Auror abilities are not abilities that barbaric beings can awaken through instinct alone. Aurors are the ultimate in refined and specialized combat skills that have been honed over many generations. Orc gladiators who run wild with nothing but barbarism can never be aware of Aurors, even if they can become powerful warriors. Auror abilities cannot exist unless someone teaches them, and without a culture of martial arts that has established the best methods over dozens of generations.
Of course, Russ also awakened his Auror self after seeing Leffenhardt. So, you might think that Cardamite is a Russ-level genius who gained enlightenment after seeing a human Auror user and awakened Auror. But from what I observed from the side, that was definitely not the case.
The power of the Dwarf Auror user he had seen for the first time in his life was beyond what Russ had imagined.
Despite his short stature, Cardamite was surprisingly strong. Although they have short limbs, they change technology much faster and are stronger than humans. Short legs mean that the center of the body is stable, so there are almost no loopholes between techniques, and even if the posture is slightly disturbed, it quickly returns to its original state. Of course, there is a disadvantage that the reach is shorter than that of humans, but once you become an Auror user, that disadvantage disappears. It’s just a matter of extending the aura. To be honest, I couldn’t even think of dealing with the current Russ.
In addition, it was doubtful that even Repenhardt could stop the Auror operation method that human Auror users could not implement, the amplification method that instantly produces tremendous power.
All aspects of it were techniques and movements optimized for the dwarf body, which was separate from that of a human. Even if Russ just amplified that aura right away, he would have seen it and understood it right away, but he couldn’t follow it. In the first place, Cardamite’s use of Aura cannot be implemented in a human body.
The use of Auras by and for Dwarves only means one thing. This means that dwarves also have their own unique culture and history to the point where they can produce Aurors.
‘What your brother said… … Wasn’t it completely unfounded…? … .’
The majesty of the Grand Forge, the presence of the Dwarf Auror users in front of you, and the appearance of free Dwarves living in this harsh remote area with their own will and power.
Everything was breaking Russ’s common sense. Everything we took for granted collapses, and confusing knowledge takes over our minds.
Cardamite’s advice fell on Russ, who was thinking about something else for a moment.
“Hey, Lord Russ! What are you doing?”
“ah… … .”
In the middle of the battle, I started thinking about something else again. Russ clicked his tongue and lunged with his sword. Exhaling his blue blade aura, Russ flew to the other side of the wounded Drake.
“Huh!”
The blue aura stretches out and becomes a whip with a sharp blade. At a distance of about 10 meters, Russ repeatedly struck Drake. Now, I have become quite familiar with the method of maintaining power by increasing the aura, so even if it is extended to this length, the power of the aura does not decrease at all.
Kwa-kwa-kwa-kwak!
Every time the Auror’s whip hit Drake, an explosion rang out. Drake’s scales were cut and his flesh was torn off, and he was furiously spewing flames into the air.
Hwaaaaaaa!
The flames aim at Russ, dyeing the air red. However, Russ avoided all the flames with graceful movements like a butterfly. At the same time she swung her sword again and unleashed her Blade Aura.
“Seven shredder!”
Letting out a sharp cry, Russ swung his sword one after another, forming seven Auror blades and shooting them at Drake. The crescent-shaped auror whirled through the air like a boomerang and struck Drake’s entire body. But this time there was no binge drinking. The drake’s thick scales deflected all attacks.
“Tsk!”
Russ clicked his tongue and took a step back.
‘Is this still a thing…? … .’
This technique of creating and firing seven auror blades was created by Russ himself after seeing Repenhardt’s bombardment. Following Reppenhardt’s advice that giving a name to the technology would make it easier to capture the image and make one more proficient, the name Seven Shredder was given. However, the spiritual power does not increase as much as expected.
It became possible to maintain power while extending the aura. Thanks to the intense training I have had over the years and the techniques to continuously maintain the power of the Auror, I have reached the point where I can change the form of the Auror quite freely.
However, there is still a long way to go in using the aura to transform it into a projectile and shoot it far away.
‘If I look at my brother’s surprise bomb, I can roughly understand the method… … .’
The method of throwing an aura itself was close to a trick, so I was able to learn it right away as the number of auras increased. However, although it is possible to immediately grasp the tips and learn the technique, skill is needed to use the technique powerfully.
‘After all, learning something and becoming proficient are two completely different things.’
A refreshing voice came from behind Russ as he regained his appetite.
“Nichlen!”
On a rock on a mountain ridge about 30 meters away, Siris was holding a bow of light and aiming it at Drake. While the dwarven warriors cornered Drake, she continued to focus her mind on Nihilen, amplifying her power. Siris cannot handle her magic power, but her magic bow, Nihilen, has its own power of mana gathering, so it is possible to continuously recharge its power.
Teeing!
A flash of light shot towards Drake along with the clear sound of the string being released. An arrow of light, a flash of light that looked like a handmade spear due to the concentration of magical power, struck Drake.
Quaaaaaaaaa!
Siris’ arrow properly touched the part that Charus had missed. There were no screams at all anymore. Drake’s body slowly sank and eventually he fell to his knees. The dwarf warriors cheered as they saw the fallen Drake.
“Oooooh!”
“Gotcha!”
“Hahahaha!”
Dwarves run towards the dying Drake with axes. In it, there was a figure of Tila with her eyes shining while holding a large battle axe.
Teela smiled brightly as she passed by Siris.
“Would you like to feast today?”
Siris only smiled bitterly without saying anything.
It’s been about a month since they stayed at Grand Forge, and this is already the sixth time that Russ, Siris, and Tila have participated in hunting monsters on the ground with dwarf warriors.
Since the Grand Forge is located deep underground, it is quite easy to defend against monsters on the ground. However, it was difficult to obtain food. Although a certain amount of light was secured thanks to the geothermal stones embedded throughout the Grand Forge, the subterranean sun of Al Port, and Magrim, mushrooms and some edible bulb plants were grown even underground. However, it is impossible to feed all of the nearly 1,000 dwarves in Grand Forge with that. So the dwarves risked their lives to come to the surface and hunt monsters to replenish their food.
Of course, the dwarves did not force them to come. The dwarves were not a race so shabby that they had to ask the distinguished guests, who were the saviors of their clan, to pay for their food. It’s just that people who felt sorry for us after having nothing to do for several days just voluntarily joined in.
‘But still, treating a high-ranking monster like Drake as just food… … .’
Russ shook his head. The dwarves gathered around Drake’s lifeless body and were excitedly chopping it with an axe. Select the edible parts and cut them so you can carry them. I’ve seen that image several times during their ‘hunting’, but I still can’t get used to it.
How scared were you when you first heard about their ‘hunting’? I’m going to catch and eat monsters… … Of course, I understand that I have no choice but to do so due to the circumstances of life in Grand Forge, but I cannot help but feel resistance.
‘But after eating it, it seems to be okay… … .’
No matter how bad the dwarves live, they don’t even prey on monsters similar to humans, such as harpies or ogres. Usually, what I’m targeting are beast-type monsters like the drake, basilisk, or cockatrice that I caught today, but when I tried this again, it was actually quite edible.
‘The cockatrice meat tasted like tough pheasant meat, and the basilisk meat didn’t taste as bad as I thought… … .’
Russ whetted his appetite as he watched Drake gradually disintegrate. What does that guy taste like? If you think about it, drakes are also a type of reptile, and humans also often catch and eat things like snakes and crocodiles. Aren’t sea turtles even considered a delicacy?
‘If you think about it, it might be surprisingly delicious, right?’
They say humans are creatures of adaptation, but Russ was showing curiosity about taste even though he said he couldn’t get used to it.
After about 10 minutes, the drake was completely dismantled and turned into a piece of edible meat. Drake’s scales and horns were boldly discarded. Those scales and horns might be valuable to humans, but they were of little use to dwarves, who had the talent to forge much better armor and weapons out of metal anyway.
The dwarves prepared to return, carrying the meat onto the carts prepared in advance and carrying the rest on their backs. Cardamite took her lead and let out a cheerful cry.
“Okay, let’s go back!”
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The entrance to Grand Forge is located throughout the mountain range. Among them, the most frequently used entrance, known as the main entrance among dwarves, was located halfway up Mount Fort Ryde, the highest peak of the Setelad Mountains. Originally, there was a large building up to 10 meters tall, with steel gates on the left and right, boasting a majesty that was clearly visible from afar, but it was secretly hidden by rocks and trees to avoid being noticed by humans.
When the dwarf warriors carrying the drake meat and Siris’ party arrived in front of the gate, the two dwarf warriors standing guard welcomed them warmly.
“Oh oh! “Did you finally catch this guy?”
“I’m going to try some meat broth today.”
They both get excited and let the group pass. Everyone looked excited about the meat they were about to taste. Russ sighed again at the warm sight of the dwarf warriors appreciating their hard work and being happy with each other. No matter how objectively I tried to look at them, they didn’t look any different from ‘humans’.
-Follow me. Then look with your own eyes and judge for yourself.
The more I spend here, the more Leffenhardt’s words ring in my mind. With a stern face, Russ followed the rest of the group into the underground passage leading to Grand Forge.
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After walking for about 30 minutes, we arrived at Grand Forge. Suddenly Siris tilted her head. A red-haired boy was running frantically from far away. She thought something big had happened, but looking at her face, she was smiling brightly and it didn’t seem like that. Wouldn’t it rather be like a puppy greeting its owner upon his return?
‘Ooh, were you that happy that we came back?’
While Siris, Russ, and Tila went out hunting, Cilan remained inside the Grand Forge. Following Reppenhardt’s advice, he planned a special physical training program for a whole month and was unable to participate in the hunt because he was carrying it out. If I were to complete that training without using healing techniques, I would probably not be in a good physical condition to go hunting. That’s why I kept leaving him alone… … .
‘Was it lonely after all?’
When I thought about it that way, I also understood Silan’s attitude. Although she was a little embarrassed, Siris smiled and opened her mouth.
“Ah, Cilan. We’re back… … .”
“Hahaha!”
Suddenly, Cilan burst out laughing maniacally and shrugged his shoulders. She then takes Siris’s hand and Tila’s shoulder, and she shakes Russ’s hand too, shaking her hand very excitedly.
“W-what is it?”
“Cilan, what’s wrong?”
“Come to your senses!”
“Hehehehe!”
Whether Siris and the others were surprised or not, Cilan just continued to let out an odd laugh. When the dwarves were also buzzing at the strange sight, Cilan finally stopped laughing and looked at the group with serious eyes.
Russ asked.
“What’s going on, Cilan?”
Silan shouted triumphantly while making a V shape with his hand.
“I grew one centimeter!”
“huh?”
“You’ve grown taller! “It grew by 1 centimeter!”
Yes. After following Repenhardt’s schedule for a month, Silan’s body finally began to grow normally. Although it is only a centimeter at most, this is truly a miracle for Cilan, who has not grown a single millimeter since she was fourteen!
Russ and Siris also realized the meaning and were properly surprised.
“Oh oh!”
“Really?”
Siris and Russ had already seen how complex Cilan was about his poor body. Both were truly happy and congratulated Cilan.
“Good, Cilan!”
“Iknow, right! Congratulations, Cilan!”
Siris and Russ with bright smiles, and Cilan in the middle looking so happy as if they were going to dance.
On the other hand, the other dwarves, including Tila, were looking at the three people with faces that they could not understand.
“Why do you like it so much?”
“They said you’re tall.”
“But why do you like it?”
“I don’t know? “Do humans have to be tall to be recognized for their value?”
Only then did Siris, who remembered the characteristics of dwarves, briefly translate(?).
“So, for a dwarf, it’s like your shoulder width has increased by one centimeter.”
Only then did the dwarves offer sincere congratulations. Oh oh! That would be great for you! Awesome! Congratulations! etc.
For dwarves, the symbol of masculinity is shoulder width or chest thickness, and they do not care at all whether they are tall or short. Women also like things like fuller breasts or bigger hips, but they are not interested in height.
Silan was having a blast receiving everyone’s congratulations. Suddenly Russ asked.
“But what about you, brother?”
The idea was that the person who created this miracle(?) should be informed of the results first. Then Silan pouted his mouth and responded.
“Well, it’s still the same.”
“Ah, are you there today too?”
Russ nodded, remembering why they had stayed here in Grand Forge for a month.
Reppenhardt, who met Marceline a month ago, spoke as if declaring upon his return.
-I will stay in Grand Forge for the time being.
When I asked why, I was told that I couldn’t leave for a while because the equipment to make up for my lack of magical energy was here at Grand Forge. After that, Reppenhardt spent most of the day staying inside the huge steel tower located in the center of Grand Forge. The only times I went out were when I was eating, sleeping, and when I was training separately to prevent the decline of my body and martial arts.
No one had any complaints about the delay. It’s not like I have an urgent schedule anyway. Silan actually liked it because he had time to build up his muscles. Russ was also strengthening himself by not only sparring with Reppenhardt but also by frequently interacting with other Dwarf Auror users. Tila and Siris were also improving their martial arts skills and gaining experience through monster hunting. It was a fulfilling time in many ways.
But some questions still remained. Cilan tilted his head.
“What on earth are you doing there?”
As he entered the steel tower, Reppenhardt declared firmly: No one should come near this place. He never allowed his own companions, nor even the dwarves through Marqueline, to come near him. Let alone Silan and Russ, you don’t even let Siris get close? It doesn’t really fit with Leppenhardt’s usual attitude.
Russ opened his mouth and said that it could be so.
“It is said that a warrior who has reached a certain level needs time alone to reflect on himself in order to achieve enlightenment. They say that in that case, even a small external stimulus can cause a big problem. “I don’t know much about magic, but maybe it’s something similar?”
After listening to it, it seems plausible. Silan gave an expression of understanding.
“Oh, is that so?”
