Magic Is Learned For Nothing [EN]: Chapter 23

Magic Learned in Vain – 23

# 23

Your Hero 2

-What are you doing? Why aren’t you saving Sepia? If that little one dies, you’re next. The Minotaur will probably chew you up and eat you. It’s been a while since he’s had human meat, so he’ll savor it. He’ll put you in his mouth and chew. Oh, but something’s stuck in his teeth. Your head is stuck in his teeth and won’t come out. So he just chews. But your head is so hard that it’s hard to chew. Annoyed, the Minotaur will spit your head out! And he’ll think. It’s been a long time since I ate a human, but it doesn’t taste very good. I shouldn’t eat human meat anymore. Your death can prevent the sacrifice of others. Do you want to die like that?

Holy moly.

That’s a really realistic explanation.

I thank you for making me imagine the situation of my death so vividly. You son of a bitch!

Legion quickly summarized what he could do now.

Grab a sword and charge at the Minotaur?

If that guy hits him once with his palm, everything is over. He’ll probably become a rat crushed under a heavy stone.

Going to the afterlife without even making a ‘squeak’ sound.

I am a wizard. Then let’s solve it like a wizard.

Legion spread out both palms. He somehow felt like he could do it.

“Dual Fireball.”

Two fireballs floated up in both palms at the same time.

-Wow, be surprised. Your improvisation is amazing. A fireball in each palm. Then I’ll give you a tip.

What tip?

-The sun is still shining brightly.

So.

-You can quickly replenish your mana when you are exposed to sunlight. Use magic as much as you want.

Yeah, I was going to do that anyway. Even though this is the only attack magic I know.

Legion fired two fireballs at the Minotaur’s face.

The fireballs flew quickly-

Hit Sepia in the back of the head and exploded. Sepia, who was resisting strongly, fainted.

-You moron! What are you doing?

Mark shouted at the top of his lungs.

Legion was just as dumbfounded.

I’m screwed. I couldn’t aim properly. That’s why my father always told me that men ‘should aim well’. That was a word of preparation for this kind of situation!

-Krrr.

The Minotaur dropped Sepia, whose body was limp. The monster’s gaze turned to Legion.

The huge body rises.

Damn it, he seems to be a head taller than Sepia. An overwhelming sense of intimidation was felt.

The Minotaur dripped saliva while looking at Legion.

The cows in my neighborhood look very innocent, but that bastard looks terribly ferocious. The skin that countered the murderous intent was so stinging that it was maddening.

Legion created fireballs in both hands again.

-Kuaaaaak!

The Minotaur rushed towards Legion indiscriminately. Thump, thump, thump, the ground rumbled greatly. Leaves fell around due to the impact.

“Eat this!”

He fired a fireball.

The Minotaur had already confirmed the power of the fireball. The monster covered his face with both hands. The fireball collided with the monster’s forearm and exploded. It didn’t catch fire. The flames disappeared, leaving only a slight scorch mark.

-Wow! It’s really dangerous. Retreat while continuing to fire magic!

Mark shouted urgently.

I know, I know.

Legion retreated.

Fortunately, he still had enough mana to create fireballs several more times.

Legion fired fireballs in succession. He aimed properly, but he couldn’t inflict any impact on the Minotaur.

-Ah, it’s hopeless. That’s why I told you not to meet an incompetent master.

Who?

-My heart.

Bullshit. If you have time to talk nonsense, think about how to solve this situation.

-Actually…….

Actually what?

-I have about 30,000 data points in preparation for this situation.

Really?

Legion’s face brightened a little. That’s a relief. He knows 30,000 things.

-But there is no way you can do it.

What are you talking about?

-Can you fly an Aura Blade and split the Minotaur’s body in half?

No.

-Can you split the Minotaur’s mouth in half with tremendous brute force?

No.

-Can you drop a meteor on the Minotaur’s head?

No.

-Look at this. What’s the point of having so many solutions if you can’t use them?

Legion’s expression was contorted.

It seems right, but how should I express this feeling that doesn’t make sense?

Don’t you have any realistic advice other than such absurd things?

-Realistic.

Mark, who was thinking hard, said.

-There is a saying in future strategy and tactics.

Is this the time to explain everything one by one! Ugh! That monster is swinging its fist right in front of me. I’m going to die!

-Roll to the left.

Legion threw himself. Damn it, he was too heavy because he had gained weight again. He almost got hit by the Minotaur’s fist and got crushed.

-It’s called The Art of War.

What is that?

-Haven’t you heard of it? It’s tactics.

No, I mean, do I have to listen to your lecture in this situation! Ugh, look at that bastard’s teeth. It’s so brutal.

-Among them, there is a saying called 36 Stratagems [a collection of Chinese proverbs related to military and political strategy].

What is that again?

-Simply put, run away. That is also a tactic.

Legion felt his blood pressure rising to the top of his head. No, just say run away! Why are you talking about The Art of War? Do I need to know that? Shit, I’d rather die from high blood pressure because of Mark than die from the Minotaur.

Legion fired a few more fireballs.

Poof poof!

As expected, even the leveled-up fireballs could not penetrate the Minotaur’s solid defense.

The flames quickly subsided.

-Krrr.

The Minotaur smiled triumphantly while looking at Legion.

Legion also smiled while looking at the monster exuding a strong murderous aura.

The Minotaur tilted his head at Legion’s smiling face. Is that prey crazy?

Legion also had something to believe in.

If you block this too, you are not a Minotaur but a highly intelligent ogre.

Fireballs reappeared in Legion’s hands. The Minotaur made a ‘again?’ expression and covered his face with both arms.

The fireball flew quickly-

And the Minotaur’s genitals caught fire. The fire quickly blazed up because it was full of cloth and fur covered in oil.

-Kueeeek!

The Minotaur was horrified. He never imagined that a human would set fire to such an important place.

The Minotaur rolled on the floor in surprise.

But once the fire started, it did not go out easily. Even if the fire goes out, it is questionable whether it can be used properly.

-Wow, as expected of the master. You’re so cruel.

Mark trembled as if he was scared.

I’m speechless. You told me to run away? Is there any other way to escape besides this?

-There are about 20,000 escape methods that are a little dangerous but have a low difficulty.

Yeah, yeah. Just shut up. That’s helping me.

At that moment-

The Minotaur’s neck, which was rolling on the floor, turned 360 degrees. The sound of bones breaking filled the forest. It rang out eerily, loudly, and grandly.

The Minotaur’s tongue hung down long.

Sepia, who had lost consciousness, got up, grabbed the Minotaur who was rolling on the floor, and dealt the final blow.

The Minotaur, who had given him so much trouble, died.

Only then did Legion, who had lost strength in his body, collapse in any seat. He felt like all the energy had been drained from his body.

He wanted to go home, take a hot bath, eat a warm meal, and rest well.

-Krrr (Brother).

Sepia approached Legion.

“Oh. Are you okay? I thought that bull broke your arm earlier.”

-Krrr (It seems like some ligaments have been stretched, but it’s okay. I’ll recover quickly at this rate. But……).

“But what?”

-Krrr, krrr (Brother saved me. I was moved).

Me? When?

-Krrr, krrr (Brother saved me. Brother should have run away. Nevertheless, he risked danger for me. Tears well up in my eyes).

Chicken poop-like tears dripped down Sepia’s fierce face.

What is this again?

-I told you. You are very lucky.

-Krrr, krrr (I will now serve Brother with all my heart. Take my life at any time).

Sepia knelt down.

And he made an ogre’s oath. He bit his finger and sprinkled blood into the air. Later, when I asked him why he did this ritual, he said that he was asking the spirits to certify it.

Legion was speechless again this time.

He felt like luck and misfortune were taking turns visiting him.

-Beep, you have acquired a bodyguard. It is a nurturing monster. Your overall combat power will increase automatically as you age. Upgrade your skills and equipment to raise your nurturing monster.

A message popped up on the retina. Oh! This is good.

-The loyalty of nurturing monsters is very high. It can be used once in place of your life. It is a unique item, so use it sparingly.

The message makes a very cruel sound.

It’s telling me to kill Sepia instead of me. What is it.

* * *

A few hours ago.

The orc warrior Mela and the human warrior Kelly were enjoying a date near the village. They spread a mat on the floor and placed alcohol and meat made by orcs from fruit.

They slowly heated up the atmosphere while drinking.

The more Kelly drank, the prettier Mela looked. Alcohol makes all women look pretty, regardless of race. It had the magical power to make them look that way.

It was the same now.

Just as they were about to consummate their relationship, judging that the atmosphere was ripe!

Krrrr!

An earthquake occurred.

The rumbling of the earth continued for a long time.

The orc warrior Mela was hugging Kelly’s chest with her large body. I’m scared, brother.

Kelly comforted Mela. It’s okay. I’m here.

The earthquake stopped.

The earthquake was quite strong, and parts of the mountain range collapsed.

There were also places where large rocks collapsed. Kelly and Mela felt a chill down their spines when they saw the rocks falling.

What if I was under there?

The two would have become one and become jerky. The village orcs would have found them. Why the two became one and became jerky would have remained an eternal mystery.

“Brother? That?”

Mela pointed to a certain point.

Kelly frowned and stared at the place. He couldn’t see well. Orcs had good eyesight after all. Orcs can find places that they can’t see well right away.

“What is that?”

Kelly asked.

“It looks like a cave has formed.”

“Cave?”

“Yes.”

“Hmm, a cave.”

Kelly stroked his long beard. A pleasant imagination floated in his head.

Isn’t it a hidden ancient dungeon?

Kelly took Mela’s hand and approached the cave.

Kelly’s face lit up as he stood in front of the cave. His guess was correct. The cave was huge and a huge door blocked the space between them.

“It’s a dungeon!”

Kelly cheered.

Dungeons are more profitable than mines. Most dungeons contained all sorts of rare treasures, magic books, and legendary items. Just excavating one dungeon could allow three generations to live and eat for the rest of their lives. That’s why the job of dungeon treasure hunter existed separately.

“What is a dungeon?”

Mela asked.

“A dungeon is……. Um, it’s just money. A lot of money.”

“Is it good?”

“Of course. Of course it’s good.”

Kelly smiled brightly and pushed the huge door blocking the dungeon entrance to both sides. It doesn’t open well. A large padlock was locking the entrance from the outside. He took out his sword and cut off the padlock.

“Jackpot. This is all my money.”

He opened the door again.

The rusty iron door opened with a creaking sound.

The inside of the dungeon was very dark.

Should I go back to the village and report to Zenon? I can come with other colleagues. I think I need to be fully prepared first.

He has several concerns.

But soon he shook his head. He was dying to know what was inside the dungeon.

Kelly took a step into the darkness where nothing could be seen.

At that moment-

A transcendentally evil energy rushed out. The energy instantly swallowed Kelly and Mela’s bodies.