How To Suck Honey With Extras [EN]: Chapter 84

Episode 84

93. Let’s Learn Magic (7)

While continuing my magic training, I immediately started working on the next step.

The establishment of the circle was accelerated with the help of the abilities I gained through Influence, so I had to take the next step right away.

‘What I need this time is a massive amount of mana.’

Now, it’s necessary to drastically increase my mana reserves.

While practicing to establish the circle, I had to avoid factors that would significantly increase my mana reserves as much as possible because I needed to become familiar with the sensation of controlling mana.

If the mana reserves increase, I have to refine the sense of controlling the power again.

But now that I’ve succeeded in establishing it, there’s no need to wait.

“……Hehehehehe. This time, I’m finally using this.”

Feeling deeply moved, I took out the item I had carefully stored in my bag.

A black-glowing ore in a whitish liquid inside a bottle.

The essence of a demon.

“The time has finally come to use this guy…….”

The time has finally come to make this into a high-grade mana potion.

I was lucky enough to obtain this rare material, but it was quite difficult to find the remaining ingredients to use it.

Money was also an issue.

That has been resolved.

In addition, there were quite a few useful materials among those used in the Pileros Merchant Guild’s medicinal herb workshop.

With my request, I was able to receive some of the necessary materials.

Thanks to that, I prepared to make a high-grade potion and had been working on the basic preparations for some time.

‘The processing is quite tricky, but completion isn’t far off.’

Looking down at the bottle, I smiled contentedly.

Currently, the essence of the demon is immersed in a special medicinal herb for processing in order to make a high-grade mana potion.

I can’t use it raw.

‘According to the original recipe, if I soak it in that state for about a week… then…’

I took out a stick for mixing medicinal herbs, opened the bottle, and poked the essence floating inside as if stirring it.

Then, it crumbled and melted easily, like styrofoam soaked in water.

‘Yeah. It’s dissolving well.’

If I dissolve it completely without leaving any powder, then I can start the remaining preparation work.

I can do it!

‘At this rate, I should be able to complete it.’

I dissolved all the essence into the medicinal solution and then started working on making the mana potion.

I borrowed the workshop I used for mass-producing potions before, went through the necessary processes, and divided the work over five days.

“……Finally!”

With slightly bloodshot eyes from lack of sleep, I smirked as I looked at the completed medicine.

The purple liquid contained in the finished medicine bottle.

“It’s imbued very well.”

This is definitely a high-grade mana potion.

‘The effect will probably be properly exerted… probably.’

If there is 90% certainty, the remaining 10% is bound to be out of doubt.

The recipe was based on the original work, but this is the first time I’ve actually made it, and I don’t have enough ingredients to test it on animals or anything.

The amount I barely managed to complete is only enough to fill one bottle.

At this rate, it’ll be gone if I drink it all by myself.

‘…I have no choice but to drink it.’

Let’s trust my skills and the original work that’s etched in my head.

I swallowed and then drank the medicine from the bottle directly.

Even if it fails, I’ll only get a stomachache at worst.

I also made sure that the detoxification artifact was properly worn on my body.

‘The taste is… ugh. I made it, but it’s terrible.’

It tastes awful.

It’s a precious medicine.

If I throw it up, I don’t know when I’ll be able to get the ingredients again.

I entered a state of meditation to spread the effect of the potion that I barely managed to get into my stomach.

Finally, the medicinal effect spread and I began to see the full benefits.

A feeling of something like an iron lump accumulating and melting in my body.

And something is increasing.

I felt that the limit of mana accumulated in my body was drastically increasing.

‘Where…’

Checking it, it’s indeed a high-grade potion.

The amount of mana has increased tremendously.

The fact that spirit power has also increased quite a bit is a bonus.

‘By the way, do I want to become a walking mana warehouse or something…’

I smiled bitterly as I realized that I was focusing my development on mana and spirit power.

I can’t help it.

Compared to those who have reached a similar level, I can’t fight effectively in close combat.

Then, what I can do is increase the amount of mana as much as possible and pour it out with spirit magic, magic, or abilities.

Firepower is the best.

If the power is weak, compete with a barrage of attacks.

The safest and most ideal goal is to aim for a walking fortress where ammunition doesn’t run out easily.

‘In that respect, I wouldn’t want anything more if I had one more potion.’

Wanting one more is too greedy.

Originally, it was a medicine that the protagonist Sylvester had to make for another reason.

Is it any wonder that its efficacy is superior to other potions?

‘Hehehehehe. Anyway, I’ve become stronger with this.’

This time, I’ll be able to surprise Cruse.

I smirked and started meditating to regain my senses in order to look forward to tomorrow.

The basic training of magic is also coming to an end.

* * *

Additional time passed.

The practice of magic is also laying a sufficient foundation, at least as far as the ‘basics’ that Cruse speaks of.

Thanks to the talents related to magic that I had gained through Influence, I think the achievement is unusually fast.

As a result, I was able to achieve another accomplishment in a short period of time.

The establishment of the second mana circle.

In other words, I reached the 2nd circle.

“……Hoo, is it because I’m used to it? It went well this time compared to last time.”

I was convinced that the second circle was stable, and I smiled and glanced at Cruse as if asking how it was.

“…….”

Cruse is silent.

Even if she doesn’t say it, I could subtly feel that she was quite surprised this time.

After all, I created the second circle in about a month after creating the first mana circle.

Even I think this doesn’t make sense.

Her eyes are already half asking, ‘What is talent?’

No, I really don’t have talent. There is no talent.

Should I just gloss over it?

“Wow~ This is all thanks to Cruse-ssi [term of endearment, like ‘Miss’ or ‘Ms.’] teaching me properly.”

“Is that…… so?”

She seems dubious herself.

It’s better to insist in advance.

I praised Cruse wildly and glossed over it.

‘It’s not like I used a method that pricks my conscience.’

The secret is effort, tricks using Influence, and rapid growth that can be achieved because it is only the basic stage.

What’s wrong with using what I can use?

Anyway, I can somehow get to the 2nd circle, which can be said to be the entry level, in this way, but after that, the same method won’t work.

“Anyway, congratulations on reaching the 2nd circle, Aillen.”

Cruse, who had finished organizing her thoughts for a while, clapped her hands briefly.

“Then now you have to memorize the theory of the 2nd circle.”

She carried another armful of thick books and pushed them to me.

“Wow, waah…….”

I felt the weight of the books that seemed like my arms would fall off and twitched my lips sullenly.

I learned a new circle?

Then a new memorization hell begins.

More than that, she brought the books right away, how well prepared she is.

* * *

It’s been almost three months since I started learning magic.

After reaching the 2nd circle, the proportion of practical practice increased rather than theoretical lessons.

Almost every three days, Cruse dragged me out and taught me practical sense through magic battles.

“Then Aillen, are you ready?”

To Cruse, who was waiting leisurely, I nodded silently, bracing myself.

“Then!”

Without saying that she would start, the signal for training is a faint sensation as if the skin is slightly tingling.

It is a signal of the magic power emitted by Cruse.

Skilled magicians also disguise their magic patterns unless it is a very large magic.

‘The current signal is also intentionally made.’

It is a level that she has given so that I can perceive it only to the extent of the ‘basics’ she said.

Originally, I wouldn’t be able to read it.

The meaning is to read the foreshadowing in advance and know when, where, and how the magic will be activated.

‘Is it here!’

As I ran backwards according to the signal, the ground under my feet exploded with a bang!

2nd circle magic, Air Mine.

The wind pressure mine she laid exploded as soon as I took my foot off it.

‘Now there’s no blatant help!’

If it were me a while ago, I would have been swept away by the shock and passed out.

Considering that I lost my mind several times while practicing magic battles with her, it’s no joke.

Even so, it doesn’t make sense to keep getting hit.

‘People have to develop.’

I chanted the minimum necessary spell and activated the necessary magic.

“Wind.”

One of the simplest 1st circle magic spells.

It accelerates and allows escape by pushing the body with wind.

Since the chanting speed is the shortest among the magic spells, it is not bad for evasion if used like this.

“Hmm~ Are you trying to save your strength with the minimum amount of magic? …But it’s still a long way to go.”

As Cruse shook her staff, more than five flames spears appeared above my head this time.

3rd circle fire magic, Flame Lance.

“How about this?”

‘Blatantly 3rd circle… This lady, she’s really merciless now.’

I ran even harder, horrified by the heat emanating from the flame spears.

Recently, Cruse has gradually increased the level of training.

She used magic up to the 2nd circle against me, and then when I reached the 2nd circle, she raised the hurdles to the 3rd circle.

When I asked if it wasn’t too much, she said this.

‘If you were to actually fight a magician, it would usually be at least this level. Get used to it.’

Is it all right if I get used to it?

“Now, I’m going.”

Every time the falling flame spearhead landed on the ground, it indiscriminately spread flames and blocked the route I was escaping.

I somehow broke through the flames by using magic as well.

‘It’s still tough…’

I somehow get out and aim for a counterattack, but that’s actually precarious.

If I let my guard down even a little, I’ll be swept away by her magic and pass out.

‘Really, is this magic basic training?’

I’ve had doubts since before.

Judging from Cruse’s attitude, it is true that she has far exceeded the basic course she is talking about.

It feels like she keeps testing me in the way of ‘You can withstand this much this time, right?’

It seems that she has her own thoughts.

It’s okay if it doesn’t harm me.

And it is also true that I am becoming more proficient as much as that.

‘Anyway, it’s a necessary thing to do, even if it’s hard, to get stronger quickly.’

As I refocus, ice blades spread from all sides and surround me this time.

3rd circle, Icicle Edge.

‘Is she telling me to deal with that this time?’

What if I’m surrounded by magic that has already been activated?

How should I deal with it?

I almost used spirit magic without realizing it, but barely restrained myself.

‘If I’m going to deal with this with magic alone. I have no choice but to do that. Then I need that ability.’

With one hand, I familiarly pull down the status window and open the window to enter the ability.

Hurray for the senses of modern Earthlings who are skilled at keyboard input!

Let’s get this.

I spent points to acquire a talent that dramatically increases the speed and success rate of chanting.

‘I want to get something convenient like no chanting if possible, but that would consume a lot of points. Let’s be satisfied with this for now.’