No Fatigue: 24-jikan Tatakaeru Otoko no Tenseitan - Chapter 67

Chrebl Household

Conference?

Chester-niisan, Alfred-tousan, and Julia-kaasan all repeated in confusion.

Yup. This time I was abducted by without opposing them so it ended up with nobody getting hurt, but to put it bluntly, we were just lucky.
So that this kind of thing doesnt happen in the future, I think its important for everyone to hone themselves, not just me.

Thats true but we won’t get stronger that quickly, right?

Said Alfred-tousan.

I dont think thats the case though?

Dad, how many skills do you think I have right now?

If I remember correctly, there were twenty-six when Father Solow showed us it, wasnt there?
Even that was plenty numerous, but you should have learnt some in so about thirty?

T-Thirty!?

Moria-san cried out in astonishment.
Speechless, Hoffman-san also opened his eyes wide.

No, its still too early to be surprised.
It depends on how you count it, but generally speaking, I reached seventy-one at one point.

Seventy.!

Moria-san was also at a loss for words.

The only one not surprised was Melby.

And so, I can provide advice on tricks for acquiring the skills I possess.

Seventy-one, huh Even though top-rate adventurers and knights are limited to just over twenty, in this one yearno, in this half a year, he acquired more than three times that many skills.

Alfred-tousan said in amazement.

If he possesses that many skills, hed surely be able to provide advice for the skills we might require.
Yeah, its a welcome proposal, Ed.

Then, without delay

Having earned Dads approval, I thought to start the conference at once but,

W-wait a moment!

I appreciate the fact that you trust us, but skills arent something to carelessly talk to outsiders about!

Moria-san said, calling a halt to things.

I want Moria-san, Elemia, and the others to get stronger too though

Thats a charming proposition, but your family takes precedence.
Furthermore, if our consultations are to be included as well, then everyone should talk to you one-on-one.

I feel like Moria-san makes a fair point.

Hmm. then what to do?

In this case, we could prepare a different room. Everyone can leave the party one at a time and Ed can interview us.
Well, I do question the part where Ed wont be here despite it being his birthday party though.

I guess thats all we can do

And so, the Chrebl Fortification Conference was suspended, and it quickly changed to me conducting individual interviews.

We decided to use the parlour as the interview location.
The first interviewee was Alfred-tousan.

May I use [Appraisal] on you?

After tentatively asking in advance, I used [Appraisal].

Alfred Chrebl (Viscount Santamana Kingdom Third Army Commander Castle Destroyer)

Half Elf

Level 40

MP 81/81

Skills

[Leadership] 7 ( 1)
[Spearmanship] 5

General

[Spear Techniques] 9 (MAX)

[Sword Techniques] 5

[Earth Magic] 4

[Unarmed Combat] 3

[Dagger Techniques] 1

Attention of the God of War

His level hasnt changed since I last used [Appraisal] on him, but his [Leadership] and [Horse Riding Techniques] skills have risen.

Do you have any concerns during combat?

Some concerns, huh Thats right, Im poor at archery, and the levels of my magic skills are low, so I dont have a strong method of dealing with enemies at long range.

You said that you didnt have much of an aptitude for archery, but what about magic?

Ah, I have a relatively high aptitude with wind and water as a focus.

I cant become a mage if Im no good at [Fire Magic] even if I do have the aptitude for magic, so I came to concentrate on the spear instead.

Eh? You cant become a mage even though you have a high aptitude for wind and water?

Oh, you didnt know?
Whether it be in the army or as adventurers, the attribute in highest demand is [Fire Magic]. That’s because it has powerful offensive spells. At any rate, people can suffer burns just from being toasted by a flame and end up losing the ability to fight.

Arent there any offensive spells for wind and water?

You cant cause any damage no matter how much water you throw, right?

Of course, being able to produce water with magic is beneficial for both soldiers and adventurers, and [Wind Magic] is indispensable when fighting monsters that can spit poisonous mist, but raising ones skill level to two or three is enough if that’s its only purpose.

Hmm For water, what comes to mind is magic that shoots out water at high pressure, but [Water Magic] itself isnt a magic for applying pressure, so it would probably need to be combined with other magic symbols. The threshold is high because its necessary to have an invocation with at least two-symbols.

As a result, [Water Magic] has been reduced to magic for drinking water.

On the other hand, what came to mind when speaking of [Wind Magic] was razor wind, but I have heard that razor wind is commonly formed from vacuum blades.
Attacking by sweeping up gravel with the wind? It might be effective in its simplicity, but it feels more like a spell used to obstruct the opponents movements rather than an offensive spell.

In that sense, the [Fire Magic] that could cause damage with even a one-symbol invocation was easy to undertake, as well as superior, as offensive magic.

Moreover, I havent seen any offensive spells that didnt have the fire attribute in this half a year since I awoke in this world now that I think about it.

But if I do some trial-and-error with the knowledge of my former world as a foundation, I might be able to come up with some good techniques.

In that case, should I be expectant?
After all, Ed fought the leader of using [Telekinesis Magic] which is said to have hardly any purpose.

To be honest, I did think of a single thing you could do with both wind and water, but it seems difficult without possessing [Wind Magic] at Master Class at the very least.

Master Class, huh.
Ill just say this but mages who can use Master Class magic are either imperial court magicians or top-class adventurers.

Dad says in shock.

But Ive already grasped the trick to that.

If I use this skill, I can directly teach Dad how to control the spell, so its just a matter of time and practise after that.
Lend me your hand for a bit.

I place my hand over the hand Dad held out.

[Water Magic]would get us soaked, so try using [Wind Magic].

Ah, okay (wind).

Dad used the hand he hadn’t held out to trace the magic symbol and invoke .
Its not at the level of Mum, but his invocation is rather practiced.

I manipulated the movement of mana for that , and changed that into a small whirlwind.

It was as though I was causing Dad to use magic, so to speak.
After the whirlwind spun around above our overlapping hands, it quickly vanished.

See?

T-that was amazing!

(wind).

This time, Dad used the magic unassisted.
Just like before, a whirlwind appeared to dance on the palm of Dads hand.

Surprised, I looked at Dad with [Appraisal].

Alfred Chrebl. [Wind Magic] 5 ( 1).

Yup, his skill level rose in one shot.

Dad, your skill level rose.

Really!? It didnt increase at all recently, no matter how much I practiced, so I always thought that this was my limit

From what I understood from asking the goddess, apparently simply practicing is no good, its important to occasionally change your practice method and increase your ‘understanding’.

Hmm I see.
This is a considerable matter Im hearing

Anyway, [Spearmanship] is a given, but Id like you to train your [Water Magic] and [Wind Magic] as well, Dad. If its possible, do so until you learn the Master Class [Water Spirit Magic] and [Wind Spirit Magic].

It might be possible if Ed helps me.

Thats not all, Dad is of Elf descent so Im sure youll be able to acquire [Spirit Magic] as well.
How was your [Aptitude Diagnosis]?

Ah, according to Father Solow

When I digest Dads explanation, it becomes something like the following:

S (Aptitude is very high = natural talent level): Spear, Command

B (Aptitude is moderately high = dependent on effort level): Earth, Sword, Bow, Close Combat, Reconnaissance

Z (No aptitude = skill cannot be acquired): Fire

Its true that I have the aptitude for [Spirit Magic] but Elves keep [Spirit Magic] a secret. I dont have the slightest idea about how to learn it.

Thats alright. I also acquired it by learning from Melby.

Is that true!?

Yeah. Although it feels like quite the discipline, or rather, theres a mentally taxing aspect.
Well, Dad has a high aptitude for it so it should be fine.

But why do you endorse [Spirit Magic] so much?

There are a few reasons, but on top of the effect of bringing about a magical phenomenon by calling on spirits, you can freely choose the invocation point, unlike when casting a spell by yourself.

In addition to that, although this is something that Ive yet to achieve myself, Ive heard that spirits can sometimes be helpful and make a move without being requested to for those with high aptitudes.
Using spirits while fighting with the spear, doesnt that suit you, Dad?

Indeed

Since you have the aptitude for perception-related skills, I think learning [Discern] would be good.
Its a skill that makes dodging the enemys attacks easier, so people who use unarmed combat or wield daggers should acquire it, but once you learn it, it can be applied to other weapons as well. If the skill level is raised, then even attacks from behind can be discerned so its a skill Id really like anyone acting as a vanguard to learn.

That seems very handy.

As for other perception skills, [Eavesdropping] I guess, and Id like you to have [Sense Presence] if possible.

After all, there probably wont be much leeway if youre training in both the spear and magic at the same time.

I suppose How should I put it, wind and water are fine, but ten years of training is usually required to just acquire Master Class magic.

In regards to magic, Id also like to obtain a magic-related title.
I also taught Julia-kaasan about this, but its because itll become possible to increase your mana pool by exhausting your MP.

Title, you say thats not something that can be obtained so easily.

As far as it goes, Ive received the divine blessing of Kannumarne, who governs over titles, so it should be easier for it to stick, but its impossible for me alone.
Ah, right, speaking of the gods divine blessings

What?

Dad has the Attention of the God of War, right.
That God of War, Marthrat, was a god known for having a lot of children, so it seems you should have an easier time conceiving children.

What did you say!?

Apparently its hard for you to conceive with Julia-kaasan by nature, but the goddess said that you should be able to since you have the Attention of the God of War.

When I told him thats why he should work hard and do his best, his knuckles dropped on my head