"So Jennifer, what is your element again?" The roster didn't mention anything about students' element, due to privacy and the possibility of being stolen.
From what it seems, vampires and such are not the only known species of enemy. Shadow Lurkers, Dragonkin are examples of neutral parties but potential mercenaries. If a Shadow lurker manages to steal information, it… well, that is simply no good.
"Let me see what you achieve with wind magic." Same routine with Alex, probably all five of my students will go through the same program.
"Wind magic activate."
A gust of wind shot out, a tree was left with a slash mark. Wind blade huh? Air, without mass shouldn't be effective in cutting something, unless it is compressed.
Try again, but now, with the attribute as "All directional emission, 40 cm per second. Imagine yourself maintaining a barrier." I spoke as I dip my finger into my drink.
"Wind magic activate." Jennifer went off again
I walked around her. A subtle breeze can be felt in roughly a 3m radius. Not enough area for a desk for operation. But knowing it is doable is good enough for now. (It is a kid who executed it!)
"But Norward-sensei, what does this actually do?" Jennifer sure looks confused. But that is the good thing on teaching a kid instead of an adult, when a kid actually asks, they meant to be trying to figure out something. Not asking for the sake of asking.
"Well, at least you are sure to be breathing fresh air." I replied. (As long as you can sustain your mana. I thought ) "You seem not to understand the importance. Imagine the demon army having a hundred thousands of goblins. If they are to all collect their fart and launch it to us. We'd probably be sick."
"Eeeew! Gross." Hey, no, Jennifer, why are you making such a disgusted face to me?
"Right? So practice more that you can cover a wider area. So the six of us can be sure to breathe in fresh air." I held out my pinky finger. "Promise."
"Emm!" She hooked her pinky finger to mine.
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After dismissing the class, I went to finish the trade of chili. I was estimating I had 200+ chili fruit just on the exterior. Selling her a hundred isn't that big of an issue now.
"Here you go, just remember to wash your hands with milk after handling those chili. Still remember the pain in your mouth? It can also happen if you use that hand and touch your eyes." I even habe to do this kind of low level tutorial… But well, I've seen worse. An user manual on a battery actually stated: DO NOT DRINK BATTERY WATER. Compared to that, this is fine, I guess.
"Just simply crush a handful, say 10-20 chilies? Into one pot. Let's try to see if people can accept the new stuff. You can simply crush more later." I took one of the chilies and took a bite to prove that it isn't poisonous. But she is not going to imitate what I did. *sighs*
"And so by the way, I haven't been able to get your name. My name is Norward."
"And the name is Sally."
The Tavern now boasted an eye-catching sign board.
Unique Stew Level 1 + Rice + Milk
Set comes for 15 copper coins only.
Limited servings available.
First come first served.>
I informed Sally that I will just hog a seat to observe the outcome. She agreed on the condition to render assistance when an emergency has occurred.
"Uwah, what is this even… Eh I am not dead yet? What doesn't kill me makes me stronger!!!!"
"Hmm, it indeed has a new flavor I hadn't tasted before. The sign board didn't lie."
"Maybe I can go for level 2."
"I've seen goblins hanging around on demi-humans' territory."
"Is it an invasion against us or them getting invaded?"
"Only kids will choose one. My guess is both."
Interesting convo, looks like they are the people hanging around borders. Their purpose is irrelevant to my curiosity.
"Hi, I didn't mean to eavesdrop." I approached them. "The name is Norward. I hit my head a few days ago and is trying to learn things all over again. Mind if I get you all a mug of something?"
"Even beer? That isn't really cheap?" One of them cracked.
"I can still afford just a mug each." Right at my full stop, one of them waved towards Sally with hand sign. And beers arrived.
"I haven't seen a sword for all these days since my accident. May I just have a look?" I asked.
He simply passed it to me since tying it even at break is just not a break. The weight still pulls down.
"Heh…" I unsheathed the sword and gave it a light flick, good sound. The angle, the thickness, the length. It sure is optimized for quick draw and durability.
"Nice sword, is it custom made? Did the blacksmith say anything?" I pushed the question. But he didn't really seems to be happy in regards to his sword.
"The blacksmith claimed to have folded the chunk of ore for 20 times. And the sword had 3 layers.
TWENTY TIMES OF FOLDING, AND THREE LAYERS. AND I DIDN'T SEE ANY OF THAT. IT IS JUST ONE DAMNED SWORD.
Take my words, the world is evil, so don't let advertising sway you."
What is with this glare of his? It IS a good sword. From my Earthing point of view.
"Does it cut well?"
"Damn sure it does."
"Isn't that all it matters?" I tried to chill him down. "What is with the goblin thing?"
"That. Look, if you were to wander into the depths of forest. If you encounter some humanoids with green skin…
If it is ugly and smells, kill it without second thought, it is a goblin without a question.
But if it looks quite…handsome or beautiful. Do not even have a single agressive thought.
For 1: Their magic simply overpowers humans.
For 2: Dryads consider humans as allies. Attacking one can get you into jail."
"How about shadow lurkers etc?"
"Those? Power of money. Or something that sparks their interest. Like the new stew there. We better frequent the Tavern more to guard this place. They are mostly neutral and non hostile. But it is that that we have to be wary of."
Good, isekai people still have IQ, but still developing.
"By the way, where is this sword made at? Just asking for sure that I don't get scammed."
"The alley right opposite this tavern, follow it all the way and the blacksmith is there."
"Thanks." (And sorry, I lied. LOL. The blacksmith work quality is quite above average even on Earth standard.)