"Hey, you're here. I've been waiting for you."

"Oh, our research will now move on to the next step"

The day after I gave him the Golem's Magic Guide Core, he visited the academic city to ask if the magic props were complete, but he seemed already ready.

Welcomed by all two researchers, it was the Ring-shaped Demonic Prop again that was handed to them.

I guess this makes me practice some new skills.

"Now for the next stage, use 'magic' with that ring on and bring down the monster."

"'Magic' can do anything. But not with 'magic'."

"Yeah? I mean, do you want me to knock my enemies out with fireballs and firevalets?

"That's the thing. I'm going to start by looking into the magic of elementary school."

"Let's start with the basics. We're looking into it, but we've never had more samples."

"So with that on, the monster is gone, thank you."

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Secret Chain Quest: The Source of Magic II

Quest Goal:

Use your magic class skills to defeat monsters 0/500

(This quest will be a party progression)

Quest Reward:

Quest progress to the next level

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A new quest has been issued, and should we complete this first?

We're all back after the Academic City and back to [Beginning City].

"... I miss what you say, this city is"

"Right. We moved to the next city less than a month after we started the game."

"I do miss you. … Now, do you want to capture monsters to complete the quest?"

"So is that. Right around the city, hunting rabbits is bad for beginners, why don't we hunt in the back of the woods"

"Okay. Do you want to act separately when you get on the ground?

"That would be better. Because a monster around here would be a blow to your elementary skills."

"Right. You won't have to be aggressive or hardened to act."

"Right. Now let's get you there."

We call the horseman as we leave the city and head for the woods.

When we go into the woods, the Wolves attack us, but when we are fighting in shallow places, we leave it to the speed of the horseman to shake it off because it might get in the way of the beginners.

We got off the horseman about 10 minutes after proceeding to the back of the woods with the horseman, and the three of us were to act in pieces.

Exactly. If we go this far back, no beginners will come in.

All kinds of exploration skills are mobilized to search for monsters, and as soon as they are discovered, they are defeated using magic skills.

The quest display counter is gaining momentum, so I guess it's knocking the other two out without adding or subtracting them.

The monsters are also resurrected at a pretty good pace, so the counter keeps increasing.

As a result, 500 crusades could be completed in about an hour and a half.

"Hmm, couldn't you have cleared it at a pretty good pace?

"It's a crusade of 500 bodies. It's a lot of work to do numbers no matter how weak your enemies are."

"Well, it would just be better if the strength of the enemy wasn't specified. If they say it's the same level as us, we have to deal with monsters that are over level 60."

"So is that. Now let's get back to the academic city."

"Right. Let's get this quicker."

Return to the Academic City to report completion of the quest.

When I went back to Galeus and Rebaut in the academic city, I just ate to say I couldn't wait.

"Welcome back, I knew it was early. Well, I was wondering if you could give me my ring back."

"Oh, I know.... See, this is it, right?

"Let me check.... Oh, I'm fine. That's the end of the first phase."

"Then I wonder if we can move on to the second stage. What am I supposed to do next?

"Fair enough, calm down. That's the end of the first phase, but we need to find out what's going on before we move on to the next. I'm sorry, but I was wondering if you could come back after tomorrow."

"If that's what you say, can't you help it? I'll come back tomorrow."

"Yeah, I hope so."

"Please keep it up. This research should open up new possibilities."

Leaving two excited people behind, we return to our clan home.

Looks like we can't make any more quests today, and we're going to spend the rest of our time on productive activities.

Then I'm gonna have to pick up my hi-hirokane knife.

Visiting Dwan's workshop, he was decorated with a dagger in bright shades on his desk.

"Dwan, this is Hiirokane's knife, isn't it? You've become a mysterious shade."

"Um, I left it to the magic stream to make and I could do this. Performance… at the moment, it doesn't extend to Origin weapons."

"At the moment? You think if we reinforce it, we can get over it?

"It seems that Hihirokane's weapons are of a nature to take in the same type of weapons. They said using that nature to let them take in the gear would only make them stronger. I don't know if there's a limit somewhere."

"... but should we say we don't have to do that?"

"Because you have a strong enough weapon. Well, it's not a masterpiece, just keep it."

"I'll keep it if you say so. Bye."

"Are you going to continue your quest tomorrow? To the point where you don't have to."

"I know. See you later."

And the day after receiving the knife, the three of us visit the academic city again.

If we went to Galeus and Rebault, we'd both be waiting for us.

"Hey, I'm glad you're here as promised."

"Quick, but let's get down to business. As usual, put on this ring and now use 'magic' to bring down the monster."

"Anything classified as' magic 'doesn't matter. I don't care about any powerful skills, so I want you to take a sample."

"I mean, you want me to knock you down with advanced skill firevalets and skills like Fire Javelin?

"That's the thing. Then let me give you the ring. … so as usual, thank you."

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Secret Chain Quest: The Source of Magic III

Quest Goal:

Use your magic class skills to defeat monsters 0/500

(This quest will be a party progression)

Quest Reward:

Quest progress to the next level

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"Yesterday's little quest with you."

"Well, I thought you'd come next."

"You'll be fine in the same way you did yesterday."

"Right. Let's get moving and finish the quest."

The quest thus received on this day is also accomplished lightly by randomly capturing monsters in less popular places.

The result of completing the quest and reporting it was "I want you to come back after tomorrow" as well as yesterday, so I went back to the clan home to spend the rest of my time thinking about it.

Plus the next day, when we visited the academic city, two people, Galeus and Rebault, were still waiting for us.

"Welcome. Come on, this research should be the last step too"

"Instead, I need you to do something a little tricky. Let me give you the ring first."

Receive and attach the ring from the rebout.

Well, what's your next challenge?

"Well, it's the last step, but it's a little complicated.... Well, the way it's done doesn't change that much."

"Now I want the spirits under contract to bring down the monsters. As long as the Spirit defeats the monster, you don't have to worry about the type of monster you defeat."

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Secret Chain Quest: The Source of Magic IV

Quest Goal:

Using Spirit Skills to Defeat Monsters 0/100

(This quest will be a party progression)

Quest Reward:

Quest progress to the next level

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"Should I let the Spirit defeat the monster? Is there anything else?

"Right...... shall I ask you not to use magic resonance amplification? That data will only get in the way this time."

"Because I want to examine the pure magic circulation between the spirits I'm contracting. If resonance amplification goes in, the data will be disturbed, so I guess you should be careful."

"Okay. I'll be there, then."

This is how we get our third monster crusade request, and we move to our usual place again.

The difference is that we don't take down monsters ourselves this time, we have spirits take them down.

It won't start unless you summon the Spirit, so call it in quickly to explain the situation.

But Aeril doesn't seem to be on board much longer.

"Um, it's nice to deal with monsters, but I don't like dealing with monsters in such a weak place. It's not like it's a weak thing."

"... well, I can't deny it. If you want to finish your quest quickly, this is a good place. I'm sorry, but could you do it here?

"Mm-hmm. Surely you don't even like being held for long periods of time.... Okay, let's hit our hands here this time. Instead, next time, let me ram you where you have more bones!

"Okay. I'll show you later."

"Okay, it's a promise! Well, then, let's get started!

Aeril's in a better mood, and all you have to do is look for monsters later.

The other two seem to be done negotiating with the Spirit, and they look ready.

We're ready, so the three of us split up and act, and ask the Spirit to defeat the monster.

The Spirit is originally a magic specialty, so even elementary skills are overkill in monsters of this magnitude.

As soon as Aeril finds the monster, he also defeats him with the right skills.

If you're worried, it's MP depletion, but just as few crusade monsters were there. The quest ended lightly in about 30 minutes.

"Well, now that the quest is over, you're all right now."

"Really? I knew it, it doesn't feel violent. Don't forget your promise."

"I know. Now I'll call you when the enemy has bones."

"All right then! Then it's time for me to go home. Unsummon me!

"Yes, yes, see you."

Send Aeril back and join Yuki and Yuki.

Looks like the spirits have already de-subpoenaed both of them.

"Well, that completes the quest. I don't know what I'm going to do next time I'm going to let you fight a strong monster."

"My Shaina was fine. Where's Twa?

"You promised me you'd let me fight strong monsters, too.... Well, if we go to the Hihirokane pit, we'll be fine. Dwan will want extra Hiirokane, too."

"... I don't know where it is. Where is it?

"It's in Japan. I'll show you next time I go."

"Please. I don't see a monster that seems satisfied at an affordable price."

"I'll take care of that. Now, let's go back to the academic city."

Go back to the academic city and show Galeus and Rebaut the ring.

The two were snorting satisfactorily after examining the ring.

"Thank you. This will complete the research."

"Magic and magic, then magic flowing to the Spirit. I read these magic streams, and the source of magic is clear."

"All I have to do is build on this for the last time.... I'm sorry to say that, but I'll be back tomorrow to give you the results of the research."

"Yeah, but this completes the research. Leave it to us to rest."

"If you say so, I'll take care of it later. See you next time."

Return to the clan home leaving two people to finish the last.

Well, this will complete this quest group, and I wonder if new skills will be unlocked tomorrow.

... I hope SP consumption isn't high.