Chapter 122.3

Chapter 122.3

The move was finished before dusk.

I threw everything into the Telpers’ bag and just pulled them out according to Kyutes’ instructions at the new mansion, so it was easy.

It was annoying how Kyutes would constantly go off-topic, but I got used to it quickly enough.

I made small talk as needed, and while nodding along, I waited for the next instruction.

It took more time than necessary, but Kyutes seemed to enjoy chatting as he pleased.

Because of that, even after the move was done, he wouldn’t let me leave and almost suggested I stay the night. Somehow, I managed to get his signature for job completion and headed home.

The next day, I went into the forest to try out the new magic I had acquired, [Reference Point].

I had already tested the basics at home, so I understood how it worked.

The magic consumption was the lowest among the beginner spells I knew.

After about ten seconds, the same amount of mana was lost again, and when I specified a distant spire from the rooftop, the consumption increased slightly, and the rate of depletion sped up.

Still, it wasn’t a significant burden, so the “further away” Kyutes mentioned must refer to quite a distance.

After confirming that no adventurers were nearby, I set my belongings down on a fallen tree.

“Let’s start with something simple.”

I designated a small stone nearby using [Reference Point], and a point of light attached to it.

Then, I focused and used [Multi-Casting], launching [Magic Bolt] at the target.

The magical arrow pierced the point of light perfectly, sending the stone flying.

Next, I designated two branches.

“One on the right, two on the left.”

It didn’t matter how scattered or numerous they were.

The moment they entered my field of vision, I designated them, then immediately appraised their health and cast the necessary amount of attack spells.

The mana consumption of [Reference Point] was minimal, and since I canceled it quickly, it didn’t become a burden.

I hunted quietly, with terrifying efficiency.

Before I realized it, there was a pile of monster corpses too large to carry back.

“I went overboard...”

In a hurry, I disassembled them, and stuffed pelts, meat, mana stones, and usable weapons into a large bag.

Hoisting it onto my back, I stumbled my way back to town, barely slipping in before the gates closed.

I smiled at the gate guard, who was concerned about my wobbling, as I carried the heavy load home.

Walking down a dim alley, the image of my hunting mentor, Nerio, came to mind.

If he saw this reckless hunting, Nerio would be devastated...

The combination of attack magic, [Reference Point], and [Appraisal] was overwhelmingly efficient.

Because of that, I need to be more careful.

If I keep hunting as I used to, I won’t be able to handle it all.

That aside—my bow is going to become even more obsolete from here on.

The bow isn’t useless, since it can be applied to magic.

I told myself that, but Nerio’s sad expression didn’t change.