Genius Wizard Breaking Limits - Chapter 286



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Episode 286: Overpower (2)

‘I never thought things would turn out like this… … !’

It’s not like I’ve never been caught following, but there’s never been a case like this.

The opponent is a being known as a mighty elemental mage.

Of course, simply because the power of magic is strong, it is not possible to assert that even the magical sense is exceptional.

Even so, in order to rule out even the slightest possibility, he suppressed even his mana as much as possible.

He started acting secretly beyond what he had learned.

Moreover, since today was the first time he had properly followed his tracks, he lacked concentration and did not have the courage to make mistakes.

But I heard

No, I couldn’t do it, so I stepped on the back in reverse.

Is it an unusually good feeling?

It gave me goosebumps, but at the same time I was faintly afraid.

The opponent is the villain who rules Loapra, a hotbed of criminals. I couldn’t even imagine what would happen if I got caught.

‘I have to hurry up and meet Ethan.’

I did leave a message before entering the underground aqueduct.

Ethan will be here soon. After joining, it would be safer to devise countermeasures after leaving the Dominion for a while to avoid being pursued.

To do so, the first step was to escape through the underground waterway.

But I met the wrong opponent.

───!

A booming sound is heard from behind.

When I turned my head slightly, Verden was terrifyingly following me in the dark.

“What… … !”

Flight speed exceeding Rebecca’s.

No matter how many times he took turns using the labyrinth-like terrain, he never slowed down.

‘Don’t you think you’re going to run into a wall? What wizard is that?!’

If you don’t, you’ll catch up.

However, there was no choice but to face it head-on.

Thanks to the necklace Master gave me, I was able to block the opponent’s magical power and presence, but even so, my instincts were ringing the alarm to run away immediately.

He operated the magic circuit and squeezed out magic.

At the bottom of the conduit, a series of water columns soared, obscuring the view. Then, Verden moved swiftly and passed through the gap of magic so easily.

“Leave me alone!”

I tried aiming with a single magic, but it didn’t work.

The spirally rotating prominence evaporated not only Rebecca’s magic, but also all the water in the nearby waterway.

An unparalleled firepower gap.

However, the speed was accelerating rather than slowing down.

What a monster this is.

Rebecca bit her lip as her efforts made the distance narrower.

‘Now the entrance is right in front of you… … !’

If you keep going like this, even if you escape through the underground waterway, you will be caught right away.

So you have to keep your distance somehow. It took only one chance to fool the opponent’s senses for a while.

Teachings from Master.

Although it puts a lot of strain on the magic circuit because it has not been fully mastered, it was not the time to think about the aftereffects.

Rebecca used her magic power as if she was hitting the floor.

Quaaaaaa!

A frothy turbulence covered the space.

The water created by magic mixed with the turbid water from the canal, but there was no time to hesitate.

“Huh!”

Rebecca took a deep breath and jumped straight into the waves.

At the same time, as she operated her magic power, her presence began to disperse. A special magical operation method that literally becomes one with water and disturbs the opponent.

I’ve never seen a wizard that didn’t work with this.

‘Fortunately, it seems he didn’t intend to kill me.’

I let out a sigh of relief in my heart.

It would have been really dangerous if I had just blown high-ranking magic. If that was the case, I wouldn’t have missed the opportunity to run away like I am now.

Of course, it was terrible to be submerged in such filthy water, but… … have to be patient

I didn’t want to die in a place like this, and I didn’t want to be caught and subjected to brutal torture.

Instead of a disgusting experience, the meaning was to save life and health.

That moment.

Whoaaaaaaaaaa!

Powerful waves swept the waterway.

Waves flying without a trace in an instant. Rebecca’s body, which had been hidden, was revealed as it was.

The cutting edge of the staff hung in front of her eyes.

“Eh.”

───Kooung.

Orient pressed down on Rebecca’s throat.

The pressure from above and the repulsive force from the floor oppressed the airways. Shortness of breath at once.

“Kek… … keek… … !!”

“Did you know that the method you used once would work this time too?”

Verden looked down at Rebecca.

He is a master of elemental magic and is gifted with an incomprehensible understanding of magic.

Even if it is an elemental magic that is not in the existing hierarchy, it is not difficult to grasp some of its principles the moment you encounter it.

I don’t know if it’s the first time, but there’s no such thing as twice.

Guguk.

Verden exerted a little more force.

I don’t think he would be compliant, so I thought of knocking him out first and then taking him to the mansion.

It’s not too late for an interrogation then.

“Kuh… … keek… … !”

Rebecca fought desperately.

He operated the magic circuit and stirred his limbs, but Orient did not budge. The voice didn’t even come out properly.

Fear shuddered at the pain that gripped his breath.

‘Ethan… … ! save me… … !’

My eyes were red and my eyes were full of tears.

Rebecca’s consciousness, which had been clear with a crackling sound, gradually faded. Bright green eyes that slowly turn upward.

It was at that time that the whole body was losing strength and drooping.

“Can you please stop for a moment?”

A shadow approached from the entrance to the aqueduct.

Like Rebecca, it was a man wearing a green robe.

‘Is this woman’s colleague?’

Dark black hair and a slim body.

Between the narrow eyes, whether they were open or closed, a faint glimmer of blue-grey eyes.

At a certain distance, the man in the middle stopped walking.

As if he had no intention of confronting him, he raised his arms and faced the wall staring at him.

Unlike the woman, he had a calm and cool attitude.

I relaxed a bit in my hand.

Listening to the mage’s feeble breathing, Verden spoke.

“Reveal your identity.”

“My name is Ethan. And the woman you captivated is Rebecca. I look more like an adult, but she is my———”

“Do I have to say it twice?”

The name is later.

Verden was asking about the affiliations of the two.

The man, Ethan averted his gaze slightly.

His poor sister-in-law is helplessly suppressed. As long as a hostage that must never be lost is taken, the choice is forced.

It’s a bad thing to try to deceive.

Since the initiative has been taken away, it is important to follow.

In the meantime, it is best to continue the conversation and look for opportunities.

Ethan hid his left hand behind his back.

Then he answered by placing his right hand on his chest.

“We are members of the ‘Society’.”

* * *

An emerging power that has the Eastern Continent as its area of ​​activity.

The society, a group of magicians who oppose the current system of 10 magic towers.

‘I’ve heard of it.’

A goal that is not bold enough to be considered arrogant.

On the other hand, because it has a power that is completely unknown to the outside world, in recent years, rumors that have spread secretly and close to notoriety among the Magic Towers.

Even Verden had come across the name once or twice while he was active in the Mage Tower.

“What is the Society doing in the Dominion of Midlos?”

“You know about us. It is a name that is little known to the public. Are you by any chance related to the Mage Tower?”

“Is this a necessary question?”

“It is important because it is not necessary. very much For me to answer that question… … So, if you want our cooperation without resistance, please respond sincerely.”

Ethan asked softly.

“Are you a minion of the Bohemirn Magic Tower?”

Over the past few days, Ethan has been exploring the back alleys of the Dominion.

The king of darkness, Asher.

Appearing suddenly, he moved the organizations as if digging up the entire Dominion, including finding out information about the Mamentus Corporation.

As a result, until the Dominion Lord and the two magic towers reacted.

‘Then it’s one of the two.’

Either he came to settle the situation after receiving an order from the Bohemian Magic Tower, or he had a different purpose.

It moves too openly to be called an electron… … Although there is an ambiguous corner, that alone cannot completely rule out the possibility.

So I’m trying to find out now.

A bracelet on the left hand that Edan is hiding behind his back.

A one-time magic item that can tell the truth of an opponent.

The opportunity came right away.

“… … It is the most offensive word I have ever heard in my life.”

Verden’s eyes twitched.

Along with powerful magic power, a clear intent to kill took control of the space. damn The walls of the canal were partially cracked.

“Kuh… … !!”

Ethan, who was exposed to it, knelt down on one knee.

Polluted water splashed everywhere, but it didn’t matter. Enduring the daunting force, he somehow checked the bracelet on his left hand.

color is red.

The hostility towards the Bohemirn Magic Tower that the opponent was showing was sincere.

Verden stared at the red bracelet.

“Is it a magical item that can determine the true intentions of others? So, is this a good enough answer?”

“Yes, yes… … Enough.”

Ethan shook his head and staggered to his feet.

Fortunately, the opponent wasn’t a helper of the Bohemirn Magic Tower. There is no reason to risk Rebecca’s life at uncertain odds.

But I couldn’t be more relieved.

‘… … It far exceeded expectations.’

I knew it was strong, but when I experienced it myself, it was out of line.

And the fact that Rebecca’s pursuit was caught in less than a day… … He could never have thought that he would be crushed by his magical power alone.

And intense hostility towards Bohemirn.

What is the story behind the man who is the ruler of Roapra, so he has such feelings?

It was an unknown question at this time.

At that time, Verden grabbed Rebecca by the back and threw it.

She was cradled in Ethan’s arms.

Rebecca passed out immediately, her head drooping with tears and drool dripping down her face.

“You must already know where my mansion is. take the lead It is not suitable for a long talk here.”

“… … All right.”

Ethan, carrying Rebecca, headed towards the entrance.

The thought of running away has already been abandoned. Because if it did, one of them would die. Unless the opponent was a member of the Magic Tower, there was no need to make a life-or-death decision.

However, I couldn’t erase the feeling of being a prisoner.

On the way home in the middle of the night in silence.

Verden looked at the backs of the two.

‘The appearance of a society I’ve only heard about.’

I unwrapped the bait and caught something unexpected.

The fact that a society aiming for an anti-magic tower is here… … Perhaps it has something to do with the forces that are hostile to the Bohemirn Magic Tower that Verden is looking for.

You’ll have to see it yourself, but after coming to the Dominion, it was certain that it was the most meaningful achievement.

‘But this may not be all.’

The Dominion, the Two Magic Towers, the Third Force, the Society.

Now that the fourth force has been revealed, it cannot be said with certainty that the fifth will not appear.

What Verden is most wary of is the third countermeasure of the Bohemian Mage Master.

In other words, it is possible that Baloch Bessias hired outside forces to wipe out those who attacked him.

It may be speculation, of course, but intuition and experience speak.

A big incident would surely occur in the Middle Los Dominion, where various powers gathered, which could be kindled by fire.

I don’t know when that will be.

If you’re still guessing… … It may be in the very near future.

* * *

A torn mouth up to the ear lobe.

An ornately decorated wagon with a grinning face on it cut through the woods.

Currently, moving around the Dominion of Midlos without an escort is like jumping into the flames on your own.

As expected, a group of Gnolls, recognizing him as their prey, emerged from the forest.

[Chrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!]

[Kaaaaah!]

Sharp claws and ferocious teeth.

It has poor eyesight, but its sense of smell, which is sensitive to the smell of blood and meat, does not miss its prey.

crash. They galloped through the grass on quadrupeds, slowly catching up to the wagon’s speed. There were also superspecies of gnolls among them.

A two-horned gnoll, a double horn.

The three of them were leading different groups, and one triple horn, which was more evolved than that, was leading the whole.

[Churrr… … .]

A subspecies that has escaped the limits of Gnoll and has a body and physical ability that rivals or exceeds that of humans. They were wearing weapons and armor taken from human corpses.

As soon as these highly intelligent monsters steal tools and use them directly, the risk increases. To them, adventurers were not something to be feared.

However, it was not just adventurers that they pointed out as food.

“What?”

A gap in the curtain that covered the inside of the gusset.

In the meantime, large eyes widened.

“Didn’t the beast cubs follow you? Let’s see, it seems like a group to play with… … Double horn and triple horn? It’s a high-ranking species that’s hard to see, but you’re holding a human weapon in your hand? If I make a mistake, I won’t even be able to find the bones.”

“Hot hot hot. What does it matter? It’s not our troupe’s job to deal with monsters like that. We are just clowns who have been commissioned.”

The leader, a middle-aged man wearing a purple silk hat and heavy makeup, shook his shoulders. He shouted with all his might at the member of the troupe who was eagerly driving the carriage.

“Stop! I think we’d better deal with those beasts here and go!”

“Okay! leader!”

The wagon slowly slowed down and then stopped.

Then, in an instant, the gnolls took over the surroundings. The encirclement was so thick and fierce that it was difficult to escape with bare body, but there was no fear.

“Come on, here comes the raid! It’s right in front of you! There’s nothing I can’t do if all of them come out, but if my members get hurt, the play could be disrupted!”

The captain smiled and looked to the side.

He snapped five fingers at the man whose face was covered by a metal mask.

“It’s your turn to fulfill your pact.”

“… … .”

The man who got up without saying a word left the carriage.

Vicious eyes came towards him, but there was no wavering. He grabbed the handle of his rusty sword and lowered his torso into his stance.

Chaaaaaaaaaaaagh!

a single line of blackmail.

Dirty blood soaks the ground.

Sharp, invisible blades cut through muscle and bone. The head of the triple horn that had been rushing wildly was split vertically in one blow.

Break it up!

A pitiful cry continues to resound.

A massacre that feels cool even though it is not brutal.

Five clowns, including the captain and coachman, gathered and whispered at the sight of the bloody scene.

“Hey, it seems like the person who sent Bo from the Bohemirn Magic Tower!”

“It’s not even a wizard, where did you find and send such a monster… … . Captain, isn’t this dangerous?”

“Hot hot. The more dangerous the request, the greater the negligence. It’s even the famous Bohemirn Magic Tower. It means that there is a greater reward than the sum of several requests!”

The captain smiled broadly and spread his arms wide.

“And it’s ‘Carnival’ after a long time! It’s been a long time since I’ve been in the middle of a long time, so I’m going to miss this! Absolutely not! My, our extreme! Also, the commissioned work is really simple and clear!”

Jumping up, he spun lightly.

They made exaggerated gestures and danced as if they were performing a play.

“As soon as we arrive in the Dominion! If that swordsman destroys the Volcanic Island Magic Tower and the Larian Magic Tower branch and kidnaps the Dominion Master! I dig up information with my ability! Find out where they are, take that guy and go straight!!!!”

The leader’s expression disappeared.

“But since it will be so noisy, I will have to play the role of a wind catcher so that I can divert the audience’s eyes.”

Both arms were grotesquely twisted.

Fingers covered by white gloves pointed at the two clowns.

“Our proud hypnotists, Massey and Devonnie! You guys can make a city in the Dominion of Midlos noisy, right?!”

“of course!”

“How much time do you need?”

“Half a day!”

“A confident answer! It was great!!!”

The captain covered his face.

The picture of the water droplets drawn under the eyes could be seen between the fingers.

“I’d like to put on a play myself, but I have work to do, so I’ll give it to you two. So, let the Dominion have a bloody feast! And when we rejoined! Let me know how you feel!!”

“Okay! leader!”

“Then, of course!”

The clowns were excited.

Devonie raised her hand as she spread her mad laughter.

“Oh la la la! But the leader! When will the Dominion arrive?”

“Hmm, let’s see… … .”

Cheer up.

The captain checked the map.

I roughly pointed out the location and estimated the distance from the city.

His fangs painted in gold flashed, showing only his index and middle fingers in his clenched fist.

“Two days ahead.”

Fingers opened and closed like claws.