Chapter 125.1

(EP-125.1) Hunting #5

125 – Monster Hunt #5

Aira explained.

“If you combine the Rank 1 illumination magic and Rank 3 magic manipulation, these things are possible.”

She plucked one more strand of hair.

Blowing on it, this time, Aira created a butterfly-shaped light that fluttered its wings and brightly illuminated the surroundings.

Applying Rank 1 and 3 magic, huh?

Well, I guessed as someone who had reached the 4th Rank, I should have enough qualifications to do the same. So, I also plucked a strand of my hair and blew on it.

Flutter-.

However, my hair simply fell to the ground. Seeing this, Aira explained to me in a somewhat gentle voice.

“Imagination is important. All magic is based on the image depicted in your mind.”

“Imagination....”

“Now, Theo, pick an animal that you’re most familiar with and visualize it in your mind. Then, infuse it with magic.”

“Um.”

I, once again, plucked a strand of hair and closed my eyes, following Aira’s words. If there was an animal that was easy for me to imagine, it would be the one I kept beside me.

“Hu-.”

Finally, as I blew on it, the strand of hair fluttered and started emitting light. Simultaneously, the cluster of light expanded and transformed into the shape of a small but agile creature.

A squirrel.

It looked adorable.

It was dimmer than Aira’s butterfly and spider, but it was definitely like a shining squirrel. However, it soon dispersed into numerous clusters of light, resembling a scattered dandelion.

“You’ve lost your concentration, Theo.”

“... It’s not as easy as I thought.”

“Anyway, let’s go inside.”

At Aira’s words, we moved deep into the cave.

However, our footsteps soon came to a halt. The surroundings were filled with spiderwebs, making it impossible to continue walking.

Why were there so many spiderwebs?

Were there more spiders waiting ahead?

As I frowned at the thought of a swarm of spiders, Aira grinned gracefully.

“It reminds me of the Witch Forest in the North. There were also plenty of white spiderwebs there. I’m sure there are still many.”

“By Witch Forest, are you referring to the territory of the Tarantera Family?”

“Yes.”

The Witch Forest, also called the Great Forest, was an area with an abundance of trees. A literal sea of trees. And I believed there was a massive barrier further up.

The wasp opened and closed its mouth as if in warning.

And then, without hesitation, it started charging ahead. It felt like a tank was coming at me, I even felt the pressure and chills running down my spine.

But I wasn’t standing still either.

As it twitched from the previous magic cannon, I quickly charged my next attack and aimed the tip of my wand.

“Hu-.”

According to Aira, magic was an image.

‘Image.’

Then, what about a magic powerful enough to shatter that giant wasp into pieces with just one shot?

If it was a Rank 4 physical destruction magic.

If it was the magic of the Demon King Angmar, it would not be impossible!

━Jeujeujeujijeu-!

Finally, just when the giant mandibles were right in front of my face, I forcefully unleashed my magic. For a moment, I felt something rushing out my body and was launched through my hand.

“Oop-!”

─Kwaaang-!

With a powerful explosion, my body was sent flying backward, like a compressed spring being released.

Kwadang, kwadangtang-.

Thanks to that, I rolled on the ground full of dirt, barely managing to regain my balance and stand up. I couldn’t afford to let my guard down, as I didn’t know when the wasp would attack me again.

But my worries were in vain.

━Jeu....

The giant Hercules Wasp, which was hit by my attack point blank, was smashed in pieces as it slowly lost vitality.

Soon after, a system prompt appeared in front of my eyes, which notified me of the experience gained on my ‘Mage’ job.

Was the power too strong?

I could feel my legs shaking from the energy drain. However, the sense of accomplishment of defeating a monster as strong as an armored car cooled my head with a refreshing feeling. It was worth it.

“It’s crude, but it’s impressive magic. Didn’t expect you to end it like this.”

Aira looked at the remains of the wasp and complimented me. Even for her, a seasoned Archmage, my magic seemed to have an unusual power.

“However, there is a lot of wasted magic. If the goal is to kill, it’s enough to focus on one point without the need to explode it exaggeratedly.”

Seuruek.

Aira pointed her finger forward, where I could see a swarm of giant wasps beginning to crawl out of the cave’s depths.

━Jeujeujeujeu.

━Jijeujeu.

Edited by: fake