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 138: An Unexpected Survival Life 9

Episode 138: An Unexpected Survival Life 9

If there were multiple divine-class professions, they would definitely be recorded in history. And it wouldn’t be something only royalty knew about.  

But then, what kind of special-class profession that can even restrain a divine-class profession?

“Well, since my profession was a Mage (Divine Magus), I got physically attacked and couldn’t move.”

“Ph-physically attacked…… were you cut?”

“Yeah! My Achilles tendon was slashed, just like that!”

…Is that really something to say so cheerfully?

“I tried to heal myself immediately. But since I was cut with a magic sword, the healing was slow, and I couldn’t catch up. So, I got surrounded, just like that.”

A magic sword… That sounds intriguing, but I don’t want to imagine being cut by it.

“Aren’t you mad at the comrades who betrayed you?”

“I was angry at first. But you know, after more than a hundred years, that anger kind of fades away.”

I get what he’s saying, but I don’t really want to understand it….Yeah.

“Then, another thing.”

“Yeees?”

“How are you still alive? It’s been over a hundred years. Are you immortal?”

He said he was surrounded by monsters. But did he defeat them? If he did, why didn’t he go after the traitors afterward?  

There’s only one answer I can think of for that, but I’d rather hear it from Moriya’s mouth.

“That’s what you’re curious about, huh! When I was surrounded by the pack of monsters, I thought, ‘Yeah, this is it. I’m done.’ But then I decided to try the magic I had been researching.”

“Magic you were researching?”

“Yep! It’s called forbidden magic.”

“Wait a second!”

“……What?”

Did he just casually say “forbidden”? Isn’t forbidden magic supposed to be something sealed off and not to be touched?

“…You were researching forbidden magic?”

“That’s right. I was bored, you know.”

“You researched forbidden magic… because you were bored… Hey, Madoka?”

“……..”

“…Madoka?”

“Oh, uh, what?”

What’s up with Madoka? She seems spaced out.

“When you were in the Shriden Kingdom, had you heard of forbidden magic?”

“Umm, I haven’t. I was only allowed to focus on leveling up.”

“That makes sense. Arata is a Sword Saint, so he wouldn’t know much about magic.”

“Huh? Arata-kun is a Sword Saint!? Then, does that mean Madoka-chan is also a special-class?”

“Y-Yes! I’m a Sage!”

She suddenly got really energetic.  

…Wait, could Madoka be falling for this skeleton guy? Is she into bones?

“I see! …Yeah, you two seem to be doing just fine.”

“What do you mean, ‘doing just fine’?”

“I was betrayed by my special-class companions, but it seems like you’re blessed with good comrades, Maki-kun.”

It’s true that I’m lucky to have comrades… Am I?  

Well, with special-class companions like Madoka, Arata, and even Yuria, I’m doing pretty well.  

I keep my distance from Kouya and the other classmates. But considering my connection with special-class professions, I guess I’ve built decent relationships.

“By the way, Maki-kun, what’s your profession?”

“Huh? I haven’t told you?”

“No, you haven’t! It’s unfair if I’m the only one who shares. Come on, tell me!”

“It’s not like I’m hiding it… Wait, didn’t you say earlier that I’m a ‘divine-class’ Appraiser? You weren’t wrong, so let’s go with that.”

I said that thinking it would be fine since being a ‘divine-class’ Appraiser shouldn’t be a problem. But for some reason, Moriya leaned in closer.

“That’s not what I mean! Look, there’s that part in parentheses, right? That’s what I’m curious about!”

“Parentheses? …There is, but it’s nothing unusual.”

“Really? Hmm… My profession is Mage (Divine Magus)…… Is yours Appraiser (Divine Eye)?”

“Yep, that’s exactly right.”

When I gave him a straight answer, Moriya slumped back into his chair with a thud.

“…Wow, so you really are an Appraiser (Divine Eye). Wow.”

“…You definitely thought that was ‘nothing special,’ didn’t you? I bet you did!”

“N-No, not at all! I was just thinking how ‘Divine Eye’ is such an easy-to-remember name, like, anyone would guess that! So lucky, I’m jealous!”

“You’re seriously annoying! I don’t even know why, but it really ticks me off!”

While I was fuming, Madoka, who had been acting strange, suddenly spoke up.

“Um!”

“What’s up, Madoka-chan?”

“Um, could you… teach me magic?”

…Wait, what? Where did that request come from?

“You want me to teach you magic?”

“Could you… please?”

“Hmm, but you’re a Sage, right? You don’t really need to learn magic from me.”

“No, even though I have a special-class profession, I’m still very weak. I feel like I’m always dragging Maki-kun, Arata-kun, and Yuria-chan down… That’s why I want to seek guidance from Taiku-san, a ‘divine-class’ Mage!”  

Her request left both Shin and me speechless. Our mouths were hanging open in surprise.  

After all, I’ve greatly benefited from Madoka’s magic. Especially in the development of the Forest of Demons. Her wide-range attacks as a Sage have been indispensable.  

I’m sure Arata doesn’t think of her as a burden either. In fact, with the level gap between them, he might even feel that he’s the one lagging behind.  

“Hmm… I mean, I’d be happy to have someone to talk to. But aren’t you in a hurry to get back?”  

Moriya wasn’t looking at Madoka with his hollow gaze, but at me. He probably believes the decision is mine to make.  

And it seems like he’s right, since both Madoka and Arata are also looking at me, awaiting my decision.  

…Now, what should I do?