Is this hell?

Finally, the training is over...

I can finally go home. Well, I did go home once, but still.

I'm really tired.

I thought I was going to die.

There's no way I could win against those stats.

[Report: Individual name: Mikura Saya has been confirmed awake.]

What? Uh... what?

Isn't that way too soon?

I barely have any magic left. How can she easily break out of fifth-grade magic?

She's basically a monster.

I have to do something before Saya uses magic...

"'Magic Disruption Barrier'!"

This should help for now...

[Confirmed massive magic power reaction.]

What? I definitely felt that.

Huh? What's going on?

[Answer: The skill 'Magic Disruption Barrier' can disrupt magic casting by individuals whose levels are below the user's, but it cannot disrupt the simple release of magic power.]

As Wisdom's response ended, a pillar of magic power shot up into the sky.

"Wow! That... that surprised me. It was just a dream just now..."

She... released that incomprehensible amount of magic power while half-asleep?

She's just a destroyer. A disaster.

[Skill 'Destruction Level 1' and 'Magic Release Level 1' acquired.]

...Sigh.

"Hey, with those stats, I'll end up dead."

"Huh? Aren't you about the same level as me?"

...Did she act purely on assumption?

Is she out of her mind? Definitely out of her mind. There's no doubt about it.

[Skill 'Mind Shatter Resistance Level 1' acquired.]

...Sigh.

"Stop thinking like that. My stats are one-tenth of yours. Got it?"

"No, no, you must be joking! Then what about that wind magic?"

...From the middle of it, I thought she was seriously trying to kill me, but I see, it was because of that Sigh Emitter or whatever it is.

It made her misunderstand.

"That was due to a title effect that multiplies the power of wind magic by about 60 times..."

"Really? Seriously?"

"Seriously. I almost died multiple times during that fight. Using wind magic was just a consequence. You've always misinterpreted things since we were kids. How many times have you failed because of it? Make sure you pay attention this time, okay?"

"Okay... I will... I'm sorry, Naraku..."

"If you understand, that's fine."

As soon as she accepts it, she becomes straightforward... if only she always listened like this.

Dealing with this naturally reckless and thoughtless childhood friend is such a hassle.

It's honestly suspicious whether she truly understands, but it's a relief that the training seems to be ending here.

"In that case, Naraku, I'll have you do a different training!"

What? No, no, recovering too quickly... well, she's always been like this...

What did she just say? Training? After exhausting me like that, she still wants to do more?

She's really too spartan...

Also, I forgot to ask about those mysteriously increased stats.

I have no idea where Saya could have practiced magic.

I need to question her.

"...Please stop the training. My mind can't take it. And where did you practice magic? Don't tell me it was in this desert? If that's the case, you're incredibly foolish..."

"Um... let me answer your question first. You see, there were stairs under my desk in my room..."

Wait, what?

Stairs under the desk? What is that?

I've heard of drawers on desks connecting to other dimensions or closets leading to another world, but this is the first time I've heard of this type.

It's so far removed from reality that I can't even imagine it.

But strangely, I'm not confused, probably because of a skill...

Anyway, what is that? Even if it's a lie, come up with a better excuse...

"So, when I went down a bit, there was a large hall. No matter how much magic I used, it didn't break, so I got carried away and kept using magic, and that's how this happened."

...Why did she go deeper into such an obviously dangerous place?

If it were me, I'd definitely not go in, and I'd confidently bring a board or something to block it.

"Oh, right! Let's train together there! There's a weird jewel-like thing that can restore magic power, so we can cast spells endlessly!"

...What? No, I don't want to go to such a place.

Is this a no-questions-asked kind of thing? She's about to act without thinking again.

Are you not listening to me?

"I don't want to go..."

I've been teleported again.

I want her to stop with this teleportation magic. It's really non-negotiable.

[Gathering information on the current location...]

[Skill 'Map Making' acquired.]

[Skill 'Map Information Storage' acquired.]

[Current location information obtained.]

Is this some new form of harassment? Please don't mix Wisdom and notifications.

I'm not Prince Shotoku. I can't organize all this information.

[Would you like to reveal the current location information?]

Ignoring me, huh? Fine.

So, what was it? Current location information? I guess I'll hear it out.

[The current location is the 'Water Spirit Undine's Labyrinth.' The minimum required level for conquering is 15, and the recommended level is 120.]

Huh? No, what?

[Skill 'Water Spirit's Blessing' acquired.]

[Title 'Loved by the Water Spirit' acquired.]

[Skill 'Water Immunity' and 'Spirit Magic Level MAX' acquired.]

[Unique Skill 'Water Control MAX' acquired.]

Ah, so that's what those skills were...

...Huh? Why am I suddenly loved? Isn't this gross?

Well, it doesn't cause any harm, so whatever...

[Skill 'Appraisal' activated.]

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[Title]Loved by the Water Spirit Undine

A title given to one who is loved by Undine, one of the four great spirits.

Doubles the power of skills and magic related to water, and constantly protects the body with the blessing of water.

Additionally, it allows the use of water attribute spirit magic and spirit summoning without risk.

Moreover, for water attribute magic, chanting is not required.

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...Annoying.

Blocking my vision for even a moment is mildly irritating, so please stop.

Even thinking this is probably useless...

...Sigh.

"Alright, training begins now!"

"Um... what kind of training?"

"See that huge, unopened door over there? You touch the jewel next to it and use as much magic as possible until your magic power runs out! Simple, right?"

"If I do that, I'll take damage too. Can't you understand that?"

"Well... 'Water Spear Water Lance.' See? I didn't take any damage."

...She just shot it at herself. Is she out of her mind?

Uh... why didn't she take any damage?

[Answer: This area is a safety zone, so all damage is nullified.]

...I see... That's the information I least wanted to hear right now.

"Alright, let's start the training!"

It seems there's no mercy. It's disheartening.

[Skill 'Mercy Level 1' and 'Void Level 1' acquired.]

Stop mocking me...

I'm going to hear notification-san's voice endlessly from now on anyway.

At least stop the loud noise for now... Sigh.