Chapter 216
“That was very delicious”
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“It was good . ”
“Ah, thank you very much . ”
We paid the sixty silvers and left the diner . Our business had gone unexpectedly smoothly, and we had nothing else to do today . So how could we pass the rest of our time… Well, what about a walk to help with digestion?
“Yes . It was more than I expected . ”
Daniela said as she patted her stomach . And so we decided to wander around for a while .
Half of the northwest side of the Western District was facilities related to the arena . Hospital, smithy etcetera . Hmm…I had been taken to a hospital in Spiris after hunting that wyvern . That was the first time I saw medical magic . I wonder what attribute it was?
“Hey, Daniela . ”
“What, Asagi?”
“You know, medical magic? What attribute is that?”
“Void . Medical magic and lifestyle magic are generally void . That is why there are few people who can use them . ”
“Ah, I see . That’s why potions are so important . ”
“Exactly . There is even medical magic that allows you to create potions . The power of medical potions is immense . It could even heal my ruined arm . ”
“You mean…”
The potion I used after that wind dragon fight .
“That was really a close call . I shudder to think what would have happened without potions . ”
“Yeah… So, these medical potions . Are they more vibrant in color?”
“Aye . The fewer impurities they have, the clearer the color . Or so I have heard . ”
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“Hmmm . In other words, potions made from herbs have fibers and other impurities that potions made with magic don’t have?”
“Something like that . ”
I see… Maybe potions made from herbs were bitter because of that as well . Interesting .
“Void… It’s like you can do anything with it . ”
“In a way . Perhaps it is the power that allows you to make the most of magic’s potential . ”
Well, I suppose it was a cheat that someone else would get . I would continue to improve with ice and water . And ice was pretty cool . I could turn the temperature to below freezing, dulling the enemy’s movements while I used my AGI to go berserk…yes . I still didn’t have much magical energy, but I would be able to do that one day .
Hmm… And what about water? Water…
A water cutter like Schwarz Tempest was good too…yes . But magic that specialized in supporting instead of attacking would also be interesting . Up until now, I’ve only really thought about attack magic .
Speaking of moisture, the ‘gi’ in Asagi was for mist . What about using mist to confuse the enemy? And then I could use Presence Block for maximum effectiveness . I could then use ice statues as decoys and… Ah, are these ideas amazing or what?
“‘Mystic Mist’…yes, yes…”
“Thinking of more embarrassing names?”
“They’re not embarrassing!”
And I would give this some serious thought . If everything goes well, maybe I would have something ready for the Imperial Sword Tournament .
As we wandered aimlessly in the Western District, we eventually found ourselves close to the noble part of the city . There was a very high wall surrounding it . We’d probably get arrested if we scaled it…
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“Hmm?”
“What?”
“I sense someone on the other side…”
“Ah…you are right . ”
I was able to use Presence Detection a lot better now, which included detecting things above us .
Maybe it was because my skill level went up .
We were now checking the other side of the wall . There was someone slightly above us, as faint as it was . While I could see nothing, there was probably a building close by .
“Ah . ”
“Oh…”
A part of the wall opened right above us . What a gimmick . And I thought this wall was solid stone… Then a rope started to descend . There was no one else around . Was it a rope to help some in? In that case…
“This is bad . Let’s go, Daniela . ”
“Why?”
“I don’t like the smell of this!”
I just knew that someone was going to come down from there . From the town of nobles . Some rich asshole, I bet . I’d rather not get involved with that type .
And so I pulled Daniela away from it before the rope hit the ground . I would not get involved with this!
I let go of her hand when we were back in the main street . Once I had caught my breath, I looked behind me just in case . …Yes, no one had followed us . That was close…
“I know that pattern . Some noble was going to come out and demand that we entertain them . ”
“That would be annoying…”
“Right? There is a saying, ‘a wise man keeps away from danger . ’ Only an idiot would rush in by themselves . ”
“I have heard that one . Some old Hero used to say it . ”
Now that we had left that business to someone else, we continued our walk . It was quite a long walk by now . If only we had an actual destination .
“In that case, we can look for your armor, Asagi . ”
“Ah, that’s right . I’d forgotten about that . ”
It was a good opportunity . While I still had twenty days left, it could take a long time . But then again, Turia from the White Lily had finished it in a week .
“It is too bad that we used all the materials on my clothes . ”
“No . There’s no way we’d know that my clothes would get ruined so soon after . ”
“If any of the materials we sold in Usk made their way here, you could buy them . ”
“I’d feel quite sad if I had to buy materials I sold . ”
“It cannot be helped . It is less likely that a wind dragon will conveniently appear . ”
Maybe if we were in a comic book . If we were walking around town and I heard someone shout, ‘there’s a wind dragon!’ then I would know that it was the end of the world . As if a dragon would appear in the middle of town .
“Hey, did you hear? The rumors about a dragon in the east mountain . ”
“Aye, everyone is talking about it… They say it’s a dragon from south of the continent…”
“Yes-yes . But I haven’t heard what type it is yet…”
“I heard that it was a wind dragon…”
“Really? …Wind dragons are vicious…”
There was no way that my ears were functioning correctly . Still, I spun around and saw people talking as they ate on a terrace .
“It is rare indeed . Dragons don’t usually come around here . ”
“Speaking of dragons, have you heard of the attack in Nicora?”
“Yes . And it is quite close… What happened in the end?”
“Someone killed it… Chopped its head off the same day it appeared . ”
“Woah… I’m not sure which is the actual monster here…”
Geez . Sorry for being a monster . Wait, nevermind about that . What? A dragon?
“Well, the imperial soldiers will take care of it . ”
“But it’s still just a rumor, isn’t it? Will they really take action?”
“Who knows? But it will be the end of that dragon if they do . ”
“I suppose… Oh, look at the time . We should go . ”
“Ah, wait a minute . I’m almost finished eating…”
Daniela and I looked at each other . It was hard to believe, but where there was smoke, there was fire . And we needed to move before the military in order to find out if it was true .
And so we rushed back to the lodging facility to grab our things . We quickly got changed and then ran towards the guild . After checking the quest board thoroughly, we found a quest called ‘East Mountain Investigation . ’ We accepted it and then went to the market district to restock on supplies . The first thing to get was a new tent . Nothing fancy, just something that was practical . I found one that was supported by a single pole, just like I had wanted, and so I bought that . Daniela found another one that was shaped like a dome, and we bought that as well . We could use them depending on the situation .
Then we bought food at street stalls and restaurant takeouts and then left the city before the gates closed .
“Do you think maybe we are rushing things a little…?”
“‘It is good to have shelter against every storm . ’ That is what an old Hero once said… . ”
We caught our breath and continued towards the east mountain . I really hope that it’s there . This wind dragon . Really, things could not have been more convenient for us!