Chapter 5: An Opportunity Worth More Than Life (1)
Z62Shirone kept quiet about what had happened in the city.tF2
GioSIt was not a simple matter. Because once he brought it up, he would have had to tell them about what happened at the magic academy.0T01TjR
NtZuShirone thought back to the incredible experiences that day brought forth.z8nlMA2
rXWZvXqWhether it was a blessing or a misfortune, it was clear that since he had crossed the line, there was no going back.RaWIJ
1sRGeniuses know if they are a genius, and Shirone had more or less realized that he was a bit different from others since he was young.602
94k6mAnd although he had never felt superior, his desire to overcome limitations was stronger than anyone else.M2lm
yxn4B8PBut he couldn’t reveal it.0pTyT4
aABdKHis parents were the most precious things in the world to Shirone, and he didnt want to burden them with such things, as despite the fact they were poor, they never forced him to go through a hopeless path.sE6RVqh
z7VAnd due to that, daily life didnt change.OY5E
vo7iwwTHe helped his mom with housework and went to the nearby forest to cut down trees.q8j
vaEiawFHowever, Shirone now spent most of his time meditating, not wielding an axe.6Ek7CV3
XSjEvery single day since the awakening, Shirone had been secretly training the Spirit Zone.wLb7Ls
HRFThanks to this, by the time a month had passed, Shirone managed to cut down the time it took him to enter the Spirit Zone.70SBGZ
fMpzJjThere were some parts that were not as easy as he thought.97iLbe5
uKUWcTONo matter how familiar he was with the Spirit Zone, he could not reproduce the magic from the alley.4FqKN0
DHRU7REIts to be expected.0ZXYGz
VnPHe only subconsciously managed to do it due to his instincts kicking in.YXDX
ryE5So even if a similar situation were to occur, and the same emotions were to surge forth again, he knew itd be difficult to do it while being aware of it.DXupP
RUOIf I want to rationally cast magic, Ill have to skip over insight and instead learn the middle process to know everything!srAYNrN
lRlJ1But there was no information available to Shirone, who had not formally learned magic.zQvKWj
kK1mw5zInstead, he focused on digging into the Spirit Zone which was the only thing he could do.rVz
2N97rvpWhen he finished meditating, he practiced the Thunder Strike.cFvJF6a
UfDZtOhUnlike the first time, the success rate dropped as he began to be conscious of the skill.CIhGJD
8dvThe power of insight is incredible!3ib6
7QyRprXSometimes, beginners succeeded not because of knowledge, but because of insight.H2ed
WRgKHowever, cutting wood was different from magic, as you were able to practice doing it.LbZmKz
5CqdmUWith each swing, Shirone corrected his mistakes one by one.Q1nxf
7X3Craaack!4D1jE
KgeVThe tree fell satisfyingly.sCYw
5dqBut Shirone continued to swing his axe without a look of satisfaction or happiness.k36Qx
fHqHgb4He was just correcting a mistake he found.41kY
WeefLZGTomorrow, as well as the day after thatB0IHwOo
uHUl2AThat was how he repeated the basics.TARpb
P2OfFor the chance to practice magic will come one day.Huyj
3JowTWhile dragging the logs home, Shirones eyes shone with intensity as this was the most motivated he had ever been.ExLy
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XmcStanding by the window, Shirone looked at the magnificent view of late autumn leaves flying through the mountains.e5gnL
H2dX3 years had passed, and he was now a 15-year-old boy.LQoV574
bgxPHe still wore childish clothing, but he had a face handsome enough to turn heads.NzHgRz1
MTGHIll be back, mom.Zs0
BDgTake it easy. We have plenty of wood.2dzMa
Xx5WIts gonna be winter soon. We have to be prepared.Ua8
N0qBoHe let out a cold breath as he left the cabin.7VZF
rbEosSince seasons arrived faster in the mountains than in the cities, snow was already piled up at the top of the mountain.tPuKg0l
cpzvVGIll have to walk quickly if I want to be back before sunset.kOi
DR51FESShirone wasnt scared of the cold as he spent three years training in the Spirit Zone, and due to this, his mental fortitude had already exceeded the level of normal adults.k1Bnqb
vlmBhAfter his shy character disappeared, he hung out with the other children, but he had no particularly close friends.RwL
2B0They were different from Shirone.GiCRsF
rhUThe children of the mountain were all rough, and most of the girls thought the same way as well.ipBD
jrUFor example, a year ago, a woman named Hauran from a Hwajeonmin Village once seduced Shirone.zFY
jSUODkJTL/N: Hwajeonmin Village refers to a place where people who practice the slash-and-burn agricultural technique live.tJKBZ
MxqAddWhen she, who was six years older, tried to approach physically, Shirone freaked out and refused.cVkxDX3
ZtoThen she suddenly changed and threatened to ransack his house if he told anyone about what happened.PgJ2b
xjSp3Shirone, who recalled the event, burst into laughter.xCc4v7q
B0KVDhIt didnt end up happening, but he remembered being really perturbed about her coming.JbwvsKz
IabFiBIm sure shes doing well!FoDaqOZ
zHqNn4sArriving at the logging area, Shirone found a suitable tree and lightly swung his axe. Afterwards, he took a careful look at the dent he had made.fFMjy
cJSi……6Mfi1
kCeiuBIIf you were thinking of the commonly referred concept of seeing, he was actually not looking at anything.Qs4VL
ITzDNtIts not something you can find with your eyes!zD8P7
fCvZ60SYou may automatically realize the principle if you repeat the same action or thoughts over and over.MXFW
I2UkwShirone, who had swung his axe in numerous ways over the past three years, was finally catching on.taqMaj
zJb1enFeel with my eyes.87Z2
81IIt was a method called Inner Eye.TBf
OynShirones eyes changed for a moment as he swung at the dent with strong force, unlike before.4Xo24a
ptfAlHFollowing the sound of thunder, the tree fell down.sdBhm
FroTThat succeeded with just two tries!4sYX
M8yeOAlthough luck was on his side this time, he had succeeded with 10 tries before anyways.hw4geaM
GxedVWhoo.PxrhDW
VX8tXAfter finishing his quota, Shirone sat down on the stump of the fallen tree and entered the Spirit Zone.qwZj
1hkaJ3gCurrently, his Spirit Zones domain was a sphere with a diameter of about 40 meters, which was the level of an upperclassman at the magic academy where those who were talented gathered.uR7
Sy6bJsgThe shaking of the bushes was felt, the sounds of worms wriggling, and the sound of osmosis from the trees entered his ears vividly. It was as if the earth had assimilated into him.2IAR
jWr9yZNature changed constantly, and Shirone felt it.tUX
QwKv2The five hours of savoring the dynamic world went by in an instant.ZmJry
WFaN18Huh? Its already dark?r7KNCCL
8n3After completing his meditation, Shirone split the wood into pieces and carried it to the Jige.DOb04
F34j2TL/N: Jige is a traditional Korean A-framed carrier used in the past to carry heavy materials.WUJst2
41FkMVArriving home, Shirone found a carriage in the yard and examined the stable.qPZhL
uI32X6zTwo white horses he had never seen before were eating the fodder.VhF
M0hLEBiIm back.tj6aRI
ILnRqNo usual greeting welcomed him.PhIykD
Gtn5The atmosphere was strange.0LzUF
nXPyhHis mothers face was dark, and in the living room, an old man he saw for the first time was talking to his father.ksFZB
Q9flxbHuh? Dad? When did you come back?gly
iDgYoure home?kMv0k8C
wqAQBgFor someone who left at dawn to go sell materials, he returned fairly quickly.4mSU
qx16fbIn addition, he would have drowned him with kisses, but this time he remained seated in his chair.edan
GyOHDSay hello, Shirone. He is the deputy butler of the Ogent family.uKW
fGVEEQhThe old man approached.UAOx
Mn2dVdHello, Im Temuran.6k6Qb9o
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4CFNice to meet you. My name is Shirone.sHB
DoM8DfShirone politely greeted.GwwGK7
CtaOLaAShirone, who lived deep in the mountains, also knew about the noble family, Ogent.0Vae
4pyecXThey were 2nd-class nobles located in Creas. They were known for producing skilled warriors and soldiers.2vU
GSlI came to see you.la8
XMXnZyhAlthough the deputy butler was a commoner, Temurans tone was imbued with the characteristic sensibility of a noble.ieve
tZLYwThe status system of Thormia was divided into nobles and commoners, but in reality, it wasnt as simple as just that.whK
OIqrpEThose who worked closely with the aristocracy were more authoritative, and those who lived outside the castle, like the Vincent family, were often called and treated as the lowest commoners.8TFz15r
fJHGFvEven so4AE
1Ho9HWhy did someone of the highest status among commoners come all the way to this valley in the mountain?HjB
Ag8NJKgThen Ill be taking a look.tOZ
HeNTemuran felt around Shirones body and examined his appearance, physique, and eyes.ZqQ
yh1WUShirone was offended for being treated like livestock, but while Shirone was thinking that, Temuran said something.3EEF
YvADo you know how to read?Ihp
emNTitqYes. Ive been reading since I was young.enWB
pKtHmm.uf2ehwT
X6kyfShirones patience has also reached its limit.6wh
EGfId like to know whats going on. Can you tell me?KCENCEC
LurA6GTemurans eyes grew coldcTMyX
iYrKcYou have a pretty good reputation. Being the son of a mountaineer, you know how to read, and youre very devoted to your parents.YMP
jQs42nTemuran said in a borderline mocking tone.JrE5C3K
NflTjmQWhat theXT6b
J5TCBAs soon as Shirone tried to reply back, a shocking proposal left Temurans lips.BMLUNJ
mKOWould you like to work for the Ogent family?4R9X2sk
SSr86What?aGE
naS5Shirone felt as if he had been struck by lightning.ZiB
mMnwF1jWhat now?O3H7BK
ZpINo, that didnt matter because it would mean working for a 2nd-class noble family.6rWSjo
SV8PThe family is relocating the Great Library. Its not work just anyone can do. There are about 10,000 books that cannot be leaked. The porters will do the heavy work, but the classification work will only be done by you and me. Itll take about two years.ydC
MP1NwLibrary!m9IrT
RiPuoShirones heart almost burst.wTQvzrM
WEpqHis excellent insight had a gut feeling that something ominous lay behind the suggestion, but he felt like he could take on any poison.IskqPd
zoITemuran told Shirone the kind of poison he had to drink.QVj5ahO
dabOyRUWhich was his pride to not use cheap tricks against a commoner.wKvh
gRuNK00You and your family are the only ones who know of this. If for any reason a book is leaked, or if rumors spread, you and your family are dead.fBtsW
C2KvMShirone then understood why the expressions of his parents were dark.RCw
UU0mTtEven if he promised not to reveal anything, no one knew what could happen in those 2 years. It was like entrusting your life to someone else.KmiovY
B9ZZAnd yet, the reason why Shirone couldnt turn down the offer was probably becauseubJwP
88Df9yWWell compensate you with enough money to live a good life. You will earn a lot more compared to your father. Hah, thanks to having a good child, it looks like the family is going to make a living.DWxNEm
cqcVincent spoke with a red face.iPhjA
AZb0I didnt hear your proposal because of the money! I just wish that Shirone That he!MzypT4
0O8Tears welled up.xHVoO
XedC5JIA rare opportunity brought by a loving father who wanted only to help his son achieve his dreams And yet said opportunity could end up killing his son.Znge
31gMarj…My only wish is for my son to achieve his dreams.Osake0e
6ovuFTemuran snorted.CsAh
CONWhat are you thinking? Arent you getting ahead of yourself? Wake up. Im only hiring. You were the one who asked me to use your son. Theres no reason for such a request unless its for money.4d3
2YHvNvYou said he can read books!uVZb55
idiJOf course he can read books if hed like. But Im not asking for him to read it, Im saying that its impossible to perfectly keep an eye on him. Thats why Im saying youre dead if anything is leaked. Its a minimal safeguard.57Z
fY60ToVincent clenched his teeth.uG4
tcbDHe heard, when he went to sell goods, that the deputy butler of a noble family was looking for a commoner who could read.Lax6LF
j1HHe thought it was an opportunity from heaven, so he ran to Temuran and begged him to use Shirone.Hpv6
XPHBut he didnt expect him to say that.WI9
gGtYsdSImagining his son getting hurt Was the thing that frightened him the most. What if he thinks that his dad sold his child away because he was blinded by money?wCp
4i9u7WbPlease leave. We dont need any money. If I knew this was gonna happen, I wouldnt have begged. So please, leave.Vec
CwJluDad, Ill do it.UfWtdNU
gMYShirone!855VGa
A8MlTemuran looked back at Shirone, not expecting that.sU4MD48
40aYoull have to risk your life.ReYLp4L
xBHxz5It was quite the frightening job for a 15-year-old boy.xHi
6KypAre you sure? Im not trying to scare you. Im telling you in advance that even a small rumor will lead to a blade next to your throat.MxmB8Ba
cK6BW5Yes, Ill do it. I wont ever leak anything, and I’ll not blame anything or anyone if a rumor were to spread for some reason. So let me do it.98J
NdVgNTemuran couldnt help but trust him.jo7m5Z
YEuNAll the conditions were perfect.zUYEQY
qXN0aWDHe was a lowly commoner that could be killed anytime, had deep filial piety, and intelligence.QkC8
ELoZFeeling his travel was worth the effort, Temuran turned around.hzY3
a4TqvxIll come pick you up in a week, but if you change your mind in the meantime, you can always tell me. But remember, once in the mansion, you wont be able to leave until were done.rUOO
4DLTermuran opened the door and walked out, but his family wasn’t in the mood to open the door for him.utp8
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