Chapter 343: Dropping the Mage Tower
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 343: Dropping the Mage Tower
I hadn’t heard anything about a burst of light. No, in Choi Seulgi’s case, there had been no such thing. I supposed it might be because I was a spirit form.
It was a truly strange feeling. It was ticklish, and a peculiar pleasure washed over me. In this terribly frightening situation, I squeezed my eyes shut.
‘What is this…? W-What is this!’
My mind was a mess. My heart pounded, and a sharp ache made me shut my eyes even tighter. It was a moment I had anticipated, but it was also terrifying.
- Ah… hit!
‘Don’t be tense.’
What I heard was his warm voice, and it felt as if the light itself was embracing me tightly. At his words, I muttered to myself.
‘Right, just… just be comfortable. Relax.’
The pleasure was like a first kiss. When I slightly parted my lips, it felt as if a strange light was entering my mouth. It felt similar to his tongue. No, it was definitely his tongue. This was completely different from what I’d read in books. I had never imagined a sensation like this. I could feel in every corner of my body that I had become one with him. It felt like a gentle tickle, like a loving embrace.
‘A… A kiss doesn’t even compare to this!’
The one thing they had in common was the profound sense of peace. My mind grew calm, as if sinking into a tranquil lake.
It was then.
- H-Hiiiik…
Just as Blood Dagger had said, I relaxed my body and let go of the tension. In that instant, a pleasure like a bolt of lightning consumed me. It was so immense that I couldn't keep my wits about me. I worried for a moment about getting a nosebleed, but I desperately clung to Blood Dagger. Naturally, a tingling sensation spread through my groin. Unsure of what to do, I parted my legs and felt something invading my insides.
No, it wasn’t just him invading me. I was also invading him. My body was moving on its own.
- W-We’re becoming… becoming one. T-This is the mystery of nature!
My body moved on its own. Without me doing anything, my body was already accepting him, preparing to become one with him. I was astonished that such an instinct remained within me. Thinking this must be what they called the procreative instinct, I even wondered if I might have a talent for it.
‘..............’
- A-Amazing.
His thoughts began to flow into me. He seemed to be wondering why I was acting this way. I thought he might be disappointed that I was so obviously a beginner. But I couldn't control my body. The thought that others were watching this scene made my heart tremble, and I squeezed my eyes shut even tighter.
- N-No way. Hiik…
It was warm and hot. Incredibly hot. I tried wiggling my hips, but I had no idea what was happening or if I was doing it right. My mind was a complete blank. I tried my best to imitate Choi Seulgi’s movements but quickly gave up. It felt pointless. My mind felt like it had turned completely white. The one thing I was sure of was that Blood Dagger was holding me in a very gentle embrace.
- W-We’ve really become one.
‘I told you we would unify.’
- I never imagined it would be like… W-Wait…
‘..................’
- Aaaaaahhhht.
I felt Blood Dagger stir his magic. Instantly, another wave of pleasure crashed over me. To think he could even wield magic during something like this… he was truly experienced.
The strange thing was that my own magic was moving along with his. I never imagined such an effect could occur when two bodies were connected. To think that humans could connect and share magic just by joining their reproductive organs—what fascinating creatures they were!
It was no exaggeration to call this the act of creating life.
I could finally understand why this act was called a blessing of the gods, and why Choi Seulgi had worn such a blissful smile that day.
I wanted to see his face.
Without realizing it, I slightly opened my eyes.
- Uh… huh?
It felt as if our vision had been shared. No, our vision was being shared.
- No way… I-Is… this… s-se…?
‘What are you talking about?’
- N-No. It’s nothing. Forget it.
I had never imagined it would be like this. To think that all the romance novels I had read were lies was almost disillusioning. The authors who wrote those novels must have all been virgins. If they’d never done it, how could they possibly describe it?
But I was different.
I had finally escaped. And not just escaped. I had truly united with the one I loved. I felt a strange sense of superiority.
I closed my eyes again and began to feel him.
*
- Agh…
- Hiiiik…
‘What’s wrong with him…?’
The moment I activated my unique ability, Weapon Unification, a stream of absurd noises began to pour from Isaac’s mouth. Bright, light-aspected magic began to take over my entire body. What was surprising was that there was no pain at all. In fact, it felt quite good.
Unifying with Levatain, a weapon I had used for a very long time, had been accompanied by considerable pain. Mystletainn was even worse. The pain had been like my body was being torn apart. I had met Isaac most recently, and I hadn’t even used him that many times. The fact that our synchronization rate was this high, despite me not being a mage, forced me to admit that Isaac and I were a better match than I’d thought.
Too good, even. Especially considering Isaac’s current reaction.
- Ahh, ugh…
- Ahat…
Absurdly, he was reacting as if we were having intercourse. Levatain and Mystletainn were never like this. The fact that Isaac possessed a physical body was likely the cause.
I hated to imagine it, but it seemed each weapon had a different idea of what “unification” meant. I made a mental note to try unifying with my other weapons later and ask them what it felt like. Isaac’s reaction was just that unusual.
When I slightly opened my eyes, I saw everyone staring at me with expressions of pure astonishment.
“Hahahat…”
An incredible amount of magic. My body was completely covered in a bright light, and a faint glow continued to swirl around me. My physique hadn’t changed much, but I felt like I had become a being of pure magic. It was as if my body was no longer composed of flesh and bone, but of mana itself. Just like with Levatain, the uncontrollable surge of magic caused my body to float slightly into the air. I immediately checked my information.
[ Weapon Unification ]
[ Mode - Staff of the Archmage Isaac ]
[ By unifying with the staff that contains the full essence of the Archmage Isaac, your Magic is dramatically increased. You can use all types of magic that the Archmage Isaac could use. The efficiency of your magic usage increases. You can now see the flow of mana with your eyes. You can move to the Mage Tower without any restrictions. ]
[ Magic +20 ]
The ability to move to the Mage Tower without restrictions was quite appealing, but it was useless now. Thanks to that, the effect that stood out the most was undoubtedly the +20 to my Magic stat. I had never imagined it could raise my stats this much. Only then did I understand this sensation of being one with magic. There would be no problem casting the spell required to move the Mage Tower. I looked at Choi Eunju and muttered.
“With this much…”
“It should be enough. No, it’s more than enough.”
“Hmm…”
“S-Sorry, but I’m going to head to the research lab right now, Darling.”
Seeing her urgent expression, I naturally nodded. I wasn’t sure if seeing my state had given her another idea, but Choi Eunju and the other mages hurriedly headed outside. Since I felt the need to examine my body more closely, I dismissed the clan executives as well.
It felt like I could use any magic I wanted. I could even see the flow of mana in my surroundings. It seemed to be a special feature of Mode Isaac. I didn't think I could maintain it for long, but if I didn't consume any magic, I could probably hold out for about an hour.
‘Isaac. This is amazing.’
- R-Really? It’s my first time… Y-Yes, there… there… hiik… aah!
I didn’t know what was going on, but this was getting dangerous. Still, I felt an urge to use this power on something. The knowledge of all the magic Isaac knew began to fill my mind. Of course, my own mind couldn't comprehend it, but they were definitely spells I could use.
I saw quite a few spells focused on utility rather than destructive power. The massive spells, much like Levatain’s Flame of Ruin, seemed to have a limit of one or two uses.
There wasn’t a suitable spell I could cast right now. It was a shame, but ending it here seemed like the right choice. A lot of time had passed while I was occupying my body and analyzing things, so maintaining this state was reaching its limit anyway.
I immediately released the unification, and with a scream from Isaac, I felt our bodies separate. A bright light once again erupted from my body, and Isaac’s spirit form and his physical body slowly began to re-form. It was a rather mystical sight. Of course, since he was still in his underwear, I once again covered Isaac’s body with a large robe.
Seeing Isaac’s dazed, grinning face, I couldn’t help but wonder what on earth had happened inside me. His legs were spread, and his body seemed completely devoid of strength. The glasses he always wore were hanging halfway off his face. Worried, I gently tapped his cheeks, and Isaac seemed to come to his senses and began to look around.
The others were already gone.
After scanning the area and confirming that no one was there, Isaac’s face suddenly turned beet red. He gave me a shy smile and opened his mouth.
- I-It was good. I never imagined it would be this good…
“What…”
- Hehehe… hic…
“I already said I was sorry about the Mage Tower.”
- It’s not because of that… I-I’m just happy. Hee…
“I’ll make it up to you properly after we’ve solved everything.”
- You don’t have to, but… hehehet. How… how was it for you, Blood Dagger?
If he was asking how it was, I wanted to tell him it was good for me, too. Levatain and Mystletainn were one thing, but Isaac was a little more special. Magic was one of the fundamental forces that sustained this continent. The feeling of becoming magic itself was something I would never experience by unifying with anyone else.
“It was good for me, too.”
- T-That’s a relief. Hehehet.
“What’s with you? Why are you suddenly so close?”
- Just because!
I wanted to say something as Isaac suddenly planted a kiss on my cheek and scurried away, but I kept my mouth shut.
He had such a blissful expression on his face. Seeing him look as if he had gained the entire world, I swallowed hard. For some reason, I had a feeling I knew what kind of misunderstanding he was having. It would probably be best to tell him the truth after a little more time had passed.
- Uhehehehehehehet! I did it! I did it! Wilson! It’s like a dream!
Isaac’s voice echoed throughout the entire castle. Though I had no idea what, exactly, he thought he had “done.”