15: First Time Outside
From the next day, I completely shut myself in my room and devoted myself to the creation and training of magic (color).
Rather than training, it might be more accurate to call it familiarization. I was able to use almost all the magic I thought of.
Magic doesn’t have a name in the first place. For example, if it’s fire magic, you imagine (di-design) what shape you want the fire to be and what result you want to achieve, and then you create it (material -raise).
Naming magic is just a way to shorten the process of imagination. The power to imagine is simply called imagination, and since it’s difficult to create it every time, most people name it and skip the process of imagination.
However, there are those who cannot even create magic, even if they want to name it. Or there are those who can create it, but it becomes very weak.
In this case, words are used to supplement the imagination in order to guide the creation or to reinforce the created magic. This is called magic language (color-sperian).
In turn, since the interpretation is that this language is compressed magic, language compression = magic name (color-raise).
I will hardly use this in the future. It’s more convenient to chantless, and thanks to my high intelligence, I don’t have any trouble imagining.
However, there is an affinity for attributes in magic, and no matter how high one’s intelligence or magic power is, if this is low, one cannot use it. In the first place, one cannot imagine it.
For example, someone who is good at fire with an attribute of 5th rank can imagine various fire phenomena, but someone who is bad at water with an attribute of 1st rank can only generate water. This is not a matter of gods or anything, but simply because that person does not have the knowledge or imagination of water, and cannot imagine it.
What I’m trying to say is that since all my ability level values are 6-7, I can use any magic unless it’s something extraordinary.
What I created for that purpose, to get out of this mansion and to be useful when I’m outside, is as follows:
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Car=Mine Colorless Ji Garland Lu Carlo=Ziggle Arlay
Race Human/Race
Soul Rank 1
Vitality 3,600/3,600
Spirit Power 5,000/5,000
Status: (All ability level values are decreased)
(All ability level values do not increase)
(Individual information is concealed)
Strength 4-7 (4-7/6-7)
Speed 4-7 (4-7/6-7)
Toughness 6-7 (6-7/6-7)
Stamina 6-7 (6-7/6-7)
Intelligence 6-7 (6-7/6-7)
Magic Power 6-7 (6-7/6-7)
Spirit Resistance 6-7 (6-7/6-7)
Magic Resistance 6-7 (6-7/6-7)
Magic Attribute
Light 6-7 (6-7/6-7)
Darkness 6-7 (6-7/6-7)
Fire 6-7 (6-7/6-7)
Wind 6-7 (6-7/6-7)
Gold 6-7 (6-7/6-7)
Earth 6-7 (6-7/6-7)
Water 6-7 (6-7/6-7)
Skills
Offensive Skills: [Swordsmanship 4-1] [Spearmanship 4-1] [Martial Arts 4-1]
Defensive Skills: [Room of Five Colors 6-7]
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Support Skills: [Words of Spirit 6-7]
Recovery Skills:
Attribute Skills: [Light Magic 5-7] [Darkness Magic 5-7] [Fire Magic 5-7] [Wind Magic 5-7] [Gold Magic 6-7] [Earth Magic 5-7] [Water Magic 5- 7] [Let There Be Light 6-7] [Darkness 1-7]
Special Skills: [Magic Item Creation 4-7] [Golem Creation 6-7] [Clone Creation 6-7] [Transformation 6-7] [Room of Light 6-7] [Room of Darkness 6-7]
Unique Skills: ([Lower All Abilities] [Fix Abilities] [Conceal Individual Information] [Skill Release]) [My Own Room] [My Own Treasure Box] [Eyes of Soul Penetration] [Eyes of Omniscience]
Racial Skills:
Bloodline Skills:
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I realized. I had thought that magic names were only meant to simplify the imagination process, but it seemed that things that already existed in the world were automatically recorded in the individual information (visual record). Since [Swordsmanship] was automatically recorded, I Honestly reflected on my actions.
Another thing I reflected on was the [Words of Spirit (Mo-A)] skill that I had acquired without realizing it. I think I acquired it when I created [My Own Room (Colorless Room)], but it seemed to increase the versatility and power of magic by putting it into words, or simply by imagining or creating it.
Magic language helps the imagination and leads to creation by it into words, and it reinforces putting what is imagined. Magic names condense what has already been imagined and create it through words.
In other words, by using the skill of words, [Words of Spirit], one can use higher-level magic.
I had been foolish to think that I could use my high intelligence to imagine everything from scratch every time.
Now, the most important thing I have acquired is the creation of a golem called a clone (My Copy).
The idea is to place this self-sustaining golem, which has a core made of a magic stone, which is a compressed stone of mana, the essence of all things that fills the world, in the mansion and go outside.
Of course, the source of the magic stone is the Universal Merchant Jarnal, who will provide anything if you ask him. However, it was expensive. When I asked him to prepare two of them, not too expensive, he said that two of them would cost a thousand gold coins.
I don’t think Jarnal would do anything mean to me. So, this amount of money must be for something that is really moderate. But on the other hand, I learned a lot. I’m sure it will be a good reference for the future.
And so, I worked hard every day to find time to create a clone that had my appearance, memories, and abilities.
“Hello.”
“Hello.”
When I raised my hand facing him, the clone also raised his hand. At this time, I did not give any instructions. I set it to follow my instructions when I made it, but I am not doing anything now.
It can’t use magic, and its ability values are the same as mine before I became an adult.
“What was my younger brother’s favorite food?”
I asked various questions to confirm that the memory duplication was also working properly, and I got the correct answers every time.
I nodded in satisfaction.
“Well, I’m going to go outside, so I’ll leave the rest to you.”
“Yes, have a good time.”
I activated [My Own Room], which I had practiced and learned to use, and jumped out of the window.
That day, I gained my freedom for the first time.
*
For the first time in five years since I was confined to this city’s mansion, I got a proper look at the cityscape, and to put it bluntly, it was chaotic.
No, the buildings were beautiful, and the people walking around were dressed properly, showing something worthy of the name of a great city. However, it probably seemed that way to me because the places I had lived in until now, including the royal palace , were gorgeous and well-organized.
When I was the crown prince in the true sense, I had gone out a few times, but even then, I had only looked out from inside the carriage. Going out without any guards or attendants. It enveloped me with a bit of loneliness and a sense of freshness that surpassed it.
For the time being, clothes, I guess. And equipment.
I’ve changed my hair and eye color to a light brown. I’ve also made my clothes look like those of a citizen when seen from the outside. I can’t keep going like this forever, so I need to get a change of clothes soon.
After that, I should get some kind of weapon and armor, even if they’re cheap, as a basic equipment.
As an aside, in this world, with a few exceptions, the fur and eye colors of living beings are dyed in the colors of the attributes of the gods called the Seven Gods. The darker the color, the stronger the person’s magical attribute ability level is said to be. Well, including race, the color of ordinary living beings is mostly light.
The earth color I’m changing to now is a relatively common color among living beings.
“This is it… right?”
The sign has a picture of clothes on it, and below it is the word “Clothing”. Judging from the appearance of the store, it doesn’t look like a luxury store, so it should be fine.
“Welcome.”
When I entered, a middle-aged woman and man greeted me. I was relieved to see their unpretentious faces and clothes, as well as the items in the store.
So I got them to help me find some decent used clothes — most of the clothes that are popular among citizens are used clothes or cheap clothes — and then I went to the weapons store.
“Oh, welcome. Young man, are you starting out?”
“Yeah. Do you have any weapons that even a cute boy like me can swing around and defeat the ancient dragons (Seven Dragons)?”
“hahahahaha, you got it.”
The muscular man with a defiant smile on his face seemed to like my joke, and he literally picked out a decent sword and armor for me.
They’re probably good for cheap stuff, so I equipped them and thanked him before leaving the store.
“Tell me if it breaks again. I’ll do minor repairs.”
“The next time I come, I’ll probably be buying a replacement. I can’t fight a Behemoth and come out unscathed.”
“Idiot.”
It’s the first time I’ve ever been called an idiot. I should have punched him once or twice, I thought with a laugh as I wandered around the city.
Foods and drinks, shops, and races I’ve never seen before. In particular, I almost grabbed the soft, furry ears of the beastmen.
Apparently, their ears and tails are so important to them that if anyone other than a close friend touches them intentionally without permission, it can lead to a fight to the death. I almost committed murder on my first day out in the city.
It was a good experience to learn that a city is full of temptations and dangers.
Today was just a test drive of the clone and a little outing to get used to it, so I didn’t have any purpose. However, I suddenly thought of checking out the biggest store in this city.
And what I found at the end of the road was a building that looked like a big mansion. I couldn’t tell what they were selling from the outside, but if the sign hadn’t been hanging down, I think I would have thought it was just a rich man’s house.
Curiosity got the better of me and I stepped inside the building, and what I found there were obviously expensive clothes, shoes, ornaments, and jewelry. It’s not a place where a commoner who looks like a novice adventurer should be.
The person who seemed to be a store clerk approached me, smiling at such a suspicious poor man and bowing his head.
“Welcome. What can I help you with today?”
What should I do? I don’t really need anything.
“No, I just heard that you sell everything here, so I came to check it out, but I don’t have anything specific I want to buy. Well, I’d be happy if you had something that adventurers could use.”
“If that’s the case, we sell those in a different building, not here.”
“Huh? You don’t have them here?”
“Yes. We have different buildings depending on the type of customer, and this one mainly sells clothes for high-income earners.”
“I see.”
Despite the fact that I had no money and had stated that I was just browsing, the merchant in front of me did not change his polite attitude. However, when I checked with [Mana Read], I noticed that there were people with high soul ranks (levels) lurking in the back, so if I made any suspicious moves, they would probably come flying at me.
And then I realized. Jarnall is on the upper floor of this building.
I wonder what kind of face he’ll make when he sees me in this form?
I felt a little mischievous.
“By the way, is the branch manager here today?”
“Do you have an appointment with the branch manager?”
His gaze changed in an instant. I could tell that the vigilance of those lurking in the back had also asthma.
“Well, I do have something like an appointment, but I didn’t say it was today. Well, I’m an acquaintance.”
“Do you have any proof?”
“No. Just that…”
I suddenly remembered my conversation with Journal and spoke.
“If the branch manager is here today, tell him this: ‘The captive spirit beast has escaped.’ If you say that, the branch manager will definitely understand.”
“Hmm…”
“My name is Jasper. Well, I understand that you think I’m suspicious. But try conveying those words to the branch manager. If you don’t, you’ll definitely regret it.”
I calmly uttered a false name, smiled, and tilted my head. I wondered what he would do.
“Please wait a moment.”
The merchant said so and went up the stairs in the back. In the meantime, I casually looked at the merchandise in the store. It looked luxurious, but it didn’t feel that way.
After a while, I noticed Jarnal’s presence on the third floor rushing towards me. As I looked at the stairs, I saw Jarnal approaching with an expressionless face, but he was clearly in a hurry.
I stood up and raised my hand to him, and he approached me with a momentary look of suspicion.
“Nice to meet you. I’m Jarnal, the branch manager of the Garland branch of the Bernard Merchant Guild.”
“Yeah. My name is Jasper. If possible, is there a place where we can talk alone?”
“Then, in the reception room on the second floor.”
“Yeah.”
The reception room I was taken to was surprisingly gorgeous for the size of this building. Was it for the sake of appearances as a large store?
We sat facing each other, and after taking a sip of the tea brought by a woman who seemed to be a servant, I exhaled.
“This isn’t very good.”
“I apologize for that. We are using good tea leaves.”
“Hmm. Then Lovely Rose must have been a really good tea. I just learned about it.”
The tea leaves I usually drink are called Lovely Rose. I’ve never heard the price, but it must be quite expensive. Maybe I should appreciate it a little more from now on.
“So, Jasper, is it? Where did you hear the words that my subordinate told me earlier?”
“Oh, I’m glad it got through.”
Saying so, I cast [Dark Room] so that my voice wouldn’t leak outside, and changed only the color of my eyes back to normal with [Mana Unlock], and pointed with my finger.
“—“
I smiled at the astonished Jarnal, returned the color of my eyes, and leaned back arrogantly.
“Is this good enough? Oh, I’m just Jasper. Don’t get that wrong.”
“I see… I understand.”
Nodding, I thanked Journal for understanding my intentions.
“Yeah, thanks. Well, that’s about it.”
“I understand. The spirit beast has indeed escaped.”
We both laughed and drank our tea.
“So, what brings you here today?”
“Actually, I don’t really have a purpose.”
“What do you mean?”
“I was going to buy some ordinary clothes, beginner adventurer armor, and weapons around here, but I suddenly remembered this merchant guild, so I just came by. Did I bother you?”
“No problem. You can come visit me anytime you like.”
“hahahaha, that’s a relief.”
No, he must be busy, but he’s being serious.
“What are you going to do now?”
“I’m thinking about what to do. I just want to hunt or something. Leveling up is important, right?”
“I see. Are you going to register?”
There’s a place called the Guild. Simply put, it’s a place where the country requires you to register if you want to act as an adventurer.
I’ve omitted the conversation so far, but I’m wondering whether or not to register as an adventurer.
“Is it really better to do that?”
“If you’re only interested in hunting to level up, then you don’t have to. However, you won’t be able to use the dungeon. Also, if you want to sell materials or equip yourself with high-quality gear , you should definitely do it.”
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“I see, so if I’m just hunting, it doesn’t matter…”
I don’t need any fancy gear, and I don’t need to sell materials… no, the money I’m carrying today is something I took from the mansion without permission. I have to replenish it, and I’ll need something in the future.
I knew I had to replenish it, but I hadn’t thought about how. It seems that I was too excited to go out.
“Can I buy it here?”
“If you want to trade directly with a merchant in this city, you need to register as an adventurer and register which merchant you’re dealing with. And the merchant will issue a certificate stating what goods you bought and sold, and you have to take it with you.”
“That’s a pain.”
“Well, yes. In order to earn money as an adventurer in the city, you need to register. If you’re not an adventurer and you’re doing odd jobs or chores somewhere, you don’t have to worry about it. ..but I’d rather you didn’t.”
“Of course. I don’t want to do that. I’m not here for that kind of thing.”
“That’s a relief.”
I drink my tea and fold my arms with a sigh.
“What do you think? It may be a hassle at first, but there’s no harm in registering. They won’t be able to find out “who you are,” and once you register, it will only be useful.”
“You seem to be pushing it. Is there any advantage to Jarnal?”
“What, you’re going to sell me the materials. That’s all I need.”
I don’t really understand, but if you say so, I’ll nod.
“Hmm. Well, let’s do that. Do I just go to the Guild?”
“Yes.”
“When should I go?”
“Right now.”
“Huh?”
Jarnal stood up with such speed that the words “immediate decision, immediate action” flashed through my mind. Are you really going to go right now? Is that okay, branch manager? No, is that what it takes to get by?
So I got into a carriage that was as luxurious as possible – too luxurious would be disrespectful to the nobles – and headed for the Guild.
I’ll spare you the details of the procedure.
Anyway, there was a lot of work involved in registering as an adventurer, and it was definitely a hassle, just as Jarnal had said. I’m very happy to have a loyal subject who tells the truth.
But the registration itself went smoothly, and in no time at all, I became a fairly decent adventurer, Adventurer Level 4 (Adbel Rank 4).
The adventurer level is apparently calculated by adding the evaluation criteria of “ability” and “credit” and dividing by two. The maximum level value is 7, so the maximum adventurer level is literally 7. Well, apparently there’s not a single adventurer like that .
There are seven gods in this world. That’s what it means.
By the way, I’m level 3 in ability and level 4 in credit. Then, divide by two and round up to get adventurer level 4.
“Take this.”
“What’s this?”
Jarnal handed me a gold plate. It was about the same size and shape as the adventurer’s certificate (Adbel card) I had made at the Guild. The surface was engraved with the name of the merchant and the branch, and the back was engraved with Jarnal’s name.
“It’s called a Merchant Copy Certification Card (Oval Copy Card). If you show it when you come to this store in the future, you’ll receive the highest level of service.”
“Ah, I see.”
With that, I left and returned to the mansion.
Upon returning, I stored the clone in my room in the [Colorless Jewels (My Treasure Box)] and absorbed its memories from the magic stone inside. It seemed that there were no problems.
I finished dinner, took a bath, and went to bed.
Thus, my first outing came to an end.