The next day, he tells Kaito about the Apostle of Horus.

''That state abnormality is probably just as Seigo expected. That's a nasty state anomaly that has appeared.''

Do you think so?

'Oh. That's fine, because it looks like I can heal it by clearing it or something, but it's pretty tough because the flying enemies are going to call me all over the place and interfere with my recovery.

So that's what happens when you can't fight in the air.

'What's Tact going to do today?'

I'm guessing you'll be collecting iron sand and trying out a wooden boat?

He emailed me yesterday and asked me to take him for a ride to try it out, since he'll be receiving it tomorrow night. I didn't bother to tell him, he made the boat for me, so he should have been able to take me for a normal ride.

'Seriously!　Let me get in!

Some of these guys are like this.

After school, log into the game. Now, let's go collect iron sand. The members of the team are Wafu, Grey, Aranea, Darley, and Kitsuneko.

When we get to the Sandwall Desert, Aranea will set a trap for me. Now we can mine in peace. We all ate shaved ice and thought about mining, or so we thought.

Sandman Lv 30.
Tame Monster Target Active

What appeared normally from the ground was a sand giant. If it's the sand itself, it's natural for steel threads to slip through, and the pitfall couldn't possibly work on the sand itself.

It's completely unexpected. But if it's an enemy, we have no choice but to defeat it. When you get on Darley with Waxx, Sandman is the first to take a breath and spray sand at you.

''Cone!''

The foxchild jumps out as quickly as possible to protect me.

'Foxko!　Huh?

The fox cubes that had been eaten by the sand had been turned to stone. When I was creeped out, me, Darley, and Wafu's feet were also petrified. Oh no...my feet were sealed off.

Then Gray and Aranea took the fight to Sandman. It's now or never! My upper body is safe, thanks to the foxglove protecting me.

Refresh!

Everyone's petrification will be cured. The foxglove is safe. I'd like to praise you, but I can't do that right now.

"Rune skill!

First, seal the petrified breaths. From there, we'll get some insurance.

Resist Stone!

BREATHRAIN!

First, I put Resist Stone and Breath Rain on it, besides Gray and Aranea. Now we have anti-petrification measures in place.

"Aranea. "Aranea, I need you to release the steel thread traps. This one will be dealt with by me, Grey and Darley. I want you to take Waxxo and Foxxo over the rocky ground.''

The Sandman is big, but not as big as the crag. Then this crag is completely in our favor. We can't afford not to use it.

"Wufu, attack from the top of the crag.

"You're going to use the rock as a shield?　I understand.

While my flame magic, Darley's flame manipulation, and Gray's roar keeps them in check, Aranea disarms the trap and takes the Waxxes over the rocky terrain. Magic is then showered on the Sandman from the top of the rocky ground. In the meantime, Grey and Aranea are also given anti-petrification measures.

The seal is broken and I release the sand breath from earlier, but it doesn't reach the Waxxes. They also use it on us, but even if the sand breaths graze them, they haven't been petrified. This match, you got it.

An hour later, we finally defeated the Sandman... this guy was pretty stubborn... it's not surprising since he's an enemy that looks like a fierce beast user's golem frame of reference, but his physical attacks didn't work like that, and his wind and earth magic didn't work either. The saving grace was that the state disorders worked. I finished it off by cutting it off with poison and burns to debuff it. Finally, the info came.

'The level of dark magic has reached 30. Dark Magic 【Shadow Room】 【Dark Ray】 has been acquired.''
'Dark magic level has reached 30. Your dark magic skills have been released.
'All basic magic has reached maximum level. You have achieved the title 'Master of Basic Magic'.

The title "Master of Basic Magic
Effect: +20 magic power, release some skills
A title awarded to those who have reached all of their basic magic levels to the max.

The title of a wizard-type title is an increase in magic power, right? So... I don't know...

'We have acquired dark magic. Dark magic [Nightmare] and [Carth] have been acquired.
All advanced magic has been released. You have been awarded the title 'Challenger to the Extreme of Magic'. Your title 'Quest for the Magical Masters' has been overridden.
'Your magic power has reached 200. You have been awarded the title 'Mage'.

Title: "Challenger to the Extreme of Magic
Effect: +20 magic power, release some skills
A title given to the person who has released all advanced magic.

The title "Mage".
Effects: class-change profession release, some skills release, some magic enhancements
The title is given to those who reach 200 magic power.

This leaves me with only 13 skill points left, but I have no regrets at all. I'm the first one to reach 200 status. But judging from the title, it looks like Rekka has already reached it. He didn't even have a title among all players, so maybe he's been beaten to it. And a large amount of info comes again. It's an info on increasing the ability of magic.

'Heal-type magic recovery has been increased.'
Increased ability-enhancing magic effects.
Increased ability-depleting magic effects.
Three additional gate points have been added.
"Communication is now available to all players simultaneously.
"The shift change is no longer limited.

Communication is not my problem? It's not necessary for me to use it because if one of us uses one, we can all talk to each other. It's not very important for me to use it as I'm fighting Lily and her friends. But even so, it's still useful in the boss fight.

And after exchanging the transfer stone, the release of the gate point is coming... it's not that bad. There should come a day when I'll run out of gate points, right? This time it's about the skills that have been released.

Concentration deactivated.
Magical operations have been released.
Inhibition released.
Magical inhibition has been released.

I checked the skill points acquired and they are all 25 pts. But they're all skills that don't seem very important. Is concentration a skill that concentrates magic power? Is magic manipulation a skill similar to throwing magic as a throwing operation? Isn't it strong? Magic inhibition would be a skill that inhibits magic... a disgusting skill. And I guess it would be called inhibition nullification to disable it.

Now that the info is done, I praise everyone and then dismantle the Sandman.

I got 100 Iron of Sand. What a surprise, it's just as I expected. That's what would happen if it was a sand golem... but I don't need to think about whether it's easier to defeat this guy or mine and collect it.

I got an unexpectedly large amount of iron sand, so I'll have more than enough at this rate. Well, let's just keep it in storage. I want to stick to my sword.

After that, Aranea re-stretches the trap, and as I'm mining, Aranea tells me that something has been caught in the trap. After the mining is done, I go to look at it and there's nothing there. Then I find a thread tangled in an unnatural way.

Then, for a moment, it glows red.

'Grey!'

Gray defends the attack with an ironclad defense and bites into something. This guy's got a shot at Wufu.

'Blitz!'

If you hit the blitz, the enemy will show its true identity.

Chameleon Devil Lv 27.
Normal Monster Target Active

Apparently it was mimicking. It was a monster with a giant chameleon and bat wings. It looks like he attacked earlier with his tongue.

OK. I'm going to test my new magic on you.

First, the Shadow Room. My shadow stretches out and brings everyone into the shadows. It looks like we're free to come and go as we please. It's a magical version of Nowa's shadow hiding. It could be used for a surprise attack or something, but Noah won't be happy about it because he'll lose his resting place.

Next up is Dark Ray. A black flash of light is released. It's the first attack magic for dark magic. End of experiment.

You are all yours.

Yes, sir.

They all attacked and died. This sandwall desert is more troublesome than the previous enemies, even for monsters. An enemy with petrification status, and an invisible enemy. I might have to take countermeasures against this one as well.

Now, let's dismantle it.

Mimetic Lizard Skin: Rare Level 6 Material Quality C
A skin that has the effect of becoming transparent by mimicking the surrounding landscape. Used in protective gear.

Oh! Isn't this, by any chance, the material of an invisibility cloak! I was excited, but I heard that the story of the Japanese fox wasn't enough. It's a shame. But I'll be glad I found the materials.

After returning from the Sandwall Desert, I immediately order six pieces of steel from the dwarves at Vineleaf.

You've collected them so quickly. I'm not sure how easy it is to get these materials around here, but...I'll take care of it. I'll have four days to complete the whole thing. I'll need two days to get to you.

"I understand. I look forward to working with you.

You gave the materials and money at the Adventurer's Guild and the delivery is complete. I'm finally getting seconds to get my hands on a Japanese sword. I'm seriously looking forward to it.

When I returned to Leaping, Ruin and his friends were there. Mr. Yug is excited.

'Welcome back!　Do you want to see the ship right away?

Excuse me. I'm just about to log out.

I see. Oh, okay. Think of a name for me.

Come to think of it, I had to name the ship. Let's think about it while we eat our meals.

Then Luin and Yug asked me for a favor. They wanted to reveal a small wooden ship.

''It's necessary for the capture of the mangrove forest, but I think it's better to release the information as soon as possible since it will be related to the next event.

It's in my business and I'll pay you for the publicity. Is that okay?

'It's fine. Arleigh, Mel and the others originally asked me to do it for them.

'Well, we'll all want to get in. Then I'll call the others.

While I was contacting him, the report that Ruin-san was waiting for comes.

'Tact-kun, I heard you finished that accessory. I'd like to introduce her to you as well, so I'll introduce her to you when the ship opens to the public.

I understand.

It's the first time I've had a properly made accessory item made for me. I'm looking forward to it.

I also sent my friend a message that I had built a small wooden ship and that I'll release it to the public this evening, and logged out.

Name Takuto, Summoner of Love, Lv9.

Vitality 76
Magic power 162 to 202.
Strength 60
Defensive Strength 40
Agility 60
Dexterity value 120

skill

Fighting Lv 12 Kicking Lv 18 Staff Lv 27 One-handed sword Lv 30 Spear Lv 18 Sword Lv 14　
Throwing Lv 8 High Speed Chanting Lv 36 Summoning Magic Lv 34 Summoning Magic Lv 20 Sealing Magic Lv 31 Rider Lv 31　
Alchemy Lv 20 Mining Lv 26 -> Lv 27 Logging Lv 33 Dismantling Lv 39 Appraisal Lv 29 Identification Lv 34　
Rapid Magic Lv 1 Fire Magic Lv 3 Earth Magic Lv 2 Sea Magic Lv 2 -> Lv 3 Dark Magic Lv 30 -> Dark Magic Lv 1　
Sacred Magic Lv 10 Lightning Magic Lv 31 Bombing Magic Lv 28 Wood Magic Lv 25 -> Lv 26 Ice Magic Lv 29　
Space-Time Magic Lv 40 Beast Magic Lv 2 Delayed Magic Lv 2 Continuous Chanting Lv 3 Underwater Action Lv 11　
Reading Lv 14, Cooking Lv 37, Feeding Lv 8, Fishing Lv 18, Synchronization Lv 16.　
Linkage Lv 6

Name: Japanese Fox Shrinebeast Lv 14 -> Lv 16

Vitality 84 to 86.
Magic power 129 to 135.
Strength 51
Defensive Strength 42
Agility 110 to 114
Dexterous value 117 to 120

skill

Fan Lv10 Dance Lv10 Throwing Manipulation Lv10 Evil Flame Lv10 Evil Fire Lv15 Anticipation Lv13　
Danger detection Lv 15, sealing magic Lv 14, sorcery Lv 12, fire magic Lv 6, Shinto magic Lv 19　
Sorcery Lv 10 Sewing Lv 17 Leatherwork Lv 12 Cooking Lv 21 Blood Awakening Lv 5 Divine Descent Lv 1 Beastification Lv 3

Name Gray Silver Wolf Lv 17 to Lv 18

Vitality 57
Magical power 45
Strength 86 to 88.
Defensive Strength 42 to 44.
Agility 96 to 98
Dexterity value 54 to 56.

skill

Biting Lv 24 -> Lv 25 Silver Claw Lv 17 Iron Wall Lv 15 -> Lv 17 Attention Detection Lv 26　
Night Eye Lv 27 Danger Detection Lv 29 -> Lv 30 Silver Fang Lv 23 -> Lv 24 Gale Lv 18 -> Lv 20　
Roar lvl 15 -> lvl 16

Name Aranea Tsuchigumo Lv14 -> Lv16

Vitality 52
Magic power 69 to 71.
Strength 65 to 67.
Defensive Strength 30
Agility 38
Dexterity value 101 to 107.

skill

Biting Lv6 Fighting Lv6 Adhesive thread Lv22 Soft thread Lv16　
Steel thread lv30→Lv31 Trap setting lv22→Lv24 Thread detection lv6→Lv7 Poison breath lv6→Lv7　
Earth hiding lv3 throwing lv4 earth magic lv3 -> lv5 earth magic lv3 -> lv5 curse lv1 sorcery lv1

Name Darley, Red Rabbit Horse Lv11 -> Lv14

Vitality 46
Magical power 50 to 56.
Strength 50.
Defensive Strength 30
Agility 123 to 132
Dexterity value 74 to 80.

skill

Kicking Lv 6 Rush Lv 12 Furious Fire Lv 7 Flame Manipulation Lv 12 -> Lv 15 Riding Lv 26 -> Lv 27　
Galloping Lv 18 -> Lv 19 Rider Enhancement Lv 22 -> Lv 23 Serial Attack Lv 4 -> Lv 5 Eiki Lv 7 Fighting Lv 7 -> Lv 10　
Transfer Lv 5 Red Horse Blessing Lv 6 -> Lv 7

Name: Foxx, Specter, lv16 to lv17

Vitality 50
Magic power 97 to 100
Strength 69
Defensive Strength 34
Agility 72 to 74
Dexterity value 58 to 60.

skill

Bite lv 20 Signals lv 18 -> lv 19 Danger detection lv 12 -> lv 14 Fire magic lv 20 -> lv 22　
Dark magic lv7 Night vision lv19 Evil flame lv21 -> lv23 Witchcraft lv2 Illusion lv10 Possession lv3　
Fire Fang Lv 12 Fire Claw Lv 13 Fire Bullet Lv 12 -> Lv 16