Chapter 122 Safe Zone
"Your awakened class is actually a mage!"
Before I had even fully landed, the boy, who was in a hurry to jump off me, didn't care about stumbling and suddenly looked me up and down excitedly while holding my hand.
"This is one of the hardest classes to awaken in the game, and also one of the hardest to survive in the early stages! Not only does it require aptitude and knowledge, but the ability to quickly comprehend and apply the acquired knowledge is also a key factor in increasing the chances of survival! I never expected that someone right next to me would awaken as a mage and be able to use skills so proficiently so quickly!"
He spoke fluently, his eyes, which had been shining brightly, now completely devoid of the fear that had lingered just moments before.
I had no intention of discussing these things with him, simply because using magic had become almost an instinctive reaction for me. Just as a living person breathes, striking the knee will trigger a knee-jerk response.
However, I still had some questions about how to trigger spellcasting in this world. I originally thought I would take this opportunity to test it out. If the Featherfall spell, which only requires a small amount of magic, failed, I would have other backup methods as insurance. Unexpectedly, it succeeded on the first try. In addition to the more refined way of using magic, the physical sensation was exactly the same as in reality.
I think I understand why it's said that [Simulated Magic Ring] helps deepen my understanding and use of magic.
If one repeatedly practices the relevant techniques in this fictional environment, and records the flow of magic and the methods of application in the body into the subconscious, one can then, after leaving the environment, copy them exactly after a few practice sessions.
This has indeed greatly improved the efficiency of practice and reduced unnecessary time wastage.
"Is the survival rate of mages very low?"
The boy's expression froze. He lowered his head, fiddling with the brim of his hat—he hadn't forgotten to hold onto it tightly when he jumped down, suggesting it held some sentimental value for him. "Ah...yes. But isn't this perfectly normal? It was originally a world where the concept of magic didn't exist. Now, we're told the world has drastically changed, and suddenly magic exists, and people have appeared who can wield it. How could anyone expect to use it freely right away?"
He paused, then looked at me anxiously: "I... I didn't mean to say that... Brother, you're not normal! You must be an extremely talented genius, which is why you can use a completely unfamiliar power so quickly!"
No, it's just because I have this habit.
I twitched the corner of my mouth, pretending to observe the surroundings, and quickly used my senses to confirm that there were no other giant rats around for the time being. I gestured to the boy to walk along the overpass above us as we talked.
"Aren't you worried that I wasn't actually confident at all just now?"
"Ah... I forgot. Because my older brother seemed very confident and reliable, I subconsciously believed him."
It seems that this person is easily deceived.
“Oh, right! I haven’t introduced myself yet.” He paused for a few seconds, then suddenly changed the subject. “My name is Lin… no, in this situation, I should say my code name is ‘Sheng,’ which means lush vegetation. And you, brother?”
"Why did you give yourself a code name?" I asked, my gaze shifting to the boy's right.
A similar bright blue notification box appeared before my eyes:
[Information on known characters who have appeared in the story is displayed.]
【Code Name: Sheng】
Age: 16
[Personal Attribute: Naïve Game Fanatic]
[Ability Attributes: Stamina lv4, Strength lv3, Agility lv7, Magic lv2]
[Equipment: None]
I've been wondering about this since earlier. They clearly have their own names, so why is their name listed as a code name in the first column of the character panel? It would be normal to wait for a name to be assigned to increase immersion, but since even young Sheng follows this format, then it can only be considered some kind of pre-existing setting.
"Because after the game starts, along with the appearance of prompts and magic, the legendary demons also begin to appear."
Sheng's expression was very serious. He scanned his surroundings warily, as if to prevent someone hiding in the shadows from overhearing him. He lowered his voice and said, "Those guys will hide in corners you don't know about, eavesdropping on every word you say, and even monitoring all your movements. To prevent being betrayed by them, protecting your information is the most important thing you must do right now."
"Especially one's own name, which has now become something akin to a [real name] and needs to be carefully protected. If it is accidentally revealed casually, it is equivalent to voluntarily disclosing all one's information. If there are malicious individuals or demons among the crowd who happen to overhear, it is equivalent to voluntarily surrendering one's right to life and death. In the most serious case, it may even lead to a situation where one cannot live or die."
That was indeed a very serious consequence.
I nodded to show I understood, and then fell into deep thought.
Compared to the demons I know, which are no longer much of a threat and are even being chased and beaten up by many predecessors, the demons in this world are set to be a bit too strong... Kala can't just try to fit in; he needs to actively control the information to adjust his game strategy.
But then, what nickname should I give myself?
I'm certain I have absolutely no talent for naming things. That's true for both [Cat] and Pupu. The name for the hound has also been put on hold because I can't think of a suitable one. I've considered asking for help, but Hikari's skill level is probably about the same as mine, and like everyone else, she's not here right now…
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