The broad-leaved trees in the mountains are gradually losing their leaves, and I feel that winter is approaching.
It has been about a month since I learned body strengthening magic from Mr. Zeol, and I finally got permission to practice it on my own.
This also means that body strengthening magic can be used freely.
"Listen up, Brother Niang. When you first use body strengthening magic, you should move slowly. If you suddenly go all out, it will cause muscle and joint injuries. The degree of strengthening is fixed, and you have to use your body movements to control the power. size."
"Understood."
I used to think that body strengthening magic controls the degree of strengthening by adjusting the flow of magic elements, but it turns out that the ratio of strengthening is fixed.
That is, just toggle "on" or "off".
The control of speed relies on muscle power.
For example, if a person who can strengthen to twice the original strength wants to exercise at 50% of the original strength, he needs to control it to 75% of the strength.
"Although strengthening the body is a good thing, it doesn't feel very useful."
"Many people have tried using magic to control the degree of enhancement, but the conclusion is that it is easier to control it with muscles. Of course, you can try, but you must consider the combination with attribute magic, and you must move freely while adjusting the magic. It might be a little difficult."
Indeed, considering that I plan to use it in conjunction with attribute magic, it seems better to limit the enhancement to "on" or "off".
"Then, let's try running without using body strengthening magic first."
At this time, I was standing on the road on the river embankment in the village. There was no interference here and I could run at full speed.
First I tried running without using body strengthening magic. Since I have been doing strength training in addition to magic training, the speed was obviously faster than in the spring.
"Wow, you can move quite flexibly. Okay, let's use body strengthening magic to try to run. At first, try to strengthen it to 20%."
"20%?"
20% sounds conservative, but it may be because of the risk of muscle damage.
Take a deep breath, calm down, and fill your blood vessels with magic.
Although it felt like a gentle jog, I stopped after only five steps.
The hairs all over his body stood on end and cold sweat broke out.
"How's it going? Isn't it great?"
In response to Mr. Zeol's proud question, I could only reluctantly nod.
Even though it was only a slight exertion, it felt like the same speed as sprinting at full speed.
"I never said it. In fact, the way you flow magic energy is quite different from ordinary people. It doesn't seem to be out of control, and the flow of magic energy is very dense, which makes me very excited. It seems to be stronger than I expected."
Maybe it's because of the attention paid to details like capillaries.
However, even if it can be strengthened five times, it still feels like the muscles and ligaments will be injured.
"This is the reward for persisting in basic training in silence. Don't be swayed by this rare power and continue training from the basics."
"Yes, I will. If you are not careful, you will break your body."
Start jogging gently again using body strengthening magic.
With incredibly slight force, the speed increases in an astonishing way.
Using 30% of the strength is even faster than sprinting at full speed, and the fatigue of the muscles is much less.
However, due to the fatigue of magic power, it seems difficult to strengthen it for a long time.
In addition, when running at 50% of normal strength, I feel a stab of pain in the back of my thigh.
Slow down immediately, but it shouldn't be a big deal, but if you use body-strengthening magic while sprinting at full speed, your body will definitely collapse.
"What's wrong? Are you hurt?"
"Just a little stinging"
"That's it, that's it for today. Do basic training on magic flow before going to bed. When you use body-strengthening magic, your recovery power will also be enhanced, and wounds will heal faster."
"Really? I'll give it a try."
Although it's known to increase muscle strength, it's good to hear that recovery will also increase.
There are so-called healing potions in this world. It is said that people who use light magic add ordinary ointments and long-term healing magic to make them. They are very expensive.
High-end potions that can stop bleeding or heal wounds with just one use are generally only carried by high-level adventurers for insurance purposes, and are simply unaffordable for country kids like me.
If it could be restored any time faster, it might be possible to replace medicine.
"Mr. Zeol, if you use body strengthening magic for a long time, will your body be strengthened?"
"This may be difficult for you. It seems that your level of strengthening is very high, so you cannot move at full strength in the strengthened state. In this case, the physical body cannot be exercised."
"As expected, I can only train steadily without using body-strengthening magic? After the body is strengthened, it can produce stronger power when using body-strengthening magic. No matter what, I can't exert my full strength."
"Hahaha, it's true. Well, even so, through exercise, your limit will be higher, so it's not a waste. That's all I can teach you. Next, try it yourself."
"Thank you. Anyway, be careful not to let your body collapse. I'll give it a try."
The basics of body strengthening magic have been taught to me, and from now on, I can only explore the limits myself according to my physical condition.
For me, not only do I have to try to combine it with attribute magic, but I also have many issues to solve.
"Brother Niang, we are going to the mountains in a week to attract monsters. You should go too."
"But I have almost no means of attack."
"It doesn't matter. I don't ask you to defeat the monster, but you have to hone your escape skills."
"OK."
From late autumn to spring, monsters lacking food occasionally appear around Azka Village and invade the village.
Especially monsters like Goblins, which are already numerous in number. If left alone, they will attack the village in groups and even cause harm to the villagers.
Therefore, as the real winter approaches, go on a mountain hunt to reduce the number of monsters.
Mr. Zeol and others will set out to carry out a crusade, and the larger villagers will be the main force.
Even if you encounter a swarm of goblins, as long as you outnumber them, you can defeat them without getting hurt.
In case of encountering large monsters such as pig ghosts, Mr. Zeol will be responsible for dealing with them.
I was invited this time probably because I was recognized for my good escape ability, but I still hope to get more recognition, at least in terms of attack.
For now, prepare to use "Summon" and "Shield" for support, and then consider whether you can cast more offensive attribute magic within a week.
In addition, if you defeat goblins, you may have the opportunity to try eating hearts.
The magic stone will definitely be taken out, so it needs to be cut near the heart.
However, I don’t know how much I need to eat to have the effect, and eating the raw meat of monsters is considered taboo, and if the adults around me find out, I will be scolded.
Even so, in order to become the person who can cast powerful magic, I must try.
"Ah, that guy Horacio, can you keep up with the training? No news means everything is safe. But this situation can only be said in a world with convenient mail delivery. Come on, Horacio. You promised that you would become a knight. of."
While thinking about Horacio who was working hard in the distant royal capital, he returned home at dusk.
Indeed, the physical strengthening also seemed to enhance recovery, and the pain in the hamstring that had just been injured was no longer there.
