Chapter 2: Mage

Walking out of the dungeon with Iz and Kumironi, we truly didn't see a single monster on the way.

Just as they had said.

They had cleared out every single monster in this dungeon.

Sigh...

If possible, I really wanted to see what these so-called monsters looked like.

But considering they are both level 5, I don't know if they could protect themselves.

Never mind, it’s better not to run into monsters randomly before I’m settled.

If we encountered a monster and these two didn't react in time, I’d probably kick the bucket right after transmigrating.

After leaving the dungeon, the three of us waited at the entrance.

During this time, they asked Lu Cang a few questions, but Lu Cang, knowing nothing about this world, couldn't answer many of them.

Kumironi pressed her temples, clearly a bit troubled: "I see... after all, he is such a small child."

"Only 8 years old, no wonder he hasn't completed his first awakening yet."

A green light flowed through Lu Cang's body; she seemed to have calculated Lu Cang's age through some method.

Thanks to Kumironi's calculation.

Lu Cang finally learned how old he was supposed to be.

Thanks, Kumironi. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't even know how old I am.

Suddenly, Lu Cang's ears twitched, and he turned to look at the dungeon entrance.

A man with red hair and an exaggerated heavy sword on his back was waving at them from the entrance.

"Yo!"

"Iz!"

"The harvest is unexpectedly rich, and I even found the Lost Grimoire you wanted most!"

Iz: "Oh, oh! Is it really the Lost Grimoire! Looks like we really hit the jackpot this time!"

"And there's also the Ancient Seed that Kumironi wanted most."

Next to the red-haired man was a dark, hard-looking stone.

But the difference was.

This stone had limbs, and it could move.

Seeing this stone man, Lu Cang's eyes lit up.

As expected of another world!

Is this the legendary non-human race?

It really is an eye-opener!

For a transmigrator, these things all seem extremely novel.

Just as Akari and Iz were sharing the spoils, he suddenly noticed me.

"Wait, who is this kid?"

Akari suddenly looked serious, solemnly staring at Iz, Palut, and Kumironi.

"You two..."

"Did you have a kid?!"

Kumironi blushed and shouted: "How is that possible!"

Iz also pressed his forehead and shook his head, looking like he was beyond help.

"This child, we met him on the way back from our exploration."

"It seems he was randomly teleported into the dungeon."

"His home..."

Kumironi stopped there and didn't continue.

Is she looking after my feelings?

What a gentle and kind big sister. It seems this other world is actually quite nice.

Iz: "So, I plan to take him with me on my travels."

Akari tilted his head: "But we're going on a long-distance adventure. Is it really okay to bring a burden along?"

The atmosphere froze for a moment.

Bang!

Akari's head was suddenly struck hard by a black fist. The stone man, who had been silent the whole time, walked over and punched Akari in the head.

"Hiss—ouch, ouch, ouch, ouch."

Iz laughed heartily: "It's fine, because we are strong."

"And I will teach him how to protect himself."

"I will be his magic mentor."

Akari shrugged: "Since you've said so, then I have no problem with it."

He grinned and patted Lu Cang on the shoulder: "Kid, you better cherish this opportunity. Not everyone gets to have Iz as a mentor."

Kumironi: "But there are actually many, right..."

"This guy, he's willing to teach anyone who asks."

Akari: "A long-term mentor?"

Kumironi: "That's indeed rare."

Akari: "Kid, I still don't know your name."

Lu Cang replied: "Lu Cang."

"Oh, that's a pretty good name. I have a feeling you'll do great things in the future."

"To celebrate our successful dungeon clear and the addition of our fifth member, let's have a victory banquet!"

——

Lu Cang never expected that his first day in another world would be spent at a victory banquet.

Who says "it's fine, it's fine" and then keeps pouring alcohol for a child just because Kumironi is there?

I couldn't resist them at all.

I don't remember exactly what happened last night.

Lu Cang woke up, holding his throbbing head.

He saw the mess everywhere, Akari lying on the ground, and Iz Palut snoring away.

At least he knew that everything that happened yesterday wasn't a dream.

"Oh, you're awake."

Kumironi showed a gentle smile.

She wasn't dead drunk like the other two.

She came behind Lu Cang, and a soft life force flowed through his body, sweeping away the headache from the hangover.

Then, she started chatting with Lu Cang.

"China, what kind of country is it?"

Lu Cang was startled when he heard the word.

Kumironi said apologetically: "I heard it from you when you were drunk yesterday."

"It's a country I've never heard of."

There are too many countries in this world.

Some large-scale disasters can wipe out dozens of countries at once.

Lu Cang answered vaguely and with a hint of sadness: "It's... my hometown."

"I can't go back anymore."

Kumironi: "Hmm... let's not talk about this then."

"Iz said he wants to teach you magic."

"But before that, you must awaken your Mage class power."

"Otherwise, without the Mage class, you can't control magic."

Kumironi's ring glowed slightly.

A scroll appeared in her hand.

"Portable Class Change Scroll."

"I never thought I'd use it in a situation like this."

Hum!

As the light brightened, magical patterns were outlined one after another on the previously empty ground.

"I will preside over your first class change."

"Regardless of anything else, I am the High Priestess of the Temple of Life."

Eh...

The High Priestess of the Temple of Life?

That sounds really impressive. Come to think of it, can you be a High Priestess at level 5?

"Although Mage might not be the most suitable class for you, it will be a headache if you have no ability to protect yourself on the journey."

"If you aren't satisfied with the Mage class, you can try others."

"Though it would be a bit of a waste..."

"Lu Cang, stand in the center of the magic circle."

Lu Cang did as Kumironi said and walked to the center of the circle.

Whoosh—

As the magic circle was inscribed onto the earth, Lu Cang's eyes saw countless things he couldn't see before.

Countless colorful specks of light.

Are these, perhaps, the so-called elements?

And just then, Kumironi's soft yet slightly impassioned voice rang out: "Elements, stir!"

"Arcane, reflect the shadows from the source."

"There is an explorer who wishes to embark on the path of seeking the source."

"I shall enlighten him, I shall guide him!"