The Unfortunate Black Mage Transferred to the Demon Lord's Army as a Strategist.
WORLD SETTING
⚔ The Age of Streaming Heroes ⚔
― The Age of Streaming Heroes ―
PROLOGUE
In the past, this world was dyed in blood and flames.
Swords tore flesh, magic scorched the earth, and for millennia, demons and humans waged war for their very survival. Countless heroes rose, and countless corpses returned to the earth.
But that era has ended.
With the dramatic advancement of magic technology, 'Avatars' — pseudo-bodies constructed from magic — were created. It is not the soul or the body that is harmed, but merely a vessel of magic. In a world freed from the fear of death, the life-or-death battles of the past have transformed into glamorous shows.
❽ NEW ERA ❽
Adventurers are now 'Dungeon Conquerors who stream their adventures'.
Demons are the villains of entertainment, and simultaneously sponsors.
There is no need to risk one's life. What is required is —
"Aesthetics" that captivate viewers.
CHARACTER PROFILE
☽ Black Mage ― BLACK MAGE ☽
― The Unseen Curse, The Forgotten Art ―
SYSTEM: JOB ASSIGNMENT
In this world, all humans are born with a 'Job' bestowed by the gods. It is both a blessing and a curse. One's desires, will, or efforts — cannot overcome the wall of aptitude.
No matter how much you swing a sword, you cannot match a 'Swordsman'. No matter how many spells you chant, you cannot reach the firepower of a 'Red Mage'. The cage of talent, ordained by the gods, is cruelly absolute.
❽ JOB COMPARISON ❽
⚔️
Hero
Splendid spirit arts
Overwhelming combat power
Popularity: ★★★★★
🦚
Swordsman
Cleaves enemies with weapons
Visibly spectacular
Popularity: ★★★★☆
🔥
Red Mage
Flashy attack magic
Spectacle of flames and lightning
Popularity: ★★★★☆
✨
White Mage
Healing and defense magic
A shield to protect allies
Popularity: ★★★☆☆
🌙
Black Mage
Only debuffs
Unimpressive, unseen power
Popularity: ★☆☆☆☆
☽ THE CURSED JOB ☽
And then — the 'Black Mage'.
Cannot wield a holy sword. Cannot control flames. Cannot even heal wounds.
The only power granted to these hands is to inflict unseen curses upon the enemy. That is all.
"Reduced enemy attack power by 12%"
"Reduced enemy defense by 8%"
"Reduced enemy speed by 15%"
...Only a small debuff icon lights up in a corner of the stream.
Viewers don't notice. Even allies don't notice. Contributions invisible to all eyes — that was the entirety of the Black Mage.
▼ Viewer Comments
"What is the Black Mage even doing? Just standing there? lol"
"If there's an empty slot, wouldn't it be better to put in another job?"
"Does that person have a purpose? They're just freeloading lol"