Magic Is Learned For Nothing [EN]: Chapter 362

Magic is Learned for Nothing – Episode 363

Advancing Drayger 1

Armed Valentine.

As a martial artist with the skills of a 5-star master, he served Duke Trump as his lord.

His personality was cautious and quick-witted, preferring to use tactics rather than direct confrontation with the enemy.

He infiltrated the Royalist camp with 100 rangers he had personally trained.

The spies who had already infiltrated the Royalist camp had identified several useful nobles.

The target he had to eliminate was Count Legion.

A figure who had been promoted from Baron to Count at super-speed not long ago.

It was an unconventional promotion that was hard to imagine unless one had saved the kingdom or beheaded the enemy’s commander-in-chief on the battlefield, rather than just an enemy general.

Because of that, there was much talk within the Prince faction.

Perhaps Count Legion was the King’s hidden son.

There was suspicion, but no way to confirm it. Only the King could say for sure.

However, the captured King refused all food and went on an indefinite hunger strike.

His health wasn’t good to begin with. It was impossible to know when he would pass away.

If the King were to lose his life in that state, there was a high probability of losing public sentiment.

Then there was only one way.

To end this civil war before the King loses his life.

It wouldn’t make sense to wage a civil war as Royalists to protect the King after he had already lost his life.

Even if the King loses his life after winning the civil war against the Royalists, it can be made up for.

‘Ah’ and ‘Oh’ are different [implying the timing of the King’s death matters greatly for public perception].

To gain public sentiment, the King had to pass away after the civil war was over.

That’s why the Prince faction left the safe capital, Poman, and initiated a field battle first.

The total number of troops deployed this time was one thousand.

There were as many as ten 5-star martial artists.

All of them were at the level of Knights Commanders and were very useful at times.

The fact that they were deploying such martial artists meant that the Prince faction was not psychologically comfortable.

However, if this operation succeeded, they would be able to seize the initiative.

If they did well, they could even cause internal strife within the Royalist faction.

“This is Count Legion’s base,” one of his subordinates said to Valentine.

Valentine nodded and looked around Legion’s territory.

“Are my eyes failing me?”

Valentine rubbed his eyes and looked at the base.

His eyes were fine.

It was just strangely dark here.

The torches illuminating the base were all extinguished. But it wasn’t as if the enemies were preparing for a night raid.

Snoring could be heard from all over the place. There were many soldiers lying on the ground, covered with thin blankets.

The only difference compared to other bases was that it was dark. So it was more difficult to secure visibility than expected.

Even when focusing mana on his eyesight, it was the same.

It was strangely hazy, as if something was stuck in his eyes.

‘Could it be a trap?’

Valentine looked at Warlock Flower, a combat mage who had infiltrated with him.

Flower scanned the surroundings. He shook his head. “It’s a bit of a strange atmosphere, but I don’t see any armed forces. It’s not a trap.”

Valentine nodded.

The hundred subordinates led by Valentine gradually infiltrated the base.

The subordinates fiddled with scrolls in their pockets. They were 2-circle explosion scrolls, which had weak destructive power and were cheap. Although the destructive power was weak, the power would be considerable if 100 of them exploded at the same time.

It was certain to give a big shock to the base.

He checked the time.

They would detonate the explosion scrolls at the same time when everyone was fast asleep.

The enemies would surely be in chaos. They would take the lives of the enemies as they came.

Then they would cut off the nobles’ heads and disappear leisurely.

At first glance, it seemed like an easy plan, but it was also a plan that was impossible without great courage.

How many martial artists would be brave enough to infiltrate the middle of sleeping enemies?

Valentine smiled, even as he sweated on his forehead.

Good.

So far, so good.

90% is success.

‘Is it here?’

Valentine saw the tent where Count Legion’s flag was fluttering.

The size of the tent wasn’t very big. Seeing the tent, one could discern Count Legion’s character.

Even when in danger, one must show oneself confidently for the sake of the morale of one’s subordinates in order to be respected.

Just looking at the size of this tent, one could tell that Count Legion was a noble who had not gained much trust from his subordinates.

Valentine looked at White.

“Let’s attack at the same time and finish it.”

White prepared the strongest attack magic he could without saying a word.

When the two attacked, the subordinates would also tear the scrolls at the same time and throw them into the soldiers’ barracks.

Three-

Two-

One-

“Stop doing drugs! The kids are watching! Reefer madness!” [Reefer: slang for marijuana]

White’s magic exploded.

His gravity magic hit the tent. The tent was distorted in an instant.

“Hap!” [A martial arts shout]

Valentine’s khaki-colored aura stretched out. The stretched-out aura struck the tent like a bombardment.

Kwakwakwakwang!

The two powerful energies tore the tent to shreds at once.

“It’s over.”

“Easy as pie.”

Valentine and White smiled at each other. Now all they had to do was escape safely.

But…….

The sound of the magic contained in the scrolls was not heard.

No, it could be heard.

Very faintly.

It was the sound of explosions detonating in a chain reaction from afar.

But not here.

Valentine and White tilted their heads and looked around.

Not a single subordinate was to be seen.

Huh?

Step, step.

Before they knew it, hundreds of armed men were surrounding them.

“W-what is it?”

“N-no way.”

Abdul Jabbar smirked as he watched Valentine and White’s bewildered expressions.

“Now is not the time to make such expressions. He’s pissed off.”

“He?”

“You guys touched the sleeping lion’s whiskers.”

“What does that…….”

Valentine and White turned their heads towards the tent at the same time.

The tent that had been smashed stopped right there. Or rather, to be precise, the force of the explosion was being pushed away by some force.

Valentine and White, who had never seen such a scene before, swallowed hard without realizing it.

Instinctively-

A cold sweat ran down their spines.

What is it?

What the hell is it?

Kukukukung!

A giant man walked out of the tent with a frown. The ruined tent, the exploding aura, and the raging magic were all as they were.

It was as if time had stopped.

But they knew that time had not stopped.

It was just that he was holding everything around him with overwhelming magic.

“Tss, can’t even get some sleep.”

Drayger took a deep breath.

Aaaah~!

Should they believe this?

Does this make sense?

What the hell…….

What is that?

Drayger had swallowed Valentine’s aura and White’s magic at the same time.

Was his throat made of steel? Or did he only absorb the magic?

There was no way to know what kind of mysterious technique he used to do such a thing.

But this much was certain.

They couldn’t handle the energy felt from that guy.

Even if the entire unit attacked.

Drayger gets stronger when the moon rises. Even if he doesn’t realize it, his magic gradually amplifies.

It was because he had unintentionally become the Dark Great General.

His true power is unleashed in the darkness.

It’s just that the power of the Dark Great General has become so strong that it is not visible to people’s eyes.

He could swallow such flimsy magic without even blowing his nose.

“Hey! You bastard! I told you to take care of it because I’m short on sleep!”

Drayger shouted, looking at Abdul Jabbar.

Abdul Jabbar flinched and quickly replied.

“Didn’t I catch them well on my own?”

“You shouldn’t have woken me up when I was sleeping.”

“Didn’t I clearly tell you? If it’s okay to use Drayger as bait.”

“Me?”

“Yes, you clearly answered that way. Right? Sacksfin.”

“Yes, yes. You clearly said that.”

Sacksfin nodded his head up and down, panting.

Even though they were on the same side, Sacksfin couldn’t handle Drayger’s pressure.

The Drayger he had occasionally seen from afar and the Drayger he was facing up close were showing a world of difference in ability.

He felt deeply why Abdul Jabbar, Beef, and Rice, who had seemed so great, were so helpless in front of him.

“Really?”

Drayger scratched his forehead with his index finger.

“Yes, that’s right. You clearly said that.”

“Aish, I was having a good dream.”

“What dream?”

“The Grim Reaper appeared in my dream.”

“The Grim Reaper?”

“Yeah, that Grim Reaper told me to follow him because he was going to buy me a drink.”

“So?”

“I was going to follow him. But I woke up because of those guys.”

“This is the first time I’ve heard that a dream of following the Grim Reaper is a good thing.”

“Why? He said he’d buy me a drink.”

“Have you ever seen anyone follow the Grim Reaper and come back alive?”

“Hmm. Huh?”

Only then did Drayger realize something. Ah! That’s right. I had a bad dream.

That bastard, who looks just like his master. Just wait until I meet him next time! I’ll just finish him off.

The Grim Reaper, who had been wandering around Drayger just in case, was horrified and returned to the underworld. It was not a problem that a level 9 civil servant like himself could handle.

At least a level 5 or higher.

Perhaps a top-level underworld civil servant above that would have to come to drag that monster called Drayger to the underworld.

It’s still too early.

“Well, that’s that.”

Drayger looked at Valentine and White, who were unable to move and were sweating profusely in front of him.

When their eyes met, Valentine and White were horrified and stepped back.

They were like rabbits thrown in front of a lion.

“We have to finish our business. Hey, you two.”

“Y-yes? U-us.”

“Yeah, you two. First, kneel.”

* * *

Legion and Miback walked down the forest path again.

The food from earlier was very delicious. But as soon as they ate it, the employee kicked them out.

They said they wouldn’t even take money.

Annoyed, they came out without looking back.

It was delicious, but it felt stuffy for no reason.

Moreover, the ugly woman who was drinking tea was glaring at them so much. He thought he was going to choke while eating.

“Who the hell was that woman?”

“How would I know?”

“She was really beautiful……. No, she was ugly.”

“Right? Ah, when will I ever meet a woman who meets my standards? Even the sky is heartless.”

“When will that be?”

“Yeah, when will that be?”

“Could it be……. Are you a bachelor?”

Legion’s face contorted.

“Why? Is it weird?”

“No. Well, it could be. Then what about dating?”

“…….”

Jackpot!

This is a jackpot!

Miback’s face brightened as if he had discovered a gold mine.

It’s President Re, who was like the incarnation of evil.

He had never seen anyone who had ended well after being involved with President Re.

Any opponent sinks miserably.

But such President Re is a bachelor.

No, he’s never even been on a date. Hehehe, I’ve been on dozens of dates.

My girlfriends used to call me a man with a sweet tongue and the incarnation of a snake.

“President.”

Miback put his hand on Legion’s shoulder. Legion was much taller, so he was dragged along in a ridiculous manner.

Legion looked down at Miback with an absurd look. Is this bastard crazy?

“Do you know what this is?”

Miback took out a book from his pocket. It said on the cover.

-Miback and 100 Shadows.

“What is that?”

“Try reading it. After reading this, you can become a master of dating.”

“Really?”

“Why would I lie?”

“If I don’t become a master of dating after reading it.”

If you don’t? Hmm, that can’t be.

“I’ll bet my head.”

“Really?”

“Really, of course.”

“Okay.”

Legion took the book that Miback handed him.

At that moment-

A huge number of curse spirit legions landed on Miback’s shoulder.

-This bastard is crazy. To bet with Legion.

-It’s over. It’s over. He’s digging his own grave. Well, it’s not bad for us. With this, we can suck this guy’s luck for the rest of our lives.

-Aza! Aza! Let’s keep absorbing luck!