The Uchiha's Path to the Top, Starting from Konoha

Chapter 112 Warriors, Priests, and Magic (7K)

The next morning, seagulls flew over the harbor city of Ye Nai'ul, and the light of dawn, like fine gold dust, sprinkled in the morning mist, reflecting a warm color.

The trees lining the street swayed gently in the morning breeze, with glistening dewdrops rolling on their leaves.

The Mithril Adventurer Squad, the Four Weapons, fully prepared and ready to go, stood at the city gate with their horses, resting with their eyes closed as they awaited the arrival of the important figure.

Before long, eight carefully selected white horses, pulling a luxurious and spacious carriage, came into the view of the [Four Weapons] group.

The carriage was crafted from the finest wood and meticulously carved by skilled artisans, leaving no flaws in its details. Exquisite metal was inlaid around the carriage, and the magic chanter and the priestess Lilynet Biani could vaguely sense the flow of magic within it.

As the carriage drew closer, they could see its tall, sturdy frame and wheels inlaid with iron rings, almost reaching their waists. An aura of wealth emanated from it, making the four of them envious.

When I have money, I want to get one myself!

"Sir, we've arrived at the location."

The carriage came to a steady stop beside the four. The ninja driving the carriage respectfully addressed the people inside before looking at them. His calm gaze sent a shiver down their spines.

(Even a coachman is a big shot in the world of heroes?)

(Did something go wrong with this mission?)

Fortunately, the words that followed brought them a sigh of relief.

"The task of driving the carriage is now entrusted to you. Please make sure you complete your work."

After bowing to the people inside the car, the Jonin left their sight.

The four looked at each other, secretly concluding that it was a nobleman's quirk.

Finally, Captain Sukama Opero took the driver's seat, asked a question into the carriage, and after receiving the order to depart, the group, with more horses than people, slowly drove out of [Ye Nai'er].

They traveled along the dirt road, which had long been paved by human labor, toward the royal capital, Ri Yestege.

After the procession traveled in silence for some distance, Lilynet Biani, riding on a rickety horse, looked at the carriage with its curtains drawn and wondered who was sitting inside.

The value of this magical carriage and its horse alone is something that most minor nobles simply cannot afford.

(Could the person in the carriage be the Earl himself, rather than the Earl's third son?)

This speculation arose in the minds of the four. As the carriage passed through a pothole, the pale red curtains swayed slightly, revealing a sliver of light.

Lilynet's keen observation skills, honed through years of adventure, allowed her to catch a glimpse of a handsome young man inside the carriage, his eyes tightly shut, like a puppet statue.

(Not a living person?!)

As a priestess who worships the earth god and possesses the earth's compassion and all-encompassing nature, Lilynet swears on her favorite young boy that she is absolutely certain she is not mistaken.

But before setting off, Captain Sukama asked a question inside the vehicle, and she heard the reply from inside the carriage, which made her frown.

She clutched the sacred seal of the earth god, hidden beneath her full breasts, and kissed the fragrant seal with her thick lips. In her heart, she prayed to the earth god for a safe journey, and then…

Then you can become a nobleman, openly issue laws, and enjoy the inexhaustible right to the first night of any young boy in the town, hehe.

It was noon when the young man inside the carriage finally opened his eyes. His lifeless eyes lit up in the next instant, and he, who had previously given off a puppet-like feeling, now had the aura of a living person.

"The cloning technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences still has many flaws."

It took Uchiha Muan most of the morning for his mental power to completely take over the body, which had taken a day to create at the Academy of Sciences and contained no chakra.

"This carriage is quite nice."

"The native nobles know how to enjoy life. There's no such thing in the ninja world."

"Those once famous carriages are now like living coffins."

Uchiha Muan stood up inside the carriage, stretching his arms but unable to touch the ceiling. The interior decoration was extremely luxurious.

The front seats are covered with soft velvet cushions, which feel smooth to the touch and provide unparalleled comfort.

In the center was an exquisite wooden table covered with an embroidered tablecloth, upon which sat silver cutlery and fine porcelain.

Directly beneath the small table is a magic circle that controls the temperature inside the car, ensuring that the interior is at the most comfortable temperature for the human body.

The space behind was occupied by a small, exquisite bed large enough for two people, covered with soft down comforters that exuded a faint lavender scent.

The foot of the bed is decorated with an exquisite brocade curtain, which, when drawn, separates the space from the carriage, protecting privacy while adding a touch of romance.

After looking around, Uchiha Wu'an opened his hands and clenched his fists. The slight stiffness in his movements quickly disappeared, but his tightly furrowed brows had not yet relaxed, and the lack of strength in his body brought him a strong sense of discomfort.

"First, I'll use this body to learn the martial arts and magic of this other continent, then break down the principles and integrate them into my own magic system. At the same time, what remains in this body is just some spiritual energy that can be abandoned at any time, which should effectively prevent world-class items from harming me."

Recalling the Platinum Armor controlled by the Platinum Dragon King in The Undead King, Uchiha Wu'an's current actions are strikingly similar.

After all, the shrine maiden Momiji's prophecy had been made, so he didn't dare to act recklessly.

"Next, I hope the mithril-grade [four weapons] will bring me some surprises."

Uchiha Wu'an looked at the small bed in the carriage, a knowing smile appearing on his lips, followed by a headache—he still had many shortcomings in time management.

It's time to start learning time-related magic!

Just as he was lost in thought, a gentle female voice sounded outside the carriage.

"Sir, it's noon. Would you like to stop and rest for a while?"

There's a scenic spot right ahead.

After receiving a clear reply from inside the carriage, the carriage stopped at the shimmering bank of the river. A gentle breeze blew along the bank, and the wild grasses and flowers that grew freely swayed in the wind.

The soft sunlight shines down, the temperature is just right, not scorching at all, but rather like a mother's gentle hand caressing you, making you want to lie on the green grass and enjoy a moment of peaceful afternoon nap.

The carriage door opened from the inside, and a young man stepped out, dressed in a well-tailored samurai outfit made of high-quality fabric, which accentuated his tall and well-proportioned figure.

With a handsome face, dark and bright eyes, and long black hair tied in a ponytail that swung behind him, he walked briskly into the eyes of the four people.

"grown ups."

Compared to Lilynet, who liked the shota series, Sukama's preferences were much more normal. While arranging for someone to tidy up the carpet for the dining area, she walked up to Uchiha Wuan and asked with a slightly surprised look in her eyes.

—Is there such a strikingly handsome person in Count Neuville's castle?

Sukama recalled the people in the Earl's mansion, suppressed her curiosity, and at the same time another thought popped into her mind—if this handsome young nobleman did something excessive to her, it didn't seem so unacceptable.

"May I ask how you address me, sir?"

Sensing this from the female warrior's gaze, Uchiha Wu'an looked at the female warrior, who was dressed in full Western armor with only her delicate face showing, and smiled slightly. "Captain Sukama, just call me Wu'an."

"Understood, Young Master Wu'an."

The two then sat together with the priestess Lilynet, while the other male magic chanters and thieves sat in another area.

Seeing that they didn't have to deal with the noble youths, the two were quite happy with this arrangement. If the female warrior and the priestess could bewitch the noble youths without causing any trouble, that would be even better.

After this job, they could marry several beautiful wives and live the life of leisurely noblemen. However, listening to the cheerful conversations around them, they couldn't help but feel jealous—the female warriors and priestesses hadn't had any intimate contact with a man in all these years.

The former is single-mindedly focused on his career, wanting to develop his adventurer team and strive to reach the highest adventurer level on the continent, with the ultimate goal of making enough money to last a lifetime.

The latter is a matter of personal sexual orientation; for men who are not young boys, there is absolutely no attraction.

"Young Master Wu'an would like to inquire about the adventurers' situation?"

Because there were many towns and cities along the way where supplies could be replenished, Sukama and Lilynet brought a lot of food that was not easy to preserve but tasted good.

As the three of them were enjoying their meal, Uchiha Wu'an brought up a topic that prompted Sukama, who was trying to get closer to him, to wipe her lips rather ladylike, compose herself, and speak slowly.

"No matter how strong you are, anyone who becomes an adventurer will start by accepting quests at the novice level. You need to pass merits and tests to level up before you can accept higher-level quests and receive more rewards and privileges."

"Currently, adventurer ranks are divided into eight levels. Lower-level adventurers are the most numerous, with ranks being gold, silver, iron, and bronze. Mid-level adventurers are at the platinum level, but their numbers have decreased significantly. The Kingdom of [Rie Estize] has about three thousand adventurers, but only about twenty percent of them are capable of casting third-tier magic or a corresponding number of martial arts techniques."

"The top-tier adventurers are the Mithril level, which is where we [Four Weapons] are at. Then there are the top-tier adventurers at the Orichalcos level, and then there are the Abrasive Steel level adventurer teams, which there are only two of in the entire kingdom."

As she finished speaking, a hint of envy flashed in the eyes of the female warrior, Sukama.

Adventurers of the steel-grade level can be admired throughout the entire human kingdom, and if they wish, becoming a nobleman or a powerful leader of a country is not difficult.

The current strongest warrior captain in the kingdom, Gazev Storonov, was once a mercenary.

During a royal tournament to select elite warriors, he was noticed by a former adamantite-level adventurer who was watching the competition and took him in as a disciple. His strength improved rapidly, and he now possesses strength comparable to that of an adamantite-level adventurer.

He was then appointed as the king's confidant—the kingdom's warrior captain, commanding the kingdom's strongest elite troops, and repeatedly repelled attacks from neighboring empires, achieving numerous military exploits.

His heroic deeds throughout his life were widely spread by wandering poets, making him a role model and idol for the lower classes of the kingdom.

"Captain Sukama doesn't need to be envious. In my opinion, to be able to join the ranks of Mithril adventurers as a woman, and to be stronger than countless male adventurers, Captain Sukama must have put in no less effort and sweat than anyone else. Becoming an adventurer of the Adamantite level is only a matter of time."

"Thank you, Young Master Wu'an. I will continue to work hard."

The nobleman's resounding words of comfort warmed Sukama's heart. When she met his gentle gaze, she instinctively looked away, her heart pounding faster than ever.

The priestess looked at Captain Sukama, who was smitten and showing a rare, girlish side. Lilynet, who was usually scolded, rolled her eyes and said to herself like a wronged woman abandoned by a man.

"Sigh, the [Four Weapons] has been established for eight years. I wonder how many more years it will take to advance to the Orichalcum level adventurer. Perhaps by the time we become the Adamantite level adventurer, we will all be old and haggard."

Lilynet held her hands to her chest, and under the pressure of her arms, her two towering jade mountains, wrapped in her clerical robes, looked like the full moon of Mid-Autumn Festival, so heavy that one couldn't help but want to touch them and feel what the weight of nurturing life was.

The high slit of her dress revealed her thighs covered in black fishnet stockings, and coupled with Lilynet's expression, which resembled that of a disgruntled woman, it stirred up Uchiha Takeo's emotions.

This kind of priest, who is like a prostitute and has a lewd appearance, is the greatest blasphemy against the gods. He should be thrown into a brothel, dressed in a succubus's costume, and dance to a song of pure bliss!

"Young Master Wu'an, do you think I should pursue a passionate love affair or chase after an adventurer who may never reach the Steel-level rank?"

The pink-haired goddess priestess's alluring, fox-like eyes and her cheeks gently biting her lips constantly stirred the desires in Uchiha Takeo's heart.

"You perverted boy-lover, don't say or do anything inexplicable in front of Young Master Wu'an!"

Seeing that the two were practically about to ignite a passionate flame, Sukama's eyes twitched. She pulled Lilyneel to her side. The priestess, who had wanted to resist, met the warrior's cold gaze and immediately fell silent.

Lilynet, who had been in a state of unsatisfied desire, returned to a serious demeanor and said in a soft, sweet voice.

"The captain is really domineering. It's true that she likes young boys, but hobbies and marriage are two different things. To procreate, you still need to find a real man."

"Shut up! If you don't speak, no one will think you're mute!"

Startled by these words, the female warrior glared at Lilynet again, feeling a little nervous. In terms of appearance, the two were beautiful in different styles, but in terms of figure, this priestess with a great humiliation was extremely powerful!

Then, Sukama looked at the nobleman with an embarrassed smile and said, "Young Master Wu'an, I'm so sorry to have let you witness such an unseemly scene."

"There's nothing indecent about it."

Uchiha Wu'an waved his hand, withdrawing his gaze from Lilynet's various body parts, his tone carrying a hint of feigned melancholy.

"On the contrary, I really like Miss Lilynet's genuine personality. I'm surrounded by a bunch of hypocrites and sycophants who are just disgusting to look at."

"Young Master Wu'an, if it's convenient, you can tell me if there's anything you need to say."

Seeing the dejected look on the young man's face, Sukama couldn't help but say, "My mouth is very tight; I won't leak a single piece of information about you."

"It's hard to say whether the top part is airtight, but the bottom part is definitely completely sealed."

The priestess, who had just gotten up from the female warrior's embrace, subconsciously said something, which made Sukama, whose face was flushed with embarrassment, so angry that she reached out and grabbed the two big white rabbits that were always jumping in front of her, and said urgently.

"You lewd priest, stop making dirty jokes at me every day!"

"You've completely ruined the dignity of the earth god and the solemnity of the priests!"

"Don't get cocky just because you have big breasts!"

"Hey, Captain Sukama, don't grab there!"

Uchiha Wu'an slightly turned his body, blocking the view of the magic caster and the thief, and watched the scene before him with great interest.

Disturbed by the undisguised, burning gaze of the noble youth, Sukama suddenly realized what she was doing and quickly sat up straight, leaving behind Lilynet with a flushed face, disheveled clothes, and misty eyes, looking like she had been bullied.

"Miss Lilynet, if you don't mind, you can go inside the carriage to tidy your clothes."

"Thank you, Young Master Wu'an."

Uchiha Takehiko's considerate actions made Lilynet nod with her head in her mouth. Even the pervert who usually talked about liking young boys felt shy at this moment.

Lilynet jogged into the carriage, looked at the interior decorations, and sat down on the velvet cushion. The soft, smooth touch was much better than the hard saddle.

(A journey of at least a month, if you ride horses the whole time, your buttocks and thighs will break down.)

(And the captain actually has designs on Young Master Wu'an, should I help him out?)

Once she sat on the soft cushion, Lilynet had no desire to get up. Looking at the small bed at the back of the carriage, her bright eyes sparkled with a strange light.

Sukama, standing outside the carriage, wanted to explain her irrational behavior, but didn't know where to begin. She could only lower her head like a child who had done something wrong.

"Captain Sukama and Miss Lilynet are very close."

As a friend of the beauty, Uchiha Takeoshi spoke up at the right time to ease the awkward atmosphere between the two.

"If it were any other teammate, they would have turned on you long ago in this situation. Captain Sukama should cherish this opportunity."

"Um."

Sukama responded softly, her tense expression quickly softening.

Meanwhile, the lunch break was coming to an end.

"I'll go and call Lilynet out."

Uchiha Muan stopped Sukama's actions and smiled.

"The journey is long, so it's fine for Lilynet to rest in the carriage for a while. I happen to have some questions about magic to ask Miss Lilynet."

Sukama felt a pang of jealousy towards Lilynet after hearing the nobleman's words.

Recalling their conversation at lunch, she worried that the young master Wu'an, who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and looked like he was powerless, might be bullied by the frivolous goddess priestess.

"Young Master Wu'an, I'm sitting in the coachman's seat in front. If anything happens, just call out and I'll hear you."

"Yes, I know."

Unable to voice her thoughts, the female warrior Sukama could only grit her teeth and force out these words before walking step by step toward the stableman.

"drive!"

The whip cracked in the air, and the eight spirited horses continued on their way. Sukama, ears perked, turned his attention to the carriage.

Uchiha Muan held a silver teacup, sipped some milk tea from another continent, lowered his gaze, and admired the priestess beside him, who was half-reclining and half-sitting, as if she were giving him a treat.

"The cup is over there, go pour yourself if you want a drink."

"Thank you, Young Master Wu'an."

Having planned ahead, Lilynet sat up and picked up her cup. Looking at the priestess drinking milk tea, Uchiha Takeo suddenly felt that the milk tea in his hand wasn't white enough.

(I can't get away from the main body right now, so I'll ask what magic is first.)

"Magic, that's a rather broad concept."

Stared at by the noble youth with eyes like those of a jackal or a tiger, Lilynet thought she was about to become a lamb to be sacrificed for the mission under the rule in the mission scroll that "you must obey all orders that do not endanger your life," and be "eaten" by him. A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

Since they were discussing serious matters, the priestess did not maintain her seductive poses. After sitting down, her serious demeanor had a contrasting charm.

In Uchiha Muan's view, the more serious Lilynet was, the more alluring she became.

However, it was magic lesson time, so Uchiha Muan focused his attention and listened attentively.

"To talk about magic, we have to start with the four series of magic chanters."

Lilynet cleared her throat and spoke slowly.

"Series that use magic power as their activation value are classified as Magic Power type."

"Series that use faith as the activation value are classified as Faith-based."

"Series that use mental strength as their activation value are classified as mental series."

"Finally, there are other systems that do not include the three major categories mentioned above."

"So, Miss Lilynet is a faith-based magic caster?"

Uchiha Takehiko's question prompted Lilyne to nod. She continued, "Aside from the different magic they use, the spellcasters of these four major magic systems are not significantly different in other aspects."

"Is it possible to cultivate at the same time?"

The question of Uchiha Takeo is also a source of confusion for the vast majority of people on this continent.

"That's possible. All magic chanters plant the same seed in the soil. What kind of plant grows depends on their cultivation and mastery in a particular field and the corresponding achievements they make."

"But sometimes the new profession you acquire cannot match your previous profession, and your strength can only be improved a little bit."

Lilynet sighed. "If the Faith system leaves me without direction, I plan to try learning about the Magic system."

(Are people from another continent unlike game players who have traveled from another world, who can freely choose their profession, and can only obtain their profession randomly based on their own efforts?)

(In addition to his naturally low potential, it's remarkable that he's survived this long against other races that are already superior in both innate racial and professional levels.)

Uchiha Muan felt that his arrival brought light and hope to the people of the other continent, and was a complete rescue from suffering.

A little hardship, I suppose, is something that the nobles who are currently occupying positions without doing any work can accept with pleasure.

Then, he asked curiously, "Are the gods worshipped by priests of the faith system all false?"

"How should I put it? We have indeed borrowed strength from God, that much is certain."

Upon hearing this, Lilynet frowned her delicate eyebrows and pondered for a moment before saying, "But whether the other party is a god or not, with my limited knowledge and strength, I cannot describe it in detail."

"When I use magic, I can sense a huge presence. It has no emotions, no thoughts, just like when we look at the sky and the sea, we can only feel its boundlessness and vastness."

"Perhaps the strongest magic caster in the neighboring empire, Archmage Fluda Paradion, known as the empire's guardian deity, can answer the question of whether gods exist."

(Whether gods exist or not, under the Ascension Point System's definition, they cannot transcend the Six Paths level.)

(It would be even better if it had no consciousness; perhaps the enormous being Lilynet spoke of is a treasure of this continent, like a chakra fruit.)

With a glint in his eye, Uchiha Takeoshi asked how to become a magic chanter.

Somewhat surprised that a young nobleman would consult an adventurer about such a matter, Lilynet, who was prepared to dedicate herself to the cause, didn't care about such a trivial matter.

"Regardless of which system of magic you practice, at the beginning, you must grasp a sense of harmony with the world. If you don't have this feeling, you can't use magic."

"Most people who yearn for magic will fail here."

"Similarly, this feeling can only be understood intuitively and cannot be explained in words. No teacher can teach this feeling to others in writing or by word of mouth. This is an ironclad rule known to everyone in the magical world."

After Lilynet finished speaking, she looked at Uchiha Takeo, who was deep in thought, and comforted him.

"To become a magic chanter, one must have magical talent. Young Master Wu'an, if you cannot become a magic chanter, don't be disappointed. Professions such as noble swordsman or imperial knight are also very suitable for you."

(Is this a connection to the mainland's origin, or simply communication with the natural energy floating in the air?)

Without trying it yourself, you can't draw accurate conclusions. Who would choose to be a crude warrior if they could become a noble mage? Uchiha Muan looked at Lilynet and smiled.

"Okay, I understand. Now, Miss Lilynet, please guide me on what the first step should be."

"Then please sit cross-legged on the floor, Young Master Wu'an, and keep a relaxed mindset."

Lilynet placed her hand on Uchiha Takeo's forehead, beginning her first step in magical training.

(End of this chapter)