The Mage Will Master Magic Efficiently In His Second Life

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Scout scope!

Milly puts on a surprised face in response to my mutterings.

D-dont tell me, you know it?

Thats no, I didnt know this spell. Its amazing, this spell could be revolutionary.

Right?! Yes~s, its my win!!

Ill keep it a secret for now.

This is a spell that isnt known until decades from now.

Perhaps its a unique spell devised by Millys family.

So it would be suspicious if I already knew it.

Moreover, it seems like the scroll was made a long time ago.

It was my dads. As he was training to become the strongest mage, he became aware of his limits. He always regretted not noticing sooner though.

I know that feeling well.

Magic levels tend to rise slower the higher they get, making it harder to realize his dream.

It cant be helped though, the world isnt made to be fair.

This is my opportunity though. Then I was born, and seeing my dad as he was I firmly decided I wasnt going to be the same, utilizing the spell he created, Scout scope.

To be able to create such a spell, he mustve been a mage with strong intentions.

First you need to create the image of the spell with clear intentions on what you want it to do, then over many years that image solidifies, and after practicing it many times the spell forms.

Turning it into the creators original spell, this is what you call unique magic.

By the way scrolls are just teaching manuals that describe how to use the Blank Scrolls that the creator used, dropped down to a level that anyone can learn.

Naturally the effect of someone who learned the spell through a scroll will be different from the person who created it himself.

(TN: If youre confused, he uses Blank Scroll to show that the creators had no guidelines to follow when creating their unique spells.)

It takes a month to create a scroll, but its still possible to accumulate enough wealth to forego all your money problems if you sell them to the Association.

Unfortunately, because there are many oddball mages out there, most unique spells disappear when their creators die.

That scroll was created for his family, so that the spell wouldnt disappear.

You had a good father.

No at all! He always got angry, and never played with me because he was always training, we were only together because of our house!

I-I see

She sounds angry but she has a happy expression on.

When I noticed it, she laughed a bit embarrassingly.

Though the fact is because this is a spell that hasnt been publicized, its probably a unique spell meant just for you, you know? Is it really okay for a stranger like me to learn it?

What are you saying? Youre the deputy leader of Hunters of the Blue Sky, theres no way youre a stranger!

Or so she said.

I had completely forgotten about the guild.

This is probably Millys first time in the things called guilds.

Ill impart some advice to her.

Milly, not all guilds have the camaraderie you think they do. Its better if their interests match up, so itll be easier to recognize your place in the group, its not uncommon for guilds to have infighting to the point of murder and robbery you know?

Its fine! I can tell that youre not that kind of guy, Zeph! I know you wont do anything like that!

She can laugh so freely because she doesnt know my dark side, I hope she never learns of it.

Anyway, that kind of spell isnt something you just show off you know? What if youre opponents learn it?

Yeah yeah, thanks for the advice oh great deputy leader-sama, I am eternally grateful.

Stop talking already, STOP! She gestured by raising her hands.

I cant believe a person like this existed until now

Other than that, remember our bet from a little while ago? Its my win, you know?

Ah, Ah I wonder what youre talking about, I dont remember anything like that.

I had completely forgotten about that.

Its easy for me to forget things like that now.

My aging hasnt stopped

Milly, with a mischievous smile plastered on her face, closed in on me.

The loser will do any one thing the winner wants~ Thats what I remember.

Damn, I guess I have no choice.

-In the twilight of the small room, the pained voice of Milly echoed.

Her face was flushed, her breathing was rough, and her clothes were covered with sweat.

N~tsu KUU ha ha there Zeph over there!

Hey dont be unreasonable, Im a bit tired here.

Her voice is a little worrisome, but this is no problem for me, I let out a small laugh.

Im okay thats why all at once Tsu!

Okay then, Im going to start.

One, and'

Zugogogogo.

With the sound of something screeching across the floor, we pushed the bed into the corner of the room.

Fu~i~ Somehow we were able to clean up all the luggage.

Ah, I all sweaty now.

Thanks for helping me Zeph!

The Milly that had asked me to help out with cleaning and organising her luggage, turned from the dusty room looking at the sunset.

The wind that brushed against my cheek felt nice.

Hey, Milly.

Hmm?

About the matter of gathering guild members, we should probably put it on hold for a while. The more people we gather, the more Millys problems as leader will increase. Besides, there are not many people our age thatll measure up to your standards to begin with.

Its too early for scout scope to be released into the world.

I want to monopolize this spell if possible.

Nyi Ill turn my face forward and continue to advance.

I wonder how strong we are. My level is low but Ill probably be more useful than you think. While youre combat power should also be pretty high. So for now lets just stick to the two of us.

Okay, Milly?

The answer was no.

In my view there was someone making a Suu Suu sound as she slept on the bed.

Geez, when people are talking to you, listen.

With a sigh, to the Milly who was sleeping so comfortably I poked her cheek, checking that she was really asleep, and finally returned home.