Volume 4 - CH 9

Chapter 9 – Ogres’ Horns

“Actually, I also thought it was strange. No matter how powerful dad was, there is no way he could swing such a big sword lightly. He doesn’t even seem tired after a long battle.”

While having dinner on the first floor of the inn, Kohaku expressed her view on her father’s magic power.

“There was a difference between the amount of magic power that I usually feel from Amou than the one that I feel during battle. However, I always thought it was just the uniqueness of Ogres. Turns out even the person himself didn’t realize it, huh.”

Sorano said exasperatedly while looking at the two black horns extending from Amou’s forehead.

“Looks like I had been subconsciously using my magic power to raise my own physical strength all this time.”

Listening to the two, Amou said with a convinced expression.

After Eto tried to stimulate Amou’s internal magic power with support magic, the amount of magic power Amou had was tripled in an instant. This has been confirmed by Sorano, who has excellent ability to detect magic power.

Apparently, Ogres stored a lot of their magic power in their horns, and they used that magic power subconsciously to raise their own strength during battle.

“But from now on Amou has to consciously use that magic power that he used subconsciously before, right? Will there be a problem?”

“Amou said he was able to feel the movement of his magic power. In that case, he just has to train his magic power control. Then he could learn skills and magic after that.”

Sorano explained, while looking at Amou.

“No problem. If you can’t, you just have to train until you can. Like I’ve always done before.”

Hearing that, Amou looked at Eto and laughed. Even Kohaku and Sorano are also grinning looking at Eto. Although Eto wasn’t sure if he is being praised or ridiculed, nevertheless, he feels a little embarrassed by that.

“Cough. That’s right. Anyway, trying is the start for everything. But, don’t overdo it. The fact that the amount of your magic power was tripled means the difficulty to control it also increased three times, after all. So, you should be aware that the risk of injury is also increasing.”

Eto said to Amou, just like a party leader.

“I wonder if my horn is also filled with magic power? Can you feel something from here, Sorano?”

“Aa. Kohaku’s horn is also filled with magic power. But, it doesn’t change that much even during battle. I think Kohaku has always been using your magic power all the time.”

“Too bad, even though I am expecting my magic power to double as a bonus.”

Kohaku said, regretfully, while squinting her eyes, looking at the amber horns that extended from her forehead.

“Kohaku is someone who has a lot of magic power from the start. If it’s doubled, you will become a dangerous person.”

Sorano said while pointing at Kohaku’s face.

“Alright, hear me for a bit. The rewards from the goblin stampede have been stored in our guild’s account. After this, I’d like to check the rewards that each of us received. Thus, I want Kohaku and Sorano to come to our room later.”

There is something that Eto wanted to tell them about the rewards.