episode_0039

“Hmm… I wonder what to do with this.”

After returning from dealing with Ariel and the warlock as usual. I began to think seriously in my room.

“Venice. Why are you using your magic power instead of releasing it?”

The reason is that. It was because of a question Ariel asked on the way back to the castle, looking at me holding the Dark Spear and using it like a dagger.

The most common method of attack magic is to fire an attack object made of mana.

Even the excellent Ariel was like that, and it was standard in this world for all wizards to emit magical power in the form of shots.

The reason is simple. Wizards, who are mainly responsible for long-distance attacks, are overwhelmingly less physically capable than warriors who are responsible for close combat.

Therefore, it is natural that having a wizard in close combat is tantamount to suicide.

Of course, there are exception situations. Even though they are wizards, there are some who are skilled in close combat.

As a gaming profession, they are a special breed called magic swordsmen, but it is said that only a very small number of them have talent in both close combat and magic.

Come to think of it, I think it was said that Jake Frost, the eldest son of the Frost family, was an excellent magic swordsman. anyway.

It seems that Ariel was unable to understand the dangerous battle that focused on close combat despite the use of magic.

Of course, if I were an ordinary wizard, I wouldn’t have done anything like close combat… How dangerous is this?

‘I can’t help it… I use dark magic, not magic.’

Even now, whenever there was a battle, I tended to hide the Dark Spear so that it wouldn’t be seen by Ariel. I was afraid that if I was discovered to be using black magic, I would be cut in half like a black magician.

I vaguely told Ariel, who was asking the question, that this was more convenient and familiar, but… this was an issue that needed to be considered very seriously.

Recently, the number of warlocks encountered during battle has increased. It seemed to be getting more and more dangerous, so I don’t think close combat alone would be enough.

At this point, I had a creepy feeling that I was going to get caught by Ariel.

It was only a matter of time before my secret was discovered by Ariel, whose concentration was not only excellent but also gave me goosebumps. Honestly, I think it’s a miracle that I haven’t been caught until now.

“Hmm… Is there no way?”

As I walked around the room, I started thinking of countless possibilities. Of course, I walked quietly so as not to cause any damage to the downstairs.

Why not just blindly fire dark magic? Of course this is nonsense. As soon as Ariel determines that the attack object I fired is the same as the warlock’s, I will die. Dismissed.

So… should I just do close combat like this? This isn’t easy… but it seemed like the battle was getting more and more difficult. It seemed like he might be caught by Ariel, who felt suspicious.

Hmm… I wonder if there is a better way. The best way is… to change the black and evil energy that is characteristic of black magic to look like ordinary magic…

Tiring-

At that time when I was worrying so much, a clear notification sound rang and a status window appeared in front of my eyes.

[Name: Venice / Age: 19 / Male / Condition: Good]

[Unique Ability (Magic Eye): This is an eye that can see magical power. You can see the trajectory of magic power and use magic power more smoothly.]

[Unique Ability (Qualities of a Warlock): Can use a considerable level of black magic. A black magic category is created.]

[Description: The power to deny the world. Black magic. It is the power that can cause miracles by denying the laws of the world. Currently, black magic is classified as prohibited magic, and users need to be careful.]

[Black Magic Category]★ NEW!★

[Unique ability (talent identification): You can identify the other person’s talent. You can see your unique abilities and potential at a glance.]

In the text in the status window, I entered the black magic category that sparkled as if asking me to look at myself.

[Black magic category.]

[Magic Eyes (Lv:???): The eyes of a demon god. All structures of black magic can be understood and inverted.]

[Dark Spear (Lv: 3): The most basic attack technique. Fires a spear of darkness filled with the energy of denying the world.]

[Dark Magic Manipulation (Lv: 1):★ Through the manipulation of black magic power, you can hide the fraud contained in black magic power and make the magic color appear.★ (However, if you exceed the user’s limit by using black magic power 1.5 times It does not apply to black magic.)]

[???: Lack of skill.]

[???: Lack of skill.]

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Just as locked skills are unlocked as you level up, I have now gained the skills I desperately need.

“Huh… What on earth is this?”

How can you be so lucky? I finally got the skill I needed the most!

It seems that this phenomenon occurred as the skill level increased due to absorbing a lot of the remnants of black magic that remained in the air while defeating the warlocks.

‘Dark Spear.’

With a smile on my face, I summoned the Dark Spear with the intention of hiding its dark magic.

“…Wow. This really works.”

The Dark Spear appeared like a small spear made of magical power without any of its originally evil and black magic power.

With this… there is no need for close combat anymore! It’s as if there’s no longer a need to face a bigger threat!

And, there was no longer any need to fight while worrying about the angle of being caught by Ariel, nor was there any reason to worry.

‘Still, it feels a bit like 1.5 times the size.’

I felt the dark magic in my body disappearing more quickly than when I originally used the Dark Spear… but this much. It is within the manageable range.

Okay… If this happens, you can fight more smoothly and there will be no reason to get caught!

I felt relieved as if a burden had been lifted from a corner of my heart, and I went to bed and fell into a happy sleep.

***

A day like usual. A bitterly cold morning dawned. I help out with the maids again today.

“Phew…there is more stock today.”

“I think so. Venice. Are you thankful today too?”

“Haha. Thank you. Then I’ll go.”

“Well, wait a minute…”

“Venice.”

Ariel appeared from somewhere, interrupting the maid who seemed to be hesitating or deciding to say something to me.

“Uh… Miss Ariel…?”

“If nothing happens, let’s go.”

“That…that…”

“Nothing. Are there any?”

When Ariel looked at the maid with a much colder expression than usual, the maid left as if running away.

“Miss Ariel. Good morning. What’s going on?”

“….No. But you… you seem to be in a good mood today.”

“Yes? Haha… it’s not like that.”

“Is it because of that woman?”

“….Yes?”

Ariel takes a step towards me and raises her eyes grimly. Only endless emptiness can be felt in those lifeless pupils.

“That woman. Did I make you feel good?”

“….Yes? Ah…no. Why are you like this all of a sudden?”

Another step approaches me. The more she moves her feet, the heavier her body becomes, as if a weight is being placed on this space ruler.

…I also feel a distant sense of fear, and cold sweat begins to flow.

“I’ll ask you again. Did that woman make you feel good? Than when I ate pancakes?”

Now, Ariel, who is so close that if I were to fall down, is almost nose touching, she looks up at me quietly. It’s clearly my position looking down… Why do I feel so pressured?

Thump-thump-thump-

My heart begins to beat like crazy from the fear that is overtaking me, and my body begins to tremble.

“………….”

As I hesitate, Ariel’s pupils begin to become darker. The purple color seems to change to black, as scary as the eyes of a dead person.

“Well…that can’t be possible. Miss Ariel. How can I compare to that happiness… Haha..”

“Look me straight in the eye and talk.”

“Haha… I’m serious… I mean…?”

“…………………..”

I did my best to control my pupils, which were shaking like crazy, and faced Ariel’s gaze. I was trembling like a rabbit in front of a tiger, as if I was going to be eaten at any moment.

“….Really? okay. Me again.”

“Ha…haha…”

The weight that dominates the space disappears, and Ariel’s lifeless purple eyes begin to shine again. I tried not to notice my shaking legs and forced a smile.

“Well…then I’ll just leave…”

“Really? okay. Prepare well for tomorrow.”

“….Tomorrow?”

Before my question could be reached, Ariel was gone like the wind.

…What on earth is happening tomorrow? I haven’t heard anything.

I guess I’ll have to go see the head deacon.

***

It looks like he’s having fun with that maid. I look at Venice, who is happily talking.

Today… why do you seem to be in such a good mood? Did that maid make you feel good?

Throbbing-

I feel an unknown emotion again. My heart is pounding and my head feels like it’s not working properly.

‘….petulance?’

Why? The fact that your excuse saying no may be a lie, and the fact that that maid may have made you feel good.

…Why is it so annoying?

Without realizing it, I slowly approached Venice and spoke. To relieve sudden irritation.

“Look me straight in the eye and talk.”

eye. Eyes are a window into a person’s heart. I could feel the sincerity in Venice’s frightened eyes.

As soon as you discover the sincerity, the burning emotions die out in an instant. Annoyance, throbbing heart. every.

Rather, a new emotion seems to emerge. My heart feels warm… it’s not a bad feeling.

relief.

okay. The reason you felt better wasn’t because of that maid. So what makes you feel good?

Did another maid make you feel better? It seems like I’m having more conversations with maids these days.

I guess I need to continue my observations further. Because I don’t know everything about you yet.

“I should meet the maids once in a while.”

Ariel turned back to her room, not knowing that her expression had become cold again without her knowledge. Without even knowing what my feelings were.

To complete preparations for the academy tomorrow.