Will I End Up As a Hero or a Demon King (WN)

Chapter 134

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Chapter 134 – Riste-sensei

Riste, who had a satisfied smile on her face, said this.

“I think this Rare Skill ‘A’ is probably Spirit Magic.”

――I see, so that’s it.

In a sense, it could be called a standard, and since Riste had mentioned the word ‘spirit’ before, I thought there was a high probability that there was magic related to it.

“By the way, how did you come up with Spirit Magic as the answer?”

“I think I told you a little bit about it before, but there are countless numbers of spirits in this world to help activate magic. And since the spirits are divided into these eight types of attributes…”

“I see. When you master a certain number of basic magic of all types, you can use the spirits themselves? I guess it’s a little different, but you mean you’ll be able to use magic that could be called a higher version of it, right?”

“It would be more accurate to say that it’s not so much a higher version. Spirits don’t have much ability to think. So, for example, if there are 100 spirits and a human uses magic to get one of them to help him, it’s possible, but if you were to deal with a spirit directly, then the power of 100 spirits would be activated in the form of magic.”

“No way… but doesn’t that mean it would be more powerful and effective?”

“That would be the case as long as Loki-kun’s basic magic skill level is low. But as the skill level increases, you can use more powerful magic by using 100 spirit powers to assist you in exchange for your magic powers.”

“I see. I’m not sure why it has such a wide range, but I think I understand it now.”

“It’s a matter of numbers. There’s a big difference between the number of spirits that help with basic magic and the number of spirits that work with Spirit Magic. But there are also some differences depending on the environment you’re using it in.”

“So if there’s a water area, there will be a lot of water spirits or something like that?”

“That’s exactly right. But it’s really only a small difference, so don’t worry about it too much.

Amazing.

Amazing, amazing, amazing.

I didn’t expect to hear such detailed information, so I’m incredibly impressed.

I thought for a moment that this might have something to do with the very foundations of the world, but I’m sure I wouldn’t have been able to get such a detailed explanation if it weren’t for Riste.

“Thank you, Riste. As expected from the Goddess of Commerce, your explanation was really easy to understand.”

“Fufu, consider it payment for the wooden pen.”

I nod in agreement at Riste’s words, which sound like a joke.

What a businesslike goddess.

If she says she’ll teach me as payment, it will make me want to make even more earthly objects come true.

Phew~…

Now I know that Rare Skill ‘A’ is Spirit Magic.

I know that either Rare Skill ‘B’ or ‘C’ is Gravity Magic.

Well, it’s just a guess, but I have a hunch that Rare Skill ‘C’ is probably Gravity Magic.

Even if the skill level requirements are unknown, Rare Skill ‘B’ has already been cleared with the two types of Dark Magic and Light Magic.

If that’s the case, just from the picture I have, I think the requirements for Gravity Magic are a little too easy.

And then…

“(It’s not that easy to unlock Space Magic with just Dark Magic and Light Magic, is it…?)”

If this theory is correct, then it seems unlikely that I will be able to obtain Space Magic with the clues I received this time.

If all you have to do is break through two skills, then someone must have done it over the years.

Regardless of whether the information is made public or not, I don’t think the old lady from the trade guild would go as far as to say that it’s an exclusive skill for people from other worlds.

Well, if the requirement to unlock every level 10 skill is something like that, then the people of this world might be hopeless.

If that’s the case, then I’ll be hopeless, and I’ll also feel a little bit like, “What the heck?” because I’m a little bit closer to the right answer.

Tap, tap, tap…

In the quiet room, the only sound is the tapping of my fingers on the table.

Riste is quiet when I’m deep in thought.

It’s nice sometimes, but I can’t afford to be quiet in a situation like this.

She doesn’t say anything, but I’m sure she’s waiting for that ‘reward’ I mentioned earlier.

If I could figure it out, I would try my best, but even though I tried to think about it as much as I could, I think this is about as far as I can go.

After all, I only found out what kind of skills I needed to free myself, but the skill level requirements are still unknown.

If I can’t meet the requirements for obtaining Space Magic, which I can say is almost certain, I’m too afraid to spend any skill points.

“(Well, that’s about it for now…)”

With that in mind, I closed my notebook and, after taking a deep breath, called out to Riste.

“What would you like as a reward?”

It was a question I had somehow prepared for–

But the answer was something I had not expected.

“Yes. Shall we go for a walk?”

It was just after 9 pm.

Riste and I walked side by side through the streets of Malta, where there was still some traffic.

I wasn’t sure where we were going.

But unlike at the accessories shop, she wasn’t trying to get away from me, so I didn’t worry about following her.

“Looks like we’re safe here.”

“Hmm? What are we doing in this back alley?”

I wonder if this place is behind the entrance to the Hanfarest where we’re staying?

I think we’re halfway around the inn.

I look around.

“Well, Loki-kun, let’s go.”

“Huh?”

My heart nearly exploded at that moment.

“Wha… W-why is Riste hugging me…?”

Riste wears a black dress at night to match my taste.

And she wears black heels that I bought for her.

Since the height difference between us is even greater than before, my face is pressed right into her open chest.

Unlike when I was with Felin, I didn’t feel like I was being buried, but because Riste’s hands were on my head and waist, she was pressing down on my cheeks with her own arms.

I couldn’t help but feel extremely grateful for the fact that, for the first time since I was born, I had become smaller.

And this, this beautiful, brain-burning scent…

“(I can’t… if she does this to me, my mind will fly apart… sorry, Felin…)”

I also involuntarily put my hands around Riste’s waist.

At that moment, Riste’s body reacted with a start, but the next moment, my body also reacted with a start.

“Ah, my legs! My legs are flapping around!”

“Loki-kun, if you make a fuss, someone will see us. Please be quiet for a while.”

Since my view is limited to her chest, I can’t see what’s going on with my body.

But since my legs are flailing around and the wind is blowing from above, I definitely know what’s going on, and I can’t help but wrap my arms around Riste—not just my hands but also my legs.

It’s just like being in a baby carrier, but I can’t worry about that.

“(Ughh!! Scaryyyyyy!! But I think I want to stay like this forever…!)”

In the midst of all these mixed emotions, the wind stopped in a dozen seconds, and then, with a stomp, my foot was grounded somewhere.

And then, Riste let go of her hand.

“Loki-kun, you’re okay now. How was your flight?”

“Phew~ phew~… Riste’s hug was the best! I think I might die now!”

“N-no, that’s not it!”

I want to attack her right now.

With these feelings, I looked around and saw many roofs with a sense of unity in my field of vision.

“Huh? Where am I?”

“We’re on the roof of the inn where we’re staying. I thought the plaza would still be visible at this time of day.”

“That’s probably true, but…”

Looking down, I saw that I was on a roof, and it was slightly sloping, so I shuddered at the thought of slipping and falling.

“Well, Loki-kun, shall we practice Flight?”

“What? Here? I thought you couldn’t fly, Riste!”

“I managed it after a little practice while you were in the bath, Loki-kun.”

“Oh, is that so…”

“I figured out the trick, so I’ll teach you, and if you need help, I’ll help you.”

“Really?”

“Really.”

“(…T-that’s wonderful, isn’t it? Not only will I be taught the secret, but if I’m in danger, I can be carried again… What a blessing…)”

I’m a 32-year-old man.

I have just come here and have awakened to the art of being pampered.

If the world knew about this, I would only be able to find myself in an appropriate shop or a rare girlfriend.

But the other person I’m dealing with… is much more powerful.

She’s a super beautiful older sister type who’s been alive for so long that I don’t even know how old she is anymore.

And my body is 13 years old.

If that’s the case, it’s okay.

Let’s say my heart is also 13 years old.

It’s not a romantic feeling; I’m just being spoiled…

I tell myself as I make my request, assuming I’ll be held in her arms.

“I would be very grateful if you could help me!”

▽ ▼ ▽ ▼ ▽

“While you’re still getting used to it, please use your arms and hands well.”

“Yes!”

I practice drawing circles in the air while floating.

“You won’t actually consume any magic power, but you should imagine releasing magic power from your hands and arms.”

“Yes!”

As I’m told, I create the image of releasing magic power in one hand and try to change direction.

“That’s right. Whether you want to go up, down, or stop, it’s the same. Originally, races that have the innate ability to use Flight always have wings. Since you, Loki-kun, don’t have wings, you have to use your hands as a substitute. Yes, come here. Hands down.”

“Yes!”

I turned my palms downward and created an image of releasing magic power downward.

Then, somehow, I was able to see the whole city, faintly glowing in the darkness, and it was different from the view of Hanfarest, which was already the highest in the area.

If I jump too high, it’ll be dangerous.

It’ll also be hard to hear Riste’s voice, so I turned my palm up and imagined pushing the air.

“Now, please create a strong magic image that will make you stop suddenly as close to the roof as possible.”

“Ugh, yes!”

“(Stop suddenly… stop suddenly… now!)”

“Oh no, maybe I got too close!”

“…Geez, there’s nothing we can do about it.”

With a thud.

I was picked up by Riste as I hit the roof of the inn with considerable force and ended up in Riste’s arms.

Where is my determination from last night?

I’m contaminated with the mentality that it’s okay to be spoiled, so I don’t hesitate to cling to Riste.

By the way, it took me two hours to get here.

On the way, I was saved by Riste five times in the form of a hug, and to begin with, I couldn’t possibly have lasted two hours of training with my magic power, so Riste returned to the divine realm in the middle of the journey to restore my magic power each time.

It’s a skill that can be used to transfer magic power, but I can only imagine a situation where I would transfer magic power to someone, like when I was with Paisa-san, so I won’t think about it too much for now.

“Loki-kun? Your feet are almost touching the ground.”

“Oh, that’s right!”

I reluctantly break the heavenly embrace myself.

“You’ve gotten much better. The only thing left is to have a strong magical image, okay?”

“That’s right. I haven’t had any experience using magic with that much power, so it’s hard to imagine.”

“Um, Loki-kun? I’ve been wondering for a while, but why did you suddenly start using such polite language?”

“Riste is Riste-sensei now. It’s only natural to use polite language when talking to a teacher.”

“Se-sensei, huh… Please remember to change it back later, okay? Now, back to the topic, a strong magical image is, for example…”

The two of us sat side by side on the roof, looking out at Malta as the lesson continued.

Riste was really good at explaining things, and when I first stumbled over the part about the image of releasing magic, she demonstrated it for me while enveloping her hands in a bluish-purple mist.

This is not a matter of skill but a phenomenon that is one step before the consumption of magic power. If you enter the process of releasing it from here, it becomes Non-Attribute Magic. If you wrap it around your body or weapon, it becomes a Magic Wrapping Technique, and so on.

It seems to lead to multiple skills.

It was an interesting topic, but I still didn’t have time to think about anything else.

I spent the first hour or more concentrating on the image of releasing magic power and somehow managed to get the minimum level of flying down in the second half.

From now on, the challenge is to see if I can create the image of a strong release of magic power, as Riste said.

If I can’t, my flying speed won’t increase, and it will be difficult to stop or take off quickly in an emergency.

But…

“The strongest image of magic I have is the mist that appears when the split bodies of the goddesses descend or disappear.”

“A certain percentage of the magic we possess is used for the split body.”

“When I imagine that… Hmm. I don’t know if I can do it or not, but I think it’s scary at first, so it might be difficult until my magic power increases to a certain extent.”

“I got carried away, too, but I don’t think there’s any need to rush. You can say it well enough, so please improve your accuracy slowly.”

“I understand. But if I have questions again, will you teach me? Because your teaching style is really the best.”

“Of course. For some reason, it was also refreshing and cute to see Loki-kun acting spoiled as a student.”

When I heard those words, I apologized to myself.

“(I’m sorry, Riste-sensei. It’s not because I’m your student, but I thought it would be forgiven if I just acted spoiled. I’m really sorry.)”

Then I suddenly wondered if this was really a reward for Riste.

“Hey Riste. Is this really a reward? It seems like I just learned how to use Flight. “

“Of course it is! I mean, I got to hug Loki-kun a lot while I was practicing, right?”

“That’s… I guess that was a reward for me…”

“…..”

“…..”

Right now, I was really glad that it was night.

If it were bright, it would be obvious that I was blushing.

“(Huh… what should I do? I…)”

“I have to leave earlier than usual tomorrow… so maybe we should go back soon?”

“That’s right.”

If I can use Flight, I’ll use my own power to fly home.

I cautiously descended from the inn.

“(If there was only one goddess in this world…)”

――I couldn’t help but think about that.

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