Have Magic - Chapter 101



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Embrace the Magic (101)

I was lucky. Judging from the condition beyond the wall, it seemed that the lava would flow here in a few months. The fate of the books piled high on the floor was obvious even without looking.

I concentrated and scanned one wall. It felt like more than ten hours had passed.

“The other side is the same.”

Once I looked at one side, I didn’t need to look at the other side. All four sides had the same magic circle engraved on them.

Reinforcement was a magic that worked on the wall itself, mana absorption was from the outside, status preservation was from the inside, and defense was from the inside and outside. In addition, there was a magic circle that meant restoration, and there were many magic circles that were still not understood.

Anyway, I memorized all the magic circles carved on the wall. I could study the magic circles and runes I didn’t know later by recalling my memories.

“There is no sign of anything coming from outside.”

Now there was only one thing left to do. Rodin looked at the magic circle on all four sides and memorized a few points in his mind.

“Break down the wall.”

It didn’t mean physically destroying the wall. It meant removing the magic circles carved into the wall that absorb and store mana.

If that happens, a huge amount of mana will spread out in all directions, just like when Matthew was hit in the past. Rodin was planning to lightly touch the magic circle, only changing its direction inward.

“Even if you can’t reach the 7th circle, you can get there.”

Matthew’s mana accumulated in his body was converted into magical power, and he achieved great growth in an instant. Normally, he obtained magical power equivalent to living in a training room for a year.

However, this common wall had much more mana condensed and piled up than Matthew’s body. Even faster growth was possible.

However, it was difficult to go up to the 7th circle right away.

The 3rd, 5th, and 7th circles were not realms that could be reached by simply accumulating magical power. To reach the 7th circle, special enlightenment and experience were required.

The Special Forces Committee’s Chairman Crate eventually died of old age at the 6th circle because he could not complete even one step. In addition, there were many 6th circle magicians who could not reach the 7th circle because they were one step short.

“I don’t know if it will lead to enlightenment, but I will need experience.”

For the magician, enlightenment was ambiguous. It could be obtained by doing something trivial, or by doing something special. Some people have the enlightenment necessary for the Seven Circles from the beginning, while others die without even knowing what enlightenment is.

However, it was clear that he could not advance to the higher circles without experience as a lower circle wizard. In order for Rodin to become a 7th circle wizard, he had to gain some experience as a 6th circle wizard.

“Charis, Jenna. Come inside.”

[Yes, Master.]

[Please call again, Master. Be careful.]

Charis and Jenna were sent inside the necklace.

Karis and Jenna are battle dolls powered by mana. In a confined space, a mana storm could cause problems with their functions.

Rodin, left alone, leisurely walked around the four walls. He checked the magic circles on the walls and forcibly cut through several places.

“Now this is all that’s left.”

I touched the magic circle on three sides of the four sides. Only one side remained, and the magic circle on that one side was shaking dangerously. The four walls were trying to absorb and store the mana on their own, but they had reached their limit.

“Let’s get started.”

He even manipulated the magic circle on the remaining side.

The entire wall shook uneasily, and soon poured an enormous amount of mana into the interior of the cavity. This was because the function of the magic circle that meant ‘storage’ was stopped.

“Ugh!”

I couldn’t come to my senses due to the overwhelming amount of mana. My head became dizzy and my body felt like it was being sucked into somewhere.

‘no.’

I barely managed to hold on to my mind, which was becoming dizzy for a moment. If I continued like this, I felt like not only my body but my mind would collapse.

He unconsciously recited the runes of the magic training method he had been practicing more than twice a day. With his arms hanging down, he kept drawing the runes with his fingers.

‘The law of numbers. The law of numbers.’

I recited it in my head and focused more on my fingers. Of course, I kept reciting the runes with my mouth, but right now, it was more important to draw the water seal accurately.

‘A little more.’

Mana surged into my body like a storm. Even though my body was full, the mana outside was struggling to get in more.

‘fast.’

Mana moved quickly. With the help of the water people, the speed of inducing mana became faster.

The mana that swirled throughout his body hit his head and descended, transforming into magical power. In an instant, it evenly dispersed into the six circles, making the existing circles stronger.

‘also.’

There was still a lot of mana. The enormous amount of mana outside the body was greedily targeting the physical body.

I took in a lot of it and converted it into magic power three or four times.

Tired of waiting any longer? Mana, who seemed to be waiting for her turn, all simultaneously dug into her body.

“Ugh!”

My body felt like it was going to burst. The pressure and tightness made it hard to breathe.

‘Undyne.’

I reflexively called out to Undyne. Undyne immediately knew what I wanted, even though I hadn’t given her any specific orders.

Undyne created water at a suitable distance from Rodin. She created as much water as possible and shot it everywhere. In this way, she was consuming Rodin’s magic power.

‘More, more.’

Rodin accepted the mana and built it up into magic power. Undyne used all her strength to draw out Rodin’s magic power.

The magic power used by Undyne did not disappear. After using the power, she simply fell into a brief sleep.

After replenishing some of his magical power, Rodin continued to convert mana into magical power. After repeating this process dozens of times, his body began to react automatically.

He spoke the runes with his mouth and drew the runes with his fingers. Just as it was natural for people to breathe, the practice of converting mana into magic power also became natural.

I forgot the passage of time. I only vaguely guessed that night and day had repeated countless times.

My emotions were a jumble. I was so unhappy that I thought about giving up on life, and sometimes I was so happy that I didn’t want to go back to reality.

As I experienced rapid emotional changes repeatedly, my body and mind gradually wore down.

At the point when I was thinking about giving up, thinking that I had reached my limit and that I could no longer endure it, I remembered the relationships I had formed over the years.

My older sister Sierra, who was warmer than my mother during my childhood.

It’s already been 10 years, how has it changed? Is the pretty appearance from back then still there?

First, Cory came over to the central continent.

Did he arrive safely? He is a guy who wants to become the best spirit master on the continent, but will he really live up to his reputation?

I also thought of Hedler and Landt. They must have been on the ship with Commissioner Xerxer and Commissioner Harvignon. Did they run into any trouble? Are they free now?

Larry and Bianca also came to mind. These guys were still young. If she didn’t take care of them, they might just be used by the world. She had to be by their side for a few more years.

Margaret, who cooks delicious food, and Matthew, who finds and does housework reliably. It would be rude to hire them and then leave without any sense of responsibility.

Hot fire.

I regained my will. I chanted the runes again and moved my fingers diligently.

A long time had passed. I don’t know exactly, but it felt like hundreds of years.

“Hoooo.”

A cloud of stale air burst out of Rodin’s mouth. His tightly shut eyes slowly opened.

“It’s finally over.”

It was a tough time. That made me feel more proud, but I didn’t want to go through the same experience twice.

“Ugh, what a mess.”

I got up from my seat and looked around. Things that had fallen from my body were strewn everywhere like trash.

“A strange situation has occurred. I am still in the 6th circle, but my body is being reconstructed.”

The circles didn’t grow. They were spinning more vigorously than before, but there were still six of them.

But the body was reconstructed. The physical body was practically perfect.

In addition, the density of magical power forming the circles has increased tremendously, and the amount has also increased. Although there are only six circles, the magical power contained in each circle is greater than that of a great magician.

“It’s not bad, but I need to pay more attention to controlling my strength. Undyne?”

-he.

“What kind of reaction is this? Anyway, Undyne, how much time has passed?”

Undyne, made of water, stretched out one hand forward and began counting his fingers one by one.

Undyne made a strange hand shape with twelve fingers and smiled happily, like an artist satisfied with his work.

“It’s the 12th. We had two days before that, so it’s the 14th.”

Grrr!

Then the wall shook and dust came pouring down.

There was quite a bit of dust accumulated at the bottom of the wall. It seemed that there had been shaking for a long time before the end of the construction.

“I can’t hold out for much longer.”

The moment the wall collapses, the lava on the other side of the wall will cover this place. Even Rodin, a 6th circle wizard, would have a hard time surviving if he fell into the lava.

But it won’t collapse right away. Even if you push the wall a little, it will still hold up solidly.

Only the magic circle that stored mana was removed, but the magic circle that absorbed mana still remained. If the absorbed mana was immediately turned into defense, it would be possible to block the lava for several months.

“Your face hasn’t changed strangely, has it?”

The soft muttering voice was strange. The voice had changed as the body was reconstructed.

“Mirror image.”

I used magic to check my face. It was a little less feminine. It was still a face that could be mistaken for a woman’s, but it had a little more masculinity.

“I’m satisfied with your face. Now that my business is over, I should go back.”

The problem was the ones outside. It seemed like they were still waiting. It wasn’t a good idea to bump into those who were fully prepared.

“It can’t be just one person. It must be a group. Where could it be? No, how many people could it be?”

I looked at the wall more carefully just in case. I looked to see if there was another way out, but unfortunately, there was no escape route.

“I just have to get out.”

He couldn’t just stay here. He had to think about his siblings who were waiting for him. The food Margaret had prepared for him wasn’t endless, so he had to go out, even if it was dangerous.

“Let’s eat something first. Fill our stomachs.”

* * *

Elder Penail asked the Tower Lord of Slavon for help. He did not mean to send someone, but to come and help him himself.

Slavon’s Tower Master, Baynes, was externally known as the Tower Master of Ekrot. Although his power was great for a small tower in the 6th Circle region, he was not a powerhouse that received attention throughout the entire continent.

However, Venus’ actual skill was that of an 8th circle magician. He was a being that broke the current common sense that there were no magicians higher than 7th circle.

I got a call from that person.

“Elder Penail. Where are you now?”

-Elder Penail. Your face doesn’t look good. What’s the problem?

Slavon’s Tower Lord Baynes looked much younger than Elder Penail. The age difference was quite large, not just in appearance but in reality.

Elder Penail is 66 years old this year. He is of average age among elders.

However, the tower lord of Slavon, Baynes, is only 47 years old this year. Considering that he is not even a 7th circle wizard, but an 8th circle wizard, he is surprisingly young.

“I was attacked while trying to force open the door. Recovery is slow… but I’m getting better.”

―Oh. The attack by the Magic Empire is scary. Take care of yourself. Oh! What time will you arrive? I think we’ll arrive before midnight.

“Oh! Is that so? I will prepare and wait.”

Elder Penail’s attitude was solemn. It was almost cowardly, as if age did not matter at all.

– I’m ready. Just clear the way so I can get in. You know, I hate getting dirty.

“I know. I cleaned it up.”

The only drawback of the Venus Tower was that he was obsessive about cleanliness. He could not tolerate even the slightest dirt on his body.

If you bumped into someone on the street and got even a speck of dirt on them, you had to wash yourself as quickly as possible. And you had to kill the person who had contaminated you that day.

―I already know Elder Penail’s readiness. Then I will see you soon.

“Yes, Master.”

The magical communication was cut off, and Elder Penail slumped down in his chair. He seemed to have lost all his energy from the brief conversation.

“Whew, that’s tough. But if the Tower Lord comes, I’ll be able to open the door easily.”

Topju Beinus was an 8th circle magician. He was on a completely different level from the 7th circle magicians. Whether it was the power of his attack magic or his attack speed, he was far superior to Elder Penail.

However, Elder Penail had not summoned Tower Lord Baynes because of the powerful 8th circle magic. Judging from the reaction of the metal door, it was an artifact that even an 8th circle magician would not be able to open easily.

But the reason why the top lord was summoned.

That was because the tower owner, Venus, was a descendant of the royal family of the Magic Empire. So artifacts and relics from the Magic Empire era were naturally released in front of the tower owner, Venus.

“It’s definitely a place related to the Imperial Family of the Magic Empire. I’m sure of it.”

Kwaaaaaaaah!

At that moment, a sound so strong that it paralyzed Elder Penail’s hearing came into his ears. It was so strong that he felt a ringing in his ears.