I Reincarnated as a Hero

Chapter 11 – Growth of Heroes (3)

Record Links.

It was classified as ancient magic. It was a great magic that represented an extremely difficult spell to activate and nurture.

If one wanted to activate this magic, one needed a soul and body that had similar mana patterns, skills and special characteristics. The resonance created allowed them to easily identify the intentions of each other. Moreover, if one of them died, all the power within his soul and body would be transferred to the other through a chain link.

In theory, if one were to kill the parts related to the whole, the overall ability of the group would remain the same.

Up to this point, it sounded as if it was a technique that would allow one to create the strongest organization in the continent. However, the prerequisites of finding creatures that were similar in mana patterns, techniques and special characteristics were extremely difficult. In fact, no one has been able to activate such magic throughout history.

Even if one managed to activate it, there would be a terrible punishment if the will of one person was slightly out of sync with the other. It would undo the magic spell, and the terrible side effects would be shared by all. This was why this spell was set as a forbidden spell throughout this continent. It's just labeled as crazy magic.

(Goo-ahhhhhhhhh!)

(Do this fairly and honestly!)

(I want to help my friend, but I can't do it!)

This crazy skull had been connected through a forbidden spell. He never expected to find such a secret technique used in a Dungeon stationed in the countryside. Artpe was surprised.

“Maetel! They can recover from broken bones, so I want you to completely crush their arms and legs! I want you to avoid killing them at all costs! ”

“Understood! Eh-have! Uh-eeeeet! ”

(Koo-ahhhhhhh!)

Of course, he was shocked by all of this, but he was able to separate his shock from what happened in the battle.

The most important feature for the Four King’s Demon King was calmness! The second most important feature is calm! The best way to maintain calm is through all the previous scenarios. One has to think about what has not happened, and the consequences of each scenario. Peace to those planning ahead!

First, Artpe and Maetel made the three Skeletons unable to move. After taking care of them, they faced the five Skulls that ran towards them.

“Come!”

(Damn it! They did not conduct the trial fairly ..)

“Hah? Five Skulls gathered here to attack the two children. I had trouble taking those words seriously when they came from you. ”

(······).)

The skeletons looked shocked as they saw their comrades rolling around on the floor in a miserable state. But they can't do anything for them. The biggest restriction of Record Link was the inability to attack one's comrades.

“If we leave them in a state where they cannot die, we can hinder them from strengthening themselves. If we didn't know Link Records were being used, we would be screwed. However, all tactical magic is useless in front of my Read All Creation ability! ”

“As expected, Artpe is amazing!”

(Coward!)

“You almost passed level 50, yet you attacked us as a group! I don't want to hear such words from you! ”

The skull never expected two children below level 30 to defeat the Elite Skeleton Warrior! Even so, how could they begin such a test in such a cruel manner! Which country habits do they follow!

Artpe follows two cherished rules. First, he fought for calm. Second, he was fighting to survive. It was too late to follow the first rule. This was why he would not hesitate to cheat for the sake of salvation!

“Rest!”

“You must cancel the buff before it runs out of Mana! Control your emotions! ”

“I know!”

He improved his emotions to activate the strengthening options provided by that challenge. This was why he sounded more tense than usual.

Of course, it was impossible for him to fight straight against a level 50 Skeleton. It was clear that the buff from the gauntlet allowed him to do that …

‘He is completely strengthened. Can he stop the buff when needed? If not...’.

One should always remember that Mana is consumed to keep the buff. If one is unable to calm one's heart, the buff will remain active until Mana runs out. When one came out of Mana, he began to consume one's stamina. This is the reason why emotional buffs are dangerous and complicated. If one is overdid, buffs can cause the user's death.

It wouldn't even be funny if the heroes died in such a trivial place. Artpe checked that more Skulls were coming towards them. He hardened his resolve as he extended his Mana Thread. The only spell he had was Hyper Rubbing, and he had to get out of this danger using what he had.

“I've beaten them both!”

“You defeated them for almost their entire life to render them incapable of war. Let's give a name to this action. Let's say we fuck with them 1. So, you fucked two of them. ”

“I berc1nta three! No, I'm four! ”

The hero's struggle has reached incredible heights! Artpe snatched the leather rope as he sent the shield flying in all directions. He inflicts a curse on the new Skeleton, which tries to join the ongoing battle. Artpe had inserted the Mana power into the rope, so the rope's tensile strength was high. He can also extend the length of the rope, so he doesn't have to worry about losing the protector!

“This is not magic. It was like being in a circus…. Impurities.”

However, the actual number of enemies who were unable to recklessly attack Maetel had grown to a significant number. The most surprising fact about the shield curse is the fact that it can be ‘stacked’. The Skeleton's speed became noticeably slower when struck several times with a shield. Their slow speed meant they were lowered quickly.

Artpe began to revise his opinion. Perhaps the greatest treasure left behind by the Skeleton Warrior was not a scoundrel or a scoundrel sword. Maybe it's a shield. This was also why the Framework refused to recognize Artpe as ‘challenger’ for their test.

(You coward, who hides behind a woman! We have to kill a guy like that first!)

(He has no right to take this test! Punish him! Punish him!)

“Tidaaaaaaaak will no one accuse Artpe!”

Ah, they're fucked. Maetel was supposed to calm down, but their words put her emotions out of control!

He has the highest talent. He had a superior body compared to beings of the same level as him. He had an incredible amount of magical energy compared to the others. Still, it would be dangerous for him to maintain his buff at this speed.

Despite this fact, he bravely jumped up and down as he took the Skull …

‘He will not be able to last long .. His ability is great, but he does all the common mistakes made by novice users. ‘

His immature nature now matches the hero's personality, but he is with her now. Artpe would not let it act in such a naive manner. However, there were too many Skulls running towards them from the other side of the passageway. He had no time to lecture her.

‘If so...’.

The next best option is to make sure the Mana is not depleted. This will prevent the buff side effects from manifesting in him.

So what's the choice? Which potion?

Unfortunately, this Dungeon did not drop an expensive potion that would allow him to recover Mana.

What about Mana recovery potion? Of course, there was a rare case where a Mana potion grew in a corner of the Dungeon. However, this Dungeon did not have one yet.

This meant that he had to consider his final choice. It's a Mana transfer. Artpe was filled with Mana. (He has a magical talent that will never be seen again in the human race. The body is ridiculous.) He just had to find a way to transfer it to Maetel.

This would allow Maetel to maintain his buff, and he would not have to cast Mana on spells like Hyper Rubbing. Of course, if this was easy to do, he would have already done it.

“There is magic that allows one to transfer Mana to another person, but I have not learned that spell.”

In the end, he had to control Mana directly to be able to inject it into Maetel. At this rate, Artpe might develop a new Mana Control Class that has never been seen in history. As he pondered new questions about his own identity, he grabbed the Mana Thread with his free hand. His other hand held the shield leather strap.

“Maetel! I want you to reduce your movement radius! ”

“Alright! I'm bers1nta two! ”

Shouted Maetel excitedly. He swung his bastard sword as it impacted the three Skulls. Their bodies are badly damaged. It made people think that they would rather die. In a short period of time, he quickly got used to using the bastard's sword. This truth is self-evident.

Artpe shot his Mana Thread towards Maetel, and it touched his shoulder gently. Artpe had never attempted a Mana transfer before, so he focused his mind as he tried to inject his Mana into him. Sure enough, the Mana was not easily absorbed by Maetel. It disappeared in the middle of the process.

He had sent Mana to Maetel, but it did not support his Mana reserves. His magic energy basically gave him a shoulder massage!

“I berc1nta three more! Uh-hee hee's. You tickle me, Artpe. ”

“Stop liking it. You're bothering me. ”

Artpe constantly threw and received his shield with one hand. (He did not know the cause behind it, but once the shield returned, it was sent out with a speed and power higher than the previous throw. He almost defeated as many enemies as Maetel.) He used the other hand to continue sending Mana Threads towards Maetel.

If everything went as it was now, he would not become more proficient in the transfer of Mana. He'll become more adept at giving Maetel a massage!

“Artpe is absolutely amazing!”

“The fact that your heart is always in the right place makes this much more annoying!”

He could not waste his Mana like this.

Would it be more profitable to drop the Skull using Hyper Rubbing?

Artpe thought that way when he looked over. The number of broken skeletons increased. There are almost 50 of them. That's when he realized something. The more shocking news was that over 20 Skulls appeared once again at the end of the hall!

“What awhat! You must come at us at once! ”

(I'm coming for you.)

(I'm coming for you too.)

(We're coming for you.)

It was as if they had been waiting for Artpe's words. He watched the Skull surging towards him. When he confirmed this scene, he politely took back his words.

“No. Don't come here. You don't have to come to us. ”

(We'll take our bow to kill the coward!)

“Oh, shit.”

“Koo-ooh …. I won't lose! I'll protect Artpe! ”

The skull, which was able to attack from a distance, had appeared. It was a sight that was quite debilitating. To add insult to injury, Mana Maetel began to show signs of running out! A large number of red lights began to radiate in the form of steam from his body. It was proof that the skill ate his stamina instead of his magical energy.

“You're going to kill yourself, Maetel! You're a fool!”

“I'll end this soon. I'm gonna end it all. I will not allow any of you to approach Artpe! ”

(You can't tell the difference between courage and stupidity. You are also not qualified to be a hero.)

(You are not qualified. A person who is not qualified cannot let this test live.)

(It's been a long time since someone challenged us. It makes us happy, but we have to do our job.)

“Maetel! Eeek! I said stop, Maetel! ”

“Koo-oohk, Koo-ooh-ahhhhhhhhh!”

Artpe kept yelling at Maetel to cancel his buff, but Maetel showed no sign of giving up. Actually, his actions were not wrong. His level had yet to rise, and the buff gauntlet was the only reason why he could fight head-on with the Skeleton!

When the buff ends, it will be the end for both of them. Instead of retreating, they chose to go forward. They acted with great courage.

‘Dirt. This won't be done. I can't transfer my Mana to him. Moreover, it would be foolish to expect him to learn Mana Drain or Stamina Drain as if it was a miracle …. Fuck this inflexible skeleton. What should I do…. Uh? ”

This was the moment when he found a clue that would help him resolve this situation. He had yet to discover anything new, but he looked at the Mana bar of Link Links connecting the Skeletons. It was the cause of their current problem, and he suddenly saw it in a new light.

‘Record Link is a spell that syncs everything. Of course, this spell moved towards completion when the members of Link Record were killed. Isn't this spell activation method what I'm trying to accomplish? ”

He had a moment of enlightenment. Of course, this was only possible because Artpe had a cheat-like ability called Read All Creation. Artpe had to get out of this ridiculous situation, and his brain moved flexibly to find a solution.

‘If I do this correctly, I will be able to do it.’

The main idea behind the Record Link is a connection made using a specific resonant frequency. There was a great commanality between Artpe and Maetel that could be used as a medium. They were the only two people in the world, who had a Hero Class. This was something they shared between the two of them.

‘The Hero Class is an intrinsic characteristic that beats all others. That's possible. I'll be able to do this .. ‘

Artpe's eyes shone brightly. At that moment, he realized he had learned a new magic.

He thought getting a skill, which was not at one's level, was something that only a genius like Maetel could do. But he was wrong. He wasn't sure if his previous knowledge and observations helped in the process, but Artpe was able to join Maetel's company as someone capable of creating new skills!

“Maetel! Your senses might widen a little, and your Mana would become stronger. Stay focused!”

“I understand...!”

As expected, the answer is always cheerful. He was well aware of the fact that his stamina was being consumed at the moment, but he refused to end his buff. Maetel still dared to fight against dozens of Skeletons.

Artpe blocked the long-range attacks using his shield, but if the situation remained the same, the two of them would be wiped out. He can vouch for it. He had to use his magic before it was too late.

“We are connected by going the same way. Draw the line that connects us. We see the same enemy. My anger will be his anger, and it will come down. ”

(The coward tried using a strange trick once again.)

(We have to stop it. We have to stop him, but ..)

“Artpe …. You can't touch it …! ”

His anger continued to increase every time the Skeleton tried to aim at Artpe. Now they just need to mention Artpe's name to take him away. His eyes shot up sharply, and he was more terrifying than the evil spirit as he swung his sword.

There was a red mist emanating from his entire body now. He no longer only consumed stamina. He had learned a deadly and terrifying skill compared to all the Skills he had learned up until now.

(Maethel)

(Level: 32)

(Berserk Lv1)

“Somehow I had a feeling she would .. In the end, she learned the skill of Berserk.”

It was an emblematic skill used by Berserkers. It was the worst kind of mental skill one could learn. Berserk skills would make one kill everyone. It doesn't matter if one is an ally or an enemy.

There was no level restriction in learning it, and it did not exist in the form of a Skill Book. The user must meet almost malicious requirements to be able to learn it. This is why it is so rare to see him in action, yet Maetel has just learned about it.

The Bone Gauntlet increases the power of the user as the user's emotions increase. Berserk skills are dealt with one emotion called anger. It increases one's attack by reducing one's defense. It was an extremely rare self-buff skill. Of course, the side effects were much worse than those given by the bone challenge. It was so severe that it made one shudder.

“You will be fine even with that skill. Link Mana! ”

At that moment, Artpe finally finished his spell. This particular Mana Thread is excellent. One could not even draw a comparison with the Mana Thread he had made before. This thread took out five cardinal colors, and it created a direct line between Artpe's heart and Maetel's heart. The skeleton could not prevent the connection from forming.

“Ah.”

At the next moment, Maetel spoke in a strange voice. Artpe smiled as he confirmed that his magic had worked. The skeleton trembled as they saw the change in his spirit. They had many advantages, yet they started to retreat slowly.

“Artpe .... is the best.”

Maetel muttered his words. Artpe's abundant mana was being poured into Maetel's body as a whole.

The stamina he had already consumed did not recover, but his body was given an extreme amount of Mana that his body should not have at this stage. His body temporarily took the next step.

(The guy stole our secret technique.)

(No, that's …. Probably superior to our technique.)

(Oh my God …. They are true heroes.)

(They are qualified to be heroes! They brilliantly proved this fact!)

“Even if you acknowledge us now, you are already late.”

Maetel raised her head, and her eyes twinkled. He leaned forward. All the muscles in his body were tense. He looked like a panther about to pounce on its prey. The powerful magical energy and overwhelming power of the Berserk Skill reconciled with each other to surround his entire body.

“I won't let you all run!”

It was hard to call what happened next a battle. It would be more appropriate to say that they were hunted by him.