Chapter 026: To the Library
Re-Translated by Gumihou
Edited by Onionpi
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Well, today’s the day I go to the library.
[8] Fer was not happy about this, “What about my lunch?”So, I fed him with lots of meat that morning and left plenty of sweet buns to stave off the afternoon hunger.
That should do it.
[8] Now then, let’s head for the library! [1] I’d already found the location of the library from the innkeeper and prepared a notebook and ballpoint pen (bought from [Net Super], of course) and headed there intending to study!To the library we go!
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I shall be frank.
Not a single corner of a map was found.
I even paid 2 silver coins for the entrance fee! I’m so disappointed…
I even tried searching through the books of countries to look for a map to copy, but there was nothing remotely map-like in those. Ah, it was still kind of interesting though, so I kind of got lost looking through the books.
In the end, since I wasn’t able to look for a proper map, I moved on to my second goal and looked up information on magic.
What I found out from the books was this:
Everyone has magical potential. However, if you don’t know how to access your magical potential (like the previous me), you can’t use it.
The ability to circulate the magical power within the body is very important. It’s the reason why, although everyone has the potential for magic, only a few managed to reach the level where they could be called a mage or wizard due to their inability to circulate or even sense the magic inside of them.
Basic Magic could be separated into: Fire, Water, Wind, and Earth.
Special Magical abilities are: Ice, Thunder, Recovery, Holy and Sacred Magic.
Other branches of magic include Plant Magic and Dark Magic which are actually species limited.
Basic Magic are considered the basics of the basic because it’s easy to learn as long as you manage to sense and circulate the magical energy within your body.
On the other hand, special magic such as Thunder or Ice can only be activated after you’ve mastered all four basic magic. This is a case where something’s easy to learn, but difficult to master.
Anyone can learn, but not everyone can master this skill.
This is why there are so few wizards who can use Ice or Lightning magic.
Recovery Magic is also a special branch of magic that can only be trained if you have the knack for it. Moreover, it can only be obtained after you’ve been trained for some time with the church.
Holy Magic is even more special. It’s a special branch of magic limited to Heroes, Saints and Holy Knights. With this magical ability, you will be able to use special weapons such as the Lightning Arrow, a special Holy Light Spear with incredibly high attack power. The Holy Light is a special Light of Purification spell which is super effective against Undead.
Sacred Magic (not to be confused with Holy Magic) is so special that it’s been relegated to legendary status. One cannot obtain it without a blessing from god. Thus, the first condition, getting a blessing from a god is already problematic since it’s rare for the gods to give blessings. Legend has it that those with Sacred Magic could kill an army with one strike or destroy whole cities with their power.
Race Limited Magic, such as Plant Magic can only be used by Elves whereas Dark Magic can only be used by Demons.
I diligently wrote these things down in my notebook, keeping myself busy until the librarian told me that it was time to leave.
I was unable to find a map, but I learnt quite a bit about this world. So that’s a good thing, right?
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“I’m back,”
“You’re late,” Fer’s face loomed at me. The bowls of food I left him that morning was empty.
“Sorry, sorry,”
“Humph, because master is late, I have to suffer from hunger.”
“I’ll make you lots of delicious food right away, alright? So, don’t be like that. I’ll cook lots of meat for you.”
“Hmm, you can just give me food from another world,”
“Haahh…” so that is the reason for your long face?
Argh, but if I feed him too much Other World food, he’d become… too energetic. Ah, but, I came back late so I should make it up to him…
In the end, I bought some Yakitori sticks [9] and fried pork cutlets from [Net Super]. Naturally, I did not get too many. Well, not many for Fer that is.
After removing the sticks from the Yakitori and stacking up the pork cutlets on a different plate, I got ready to cook. [5] [4] “This is too little,” Fer muttered.
Pretending to not hear that, I said, “Please have this for the time being while I grill some meat for you.”
I quickly sliced up some beef equivalents and stir-fried it with the usual steak soy sauce and yakiniku sauce. I served up the meat slices for Fer and he inhaled them all.
There are other places to visit, which is why I had chosen to make something quick and easy. Since I can’t find a map at the library, I’d have to take the roundabout route and find out about the state of each country from the Adventurers…
Speaking of which…
I stared as Fer continued to chomp into his bowls of food.
When I was researching magic at the library today, I spotted something…
That’s right, Sacred Magic! If I remember correctly, Fer should have something like that in his status…
“[Status Open],”
[Name] Fer [Age] 1014 [Race] Fenrir [Level] 906 [Stamina] 9843 [Magic Powers] 9481 [Attack Powers] 9036 [Defence Powers] 9765 [Agility] 9684 [Skill] Wind Magic | Fire Magic | Water Magic | Earth Magic | Ice Magic | Lightning Magic
Sacred Magic | Barrier Magic | Claw Slash | Physical Strengthening | Physical Attack Resistance
Magic Attack Resistance | Magic Powers Consumption Reduction | Identify
[Blessings] Wind Goddess Ninril
So, Sacred Magic does exist after all.
Well, the text did say that it’s impossible to have Sacred Magic unless one has the blessings of a god. So, Fer has fulfilled that condition…
Wait. [5]
Destroying an army of monsters in one strike.
Ruin whole cities… that sounds oddly familiar.
Burp!
“Umu, that was good.”
Fer?
Fer?
Fer, was that story about you!!??
[Gumihou: Lol, Fer you legendary creature, you!]
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Thanks for the treat.