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root (of a tooth, hair, etc.)

Shinichiro.

first year (college) student

was a bit regretful. When he became an adventurer, he was unsure whether to become an attack wizard or a life wizard. At the time, he read an article about "Wing" magic in the weekly Adventurer and chose to be a daily life wizard because he thought there was potential in daily life magic.

　One of the reasons is the fact that he is a "C" in life magic and a "D" in attack magic in terms of magical talent. Nezu studied offensive magic at the Magic Academy of Nagoya, but in his third year he also began studying life magic after reading an article about it.

　I started working in a local dungeon with a team of friends from my magic academy days, but the team broke up. The reason was simply that we didn't make enough money.

　Nezu was unsure what to do, and stared up at the ceiling in the waiting room of the Adventurers' Guild with a listless expression on his face.

What's wrong with your face?"

　When Nezu looked forward, the branch manager of this adventurers' guild was stern.

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I am looking at him with a very serious look on my face.

'My team broke up. I can look like this."

If you're on your own, why don't you go on as a solo act?"

I'm a low-level life magician. I can't go solo."

What are you talking about? Dr. Grimm, the first living wizard to become a Class A adventurer, has been a solo act all along!"

　Nezu let out a sigh.

Don't compare me to Dr. Grimm, a grade A teacher."

　The branch manager gave it some thought and advice.

I still need to know what a real life wizard is like, don't you?"

Does that mean I'm not real?"

I heard that the number of living wizards is increasing in Shibupi City, where Dr. Grimm is from. I thought it would be a good idea to go to the real Shibupi City and train there."

　Nezu thought he had a point and decided to visit Shibupashi City. After arriving at Shibu-shi by train, Nezu decided to stay at a hotel for a week.

　I was tired that day, so I went to bed early and headed to the Adventurers' Guild the next day. The Adventurers' Guild in this town seems to be more active than the one in my hometown.

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　I decide to go to the reception desk and see what kind of dungeon is there.

Is it intermediate?　Or beginner?"

Intermediate.

That would be the Water Moon Dungeon. The location is ......"

　After being told the location, Nezu went to the reference room to get information on the first and second tiers of the Suigetsu dungeon and headed for the dungeon.

　I changed in the dungeon house and went outside to enter the dungeon. As I scurried around the meadow spread out before me, I was approached by an adventurer who came up behind me.

Is this your first time in the Water Moon Dungeon?"

　I turned around to see who called out to me: a woman, or rather a girl adventurer, who appeared to be of the same age as me.

I see."

Shall I tell you where you can find the monster you're looking for?"

No, I'm not after any particular demon. I'm just trying to make a little money."

I see. Well then, I think the Lizard Soldier in the cave on the fifth level would be a good choice."

　When Nezu heard the name Lizard Soldier, he freaked out. He had never defeated a demon by himself.

I'm a new adventurer, and I still think the Lizard Soldier is a tough nut to crack."

　The girl tilts her head.

Excuse me, but what kind of magic are you good at?"

I'm a life magician, but I can also do offensive magic."

Hehe, just like me. Jikoji Temple

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Ami (lake)

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Is."

　Nezu begins to introduce himself in a flustered manner.

My name is Shinichiro Nezu.

Mr. Nezu, you can use the life magic 'push' and 'corn arrow,' right?"

　Nezu nodded, looking a little miffed. Those two are magic that can be learned at magic level 1. There was no way he could not use them.

If so, Lizard Soldier is a piece of cake. Oh, ......, maybe your magic level isn't '3'?"

That's rude. I'm properly at magic level 4."

　Ami holds her mouth and apologizes.

I'm sorry. That's okay then."

　Nezu did not know what was okay.

How many magic levels does Jikoji-san have?"

My magic level is '9'.

　Hearing this, Nezu lets out a soft sigh.

Then I will take you to the cave on the fifth level."

　Ami started walking and Nezu followed. They soon encountered a goblin, which Ami killed instantly with a triple arrow. Nezu was surprised when he saw, or rather did not see, the goblin.

What did you just do?"

Triple Arrow.

　Nezu can also use triple arrows. But Ami's Triple Arrow was incredibly fast to activate. Is this what real life magic is all about?

The triple arrow was very quick to trigger, is there a trick to it?"

　The language was unintentionally polite. Hearing this, Ami tilted her head.

I'm not a particularly fast shooter, so I guess that's pretty normal."

What do you mean by a quick shot?"

Dr. Grimm, a leading authority on life magic, places a great deal of importance on rapid fire. Under his tutelage, I practice rapid-fire for at least an hour a day."

What, Jikoji-san is a disciple of Dr. Grimm?"

　Ami nodded happily.

'In a manner of speaking, yes. Dr. Grimm is teaching me about living magic and shadow puppets."

　Nezu became envious of the girl who said she was a pupil of Dr. Grimm. While he was thinking about this, a horned pig attacked him.

This time, please."

　At Ami's suggestion, he activates the triple push and slams the D-particle plate into the horned pig. When the Kakunogu was staggering from the impact, I took aim and fired a Triple Arrow. With that blow, the Kakunogu disappears. Nezu is relieved.

Hey, Mr. Nezu, don't you practice rapid-fire shooting?"

I've never known a living wizard to practice rapid fire."

'It's important to shoot fast,' he said. Because of ......, you didn't seem very confident against the Lizard Soldier."

　Ami taught Nezu some tricks regarding quick shooting.

All that's left is to practice every day."

　Ami led Nezu to a five-story cave. It was a place with three huge trees, and the entrance was at the base of one of the trees. The two stepped cautiously into the cave together.

　When Ami activates the "light," a ball of light appears and illuminates the surroundings.

When the Lizard Soldier shows up, I'll hit him with my Triple Push. Mr. Nezu, you finish him off with your Quad Arrow."

Okay."

　After that, he fought many times against Lizard Soldiers. After defeating the eighth Lizard Soldier, Nezu sat on the ground.

What's wrong?"

　Ami asked with a nonchalant look on her face.

I'm sorry, I think I'm a little tired."

　Ami nodded and said let's go back. Nezu agreed and started to return. Back on the ground, it was not even evening yet. I changed my clothes and went to the Adventurer's Guild to redeem the Lizard Soldier's Red Magic Stone .

　Even splitting that money between the two of them, it was still more than half a month's worth of income from his time as an adventurer in Nagoya. Nezu realizes for the first time that adventurers can be profitable.

Mr. Jikoji, could you introduce me to Dr. Grimm?"

May I ask Dr. Grimm's availability and then get back to you?"

Of course."