While Su Mo was undergoing Mana Refining and constantly correcting and optimizing the techniques provided by Erica based on his insights,
the Chat Group was discussing Tier Advancement.
[Rin Tohsaka: "Although Sister Kanae says so, Tier Advancement is still difficult!"]
[Rin Tohsaka: "The strength to take on an entire army is needed to meet the Chat Group's evaluation criteria. I suspect that even with my father's strength, it would be difficult to reach the Tier Advancement level."]
[Rin Tohsaka: "Even with this lady's genius, it would take at least ten years of growth to possibly reach the Tier Advancement evaluation."]
As far as she knew, even in the entire World of Magic, existences with Tier Advancement evaluations were extremely rare.
Judging by Erica's standard as a great knight, perhaps at least a Color Rank level magician would have a chance of reaching the Tier Advancement evaluation.
Rin Tohsaka had sufficient confidence in her talent, but she didn't believe she could reach Tier Advancement within ten years.
[Kanae: "Compared to us, Rin, you're already very lucky."]
[Kanae: "At least, you have the Tohsaka Family's heritage, and institutions like the Clock Tower that offer teaching."]
Seeing Rin Tohsaka lamenting the difficulty of her goals, Kanae felt more envious than anything else, besides empathy.
Compared to Rin, who was almost guaranteed to become a Tier Advancement powerhouse, her own hopes of getting stronger were far more slim.
After all, the Breathing Technique had its limits, and even if she wanted to continue advancing, she wouldn't find many paths to follow.
At this rate, not to mention coexisting peacefully with the demons, even killing the Upper Ranks wouldn't be easy.
Hearing Kanae's envy, the young Rin shook her head.
[Rin Tohsaka: "That's true, but I can't wait that long!"]
She wasn't just being difficult; she genuinely had an immediate crisis she needed to resolve.
If she couldn't solve this crisis now, even if she became invincible in ten years, it wouldn't matter.
[Kanae: "That's true. You and I both have things we absolutely must do."]
In the slightly worried sighs of both, the Chat Group was silent for a few seconds.
Then, Erica, currently the strongest, broke the silence.
[Erica: "Don't look so worried. Didn't I say before, I'll help you!"]
[Erica: "Although Kanae's situation is a bit troublesome, Rin's problem shouldn't be too big!"]
[Erica: "As long as I accumulate enough Points, I can go to your worlds and lend you a hand."]
After slightly comforting her two friends from other worlds, the golden-haired girl's lips curled into a smile as she began to tease.
[Erica: "But, Rin, you've got a big mouth!"]
[Erica: "Wanting to achieve Tier Advancement in ten years, are you trying to replicate my achievements? You admire me that much?"]
[Erica: "Just a heads-up, at sixteen, I became a great knight. Aside from certain exceptional monsters, I'm a top-tier genius, even in the whole world."]
[Erica: "If you want to keep up with me, you'll need to work harder!"]
As one of Milan's Two Aces, Erica certainly had the confidence to say such things.
Sure enough, as soon as she said that, Rin, feeling belittled, immediately became flustered.
Some sentences similar to "Don't look down on a little girl" popped up, livening up the atmosphere in the Chat Group once more.
While the Chat Group was buzzing with activity, Erica glanced at her Points balance and noticed a notification.
[Erica: "Yay! Another hundred Points!"]
[Erica: "At this time, it should be a newbie purchasing the Mana Refining technique!"]
[Erica: "Thank you for your patronage! @Su Mo."]
[Rin Tohsaka: "Envious!"]
[Rin Tohsaka: "Damn it, I also sold the Mana Refining method, but why doesn't anyone buy mine?!"]
[Madoka: "Could it be that the skills Rin-nee-san is selling are unusable for us?"]
[Kanae: "Rin's method requires Magic Circuits to be activated, but we don't have any Magic Circuits!"]
[Rin Tohsaka: "Gu… I know, I just can't accept it!"]
In terms of versatility, the Mana Refining method of the Campione! world is undoubtedly stronger.
Based on the setting of the Type-Moon World, although there is no reproductive isolation between mages and humans, there is a huge difference. Many mages even believe that they are not the same race as ordinary people.
Although the skills in the Chat Group store have the characteristic of automatic learning, many skills are useless even if purchased if the prerequisites are not met.
[Madoka: "It seems that Big Brother is also, like me, looking forward to the world of magic…!"]
Madoka, who almost said she was looking forward to the "Magical Girl," covered her face in embarrassment.
[Kanae: "Miss Erica's Mana Refining method is indeed useful, but it also depends on each person's talent and constitution."]
[Kanae: "Although there is assistance for automatic learning the first time, whether or not Mana Refining can be successful in one go is still unknown."]
[Madoka: "Yeah! I almost failed the first time."]
[Madoka: "But, once you succeed, you'll feel like, magic is really amazing!"]
[Kanae: "That's right, even though I only refined a little bit, this bit of mana, when used to enhance my physique, is even more effective than the Total Concentration Breathing Technique."]
[Kanae: "When I raise my mana to my limit, my strength will definitely increase a lot."]
[Kanae: "By then, I might be able to defeat the Upper Ranks!"]
[Rin Tohsaka: "Go for it! I believe in Sister Kanae!"]
[Madoka: "Speaking of which, why hasn't Big Brother said anything for so long? Does it take so long the first time you refine mana?"]
[Kanae: "It shouldn't, I finished quickly."]
[Madoka: "Me too."]
[Rin Tohsaka: "Could it be that the newbie failed?"]
For someone with her strong personality, she could understand the reluctance to show face after a failure.
If Su Mo had succeeded, he should have reported the good news long ago.
Even if the time flow of each world was chaotic, it wouldn't take this long to say anything.
Having finally come into contact with the World of Magic, and failing on the first try, he would definitely be doubting his life!
Thinking of this, everyone began to comfort the newbie.
[Madoka: "@Su Mo, big brother, don't worry. Even if you fail the first time, you'll succeed after trying a few more times."]
[Kanae: "That's right, there's only a difference in the amount of Mana Refining, it generally won't fail, Mr. Su Mo doesn't need to be discouraged."]
[Erica: "I thought the store-bought package would teach you how..."]
[Erica: "@Su Mo, did it really not work?"]
Under everyone's concern, Su Mo, who hadn't spoken, finally surfaced.
[Su Mo: "Thank you all for your concern, my Mana Refining didn't fail."]
Hearing this, the gentle and kind Kanae and Madoka breathed a sigh of relief, both happy for their new companion.
[Kanae: "That's good."]
[Madoka: "Congratulations, big brother!"]
Rin Tohsaka, who had a somewhat quirky personality, didn't immediately believe it.
"Why are you only saying this now that you've succeeded? You wouldn't be trying to save face by pretending, would you?"
Based on her own experience, she thought this was more likely.
However, she wasn't lacking in social skills enough to actually voice this guess.
At that moment, in the Chat Group, the newcomer spoke again.
[Su Mo: "Speaking of which, there's something I want to ask you all about."]
[Kanae: "What is it?"]
[Erica: "Same here."]
[Madoka: "Curious."]
[Su Mo: "I gained a little insight while refining Mana."]
[Su Mo: "I want to ask, if I sell these insights as a commodity, can I just sell them directly? Or do I need to write them down on paper?"]
As soon as he said this, the entire Chat Group fell silent.
Everyone was stunned.
Only Rin Tohsaka managed to squeeze out a question mark in time.
[Rin Tohsaka: "Huh?"]