Magic Is Learned For Nothing [EN]: Chapter 143

My First Active Skill 2

The 6-circle wizard, Saibiman, of the Magic Tower was a somewhat well-known figure.

A significant number of wizards secluded themselves in the Magic Tower, dedicating themselves solely to research. Their only goal was to elevate their circle [a wizard’s rank or level of power]. Many were extremely selfish individuals, willing to do anything to advance their circle.

Under the guise of becoming great archmages by increasing their circle, everything was permitted.

Politicians found them quite irritating. Nevertheless, they couldn’t touch them.

Although the wizards belonging to the Magic Tower numbered only a few thousand, their influence was immense.

They had a history of completely annihilating a city in an instant if they decided to act.

Therefore, many nobles acted as their sponsors, trying to maintain good relations.

In simple terms, the nobles provided them with money, and the wizards of the Magic Tower lent them the power of magic in return.

Saibiman was no different.

He had received considerable help from Baron Knock, Signal’s father. It wasn’t just simple assistance; they maintained a close relationship, like brothers.

Baron Knock said to Saibiman,

“My son is immature. Perhaps it’s because he’s too full of youthful energy. He’s still getting into fights at his age.”

“He takes after you; he’ll become a good lord. Don’t worry too much.”

“I hope so, but, brother, please grant me one favor.”

“I should grant your request. Wasn’t it thanks to your unwavering support that I broke through the 5th circle? Tell me anything.”

“I don’t want any help from you, brother. I’ll just live like this and leave.”

“How old are you? Why are you talking about leaving?”

“Hehe, that’s just how I talk. I want you to help my son.”

“Help?”

“Yes, just help him three times. Of course, I won’t tell him to cut off support.”

“Hmm.”

Saibiman stroked his chin. He shouldn’t take the request to help three times unconditionally lightly. He could be asked to participate in a war and stand at the forefront.

One of the unwritten rules of the Magic Tower was not to interfere in the politics of other kingdoms. If such a situation arose, he had to operate independently, outside the protection of the Magic Tower.

Losing the protection of the Magic Tower meant losing significant benefits.

Therefore, Saibiman couldn’t help but hesitate.

“If you think about it and the request violates the unwritten rules of the Magic Tower, you don’t have to do it.”

Baron Knock tried to reassure Saibiman as much as possible. Seeing him concede so much, Saibiman couldn’t only consider his own safety.

“Alright. I will help your son three times.”

Saibiman readily agreed.

And soon after, Baron Knock died. It seemed he had succumbed to a serious illness.

Saibiman felt a bitter taste in his mouth at the loss of one of his few old friends. Although he had somewhat transcended matters of life and death, he would never be able to meet a friend who had left the human realm again.

As time passed, and the promise with Baron Knock became hazy, he received a letter from his son, Baron Signal.

-I heard there was a promise with my father. I would like you to help me.

Saibiman felt displeased as soon as he saw the letter. He thought, unlike his father, this guy is a real piece of work. But a promise is a promise. The power of words is great. Once spoken, they could never be taken back.

At least within the Magic Tower.

Thus, Saibiman was helping Baron Signal.

“Hoo.”

Saibiman took a deep breath, gathering his magical power. It was the magic of a wizard with abilities beyond the 6th circle, a rare sight.

“Oh, amazing.”

“That’s the power a 6th circle wizard possesses.”

“The magical power level is incredibly high.”

The knights belonging to Baron Signal continuously exclaimed in admiration.

Regardless, Saibiman didn’t care. He wanted to quickly fulfill Baron Signal’s request and return to the Magic Tower. He had no desire to be with their gloomy energy any longer.

Where did all the knights who were with Baron Knock go, and how did only these thugs remain?

“Restraint!”

“Magic Power Reduction!”

“Haste!”

“Magic Power Amplification!”

“Body Enhancement!”

“Curse Defense!”

“Vision Enhancement!”

Saibiman cast spells in succession. They were all spells to enhance auxiliary abilities.

He significantly lowered the dark elves’ abilities. The same went for their magic power.

Instead, Baron Signal’s knights had all their abilities enhanced. Since it was a wide-area spell, he had to forgo a significant increase in abilities. But this alone was enough. The more numerous they were, the more powerful the magic Saibiman cast became.

“Ohoho! It’s clearly different from the magic cast by mediocre wizards. Amazing. My abilities have increased amazingly.”

Baron Signal’s body, having received the buff magic, faintly glowed.

Satisfied, he twisted his lips and ordered his subordinates.

“Capture them all. Don’t kill a single one. They are very valuable merchandise.”

Baron Signal’s eyes, very different from his father’s, gleamed menacingly.

At the same time, the knights and slave hunters began to rush into the village where the dark elves lived.

* * *

What should I do?

Legion looked at the broken bidet staff, his only weapon, and smacked his lips.

Click, click.

He pressed the water pump. Instead of the tremendous water pressure it used to emit, the end of the staff spurted out a trickle of water like an old man with weak kidneys.

He also pressed the power water pump. This time, no water came out at all.

The same was true even when he infused it with magic power.

The weapon that could stand against that monstrous three-headed Medusa was gone.

What should I do now?

-Ahhh, I’m doomed. I knew it from the moment you started swinging the staff like a sword! What are you going to do now?

I, I don’t really know either.

Fwoosh! Fwoosh! Fwoosh!

Hell lasers flew in succession through the steam.

Kukukukung!

Legion couldn’t dodge properly and was hit by the hell lasers in succession, causing him to collapse.

Damn it! I can’t see him!

-Just a moment, initiating thermal imaging scan!

Mark attempted a scan.

-We’re doomed! We’re doomed!

Why again?

-The three-headed Medusa is a cold-blooded animal. It can’t be detected by thermal imaging scans.

Ugh! What a load of crap!

He never helps me until the end. Usually, in these situations, an absurd coincidence occurs, and God helps me, or a golem emerges from the lava and becomes my subordinate, or the three-headed Medusa turns out to be my long-lost sister… something like that, right?

At this rate, I’m going to get beaten to death like a dog.

Fyoosh! Fyoosh! Fyoosh!

The hell lasers flew non-stop. They didn’t give me any time to think.

Kwakwakwang!

Two hell lasers struck Legion’s chest directly. Legion flew more than 10 meters again and crashed to the ground.

“Keuheoheok!”

It hurt so much that it was hard to breathe. It seemed like my ribs were shattered.

Legion drank an emergency potion. His health recovered a little. The shock of being beaten all over his body with a club also subsided a bit. But that didn’t mean the pain was completely gone.

If his ribs were broken, he had to find a temple and receive healing imbued with divine power from a priest.

“Damn it… damn it.”

Legion looked at the broken bidet staff in his hand. The unidentified red gem attached to the end of the staff lost its power and fell to the ground.

-Cash in!

Mark shouted.

Legion had the same thought. The unidentified gem was quite dangerous.

But in the current situation, he couldn’t afford to be picky.

Surely, I won’t hear any nonsense about gaining more weight.

Legion reached out and grabbed the red gem.

“Oh well, whatever.”

He swallowed it.

Instantly, a red aura dominated Legion’s retina.

-Initiating disassembly of the highest-grade granite.

Weeeeeeeeee!

Legion lay on his back on the floor. He didn’t have the strength to move a single finger. The heat inside the cave was so intense that it was difficult to breathe properly. He suddenly longed for clean air so much.

In his ears, he could hear the sound of disassembling something called the highest-grade granite.

Thud, thud-

He could hear the sound of the three-headed Medusa approaching. It was obscured by the steam, but it wasn’t far away.

Legion reached out to find Lulu’s hammer. He couldn’t see where it had gone at all. Then, even a stone.

Legion grabbed whatever he could get his hands on.

-You persistent pig. So, you were here.

Ah, damn it. She’s here.

The three-headed Medusa bent down and grabbed Legion’s neck. Legion swung his hand with all his might and struck the three-headed Medusa’s head with the stone he was holding.

Crack-

It didn’t even budge. He hit her head for nothing. The numerous snakes building a house on her head hissed menacingly.

It was fortunate that he didn’t see them directly. If he had, it would have been too disgusting.

-I will suck your life force dry for a long time.

The three-headed Medusa removed the cloth covering Legion’s eyes.

Ugh! This is bad.

-Look into my eyes!

“I don’t want to.”

-Look into my eyes before I forcibly gouge them out!

“Even if you gouge out my eyes, you’ll turn me into a stone statue anyway. I don’t want to.”

The three-headed Medusa’s expression twisted. What, is this guy for real? He’s annoying me to the end.

-Look into my eyes!

“I said I don’t want to!”

The three-headed Medusa forcibly opened Legion’s eyes with two fingers.

Ugh! This isn’t good!

At that moment.

-Ting-a-ling, disassembly complete.

A selectable active skill has been created.

Ac, Active skill? Really? I’ve only been getting passive skills all this time!

-Number 1, an active skill called ‘I’m the Only Wizard,’ which can increase all physical abilities up to 2 times for 5 minutes. The delay time is 5 minutes. There are no drawbacks.

Ooh!

This is a pretty good skill. So, I get twice the abilities for 5 minutes, and even after the skill time ends, I can use the ability again after 5 minutes.

-Number 2. It is a counter skill. When using the skill, you must shout ‘Reflect.’ Unless there is a significant difference in skill, it will unconditionally reflect most skills.

However, be careful of reverse counter skills. They will return with several times the impact.

Also, after using the reflect skill, you will fall into extreme lethargy. You won’t want to do anything. You will have extreme laziness that won’t move even if a knife is held to your throat. It has a delay time of about 10 minutes. When you level up, the lethargic time increases.

Huh~ What kind of crap is this?

This is really bad. The reflect skill itself isn’t bad, but there are too many drawbacks. Leaving aside the reverse counter skill, what am I supposed to do if I fall into lethargy for 10 minutes? It’s perfect for dying after using the skill once.

Moreover, the lethargic time increases when I level up the skill? What am I going to use that for!

The problem is that in the current situation, there seems to be no way out other than the reflect skill!

Frankly, how many chances will I have to meet a Medusa living in a deep dungeon? If I get past this time, it seems like there will be almost no chance to use the reflect skill.

I have to choose the first skill.

I’ll choose it and turn into stone.

Damn it~!

Legion hid his flowing tears and chose number 2. Ugh! I have to choose this kind of magic just to use it once.

Number 2!

-You have selected the reflect active skill. From now on, you can use the reflect skill.

Instantly, the three-headed Medusa forcibly opened Legion’s eyes.

-Goodbye. You damn pig.

“You go first! Reflect!”