Chapter 183: Let’s See How Long You Can Avoid It (3)
“The fire in the teacup won’t go out, and you can drink it. Because it’s simply that the water among the fundamental elements of the entity ‘tea’ has changed into fire. The fundamental elements that this tea is delicious, good for your health, warm, and drinkable haven’t changed. You can drink tea made of fire. It’s delicious and good for your body.”
“That fundamental element…… isn’t it just one?”
“Right. Let’s take you as another example. There are many elements that make up you. First, you’re a human, a living being, a male, 22 years old, your height is a little less than 180 centimeters, your weight is around 70 kilograms, one of your eyes is blue, your body hair is currently black, your skin is slightly yellowish, and so on. All of these can be fundamental elements and can be manipulated with fundamental magic.”
“Oh my.”
The most difficult part makes sense.
It’s the literal meaning of ‘fundamental’. Thanks to Aila’s example, I was able to understand it to some extent, but my understanding probably doesn’t even reach the tip of the iceberg of fundamental magic.
The ash-gray-haired friend crossed his arms and grumbled.
“In the case of fundamental magic, I know that there aren’t many special spells like other specialized fields. But they use it by manipulating the fundamentals. For example, the Lightning Bolt that Lucy-ssi often uses is designed to have a single bolt of lightning strike horizontally or vertically. If you manipulate the fundamental of this magic, it means it can become 30,000 bolts of lightning or a Lightning Bolt that spreads out in a circle. If you develop it in this context, you can also use ‘magic that doesn’t get dispelled’. If that happens, even I can’t stop it. I have some means of attack…… but…… I think we’ll have to see when it happens.”
Aila’s strength is that she decisively distinguishes between what she can and cannot do, but I can’t like it right now. Because her conclusion ultimately fueled my despair.
Referndi is a more formidable opponent than I thought.
Was she really Artshever’s hidden card after all?
I think I’ve met some really great people since I reset, but I had no idea there was someone even more amazing than me.
The atmosphere instantly became as heavy as if it were laden with lead. Even Levidian was looking down with a somewhat pale face (what could she be thinking?). Then she suddenly lifted her head.
“Risel, how did Lucy catch her……”
“I don’t know. In the case of wizards’ duels, usually only the results are known. Because even if you see it, the only person who can explain it properly is a wizard, but when wizards fight each other, wizards are not allowed to observe. It’s their unwritten rule. Besides, Referndi must have reset as well, so her skills would have improved considerably. Magic’s power depends on the accumulation of knowledge. In that respect, it’s easier to handle than physical abilities.”
“Risel is right. When I came to this parallel dimension, I was able to use magic and superpowers right away. Although it took time to regain my control over nature for magic, it was instantaneous compared to starting from scratch.”
As Aila’s light explanation was added, the atmosphere instantly became as heavy as if a mine had been placed on top of it. It feels like we could mine a few tons of lead.
Levidian, who had a leaden complexion, raised her head once again. I have a feeling that my answer will push her head down again.
“Risel, what if you used Brandione?”
“It’s a good idea, but if Referndi is in the sky, there’s no way I can reach her.”
“Ah……”
‘Brandione’ is the name of the sword that Brandiego gave me. He said it was named after the naming convention of Magnolia’s sword, Laufa something.
It’s also a clue to attacking Artshever, but it seems like it can only be used against Artshever.
Unfortunately, Levidian lowered her head with an expression that suggested she wouldn’t speak anymore. No sighs escaped from between her tightly closed lips.
“Noona, then is that fundamental magic practically the strongest technique of all history?”
“Well, not really. They say there’s no defense against a mob, so even if you’re a fundamental mage, if you attack in a swarm, you can apparently catch them. In the literature I’ve read, there were occasional cases like that. Fundamental magic manipulates a person’s personality to ‘good’ before teaching it. But crazy people appear sometimes, right? At that time, they said everyone, whether they were mages or anything else, rushed in and beat them to death.”
Joey seemed to be trying to feel relieved easily. Perhaps it’s because our numbers are overwhelmingly large, but I decided to teach my sworn younger brother about the coldness and harshness of the world.
“How many……?”
“Like fifteen high-level mages from other fields, or about 10,000 ordinary soldiers, or a group consisting of a hero blessed by God and their companions, or something like that.”
Our giant Shrine Knight let out a stormy sigh, as if he had realized how harsh the world really is.
By the way, I’m really curious how Lucy caught such a person.
I wonder if the other reset people know. No, since there are no mages anyway, everyone will probably have similar information to me.
Huh. This is a real problem. Just one more person has been added, and it’s causing this much worry. Isn’t that the kind of person who can’t help but worry?
Tsk. At times like this, there’s only one way.
Oh well, I don’t know!
I clapped loudly.
Clap!
“Now, now! Let’s not be gloomy! If we become discouraged just because the enemy’s power has increased, we won’t be able to use our strength in actual combat. The enemy’s power is amazing and surprising, but if we’re demoralized, we won’t be able to seize opportunities! We started this from a disadvantageous position. Nothing has changed. However, if our spirits are broken, it’s no different than losing before we even fight!”
Let’s think about everything we can think about. And then, it’s better to try the things we don’t know recklessly. A person who is afraid of failure and cannot move forward is just a fool.
A person who has done something and failed and a person who has done nothing and hasn’t failed may look the same, but the difference between having the courage to take a step forward and not having it is huge.
“At times like this, we just push forward blindly! Then a breakthrough will appear. Breakthroughs only appear to those who are breaking through!”
“That’s right. Risel is right. Being discouraged and depressed is something only fools do.”
“That’s right. Hyung-nim is right. I’m not living up to my size.”
“Everything is according to God’s providence.”
The heavy atmosphere instantly transformed into fresh air.
Let’s make all the preparations we can and think positively. Before having a vague belief that everything will be alright, let’s thoroughly prepare ourselves.
Let’s believe in what we can do!
Let’s believe in ourselves!
“Then let’s leave the things we can’t do and list the things we can do. As Risel said, wouldn’t a breakthrough appear if we do that?”
Aila smiled brightly.
We also put on smiles.
February 16, 387 of the Imperial Calendar.
They say heaven helps those who help themselves.
It’s a good adage that says that if you put in all the effort you can, luck will follow you before you know it. It’s also a saying I personally like a lot.
“Everyone’s efforts weren’t in vain.”
Al expressed the arduous and difficult journey back to Baekslan in a simple and calm manner.
The fact that Al, who is directionally challenged, was able to return in two months from a journey that he expected to take three months, is truly because heaven helps those who help themselves. (For reference, that journey was a distance that would take an ordinary person a month to travel leisurely.)
We showered Al with a barrage of praise for his tremendous achievement. For reference, it’s not just because we were anticipating the magic items he brought.
We were happy and praised him because we were eagerly waiting for our friend to return, and absolutely not just because the magic items he brought arrived safely without a single loss.
Do you understand? Absolutely not just because of the magic equipment.
“I’ve been using my old sword for so long that I was worried about how I would use the new one, but I think I’ll adapt quickly. Al’s eye for detail is truly amazing.”
Levidian seemed quite pleased to receive the new sword. She probably wouldn’t be this happy even if we gave her expensive jewelry.
In addition, she received new gauntlets and a breastplate. They are light, sturdy, and have additional effects.
“Huh, the sword is lighter?”
In Joey’s case, he didn’t get a new weapon because he had a greatsword from the Lynin Shrine.
Instead, Joey received gloves that had a magic spell on them that lightened the weight of the object held in his hand. Thanks to this, he showed off the bizarre ability to lift a greatsword, which looked like a windmill’s blade, with just two fingers.
“Yahoo! Risel, look at me!”
For Aila, it was boots. They allowed her to move her body nimbly and also had the effect of temporarily increasing her weight upon impact.
She can use her superpower to enhance her physical abilities, but with these, she’ll be able to reduce unnecessary waste of her abilities.
However, Aila. Would you please not jump around so much that even a grasshopper would be intimidated? It’s distracting to watch.
“An increase in strength…… This is pretty good, isn’t it?”
Lea, who couldn’t boast about her destructive power due to her skinny physique, is quite happy wearing a leather armor that allows her to increase her speed and strength. That much should be enough for Lea.
“……”
Namias, wearing a white cloak that boasts perfect defense against long-range weapons in particular, remained silent. Her expression was blank, but it feels like she’s happy.
“Al, is there nothing for Lucy?”
“No. His whole body is a weapon.”
“……”
Indeed. Lucy could probably use his tongue as a weapon. If you listened to all of his taunts before a fight, one in a hundred people would probably have a heart attack.
The reason Al went to the Iperfect Workshop was to catch up with Lucy getting stronger, so it’s understandable that there’s nothing for him.
However…… Al isn’t that honest either, is he?
I eyed the daggers that didn’t belong to anyone, two daggers made for someone with rather large hands. Lucy, you had quite large hands, didn’t you?
“Kun, are you okay with that?”
“Yes. It’s an excellent whip.”
Kun only got the whip that was brought as an extra. I’d like to give him something better, but since he says he’s fine with just that, I don’t have much to say.
“Phew. I’ve put it all on. Hmm, surprisingly, I’m heavily armed.”
What I received was a set of metal armor, boots integrated with greaves, a pair of gauntlets that protected from the back of the hand to the elbow, a sword, and a dozen or so knives.
The knives were designed to be attached to the greaves and gauntlets, and they were hidden from view unless you knew their location beforehand.
Even though half of my body was covered in metal, the fit felt quite refreshing. Not only did it not hinder my movement of joints, but it felt like my body was getting lighter.
The newly received sword was also extremely sharp and light as a feather.
Moreover, it fit perfectly in my hand, and the groove in the gauntlet and the groove in the hilt matched perfectly, preventing slippage.
Although the sword didn’t have any special magical effects like spewing fire or striking while shrouded in lightning, it’s a pretty decent sword.
As expected of Iperfect. Professional schools are different.
Levidian, who had been tapping on her breastplate and swinging her sword, turned to me.
“Risel, how is it?”
“It suits you. It will take some time for me to get used to it, but it’s excellent. Al, thank you. As expected, you know all of our combat habits, so you definitely took what was necessary and discarded what wasn’t.”
“Hmm.”
Al nodded briefly.
In his case, he was almost fully armed. He must have been quite popular with the Iperfect mages, as he was armed with magic equipment from head to toe.
Even the full-body armor, which looks heavy due to its excessive focus on defense, looks sleek when fitted to a person’s body. It actually seems quite agile.
“But you don’t have anything to wear on your head?”
“It’s uncomfortable.”
It looks a bit strange with only his face exposed from the full-body armor, but since it’s Al, it suits him somehow. Well, a helmet that covers the head does restrict vision.
“Everyone, read this.”
Once we had all our equipment on, Al handed us the instruction manuals. They were manuals detailing the functions of the weapons and armor, their additional effects, and precautions.
Al also had a stack of papers, which he held out as well. Is there something else left?
“Take it.”
“What’s that?”
“Product warranty, free repair certificate, consumer terms and conditions guide……”
Al began to list the contents of the stack of papers with a straight face.
As expected of Iperfect. Professional merchants are different.
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