Ch.21 Another Chance Encounter While Trying to Make More Money

The next magic spell I'll learn is telekinesis, which is classified as non-elemental.

This is a magic that allows you to manipulate magical power to grab and throw things, basically anything that can be done with your hands.

Telekinesis is a type of power that consumes MP over time, so lifting a light object consumes 1 MP per second. For heavy objects, it consumes 5 MP per second, and the amount consumed varies depending on the weight of the object.

"Imagine grabbing this stone with both hands and manipulate your magical power."

Step 1: Hold the stone.

This is surprisingly difficult. If I use too much force, I'll break the stone. Carefulness is required. It will be a difficult task if I just use magic to force my way through it.

It's especially tough for me, since I don't have the delicate skill to manipulate magic.

"Hmmm... haa, that was too weak."

Applying force so as not to break the stone. It seems simple but is difficult.

If I hold it with my hand, I can be sure of the amount of force I need to use. I'm not a child who doesn't fully understand things yet.

However, grasping something with magical power, which can be considered an extension of the hand, feels like grabbing something with a magic hand. No, that's not it. Hmm, it's hard to give an analogy.

I grab my hand and open it again.

After a few tries, I finally mastered the perfect grip.

Next, step 2: Try lifting it while still holding it.

Well, as long as I can hold it, I just need lift it up.

"Done."

Yes, this is easy. The next step is more difficult.

The final step is to grasp and hold it and move it freely.

It's like holding a toy airplane and going "Nyooom."

That's just how it looks from the outside. I think some players will sympathize.

"Nununu, nunuo...oh...oh?...oh"

I lifted it up and down. This works.

I let it snake around like that. What a failure.

I spun it around in the air like a cowboy. But Riley-san stopped me. What a failure.

So, as a result of practicing snaking,

[You have mastered <Magic: Telekinesis>.]

I managed to learn it, but it does take a little bit of practice.

"I also learned telekinesis."

"R-right. How you use it is up to you, so you can try that thing you just did, but... do it outside, okay?"

I got some frightened looks from him.

It would have been dangerous if that had blown away. I regret it.

"Thank you for teaching me magic."

I paid 2,000 Monies as a thank you for the instruction and left the practice field.

The tuition fee varies depending on the instructor. In the case of Riley-san, he taught me two spells, so the price was just right for the capital.

Once you learn it, you'll have it for life, so it's actually too cheap. It's the same price as buying a small high-end magic tool.

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With this, I was able to learn the minimum amount of magic necessary to ensure my safety. I'm glad that I have an aptitude for the water and non-elemental. What would I have done if I hadn't?

Is there a way to find out in advance? Probably not. I just don't know.

All I cah do is Trial and Error. That's fine.

As for water magic, I'll come back to learn more advanced spells once I level up. Just to be on the safe side.

I'm a little bored now because I've been rushing around a lot.

"That's right, money."

I still have over 10,000 Monies left, but I'll cash mt stuff out while I still have them. I might need the money later.

I Put my hand inside my magic bag and check my leaves. There are six left.

At first, I thought I'd make money by selling monster materials, but they don't fit in my magic bag, and the only things that do are small things like slime water, so I ended up selling my leaves again. I don't think the price will drop unless I sell a lot at once.

"Well, maybe a monster's eyeball, a thin tail, or some rolled up fur."

Of course, I can say this now that I can use telekinesis. Otherwise, I could only lift light objects like eyeballs and fallen hair.

Thank you, Riley-san.

"Now, where is the money exchange office?"

A money exchange office is a place that buys monster materials, ores, etc. There are also a certain number of other stores that will buy them, but the safest option is probably the money exchange office.

So I'm heading there, even though I don't know where it is.

Ah, right, that's what the map was for.

I take out the map that Sakidori Midori bought me from my magic bag and open it.

I couldn't carry it all by myself, so I spread it out on the ground, right at the edge of the street. I'd be in big trouble if someone stepped on it.

Telekinesis? I can't do delicate manipulations yet. Papers tear easily. Do you want to see the pathetic state of the map?

Now, we are in the area where the guilds gather. Umm, where is the money exchange office?

"Is it at the back? It's not that far."

I put away the map and set off.

Oh, sorry for the sudden jump. I nearly hit you in the face.

Oh, isn't that Sakidori Midori? It's been a while.

"Whoa! Come on, wait a minute! Don't just jump out like that!"

"S-sorry."

Sakidori Midori put her hand to her chest and stroked it in surprise. I'm really sorry.

"Is there something urgent?"

"No, I'm not in a hurry... but I have some free time, so I thought I'd go to the money exchange office."

I'm not in a hurry, but I guess that's how it seemed to her. I was just going to make some more money.

"Oh really? Well, I'm bored so I'll come along."

"Yes?"

What's the benefit to her? There's nothing interesting about her coming along.

"Is there a problem? We're just going somewhere together."

There's nothing wrong with that, it's just like any other person who happens to go to the same place.

"Nothing in particular."

"Then I'll go. This way."

Sakidori Midori leads the way, moving forward steadily.

... What's the point of looking at the map? Ah, okay, let's go.

She must have noticed that I wasn't following her, because she turned around and tilted her head.

I Follow her to the money exchange office.

The building is jet black with gold trim, and there are even gold sprinkles here and there. It's luxurious, or should I say flashy. It's an elaborately designed building.

"It's here. Come on in."

She opened the door for me, so I went in. Thank you so much.

The interior is dark brown and black. The red trim is more eye-catching than the gold.

I immediately went to the reception counter and explained my business.

"I'd like to ask you to purchase some materials."

"Understood. Please go to Warehouse No. 1."

Some people sell a lot of things or large items at once, so there are also people in the warehouse who appraise the items.

The warehouse is connected to the back of the money exchange office, and I think there are about three of them. It's the royal capital after all.

After speaking with the receptionist, I will be guided to a warehouse with available space. I can't just go straight to the warehouse. That's not a good manner.

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〘Map item: Map of Nemor, the capital city of the Kingdom of Harula〙

A map of the city of Nemor, known as the water city.

Most of the facilities and shops are depicted.

As new buildings are built or demolished, the cartographer creates a new map.

〘Magic: Telekinesis〙

Magic classified as non-elemental.

You can use your magical powers to grab and throw objects.

It's an extension of your hand. In short, it can do anything your hand can do.

Depending on what you do, the amount of magic power consumed will change depending on the weight of the object.

〘Money Exchange Office〙

A place where you can sell monster materials, ores, etc.

Items sold here are then sold to stores or guilds that want them, or sent to the auction site.

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