Episode 62
Even after that, he lightly handled the respawning Ghost as if he were catching a vermin, and glanced at Emily from behind.
“… … Are you ready?”
“braided! It just happened.”
“Anyone within range.”
“Don’t worry. Because there is none.”
“It’s just fine. Then let’s start right away.”
Emily had already taken control of all the Magi that had spread throughout the area.
“Then I’ll stir it to your heart’s content.”
As if excited, Emily snapped her fingers.
Passssut. A wind blowing from somewhere shakes the grass and tree branches in the area.
It is not a wind that blows naturally.
If you make the possessed demonic energy quickly swirl, even the flow in the atmosphere will change due to its influence.
In the process, violent winds arise, creating turbulence like a literal storm around us.
Magi’s Storm.
Its ominous black wind breaks and sweeps away everything it devours.
The monsters that got swept up in it would be no exception.
and.
“Let’s light some more fire.”
I gently blow black salt into it. Like throwing a match into flowing oil.
Roaring.
The storm becomes a torrent of hot flame that engulfs the area and swallows everything.
Impurities melt and sink to the bottom, and only filtered pure magic is enveloped in the flow and gradually soars upward.
“Massive extraction of demonic energy from matter in the atmosphere! It’s quick, but it works according to the theory.”
The smooth feeling makes my mouth itch.
“It’s a very noisy training method.”
“What, how are you? It’s flashy and efficient.”
Training in the Bloody Forest has a different meaning to me than other students.
Maggie is full here.
How can I use this environment to further develop my capabilities?
“It’s like distillation, so to speak.”
Creates a storm using demonic energy within a controllable range, engulfing and crushing objects in the area.
All objects and monsters in the Forest of Bloodthirst contain more than normal objects.
But retrieving them all isn’t easy, even with Emily’s help. It takes time.
That’s why I came up with this trick.
It sweeps up objects, melts them with high heat, and all impurities flow down.
And to control only the remaining demonic energy by ascending upward, extracting only a huge mass of demonic energy that is pure and easy to recover.
“It’s like a multi-kilometer alchemy extractor, by way of analogy.”
In addition, it was more efficient than the theory when it was conceived.
“Instead, the appearance of the surroundings makes no sense.”
Continuing to hold the giant demon sphere, Emily looked around and muttered in embarrassment.
“… … Well, nothing special.”
The surroundings are truly hell.
Burnt smells and molten objects cling to the floor like lava and cool rapidly.
Did some monster pass by?
“Won’t you get scolded later?”
“It is a forest that has been difficult to treat even in the Empire from the beginning. Who would blame me for damaging it this much?”
It would be difficult for even Emily to hold on to that huge amount of Magi.
“Whew… … .”
“Are you ready?”
“It’s done, hand it over.”
I catch my breath, sit cross-legged, and meditate.
a large amount of magic
I have to prepare my mind to endure this grinning.
“Then, hold on.”
Whispering in a low voice as if expecting, Emily beat me with the mass of Magi she had gathered.
“… … !”
The magic energy that was consumed by the use of black magic a moment ago quickly fills up and more energy rushes into the body.
‘It’s not as easy as I thought… … .’
It is said that energy like pure mana or magic is not subject to physical or spatial restrictions, but if this amount is not controlled, it will adversely affect the human body.
Otherwise, bodily functions may stop.
Brain and heart die.
“It is still part of it. What should I do to quit?”
“continue. No, it’s a waste of time, so increase your pace.”
“oh? Is that okay?”
“doesn’t care.”
You can take your time and accept it slowly, but then it will be inefficient and, above all, it will be difficult to achieve the purpose of this practice.
It controls the rapidly rising demonic energy and traps it inside the body so that it does not escape.
The target is the circle in the heart.
A place where there are still only three circles.
Magi fills the once empty circle at once. And we want to maintain that momentum to create and fill the fourth circle that has not yet been formed.
“… … Turn it off.”
The difficulty of creating circles increases exponentially as the number of circles is added.
It would be difficult to achieve this unless we use the magic energy we have gathered here and beat them all.
《Satisfies the magic circle skill level increase condition.》
《30pts of skill points are consumed to increase the mastery level of the magic circle.》
《Your magic circle mastery level has reached level 4.》
Acquire the 4th circle and reach the stage corresponding to the 4th circle.
A somewhat ignorant promotion method.
《As you enter a new level, you automatically acquire the following skills.》
《Dark Magic – Paralyzed Wave, Black Blight Storm》
《Acquire class achievement experience.》
《You have reached level 25》
《Acquire 5pts of level-up bonus skill points.》
Penance achieved the desired result.
According to the amplification of the circle, the limit of mana that can be accommodated in the body soared more than three times at once.
The feeling that just a moment ago was about to explode at any moment disappeared, and a vast reservoir was formed that would barely be filled even if the remaining demonic energy was poured into it.
“Sian, how are you?”
“Don’t worry. Because I succeeded.”
He took a deep breath and announced that he had succeeded as intended.
《Class: Warlock》
《Class Level: 25》
《Stamina: 231》《Magic Power: 407》《Agility: 192》《Luck: 132》
《Physical Defense: 14》《Magical Defense: 20》《Mental Resistance: 30》
《Plant tolerance: 25》
《Remaining Skill Points: 8pt》
Perhaps thanks to the creation of the circle, the amount of magical power rises dramatically.
“Hmm, it doesn’t seem to have any side effects.”
Emily also puts her hand lightly on my back, confirms that there is nothing unnatural about the flow of demonic energy in her body, and praises her performance.
“You really drew the fourth circle.”
“Now I think I can go around bragging about using black magic.”
Reaching the 4th Circle as a wizard means that you are now doing your part as an expert in magic.
Not to mention, he achieved it when he was only 15 years old.
“It’s a little too much for me to think about.”
“Oh gu oh gu, yes, good work.”
They tease each other and stroke my hair, but I don’t think it’s a compliment as a joke.
“Anyway, no matter what happens with this, I have enough power to subdue it with my own power… … .”
As I was speaking, my voice suddenly became quieter.
presence.
The feeling that someone is rapidly pulling away.
“That… … .”
“Do you want to follow me?”
“… … No, that’s okay.”
I shook my head at Emily’s suggestion that if you want to chase it, you won’t miss it.
I just increased the number of circles, so I haven’t gotten a feel for it yet.
Even if you can’t do it, you have to learn the control techniques carefully for several hours to properly use the increased power.
In addition, the presence just now probably won’t be a problem.
“It won’t be a threat right away, so leave it alone.”
Now is not the time to get involved.
After making that decision, I turned to the base.
* * *
So personally, the night of the first day, which was quite long and fruitful, passed by.
The morning of the second day was bright.
Surprisingly, at the same time as the sun rises, the magic that fills the forest disappears without a trace.
“Now I feel like I can breathe… … I think I will live.”
“Whoa… … This is the scene where the warm light of the Goddess drives away evil.”
Celidia and Alpine are either relieved or talking nonsense as if feeling new after the demonic energy of the forest is lifted.
In short, both of them must be saying that they will die in the changed environment of the night.
“Was it that hard? I think I’m more comfortable at night.”
“This older sister has a lot more fun at night too, doesn’t she? yes?”
In this case, the minority would be us.
I just shrugged my shoulders in the sense that it was a joke at the two girls who were looking at me with a certain awkwardness and packed my things.
“Rather than that, let’s move right away when we’re ready.”
It’s rare that I rush, but it doesn’t matter.
If the first day’s task is to secure a base.
This is because from the second day, you have to do your homework.
It is not an obligation, but performing it is much more highly regarded.
“All you have to do is play for five days, and to be honest, I have enough supplies ready. But then the evaluation is not good, right?”
“I’m surprised… … . I never thought Xian would say something about caring about grades.”
“Have you been paying attention before?”
Even if it looks like this, I’m at the top of my grades… … . Specifically, he’s a guy aiming for third place.
“Certainly indolence is not good. There is also a saying that diligent training is the fastest way to reach the goddess.”
“Isn’t that what you mean by overexertion?”
“… … omg.”
Anyway, it’s safe to say that there’s no objection to showing enthusiasm for the task.
《Sub Quest》
《Find 7 Herbs 0/7》
《Explore more than 30% of the map》
《Find 4 or more types of field boss level monsters and defeat them 0/4》
Regardless of grades, it was a quest that could not be ignored.
‘… … It’s better to use the assignment as an excuse to lay groundwork to prepare for the 3rd day and beyond.’
You have to learn the way, and you have to learn the sense of fighting here.
The monsters that appear during the week in the Forest of Blood are basically beast-type monsters.
However, it is a setting that was strengthened by absorbing the magic energy inherent in this forest rather than objects in other ordinary areas.
《Blood Wolf》
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A wolf with literally bloodstained fur and claws.
That’s ten in total.
What’s strange is that the wolf’s teeth and claws do indeed drip with blood-like liquid.
“Don’t touch that. Because it’s poison.”
A condition abnormality classified as blood loss.
During the game, HP decreased for a certain period of time.
It’s also a nuisance attack when resistance against status ailments is lacking.
“There’s that kind of detoxifying potion, so there’s nothing to be afraid of.”
Of course, there are enough supplies to prepare for abnormal conditions and injuries that can occur in the Forest of Blood.
“are you okay. Because I’m not afraid of things like that.”
“It’s as Miss Celidia said. Extermination of monsters is the greatest responsibility of those who honor the name of God.”
In addition, I thought that there would be no need to worry and take out the medicine.
At least they weren’t the members who had to prepare for a hard fight against such a trivial mob.
“Then deal with it quickly.”
“huh.”
Celidia was the first to move.
“… … I will burn it.”
Immediately, several fireballs formed around Celidia, and what radiated from them was a thin heat ray.
By applying spiritism, high-density flames were condensed and shot out.
“The casting speed is faster than before.”
Power also increased.
In an instant, three wolves were pierced by the heat rays and burned as they were.
“how is it?”
Celidia’s ears perked up as she glanced back proudly.
What is it, to praise?
Are you saying that all you have to do is clap your hands behind me?
“I’ll give you a compliment later, so focus first.”
The ferocity of the monsters here is several times higher than that of normal ones.
Even as they watch as many as three of their kind burn to death in a powerful blow, they raise their hostility more than fear.
Two of them show their teeth and run towards Celidia.
“doesn’t care.”
Saying it calmly, Cellidia’s eyes followed the monster’s movements closely.
It means that it will not be too late to respond with spirit magic even in the event of an emergency.
Actually, there was no need for that.
Because she’s not the only one fighting.
“At times like this, the saint of the goddess should stand in front of you.”
Saint Alpine moved.
She doesn’t have a specialty specializing in firepower like Celidia.
But no one knows what she specializes in.
Her role is decided naturally without any discussion.
companion’s protection.
“As long as there is the fist of a girl who honors the name of the goddess, no one around me will be able to get close… … .”
It’s grandiose, but in short, it means that I’m going to have a good time.
“Those ugly teeth won’t even reach my collar.”
Alpine’s arm, which blocked the way of the wolves, moved greatly.
Clench your fist, pull it back, and lift it as hard as you can.
Quaang!
As white sparks fly, there is a loud sound as if gunpowder has exploded.
It was hard to believe that it was from Alfine’s small fist.
Holly Sparks.
A striking skill exclusive to the Priest class.
A so-called divine power punch that gives an additional 50% damage to monsters, races with demonic properties, or humans!
A wolf hit in the jaw soars high and then dies.
In addition, the second punch that slams down like water flows down and lands you on the ground.
“Love to those who are wronged.”
“No, what kind of love do you have with your head broken?”
Are you saying you’re merciful if you let go without pain?
Not only me, but also the demon noona who was watching with me muttered as if they were fed up.
“… … The saints of this era are really radical.”
“All the saints of this era are like that. Be aware, Emily.”