MAGICALLY HUNGER II: A Cultivation Level-Up Saga Read online
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 201
Chapter 202
Chapter 203
Chapter 204
Chapter 205
Chapter 206
Chapter 207
Chapter 208
Chapter 209
Chapter 210
Chapter 211
Chapter 212
Chapter 213
Chapter 214
Chapter 215
Chapter 216
Chapter 217
Chapter 218
Chapter 219
Chapter 220
Chapter 221
Chapter 222
Chapter 223
Chapter 224
Chapter 225
Chapter 226
Chapter 227
Chapter 228
Chapter 229
Chapter 230
Chapter 231
Chapter 232
Chapter 233
Chapter 234
Chapter 235
Chapter 236
Chapter 237
Chapter 238
Chapter 239
Chapter 240
Chapter 241
Chapter 242
Chapter 243
Chapter 244
Chapter 245
Chapter 246
Chapter 247
Chapter 248
Chapter 249
Chapter 250
Chapter 251
Chapter 252
Chapter 253
Chapter 254
Chapter 255
Chapter 256
Chapter 257
Chapter 258
Chapter 259
Chapter 260
Chapter 261
Chapter 262
Chapter 263
Chapter 264
Chapter 265
Chapter 266
Chapter 267
Chapter 268
Chapter 269
Chapter 270
Chapter 271
Chapter 272
Chapter 273
Chapter 274
Chapter 275
Chapter 276
Chapter 277
Chapter 278
Chapter 279
Chapter 280
Chapter 281
Chapter 282
Chapter 283
Chapter 284
Chapter 285
Chapter 286
Chapter 287
Chapter 288
Chapter 289
Chapter 290
Chapter 291
Chapter 292
Chapter 293
Chapter 294
Chapter 295
Chapter 296
Chapter 297
Chapter 298
Chapter 299
Chapter 300
Magically Hunger II
[‘Lightning Magic Primer’ has been consumed. Your understanding is very high.] [The 2nd Circle magic ‘Lightning Bolt’ has been acquired.]
The unprecedented magician who will eat all the magic books of the world has appeared.
Author(s): McEnroe
Genres:Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Harem, Martial Arts, Supernatural
Tags:Accelerated Growth, Appearance Changes, Artifacts, Automatons, Beautiful Female Lead, Books, Cheats, Clever Protagonist, Demons, Determined Protagonist, Dragons, Elemental Magic, Elves, Fantasy World, Fast Learner, Game Elements, Godly Powers, Handsome Male Lead, Hidden Abilities, Inheritance, Kingdoms, Legends, Library, Male Protagonist, Marriage, Master-Disciple Relationship, Monsters, Mutated Creatures, Nobles, Polygamy, Poor to Rich, Romantic Subplot, Sealed Power, Sentient Objects, Seven Deadly Sins, Skill Assimilation, Special Abilities, Strategist, Strong Love Interests, Sword And Magic, Teachers, Time Skip, Tsundere, Wars, Weak to Strong
DATE CREATED: 2021-08-08
LANGUAGE: English
Chapter 201
Unfortunately, that was the only knowledge which could be obtained from the encounter with Paracelsus. Despite Theodore having read the Fairy’s Book, Paracelsus didn’t recognize Theodore’s qualifications. As Paracelsus was a famous alchemist from the Age of Mythology, a 7th Circle magician wasn’t even present in his eyes.
However, Theodore ended his conversation with Paracelsus without any fuss. Anyway, his goal was to find out what was happening with Mitra. Knowledge from the Age of Mythology was like a pearl necklace worn around a pig’s throat.
There would be another chance to talk to Paracelsus.
‘... In the end, night is over. It is already morning.’
Sun was shining through the window, and Theodore flopped onto the bed with a weary expression. His reaction was natural. He had spent quite a lot of time reading the Fairy’s Book, and his encounter with Paracelsus had also contributed to his fatigue.
Theodore wanted to fall asleep, but he needed to have breakfast with his party.
“Let’s go.”
Even if he was tired, Theodore had to move. He left the bed and grabbed the doorknob, and the door opened easily. It was made of an unknown material, just like everything else. As the door opened, Theodore stumbled across William, who was just leaving his room.
“Good morning, William.”
“Oh, Captain! Good morning...” William’s voice gradually decreased in volume as he looked at Theodore’s complexion.
It was due to the dark circles under Theodore’s eyes. He hadn’t had that face the previous night. William looked at him with concern. “Excuse me, was your bed okay?”
“It was fine. Why do you ask?”
“Somehow, it seems like you were unable to sleep.”
Theodore laughed bitterly at the words. Hearing such worried words as soon as he encountered someone, his condition seemed to be worse than he thought.
“I had to do something last night. It wasn’t a matter of not sleeping.”
“I see. I won’t say anything...”
The two men talked and arrived at the dining room, where the other party members were already seated. Veronica, who was chewing bread, raised one hand and greeted Theodore, “You woke up, Kid? You look tired. If you are lacking sleep, then you can go rest some more.”
“It’s okay. Besides, I’m very hungry.”
“Well, if you say so.”
The two men sat down and started eating.
「Activated the restaurant. Please mention the name of the dish you want, or select from the catalog. 」
It was different from yesterday when they hadn’t been able to understand the words. Paragranum must’ve done something as the voice had switched to the language of the continent. The catalog also had the correct pronunciation kindly written.
Theodore had tried it once yesterday, but it was still strange. The party was surprised as they chose their dishes. There were many unfamiliar dishes, but they were up for the challenge.
“Fried chicken? Ah, this is fried chicken.”
“Curry rice. It is hard to guess what it is from the name, but the rich flavor is quite good.”
“Raw fish and... rice? It is a strange combination, but the taste is okay.”
“Ack! Why is this noodle dish so spicy?”
However, some failed the challenge. William had to pour a few cups of water to cool his swollen lips.
Theodore picked a safe choice and ate pork cutlet. The dish of pork covered in breadcrumbs and then fried was something he had eaten during his childhood, but the taste was like the difference between heaven and earth.
‘Even the expensive restaurants in the capital will taste bad compared to this. Is there a way to transfer this cooking facility to the magic tower?’ r />
Theodore thought about it. Delicious food would pop out as soon as a person chose. This convenience couldn’t be found, even in Meltor which was the center of magical civilization. No, if this cooking facility became popular, then the chefs of Meltor might lose their jobs.
Theodore thought so and cocked his head.
‘If I look at it in this way, it might not be good to take it..?’
After all, he wouldn’t want to increase the unemployment rate. Theodore smiled slightly as he set down an empty plate. A relic from the Age of Mythology was certainly excellent, but it could cause trouble if civilization wasn’t ready for it.
Then at that moment...
Biiiik! Biiiik!
There was a sharp sound, and the lights in the restaurant started flashing. It was a red light which alarmed the people present, signaling that something wasn’t good.
Unsurprisingly, the lab’s urgent voice sounded in Theodore’s head, 「Warning! Confirmed the approach of an existence which can threaten the current laboratory. Transferring the entire group, including the sub-master, to the situation control room. You will be guided from area D-8 to area S-1.」
Simultaneously, the investigation team disappeared from the dining room. They couldn’t speculate about the existence that could threaten the lab, which even sword masters couldn’t damage.
* * *
As always, the space movement was instant.
“Eh? What, where has all my food gone?” William was hungry after only drinking water for breakfast, but he couldn’t return to the dining room in this situation.
They were in the situation control room. This was the first time the six people had stepped foot in this place, so naturally they looked around. However, before they could say anything, Paragranum moved forward.
She shouted in an urgent voice, “「Identification code PRGRN3681214! Open the omnidirectional monitor!」”
Para’s order was quick. Then suddenly, lights lit up on the black walls on all sides, and the exterior of the site was revealed. They didn’t compare to windows. The view wasn’t filtered with opaque glass, but the group couldn’t help understanding the situation.
A tremendous sandstorm was swirling in front of them.
“Ack!” William took a few steps back with surprise, but the storm before him didn’t scratch at his skin.
Perfect illusion magic was showing off its grandeur. Mujak saw the scale of the sandstorm and murmured with dry lips, “Khamsin...!”
As everyone gazed at him, he explained, “Sometimes in the desert, a storm with unknown limits is born. Typical storms grow until they disappear after reaching their limit, but Khamsin doesn’t have a limit. The nomads of the desert fear Khamshin as the wrath of god, and according to Austen’s history, it once destroyed a castle.”
“So?” Veronica didn’t listen to him and stepped forward to ask Para, “This sandstorm can threaten the facility that even a sword master couldn’t damage?”
It didn’t make sense. Theodore remembered something Paragranum had said. The outer walls of the ruin wouldn’t fall in one or two blows, even if it was hit by a dragon’s breath. This was a fortress built by Paracelsus, the peak alchemist from the Age of Mythology.
However, Paragranum raised a finger instead of answering. Then she said, “That isn’t a Khamsin. Take a look at beyond it.”
The five pairs of eyes followed her index finger. Visibility was poor due to the storm. However, Mujak’s eyes were accustomed to it, so he saw it without much difficulty. “... The Andras’ excavation team?”
“Yes, watch closely. You will soon find out.”
“What are you say-” Mujak suddenly closed his mouth. His remarkable vision had seen the ‘phenomenon.’ Soon after, the members of the investigation team could see it as well. The barracks left behind by the Andras excavation team were destroyed without a trace. The sight of solid metal scattering like sand obviously wasn’t natural.
It was something more transcendent than mere destruction.
“The power of weathering.” It was a hard and stiff voice. Paragranum murmured with a rarely serious expression, “Why did Desertio come to the outskirts of the desert? That old man should be staying at the center of the desert...”
“Yellow Tower Kid, don’t be serious alone and explain yourself.”
“Ah, that's right. You don't know yet,” Paragranum belatedly replied to Veronica. “The Meuse Desert isn’t a natural desert. It is a terrain made by a sand dragon.”
“Sand dragon?”
“Yes, his name is Desertio. He is a dragon who has lived for many years and whose death is close. Nobody in this age can afford to go against him... Ah, that reminds me.”
Paragranum might not be supposed to know it, but she could give as much information as possible, using her alter ego of the Yellow Tower Master as a shield. The Yellow Tower Master was, after all, the most mysterious person in Meltor.
However, Para added a few words that stirred Mujak up, “The disaster of the Central Continent, the cause of the drought.”
“What?!” Mujak shouted, while his thick mustache shook. “Young girl from Meltor, can you take responsibility for those words? Swear that it is true!”
The overpowering influence of a sword master... Mujak’s overwhelming momentum made the others step back, but Para just nodded calmly.
“Yes, I will swear by my name, as well as my master’s name.”
“... Dammit! For the great sun! The disaster Austen has been struggling with for centuries is due to a dragon lizard!’
Mujak’s anger was natural. The Janissaries valued patriotism and loyalty more than their own lives. How many people had died directly and indirectly from the drought until now? 100,000 people? 1,000,000 people? It had lasted for centuries, so the sum might exceed 10 million. He wouldn’t be angry if it was just the tyranny of Mother Nature, but now he learned it was because of a dragon.
Mujak’s eyes filled with fury as he growled, “I swear to the Sultan and the Sun God, I will cut out his heart, even if I have to sacrifice my life!”
He didn’t care about any injuries! The sword master’s roar burst out with full sincerity. If the sand dragon were in front of him, he would’ve run forward without any hesitation. However, there was one person who put a stop to his courage. That was Veronica who had once fought a dragon.
“Stop. It will be a useless death,” she said.
Unfortunately, the cold advice was counterproductive.
“How can you say that, Veronica?!”
“I am a dragon slayer, desert man. A dragon is a species that grows stronger over time. Not to mention one that is almost a million years old. The dragon might die if all the masters on the continent ally together... if we are lucky.”
“T-That...” Mujak could tell that she was serious. They had never fought properly, but it was clear that Veronica was more powerful than other masters. She also had combat experience with a dragon, so there was no logical reason to dispute her words.
Veronica shut Mujak’s mouth, then asked Para, “Does this ruin have any defense mechanisms?”
“It does, but it won’t last long if the dragon attacks seriously.”
“Tch, I thought so. He is an ancient dragon in this day and age. It looks like we are caught in a checkmate, but... what does that lizard want?”
Then at that moment...
[Aren’t those some harsh words?] A majestic voice rang out through the ruins.
It was like an echo in a deep valley... Or thunder which burst from the far heavens. The voice caused Theodore’s blood to boil.
[Oh, there you are.]
‘Who is he referring to?’ Theodore gulped involuntarily.
The atmosphere sharpened. This was an ancient dragon from the Age of Mythology, the source of the Meuse Desert. Then at the next moment, the sand dragon spoke to Theodore, [Magician with the blood of a sea dragon, I have found you.]
Chapter 202
Theodore was taken aback by the sand dragon
’s sudden words. “No way. You came because of me?”
[That’s right.] The assertion of the sand dragon, Desertio, was surprising.
However, that was natural. This dragon was from the other side of history, since the beginning of the Age of Mythology. So, what did it want with Theodore? It was different from Aquilo, who had become interested in Theodore due to the circumstances. Living for millennia had created a manner of thinking which mortals couldn’t understand.
Theodore’s eyes trembled nervously. Maybe it was because of the danger the sand dragon’s presence brought to the investigation team. So, Theodore couldn’t help feeling guilty.
However, Desertio spoke in a gentle voice, [Don’t be too nervous, young magician. I didn’t come with the intention of harming you.]
As if to prove his sincerity, Theodore’s senses were extremely calm. Regardless of whether Desertio was speaking the truth, Theodore was forced to put hope in that moderate atmosphere. This conversation was the last lifeline before a death penalty was passed on.
“...Can I ask what your business is?”
It was good to know that the conversation could go in both directions. So, Theodore raised his courage and carefully asked why.
[Hmmm, I have to explain it,] Desertio replied calmly. [I will ask you one thing before I explain. Have you heard anything about the reduction of dragons?]
“Reduction?”
[It is what happens when a dragon reaches their end or is near the end.]
Theodore finally realized the intent of Desertio’s question. He recalled the conversation he had with Gluttony while crossing the wilderness.
-The sand dragon Desertio, who lives in the center of the Meuse Desert, is at the epicenter of the drought.
-Don’t misunderstand. Desertio might not be causing the drought maliciously. The dragon, who has survived for nearly a million years, is already closer to a spirit than a creature. Therefore, he changes the environment around him.
A dragon’s instincts were to return to nature. Gluttony asserted that due to this, Dracomachia had started and the dragon’s decline had begun. All the strong people of the other species, including the human race, had joined forces to hunt the dragons.
In some ways, the phenomenon called ‘Reduction’ might be nothing to Desertio, who had suffered through Dracomachia. Theodore thought up to there and carefully replied, “Are you trying to tell me about the drought?”