Wizard Stone - Chapter 710



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711. How to hunt goblins

Fortunately, the reaction is not bad.

Actually, there’s no reason for it to be bad. The more ways you can prove yourself, the better.

Of course, wizards are no exception.

As mentioned earlier, it is evidence that you are fighting, and in addition to that, the mercenary badge is used in a wider variety of places than you might think.

Of course, it is difficult to obtain that much.

As a wizard, it might be easier than others, but honestly, it’s not to this extent.

You’re a partner in a month?

It would be shocking for other mercenaries to hear this. In fact, some even objected, saying it was nonsense.

Even Eredin, who is being introduced now, is one of them.

Well, as you can see, I’ve changed my mind now.

It was also very simple.

“Evaluation… you mean?”

“Okay. So, look good to them. No, even if you can’t look good, don’t hate them. Any questions, David?”

“What happens if I get a bad evaluation? Will I not get the mercenary badge?”

“You won’t even be able to receive the mercenary badge and you’ll fail your graduation exam.”

“… … Graduation exam too?”

“Of course.”

“Even if you’re good at using magic?”

“You’re good at using magic. What are the criteria for using magic well?”

The student could not answer the question.

It’s not that I can’t think of an answer. In this case, it’s just that there are too many to answer.

“Let me change the question. If you can fight and defeat five goblins on your own, would that mean you’re good at using magic, a good battle wizard?”

“… … I don’t think so.”

“Really? Then how about ten?”

“To that extent… … I think it’s okay.”

“Okay. Then let’s use that as a standard.”

“yes?”

“Any wizard who can fight and defeat ten goblins on their own will be allowed to pass the graduation exam. Of course, I’ll also give them a mercenary badge. Anyone interested in trying?”

Roy turned his gaze with a question. As expected, the students’ eyes were rolling around busily.

To be exact, it just rolled around. As time passed, no one came out.

I thought it would be better to show him the monster first and then ask him again.

“You don’t have to decide right now.”

Roy simply split the group into two, giving them four days to prepare: Marie to take care of the women, and Dredd to take care of the men.

I couldn’t put Chamadiy and Gordon in the same group. They also happened to have the same number of six.

“If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to ask the leader. As I said earlier, even things like how you became my disciple are fine.”

“yes.”

“All right.”

As expected.

The answers were also like that, and the male students were definitely brighter. I think it was because they all came from the same magic school.

In contrast… … .

The female students seemed to need some time.

“Then, rest until lunch.”

After lunch, we led the students into the forest.

Of course, Nop didn’t ride. There was no point in going alone first, and I was still a bit uneasy about leaving them alone.

Of course, that wasn’t long in coming.

“Let’s start by catching the Cobalt.”

“You go hunt the kobolds. In the meantime, we’ll find the goblins.”

“Would two be enough?”

“Yeah. We have to see one per group.”

“No, just catch as many as you can. If there’s one out of six, we won’t be able to see them properly. Also, the kobolds might get scared and stay still.”

The mercenaries quickly decided what to do. Rather than putting off the work, they actively took action.

Some even had smiles on their faces.

I’m sure he was imagining the students being surprised at the sight of goblins and such.

I don’t think they were particularly rude or show-offy, though…

Anyway, there’s nothing wrong with being ambitious.

“Just sit and wait until the mercenaries bring the monsters. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.”

“May I ask you a question, Your Highness?”

“Okay. What are you curious about, Trish?”

“The cat in the hood, is that a familiar?”

I was a bit nervous around the neck, so I thought it might be something, but it looks like I saw him stick his head out for a moment.

Roy admitted the fact without hesitation.

“Yeah. Didn’t you say you can’t raise multiple familiars? That’s what you wanted to ask, right?”

“yes.”

“As I said before, that’s not necessarily the case. The more familiars you have, the higher the chance they’ll go crazy. If you’re confident enough to take that risk, then you can raise them.”

“Is that cat worth taking such a risk?”

“okay.”

In fact, if I had known, I probably wouldn’t have raised it, but there was no need to make a fuss about it. It wouldn’t have been good for Rani or myself.

I also thought that it was worth the risk now.

“So stop poking me.”

“yes?”

“It’s nothing.”

Fortunately, that was the end of the student’s questions.

I thought he was going to ask me where I could get a cat or something. It seems he wasn’t interested in Rani in the first place.

Well, it won’t work even because of the rats.

“Anyone else have questions? Hey, Jaden?”

“You said earlier that if you fought ten goblins, you wouldn’t have to take the graduation exam. Can I be a kobold too?”

“No, Kobolds are not allowed. Only goblins are allowed.”

“Is that so?”

The student who asked the question smacked his lips as if he was disappointed.

It seems that he thought that he could deal with the Cobalt in one shot with a Fireball.

In fact, it wasn’t impossible, given the nature of kobolds living in caves or mines.

In fact, that’s why I intentionally limited it to goblins.

Goblins rarely come in groups of ten, and it’s hard to sneak up on them and use fireballs.

It’s no exaggeration to say that your concentration will be broken the moment you get caught.

purple.

Aren’t you already freaking out?

“Did you catch it quickly?”

“It was right nearby. There was only one, so I came back first.”

“Okay. Good job. Be careful, Mulilla.”

The goblin was frantically trying to bite Tali, even though its limbs were tied up.

Who would have thought such a guy would come from the beginning? Even his weapon was a rusty iron skewer with a poisonous needle.

It started off very well.

“Just leave it on the floor.”

“here?”

“Uh. Oh, it seems like it’ll take some time for the others, but can you say something quick before that?”

“I?”

Tally waved her hand as if to say that was enough. Roy smiled as if he had expected that and kicked the goblin in the neck.

I would like to leave it as is, but it was too noisy and difficult to talk.

“As you can see, goblins are really annoying. That’s why there are quite a few of them who just rush in regardless of their opponent. Kinna?”

“yes?”

“How would you deal with this guy? If you suddenly encountered this guy in the forest, what would you do?”

“… … I think I’ll use Fire Arrow.”

“Really? Then, give it a try.”

“Right now?”

“Now. Shoot at that tree over there.”

Roy lifted the goblin and held it right in front of the student’s face. The goblin literally went crazy trying to bite the student.

“Don’t back down.”

“… … My breath smells so bad.”

“That’s enough. Why are you closing your eyes? Are you going to close your eyes and recite a spell while a goblin is running towards you?”

The student’s expression gradually darkened as the criticism continued.

It feels like it won’t work just by looking at it. In fact, that’s why I pointed it out.

Of course, there was no twist.

“Good work. Go in.”

“……yes.”

“Don’t think I’m being too harsh. If you actually encounter a goblin, it won’t end like this. Gordon?”

“yes.”

“What would you do?”

“… …I will use flare.”

“You seem confident in your flare. Alright, try it.”

This time, Roy held the goblin right in front of his nose, and from that moment on, Gordon began to recite the spell.

It seemed that he had learned that there was no benefit to delaying it. The order was also far from calm.

And yet the magic worked.

“Well done.”

“thank you.”

“Well, don’t let your guard down just yet. I heard my comrade’s scream and another one appeared.”

“yes?”

“And this time, he’s a bit more cautious. He sensed something strange as he rushed towards you, so he stopped and looked at you. Of course, you had already memorized the spell. What are you doing? You haven’t memorized the spell?”

“Oh, yes.”

Gordon quickly recited the order as instructed and fired it.

“You are dead.”

“yes?”

“I told you the goblin was watching from a safe distance. You used the flare before the goblin could even get close. The goblin rushed at you and bit you as soon as the flames died down.”

“… … I thought a goblin was going to run at me. Let me try again.”

Before I could even say anything, Gordon had already recited the spell. It seemed he was having trouble.

Of course, it was impossible to just endure the flare, and Gordon fired the flare again.

No matter how many times I did it, it was the same.

“He’s the wrong guy to be loved by a woman.”

“… … Isn’t that what you should be saying, Tali? Are you pretending to sleep with some guy?”

“Yeah. I’ve never slept with a guy before. So, give me a chance?”

“Oh, get out.”

“Hey hey.”

Eredin, who could not stand to see the sudden unpleasant story, said a word.

Of course, it was already too late. Gordon’s face had already turned bright red.

I don’t know if it was because I heard the story or because I had reached my limit, but either way, it seemed like it would be difficult to do it any longer.

The mercenaries who had gone out to hunt the kobolds and goblins had mostly returned, so it was time to start cleaning up.

“Good job.”

“… … Was it a mistake to choose Flare?”

“That’s not it. However, if the opponent is a goblin, there are some conditions.”

“What is that?”

“First, the goblins must not have bows or darts. If they use both weapons at a distance that the flare cannot reach, there is no way out. Second,… … Dread?”

“yes.”

Dread made a sign as if he had been waiting. He didn’t face the goblin, but no one said anything about it.

No, I couldn’t say anything.

That’s understandable, because Dread not only withstood magic, he also walked.

It wasn’t as good as Fire Arrow, but it was good enough.

“See? If you can hold the flare long enough like Dread or move to get close to the goblin, you can use the flare. Otherwise… … .”

After Roy put down the goblin, he immediately shouted the starter word. The students were speechless at the sudden burst of blue flames.

“You can cast it like this without spells or seals, or use the blue flames that can spread heat far away… … Yes. It’s not easy. Goblins are even faster than you think. What is it, Naid?”

“How fast is it?”

“Well. See for yourself. Eredin?”

“uh.”

“Release just one goblin. It’ll run away as soon as you release it.”

“He’s the one who’ll run away.”

Eredin seemed to think for a moment, then chose a goblin and released the rope, and as expected, the goblin ran away naked in the direction where there were no people.

No, I fell while running away.

Roy caught the goblin with his fire whip like a fish and dragged it back before handing it back to Eredin.

“Have you seen it?”

“… … Yes. What is that magic?”

“It’s a whip of fire. You can think of it as a magic similar to the sword of fire. But, have you seen it?”

“yes?”

“I asked if you had seen how fast the goblins were. How would you fight against a goblin like that?”

As expected, the student didn’t answer. Roy, who had been watching quietly, soon gestured as if it was okay.

In the first place, I didn’t ask this question to get an answer.

“Actually, there is a very simple way.”

“What is that?”

Instead of answering, Roy picked up the goblin from the floor, untied it, and threw it at Tali.

The goblin, suddenly free, ran towards the nearest opponent as expected, and Tali grabbed the goblin as if she was dealing with a child and stabbed him in the stomach with a dagger.

It was an obvious answer to an obvious result, but Roy added a word for the sake of closure.

“You can just go with your colleagues.”

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