''If Lord Alfried is right and I can't use it, I'll give up. I'll train a subordinate who can use non-attribute magic in my place.

　For now, Viscount Doll has put an end to the fact that he can't do it himself, and he moves on to the next policy.

''Tickle, how many of our servants were able to use non-attribute magic?''

''Well, um, I thought I was the only one when it comes to unattributed magic...''

'What a tickle!　You can use a psychic!

　Viscount Doll grabbed Tickle's shoulder with a vigorous grip as he said fearfully.

''Yes, yes, but I would never be able to use it as well as Alfried-sama.......''

Ugh, I'm so jealous!

　Looking at Tickle, who says it modestly, Viscount Doll's expression is distorted as if he is about to shed blood tears.

　Oh, I knew I couldn't give up on him. The truth is, you can't stand to move the doll yourself. I love my doll that much. It would be difficult to give up on it right away.

Oh, hey sir!　Oh, my shoulder!　Your shoulders will be crushed!

Viscount Doll, you'll ruin a valuable asset if you hold back too much power.

'Ha!　I'm sorry!　........I was just jealous when I heard that the tickle in front of me could use psychics.

　When I hurriedly remonstrated with him, Viscount Doll came to himself and removed his hand from his shoulder.

　Tickle let out a breath as if he was relieved.

　I wonder if he's okay. I hope he doesn't get crushed by Viscount Dorr's jealousy all at once.

''For now, in measuring Tickle-san's strength, can you let me try using a psychic on the doll?

'Tickle, use your psychic on the Knight.

Yes!

　Tickle responds a little nervously when Viscount Dorr tells him to.

　Then he looks at Knight and takes a deep breath and holds up his hand.

''I seek, follow my will and telekineticize.''

　Tickle's magic power was not wrapped up and under control to the Knight and was played.

''Huh!''

'Hmm?　Are you not moving?

Oh, what?　Can't my magic penetrate?

　Oh, I've done it. The current Knight was still under my magical control since I was controlling him with my psychic.

''What do you mean?　Couldn't you possibly use a psychic?

No, it can't be!　I can't move a heavy object, but with the lightness of a doll, even I can move it!

　I can't stand Tickle getting blamed for me.

''Oh, I'm sorry. I was a psychic and left it under magical control, so I played it.''

'Can't a psychic be used when someone else is in control?'

''It's not impossible to use it, but since it's already under someone else's control through magic, it's difficult to forcibly take it away and bring it under control. I'm sure you can do it if you forcefully twist the amount of magical power to the point of taking over the opponent's magical power.

　Psychic is a spell that allows you to control objects by infusing them with your magic. If the object you want to control is already covered with someone else's magical power, you need to overwrite it with more magical power.

　It may be for that reason that magic swords and tools that contain magical power can't be moved by psychics.

''Ho, I see.''

'I didn't know that because I wasn't around anyone who could use a psychic.

''There aren't many people who can use unattributed magic, you know.

　There aren't many people who can use unattributed magic. It doesn't matter if Viscount Dor or Tickle doesn't know about this. I didn't even realize this until I was in a psychic tug-of-war with Ra in the royal capital.

　For now, with my magic power, Tickle can't activate the psychic, so I dissipate the magic power.

''It's fine now. Please try again.''

'Yes!　"I seek and obey my will, and be mindful of my thoughts.

　I released the magic from the Knight, and Tickle activated his psychic again. Tickle's magic power permeates into the Knight this time, and it's now under Tickle's control.

　As Tickle moved his right hand, Knight emerged to follow it.

　Up, right, left, down. The doll just floats in front of us.

　This would be an eerie sight to see at night.

'This is just floating. Tickle, now let them walk.

Well, um, how do you make him walk?

　After Viscount Dor's recklessness, Tickle asks in annoyance.

　Hmm, how do I make him walk? I'd like to tell you, but it's hard to explain in words.

''Is it like moving the doll's arms and legs apart while maintaining its entire body so that its center of gravity doesn't collapse?

Huh?　Move a limb apart?　I don't know, can you do that?

You can do it. Here.

　I make Elizabeth walk in a psychic way as if I were setting an example in front of her.

　Elizabeth walks with a small stride, like a lady walking down the street, without a big wave.

　Properly, her feet are moved by the psychic. There's no way she can't move.

''Yeah, yeah?''

　Tickle looks at the walking Elizabeth and is confused.

　If you're dealing with a psychic, isn't it natural to be able to manipulate magic like this?

But you have to do it anyway, Tickle!

Yes, sir.

　Tickle nodded confidently at the urging of Viscount Doll.

　The knight that had been floating in the air slowly fell without landing on the floor.

　Tickle psychics the fallen Knight to stand up again. He moves him to stand on the floor to make him walk, but Knight still falls down.

'Oh, ugh, it's hard to get him to stand.

　Tickle struggles to get the doll to stand up.

'You must get the Knight up properly!　Look at the floor!

　Heat and frustration enter Viscount Doll's voice as he feels frustrated that Tickle is using the psychic in front of him.

　As Viscount Dole's pressure is applied, Tickle retries the psychic with tears in his eyes. But Knight doesn't answer and falls to the floor again and again.

'Get a grip!　You'll be seeing the dolls walking soon enough!

'Well, well, Viscount Doll, you shouldn't put too much pressure on Tickle. Magic is also affected by the user's mind. Besides, getting a doll to stand up is a much more difficult task.

"Oh, really? I'm sorry, I just got overheated... geez, I wish I could use a psychic.

　It still seems to be a drag after all, but that's something that time will tell.

'Tickle-san, it's easier to visualize your body when controlling a puppet with a psychic if you're aware of your own body. Where is the center of gravity even when you are standing like this, and where can you support it so it doesn't fall over? If you understand this, you can gradually improve your skills.

'Yes, sir!　It's awareness of your body!

　Tickle listens to my advice and walks around the room and checks his center of gravity.

　Viscount Doll looks at it teasingly.

　Hmm, it took me a day to move a doll with a psychic, even I'm used to magic, and it's not something I can do so easily, but...............but I don't think he'll calm down if I tell him that.

　I'll try to calm him down with something else to talk about, something to get him hooked.

By the way, Viscount Doll is very good at making dolls, isn't he?

Hm?　That's right. In my domain, we can get cotton and cloth and lots of materials needed to make dolls. I've been making them since I was a little girl, my mother taught me how to make them, so I'm good at it.

　Viscount Doll, who is enjoying talking about dolls after all, forgets about Tickle and begins to talk eloquently about them.

'I see, can you make a doll now?　I'd like to see you make a doll.

'Sure thing!　Bastian, bring your usual sewing kit!

Yes, I'm home!

　Viscount Dole shouted, and not long after, Bastian, the butler, replied and brought out a large bag.

　Viscount Dorr takes it and begins to bring out his sewing set, looking accustomed to it.

　Great. Several colors of thread and cloth, soft cotton, needles, and scissors are well organized.

Now, what shall we make? Do you have any requests?

"...So please make the frogs as small and cute as Tickle's slippers.

Pretty how do I do that?

　Hmm, I could leave it up to you, but since I'm the one making the request, I'll give you a concrete plan.

　I activate my earth magic and make a round earth ball. I'll grow small frog-like limbs on it and shape it into a deformed frog face with fewer bumps.

'How about a round frog like this?　I think it would be softer and prettier if I could stuff some cotton inside!

　When I handed him the Deformica El Figurine, which I made with earth magic, Viscount Doll lifted it up with excitement.

''Oh, oh!　Unlike the frogs in real life, they're round!　But that's the adorable point!　Stuff him with cotton, as Lord Alfried says, and he'll be soft but lovely!　You can open and close the mouth on purpose and sew a red cloth inside, so you can open the mouth and enjoy it or put in something light!

'It would make a lovely wallet if you put copper and silver coins in it. It would be fun to dare not fill it with cotton and make it like a round, fat piggy bank with your own money in it.

"Alfried is a genius!　Wait a minute!　I'll make it up as soon as I can!

　As I was thinking about it myself for some reason, it got interesting and when I suggested it, Viscount Doll bit into it more than I expected.

　Viscount Doll selected a line of green and red cloths that he would use for the frog. Then he threaded the needle and dove the needle into the cloth at a terrific speed, unbecoming his large, massive body.

　Wow, he really can sew by himself.

　It's surreal to see the nearly two-meter tall Viscount Doll sitting there, desperately tinkling away.

　Anyway, it's a relief that Viscount Doll has something he can devote himself to seriously. Now, he won't have to worry about moving the doll for a while.