Volume 1 Chapter 12 I want to fly freely in the sky!

Its the middle of the afternoon but I return to the inn and check the Menu.

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Yamano Masaru, Human, Magic Swordsman

[Titles] Wild Rabbit Hunter

Guild Rank E

Level 5

MP 56/148+148

Stamina 29+29

Skill 22

Magic Power 41

Skill Points 20

Life Magic, Clock, Fire Magic Level 3

Archery Level 1, Throwing Technique Level 2, Stealth Level 2, Ninja-Walk Level 2, Presence Detection Level 2

Magic Power Sensing Level 1, Healing Magic Level 1

From the Skills List, I try searching for a magic that can be used like levitation but I dont really know. Is it spatial magic? Something like teleport would be really convenient, but presently Im loitering in this single town so its not so useful. Its possible it could be used to escape from battle, however useful spells have a long casting time. As expected do I need to ask someone?

I pick out several useful Skills.

High Speed Casting, MP Consumption Reduction, Magic Power Increase, MP Recovery Up, all cost 5 Points. If compared they are all powerful, but at the present I dont have the room to be willingly spending all my skill points to that extent. Its better to get High Speed Casting only, however Im not sure since I dont know the extent of its effect at level 1. Even if it shortens casting 10% it would be useless for todays battles.

Its a different matter raising Fire Magic. Firepower is already enough. Whats not enough is defense. Even against a huge wild boar the firepower of a Minor Explosion is more than enough. The problem is the process that leads to that though

Stealth is meaningless once a battle starts. Looks like it is Earth Magic for defense. It takes 14 Points to raise it to Level 4. Do I try to take Evasion Level 4? Although if I dont try to use it I wont know.

Could I win against that with Fencing Level 5? I have thought about raising Archery, but many arrows would get stuck to the huge wild boar, yet I dont believe they would stop it.

I came to a conclusion from thinking it alone. In any event maybe I need to discuss it with someone? Even if I say someone, it would be the instructor or the receptionist guy though.

I leave the inn and go to the training ground but the instructor is absent, I was told hes at the guild. I turn up at the guild and the instructor was discussing something with the assistant guild master.

Ah, Masaru. You came at the right time. the baldy greeted me like that. Tilika-chan was standing behind him with a vacant expression.

Ill hear yours later. First hear what we have to say.

Of course I have to hear what the instructor has to say.

In three days well send an investigation team into the depths of the forest. Well have you go too.

Thats right. Youll carry the baggage.

I have a problem with the way you say it, baldy. Nevertheless its another request to be a baggage carrier?

If youre in charge of the supplies, itll make the journey easier. The distance to travel will be 2 days, 2 days return trip with 1 day for the investigation for a total of 5 days scheduled.

Its about time you graduate from the grasslands and get some experience in the forest, is that right?. Its rare to get experience with escort missions.

I see, I see! Then the departure is in 3 days in the early morning. Since the supplies need preparation, show your face in the guild in the afternoon the day after tomorrow. Get the details of the reward at the reception.

Were glad you accepted. And, what were you gonna discuss?

Today, at the boundary between the grasslands and forest I had to fight a huge wild boar

I explain the battle with the boar and what Ive thought of today.

That is, you. Its beyond the limits of someone soloing. By all means its something not possible for anyone alone!

Thats right. However its not so bad if you want to focus on Earth Magic. Its a magic system to attain a balance of offense and defense. I cant teach you Earth Magic, but Ill show you Levitation. If its of some use. Lets go to the training ground. Well then, Drevin-dono, if you youll excuse us.

Levitation is a magic to lift up things. while saying that, he calls forth a nearby wooden sword with magic.

Since my main occupation isnt a wizard its impossible for me to float my body, but still Im able to do this much.

Saying that he bent his knees and jumped up. About 5 meters. He flew up to the height of the 2nd floors ceiling and made a soft landing. Furthermore he flew here and onto my shoulders. I almost didnt feel his weight. He kicked up my shoulders and landed on the ground.

The duration is short and I cant use it continuously, however you could do some interesting movements, couldnt you?

Im thinking over the intructors movements just now. I turn towards the laying wooden sword and shoot Magic Power, however it wouldnt suddenly do the trick and it didnt even twitch a little.

It feels like holding an object with magic.

Hold hold.

Its better if you try it on something lighter first. Like a coin.

Saying that he holds a copper coin in front of my eyes. The flow of Magic Power can be felt when I concentrate on it.

I slowly extend Magic Power towards the coin and took hold of it. I feel like the Magic Power is pushed back and the coin drops with a plop. I pick up the coin, put it on my palm and in one go I apply pressure with Magic Power. Gradually I strengthen the Magic Power and suddenly the coin flew up. The instructor catches the falling coin.

You already learned it? As one might expect, thats the difference when the main occupation is a mage.

I take out a copper coin from Items and try it once more before I forget the sensation just now. This time it floated immediately. I control it to stay in the air.

I check the Menu.

[Common Magic]

Levitation

I wonder why it wasnt in the Skills List? Is it a magic that doesnt consume skill points? It was something I acquired immediately after watching it. Its also a mystery why it doesnt have a level.

Thank you instructor. The reference was very helpful.

I cast [Levitation]. My body floats. Once I increase the amount of Magic Power used my body floats up. Like that I lift my body. I stop at around 2 meters, take out a knife from Items and throw it. However it upsets my balance in midair and I feel like Ill fall. The knife was completely off. This time I throw it while also minding the balance. I hit close to the mark.

Im not very successful. Because I cant put much strength in midair, the throw doesnt have any power. Next I attempt to cast [Fire Arrow], I fall down.

You cant use two separate magics. Though you can use two simultaneously.

Although its not as thorough a knowledge as coming from an expert, listen. Like you just did, its impossible to use another magic while youre levitating. However, for example you can combine wind and fire to make a fire storm magic. Even if Fire Arrow uses fire, its said that youre mixing two magics to shoot it.

Dunno. At least I dont know a wizard that can. Its at the level of legends. If you want to know, you can check it on some books. Its almost getting dark. Lets finish this talk.

Yeah, theres a place nearby that serves some good alcohol. Lets talk various things about the forest while we drink.