Before going to the library, I only looked at the quest and thought,
“Can’t I just choose a profession?”
Since I excelled in my past life, I thought there wouldn’t be much difficulty.
Even though it might become tiresome and annoying to choose the same profession and develop it, I thought I shouldn’t care as long as my life was at stake.
“Alright, I’ll become a wizard!”
As soon as I thought this, a notification sounded.
[SYSTEM]
It is not allowed to choose a profession based on “Information Acquisition.” (Hint: Library)
I really dislike you.
So, I had no choice but to go to the library. Clinging to Arthur, who had come to invite me for dinner, I babbled in an incomprehensible language.
– Yes? Where are you going?
– What, what are you doing? You like me? You think I’m the best?
– Books? You want to read a book?
Despite some annoying comments in between, I ignored them and, as a result of making determined gestures, I safely arrived at the library.
And…
“Lady Shekina, you’ll surely find plenty of books to read here. This place houses tens of thousands of books! Humans can hardly replicate this magnificent space!”
I was disheartened.
Tens of thousands of books?
When am I supposed to go through all of that? I only have 21 hours left.
“Close your eyes. Is it pitch black? It’s your future…”
It seemed like he was saying that. Despite the tension building up in my neck, I recalled the quest’s contents.
Job Change Quest <Find Your Profession!>
You’ve lived through various experiences in multiple lifetimes, making it difficult to find a suitable job. But think carefully; there’s a job that’s just right for you.
(Hint: Library)
Time Limit: 21 hours
Reward: Increased proficiency in the chosen profession
Failure: Death
Let’s think it through.
The hint is the library, but it doesn’t mean I have to search the entire place.
The exact mission is ‘finding a profession,’ which probably means getting information from books.
“Wouldn’t it be okay to casually skim through a book or two before making a decision?”
This way, I can acquire information, and the system might be fine with it.
With renewed determination, I opened my eyes and began the crucial search.
“Lady Shekina, I’ll wait here for you!”
“Myaaah! (I’m going!)”
So, I delved deeper into the library, believing that the deeper I went, the more profound and unique books I’d find.
As expected, I found books I hadn’t even seen in my past life, full of magic spells and secrets.
‘If I had learned this in my past life, maybe I wouldn’t have died.’
But such assumptions were useless. So, I started collecting books related to magic.
“…Huh? (What’s that)?”
I saw a book that glittered so much it made my eyes squint. It practically screamed, pick me.
Considering the immense challenge of a library with tens of thousands of books, it seemed like they were giving me this hint to make my life a bit easier.
‘Hmm.’
So, I withdrew my hand from the book and pondered for a moment.
As I thought earlier, the quests given to me by the system so far have been about ‘growing myself.’ Therefore, I tried to see the system in a more positive light.
I’ve cursed it endlessly until now, but that’s all in the past. From now on, I wanted to give the system a bit of credit!
‘But if it keeps coming at me like this, I might lose my temper.’
Failure means death? Deaath?
Well, I could tolerate that to some extent, but having my job decided this way was unacceptable.
Considering the quests that have come up so far, it seems like this system is also trying to lead me towards a game’s bad ending, where everything is destroyed.
‘The whip is a bit too much.’
This system seems like it hasn’t raised a child before.
When you’re raising a child, you should offer both carrots and the stick in moderation.
[SYSTEM]
Select a book that catches your eye!
Failure means death!
‘So what?’
[SYSTEM]
Death…
‘What to do about it. I’ve already died six times.’
[SYSTEM]
…
Of course, I don’t actually want to die. This time, I want to outsmart this game.
But at this point, I need to show some determination.
So, I deliberately put on a defiant expression and raised my chin.
‘If I die here, won’t you lose too?’
The air seemed to tremble for a moment.
Job Change Quest <Find Your Profession!>
Rewards:
1. Increased proficiency in the chosen profession
2. Lesser Demon Summoning Circle (Acquired)
3. Summoning Circle to the Demon Realm (Additional)
Failure: Death
The death penalty for failing remained the same, but there was an additional reward.
‘A summoning circle to the Demon Realm?’
I may not fully understand it, but if I obtained it through coercion, it can’t be all bad.
‘I thought it through well. Keep doing this in the future.’
I thought with satisfaction. The air seemed to quiver, as if something was getting angry, but I casually ignored it.
Then I reached out for the book.
But as soon as I did, a blinding light pierced my eyes.
So, I couldn’t check the contents of the book.
Instead, my attention was stolen by the sudden appearance of the system window.
Job Change Mission <Find Your Profession!>
Honestly, I don’t really want to congratulate it, but for now, I’ll say congratulations.
Welcome to a definite job change. You can’t escape now.
Oh, damn it. Fine, I understood.
Rewards:
1. Increased proficiency in the chosen profession (Success)
2. Lesser Demon Summoning Circle (Acquired)
3. Summoning Circle to the Demon Realm (Additional)
‘A summoning circle?’
I slowly looked down at the book where the fading light allowed me to see the title.
And I saw it.
It’s <Everything about Summoning Magic.>
“…….”
I had forgotten to mention one thing.
In all my six past lives, there was one thing I never succeeded at and had given up on entirely: summoning magic.
“Simyaa… (Dammit…)”
***
Summoning is a rewarding spell in many ways.
First of all, you have to create a very detailed and accurate summoner. This means that you have to draw a picture of your summoner, which is hard enough without taking out mana.
That’s not to say that it doesn’t cost mana. It costs mana just like a normal spell.
Once to draw it and once to cast it.
Why would you want to be a summoner when you have to spend mana twice?
That’s why most people chose to be a mage, not a summoner, and that’s why summoning was a defunct spell.
But……
[SYSTEM]
Congratulations on becoming a <Summoner>!
I guess the system wants me to be a summoner, right?
It said it was a definite career move. It said I couldn’t get out of it.
‘What is wrong with my life……’
I was sighing heavily.
“Oh, lady Shekina. I thought you were lost and I’ve come to find you.”
Arthur, who was now approaching me, said.
“Hmph. Did you pick up a book on summoning?”
The book was still glowing faintly, but Arthur didn’t seem to notice.
Magic that even demons don’t know exists, and what’s the system about? I briefly pondered, but it wasn’t something to dwell on at the moment. I needed to think more about summoning magic.
“In reality, we hoped you would become a knight like us, but…”
Whatever.
“So we poured a lot of mana into you…”
Did I ask for it? You guys did it alone..
“Children don’t always follow their parents’ wishes. We have to accept that.”
Whose parents are you talking about? Are you crazy?
“Anyway, summoning magic isn’t a bad choice in many ways. The Demon King uses summoning magic when subduing demons. He summons creatures from the Demon Realm and annihilates them.”
I opened my eyes wide while nestled in Arthur’s arms.
They use summoning circles for demon extermination?
Wait, so if I become skilled in summoning magic, there’s a higher chance I’ll be close to the demon king, right!
‘Sorry for cursing earlier.’
I lightly apologized to the unseen system and wriggled my fingers.
Summoning magic, demons, and the demon king. Those three words rapidly formed a connection in my mind.
“Oh, and don’t rush to summon demons. The demons in the Demon Realm aren’t in their right minds. It’s probably because the Demon King’s power has sealed them off. They’ve created their own world.”
I nodded, already familiar with this information.
With the demon king’s power gone, the Demon Realm had fallen into chaos.
“Later, when you learn the letters, take a good look at them. I’ll memorize it for you.”
Arthur tried to put the book back on the shelf. No, wait. I still need to look at that one!
“Byaaa……… (Wait……..)”
“I thought I heard a rat scurrying somewhere.”
But my words were cut off by a voice out of nowhere. Who was that? I quickly turned around and saw a young girl standing on the stairs to the second floor.
“Ah no, it was a bug.”
…… Wasn’t that an insult to me right now?
