Magic is something very sparse in their world. Takakage himself had the potential to channel a few simple spells, but it was only after years of study that he could produce something more than mere light shows. Arcane arts seem to have died out in the era of modernity - perhaps for the greater good. It could be devastating in the wrong hands.

It did come as a surprise to him as well, when the existence of other planes became known. Many of them carried individuals with far more spellcasting power, often unmatchable even if he tried to learn their craft. If anything, this has taught him about the dangers of superhuman abilities, and the importance of intellect to counter what his magic cannot.

"Of course." He inclines his head at Sousei's words. "Internal mechanisms aside, robots have a rather regular operating system, dictated by their code. This is often what malfunctions, I find." Interference and hacking are the two biggest causes.