I’m an Appraiser, But What the Heck is a [Divine Eye]? ~I Want to Live Freely as the World’s Best Beginner Class~ - Episode 71: A Life in Another World that is Far from Free 11

Episode 71: A Life in Another World that is Far from Free 11

With Madoka and Yuria gone, the information session with Leyreina-san continued in the room.  

It was only natural, since Leyreina-san was supposed to report to Alicia in the first place. But the atmosphere felt somewhat heavy.

(…I feel a bit bad.)

It was clear that the tension in the room was because of my exchange with Madoka. I felt it was time to lighten the mood.

“…Oh, right!”  

“What’s the matter, Maki-san?”  

“Leyreina-san, you’re helping us with the development of the Forest of Demons, right?”  

“That’s my intention.” 

“Well, since you’re here, do you mind if I use my Appraisal skill to check your abilities?”  

“…Appraisal, you say?”

She could just tell me herself, but it would be faster and more convenient for me to appraise her directly. 

…Well, Alicia wouldn’t be able to see the results, so I’d have to explain it verbally anyway.

“…Sure, I don’t mind.”

Leyreina-san, perhaps sensing the heavy mood as well, accepted my suggestion.

“Alright then, here we go. Appraisal: Leyreina Maguire.”

Hmm… oh? What’s this skill?

“Your profession is Dual Mage, with level 2 in both Fire and Earth magic. And… this Erudite skill, what’s that?”

From the name alone, it suggests having broad knowledge. But is it really that simple?

“*Appraisal: Erudite Skill.”

My curiosity got the better of me, so I Appraised it as well.

[Erudite Skill: The user never forgets any knowledge once acquired.]

…This is quite the impressive skill, isn’t it?

“Erudite is an amazing skill!”  

“I find it very useful. Thanks to it, I never misinterpret His Majesty’s words.”

Indeed, she had smoothly conveyed the king’s orders earlier without checking any written document.  

This also means that once she reads a book, she understands its contents completely. She must have aced every test in school.

“Still, even though you’re a Dual Mage, it seems the Maguire family didn’t treat you too well.”

“An intermediate class isn’t enough for the Maguire family. They always said only advanced classes could bear the family name.”

I guess that’s how things are in the royal capital.  

In this far-off land of Granzawall, intermediate-class professions are treated favorably, and the Guild Master even personally invited Sensei, who has an advanced-class profession. The Maguire family must have some serious standards.

“You have three skills, two of which are magic-related… that’s nice.”  

“And what about you, Maki-sama?”  

“I have Appraisal 10 and Magic Consumption Halving. Just the two.”  

“…Um, Maki-san? Skills are more about their levels than their numbers.”  

“…This is my first time seeing a skill at level 10.”  

“Really? I thought it was normal in the capital.”  

““Absolutely Not!””

…Now that I think about it, people were shocked the first time I mentioned that my Appraisal skill was level 10.  

But still, having more skills seems better to me. I wonder if it’s possible to acquire more skills over time.

“Did you always have the Erudite skill?”  

“Actually, it appeared as I accumulated magical knowledge over time.”

Maybe it’s the result of compensating for her limited mana by expanding her knowledge.  

So, skills *can* be acquired later on, huh?

“…Appraisal: Skill Acquisition Methods.”

I murmured this, just to test it out—

“…Ah……huh?”  

“Maki-san!?”  

“Maki-sama!?”  

“Mihiro-kun!?”

As soon as I used Appraisal, my vision went dark.

…Ah… I’ve been here before.

…Yep, my mana… it’s zero.