The Mage Will Master Magic Efficiently In His Second Life

My consciousness was about to be blown away.

Was I caught the instant I had cast my magic?

I clenched my teeth so that the shock of the impact wouldnt blow away my consciousness.

Since I had cast Safe Protection beforehand, the damage wasnt that great, but if I were to receive it directly, I wouldnt have been as lucky.

As soon as I touched the ground, I stepped back and once again cast Safe Protection upon myself.

Her father didnt seem like he intended to attack from the other side, so I concluded that a long chant posed no problem.

Whats wrong? I cant hand over Lydia if youre only at that level.

He said that and beckoned me toward him from the other side.

How am I supposed to deal with his speed?

Nonetheless, if he shows even higher speed, than the burden on my body will be too much.

While I was meditating, I was surrounded by thoughts, but it seemed like I wouldnt have any chance winning in close combat.

Ill try to mix magic here.

While running across, I cast Blue Bullet, and fired several tens of water balls to assault the father.

Each of the water balls hits were synchronized with the movements of Lydias father, and yet he narrowly dodged them all.

How does such a huge body move like that?

Red Sphere, Lock

I predicted where his movements would land, and laid a Red Sphere.

However, at the moment of the orb of fires impact, he had brandished his arms.

Haa!

He knocked it back with all of the strength he possessed.

His fist broke through the flame and the ball was shattered right down the middle, completely disappearing.

His arm was a little burnt but there didnt seem to be much damage.

Oi oi, breaking magic with the law of physics, isnt that absurd?

I have seen skilled adventures who used a weapon to clear away magic, but this was the first time I saw someone do it with their bare hands!

I have been found out. Im certain of it. Lydias father noticed me hiding in the shadow of the flickering ruins of the flaming Red Ball. Its too late. In this moment, he is about to kick this area.

(Time Square!)

In an instant, time was suspended. I thrust my arm to his kick. I was lucky I made it with the timing of the kick. While I was being impressed, I chanted Sleep Code. The time suspension canceled, and his eyes became blank.

Sleep Code: a magic to forcibly bestow a sleep condition.

Typically, with this magic, you wouldnt receive any effects unless at point-blank range, the person affected was looking at the casters eyes and hearing the casters chant. However, if the spell is cast against a person who doesnt have any magical power, then it is certain that the person will fall into a sleeping state.

There are many weak points, but if I use Time Square, its possible to use this spell during actual combat.

While I collided with the wall towards which I was kicked, her father fell on his knees almost simultaneously.

When I pulled out my head, which was buried in the wall, fragments of the wall lightly fell around me.

Its Zephs win~!

Milly raised one hand and proclaimed my victory.

Iyaa! I lost! I lost! As expected of Zeph-kun, the man I anticipated. If its you, then I can entrust Lydias safety to you with peace of mind!

Her fathers good mood was apparent. He was laughing lively. *Gahaha*

What?! I thought he didnt want Lydia to go at any cost, but because I won, he was easily sending her out?

I dont understand this guy.

Shes in the room on the second floor, so do whatever youd like. I wont mind.

Well be waiting downstairs.

Her father showed me a face with unknown meaning behind it. Although I had questions, I climbed up to the second floor and knocked on the door that seemed to be Lydias.

Are you there, Lydia? I beat your dad. He has given you his permission to go to the capital.

Eh, you beat my dad!? For real!?

Aah, its just as you said. He really was strong.

He was a formidable opponent. If I hadnt strengthened my speed four-fold, I probably would not have been successful.

Well now, whats with standing around talking through the door? Can I come in? Lydia?

Waa! No No NO! You still cant enter, no~!

I could hear a noise from inside the room.

What? Are you putting your room in order?

Youre wrong, but Uh~ Its fine Enter.

Lydias voice sounded like she had somewhat given up.

Which reminds me, her father did say that he had Lydia locked up, but is this related to that?

I opened the door without turning the key. Could it be that shes tied up?

I opened the door and entered Lydias room. There was Lydias figure in the corner of the room, wrapped up in the futon and crouching.

Well, its not exactly a particularly strange state to be in.

Lydia looked at me with a troubled face, and laughed.

Th thanks for coming to rescue me

Of course I would. Youre our comrade after all.

Zeph-chi

Hey, lets go.

Its its no good! Ill go afterwards, ok?

When I approached Lydia after she said that, her face was bright red for some reason. She quickly rejected me.

What could it possibly be?

Dont worry! Ill come laterrr~

What are you so embarrassed about? Its fine, so come on.

WaiKyaaaa!?

When I grabbed Lydias futon and forcibly pulled it up, Lydia instantly closed her eyes in resignation.

What came out after pulling off the futon was Lydia, wearing a pure white dress.

The dress had a long skirt arranged with shining silver ornaments. Around her neck hung a jeweled necklace.

Where did she get the appearance of a princess?

I was captivated by Lydia, who usually dressed in a totally different way.

Its weird, right? Thats why I didnt want to be seen like this. Dad made me wear it

Lydia turned bright red as she muttered these words.

No, No. Its not that strange. Rather, it looks good on you. Youre beautiful, Lydia.

Really?

Lydia looked like she doubted my fascination with her. She continued to stare at me.

Perhaps I sounded like I was lying, because Lydia seemed suspicious.

Im not lying. (Zeph)

Muu (Lydia)

As she wasnt used to being told such, Lydia was still doubtful. She covered her chest with her hand and turned to the side to avoid looking in front of herself. Is simply wearing clothes that you usually dont wear that embarrassing?

However, she slowly became a little more accustomed to the idea and sat on the bed.

My dad; He said that since Zeph-chi would come to rescue me, I needed to change my clothes and wait in my room just like a captured princess would wait for her prince

I began thinking back on what her father was saying before that I hadnt understood. This is probably what her father was saying.

Your father is surprisingly romantic, huh?

Aahaha! Maybe thats true. He seems like he has a splendid romantic side. My mother died a long time ago, but he never chose to remarry.

While that may be true, making Lydia dress this way and locking her up is extremely bothersome.

Still, I was watching Zeph-chis fight from up here, but I think I understand the sentiment. Im a little moved. Its a joyful thing; a boy coming to rescue me.

Dont worry about it. Rescuing a comrade is to be expected.

Yeah, Zeph-chi is always like that.

I was a little embarrassed by Lydias modest words.

In order to hide my embarrassment, I turned my back toward her.

Come on, lets hurry up and go! I said that everyones waiting.

Thats true. Ah, Zeph-chi, wait!

I turned around when Lydia called out, and felt a soft sensation on my lips.

Right before my eyes was Lydia bending down to match my height.

Thanks!

Lydia smiled sweetly as she thanked me, and went down the stairs.

Continuing with the story, while everyone was making fun of Lydias charming figure, her father brought me to an inner room and bowed his head.

I entrust Lydia to you, Zeph-kun! She has an irresponsible side to her, but shes a good daughter.

I know, Ill definitely protect Lydia, so rest assured.

I thought you would say so!

*Gahaha* Her father laughed heartily.

Regardless of his antics, hes a good person.

By the way Zeph-kun, I wouldnt mind if you called me Dad.

Ill consider it.

Upon my reply, his giant hand slapped my back.