Legend of the Fire Witch
Chapter 4: "Extrim" and the Witch
Luke: “Oiya. Listen carefully, Igni. In this world, there is such a thing as compatibility.”
As they exited the sewer, Igni continued to follow whichever direction his grandfather chose to walk.
Normally, the supervisor would be angry to see Igni leave his job, but seeing how he stood next to "Extrim" [LIGHT], they were so astonished that they let Igni and his grandfather pass by without saying anything. the word.
That's the power of being Grandpa.
Lucas: “For example, I [LIGHT] : [SSS].”
Igni: “Ya, I know. They say there is only one SSS-Rank per millennium.”
Lucas: "But there's other compatibility as well."
Lucas gently grabbed Igni's shoulder.
Igni: “What's up, Grandpa?”
Lucas: "We're going to fly."
The next moment, Igni saw the land far away, FAR below him.
Igni: “A---------!!”
Lucas: “Mantra for relocation. I used it when I was caught cheating. ”
Igni: “........”.
This guy, seriously...
Lucas: “There is a perfect location to train you. I don't want to use this spell because it makes me very tired but..”.
Igni: “A-Is that true?”
Lucas: “That's a joke. How could an 'Extreme' be tired of using just one spell? Don't be silly.”
Igni: “Your jokes are not funny.”
Luke: “What?”
As soon as Lucas answered, their feet hit the ground.
Igni: “... Where's this?”
Igni looked around.
The place is surrounded by trees. The sky was covered in clouds, and the air felt thick and heavy.
Igni: “K-Grandpa! Not seriously, where are we now ?! ”
Luke: “Hm? We are in the Demon King realm.”
Igni: “Whataaaaa?!?! Grandpa! You're gonna get us killed! ”
The Demon King's territory. Back in the day, the Demon King conquered 90% of the world, and we are in HIS territory.
Many areas were recaptured by human hands, but there were still many areas untouched.
Any land the Demon King occupied became so magically damaged that an unusually strong monster appeared in the area and made a nest there. Even the strongest dragon species did not make their nest in the Demon King realm - that was how dangerous it was.
Luke: "What are you talking about? Demon King has been dead for over 100 years.”
Igni: “Even if he dies, aren't there monsters born from the Demon King's body?!”
That was why it was extremely dangerous to enter the Demon King's territory.
Lucas: “Igni, this is the path you chose. You said you wanted to be popular, didn't you?”
Igni: “T-but, you didn't say anything about stepping into the Demon King's world! I'll die here!”
Lucas: “Main Secret Art Becomes Popular: Rule Number 1”
Lucas stared intently into Igni's eyes as he said these words.
Igni: “...Women like strong men. But they love men more - who-trying-hustle-hard”
Lucas: “True, Igni. You are still young. So you have to look at the next 5 years, 10 years.
Igni: “5 years into the future?!”
Lucas: "Yes, you're going to be so strong that women will surround you at the bar."
Igni: “A-in the tavern?!”
Lucas: “Yes, and when that happens, the women will ask, 'Where did you become so strong?'"
Igni: “A-then?!”
Lucas gave Igni a sly smile.
Lucas: “You will tell them, 'In the Demon King realm.' Like that."
Lucas: “WOOOOOOAAAAAA!!”
Igni: (What?! Sounds so cool! I will definitely be popular just by doing that!)
What was most unfortunate about Igni was that he was really an idiot.
Lucas: “Do you understand now, Igni? You will become stronger here, and you will have things to talk about that will further increase your popularity. Do you understand now?! This is all part of my most popular strategy guide!”
Igni: “K-grandpa! You're amazing! You're the best, Grandpa!”
It is unfortunate that no one was present to point out a clear flaw in Lucas' logic.
Igni: “J-so, what should I do here?!”
Luke: “Ya. That's. Hm…"
Lucas coughed to clear his throat and looked at Igni again.
Lucas: "You're going to actually use every piece of magic inside you!!"
Igni: “M-mystery?!”
Magic is the basic and fundamental source of energy that moves spells during casting.
The amount you have in you is largely determined by birth. And among each individual, they say that the magic within each person is also somewhat different. For example, Witch A would have magic within her body that was more compatible with [WATER] compared to Witch B whose magic was intended for [FIRE]. Things like this seem to happen.
And this was why the High Priest used magic crystals to understand these characteristics, and Lucas used a spell [APPRAISAL] that did the same.
Luke: “That's true. Use everything you have.” Igni: “But if I use all my magic, I will die from magic fatigue!”
Luke: “Don't worry. That is the main reason why we are here in the Demon King world.”
Igni: “.....!!”
Igni must have understood something from what Lucas was saying, and he clumsily shouted and cast a spell [FIREBALL] onto the ground. It made a tiny POOF sound and disappeared upon impact.
In the Demon King realm, his territory was miraculously damaged so that people could not stay here.
The main reason why the Demon King's magic energy in such an incredible amount was still in this land.
Igni: “*haaa... haaa...” (sfx panting).
Igni: “....fwew.”.
But as he took a deep breath, blood returned to his face, and his complexion improved significantly.
Lucas: "Now do you understand?"
Igni: “My magic recovery.. is amazing compared to before.”.
Luke: “That's true. The amount of magic present in the air here in the Demon King realm ranges from 10 to 15 times thicker than where you were before. That is why just by breathing, you can recover your magic faster.
Igni: “Grandfather! Does it mean doing all this ?! ”
Luke: “What? This it? We increase the amount of magic in your body.”
Igni: “Every textbook says you can't increase the amount of magic in your body!”
Luke: “Oh the. That's a big lie.”
Igni: “WHAAA----?!?!”
This is a scandalous revelation.
It's like being told that you can still grow taller after you turn 80. That is quite contrary to the most basic and fundamental assumptions and statements in this world.
Lucas: “Well, more precisely, it was not stated accurately. More precisely, the more you experience magical fatigue, the back-up magic contained in your body grows relative to fatigue.
Igni: “Related to the amount of fatigue?”
Luke: “That's true. In about 3 days, you should be able to double your current magic reserve.”
Igni: “Ddd-double?!?!”
Even in his shock, Igni continued to fire his spell at the ground.
Igni: “It reminds me. Grandpa, about what you said earlier. ”
Luke: "Hm?"
Igni: “About compatibility. What would you say before?”
Luke: “Oh the. I'll say..”.
Before Lucas could speak, his head fell to the ground.
Igni: “Grandpa?!?!”
Igni tries to move towards where his grandfather is lying, but he realizes that he cannot move his body.
Igni: “K-why?”
On careful inspection, there were many threads of netting that stretched out everywhere. A net was tied around Lucas' neck, and must have cut off his head while shrinking. And at this time, Igni's body was bounded by the same net.
So of course, the culprit is...
“SHAAAAAAAAAA!!”
A high scream tore through the air, as a 5-meter giant spider leaped out of the forest.
Igni: “B-TRUE SPIDER!!”
Igni had only ever seen this creature in the encyclopedia. It was an A-Rank Monster, and normally, it would take 4 A-Rank Adventurers to take it down.
The Hell Spiders rushed forward towards Igni.
Igni: (.definitely looking for an opportunity to sneak attack us.).
The Hell Spider understood the difference in strength between Lucas, Igni, and himself. So it kills the biggest threat, Lucas, and then plans to devour Igni!
Igni: “S-fucking!!”
Igni fired some [FIREBALL]. The spell hit the Spider of Hell, but he didn't even notice it as he continued his approach to Igni.
Igni: “...k-why?”
"Your spell strength is too weak."
From above, a voice sounded.
"[SEPARATE]"
A short order from Lucas, and the light born from it cuts the spider in half. The purple liquid from within his body splashed everywhere, and the net tied around Igni also fell to the floor.
Lucas: "Now, we're talking about compatibility."
Lucas was supposed to be dead, but his body was long gone.
Igni had no idea what he was doing.
Igni just opened his eyes wide while waiting for his grandfather's words.
Lucas: “Rarely, VERY rarely.. We are talking maybe 1 in a million.. There are children who are born with the ability to use only one type of magic.” Igni: “...you're talking about the specialties of the unique magic type 'Element One,' right?”
Igni only heard rumors about it.
But, it was a known condition, and he had heard of it.
Instead of only being able to use one type of magic, they received an abnormal amount of power or so they said.
Lucas: “But if that's true, then I theorize that there may be some people who are born with abilities that can only use one spell. I've been looking for that guy for a long time.
Just one spell.
That sounds like Igni...
Lucas: "And I found it."
Lucas looked at Igni.
Lucas: "I call that condition, the Specialization of the Unique Spell 'Mantra One'."
Lucas: “S--, Unique Spell Specialization 'SPELL ONE'?!?!”
Luke: “Ya. Since that witch could only use one spell, in theory, that witch should . That's you yes Igni.”
Igni: “AKU?!?!”
Igni could not help his excitement.
From his hands, you could see the continuous shots of his [FIREBALL] spell.
Luke: “Really! Therefore, Igni! When you go to the store, you will be surrounded by women as you say the following.!”.
Igni: “S-say what?!?!”
Igni gulped, and his voice could be heard from a distance.
Lucas: “I REALLY SPECIALIZE UNIQUE BENEFITS 'ANY ONE'!!!!”
Igni: “IT'S DEFINITELY COOL--------------!!!”
Okay, not seriously. It is unfortunate that no one is here to point out the obvious flaws in this conversation.