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Inferior Magic Swordsman: Using the Skill Board to Become the Strongest (Web Novel) - Chapter 121: Cherish the Present…
Chapter 121: Cherish the Present…
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We rode the dragon back to Finlis from the side of Mount Rheitis. Thanks to this, we were able to shorten the journey, which would have normally taken a day, to about an hour.
I was worried about the quest because it was a very challenging one, but when I got to it, I was able to complete the entire journey without incident. Perhaps because of this, I was faced with a difficult problem for the first time since I arrived here.
“Um, Esther. I think I’m going to go back to my house.” (Toru)
“…” (Esther)
“We’ll report to the guild tomorrow, okay.” (Toru)
“…” (Esther)
Esther has stopped talking to me.
I believe we had been able to talk normally before we got on the dragon, but after we got off the dragon, she stopped answering when I tried to talk to her.
(Come to think of it, she tapped me on the shoulder when we got off the dragon, what was that about…?) (Toru)
I had no idea why she is keeping her mouth shut.
Esther, with her puffed up cheeks, led the way, and we returned to our home.
It was only a two-day adventure, but it felt like a week away. It had been a very intense two days, with the defeat of a high-rank monster, the fight on the Eternal Flames, the gathering of Persimo, and the return with the dragon after the dragon showed up.
As proof, my level rose at an unprecedented rate.
○ Status
Toru Minasuki
Level: 33
Race: Human Primary Job: Swordsman Secondary Job: Magician
Rank: III => IV Skill points: 30 => 130
○Passives
[Complete Enhancement+]
[Body Enhancement+] [Magic Enhancement+]
[Natural Recovery+] [Enhanced Resistance+] [Limit Break+]
[Stamina +7] [Magic +7]
[Strength +7] [Dexterity +7]
[Agility +7] [Intelligence +7] [Luck +7]
○Techniques
[Sword Art Lv5] [Magic Sword Art Lv1] [Magic Art Lv5] [Magic Law Lv9] [Archery Lv5]
[Aikido Lv5]
[Counterattack Lv1] [Anti-Magic Lv2] [Evasion Lv2] [Intuition Lv5] [Intimidate Lv5] [Thought Acceleration Lv5]
[Inventory Lv4] [Chant-less Casting Lv4] [Language Comprehension Lv4]
[Blacksmith Lv4] [Cooking+] [Training Lv3] [Riding Lv1]
[Condemnation Lv2] [Whistling Lv4] [Mimicry Lv5] [Ad Lib Lv5] [Climbing Lv5]
[Magic Sword Lv2]
○ Title [Nesis servant]
In just two days, his level has increased by 18. The rate of increase is astounding. In addition, my skills also naturally increased. My Training skill rose to level three suddenly. This is because I risked my life trying to communicate with the dragon. Also, perhaps because I rode the dragon, I learned [Riding].
Lily had taught me how to quickly raise his skills, and it is true that if you put your life on the line, your skills rise quickly. But no matter how well I perform, it is my life that is at stake. I don’t want to have the same experience twice.
After dinner, I found Lily relaxing in the garden. There was a wooden reclining chair in the garden, which had been purchased some time ago. Lily was sitting on it, quietly looking up at the sky.
“Lily, may I have a minute with you?” (Toru)
“……what is it?” (Lily)
“Actually, Esther hasn’t spoken to me since I came back here. I don’t know what to do, so I was wondering if you could give me some advice.” (Toru)
I could only scratch the back of my head as I talked.
Even after returning home and eating dinner, Esther was still puffing out her cheeks. I thought about trying to reconcile, but I had no idea what on earth I should apologize for.
Lily must have noticed the change in her because she touched her chin looking like she understood.
“Give me details.” (Lily)
“Well, let’s start with the part where we went to Mount Rheitis to pick Persimo–” (Toru)
I began to summarize the situation from the short time before Esther’s behavior became strange. Lily, receiving the explanation, gradually became stern.
“—So, even after eating dinner, her mood didn’t improve… What the hell happened?” (Toru)
“Toru was mean.” (Lily)
A slap. The words of condemnation fell on my head. The cold eyes of Lily piercing.
“Gu, specifically, how?” (Toru)
“First of all, the dragon. You are crazy to ride on it.” (Lily)
“Eh. No, well…” (Toru)
In Japan, riding a dragon is not a particularly strange thing to do. In fact, it is so common that even the story of a “good little boy” that rode a dragon. [T/N: It’s from a series called “まんが日本昔ばなし” or Old Tales Japan Manga. It was both a tv show and manga.]
(So, it was the dragon?) (Toru)
“In Eargard, dragons are second only to gods. They are sacred creatures. It is a blasphemy.” (Lily)
“I see. …But the dragon said we are allowed to ride it. (Toru)
“That’s it. The dragon’s flight is fast. It’s hard to hold on to them. If you were not careful, you would have fallen.” (Lily)
“Ugh.” (Toru)
“Esther can barely use magic. If she fell, that would be the end for her. She must have been terrified.” (Lilly)
“Uuuhg…” (Toru)
The dragon was as fast as a jet plane. Thanks to me blocking the wind with [Wind Magic], I was able to enjoy a comfortable air ride, but the magic I’m sure we would have been blown away easily.
Come to think of it, Esther was certainly shouting from behind. I’m pretty sure she was thinking, “My first flight is amazing” but it seemed to be a scream of terror.
“I think Toru is the first person in the world to ride on the back of a dragon.” (Lily)
“…Lily-san, would you like to try riding too?” (Toru)
“You haven’t reflected at all!” (Lily)
“I said nothing, I’m sorry.” (Toru)
Lily’s mood suddenly dropped to the bottom, and I immediately retracted my previous statement. I raised my hands to show my intent to surrender.
“You should apologize to Esther.” (Lily)
“I understand. I will apologize to her tomorrow when I see her.” (Toru)
“You should go now.” (Lily)
“Huh?” (Toru)
“Farewells come suddenly. Even if you think there will be a next time, there may not be one. If you’re going to be an adventurer, you have to cherish the present.” (Lily)
“………yes.” (Toru)
The weight of those words made my chest tighten.
When I faced the front door to apologize to Esther, I suddenly remembered what she had said. I wondered if it would be a good idea to talk about it right after I had talked to her about my problem, but Lily just said.
—you have to cherish the present.
I return to the garden again and opened my mouth.
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