NOVEL NEXT Chapter 10
10 – Who Are You?
When I first learned magic.
I received magic teachings from a woman known as the Annihilator.
But I didn’t learn magic from just one person.
My overflowing talent always sought more, and my mentor didn’t want to limit my abilities.
“Do you intend to learn magic from someone else?”
“Is anyone as great as my mentor?”
“Well, not as great as me, but someone who can hold their own.”
I followed my mentor.
“So, it’s you. The one who can harness my power? This power is something only an Iceborn can wield.”
“That’s right. But if it’s imitation, the story might change a bit.”
She was a woman resembling the moon.
Known as the Moon Artisan.
She was searching for someone with the talent to inherit her magic.
Her magic, which could only be learned if you had a special constitution.
Ice Heaven.
However, I did not possess that unique constitution.
I had merely understood magic after seeing it once.
So, the Ice Heaven I created was just my version.
To put it bluntly, my original magic style was incorporated.
Becoming known as the magician of the lunar month, I gained the power of the moon from her.
Starting from the extreme Yin energy, even freezing the user.
That was precisely Ice Heaven.
When used by a regular magician, they would freeze themselves, requiring a special constitution.
A vocal constitution, an ice spirit constitution, or what is called a yin-yang constitution.
Unfortunately, until the Moon Artisan’s death, such an individual could not be found.
That’s why the teacher took me with her, perhaps with a glimmer of hope.
I completely transformed the Ice Heaven magic into my style.
“Sigh…”
A chilling energy was emanating from my body.
Frost emerged from my parted lips.
The surrounding temperature began to drop. It was like this with just one turn.
‘It’s an incredibly dangerous force.’
If an inexperienced user were to use it, they would be exposed to this ominous energy and die.
But it boasts such remarkable power.
A weapon that can even kill its wielder.
“Well, well… Is it suddenly getting cold?”
“…Hmm, I might need to adjust the evaluation a bit.”
Magic formation, Moonlight Frost.
This is not a power that can be used right now.
It’s an attempt made possible by my unique records and experiences of three lifetimes.
In other words, it’s a power that would inevitably lead to death unless it’s me.
《Unique Trait, Eternity is bestowed upon you.》
Suddenly, something was overlaid onto me.
The feeling that the eternal magic power had been bestowed upon me.
The dangerously cold Moonlight Frost was rapidly cooling down.
Unique Trait, Eternity.
Granting me the attribute of eternal magic power.
Emotions settled calmly.
Mana in my body began to swim as if it would last forever.
‘…Is this the influence of magic power.’
Chill.
My heart froze.
I felt it instantly.
It’s a potion that can completely freeze the body, so it can only be accepted as pure ice-attribute magic.
“It doesn’t matter.”
Hwaryeok.
Flames surged through my body.
It was a crimson flame, embracing everything.
The reason I was called the sorcerer of the Sun and Moon.
I could control the power of the lunar palace because I obtained the flame of the World Tree, which embraces everything.
The magic power with the eternal force melted into my own magic.
“This is what it feels like.”
Unique trait, Eternity.
I fully grasped how to use this ability.
“The ability to lower the temperature? Is it the Icebound Realm? The compatibility is a bit unfavorable~.”
Abel chuckled, bringing both hands to the ground.
Shwrrr!
The blood-red spiderweb, called the blood network, scattered in all directions.
Sgeok sgeok!
Kagagagak!
The threads spread in all directions, cutting through everything in their path and piercing the iron.
The ability of the range.
But that doesn’t mean these are weak.
Each thread is sharp.
Enough to shred an average human being.
Of course, I am no different, being incomplete myself.
Specialized in killing the weak ones.
Seeing the strong vitality, it seems the species are vampires. A fitting ability indeed.
“It might sting a little, so be careful!”
Abel warned, making a large gesture with his hand.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
The threads known as “bloodlines” began to move along with Abel’s hand.
“I’ll clear the way!”
“Not necessary.”
“Pardon?”
I quietly observed the bloodlines.
What was faint became clearer.
Perhaps my eyes are shining blue.
I saw the bloodlines.
“As expected.”
These are not your ordinary spells, enchantments, or curses.
They twist the laws of the world to favor themselves.
If we were to categorize, it’s authority.
Or you could say, supernatural abilities.
It’s the first time I’ve encountered such abilities.
No, I have seen things with a similar structure before.
Those who handle divine power sometimes use such abilities.
The power of gods, used by sacrificing their own lives or something equivalent.
They called it a miracle.
“A miracle I can use as I please.”
In terms of output, it may be inferior to miracles, but even so, they seem incredibly useful.
An unknown world to me.
That’s why.
I smiled. Widely and openly.
“Why are you so delighted?”
“Because I can be!”
Inside, the pure energy closest to Tao froze coldly.
Starting from a small spark, they circled around the heart.
‘Let’s have a taste first.’
The Moon’s Ice Palace.
The Ice Pillar Spirits.
Two white foxes appeared on my outstretched hand, shining brightly.
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“Go.”
In accordance with my will, the two foxes began to move.
Creatures with two white tails fluttered once and then started to dash around.
Crunch, crunch, crunch!
Everything in the wake of the Ice Pillar Spirits, known as the Blood Vessels, froze solid.
It’s because the Blood Vessels are fundamentally a structure made by coagulating blood.
“The Moon’s Ice Palace…?”
“What, you knew about this?”
I was genuinely surprised.
This is my original magical formula influenced by the Moon’s Ice Palace.
I didn’t think it was cut off just because I only passed down the knowledge to my successor.
It seems like Yoo Eun-chae knows about it.
“Does this one really have access to a wiki or something?”
Is his nature some kind of Akashic Record, that sort of thing?
No, if that were the case, I wouldn’t have been so determined to test the Moon’s Ice Palace.
“Seems like this one may possess the Ice Spirit Body, no matter how you look at it.”
Sending me a doubtful gaze, Yoo Eun-chae exclaimed, springing up.
“No, how do you even know about that magic?”
“Whether I know or not, I created it, didn’t I?”
“…Excuse me? What on earth are you talking about? That’s something the wizard of Ilwol made…”
How does he know about that too?
The wizard of Ilwol.
The alias I had in my second life.
Flames and ice.
It was the alias I had for wielding two powers.
Even though it started being called the Annihilator once I began to wield lightning…
I hid my surprise and focused on the enemy before me.
Abel was watching the two of us with a wry smile.
“Oh my, what a lovely couple you are.”
“Quit distracting us with nonsense and get lost.”
Ignoring Yoo Eunchae, I focused on my magic. I had bound the Frost Spirit, but the power that seemed to be an authority wouldn’t just sit still.
“You are more remarkable than I thought.”
“What?”
“I never expected someone who has never received the blessing of mana from the Crimson Blood Swordsmen or the system’s selection to possess such magical skill.”
Abel evaluated me with admiration.
I twisted my lips.
The previous owner of this body died, and I took it over, so from their perspective, it’s a natural assessment, but still.
I didn’t like that.
Presuming to judge me based on the former master.
“I tried to concede reasonably.”
This changes the story.
I tried not to write only this.
Pretense.
Established a connection.
Focused the blue magic in my eyes.
Everything starts to appear more vividly.
“Quickly.”
Forced the gates open by compulsion.
The structure of all mana began to appear vividly.
Analyzing.
I looked at what’s known as the Blood Realm, an ability composed of blood.
Eyes that pierce the nature of the sky analyze everything called the Blood Realm.
Understanding the structure.
Sift through everything wrought by abilities. Assemble them through magical patterns.
“Hm? The atmosphere has changed? I’d like to watch more about what you’ll do, but I don’t have all the time in the world.”
Abel started to move. Then things referred to as the Blood Realm moved.
Gradually, what caged us, like a cage, begins to narrow.
“Is, isn’t this extremely dangerous?! A.C.! I was still planning to cherish this, Hyukjak…”
“It’s over.”
“What?”
Wolgong Bingcheon, the Ice Realm of the Moon.
Jjeojeojeojeong!
A blue light began to cover the surroundings. Abel stepped back with all his strength, but it didn’t matter.
The magic was already complete.
Binggye, Ice Domain.
Chareureureureur!
A net of ice unfolded beneath the blood domain. It wrapped around the blood domain that surrounded everything and froze it in place.
“This, this is…”
“It’s unbelievable!”
Spiderweb-like ice threads hanging all around began to shatter the things called blood domains.
Abel’s eyes snapped open.
“Imitating innate abilities? Can such a kind of power even exist?”
“How did it mimic my blood domain? There’s no way it has such innate abilities!”
“It’s identical.”
“What?”
I grinned.
“The reactions of the ones who received this are completely identical.”
The title of the first lunar magician.
And while the name of the destroyer is the most famous,
my original title was different.
“Rather than that.”
I must defeat that annoying guy.
Crack!
The ice began to bind the blood. Upon this, Abel opened his eyes and drew his sword.
A long, three-pronged sword.
It shimmered with a crimson color.
“Looks good, doesn’t it?”
“It’s a sword within the famous ‘Sword of Blood’! It possesses the power of blood-sucking and amplifies blood-related abilities!”
“Okay.”
Advancing, I activated the art of the Moon’s Frozen Heaven. The mana of the negative energy, originating from the heart, encircled my body.
“…Originally, I was going to easily subdue and listen to your story, but things have changed. Both you and the woman must be captured.”
“You still haven’t come to your senses?”
“Pardon?”
I moved forward. The guy, taken aback, extended his sword.
Snap.
I reached out with both hands and seized the center of the sword as if twisting it.
Disarming an armed opponent.
When the swords came to a halt in my two palms, he looked startled and infused his energy into the sword.
“Just this much…!”
“It’s over.”
He seemed to want to say something, but the fight was already over.
From the point he gave me space.
Shhh.
The energy of the Yinhan Jigi, created by the power of Wolgongbingcheon, condensed in my hand following the pattern of the Taiheomushin.
Sosuma Gong.
“What…?!”
His eyes widened.
The sword came down as if brushing past. Abel tried to strike me with force, but well.
“If it was that easy, you wouldn’t have caught me.”
I struck down with the palm of my hand as if swatting away a blade, and plunged into Abel’s embrace.
And it was all over.
Shhh!!
I struck near his heart. Abel’s body was thrown back.
I even managed to freeze a part of his body with the Yin Gong of Sosuma Gong, so he won’t be getting up for a while.
“Is he dead?”
“He’s not dead.”
“Why?”
“You think I’m a murderer, don’t you?”
I can distinguish those to be killed.
Those to be killed and those not to be killed.
“But that sword looks quite impressive, though.”
“I’d love a sword imbued with special mana. Just don’t go around carrying that thing.”
Literally, that thing is a tricky monster.
I can handle it somehow,
“But I don’t really want to be chased by those.”
I glanced at one side. A discreet gaze had been following me since earlier.
They said it was a vampire princess.
A being with considerable power was watching us.
“Is it a bit burdensome now?”
I recalled my unique eternal characteristic.
Eternity attribute is imbued with magical power.
Thanks to that, the consumption of magical power was less than expected while efficiently recovering it.
“Not that much, though.”
I can kill.
But I can’t guarantee what happens afterward.
Considering they aren’t actively targeting us, it doesn’t seem necessary to fight.
“They’ve probably set up some measures over there too.”
We had pushed his nose out of joint, so he won’t dare to make trouble again.
They will make sure he understands not to mess around over there anymore.
“If that doesn’t work.”
Then we’ll really have to put him in his place.
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We stepped outside.
“Too bad.”
“About what?”
“Missing the chance to kill Abel.”
“Is that so?”
Unfortunately, our opinions didn’t align.
“Not for me. I have something else urgent to attend to.”
“Attend to?”
Yes.
I raised my hand.
Following my will, Taeho’s Qi wrapped around my hand.
Sizzle.
The magic of the Five Elements resonated as the energy swirled above my hand.
“You.”
This guy.
It’s not usually suspicious.