[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-am-not-goblin-slayer":3,"chapter-i-am-not-goblin-slayer-i-am-not-goblin-slayer-chapter-38":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Am Not Goblin Slayer",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1030628,1343,"Chapter 38: Power Upgrade","i-am-not-goblin-slayer-chapter-38",38,"\u003Cp>\"Tsk—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Andni's fists were small, her strength was anything but.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two solid punches to Gauss's waist immediately made him suck in a sharp breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Mage Hand nearly dissipated from the impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, sorry about that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Andni realize she'd gotten too excited, licking her lips with slight embarrassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's fine.\" Gauss took several deep breaths, waiting for the pain to gradually fade before speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This incident changed his impression of Andni.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would have thought she possessed such physical strength besides her spellcasting abilities?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Never thought this bone would find its owner...\" Andni sighed, complex emotions swirling within her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She used to wonder if there truly existed someone compatible with it, but now that she'd actually found them, she felt an inexplicable sense of loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So... Senior Andni, how much for this staff?\" Gauss asked nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Andni had casually mentioned it wasn't expensive earlier, this staff suited him so perfectly that he couldn't help feeling anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Andni's current expression was unreadable, leaving him uncertain of her thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief silence, the sentimental Andni finally spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just give me 10 silver coins. I did spend considerable time polishing and crafting it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The quoted price immediately eased Gauss's worries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His just-relieved heart was yanked back up again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Couldn't she finish her sentences properly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss turned his gaze back to Andni.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was she having second thoughts?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His grip on the staff tightened subconsciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, you'll likely face significant difficulties turning this bone staff into a proper magic wand later.\" Andni grinned mischievously, her canine teeth nibbling her lip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps it's my limited skills, but over the years, all my attempts to transform it into a true wand have failed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've tried every suitable magical core material in my possession - not once succeeded.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss maintained a straight face but secretly sighed in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All this drama for something so trivial?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For him, crafting a formal wand was future business - his current priority was securing ownership first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But it should serve you fine for now. You'll eventually acquire your second, third wands anyway.\" Andni glanced at Gauss's \"solemn\" expression and added comfortingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For spellcasters like us, owning multiple wands is perfectly normal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Each wand has its specialties and characteristics, just like people - rapid assault, precision, burst damage, coordination...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andni gestured toward her collection, which included one wand nearly twice her height - imagining her wielding it was almost comical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood.\" Gauss nodded. \"Should I pay now, senior?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merely 10 silver coins - he had enough cash on hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch, fine, since you're so eager.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andni shook her head, ending her teasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She extended her pale palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss promptly counted out 10 silver coins from his pocket onto her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The coins vanished the moment they touched her skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magic? Or something like storage spaces from fantasy stories?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since Andni offered no explanation, he didn't pry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss remained at Thorn Cottage a while longer, mainly because Andni kept him for additional instructions. Before leaving, she even lent him one of her early magic notebooks - perhaps out of respect for Grom, or because he was now the bone staff's owner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Gauss finally stepped out, dusk was approaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the oak door slowly closed behind him in the twilight, he felt as if emerging from another world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thorn Cottage seemed to gradually fade, blending seamlessly back into the unremarkable alley as the most inconspicuous building there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such fascinating magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After observing for a moment, Gauss withdrew his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding the bone staff, he walked toward the alley's exit with noticeably lighter steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This visit to Thorn Cottage had been immensely fruitful - not only did he borrow a notebook explaining magical fundamentals from Andni, but he also acquired a suitable wand base for just 10 silver coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Life Magic Stone remained unsold and in his possession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andni advised keeping it unless he urgently needed money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long-term proximity to a Life Magic Stone offered subtle health benefits - minor individually, but accumulating to noticeable effects over time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the following days, like other adventurer teams after completing a mission, Night Owl Squad had no immediate assignments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gauss didn't know what the others were doing, but his own days were thoroughly productive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waking to bell chimes, meals, practicing magic with the bone staff in open areas outside town, studying, sword training, returning to rest - then repeating the routine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The staff reignited his initial passion for learning magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, he focused on practicing Magic Missile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After their last mission, his Magic Missile proficiency had reached LV2 (3\u002F20).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with the staff and dedicated practice, his proficiency rose rapidly from LV2 (3\u002F20) to LV2 (6\u002F20).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bone staff's enhancement, combined with improved spell proficiency and steadily increasing mana reserves, significantly boosted his combat capabilities compared to days prior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>1.65 standard units of personal mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magic Missile's mana compression improved from 60% to 50% output.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This meant he could now unleash three micro Magic Missiles consecutively without exhausting his mana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Additionally, the staff accelerated casting speed and slightly increased spell potency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A 50%-output Magic Missile through the staff now matched a 70%-output barehanded version's destructive power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His combat prowess had clearly ascended another tier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In direct confrontation, current Gauss could easily defeat his past self - faster casting meant seizing initiative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When your magic hits the enemy's face before they complete their attack, the advantage speaks for itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes casting speed matters more than raw power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The principle of \"nothing surpasses speed\" applies equally to spellcasters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Counting the days, Gauss estimated their next mission would commence soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps his recent progress made him eager to test his improved skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He actually looked forward to the next assignment as a practical examination of his growth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come to think of it, he could suggest to Levin that they take on non-goblin combat missions this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his enhanced abilities, Gauss felt more confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was time to hunt other low-tier monsters and unlock more entries in the Adventurer's Manual's Monster Encyclopedia.\u003C\u002Fp>",1007,"2026-06-03T09:23:13.161Z","2026-06-03T09:23:16.283Z",1,"novelbin.me","142fd93abfd6db0e33e44db5f9dcaa37473ffa067616cd35600e1fffec80076b","i-am-not-goblin-slayer-chapter-39","i-am-not-goblin-slayer-chapter-37",414,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-am-not-goblin-slayer-cover.jpg"]