I Would Like To Live A Different Life If I Could Go Back In Time - Episode 56

Did I fight for a few hours?

After defeating most of the lizardmen, I let out a sigh. Then Joan descended next to me and cast a barrier.

“Shall we take a little break? Just as I thought, Yuria is amazing. I’m really happy. I didn’t expect to defeat so many Lizardmen.”

“It’s thanks to Professor Paron.”

“Professor Paron?”

“I’m a doctor treating commoners at a clinic in the royal capital. I was able to grow thanks to Professor Paron’s dream magic…”

When I sit on top of the rolling lizardman, Joan somehow produces a drink and hands it to me.

“There’s no poison or medicine in it. It’s just fruit water, so it’s fine.”

Just to be safe, I passed it through detox and dispel magic before putting it in my mouth.

“It’s cold and delicious.”

“Right? So, what kind of things did you experience with the dream magic?”

“It’s a dream where I am constantly consumed by battles. It started with slimes, and before I woke up, I was fighting tens of thousands of magical beasts.”

“In dreams, things from one’s past memories are supposed to appear, but you knew that magical beast?”

“Yes. Of course, I knew from the book.”

“I see. So, I can defeat it based on the knowledge I gained from the book.”

Joan is nodding to herself in agreement.

“Indeed, it’s impressive that you don’t even get out of breath after taking down this many. But your magic is quite sloppy. Don’t you have a mentor? Why is it so sloppy?”

“Master, you say? Dr. Paron is a doctor and only taught me medical magic and how to channel magical power. And while Professor Giannino taught me magic, it was only during the period before I entered the academy… So, there isn’t a magic teacher.”

“I see! You don’t have a wizard mentor! Then I’ll be one for you!”

“Uh… I don’t need it, though.”

“Becoming my disciple is no small matter, you know?”

“The master who drops me into a group of lizardmen on our second meeting, huh? Besides, as long as I have enough magic to live on my own, that’s all I need…”

“There’s no harm in getting better at magic. With your potential, there’s no doubt you’ll improve!”

The momentum feels like it’s going to push me over. Well, it’s true that getting stronger isn’t a bad thing, but…

But you know, it’s just so full of suspiciousness!

Despite skillfully using magic and having experience working in the royal palace, they have a face that doesn’t look much older than mine.

I even wonder if I’m committing a sin somewhere.

“Is Joan using some forbidden technique?”

“Forbidden techniques? Ah, you mean this youth? Or perhaps the fact that some noble lady recently made a tool that turned into a magical beast?”

“Huh!?”

“Why are you surprised? It’s so easy, right? Oh, it didn’t come back because you used it wrong. That girl who gave it to you did it on purpose, didn’t she?”

“What does this mean?”

“Alright, break’s over. If you’re curious, let’s finish this first and then talk.”

Joan stood up after saying that and snapped the barrier open. The battle resumed, whether they liked it or not.

What do you mean?

Is this person named Joan the criminal?

Even while having doubts, I continue to defeat the lizardmen.

“That magic will run out of power quickly. You should use this instead.”

Right there, Joan uses a spell without incantation and teaches me how to defeat it.

Regrettably,

The way to defeat Joan is logical, and I can feel the magic flowing smoothly.

By the time my magic was depleted, I finally defeated the last one.

“Good job~. Wow, you really worked hard. It would take an ordinary person six months. I’m proud as your mentor.”

I’m tired.

I really want to take a break.

I sat down, lacking the strength to respond. I must look terrible, covered in bl00d from head to toe.

Even if I wanted to clean it with magic, my magical power has run out, so there’s nothing I can do.

Then Joan cast a cleansing spell on me and picked me up.

“Joan!?”

“Master Joan, you know? Ah, it’s okay. He’s kind to his disciples.”