[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer":3,"chapter-i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-142":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Am Not A Goblin Slayer",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1311244,1741,"Chapter 142 - 127: Magic Power Growth (2)","i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-142",142,"\u003Cp>The magic power quietly grew slightly, almost imperceptibly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After completing a full cycle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss continued without pausing, one circle, two circles, three circles...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this endless internal rhythm, he was completely unaware of the passage of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cluck-cluck-cluck——!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The loud crowing of a rooster pierced the silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky gradually brightened, and the village awoke. Farmers carrying their tools headed to the fields, a few yellow dogs chased after playful children, and a vibrant day began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gauss? Are you up?\" Aaliyah’s voice accompanied by a gentle knock sounded at the door. She and Ulfen had been waiting outside for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no response for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aaliyah’s face showed a hint of confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had intentionally gotten up later than usual this morning, yet Gauss was even later than she was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This seemed somewhat out of character compared to the impression he usually gave her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remembering that they were setting off for Gray Rock Town today, she raised her voice a bit to call out again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After several calls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, there was a rustling sound from inside the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door creaked open, revealing Gauss’s figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was still in his wrinkled pajamas, his hair sticking out messily, and his eyes bleary, clearly just awakened from deep sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry to bother you.\" Aaliyah apologized. \"But we need to be on our way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Awwooo!\" Ulfen also came over to sniff around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ha——\" Gauss covered his mouth and let out a big yawn, his mind gradually becoming clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh right... last night! It seemed like he fell asleep while channeling magic power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been too focused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without noticing the exhaustion of his spiritual power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meditation to increase magic power comes at the cost of expending spiritual power. This is why casters must regulate and control the frequency of their meditation practice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overzealousness can sometimes damage the foundation instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Gauss’s spiritual power foundation far exceeded that of other casters at the same level, otherwise, it might not have been just oversleeping; he could have faced mental fatigue or even backlash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks like... I need to pay more attention from now on.\" Gauss silently warned himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After washing up and changing clothes, he had a simple breakfast with Aaliyah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them, along with the wolf, officially started their journey back to Gray Rock Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Gauss walked, he divided his attention internally to feel the magic power inside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a night of training, his magic power indeed showed some changes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of total amount, it had increased enough to support the casting of 1 to 2 downgraded versions of a magic missile!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The effect of the first meditation was very good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he also understood that such immediate enhancements typically only occur at the beginning, especially the first time. As time goes on, unless there is a significant increase in spiritual power, the effects would gradually flatten, ultimately relying only on accumulating bit by bit over the years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nevertheless, with his intelligence attribute of 9 points, he was considered \"superior\" among casters at the same level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The essence of the meditation method is to use spiritual power as a lever to pry open and expand the upper limit of magic power reserves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, with his exceptional intelligence attribute, it was inevitable for him to achieve far greater efficiency in meditation practice!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the power of numbers!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a hunch that in the coming period, his magic power reserves might experience a rapid growth phase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss withdrew his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the moment, he, Aaliyah, and Ulfen were all carrying some luggage because their storage pouch was filled with precious rust frog meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, with the load shared, the weight was still manageable, not too tiring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss casually rubbed Ulfen’s furry head, feeding it a few pieces of raw meat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he looked at Aaliyah with concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aaliyah, how is your divine berry technique practice going?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mentioning the divine berry technique, a fleeting hint of embarrassment crossed Aaliyah’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss immediately understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No worries, no rush.\" He smiled gently, genuinely wanting to help rather than to instruct. \"Perhaps we can discuss it more often? My mind might be working faster now, and I might be able to offer you different perspectives.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his intelligence now at 9 points compared to the average person’s 5, it was not too far-fetched to call him a simple computer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the divine berry technique relies on the power of nature, its energy structure and guidance methods share many fundamental similarities with spells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his current intelligence level’s analytical ability, he might discover some details Aaliyah had overlooked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then... I’ll trouble you.\" Aaliyah nodded a little embarrassedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This morning, she noticed that Gauss seemed a bit listless and curiously inquired a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did she find out that Gauss successfully completed his first meditation practice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She herself had only managed to complete Druidic nature meditation after advancing to being a professional for some time, so she understood how valuable this was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about the much younger Gauss advancing swiftly while she was stuck with a divine berry technique made her feel slightly ashamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, compared to most people, you are already a genius.\" Gauss reassured her, catching that hint of unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s worth knowing that a normal caster, at level 1, could typically only master 2 first-level spells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Druids, as a special kind of \"nature caster,\" were not an exception; most could only master 2 first-level spells or divine arts before struggling to go further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Aaliyah, not only contracted Ulfen, but she had also already mastered several tricks, was adept at first-level spells like animal communication and entanglement technique, and now had the extra capacity to learn another first-level divine art, divine berry technique. This itself was a testament to her exceptional talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Gauss noticed that Aaliyah was not much older than him, she had merely embarked on the adventurer’s path earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry, I’ll help you,\" Gauss patiently said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they hadn’t officially formed a team, in his heart, he already considered Aaliyah the first member of his small squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The adventurer’s life frequently deals with the wilderness, and a Druid capable of communicating with nature and connecting with flora and fauna brings immeasurable convenience to the team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention, she mastered control spells, and she could later contract other animals like falcons or crows, circling above the squad for aerial reconnaissance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss knew clearly that he needed companions who could cover his weaknesses and cooperate effectively rather than purely seeking raw combat strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gradually sketched the image of the \"Monster Slayer Squad\" in his mind, and Aaliyah was the first important piece of the puzzle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, the squad still had a lot of room for improvement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps they also needed a frontline shield guard, a bard to provide team buffs, and a dedicated priest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason for needing a dedicated shield guard was because, on the front lines, he often found it inconvenient to cast spells and couldn’t bring out his full strength.\u003C\u002Fp>",1173,"2026-06-05T18:36:35.127Z",1,"novelbin.me","d4f41eea8189ac3edaae2762e405303e896c2427e66b711b7ec36acb73c9041b","i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-143","i-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-chapter-141",640,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-am-not-a-goblin-slayer-cover.jpg"]