"I Was Reincarnated Into Another World So I Want to Teach Them a Lesson in the Dungeon." ~I May Have Been Expelled as a C-Rank Sorcerer, but Since It Seems Everyone Wants My Cheat Skill, I Think I'll Teach Them a Lesson~ - Chapter 13

A large number of magic stones made a lively jingling sound inside the pouch, created using the same technique as the emerald magic stone Strega had used to seal low-level healing magic.

Magic stones can replicate advanced spells with the minimum amount of magic power required. The downside is that they cannot create magic that they cannot imagine. Just as Strega cannot seal high-level healing magic without a deeper understanding of medicine, I need a thorough understanding of advanced magic to do the same.

The advantage, however, might be that if it’s a crystallization of the wisdom of a superior sorcerer, then simply applying magical power to the pre-programmed image is enough to produce the desired effect.

It’s like someone who doesn’t understand electrical engineering or electromagnetism being able to operate a microwave oven as long as electricity is supplied. Without understanding the intricate mechanisms, the projection of magical power (assuming one possesses it) will automatically produce a result consistent with magical theory.

The spell that effortlessly killed the orc was also the wisdom of a predecessor, a sorcerer from the past.

“I wonder who could have collected so many magic stones?”

“Cough. Even among the members of the Magic Association, I don’t know of anyone who can concoct magic specially tailored for such a killing…

And the key that Soma had is certainly intriguing, but whether it was granted by a Unique Skill is unclear.”

Ironically, our covert exploration of the area was made possible by these magical stones and my constitution.

Let’s summarize what has happened so far.

Firstly, I have acquired a Unique Skill that allows me to inherit other Unique Skills. This hidden cheat-like skill was unknown to me until now.

Unique skills come from the Necronomicon and have no power outside the dungeon. They are designed to be used only within the dungeon, due to the one-week reset mechanism.

I am different, however.

Regardless of resets or areas, my body stores unique abilities that I can activate at any time within the dungeon.

I have kept the [Magic Staff: Exagone] that should have been confiscated and the [Trap Detection] as a permanent effect.

In other words, just like Miria inherited a Unique Skill from Edgar Lubroff, someone could subjugate me to obtain the [Eternalization of Unique Skills][1]. That’s one point.

Another point of interest was the unopened safe number 666 in the vaults of the Magic Association’s mansion.

Inside was an empty pouch.

Considered worthless because it was empty, this pouch had been locked away for a long time. In reality, however, it was some sort of magical tool granted by a Unique Skill.

Upon entering the Necronomicon, the seemingly empty pouch transformed, revealing itself to be a treasure chest filled with an abundance of magical stones.

The magic I had just used to defeat the orc was among these stored magic stones.

This was the purpose of the key I had possessed since my awakening.

Back to the main point, why are we sneaking around?

Simply put, because those who wish to subjugate me are present in this area.

“Still, I never expected it to turn into a death-game scenario.”

“Unlike Ryner, who only wants to use others, the others are always greedy. They’re not satisfied with superiority.”

I am being targeted by members of the Necronomicon investigation team.

The saving grace is that they want my Unique Skill, not necessarily my life.

The inheritance of a Unique Skill can only be determined with the consent of the skill’s owner.

And since Unique Skills can only be used inside the dungeon, it is basically pointless to be attacked in the outside world, which is a fortunate misfortune.

“We have three options: wait for the one-week reset, make those guys regret their actions, or defeat the area boss and clear the area.”

“Yes, yes. Another option is to hope that other investigation teams will defeat the demons. Either way, I’ll follow Soma’s decision.”

“In the long run, it might be more convenient to make them regret it. We want to reduce our enemies as much as possible.”

“I agree.”

“For now, there’s a chance that our location has been identified by the sniping. It might be wise to change our position.”

Those who want to subdue me belong to the Mercredi Investigation Team.

Though their team doesn’t look like the usual party, it’s made up mostly of sorcerers and is recognised as an A-rank team, Strega warned.

Even though they are all sorcerers, their tactics fit together quite well.

A tank specializing in defensive magic at the front, while the sorcerers focus on offensive magic and healing magic in support.

It would be quite problematic if they launched a coordinated attack.

However, this is within the realm of the Necronomicon.

Enemies aren’t limited to us.

There may be encounters with demons or even their bosses, so taking advantage of the chaos to fish in troubled waters is also a viable strategy.

“The problem is that cheeky witch girl.”

We chose our next hiding place on a slightly elevated hill with a clear view.

The conditions were shadows formed by rocks or fallen trees. No higher positions for our enemies.

And trees dense enough to block the view in all directions.

This place also had all the makings of an excellent hideout.

We could see both where the orc was defeated and where I had cast the spell.

If the enemy witnessed the spell, they would approach cautiously.

And for the witch, it might be overkill to show her how dangerous it is to act alone.

“If she’s scouting, she won’t stray too far from her party. If we spot her, we can assume that the Mercredi team is lurking nearby.”

“I agree. If so, capturing and interrogating her is also an option.”

“I’m not asking for that much…”

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Current Unique Skills

(Some discarded due to transfer to Strega)

[Eternalization of Unique Skills].

Effect: Ability to inherit Unique Skills granted within an area.

*Only valid within the dungeon

[Magic Staff: Exagone]

Effect: Acquisition of the Magic Staff: Exagone. Constantly doubles your magic power.

*Only valid inside the dungeon

[Empty Waist Pouch]

Effect: A waist pouch containing magic stones with mid- to high-level magic.

*Only valid within the dungeon

[Trap Detection]

Effect: Detects traps within a 3.33m radius.

*Only valid within the dungeon

[Continuous Health Recovery]

Effect: Recovers 0.15 health points continuously (every second).

*Only valid inside the dungeon

TL note:

[1] ユニークスキル永続化 in the raw, and 永続化 roughly means persistence. I’m unsure how to make the skill sound cool. Unique Skill Permanence? Preservation? Let me know if you have any suggestions.