Warrior, Priestess, and Magic (7K)

The following morning, seagulls flew over the harbor city of [Ye Nai'ul], and the light of dawn, like fine gold dust, sprinkled in the morning mist, reflecting a warm hue.

The trees lining the street swayed gently in the morning breeze, their leaves glistening with dewdrops.

The fully equipped Mithril adventurer team [Four Weapons], each leading their own horses, stood at the city gate, resting with their eyes closed as they awaited the arrival of the important figure.

Before long, eight carefully selected white horses, pulling a luxurious and spacious carriage, came into the view of the [Four Weapons] group.

The carriage was crafted from the finest wood and meticulously carved by skilled artisans, leaving no flaws in its details. Exquisite metal inlays adorned the sides of the carriage, and the Magic Chanter and the Goddess Official Lilinet Biani could faintly sense the flow of magic within it.

As the carriage drew closer, they could see its tall, sturdy frame, with wheels inlaid with iron rings that almost reached their waists. An overwhelming aura of wealth emanated from it, making the four of them envious.

When I have money, I want to get one myself!

"Sir, we've arrived at the location."

The carriage came to a steady stop beside the four. The Jonin driving the carriage respectfully addressed the people inside before looking at them. His calm gaze sent a shiver down their spines.

(Even a coachman is a big shot in the Heroic Domain?)

(Did something go wrong with this mission?)

Fortunately, the words that followed brought them a sigh of relief.

"The task of driving the carriage is now entrusted to you. Please make sure you complete your work."

After Jonin to the people inside the car, the Jonin left their sight.

The four men exchanged bewildered glances, secretly concluding it was simply a nobleman's quirk.

Finally, Captain Sukama Opero took the driver's seat, asked a question into the carriage, and after receiving the order to depart, the procession, with more horses than people, slowly drove out of [Ye Nai'ur].

They traveled along the dirt road, worn down by human footsteps over time, toward the Royal Capital, [Ryethije].

After the procession traveled in silence for some distance, Lilinet Biani, riding on a rickety horse, looked at the carriages with their curtains drawn and wondered who was inside.

The value of this magical carriage and its horse alone is something that most minor nobles simply cannot afford.

(Could the person in the carriage be the Earl himself, rather than the Earl's third son?)

This speculation arose in the minds of the four. As the carriage passed over a pothole, the pale red curtains swayed slightly, revealing a sliver of light.

Lilinet's keen observation skills, honed through years of adventure, allowed her to catch a glimpse of a handsome young man inside the carriage, his eyes tightly shut, like a puppet statue.

(Not a living person?!)

As a priestess who worships the earth god and possesses the earth's compassion and all-encompassing nature, Lilinet swears, even on her favorite young boy, that she is absolutely certain she is not mistaken.

But before setting off, Captain Sukama asked a question inside the vehicle, and she heard the reply from inside the carriage, which made her frown.

She clutched the Earth God Holy Seal, hidden beneath her full breasts, and kissed the fragrant seal with her thick lips. In her heart, she prayed to the earth god for a safe journey, and then...

Then you can become a nobleman, openly issue laws, and enjoy the inexhaustible right to the first night of any young boy in the town, hehe.

It was noon when the young man inside the carriage finally opened his eyes. His lifeless eyes lit up in the next instant, and he, who had previously Human Puppet- like feeling, now had the aura of a living person.

"The cloning technology developed by the Science Academy still has many flaws."

It took Uchiha Takeyasu most of the morning for his Spiritual Power to fully take over the body, which had taken a day to create at the Science Academy and contained no Chakra whatsoever.

"This carriage is quite nice."

"The native nobles really know how to enjoy life. There's no such thing in the Ninja World."

"Those once-famous carriages are now like living coffins."

Uchiha Takeyasu stood up inside the carriage, stretching his arms but unable to touch the ceiling; the interior decoration was extremely luxurious.

The front seats are covered with soft velvet cushions, which feel smooth to the touch and provide unparalleled comfort.

In the center was an exquisite wooden table covered with an embroidered tablecloth, upon which sat silver cutlery and fine porcelain.

Directly beneath the small table is a magic circle that controls the temperature inside the car, ensuring that the interior is at the most comfortable temperature for the human body.

The space behind was occupied by a small, exquisite bed large enough for two people, covered with soft down comforters that exuded a faint lavender scent.

The foot of the bed is decorated with an exquisite brocade curtain, which, when drawn, separates the space from the carriage, protecting privacy while adding a touch of romance.

After looking around, Uchiha Takeyasu opened his hands and clenched his fists. The slight stiffness in his movements quickly disappeared, but his tightly furrowed brows had not yet relaxed, and the lack of strength in his body brought him a strong sense of discomfort.

"First, I'll use this body to learn the martial arts and magic of this other continent, then break down the principles and integrate them into my own Mana system. At the same time, what remains in this body is just some Spiritual Power that can be discarded at any time, which should effectively prevent World Item from harming me."

Recalling the Platinum Armor controlled by the Platinum Dragon Lord in The King of the Undead, Uchiha Takeyasu's current actions are strikingly similar.

After all, the Miko Kurenai's prophecy had been made, so he dared not act recklessly.

"Next, I hope the Mithril Rank [Four Weapons] will bring me some surprises."

Uchiha Takeyasu looked at the small bed in the carriage, a knowing smile appearing on his lips, followed by a headache—he still had many shortcomings in time management.

It's time to urgently learn the Time Magic series!

Just as he was lost in thought, a gentle female voice sounded outside the carriage.

"Sir, it's noon. Would you like to stop and rest for a while?"

There's a beautiful view right ahead.

After receiving a clear reply from inside the carriage, the carriage stopped at the shimmering bank of the river. A gentle breeze blew along the bank, and the wild grasses and flowers that grew freely swayed in the wind.

The soft sunlight shines down, the temperature is just right, not scorching at all, but rather like a mother's gentle hand caressing you, making you want to lie on the green grass and enjoy a moment of peaceful afternoon nap.

The carriage door opened from the inside, and a young man stepped out, dressed in a well-tailored Samurai Outfit made of high-quality fabric, which accentuated his tall and well-proportioned figure.

With a handsome face, dark and bright eyes, and long, jet-black hair tied in a ponytail that swung behind him, he walked briskly into the eyes of the four people.

"Grown ups."

Compared to Lilinet, who has a fondness for young boys, Sukama's preferences are much more normal. While arranging for someone to tidy up the carpet for the dining area, she walked up to Uchiha Takeyasu and asked with a slightly surprised look in her eyes.

--Is there such a strikingly handsome person in Count Naiyuer's castle?

Sukama recalled the people in the Earl, suppressed her curiosity, and at the same time another thought popped into her mind—if this handsome young nobleman did something excessive to her, it might not be so unacceptable.

"May I ask how you should address me, sir?"

Sensing this from the Female Warrior's gaze, Uchiha Takeyasu looked at the Female Warrior, who was dressed in full Western armor with only her delicate face showing, and smiled slightly, "Captain Sukama, just call me Wu'an."

"Understood, Young Master Takeyasu."

The two then sat together with the Goddess Official Lilinet, while the other male Magic Chanter and thieves sat in another area.

Seeing that they didn't have to deal with the noble youths, the two were quite happy with this arrangement. If the Female Warrior and the Goddess Official bewitch the noble youths without causing any trouble, that would be even better.

After pulling off this heist, they could marry several beautiful wives and live the leisurely life of noblemen. However, listening to the cheerful conversations around them, they couldn't help but feel jealous—the Female Warrior and Goddess Official hadn't had any intimate contact with a man in all these years.

The former is single-mindedly focused on his career, wanting to develop his adventurer team and strive to reach the highest adventurer level on the continent, with the ultimate goal of making enough money to last a lifetime.

The latter is a matter of personal sexual orientation; she is completely uninterested in men who are not young boys.

"Young Master Takeyasu would like to inquire about the adventurers' situation?"

Because there were many towns and cities along the way where supplies could be replenished, Sukama and Lilinet brought a lot of food that was not easy to preserve but tasted good.

As the three of them were enjoying their meal, Uchiha Takeyasu brought up a topic that prompted Sukama, who was trying to get closer to him, to wipe her lips rather ladylike, compose herself, and speak slowly.

"No matter how strong they are, all new adventurers start by accepting quests at the novice level. They need to accumulate merit and pass tests to level up before they can accept higher-level quests and receive more rewards and privileges."

"Currently, adventurer ranks are divided into eight levels. Lower-level adventurers are the most numerous, with ranks being gold, silver, iron, and bronze. Mid-level adventurers are at the platinum level, but their numbers have decreased significantly. The Re-Estize Kingdom [Rie Estize] has approximately three thousand adventurers, but only about twenty percent of them are capable of casting Third Tier Magic or a corresponding number of martial arts techniques."

"The highest-ranking adventurers are at the Mithril Rank, where we [Four Weapons] are, followed by the top-tier Orichalcum Level adventurers, and then the Adamantite level adventurer teams, of which there are only two in the entire Re-Estize Kingdom."

As she finished speaking, a hint of envy flashed in the eyes of the female warrior, Sukama.

Adventurers of the steel-grade level can be admired throughout the entire human kingdom, and if they wish, becoming a nobleman or a powerful leader of a country is not difficult.

The Warrior Captain in the Re-Estize Kingdom, Gazef Storonov, was also a former mercenary.

During a Re-Estize Kingdom tournament to select elite warriors, he was noticed by a former adamantite-level adventurer who was watching the competition and took him as a disciple. His strength increased rapidly, and he now possessed strength comparable to that of the adamantite-level adventurer.

He was then appointed as the King's confidant and the Re-Estize Kingdom's Warrior Captain, commanding the Re-Estize Kingdom's strongest elite troops and repelling attacks from neighboring empires on several occasions, achieving numerous military exploits.

His heroic deeds throughout his life were widely spread by wandering poets, making him a role model and idol for the lower classes of the Re-Estize Kingdom.

"Captain Sukama, there's no need to be envious. In my opinion, to be able to join the ranks of Mithril adventurers as a woman, surpassing countless male adventurers, means that Captain Sukama must have put in just as much effort and sweat as anyone else. Becoming a Steel-level adventurer is only a matter of time."

"Young Master Takeyasu. I will continue to work hard."

The nobleman's resounding words of comfort warmed Sukama's heart. When she met his gentle gaze, she instinctively looked away, her heart pounding faster than ever.

The Goddess Official looked at Captain Sukama, who was smitten and showing a rare, girlish side. Lilinet, who was usually scolded by the priestess, rolled her eyes and said to herself in a self-pitying tone, like a wronged woman abandoned by a man.

"Sigh, [Four Weapons] has been established for eight years. Who knows how many more years it will take to advance to the Orichalcum Level adventurer? Perhaps by the time we become Adamantite level adventurers, we'll all be old hags."

Lilinet held her hands to her chest, and under the pressure of her arms, her two towering breasts, encased in her clerical robes, resembled a full moon on Mid-Autumn Festival, so heavy that one couldn't help but want to touch them and feel the weight that nurtures life.

The high slit in her dress revealed her thighs covered in black fishnet stockings, and coupled with Lilinet's expression, which resembled that of a frustrated and unsatisfied woman, it stirred up Uchiha Takeyasu's emotions.

This kind of priest, who resembles a prostitute and is full of lust, is the greatest blasphemy against the gods. He should be thrown into a brothel, dressed in a succubus's costume, and dance to a song of pure Pure Land!

"Young Master Takeyasu, do you think he should pursue a passionate love affair or chase after the adventurer level of 'Fine Steel' that he may never reach?"

The pink-haired Goddess Official's alluring, fox-like eyes and her cheeks gently biting her lips constantly stirred the desire in Uchiha Takeyasu.

"You perverted boy-lover, don't say or do anything inexplicable in front of Young Master Takeyasu!"

Seeing that the two were practically about to ignite a passionate flame, Sukama's eyes twitched. She pulled Lilinet to her side, and the Goddess Official, who had wanted to resist, immediately fell silent when she met the Female Warrior's cold gaze.

Lilinet, who had been in a state of unsatisfied desire, returned to a serious demeanor and said in a soft, sweet voice.

"The captain is really domineering. It's true that she likes young boys, but hobbies and marriage are two different things. To procreate, you still need to find a real man."

"Shut up! If you don't speak, no one will think you're mute!"

Startled by these words, the Female Warrior glared at Lilinet again, feeling a little nervous. In terms of appearance, the two were beautiful in different styles, but in terms of figure, this Goddess Official with a shameful past was extremely powerful!

Then, Sukama looked at the young nobleman with an embarrassed smile, "Young Master Takeyasu, I'm so sorry to have let you witness such an unseemly scene."

"There's nothing indecent about it."

Uchiha Takeyasu waved his hand, withdrawing his gaze from Lilinet's various body parts, his tone carrying a hint of feigned melancholy.

"On the contrary, I really like Miss Lilinet's genuine nature. I'm surrounded by a bunch of hypocrites and sycophants, who are just disgusting to look at."

"Young Master Takeyasu, if it's convenient, you can tell me if there's anything you need."

Seeing the dejected look on the young man's face, Sukama couldn't help but say, "My mouth is very tight; I won't leak a single piece of information about you."

"It's hard to say whether the top part is airtight, but the bottom part is definitely completely sealed."

The Goddess Official, who had just gotten up from the Female Warrior's embrace, subconsciously said something, which made Sukama, whose face was flushed with embarrassment, reach out and grab the Tenten big white rabbits that were always jumping in front of her, and said urgently.

"You lewd priest, stop making dirty jokes at me Tenten!"

"You've completely ruined the dignity of the Earth God and the solemnity of the priests!"

"Don't get cocky just because you have big breasts!"

"Hey, Captain Sukama, don't grab there!"

Uchiha Takeyasu slightly turned his body, blocking the view of the Magic Chanter and the thief, and watched the scene before him with great interest.

Disturbed by the undisguised, burning gaze of the noble youth, Sukama suddenly realized what she was doing and quickly sat up straight, leaving behind Lilinet with a flushed face, disheveled clothes, and misty eyes, looking like she had been bullied.

"Miss Lilinet, if you don't mind, you can go inside the carriage to straighten your clothes."

"Young Master Takeyasu."

Uchiha Takeyasu's considerate actions made Lilinet nod with her head in her mouth. Even this pervert, who usually talked about liking young boys, felt a sense of shyness at this moment.

Lilinet jogged into the carriage, looked at the interior decorations, and sat down on the velvet cushion. The soft, smooth touch was far better than the hard saddle.

(A journey of at least a month, if you ride horses the whole time, your buttocks and thighs will break down.)

(And the captain actually has designs on Young Master Takeyasu, should I lend a hand?)

Once seated on the soft cushion, Lilinet had no desire to get up. Looking at the small bed at the back of the carriage, her bright eyes sparkled with a strange light.

Outside the carriage, Sukama wanted to explain her irrational behavior, but she didn't know where to begin. She could only lower her head like a child who had done something wrong.

"Captain Sukama and Miss Lilinet have a very good relationship."

As a friend of the beauty, Uchiha Takeyasu spoke up at the right time to ease the awkward atmosphere between the two.

"If it were any other teammate, they would have already turned on you in this situation. Captain Sukama should cherish this opportunity."

"Um."

Sukama responded softly, her tense expression quickly softening.

Meanwhile, the lunch break was coming to an end.

"I'll go call Lilinet out."

Uchiha Takeyasu stopped Sukama's actions and smiled.

"The journey is long, so it's fine for Lilinet to rest in the carriage for a while. I happen to have some questions about magic to ask Miss Lilinet."

Sukama felt a pang of jealousy towards Lilinet after hearing the nobleman's words.

Recalling their conversation at lunch, she worried that the Young Master Takeyasu, born with a silver spoon in his mouth and seemingly powerless, might be bullied by the frivolous Goddess Official.

"Young Master Takeyasu, I'm sitting in the coachman's seat in front. If anything happens, just call out and I'll hear you."

"Yes, I know."

Unable to voice her thoughts, the female warrior Sukama could only grit her teeth and force out these words before walking step by step toward the stableman.

"Drive!"

The whip cracked in the air, and the eight spirited horses continued on their way. Sukama, ears perked, turned his attention to the carriage.

Uchiha Takeyasu held a silver teacup, sipped some milk tea from another continent, lowered his gaze, and admired the Goddess Official beside him, who was half-reclining and half-sitting, as if she were giving him a treat.

"The cup is over there; go pour yourself a drink if you want some."

"Young Master Takeyasu."

Having planned ahead, Lilinet sat up and picked up her cup. Looking at the Goddess Official drinking milk tea, Uchiha Takeyasu suddenly felt that the milk tea in his hand wasn't white enough.

(I'm too busy with my main body right now, so I'll ask what magic is first.)

"Magic, that's a rather broad concept."

Stared at by the noble youth with eyes like those of a jackal or a tiger, Lilinet thought she was about to become a lamb to be sacrificed for the mission under the rule in the mission scroll that [she must obey all orders that do not endanger her life], and be "eaten" by him. A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

Since they were discussing serious matters, the Goddess Official abandoned her seductive poses and, once seated, displayed a serious demeanor that possessed a surprising charm.

In Uchiha Takeyasu's view, the more proper Lilinet was, the more alluring she became.

However, it was now magic lesson time, Uchiha Takeyasu focused his attention and listened attentively.

"To talk about magic, we have to start with the four series of Magic Chanter."

Lilinet cleared her throat and spoke slowly.

"Series that use magic power as their activation stat are classified as Magic Power type."

"Series that use faith as their activation stat are categorized as the Faith series."

"Series that use Spiritual Power as their activation value are classified as mental systems."

"Finally, there are other systems that do not include the three major categories mentioned above."

"So, Miss Lilinet is Magic Chanter specializing in faith-based spells?"

Uchiha Takeyasu's question prompted Lilinet to nod. She continued, "Aside from the different magic they use, the Magic Chanter systems are not significantly different."

"Is it possible to cultivate at the same time?"

The question of Uchiha Takeyasu is also a source of confusion for the vast majority of people on this continent.

"That's possible. All Magic Chanter plant the same seed in the soil. What kind of plant grows depends on their cultivation and mastery of a particular field and the corresponding achievements they make."

"But sometimes, the new profession you acquire can't match your previous one, and your skills can only improve a little bit."

Lilinet sighed. "If the Faith system leaves me feeling lost, I'm planning to try studying the Magic system."

(Are people from another continent unlike game players who have traveled from another world, who can freely choose their profession and can only obtain their profession randomly based on their own efforts?)

(Adding to that, his inherently low potential, and facing other races with higher innate racial and professional levels, it's no wonder he's survived this long.)

Uchiha Takeyasu felt that his arrival brought light and hope to the people of the other continent, and was a complete rescue from suffering.

A little hardship, presumably, the nobles who are now occupying positions without doing any work should be able to accept it gladly.

Then, he asked curiously, "Are the gods worshipped by priests of the faith system all false?"

"How should I put it? We have indeed borrowed strength from God, that much is certain."

Upon hearing this, Lilinet frowned her delicate eyebrows, pondered for a moment, and then said, "But whether the other party is a god or not, with my limited knowledge and strength, I cannot describe it in detail."

"When I use magic, I can sense a colossal presence. It has no emotions, no thoughts, just like when we look at the sky and the sea, we can only feel its boundlessness and vastness."

"Perhaps Archmage Frueda Paradion, the strongest Magic Chanter in the neighboring empire and known as the empire's guardian deity, can answer the question of whether gods exist."

(Whether gods exist or not, under the Ascension Points System's definition, they cannot transcend the Six Paths level.)

(It would be even better if it had no consciousness; perhaps the colossal being Lilinet spoke of is a treasure of this continent, like Chakra Fruit.)

With a glint in his eye, Uchiha Takeyasu asked how to become Magic Chanter.

Somewhat surprised that a young nobleman would consult an adventurer about such a matter, Lilinet, who was prepared to dedicate herself to the cause, didn't care about such a trivial matter.

"Regardless of which system of magic you practice, at the beginning, you must grasp a sense of harmony with the world. Without this feeling, you cannot use magic."

"Most people who yearn for magic will fail here."

"Similarly, this feeling can only be understood intuitively and cannot be explained in words. No teacher can teach this feeling to others in writing or by word of mouth. This is an ironclad rule known to everyone in the magical world."

After Lilinet finished speaking, she looked at Uchiha Takeyasu, who was deep in thought, and offered him words of comfort.

"To become Magic Chanter, one must have magical talent. Young Master Takeyasu, if you can't become Magic Chanter, don't be discouraged. Professions like noble swordsman or imperial knight are also very suitable for you."

(Is this a connection to the mainland's origin, or simply communication with the Natural Energy floating in the air?)

Without trying it yourself, you can't draw accurate conclusions. Who would choose to be a crude warrior if they could become a noble mage? Uchiha Takeyasu looked at Lilinet and smiled.

"Okay, I understand. Now, Miss Lilinet, please guide me on what the first step should be."

"Then please, Young Master Takeyasu, sit cross-legged on the floor and relax."

Lilinet placed her hand on Uchiha Takeyasu's forehead, beginning her first step in magical training.