Only My Magic Levels Up - Chapter 108
Only Noblemtl
Episode 108 Bonus Stage (3)
The area near the Sky Mirror was not a very good environment for camping.
Even though it was still late summer, it was chilly because it was in a highland by the lake, and there wasn’t any fuel to make a fire to drive away the cold.
Radika solved the problem very simply.
If you don’t have firewood, just go to a place with firewood and get some.
In short, it was an outrageous idea to go down to where the trees were growing and uproot them.
To the average person, this may sound like crazy talk, but the scary thing is that it can actually be done so easily.
“Will you come with me, Lilia?”
“As much as you want!”
This time, Galen is missing. Sadly, wizards are no help when it comes to physical work.
The two of them, who had been running up the steep slope as if they were mountain goats, disappeared from sight in an instant.
It was already dusk, but before the sky had fully darkened, Lilia and Radica returned, their shoulders laden with loot.
“It’s not today, but there are still a few days left… … .”
“The more the better!”
That’s not wrong, though.
They sat around the campfire, had a simple dinner, and even made tea.
For a camping trip where we set off with only a bag, the atmosphere was incredibly relaxed. To the point where Radhika was amazed.
“Do you guys even carry things like this?”
“Usually?”
“Does it all fit in the bag?”
“sure!”
Just by removing the water bladder, which takes up more space and weight than you might think, you can free up some space in your bag.
There’s no need for over-the-counter medicine, because you have Lillia.
Since there was ample space, carrying a teapot around was no problem. Since water and fire could be supplied at any time, it was used more effectively.
Anyway, in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere like a tea house, Lilia and Radika chatted about this and that.
Galen quietly brought up the status window while listening to their conversation.
[Water Flow Manipulation Lv.69]
[93% progress to next level]
[Spirit Creation Lv.66]
[55% progress to next level]
[Vanity Heat Wave Lv.61]
[Progress to next level 46%]
[Earth Restraint Lv.69]
[100% progress to next level]
[Territorial Advance Lv.61]
[Progress to next level 42%]
Even if you don’t win, it’s a decent achievement that’s worth participating in just to level up.
Of course, it was also thanks to the Drake I caught by chance at the very end that I gained more experience points than all the other evils I had caught up to that point combined.
The Vanity Flame was so conspicuous that it was never used for hunting, and the Territory Advance had limited uses, so the two weren’t very fun.
I was very satisfied with the fact that the oldest, most familiar, and most synergistic skills, Water Manipulation and Spirit Creation, were given substantial boosts.
But the magic that Galen was concerned about now was Earthbinding.
‘100 percent at level 69.’
It was a number that shouldn’t have existed originally.
Because when you get 100 percent, you should automatically move on to the next level.
It’s been like this for quite some time. In fact, it was already like this before the competition started.
To be exact, after my first duel with Radika, I continued to improve through self-study, but stopped here.
It’s as if I’m blocked from reaching level 70.
As always, I couldn’t figure out why. I couldn’t ask anyone. I could only guess.
‘… … No, I guess I can ask indirectly this time.’
Galen’s gaze glanced at Radika.
I’ve seen it a few times before, but today was the first time we had a chance to have such a serious conversation.
It’s not like I have the image of someone who won’t answer questions.
Galen, who had been concentrating on their conversation for some time, opened his mouth during a break when one topic was finished.
“Hey, Radika.”
“Why is that?”
“Is it okay if I ask you something?”
“Tell me.”
“What does my magic look like to you, Radika?”
“What level are you talking about?”
“yes.”
“Well, well, to be honest.”
Radhika paused for a moment, taking a sip of tea, and continued speaking.
“It’s a little strange.”
“You think it’s strange?”
“It’s definitely beyond the power that gold can produce, but it’s not really a jewel. It’s like you’ve reached the pinnacle of gold, but your realm hasn’t improved and you’ve only forcibly increased your magic power.”
Galen felt a pang inside.
I only had one fight with Radika, but at that time I used water manipulation and spirit creation.
In fact, it was like two golden ones attacking at the same time, so Radika’s eyes were accurate.
Anyway, if it’s to the extent that you can evaluate it like that from the jewel’s point of view.
Perhaps we should consider the realm of jewels to be around level 70.
‘Then, we can see that the Earth’s binding has not reached the jewel realm and is stuck at 100 percent… …’
Galen’s eyes narrowed slightly. He muttered softly.
“I guess there has to be some kind of realization… … .”
“Isn’t that obvious?”
“Oh, yes. Of course.”
Of course, enlightenment was necessary for bronze to become silver, silver to become gold, and gold to become jewels.
In addition to such great realizations, there were also smaller realizations that warriors, magicians, and priests had to experience dozens of times.
Only Galen had enlightenment automatically follow him as he leveled up thanks to the status window.
That’s why it was possible to grow at such a crazy pace.
But it seemed that becoming a jewel was not something that was easily granted.
Radhika smiled gently and said as she saw Galen struggling.
“The important thing is confidence.”
“… … Are you sure?”
“I told you before? The revised world is about creating ‘my side that assists me.’”
“yes.”
“Wouldn’t it be possible to figure out how best to assist you by looking back on the experiences you’ve accumulated so far?”
“Well… I guess so?”
“Once you realize it, you have to believe it. The path I have walked was not wrong, and the path I will walk will not be wrong. The moment you truly become convinced of that deep in your heart… … .”
Radika raised her hand lightly.
Her revised world encroached upon the surroundings. Galen’s senses were aching.
The difference from before is that now I have a very vague feeling of knowing something.
“You will finally realize how to twist the laws of the world. That is why it is called reforming the world.”
As Radika waved the hand she had been holding, the tingling sensation disappeared.
The world of reform that had just unfolded still had a strong impression on Galen’s mind.
It was similar to what I had heard from Damus before.
Wasn’t it said that the qualification of an archbishop was to decide right and wrong under a self-confidence bordering on fanaticism, and that the eighth miracle was selection?
To be honest, I still don’t quite get how someone can have that much confidence.
If you had come, you would have become a jewel the moment you arrived.
‘… … Still, I can guess why the Earth’s binding cannot surpass gold.’
Unlike other magics that I tried to apply in various ways by using my head during self-study and training, and that I used countless times in actual combat.
I learned Earthbinding from Akanksha and self-studied to reach level 55, but was at a standstill until I learned it from Radhika and self-studied to reach level 69.
It’s so easy to level up ignorance, so there’s no substance to it.
Since I rarely got hit in real life, I just thought of it as a last resort and didn’t really worry about it.
‘I’m not even sure how to best upgrade, I’ve never even thought about what direction I want to go in… ‘
Well, that’s okay, I got the hint.
If you study seriously now, you will eventually come to enlightenment.
And to rephrase this:
This means that water manipulation, which has been the main focus from the beginning until now, can be realized relatively easily compared to Earth restraint.
‘First, make sure the progress is at 100 percent.’
Going for the jewels comes next.
* * *
The next day.
The three of them got up early, had breakfast, and rested until the sun fully rose, and then they were ready to go.
Just like yesterday during the reconnaissance, I left all my luggage behind and took out everything that couldn’t get wet.
Today, all three of us were going, so there was no one to guard us, but after seeing it yesterday, there was no need to guard us.
Maybe it’s because the area around the Sky Mirror is so barren, but I didn’t see a single peep of the evil spirit when I was on night watch last night. Well, there’s nothing to eat, so there’s no reason to wander around.
“Okay, let’s go.”
“huh.”
Even if she becomes a jewel, it is an inevitable trait of her species to not like water, so Radika, who sits in the center of the wyvern’s wing, has a slightly fainter smile than usual.
A few minutes later they arrived at the center of the lake.
“I’ve only heard that you can reach the underwater ruins, but I haven’t heard a specific method,” said Radika, her voice slightly uneasy.
“Should I jump in from here?”
“That should be left as a last resort.”
“Are you going to part the lake?”
Lilia asked, recalling the time when she split the swamp to catch the basilisk. Galen shook his head slightly.
“If I could split the entire lake in one go, I would have just walked from the beginning. But after I became a jewel, I don’t know.”
“Then you teach it in parts?”
“That would be fine, but I’m trying to conserve my magic power as much as possible because I don’t know what might happen underwater.”
Galen lightly waved his left hand. The spirit flew away and fell into the lake.
Soon the spirit swelled.
“oh?”
Radika was slightly amazed, seeing this kind of transformation for the first time, other than when he turned into a giant.
When I go camping with Lilia, I often make the spirit into a hemispherical shape like an igloo and use it as a tent.
It feels like it’s been combined top and bottom to create a sphere.
A capsule-like shape where water forms a round, thick ceiling and walls, and even covers the bottom of the wyvern’s wings.
In that state, hold the spirit’s body tightly once more using water manipulation.
“Radhika, would you please use the power of the earth appropriately?”
“Huh? Here? It’s going to sink?”
“I’m telling you to sink.”
Radika did as she was told.
It started to subside just as I had worried.
The entire surrounding area.
“and…….”
“Is this how it is?”
Lilia and Radika opened their mouths happily.
They were surprised, as they had never imagined the concept of ‘going into water without getting wet’.
On the other hand, the concept of a submarine was not a difficult idea for Galen, who was familiar with it.
Galen said, assessing the weight of Radika and the limits of what the water flow could handle.
“Try increasing the weight little by little, slowly.”
“Tell me when to stop.”
By continuing to adjust the line in this way, the spirit submarine sank smoothly.
Sunlight disappeared quickly underwater, but visibility was not a concern.
Pot!
Lilia created a lantern with her light. A bright but not dazzling light illuminated the dark water.
They were amazed by the lake scenery they had seen for the first time in their lives and watched it for a while.
“That’s… … .”
As we descended deeper than the area where sunlight never reached, we began to sense signs of danger.
The lake was clear and the spirit submarine was transparent, so you could see quite far as long as the light reached you.
It was because something huge and white began to appear down there.
Galen, who had the worst eyesight of the three, was the last to be discovered, but his identity was guessed first.
That must be the place where the spirit bounced off yesterday when we sent out reconnaissance.
“Perhaps… … it’s the ruins. The ones I discovered yesterday.”
“But what the heck is that? Is it some kind of protective shield?”
“Come a little closer. Radhika, please stop the magic.”
“okay.”
Radica released the weight and Galen drove the submersible directly using the water flow.
The closer I got, the more his expression worsened.
“It’s getting harder and harder to control.”
It stands to reason that calm waters require less effort to control than turbulent waters.
The waters around him, Galen could see, were growing increasingly rough.
Finally, let’s get close enough to where we can see it with our eyes.
“Eek?”
Lilia was terrified.
The identity of the white substance was water flowing at an incredible speed.
It appeared that way because the current was rotating quickly, covering a wide area.
“It seems like it’s a relic. There’s no way that it could be a natural phenomenon.”
Radika sniffled.
“Can you get through it?”
“It won’t be easy.”
Galen clicked his tongue.
“I have to temporarily stop that flow and then pilot this submersible through it… … I don’t know how thick it is. In the worst case scenario, if I run out of horsepower along the way… … .”
“This must be the end.”
“What should I do?”
“hmm…….”
Lilia asked worriedly, while Galen was thinking about it.
“Then let’s do it like this.”
Radhika said calmly.
“The point is, it takes the most effort to stop that current.”
“Right… … right?”
“I’ll do that.”
Radika, who had been sitting, stood up.
She walked to the edge of the wyvern’s wing and clenched her fists.
Tsk tsk!
The laws of the surrounding world have been distorted.
Radica smiled as she looked back at Galen, whose face had changed.
“You go through that gap.”
Immediately after.
A huge shock wave tore through the white waters.