Chapter 4

Now that the three of us have been enhanced, we decided to head through the forest and aim for the town.

The place beyond the forest is said to be a castle-fortress city called Volzard.

Isn't that cool? It feels like a typical other world, doesn't it?

"By the way, why was Sir Kent heading to Volzard? Entering the forest alone is practically suicide."

"Huh? Ah... I see... Trying to cross the forest alone was indeed a daunting task... Damn that wicked princess."

I finally told Reinhart that I had been summoned from another world, and since my magic power test was a failure, I was ordered to cross the forest alone as my last chance.

"But isn't this just a way to dispose of a nuisance?"

"Yes, that's the only way to see it. This forest is dangerous and difficult to traverse without a group with guards."

According to Reinhart, this forest has expanded due to a large outbreak of treants, which mimic trees.

The forest is filled with monsters, and it's extremely difficult to clear it and restore the original path.

Still, the determination of humans has made it possible to reclaim the path.

"If I manage to cross this dangerous forest alone, my value will be reassessed, right?"

"Of course, crossing this forest alone is something only top-notch adventurers or master-level warriors can do. If you can use both dark and light magic, you will undoubtedly receive special treatment."

"Wow... It seems my time has finally come."

The excitement of obtaining cheat abilities in another world, which is a dream for any middle school student, is overwhelming.

Even my summoners seem excited.

However, getting carried away like this often leads to a painful failure.

I should stop and think carefully instead of rushing ahead.

To think, I need information to make a judgment.

So, I decided to ask Reinhart and the others about this world.

"Indeed, Sir Kent, to not be arrogant even after obtaining such rare power is truly admirable."

"No, no, the power is something I received, and I can't even use it properly. Besides, I don't think the treatment after being summoned was good."

After all, I was given the choice between obedience and death. If I returned without any preparation, I would surely face a terrible situation.

I wonder if the class president is okay. I'm worried, my sweet heart.

By the way, it seems that understanding the language here is due to the summoning. I can even read and write the script Reinhart showed me. The person who created the summoning ritual must be amazing.

According to Reinhart, we are in the Kingdom of Reisenburg.

I remember the wicked princess mentioned that family name.

I asked Reinhart and the others about the princess named Camilla, but they don't know her.

It seems a considerable amount of time has passed since Reinhart and the others died, and they haven't left the forest, so it's natural they don't know.

"By the way, we were summoned as soldiers, right? Does that mean there's a war?"

"Logically, yes, but if soldiers are needed for a war, they would usually be summoned near the battlefield. However, we are in the central part of the kingdom, far from any borders."

"I see, there's no need to summon nearly 200 people to a place far from the battlefield."

"Indeed, considering this, the third princess might be planning to seize the throne by force."

"Ah... I see, a coup. Now that you mention it, that wicked princess seemed very power-hungry... So, we are involved in a power struggle for the throne?"

"The possibility is high."

This means I need to carefully consider my next move.

The wicked princess said to return with a reward, but if the coup fails, I'll be executed.

It seems better not to return blindly.

To understand the current situation, I decided to go to Volzard and investigate before making a decision.

The next knowledge I need is about magic.

I immediately asked Reinhart and the others about magic, but they all have basic knowledge and are not particularly skilled.

"Sorry, Sir Kent, we are all knight types and don't have much knowledge about magic."

"Huh? What do you mean?"

According to Reinhart, there are six attributes of magic, and two major categories.

One is the release type, which uses magic in the usual sense, and the other is the circulation type, which enhances the body. Reinhart and the others are skilled in the circulation type.

"Most people are biased towards one or the other. Those who can use both types of magic are rare and highly valued by the kingdom."

"I see, so I'm probably a release type."

"Probably, but with your exceptional talent, you might be able to use circulation magic as well."

"To protect myself, that would be better, right?"

"Yes, but we will protect you, so you don't need to worry."

With such powerful Skeleton Knights, weak attacks won't reach me.

However, there's one thing that really bothers me.

"Can we walk through the town with everyone together?"

"That... That..."

Ah, I see, it's probably not possible.

Logically, even if we were summoned, to others, Skeletons are still considered monsters.

We can't walk through the town in broad daylight.

"Hmm... This is a problem. I can't do anything on my own after leaving the forest..."

To be honest, I was a failure even in Japan, and in this other world, I'm just a child with no common sense. I have no confidence in navigating the world without Reinhart and the others.

When I was at a loss, Bastian gave me a suggestion.

"Dark mages can hide familiars in their shadows and summon them from a distance. With your talent, you might be able to do that."

"Really? Dark magic can do that? But I don't know how to use magic properly..."

When I said that, the three of them shook their heads and Reinhart spoke.

"Sir Kent, to say you can't do it after unconsciously summoning and enhancing us to this form would earn you the scorn of all mages."

"Hmm... I see..."

According to them, my magic is far beyond the norm.

Usually, one must imagine the activation in their mind while properly chanting the spell to activate magic.

The idea that I can use magic just by imagining it is absurd.

"If you can use magic just by imagining it, why don't you try summoning using shadows?"

"Right, if I don't know, I should try."

I decided to try Bastian's suggestion.

When I tried, it was amazing, a real cheat.

I could summon everyone from the shadows and move them through the shadows.

I could even sink into the shadows and move through them myself.

If something attacks me, I can just hide in the shadows and be safe.

Hooray! This is awesome!

Dark mages can interfere with the shadow realm and even create their own space to store items.

This means I can have everyone stay in the shadows when we enter the town.

Since our communication is almost telepathic, it works even when they are in the shadows.

Rare dark magic is truly amazing.

This will definitely make me popular.

As I learned to use some dark magic, I became curious about the other attribute, light magic.

"I'm starting to get a feel for dark magic, but what kind of magic is there for light?"

"Light magic is for healing and exorcism."

"I see, it's as I imagined. Does exorcism work on all monsters?"

"Yes, while we don't know much, powerful light magic is effective against all monsters, but it is especially strong against undead, like us Skeletons and Zombies."

That's as I imagined.

I think I used light magic unconsciously when I sent Reinhart's companions and when I regenerated my body after being eaten by goblins.

"Can light magic bring the dead back to life?"

"That's impossible. Skilled healers can save people on the brink of death, but they can't bring the completely dead back to life."

"I see, that's the realm of necromancy."

"Indeed, but with your ability to use both attributes, the line might be quite blurry."

After that, I tried light magic by slightly injuring my hand and imagining it healing. I was surprised when the bleeding wound disappeared without a trace.

But thinking about it, I was completely fine after my intestines were dragged out and eaten, so this level of healing isn't that surprising.

"Sir Kent, your dark magic is absurd... and your light magic is absurd too..."

"Really?"

According to Fred, a healing spell that can heal a cut is not rare, but regenerating from a state where intestines were dragged out and eaten is unprecedented.

Reinhart and Bastian nodded in agreement.

Light magic, except for exorcism, is not suitable for attack. Light mages usually support from the back because they are rare and losing a healer is a big problem.

However, in modern Japan, light attacks mean lasers, and light weapons are often the mainstay in anime.

So, I tried to make it work.

First, I tried emitting light, but Reinhart and the others took damage and had to retreat into the shadows.

I almost wasted the enhancements I gave them.

Next, I tried to strengthen the light, but it was so intense that it felt like a spell of destruction.

It seems light weapons are impossible with magic.

The idea is to convert magic power into light, strengthen it, compress it, and release it in a specific direction, but the eyes, the eyes...

Still, I couldn't give up on light weapons. After trying various methods, I found a way.

The key was to change the order.

Compress a large amount of magic power, decide the direction, and convert it to light at the moment of release.

However, it's not a powerful laser like in robot anime. It's a small, 5mm hole in a tree, and it takes about 30 seconds to activate. But if it could be instant, it would be incredibly powerful.

Even though I did it myself, light magic is also a cheat.

In general, magic is a cheat.

But is it normal in this world?

By the way, why does using magic make me so hungry?

"That's because the mage's internal energy is used to convert the mana in the air into magical power."

"I see, so the circulation magic Reinhart and the others use is the same?"

"Exactly, and the higher the conversion efficiency, the stronger the magic."

"I see, so the 'Magic Eye Crystal' was checking the attribute and its efficiency."

I took a break from practicing light magic and ate some more nuts.

They are delicious, but I'm getting tired of them.

Ah, I want to eat white rice and miso soup.