After Boqi moved into my closet, the quiet life is gone forever

"...Magic power, literally, refers to the ability to cast magic. In this world, everyone possesses magical power, but without training, it's so low that it's unnoticeable. Furthermore, a person's magical power is limited. Once depleted, magic becomes incapable of use, and full recovery takes considerable time. While the amount of magical power increases through years of training, it also depends on each individual's quality, but generally speaking, the older the magician, the higher their magical power.

The most important function of mana is to be used for the output of magic. Its relationship with magic is varied, such as being used to create matter from nothing, consuming it when manipulating matter, or simply using mana as a means of attack...

Philen explained magic to Hongxia seriously, and while speaking he spread out his palms to change the form of the magic.

Hongxia took notes seriously in a notebook.

"Today, I will teach Miss Hongxia the most basic exercises and meditation methods, and then some common magic. It doesn't matter if you can't do it at first..."

other side

Chaoyang was lying on the bed leisurely.

At this time, Fulilian pushed the door open and walked in.

"Huh? How come you have time to come to my place?"

In response to Chaoyang's question, Fulilian did not rush to answer. Instead, she waved her hand and a chair flew to Chaoyang's bedside, and then she sat on it.

"You will be part of our team from now on. I just came to say hello and ask some questions."

Chaoyang was mentally prepared for no surprises. He didn't say much but just took an apple from the fruit plate on the bedside table and threw it to Fulilian.

"Thank you... Was it you who suggested that Hongxia ask me to learn from her?"

"Well...if you find it troublesome, just refuse."

When the time comes, hire another magician. Hongxia doesn't need to be very powerful, as long as she can escape during the battle.

"Nothing. Although it's a bit late for him to learn magic at this age, it's better to let Philen spend some time with humans of the same age. Haita will definitely be happy."

"You are so gentle."

Chaoyang complimented casually.

"I've come this time to ask about the special curse within you. It's so deeply hidden. I only discovered that faint bit of magic when you were holding me, hidden among the meager magical powers of a normal person. I still can't figure out what it does, but this is the first time I've seen it. Do you have any ideas?"

[Flillian is indeed a lolita old woman. She lives up to her reputation and can even detect Sandwich's immortality. But is it a curse?]

"Yes... I was once attacked by a demon. The first half of my life was a beautiful girl, and the second half was a snake's tail. I think it was left over from that time. I don't think it would be bad to be specific, but if I have to say it, I became stronger after being attacked by her."

"Hmm? So there are curses with positive effects... Well, this one should be called a blessing rather than a curse... I'll definitely research it when I get a chance."

Fulilian touched her chin and walked out thinking. When she was almost at the door, she suddenly remembered something and looked up at the door and said to Chaoyang behind her.

"Oh, and next time, don't pretend to be unconscious. When I examined you, I shone a strong light into your eyes, and your pupils quickly contracted. Well, I guess I can guess what you're up to, but it's better not to worry your companions. Hong Xia was so worried she cried."

178. Hong Xia obtains magical skills!

Before she knew it, Fulilian had been staying in Chaoyang Village for two months.

"Ms. Flillian, come on, you're like this when Miss Flillian is not around. You put your clothes on inside out and you don't even wash your face."

Hongxia's teacher today is Fulilian, and Philen has started purchasing supplies and collecting necessary items for the trip, and will be ready to set off in two days.

[Ah... This is so annoying. It feels like there's another Philen.]

Hong Xia started to help Fulilian tidy up her clothes, then wet a handkerchief with water from the kettle, wrung it out, and wiped Fulilian's face.

"Mmm, so cold!"

"Who told Miss Fulilian not to wash her face properly this morning?"

"Ahhhh-------"

It's like a mother helping her daughter wash her face before going to school in the morning.

Fleury made a reluctant sound.

5 minute later.

"Hello~~ Girls should be pretty. Miss Flillian is so cute, don't waste her."

"Hmm... Haha, then let's start today's class. Today's class is different. We're going to have a real-life practice right from the start. If you're careless, you'll get killed."

Fulilian sighed, picked up her staff and said to Hongxia in front of her.

"Oh~, no, no, I can't do it in actual combat yet!"

"We're about to start our journey. Are you planning on distracting Chaoyang from protecting you before you lose an arm?"

“…Okay, alright.”

Hongxia bit her lip hard and picked up her grandfather's staff that she found in the warehouse. It was a pretty good high-end item.

With the strong light from the staff, Fulilian shouted loudly

"Use all your strength to cast defensive magic!"

……

"boom!"

There were constant sounds like explosions coming from outside the village.

After knowing that there were two magicians in the village, the villagers were no longer surprised.

"Hey! Is the one-handed sword that Uncle Matthew asked you to make ready?"

Amid the explosion, Chaoyang walked into the only blacksmith shop in the village and shouted loudly.

The uncle who was forging iron heard it.

"Oh? Here I am! I'll give it to you when I'm done with this."

After a while

The uncle wiped his sweat with a towel and walked out.

"Hey, this scabbard is a gift from me. Five silver coins will be enough... Do you have the money to pay for it?"

"Hey hey hey ~ Keep track of it. My wife will pay for it for me when she gets back from practice."

After hearing Chaoyang's words, the uncle sighed, sat on the wooden barrel and said earnestly.

"You're so shameless! Why would Elena fall for you? Is one hand really okay? Listen to your uncle and stay in the village. If you want a job, you can help out in my blacksmith shop. You won't starve to death."

Chaoyang smiled. He was very happy about the kindness of the villagers.

If he really was from this world, he wouldn't mind living here.

"I appreciate Uncle Matthew's kindness, but there are still people waiting for me to find them. I will come back to see you with some gifts when I have the chance."

Carry Chaoyang behind your back so that you can pull it out with one hand.

"Really? Peace is already here, so why are you still taking risks? I don't understand how you young people think. Don't die out there..."

Uncle Matthew muttered, stood up and walked back to the blacksmith shop. Not long after, the hammering sounds were heard again.

"Hmm... I'll have some practice after a long time."

Chaoyang muttered to himself as he walked out of the village.

……

In the forest

"Haah, haah, haah..."

Hong Xia was lying on the ground, panting heavily, and the ground nearby was already in a mess. Her defensive magic was broken in less than 10 seconds by Fulilian's attack.

"...Hmm... I guessed it would be like this... But realistically, if we run into the demons, you'll probably become their food."

Sitting on a large rock, Fulilian calmly stated the conclusion.

“Haaa… I… Haaa… well, there’s nothing I can do!”

Hongxia was helpless. She didn't even have the strength to stand up.

"I'm not scolding you. I came to this conclusion two months ago, so I've been thinking about ways to remedy the situation. A few days ago, when I was deciphering your grandfather's magic book, I found some interesting magic."

Fulilian smiled smugly.

"Your grandfather seemed to be a master at manipulating lightning, but at the end of a bunch of offensive magic, he seemed to change his mind and use the lightning on himself. Do you understand what I mean?"

Flillian jumped down from the rock and picked up the staff.

"Blitzschnell! (Blitzschnell) Magic that makes you as fast as lightning!"

In an instant, Hong Xia could only catch a glimpse of a vague figure moving around him, creating a strong airflow.

"Ugh, it hurts so much... Ugh..."

By the time Hongxia reacted, Fulilian was already squatting beside a rock and vomiting.

"I shouldn't be spinning in circles... and this magic is so incompatible with me. Electricity is running wildly through my body. If I were to use it in actual combat, it would probably affect my judgment and thinking. As expected, you have to use magic in practice to know if it is suitable... Okay, Hongxia, let me explain the principle of this magic. Simply put, it converts magic power into electricity, and then uses the electrical load to strengthen the body. Under ideal conditions, it can move at super-high speed for a long time.

My personal opinion is that this magic is a superior version of the high-speed magic (ジルヴェーア) passed down by the mountain peoples of the southern kingdoms. It consumes less mana, and while the absolute speed isn't as high, it allows one to constantly reach superspeed. However, the risks are also significant. A single misstep in combat can lead to death, and it also causes hidden damage to the body. It's not bad if you don't need it as a life-saving escape technique. The rest depends on your compatibility with this magic. If you're good with it, you might even become a master of electric magic like your grandfather. Next, I'll teach you how to transform mana into electricity, so remember it well.

"Yes!"

Hong Xia's eyes lit up, and she felt that this magic was super cool.

[When I go back to Japan, I will be the Japanese Flash! ]

……

At the same time, the morning sun had already reached the top of the mountain.

"Huh, the sword made by uncle is quite sharp."

On the top of the bare mountain, Chaoyang used his newly acquired one-handed sword as a stone-cutting machine and cut out a set of simple furniture, including tables, chairs, and benches.

Used to practice control over the sword.

"Hmm~~ I'm really kind enough to give those who come up the mountain for a date a place to rest. ...Ah, but I've practiced too much, and the blade is already tattered. I'll have you help me fix it up."

Chaoyang threw the sword into the air casually, tilted his body slightly, and the sword fell accurately into the scabbard behind him.

Then he jumped straight off the cliff.

In the forest, Philen was on his way back. There were some supplies that this village did not have, so Philen took the trouble to go to the next village.

"We're leaving in two days. If I don't urge Lady Fulilian, I don't know how long she'll stay here. I feel a little sorry for Miss Hongxia for not giving her too much time to practice."

"boom!!!!"

An object fell from the air to the ground in front of Philen, and the shock wave caused Philen's clothes and hair to fly.

"Cough! Cough! W-what is that?"

"It's not a thing, it's me!"

He jumped out of the Chaoyang Pit, with his shoes and trouser legs all torn to pieces.

"I was just practicing on the mountain, and I fell down halfway down the mountain. Luckily, I didn't hit you."

"Can you please go down the mountain normally? How strong are you? Aren't the shoes Miss Hongxia made for you broken?"

In fact, although Chaoyang's exterior was hard, his internal organs were all broken. However, they were repaired when Philen coughed.

"No, I changed into my old shoes just to practice. Let's go back to the village together."

179. A wooden sword is enough, I’m afraid of hurting you

27 years after the death of the brave Sinmer

The journey of four people officially begins

"What a disaster...being chased and hacked by your father..."

Sitting in the carriage, Chaoyang complained that she was being chased by a middle-aged man playing a game of chase for 40 minutes.

"You have quite good physical strength..."

"After all, you took away my only daughter, who was as precious as a pearl."

Fulilian, who was sitting in the carriage, looked at Chaoyang and spoke.

"Ms. Hongxia has a good father... Even when his precious daughter asked to go on a trip, he only agreed with tears in his eyes."