Chapter 2
Chapter 2
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 2
Chapter Title: The Mage Uses Magic - 2
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There was chaos.
Well, it was a spell no one had ever seen before.
Comments were pouring in real-time.
The entire gallery was focused on me.
Aaah.
I'm thrilled.
This is the taste of Nimgle!!
Something else?
Hmm...
What should I do?
But what do you do with it?
It's cool using shadows for chores, but that's it.
Remote control to close rifts? Climb the tower with it? Does it help with rank evaluations?
"This bastard?!"
Sharp observation.
Honestly, even I used magic, but I don't know its power level.
Physical force manipulation is possible, but that doesn't differ much from others with physical abilities.
This jerk?!
Ooh.
Even in this shit-tier gallery, there were sages.
As Bulroaka said, I checked the Hunter Gal notice.
Lots of other tips too.
"Hmm..."
Good.
I get that conquering the tower makes me stronger.
But how to choose difficulty?
Full of pride.
Non-named mages mostly picked hard or hell.
Makes sense; that's why they wield such power.
Unlike mages, other classes max at normal or hard.
Hmm. That tough?
Getting real now, I'm a bit scared.
Seems difficulty is based on self-judgment.
Rewards differ, but not worth risking life.
Not wrong.
Prepare thoroughly.
Know thyself, a hundred battles without defeat.
First, test Shadow Knight's strength.
"Hey. Wanna spar?"
-Grrrrr...!!
The knight emerged from the shadow.
Two-handed sword?
He rose gripping a massive shadow blade, swinging wildly.
-Slash!!
-Slash slash slash!!
Trash everywhere in this redevelopment zone.
Shadow Knight cleaved through it effortlessly.
Including scrapped appliances.
"...Wow."
Can cut metal... not weak.
This'll do.
Uploaded to gal, chaos again.
Hmm...
Shield.
Tough demand for someone without basics.
But not wrong.
Shadow Knight strong, but prep self-protection.
Especially vs shamans/mages with mental attacks.
"Let's head back."
-Grrrrr...
"But what do you eat?"
Shadow Knight raised a hand.
Pointing at the streetlight.
Approached the glowing light, arms wide, absorbing it.
"Holy shit!!"
Lives on light instead of food!
"From today, full lights on at home."
Grateful for the hard work.
"What to call you though..."
-Grrrk...!!?
"Calling you 'hey' or 'you' every time feels off. Heh. Got a good name: Guan Yu?"
-Grrrrrrk...!!!
Why not.
"Wanna gather five for Five Tiger Generals!"
-Grrk!!
Violent refusal, then wrote on ground with sword.
Arthur.
Arthur?
Casually nodded, satisfied, returned to my shadow.
Too bad.
But it's his name.
"Alright, Arthur. Nice to work with ya."
-Grk.
Relationship set...
Prep defense as gal said.
Next morning, made Halo first, then hustled.
Grimoire had defense spells. Good.
Herb shop, mart, church—day wasted, but prepped.
Dye clothes to block harm.
Others snap shield; I can't, so prep.
First...
"Lord. Holy Father, under your name, I prepare a dwelling for your child."
Placed Virgin Mary statue center, recited prayer.
Now consecrated.
"Yahweh, creator of all, bless your church. Bless your font."
Dumped bottled water in tub, added salt, blessing prayer.
Holy water done.
Useful stuff, stock up.
Followed grimoire, added ingredients to holy water.
Pepper, rock salt, rosemary, nutmeg, mint.
Finally, church cross.
"Lord. Holy Father, let Holy Spirit dwell, bar harm."
Now dye clothes.
Threw comfy shirt, pants in tub.
White shirt turned black.
Spices? Or else?
Dyed well anyway.
"Hmm. Done?"
Who knows if good.
Followed book, should be fine.
"Arthur. Wring and hang these."
-Grrrk.
Arthur's shadow wrung, shook, hung to dry.
Day dry, anti-harm clothes ready.
Tower... tomorrow.
Time left.
Gal time.
Productive day again.
"Tower entry."
Next day.
Dyed clothes dry, wore 'em, ready.
Easy, normal, hard, hell.
Time to pick.
Grades floated up one by one.
"...Huh?"
Something's off.
Grade window distorted.
Warped.
Shook.
Mixed, shattered.
"W-what is this."
Not in gal?
All grades gone, only one left.
Extra?
What?
Confusion, then joy.
Nimgle jackpot.
These guys?
Only Extra available anyway, gotta pick.
Let's go.
See what happens.
Picked Extra.
"Fuck."
Found goblin mages.
Three, even hell-tier.
Five warrior goblins.
Not the problem.
-Grrr...!!
One mage, back turned, weird state.
-Keeek. Kick. Kikeek. Keeek.
Black shadow rippling behind.
Like.
Evil, ominous shadow, demonic.
-Crack. Crunch. Craaaack.
"...Eww."
Head turned.
Body still.
-Heh. Heh. Heh.
180-degree turned head laughed.
Chilling scene, had to say it.
"You. Possessed by Satan?"
Gonna need some exorcism today.