Sword of the Philosopher

Sophia begins training with Caln. The plan is to pass the boarding town at noon and arrive in the big town in the evening. So until then, I was hoping to get some guidance.

"Oh, already! No! Why are you doing magic there? Close and control!

"Wow, I know!

Sophia struggles to control the magic of 'Birdsoa'. At this rate, it looks tough.

Nevertheless, if you remember, I'd prefer Caln's way... the way a wizard named Richard taught her is a lot less magical than it would take to maintain magic. Plus the controls are stable compared to the way I do.

Sophia used to say it was hard to maintain magic. Caln can't be more magical than Sophia, but he can still maintain it for some time... then it's best to learn how to do Caln, but as a Sophia, it's like a magical way of treating things that I've never done, and I'm having a rough time.

"Wow!

Oh, control failed again. He suddenly turns around and is slapped from his back to the ground. There's a barrier up there, so it looks like there's no injuries.

"Are you okay?"

Caln offering his hand. Sophia replies "Thank you" and takes her hand and stands up.

"It's okay. Continue."

"... ok"

Caln responds and starts talking to Sophia again.

If she can't teach the method, she can just put it back in the first way, etc... while she thinks about it, Sophia uses magic and goes into control. In the meantime, Caln approaches.

"What's up?

"At this rate, I think it will take time"

"... how long is it going to take to master it?

"Um, what do you think? In my case, for example, it took three days to control it properly... oh, I run wild, but the magic itself is activated, so I think it would be quick from there if I could just get the hang of it"

Seems hard to grab the hang of it...... three days for Caln? And then...

"... Until we reach Norm's address, can you look at it?

"Fine."

She agrees. I'm kind of sorry this one just wants to cooperate. I think there's a place where Caln himself would go to accompany us... Hmm, so I guess I'll pay for Sofia's course.

With that in mind, Sophia fails again. On the other hand, the magic that Caln activates while explaining is so stable that I think I'll do it this way, too.

... Again, I wondered why a person named Richard taught Caln magic. It could be possible to stop by the fort for some history. But I let her master magic until she used rare items that never used magic... it doesn't matter what she thinks.

The only person I can think of is someone reincarnated just like me...? But I also have one question about that. According to the story, only Caln was taught magic at the fort. If you're a reincarnated person like me and you're teaching your fellow characters magic, it's not weird to use the same items for Theol. But I didn't... What the hell is this?

... the crux of this is that you have to meet someone named Richard. I don't know where he is, so can I gather information?

I thought something unexpected would happen… but it can be said that it has become more natural than the real world. Well, I'm supposed to be dead. I'm also helping Sophia. It's not strange if there's any change.

At that time, my eyesight turned to the left. To the left of the street - on the north side there is a forest, and yet a very high mountain behind it.

This mountain and forest... I opened my mouth to Sophia and the others wondering if the presence here would also interfere with the real world, which is becoming a little different from the game.

"Sophia, Caln. That mountain..."

"I know you do. Mount Slated, the spiritual peak, right?

Says Caln. I nod because I'm right, and I look at the top of my head where the snow stays.

There are many spirits on this continent, but there are three spirits in it who have the ability to locate themselves in a privileged position - called the Spirit of God. Immortal bird Feus presiding over fire and wind. Azua, the king of water who presides over water and darkness. It is the Divine Wolf Garc, who presides over the earth and the light, whose remaining unity takes Mount Slated and the forest at the foot in front of him as its root castle.

These three bodies are not involved in the game. They are non-interferent in the battle of the humans because they are those who watch over the continent… Indeed, when they set their aim on the Divine Spirit after destroying humans, someone from the five great demons spoke on the game. There was no direct mention, but maybe the Demon Kings' ultimate goal is them.

Somehow, I wonder if I could win if I fought. I'm proud to say that I have the ability to defeat even the Demon King without a bond... but since invading all over the continent, I guess they have more power than they aim for as their ultimate goal. If so, their strength-

"I think we were talking about people not being able to step in there."

Says Caln. I give small assent and tell Sophia to say it too.

"It's where the God-wolf Garc reigns... Garc is equal to God if you look at him from the Spirit... so that man doesn't break in for fear either"

The sight of the mountains means that the forests present in front should be equally inviolable sanctuaries… but does the presence of the streets in front mean that the area of human activity is gradually eroding? I'm a little concerned about the area, but I don't have time to look into it, so I decided not to.

"Hey, Mr. Luon."

That's when Caln speaks to me.

"You're almost in town, aren't you? I just want to teach you the whole control method by noon, so could you go ahead?

"Ahead?

"I can't believe I want you to find a restaurant that serves delicious food."

- The two of them are somewhat tired of training... sometimes near the sanctuary, or few demons associated with the Devil Clan. A level of strength that can be handled by two tired people even when they come out.

I bet there are demons in the woods who follow the divine spirit, but I've heard stories in the past that if you don't go inside, they won't attack you, so is it okay if I just leave you two alone?

I see Sophia. I keep using magic and it looks like I'm tired... but isn't there any more obstacles to my journey?

Sophia looked at me thinking that. It's okay - my eyes were about to complain that way.

... She seems motivated, too, and I'll leave it to you.

"Okay. Watch out for injuries."

"Yeah."

So I was single and headed to town.

We arrive in the next town, and noon is upon us. We were all going to have lunch at first, but we ended up waiting near the entrance to the town eating alone... I'm not coming.

I have a bad feeling... that's when Caln finally comes to town. But there's no Sophia.

This is - I ask her.

"What's up?

"... something terrible has happened"

Her face is so serious... waiting for the word, she threw up an unexpected word.

"Now that I have more control than I did in the beginning, I tried to use magic to get to town... well, magic runs wild along the way, into the sanctuary forest..."

"Ha!?"

I raised my voice unexpectedly.

"What sanctuary... I mean, did you go into the forest that Garc protects!?"

"Ugh, yeah... up in the air in the wind after a rampage along the way... keep going in the direction of the sanctuary forest..."

Isn't it catastrophic... that it's just a short way to town and it's making me feel fine too. This is faulty.

I'm not wearing a user demon or anything, so when I look... Caln continues while I think about it.

"I waited near the woods at first, but they didn't come back after a while. Probably the best way to keep the magic running and not control it well down to the direction or something. So maybe even deep into the woods... and the possibility of magic running out in the woods..."

... This has been a pretty nasty story. If Sophia can't move, it's not weird that Raefin came to town alone and reported it, but so far it's not either. Does that mean something bad happened in the woods?

"The situation was understandable. I'll find it."

"Are you okay?"

"I'll do something about it. Tell me about the place and direction of the bounce. That and the possibility that Sofia will be safely in this town, so Callan will be waiting here for a while. If you come, tell Rayfin I'll sign with her to call me back. Because the Spirit's girlfriend should be able to find me."

"Okay."

- I wish I could track down the swords Sophia has, the artifacts, and the magic around it, but I can't because I haven't analyzed the magic in detail... I just have to find it in the tunnel.

If you go into the woods and your magic runs out, it's just shipwreck. There are demons. If we have gone deep, we must hurry, but can we find it fulfilled?

I stick my hand in my pocket as I think about it, take out a few pieces of silver coins and hand them over to Callan.

"If you don't get here by evening, you can take the inn now and wait for me"

"Okay. Be careful."

"Oh."

It starts magic at the same time as it nodded and walks backwards down the street.

I had anxiety, but I couldn't imagine this happening... but I moved on to the sanctuary.