Genius Wizard Breaking Limits - Chapter 299



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Chapter 299: Adrian (1)

An unknown swordsman sent by the Bohemirn Magic Tower.

The unofficial test subject whose mind was controlled by the forced magic circle collapsed. Lying on the ground, breathing weakly.

It is a more comfortable face than when awake.

“… … .”

Verden sank the magic circuit.

From Wellstown to here.

Due to the wide range of magic, a considerable amount of mana and concentration were consumed. In particular, more than half of the large-scale .

Feeling exhausted, I tried to catch my breath.

The beasts and subhumans that inhabited the area had long since run away. It was quiet at dawn with a gentle winter wind blowing.

At that time, I felt magical energy in the sky. It’s a familiar sign.

Ethan and Rebecca soon landed on the ground, and the devastated area was reflected in their vision. Everywhere I looked, I couldn’t find the previous look.

Ethan swallowed and stared at Verden.

There is not a single wound as if it is natural. Even without asking, I could guess that it was a one-sided and overwhelming flow.

Edan approached and lowered his head slightly.

“You worked hard, Mr. Asher. I’m glad you’re okay.”

At the same time, he moved his gaze.

The end reached the unconscious swordsman.

“… … It seems to be in poor condition, but it is still alive. It seems that he is not an ordinary person to be alive even after fighting such a fierce battle.”

It wasn’t just admiration.

I’m talking about whether there is a part of me that I kept alive.

Verden responded with a question.

“Have you ever learned first aid?”

“yes? If treatment… … Rebecca is better suited than me.”

“Uh, me? I learned a long time ago… … .”

Rebeke tilted her head and blinked.

Realizing the meaning, she waved her hand in fright.

“Now, wait a minute! You’re not asking me to cure that madman, are you?”

“Exactly.”

“No, why would I want that killer… … ! And wouldn’t it be much better to leave it to the priest rather than me?”

“If possible, I want to avoid being seen by outsiders.”

Verden looked at the situation from Baloch’s point of view.

His purpose is to eliminate the forces that are hostile to the Bohemian Magic Tower in the East Continent.

In other words, it was the annihilation of the leaders of the two Magic Tower branches, the ruling lords, and Kendras and his gang.

‘Then, what should I do with the cleanup after fulfilling the order?’

The answer is self-destruction.

With the command of the forced magic circle, the swordsman is erased without a trace. without leaving any witnesses around.

Then, even if we retaliate against the Dominion Lord and the two magic towers, we won’t find out what’s behind them. If you think about it that way, trying to kill an unrelated child also made sense to some extent.

‘But a variable occurred.’

Because of Verden, the experiment that should have disappeared without a trace survived.

If this fact becomes known, the Bohemian Magic Tower… … Among them, Baloch Bessias will not stand still.

I might use space movement to the east continent right now.

He never tolerates failure in his achievements.

‘It’s premature to face it now.’

Therefore, the fact that the test subject survived should be hidden as much as possible. That was the reason for not borrowing the sacred power of Luas religion right away.

“Please, Rebecca.”

“oh.”

Rebecca was startled by the sudden statement.

As I was panicking, Ethan sent an intense look from the side.

It means silently accepting. Besides, I couldn’t firmly refuse even the words of a request like that.

“Kh, huh. all right. If you say so… … .”

* * *

When I fell asleep, I had the same dream several times. The content was always the same.

The past unfolding in front of you and the long time, you are staring blankly at yourself. There were no joys or sorrows there.

I looked into the dark laboratory.

It’s one of those scenes I’ve seen hundreds of times already.

A bound Adrian and a crippled old man.

The two are trapped with a transparent wall between them. The old man’s appearance was very exhausted, but it was not difficult to recognize who it was.

Even if you don’t have two eyes, you can still feel its presence.

‘Master.’

I repeated my name.

Then the old man on the other side of the wall raised his head and spoke in a whisper.

───Wake up, Adrian.

A light suddenly receding.

Consciousness rose in the darkness.

* * *

Squeak.

Adrian slowly opened his eyes.

A cozy and warm space was reflected in the view that gradually became clearer.

‘cave… … is it?’

Yes. It is a small cave.

A cavity with obvious artificial traces without natural traces.

There is a roaring bonfire nearby, and Adrian himself is lying in a rather padded sleeping bag.

Every part of the body is full of plant odor.

The bandage was tightly compressing the entire right arm.

Where the hell is this?

Is it because it hasn’t been long since I opened my eyes? The inside of her head throbs strongly and her mind is clouded.

“You’re awake.”

“… … !”

Then, a voice was heard.

I moved my gaze diagonally upward.

Gray hair and walls. A man with a rare appearance was sitting on an earthen chair warming her campfire.

I think I’ve seen it somewhere.

It seems like I can’t remember.

I tried to get myself up, trying to get myself up.

“Keugh… … ?!”

An excruciating pain hit my nerves.

It feels like sticking a knife in and slicing it. I didn’t dare to lift a finger.

Man, said Verden.

“Don’t try to move. It’s because the inside is a mess due to the unreasonable skill. To the point where I can’t even use potions carelessly.”

As much as the effect of the potion is great, the burden is also the same.

If it is used incorrectly for a patient with weakened energy, it will have an adverse effect. If not, a catastrophic death may occur.

So I chose alchemy.

Ethan has been going back and forth between Wells Town and the forest to get the necessary ingredients, and Verden and Rebecca have made medicines to help them recover.

The effect is weak, but it is judged that it will be better than nothing.

And, as for the broken right arm, Rebecca wrapped it up as if putting pressure on it with a bandage and a splint. Measures were taken to ensure that the fragmented bones were not displaced even a little bit.

As much as he was confident, he had a good knowledge of first aid.

In the meantime, Verden had filled the sinkhole in Wellstown Square. Ethan leads the people nearby.

It was a very dense time for the three of them.

Adrian was listening in silence.

Soon, sky blue eyes stared at Verden strongly.

“you… … silver… … who… … ji… … ?”

The voice is muffled.

I barely held on to the consciousness about to fall again.

“Well, how should I introduce myself?”

The trouble was short-lived.

“Experiment 77… … Will you understand if I say that?”

“7… … 7 times… … ?”

“How many times were you?”

Suddenly asking for a number

If it was someone else, you wouldn’t even be able to guess what he was trying to say, let alone understand.

But Adrian knows that meaning better than anyone.

Numbers come to mind instinctively. Adrian licked his lips slowly.

“No. 89… … No. 89… … Adrian… … Chenvers.”

“No. 89. Then, the mind control experiment began about nine years ago?”

77 and 89.

Verden felt a strange sense of kinship.

“Come to think of it, he called Master in his sleep.”

“… … .”

“Adrian Chenvers, what did Baloch Bessias do to you?”

“foot… … lock… … .”

Adrian slowly blinked his eyes.

The shadow of the bonfire on the ceiling swayed violently.

“I am… … .”

mind is still hazy

Conversely, the voice gradually becomes clearer. Even the memories I had forgotten for a while were like that.

The past began to resurface.

At the same time, countless emotions that had been suppressed all along boiled over. Immediately after, Adrian spoke clearly.

“I killed Master.”

* * *

Captivated by Baloch, Adrian is imprisoned in a dark and empty place.

And as soon as I woke up, I felt a headache for no reason, and was given the number 89 by the visiting wizard.

At first I didn’t know what it was, but soon I had to find out.

───First experiment.

It started with drugs.

Unknown wizards came and inserted a mysterious syringe into Adrian, whose arms and legs were restrained by magic circles.

─── Ugh… … ?!

The cold air travels through the blood vessels, and a burning sensation penetrates the muscles.

The existing headache couldn’t get worse, and the feeling that it would break as if the head had been hit with an ax came over.

Still, I had to endure it.

It was because I had to find the master who was clearly captured.

I endured everything with only that thought.

In the midst of an experiment with increasing numbers, I clenched my mind to find a way to escape somehow.

“After a few days or weeks like that, when the flow of time became far away, Baloch came to visit. With one of the elders who took Master’s arm.”

A look down at Adrian.

It was a composition that clearly separated the strong from the weak.

───With feet… … nice… … !!

───As reported, you are still fine. After all, it is the 4 rivers of the central continent. Rumor has it that even 5th tier curse magic won’t budge, but it’s much more mental than expected.

It was an eye-glow of interest.

It was not a human gaze.

───Master… … where are you… … ?

───Are you more worried about your master than your own safety? It’s really tearful. Hmm, good. I’ll let you know if you answer my question.

Baloch smiled and beckoned.

Angelo, an elder of the Bohemian Mage Tower who was waiting behind, approached and showed a finger.

───#89, how many do you see?

It is a question whose intention is unknown.

Are you even making fun of me? Adrian’s expression distorted at the momentary headache he felt, and he chewed out the words.

───… … one.

───As expected. Then it’s my turn now.

Baloch snapped his fingers.

Then, magical energy permeated the entire space, and the wall in front of it became transparent.

There were people over there.

There was an old man who had no right arm and left leg, but his remaining left arm and right leg were bound by magical chains.

It is an unforgettable silhouette.

───… … Master?

───Ad… … Ryan… … .

The master trembled and raised his head.

It was such a gruesome appearance that it made me sick to my stomach.

His eyes were puffy, and he was emaciated, as if he hadn’t eaten properly. Adrian’s sword was sleeping in the corner.

Feeling something snapping, Adrian screamed.

───What did you do to Master!!

───I did the same experiment as you. Even though I injected an amount of drug that was difficult for even the most heterogeneous species to withstand, it endured quite well, befitting your teacher. Unlike you, it seems to be getting harder and harder to handle.

Baloch brushed his beard.

The mana disappeared again and the walls became opaque. Even the figure and voice of the master disappeared in an instant.

───No. 89, aren’t you curious? What will your teacher be like the next time we meet? And how long can you last?

It is an unforgettable whisper.

Adrian’s bloodshot eyes filled with water. It is anger, hatred and helplessness.

He managed to suppress his emotions and squeezed out his voice.

───In the world, why the hell are you doing this to us… … ?

───I should have said it already. A suitable material for the next experiment was needed, and you were pointed out as the target. That old swordsman is a secondary element.

───I didn’t ask for that!!

───I know that too. To ask the purpose of this experiment.

Baloch smirked.

───It is an undeserved answer for a mere test subject.

Baloch and Angelo left.

The signs disappeared and darkness fell again.

Verden asked.

“The experiment must have continued after that.”

“okay. And apart from that, he irregularly allowed me to see the other side. Every time that happened, I could see Master’s disastrous change.”

One day, only sound was heard.

The teacher’s screams rang in my ears.

One day, only the figure was reflected.

A silent scream filled his eyes.

Adrian, speaking of the past, stared at the ceiling.

As I recited my memories, it seemed that my hazy consciousness was returning. Even if Verden didn’t say anything, the story continued.

“Then one day, the elder came to visit.”

───#89, how many fingers do you see?

It is a question that comes up occasionally.

I replied, revealing my murderous intent to tear him apart.

───Thirteen.

───That’s right.

I was alone again.

Something was weird, but it wasn’t the time to pay attention to it.

I have to get out somehow.

Sooner or later, Master might die like this.

Several restraining magic circles installed everywhere were suppressing their actions. In order to desperately break the magic circle, I repeated several ideas.

The opportunity only came once, so I carefully waited for the right time.

“But just in time, that opportunity came along.”

Drug trials approaching triple digits.

There were only three wizards who would conduct the experiment by his side.

As always, when I tried to find a gap, I suddenly sensed that the magic circle that restrained my right arm was weakening.

“I had no doubts.”

Instinct was faster than reason.

───Kwajik!

“I should have been suspicious.”

Adrian laughed hysterically.