The Mage Will Master Magic Efficiently In His Second Life

In the end, I stayed up all night at Lydias store.

The next morning, when I was having the breakfast prepared by Milly and Lydia, Silverie tottered over while holding on to her head.

Ugh my head is splitting open

Ahaha~ You were drunk after all, Sil-chin~

Lydia, this girl, probably escaped from the situation last night on purpose. She was nowhere to be found after she carried Milly to the bedroom, and she left this drunkard to me.

I glared at Lydia, and she laughed sheepishly as she averted her eyes.

Sil-chin was pretty much the type who would cry when drunk, right? Im bad at dealing with these kinds of situations

According to Lydia, she once made Silverie drink to help her open up.

Lydia had a constitution where she was able to drink a lot, and she thought that Silverie was the same, since she wasnt getting drunk.

However, for Silverie, it just didnt show on her face, but she would change completely once a certain threshold was crossed.

Lydia then got herself entangled in the problem of a bawling Silverie, and was at a complete loss. She ended up being trapped with Silverie the entire night.

Well, with that as the impetus, I managed to get Silverie to help out at my store in the end~. It was awful, you know? She was wailing like a child, saying Zeph-chi is goneee! and such.

I experienced something similar too Dont tell me, that was your plan all along?

Ahaha~

While we were conversing by telepathy, Silverie was looking at us suspiciously.

The two of you are talking about something.

Theres nothing. Well, then~ Lets do our best today too~

Yeahh

When Lydia raised a rallying shout in a desperate move to drop the subject, only Milly, who knew nothing of the situation, responded.

Then, I will be trying out this artificial arm in a battle. I also ought to train up this dulled body of mine.

Currently, Red Glove is constantly activated to supplement my strength. That is how weak my body has become.

As I have been bedridden for three years, I should probably take my time rehabilitating, but to win next years title match, I cant afford to relax.

Real fighting experience is the way to go. Well, that being said, its not as if I would immediately go to a place with powerful monsters.

Here, heree! I will follow you, of course!

Milly raised her hand energetically. In my current state, I would feel uneasy if I were alone and an emergency situation occurred, so I was planning to have someone come along anyway. This is just right, and I can observe how much Milly has grown too.

Im coming with you too Urp.

Ahaha~ Its better if Sil-chin just rests for today.

That wont do Ugh!?

While Silverie crawled over with a pale face, Lydia gave her a karate chop to the back of her neck.

Milly and I watched as Lydia carried up the collapsed girl, and exchanged looks with one another.

What a frighteningly quick karate chop I didnt even catch its afterimages. To be able to put down the mighty Silverie so effortlessly Lydias physical ability seems to have improved too.

Okay then, Ill be taking care of Sil-chin and the shop.

Are you fine with that, Lydia?

Its fine~. I cant suddenly close the store either, and besides, you two can go by yourselves for the first time in a while.

Lydia winked at us. I surmised her intentions, while Milly cast a fleeting glance in my direction and turned red as she looked downward. Then, Millys small hand wrapped around my finger and squeezed it tightly.

Alright, Ill see you later.

See you

Yeah yeah~, take care, both of you~

With Silverie on her back, Lydia waved as she saw us off from the store.

Somehow, I think she was being considerate of us. While were at it, how about we bring back something that Lydia would like?

Then, lets go to the swamp of Govnu! We can get the mineral which magic metal is made from, while the monsters there are not that strong either.

Hmm, thats not a bad idea.

Even if something happens, I will protect you, Zeph

Ill be relying on you then.

The swamp of Govnu was east of the capital of Prolea, and it was inhabited by many of the Zell species.

The Zell species are less aggressive and most of them are relatively safe, hence fighting them would be suitable for my rehabilitation.

We quickly transported ourselves to the swamp using the Teleport spell.

As I was doing some light warm-up exercises, Milly was smiling happily.

Ehehe, its been a while since I could fight alongside Zeph like this, hasnt it?

Yeah, I guess.

Milly was skipping along in high spirits, but she ought to be careful since it was slippery here.

The moment that thought crossed my mind, Millys foot slipped and she was about to fall, but I caught her just in time.

If I hadnt grabbed your hand right away, you would have fallen, you fool.

T-thanks.

Geez, be careful. I thought you were supposed to be protecting me?

Ugh

Milly puffed her cheeks for a moment. Then, as if she thought of something good, Milly showed me a triumphant look.

Hey, Zeph. Try using Scout Scope on me.

Hmm, the grown-up Milly huh. Lets see how good she is now.

I faced Milly and cast Scout Scope on her.

Milly Reyad

Level 86

Magic Level

Red: 49/94

Blue: 88/98

Green: 29/92

Sky: 43/96

Soul: 65/85

Magic Power

4253/4253

Finally or should I say as expected, Millys Blue Gale has reached level 99. It seems like Milly was the same Blue Gale simpleton as before.

However, Milly is now able to use some magic that she didnt know before. I guess she was taught by Silverie?

At any rate, the naming sense of the unique magic, Healing Bic, sure stands out.

Below it, there were letters that I was familiar with.

Hmm, what is this

Niheehee It seems like youve noticed it.

In the corner of Millys magic section were the words Summon Servant.

That is the magic used to summon a familiar. Three years ago, whenever Milly saw my familiar, Ain, she would always whine, saying I want it too. It looks like she has finally mastered it.

Look, Zeph. This is my Summon Servant!

With a blinding light, a large, white horse appeared. On its head was a horn, and on its body were large wings that matched the size of its large body.

The horse put its face close to Millys, and I thought that it was about to rub its face on Millys cheek at first. Instead, the horse began to lick Millys neck, or rather, her collarbone area. Hey, where are you licking, you pervert horse.

Kya! Geez, dont lick me in weird places~

Bururu

The pervert horse snorted in response as Milly stepped away from him to face me but the horse wouldnt even look at me. What a character.

Erm, this is my familiar, Uruk. Hes pleased to meet you.

With Millys introduction, Uruk the horse grudgingly bowed its head.

Nice to meet you, Uruk.

A-ahaha Sorry I guess? Hes a little shy

No, this horse is simply a pervert. Perhaps Ill make him into horse sashimi and eat him someday.

Well, whatever. So, what can this guy do?

He guards me against attacks directed at me, using his horns and front hoofs.

Milly puffed her chest in pride, but wasnt it a given that your familiar protects you?

When Milly saw that I had an uncertain look on my face, she frantically continued.

H-he also guards against attacks directed at my comrades. However, for that, you need to be on good terms with Uruk. He guards well against attacks directed at Silverie, but when Lydia gets attacked, he doesnt even budge.

Isnt that because he thought that Lydia would be about to dodge those attacks anyway, so it would be fine?

Lydia even tried to get Uruk to defend her by purposely taking attacks head-on, but it was to no avail.

Geez, what was Lydia thinking

In any case, although Milly described her familiars Auto Guard ability, I still cant quite picture it. I wonder what it feels like Guess Ill try it out?

While making sure that Milly doesnt notice me, I moved my artificial arm and lightly swung it down onto the back of Millys head.

With a resounding thud, Milly fell to the ground.

Oww~ What are you trying to do, Zeph!

Sorry, I was wondering under what circumstances the Guard would get activated

It doesnt protect you from attacks from your friends! Even if Guard successfully activated earlier, Im troubled that you sent me flying just because you wanted to see it defend me! Or rather, dont hit me with such a hard object! I will turn stupid, wont I!

I see, if I keep Red Glove constantly activated, it could hinder me when Im simply trying to joke around like this.

Milly was rubbing her head while walking, as it probably still hurt. At her feet was a green, spiky monster.

Its a Weed Zell. Its a type of Zell with green spikes on its head. It usually mimics grass, but it retaliates by spitting poison from its spikes when its stepped on.

That being said, its poison is weak, so high-leveled adventurers would be unaffected even if they accidentally stepped on it. To us, it was a harmless monster.

Hmm Milly was still glaring at me and had yet to notice the Weed Zell.

This is just right. With a monster attacking, the supposed Auto Guard should activate this time. Lets see.

Ugh, Im so mad at you!

Milly puffed her cheeks angrily at me. I continued to observe her as she stepped onto the Weed Zell.

Hyaa!?

Milly screamed as the Weed Zell suddenly perked up, and ejected a white liquid from its tip.

A large amount of cloudy, white liquid covered Milly, leaving her so stunned that she could only stand stiffly in place.

No, in the first place

It still doesnt activate though? Auto-guard, I mean.

Ughh Its not like it will activate all the time

Activation is not definite, so it seems. Im not sure if that was just how Uruk is, but he sure seems like an iffy familiar.

Im all sticky Hey, can I go wash up?

Mm.

ThenOh Water of Purity, wash away the impure filth on my body and grant me cleansing Clearance.

When Milly chanted the incantation, her body became enveloped in a transparent cylinder.

The cylinder was filled with purifying water, which washed away the dirt that was on Millys body.

Clearance is one of the Blue systems magic spells. It was a cleansing spell that helps to wash away the dirt from battle. It not only cleanses the body but also your clothes and armor. However, you have to be soaked in the purifying water for quite some time.

The spell is very convenient and can be used in a wide variety of situations from overnight dungeon crawls to long journeys making it one of the essential spells for adventurers.

Phew I cant move now, so dont go too far out, okay?

If Uruk actually protects me, itll be fine, wont it?

Ugh Zeph is so mean

Im kidding.

Millys face was half-submerged in water so it bubbled as she spoke. In response to her sulking, I patted her head to comfort her.

Its nice to be protected, but there are only harmless Zell species nearby. It should be fine for me to leave you for just a short while, right? I have various things I would like to try out too.

Yeah, if anything happens, I will call you using Telepathy. But dont get too far away from me though?

I know. Ill be close enough so that you can dash over immediately.

From inside the transparent cylinder, Milly waved her hand with the sound of splashing water. Then, I turned and left.