Reincarnated As A Side Villain
Leveling
Argeas was invited to tour briefly in the City Government building, before then with the coachman and one of the father's subordinate workers headed to the trading area.
"So the Viscount was like a mayor but owned all the land of the territory." As usual Argeas began to speak for himself as he was on his way to the trading territory.
"Although it was only a land of gift from his superior, an Earl. Which is still possible to take back," he continued which sounded like he was muttering.
"Sorry, Mr Argeas? Did you say anything?" ask the man under Argeas' father who had introduced himself as Lends from the seat in front of Argeas in the horse carriage.
"No, Mr. Lends. I was just remembering something" Argeas replied in surprise.
Argeas are still not used to being around people. Unconsciously talking to himself in a loud voice.
"Oh, you're very polite. Unlike the story I heard," Lends replied with a tone of his height that shocked Argeas.
"News about me?" asked Argeas then who looked quite curious.
"Oh, sorry. I let go, talk" the man in front of Argeas replied with a slight exaggeration.
The man named Lends has a style of speaking and feminine gestures like a woman. Which makes it hard for Argeas not to pay more attention to him.
"But according to the story I heard, the fourth Viscount's son had a grin..." Lends' speech restrained. And as if asking for an impeachment, the man said hesitantly. "The ringer is bad and very rude."
"Is that so?" Argeas smiling. 'I think my reputation is bad enough, ' he continued, this time in his heart.
"But it turns out that the story is just nonsense. You are so sweet and polite, Mr. Argeas," said Lends.
"Not to mention the fact that you are so handsome as Viscount and master Max," the man continued, holding his own hand as he touched Argeas' face.
"justified? Thank you, Mr. Lends," replied Argeas.
"Oh, that's so sweet."
But the more noticed, Argeas increasingly felt he had seen Lends somewhere. Moreover, the way of speaking and its appearance is quite unique.
"Is it possible that your long name is Lendcaster, Mr Lends?" Argeas asked his suspicions.
"Oh, that's right. Where do you know that from? Is Viscount talking about me outside of work?" reply Lends with a little fuss.
'I guessed it. He is one of the in-game. Characters that will be useful to take care of administrative matters when the main character gets his own castle at the end of the story.' Argeas spoke in his heart.
'Is there any chance that I can recruit him as well? Does that recruiting ability apply to non-players?'
'How do we? What should follow the predetermined conditions and complete a ?'
'This is something that needs to be studied further. What is the impact in real life like this? How will their devotion take shape? Will a ?'
It seems that Argeas was lost in his mind and did not hear Lends calling him so many times.
"Master Ar? Mr Ar?"
"Oh, sorry. I was daydreaming" Argeas said upon hearing it.
"We've arrived in the trading area" Lends said later.
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Argeas began to wander around the shops in the trading area to look for the items he needed with Lends.
And after buying all the items on the list, as well as some additional items suggested by Lends, Argeas returned to the City Government Building to take down the Lends, before later with Sais his family drove back to the Danae family residence.
While to avoid questions from the house people about the reason for buying all those items, Argeas deliberately hid his purchase this time from anyone.
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"Now I just have to decide where to level me."
Argeas was back in his room after dinner.
"Map!" exciting Argeas.
A hologram map appeared before him just like the way the Status Window appeared.
The hologram map was the result of the existing capabilities in the [Scroll] Spatial Map that Argeas had bought.
"Oh, so this is where the Danae family's territory is located" said Argeas who had just understood something.
"This map is the same as I remember from the game. Although not very complete, but I quite memorized the southwest region of this central royal region," he said while nodding his head.
"If this is my residence, it means that around the northwest of this there is a middle-level Ancient Ruins, {El-Abu}. And a little further north there is another much higher level Ancient Ruins, {El-Bara}. New on the south side not far from the border forest there are Ancient Ruins {El-Aran}."
Argeas seemed to be imagining something invisible on the holographic map before him.
"And calculating my level now, I guess with the equipment I currently have I can explore the Ancient Ruins {El-Abu}.
"Besides in that place is also as I recall having [Gaia Amulet] which has [Auto-Regen] effect," continued Argeas.
"It would be very useful for leveling in a place with a higher level in the future."
"Item Status," exclaimed Argeas later.
And replacing the previous hologram map, a new window similar to the Status Window appeared.
It's just the difference this window contains information about the objects that Argeas has. Including those in his Spatial Storage.
Status Items
+Weapon+
[Crimson Wand]
+Accessories+
None
+Inventory+
••(x6) Fittings
••ith (x4) Ether
••(x2) Lixir
••(x4).
••(x2).
[Spatial Map] - Used
[Spatial Storage] - Used
"I think the necessary items are enough to level the ruins."
Argeas nodded as if he was reassuring himself.
"Alright, this way it was decided already for the first purpose of my leveling dungeon is {El-Abu}!" exciting Argeas. "Yo, spirit!"
Back Argeas' screams startled several maids who happened to pass in front of his room.
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And a week later, Argeas who had prepared everything immediately rushed to leave his residence. He left very early. In the hours where he used to exercise in the morning.
The day before, Argeas had asked permission to leave until the afternoon. He made an excuse to walk on a hill not far from the Danae family residence to unwind because he continued to study all day.
But the real purpose of the young man was not to the hill, but to the Ancient Ruins not far from the hill.
His mission this time is to fight some monsters around the ruins to increase the level. Also to get one of the usual magic objects dropped by the monsters in that place. The [Gaia Amulet].
Argeas still remembered exactly where and how to get the object. An oval-shaped talisman as large as one finger segment made from the trunk of a Sacred Tree, and had a sculpted rune with the ability to heal its user's HP periodically.
"Item with the [Auto-Regen] effect it is much needed to do leveling at a later date. So I must succeed in getting it today as well" exclaimed Argeas as he spurred his horse through the still silent morning.
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The Ancient Ruins were like the ruins of a building that was built in layers downwards. It was like a tower, but its level dropped into the ground.
Many monsters roamed around the place due to the Dark Gap that kept creating them periodically whenever the number of the entire monsters within the ruins was reduced.
No one knows how the Dark Gap works. And also the pattern of creation of monsters.
Except Argeas.
The 14-year-old boy with [Crimson Wand], a gift magic wand from his father to celebrate the [Arcmage] class he had from birth, wiped out all the monsters that appeared against him.
The magic wand was made of simple carved wood measuring 90 cm with irregular prism-shaped rubies stuck at the ends.
Although his appearance tends to be ordinary and seems general, but [Crimson Wand] it has the effect of doubling the attack power of Magic Spell issued.
And it will be very impactful if basically the damaged power of magic users is large enough. Like Argeas for example.
"Fire Ball!" argeas shouted as he was facing a rabbit-like monster as big as an antelope with fangs and horns that he recognized as Carbuncle.
And after calling out the Magic Spell, several fireballs appeared above the magic wand of Argeas, which then shot out rapidly following the direction of the magic wand it swung.
Although those fireballs looked weak, but their strength was quite fierce. It was proven by the death of Carbuncle who was the last and strongest monster of the Ancient Ruins, with just one attack.
Then came the picture in Argeas' mind as soon as the rabbit monster was completely dead.
...<<300 XP Obtained>>...
...<<>>...
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Such a notification image was prevalent to Argeas before. But it feels a little strange now, because it reminds him of a game system.
But that's not much he thought about.
"Storage" said Argeas, pointing his hand at the monster's body.
And it appeared like a strange purple vortex that then sucked into the monster's body before disappearing again.
...<>...
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Argeas had just put the monster's body into his Spatial Storage.
And then seen from the corner of Argeas's eyes, the object he recognized lay in the place where Carbuncle's body was.
"Finally," said Argeas, taking the object he was after from the ground.
...<>...
Argeas' smile expands.
With considerable magic abilities, plus knowledge of the mechanisms and also how to deal with the monsters in the ruins, the, making Argeas successfully sweep the ancient ruins and get [Gaia Amulet] before evening.
Argeas only used 2 bottles of Dry Ether to add MP which was quite wasteful because the level he had was half times lower than the standard level that should be for exploring the ruins.
At least the Adventurers and Treasure Hunters should already be at level 30 more in order to be able to keep up with the monsters in the ruins.
"But if you already know the pattern and mechanism, these ruins can be conquered even though they are still around level 15 like me," said Argeas talking to himself as he was walking back up from the 35th floor of the ruins. Bottom floor of Ancient Ruins {El-Abu}.
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Argeas had just set foot outside the ruins when Gloops a low-level monster shaped like slime suddenly just attacked him.
With reflex Argeas shot his fireball and obliterated the monster until it was not left alone. Which is followed by a notification.
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"Oh, have I reached the upper limit of the base class level?" ask Argeas to himself.
"Have I reached level 30 by now?" The young man looked happy. "Status," he said later.
The Status Window appears.
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[Argeas Danae] [14] [Male]
[ArcMage] [Lv 30]
HP 45800
MP 65,500
Stamina [Fresh] [Auto-Regen]
Title
[Son to 4 of the Danae Family]
[Dungeon Breakers]
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[Skill Status]
[Combat Skill's]
The Sword Stance [B]
Archer Stance [B+]
Spear Stance [B-]
Horse Ride [A+]
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Incarnation Magic [S]
The Accuracy Magic [AAA]
The Speed Cast [AA]
The Parallel Cast [C]
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[Attribute Magic]
Burning [AA]
Water [A++]
Wind [A+]
Earth [A++]
Mind [B+]
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[Status Ability]
[Combat Moves]
- Active-
Slashing [A-]
Staking [B]
Mark Shooting [A+]
- Pasive
|Dash| [A+]
|Parry| [D]
|Dodge| [B]
|Evade| [B+]
|Horse Riding| [A+]
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[Magic Spells]
- Active-
The Fire Ball [AAA]
The Earth Wall [AA]
Ice Shard [AA]
Wind Cutter [C]
Mental Focus [A]
- Pasive
|Mental Resistance| [A]
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[Non Combat Ability]
Conjuration [A]
••^_____Detection
••^___Rune Write
Search [A]
••^_____Searching
••^___Searching
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[Special Ability]
- Active-
None
- Pasive
[Double Damage Magic]
{Crimson Wand Equipped}
[Ultimate Skills]
- Active-
None
- Pasive
[Instant Cast]
{Level 30 Mage Class }
[Unique Skills]
• the Fate
• the World Perception
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"The impact of that minimal level difference was truly extraordinary. Up 15 levels in just half a day.
"It seems like this is indeed the most appropriate way to level." Argeas nodded to himself. Admire the results and decisions he has made.
And also now seen the writing [Auto-Regen] right to the right of the description of his stamina. Which indicates that [Gaia Amulet] is already working.
"I think that's enough for today. Fortunately the patterns and mechanisms of the place were exactly the same as those in the game. In this way, I can be more confident to target even higher-level Ruins after this."
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Argeas came home before the sun set. There's still plenty of time to get out before the family dinner.
"So how did you explore the hills today? Was fun? Did you find anything interesting?" ask the mother to start the conversation in the middle of their dinner.
"Yes, mom. And maybe Ar plans to ask permission to leave again in the next few days" replied Argeas.
"It's good that you find another pleasure. You can go again. But remember, be careful. On the hill there are some wild beasts." The mother replied.
"Mother, there's no need to worry about Ar until it's like that. He was an [Arcmage] who even practiced swords and arrows." Maximus. As if reminding the mother that Argeas is classified as capable for her age.
"Yes, Lilia. Argeas are not like children in general. He's an [Arcmage]." This time the father who helped justify the words of Maximus.
"Yes, still Ger, as a mother I was worried. Especially after he almost lost his life," the wife replied.
"No need to worry, ma'am. Ar will be careful" said Argeas trying to calm his mother.
"Then for your 15th birthday, how do you want to celebrate?" The father asked him something else to change the mood.
"Oh, right. For my birthday celebration, I don't want to be celebrated too big. Maybe it's just for us and our immediate family" Argeas replied honestly.
Because his past memories of a simple and intimate birthday celebration with his family and loved ones are too imprinted, to affect his mental current.
"Where can it be like that? Birthday this time you're into adulthood, Ar." The mother denied.
"Then from that. Being an adult, Ar felt a little embarrassed that it had to be celebrated massively." Argeas is still trying to justify his request.
"All the nobles celebrated their party getting bigger as they got older. I thought you knew about this, Ar? Considering you also studied History and Culture." Maximus this time. She also seemed to disagree like her mother.
"Yes, Ar knows, Brother. But Ar felt no need to do it." Argeas is still trying to give up.
"As a Viscont, not doing what was meant to be done would damage the father's reputation, as well as the Danae family's dignity" the father said.
Hearing these words made Argeas unable to dodge anymore. He knew reputation and dignity were important in social life among the nobles.
And with his adult thinking now Argeas feels unfair to sacrifice it, which can affect his entire family, just for his personal desire alone.
"Yes, then Ari leave everything to Father and Mother only," replied Argeas later.
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A week later Argeas again leveled up in the Ancient Ruins. But this time in Ancient Ruins {El-Bara}.
Argeas is so much more confident now. Given the ruins this time have a higher level than the Ancient Ruins {El-Abu}.
And his mission this time is to get 2 ring-shaped magic objects. [Ring of Nox] and [Ring of Lux]. Silver rings with reactive abilities, [Reflect] and [Protect].
A protective type magic ability that will activate automatically when receiving an attack.
[Reflect] was a skill to thicken the attacks of middle-to-lower level Magic Spells.
[Protect] was a skill to perfectly temper the attacks of the lower middle-level Combat Moves.
The ruins this time had a minimum level limit above 50. And usually Adventurers and Treasure Hunters do exploration with at least 3 people.
But just like the previous ruins, it did not apply to Argeas. The boy who was about to turn 15 years old was exploring it alone with his level 30 stamp.
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"Wind Cutter!" exclaiming Argeas shot a wind knife from the end of his magic wand. And right after the wind blade slid the young man again exclaimed, "Wind Cutter!"
The double wind blades were seen gliding in opposite directions, then slashing down on every single-eyed bat-like monster that floated around the Argeas without a remnant.
Eight monsters died with just that double Magic Spell that he unleashed almost simultaneously.
"Storage." Argeas stored all the bodies of the bat monster into his Spatial Storage.
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"How to conquer the ruins of {El-Bara} by using Combo Magic Spell like this is very popular among players," said Argeas, speaking to himself, as he leaned on a millimetre-shaped wooden board the size of a palm from above the ground.
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"And it proved effective. Blending the [Parallel Cast] skill with [Instan Cast]," he continued, inserting the wooden board into his waist bag.
"It's a good thing I tried Magic Spell [Wind Cutter]. Because that magic will be indispensable to fight the monsters in these ruins that the majority have the characteristics of flying and jumping."
Then Argeas pulled his wand back from his waist.
"And now his Mini Boss Dungeon."
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Argeas picked up two silver rings from the ground.
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He had just defeated a bat-like monster with four wings known as Phrekyos.
One of the 10 strongest monsters guarding each area in several levels in the Ancient Ruins {El-Bara}
"The first area is cleared. One area in one exploration, I think it's good enough" Argeas told himself.
"So it still takes 9 more explorations to conquer this Ancient Ruins in full" he continued.
That is because the shape of the Ancient Ruins {El-Bara} is indeed made very long, to be completed in several stages. Ten times when based on ten existing areas.
Therefore after finding the Safe Point, Argeas decided to stop and return.
"[Ring of Nox] and [Ring of Lux] have been obtained. After this the second round will be much easier" said Argeas, grasping both silver rings excitedly.
"It's time to go back."
Argeas took out a stone with a sculpted rune that glowed bright green attached to the wall in the middle of the room.
The stone is known as
And after the stone was completely removed from the wall, Argeas was already at the front door of the ruins.
"Wow, the sensation of teleportation makes the head slightly spin."
Argeas, who is now outside the ruins, can be seen combing his hair with his hands. Trying to eliminate the rest of the dizziness from the previous teleportation magic.
The stone does serve to connect the Safe Point space with the entrance of the ruins.
"It's early afternoon, I should hurry home."
And Argeas also wore 2 new rings on the index finger and middle finger of his right hand before starting to ride home.
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