[ Somewhat similar to what Zelda had asked him – if it was something he learned, or something he discovered. An astute question. Maruki hasn't ever had reason to consider the differences between powers granted versus powers inherent before this reality, not in the way that others like Chise certainly must have. ]

Sort of. You could certainly look at what it does as its own form of magic, if you wanted. But you're correct, it's not something anyone else gave to me.

[ Prrrrrrrobably? Well, as far as Maruki knows, anyway. ]

I'll be candid and tell you that I'm still learning about it myself. I arrived here almost immediately after awakening to its power. You can imagine how I thought I dreamed it all up!