The Mage Will Master Magic Efficiently In His Second Life

Translator: Jiro Editor: Ryunakama

Ugh Ah! Kii

Claudes voice could be heard within the room.

I was currently tampering with Claudes Magic Lines at three times the usual power output. Claude, who usually managed to hold back her voice, had turned bright red and was sweating. She was putting up with it with tears in her eyes.

She held her pillow with both her hands and tried to hold back her voice by vigorously biting the sheets. But even so her body still ended up moving from time to time which shook the bed.

Claude. Dont push yourself too much.

O-ok-okay Claude said as a bead sweat appeared on her face and she tried to hide her anguish with a faint smile.

Shes struggling quite a bit after all.

And Shirushu on the other hand was just watching all of this with a bright red face.

I had tied her up with a rope so that she wouldnt go wild like before. After all, I first had to get her used to just watching. If we continued doing this she would probably get used to it eventually.

Ahhh!!

Claude raised her voice while her face was still buried within the pillow. Each time I moved my hands her body would shake.

The stimulus is probably too intense for her.This is precisely why I didnt want to do this.

Claude, I think we should stop

I-Im f-fine!! Continue un-until the end! Claude said but Shirushu on the other hand was reaching her limit.

Looking at her, her face had turned bright red and she was probably already having fever dreams. Steam was even coming off her face.

Is the stimulus too much for her?Guess Ill have to hold back on handling Shirushus Magic Lines for the time being.Still, I want to fulfil Claudes wish and Shirushu should also build up her resistance to this.Ill do this properly until the end today.

Under the watchful eyes of the bound up Shirushu, Claude continued letting out noises throughout the whole night.

Morning finally came. I went to get breakfast with Milly and Lydia, however it seemed like Claude and Shirushu were still asleep. Milly looked at me with scornful eyes.

You probably did something again Zeph Yesterday the voices reached all the way up to my room.

Thats because Claude wouldnt take no for an answer

Hmm, she wouldnt take no for an answer huh Milly said while looking at me with doubtful eyes and slurping her soup.

For christ sake, I really did tell her that it would be too much.

Ahaha, well its fine. After we finish breakfast lets go do some shopping while we wait for them.

Youre right. I said while nodding at Lydias suggestion.

In the end both of them didnt wake up in time for breakfast. Noon came and as me and Lydia were looking around the stalls I finally got a call via Telepathy.

Zeph-kun Good morning. Im sorry I overslept

Morning Claude. How are you feeling?

T-Thats a bit Im still answered Claude in a voice that was on the verge of vanishing. She was probably remembering scenes from yesterday.

Is Shirushu still sleeping?

Yes. After we finished I tried to carry her to the bed but she ended up assaulting me Ah! Why are you laughing?! It was really troublesome!!

Kuku Im sorry, Im sorry.

Without being able to hold myself back I burst out into laughter.

Come to think of it, when Shirushus urges manifested before she assaulted Claude and it was quite troublesome to peel her off.

So, are you feeling okay?

Hmm It still hurts a bit, but I think Im okay.

Judging from her voice she seemed to be doing okay. I had still held back a bit but it seemed like Claudes resistance would only improve from here on out.

Its already past noon, so lets skip out on hunting for today. Take the day off to get a good rest.

Okay.

Claude and Shirushu huh.Its great that they get along with one another, but I should try and be more careful next time when I manipulate their Magic Lines.Still I would feel bad if I had to separate the both of themThats right I can just use Sleep Code on Shirushu as soon as she reaches her limit.Guess Ill test out some things tonight.

Claude and Shirushu will rest for today.

Ahaha, last time she couldnt walk for a couple of days after all Well then Zeph-chi and Milly-chan, I guess Ill have you both accompany me on my shopping today.

But my bags already full to the brim

Well that also means that now you cant put any unnecessary things inside, isnt that right Milly?

Hmph!

Ahaha

Lydia patted the head of the sulking Milly and then gave a piece of paper over to us. The names of items and their respective prices were written on the paper.

If you find something for any cheaper than on that list make sure to buy it okay? Ill give you the money later.

Okay!

Ill go with Milly. After all she might end up getting lost in the crowd.

I-I wont!!

Okay, got it. Well then lets split up.

I grabbed Millys hand as she was still complaining and waved my hand at Lydia as we proceeded to split up.

The lottery item prices had somewhat dropped compared to yesterday so I was able to buy way more than I had originally thought for a bit cheaper.

Its great that Lydia left half her money with us.I guess the experience of re-selling in the past is finally showing.

In the end, we ended up using 30% of the money we got in order to buy items to resell later.

2

Around late-noon we went to grab a bite to eat and talk.

The market prices should probably stabilize now.

Are you saying that from experience?

Its nothing that fancy. Luck plays a huge part in it as well I apologize in advance if it doesnt go according to plan.

If we fail then that means well just have to gather the money all over again. Ive entrusted this to you Lydia so I wont complain no matter what. I said while looking at Lydia and smiling, to which she turned a bit red.

Zeph-chi you really are scary. I wonder what youll make me do if we fail

Zeph you mustnt make her do anything strange!

I still havent said anything though

I let out a sight due to the unreasonable treatment and we all headed back to the inn.

Now we just need to wait for the price to rise.Guess well have to make money through hunting for now.

Were hunting tomorrow. Lets make it rain!

Yeah! It feels like forever since weve gone hunting!

We did stay behind last time. said Milly and Lydia while stretching their bodies.

It seemed like they were both raring to go.

Claude, Shirushu, are you both okay? I asked as I opened the door to their room.

S-somehow

Same here, hahaha Claude and Shirushu answered with bright red faces.

At any rate they seemed to have recovered themselves. And I had the perfect idea for where to hunt.

As long as we usethatitll turn out to be a really profitable place Kukuku.The Moonlight Gauntlets that I got from the Hati Bear the other day.Theres a perfect hunting ground for the gloves Steal spell.

South of Prolea at a place where one can reach in an hour with Teleport there was a town or to be more precise there used to be a town. Long ago that town conducted research on arts different from magic. That town was named Tyros.

There, those who couldnt wield magic could go in order to find, learn or even develop various ways of opposing it. One of those ways are automatons.

Automatons were dolls made out of metal that could move if they had their own consciousness. The automaton research had first appeared with the premise of creating toys for children, but then the influential people within the city liked the idea and due to that the research for it improved drastically.

At the start the automatons were mostly used to either carry tea or for weaving purposes. However, as time went on they began to be equipped with heavy weapons and turned into soldiers that patrolled the citys wild areas.

The automatons continued improving, reaching a point of high fighting prowess. The influential people in Tyros then tried to mass produce the automatons in order to fortify the city, however the Magician Association got wind of that and destroyed all of the factories and research facilities.

They then captured the researchers and swept the project under the rug. The citys only industry, the arts research was forced to shut down and the people left Tyros. As time went on the city eventually turned into a Dungeon. The ruins of the abandoned city, which was now covered in snow, was the destination for our next adventure.

This place feels lonely somehow

Its originally a place where people used to live. The sight of it now that its lost all of its residents really is kind of creepy.

Ahaha, well Zeph-chi told us that there probably wouldnt be any ghosts. Isnt that right Kuro-chan? Lydia said as she grabbed on to trembling Claude from behind.

She then moved her head close to Claudes ear and whispered a few words to scare her.

But Zeph-chi could have just lied to us There might really be ghosts here, dont you think so?

Hyaa?!

Claude was left in complete shock after Lydias scare.

Id like it if she didnt do thatClaude youre way too scared as well.Thats why Lydia keeps teasing you.

I slightly poked the laughing Lydia.

Our hunting ground this time is the abandoned factory situated in the depth of Tyros. All of the monsters that appear here are spawned in that factory and are just subpar versions of the original automatons. There are no spirit type monsters. So you can calm down Claude.

Hearing my words Claude let out a sigh of relief. Nevertheless, even though the monsters here werent of the spirit type they were still hard to deal with in their own way. It was still too early for us to relax.

We walked towards the quiet town of Tyros and headed for the abandoned factory that was situated in the central part.