chapter 7
7 – Demonic Practice
We continued to move forward. In an awkward atmosphere where no words were exchanged, Yeon-woo woke him up and said this.
“Are the other groups doing well?”
“It must be similar to dealing with a C-class.”
Even Kim I-do over there is a C-class beast who just cuts down and catches him with a sword. The problem is class B.
“The decision will be made there.”
Which group will you catch first? Probably the group with Choi Yoo-eun. Even if the salamander is strong against the fire attribute, it’s a B-class at most. It would be enough to defeat it with a stronger output flame.
“I see. Class B… Ugh. It’s very scary. My homeroom teacher said that in class. To defeat a class B, three students like us must do everything in our power.”
Yeonwoo swallowed his saliva and continued his words.
“Actually, it’s my first time dealing with a B-class monster. What if I become a burden?”
“Don’t worry. It’s your first time.”
Rather, there are few people like me who came to the academy after accumulating witchcraft experience.
“It’s not difficult to play Salamander even if you’re Amman B-class.”
Her I tried to reassure her and spoke as softly as possible. Yeonwoo and Kim Ido. I have to be very nervous for our group to run well.
At that time, the sound of a salamander moving among the blades of grass was heard. Which direction? He immediately put his hand on the crystal ball and used detection magic. Northwest direction, two C-Class Salamanders. As if they hadn’t discovered us yet, they were playing with the leaves as toys.
This time, with the intention of not losing the player to Kim Yi-do, he quickly raised his staff and used ice magic.
[Ice Ball]
A large block of ice flies towards their heads.
Quaaang!
A hit on both. However, you shouldn’t be vigilant because it’s a C-class. Revisiting the lessons my father taught me, even when the lights go out. I confirmed that I was out of breath and took the loot.
Still…
No matter how much you try to be vigilant, it is true that you lose your strength. Both Class C and Class B salamanders have a weakness in the ice attribute. I didn’t live very long, but I learned only ice magic all my life.
This is ridiculous.
Even if Jo Won was a little better, Yoo Eun Choi would be faster than Jo…
No. No. Don’t be conceited!
Pair! Pair! I slapped my cheek hard to come to my senses.
“Whoa…”
I looked at the trees in front of me to come to my senses. Trees that did not shake even after such strong magic, and blades of grass that did not matter.
All of this must be thanks to the director’s protection magic. That’s great. Even though I poured ice magic on it, it didn’t budge.
Lee Myeong iron wizard. How strong are you
If you want to break the protective magic, at least A-class high-ranking wizards. Or maybe S-class wizards should come. Meanwhile, the other members of the group approached me a little later.
“So-hee, are you okay? I just wanted to slap you all of a sudden.”
I passed the difficult question to answer and looked at Kim Yi-do. This time it was a step too late. My magic was better than your sword. He is looking at me and squinting his eyes as if he is at a loss for words. No, I wasn’t at a loss for words.
“Why is that, Kim Yi-do?”
“Everyone get ready. It looks like a Class B Salamander has found us.”
What?!
“What, what.”
An expression as if he had discovered something just like before. There’s nothing wrong with the detection magic orb I’m using yet…
No. There was a case like this before. Is that bastard’s detection magic superior to mine?
“It looks like the mother of the ones you caught. It’s running from afar. Look over there.”
He spread his fingers and pointed in one direction. It doesn’t look like you’re lying.
At that time, the magic orb that was worn around the waist began to flash with a deep red light. Also, now I could see the B-Class Salamander approaching with my eyes. They are running at an incredibly fast pace. He was taken aback for a moment, but he regained his composure as he recalled the words his father had told him.
“Kieeaek!”
A Class B Salamander appeared in front of our group.
The size is about 2 to 3 times bigger than mine. It doesn’t look particularly threatening, befitting a guy who uses it as a textbook for aspiring wizards.
She calmly took a deep breath and remembered how to deal with the Witchbeast.
Usually, if you are a monster with eyes, you look at its eyes first. It is the habit of the Witchbeast to aim at the target it is looking at.
He’s looking at me. Of course. No matter how hard you try, there must be maternal love.
“Yeonwoo. I think that Salamander is only interested in me.”
“Is that so? Isn’t that dangerous then?”
I can see that Yeonwoo’s body is shaking.
“You don’t have to be so scared. Can you calmly crush his leg with rock magic?”
“Ah… Yes.”
Yeonwoo begins to memorize the magic chant. At this time, I also used provocation magic to avoid drawing attention.
He shrinks his body a lot to get closer to me. But it’s already too late.
Koo Goo Goo!
A sharp rock rose from the ground and stabbed him in the leg.
“Kieack!”
Okay. I blocked his movements. Now my magic won’t miss.
“It was Sohee!”
“Yeah. Back off now.”
Sohee’s staff started to glow blue. Soon, ice crystals began to fall from the salamander’s head like hailstones.
Perbubububbuck!
Intermediate magic Ice Thunder, a magic that makes pillars of ice fall like lightning. Casting is long, but that much power is guaranteed.
“Kieack!”
He couldn’t resist and was crushed by ice crystals falling from above. The bottom was made of rocks and the top was made of ice, and it looked like a tomb.
“It’s done.”
I confirmed that my breath had stopped using the detection magic. They said it would be too much for a group of 3 people, but not even a group of 2 people.
“It’s ridiculous… That a salamander collapses at once with ice magic. No matter what. He’s a B-class monster.”
Yeonwoo next to me admired me so much that I couldn’t speak, but he smiled without saying anything.
It’s more unfortunate than that. Kim too. It’s because you don’t have anything to do. I’d rather be better Because there is no such thing as being exposed to one’s skills.
But when I looked at him, it seemed that he didn’t care. The serious expression on his face seemed to prepare for the danger to come.
“Kim Yi-do?”
Because I’ve had several experiences before, I shouldn’t overlook it. He was superior to me in detection magic. This time, let’s not panic and prepare in advance.
“It’s not over yet. He’s alive.”
“…”
I said something, but I don’t think you need to listen to this. You want to believe it’s not the end, right? I was of no help in hunting B-class.
“Unfortunately, everything has already been checked. I used the detection magic once more just in case. His heart doesn’t beat anymore.”
“I’ll be running again soon.”
I was speaking calmly, but rather I was at a loss for words.
“What nonsense…”
It was then.
The crystal ball started to react again. It is much redder than before and sparkles with a faster cycle.
“!”
I can’t believe you reacted this much. Maybe it’s grade A. This must be an area without strong demons. Why?
Koo Goong… Koo Goo Goo…
The pillar of ice on which the Class B Salamander was placed begins to shake. Dangerous. What are you planning to do? Wasn’t he dead in the first place?
Kim Yi-do put his hand on her scabbard as if he had anticipated this situation.
“Coo ah ah ah!”
With a roar, it melted all the ice and stood up. However, the situation is completely different from before. The whole body is covered in flames.
A grade A Fire Salamander?
I’ve heard of it before. There’s a very rare chance that a B-class Salamander will pervert and evolve. It must have been the salamander I caught. There is no luck.
“Kuuuo!”
I’ve been to many beast subjugations with my father, but I’ve never felt such a ruthless life. And that life is directed towards me.
[Ice Ball]
[Ice Thunder]
[Ice Arrow]
…
I tried all kinds of ice magic, but all of them were not enough. Class C and Class B Salamanders all have a weakness for ice or become Class A Fire Salamanders, the story changes.
The magical beast of the fire attribute…
It is immune to most fire and ice attacks. On the contrary, he was sticking his teeth into me as if provoking him.
“Quaaa!!!”
“Kuh…”
There is even a fear effect in that roar. That’s a big deal. I can’t take my feet off
If you want to catch him, the manager will have to come, but will he be able to hold on until then?
I can’t. All of this is my fault. I can only be responsible.
“I’ll be the bait. The enemy is also staring at me.”
Even though it has a fear effect, it is not as refined as the fear magic used by wizards. If you remove the ice magic like before, there will be a gap even for a moment.
“I’ll buy time somehow, so at least you two run away. I’d like to get the manager as soon as possible…”
It will be difficult to survive until then. Dad, I think I’ve come this far.
“But then you, Sohee…!”
At that time, tremendous magic power began to erupt from Ido’s scabbard. In terms of size, it was enough to cover the entire meadow.
“!”
Seoguk-
He charged while drawing his twin swords and cut down an A-rank Fire Salamander in an instant.
Clap!
And when I put the sword back into the scabbard, the beast disappeared in ashes.
“What the heck…”