Genius Wizard Breaking Limits - Chapter 276



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Episode 276: To the Dominion (2)

Huge wagons speed along the highway, raising dust.

Due to the private modification and maximization of the loading capacity, the size is large and the weight is not a joke. At least three horses are required to pull smoothly.

You can move a little longer and longer only when you use a special breed with developed muscular endurance.

Conversely, the escort troops were selected as horses capable of explosive speed in preparation for sudden situations.

It had to cost a lot of maintenance, but it was necessary consumption.

The more luggage you carry in one trip, the more money you get in your pocket.

A carriage of dozens of people.

In this area, Padrell’s was like the smuggler’s representative.

However, in the end, he was just one of those active in the underworld.

‘If I had known it would be like this, I would have bought a wagon for entertainment.’

The smell of metal and wood crosses the nostrils.

Darkness overflowed like dark clouds inside the narrow carriage. He made space and cleaned up as much as he could, but he couldn’t get out of the wagon’s limits.

To be honest, why would a smuggling business need a luxurious carriage? It is difficult to manage and useless.

Picking up outsiders is, at best, taking illegal immigrants to towns and cities for a fee according to market value.

Occasionally, aristocrats came to visit, but there was no particular meaning of status. The fact that they came to Smuggler’s Gulch meant that they were either going to fall or were about to fall.

Among them, he had never encountered an influential guest whom Padreld had to personally serve as his master.

so it looks

Padreld, who had been quietly rolling his eyes, cleared his throat slightly.

“I’m sorry this is so shabby. There is no better wagon in the canyon… … .”

“Does not matter.”

Verden put his back against the wall as if he was accustomed to it.

He spent his childhood as a worker at an orphanage and magic tower.

Now, he had no intention of making a fuss over a single carriage, arguing about whether he was the king of the underworld or an honorary count.

Identity is only a means.

Verden asked while looking at the scenery outside through the gap in the carriage.

“I understood to some extent about the Dominion of Midlos. Still, it would be more accurate to hear from you who have been active locally. How is the overall atmosphere?”

“Originally, security wasn’t that good, but now it’s pretty serious. Locally, it’s comparable to, or worse than, the southern kingdom of Estyria, where the undead avalanche took place.”

The voice subsided.

“Since the Mamentus Chamber of Commerce was devoured by sub-species outside, merchants who are heading to or leaving the Dominion are atrophied. Because of that, the price of food has risen several times, and the economy is not talking. It’s to the point that a group of people trying to steal money will approach the moment you deviate from the main road a little.”

“What about the guards?”

“I took a bribe and pretended not to see it. It is difficult for them to survive on their salary alone, so they have their back pockets full. Well, this isn’t a big deal… … .”

Padreld scratched his temple.

“I don’t know if you know it, but not too long ago, the most expensive Rainbow Inn in the Dominion was burned to the ground. Since it was mainly used by wealthy people, it was a heavily guarded place. Because of that, the guests who used the inn were scattered, and according to rumors, there are some guys who specialize in targeting people with heavy pockets.

The rainbow-colored inn burnt down, the death of the Mamentus Company.

Both are related to the Bohemirn Magic Tower, and these are the events that Verden is paying attention to.

“Fire in the inn. You see it as an incident, not an accident.”

“Are you buying? Haha, I know because I’ve used the rainbow-colored inn before, but there’s absolutely no way that’s the case. There are very few things that could start a fire, and even if it did happen by accident, it would have been possible to deal with it right away.”

That is, of course, if it’s running normally.

“The current situation of the autonomous territories. The lack of security at the time of the fire at the inn, people who have no choice but to move to the inn in a relatively unsafe location. And even those who attack them. It doesn’t seem like an accident, at least from my point of view.”

Of course, you’ll have to see.

Since it was only a heart attack, he quietly added the words.

“For that reason, besides the adventurers who have come to subdue the subhumans, many mercenaries are flowing into the Dominion. It must be a ulterior motive to get a share of the wagon escort or personal bodyguard request. They’re ferocious, so if you get into a fight properly, it’s easy to get stabbed, so the atmosphere is ugly.”

Padrell shrugged.

“At the same time, the autonomous lords and nobles are just watching and taking care of their own interests. The Dominion of Midlos is like this. Worst as I would never recommend it as a travel area.”

It was an honest evaluation as a trafficker.

“Then, the organization operating in the shadows must have grown in size.”

“you’re right. It is unusual even for me, who has been in this industry for a long time.”

“It’s unusual… … .”

Verden recalled his original purpose.

The reason for heading to the Midlos Dominion is to contact a group that is hostile to the Bohemirn Magic Tower on the East Continent.

You have to see and judge for yourself if it’s worth using as a base for your forces.

‘But I need information to find them.’

Here, Verden planned to use his status as the ruler of Loapra.

Because the weight of that notoriety was widespread not only in the kingdom, but also in the underworld of the eastern continent.

According to what Robert said, the Dominion’s organizations would never disregard Verden’s orders or requests.

In other words, they will be the limbs that gather all kinds of information.

‘Without having to run around myself.’

In that respect, Padrell was a suitable person as a guide.

The reputation the bootlegger had built had the public confidence to prove Verden’s identity. It would be easy to call the scattered organizations together.

It would be more efficient than working alone.

In many ways, it was well worth the time and money invested.

* * *

The road to the Dominion of Midlos was smooth.

As if the rumors about the sub-species were not false, several sub-species groups appeared in the forest after the adventurers had subdued them several times, but they did not attack them.

Padreld’s carriage was large.

Sensing the danger based on instinct, they quietly disappeared into the forest.

Three days passed like that.

Kururureureung.

A thunderclap is heard from the overcast sky.

Heavy rain soaked the soil and trees. The carriage slowed down due to the sudden winter rain.

I didn’t know what would happen if I rushed down the darkened road.

Padreld, wrapped in a blanket, peeked outside.

“We will be arriving at the Dominion city soon. Fortunately, I don’t think we will have to camp in this weather.”

Sleeping in bad weather has never been a good experience.

He sighed in relief at the thought of ending his travels at an inn in the city soon.

At that time, Verden, who was quietly meditating, opened his eyes.

“Padreld.”

“Tell me.”

“Are there any thieves around here?”

thief?

Padrell shook his head.

“I don’t know if it used to be, but probably not now. In the current situation, if you stay outside and steal, you will be beaten by a race of subhumans. And adventurers who periodically come to subdue them will soon find out.”

“Then you are not a thief.”

“?”

Verden stood up.

He went out to the driver’s seat and looked around.

Even if you don’t use , you can clearly feel it. The hostility and murderous intent that lingered in the shadows.

‘And even magical power.’

Verden’s gaze moved forward.

coo coo… … !

Suddenly, a stone wall rose above the road.

The startled coachman pulled the reins, but there was not enough distance to bring it to a complete stop.

“Oh, no!”

The escort veered off the highway, avoiding a collision.

However, it was unavoidable that the carriage in the lead crashed into the wall. The wagons in the back got tangled up and became a mess.

It was the moment when Padreld’s pupils dilated as he put his head out.

Verden’s demonic eyes flickered.

The wall blocking the path split vertically and opened wide on both sides.

The wagon, which managed to avoid a collision by a narrow margin, soon stopped. The ranks are messed up, but there are no major problems.

Excited horses howl and purr.

Padreld shouted, drawing his dagger.

“It’s an assault! There is a wizard, so be careful!”

The escorts widened their eyes at the sudden situation and were vigilant in all directions.

The smugglers stuck to the wagons and guarded the crates of contraband. It was an organized movement.

“What bastards dare… … .”

Padrell hesitated and turned around.

“Ah, thank you, Mr. Asher. I almost lost the wagon right under my nose. Thanks to that, the disaster was averted.”

I don’t know how the hell you did it.

Padrell suppressed his rising curiosity.

Verden said.

“Looks like they’re after your cargo.”

“It seems that way. Other than that, there’s no other reason. You are in the carriage. We’ll take care of them.”

Padreld showed confidence.

It’s probably not the first time you’ve been through a situation like this.

But I had no intention of wasting time.

“Is it necessary to capture them alive?”

“yes? Ah yes. If possible, about five or six people… … .”

Activated Raindia.

He held the Orient taken out of subspace in his hand and activated the magic circuit.

Basic magic that minimizes the disadvantages of the King of Darkness Arcane.

No one noticed even though the minute waves of magical power covered the area. In other words, there is no magician who has reached a certain level.

It was a group armed with a few low-level wizards, light armor, crossbows, bows, and swords.

‘Did you mean to shoot arrows after crashing the wagon?’

The numbers are pretty.

It doesn’t matter anyway.

Verden stretched out his staff towards the sky.

Small lightning bolts made of magical power cut through the teeth of the comb and pierced the dark clouds.

* * *

Break the ranks of wagons with and send a signal.

Right after that, it was a simple and clear strategy to make Padreld’s smugglers into beehives on both sides of the highway and raid them to steal the entire cargo.

And if there were any nobles that Padreld had brought, he intended to capture them alive, steal all the expensive things, and kill them for entertainment.

There were very few opportunities in my life to play with those who were born with wealth and power as toys.

Since several smugglers and criminals joined forces, the power was sufficient.

“Then why are you so quiet?”

Oel, hiding in the grass, murmured softly.

Judging from the commotion coming from nearby, the carriage seems to have stopped as planned… … Wizard doesn’t send signal.

My colleagues also tilted their heads, saying they did not know why.

“Is something wrong? What do we do?”

“well… … .”

Oel pondered as he fiddled with the crossbow.

Dark forest in the rain.

The weather was perfect for an attack, but like the opponent, it was difficult to secure a good view.

Oel, who had been smacking his lips, exhaled and raised his head.

“… … huh?”

Suddenly something flashing shot up from below.

Immediately after, the blue current flashed as it disappeared through the gray clouds. For an instant, the light that dispelled the darkness caught my attention.

To those without deep knowledge of magic, it was just a spectacle.

Quadra Casting.

Four bolts of lightning striking the ground.

At the same time, a wave of lightning crashed down on the rain-soaked assailants.

There were no screams.

* * *

4th tier lightning magic, .

Power and range enhanced by magical items such as Orient.

Those in the vicinity of the impact point were killed instantly, but those relatively farther away who were swept away by the residual lightning survived.

Verden, who easily eliminated the enemies, turned his back while storing Orient.

Padreld asked cautiously.

“Shut up, are you done?”

“If you go to the right, there will be six people passed out among the grass. Get it back on your own.”

Verden went into the carriage.

Padreld, who was left behind, pursed his lips.

Others watching him reacted similarly. Padreld took a deep breath and gave an order.

The escorts immediately went into the woods.

‘The wizard who killed Grond, Asher.’

To be honest, I was nervous, but I didn’t take it seriously.

A beautiful appearance that is far from being rugged.

Although manipulating the rapids and using the magic circle in Smuggler’s Gorge was great, I couldn’t really feel the mighty power of it.

But no more.

The ability to pinpoint an opponent’s position in place.

I had never seen the killing power of almost annihilating the assailants with as many as four bolts of lightning.

‘… … Now I can feel it.’

Who is the person you are traveling with?

Shoot aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

A heavy rainstorm hits the head.

The chill of winter penetrated even deeper.