I Am A Wizard Who Can Travel Between Earth And The Other World-Chapter 15 - Team Y1

Team Y1 stood ready to depart, their mission complete. It was time to claim the reward they had been promised. Unlike most, Team Y1 rarely took payment in cash. Money was something they could easily acquire by selling valuable items brought back from this world to the black markets. The underground economy was vibrant here—dangerous, yes, but rewarding if one could avoid being scammed.

However, today's prize wasn't ordinary goods. It was the reason they had taken the mission in the first place: magical artifacts, or madogu. The Fishmongers Guild had promised an array of powerful potions as compensation, items imbued with mana and capable of enhancing abilities in ways money could not buy.

Alberta waited with a mix of excitement and trepidation. The agreed-upon reward included five types of potions. Among them were twenty bottles of healing potions, essential for recovery during intense battles, and another twenty stamina potions to replenish physical strength. But what truly caught her attention was the single bottle of enhancement potion—a rare and coveted elixir that could permanently expand one's mana reservoir.

"Finally..." Alberta muttered under her breath, her hands tightening into fists. She wasn't entirely satisfied with how the mission had turned out, but the reward was worth the effort. However, she couldn't shake the nagging feeling that they could have done better.

"If only we had taken down that damn beast," she murmured bitterly.

Next to her, Michael flinched. He had been the one who had confronted the beast early in the battle, only to be knocked out almost instantly.

"How could I have known that thing could absorb impacts? It was a walking cheat code," Michael grumbled defensively, still nursing his wounded pride.

He wasn't wrong. The malice beasts they had encountered during this mission were unlike anything they'd fought before.

Each one seemed to possess unique, unnatural abilities, including the frightening capability to absorb and redirect physical attacks. Even seasoned fighters like Michael had been caught off guard.

As they waited, Alberta couldn't help but wonder about their French allies, a team that had also participated in the mission. They had faced an enormous gorilla-like beast capable of unleashing devastating shockwaves. The French team hadn't fared well, and Jin-hee doubted they'd recover in time to secure their share of the reward.

Her thoughts were interrupted when Jaiden approached, his expression professional and polished. Unlike the dismissive demeanor he displayed toward the "bait" participants earlier, Jaiden treated Team Y1 with respect.

"My apologies for keeping you waiting. There's always so much to handle after a mission like this," Jaiden said, gesturing for one of his guild members to step forward. Three large chests were placed in front of Alberta.

"These contain your promised rewards," he continued. "The bottom two hold the healing and stamina potions, while the top contains the enhancement potion. Feel free to verify."

Michael eagerly opened the chests, inspecting their contents with an almost childlike enthusiasm. "Everything checks out," he said, nodding in satisfaction.

Jaiden smiled, but there was a glint of ambition in his eyes as he addressed Alberta. "Team Y1 has always impressed me. While I must admit that your performance during this mission was... standard, your consistent track record speaks for itself. That's why we've prepared an additional reward."

From within his coat, Jaiden revealed a large silver bracelet intricately engraved with magical symbols. The craftsmanship alone made it clear this was no ordinary trinket.

"This is a magical artifact capable of creating flames ten times with proper focus.

The flames themselves are small but potent, reaching temperatures of up to 1,500 degrees.

It's not much, but it's useful in the right hands."

Alberta accepted the bracelet with a mixture of gratitude and determination.

While it seemed unimpressive at first glance, she understood the value of such an item for furthering her team's research and arsenal.

"Thank you," she said sincerely, bowing slightly.

Odys, clearly satisfied, offered a parting comment.

"I'd love to treat you to a proper meal to celebrate this partnership, but as you can see, there's still a mountain of work waiting for me.

Let's save that for another time."

Alberta smiled politely. "We'll look forward to it. Until next time."

With their rewards secured, Team Y1 began their journey back, their spirits high despite the setbacks they had faced during the mission.

Meanwhile, from the shadows, Gin watched the entire exchange, his magical distortion field cloaking him from sight. His eyes narrowed as the three chests were brought forward. Whatever was inside them had to be valuable.

Curious, Gin extended a tendril of his mana, carefully weaving it toward the chests. The ambient mana in this world was unruly and chaotic, making precision work difficult, but Gin's core mana provided him with the stability he needed.

As his mana reached the chests, he gleaned their contents. Potions. A faint smirk played on his lips as he confirmed his suspicion. This world's magical economy intrigued him more and more, and the potential applications for such items back on Earth were endless.

But for now, his focus was clear. The key to his goals lay not in the potions but in finding the portal that could take him home—and understanding the magic that powered it.

With Team Y1 departing and Jaiden returning to his guild duties, Gin melted back into the shadows, his next steps forming in his mind. This world had more to offer than he had anticipated, and he intended to uncover every secret it held.

The Intriguing Power of Potions

As Gin observed from the shadows, his mind was a storm of calculations. The potions in Team Y1 possession caught his attention. Most were standard healing, stamina, and mana-replenishing potions—items he could easily replicate through magic. Yet, one potion stood out: the enhancement potion, capable of permanently increasing mana reserves. This piqued his curiosity.

Through his finely controlled mana mist, Gin analyzed the potions remotely. He noted the potion's stabilizing effects on the body's constitution, a property that could potentially lead to groundbreaking research. If the process of altering one's physical structure could be controlled and directed, the implications were endless. Yet, the potion's stability surprised him—completely unlike the wild, chaotic mana typical of this world.

"This isn't like the mana here," Gin thought, his curiosity deepening. Chaotic mana, if bottled into a potion, would likely destroy the user before its effects could even take hold. Whoever crafted these potions had mastered the art of stabilizing this world's violent energy—a feat worthy of study.

His interest extended beyond the potions.

This was an opportunity to refine his research into body-altering spells and mana applications, both areas he had previously deprioritized in favor of more urgent magical endeavors.

But now, standing amidst this foreign world of wild energy and unknown threats, he realized the importance of diversifying his knowledge.

The Bracelet of Flames

Gin's focus shifted when Jaiden revealed a magical bracelet—a crude artifact compared to his own standards of enchantment. Through his mana mist, Gin effortlessly extracted its design and magical structure.

It was unimpressive: a rudimentary enchantment that allowed the wearer to conjure small flames a mere ten times. The flames, while hot, were no stronger than a child's punch—hardly worth the danger Team Y1 had faced.

Gin scoffed internally. The bracelet's magical matrix was poorly constructed, lacking both refinement and durability. Once its magic was depleted, the artifact would revert to being nothing more than a silver trinket.

"For all the risk they took, this is their reward? Pathetic."

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Still, Gin recognized the potential utility of Team Y1 —not as direct allies, but as tools. If managed properly, their presence in this world could provide him with access to resources or information he might need later. While he had no immediate use for them, he understood the value of keeping such connections within reach.

The Journey Home Begins

As Team Y1 began to move, packing their rewards and supplies, Gin followed from a safe distance, cloaked by his distortion magic. The pre-dawn darkness worked to his advantage, concealing any trace of his presence. His thoughts wandered to the projects waiting for him back on Earth: refining his distortion spells, creating more effective methods of concealment, and even finding ways to disguise his identity.

The faint light of dawn crept into the sky as Team Y1 advanced through the quiet streets. Gin adjusted his pace to maintain his distance, carefully avoiding detection while silently mapping out his future.

The road ahead was filled with uncertainties, but if this chaotic world had taught him anything, it was the importance of preparation and adaptability. "There's much to do when I return," Gin mused, his determination burning brighter with every step.