The Hero’s Brother Is Bound To Be Depressed

308 – Sorcery

I felt happy at the thought that I could become a sword master right away, but at the same time, I calmly considered the gains and losses. The longer I thought about it, the more my heart, which was full of joy, grew colder.

I use a spear as my main weapon. Spatial magic was also focused on maximizing the advantages of the spear. Of course, if you become a sword master, using a sword as your main weapon will not be a problem.

Still, I felt like Sword Master wouldn’t be of much benefit to me. Even if he became a sword master, his chances of defeating Munchkin Roel did not increase. Fighting Roel head-on is tantamount to suicide. To me, becoming an archmage had more positive factors than a sword master.

I can use space magic without restrictions than now, and with the knowledge of an archmage, it will be easier to use various magic to lead the battle in my favor. There was also a high possibility that he would become a new sage like Ross of Hope.

However, if I choose the Archmage, the biggest disadvantage arises. Roel, who can learn everything about me, can even gain magical powers. It is literally high risk, high return.

Jin Xian also thought about that and wanted to help just this once. Because my growth is connected to Roel’s growth.

Roel has grown faster than the original trend. Considering that Roel used the rapid growth technique he learned from Rotten more freely than I did, it was right to be cautious.

It was right to save the remaining opportunities until we found a way to completely destroy the terminal connected to Roel. So what talent do I need to acquire now?

As I unconsciously furrowed my eyebrows and pondered, Jin Xian said with a smile.

“You have a face that understands the shortcomings of quantum jump.”

“So I’m going to choose carefully.”

If I become a sword master, there will be no significant growth effect for the current Roel. Roel has already reached the realm of transcendence and become a sword master.

However, I felt regretful about choosing a sword master who did not provide much benefit to me by keeping Roel in check. These growth opportunities did not come easily. This could be the last.

The low-risk, low-return Sword Master and the high-risk, high-return Archmage.

I felt like I was losing money no matter what I chose. In that case, I decided to change my perspective and think about it.

In the past, Ross, who was always followed by his older brother in whatever he was doing, was forced to take up sewing and cleaning, which his older brother did not like.

Of course, I had no intention of wasting this precious opportunity for growth through things like sewing or cleaning skills.

I had no intention of giving up on my growth just because I was wary of Roel. By giving up some of my flesh, I have to make a choice to take the remaining flesh that clings to my bones.

I was muttering “low risk, high return,” and then I blurted out the words that flashed in my mind.

“… “Magicology.”

Sorcery is an intermediate position that exists between magic and alchemy, but it is a discipline that is of great help in dungeons and real life.

Because it deals with magic circles and spells and allows the use of useful magic in a variety of fields, it was a profession so popular that there was an official magic department at the academy.

Rotten, my first teacher, was also a magician who studied stone thorn disease, and Luna was also studying magic. Becoming a great magician could be of great help to Luna’s growth.

The usefulness of magic arts, which is helpful in many ways, would also be helpful to Roel, but it was definitely less risky than choosing an archmage. Because sorcery was not about using magic that was directly helpful in battle.

However, the nature of magic arts will be of great help to my direction in battle. Artifacts and auxiliary magic modified through magic arts will have good synergy with the space magic I mainly use.

The reason I chose magicology over alchemy was an objective reason. Like the slime magician I met in another world, I had a feeling that the miscellaneous magic and knowledge of magic would be a small plus for me in various ways.

For me now, rather than a single high level, I needed a wide level that could respond to sudden variables.

“Hoo, are you planning to choose magic arts?”

Perhaps because he thought my choice was unexpected, Jin Xian could not hide his expression of interest. I guess he expected me to choose between Archmage and Sword Master.

“Is it possible?”

“of course. Among the Rosses in the multiverse, there were many who chose magic arts.”

If so, it was a relief. Of course, there was a second-best solution called alchemy, but it was true that it had less advantages than magic.

“Ross chose magicology mostly because he wanted to help Roel. “Is this the same reason for you?”

There would be nothing more comfortable than having Roel at the front and providing support from the rear. But that is only possible if we have the same goal. Now I was in a position where I had to stop Roel’s plan.

“It’s the opposite. “To completely disrupt Roel.”

Jin Xian smiled, perhaps because he liked the answer.

“Okay, then let’s get started right away. “You haven’t changed your mind in the meantime, have you?”

“Yes, I’m ready.”

In response to my answer, Jin Xian raised the magic power within his body. Magical energy flowed from the shoulder area of ​​both of his missing arms, temporarily replacing his arms.

“Assume a lotus position and close your eyes.”

Hearing Jin Xian’s low voice, I immediately sat cross-legged and closed my eyes.

“Follow the guidance of my magic power and use your magic power.”

With those words, my toes suddenly started to feel itchy. As she immediately raised her magical power, Jin Xian’s magical energy slowly moved from her toes and finally reached the top of her head.

“Breathe to the top of your head, and imagine silence.”

It was a difficult request, but Jin Xian’s magic kindly told me how to act. As I imagined silence, even forgetting the beating of my heart, I felt something huge settling somewhere in my mind.

Very delicately, Jin Xian’s magical power moved around in his brain. As time passed, my body temperature rose and cold sweat began to flow. Just before I was consumed by the silence I imagined, the top of my head became hot and I heard Jin Xian’s voice.

“The terminal was engraved. “Now let me show you how to retrieve it.”

Jin Xian’s magic stayed in one part of the brain. As I used my magic power following the guidance, I was able to glimpse parts of numerous memories.

“If you think about magic, it will be easy to find what you want.”

Those words brought to mind something about magic. I was finally able to find the terminal I was looking for. Instinctively, I pulled the terminal into my silence.

At that moment, I felt a tremendous amount of pressure and the illusion that heat was radiating from the top of my head. All kinds of information related to magic came into my head constantly, and I understood all of it in an instant.

As I digested all the vast knowledge of magic, the heat surrounding my whole body disappeared in an instant, like a lie. With goosebumps, I instantly realized the essence of magic. The quantum jump was successful.

As I slowly opened my eyes, confident that I had succeeded, I saw a familiar message in front of me.

「Synchronization rate 22%.」

The synchronization rate, which was 28%, decreased by 6%. Still, considering the benefits I gained, it wasn’t a waste at all. When I think about the improvements in combat that come to mind right now, I can feel that I have grown tremendously.

The resolution of the perspective from which we view the world has increased, and various options have emerged for future actions. Some of the potential that was dormant within me was awakened in response to magic.

I was sweating coldly and the back of my neck felt sticky. But what was important now was the condition of Jin Xian, who taught me the quantum jump. One arm was wasted by teaching memorize. I didn’t know what I would have sacrificed for the quantum jump.

I urgently looked at Jin Xian, but there was no change on the outside. Rather, Jin Xian asked about my condition.

“How much has the synchronization rate decreased?”

“6%.”

“That’s adequate. Just in case, don’t overdo it. Well, if you’re the one you are now, you’ll probably be good at it.”

“… “Are you okay?”

Jin Xian smiled at my question and then shook his head.

“No, I don’t think I can keep you here any longer. Now it’s too much for me to be alone. If you receive a gift, get out of the way quickly. “Because it’s awkward.”

I nodded with a smile at Jin Xian’s blunt answer. I was truly grateful to Jin Xian. Aside from his presence as a speaker conveying information, he knows that by sacrificing himself, he has increased the possibility of reaching the ending I want.

I already knew the coordinates to return to the original world. This is because Jin Xian left traces in his mind that would allow him to return to the original world in advance.

I relaxed my lotus position and stood up straight away. Without hesitation, I immediately created a passage to return to the original world, looked over my shoulder at Jin Xian, and said.

“I’ll show you the ending you’ve been waiting for.”

“Yes, that’s all I want from you. “If you mess up the ending, I will rip your soul apart, so just remember.”

I smiled and turned my head to Jin Xian, who maintained a playful attitude until the end.

“Okay, eat popcorn and spy on my daily life.”

“Are you coming? “I look forward to a warm reunion with Luna.”

I laughed at Jin Xian’s joke and took a brisk step toward the aisle.

***

Jinxian, left alone on the outskirts of the outer universe where Ross left, looked at the spot where Ross left and raised his magic power. And he erased the traces of the space where the passage was with magic. This will avoid tracking.

Jin Xian, who had lost most of his talents for the final gift, smiled as he raised his last remaining magical power.

Just as all Ross are liars, Jin Xian naturally also lied to Ross.

Fortunately, the last Los didn’t notice Jin Xian’s lie.

“I really wanted to see the ending.”

I felt bittersweet about not being able to watch the ending, but on the other hand, I felt a thrill of goosebumps when I imagined the destruction of all the bonds that Ross would bring. Isn’t this vicarious satisfaction?

In an instant, the wall of the living room was completely torn off, and everything except the floor Jin Xian was stepping on disappeared into the other side of the universe. Along with that, a gigantic presence filled the outskirts of outer space.

Jin Xian smiled and opened his mouth to the being looking down at him. She was very disappointed that she couldn’t fly because she had no arms.

“Niemi-”

Pop-!

As if crushing an insect with his hands, Jin Xian’s body was crushed by something invisible and burst apart without leaving a single piece of flesh behind.

That was the death of a person who lived on the edge of outer space.