Genius Wizard Breaking Limits - Chapter 248



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Episode 248: Vault (1)

King of the underworld Loapra, Grond Veil di Baladis.

Leonil Bertanas, leader of the Estyrian court mages.

The above two are the people to be most wary of in the kingdom.

Because the armed forces and power each of them have is powerful enough to divide the kingdom beyond the royal family. For Sillis, it was a risk factor that must be eliminated.

If the two forces ever fully join forces… … There was a high possibility that Sillis’ abilities and the help of the Marquis of Esperenza would not be able to handle it.

So each breakup is necessary.

The plan is to first deal with Leonil from the coronation ceremony, and then subdue Grond.

For him, the first priority was to prevent the two from meeting in person. No matter what variables arise.

That’s why I had to forcibly isolate someone, and that was the king of the underworld. The closed city of Loapra was an ideal prison.

however.

‘Grond is dead?’

Silis pursed her lips.

To think that the king of the underworld died at this point… … There was no guesswork at all.

There is no way that the pinnacle of Vintert was assassinated.

The security was tight, but if there were people who could do that in the first place, there had to be even a weak sign.

But this was too sudden.

Since he was a man confined only to Loapra, there is no doubt that he was unluckily swept away by a natural disaster or killed by a sub-species or a hetero-species.

‘I’ve never heard of him being in poor health or suffering from a dangerous disease.’

It’s dark with nothing to match.

Silis did not like this confusion.

She, who had been quietly silent, clenched her fists and focused on her consciousness.

───Lorian, tell me what happened to the underworld right away.

───… … This is Asher.

───Asher?

unexpected name.

There was just something to catch.

───I thought Asher disappeared recently. Could it be that Vintert had something to do with secretly moving troops for a problem other than civil war?

Silis has been monitoring Roapra.

It was only to check Grond’s residence.

Thanks to that, Lorian was able to spread the news of the underworld so quickly, but it was impossible to closely grasp the circumstances of Vintert because he kept as far away as possible.

It was because I couldn’t reveal my identity even once.

He couldn’t allow his few people to die to the likes of them. The latter was Silis’ opinion.

───Then let me explain.

Lorian solved the story through telepathy.

Asher and Galiak broke into Loapra.

Under the command of the king of darkness, a large-scale hunt has begun. Originally, the two should have been dragged away as super corpses.

But the reality was the opposite.

───There was a companion named Galliac, but in reality Asher was single… … I halved Roapra. No civilian casualties were suffered, but about a quarter of Vintert’s subordinates were killed or missing in the process, and the rest surrendered completely disheartened.

Lorian confirmed the scene belatedly.

My mind trembled for a moment. That was far outside the scope of a mediocre wizard.

───Also… … After several tens of minutes, the gray capital’s placenta collapsed. Later, news of Grond’s death was announced after a huge iceberg that appeared to be Asher’s magic fell.

───Did you check the body?

───I didn’t see it myself, but Robert the Black Hand announced it. Starting today, a new king was born in the underworld. Circumstances are perceived as truth.

It was shocking news.

Silis narrowed her brows and touched the window sill.

There was strength in her slender fingers. The reality was far beyond her expectations.

‘Grond’s death is good news. but… … .’

That in itself was also a problem.

The appearance of a strong man who alone can overwhelm the whole of Roapra, including Grond. In other words, it was safe to say that a wizard on the same level as Leonil had appeared.

‘Assher was that kind of person… … ?’

The gap was too great.

Surely he received a report from the Marquis of Esperenza and judged him to be an exceptional man, but he never dared to imagine that it would be to this extent.

As my head became complicated, my forehead heated up.

Lorian whispered.

───Loapra suffered great damage, but fortunately there was no setback to this plan. What do you do, Your Highness Sillis?

How do you do it?

Seelis closed her eyes and pondered.

With Grond dead, it was virtually as if the purpose of the plan had been lost.

‘Asher… … .’

He is related to the Marquis of Esperenza.

As it has been so far, there is a high possibility that Sillis will not get in the way. She might be able to get some help if she hopes.

But there are no absolutes in this world. don’t you know

Seeing her father, the ordinary King of Estyria, become so cruel.

So I assumed the worst.

‘If Asher joins hands with Leonil.’

Even if the chances are slim, what if that actually happens?

Undoubtedly, it would be a greater threat than Grond. No matter how well prepared I was, it was too much to deal with those two.

Silis doesn’t trust others.

The only ones she trusts are the avengers who have the same pain and dreams as her.

Asher, the gray magician who fulfills the request.

I thought it would be best to leave it alone until now… … If this is the case, there is only one option. We can’t leave the variables that can ruin the plan as it is.

───The ‘Roapra Sealing Plan’ will proceed as it is. However, since Leonil, who has noticed the abnormal situation in Grond, may head to the dark side, we will forcefully move the coronation ceremony a little earlier so that he does not have to worry about anything else for the time being. Disruption of information is Flona and Seva… … No, I’ll leave it to Cland, the dark merchant.

───I understand, Your Highness.

───And… … .

Silis paused for a moment.

I thought about it as I tapped the window with my fingers.

Asher is a huge variable.

They may become enemies, but not yet.

Judging from his appearance so far, unlike Grond, there is room for compromise.

Instead of judging only obstacles to be eliminated, it might be a good idea to be a little more friendly.

so.

───Arrange a meeting with Asher.

* * *

Loapra is a city of weak meat.

It was an extraterritorial area where the public power of the kingdom did not reach, and the rules set by the ruling power, Vintert, were the law.

Of course, there were people who were dissatisfied, but no one was openly expressing it. Because no one dared to stand against Vintert or Grond.

Only the strong can have everything.

That place is the dark side. And at this point, the pinnacle of Roapra was Verden.

‘There was a place like this under the castle.’

Underground of the gray capital.

It was the only place away from the aftermath of Verden’s magic, and it was a room that Grond liked to use as a resting place.

Verden lay down on the seat of honor.

Soft yet durable, waterproof material. Judging from the insight, it is clear that the sofa is made from the leather of a beast.

It was a luxury that adventurers would be shocked to see that armor materials were only used to make furniture.

The whole thing is covered with stuff like that.

The size of the room was large enough for dozens of people to come in, and a chandelier made of crafted magic stones hung from the ceiling.

Other than that, there were ornaments all over the place that seemed quite expensive.

Then, Gail approached.

“I brought you Pure Gold Buzz tea and cheesecake.”

He set down the bowl and teacup without a sound.

Guild had been living as Grond’s secretary for several years, but he was clearly nervous. He bowed deeply and cautiously stepped back.

Verden looked down.

‘Fury Gold Buzz. Long time no see.’

It was the tea leaves that Count Rodenmeyer had served at the time when the dukedom was requesting it.

Lightly aroused mana.

I mixed half a spoonful of sugar with my mental powers and savored the tea like a cake. The quality was top notch, and the taste was the same as in memory.

It might be poisonous, but it didn’t matter.

Because Einver grants poison immunity to its owner. Wearing the ancient artifact of the King of Darkness, Verden was unstoppable.

The attitude that you dare not kill yourself no matter what you do.

Robert, who sat on the diagonal from Verden, was afraid of it.

“… … .”

She rolled her gray eyes slightly.

Unlike Grond, Verden’s expression did not show emotion. Adding to that a flawless and mysterious appearance, the fear multiplied.

widely.

Verden put down the teacup.

Robert clenched his fist under the table at the gaze that came immediately afterward.

“How is Galliak?”

“Uh, first of all, I gave first aid with the highest quality potion, and now I am receiving treatment from a priest from Aurople. They say that it will take time to heal, but it is not to the extent that it will cause any physical problems.”

“Draken.”

“He is also receiving treatment at the same time… … If you wish, I will dispose of it right away.”

Draken tried to kill Galiak.

Since the party was harmed, from Robert’s point of view, it was assumed that the new king would be angry. But Verden had no idea.

There was no reason to run amok anymore after Grond was dealt with.

Well, it’s not like Galliak is dead.

“Leave it alone.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

your majesty?

Verden frowned.

When they showed their displeasure, Guile and Robert stood upright.

“I will change the title.”

“yes? So, how… … .”

“Just call me by name.”

“Okay, dear, Mr. Asher.”

“so. How is Loafra now?”

Robert explained right away.

The power of Roapra was replaced in just one day.

The organizations that barely survived in such a sudden change locked themselves in their own hideouts. It was a natural reaction, having experienced an irresistible force.

No one ever left Loapra, though they harbored fears of being disposed of at the whim of the new king.

They believed that there was nowhere to hide and that the moment they ran away, they could be killed.

“lung… … No, nothing will ever bother Asher. If there is any sign of that, I will personally prevent it in advance.”

Robert said confidently.

You will be able to live only if you prove your usefulness. I didn’t want to die that much.

Verden nodded.

Anyway, I was worried about what to do right now.

Of course, I wasn’t going to sit down in Roapra like this.

For Verden, the underworld throne was too small. The power he had built up was by no means just to rule the underground city.

He called himself a king like Grond, and had no intention of becoming a goblin in the cave.

‘Now that we’ve accomplished all our goals, it’s time to leave the kingdom, but… … .’

I can’t do that right now.

Because Leonil is still alive.

Even after knowing about those who conducted human experiments, there was not the slightest amount of generosity to neglect or spare them. Because that act itself was Verden’s wrath.

However, it is difficult to deal with Leonil at once.

Even if you’re not a Transcendentalist, you shouldn’t underestimate the power of a 6th-tier mage. The damage can be expanded if the magic battle is waged in Letia, the capital city.

So we need to bring out Leonil.

Or maybe an opportunity to be alone with him comes along.

“… … .”

Verden was quietly thinking.

The silence made the atmosphere heavy.

Robert’s eyes twitched.

‘Dangerous.’

It is unknown what the new king is thinking.

one maybe… … He may be contemplating whether to dispose of Gail, Draken, and Robert himself.

You have to show why you want to live right now.

Robert, who was desperately shaking his head, opened his eyes. yes, there was A great gift for a new king.

“Asher, I have something to show you right away.”

* * *

Robert is in charge of Vintert’s finances.

It was because of his outstanding ability that he was able to confidently take the position of leader and keep it.

Grond took Robert seriously.

It’s much bigger to make huge profits by rolling tens or hundreds of billions rather than simply being strong.

It is self-evident that strength is the truth of the world, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be everything in the world.

───So I’ll leave it up to you.

A passage that descends deeper underground in the Underground City.

Walking through him, Robert recalled the orders of the time.

“Grund secretly gave me access to his vault. He was a testament to his trust, but he also ordered the coffers to be filled, and I have never failed him in that regard.”

But there is no more Grond.

The throne he usurped was usurped by a new king.

Verden said.

“So you’re going to hand over the safe to me?’

“Because it was Asher-sama who dethroned Grond. It is natural that the property he had also belonged to. At least in this loapra.”

Robert smiled softly.

It was her sinister intention to gain trust and life with someone else’s property.

After some time, they arrived at the far underground of the gray castle.

Perhaps because it was under an underground lake, a faint watery smell crossed the tip of my nose. The old, unmaintained passageways had cave moss growing in every crevice.

“Then I will open it.”

Robert fumbled against the wall.

When the bricks were pressed, the engine started to work. Upon closer inspection, it was even treated to disrupt magic.

A device that cannot be detected by magic power detection.

coo goo… … !

The wall opens with a vibration.

Beyond that was a metal door of unfathomable thickness.

Introduced by Robert.

“This is Grond’s Vault.”