Episode 14. I Can’t Be the Only One Who Gets It (3)
Originally, I had no intention of getting involved with Mary and other characters.
They are the ones who will lead the scenario while going through all kinds of hardships in the future.
You have to defeat the final boss and save the world, but it would be difficult if variables got involved.
There is no guarantee that my very existence will not be disruptive.
Moreover, since they are the main characters, all kinds of incidents and accidents are expected to occur around them.
Getting swept up in such things like a fallen leaf is far removed from my desire for a stable academy life.
Even if a crisis comes, there’s no need to worry. They’ll figure it out on their own anyway, so what if I get involved and it’s just a burden?
… … But the variables have already been applied. The variables are so numerous that it is difficult to leave them alone.
It’s the same up until the destruction of the relics, which is a precursor to the chapter.
Because of that incident, Jenny’s mental power is disrupted and the Silver Age runs wild, which is the main story.
But there was no mention of breaking ribs or accidentally using Silver Age during a practical exam.
If those things happen one after another, the trauma will be doubled and the rampage will be even worse than in the original.
‘It seems like all the variables that occurred were because of me.’
In the main story, Mary only helps control a normal rampage. It is unlikely that she will be able to control a rampage that has been maximized several times.
So here’s where I, a Silver Age veteran, need your help, because we’re about to see a blizzard unlike any other in the main story.
“Breathe deeper! That way, you can drain the magical power trapped inside your body!”
“Hohohohoho! Like this?”
“No. A little lower than that.”
I’ve been working with Mary for several days now.
She is currently undergoing a ritual with him in a large gym called Rebel Hall. To drain the Silver Age magic power within her body.
“Ah! Why am I suddenly cold?”
“Then you’re almost there! Just try harder!”
Originally, Bane’s magic power would disappear over time. Even though he had received treatment from Professor Stella, it is highly likely that it had been purified and disappeared.
But surprisingly, those magical powers still remained in my body. If I had left them alone, I might have fallen ill and been bedridden.
“Hoooooooo!”
I exhaled to let out that fucking magic.
The method of filtering out useless magic power is said to be the specialty of the Ludosiel Magic Tower. Mary taught me this secret technique that is not easy for anyone to learn.
Of course, it wasn’t all of them, and it was limited to those who weren’t from Matap. It was like learning for free.
“Oh! It’s out!”
The wind escaped from the mouth with a squelching sound. There were blue sparkling things mixed in between.
Mary scooped up the blue particles and poured them into an open bottle.
It took some time because all the particles had to be extracted, and it was completed after five days.
This is because you need to draw as many as possible to create a magic suppression spell.
“Thank you for your hard work!”
“okay….”
“Oh, are you okay?”
“are you okay.”
In order to filter out the magical power, the blood vessels had to be stirred here and there. Stirring the magical power paths in the body was an act that forced the blood in the vessels to boil.
After five days of such exertion, I was lying on my back as if I had been exercising without rest.
“It’s only natural that your body won’t listen to you since you’ve been boiling to the limit.”
“Did I really ask too much?”
“It doesn’t matter. It’s about helping people.”
[Skill level increased.]
-Aura Mastery Lv2
[The condition has been met.]
[New skill activated!]
n Swap Lv1
During this time, the ritual of releasing magical power greatly helped blood circulation.
By breathing heavily, the blood boils as if it will explode.
The bones and muscles of the affected person are also affected, resulting in superhuman strength.
‘It seems that it is directly connected to Auror proficiency.’
A form in which only the magical power part protrudes from the body and takes shape from the boiling blood vessels.
That’s the true nature of Aura. The higher your skill level, the more possible anything becomes.
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-Swap Lv1
Activates by consuming magic power. Replaces it with a fake doll made of magic power.
You can avoid critical situations, but you will lose a lot of magic power.
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Embodying magical power like the above skill is a skill that is at the level of a high-ranking knight.
If I, a cadet, were to force myself to imitate that, I would be unable to fight for a while.
It was literally perfect for an emergency situation.
“Thank you so much. Thanks to you, handling Aura has become a lot easier.”
“Never mind! Doing a good deed deserves that kind of reward.”
I stood up with Mary’s support. She’s quite strong for her small stature.
Thanks to being together for these 5 days, we’ve become close friends, but that’s not a bad thing. At least it’ll be the cornerstone that prevents us from becoming enemies.
‘But my role is over now.’
The cadets watched quietly as Mary and I left the Rebel Hall. It was ironic that we were the center of attention, yet no one could hear us breathing.
No one dares approach Mary. Having been with her for a few days, I know why.
“Hahahaha! Then shall we go eat now?”
At first glance, he may look like a cadet looking for lunch… …but that lunch isn’t fit for human consumption.
Have you ever tried insect cuisine? If you haven’t tried it, then don’t talk.
“Butterfly~ Memories~ Come here and be eaten~”
Mary, who walks around like that with a cute face and voice singing a strange song, looks like an unknown being to anyone.
I guess you’re planning on feeding me something weird again… … Today is out of the question.
“Hey Mary, can I eat whatever I want today?”
“Why?”
“I feel like I’m not feeling well today, so I want to eat something different. Could you please do that?”
“Okay, I got it! If that’s what your friend wants.”
Fortunately, simple Mary was very accommodating to her friend’s request. In the end, she took me to a cafe to comfort me when I was tired.
A café so famous that it’s considered a famous spot among cadets. As soon as we entered, an open space greeted me and her.
After we finished ordering, we sat down on the second floor. While the food was being served, she took a book out of her bag and read it.
‘If you look at her like this, she’s an infinitely angelic girl.’
In fact, Mary has a bright and good personality. The fact that she pulled magic out of me right away was all for her friend Jenny Chainsilver.
This means that at least one has the character to know how to act for the sake of others.
Only… … a very big drawback is that it overwhelms the good.
‘So I had a hard time for 5 days.’
During that time, I experienced Mary’s 4th dimensional wit in a real way. In addition to the ritual of filtering out magic power, I also went through several anecdotes…
-He took a bug out of his bag and said, ‘You need to consume various types of protein to have smooth magic power.’ Then he stuffed it down my throat.
-You found a giant slime in the mountains and tried to swallow it in one bite, thinking it was pudding, but you provoked them and got chased by a group of them.
-I accidentally said I was short, and then his face turned into a goblin’s, he spammed elemental magic, then grabbed my leg and did a giant swing.
At this point, there are no walking nuclear bombs.
It’s safe to say that, aside from that main character, there is no one who can control Mary.
“This book is so interesting! Don’t you want to read it too?”
Mary met my eyes and handed me the book she had been reading. Contrary to her foolish nature, her hobby was reading.
But the problem is that the stat that actually increases is not knowledge, but some other, unknown part.
If you show Mary to people who say that reading books makes you smart, they will fall over and grab the back of your neck.
“I’m not interested in such complicated books. Just looking at them makes me sleepy.”
“Ugh… Really?”
When I flatly refused, Mary slumped down on the table, her chest pressed against it. Then she pursed her lips and sighed.
“Hmm… … Then what do you do in your free time? You’d be really bored without a book.”
“Coincidentally, there is nothing to be bored about.”
It’s true. After class, I get busy with newspaper club activities.
This is because it is necessary to use the newspaper department’s unique information gathering to understand how this worldview is progressing.
As a result, fortunately, the main story proceeded without any major problems.
– Travel’s friction with Professor Radian causes him to distrust the Academy.
– ‘Crona Delaware’, a first-year magic and honor student, sends a duel to her rival Jenny.
and……
“How’s Jenny these days? It’s hard for me to meet her in person and ask her.”
Mary’s bright smile slightly diminished. She put the book she had handed me down on the table and spoke.
“I went to Jenny’s dorm every day… … .”
In the main story, the Silver Age rampage was hinted at with the cold air flowing out of the hand on its own. However, in this world that has been twisted by my interference… …
“The room was frozen solid. I had to complete the control magic as soon as possible.”
As expected… … it got worse.
It’s just a half-baked solution that’s not feasible unless you can get the same magical power as the Silver Age.
“But don’t worry! The remnants of the Silver Age I extracted from your body will make things easier. Thank you very much!”
At that moment, a clerk who came up from the first floor approached our table.
After two cups of coffee and two burgers were placed, Mary’s expression became cheerful again.
“Ah, hot hot hot!”
Mary, who had forgotten that the coffee was hot, grimaced as she burned her tongue. She waved her hands around, trying to find something cold.
As I said before, no matter how much I think about it, my role is over. As of today, the Silver Age runaway problem is practically solved.
Even if variables arise, in the end, thanks to my cooperation, it will be no different from the main story.
“If it’s a spell to control the overflow of magical power, I should be able to complete it in two days. It’s all thanks to you.”
The time frame in which the solution is provided also matches the main story. How can the timing be so precise!
So I felt relieved. There was no need to get involved in something that could be resolved without me getting involved.
If I get involved again, I might have to suffer for another five days. To do that, I need to cut ties with Mary.
“I’ve gotten a lot from you, so wouldn’t it be disappointing if I didn’t get anything in return?”
“Huh? There’s no need for that.”
“Do you like Nobel records?”
“Nobel Records? Saying it twice is just nagging! I have over 100 copies!”
Mary was a maniac among maniacs. She would snatch up any gift related to it without question.
“Well, that’s good. I have something for you.”
I took two Nobel records out of my bag.
My actions may seem out of line, considering Mary’s obsession with such things.
But let’s take a closer look at the titles of the two works.
[You and My Tico]
[King of the Locker Room]
“Oh, this is a title I’ve never seen before. Where did you get it?”
“I got it from the head of the newspaper department. I’ve already enjoyed it so much that I don’t need it anymore.”
And this is… …a means to satisfy my sense of compensation.
“What’s the genre?”
When the expected question came up, I kept my expression as if nothing had happened.
-Acting Lv5
… … and said.
“They are both healing genres. There are no harmful scenes and it’s a genre that just makes you feel at ease.”
[+300 Credits]
“Really? That’s great! I was just about to collect that genre. I’ll have to enjoy it as soon as I complete the sealing technique.”
“I thought about it well. As soon as you appreciate it, your body and mind will be healed as if you have stepped into paradise.”
[+400 Credits]
“Thank you so much! From today on, you are my friend forever!”
“Okay. Please take care of it.”
[+500 Credits]
Eternal friend… … Yes. Until today. As soon as you see that, you will declare an end to our friendship and fire elemental magic at me.
But that doesn’t matter. This will relieve my need for compensation and at the same time, I can get away from you.
‘Hehe. I look forward to the day you get to appreciate that.’
I laughed devilishly inside.
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