Chapter 93 - Forest of Eternity 1 (1/2)

Chapter 93 - Forest of Eternity (1)

In truth, Artpe didn’t really like riding horses.In his past life, he had led a life that was embarrassingly devoid of much physical activities.Moreover, he hadn’t developed any amicable relationships with other creatures in his past life.

“Heeeeeeeng!”

“Stop lick me!Stop licking me!”

This was why his current predicament was all the more unfamiliar.Since they had to travel at top speed with the knights, he had no choice but to accept the war horses prepared for his party by Daitan.For some reason, the horses were very complaisant in Artpe’s presence.

“They really are all over you, Artpe…...….are they females?”

“I checked.The horses are male.Moreover, you of all people shouldn’t be saying that.”

These were horses trained by the throne.They were trained to accept and follow orders from all riders, yet they shouldn’t be this obedient.The horses were almost gleeful in following Maetel and Artpe.It was only happening to them.At some point, Artpe realized he had been instinctively using one of the hero’s abilities.

‘······still, I hope they don’t discover that I am a hero because of this.’

In truth, he had become strong enough, so he didn’t need to hide the fact that he was a hero.However, he was leery of openly carrying out the work of a hero when one considered that the Demon King’s army was on the move.

‘Oh well.If I carry out the work of a hero, there will come a time when I’ll clash directly against the Demon King’s army.It might not matter even if I reveal myself.Everything is turning out differently from my past life.If I take that into account, the Four Heavenly Kings should be mobilizing by now.Ah.Still, I would like to delay going to the Demon world until I resolve everything on this side.I doubt things will go as smoothly as I want…...’

“Magician.If you don’t know how to ride a horse, would you like to ride behind me?”

Artpe had been going through his thoughts while he was being licked by his horse.The king of Daitan tried to get ahold of Artpe.Artpe had been waiting for the offer, so his face brightened as he was about to take up on the offer.However, Maetel let out an unabashed laughter as she grabbed Artpe’s arm.

“You can ride behind me, Artpe.”

“You’ve also never ridden a horse.”

“I think I can ride it.”

It was true!She had never learned how to ride a horse.However, she handled the horse as well as the knights after forcing Artpe to sit behind her.Sienna also was doing well on a horse, and this caused Artpe to feel aggrieved.

“I’m sure I can ride a horse by myself.”

“Not a chance.”

However, his pride as a man crumbled under the hero’s personal desire.There was no way Maetel was going to let Artpe go.

“I’m fine if we stay this way forever!”

“I’m sorry, but centaurs are not my cup of tea.”

Artpe gave a cold reply as he let out a sigh.Sienna was riding along right next to them on her horse.On the other side, the king rode his horse.The knights surrounded them like an honor guard.

“This is a great formation if we want to be killed by a bombardment from the magicians.”

“In truth, we’ve used this method throughout the war.We thought we could overrun our enemies by attacking in a bunched formation…….”

“Did you really think you could just mow down magicians through strength?It is such a knuckleheaded approach.I can see why you’ve been tricked by the Duke of Tiata for so long.”

“······you are my ally, but you really are impudent.”

Daitan was surprisingly inadequate in their ability to deal with magicians.It seemed they had relied on Tiata to take care of the magicians.They had chosen the worst possible option.

“We are traveling at such a slow speed.Are you sure we’ll be able to be within Aedia in a week?”

“These are all war horses that are above level 80.You don’t have to worry too much about it.”

“So there are no problems with the horses.”

That left the gears.Artpe thought over it for a brief moment.He nodded his head as he spread both his hands.The magical energy sleeping within his body boiled out of him, and it spread into the surrounding.

“Hoo-ooh······ Go.”

“Artpe?”

Maetel tilted her head when she sensed him activate his Mana.In the next moment, Artpe’s magical energy surrounded the war horses, who were fiercely galloping down the road.To be precise, his magical energy surrounded the saddles and horseshoes.When the king and the knights realized that Artpe had activated his Mana, they flinched as they turned their heads to look at Artpe.

“What magic did you just use?”

“It wasn’t magic.It’s a skill.You’ll find out soon.”

Artpe had activated a skill called Reinforcement.It wasn’t the permanent Reinforcement he had used up until now.It was a Reinforcement that temporarily boosted the performance of objects.Artpe’s Reinforcement skill could do everything.It was a multifaceted skill!

The temporary Reinforcement used far less Mana compared to the permanent Reinforcement, and unlike the permanent Reinforcement, the temporary Reinforcement was great for casting simultaneously.It also left no traces behind after expiring.It allowed one to use it indiscriminately and without much thought.That was its advantage.It was perfect for this situation.

‘Let’s see….·.’

He reinforced the horseshoes.It caused the horse to be less tired, and it affected the leg muscles. It allowed the horse to run faster and longer.Then he Reinforced the saddle. It replenished the vitality of the person sitting on the saddle.

The saddle and the horseshoe had a symbolic meaning and Record.He used his power as a mage to make these items into what they were in the present realityArtpe Reinforced the gears equippedby several dozen horses, and he was successful in creating temporary Artifacts.

“The horses have become noticeably faster!How is this possible?”

“My god.I’m sitting on a horse running at full tilt, yet it is so comfortable!It is as if I’m sitting on top of a bed!”

Soon, everyone spoke out in admiration.Artpe’s triumphant expression made him look slightly douchey, but it was true that he had increased the party’s speed by 20% with a wave of his hand.Moreover, he had alleviated the discomforts caused by the travel.The king looked at Artpe with new eyes.

“Do all magicians possess such a variety of abilities?”

“No, I’m the only one.”

“Oh oh.You really are a douche.”

“You’ll regret those words soon.”

Artpe snorted as he spread both hands.When the king saw this sight, he yelled out in surprise.

“Are you going to use it one more time!?”

“Nope.”

About half of Artpe’s Mana had exited his body, and it was tossing around his body.It was an overwhelming amount of Mana considering it was an amount possessed by a single individual.The Mana was refined for the use of the Reinforcement skill, and it surrounded the party once again.Once.Twice.

“M...my god······!”

The king’s face crumbled from the shock he felt.A deep smile formed on Artpe’s lips.

“I didn’t use it once.I used it twice.”