Infinite Mage

Chapter 165: A Dangerous Deal (1)

Chapter 165: A Dangerous Deal (1)

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"Huh? The government controls access? But the Galiant government and the native self-governing district have separate administrations. If we decide to go in, what can they do?"

"It's true that it's mostly just nominal control, but I think there must be a reason they're so adamant about it. Sorry if it sounded unnecessary."

"No, it's fine. We didn't know that, either. But our decision to go hasn't changed. Of course, that's if you guide us, Zis."

"Of course! Who else but Zis to be the guide?"

Confidently thumping his chest, Zis gasped in pain. It took a while for the pain to subside before he could continue speaking.

"But, with the state I'm in, I'm not sure I can walk around properly."

"Don't worry about that. Tomorrow, we'll go to the healing mage Mr. Freeman recommended. Most external injuries can be treated there."

"A healing mage? Isn’t that going to be incredibly expensive?"

Zis's eyes widened in surprise, and Amy looked at him sleepily, saying,

"It’ll probably be cheaper than the guide fee you suggested."

Zis scratched his head. That comment made him realize just how much he had tried to overcharge them.

"Haha, why bring that up now? That’s all in the past."

Shirone sank into a plush sofa.

"Anyway, we should rest today. Mental fatigue can be recovered with sleep, but Rian and Tess will be uncomfortable until they receive healing magic."

"Huh? No, I'm fine. My injuries are already healed."

Everyone turned to look at Tess. Indeed, the cuts on her cheeks and arms had healed cleanly.

"Wow, how did you do that? Is it something similar to what Mr. Freeman did?"

"Yep. I set my second schema to focus on mitochondria."

"Mitochondria?"

"It’s a cell organelle that produces energy. Using a mitochondria schema dramatically boosts basic physical abilities like reflexes, regeneration, and stamina. That’s why less talented swordsmen often choose it as their base build. Probably, soldiers and mercenaries in the kingdom use mitochondria builds a lot."

"I see, but what's this about a second build and base build?"

Having been lynched by swordsmen during a previous encounter with the Parrot Mercenary Band, Shirone wanted to learn more about schemas.Reêad latest novels at novelhall.com

The aspects of magic combat were indeed different. With the potential dangers in the ruins unknown, it was best to gather as much information on combat as possible.

"A build refers to a technique tree. People usually say to imagine a virtual body when explaining a schema, but the sensation is different when you actually train it. As the cells in your body awaken, they expand in clarity. So here’s the question. How do swordsmen overlay multiple builds?"

"That sounds tough."

"It requires immense training and genius talent, but there are people who have achieved it. They become so transparent that they ultimately merge with their own body. So, someone who has mastered a specific schema eventually acts as if that layer isn't there at all. If someone has mastered five schemas, the efficiency of their sixth schema is 100. But this is a matter of time and effort. Talent can shorten it."

"Wow."

Shirone let out a breath he had been holding. Although he had always dreamed of becoming a mage, he had realized the infinite potential of the sword during his real combat with Rian.

Mage and swordsman. Spirit Zone and Schema. Indeed, there was a reason these powers divided the world.

"That's amazing, Tess."

Touched by Shirone's sincere compliment, Tess blushed.

"Ah, it's nothing. I've been learning this since I was a child. I did explain a bit extensively hoping it would also be helpful to you, a magical poet."

"Yes, it's been incredibly helpful. Now, in situations like today, I can respond better than before. So, Tess is already healed, and tomorrow it'll just be Zis and Rian who need healing magic."

Shirone spoke casually, but Tess suddenly stiffened, realizing something.

Come to think of it, despite the discussion about swordsmanship and schemas, Rian hadn't interjected at all.

Tess discreetly glanced at Rian. He was listening impassively, but his gaze lingered on his own body.

His body was in complete disarray.

Although he had ultimately overwhelmed Falcoa with an imagined schema, his failure to master the schema was a significant flaw.

He wasn’t just failing to heal; it felt as if his injuries were getting worse.

"Damn it! Why can't I..."

Tess looked at Rian with pity, but her heart also raced with tension. She felt guilty as if she had inadvertently hurt him.

"His pride must be hurt. He must be the most upset about this."

Realizing his friends were watching him, Rian quickly adjusted his expression. As if nothing had happened, he flashed a bright smile and thumped his chest.

"Haha! I'm fine. I don't need healing magic. I'm tough."

Indeed, Rian was thumping his chest with tremendous force, yet his expression didn’t change, nor did he show any sign of pain.

But everyone knew. He was enduring through sheer superhuman willpower.

While his mental strength was indeed astounding, his combat effectiveness would significantly decline if his injuries weren’t treated.

Still, no one urged Rian to receive healing magic again. They understood the misery of having to show weakness.

But Shirone was different. During this trip, Rian had seriously carried out his duties as a guardian knight. If Rian was serious, Shirone thought he should treat him with the same commitment.

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