Chapter 3 (1/2)
Chapter 3: His Way of the Magician
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
On the first floor of the Apprentice’s Dorm were three display cabinets.
In the first cabinet, there was a document in the hand of the previous Lord of Gladstone City. The second contained a beautiful, hand-wrought sword that was supposedly a gift from the dwarves. The last, of course, contained the magic bangle, made almost two centuries ago, by a Level-10 Master Magician from the Magic Academy.
With the low Mana density in this world, no more Legends (Level-11 and higher) had appeared in a while. A Level-10 Master Magician was already the pinnacle of existence in the mortal realm. He had been the pride and joy of The Lower Magic Academy of Flemmings.
The things on display weren’t actually that valuable. They were displayed just to show off the history of the Magic Academy. Which was why they had only been guarded with a simple spell that would sound an alarm if the display cabinets were destroyed.
But Link knew that the display cabinet had a key. Better yet, he knew where it was.
The hall on the first floor was much wider. Because it was late at night, it was just as dark as the hall on the floor Grant’s room had been on.
Link walked lightly to Madame Fairfax’s door. He knocked lightly on the door.
Bam, bam, bam. In the silence of the night, the knocking sounds seemed especially loud.
Madame Fairfax replied at the first rap. “Who is it?”
She really did sleep lightly.
Link made his voice sound urgent and anxious. “Madame, it’s me, Link from room 309. I need to talk to you about something, it’s urgent. Can you please open the door?”
This was a kind old lady. She would never refuse help to anyone, even if it disturbed her sleep.
“Aye. Give me a second. I’m coming.”
Rustling noises came from inside the door. It was probably the old lady putting on some more clothes. The attire of the ladies of this world was quite complicated, and Madame Fairfax wasn’t as nimble as she used to be. After about three or four minutes, Link heard footsteps from underneath the door.
Link took a deep breath and raised the New Moon Wand. He pointed it squarely at the wooden door.
Very soon, the lock turned and the door opened with a click. Madame Fairfax’s wrinkled face appeared from behind the door.
“What happened…”
Before she even finished, the tip of Link’s wand glowed.
“Slumber.”
Slumber
Level-0 Spell
Effect: Makes people fall into a deep sleep. The stronger the opponent, the weaker the effect.
Now this spell was considered real magic. Link thought back to the sensation of casting the spell. He found it fascinating. It had been just as easy as it had been in the game!
If it’s like that, it won’t be too difficult to escape from Gladstone. Link felt more confident.
The magic had used one of Link’s Omni Points. He had also used two Mana Points. But it was worth it. There was no way Link could have brought himself to knock this gentle old lady over the head.
Madame Fairfax was just a Level-1 Magician, barely a true Magician. Her magical talent was extremely common. Her Level-1 qualification had been obtained out of sheer determination and time.
Even now, just woken up and barely awake in the middle of the night, she hadn’t even been in time to react when Link had cast the spell as fast as he could. With the flash of light on his wand, she crumpled, falling towards the ground.
Lightning quick spellcasting. That was how Link had managed to outshine the rest in the game Legend. It was just as lethal in this world.
Link quickly caught the old lady’s frail body and moved her back into her room, placing her on the bed.
He estimated that the spell’s effects would last for an hour at the most. It was 9:55. He had enough time.
Madame Fairfax was the dorm supervisor, so she held the key to the display cabinets.
Link searched the room. Finally, he found a large ring of keys in a small chest in the dresser by the window. The old lady was a little forgetful, so she had labeled each of the keys. This made things much easier for Link.
Easily finding the key, Link opened the third display cabinet and grabbed the Magic Bangle.
The bangle had been made of fine gold and purple copper alloys. As a result, it glowed a faint purple. Magic runes were engraved along its circumference. Because of all the Mana within the runes, a silver glow emanated from within them. It was beautiful.
The Band of Protection
Quality: Fine
Effect: Forms a Level-2 barrier when activated.
Uses: 0/1 (Limited use item)
(Note: Pride of the academy. One of Master Magician Aylant’s earlier works. An unfinished piece.)
“Even though it can only be used once, it’s enough for me!” Link wore the Bangle on his wrist.
He had now obtained all the useful items he could from the Apprentice’s Dorm.
Flipping his pocket watch open, it showed the time: 9:58. There was half an hour left. He had one last thing to do—complete the last wishes of the original Link and save Celine.
Taking big strides towards the second floor, he didn’t have to look around for her room. Link’s legs seemed to bring him to Celine’s door of their own accord.
Bam, bam, bam. This was the third time Link was knocking on a door tonight.
There was no reply. The young girl slept soundly. Link sighed softly. He pointed the New Moon Wand at the lock and activated The Magician’s Hand.
Within one second, he heard a click and the door was unlocked. Link pushed it open, walking into the room. He closed the door and locked it behind him.