Only My Magic Levels Up - Chapter 96
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Episode 96: A Change of Mood (6)
The scene where the Archbishop, who was on par with the jewel, turned magic into nothing was still vivid in Galen’s memory even after several months had passed.
The reason why the shock was particularly great was because it was a phenomenon of a nature that Galen could never understand.
Because miracles based on divine power were an area that was forever unknown to magicians.
Far from feeling the omen, Galen was unable to sense anything as he watched the magic dissipate in real time right before his eyes.
How could you not be shocked when the tower you’ve worked so hard to build is suddenly melted away by an unknown monster?
“… … .”
But now, something felt different.
In fact, I definitely felt a tingling sensation for a moment.
Even if what you perceive is only the tip of the iceberg, you have a feeling that the rest is hidden underwater.
Of course, there were side effects, such as having questions because I had a vague understanding.
‘Is the Earth bound…?’
Since magicians are experts who delve into their own field to the limit, they are ignorant of other magic. They don’t know it even if they see it.
So when you collide with another wizard, you may sense their magic, but that’s the end of it. You just think, ‘He’s a wizard too,’ and move on.
But Galen had already learned the magic of the earth elves.
It was impossible to recognize each other because the fellow students who had learned the same magic resembled each other as twins, only with slightly different styles.
The nature of the magic that collided with the spirit was clearly Earthbound.
‘What? Did I learn magic wrong?’
I just leveled up little by little, just like the status window told me to.
Could it be that I completely misunderstood the Earth Restraint?
No, that can’t be.
Akanksha, Sachets, and other earth elves all used the power of the earth in the way Galen knew.
This should have been seen as Radika’s fault.
Could it be because of the jewel?
“Are you okay?”
Galen was pulled out of his thoughts by a voice that he had just heard. He nodded and said.
“It’s okay. It wasn’t an attack on me.”
“It was so quiet. I was wondering if you were having trouble playing and if you were being considerate of me and told me it was okay.”
“I’ve never been able to regenerate from a state of such destruction.”
“Oh, I’m sorry.”
“I didn’t mean to be difficult. If you need more, would you like me to make it for you again?”
“Well, did you save your strength when defending?”
“no.”
“Is it true that you attacked with all your might?”
“yes.”
“Then it’s okay if you don’t do it anymore. I’ve seen it once before. More than that… … .”
Radhika, who had been thinking about something for a while, carefully opened her mouth.
“Is the giant you just shown me a spirit?”
“yes?”
“I’m asking because it broke right next to you and no water splashed on you. It seemed like the water avoided you. Is that possible for spirits?”
I was controlling the spirit by adding water flow manipulation, and I reflexively caught the water spray that splashed at the moment of destruction to keep my body from getting wet.
It seemed like Radika had seen that scene.
Galen, who had been pondering for a moment, answered calmly.
“Just think of him as a wizard who can handle almost anything related to water.”
I ended up acting like a spirit master in front of the earth fairies.
If we continue to do this in the future, there are too many restrictions, and it’s ridiculous to hide something that can be quickly found out with just a little bit of investigation into his past actions.
Calling me a water wizard was a common excuse I had used ever since I first learned how to create spirits.
But for some reason, Radica seemed pleased by Galen’s answer.
“Could you please show me another way in a little more detail?”
“I’m fine.”
As soon as the words were finished, the magical power of the water flow manipulation began to move in earnest.
The large amount of water that had been scattered in all directions as the giant’s body was shattered came under Galen’s control.
Choaaaak!
Waves crash on the land.
A wall of water surrounded only the two and rotated while maintaining a distance that was out of reach of Lilia.
Separately, water also gathered in front of Galen. The spirit, which had shrunk after most of its body was blown away, also joined in the gap.
“In terms of pure power, it’s not as good as before… … .”
“But this one is more interesting? The giant was strong, but it felt a bit simple.”
“I’m originally a person who is skilled at techniques. In my own way.”
Galen naturally retrieved the spirit and transformed it into a glove form, snapping his fingers briskly.
Swaaaaaaah!
The offensive of water manipulation has begun.
It was literally an all-out offensive.
Huge chunks of water, large enough to submerge a person, flew in like shells from all directions and pounded Radika.
On the slick floor, the swirling water pulled at Radika’s legs like a rope.
From the sky, blade-sharp drops of rain poured down. I’m not talking metaphorically, they were actual, sharp clumps of water.
Each and every one of them was an attack with the power to threaten Baek Eun’s life.
If they continued to push forward without stopping the offensive with a counterattack, waves would come crashing down one after another, drowning even the gold.
Pbububububububu!
However, Radika stood still and took all the attacks.
Even Damus was able to block some of the attacks and avoid others.
Of course, the point that the valid hit didn’t go in properly was the same. In the first place, it wouldn’t have worked even if I used spirit creation and water manipulation together, but it was difficult with only water manipulation.
‘Still, it’s a shame to end it like this.’
Galen slightly tweaked the use of his magical powers.
Choaaaah!
The wall of water that surrounded the two like a coliseum rapidly decreased in size, enclosing only Radica and not Galen.
At the same time, the water on the floor, which was trying to somehow upset Radica’s balance, began to surge.
“huh?”
While Radika tilted her head at the sudden change.
A prison of water was created, blocking off all of Radica’s surroundings, just like a water vortex.
Kwakwakwakwa!
Soon, water surged into the prison like a dam bursting. The water level rose in an instant.
In a moment, Radika found herself trapped in a large tank.
Since the entire body was wrapped in the Earth’s bindings, it was not eroded by water as if wearing a diving suit.
Unlike a diving suit, there is no oxygen tank. Even a gnome would die if he couldn’t breathe.
Although her lips were wide open and her voice was not heard, Radhika’s smile became deeper as if she was genuinely happy.
Chiiing―
Once again Galen’s senses were on edge.
In the water, Radika’s palm moved from right to left as if she was slapping someone in the face.
Paaaaaaaah!
The water prison that had been tightly sealed by the water flow manipulation exploded as it could not withstand the shock wave that burst from within.
“Whoaah.”
Radhika took a deep breath as she regained her freedom.
“That one just now was a little dangerous.”
“You weren’t even locked up for twenty seconds.”
“If you didn’t feel a sense of crisis, you wouldn’t have escaped so quickly, right? To be honest, I thought you would have the upper hand, but there was also this method.”
The core of water magic is ultimately the destructive power that utilizes the mass of water.
I knew I wouldn’t be able to use my power against the power of the earth that was becoming infinitely heavier and harder. Just like a rock is firmly embedded in a river.
But you can drown by completely submerging the rock, even on bare ground.
He’s a funny person in many ways. Radhika smiled brightly.
“Anyway, it was great. It was even better than what my brother said. Yeah, I’m satisfied.”
“If you are satisfied, can I ask you one question?”
“More is fine.”
It doesn’t seem like everyone is clapping their hands simply because they find water magic fun, but if they are satisfied with it for some reason, I’m grateful.
Galen asked directly.
“Isn’t Radika the magician of jewels?”
“that’s right.”
“I learned the same magic as other earth elves.”
“That’s true too.”
“Then what was it?”
“Are you talking about destroying the giant and the prison?”
“Yes. It’s completely different from what I knew.”
“The essence is the same. It’s just expressed differently.”
Radika answered softly.
“The difference between bronze and silver is great, the difference between silver and gold is even greater… … but the difference between gold and jewels is much, much greater than you might think.”
“Of course it would be big. It’s not even scratched. But I don’t understand why it looks like a completely different magic.”
“Because I changed it to be like that.”
“……yes?”
“Gold is the stage of perfection. When you reach the golden tip, you can fully unleash the maximum power that a single wizard can exert.”
I had heard a similar story from Damus. Galen pricked up his ears so as not to miss a single word.
“So, how can we improve from what is already perfect? The answer is simple. We just have to stop being ‘one’ wizard.”
“… … Should we split into two?”
“I’m creating an ally to assist me.”
Radika paused for a moment and raised her hand as if to say hello.
Chiiing―
My senses are starting to hurt again.
It was the third time I felt it, but this time it was different in that it didn’t just come and go, but stayed with me.
Although there was no visible change, a strange, unknown energy weighed heavily on my heart.
Isn’t this how a normal person would feel if they came face to face with a wild beast with their bare hands? That feeling of not being able to do anything when you come across something overwhelming.
“This is… … .”
“A revised world.”
Before Galen could even ask a question, Radika answered and continued.
“The Golden Wizard has a fantasy realm, right?”
Fantasy Realm. A kind of home ground surrounding the Golden Wizard. A realm where your own magic is buffed and others’ magic is nerfed.
“You can think of it as an advanced form of it. Beyond simply assisting my magic, it is an absolute world of my own that responds and works in conjunction with my magic.”
Radika’s palm struck the empty air.
Kwaaang!
The shockwave thundered along with a sound that could never be heard.
“The power of the earth, which originally only worked to thoroughly surround my body, can be applied in this way within the revised world. This entire space is like ‘me’ myself.”
“… … I think it’s not so wrong to say that it actually becomes a different kind of magic.”
“It’s not like I can handle water like you.”
Radica shrugged and took in the revised world. The force that had been weighing down Galen’s senses disappeared.
Galen let out a long breath like a sigh and asked again.
“Are the other jewel wizards all similar?”
“For example, when you reach the level of a jewel?”
Radhika asked with a smile. When Galen nodded, she continued.
“It’ll probably be different. Of course, it’s because the magic they’ve learned is different, but there are also differences between the earth elves. Didn’t I say earlier that I’m creating ‘my allies to assist me’?”
“yes.”
“It’s up to you how you want to help. Even if you’ve learned the same magic, there will be differences there.”
“okay…….”
What will happen to Galen himself as he levels up through the status window?
Acceleration and illusionary areas are just smooth when the water flow manipulation reaches level 30 and 50 respectively.
Well, you’ll know once you level up, so there’s no need to worry from now on.
“I learned a lot. Thank you.”
Galen thanked her politely. Radika smiled.
“I’ve told this story to many other goldsmiths. It would be fun if you suddenly had an epiphany from this.”
“haha…….”
“If you think it was helpful, you can help me out sometime later. Okay, shall we switch roles? Lilia, are you listening?”
“Oh, yes!”
Lilia, who had been standing quite a distance away, shouted in surprise. It seemed that she had been listening intently with her hearing enhanced.
Galen bowed to Radica and walked towards Lilia.
“Have a nice day.”
“yes!”
Lilia handed the reins of the mules over to Galen and ran off at a brisk pace.
Galen watched the two conversing from a distance and brought up the status screen.
[Earth Restraint Lv.55]
[25% progress to next level]
It’s true that Radika gave me valuable information in one way or another.
I think this is probably the most promising result right now.
As the two began their duel, Galen slightly increased the magical power of Earthbinding.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
How long has this intense sparring continued, to the point where you can feel the tremors in the air?
[Earth Restraint Lv.55]
[26% progress to next level]
Galen chuckled as he witnessed the change as he had expected.
The self-study experience has returned.