Chapter 39: Fireball (2)

They say that if you don’t have teeth, you use your gums.

That is, if you can’t choose the best option, look for the second best.

Since magic was ruled out, I needed another alternative.

A kind of magic but mixed with something physical.

Something like a Fireball, but a bit different.

Pop!

I pulled out the tightly sealed cork with effort.

Good thing the dwarf also gave me an opener.

“Ugh…!”

As soon as I opened it, I frowned.

The smell.

It was as if the alcohol hit my nose directly.

It invaded everything, like a bully.

“Kgh!”

Even the sloth on my back reacted.

It covered its nose.

‘Is this for drinking? It looks like poison.’

I was curious about the alcohol content.

‘What if I try it?’

Just a sip.

Even if I get drunk, I have the internal energy method.

I drank.

Gulp—

It was sweet.

‘It’s good.’

That’s what I thought for two seconds.

“Agh! Aaagh!”

My throat burned.

Did I drink fire? Acid?

I grabbed my neck.

‘This dwarf gave me poison!’

I felt like I was going to die.

I desperately looked for an elixir, but the pain started to subside.

“Ugh…”

It still burned.

It was worse than acid.

‘I don’t think he gave me poison…’

So he really drinks this?

Respect.

I went out to drink water.

After drinking, the pain decreased.

‘With this, I can definitely make fire.’

I don’t need to soak it with oil.

‘First, test.’

I went back to the cave.

I poured a bit on the ground.

I lit a branch.

Whoosh!

“Wow.”

It ignited instantly.

‘Perfect.’

Also, the bottle is made of glass.

Perfect.

Now to craft.

A molotov cocktail.

Dangerous if it fails.

‘First, the oil.’

I mixed vegetable oil with alcohol.

Also sand.

Then the wick.

‘It must not burn too fast.’

Cloth is better.

I bought paper, cloth, etc.

I tested it.

‘Cloth works better.’

I put it into the bottle.

I turned it over.

No leaks.

Title) I learned Fireball

(photo of the molotov)

From now on, call me fire mage.

ㄴDwarfPassingBy) ??? That’s my alcohol

ㄴWildGrills) Yes. It’s super strong haha

ㄴDwarfPassingBy) Did you throw it away without drinking it?

ㄴWildGrills) No. I tried it. Almost died haha

ㄴDwarfPassingBy) I almost killed you

ㄴWildGrills) You’re crazy haha

ㄴDwarfPassingBy) It’s expensive Why did you do that?

ㄴWildGrills) To kill the mushroom

ㄴDwarfPassingBy) Makes sense

ㄴWildGrills) How do you normally kill it?

ㄴDwarfPassingBy) Oil + torch

ㄴWildGrills) I’m alone

ㄴDwarfPassingBy) Then that works

ㄴPhysical mage haha

ㄴStarlightLady) Fireball is easy…

ㄴWildGrills) Teacher?

ㄴStarlightLady) Nothing…

ㄴAnonymous) What did you mix? Did you add oil?

ㄴWildGrills) I added about half oil, and the rest alcohol and sand. If the fire spreads somewhere else, I’m screwed.

ㄴAnonymous) You’re not thinking of burning everything and then pouring water on it, right?

ㄴWildGrills) I’ll cover it with sand. I’m not that stupid.

ㄴAllFather) Be careful. The spores explode

ㄴWildGrills) Thanks

ㄴWildGrills) I’m going to kill it

ㄴIs it necessary?

ㄴWildGrills) Yes, I need to set traps

SunForEver) Will you use the shield?

ㄴWildGrills) Yes

ㄴSunForEver) I’ll give you a better one later

ㄴWildGrills) It’s fine…

ㄴSunForEver) I’m not fine.

The preparations were ready. All that remained was to equip myself properly.

I didn’t need the crossbow, so I gathered everything else.

The problem was that the molotov cocktails were a bit cumbersome.

It seems I need to buy a small bag.

‘Let’s just get any one.’

I bought a small bag at the auction house.

It could be hung on the waist.

I stored the molotov cocktails and elixirs in it.

I also put in a bottle of oil, just in case.

I thought that was everything, but then I remembered something else.

‘Ah, I also need a shovel.’

To cover the fire.

I took the sword and shield in my hands, and hung the shovel on my back.

Now, it was finally time to hunt the muscle mushroom.

“Take good care of the house.”

“……”

I left the home to the sloth that had already gotten off my back and set out.

Wonmo was still sleeping peacefully.

It’s cute, so I’ll let it slide.

Everything was ready.

I moved forward with some tension.

If I kill the muscle mushroom, I’ll be able to set traps and hunt small animals.

I’ll also be able to see what’s inside the cave it was blocking.

‘What could be inside?’

I was curious.

‘Could it be a dungeon? And the mushroom just the guardian?’

If so, it would be like sticking my hand into a hornet’s nest.

They say curiosity killed the cat.

I went with half expectation, half concern.

Rustle.

Something came out of the bushes.

Long ears.

Small and adorable.

“Kik?”

A rabbit.

Upon seeing me, it tensed up completely.

“Go. Get out.”

I wasn’t planning to hunt it, so I pushed it away with the sword.

Clang!

The rabbit kicked the sword hard.

The impact was so strong that I lost my balance.

“What the…?”

The rabbit ran away.

It almost knocked me down with a kick.

‘This forest is crazy.’

Even rabbits are dangerous.

I’ll have to use more lethal traps.

“……Found it.”

I arrived at the muscle mushroom.

It was still standing like a guardian in front of the cave.

I took out a molotov cocktail.

Crackle—

I lit the wick.

The mushroom didn’t move.

“Haa!”

I threw the molotov.

Spinning through the air.

Crash!

It shattered against the mushroom.

Whoosh!

Flames engulfed it.

“Kuuuu!”

The mushroom began to move.

I ran forward.

Slash!

I cut one of its legs.

Boom!

It fell to the ground.

Bang!

There was a small explosion.

‘The spores…’

Just as AllFather said.

The spores exploded with the fire.

The mushroom thrashed until it was completely engulfed in flames.

The smell wasn’t unpleasant.

‘But I’m not going to eat it.’

I defeated it easily.

I waited a bit longer.

Crackle—

It burned completely.

I took out the shovel.

I covered it with sand.

The fire went out.

‘The smell might attract animals…’

I decided to move the body.

I pushed it to a corner.

I wrapped it well with cloth and then lit it with the ignition stone.

Whoosh!

As I lit the torch, the inside of the cave was instantly illuminated.

Overall, the interior was quite similar to the place where I live.

It was spacious in all directions, without shortcomings, and felt comfortable.

‘Not bad…….’

While observing the surroundings of the cave, I suddenly stopped.

Thanks to the torch, I could see what was at the back.

It wasn’t a dangerous beast.

It just stood out too much, which is why I was surprised.

Shine! Shine!

“……A mushroom?”

A golden mushroom was emitting a dazzling glow.

‘Could it be a poisonous mushroom?’

It looked like something no one would want to eat.