57.
Afterward.
I returned to my room and opened the spell book.
[Skill acquired: 【Low-Level Lightning Elemental Magic: Sermon Lightning】.]
[From now on, you can use the skill by thinking about it in your mind.]
[You can check the details of the acquired skill in the ‘Character Information’ under the magic details.]
“Hmm.”
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#### Good.
“Now, is there only one thing left?”
**Wind Blade** of the Wind attribute.
**Fireball** of the Fire attribute.
**Ground Rock** of the Earth attribute.
And even **Summon Lightning** of the Lightning attribute.
I have gathered all four lower-level magic spells of the elemental attributes, so there is only one thing left.
“Create Water… is it?”
The effect is simple. Just create water. That’s it.
“But the true value of Create Water lies in something else.”
Create Water is not just a single attack spell like other magic spells. It is more like a support spell for synergy magic… in other words, it has a feeling of “assistance” for “attack”.
For example, after laying water on the ground with Create Water, you can use the synergy effect of **Stun** from Summon Lightning to hit multiple enemies with **Stun**.
You can also create a steam cloud on the spot by combining it with the appropriate wind magic.
And when you have all five of these spells, there are also synergy spells that you can use.
Furthermore, even if it’s just to learn intermediate magic, which will be my next goal, it is essential to acquire lower-level magic.
Since the final exams are only a month away, it would be best to get them as quickly as possible.
“Well, since it’s been mentioned, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to take action right away.”
Coincidentally, today is the day the dungeon opens.
“Since there are no classes this afternoon.”
Alright.
Then, shall we go meet the informant?
* * *
Reina was at a cafe.
When she gestured, a student in a school uniform bowed and stepped back from her seat.
“…Are you the informant?”
“Well, something like that. I’m a senior in the third grade. I made a contract to work for our family after graduation.”
“Was it worth it?”
“He was quite skilled in concealment magic. So, it was valuable.”
I see.
Anyway, enough small talk. I explained to Reina the reason for my visit today.
“The dungeon, you mean? Let me see… Ah, here it is. Hello, miss. We detected some mysterious movements this morning. Something appeared in the large lake in the western forest. It seems to be a dungeon. Please be careful too. That’s what it says.”
I see.
So, this time it’s a lake, not the sea.
“Is Adrian planning to go to the dungeon?”
“Well, are you going together?”
“Hmm… I have something else to do separately. With the final exams coming up in a month, it’s a chance for me to take the top spot from Schucross.”
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Well, if that’s what she wants.
“Got it.”
“Are you planning to go alone?”
“…I think so.”
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**Chapter 7**
It’s a water elemental dungeon.
Taking Kalen would certainly be effective, but Kalen’s “ice” doesn’t discriminate and could freeze all the water, potentially hindering passage.
Moreover, there’s no point in bringing someone who’s dedicated to their own training. He said it doesn’t matter to him, but it concerns me.
It’s too early to take Milije. Evnis… is just an envoy from this side.
“I never thought my human relationships would be so limited.”
“Relvrian will be busy with the elf territory investigation, and Kelli will be busy too. Hmm… I don’t have anyone to recommend. I’m sorry. I don’t have many close friends either.”
That’s when it happened.
“Excuse me for eavesdropping! Are you planning to go to the dungeon?”
A familiar voice.
Where Reyna and I looked, there stood a boy with a large sword on his back, black hair, and blue eyes.
“Is that Erhan?”
“Yes, hello, Senior Adrian! I haven’t seen you since that day, but I’m glad to see you’re well! I was also impressed by your speech at the athletic festival!”
He approached with a formal greeting, and Reyna just nodded lightly.
“It’s okay. If you’re Erhan’s junior, I can trust you. You’ve recently captured twenty-six monsters in the western forest field.”
Really?
As I turned around, he awkwardly scratched the back of his head and smiled.
“It’s an exaggeration, Senior… I just did my best with the skills I have…”
Hmm.
Take Erhan with us. Yes.
It’s definitely not a bad suggestion.
Everything about “Selenium Saga” is tied to this boy.
He’s the protagonist of the game, and if he dies, everything ends.
But I can’t just leave him like a potted plant in a greenhouse, saying, “He’s just a kid, so he’ll definitely die.”
After all, he’s the one who must defeat the final boss and protect this world as the “hero.”
Through this opportunity, we can see how much he has grown, how much he has improved, and how much more growth he needs.
Moreover, at this time, they probably have recruited “those guys” as well. If things have gone according to the story, they should be in his party.
Not bad.
“Will you join us, Erhan?”
“Oh, it’s an honor, Senior! Um… but if it’s not a bother, can I bring other people with me? I have a party.”
“It doesn’t matter. In fact, it’s even better.”
Good.
Let’s see the faces of your party.
—
Erhan’s party.
Judging with my current eyes… it wasn’t too bad.
“Hello!”
First, a first-year wizard famous for the early game starting.
“Nice to meet you.”
A male student from the second year’s knight department, famous for the early game starting.
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Tanker 1, Dealer 1, Mage 1, along with the perfect balance combination, I nodded my head as I looked at the last two people.
“Erhan.”
“Yes! Senior.”
“How on earth did you recruit these two?”
As I looked at the two people sitting in the corner, Erhan smiled coolly and said.
“They just wanted to party together.”
“Did you hear their response?”
“Oh, yes, they definitely said ‘it doesn’t matter’….”
“Don’t just say ‘it doesn’t matter.’ What about ‘yes’?”
“Hmm? Well…”
As I looked at the guy who was smiling innocently without any pretense, I couldn’t help but admire his terrifying innocence.
In fact, the two people standing next to Erhan, who were almost withered like vampires walking under the sun, were dying.
“Good job, Erhan.”
“Yes?”
“You’ve managed to create a decent party.”
“Yes? Oh, thank you!”
If I were Erhan, I would have organized a party hundreds of times better than this, but this guy is amazing.
He managed to organize a party of this level alone, which is truly surprising.
I couldn’t help but smile unknowingly, as if I could see the potential of a nerd.
I approached the two people sitting in the corner.
“Nice to meet you. Fin, Shal, or…”
They looked at me with dead eyes.
Who are these guys?
They are part of the solid party I mentioned earlier.
The only student with ‘incompatibility’ in all elemental affinities.
Twin siblings and at the same time, the best duo assassination organization in Selenium.
“Greener.”
* * *
The duo assassination organization, Greener.
The members are twin siblings, the older brother is Fin, and the younger sister is Shal.
Both have long hair that covers one eye, and the age difference is 10 minutes.
Both their personalities and appearances are surprisingly the same. They don’t talk. They don’t say anything except for necessary words.
And.
“Ready, Fin.”
“Of course, Shal.”
After shouting their signature lines, the two people dressed in black robes simultaneously leap out of the darkness.
A single dagger and a short sword rush towards the monster in front of them.
The two people pass by the monster with ease, crossing each other lightly.
“Synchronize.”
“Burst.”
Thud.
As the two people lightly landed on the ground and turned around, the monster transformed from a ‘monster’ into a puddle of blood and dispersed.
─Kkeeek!
Turning the hood back and walking this way with screams echoing.
The blood dripping from the dagger and sword, lightly wiped away and stored.
“It’s over.”
“Yeah, it’s done.”
Even their brief words.
A character created with every aspect of the romantic notion of a ‘real assassin.’
Moreover, they are ‘ineffective’ against all elements, thus having a tremendous bonus to ‘physical’ attacks.
When ‘together’ in the same party, ‘critical damage’ is guaranteed with every attack they make.
Truly, they are a critical hit machine that deals double critical damage on all attacks.
So, equipping them with inflated damage weapons one by one turns them into a berserker against crazy monsters.
They are not just a reassuring part of the party.
“Ugh… We have nothing to do.”
“That’s true.”
Since the twin assassins lead the way, naturally, the roles of the others became unnecessary.
“It’s actually better this way. There will be intense battles awaiting us at the ‘lake.’ Stock up your strength.”
“Is that so?”
“Well, it’s definitely true.”
It’s fascinating.
At the academy, my image would probably be that of a complete trash drunkard, but these guys don’t seem to care about that.
“Oh, I was just saying that.”
Ernan, walking beside me, said.
“Senior Adrian may look very intimidating, but he’s not at all like that. Rather, he seems to care more about others. Ahahahaha. Was that unnecessary meddling?”
“It was.”
“Still, those who are by Senior Adrian’s side, Milizena, Senior Kalen, Senior Reina, always seem to be smiling happily beside him.”
…Is that so?
I hadn’t really thought about it.
“I have many friends, but I don’t have friends I can call on without hesitation for personal matters. Coming from the countryside, I feel a bit envious of the relationship between Senior Adrian and the other seniors.”
Carrying a greatsword on his back, the guy smiled wistfully.
“Well, you can surely build such relationships too.”
“Can I do that?”
“Isn’t that why you enrolled here?”
To my words.
He closed his eyes for a moment, took out a necklace from his uniform, said something to it, then nodded.
“Yes, that’s right. That’s true. That’s why I enrolled here, to do that.”
Hmm.
I cannot help but wonder about Ernan’s hidden backstory, including what he mumbled just now, which must have been words left by his dying parents killed by demons.
During the game, whenever something happened, I always repeated it in my mind.
That was the moment.
The wizard who often took the lead with his steps pointed ahead and shouted.
“Oh! Everyone! There’s a lake ahead!”
Finally, it begins.
“Everyone, get ready.”