Only My Magic Levels Up - Chapter 178



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Episode 178: The Origin (4)

Galen and Lilia, who had been flying across the night sky, soon arrived at their destination.

A luxury inn in the heart of downtown Selkep where we stayed for about ten days.

Since they rented out the entire annex, no one could see them coming down to the front yard.

“Oh my, I almost fell. My magic power was a bit tight at the end… … .”

“You could have just walked without pushing yourself too hard… … .”

“I wanted to keep it from being shown to others as much as possible. Even if you two had no choice.”

“There’s no one to see tonight.”

When Galen spoke bluntly, Lilia blushed slightly and muttered.

The wound had healed, but the blood was still there, so it wasn’t obvious, and her clothes, which had been battered by the lightning, were revealing her flesh here and there. It was even more embarrassing, since she usually wore a robe wrapped around her entire body.

“But please hurry up and wash and change. I’ll prepare some water for you.”

“Oh, no! Just use purification. I have to go out again anyway.”

“It’s not so urgent that you can’t even wash up. You’ve worked so hard, you deserve to get some rest.”

“I wish my brother had suffered more.”

“I only used magic power and didn’t get hurt. Lilia used her holy power and got hurt.”

Galen, who had subdued Lilia with simple and clear logic, entered the annex and first looked for the bathroom.

In this world where water facilities are poor, even a simple wash is a cumbersome process, as water must be brought in from somewhere.

But that wasn’t the case for Galen.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

A heatwave raged inside the wooden tub, only in the air, which was cleverly controlled so as not to spread to the tub.

Gulp gulp gulp!

On top of that, the spirit releases the water it has stored in its body. Some of it turns into steam, and some of it heats up and fills the bathtub.

In short, it was a task of making hot water on the spot. Like a chef, he calculated the relationship between the capacity of the bathtub and the desired final temperature and found the optimal point.

‘If other wizards saw this, they would be horrified and say, ‘Are you wasting your magic just to provide bath water?’

What kind of waste is this when life is becoming more convenient? The level wasn’t so low that I felt sorry about the magic power consumed for this.

Lately, he’s only been eating and sleeping in nice places, so he hasn’t had much to do himself, but since he’s been actively using magic since long ago when camping, Galen’s skills are very good.

Considering that it was midsummer, the water was lukewarm and soon filled the bathtub. Galen said as he came out of the bathroom.

“You can come in.”

“I’ll use it well, brother!”

Lilia took turns entering the bathroom, smiling with a mixture of apology and gratitude.

Meanwhile, Galen changed his clothes in his room.

He took off the tight-fitting black clothes and black robe that suited him well and returned to his normal attire.

Instead of the rich boy style that Jenny coordinated in Abaca, he wore a style that wizards commonly wear. Now, there was no need to avoid the eyes of the Spearus family.

Lilia must have thought the same thing, as she quickly washed up and came out, already wearing her robes.

“Let’s go back!”

“yes.”

Since she usually cleanses her body with the miracle of purification, she will be clean regardless of whether she takes a short or long time to wash.

It was meant to be a short rest while washing with warm water, but it seemed like she had no intention of doing so. It was typical of the ever-diligent Lilia.

Galen couldn’t just scold her for not washing slowly, so he just smiled bitterly.

The two people who left the road inn walked side by side through the night streets.

There was hardly anyone walking around. It was late, so except for a few businesses like bars, not a single store was open.

There was a fireworks show in the ruling family of the city, but no ordinary people were brave enough to go outside. Watching? That’s crazy. It was hard to hide and watch.

“Oh, this is it.”

Lilia held out her right hand, revealing a golden bracelet hidden in the sleeve of her robe.

“I forgot to return it.”

“This guy, it seems like he likes Lilia?”

Galen looked at the spirit of life and said with a smile.

“It’s like you don’t want to come back, you’re clinging so tightly to me.”

“Hey, you put that up, brother.”

Lilia also smiled and accepted the words.

Having spent a long time with Galen, she had some superficial knowledge of the spirits.

Spirits are like puppets that only follow the orders of their masters. So, isn’t it obvious that Atma was bewildered by the sight of a spirit that wouldn’t listen?

But for some reason, the expression on Galen’s face in her eyes was more curious than playful.

“No, I mean it. Is it because miracles are generally related to saving lives?”

“…This isn’t a joke?”

“I told you this guy was the first ‘real’ spirit.”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“He’s a bit… quite an unusual guy.”

Finally, the life spirit returned to the form of a fireball from the bracelet and rolled around on Lilia’s wrist.

The fireball that had moved to the back of his hand jumped. It floated gently through the air like a dandelion seed and landed right in Galen’s hand.

Lilia asked, slightly regretting the remaining warmth of the spirit.

“For example?”

“The spirit of life is connected to me… but at the same time, it is an independent entity.”

“Independence?”

“I poured all my magic power into making it, but this thing doesn’t need my magic power anymore. It also has an ego.”

Galen answered. Lilia blinked several times, not understanding for a moment.

“Did I hear you correctly? You’re a spirit, so does that mean your magic power won’t be consumed?”

“yes.”

“Then how did you use magic?”

“I used my own magic. It will recover over time. Just like wizards do.”

“…There is a self there too?”

“Although we exchanged opinions in our heads, he made his own judgment and used the magic. He’s pretty smart, isn’t he?”

“Well, it’s good, but… … .”

Even Lilia, who usually said that our brother was the best, couldn’t do that in this case.

To her, who was a priestess by birth and had studied the teachings of the church deeply, what Galen said was like―

“So, brother… created a new life form… … ?”

“No, no. It’s not that kind of ridiculous power.”

Galen quickly waved his hand.

Of course, the status window displayed ‘Spirit Creation’, but Galen himself knew best that this was not the creation of the world performed by a divine being.

“It would be closer to the devil’s ability to create evil spirits, though the comparison is unpleasant.”

“Is that so?”

“Well, what should I call this?”

It was not easy to refine the realization engraved in my head into language.

After much thought, Galen finally completed the explanation.

“You heard what Atma said earlier, didn’t you? The solution to becoming the ultimate spirit master was ‘to encompass all attributes with one spirit.’”

“yes.”

“And Lilia encouraged me that I could come up with an even better answer.”

“Isn’t that so?”

“That’s why I became a jewel.”

“Yes? Brother, you are originally a jewel—”

Without saying a word, Lilia stopped walking. She was momentarily stunned, but then her eyes opened wide.

“No, no! When you said you got over the big wall, did that mean you became a jewel?! From the spirit side, separate from the water side?”

“Yeah, whatever.”

“Wow, seriously! That’s too much! Congratulations! But where else can you find someone who becomes a jewel like that?!”

That’s right. Galen just scratched his head with an embarrassed expression.

“What if there are two jewels… Then later on, three, four? Ugh, I can’t keep up with this… … .”

Lilia made a sad face.

“Magic and miracles are different fields to begin with. Why should I follow them or not?”

“But… I don’t want to be the one holding you back, brother.”

“That will never happen. Rather, I am weak, so I wonder if it would be okay if I were to grab Lilia’s ankle.”

Galen said seriously.

“You can be more confident because Lilia is irreplaceable. I think Lilia is a greater genius than I am. Seriously.”

“Even if you say it so seriously, I don’t think that’s true… … .”

Although she pouted slightly, Lilia’s expression soon returned to its normal appearance.

For her, who had come to enlightenment in a different way than the other archbishops, Galen’s encouragement had an influence that went far beyond mere encouragement.

After the brief incident, the two started walking again.

“Anyway, please continue talking. Are you a jewel?”

“The solution I came up with was ‘to have one spirit that is the best in each attribute.’ As a result, the direction of the revised world also gravitated in that direction.”

“Uh… So, brother, you will have fire elementals, ice elementals, wind elementals, earth elementals, lightning elementals, etc.?”

“Ultimately, that’s probably how it’ll turn out, but for now, this is the only one.”

Galen glanced at the life spirit swirling in his hand.

“I guess you could say it’s like creating something special, one of a kind, using only the best materials. It’s clear that you can’t create a second life spirit… I’ll have to experiment to see how many spirits of different attributes I can add.”

“Aha. But isn’t it already amazing that there is only one spirit of life? It has a self, separate magic power, and even the ability to bind the spirit of Atma… Isn’t it like getting a free jewel wizard?”

“Because the spirits can’t use it until the world of revision. The difference between having it and not having it is huge. Wouldn’t it be more appropriate to call it the golden ideal?”

“It’s free anyway. If I can make more spirits of different attributes, it will increase even more.”

“Well, I guess so.”

“In the end, I split the spirits of Atma into their attributes, but each one retains its own power. It seems that my brother is a more excellent spirit master!”

“Even if that’s not true, it doesn’t matter anymore. If that guy dies today anyway, I’ll be the only one left as a Gem Spirit Master.”

“Huh? The strongest position like that?”

After that, we continued walking while chatting, and before we knew it, we were at the Spierius family’s mansion.

Those guarding the main gate were wearing gray robes. They were not wearing the clothes of a church official, but rather the guards were church people themselves.

As Anton subdued the Spirius family, he also gathered all the original guards, so monks were taking their place.

The monks were practically ordinary people who had not even properly completed their first miracle, but since their role was to block the entry of peddlers with the authority of the church, actual force was irrelevant.

“Thank you for your hard work!”

The monks who had instinctively tensed up upon seeing the two people who had suddenly appeared, relaxed slightly upon seeing Lilia’s white robes, and froze again upon seeing Lilia’s face.

It had only been a few days since the portrait of the new archbishop, distributed by the Vatican, had arrived at the Selkep church. It was too recent to have been forgotten.

When a person so tall suddenly appeared in the picture, the monks were collectively confused.

“Do you know me? Have you heard from me yet?”

“Ah, ah, I know!”

The bravest monk barely managed to come to his senses and shouted. Lilia smiled.

“That’s great. I came because I had an appointment. Could you please show me around?”

“Yes? Yes, yes!”

Galen and Lilia leisurely passed by the monks who were frozen on both sides of the main gate.

The monk who was appointed tried to remain as calm as possible, but could not control his trembling voice as he asked.

“Yes, your majesty. Um, where should I take you?”

“Do you know where Archbishop Anton is?”

“I’m sorry. I, I’m not good at that… … .”

“Hmm.”

“Ah, perhaps Bishop Nepheli would know!”

“Then please guide him… No. Just tell him the location.”

I felt so sorry for looking so nervous, so I decided to just go and find out on my own.

Since I had a rough idea of ​​the interior structure of the mansion anyway, it wasn’t difficult to find my way there.

As expected, when I went to find Nepheli, I was able to hear Anton’s message. To be exact, it was Michael who was with Nepheli who relayed it.

“Duke Galen asked me to come back to the palace again. He said that the interrogation would be conducted there.”

“Well, if we do it indoors, it would be perfect for destroying the building.”

“Archbishop Lilia, please excavate the horsemen’s warehouse together with Bishop Nepheli and his party. You are the only ones who know its location.”

“Leave it to me!”

There, Galen briefly separated from Lilia and headed to the sponsorship alone.

Anton was waiting where the traces of the battle still remained, except for the corpses that had all been cleared away. Atma, still unconscious, lay at his feet.

“You’re already here? Why don’t you come back after resting some more?”

“Lilia is so diligent. It seems she wanted to help quickly.”

“Oh, oh, oh.”

Despite having told the two men to take their time, it didn’t seem like there had been any particularly elaborate preparations for the interrogation.

Anton, who had read his mind, said with a hearty laugh.

“It was necessary to take time to sort out the disposition of the Spireus family, who had been confirmed as criminals. It would be a bit much to leave them in an ambiguous state and interrogate the former and current heads of the family.”

“I see. So now that it’s sorted out, can I do whatever I want?”

“Yes. Of course, I don’t think you want to see me torture you to your heart’s content.”

“Well, it’s not a scene you can watch with enjoyment.”

“Is it possible to use magic to weaken spirits and provide support from a distance?”

“Of course.”

“Then just stay away and take care of the spirits. I’ll take care of the rest.”

An agreement was reached easily, and Galen gave the spirit of life and kept a suitable distance between them.

Even during the day, this distance is hard to see unless you focus. It’s even harder at night.

“Kuaaaah?!”

I couldn’t help but hear the sound of something crashing and Atma’s piercing scream, but that was about it.

As soon as the spirit of Atma reappeared, accompanied by a scream whose exact words were not audible.

Aaaah …

The sound of the spirit of life singing is heard, and the momentum is immediately cut in half.

Bullfight!

The unique waves emitted by the miracle of selection were faintly felt even by Galen, who was far away.

“Eww! Aaaah!”

I can’t see it very well and I don’t really want to see it, but I can roughly guess.

Since they were already so close together, even if Atma tried to do something, he would immediately be hit by the Demonic Sound and then be hit by the Miracle of Selection again, so the doubly suppressed spirit seemed to be unable to exert any strength and was just struggling.

Atma, who was already exhausted from fighting Michael, Galen, and Lilia in succession, was no match for Anton, who was in perfect condition.

While the spirit was crouching, Anton seemed to be repeating the routine of gently pressing and healing Atma.

It was typical church style, except that the suppression and torture were carried out simultaneously. They would trample on you mercilessly, destroy your mind, then extract information from you, and then trample on you again to confirm your death.

“Ugh, ugh… … .”

The scream that had been going on for a long time slowly lost its power and changed into a sound that sounded like the sobbing of an animal.

How much time has passed?

[Water Flow Manipulation Lv.76]

[5% progress to next level]

[Life Lv.72]

[Spirit: Grant, Follow]

[7% progress to next level]

As I felt a slight headache, a status window appeared before my eyes.

It means that Atma is dead.

All other magics stop at level 69, so they’re meaningless.

The water flow control that was difficult to use to block the bird of fire was reduced to level 1 with a chin bar.

And from the middle, the life that had turned Atma’s spirit into a half-dead being jumped by 2 levels.

Even though the total level gained was only 3, it was a very fulfilling night as I learned the gem magic and also learned a new magic.

Anton approached Galen, who was secretly pleased.

“Thank you for your effort.”

“What about the hard work? You worked hard.”

Anton’s face brightened considerably as he spoke casually.

Unless he’s a psychopath who gets pleasure from torturing, the reason is―

“Thanks to you, I caught the devil’s tail.”