Genius Engineer in the Labyrinth - Chapter 343



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Alan was kicked out of the museum after trying to identify the entity coiled around the ankh. It was unclear what it was trying to do, but it also kicked out other visitors.

“It’s closing time, so please leave.”

The director additionally asked the elders to return first, saying that he would contact them separately when they returned.

The thought suddenly crossed my mind that it would have been better to resolve the conflict through force rather than dialogue, but it was already too late.

I placed an automaton near the museum in case they tried to escape in the middle of the night. Unlike Gi-woo, the necromancers did not step out of the museum at all.

After a few days, Alan gave up his surveillance and wandered the markets of Heliopolis, using his dragon’s sense of smell to search for magical tools.

“Sir, do you see the bird on the roof?”

“where?”

Taylor glanced in the direction where Alan’s visor was pointed, then tilted his head.

“I don’t know.”

“Oh, sir, it’s behind you. I didn’t explain it well enough.”

It was an incident that occurred because Alan was observing the surrounding space itself rather than the front.

A small skeletal bird sat on the roof, looking down at Alan. As if by chance, it kept emitting a certain magical signal before spreading its bone wings and flying away.

I followed the bird, as if it was making a gesture to follow me. After passing through the bustling market and exiting the narrow alley, a dark, empty space surrounded by buildings appeared.

As soon as Alan’s colleagues passed through the narrow passage, they quickly spread out in a fan shape because suspicious figures had appeared.

They were wearing jackal, hawk, and baboon masks. According to the information I heard from the director, they were the elders of the Kamai school.

“It looks like they cut off the head and put it back on. At first glance, you’d think it was a water man.”

“I heard there were four, but I don’t see one.”

“But you said you would contact me, so you came to see me in person.”

“A thirsty person digs a well.”

The reason is unknown, but the moment Alan touched the ankh and a change occurred on its surface, the museum director’s attitude changed noticeably. From an uninvited guest who needed to be kicked out, to a VIP who needed to be kept at all costs.

Just as Alan was about to observe the new faces, each elder stepped forward. It was a quick action that made it seem like every second counted.

“You are right.”

The falcon put his arm into his wide-brimmed clothes and pulled out a black ankh. As if he had no intention of attacking, he slowly approached and held it out to Alan.

“Can you show us the change your hands have made?”

“Color change, you mean? Give it to me.”

As soon as Alan held the ankh in his hand, a golden current began to flow across its black surface. It was like a scene where sand was blowing in the moonlight and sparkling in the moonlight.

Each elder nodded, while the other two, who had been standing still, flinched.

“Okay. Very good.”

“What does it mean?”

“I’ll get straight to the point. I need your help in awakening the ancestral spirit.”

Alan was indifferent. He had witnessed the resurrection of the Yong-in Changhae, so why would he be surprised if a person was brought back to life? He was simply intrigued.

“What?!”

Nicola’s body glowed. He was startled and the magical power he had failed to control burst out of his skin.

“Mother, is the reincarnation of the dead natural or natural?”

Shiva asked, looking up at the sky. The sun was in the center of the sky, which was made into a circle by the buildings.

Alan remained silent. He was so excited that it wouldn’t have been strange if he had been jumping around, but calmness took over 99% of his emotions.

First of all, I didn’t know how, and I didn’t know what was needed for resurrection.

‘Do I need my body? Is the Ankh a screening tool to find a suitable body?’

I had that thought because I had allowed Catan’s mind to invade before. I thought I had subdued it, but it was hiding somewhere and came out to fight the dregs of the Red Dragon’s mind.

Rather, because I knew so much, I kept having doubts about what could happen. The saying that it was painful to know was really appropriate.

“Is it a sacrifice?”

“Your doubts···.”

“Sacrifice? What the hell!”

Taylor drew his Manasod as soon as he heard the ominous words Allen uttered. Zion followed the elders through the shadows, and Shiva created a white shield. Nicola’s eyes shone like the sun.

Despite the threatening attitude, the elders remained calm. They even put their magic wands down on the ground, as if they had no ill intentions.

“Your suspicions are valid. But I swear in the name of the Progenitor that such a thing will not happen.”

“Who can’t speak? If only Kamaido could be resurrected, he would be willing to sell his name.”

Taylor was right. Empty promises were worthless.

“How can I prove it to you?”

“Just a moment. Take it out.”

The box that had been eyeing the magic wand looked at Alan in surprise. When he gave the signal again, it quickly opened the drawer.

The objects that emerged from inside were a glass tube with writhing flesh and an automaton that resembled an earthworm.

“An automaton that acts as a parasite, a nerus, and a bomb? I’ll take it.”

Even though Alan didn’t say anything, Elder Mae reached out. Mae slightly opened the mask’s beak and tilted the glass tube. Nerus thought it was the right time and went inside, and the worm also went in.

Alan saw the nerus and worms taking hold in his eyes. The nerus spread to every corner of the elder’s body, and the worms settled on his spine near his neck.

“You’re hot.”

“Because I need your help.”

Alan’s modified Nerus will destroy the falcon’s body at the sound of a command, and the worm will grind its spine to dust.

The minimum conditions for negotiation have been met. Some may question whether it is too one-sided for one side, but if the value of the other side is too great, it is right for this side to accept something.

“I say again, it is not a sacrifice.”

“Let’s skip that part for now.”

Although I had installed a safety device, I couldn’t completely trust it. But if I clung to it, the progress of the conversation would be slow, so I made a reasonable compromise.

“Why do you need me?”

“He who responds to the Ankh is the key and the guide. With your help, the soul of the imprisoned ancestor can be drawn out.”

“How did you know?”

“Because our ancestor left a record. We just have to follow and uphold his words.”

“What would have happened to the resurrection if I hadn’t come?”

“If that was the case, the ancestor would have slowly headed towards the true end. That is what death is like.”

The disengaged colleagues, especially Taylor, listened to the conversation while scratching their heads. Nicola’s eyes were as focused as if they were about to spit fire. Alan was lost in thought for a moment.

‘Why me? What is the difference between them and me?’

Alan called Nicola over and let him hold the ankh. He ran over and grabbed the ankh.

“Oh! Oh, oh······.”

“Do you know anything?”

“at all.”

Even though it was a great magical tool with just the condensed magical power, it was just a decoration since he didn’t know how to use it. Allen stared at the falcon.

“Was there another key besides mine? Surely you wouldn’t say that it wasn’t found in 500 years?”

“There it was.”

The answer was enough: it had failed, so the baton would be passed to Alan.

“What were the characteristics of the keys?”

“I had arrhythmia.”

It was another name for hypermania. If you asked a weak patient who could die if you touched him lightly, would you have gotten a good result?

Alan had never seen a hyper-magician walk on two legs like he did. There was an ancient one, but he was soon confined to a wheelchair.

Anyway, there was something about Manahat that the ancients called the ‘Blessed Heart’.

The hawk’s question came to Alan’s ear.

“Can I ask a question?”

“yes.”

“You must be suffering from cerebral palsy. It’s been eighteen years since you were born. How are you doing so well?”

Just as the overpowered children of Soldos were bedridden before they even reached adulthood, the same thing seemed to be happening in Kemet.

“If you do it well, it will work out.”

“···.”

A look of disappointment flashed across his face, but he had no choice but to reply.

Because it was Allen’s magical power control that suppressed the magical power that should have swept over his body like a wave that had encountered a typhoon. It was difficult for anyone to follow.

And yet, the magical power that leaked out was ruining the body, so it was a truly vicious disease that made the word blessing pale in comparison.

The jackals and baboons, who had been quiet until now, also accepted Nerus and the automaton. The falcon has a depth of 6, and the rest have a depth of 5, so there is room for resistance, but if they try, Alan will immediately find out.

“Where is the other one?”

“Preparing a ritual in the necropolis.”

“Isn’t this a city that’s only open for one month a year? … I’m asking such a stupid question in front of the descendants of its founder.”

After promising to meet near the Necropolis, I parted ways with the elders. The companions who returned to their quarters had serious expressions on their faces.

“Will you help me?”

“What do you think?”

“I heard that Kamai doesn’t have a vicious personality···.”

If he was a criminal who needed to be exterminated, he wouldn’t have been given the title of Ka. Why would people give a noble title to a bad guy?

“It will be a very interesting experience.”

“You’re already overflowing with ideas. Nicola, this guy’s almost done with it.”

“When me?”

“Wipe your spit and then speak.”

Nicola grumbled and looked at Alan. She asked if she could call headquarters. She had signed a nondisclosure agreement with her blood and magic, but she could tell Alan if he gave her permission.

“Just tell him that I’m working with the Necromancer School on something related to Kamai. You too, senior.”

“I had my brain expansion device removed. So, you take care of it yourself, junior. Do you know how I feel?”

Zion winked cheerfully. Lately, Alan has been writing her reports for her. Naturally, he cut out a lot of the information.

Alan called François.

[It’s Zion’s channel, so it can’t be that guy.]

[that’s right.]

[Whoa, I knew this would happen. What’s going on so early in the morning?]

Alan briefly explained what he had been through and his plans.

[You work with the Kamaishi school?]

[yes.]

[for a moment···.]

Suddenly, a noise invaded and François’s voice was pushed far away. The owner of the voice that took his place was.

[I hear an interesting conversation.]

It was Jake Marshall, the master of the Breaker. Even though he was on another continent, his power was felt. This was possible because the signal itself was magical.

[Kamai School… Are you still obsessed with useless things?]

[Do you know what they do?]

[I will try to resurrect my master. I have done so in the past and will continue to do so in the future.]

Alan closed his lips. There was no use in keeping secrets in front of Chairman Jake. He was so full of knowledge that he could quickly complete the deduction with just a small clue.

[Can I participate?]

[Does my opinion influence your decision? I don’t think so.]

Chairman Jake knew Alan well. He wasn’t asking Alan to decide whether to participate, but simply to ask about the risks.

[Depth 6, so it should be fine. The resurrection he wants might be the real resurrection.]

[Did you just laugh?]

[When are you talking about?]

I thought I heard a faint laugh, but Jake said it wasn’t me, so I just ignored it.

Of course, Jake’s ‘it’s okay’ was only an evaluation based on his standards, and there was a high possibility that it would change to ‘very dangerous’ for Alan and his colleagues.

“So you’re not going to do it?

“I have to.”

Alan, who had disconnected from the communication, answered Nicola’s question. Even though he was a wizard, he clenched his fists.

On the day of the appointment, Alan and his companions met the elders and necromancers outside Heliopolis and followed them west.

The necropolis we arrived at thus opened its entrance easily. The sand stirred and rose upward, creating a large door.

Beyond the gate, all that was visible was a barren desert. The Necropolis could only be entered through the Sand Gate.

End