she speaks only when necessary.
These attributes should be inscribed into her spirit core using a Formalcraft ritual.
Creating Melania's Vessel (Doll Body)
Aesthetic and Physical Design:
Red Hair: Her doll body will have long red hair, flowing or styled in a practical manner for combat.
Tall Build: She will have a tall, physically imposing frame, designed for agility and strength in battle.
Kind but Serious Face: Her face will have a calm and serious demeanor, evoking a feeling of strength and reliability, yet still soft and kind enough to be trusted.
Construction of the Doll:
Materials: Use a blend of wood, clay, and enchanted metals for her frame, giving her body both flexibility and durability. Her joints should be crafted for fluid motion, allowing agility during combat.
Mana Circuits: Embed magical circuits throughout her body to connect the mana generator to her limbs and head, allowing for full functionality.
Eyes: Her eyes should be imbued with mystic codes, allowing her to see mana flow, and helping her assess magical threats or allies in combat.
Ritual for Binding the Spirit:
Once the body is crafted, use Formalcraft to bind the spirit (created in Step 3) to the doll.
Magic Circle for Binding:
Draw a five-pointed star inside a circle (representing control over the five elements, even though you are using mana). Place the doll in the center and recite the incantation to bind the spirit to the body:
"By the breath of life, by the star of creation, by the words that form the spirit, I bind Melania to this vessel. You are now body and soul, flesh and spirit combined. Serve and protect as you walk among the living."
Final Step: Awakening Melania
Once her spirit is bound to the vessel, the final step is to awaken her by activating the mana generator (the heart and lungs). Infuse the generator with a surge of prana (either from your own Od or external mana). This will kick-start the circulation of mana within her body, bringing her to life.
Incantation for Awakening:
"Awake, Melania, by the breath of prana, by the heart of mana, rise and fulfill your purpose!"
Ongoing Maintenance
Prana Supply: Ensure that Melania has access to a leyline or mana-rich environment. You can occasionally recharge her mana heart directly if needed.
Adaptation: Over time, as Melania learns, you may need to adjust her magic circuits or even upgrade her mana generator to handle the increased load as her skills improve.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you can create Melania, a combat-capable, magic-using artificial spirit housed in a doll body with a unique personality and appearance. Her mana generator will keep her powered, while her autonomous abilities will allow her to act independently in combat and support roles. Through the fusion of Elemental Magecraft and Formalcraft, you've crafted not just a tool but a living entity designed to serve a higher purpose."
And that's just a summary of what you just put in my head.
"Yes."
Great, I said sarcastically, deciding to take a nap and deal with the artificial spirit when my head stopped hurting.
THE NEXT DAY.
Ok, let's begin. Since it's Saturday, I don't have anything to do today.
Getting up from my bed, I brushed my teeth and cleaned myself up before finally starting the creation of the spirit.
Going to my basement, I prepared everything I needed.
Picking up the chalk, I started drawing the magic circle with Hebrew letters surrounding it.
After I was done with the preparation, I picked up the doll's body and placed it in the middle. After laying her down, I finally inserted the final part of her body, the heart—the thing that would channel the mana across her frame.
Awakening my circuit, I placed my hand on her head and started to pour mana into her while simultaneously drawing mana from the mana generator I made, which uses solar panels. After doing that for about a minute, I stopped and took five steps away from the doll, starting to pour mana into the magic circle. A low light emerged from the circle, slowly getting brighter and brighter. With the light, I began reciting the incantation:
{Then the Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.}
After saying those words, half of the mana I had stored for about two years in the mana generator vanished like water released from a dam.
{"From the void of nothingness, by the breath of mana, let life and thought take form. By my will, I breathe power into this vessel, and from this breath, you shall be named Melania."}
With that, the rest of the mana I had stored was depleted, and my body felt like it was burning up. The amount of prana flowing through me was insane, making the magic circles feel like the first time I woke up.
Ahhhr, it fucking hurts, damn it, but I need to finish it. But damn, it hurts.
{"By the breath of life, by the star of creation, by the words that form the spirit, I bind Melania to this vessel. You are now body and soul, flesh and spirit combined. Serve and protect as you walk among the living."}
With this last incantation, I drained a significant amount of my own Od and finally passed out.
After the young adult collapsed on his back, a tattoo formed on his back in the shape of a woman holding a sword.
In the blue glow of the circle, the doll's eyes opened—golden, she looked around, her first experience being the dim light of the basement.
POV: Melania (the Doll)
Where am I?
Who am I? I am Melania, but how do I know that?
Looking around, I see a man with dark skin lying on the floor.
How do I know what skin is?
His name is *****—but how do I know this? Did I learn it somehow?
No, I didn't learn it. Is this because of him?
Slowly getting up, I adjust to the weight of my body and the way it moves. I approach the man and carefully lift him, then direct my gaze to the bed.
But how do I know where to take him and what a bed is? This is all so confusing. Yet, how do I even know that this is confusing if this is my first time feeling like this?
I glance up at the ceiling, questioning myself.
Who am I? What am I? Why am I here? Who is this man, and how do I know he is a man? If I'm questioning myself, then who is this self?
