The Wizard in the Game Is Rewarded in Reality

Chapter 10

In the space of the mind, countless rune characters are floating.

For three days, I’ve been oscillating between reality and the world of Doomsday, memorizing rune characters. It’s merely the stage of memorization.

Following my master’s advice that it’s time to solidify the basics rather than learning magic, I’ve decided to postpone learning magic for a bit.

They say there are over two thousand rune characters.

And that’s just the number discovered by wizards so far. There are undoubtedly undiscovered rune characters, so the number will increase.

Some might wonder why so many rune characters are needed to use magic.

I, too, had that question.

– Not all fire mana is the same just because it’s a fire rune. There are over ten types of fire runes alone. The rune changes depending on the magic used.

Magic fundamentally goes through processes like manifestation, transformation, condensation, acceleration, explosion, and amplification to exert proper power.

Take condensation, for example.

The act of compressing mana, condensation, changes the rune depending on whether you condense it into a surface, a point, or a line.

The same goes for other processes.

Thus, the number of a single rune and its derived runes is enormous.

Low-circle wizards don’t learn many runes. As wizards lose their vessels and start relying on circles, the number of runes they can handle becomes limited.

It means that knowing many runes doesn’t necessarily allow you to perform higher-level magic.

But for me, who is free from such constraints, it’s important to make as many runes mine as possible.

That’s why I’ve been stuck memorizing runes for days.

“Aren’t you bored?”

My master’s voice pulls me out of my mental space.

“It’s okay. When it comes to memorizing, I don’t lose to anyone.”

“It’s the greatest blessing for a wizard. Don’t you feel stifled just staying in the magic tower? Go out, eat something delicious, have a drink. Our Kraksha’s beer is recognized as the best by even the dwarves. Our magic kingdom Kraksha is the only place that supplies cool beer all year round.”

“I want to go out too.”

“If you want to go out, then go out.”

“I don’t have this.”

I make a circle with my thumb and index finger.

My master mimics my hand gesture with a puzzled expression.

“You don’t have fingers?”

“No, I don’t have money. Money.”

“Ah-! Is that how outsiders express money? It’s surprising that you don’t have money. I thought all outsiders had a lot of money because they spend quite a bit.”

“Did I engage in production activities here? Or did I hunt monsters? I’ve been stuck in the magic tower, memorizing runes with you all the time. Where would I earn money?”

“Now that you mention it, that’s true.”

Nodding as if he understood, the master spoke as if it was nothing.

“Will ten thousand gold be enough?”

“What?”

“I asked if ten thousand gold would be enough.”

“You’re giving me that much?”

“Don’t worry, I have enough wealth to give my disciple some pocket money. And don’t forget who I am.”

“Oh-!”

Having become a master-disciple pair and chatting comfortably for a few days, I momentarily forgot who my master was.

The owner of the Magic Tower of the Kingdom of Craksha.

My master is the owner of the Magic Tower.

The Magic Tower, where the Enchantment School creates various artifacts and the Alchemy School produces potions, generates enormous income. Naturally, the Magic Tower is very wealthy. They earn a lot and spend a lot, but the wealth of the Magic Tower is greater than the combined finances of several countries.

And the owner of such a Magic Tower is my master.

“Go out and play like kids your age do. Learning magic is important, but taking breaks occasionally is also important.”

“Yes, master.”

“If you run out of pocket money, just let me know.”

“Yes! Respected master!”

*

Ten thousand gold.

With one gold worth ten thousand won, it’s an enormous sum of money equivalent to one hundred million won in reality.

In reality, my entire fortune is just over thirteen million won, so I received nearly eight times my entire fortune as pocket money.

It’s a moment where I seriously consider the path of a professional gamer, regardless of the life of an awakened one.

“Will leveling up here reflect in reality?”

It’s not certain yet, but it seems highly likely.

“Should I really become a full-time gamer?”

With a good master who gives generous pocket money, I won’t have to worry about starving in the future, right?

The golden pendant around my neck swings as I walk.

The pendant, which seems like it would fetch an enormous amount if sold for its pure gold value alone, is a symbol of being a magician affiliated with the Magic Tower.

A symbol made of gold that only the owner of the Magic Tower and the elders can wear.

– Keep it safe, it’s important. It’s a symbol that you’re my disciple, but also a symbol of the successor of the Magic Tower. Just having it will be a great help.

“Just having it will be a great help? Like getting a free pass at a restaurant with a long line? Haha, I hope so.”

But such a thing really happened.

There was a restaurant with a long line, and as I approached to see what they were selling, someone quickly came out from inside.

“A distinguished guest has arrived. I am the manager of this place. Please come inside.”

“Excuse me? Am I a distinguished guest?”

“If the disciple of the Tower Master is not distinguished, then who would be? If you are here to dine, please come inside.”

“But the line is so long.”

The manager glanced at the people in line and smiled brightly.

“It doesn’t matter. No matter how long the line is, even if there are nobles in line, the disciple of the Tower Master does not need to wait. Please come in.”

I felt sorry for the people in line, but since the manager insisted, I had no choice but to go in.

*

The token given by my master, the pendant, was truly remarkable.

Wherever I went, I had a free pass, and I received a 50% discount on food and purchases. Some establishments even refused to take my money, and I had to force it into their hands.

Would it be right for the disciple of the Tower Master to be accused of freeloading over a few pennies?

I was even surprised when wizards I encountered on the street showed the unique salute of wizards with their hands.

“You said the beer tastes good, right?”

While strolling through the street lined with taverns, I found a place with a long line.

“What kind of place has such a long line?”

The music coming from inside tickled my ears.

It was fast-paced music that didn’t match the image of the Azelium continent.

It was like…

“A club?”

It was similar to club music.

As I approached the entrance, a large man blocked my way.

“Get in line…”

The man started to speak but then saw the pendant around my neck and bent over like a flip phone.

“We welcome a distinguished guest. Please come inside.”

Although only half a day had passed, I was getting used to such treatment from people.

I followed the person who played the role of a bouncer in the club inside.

“It really is a club.”

“Haha, the outsiders call it that. When Fantasia first started, we received a lot of help from outsider bards.”

The name of the establishment is Fantasia, and if the bard is an outsider, it seems to refer to a musician.

“Fantasia was created with an investment from Count Hugo. As you can see, it is always packed with people. I will guide you to the Dragon Room.”

The Dragon Room must be the best room in Fantasia.

“What kind of drink would you like? We can prepare whiskey, cognac, wine, or anything else you desire.”

“No, I came because I wanted to drink beer.”

“Beer. Understood. I will prepare the finest beer. And perhaps…”

I think I know what he wants to say.

“No, it’s fine. I want to drink alone.”

“Understood. If you channel mana into the crystal ball on the table, a staff member will come. Please wait a moment.”

One wall of the Dragon Room is entirely made of transparent glass. Through it, you can see the entire stage at a glance.

Among the people dancing wildly, there are quite a few who seem to be users. The DJ is also definitely a user like me.

Native women dancing excitedly with the outsiders.

Do they really know what the outsiders want from them?

“Well, if they don’t know, they’re fools. The nightlife of Earth can indeed color the continent of Azelium.”

To others, it may be different, but to me, Doomsday, this continent of Azelium is not just a world in a game.

Two worlds sharing a status window.

And isn’t this the place where my master, who cherishes me, and the Magic Tower exist?

I drink the beer brought by the manager and watch those enjoying the club culture.

The taste of the beer was excellent, just as my master had assured.

*

“Yes. This is exactly the atmosphere I wanted.”

I enter a shabby pub.

The bartender, who was wiping a cup with a cloth, gestures with his eyes to the empty bar table.

“Beer… A rare guest has arrived.”

“Please, treat me casually.”

“Is that alright? To be honest, it’s uncomfortable for me to speak formally. It’s unusual for nobles or high-ranking people to come to my place.”

“Haha. Really? Beer, please.”

The owner fills a large oak mug with beer.

“Ahh-. It’s really refreshing.”

“Isn’t it? It’s all thanks to the wizards of the Magic Tower. They set up the magic circle and created the artifacts. That mug is also an artifact. It keeps the beer cold even after a long time. I am always grateful to the wizards.”

“Not at all. Do foreigners often come here?”

“You could say more than half are foreigners. Even now, there are quite a few foreigners.”

I look around the pub at the owner’s words.

There aren’t many who look like foreigners at first glance. In fact, it’s hard to tell if users from America or Europe are foreigners or natives.

“Is it difficult for you to distinguish foreigners?”

“It seems so.”

“If you look closely at their mouth movements when they speak, you can tell right away.”

“Mouth movements?”

“Yes. If they don’t use the common language of Azelium but can still communicate, they’re foreigners. Their mouth movements are different when they speak.”

“Am I like that too?”

The owner nods with a smile.

I hadn’t thought about it, but now that I hear it, it makes sense.

Even on Earth, there are many languages. But when you connect to Doomsday, you can easily communicate with users from other countries.

It’s hard to say it’s because of the game system, because in reality, awakened ones who enter the Tower of Infinity can communicate regardless of nationality or language.

I listen to the conversations around me.

Most of them are about the Tower of Infinity.

I also want to go to the Tower of Infinity, but my master is stopping me.

– Even if you go, go after the artifact cultivation project is over.

It was when I had almost finished my beer.

“Don’t you think this mug would be a hit if we sold it on Earth?”

“Exactly. A similar mug was made by a British company, but it doesn’t keep the temperature for long and isn’t that cool. But the price is insanely high. If we took this mug to Earth and sold it, it would sell like hotcakes. Everyone, awakened ones and ordinary people alike, would buy it.”

The mugs they’re holding are the same oak mugs as the one in my hand.

Suddenly, a thought occurs to me.

“What if I made and sold artifacts on Earth?”

Strangely, it doesn’t seem impossible at all.