Genius Wizard Breaking Limits - Chapter 268



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Episode 268: National Treasure (1)

A soft smile spreads across your lips.

Wearing a white dress, Silis’s expression was shining brighter than on the day of the coronation, when she was torturing various cerebral bodies.

Was it the composure created by achieving revenge, or the excitement of having a new goal?

Whatever it was, I could tell she was serious.

‘I will live for the people who protected me.’

It is a new goal and dream that started with the advice of others.

However, it was Silis herself who materialized it. He also decided to take a different path.

Its will was firm.

Verden kept Sillis’s decision in mind.

Maybe one day you will make the same, similar, or completely opposite choices.

Unlike Silis, the journey he wants to go on is not over. He was only about to get off his feet.

Verden nodded.

“Right.”

“… … Is that all?”

“Should there have been a different reaction?”

Silis shook her head.

“It’s not… … At least I thought my answer was not what you wanted to hear.”

“I didn’t come here to hear the answer.”

Verden did not answer.

Such silence became an answer.

‘Even though I had that much power, I couldn’t achieve it.’

It must be at least a higher ideal than Silis, who wanted to destroy the royal family.

Silis thought about the trouble the man in front of her would create.

The result could not be precisely guessed. No matter what you do, it will have a huge impact that will shake the entire continent.

The one who single-handedly defeated the strongest in the kingdom, the one closest to the transcendent among the people Silis knew.

will surely rule the world.

But even if you’re afraid, you shouldn’t stay away.

It was because he was a benefactor to Silis before the prudent decision to form a friendly relationship with a strong person.

I had no intention of making the same mistake as when I sealed Roapra again. I have already confirmed with my own two eyes that this is wrong.

So this time I’m thinking of going the other way.

“Asher, I don’t know what kind of dream you are dreaming about. At least, except that it will be very important to you.”

but.

“Anything we can give you will definitely help.”

Silis said confidently.

What the hell are you trying to give me so confidently? It wasn’t at all that I did it to get paid, but… … Well, if you give it, you have to take it.

There was no reason to refuse.

“But before showing off the payoff, there is something you should take care of.”

Silis snapped her fingers.

From the back of the throne, a bracelet with luxurious ornaments flew in.

If you have an eye for magic items enough to use , you can notice at a glance that it is not an ordinary item.

Moreover, that bracelet was an accessory she had seen before.

“Is it Leonil’s artifact?”

“As a result of investigating the entire capital, a passer-by picked it up in a remote alley. At the time, we also secured testimony that he was away with his left arm that had almost collapsed. So I paid a small fee and legally got it back. Would you like to see for yourself?”

Seelis recommended checking.

Verden, who fixed his gaze, used .

‘The name is the will of desolation. An artifact that gives you control over projectile magic for a certain period of time in return for sacrificing your lifespan.’

If you think about it, it has infinite effects.

For example, by manipulating magic arrows, you can easily shoot targets that would otherwise be out of reach.

In particular, arbitrarily changing the location by manipulating Meteor like Leonil did is enough to be a disaster in a war.

However, the problem is that life expectancy is reduced.

Even though you can freely manipulate even 7th tier siege magic, if even Leonil hesitated to use it, it would mean that the reaction would be great.

Since the exact figures are not known, we have to be careful.

‘I don’t think I’ll write anything.’

Verden lost interest in a single knife.

He was very reluctant to have anything to do with lifespan because he had lived a terminally ill life.

Even if you use it yourself, it’s ambiguous.

I didn’t think it would be possible to gain utility beyond Verden’s current power beyond the consumption of life.

It was a negative opinion rather than a question.

Seelis said.

“As expected, it seems that the performance is not satisfactory.”

“Not all artifacts are good. Rather, it’s rare to get something that’s right for you.”

“Even if you don’t have this, it will be even more so for a strong person. However, the ownership of this artifact remains with you. So, if you don’t need it, the royal family would like to offer to buy it.”

“… … from the royal family? Is there any other use?”

“Even without that, artifacts are precious. It’s a problem to use life as a consumable, but that doesn’t mean you can’t use it at all. If you have it, the day will come when you will use it. Even if you don’t have one, you can decorate the treasure chest, so it doesn’t matter much. What would you like to do?”

There is nothing to worry about.

It’s self-evident that even if you have that bracelet, you will become a nuisance.

“I take the offer.”

“great. I’ll pay the price so you won’t be disappointed.”

Silis moved her magic.

The will of desolation floating in the air settled in the corner.

“Then it’s time to get to the point. Three rewards to be paid by the royal family. Unlike Leonil’s Artifact, you can look forward to it this time.”

Is it more than an artifact?

Having said that, I couldn’t help but feel hopeful.

Silis manipulated magic.

This time, certificates and medals with writings flew one by one, and she held them in her hands.

A mark imitating a sharp shield.

Both have the royal symbol clearly engraved on them.

Eventually, Sillis declared.

“Asher, I will give you the title of honorary count of the kingdom of Estyria.”

* * *

The nobility is the privileged class that dominates the caste system.

As the times have developed, the cases of ruthless tyranny in the territory have decreased as in the past, but they still have great power.

The rank of nobility was not a place that anyone could reach through hard work, as any commoner would have imagined themselves to be noble once in a while.

But Verden’s reaction was very cold.

“Oh, don’t you like it?”

“Because it is useless.”

honorary count.

It is an honorary title that can be bestowed in the kingdom of Estria, and is not hereditary and does not give a territory to rule.

Of course, in many ways, he could be treated appropriately for the title of count, but mostly only in the kingdom of Estyria. It was unnecessary for Verden, who would soon leave the kingdom.

showed a slight displeasure.

“If you intend to make me belong to the kingdom with a title———”

“Ah, please. I have no such wicked intentions at all. It’s all because I was trying to give you aristocratic status. If I had tried to capture you in the first place, I would have given you a title of count or higher, along with a fiefdom.”

Silis clapped her hands softly.

“Oh, did you wish for that? If you’re thinking of having enemies in the kingdom, we’ll give you a fertile and spacious estate. In addition, the position of the head of the court mage, and even the duke. You can have it all if you want.”

It’s a proposal that mixes seriousness and jokes.

Even though he knew that Verden didn’t nod, it meant that if he accepted, he would really give him all the authority.

Of course, the answer was fixed.

“I’m sorry, but I refuse.”

“Well, I knew it, but… … It’s a bit sad. It would be very reassuring for you to settle down in the kingdom.”

Silis let out a small sigh.

It was sincere. Soon, she brushed off her regret and spoke.

“In fact, it is because of this that I was given the title.”

Silis pulled out an envelope.

It was luxuriously decorated with a green painting on a white background, and was preserved in a state that was not damaged by magical treatment.

The seal seal has a picture other than the symbol of the royal family. Witnessing him, Verden’s eyes widened slightly.

“… … The Mark of the Artesen Magic Tower?”

“I see right away. that’s right. This is a permit for the production of a ‘large-scale flying boat’ assigned to the nation through an auction at Artesyn’s Magic Tower.”

Flying boats cannot be manufactured by anyone and cannot be owned by anyone.

Otherwise, it will cause great chaos in society. In particular, those made for medium or larger scale or for military purposes are extremely dangerous.

A flying boat equipped with a magic circle for siege can turn a city into a mess in an instant.

An Artison Magic Tower with a production technology that no other Magic Tower can match.

I don’t know if time flies, but for now, it’s only possible to build large-scale flying boats.

“As you know, there are few countries in the world that can own large-scale flying boats. And this license was designed to be used only by the Estyrian royalty or nobility. Do you think this would be a reward that would please you?”

At least Countess or higher can manage a large-scale flying boat. There are no exceptions as it is a rule established by global consensus.

In other words, it meant that Verden, who had just become an honorary count, had enough qualifications.

“Giving large-scale flying boat permits to individuals. Isn’t the pay too high? If I use the flying boat maliciously, it will cause great damage to the kingdom.”

“If that was the case, I wouldn’t have warned you like this. Rather, I just gave you permission to build a large-scale flying boat, and the production cost is yours to deal with. Of course, I’m willing to raise funds even if it’s unreasonable if you enter the kingdom of Estria.”

The last word slipped out.

‘… … It’s a personal flying boat.’

Even if you rob Grond’s safe, the funds are still insufficient.

There’s no particular need for it at the moment, but it’s clear that it will come in handy in the future. A large-scale flying boat is a great force in itself.

“Then thank you.”

“you’re welcome.”

Verden put the certificate of honorary count, the medal of the royal family to certify him, and the license for the Artesyn Magic Tower in the space bag.

Satisfaction doubled as it was an unexpectedly large gift.

‘I’m curious to see if this is the case.’

The previous pay was this much.

So, what is the third and last reward?

But I couldn’t get an answer right away.

“The third payoff is not here. It is still in production.”

… … in production?

Silis smiled briskly at Verden, who expressed her doubts.

“So please wait a little bit. It won’t take long.”

Platinum’s hair brushed behind his ear as he answered.

He was more confident than ever before.

I don’t know what it is, but it seems that I have a reason to stay in the castle a little longer, apart from Grond’s safe.

* * *

At that time, Calia was facing the Marquis of Esperenza alone.

Even after several minutes had passed, she still did not know why she had been called. There was not even a conversation except for her initial greeting.

He carefully sipped the steaming tea and looked at his father, who was lost in thought.

A quiet silence pervades.

At that time, the Marquis’ voice broke the silence.

“Calia.”

“Ah, yes, Father.”

He hurriedly put the teacup down.

The Marquis, who was watching him, narrowed his eyes.

“You’ve been hanging out with Asher lately.”

Calia’s eyes were instantly colored with bewilderment.

He then scratched his chin with his finger and averted his gaze.

“Not only Asher, but Ferne and Karans are also accompanying me… … .”

“I heard that the two of them sometimes go together.”

Calia closed her mouth.

It was difficult to understand what his father was trying to say.

In that case, the answer was simply to be quiet. Because I knew full well that clumsy psychological warfare wouldn’t work at all.

Of course, it didn’t make any sense.

In terms of personality, Calia inherited the tendencies of a marquis more strongly than her other brothers.

To the Marquis, a seasoned aristocrat and father, it was as simple as seeing through his children’s thoughts.

“In that sense, I have something to tell you.”

“… … yes?”

Calia blinked.

“Has something urgent happened?”

“If I had to ask, there wouldn’t be much time. It’s not difficult either. Rather, it is very simple.”

Curiosity deepened.

I wasn’t used to such ambiguous commands.

“If you want to refuse, you can refuse. It’s not something you have to do.”

That means there is no need to use the sword.

There must have been a reason why he singled out her.

“… … I will listen first.”

At Calia’s words, the Marquis did not hesitate and revealed the inside story.

A deep voice echoed through the room.

After the explanation was over, when he even understood his intentions. Calia couldn’t bear to turn down the opportunity her father gave her.