69 – The Ultimate Weapon
To find out if there was a way to solve the problem of magic running wild through equipment, I visited several of Kube’s shops.
I went to weapon shops and general stores without exception.
Out of curiosity, I also visited Lian’s refinery to see if potions could solve the problem.
“It’s not theoretically impossible, but the effects of potions are not permanent. Moreover, continuously taking potions that affect the body’s magic in the long term doesn’t seem to have a positive effect on the body….”
Upon hearing Lian’s opinion, I decided to give up on potions.
Even if I could temporarily control magic with potions, the price was too high.
Besides, there could be side effects from long-term use.
I couldn’t find the items I wanted at the weapon and general goods stores.
There were good quality swords or bracelets that slightly enhanced strength, but it seemed that items with more powerful enchantments were not readily available on the market.
Is there someone who knows something about this?
The only person who came to mind was the guild master, Algott.
Although I was a bit concerned about asking him something related to demons, since he seemed to know a lot about it…
But I didn’t know anyone else who would be knowledgeable in this field.
Since I was already asking about equipment, I thought I might as well consult him about my out-of-control magical power issue, so I headed to the guild.
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As soon as I arrived at the guild, I requested a meeting with the guild master through Tina.
Algott was, as always, in his office.
I waited for about 30 minutes, wondering if he was working on something, before I could enter his office.
“I see you quite often these days. What brings you here today?”
Algott asked, looking at me from behind his desk.
“I have something to consult with you.”
I explained to Algott about my problem with uncontrollable magical power and that I was looking for equipment to help me control it.
“You’re having trouble controlling your magical power?”
“It’s fine when it comes to simple magical transformations or infusing magic into a sword, but when it comes to using techniques that release magical power outward, I can’t control it.”
“Hmm….”
Algott stared at me with an expression that I couldn’t decipher, as if lost in thought.
After a while, she spoke to me.
“Once upon a time, there was a story about a magician who suffered because his magic power went out of control while conducting research on amplifying magic. Maybe Yunoa’s symptoms are similar to that.”
“What did the magician do?”
“That magician was engulfed by his own out-of-control magic and died, leaving no trace of his body.”
That wasn’t the ending I expected.
In the end, that magician couldn’t find a solution.
He even died because of his own out-of-control magic?
After hearing that story, I couldn’t help but shudder at the thought that it might happen to me too.
“It’s not that the magician couldn’t find a solution. It is said that he used a rare mineral called Dragonyte to create a staff that could suppress the out-of-control magic. The magician trusted only that staff and started using magic freely, but suddenly it shattered when the lifespan of the Dragonyte in the staff ran out, causing him to meet that fate.”
“Dragonyte… So if I use a sword made with that mineral, can I regain control of my magic?”
“It seems like something you’ll have to try. After all, Yunoa isn’t a magician.”
But if there was a possibility, it was worth trying.
Otherwise, I would forever be an adventurer who couldn’t properly use magic.
Of course, if I were in an environment where I wouldn’t get caught up in the same situation, it wouldn’t matter if I used my techniques. But after hearing the story of the magician who died from his own out-of-control magic, that also became a bit frightening.
If my sword strikes or flames go out of control and I end up getting caught in them, it would be like self-destruction.
Well, when I trained to control magic alone on the beach, there was no sign of such a thing happening.
I guess it’s fortunate that I’m not a magician.
“Where can I find this Dragonyte?”
I asked Algot.
“Is it really that difficult to control magic?”
“Well, um… a bit…”
“If it’s about wizards, they often do strange things with their magical powers, so I guess that’s understandable. How serious is the problem that you’re experiencing?”
“If I release my magical powers, it can become indistinguishable from a volcanic eruption.”
“Hmm, it’s not like I ate something wrong….”
Algort seemed quite interested in my symptoms, which resembled a wizard’s power eruption.
If I had told him about what happened in Ainblad, he could have explained the cause of my symptoms, but I deliberately didn’t mention it.
There’s no telling how it might come back to haunt me if I talk too much about unnecessary things.
“I just want to try every possible method. It would be great if you could tell me where I can find that ore. Oh, and if there’s anyone skilled in blacksmithing who knows about it, I would appreciate an introduction.”
“You have a lot of requests. Information is valuable, you know.”
“…Is it impossible?”
“No, I just find it amusing.”
Algort smiled slightly.
She had helped me a lot, but sometimes I couldn’t understand what she was thinking.
What could be so amusing?
Without removing her smile, Algort looked straight at me and said,
“Do you know why it’s called Dragonite?”
“I don’t know.”
“Because it’s made from the ore surrounding a dragon’s heart.”
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“Dr…Dragon?”
I was dumbfounded.
Dragons are incredibly powerful creatures, aren’t they?
In the Demon Realm, I had encountered a fake dragon called a Worm Dragon, which had nothing but a face. But I had never seen a real dragon before.
“hehehehe, your surprised reaction is quite amusing.”
“So, does that mean the magician who died extracted Dragonite from the heart of a dragon to make a staff?”
“While it is a dragon, it’s not the kind you imagine. Among the demons, there are many creatures that have been given the name ‘dragon’. Many of them don’t even resemble dragons. Dragonite comes from the heart of the Steelheart Dragon. It’s quite different from a real dragon.”
“…That surprised me.”
What? So, it’s a type of fake dragon like the Worm Dragon.
For some reason, Algot seemed to be gradually revealing information in a way that made it easy to misunderstand, as if he was teasing me.
“It is indeed difficult to deal with for Silver-ranked adventurers. Besides, Miss Yunoa is not a magician. Since Dragonite has the effect of suppressing magic power, it’s useless for most adventurers. And because of its rarity, you can’t even buy it with money.”
“Is it very strong?”
“It’s very sturdy.”
It’s a somewhat subtle answer.
“But I still really want to obtain Dragonite.”
“Is that so? Then…”
In response to my repeated request, Algot told me the name of the mountain where the Steelheart Dragon appeared, using the continent map hanging on the office wall to kindly point out its location.
Mount Aldera.
It seemed like it would take several days of travel to the east of Kubele to reach it.
“The closest habitat should be around here. There’s a small village called Hilda beneath Mount Aldera, so you can prepare there and then go up.”
“Thank you for telling me.”
I thanked Algot and stood up from my seat.
As I was about to leave the office, Algot called out to me.
“Miss Unoa.”
I stopped in my tracks and turned back to Algot.
She smiled at me and said, “This means you owe me a debt. Got it?”
Then she winked playfully.
Truly, she was an unpredictable person.
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Armed with information about the Steelheart Dragon from Algot, I immediately headed east in a carriage.
According to the map, the area where Aldera Mountain was located could be considered quite rural.
Perhaps because it was quite a distance away, the fare I had to pay the coachman was expensive.
If I hadn’t earned money from my adventurer life, paying such an amount would have been burdensome.
“But…are you really okay? It’s not like we’re going because there’s a request or anything.”
I sat in the two-seater carriage and looked at Sylphi, who was sitting next to me, with a questioning gaze.
Sylphi had followed me saying, “I’ll come too! It’ll increase my adventurer experience if I follow a senior like you! I always take the opportunity to watch and learn!”
“Do you really have anything to learn from me? Besides, you’re a Silver-ranked adventurer too. Don’t you have any requests?”
“Well…”
Sylphi hesitated and turned her gaze to the side.
What’s with this reaction?
“Ah… hahahaha… Of course! I’m handling the request properly! Don’t worry!”
“Since there’s no compensation this time, you don’t have to force yourself to help.”
“Oh, yes…”
“If it seems dangerous, take care of yourself first.”
Even though it’s her intention to follow me, I would feel uneasy if she were to get hurt while being by my side for no reason.
That’s why I advised Sylphy to prioritize her own safety.
Still, thanks to her following me, I don’t feel lonely.
Although there’s a ghostly aura around her head, it’s not like I can have someone to talk to like this.
While admiring the scenery along the way, I noticed a cold dagger at Sylphy’s waist.
“Sylphy, where did you get that dagger?”
“Huh? Ah! Are you talking about this! This is the dagger I bought with the first money I earned as an adventurer. I thought that using a good weapon would help me in my adventurer life, so I bought the most expensive one I could afford.”
“Oh, it’s expensive.”
“Yes… But back then, it wasn’t even a silver-grade weapon, so I had to spend all my savings on it. I had to go without food for several days because of that…”
Sylphy said as she stroked the handle of the dagger.
“You must have had a hard time.”
“Oh! But after seeing you, senior, I realized that having a good weapon isn’t the most important thing. You’re doing well in your adventurer life with just an ordinary sword… A master doesn’t care about the tools! I want to learn and respect that!”
Sylphy’s words prick my heart like thorns.
No, that’s a misunderstanding…
I also want to use a good weapon.
I just hadn’t thought about changing my weapon.
We are still searching for ore to use as a weapon…
Sylphy looked at me with sparkling eyes.
It was a look filled with genuine admiration.
Anyway, there’s no need to break the illusion when she looks at me like that.
“hahahaha… Yeah…”
I turned my gaze back to the surrounding scenery with a nonchalant expression.
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