Dragon Ball: Saiyan's Gourmet Journey

Chapter 751 Fels? Dio Orpheus! Sage Version of Resurrection Magic Mastery
The next day, Broly and Ryu went to Orario's grave, laid flowers on the tombstone of a girl named Adil Falma, and after parting ways with the tavern elf, Broly went to the guild headquarters alone.

Broly went directly to his dungeon advisor and asked Miss Eina about matters related to the Sage.

"Hey Broly, you want to investigate information about the ancient sages?"

"Hmm, I wonder if the erudite and knowledgeable Miss Eina could offer me some assistance?"

"Ah, Broly, you don't need to flatter me like that. I happen to have some free time now, so I can help you look for it."

The half-elf lady blushed slightly after being praised, but she readily offered her help, which didn't count as skipping work.

The guild had previously given instructions to take extra care of Broly of the Hestia Familia in private.

Orario truly lives up to its reputation as the world's capital. The guild headquarters located here have a vast library with an enormous collection of books. It contains not only information about Orario and the dungeons, but also information from all over the world. Even a country that has been extinct for over six hundred years can be found here with corresponding information.

However, national documents are national documents, and sage documents are sage documents. Eina brought three books, all of which were documents about the ancient sages' countries, but the records about the sages were only a dozen pages long, and they only described how the sages created or improved certain practical magic.

The Philosopher's Stone was only mentioned briefly, and the resurrection magic that Broly was truly looking for was not even described at all.

Is this all the information we have about that ancient sage?

Broly quickly finished reading the information and then asked the half-elf lady next to him.

"That's all. The legendary sage, although he created the Philosopher's Stone, according to the records, the gods destroyed it directly after the miracle stone appeared. No one has ever witnessed the power of the Philosopher's Stone. Therefore, although the sage's reputation in history is not low, the actual written records about him are pitifully few."

Eina answered with certainty, and only after seeing the somewhat disappointed expression on the Saiyan boy's face did the half-elf lady inquire about his reasons for seeking information on the sage.

Broly felt that if he told the truth that he was looking for resurrection magic, he would probably get a good lecture from the honest half-elf lady in front of him.

Therefore, he vaguely explained that he simply wanted to learn a certain magic created by the ancient sage Dio Orpheus.

"Ah, Broly, so you're looking for the magical books left behind by ancient sages. But even if they exist, they'd definitely be priceless antique treasures by now."

Eina had no faith in Broly and did not believe he could obtain the grimoire written by the ancient sage.

"By the way, if you just want to learn magic, perhaps you can go to Mr. Ghost."

"ghost?"

"Uh, Mr. Ghost is actually an employee of our guild. However, he always dresses as a mysterious man in a black robe and never shows his true face. Therefore, those of us who know him call him Mr. Ghost."

The other party was the person in charge of managing the guild's internal magic books. Although no one had ever seen him fight anyone, everyone believed he was a very powerful mage..."

"Wait, Miss Eina, the person you're talking about isn't named Fels, is he?"

"Hey, Mr. Broly, do you know Mr. Ghost?"

"I've met her, and I was even entrusted with a task by her. But shouldn't you call her Miss Ghost or Lady?"

"Oh, Mr. Ghost is a woman?"

"Miss Eina, don't you know?"

"Well, like I said, the other person never shows their true face, and their voice is rather neutral."

. . . .

"On the Loki Familia's side, after completing the 24th floor investigation mission a few days ago, Loki, the chief god, personally asked Lord Uranus for information as a reward."

The Hermes Familia received a generous sum of money and the guild's tacit approval for concealing information about their family, as payment. But you, from the Hestia Familia, asked for nothing. Consider this grimoire payment for the last investigation mission.

Eina brought Broly to their door. After learning that the Saiyan boy wanted to find magic books and learn magic, Fels, who was known as Ghost by the guild's insiders, took Broly to his room where he kept his magic books.

"Well, Mr. Broly, you can choose any of the magic books in my collection, or tell me what type of magic you want to learn, and I can recommend a corresponding magic book for you."

The dark room was opened, and the magic stone lamps that lit up the surroundings quickly dispelled the darkness. Behind Fels were rows of bookshelves, which contained magic books that emitted a faint magical power. Even the cheapest magic books could sell for over a hundred million falies outside.

Because those who possess divine favor have a high probability of directly mastering the corresponding magic recorded in these magical books simply by reading them.

Of course, this is on the premise that there is still space in the magic bar on the ability panel; otherwise, it will only turn into the experience of the magic that you originally possess.

"Do you have all types of magic here?"

Broly asked out of curiosity.

"I wouldn't dare say that this place possesses any type of magic, but at least most of the valuable magic that has ever appeared in this world can be found here."

Fels was quite confident. As a former magical genius, after joining the guild, she had the support of the guild's chief god, Uranus. Over the centuries, she had accumulated knowledge and wealth that other magicians could hardly acquire.

Even the collection of magic books in the collections of some gods may not be able to compare with hers.

"So, do you have a grimoire for resurrection magic here?"

Broly asked.

"You want to learn resurrection magic?"

Fels was silent for a while before asking him a question, as if he wanted to confirm.

"Hey, there really is a grimoire for resurrection magic here?"

Broly hadn't expected much from asking, since the guild's library didn't even have any documents detailing the sage's information. However, Fels's reaction made him realize something was wrong, and he quickly pressed for details.

"Yes, but that was just a useless magic created by a fool who tried to unravel the mysteries of life, and whose authenticity has never been verified to this day."

As Fels explained, he walked to the back of the bookshelf and took out an old, worn-out parchment book that looked very vintage.

If it weren't for the dust-proof magic circle set up here, this magic book would probably be covered in dust when it was taken out.

Are you sure you want this kind of magic grimoire?

"I came here for the purpose of resurrection magic."

"May I ask why?"

"Is that even a question? Of course, it's because I have people I want to resurrect."

"Ok."

Fels felt he had asked a stupid question.

"However, as I just said, this magic has never been verified to have a resurrection effect in history."

"Yes, I heard you."

"But you may not know that races that are not born with the ability to cast magic, but only those who are able to use magic because of the grace of God, will have their learned magic occupy empty slots in the magic bar of their ability panel when they learn magic using a magic book."

The number of empty slots in the magic bar of the ability panel is limited; a normal adventurer usually only has one to three empty slots.

In other words, if you choose this spell, you will be giving a potentially useless spell that you can never use successfully, a precious spell slot on your stat panel.

"Yes, Broly, you are a very promising adventurer, but this behavior is diminishing your potential."

Fels earnestly reminded her that she genuinely cared about the promising Saiyan boy.

"If it only occupies a magic slot, I think I can handle it perfectly well, even if it might be a resurrection spell that has no effect."

After listening to Fells's words, Broly gave an affirmative answer almost without hesitation.

And this was a serious statement, because even Hestia didn't know how many blank spaces the ellipses at the end of Broly's ability panel represented.

Clearly, he could easily afford the price of learning a potentially useless magic spell.

However, Fels was unaware of all this. Seeing that the Saiyan boy was very persistent, she only thought for a moment before handing the magic book in her hand to him.

"Before you read this magic book, you have the opportunity to back out and come back to me to exchange it for another magic book."

"Thanks, but I probably won't be changing it."

After receiving the grimoire, Broly immediately began to peruse it in front of Fels.

As soon as the grimoire was opened, the magic power within it flowed directly into Broly's body.

It's like a magic mentor who has penetrated deep into his body, beginning to teach him how to use the magic in the magic book.

Hmm, it feels a bit like Broly helping others develop their aura and assisting them in their aura training.

However, this is the magical version.

Uncharted territory, forbidden barriers.

Today, at this very moment, I will forsake the divinely ordained laws.

Pius's caduceus, Salus's cup, the cry that even the power of healing cannot match, please wait.

Endless tears, withered cries, I have already paid the price.

O path of light, may you illuminate foolish desires with the sacrifice of your destined past.

I will never look back, Dio Orpheus!

When Broly came to his senses, a spell ending with the name of the sage was deeply imprinted in his consciousness, and he would never forget it in a short time.

Fels: "..."

[The fact that this boy is willing to learn a spell that might be useless to him without hesitation suggests that the person he wants to resurrect must be very important to him.]

With that thought in mind, Broly, having finished reading the magic book, closed the book in his hand and handed it back.

"Miss Fells, here's your book back."

"Uh, magic books can generally only be read once. After a successful reading, regardless of whether the reader learns magic or not, all the magical content recorded in the book will disappear."

Fels examined the now-blank magic book and confirmed that the boy had successfully flipped through it.

"I wonder if you've mastered resurrection magic yet?"

"Yes, I think I've got it. I plan to try it out when I get back."

"This spell consumes an absurd amount of mana. You might want to try it on a dead animal first."

Fels offered his advice.

"Ok."

Broly nodded.

"Miss Fells, thank you for your generosity. I'll head back now."

He thanked him and then took his leave.

After Broly left, Fels looked at the blank spellbook in his hand and muttered to himself, "Although the effects of this spell are still unproven, it's still part of my past. I'll make another one when I have time..."

Fels, whose real name is Dio Orpheus, is indeed the sage from over eight hundred years ago. However, she now identifies herself as the Fool.

. . . .

Broly returned from the guild headquarters satisfied. On his way to the market, he bought a live chicken and took it to the cemetery where he had laid flowers that morning.

There weren't many people in the cemetery at this time. After Broly arrived, he casually snapped the neck of a live chicken. After the chicken rolled on the ground for a while with its neck broken and became completely still and lifeless, he began to try to use the resurrection magic he had just learned.

“…I will never look back, Dio Orpheus.”

As the incantation ended, a soft white light enveloped the dead chicken on the ground, and Broly felt his magic power being rapidly depleted.

When the white light dissipated and the clucking sound resumed, the dead chicken with its neck broken turned back into a lively, hopping chicken.

The chicken, now alive, tried to run away when it saw the Saiyan boy beside it. Unfortunately, Broly caught up with it and grabbed it by the ankle.

Broly carefully examined the chicken in his hand and found that it had indeed come back to life. The next moment, he struck the chicken with his finger sword, turning the live chicken back into a dead chicken, and a dead chicken torn to pieces.

"I will never look back..."

The chicken, torn to pieces, is resurrected once more.

However, it takes longer and consumes more magic power.

Broly looked at the chicken that had come back to life in his hand, then at the grave beside him.

Instead of digging up the grave, they chose to take the chicken home.

. . . . .

"So, that's why we're having chicken soup tonight?"

That evening, Tiona looked at the chicken soup in the bowl in front of her with a strange expression and asked a question.

"Yes, everyone remember to leave the chicken bones after you've finished gnawing on them."

After the chicken soup was finished and the chicken bones were gathered together, Broly used the resurrection magic again in front of the women.

However, this time, his magical power, which was far greater than that of others, was completely exhausted, and the chicken that had been boiled into soup and eaten its meat did not come back to life.

"Uh, it seems there's no way to revive this time."

Feeling a bit dizzy, a symptom of depleted magic, Broly stopped, scratched his head, and said.

"Even if it can only revive those who have just died, this magic is still incredibly powerful."

The elven girl said, letting out a burp that tasted like chicken soup.

"But the people Miss Ryu wants to resurrect have all been dead for seven years, haven't they?"

Lily Luca said something from the side.

"Ryu, are you alright?"

Broly asked the tavern elf beside him.

"I'm fine..."

[If you're alright, then why is your happiness level low?!]

"Don't worry, I could feel that when I cast the resurrection spell, my magic power was constantly being depleted. It seems that resurrecting a life that has been dead for a long time and whose body is too mutilated requires even more magic power. So, as long as my magic power increases, I will definitely be able to help you resurrect your old friend."

"Thank you, but I really don't need any comforting words."

Ryu could only manage a weak smile at this; she could sense Broly's current numerical strength.

Even reviving a chicken that had only been dead for half a day took all the magic power to use up, and the revival was not even successful.

So, how much magic would it take to successfully resurrect someone who has been dead for many years and whose body is now even more mutilated?

(End of this chapter)