Genius Engineer in the Labyrinth - Chapter 379
Only Noblemtl
Magic training method (2)
The auction house, built in a fan-shaped terrace of white marble, suddenly became quiet. Even a city swept by a magic splitting bomb would not be more quiet than this.
“Really? I find it hard to believe.”
“It can’t be a trick since Olympus manages it directly.”
“If it’s real, can you handle it?”
“The Chief Security Officer and his wife are at depth 7, so Olympus might be okay.”
From inside the golden sphere, distorted voices continued to flow out, filled with doubts and curiosity about the host’s remarks.
The host deliberately took the time to pause. The room was heating up quickly on its own, so there was no need to touch it.
“What guarantee is there that it is genuine?”
The host smiled at someone’s question. Everyone in the audience focused on his lips.
“Director Iris of Chilsung has guaranteed it. The item is reliable.”
Only then did voices filled with feelings of understanding begin to float around the auction house.
“I heard there was a collision in Maze City a while ago. Looks like you lost a limb at that time.”
“If Chilseong guarantees it, then I can believe it.”
“I’d like to buy one of those and study how to resist its magic.”
Nicola rolled his eyes as he listened to the sounds around him. Then he cautiously made a call.
[hey.]
[We’re right next to each other, so just say it.]
[Let’s communicate through a secure channel because it’s scary. Is this how you’re going to make up for the lack of funds?]
[yes.]
[When did you talk to Chilseong?]
[I spoke with Iris. If Chilseong is involved, attention will be drawn to that area. The same goes for collectors.]
[Still, they do have a plan in place.]
Nicola scratched his head. He was a human form made of light, so his hair was completely invisible. Then he suddenly raised his head.
[Wait, what’s the price? Iris wouldn’t give permission that easily.]
[I decided to meet my granddaughter.]
[It’s being sold. Someone waiting at home is going to have a seizure.]
The auction proceeded at a rapid pace thanks to the words of Iris of Chilseong. Shouts were heard everywhere, and the host continued the auction with a broad smile.
[Aren’t you afraid? You’re just yelling.]
[Because Olympus guarantees anonymity, and only those who can afford it to some extent will buy it.]
[Would you want to miss out on something like that? But you still have enough left to make some jewelry.]
[I used scraps. I don’t have any anymore.]
[Since you said it was scraps, it’s a bit···.]
After the jewelry auction, Alan calculated his profits. He had enough money to buy ten useful and researchable magic training methods.
[The jewelry is really expensive.]
[You can think of it as being made with a 7th grade monster.]
[Like the Blue Lady of Kasara, the Eight-Armed Ambassador of Why, and the Frost Ivory of Ruth? It’s easy to understand if you just remove the filter of being human. Wait, how much is my staff worth…]
[The spinal cane is a permanent rental.]
[It’s not a change of ownership, it’s a rental?]
[Yes, pay it back for the rest of your life.]
[···Everything is good, but stop calling me a spine.]
The fire that Alan had kindled was so hot that the auction items were sold at higher prices than usual. The same was true for the magic training method that Alan was trying to buy. Another reason.
[Hey, why are you double-crossing there?]
[I shook it off before it got stuck. And I wasted my time.]
Alan spent his money like water. If he saw any competition, he nipped it up with a far-off bid.
“5 billion, 5 billion has come out. Do you have more? The bid has been sold.”
Sometimes I just let it go.
[You’re not going to buy that?]
[When analyzing the voice patterns of bidders, I felt that their intention to catch the wind was greater than their intention to purchase.]
[Even a distorted voice can be analyzed?]
[You can tell them apart by the color of their magic and soul. Even though they are all avatars, you can only see them occasionally because you control them yourself. Of course, it’s not 100%.]
So, Alan purchased six training methods, including Dawn Dew, Surya Pratna, and Pure Heart Gong. They were excellent for controlling magical power and stabilizing the mind and body.
If we only look at the effectiveness, Taylor’s training method is the best, but unfortunately, it is a training method that is selective about people, so it is difficult to apply to others. Above all, it is not easy to touch even Allen.
After the auction ended, Alan received training through Chilseong’s transport book. Nicola, who was watching, added a word.
“You are so sincere. You are already being treated as a prospective granddaughter-in-law.”
“No way. Would you like Nicola to go instead?”
“You told me to pay it back for the rest of my life, but you’re already killing me?”
Alan went down to the basement with the memory crystal containing the training method. Below, there were six people in test tubes.
“Kidnapping? You’ve finally stepped onto the path of darkness!”
“It’s just a clone. It’s just a shell with no soul or ego.”
“What should I do?”
“I will learn the cultivation method and use it on your behalf. Then, the traces of the cultivation method will be engraved on your body. Five are mine, and Bier reift is for Nicola.”
“If you learn the training method haphazardly, you will run into interference problems.”
“If you lack the ability, there’s nothing you can do.”
“You want to scratch my pride?”
But Nicola didn’t come over easily. Training methods are so precious that they can be called the life of a magic user.
Alan, not a proponent of the theory of orthodoxy, offered an alternative.
“There is a concept called Yangshin in the Eastern Continent.”
“I know that too. They say that when a practitioner reaches the peak, his or her body ascends to heaven and he or she becomes a god.”
“Imagine another body and practice it. Of course, you’ll need to create the magic circuit virtually, but there’s a drawing paper right there.”
“It’s a multi-accident. Is it a little different?”
“Similar.”
“If this continues, I’ll end up with multiple personalities.”
“You got it right, it’s one of the side effects. I’ll give you 1 point.”
“···.”
While Nicola groaned as she placed the memory crystal on her palm, Alan sat down on a chair in the center of the row of test tubes.
As the security of the memory modification was released, the words of the training method came rushing into Alan’s head like a tidal wave. Alan divided his mind into six parts and began to apply the training method.
Taylor’s training method controlled the five in the center. If there was a training method that deviated from the path or looked in the other direction, he would turn his face up and send it back to its original place.
‘I thought you were gentle, but you’re more aggressive than I thought.’
The magical powers of the training method that Alan was using entered the test tube through a cable, circled the body, and exited. The same process was repeated for several days.
“Okay, it’s time to have fun.”
“Anatomy?”
“It’s always exciting to see the results. Nicola loves deliveries. Think of it as opening a package.”
“eww···.”
Magic has no physical form, yet it affects reality. In a similar vein, traces of multiple rounds of magic leave their mark on the body.
Alan and Nicola unpacked the dolls and meticulously documented the effects of the training on their bodies. They cultivated and dissected the dolls repeatedly, looking for commonalities and exploring the possibility of fusion.
Time passed quickly and it was the day when Alan was to meet Iris’s granddaughter. Nicola was left alone in the basement conducting research when he heard the door opening.
“You’re here already?”
“Three hours have passed.”
“I was so focused that it came faster than I thought.”
“He said he remembered an urgent appointment. I said okay and we parted ways.”
“Promise? What did you talk about with that woman?”
“I told him I was a little interested in magical engineering, so I talked about my thesis. How to apply the original’s mental image to a clone, the effect of magical training methods on brain structure and personality, what happens if you intentionally drop them on the border between life and death…”
“Okay, stop. Let’s do some research.”
“yes.”
“Wow, you lasted three hours···.”
“What did you say?”
“I’m just talking to myself.”
Alan began to compile his training methods based on the results he had gained so far. He never overlooked even the smallest flaws.
Because the target of the training method is Zion. Alan hoped that the training method he was creating would destroy the elements that were affecting her mind and eliminate her hostility towards excessive magic power.
As you gain experience and gather information, you will eventually climb the ladder of knowledge to delve into Taylor’s training methods.
*
“no.”
Zion immediately rejected Taylor’s offer.
“Alan worked hard on it for months.”
“Sir, why am I being excluded?”
“I told you to just take a quick look.”
“joy.”
Nicola, who was left out of the conversation, hunched his shoulders and headed to the corner. Even the kid in the dragon suit passed by and knocked Nicola down.
“Now even him···”
“Cheer up.”
My friend Shiva, who was the same age as me, reached out to my shoulder and patted me on the back because it was too high.
“To be honest, Brother Nicola has a really good hitting feel.”
“You too?”
Alan passed them both and stood before Zion.
“Senior, try learning it. It’s modular, so it won’t affect your existing training methods.”
“huh.”
“Look at how you didn’t even listen when I spoke, but now you nod when Alan tells you to. Alan should have gotten along well with his granddaughter, but maybe because he was young, he didn’t recognize Jin-guk and started acting like a fool… Tsk tsk tsk.”
Zion glanced at Taylor and took the memory crystal that Alan handed him. He glanced at him and wiggled his fingers awkwardly.
Snap!
There was a crunching sound and the fragments of the memory crystal fell out.
“Oh my. The water level is broken. This is really a big deal.”
“Please pronounce it correctly.”
“The junior will personally guide you.”
Taylor turned to Alan and nodded at Zion, his expression indicating that he was tired of the antics and predictable acting.
“You’re destroying the crystals I’ve worked so hard to prepare. Give me a sharp rebuke.”
“I knew this would happen, so I gave you the crystal you were going to throw away.”
“You predicted it all.”
Zion leaned back in her plush armchair, and Alan stood against the back of her chair, gently cupping her head with both palms.
When Alan gave Zion a verse, he would recite it in unison, and when he told him the direction of the magic, he would often guide him and follow his instructions easily.
After three hours, Alan carefully removed his hand. As he observed Zion through his eyes, he saw the magical power that filled his head flowing to one side.
‘It’s still within the simulation results range.’
The companions went to bed. Alan sat near Zion, watching the moonlight streaming in through the window. As he continued to watch, the little boy came out of his suit and climbed onto his chest. He stroked the scales and closed his eyes.
When he opened his eyes again, he saw the morning sunlight illuminating the house. At the same time, Zion blinked and looked at Allen.
“how is it?”
“The junior looks good as usual.”
“Where else?”
Zion turned his head and saw Taylor yawning as he came out.
“There’s a hint of red in your hair. Is that right?”
“It’s the effect of using a piece of the Red Dragon’s heart in Yonginhwa. It looks good.”
“It’s still mostly gray. But you can see some colors mixed in. No, that must be the original color.”
“Huh? Did I talk too long? I can sense intelligence in your tone.”
Even when Taylor spoke to him, Zion only looked at Alan. He kept licking his lips and then closed his eyes.
“Why are you closing your eyes?”
“If I open it again, will it only show gray like before?”
“I don’t think so.”
“My junior keeps making me feel regretful. When people taste happiness, their standards go up… Then, when the sweetness stops, when they realize that they can’t get it, they end up in the gutter.”
Shiva, who came out next, opened his eyes wide at the sight of Smart Sion. He tilted his head and pulled his beard hard, and cried while counting the strands that had been pulled out.
“It’ll be okay now. Unlike the stabilization magic circle, the training method is continuous.”
“What is the name of the training method?”
“It’s a training method.”
“······I named it.”
“What is it?”
Zion shut her mouth. The unusually red sunlight fell on her cheeks.
“What is it?”
“I won’t tell you.”
“why?”
“What the hell is going on in the morning breeze… It’s my fault for waking up now of all times.”
Nicola’s uncomfortable voice cut in from underground. He crossed his arms and groped around, throwing out a topic to get Alan’s attention.
“I’ve already taught you the training method, so let’s go down the labyrinth.”
“You’re very active these days.”
“You guys made it like that.”
“I’ll go tomorrow.”
Taylor, who had been listening to everyone while pretending not to care, touched her forehead.
“The good times are over. But Alan, isn’t tomorrow your birthday?”
“It’s a 23rd anniversary expedition. It’s nice.”
“Yeah… I’m having fun too.”
Taylor staggered onto the sofa.
Two pieces of news flashed by on the news that I had just turned on. The first was about the decrease in the frequency of undersea earthquakes, and the second was about the recent situation of the collector who had attacked one of the large servers of Samramansang.