With a Luck Value of 999, I’m the Strongest in the World Because I Can Absolutely Succeed in [Instan

The Lucky Girl’s Departure

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From the day I decided to attend the Magic Academy, I steadily prepared for it.

The entrance exam for the Royal Harvest Magic Academy was apparently three months away, and the application period was currently open.

During that time, I had to go to the capital city of Blossom to apply and prepare for the exam.

So I focused even more on studying magic and began training in practical combat scenarios.

According to Mulberry, the entrance exam for the magic academy included not only a written exam but also a practical exam that involved combat with magical beasts.

So if I got used to practical combat now, the exam would be somewhat easier.

Moreover, it seemed that the practical exam was more important.

While magicians were responsible for developing magical techniques, they originally referred to people whose occupation was hunting magical beasts.

Well, just studying in a classroom would get boring, so it’s better to learn magic by moving your body.

“In anticipation of the entrance exam, I’m going to ask Sachie to defeat the small magical beasts that appear in the forest. I usually do it, but from today on, I’ll leave it to you, Sachie.”

“Yeah, leave it to me!”

That’s how I continued to prepare for the exam, balancing  helping Mulberry-san and training in combat with magical beasts.

I never thought I would be allowed to help with hunting magical beasts, but it seems that I was recognized for my ability to defeat the forest lord with a single blow.

I could wander around the forest alone safely.

From then on, I repeated the process of learning magic from Mulberry-san at home and using it in combat with magical beasts.

And about a month remained until the deadline for applying to the magic academy.

Finally, the day of departure arrived.

“Are you sure you didn’t forget anything?”

“Yeah, I’m pretty sure.”

I confirmed the contents of the bag I was carrying and nodded back at Mulberry-san, wearing the matching robes she had given me.

I also checked my pocket to make sure that the thick wallet she gave me was inside.

Apparently, she had accumulated a considerable amount of money during her time as a national magician.

But since she was trapped in this forest, there was no use for it.

Finally, the opportunity to use it had arrived, and she enthusiastically took out her savings.

I think I won’t have any trouble living for a while with this.

I received everything from her, and I owe her a great deal of gratitude.

To repay her, I have to give it my all in the entrance exam.

“Well then, I’m off.”

“Okay, take care.”

I adjusted the backpack on my back and was about to turn my back on the house where I had spent ten years.

But just before that, I caught a glimpse of Mulberry-san´s expression in the corner of my vision.

As usual, her emotions were hard to discern from her expressionless face.

But then, she seemed to be frowning as if she was feeling down.

“What’s wrong, Mulberry-san?”

“Oh, it’s nothing. It’s just that, even though I suggested it myself, when the time comes, I still have some reservations…”

“…”

At first, I didn’t understand the meaning of her words.

She suggested going to the magic academy, and when the time came, she had some reservations?!

But I soon understood what she meant, and I couldn’t help but grin.

“What’s wrong? Are you feeling lonely, Mulberry-san?”

“Ugh…”

It was Mulberry-san who suggested that I try going to the magic academy.

But now that I was about to leave home, she seemed to be feeling lonely.

Well, to begin with, she picked me up because she was lonely being alone in this forest.

And now she would be alone again.

“Well, if Mulberry-san really wants me to stay a little longer, I can do that. But I want to get Mulberry-san out of this forest as soon as possible.”

“I-I didn’t say that. I’m not a child.”

Mulberry-san’s cheeks turned slightly red as she pouted.

It looks like I won’t be able to tease her for a while.

As I was feeling a little disappointed, Mulberry-san looked apologetic.

Today, I was able to see various expressions on Mulberry-san’s face, which was rare.

“I feel really guilty keeping you here in this forest any longer, Sachie. I’ve been keeping you tied to this forest, so to speak. I really want you to see the wider world.”

Kept me tied to this forest?

I’ve never felt that way.

But it seems like Mulberry-san feels responsible.

“Mulberry-san, you’ve done nothing wrong. I stayed in this forest because I wanted to, and I’m grateful for everything you’ve done for me. So you should be proud of yourself.”

“…”

“Spare your huge boobs for someone else, Mulberry-san.”

“Please return the moment of emotion I just had.”

Mulberry-san seemed to be back to her usual expressionless self, but I was able to see a glimmer of a smile on her face.

Receiving the familiar half-lidded stare, I stick out my tongue a little and say “tehe”.

That day, when I was abandoned by the Gracier family and attacked by magical beasts, if it weren’t for Mulberry-san coming to rescue me, my life would have ended there.

After that, Mulberry-san even fed me, I was able to survive thanks to being taken in by her. And now, I can smile because of her.

So…

“Please wait and expect my repayment.”

“Okay.”

Finally, I turn my back to Mulberry-san. The only thing ahead is the forest road, and I feel his intense gaze on my back.

Once I start down this path, I won’t be able to see Mulberry-san’s face for a while. As soon as I think that, various emotions arise in my chest.

In that instant, I turned back and threw myself into Mulberry-san’s arms.

“S-Sachie-chan!?”

“Mulberry-san, chu-nyu!”

As I’m lightly tickled by a sweet fragrance, I hug Mulberry-san with all my strength. How long did I do that for? Probably not even ten seconds, but it was enough to regain my energy.

When I raise my face, I see Mulberry-san blushing, looking embarrassed, which I love.

“Bye for now!”

This time, I finally turned my back to Mulberry-san and started running down the forest road. Ah, I can’t believe I did something so uncharacteristic. Even now, my face is getting hot.

Other than the short time when I was mistreated at my parents’ house, this is my first time leaving the forest of sinners. It’s uncharted territory for me to be alone in the outside world.

Plus, while Mulberry-san taught me the basics of magic, I don’t know if I’ll pass the entrance exam for the magic academy. My abilities are far from those of an ordinary mage.

Will my power really work? Will I be able to become a national mage?

To cover up those anxieties, I did that kind of thing.

As I mutter those excuses to myself without telling anyone, suddenly a black shadow jumps out from the side of the road. I quickly stopped and watched the black shadow.

“Gruuuuuhhhh!”

To put it simply, it was a black wolf.

Sharp black fur, towering over human adults, and razor-sharp teeth and claws.

It was a rare magical beast that was not often seen around here.

As I thought about that, I felt a sense of familiarity with its appearance.

“Huh? I feel like I’ve seen your face somewhere. Could you be the son of the magical beast that attacked me back then?”

“Gruuuuuh!”

The black wolf that attacked me right after I was abandoned in this forest. I was too scared to move at the time, and if Mulberry-san hadn’t come to my rescue, I would have been killed.

“GRAAAAAHHHH!!!”

As if reminding me of that time, the black wolf lunged at me in the same way.

This time, however, I didn’t freeze up and faced the magical beast with confidence.

“Live or die– Grim Reaper’s Scythe– cut off the enemy’s head in one fell swoop!”

This was my proof of growth.

“Devil’s Announcement, Death Notice!”

Instantly, a suspicious light was emitted from my right hand.

At the same time, a black mist enveloped the black wolf’s entire body, causing it to groan slightly.

Then, the black wolf, still with the momentum of its attack, passed me by and fell to the ground in a messy heap.

When I looked down, the black wolf had already stopped breathing.

“Just be glad you didn’t get burnt to a crisp by Mulberry-san.”

Just like Mulberry-san did back then, I defeated the black wolf’s magical beast in an instant and ran down the forest road again.

With this power, I will pass the entrance exam for the magic academy and eventually become a national mage, freeing Mulberry-san from the Forest of sinners.

Alright, let’s do this! With that determination, I left the deep forest for the first time in about ten years.

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While gazing at the retreating figure of her beloved disciple, Mulberry Malmurard secretly thinks to herself, ‘Once again, I’m all alone.’

The bustling times now seem like a lie, as the surroundings are shrouded in silence. Mulberry had been accustomed to this solitude since birth. She was an orphan without any relatives and was raised in a church that also served as an orphanage.

Being the oldest child in the group, she was unable to fit in with the other children due to her age gap. Additionally, her shy personality further isolated her from others. When it was time for her to leave the orphanage, Mulberry was still all alone.

‘Everyone will be transferred to another church,’ the church that had taken care of them was unable to continue its activities as an orphanage due to financial difficulties. The children were to be transferred to different churches, but Mulberry, being the oldest, was the last one to be chosen and was left behind in the church without a new place to go.

Feeling guilty about the situation, Mulberry decided to make the brave choice of standing on her own two feet and becoming a magician. She knew she had a talent for magic, so she had no choice but to pursue the path of a sorceress to survive.

‘Once again, I’m all alone,’ she thought as she earned her living through magic while living day by day. Being born with the unique ability to hear the voice of magical elements, Mulberry had learned all sorts of magic during her time at the orphanage.

Finding work was not too difficult, but life was not comfortable. It was very challenging for an unlicensed magician to make a living solely through magic. Moreover, Mulberry was a young girl who was still unfamiliar with many aspects of life, making the idea of being completely self-sufficient impossible.

Eventually, she decided to enroll in a magic school. Her reasons included wanting to stabilize her living conditions by obtaining the national magician certification, but also because her “sorcerer” powers were beginning to spiral out of control, causing her to hear the voice of magical elements more than necessary.

“Ugh…quiet…please, be quiet!” The excessive sound of magical elements was a pain beyond imagination. The incomprehensible voice was constantly ringing loudly in her head, causing unbearable sensations. The noise grew louder day by day, and Mulberry did not know how to stop it or control it. How could she stop the voice of the magical elements? Was it possible to at least suppress it? Why did she have this power in the first place? Did she unconsciously seek the voice of the magical elements to distract herself from her lonely fate?

Mulberry even began to doubt herself in these ways. To investigate these questions, she decided to enroll in a magic school. However, she was still alone there, as she had always been.

“I heard that girl can hear the voice of magical elements.”

“She’s a sorcerer, right? They say she’ll bring disaster if she’s nearby.”

“It’s creepy, she’s always talking to herself.”

Mulberry had to inform the school that she could hear the voice of a magical element and that she wanted to learn how to control her powers. However, the information leaked out from somewhere, and in no time, the whole school knew about her. They were all afraid of her “heretical” power as a sorcerer and found Mulberry’s agony from hearing the voice of magical elements unsettling. The students avoided her, and Mulberry spent her entire school life in solitude. Eventually, she learned how to control her powers, but she remained alone.

After graduating and becoming a national sorcerer, Mulberry’s lonely days continued. She faced the voice of magical elements alone every day, creating new magic and presenting it at research meetings while also hearing the voice of magical elements. She enjoyed her research, but she felt as though there was a hole in her heart.

One day, a massive calamity struck the capital city due to a swarm of giant magical beasts.

“The calamity is caused by sorcerers!”

Due to this inexplicable disaster, the people in the capital city looked at Mulberry, the sorcerer, with suspicion. There had been a similar incident in the past, and no one doubted that Mulberry was the cause. She was immediately driven out of the city and imprisoned in a forest as a scapegoat.

“I’m alone again. It’s always been that way. Alone when I was born, alone in the orphanage, alone at school, and now, finally, alone in the magical country of Orchard. But being alone is nothing new to me, so it’s okay. It’s just that this time, it’s different.

It’s not the first time someone has denied my existence, and it’s not just one person, but the whole country rejecting me, leaving me locked up in a dark forest. I don’t mind being alone. In fact, I’m not comfortable with others around me. But being forced to fight alone in a closed space where dangerous magical beasts roam freely is mentally draining. Plus, the thought of never being able to enter civilization or leave this dark forest again is an unimaginable loneliness.

For a year and a half, Mulberry had no human contact, spending time alone in this damp forest. She had lost all sense of purpose and hope, to the point where she even considered taking her own life.

That was until she heard another person’s voice, for the first time in a long while, in the forest. Mulberry considered it her first stroke of luck when she met Sachie, a girl who had been abandoned by a powerful magical family, similar to Mulberry’s situation.

Mulberry couldn’t abandon someone with the same circumstances as her, and talking to someone after such a long time filled her heart with warmth. Mulberry decided to take Sachie under her wing, and their days together became filled with joy.

Sachie seemed like a blessed existence, with luck always on her side, as if she were loved by the gods themselves. No accidents, injuries, or illnesses ever seemed to affect her, and her presence was always a joy to be around.

She even succeeded in casting probability magic, which is notoriously difficult, with ease, surpassing Mulberry, who had been considered a genius in the field.

As Mulberry watched her beloved student leave, she thought to herself, “I’m alone again.” But this time, she didn’t feel lonely. Mulberry had found a true companion, and with a bright future ahead of her, she waited for Sachie’s return in their forest home, quietly smiling.