Chapter 83
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 83
Chapter Title: Field Training
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[First Proof of Qualification: Hero]
Two magic stones began to glow with a brilliant light.
As the aptitude magic activated, the stones engraved with the casting formulas started seeping into me.
The molten stones, thick with mana, passed through my body.
Beyond the physical flesh, into something more fundamental.
Mana circuits. I could feel two swords taking root in one corner of them.
Even though they were the most basic casting formulas, they occupied a considerable portion of the circuits.
From the feel of it, each one would require nearly 10,000 mana to equip.
To use both, I'd have to dedicate half of my current total mana capacity.
Shuuu...
The light faded, and the space stabilized.
The dorm room looked exactly the same, as if nothing had happened.
The only difference was that the two magic stones I'd placed in front of me were gone.
Title: Hero Has Arrived
Author: Kim Muggle
(Photo of an intense white-and-black light explosion)
Success.
Two casting formulas have settled into one side of my circuits.
Each one feels like it'll devour nearly 10,000 mana. Is this normal for that much?
But is this aptitude magic really only usable by heroes?
I'm not that big a deal...(blush)
WTF?
This guy's Kim Muggle, and now he's using aptitude magic too?
I said this guy had potential.
Hawawa, Kim Muggle the hero has arrived~?
Aptitude magic is kinda legacy trash, but hmm.
So Kim Muggle's really the hero? That make sense?
Why;; I don't wanna be a hero or anything.
What's the exact condition, fate?
The conditions for aptitude magic are only known by its creator. It's just magic that descends into our dimension.
Records say 'hero fated to save the world,' but anyone doing similar work should qualify. Told Kim Muggle and it actually worked lol;
You guys can't analyze the aptitude magic qualifications either?
Aptitude magic qualifications are set by the magic's creator. Creating it requires insane mastery plus other stuff you can't grasp yet. Anyway, can't decode it via formula analysis.
Anyway, doesn't this mean Kim Muggle's fated to save the world?
Hasn't he already kinda saved it?
True, he saved the academy...
As aptitude magic, the causality should be solid, so whatever.
Yeah, he's got a ton of suffering ahead, so cut him some slack.
What's causality?
Basically, no free lunch in this world. Yuyu-chan could only use it staking her life. You got the casting formula easy, but you'll suffer for it.
"Hm..."
I don't know about this hero business, but anyway, I've gained the mana forging technique.
I engraved the casting formulas into my circuits without risk, but apparently causality means nothing's free.
Maybe all my past suffering counts as payment. Who knows.
No point overthinking future stuff anyway.
Anyway, means I can summon weapons now. Gotta test it.
The sure thing is I've mastered the mana forging technique.
Not Nayu's crossbow, but now I can summon swords.
Though I don't know exactly how to activate it yet.
Right on cue, RageInducesSwordfight gave an explanation on the casting formulas.
Yeah, those are pretty good casting formulas, so use 'em well. Entry-level but strong—I used them till mid-adventure. But they guzzle more mana than other forgings. No issue for us, but tight for cadet level.
Mana forging always requires careful mana management.
10,000 mana each did seem like a lot.
Guess it's above average.
I'll know the details once I use it.
It's late, but let's give it a try.
The training hall's open 24/7.
For training day or night as much as you want.
Come to think of it, last class mentioned field training too.
The academy fields are super diverse and vast.
Forest field, desert field, volcanic field, underground field, etc.
Each field has main zones for classes, exams, subjugation festivals, etc.,
and dedicated training zones allocated for cadets.
The training zones work like a level system.
Clear Forest Field Training Zone Level 1, advance to the next.
Higher levels spawn stronger beasts.
"Nyaa~"
As I was leaving the dorm, Kim Chur tagged along.
This guy's usually glued to the room all day. What's up?
"Wanna come? Then fight a bit too."
"Nyaaang~"
Who knows if that's a yes or no.
Being a Grandis, it doesn't listen well. Communication would help.
Come to think of it, when it rampaged, I heard a voice like 'Pitiful humans, nyaa...'
Haven't heard its voice since.
Ferrizoa doesn't check the gallery much, so can't ask.
Anyway, bring it along. Good if I can use it in combat someday.
Need to figure out how to fight together whenever possible.
I took Kim Chur to the field training zone.
The most basic field: forest field.
Dangerous all the same, but fewer risks than others.
Beast strength scales with level anyway.
I entered the field waiting room, scanned my student ID, and selected Forest Field Training Zone Level 1.
[1-A Cadet Ian Isaac. Forest Field. Lv.1]
A string of text appeared, and my body began teleporting.
When I opened my eyes, Kim Chur and I were in the middle of the forest field.
"Hey. Show me what you got first."
Let's check this cat's skills.
I patted its butt.
"Nyaang~"
This guy didn't fight—instead, it plopped down in the dirt and rolled around.
Rubbing itself blissfully.
This is... a Grandis?
How is this the majestic ruler of beasts?
Just itchy and came out?
"What kind of habits does it even have..."
Come to think of it, I haven't looked up what species of beast Chur is.
If I know its Grandis type, I can learn more about it.
Hit the library tomorrow.
"Anyway, time to test the mana forging from Sword God Maniac."
What to try now: using mana forging.
Key parts: designing the casting formula, drawing it in the circuits.
Using it just consumes the mana tank; embedded magic activates automatically.
Hard parts done—now just flick the switch.
I focused fully on the natural mana filling the forest field and the flow in my mana circuits.
The cool field brimmed with blue natural mana.
Refreshing mana flow. Amid it, my alien human mana circuits.
And in one corner, two glowing casting formulas.
Like slicing bread, I detached the two formulas from the circuits.
[Beginner Savior's Sword: Upper Crescent Slash]
[Beginner Penitent's Sword: Lower Crescent Slash]
A hollow feeling in the circuit corner, and light gathered in the air.
It soon formed sword shapes.
One blade tip up, one down.
The two swords floated lightly, slowly orbiting me in a circle.
"Oh, ooh?! Oooh!"
What is this? So damn cool!!
Mana cost is high, but this is awesome.
Two mystical swords orbiting me like satellites.
Like Earth and Moon. Feels like a sword-wielding wizard.
Typical mage image is orbs orbiting, but these cool swords work too.
Title: Withdrawing Support for Sword God Maniac Starting Today
Author: Kim Muggle
Escaping supporter status today.
Sword God Maniac and I are one body now.
Attacks on Sword God Maniac = attacks on me.
(Video of cool swords orbiting around)