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Episode 25: The Magic Book
Bestowal magic.
This is a type of magic that uses magical power to grant a strengthening effect to the caster or others, and is a type that requires a high level of understanding above all else.
It was to build that understanding that Verden borrowed dozens of books from the library.
However, most of the books were lost when the top floor of the inn was blown away.
Still, I had enough basic knowledge to use tier 1 magic right away, and since there were extra books left in the library, building up my theories wasn't a problem.
'There are no books on practical magic.'
Even if you are Verden, you cannot use magic you don't know.
No matter how special the magic circuit was, or how much magic power it had, there was no way to overcome this.
The method is to obtain a book containing a 2nd tier or higher magic spell, or to obtain a wizard who can give guidance.
That sorceress was Iris.
Of course, I don't intend to pay for just one meal.
“I saw you were interested in magical theory before. If you teach me about enchantment magic, I can teach you everything you want to know about the theory. Whatever it is. It seems like a good offer for both of us. What do you think?”
"that is……."
Iris rolled her eyes and became lost in thought.
It was a sudden suggestion, but when I thought about it, it wasn't bad. No, it was actually good. When I asked Verden about some theories before, he had given me the gist of it without any hesitation.
It was a truly rare opportunity to receive one-on-one tutoring from a genius wizard who could use a variety of attribute magic and even triple casting.
'But can I explain it to you better?'
Iris has always been a student, not a professor.
Of course, I have rarely taught magic to others. If I had taught it immaturely and Verden could not learn the magic of enchantment, it would have been a real nuisance.
"Reading Iris's thoughts," said Verden.
“You don’t have to feel pressured. I won’t hold you responsible for not learning. Just teach me about the enchantments of the second level or higher that you know.”
“Um, if it’s to that extent, I can teach you as much as you want…….”
Iris exhaled and asked.
“Does any theory really matter? Even something difficult like ‘pure magic’ or ‘ancient magic systems’?”
"okay."
“……‘The Transformation of Magic Power’ and ‘The Origin of the Elements’ too?”
“Were you interested in elemental magic? That’s actually my specialty. If you want, I can teach you elemental magic that suits your constitution.”
Verden's knowledge is vast.
This is an area that has been fully understood, not just memorized.
Interpreting various theories that even the professors at the Academy find difficult. And even teaching elemental magic? Iris' choice was almost a given.
“If you don’t like it, then don’t say anything.”
“Please take good care of me, senior!”
Iris's voice echoed throughout the restaurant.
* * *
Book of magic.
It is a magical item that every magician would want, as it strengthens the power of the magic registered by the magician just by unfolding it.
It can only be produced on the Artesian Tower, and the materials are ridiculously expensive, making mass production impossible. It was the third most expensive tower treasure that Verden had brought.
First of all, there are two types of magic books.
Open and closed.
In the former case, if a wizard other than the one who opened the magic book uses it, the original effect cannot be obtained. In addition, the registered magic series cannot be changed. Of course, there were many people who wanted to buy it even if it was just that much.
Most of the magic books released on the market have been opened.
But what Verden had was the latter.
A magic book that no one has touched, exclusively for Verden. To use it, two conditions must be met.
First is horsepower.
To register magical power in a magic book, you need at least 3rd level output.
And the second is the magic stone.
It is also of medium to high quality with a purity of over 80%. Depending on the market price, it is an item that can only be obtained by emptying all of Verden's accumulated wealth.
'I'm out of luck.'
The current price of mid-level magic stone is 28 million elk.
However, there was no stock in Martes. The merchant said that it would take about a month for new magic stones to arrive, but even that could be delayed because they were already reserved.
'There's nothing I can do.'
Verden, who had changed his mind, turned around.
The destination was the Adventurer's Guild.
Adventurers are producers.
A job that sells materials obtained by subduing races or demons on the market. If you want to skip the complicated distribution process and obtain the desired materials, you must deal directly with the Adventurer's Guild.
The person with such authority is the guild leader.
Guild leader Oscar sitting across from Verden.
He thought for a moment, then nodded readily.
“Let’s make a special deal just this once. I owe you a debt.”
There are only a few people, including the mayor, who know the inside story of the Martes disaster. One of them is Oscar. In addition, Verden also saved the adventurers belonging to the guild.
It wasn't like he was asking for the magic stone for free, but there was enough reason to grant such a request.
Verden paid 28 million elk on the spot and returned to the inn.
When I opened the pouch, there was a magic stone the size of a human head, glowing softly with a blue light. It was definitely authentic in every way.
“Then shall we begin?”
The entire room was sealed with a magic circle to prevent magical power from escaping.
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Then he took out the magic book. He placed his hand on the book covered with magical patterns and slowly channeled his magic power.
As time passed, light began to flow out of the magic book.
Verden pushed his power even further. To the maximum output he could muster.
Then, a strange sensation flashed through me, as if a new part of my body was being created, as if the magic circuit and the magic book were connected to each other.
Hwaaaaak!
The magic book has been opened.
Bursting with brilliant light and running with magical power.
As the light slowly dimmed, the tightly closed magic book was opened. A blank white page with nothing written on it was visible.
In this way, a new elemental magic book was born.
'Now it's time to decide on the properties.'
The Book of Elements only applies to one element.
Verden, who could control all elements, had no choice but to worry. But the time was short.
The selected property is Earth.
Among them, <Terrain Manipulation> is a magic that can actively utilize Verden's strengths. No matter how excellent other attributes are, this magic alone is worth investing in the magic book.
He held the magic book with one hand and placed the other hand on the magic stone.
After activating the magic circuit, I cast the magic one by one.
'Stone Wall, Earth Sharer, Earth Sphere, Terrain Manipulation, Earth Born… … .'
The light of the magic stone fades and the empty magic book fills up.
The maximum number of magic stones that can be registered as intermediate or advanced magic stones is 8. It is advantageous to engrave higher-ranking magic, but Verden chose magic that he uses frequently and can use immediately.
The magic stone, which had released all of its magical power, turned to dust and disappeared.
The gray magic book turned to earth color.
The opening of the magic book ended very smoothly.
“Am I now the owner of the magic book…….”
Master of one of hundreds of magic books.
There are not many people who have their own registered magic books, and among them, there are even fewer who are third-tier magicians.
If the greedy one finds out about this, he will try to kill Verden and steal the magic book.
'I refuse to do such a bothersome thing.'
Now is the last time.
Using a magic circle to permanently connect the magic book and Verden himself. This allows him to use enhanced magic without having to open the magic book.
You won't have to show your magic book to others, and you won't have to change your fighting style using your staff. No matter what anyone says, this is something you absolutely have to do.
'It might take some time, though.'
Although he has knowledge of magic circles comparable to that of the Bohemian Magic Tower, even Verden has to put his heart and soul into the high-difficulty magic circle, Connection.
No separate materials are required. However, you must concentrate for 8 hours a day and continue for at least 3 weeks. If you make a mistake during the process, you must start over from the beginning.
“……Shall we do it tomorrow?”
My concentration has also decreased, and the more I am in a hurry, the more I am told to go back.
Verden took his hands off the magic book and lay down on the bed.
I must have been mentally exhausted because I lost consciousness as soon as I closed my eyes.
And the next day.
Berden, who overslept, couldn't go to morning training.
* * *
Clang-! Clang-!
Inside the mine shaft, miners are digging with pickaxes. As the deadline approaches, they are working hard to hit the stones to fill their quota of magic stones.
That was the only way to make a big buck. Mining magic stones was hard work, but it was a job that paid a lot of money that made you laugh.
“No, why aren’t you coming out?! It makes no sense to just dig up dirt for 30 minutes! Isn’t this exhaustion?”
“It’s been a while since the tunnel was opened, so what do you mean by exhaustion? If you want to fill your pockets, just shut up and swing a pickaxe.”
“Huh. That’s what they say, that’s what they say…….”
The miner, with his mouth shut, swung his pickaxe. He had many complaints, but after years of doing this job, he had a knack for it.
As we dug and dug, a white piece of stone popped out.
“Huh? What is this?”
“What is it?”
“No, I’m suddenly seeing something for the first time… Is this expensive?”
“It doesn’t look like ore. Why don’t you dig a little more?”
Could it be something more expensive than magic stone?
With that in mind, I carefully tapped it with the pickaxe, just in case it got damaged.
After a while, a white piece of stone appeared. This time, it was several times larger.
The miner quickly pulled it out and held it in his hand. Only then did he realize what it was.
skeleton.
It was an old human skeleton.
“Whoaaaaah?!”
“What are you… doing, skeleton?”
“Why are there human bones here……?”
As the miners started making a fuss, the foreman appeared.
“No, what are you doing now instead of doing your work?”
“That’s it, there’s a skeleton here…….”
“A skeleton? What the hell is that? When you dig the ground, you usually find corpses. When a person dies, they get buried in the ground. I haven’t heard of a grave here, so it must be someone buried a long time ago. Hurry up and get to work!”
Boom! The foreman kicked the skull.
Actually, he was a little scared, but he couldn't show that in front of other people. He was the class president after all.
I turned my back and looked at the workers. But there was something strange about their gaze.
“Didn’t you hear what I said? Why aren’t you going to work right now? What are you doing?”
“Behind, behind, behind……!”
back?
The foreman turned his head. The skull he had kicked just a moment ago was floating in the air.
Then, blue flames burst out from the two cracked snowballs. The aura of death enveloped the surroundings.
“Uh, uh, undead……?!”
A heteromorph who came back from the dead.
The moment the foreman screamed, the earth collapsed and dozens of undead fell upon the miners.
Only three people made it out of the tunnel alive.
An emergency was declared in the territory due to the appearance of the undead.