@goodhunter I was speaking in a general sense on the mind over matter point. See in 80% of the manga or anime ive seen that include Magic, least the ones that portray realism within it, the heart and mind pay factor into the "Casting" of the ability, one such anime is SAO in the Second part of Season One, with Alfheim Online.. If your mind was distracted say with the bridge scene where the Salamanders out of fear couldnt cast their fireball magic. Or in Scenes where Knights out of fear cant move their feet.. just stand there trembling.. Its a thing that even happens in real life.. I wasnt speaking to sound smart or sound like an idiot that didnt know what they were talking about, i was strictly giving my opinion on the matter. "Just my own thoughts" is how i said it.
And in regards to the Korean vs Japan thing, countries and people have conflict that can last many years, theres even someone IRL that i refer to as "He who shall not be named" so in a way i fully understand what you mean, dont get me wrong on that.. I understand your point on the matter.