Genius Wizard Breaking Limits - Chapter 245



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Episode 245: King of the Underworld (2)

A cold rage seeped from within Grond.

My senses began to vibrate as a purple aura rose from my body.

I felt a power different from the members of Vintert that I had dealt with so far.

As much as he rules Roapra, which is wider than a big city, and as the owner of the largest dark house in the East Continent, he has a presence that makes him consider himself a king.

Of course, he was not a transcendentalist, but he was in an unusual state.

‘The provocation worked well.’

Verden had no intention of simply excluding Grond.

It was a good opponent to test his strength as a semi-transcendentalist, and it was an opportunity to experience a kind of strength he had never encountered before.

In other words, it was a stepping stone to a wider view of the world.

Grond rose from his throne.

He stepped forward and put his foot on the head of Meradon, a member of the SS who was struggling with pain.

“Tell me who is higher.”

“Lungs, Your Majesty… … ?”

Kwajijik!

The skull was crushed like tofu.

Even though he killed the ardently loyal subject, Grond did not show any change in his feelings.

He didn’t even care about the lives of the worthless weaklings.

The king of the underworld looked down at Verden.

The pressure to live.

Grond gave a small smile, baring his fangs.

“You’re arrogant about dealing with trash.”

Grond threw off his cumbersome cloak.

Soon after, the armor, leggings, and gauntlets that surrounded Grond were divided like pieces of a puzzle and then put together again.

Full body armor with strange patterns engraved on it.

There was a small gap in the center of his chest, and the metal formed at the nape of his neck wrapped around Grond’s head and became a helmet.

It was not an ordinary magic item by any means.

Verden sent an interesting look.

“Is that armor an artifact?”

“Your eyesight is good. ‘The full armor of the insert’. It is an artifact that reacts to energy, maximizing magic resistance and reducing shock. I haven’t had a single wound on my body since I got this.”

This is not the end.

Sureureung.

Grond drew a weapon from his waist.

With the sound of cutting through the air, a dark blue sword was revealed to the world. In the center of the straight blade, there were 4 veins, a hollow part.

Next, the decorations on the throne were separated.

A metal piece in the shape of a triangle rotated and hovered in the air.

“Even the same artifact, ‘Demonic Sword Cedence’ and shield ‘Floated’. Asher, the weapons you possess are also out of the ordinary, but I dare not compare them with the one who has reigned in the underworld for a long time.”

The number of artifacts that exist in the world is extremely small.

Do you have three of those things? They were rich and extravagant enough to call themselves kings.

‘Well, that’s not what I’m saying.’

The center of the three primary colors and Einver.

I was conscious of the weight of the two artifacts.

“so. Should I give you more time to prepare?”

“Are you trying to pretend to be calm? I wonder if I will be able to feign such leisure even before I die.”

Grond activated his chi.

The energy spreading in all directions shimmered throughout the audience room. The eyes that could be seen through the gaps in the helmet had a strange look.

“From now on, I will trample on your arrogance.”

Je-Young.

The flow in the air distorted and returned.

Verden opened and closed his hand at the unpleasant sensation.

There was no problem with the body itself, but the flow of magical power itself felt a slight resistance.

“Is it an art?”

“It is the power that disrupts the power of beings that touch my realm. Those who handle ki hinder the operation of ki, and those who handle divine power reduce the effect of miracles. And the magician interferes with the magic calculation———”

Grond twisted his lips.

“Hinders flight.”

cooong!

The audience room rang loudly, and Grond’s model shot forward. It’s honest, but it’s a speed that can’t be reacted with a magician’s moving eyesight.

Verden raised his mana.

While forcibly ignoring the suppression of Ki, he aimed at Orient.

triple cast.

Three flame beams extend out.

Even though the magic was right in front of his nose, Grond did not try to avoid it. He swung his sword from top to bottom, slowing down his pace.

The purple sword split the magic.

The that was split in half turned into magical power and scattered into the air.

‘Magic Fahe?’

Magic wasn’t destroyed by force.

The array of magical powers forming magic itself was severed. Under the circumstances, it was clear that it was the performance of an artifact called a demonic sword.

‘It’s a sword that cuts magic.’

Come to think of it, this is the first time I’ve ever confronted the owner of an artifact. It was a different kind of battle than before.

Verden’s body glowed with magical light.

In an instant, he applied enchantment magic to strengthen his physical abilities, fused Orient with mana, and swung hard at Grond, who was close by.

Aaaaaang!

The rune’s shock wave and sword energy collided with gravity.

* * *

Robert and Gail have returned to Aurople.

He spent busy days commanding and monitoring the civil war behind the scenes, but he had no time to relax.

‘Hurry up and report to His Majesty, we need to recruit more people to help Slay.’

There was absolutely no particular deep loyalty, sense of belonging to the organization, or camaraderie. One reason was that he was one of the heads of Vintert.

Unlike the outside, if you have the ability, you can grab power and money in the back world.

Calculations and predictions are quick and accurate, innate insight. The way of thinking that excludes emotions and always pursues rational judgment was suitable for Roapra’s life.

The only way for Robert, who came from the bottom without a foundation and is less than 30 years old, to rise in the world.

She was just doing her duty.

“… … ?”

Robert, who was heading for the underpass, looked around.

It’s the same distance as usual, but… … I felt a sense of incongruity.

Some merchants hurriedly picked up food and goods spilled from the stalls, and citizens stood still, tilting their heads and stepping on the floor.

It was trivial, but somehow annoying.

“What are you doing?”

“No, never mind.”

He shook his head at Gail.

The two soon reached the underpass and descended the stairs.

… … It’s strangely quiet.

Looking through the corridors, there was no procession going to and from Loapra. Even Aurople’s guards disappeared.

The wide underpass was empty.

“Anyway, it doesn’t seem to be because of my mood.”

Without a word, Gail drew out a dagger with a curved blade.

He was Grond’s secretary, and also a bodyguard protecting important people in Vintert. With his nerves on edge, he got on the VIP-only magic lift and went straight to the underworld.

And through the glass, I saw Roapra.

“uh… … ?”

Robert expressed bewilderment.

Gail, who was by his side, did the same. In disbelief, she blankly fixed her focus on the dark streets.

‘What the hell happened?’

understanding does not follow

It was a sight that was completely out of touch with reality.

The earth collapsed everywhere due to the twisted axis.

Cracked apart, irregularly rising and sinking streets were hideous. The collapsed building fell silent and became rubble.

Only the head of the clock tower built near the plaza remained.

The clock’s second hand, which has completely stopped working, indirectly tells us when this situation occurred. It was a short time from now.

Currently, a third of Loapra has been destroyed.

The traces of destruction extend from the plaza to the gray capital. After checking him out, Robert was convinced.

It’s not like a natural earthquake, it’s a landscape created by artificial forces.

‘no way… … Leonil?’

There is only that.

The only one who could inflict such extensive damage was Leonil, the 6th tier mage in the current kingdom.

cooong.

As soon as the elevator arrived, they moved in haste.

No matter how much Leonil said he was tired of waiting, he couldn’t understand why he attacked Loapra this far.

‘Then it must be that there was friction with Vintert without my knowledge.’

In other words, the King of the Underworld and Leonil were in a hostile relationship for some reason.

What is the alternative cause?

Robert’s head heated up in an unprecedented situation.

Then, I saw a man kneeling, hiding among the rubble. Her face was terribly disfigured, but her face was familiar to her.

“Leniden?”

Gambler Leniden.

One of the powerful men in the south of Loapra, he was holding his head down. He called again, but there was no answer.

It wasn’t until Guile shook his shoulder that he responded.

Leniden slowly raised his head.

Blood clotted from the abrasions on his forehead and chin. The dazed eyes slowly regained their light.

“ah… … Robert… … ?”

“Looks like you’ve come to your senses now. I’ll ask you first. Leniden, what the hell happened here?”

“What happened?”

Leniden shook his shoulders.

There was fear in the hollow laughter.

“They are all dead.”

“yes?”

“Everyone who dared to oppose them has disappeared. The living terrain engulfed the gap, pierced it, and blew it away without a trace. The only thing he forgave was those who fell on their knees like me. Thanks to Marco over there, I found a way to live, haha.”

Robert narrowed his brows at the gibberish tone. Either way, Leniden continued.

“Robert, if you don’t want to die, get on your knees. Because that is the only way to live before a monster that destroys a city single-handedly.”

Leniden quietly closed his eyes.

The vicious figure of playing with people’s lives by gambling according to his mood was no longer found in him.

What made the gambler so frightened?

perhaps… … I think the culprit may not be Leonil.

There was no sign of fire around here, considering that it was the work of a mage dealing with flames.

Robert raised his head.

Looking around, there were many people kneeling like Leniden. I was horrified at the strange sight I saw for the first time in my life.

Then, a roar was heard from afar.

The vibrations that radiated from the gray capital reached this distant place. Everyone was frightened at the sound and covered their heads.

Something is going on in that kingdom.

“… … Let’s go see His Majesty.”

Robert, biting his lip and hesitating, headed for the epicenter with Gail at the fore. As of now, there were no other options.

* * *

Shuhuaaaaagh!

Verden moved swiftly, flying low, as if his toes could not touch the floor.

Grond, who had surpassed him momentarily, swung his demonic sword.

“Haap!”

The density of the sword decreased and the range widened.

Swept away by it, Verden crashed into the audience room. The shock was enough to crack the wall, but his expression did not change as he wrapped himself in Einber.

Grond flew in and stretched out his arms.

The demonic sword whose trajectory was distorted to the Orient was embedded in the wall.

Not stopping there, Grond kicked off the wall and started running.

Kaga go!

The scar of the sword deeply engraved in the throne room.

Verden, who did not go against the flow of power, was pushed all the way, exploding the compressed air and instantly widening the distance.

A red thunderbolt that traces a straight line.

Grond manipulated the floated.

When the three pieces of metal formed a triangular array, a translucent film appeared between them, blocking the magic intact.

A shield that absorbs 5th tier synthesis magic without any aftermath.

‘It’s artifact-like performance.’

Again, the floats split and rushed towards Verden.

Although it is a shield, it is an artifact that can be used for offense as well as for offense and defense. It wasn’t powerful, but it was useful for distraction.

He bounced off Floatid with the sphere of gravity, and responded with to Grond, who fired sword energy.

“Quadra casting. He was also a 6th tier mage. However, even if he is on the same level as Leonil, nothing will change.”

Pajijijijik!

Eight bolts of lightning hit.

Despite the raging current, Grond did not stop charging.

The magic resistance of Insert’s full body armor was strong.

Indigo blue radiates from the demonic sword, Cedence.

Cut off. The skill at close range collided with Verden’s shield.

Even though it was formed with , it was unreasonable to completely block it due to the magic sword’s characteristics.

The power to be torn apart.

Whoa! Verden, blocked by Orient, was pushed aside. It was such a shock that his whole body went numb for an instant.

Grond expressed admiration.

“Oh, I can’t believe I can stop that. A staff with considerable durability. And to maintain such fast magic calculations and precise flight despite my skills. Are you from the War Mage of the Western Empire?”

“… … .”

“Yeah, don’t tell me. After all, sooner or later, even if you don’t like it, you’ll be talking about it.”

Grond raised the blade.

Kwaaang! Quaang!

In the skirmish that followed the fierce battle, the large audience room began to collapse.

Verden, who was accelerating the accident, flashed his demonic eyes.

“… … ?!”

A wave of chaos spreads.

It’s sudden and can’t be stopped with a floated. Grond tried to slash reflexively, but the magic range itself could not be completely nullified.

Knock! I put the magic sword into the audience room.

Magic envelops the whole body, followed by powerful heat and physical force, but the artifact’s resistance could not be pierced.

Grond, who left a rough scar on the floor, relaxed his stiff muscles.

“Eyes that reminded me of attributes and magic circles that I had never seen before. Is it a special trait with magic? It seems to have been a hidden move, but it was quite powerful, but unfortunately it did not reach me.”

He pointed at Verden with the tip of his magic sword.

“And now, your magic power will run out. He might have struggled harder if he hadn’t wasted his magic needlessly, messing with Loa Fra, but it can’t be helped. Coming to Roapra and opposing me are the result of your choices.”

Grond clicked his tongue and shook his head.

Perhaps because he thought he had the upper hand, he spoke with a sense of composure as a strong man.

“… … .”

Verden measured Grond’s overall level.

The artifact-clad creature’s speed surpassed the bloody sword Layra, a candidate for the Ark, and his strength as a warrior surpassed Glutton’s teeth, Lupel.

In addition to that, it was not enough to say that Grond’s arts and artifacts were in complete conflict with wizards.

so that.

“What a disappointment.”

“… … what?”

The wall sank coldly.

Grond did not understand the meaning of that gaze. He asked again, but instead of answering, Verden activated the magic circuit with full power.

With , the power that did not suppress the release of mana was revealed.

coo cooo coo… … !

A storm of magic rages wildly.

The physical force began to crack the entire audience room. Grond, who witnessed the power himself, widened his eyes.

‘What is this amount of magical power?’

There is an incomparable magic power in the air.

Could it be that you’ve been hiding your power all this time? Dare you against yourself?

With mixed feelings of anger and bewilderment, Grond grabbed the magic sword.

Hoo-wook.

Verden listened to Orient.

A sea of ​​red flames appeared and rippled in the air reflected in the demon’s eye. infinite magic. Divided into several branches, the combined flames formed dozens of flame spears.

The king of the underworld has the strength of being an artifact.

But strengths can sometimes turn into great weaknesses.

‘Although Grond doesn’t seem to be aware of it.’

Now you will realize even if you don’t want to know.

first.

Bombardment falls.

Kwakwagwagwang!

A series of explosions surrounded Grond in an instant.

It is not the bell number as a magic sword.

It withstood the impact and created a protective shield with floated.

When the magic stopped, Grond, who rolled his foot to clear the flames, tried to counterattack.

But I couldn’t move quickly.

Dozens of ice spears floating in the sky were aiming at him.

second.

“this… … .”

Ice rain pours down.

A chill exploded, freezing the air. The Floated, unable to withstand the successive magic bombardment, bounced off.

Reusing an artifact that has reached its limit takes time.

“Ouch… … !”

I shot down magic by forming a sword skill in succession.

The ice spear that could not be blocked was left to the full body armor.

However, even if you can resist the effects of the elements, you cannot completely eliminate all impacts. The balance of Grond, which had been pushed little by little, was broken.

Right after that, he took a fall to avoid being staggered and put his weight on his toes.

‘I’ve done this kind of magic twice, so I’ll show you a gap.’

That was common sense.

Grond sharply opened his eyes and raised his head.

However, as if they were laughing at me, my expectations were wrong. Filling the air, dozens of spears of lightning flashed towards Grond.

Verden stood still.

It cannot be denied that he has consumed a lot of mana so far, but he has enough energy.

It was natural that Grond didn’t understand.

Even if it was incomplete, the state of transcendence was not something that could be dared to judge with the common sense and perspective of a lower being.

third.

Grond flinched.

There was a ripple in the pupils visible through the helmet.