Genius Wizard Breaking Limits - Chapter 275



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Episode 275: To the Dominion (1)

“what? Ready right now?”

The smugglers looked puzzled at the news of the sudden departure.

But the confusion was short-lived.

Following Padreld’s orders, the people started to move in unison. No one raised any strong questions.

The viability of surviving limbs intact despite having been in the industry for decades.

It was a solid organizational power created by the leadership of rough and sensitive smugglers and Padreld’s ability to deal with many customers, both nobles and commoners.

“Come on, move! hurry!”

“I have filled all three lines!”

Materials are loaded into the ship’s warehouse one after another.

Soon after, the six ships at the berth became full. Part of the hull was submerged due to its heavy weight.

‘This should be enough.’

In the meantime, Verden carved a complex magic circle on the deck of the ship by overlapping the magic circle, Connection and Release.

Ability to simultaneously generate attraction and repulsion between identical magic circles, fixing the distance between them. And a protective magic circle was added on top to prevent damage from unexpected external shocks.

The smugglers moved to and from the ship, glancing at them.

They reacted with fright or astonishment to the shape of the geometric magic circle, which seemed to cause depression just by looking at it.

This was especially the case with some wizards involved in smuggling.

Eventually, the writing of the magic circle was finished.

When Verden remotely activated all the magic circles, a wave of magical energy erupted between the ships lined up in a row.

With this, the waves crashing into the ranks or crashing into each other are no longer possible. In addition, even if only medium-sized ships are operated, small ships will naturally follow.

Time passed just like that.

“Huh, huh… … ! Everything, everything is ready, Mr. Asher… … !”

A smuggler came after an inspection.

Padreld wiped a thick drop of sweat on his forearm and exhaled heavily.

The humidity was high compared to the outside, so it was not a very good environment for vigorous movement.

“Yeah, good job.”

“Oh, no. Um, but are you really leaving? So, no matter how you think about it, this seems like a very reckless attempt… … .”

Until the end, Padrell expressed concern.

It wasn’t that I couldn’t understand the worrying dissatisfaction.

Even a medium-sized vessel would be dangerous because of the underground water flowing far away. A boat smaller than that will capsize the moment it twists.

It would be difficult to understand with words alone.

However, the way to calm these dissatisfaction is simple.

“Take it.”

Took.

Verden threw a leather pouch.

Small enough to hold in one hand. Padreld, who received the pouch without hesitation, instinctively felt the weight and looked down at the same time.

Brilliant light shimmered through the cracks.

“Look, jewels?”

“It is an advance payment. The balance will be paid after the work in the Dominion is over.”

Padreld pursed his lips.

At a glance, it was well worth it. To be honest, it was an unexpected and unexpected harvest.

‘this… … Didn’t he just make you work?’

From the beginning, Verden intended to pay the fee, but in fact there was room for misunderstanding.

Grond, the king of the underworld who brutally executed the criminals who resisted Vintert in the middle of the underworld.

It was a natural prejudice to think that the person who killed him would be even more heinous. Of course, I thought I would just pamper the smugglers with force… … .

“If there is anything you want, just tell me.”

Padreld had a smile on his face.

Keeping the pocket tightly in your pocket so you don’t lose it.

‘As expected, money is a convenient means.’

Verden touched Raindia.

To him who obtained Grond’s safe, the jewel bag was nothing more than a speck of dust.

“Let’s leave.”

“All right. everyone! Set sail!”

When the signal was given, the smugglers all gathered inside the ship.

I tied myself up tightly to avoid being hurt by the violent shaking. And those who were in charge of steering were each seated in the captain’s room.

“hmm? Is Asher not going in?”

“Never mind me.”

Verden, who covered his head with Einver’s hood, stood in the center of the deck.

no way… … Are you going to withstand the current on a boat without any safety devices? It was an accident that could not be called sane, but Padreld did not hesitate to ask.

‘He must have an idea.’

In addition to paying the price, a mysterious magic circle was engraved on the ship.

By all appearances, it was not at all the attitude of a person about to die. So, it was clear that there was a solution of its own.

The new ruler of the underworld was a different being from the wizards Padreld had experienced so far.

“It’s not something you can avoid by worrying about it.”

So I’d rather accept it.

Whoops.

At Padreld’s signal, the two main ships fired their engines.

Although it was an insignificant performance compared to a flying boat, it is possible to maintain balance, change direction, and accelerate forward.

It is the result of Padreld’s big heart and spending a lot of money in the past.

It crosses over a calm underground lake at the marina.

The moment he joined the strong waves without hesitation, the hull shook greatly and began to accelerate at the same time.

“This, this, is it okay?”

“Wouldn’t it be okay to ride with the king of the underworld?”

“If Padrell told me to believe it, I would believe it… … Ah, I’m really scared of X… … !”

A heavy atmosphere settled inside the hull.

I had been through the underground passage dozens of times, but I had never experienced such tension.

It was the same with Padreld.

Somewhat accustomed to the shock, he raised his head slightly and cast his gaze through the window.

Verden was still on deck.

The hull was shaking like crazy and waves were crashing beside it, but it seemed calm as if nothing had happened.

“Crazy, what a sense of balance that is… … .”

It was the moment when surprise turned to surprise.

Wow!

Suddenly the ship was pulled down.

The ranks were not broken by the magic circle, but the problem was below.

Torrents caused elevations in the underground lake.

As a result, a small waterfall was created, and a rock that should have been hidden underneath was brought closer to the surface of the water.

Even if you bump into it, it won’t be smashed at once, but damage is unavoidable.

That’s why I said don’t start when the water is strong… … ! In times of turbulence, unpredictable risk factors increase rapidly.

That was then.

Suddenly the waterfall smoothed out and covered the reef.

The ships passed the obstacle so easily and moved forward with the current.

“… … what?”

Padreld narrowed his eyes.

What I just saw was absolutely not a natural phenomenon. More miracles.

All that was reflected in his field of vision was a magician surrounded by magic. The lips exposed under the platinum robe were soft.

“It’s not as dangerous as I thought. Can you speed it up a little bit?”

… … What did you say?

I couldn’t hear it because it was a small sound, but my anxiety soared. And unfortunately, concerns hit the mark very accurately.

Verden unleashed a magic spell.

Magic that is manifested by the will that dwells in the image.

Then the rapids carrying the ships began to churn more forcefully, and the surrounding landscape quickly passed by.

“100 million!!!!”

Unfortunately, the ride comfort of the ship was not good.

Padreld choked under the increasing pressure in real time. His face pulled up naturally and the flesh under his chin caught.

I barely opened my mouth and let out a voice.

“buy… … save… … !!”

The body does not move even if you give strength to the muscles.

All he could do was move his mouth desperately.

Among the smugglers waiting below the deck, people who could not stand it and passed out began to appear one after another.

An underground cruise led by a quasi-transcendentalist.

Smugglers’ ships pierced the straight line with unprecedented speed.

* * *

Smuggler’s Canyon, near the Dominion of Midlos, was so peaceful.

There was no need to prepare contraband as the current flowed from the Kingdom to the Dominion, and Padreld was still a long way from coming from the other side.

An underground lake unaffected by rapids.

With nothing to do, the smugglers settle down and spend their time fishing.

It was then.

“huh? What is that?”

“what?”

The pinkyless smuggler pointed forward.

A huge shadow, freed from the rapids, was running toward the marina. It was too far away, so I narrowed my eyes to see.

After a while, the outline was revealed.

Yes, those were six ships.

By the way, with huge waves.

“Uh huh? hey hey! Fuck you, Daffy! Evacuate the marina immediately!!”

“Wave! A big fucking wave is coming!”

If you get swept away, you may get lost.

Startled, the people desperately backed away.

But the situation we feared did not happen.

The waves, which were thought to overturn the whole area, disappeared without realizing it, and the approaching ships succeeded in anchoring very well.

“What is this… … ?”

There was no one to answer. Only subtle silence flowed.

cooong!

Suddenly, the stairs came down from the deck.

Immediately after, people who showed up threw themselves onto the land as if jumping off. The face of the man at the head was too familiar.

“L, Padreld?”

Isn’t it time to leave yet?

Or, rather than that, did you mean that it came through the rapids? He approached and asked, but Padreld did not have time to answer leisurely.

“Wow! Wow!”

I vomited my rumbling stomach.

So did the other smugglers who got off together.

I was fine on the boat, but I couldn’t stand it when I reached the ground.

Rapid movement of ships and static on land.

It was motion sickness caused by the distance between the two that did not go away.

At times like this, the spirit magician relieved the dizziness, but he also couldn’t stand the feeling of vomiting and put his head on the floor.

Finally, Verden disembarked.

It seemed normal, as if it were natural. No, on the contrary, he seemed satisfied.

‘A ship galloping underground. Quite lucky.’

I have ridden the flying boat several times.

However, it was the first time I rode a boat and ran on the water like this. It was even more so after passing through a huge underground cave.

It was definitely a unique and memorable experience.

‘Although the other smugglers seem to be quite burdened.’

I was able to drastically reduce the travel time, and since no one died and the ship was protected, there would be no complaints.

Lightly aroused mana.

Verden had learned endowment magic to strengthen himself, so he was clumsy with magic that affects others.

However, if it is of a low rank, mental magic is also possible.

2nd tier enchantment magic.

As the casting was repeated continuously, the number of smugglers who stopped motion sickness increased one by one. Verden, who ended the commotion in an instant, approached Padreld.

“Are you okay?”

“Yes, yes… … Thanks to you, it’s fine. thank you.”

Whoa. Padreld caught his breath.

The color returned to the pale complexion.

As the shaking sensation calmed down, it felt like I was alive. After coming to his senses, he said.

“When can we depart for the Dominion?”

“How long will it take to prepare?”

“If you move the goods on the ground and prepare the wagon… … It will be over in about six hours. This is probably because the facilities here are better and there are more people.”

“Then we’ll leave in half a day.”

Take some time to rest as well.

Padrell was relieved to be able to get some decent sleep.

He nodded, politely guided Verden to the hideout, and called the official in charge of the canyon of the Dominion.

An order to immediately move all supplies and load them onto the wagon.

Even though it was sudden, the executive who accepted without complaint threw a question.

“But you came with me… … Who are you? Looking at the robe he’s wearing, he doesn’t look like a normal person. Are you an illegal immigrant from aristocratic origin?”

“that is… … Oh, it’s too long to explain, so I’ll tell you later. Anyway, I’ll serve it myself, so tell them to ignore the others and get to work.”

“Ah, yes. All right. But before that, I have something to tell you.”

“… … ?”

“Apart from the turbulent atmosphere in the Dominion, the atmosphere with other smugglers has been pretty grim lately. I heard that they were frantic about stealing contraband goods, even stabbing each other.”

looted?

“What is the cause?”

“I haven’t figured it out yet.”

Padrell pursed his lips.

It is a taboo for smugglers to aim for their own contraband. To say that I violated it openly means that there is something… … .

“Well, I bet they won’t be targeting us. Unless you dare to die. Get a rough idea of ​​the situation. I’ll take care of the urgent matters first and then decide whether or not to get directly involved.”

If you step in too quickly, you may see blood.

Padreld decided to stay as far away from the unknown conflict as possible. At least for now, as much as possible, nothing had to happen.

The executive called all the smugglers in the Dominion.

Those who relaxed roughly boarded the ship right away. There was no time for chatting to move supplies by the time Padreld said.

“… … .”

The man who had been looking at them quietly disappeared.

* * *

The man who escaped from the smuggler’s gorge, ‘Oel’, ran through the forest.

Recently, a party of gold-grade adventurers was dispatched and wiped out the sub-species in the vicinity, so they were in a somewhat safe state, so they moved without hesitation.

The man who skillfully rode the mountain trail nervously clicked his tongue.

“No matter how fast, they said they would be leaving the kingdom in two weeks… … Padreld, how did that bastard come already?”

It is an unexpected situation.

I even had a hard time infiltrating it, but I never thought things would suddenly turn out like this. Besides, you’re trying to move contraband to the Dominion in a hurry.

‘Did he notice?’

… … no, that wouldn’t be the case

It is very likely that it is a characteristic cautiousness. Since he is called a trafficker, he must have a sixth sense.

Whatever it was, it would be a waste to miss the carriage.

With Padreld’s cargo, he should be able to retire with ten times his usual wealth… … This opportunity could never be missed.

So you must take it away.

“By the way, who the hell is wearing that robe?”

A white robe adorned with gold that was dazzling enough to make your jaw drop even when viewed from a distance.

I couldn’t see his face properly because the hood was pressed down, but it was clear that he was no ordinary person. Could he be Padreld’s guest?

I wondered who it was, but I had no choice but to come out immediately.

Except for the guards, everyone in the canyon was on the move.

It was obvious that the raid would have been over if they delayed a little longer or worked together to move the contraband.

But if you’re a noble… … .

“Hehe, it would be suitable for a side income.”

Maybe you will get an unexpected harvest.

Oel, who had regained his appetite, ran through the forest road where the day had begun to set, and headed for the campsite where his party was located.