chapter 24
Variable-「Attack Magic Mastery」 (2)
Gabriel, Velika and Vanessa.
The black magicians infiltrated among the students.
But now it was just a point miner.
Tring-!
[ Quest Complete – Frederick’s Request (2) ]
▶ Reward: 500 points X 15
◆ Retained points: 11700
As a result of using them, I obtained 7500 points, and the total number of points reached 11700. I headed straight to the office. I locked the door and drew the curtains.
A space completely isolated from the outside world.
With a trembling heart, I opened the characteristic shop window.
◆ Family Trait Shop
“The Master of Offensive Magic”
+ 10000 points
Possibly, a characteristic that can offset the [attack magic slowness]. The only hope that might make up for Leonard’s shortcomings.
I bought without delay.
belt ring-
“The Master of Offensive Magic”
▶ Talent for attack magic
▶ The level of understanding of attack-type spells increases, and the proficiency increases only for attack magic.
But it was a strange thing.
When I purchased the [Offensive Magic Mastery], I felt extreme pain in my chest. A burning sensation spread through his chest.
“Ugh…”
I collapsed clutching my chest. It seemed like it was being burned with fire. The excruciating pain clouded his vision and made him lose his mind.
Soon, dark purple smoke rose from his chest.
Chiyiik-·······
Smoke that disappears as soon as it arises. After a while, the pain gradually subsided.
“Ha ha… ha…”
I caught my breath as I lay down. My whole body was drenched in a cold sweat.
It was a terrible pain I never wanted to feel again.
Anyway, the dark purple smoke that had just risen was definitely graphite.
Graphite from the corpse of a warlock.
Why did that come out of Leonard’s body?
Could it be that Leonard was a warlock?
I took off my sweaty robe and stood in front of the full-length mirror.
A model-grade body with “small muscles”. It was an admirable ratio, but what came out of my mouth was a handful of astonishment.
“ah·····”
The chest was clean. The wounds caused by the attack of the demons were not visible.
According to the setting, not dying was a miracle, it was a wound that couldn’t be erased by some kind of healing magic. disappeared without a trace.
I immediately opened the status window.
◆Class Characteristics
[The Master of Defense Magic]
······none. Both the [Attack Magic Duplicity] that had existed from the beginning and the [Attack Magic Behavior] that had just been purchased were all gone.
The prediction that Beomjae would offset Dunjae was correct.
If so, could the wound on the chest have something to do with the “attack magic blunt effect”?
Was the curse on attack magic caused by the attack of demons when you were young?
“There is a flaw in Leonard’s appearance. The wounds caused by being attacked by demons in childhood. It should be said that everything is perfect in Leonard’s prison.”
It wasn’t a detailed setting, so I had no way of knowing.
Let’s get to know this gradually… First of all, we proceeded with the attack magic test.
I installed a magic field on one side of my office.
After that, I gathered the sweat of my whole body into [Yeomdong] and cast a water ball.
oh oh oh-
A waterball made entirely of sweat.
I don’t know about the damage, but it seems like it would be uncomfortable if it hits.
I manifested the “throw” I had learned before and aimed at the magic field. Then the water ball was launched at high speed.
Woowoowook-!
Destructive power incomparable to telekinesis.
The water ball stuck in the magic field flowed down as a liquid. It was a successful “throw”.
What’s even more surprising is that I didn’t feel any pain in my chest even when I tried attack magic. It was completely different from before purchasing 「The Master of Offensive Magic」.
As expected, it was certain that the [attack magic blunt damage] and the ‘chest scar’ were related to the monster.
It was at the time when I was handling the remains of the water ball with the spirit copper.
thud-
A knock was heard in the office. To be precise, it was a crash sound. I hurriedly put on my robe. My whole body was wet with sweat, so I couldn’t get in. After struggling, I finally put on my robe and opened the door.
“Who are you…?”
There was no one in the silent hallway. The same goes for checking the back of the door.
Was Carios from the next room playing a joke?
“what······?”
I just closed the door and left the office.
I was supposed to stop at the laundromat, but now that things have turned out like this, I have to go.
······
Amilla sat down in the hallway on the 8th floor and hid her presence as much as possible. I was worried that my mana might increase.
-Ding!
The sound of an elevator arriving echoed in the quiet hallway. Soon, with the sound of doors closing, the elevator descended to the first floor. Amilla let out a sigh of relief.
“under······”
A pounding heartbeat echoed in my ears. A chill went down my spine at the mistake I didn’t answer.
Just now.
Following Terios’ orders, he followed Leonar.
After the lecture, Leonard went straight to the office and followed him up to the 7th floor.
Amilla put her ear to the door.
When I was eavesdropping on the inside
-Ugh…
A groan was heard in the office.
At the same time, a vast amount of mana leaked out. It was so strong that it gave goosebumps all over his body. What’s more creepy is the type of magic.
‘How can this…’
Amilla’s complexion darkened.
It wasn’t normal magic power. Ordinary wizards would not be able to tell them apart, but Amilla could be sure.
This is the magic of the attack class.
It also has infinite possibilities.
A potential that even the Immortal Knights are unfamiliar with.
Why is that?
Why the hell is it coming out of Leonard’s office?
Amilla pressed her ears a little closer.
Woowoowook-!
A piercing sound that can be heard immediately. It was “throw”. Leonard had manifested offensive magic.
“!”
Therios was right.
The prediction that Leonard had chosen the path of a warlock in order to manifest offensive magic was correct.
‘Oh My God······’
I had to inform Captain Terios of this immediately.
Amilla slowly opened her ears. The moment you want to run to the temporary shelter
thud-!
I tripped and headed for the office door. Amilla hid herself down the stairs to the eighth floor without even a moment to feel sick.
Soon after, the door to the office opened. Luckily, Leonard didn’t notice.
Later, after confirming that Leonard had left, Amilla carefully exited the Hectare tube.
I immediately ran to the temporary shelter and reported this fact.
***
That night.
I left the office on time.
There were still quite a few people left in the academy, which was not yet 9 o’clock. Students studying at cafes, faculty having a late dinner, professors and researchers leaving work.
I can only say that it was quite crowded.
I sat down on a bench a little further away and waited for Narsha.
“·······”
Time passed leisurely. I was sitting alone in the midst of a steadily moving crowd.
I naturally fell into contemplation.
The 「Giant of Offensive Magic」 I bought today.
This allowed me to use offensive magic.
Of course, it will take time and effort to manifest offensive magic, but the value just by releasing the restrictions can’t you imagine?
I didn’t know that offensive magic equivalent to the Immortal Knights might be possible.
Perhaps, he could have risen to the position of the Archmage.
Because Leonard’s magical talent, which combines “superior magic quality” and “magical insight”, was at a level beyond imagination.
However, that shouldn’t be the case.
At any rate, if this fact became known to the public, the planned future might change.
Therefore, practice attack magic, but never inform the outside world.
In other words, it goes to ‘Himsunjjin’ mode.
And the graphite that rose from Leonard’s chest.
I looked through all the books in the library, but I couldn’t find any demons related to offensive magic or curses.
There was no paragraph that said, ‘Cursed to not be able to use offensive magic’.
I didn’t even know what monster I was attacked in the first place… I was just frustrated.
I’m going to go home and look for “textbooks”.
I was lost in thought for a while, but someone sat down on the bench next to me. I inadvertently turned my head. And then I got dumbfounded.
“Leonard.”
The person sitting next to me was none other than Jeniel.
Jeniel asked in a soft voice.
“What are you doing here alone?”
A pure smile like an innocent child.
The night wind blew through her hair. On the dark campus, a strange air current flowed as if only this place was a different world.
It was such a strange atmosphere.
“What are you doing?”
“·······”
I came to my senses belatedly. He turned his head and looked straight ahead.
“The safe return service is in operation. The time is almost up, but the applicant is nowhere to be seen.”
“In addition? Isn’t it hard?”
“it’s okay.”
“It’s amazing… When did you say you became so mature?”
Jeniel, who had been staring at her gently, shifted her gaze to her feet. Then he sprained his ankle a few times.
“When I look at you lately, you seem to have changed a lot from before, Leonard.”
“·······”
“I used to be a good friend, but these days… I think I’ve become more dependable these days. Haha”
Jeniel smiled bashfully and looked up at the night sky. Clear weather without a single cloud. Countless stars seemed to be pouring down at any moment.
“The words sounded strange, but anyway. Professor, I think it’s very difficult. Do you and Karios feel amazing again?”
“·······”
“There is a lot to prepare, there is pressure, and there are tremors…”
“You seem to be having a hard time.”
I said nonchalantly. It was because Jeniel’s voice was more tired than usual.
I can’t express all the emotions I’m feeling right now, but this level of sympathy is fine.
“·······”
Jeniel looked at the sky in silence for a while. He did not lower his head.
“·······”
I didn’t even ask anymore.
He just sat there without saying anything.
The distant noise from the academy and the grasshoppers from the garden filled the silence between the two.
After a while, Jeniel calmed down and lowered his head.
“no. I’m fine too.”
He looked at me with moist eyes. Her big eyes became even clearer.
“Thank you Leonard.”
“……What did I do?”
“no. Just say thank you.”
Jeniel smiled again. His drooping shoulders straightened out, and he stood up bravely. He spoke in a more lively tone.
“If you have a hard time, just tell me. I’ll listen to everything.”
“Okay.”
“I’m going? see ya.”
After that, Jeniel left. It was a more lively gait.
I gazed at it intently.
From my point of view, who has to ruin her lecture within two weeks, it was just a back view that could be used.
······Anyway, when will Narsha come out?
***
same time.
Headquarters of the Immortal Knights.
Gilbert, a former Knights Templar, entered the Knight Commander’s office after a long absence. But, as before, it wasn’t for the sake of being assigned a mission. It wasn’t even congratulations on the promotion.
he had been captured.
“·······”
Gilbert kneeling, bound by magic.
In the moonlight that passed through the window, the blood stains on his mouth were clearly visible.
Tumble- Tumble-
Breathtaking footsteps.
In front of Gilbert, a man grabbed his hair and pulled him back.
In Gilbert’s pupils, who raised his head, the face of Knight Commander Terios was reflected.
“·····Gilbert. We definitely made a promise. I promised you freedom, and you promised me you’d get in his way.”
“·······”
“So I offered you freedom… how can you not keep your promise?”
“Billion, it’s unfair…”
Gilbert said hoarsely.
Terrios snapped his finger, and Amilla’s voice leaked from the crystal ball on the desk.
– I’m sure, Captain. Leonard can definitely use offensive magic.
“Is it unfair?”
“I-I’m definitely… definitely cursed-“
“You should have made it clearer!!”
Therios thrust his face into Gilbert. He glared at Gilbert, who had become bloodied, with eyes filled with strong anger.
“What will happen when your hidden abilities and past mistakes are revealed to the world? Which of your parents gave birth to the monster?”
“I’m sorry… that’s all-“
Therios threw Gilbert’s head away as if he didn’t want to hear it. I walked to the window and looked at the bleak night sky.
“It is the last. Make sure you handle it this time.”