Genius Wizard Breaking Limits - Chapter 310



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Chapter 310

“Excuse me for a moment.”

Listener got up and took a seat across from Verden.

The same face as last seen in Koen, the industrial city of the principality.

But even Verden couldn’t tell if that was his true form.

Listeners are not only good at hiding their appearance, but they can even transform the essence of magic into a different form.

“Well, that is much better, too. When you have a conversation with the old man, wouldn’t it be the best composition to meet face to face like this? And now that I see it, it seems that you are more handsome than before.”

It is clear that the listener is a wizard.

The mage’s unique presence was not felt.

‘Is it because I was born with a special trait?’

It is highly likely that it is an artifact.

Maybe it’s both… … In any case, there was no doubt that the Listener was not just an ordinary ark’s contact person.

Verden crossed his legs and lay down on the backrest.

Lightly manipulating magic, the menu board in the corner of the table came to mind and stopped in front of the listener.

“If you want something to eat, pick anything.”

“Oh, are you buying it? In addition to drinks, there are also desserts… … haha, thank you Then I will not decline at all.”

The listener quickly skimmed through the menu.

Then he called the waitress to choose a quality tea, and then ordered an egg tart, chocolate cake, and madeleine.

“Don’t you like Asher?”

Verden shook his head.

Because I didn’t really have an appetite.

After a while, an attendant brought a cart.

Desserts that had been displayed in advance were placed on the table one after another. White steam bloomed in the hot tea that followed.

Well well.

“Mmmm, the taste is better than I thought.”

While the listener was enjoying tea time close to a meal, Verden turned his gaze to the outside. She captured the scenery of River Run spread out through the window of the cafe in her eyes.

The listener who was watching him wiped his mouth with a napkin and smiled a little.

“… … You have changed.”

“… … ?”

“Unlike before, I feel much more relaxed. Even more so than when we met in Briente, the resort town of the principality.”

Their first meeting was not very good.

No, it wasn’t that much, it was even bloody.

Verden was being pursued by an unknown group called the Ark, and Verden was deeply displeased with not noticing it.

Listener clearly remembers the overbearing magic power of the time.

‘Relax… … .’

Verden’s eyes narrowed.

When he reached the East Continent after passing through the reverse, he pursued and longed for magical powers and magic that he had not dared to overcome due to the limitations of his body for the rest of his life.

In that process, life as the wizard Asher was eventful. In this way, he advanced to a higher level than before.

But now it’s different.

In a desperate struggle with the manager, the alter ego of the King of Darkness, he once again achieved a reversal.

A state located between humans and transcendental, quasi-transcendental.

Unlike the general case, the 6th hierarchy, where the detailed boundaries are not divided, can no longer hope for physical growth.

All that remains is a mental realization.

And the manager said.

───There is no need to be obsessive about having to do it alone. Even more so when dealing with the Magic Tower.

───A colleague… … Are you talking about making it?

───You can have friends, or you can lead the group yourself. Both have the same meaning, but that’s it. As it is the Magic Tower that gave you a terrible life, there must be people with a vengeful spirit similar to you, so it would be meaningful if you were together.

Remember his advice ahead of extinction.

‘So I abandoned my impatience.’

Achieving transcendence, or saving a comrade like Adrian, were never solved by rushing.

Rather, I know that it may be farther away.

That was the reason.

What made Verden relax.

“If you’re thirsty, let’s move on to the main topic.”

“Ah, yes.”

Listener pulled out a courtesy device.

When the magic item, Noise, was activated, the surrounding air was distorted. From now on, the conversation between the two does not leak out.

The opening was congratulations.

“Asher. I sincerely congratulate you for overcoming the ancient ordeal, the Tomb of the King of Darkness.”

It was a serious voice.

Pale brass eyes shone.

“To be honest, I was very surprised. I could consider myself lucky to have succeeded in finding the location of the tomb of the King of Darkness in just a few months, but… … I never thought you would take on the challenge without hesitation.”

“Were you checking my location?”

“As you know, it is an ark. However, it is not known in detail what kind of activities Asher left behind. The only thing that can be confirmed is the location, and even that is difficult to know if it is concealed or goes underground. Any other information was simply obtained through the public.”

Being able to check your location in real time… … You could say it’s one of the Ark’s hidden powers.

It wasn’t particularly unpleasant.

It felt more strange than that. He never felt like he was being watched, even up until now.

What kind of function is it?

“… … The ark judged that there was a high possibility that Asher would not be able to return. Indeed, not only are there competent candidates for the Tomb of the King of Sorcery, but even the captain, a 6th-tier mage, has challenged and never returned.”

“I didn’t tell you to overcome it either.”

“Did you know?”

“When you think about it, there’s nothing strange about it.”

Verden continued.

“Same goes for asking me, who was in the 4th rank at the time, to go through an ancient ordeal that even the strong who reached a high level couldn’t overcome. It’s the same with finding the location and solving it within the time of only one year and 63 days. It doesn’t match in many ways.”

A proposal that assumes failure.

Even if Verden couldn’t find the ordeal or gave up, the ark would have approached again.

and I will say

If you truly become a member of the Ark, you will be given the opportunity to challenge the ancient ordeal at any time, without any previous time constraints.

“Maybe another suggestion, but… … Well, now it’s a good thing.”

It was literally.

No matter what intentions were hidden, Verden didn’t care. As a result, it was true that the ark gave an opportunity called an ancient ordeal.

“I’m sorry if you felt offended. Still, I’m really glad that you came back alive and well. Rather welcome. Above all, Asher… … About the fact that I gained a lot through the ordeal.”

Listener drank tea and looked at Verden.

There were countless changes, but what bothered me most was the indescribable presence that I couldn’t feel anything unlike before.

dare not be touched.

“It wasn’t that easy, and I definitely gained a lot. Enough to understand why it was classified as an ancient ordeal. For now, let’s stop talking about this.”

Verden asked.

“Ark meeting. Are you the only one who came to meet me?”

“Each attendee has a person in charge. For Asher-sama, I, the listener. Also, Lady Layra in this city is in charge of someone else.”

“When are you leaving?”

“We will be leaving in three days at the latest. You can move before that if you want, but if possible, it would be better to accompany Layla. Only after the two of you come together, can we go to the conference room.”

is it.

“Then do it.”

“thank you. Then two days later, when you come out of River Run, I will guide you. Now that we have finished our conversation———”

Listener teased Fork quickly.

After clearing the rest of the dessert and emptying the teacup, he lowered his head slightly.

“After that, see you again.”

* * *

The date promised with the listener has arrived.

“Please be careful, my lord. Until you return, I will put an end to the investigation into the River Run.”

“Please.”

After being sent off by Adrian, he left the castle gate.

Several people were seen nearby, most of whom were adventurers. It looked like they were going to subdue the sub-species early in the morning.

After walking for a while, the city and the street widened.

By the time the presence gradually became rare, a man wearing plain leather armor and an iron sword approached from behind.

I could tell that it was a listener without even checking.

“Are you acting like an adventurer now?”

“Because of the subjugation of the sub-species, many adventurers gathered. The basis of camouflage is to blend in with the crowd. Rather, how did you recognize me? I completely hid my magic power.”

“Well, it’s hard to explain.”

To put it bluntly, it’s a sixth sense.

Without a detailed logical structure, I felt the essence of things intuitively.

Although this has often been the case before, once I entered a new realm, I realized that my senses had improved.

jerk, jerk.

Verden followed Listener.

As I left the road and entered the shallow forest, I began to hear the cries of animals around me.

‘Did I hide something here?’

I walked silently, looking around.

Not long after, the figures of the two appeared.

“Welcome, Asher.”

“Nice to meet you, Mr. Asher.”

Bloodsword Leila.

And a woman with an expressionless face dressed as an adventurer. It was clear that he was the person in charge of Leila, as the listener had said.

“Now that everyone is gathered, let’s start covering up, Listener.”

“Please, Teyla.”

Teyla pulled out a silver pocket watch.

When I pressed the crown rising from the top of my head, I heard the sound of a second hand and the pocket watch was smashed.

At the same time, the surrounding space began to distort.

Seeing him, Verden widened his eyes.

“… … A space warp?”

A small watch that is not even an artifact.

The power of space, the highest attribute, dwells within it… … I couldn’t help but feel a sense of surprise at an incomprehensible phenomenon.

Layra has arrived.

“Hehe, you look like that too. But it’s too early to be surprised. Isn’t that right, Listener?”

“Haha, of course.”

Listener took out a pocket watch from his pocket.

Unlike the one Teyla was holding, it was shining gold.

When it started the same way as before, the watch was smashed and disappeared without a trace.

Right after that, the geometric silver magic patterns that had been dormant inside came to mind.

top, middle, bottom. Connected in a circle, they wrapped around the four people including Verden in a large circle.

‘I hope this… … .’

Verden was about to finish his analysis.

“Then we will depart.”

Whoaaaaagh!

Vivid purple light bursts out like fireworks.

Eventually, the light faded along with the wildly swirling magical power, and the distorted space just now returned to its original state.

There were no traces in the forest.

* * *

Rumble———Kwa-kwang!

Dark clouds with lightning and rainstorm.

A huge flying boat is advancing in the darkness where intense blue light is constantly shining. A brown-skinned woman stood in the field on the deck.

A man with a large scar over his left eye, coming out of the superstructure, sighed and turned to the woman.

“Legritte, we need to move into space soon, so please come inside. Then, if it bounces off, they won’t find it.”

“Heh… … .”

“Legrid?”

“Hahahahahaha!”

The lady, Legritte, laughed out loud.

It was a sudden eccentricity, but I got used to it.

The man who caressed his eyes and did not hide his tired expression exhaled even more deeply.

“… … Why are you like that again? What, did something fun happen?”

“Heh… … It’s fun. yes, yes Indeed, you can say that.”

The corners of the mouth do not go down. His eyes were full of heat.

Looking closely, the man tilted his head at the reaction that was more intense than usual.

“Hmm, that’s strange. Didn’t you say you were tired of the ark meeting and hated it every time?”

“Meetings are boring. What I’m interested in is not that, but the ark candidate.”

“Candidate?”

“The details are still confidential, so I can’t tell you. Except that the candidate is a very special man.”

Legritte shook his shoulders.

“Ah, how the hell did a 5th tier wizard break through that ordeal, how did he survive and what did he gain… … ! I’m curious and looking forward to it, so I really can’t stand it… … ! Isn’t it?”

“No, who is that———”

“This is not the time. Just in case, you had better go to the ark as soon as possible. Prepare for space travel right now! Ferwick, you’re coming too! Ha ha ha ha ha!”

“100 million!”

Legritte grabbed Ferwick by the back.

It was an overwhelming force.

Resisting was pointless.

Immediately resigned, Perwig was dragged around like a doll, staring into the air.

It’s rare to see Legritte so excited.

‘Something must happen in the ark.’

It was an intuition from experience.

damn captain.

Ugh, Perwick let out a weak breath.

It was already the third sigh today.