Operation to escape the demon castle (3)
The Awakeners of Earth who were sent to this world were basically undergoing growth correction.
Even if you learn something under the same conditions, you can grow in much more favorable conditions than the natives.
Of course, there were individual differences according to talent, but on Earth, it meant that even a body that could not handle its own body properly could be fully active as a warrior depending on how hard it was.
But what in the world could ever be easier?
It is common to dedicate one’s life to standing at the pinnacle of a field, but it didn’t mean much to the extent that the period was slightly shortened unless one was a genius.
Because it was extremely rare to be a ‘real genius’ like Lee Se-ah.
Of course, it was common for Awakeners in urgent need of immediate survival to use a more comfortable growth method in parallel, and that was the ‘unique skill’ given at the beginning and ‘status enhancement’ through the Karma Shop.
‘However, even a unique skill with fraudulent potential has many limitations in the beginning, making it difficult to use. Right away, I couldn’t even use Avatar at first.’
What was needed to quickly overcome that limit was reinforcement through the Karma Shop, and the starting point for strengthening the unique skill was 300,000.
It’s a far-fetched number that is more likely to die before it is collected by just recklessly saving it.
‘So, in most cases, securing survivability through status enhancement is the priority.’
Hesperon glanced down at his hand and repeatedly squeezed and opened it.
The blue magic that shimmered faintly according to the movement was informing that magic had been applied in that brief moment.
“Kuh, strengthening magic…? Sometime soon…!”
Prince Simon grabbed his jaw and staggered to his feet.
At an unexpected moment, he was hit in a vital point, but fortunately he was able to avoid being incapacitated in one shot because his entire body was strengthened with Aura.
It was the same as being as unsightly as he was when he came out confidently.
“…You bastard, you were quite capable. under! Yeah, so that’s why you were making fun of yourself like that.”
As if trying to somehow alleviate his embarrassment, he stood up proudly and pretended that nothing was wrong, and took a combat stance again.
“On top of that, I think I learned some martial arts as well. And to handle mana instead of aura, you must have had no choice because of your lack of talent?”
“Well, who the hell is the one who only bought his mouth?”
Simon raised his voice harshly as if he wanted to protest that he had not yet lost.
However, Hesperon, ignoring him lightly, was only refining the magic that was somewhat unstable while preparing in a hurry.
uhhh—
Thoughts accelerate and the world momentarily slows down.
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Minor buffs such as improved body vision, increased reaction speed, and increased muscle strength, which were properly activated in that brief moment, further strengthened his body.
It was an unbelievably high level of mana management for a low-level wizard, but in fact, this level was really nothing to him.
Even excluding the indirect assistance through Hans, the Immortal King.
‘of course. How many points have you poured here?’
The stats needed to use magic weren’t just mental strength.
From the ability to think in general, such as memory, arithmetic, and reasoning.
Even abilities related to overall mana, such as affinity, exorcism, and control.
Since there are so many types of them, it was common to use them only to complement weaknesses or highlight strengths…
‘Well, it’s not bad to put it on moderately.’
It was just a good investment for him, whose karma is steadily increasing even at this moment.
The starting point for enhancing all stats is 10,000.
Even considering the number of items, it was the price of gum compared to strengthening useful abilities.
The next level is 20,000 points.
I only invested additionally in the items that I felt efficient in the first reinforcement, and there were still a lot of them, but it wasn’t too burdensome.
And in the third – 40 thousand.
The required number itself was not large, so it was used quite a bit, but from then on, it was necessary to select among many items.
Of course, normal Awakeners couldn’t use karma like water like water.
It was a law to save and cherish, to decide where to use it after much thought, and even then, to prepare for the return, some points had to be left behind…
“…To be arrogant about being caught off guard once. I’ll treat you properly this time.”
But then.
Simon, who had been ignored all along, raised his aura again with low words.
When Hesperon showed a cold reaction despite continued self-justification as if making excuses, it seemed that his pride was hurt, and the lines like the monopoly of a defeated villain were a bonus.
“I just got caught because I was careless! I can’t even begin with that level of magic!”
Cooung—
As if it wasn’t a bluff that he was doing his best, he rushed in at a faster speed than before.
The energy that allowed him to escape the limits of his body, the aura, shimmered thickly in his body and explosively improved his physical abilities.
A speed that can’t even react if it’s a dizzy level.
‘Certainly, that human’s words are not wrong.’
Of course, as a low-ranking wizard, his secondary magic was not at the level of being able to deal with Simon, a fully-grown knight.
It’s definitely better than nothing, but if you just believe in that, it won’t end simply to see the rough side.
‘Of course, if only I had believed in that… I mean!’
Hesperon, who had grasped the trajectory of the fist approaching right in front of him, slightly turned his head without blinking.
As much as he was indirectly influenced by “The Way of Martial Arts” through Heinrich, there was not even a single superfluity in his movement.
Then, a firm step on the ground, a lightly twisted waist, and a tightly clenched fist from the side were fired as they were.
Fuck!
“Cheup!”
It burrowed into Simon’s pit as it was, and came out.
Fighting! Perpuck! Kwadeuk-!
And, taking advantage of the moment when he was hit in the vital point and fell into a short stupor, the connection beat his body mercilessly.
I stepped on the back of my foot to restrict movement, and when I raised my arm to protect my face, I got an elbow stuck in my side.
As if defiant, he lightly flung his outstretched fist onto the back of one hand, and aimed at the exposed armpit with the other hand.
Fingertips, fists, elbows, knees, feet, etc…
It was literally like a weapon.
“Hey! Cool!”
But this time, Simon must have been determined.
Even after allowing more than a dozen attacks, he twisted his body and escaped backwards, taking a defensive stance.
‘…Is it because I ate a lot of elixirs? As for the quality of the aura, it’s stronger than I imagined.’
It’s still in pretty good condition considering it’s been hit in the vitals several times.
Aside from anything else, the big thing was that the thick aura that wrapped around his body absorbed the shock and the blow didn’t go in properly.
“Huh, huh. No, this… can’t be like this? What kind of wizard is this…!”
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My opponent didn’t seem to think so.
‘As expected, it’s a big deal to reduce physical abilities through ‘customization’. I don’t have enough strength, so my destructive power doesn’t come out well.’
The benefit of enormous karma was the same as the physical status, but Hesperon had a considerable adjustment process in the avatar creation stage as he aimed to be a wizard.
Of course, after that, I made up for the deficiency to some extent by training using [Super Recovery], but…
‘As expected, that alone seemed a little lacking.’
It was fortunate that he had the minimum conditions to react to the movement of the knight Simon, thanks to the fact that he did not significantly affect the visual acuity or reflexes, which are useful even for wizards.
Because I was able to make up for the lack of other physical abilities by indirectly supporting the experiences and skills of senior avatars.
“… Heron? Were you originally a martial artist? You have an excellent aptitude for magic, but even your talent? What kind of absurd…”
From a certain point on, Princess Riley became a spectator and just stared blankly at their fight, then said a word without even realizing it.
“Kuhh…! what? The speed is much faster this way, but why…? Could it be that you anticipated my movements first? No, but he’s definitely…”
The prince muttered to himself as if confused by the sense of discrepancy between the perceived momentum and the skill of the opponent he had personally experienced.
‘If it’s not enough, just beat it until it collapses. Fortunately, there is also [Super Recovery], and my physical strength isn’t too low.’
With bloody thoughts, Hesperon slowly untied his hands and stepped forward.
The farewell party at the Immortal Castle, where only the three of them participated, ended in great success, leaving unforgettable memories for one person.
***
About an hour after the battle started.
“Whoa—that’s refreshing. Not only does it give you a sense of impact, but it’s also good for raising tension while resisting moderately, so it’s truly the best punching bag.”
Hesperon, who stretched out coolly after a long rigorous workout, wiped the sweat off his forehead refreshingly.
In front of him, what used to be Prince Simon was spread across the floor like a tattered doll.
He was so strong that he had to use his hands a bit excessively, but considering his resilience, he should be able to recover in just a few days.
However, there was one unexpected news.
《The object has attained enlightenment through repeated training. Acquire the skill [Martial Art].》
In this short moment, he did not know what conditions were satisfied, but even a skill related to close combat was created.
It was a useful ability that could be considered essential for a martial artist, giving additional corrections to all fighting actions.
‘No, more than that, I’m a wizard.’
Of course, it’s better than nothing, but I couldn’t help but feel a little shaken up.
The first path I thought of was a picture of using magic elegantly from the back while promoting safety as a summoned beast, but should I say that I am becoming a battle mage who fights in the forefront?
“It’s over. I can’t believe I was right there watching that Simon get beaten to dust like this. It’s not too bad… but it’s a strange feeling.”
At that time, Riley, who quietly approached the side, looked at the fainting prince with a complicated expression.
No matter how much he hates him, his family is family, and he looks frustrated at his battered appearance.
“···ah! I see.”
But before Hesperon even opened his mouth.
Looking down at Simon bitterly and thinking for a while, she let out an exclamation as if she had suddenly realized something…
puck!
He kicked him coolly.
“… Riley?”
“is not it? I don’t know yet.”
Regardless of what the other side said, she tilted her head for a moment and then swung her foot again.
Fuck!
“ah! I think I know something…”
puck! Fuck!
After a few more kicks like that, she stepped back as if feeling relieved.
“Huu—as expected, it was frustrating just watching from the sidelines. I thought that someday I wanted to hit it coolly like this. I get it done this way.”
“…”
Only then did Riley put on a bashful smile with a refreshing face.
Hesperon just nodded awkwardly as he watched the blood spatter on her cheek.
“…um, what. If you’re satisfied, that’s it.”
After all, since he was a strong nobleman, it wouldn’t be any worse if that slender girl kicked him a few times.
But wouldn’t it be nice if it made one person feel better?
“Rather than that, we delayed quite a bit due to something unexpected, but now let’s move on. Simon must have fainted too, because now is the perfect timing.”
“Are you okay? You must have been tired from fighting a while ago. Taking a break for a while…”
“no it’s okay. Because this is nothing. Wouldn’t it be better to get out of here right now when the opportunity presents itself?”
Saying that, he held out a hand to Riley as if to grab it.
Of course, wanting to get out of here as quickly as possible, she nodded and grabbed his hand with a serious expression.
As if this were the only rope.
“Goes.”
“Yes.”
This was really the end.
Whoa-!
He gathers all his remaining mana, surrounds her and himself, and manages his energy to the limit…
[Where do you think you are going…?]
“Keuheop—? Cool—!”
Patter—
Along with the cool voice that I heard at that moment.
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Magical power flowed backwards, and a pile of fresh blood spewed out of his mouth.
“Heron!”
Riley hurriedly hugs him as he collapses right next to him.
Embarrassed by the sudden situation, she looked around nervously and immediately bit her lip.
Before I knew it, the surroundings, covered with thick fog, were full of cold energy that made me shudder.
[There was a commotion, but… Escape, this is another unexpected development…]
Then, out of the fog, a pale-faced lady in a black mourning dress slowly appeared.
The current general manager of immortality management.
Olivia the Banshee Queen.
