Chapter 24: A Unique Magic Tier of Another World — Zero-Tier Magic

Four years before the New Calendar.

Midwind, May 30th.

Lyle followed the flow of people, walking along the main street. The stone-paved road, worn down by countless footsteps, had developed shallow depressions in places.

Still, the street was clean. Only the narrow spaces along the edges bore faint traces of moss.

The scattered buildings around him were primarily light-colored, with dark rooftops designed in a European style.

As Lyle strolled down the road, he observed his surroundings, heading toward the Adventurers' Guild in E-Rantel.

First, he needed a place to rest.

He had departed from the capital on May 17th, meaning he had been traveling for 13 days. Upgrading his level was now a priority.

He believed the Great Forest of Tob and the Katze Plains, located near E-Rantel, were key areas for leveling up.

Lyle planned to head to the Great Forest first.

It wasn't just because the forest teemed with beasts and monsters; the Katze Plains, on the other hand, were infested with undead, creatures he had no effective means to combat at his current level.

Thus—

Lyle needed to prepare supplies. Thankfully, the Rock team had taught him some wilderness survival skills.

Instead of going directly to the Adventurers' Guild, Lyle aimed for a hotel near the guild. These hotels were said to have been established as part of the guild's auxiliary services.

Some high-ranking adventurer teams could even stay in these hotels for free.

After walking for more than ten consecutive days, Lyle couldn't help but reflect.

In his past life, his legs would have been ruined—or at least close to it—after such a journey.

Now?

After all that walking, Lyle felt only slightly tired, with no other discomfort. Not even a single blister on his feet.

This newfound endurance made him suspect that leveling up not only increased his strength but also significantly enhanced his physical condition.

Unfastening the water pouch from his belt, Lyle took a sip. After crossing a few more streets, he found a small inn opposite the Adventurers' Guild.

The inn offered two types of rooms:

Shared Rooms: Accommodating 4–6 people, costing one copper coin per person per day. Double Rooms: For two people, costing five copper coins per person per day.

The inn was clearly designed for adventurers, which made sense; locals and merchants rarely stayed in inns unless necessary.

Lyle, naturally, wasn't interested in shared rooms. He rented a double room for himself, paying for two days to allow enough time to prepare supplies. The total cost came to 17 copper coins—one silver coin and seven copper coins.

With a soft click, he pushed open the brown wooden door. The hinges let out a grating creak.

Stepping inside, Lyle shut the door behind him and surveyed the room.

The room was small, around 11 or 12 square meters. In the center stood two simple wooden beds with a basic nightstand in between.

Other than that, there wasn't much furniture. The space was sparse but functional. The one redeeming feature was the private bathroom, which reassured Lyle.

This other world was roughly equivalent to the medieval era, but the presence of magic made it hard to categorize completely.

For instance—

Both the capital and E-Rantel's main streets were equipped with streetlights.

Of course, they weren't ordinary streetlights but magical ones known as "Sustained Lights."

The journey, though tiring, was manageable for Lyle. What he found most challenging, however, was the issue of sanitation.

This world had paper!

However, due to primitive papermaking techniques, production was low and inefficient. Improving this technology wasn't a priority for anyone, given the existence of a unique type of magic absent from the game YGGDRASIL: Zero-Tier Magic.

This magic, also known as Life Magic, allowed people to produce large quantities of paper with minimal effort by using only a small amount of mana.

Because of this convenience, the craft of papermaking had stagnated entirely.

He shook his head to dismiss unnecessary thoughts. Zero-Tier Magic, he recalled, was something he learned about from Captain Dosari. According to Dosari, this tier of magic existed purely for convenience. Most magic users didn't bother learning it unless absolutely necessary, preferring to purchase magic scrolls containing these spells instead.

This revelation sparked a new idea for Lyle.

The way he acquired skills involved consuming skill points to learn after witnessing others cast them.

But what about magic released from scrolls? Could he learn those too by consuming skill points?

Then there was the issue of money. No matter how much one tried to ignore it, survival in this world required wealth.

He resolved to focus on Forest of Tob first. Other matters could wait.

At the very least, he needed to buy armor, especially a weapon. The short sword in his possession might not last long—perhaps a few beasts would be enough to wear it down.

Magical items were out of the question for now, but ordinary weapons? He could afford to stock up on a few.

The basic cost of living in this world wasn't high. However, once an item was imbued with magic, its price skyrocketed.

For example, a simple cup with a cooling effect cost around 150 gold coins.

And weapons with magical enhancements, regardless of their strength, were worth at least 1,000 gold coins.

Such items were far beyond what an ordinary person could ever hope to afford in a lifetime.

Currently, with the money he had, Lyle could only buy a few decent standard weapons.

On the way to E-Rantel, Lyle's mind was already occupied with ways to make money. His inquiry to Nfirea about making healing potions had been prompted by this concern.

However, once he thought it through, Lyle realized he couldn't afford to spend too much time gathering and studying herbs.

So instead, he turned his attention back to zero-tier magic, specifically life magic.

"Fortunately, the money Dosari gave me has resolved my immediate predicament," Lyle murmured, taking out the pouch of coins from his pocket.

He had checked its contents earlier. The pouch held 20 gold coins. Adding that to the rest of his money, Lyle now had:

22 gold coins, 4 silver coins, and 4 copper coins.

Lyle carefully placed the pouch into his inventory, rubbing his temples as he did so. There were still many things to consider, but for now...

Bam!

Lyle collapsed onto a bed, lying on his back.

He had been sleeping outdoors for a while, always keeping his nerves on edge.

Now, he could finally rest properly in a bed. What he needed most was recovery—both mental and physical.

Turning his head slightly, Lyle glanced at the window. Bright sunlight streamed through, suggesting it was just past noon.

The inn was conveniently close to the Adventurer's Guild, and it was daytime. He could allow himself some peace and quiet for now.

As this thought passed through his mind, Lyle closed his eyes.