Or, rather than “considering” I should say “I’ve already started” . Because the chapters are a bit longer than Sword-bro chapters, I’m working on them bit by bit — but Sword-bro is honestly much easier to translate in my opinion .
It must have something to do with the fact that this writing style doesn’t have a lot of long sentences, so it’s easier on the machines… Well, anyways .
As you might have noticed, the shading on the sight was brightened up a bit, as to make the works easier to read on Mobile devices . If possible, I’d like people who use said devices to take a look at This Post and tell me whether there’s a good enough difference . My eyes aren’t bleeding with the current Shade, so it’s fine… But making it any lighter’ll be painful, I think .
Moving on from that, here’s another chapter!
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It’s the day after I killed the Lesser Wyvern .
I rose to the sky and looked for the Pedestal; because it’s daytime, I could see farther, so I thought I’d have better luck finding it .
My suspicion turns out true, and I discover the pedestal a considerable distance away . It was terrible of me to leave it so far behind, so I planned to return to the pedestal immediately .
『Uryaaー!』
With that, I flew to the pedestal in great haste . I encountered Demonic Beasts along the way, but I pierced through all of their Magic Stones immediately; they were delicious . For me, who experienced heated combat with the Wyvern last night, lower leveled Demonic Beasts have stopped trying to confront me .
The farther away from the Pedestal, the stronger the Demonic Beasts seem to become . Conversely, the Demonic Beasts are weaker the more one approaches the Pedestal .
Surely, this is caused by the strange Magic which spreads out of the Pedestal . Perhaps it was set that way as a sort of Barrier . Because I had been using MP a lot recently, I was able to get that sort of feeling from the area . I don’t know who made such a thing, though . I wonder if it was my creator?
I arrived before even 1 hour passed, thanks to charging straight with all my power . In the end, moving during the day is the most efficient .
Although I was only gone for one night, I missed this place . It feels comfortable to be in the presence of the Barrier .
『Uooー! Pedestal! I’ve returned!』
With that, I dive into the pedestal .
*Supo* (¹)
Mm, with this I can relax . It’s very calming inside of the Pedestal . After all, this place is my home . This Pedestal is a space of healing .
『Fuu . At last I can take a breath〜』
For a while, I spend time simply looking up at the clouds . Ahh, I feel at ease .
Taking breaks is quite enjoyable .
『Fufufufu…… Aーhahahaha! At last! I’m no longer just a simple sword!』(²)
Yes, because I have Magic .
During yesterday’s Goblin extermination, I obtained the Fire Magic Skill from a Goblin Mage . THE long-awaited Magic .
『Set Fire Magic . 』 (³)
Preparations complete .
I focus my consciousness . I’ve used Skills many times, so I should be able to use Magic one way or another . That’s what I thought, but —
『Nothing’s happening . 』
I can’t get the feeling of how to use Magic . I groaned and finished . That’s all .
『Why? Is it a lack of Magic Power? No, that Goblin Mage didn’t seem to have more than me…… For the time being, I’ll try setting all the Mage’s Skills . 』
I set Minerology, Leadership, Staff Arts, War Staff Arts, Fire Magic, MGC ↑ Low, and Magic Manipulation, and then prayed for success . With that, a number of images appeared .
Fire ・Arrow and Fire ・Shield? Then, I’ll choose Fire・Arrow .
If it’s going to be my first spell, it has to be Attack Magic!
『Ohh, the image of the incantation appeared . 』
I try reading the incantation, which floated into my mind, out loud . As I did so, I could feel Magic Power flow from my blade .
『Fire ・Arrowー!』
*Shuon* (⁴)
An arrow made out of flame is produced in the air in response to my shout .
『Oh, Ohhh?』
The finished flame arrow then flies like a genuine arrow into the distance . The Magic was a success .
『Aーhahaha! Success!』
The Fire Arrow’s power was only to the degree that it burnt some ground . It it’s like that, then it would be 100 times better to just rush in myself — but it’s different . The important thing is that I was able to use Magic all on my own .
『Then, onto the next! Fire ・Shield!』
A small buckler of flame is produced .
『Hmm . But how strong is it?』
I use Telekinesis to throw a stone . I’ll test it using power only to that degree . It’s thrown at about 130㎞/hour? The Shield seems to prevent it . Then I throw the 2nd, and then the 3rd .
Well, it seems that it can only be used to that degree .
The Shield managed to prevent the third shot, then disappeared . It might be able to prevent arrows, but it’s doubtful it would be effective against swords and axes .
After that, I played with magic for a short while . The MP consumption seems to be ~5 for both spells, so if I were to improve them, continuous use should be possible .
『Fire・Arrow! Fire・Arrow! Hyahhoー!』
I calmed down after ~30 minutes passed . A couple of shrubs may have caught on fire, but that might just be my imagination .
『Fuu . That reminds me, I still have to properly inspect these Skills . 』
I’ll be setting the Skills needed to use Magic, so first I remove any Skills that seem unrelated .
The ones remaining were: Staff Arts, War Staff Arts, Fire Magic, MGC ↑ Low, and Magic Manipulation .
『These two don’t seem that related . 』
I removed Staff Arts and War Staff Arts .
『Fire ・Arrow!』
It seemed to activate without a problem . Next, I should exclude MGC ↑ Low .
Again, I could still use Magic . Next, Magic Manipulation . At that point, I only had it and Fire Magic set .
『It can’t be used . 』
I set Magic Manipulation once again .
『Fire ・Arrow . 』
*Shuon*
It seems that Magic Manipulation is required to use Magic . I’ll have to leave it on from now on; that way, I won’t have to be worried if I get another skill with a similar name to Fire Magic .
『Maybe I should also set Willpower Manipulation? Magic Manipulation is needed for Magic, so I wonder what Willpower Manipulation is used for?』
The Skills that I received from the previous owner of Willpower Manipulation — the Goblin King — are: Coercion, Sword Arts, Swordplay, Leadership, Raise Morale, Shield Arts, Provocation, Throwing Techniques, Ambition, and Willpower Manipulation .
It it Swordplay? No, there’s no new techniques related to the Sword . — What’s this?
After inspecting Sword Arts, I found that it allowed usage of techniques with Willpower Manipulation . Sword techniques seem to consume MP for Warriors to use .
There’s Double ・Slash, which creates a twin attack, and Heavy ・Slash, which is something like a certain-kill technique . These are also quite interesting .
『Shall I try them immediately?』
If I have stronger techniques, then I can fight against stronger Demonic Beasts . The benefits will also apply to regular hunting .
『Goblin hunting has already been completed, so perhaps I should try going on a little excursion?』
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