Genius Wizard Breaking Limits - Chapter 228



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Episode 228: Turning Point (1)

Verden’s thinking stopped for a moment.

The intimidation of the old man sitting on the throne goes beyond the skin and weighs down the body. The voice that pierces the ear stimulates the soul hidden inside.

It was the same feeling as when he faced the Dark Warton’s mage lord not too long ago.

‘A person who transcends.’

That white wizard who introduced himself as the King of Darkness.

There was no room for denying anything, and it must have crossed the mage’s wall. Unprecedented magical power flowing implicitly overwhelms the space itself.

Then, could it be that he is the King of Darkness himself?

Strong doubts rose, but after a moment of thought, Verden shook his head inwardly.

‘No, there’s no way he’s the King of Darkness.’

Because the situation so far has proven him.

If it was a true King of Darkness, he would have completely restored the damaged laboratory right away. There will be no more getting stuck in the manager’s office just because of a power source problem.

As Alpha mentioned, there is credibility in the absence of the King of Darkness for over 400 years.

Under the circumstances, the white wizard appears to be the manager of the facility.

Its appearance is the same as that of the King of Darkness, and its presence is also great. However, to be called the pinnacle of magic in history, something is lacking.

It was an instinctive intuition that could not be expressed in words.

‘Then the manager’s identity is… … .’

I’m sure.

Verden immediately lowered his head.

“Wizard Asher meets the alter ego of the King of Sorcery.”

The voice spread like an echo.

By the time the silence returned, the manager smiled.

“To see through my identity at once, you have a good eye for it. But are you taking courtesy even though you know I’m fake?”

“of course.”

Verden was sincere.

The achievements made by the King of Darkness are legendary. It became the cornerstone itself that enabled us to welcome the age of magic like the present.

It is not worshiped as a god like very few wizards.

However, as a person involved in magic, he has deep respect. Even if he is an alter ego of the King of Darkness, he is no exception.

It was Verden’s personal idea.

“Interesting. The two intruders who entered the manager’s office changed their attitude as soon as they realized that I was an alter ego. Is the difference clear enough for Alpha to recognize you as the King of Sorcery? Yes, I also restored this place… … It might be okay for a little while.”

The muttering manager’s right hand twitched.

As if trying to suppress the tremors, he tightly closed his hands. At the time when Verden was questioning it, magic power rose and a small throne rose.

“Sit down, young wizard. If you would like to talk to me.”

* * *

Each throne greeted its owner.

The distance and height between the two is enough to see each other clearly. When Verden raised his head, his eyes met the manager’s.

“In that wall… … I feel the amount of magical power that doesn’t match the realm. It seems like a talent, but it’s strange to be born with it. Originally, it would have been normal if the bowl had been broken immediately. If so, is it an acquired change?”

It is a keen insight.

Although he did not know the identity of Yeokcheon, he saw through the process at a glance. The alter ego was this much, but I couldn’t imagine what the main body would be like.

“It is difficult to tell, Your Majesty the King of Darkness.”

“Call me manager. And I didn’t ask for an answer. Anyway, I’m just a fake made to protect this place. Listening to other people’s stories is meaningless, so the question will be your own.”

Verden’s lips parted slightly.

“That means… … .”

“I don’t have much time to give you, but as a reward for restoring this place, I will answer your question. There must have been a lot of doubts on the way to the manager’s office here.”

but.

“I would advise you not to ask about the main body. Because I only inherited part of the body’s memories, I know very little. It will be your choice in the end, but I hope you make a wise decision.”

Is the only thing you can answer about this facility?

‘It’s limited.’

But there was no time to be sorry.

It was an opportunity that could not be magically converted into value just by hearing the answer directly from the King of Sorcery’s alter ego.

“Thanks for the favor, Administrator.”

I turned my head rapidly.

Various questions were mixed and compressed into two.

After thinking, Verden’s focus became clearer.

“Once you have a question, ask it.”

“Yes, then… … The blue sapphire that is the key to this facility. I am curious about its exact use.”

At first, I thought it was simply an artifact related to the King of Darkness.

However, as it turned out that this place was not a tomb, it was revealed that there were at least four of the same thing, raising a question.

‘Why did they create multiple keys and spread them to the world?’

I would have expected right away that there would be a risk of discovery of the laboratory that I had hidden. In fact, a number of intruders have occurred until today.

It was difficult for Verden to guess the intention.

“If you consider it a key, it would be a reasonable question. In that sense you are mistaken.”

“If you are mistaken… … .”

“It is not the key in the first place. It was a kind of signal to find my body.”

signal?

“This laboratory is, to be precise, a research facility run only by golems. And when the overall progress of the research exceeded 50%, it was decided to send a call to the main body. Alpha and I executed the manual and sent a signal to the designated place.”

Was that means of contact Sapphire?

“It was 150 years ago. However, even after time passed, the main body showed no signs of coming. Since then, I’ve taken the risk and tried the same several times, but as you can see the results. The only ones who showed up at the facility were outsiders like you.”

“Have you not been contacted at all before?”

“It was last confirmed about 468 years ago. There may be something wrong with the body… … Maybe it’s simply forgotten. As I already mentioned, the circumstances of the main body are unknown to me———”

flinch.

Suddenly, the manager raised his arms.

It seemed like he was trying to suppress something again, but it seemed harder than before.

“Are you okay?”

“… … No problem, at least for now. You’d better finish the question as soon as possible.”

Does it have anything to do with not having time?

Verden continued the conversation as advised by the manager. It was a question that implied the unknown experiences I had seen so far and countless thoughts.

“What is the purpose of this facility?”

artificial golem.

Magic skills related to memory.

A small power source in the secondary power chamber and a magic circle engraved in the primary power chamber.

I want to know what the King of Darkness thinks.

What did you want to achieve through them?

The manager answered Verden’s question.

“To save the world.”

* * *

‘The world… … Salvation?’

Verden was at a loss for words for a moment.

It was because the answer was completely different from what I expected. Salvation out of nowhere Is this world going to end suddenly?

The manager nodded at such a perplexed response.

“You must have been surprised by the unexpected answer. If it’s natural to do it, it’s natural. Even I, who imitated the main body’s personality, couldn’t understand or guess.”

“… … Don’t you know why?”

“I don’t remember, so I have no choice but to know. But———”

The manager put his hand on his heart.

“When the main body created me, my heart was truly filled with a noble sense of mission. That holiness is still felt through the magic flowing through my body.”

The alter ego is a projection of the King of Sorcery at the time.

“I don’t know why the main body disappeared, and I don’t know if I still feel the same way as I did back then… … To be sure, this facility was never intended to satisfy personal needs.”

It was vague enough to clear the question.

But it was by no means an answer to be taken lightly. Weak emotions were revealed on the face of the manager who had been dry all along.

It was not an alter ego, but a great transcendental figure.

“This is the best I can tell you. I’m sorry I can’t give you a clear answer. It’s the limit of an alter ego, so please forgive me.”

“no. It was an honor for me to have a conversation with the alter ego of the King of Darkness.”

“You are admirable, young wizard. Come to think of it, is this the first time you’ve ever had a conversation like this with an outsider? It’s definitely a different feeling. I’d like to continue a little longer if possible… … .”

I loosened my hands.

The manager’s expression disappeared.

“Now, the time has come.”

“… … !”

Whoaaaaagh!

Suddenly, a wave of magical energy swept through the space. A sense of pressure that is hostile rather than simply threatening.

Mighty mana overflowed from the manager’s entire body as he stood up from the throne.

The atmosphere changed rapidly.

“I am the alter ego of the King of Darkness and the manager of this facility. The mission given to the body is to exterminate unauthorized intruders. And since the facility was built, there have been four intruders in total.”

The staff and staff behind the pillar rolled across the floor.

‘Is it the weapon the wizards of the ark had?’

It was a pitiful situation.

They could find out what had become of their owners without even asking.

“One of the intruders was trapped in the primary power room and self-destructed, and I killed two with my own hands. And the other one is right in front of my eyes. However, given the fact that he helped restore the facility with Alpha and that he did not show hostility, the judgment was suspended.”

cooong!

The door to the manager’s office opened.

“As a manager, it is difficult to refuse any more missions. So leave this facility immediately. This is an opportunity I can give you.”

I will kill you if you don’t get out.

The manager’s voice and mana were imbued with a dark murderous intent, and the white staff in his hand slowly swayed.

He seemed to be holding back from trying to exclude Verden right now.

“… … .”

Verden stood up from his seat without a word.

Then, I walked out toward the secondary power room. The manager who was looking at his back gave a small smile.

“… … Alpha recognizes you as the Sorcerer King, so he will guide you on the way out. And if you noticed something right before you left the facility, take it with you. Even the manager doesn’t have the means to pursue those who have left the facility.”

A last favor.

The manager couldn’t figure out why.

The alter ego was an unchanging existence made up of the magical power of the King of Darkness… … .

‘Did something change over the course of hundreds of years?’

The body’s magic might not be perfect either. The manager was self-help. It was just a meaningless thought.

At that time, Verden stopped.

It was one step before I left the manager’s office.

“Admin, would you mind if I ask you one last question?”

“… … Hurry up and speak.”

“What if the administrator can’t rule out the intruder?”

what?

The manager paused.

I was so embarrassed that I forgot my mission for a moment.

After a few seconds of silence, he opened his mouth.

“Then you should follow the truth of the world. winner takes all. Whoever overcomes will have it all. This facility, the ‘it’ left behind by the main body, everything.”

firm voice.

“No one who challenged me survived. Those with higher status than you were no exception. Young mage, I admit that you are special, but the consequences will be more devastating than those before you. At least you had a chance to escape.”

The manager was right.

The opponent is a transcendent.

In contrast, Verden hadn’t even reached the 6th tier and hadn’t even pioneered magic. It was pretty obvious which of the two would die.

If only it was a normal situation.

‘Managers are imperfect transcendentalists.’

The Sorcerer King’s magic exceeded common sense.

However, even so, it cannot overcome the fundamental weakness of the alter ego.

‘First, a weakened state compared to the main body.’

According to Verden’s estimation, the manager is at the 7th level, at the borderline of the transcendent.

As it is the magical power of the King of Darkness, it is clear that no one can match his presence. However, it is also self-evident that the actual power does not reach that of the Dark Warton’s mage master.

‘And secondly, magic cannot be recovered.’

Managers have been around for hundreds of years.

And he even dealt with the two wizards who came from the ark earlier. They would have been fully prepared, so it wouldn’t have ended in one blow.

Until now, a considerable amount of horsepower was consumed.

‘Lastly third, the gap in equipment.’

The manager is wearing the sword king’s weapon, but it’s just an appearance.

The alter ego cannot wear any magical items. The proof was that nothing could be felt from the noble staff the manager was holding.

At least in terms of equipment, Verden was overwhelming.

‘In addition to that, I know the power of the King of Darkness through knowledge.’

The memories of the King of Sorcery, magic, etc. are still vivid.

It was the first book Lovellin brought me when I was living as a worker in the Mage Tower. I read and re-read until the bookshelves were worn out.

‘… … Of course, even so, my odds are slim.’

yes i know

What I want to do right now is that it’s a man-Yong.

As far as receiving the favor of the manager, it would be prudent to go back and slowly raise the level… … .

However, the magical circuit of the whole body, the magical energy flowing through the body, the beating heart, the magic circle of reverse heaven, and all of them are combined together, and the existence called Verden speaks.

Not betraying oneself is the way to reach magic.

The answer has already been determined.

Kwaaang!

An explosion of magical power hit the small power source in the secondary power room.

The door to the manager’s office was closed once again as the magic power spreading throughout the facility was disturbed.

I turned my back without hesitation.

Verden’s eyes glaring at the manager flickered strongly. The mana that exploded from the whole body resisted the transcendent.

and declare

“I dare, I will challenge.”

right now at this moment.

Verden faces a turning point in his life.