Episode 12: I think it is necessary to relax moderately.

"The contents of the final exam are to set up camp and resist assailants. Since the examiners are multiple adventurers of C rank or higher, please think this as impossible to repel ... Well, It may be different for Yuki san. " 

"No, I had good luck yesterday. I'll stay alert." 

The most dangerous time is when you are feeling proud of yourself especially with half-hearted strength. I'm going to break through this test with the most optimal solution, I won’t let up until the end. 

"Please do your best. The test lasts until 6 o'clock tomorrow morning. I don’t know when the assailant will attack. --- Even in the camp, monsters may suddenly attack you, so if you pass this test, you’ll certainly be a great adventurer. " 

"I see, thank you." 

"I’m sorry about this. I'll be back to tell you the results." 

With that, the receptionist goes away. 

This campsite is on the outskirts of the royal capital in what seems like a man made forest, the visibility is very poor.

Will the assailants come from land or sky-I have no idea. 

It may be better to consider the possibility of coming from underground.

If I don't pass this time, I'll run out of money, that would be bad. 

Just in case —— 

Use “Barrier Magic Lv2". 

When I opened the skill tree, I was able to use SP after all.

1 SP from Lv1 →Lv2, 2 SP from Lv2 → Lv3, the required SP increases per level. 

The skill level won’t go up infinitely just because I have SP, it seems It’s based on my current level. So far, the limit I can raise barrier magic at level 1 is Lv2. 

With Lv2, you notice when the Barrier is destroyed and the strength of the barrier Increases. 

I set up a barrier around the campsite.

The fire at the campsite was already lit.

I add some firewood. 

Think I'll roast the raw fish in the "item slot" to make it more delicious.

Since I don't know when the attackers(in charge) will come, I can't be nervous the whole time. 

You can’t give your best performance when you’re exhausted, you also need to relax moderately.   

~ Assassination unit ~ 

The assassination unit's captain looked at the clock.

After confirming all members were present, he opened his mouth. 

"——It's time. Let’s get on with the mission." 

"Why’re we targeting a boy who wants to be an adventurer? ... I'm sorry." 

To the words spilled by one of the members, 

"No sympathy needed. He’s a target marked by the kingdom. This is a rumor, but I heard he’s guilty of serious betrayal of the kingdom. From here, It’s just a guess but, since the kingdom failed to summon a brave the other day. I wonder if he’s the cause. "

Information control was enforced even for the assassination unit,

Since they only heard rumours, it’s natural that it got twisted a bit. 

"Can a 15 or so year old boy do that?" 

"This mission was ordered by King Cerber himself. That's all that matters." 

"I see ... it's the kingdoms enemy." 

"That's right. Keep It in mind! Don’t hesitate! Alright, let's charge ..." 

Thus, the mission of the assassination unit began.

But —— 

"Captain! It's an emergency!" 

"What happened! Did you find the target !?" 

"Yes but, an invisible wall is stretched all over and we can’t get through!" 

The captain strikes a knife against the barrier. 

Kin! 

He saw nothing, but the knife couldn’t pass as if it had hit something like a real wall was there——

 

"Is this ... barrier magic ...?"

 

"Huh, no way ... isn’t that lost ancient magic?"

 

"Then how do you explain this?"

 

"thats……"

 

"Continue the plan on the premise that it’s barrier magic! Barrier magic can be broken with a certain amount of force. Assume it’s impossible with a normal sword or ordinary magic."

 

Are you sure we shouldn’t cancel the operation!?" 

Assassination units should withdraw immediately in any unforeseen situation.

However, the captain shook his head. 

"This is a mission from the King. Failure is not an option. There’s no choice but to attack. 

The members respond to the word "From the king." 

"Then, will you use that?" 

"We can't help it. We’ll get approval from the king later. Prepare the magic weapon." 

"Yes sir!" 

Magic Weapons ——Modern weapons that release magic far greater than a human’s.

If it's a small village, It'll only take a single blow to destroy. It’s shaped like a bazooka. 

"The target should be near the campfire. Point it over there." 

"Understood!" 

The members aim at the place where Yuki is and steadily prepare to fire. 

"Captain, everything is ready!" 

"Well done. Set it to fire in 60 seconds. Let’s move away." 

Since the weapon has too high an attack power, there is a risk that those close by would be injured, therefore, evacuating to a safe place is necessary, if not you could be killed in the confusion. 

"""""Sir!"""" 

The assassination squad moves away.

Moments later, a shot was automatically fired from the magic weapon.

Dogooooooooooon!

The impact was so strong that a lot of dust was raised.

The assassination squad returned to confirm the state of the barrier magic. 

"Did that do it ...?" 

" No Captain! The barrier isn't harmed at all!" 

"What!?……"

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