Chapter 63: Conjurer's Calling

With an indifferent tone, I addressed Eolka, who was staring at the ground.

"Hey."

"Are you talking to me?"

"Who else is here other than you?"

"Well, I'm here too."

I tapped Jenna's forehead lightly and continued.

"What kind of magic can you use?"

"Why are you asking me that?"

"Why do you think I'm asking? Don't you want to fight?"

"I..."

Eolka's voice faltered as she spoke.

"What am I doing here?"

"Aren't you here to fight?"

"It's unpleasant! Being forced to fight for unknown reasons in a strange place!"

"You have to fight. Otherwise, you'll end up like those you just devoured."

Though her memories seemed tangled, Eolka didn't appear entirely confused. She slumped down on the seat beside me.

"Let me ask again. What kind of magic can you use?"

"Fire magic. I can use fire magic up to the third level."

From her status window, it was clear that she used fire magic.

"I already knew that. And what about other magic? Can you use additional magic like instant transportation?"

"Those kinds of magic are classified as third level or higher."

"So, you can't use them."

"Do you have any complaints? If I were to show my magic, you'd be amazed."

"It's a bit frustrating."

Utility magic offered more flexibility than offensive magic. I asked because there was a possibility of her having hidden abilities, even if they weren't listed in her skill window. However, it seemed that wasn't the case.

Nevertheless, she was still a performer.

From now on, you'll have to fight alongside us. Do you understand that?"

"I get it. But it doesn't feel good."

"Do you have experience fighting monsters?"

"Of course! My nickname used to be the Witch of Disobedience!"

However, Eolka had mastered fire magic and had experience fighting monsters.

She seemed to feel more distress than fear in this current situation. That was a positive sign. It appeared she would be able to quickly unleash her full potential as a 3-star.

There was still some time before Party 2 returned.

During that span, I inquired about Eolka's knowledge of Shot in the Arm. She hesitated before answering.

The basics were similar to Edis. She had a grasp of summoning and fusion. However, she wasn't familiar with specific concepts like levels and grades.

"Why are you asking about my magic usage? Do you have any knowledge about magic?"

"Not really. I don't have much experience with it."

It wasn't an inaccurate statement. Magic, being a fantastical element, didn't exist on Earth.

While it was possible to categorize and classify physical class heroes in Shot in the Arm, performers were different. Each individual had such unique qualities that assigning them to specific types was impossible. Without firsthand experience, it was difficult to determine how to utilize their abilities. Handling performers posed one of the most challenging issues for beginners.

Of course, having seen and studied many different types of magic, I had managed to grasp some understanding of it.

Eventually, Party 2 returned to the courtyard, safe. They likely conducted a careful exploration of the lower levels as part of the test.

Edis seemed to be satisfied with the outcome. Roderick's performance exceeded expectations.

Now, it was Party 1's turn.

Following Iselle's summons, we entered the rift, venturing into the unexplored world.

Aaron, absentmindedly spinning his spear, voiced his thoughts.

"Seeing a performer for the first time, huh? I always thought they were creatures of imagination."

"Are performers really that rare? I asked.

"Don't you know, Hyung? Despite my travels, I've never encountered a performer," Aaron replied.

"I'm in almost the same situation," chimed in Jenna. "Being confined to the forest, I've missed out on such experiences."

As we proceeded, my attention shifted to Eolka, who was calmly observing our surroundings. Though she didn't appear particularly surprised, I couldn't help but notice her distinctive attire.

The real experimental results would soon become clear.

Turning my gaze to the mirror on the left, I read the inscription:

"Climb the tower, save the world!"

[Primary Dungeon: Current Climbing Floor 7]

"I guess we'll head to the fourth floor," I wondered aloud.

The floors above were inaccessible, requiring further progress to unlock.

If we were to evaluate her magic, the fourth floor, where goblins and trolls coexisted, would provide a sufficient challenge.

First, I needed to determine the nature of her magical abilities.

While fire magic typically leaned towards offensive capabilities, the manner of its execution varied based on an individual's attributes. This meant we needed to adjust our party's composition accordingly, deviating from the traditional concepts of melee classes.

Turning to Aaron and Jenna, I initiated the conversation.

"When the battle begins, we'll take a step back."

"Why?" Aaron asked.

"We need to see what kind of magic she uses."

"What does that mean?" Eolka heard us.

"Well, the three of us can handle the fourth floor on our own."

"Eolka may only be level 2, but she's still a 3-star. It would be best for that to be enough."

"Don't you have confidence? You said they would be surprised when you show them your magic."

"Well, yes! I'm special, you know."

"Special?"

"Well, um, you'll be pleasantly surprised, I promise."

I laughed.

"Since coming here, I've seen countless stunning scenes. Seeing a woman summon fire from her hands won't surprise me anymore."

"Okay then, let's go! Han, lead the way!"

Iselle's figure slowly disappeared.

A beam of light emerged from the left mirror.

"The current test floor is the eighth floor of the primary dungeon."

"The door will open in 10 seconds. Prepare!"

Surprisingly, I still composed my demeanor and shouted out loudly.

"It's the eighth floor! Everyone, draw your weapons!"

"But you just said we should step back..."

"Enough with the noise!"

"This guy..."

"Testing on the fourth floor seems too minor."

I hadn't expected back-to-back climbing.

I unsheathed my sword and shielded my defense with my left hand. As the light surrounded us, we were transported to a new location.

Before us stretched a vast meadow, and in the distance, we could see the city walls we had encountered on the sixth floor.

Jenna raised an eyebrow.

"Gee, that looks familiar... but where have I seen it before?"

Pound, pound.

We heard the sound of footsteps shaking the ground.

"From behind!"

"Everyone, watch out!"

Jenna quickly jumped aside, followed by Aaron.

Eolka stood there, seemingly lost in thought, looking forward.

"Don't hesitate!"

I hugged Eolka and moved aside.

For a moment, her dress obstructed our view, and within that obscured vision, a blade swung. Using my right arm to protect Eolka, I deflected the attack with my shield.

[Floor 8.]

[Mission Type: Subjugation.]

[Objective: Obliterate the enemy!]

[Troll Rider Lv.9 X 27]

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