The Great Sage Who Did not Remain in Legend - 34.3

“Don’t get flustered. I didn’t say you’re cute. I said your hands are small and cute. Don’t misunderstand, are you overly self-conscious?”

Vanessa, blushing and angry, responded to Mergin’s unnecessary comments.

“Y-You!”

“Uh, your magic aptitude is balanced but average.”

“Don’t say average!”

“Your agility is quite high, but your stamina and strength are lacking. Your endurance is decent.”

“So, what do you recommend?”

“Night Scope.”

“What’s that?”

“It’s a spell that lets you see in darkness as if it were daytime. It helps with finding flowers that only bloom at night or traps hidden in dark places. Monsters are attracted to light, so being able to see without it suits you as a scout.”

“Is such magic sold?”

“It’s not for sale. It’s a magic for assassins or thieves.”

“I see… Then I’ll take that.”

Thus, Mergin drew the magic circle directly on Vanessa’s hand.

Feeling embarrassed by having her hand held by Mergin, Vanessa began to sweat.

“Don’t be nervous. It’s almost done.”

“I-I’m not nervous.”

“Liar, your hand is getting all sweaty.”

As soon as Mergin finished drawing the magic circle, he wiped his palm with his pants.

“Hmm…”

Rikka, with a serious expression.

“What’s wrong?”

“I’m wondering about the magic that can be bought just by paying money…”

“Then pay for the option of water-producing magic. I’ll give you a non-sellable magic book suited for you in return.”

“How much is the option?”

“For temperature control, ice, and carbonation. Each is 1 million, so 3 million. I’ll give you a set price of 2 million.”

“2 million… That’s quite a lot…”

“Then consider it a debt. I won’t even charge interest.”

“What’s the replacement magic book?”

“Body enhancement. It’s a buff magic.”

“Body enhancement?”

“I’ll show you how it works tomorrow, since you probably won’t understand the explanation. Let’s meet at the gate after breakfast.”

“Understood. See you tomorrow then.”

With that, the meeting ended. Since they were already drinking, they decided to discuss the details about magic tomorrow and not use it today. Star’s Guidance went home.

On the way back, Vanessa, who was told not to use the Night Scope yet, tried it immediately.

“It’s amazing! It’s like daytime!”

“You were told not to use it yet, right? Is it really that different?”

“It’s like daytime. This is a great magic. I’ll go look around while you head back first.”

Vanessa, saying “amazing” over and over, ran through the city alone, continuing to use Night Scope without deactivating it.

“Ah, I can’t seem to put any strength into it…”