Genius Wizard Breaking Limits - Chapter 284



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Episode 284 Clue (3)

The ‘lower class’ forces led by the rat, Let’s, are made up of vagrants and the poor.

A group of the weak who lack social competitiveness such as disability, status, poverty, etc.

Driven out of their daily lives, they had to settle down in a harsh and barren environment, like the underground waterways of the Dominion.

As a result, many of them died, but they succeeded in adapting.

Quite a few diseases have strong resistance that cannot be invaded, and the way of thinking specialized for survival has appeared as cruelty and desperate.

That’s why no one tried to be an enemy.

Because if you deal with those who have nothing to lose, who use poison as a weapon, the damage won’t be trivial.

There was nothing to be gained even if it was difficult to deal with.

The nine gangs of Back Alley.

Among them, the lower classes were the most persistent and dangerous community.

… … .

However, that force was annihilated.

Not anywhere else, but in the underground waterway that they were using as their base. In this deep place where even they themselves are dangerous and do not approach.

This was by no means an easy thing to do.

I didn’t know if the bodies were moved here or if they were massacred here, but it seemed obvious that the culprit was a human, not a xenomorph.

suddenly gives me goosebumps

Frankie and Baldar faced each other.

“… … Let’s bounce.”

thoughts coincided.

The two immediately turned their backs and went back the way they had come.

There was no time to worry about whether the filth splashed on her skin or not. I didn’t know that if I messed around even a little, I might become one with that pile of corpses.

It is urgent to escape the underground waterway immediately.

And you must report the information you obtained just before to your superiors.

For money and everything, for safety.

* * *

Several crowds come and go through the cluttered streets.

A man trudging around after work, a woman carrying a basket while shopping, an adventurer who has just finished subjugating a race, a mercenary ready to be hired as an escort, and even a mysterious person walking while covering his entire body with a green robe.

Everywhere I looked around, there were different types of people.

It was a little more lively than when he first came to the Dominion.

It might be a natural change since hundreds of people roam the entire city.

Verden rode in the carriage and walked on such a road.

Back alleys, taverns, restaurants, smithies, magical goods shops, etc., wandered aimlessly and leisurely. Naturally, to complicate the activity path.

Soon the sun went down and the sunset set.

Verden’s wall, staring into space, turned to the window.

‘There are a total of five tailings so far.’

Three on the ground, two in the sky.

The former is judged to be a knight by looking at some clumsy but standardized movements, and the latter is confirmed to be a wizard belonging to each of the two mage towers by looking at the magical concealment ability.

Although they thoroughly hid themselves and kept an appropriate distance, they were unable to avoid Verden’s senses.

‘I thought he would come for an assassination, but was it an overthinking?’

It seems that way.

Seeing that even after deliberately passing through a dark and humid place with no people, there was still no attack.

It was a truly insignificant result.

‘Still, it has become clear that the Mage Tower has joined hands with the Dominion Lord.’

An attempt by Volcanic Island’s Magic Tower and Larian Magic Tower to exclude the Bohemian Magic Tower with the Dominion Lord. Such a feeling has become certain as of today.

Now, if you follow the orders of the Magic Tower and the Dominion Lord, and find a third force that is actually hostile to the Bohemian Magic Tower, you will be able to achieve your original goal.

The method is not difficult at all.

In the face-to-face meeting with the Dominion Lord in about three days, it should be enough to create a sense of crisis in the opponent.

For example, by mentioning the name of Mamentus Firm, and secretly mentioning rumors about the Bohemian Magic Tower to make people feel uncomfortable.

‘If I do that, they’ll come to kill me.’

Just like killing Mamentus Sanghoju.

In particular, as the self-governing lord, he would be afraid of the retaliation of the Bohemian Mage Tower, so he would try to cut the root of the problem in advance.

Then, use that opportunity to contact the third force, and that’s it.

Conversation such as persuasion is an issue, but that should be judged appropriately depending on the situation.

After thinking, Verden said.

“Let’s just go back.”

“Yes, I understand.”

The coachman turned the wagon.

When Verden showed signs of going back, the five followers disappeared one by one and eventually all disappeared.

I thought I would watch it until the end, but now that evening has come, I wonder if I have left work. They were more impatient than I thought.

After a while, we arrived at the mansion.

Padreld was waiting, as if he had received the information in advance.

“Welcome, Asher. The meal was just about ready.”

Verden nodded and headed forward.

As I opened the gate made of iron bars and stepped out into the garden, I heard loud footsteps nearby.

As I turned my gaze, I saw faces I had seen before.

Frankie and Baldar.

The sight of the two running past the man in the green robe was very dirty. It’s like going into a sewer and then coming back.

Despite being relatively far away, a nasty stench tickled the tip of his nose.

His expression, his rough breathing, he seemed very urgent.

It was clear that he had urgent business that he could not afford to at least wash himself.

“I think you’d better eat later.”

Verden had a hunch.

* * *

Dominion’s underground aqueduct.

The shadows of four people were cast in the place where the corpses were piled up, where the light of the magic stone lamp was shining brightly on the space.

“Hey, here you go, Mr. Asher.”

Baldar caught his breath and pointed forward.

From the underground water canal to the mansion, it was clear that she was tired from traveling back and forth almost non-stop. Besides, I couldn’t eat or drink well all day.

Frankie, who had accompanied him all along, could not even speak properly.

“This… … .”

Padreld, who had followed along, frowned.

I drew a cheap dagger and flipped over a corpse floating in the shallow water.

Lumps of rotten meat infested with white maggots are reflected in my eyes. And the flesh-less bones are being eaten by bizarre insects.

Among them was a severed arm with a blue bracelet stuck in it.

“It certainly seems that the lower classes are right. The only one wearing such a clumsy bracelet is Let’s, the leader of the faction. And by their attire, most of them appear to be tramps.”

It is not known exactly when he died.

It was a very wet, dirty and dangerous underground waterway. The decay time of the corpse is also accelerated, but in addition to that, the degree of damage is serious due to being gnawed here and there.

Perhaps in a few more days it would have disappeared almost without a trace.

“… … .”

Verden floated in the air using so that no filth could touch Einver. It’s been a long time since I’ve already blocked the stench with a fine wind.

He looked around and activated the magic circuit.

Magical power descends throughout the space.

Verden, who grasped all the information in an instant, pointed to some wreckage in the corner.

“I see a corpse wearing a steel breastplate, but is that also a member of the lower class?”

“yes? No, I know they don’t use such armor… … Let’s take a look. Frankie, Baldar. Please help me.”

Three people examined the body with blades.

As a result of trying to somehow confirm his identity by shining a magic stone lamp, an empty, decaying red leather wallet was found between the ribs.

Seeing that, Frankie widened her eyes.

“Oh, wait. Hey, isn’t that Dalton?”

“If it’s Dalton… … Are you talking about the guard at the Rainbow Inn? Are you sure?”

“Look closely. You were bragging at the bar that this is a wallet that bastard imported directly from the Republic. So some of them tried to take it secretly, and one or four of them died.”

“Ah, that’s what I heard. I remember hearing rumors like that at the time. Thieves cut their throats with a single knife while robbing security.”

Three people looked at the body and whispered.

Verden, who was listening from behind, crossed his arms and narrowed his eyes.

‘Before the fire broke out at the Rainbow Light Inn, I heard that the fire broke out while the guards were away… … The culprits were these guys.’

I’m sure he was ordered by someone.

And it must have been disposed of in this underground canal while trying to get paid after work. That must have been the reason why the inn’s guard died along with the lower classes.

The details may be different, but the general flow will be similar. Because it just didn’t seem that way.

The Mage Tower or the ruling lord would not have been openly involved.

In other words, it is highly likely that the third force, which received the instructions of the two, directly dealt with it.

‘And the clue is here.’

Verden pulled the thing from the bottom of the sludge with his telekinesis.

Then, a burnt film of paper, or to put it simply, a part of the tobacco, appeared.

Judging from the faintly dark green cross section remaining, it was clear that it was a common tobacco product that was banned from distribution by the Church of Luas.

‘It’s not like someone used these corpses.’

Because it is difficult to distribute, the unit price is high.

It is ironic that it was used by the lower classes or by the guards of the inn. If they had been buyers, it was information that the bootlegger would have mentioned right away.

Verden asked Padreld.

“Is it easy to make tobacco?”

“yes? Ah yes. Anyone can make something similar if they have the ingredients. In fact, if you look for ingredients, you can find them not only in the Central Continent, but also in the East and West Continents. It is difficult to distribute, but you can make it anywhere if you want to.”

“Then, who are the main consumers at the beginning of the year?”

“Um, that… … .”

Padreld scratched the bridge of his nose.

After thinking it through, he opened his mouth.

“Maybe he is from the Central Continent? If you can’t touch it when you go to another continent after using it legally, it will be very frustrating and empty. It’s actually quite addictive, and even in the bootlegger industry, existing customers are much more likely to repurchase cigarettes than new customers.”

“I’m from the Central Continent.”

Verden’s previous information was combined.

A strong hostility toward the Bohemirn Magic Tower.

At the same time, judging from the fact that he does not hesitate to join hands with other magic towers, it is thought that he has a personal grudge against Bohemirn Magic Tower.

In addition to that, even the fact that he is from the Central Continent.

‘It’s getting more and more outlined.’

At this moment, the Third Force proved to be real.

And the true identity also seemed to be vaguely visible.

* * *

“Good work. Just go and get some rest.”

He handed over the sack containing Verden’s money as if tossing it.

Instinctively accepting it, Frankie felt the heaviness sweeping over her entire body. When I took a peek inside, the smell of money wafted up.

The scent of bills seemed to blow away the stench of filth.

“Crazy, how much is this… … Oh no. thank you! I will write well!”

“Thank you for your consideration. Please have a good night.”

With a light gesture, Frankie and Baldar left immediately.

The sight of them taking turns estimating the amount of money was dotted with relief rather than simple joy.

He must have been prepared to explore the underground waterways, correcting his mistake at the tavern and saving his life.

‘I didn’t intend to kill him in the first place.’

Verden got on the carriage.

Padreld, who threw away the robe, gloves, and boots he had been using until just before, took the reins.

He sniffed as he slowly pulled the wagon.

“I don’t think the smell is gone, but it’s terribly uncomfortable. And even the feeling of stepping on that filth… … . Ugh, I guess I should wash it properly before eating. Is Asher all right?”

“No problem. Because it never reached you in the first place.”

Magic is convenient in many ways.

Moreover, it was needless to say for a being who, like Verden, had awakened magic and used magic outside the hierarchy.

Among Ki, Magical Power, and Divine Power, the one with the most variability is Magical Power.

“It’s magic… … That’s right, I’m envious. I usually think about it often, but it’s even more so today after going to the underground waterway.”

Padrell muttered with envy.

The speed accelerated as I lowered the reins a little harder. I headed for the mansion, crossing the alleys of the Dominion where the night sky fell.

At that moment, someone wearing a green robe passed by.

As it was, Verden’s carriage went backwards and slowly disappeared into the darkness.

Judging by his appearance, he was an ordinary passer-by.

If it was the same as usual, I would have taken it that way and immediately turned my attention away… … Not now.

‘This is the third.’

Once during the day, once in front of the mansion in the evening, and now. It was only today that I encountered that green robe three times.

Of course, it could be a mere coincidence.

However, Verden did not think so. Because she has lived such a life so far.

“… … There were six followers, not five.”

“yes?”

“Suddenly, something happened. So don’t wait and go first.”

After speaking, Verden immediately disappeared.

Right after that, the door of the wagon opened, and even the faintest traces were erased. The next door that was open closed again by itself.

Verden disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Padreld, who was peering through the gap, blinked blankly.

“Asher?”

There was no answer.

Silence fell inside the wagon.