Magic Is Learned For Nothing [EN]: Chapter 32

Magic Learned in Vain – 32

# 32

Golden Dungeon 2

This was a result no one had anticipated.

Legion certainly didn’t know.

Mark, who had been pretending to know everything and constantly claimed to be the smartest person in the world, hadn’t anticipated it either.

It would be more accurate to say he hadn’t imagined there would be an Iron Head advanced skill.

Iron Eyes passive skill.

I wonder if Iron Nose, Iron Lip, Iron Tongue, Iron Ear, and all the other facial parts will turn to steel.

If that really happens, the future looks bleak.

What on earth will my child say when they see my head?

“I’m so proud of my dad’s head. It’s the hardest in the world.”

And my wife, touching my head, will say,

“Your head is so lovely. It’s so hard.”

It’s really annoying.

Just thinking about it makes the future terrible.

But this was just a childish fantasy.

Compared to the horrific magic unfolding now.

They told me to clench my teeth, and now I know why. An unbearable pain surged through me unless I clenched my molars.

From my eyes. My eyeballs were incredibly hot.

-Firing Fireball.

Surprisingly, fireballs began to pour out of my eyes.

Kukukukung!

Kukukukukukung!

The undead closest to Legion exploded. They were shattered and engulfed in flames. They couldn’t even scream.

Bababababababa-

It was an incredible rate of fire.

Several times faster than the dual fireballs Legion used with both hands. There was no need to think, chant, convert mana into magic power, and then convert magic power into fire attribute.

It was created with fire attribute at the same time as thinking.

Even Legion was astonished by the terrifying speed.

And I think I know why it’s called the Iron Eyes skill. Unless the eyeballs are as durable as steel, they can’t withstand it.

His pupils turned bright red.

-Wow, like a machine gun.

What’s a machine gun? Ugh, my eyeballs are hot. I’m not going blind, am I?

-No, it looks like your eyeballs are air-cooled. They’ll cool down quickly if they come into contact with a lot of air. Besides, it’s winter now. I don’t think your eyeballs will be damaged.

Ah, I feel like I’m becoming less and less useful.

-Why useless? Wasn’t this a moment of desperation? Do you know what your total combat power was when the Iron Eyes skill was activated?

Who cares.

-It reached 1,960. That means your attack power alone is 1,750.

Dudududududu-

As Mark said, the power of the fireballs fired from Legion’s eyes was enormous. The surrounding undead were swept away by the rapid fire of fireballs.

Of course, it wasn’t without its drawbacks.

As it aimed for rapid fire, mana was draining much faster than usual. The dantian [energy center in the body] emptied in an instant.

Moreover, we are now inside the dungeon, unable to receive sunlight.

Ugh! I’m running out of mana!

My dantian must be next to my bladder. It feels like my bladder is shrinking. It feels weird.

-Are you really an idiot? I really don’t want to say this, but are you losing your mind as your intelligence drops? Just pay up.

That’s right!

Legion nodded and poured gold coins into his mouth.

-99.7 percent pure gold is being dismantled. 50 percent of the mana in the dantian is restored.

Dududududu!

Legion continued to replenish his mana with gold, and fireballs were fired endlessly from his eyes. It devastated the surrounding 360 degrees. The undead couldn’t even dodge properly because of how fast it was being fired.

The undead were annihilated in an instant.

“W, what is that?”

Lich Mamon was also horrified.

He hadn’t lived as long as other liches, and he had been sealed for 120 years, and he had neglected his magic research a bit.

“Huh! He shoots fire from his eyes? And in rapid succession?”

Really, he had never heard of magic that fired fireballs so madly in rapid succession.

It was only a 1st circle magic [basic level magic], but the rapid fire was so terrifying that its destructive power was enormous.

The fireballs that the fake Alexander family descendant was firing were slowly starting to head towards him.

“Damn fake Alexander bastard!”

Lich Mamon deployed a barrier.

Kukukung! Kukukung!

Dozens of fireballs came and collided with the barrier. Fireballs would never be able to penetrate the barrier he had created. Only a knight with magic of at least the 4th circle of destruction or who knew how to use Aura Blade could break through his barrier and inflict damage.

There were no knights or magicians of that level here.

But-

Kukukung! Kukukukukung! Kukukukukukukung!

Lich Mamon couldn’t move at all from the barrier he had created.

The amount of fireballs spewing out of the guy named Legion was increasing.

A single fireball was never a threat, but…

With this many fireballs, it was a different story.

Jeojeojeojeojeok-

The barrier, unable to withstand the impact, cracked.

“T, this can’t be.”

Lich Mamon couldn’t help but be shocked.

There was a huge difference between Lich Mamon and Legion.

As Mark put it, the difference was about the probability of going to Mars from Earth without wearing a spacesuit. However, Legion’s unbelievably rapid-fire fireballs were preventing Lich Mamon from moving.

In short, he had been preempted.

And it was a proper attack.

“Damn it……”

If Lich Mamon had known about Legion’s unique magic, he would never have responded in this way.

But it was too late.

Kwajijijik!

The barrier shattered.

Lich Mamon clenched his already missing molars as he watched the enormous number of fireballs rushing towards him.

“Damn it, you scammer. Who the hell are you?”

Lich Mamon couldn’t understand.

The Alexander family was a family far removed from magic. It was a martial family that built up overwhelming power based on unbelievable physical abilities.

But what was that monster?

With only that much mana-

With only that much skill-

With only 1st circle attack magic-

Why is he so strong?

What on earth was God thinking when he created such a mutant in this world! Am I a sacrifice? Am I a sacrifice to make him stronger? Hey, if there is a God, answer my question!

God did not answer Lich Mamon’s cry.

Kukukukukukukung!

Instead, a huge number of fireballs swept through his entire body.

* * *

“Haa, haa.”

Legion lay on the floor covered in gold coins, panting.

The inside of the dungeon was very quiet. Just a moment ago, it felt like he was suffocating from the evil energy emitted by the undead. All the evil energy of the undead had disappeared as if it were a lie.

-Are your eyes okay?

Mark asked.

I don’t know, I haven’t opened them yet. What if I open them and can’t see?

-There are ways even if you go blind.

Can you fix it?

-Not exactly. I can scan the surrounding terrain and download it to your brain.

What happens then?

-You’ll be able to move as if you can see even if you can’t see.

That’s amazing. Then you can cure all the blind people in the kingdom?

-It’s possible. It’ll take about 100 years, though.

It takes that long?

-Of course. Think of a super ultra computer’s amount of data being processed by a 16-gigabyte IQ 85. How much would it lag?

Legion had a headache.

Ultra computer? 16 gigabytes? IQ 85? What are those?

-There are such things. If you go too deep, your current intelligence won’t be able to keep up.

Damn it, that’s right. That intelligence has dropped back to 85.

I don’t expect much anymore. I just hope it goes back to the way it used to be. Just up to 99.

Legion opened his eyes with a pounding heart.

Just a moment ago, his eyeballs were so hot that he couldn’t come to his senses. I hope nothing’s wrong.

His vision was blurry for a moment, and then he could see the inside of the dungeon.

Both eyes were fine.

“T, that’s a relief.”

Legion let out a long sigh. He was really scared this time. No matter what else, he hated not being able to see. A life without being able to see. It was really bleak.

He dusted off his butt and got up from his seat.

-Lich Mamon is 50 meters ahead. His total combat power has plummeted to 79. He’s recovering. 80, 81, 82. 7 minutes and 20 seconds left until full recovery. If you don’t kill him right now, something very bad could happen.

“Can’t I take care of it with the Iron Eyes skill?”

-Are you an idiot? Do you think Lich Mamon is stupid enough to be hit twice by a 1st circle attack magic? He was only hit by it now because he was lucky. Fortunately…….

“Fortunately what?”

-The vessel of life he had has been found.

“Oh, really?”

-Smash it right now. Then the dungeon is yours. All the wealth here too. You’ve hit the jackpot. Thank me. You’ve become rich in an instant. Good for you.

“Where is the vessel of life?”

-The Dark Staff he had.

Legion found the Dark Staff that Lich Mamon was carrying. It wasn’t too far away from him. He moved his steps and grabbed the Dark Staff.

It was about 1 meter long.

It looked like a staff made by twisting large vines.

At the end of the vine, a dark red jewel floated in the air, emitting a strange energy and shining on its own.

“That’s unique. Is this his vessel of life?”

-The Dark Staff is not the vessel of life, but that jewel is the vessel of life. I scanned the inside of the dungeon, so it’s not hard to catch it.

Legion grabbed the jewel attached to the end of the Dark Staff. It came off surprisingly easily.

“So, I just have to throw this on the ground and break it.”

-That’s right. Then the lich is finished. Goodbye forever. You become a hero who defeated the lich.

Lich Slayer, not bad.

Legion’s lips parted in a satisfied smile.

There are three slayers that are most valued in the kingdom.

First, Dragon Slayer. A human who can hunt dragons. Is there even such a human? It’s only passed down as a legend, but I’d like to see it once.

Let’s assume this is a lie and pass.

Second, Lich Slayer.

I thought this was a lie too, but I did it, so it’s not a lie. I should have Gibbs and the assassins spread rumors throughout the kingdom.

-A lich has been resurrected in the northern land of the frozen earth. The lich led an army of 10,000 undead and attacked the Alexander family. But Legion, the lord of the Alexander family, did not give up. He led a small number of knights and soldiers and fought the undead army head-on. After fighting for 7 days and nights, he defeated the lich and the undead army. That hero is Legion of the Alexander family.

Good.

Legion smiled brightly.

It’s true that he defeated the lich. Who would know the details? If I spread the rumor like this, it will spread throughout the kingdom.

I wonder if His Majesty the King will raise my title?

That was not impossible. I should start the ‘deification’ of Legion.

Legion raised the dark red jewel above his head. It was to break it and step on it in one go.

“Kuhuk.”

Then his body trembled as if he had been electrocuted.

W, what is this?

-Damn it, I told you to hurry up and smash his jewel instead of thinking nonsense!

Ugyagyagaga! It hurts like hell! What do I do?

-What do you want me to do!

Legion trembled. He couldn’t move.

“Damn it, no matter what…… do you think I’d be defeated by a novice who’s just started learning magic?”

Lich Mamon appeared, staggering.

The side of his robe was wide open. Broken bones were regenerating inside.

“I’ll finish you off alive. Descendant of the fake Alexander.”

Lich Mamon raised his skeletal hand.

Electricity was generated in his palm. It was a fairly high level of electric magic.

Hik, t, that bastard is trying to burn me to death with electricity! Think of a way to get out of here!

“Die! Lightning Blade!”

Lightning Blade. It’s a 4th circle electric magic [advanced level magic]. I’m doomed. Ugh! I’m going to die.

-That’s it! I remembered! Let go of the jewel in your hand!

And then?

-Grab it with your teeth and break it! Then you can kill him!

Ah!

Flash! Electric magic was fired from Lich Mamon’s hand. The blade of electricity reached the place where Legion was in an instant.

Legion released the dark red jewel from his hand. The jewel slipped into his mouth.

I should have bitten it at this time.

“Cough, cough, cough!”

The jewel went down his throat.

-Dismantling the soul jewel. A new summoning magic has been created. The first summon has been created. It is a nurturing summon. Name Lich Mamon, Lower Lich. Average total combat power 2,970, maximum total combat power 6,770. Don’t ignore him just because he’s a skeleton. He’s still quite useful. Raise him with affection.

W, what is this?