Genius Wizard Breaking Limits - Chapter 315
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Episode 315 Candidates (2)
Ark meetings are mainly composed of captains.
Depending on the case, only an elder or an authority figure can attend.
Those who are mere candidates, such as Layra and Locke, who do not have enough authority are not allowed to participate in the meeting or even listen to the conversation.
Leila said as she moved her steps.
“As I mentioned last time, there is nothing a candidate can directly get involved in except for exchanges. Asher, unless you are a new candidate, there is no obligation for everyone to attend.”
The world doesn’t always go as planned.
No matter how much the date of the ark meeting is set in advance, there may be a situation where you can’t get out of the seat.
Each of them has their own circumstances.
The Ark obliges candidates and helps them grow, but does not stifle them.
For that reason, unlike captains who are given compulsory powers, candidates who only engage in exchange battles are not forced to attend meetings.
Verden tilted his head.
“I’ve heard that candidates always need proof, but if it’s not an obligation… … Do you have any reason to participate in the exchange war?”
“Yes, of course. The exchange exhibition itself is actually a place for candidates. If you succeed in demonstrating meaningful growth, there will be rewards that help you personally.”
Leila pointed at her waist.
A sword tinged with blood. It was the price of proof.
“Not only that, but the seniors are also watching the exchange matches. If that’s what catches your eye, you may be given an ordeal directly from the captain. It’s not a common case. Other than that, you can also use Ark’s facilities. There are many reasons.”
Reward through proof… … .
Certainly, if that is the case, there are plenty of reasons for candidates to participate.
Even if there was no such thing, being able to use Ark’s library and library was a great advantage in itself.
At least that was the case with Verden.
Locke, who was walking lightly stretching, smirked.
“And everyone wants to prove their skills. To be honest, this is rare, isn’t it? Even if you don’t have to go on stage, you come to see, learn and experience the skills of others.”
The commonality of the Ark candidates is a strong sense of improvement.
Everyone, without exception, is a person who wants to move forward and grow more. There is not a single one who is not.
All the people who stopped in place are dead and will die.
Enduring that is also an ordeal.
“Ah, but there aren’t many people who are considered as incredibly strong as Layla or Asher. Ordeal can be broadly classified into village units, cities units, and national units, right? As such, the variance is quite large.”
It is no exaggeration to say that strength is the absolute standard of the world.
However, the ark is a group for mankind, not a ruling power.
Candidates are selected based on various indicators such as future growth potential, humanity, leadership, and aspirations, not just individual strength.
And he imposes an ordeal appropriate to his current skills.
So I had my doubts.
“How the hell do you judge that?”
It is impossible to fully grasp a person’s intentions.
You can’t even resolutely predict how you’ll change your mind along the way.
“I don’t know the details either… … One of the captains said he was in charge of that part. Am I right, Listener?”
“Haha, it’s hard for me to tell you the details either. He is watching the world… … I have nothing to say other than that.”
looking into the world
‘You’re beyond the level of magic. If so, does it possess an ancient artifact with such power?’
It wasn’t particularly surprising.
Just the existence of Ark, who is stepping right now, is shocking itself. It’s tiring to react loudly to whatever the ark is hiding.
Verden changed the subject.
“Then are almost all candidates attending?”
“I’ve only experienced it three times so far, but after looking at it roughly, it seems that about half of them come. In terms of numbers, it’s rather small. It’s because there weren’t many candidates for the Ark in the first place.”
“The attendance rate is lower than expected.”
Listener nodded.
“Anyway, it’s like that because the cycle is one year. In particular, compared to the past and present, the greater the gap, the greater the reward, so many people prefer to prove their skills after growing for many years.”
“But this time, I think it will be much more than usual.”
Teyla, who had been silently following her, added.
“Because Mr. Asher and the other two new candidates are attracting quite a bit of attention.”
She turned her gaze to Theon in the back row.
“… … Everyone knows that Gluttony is a traitor to the Ark. That they are extremely dangerous. In the midst of this, it is surprising that the doctor and Gluttony’s fifth tooth were subdued. And since it is known that the culprit is attending the Ark meeting, it is only natural that he be noticed.”
I didn’t really mean it.
In any case, it made sense. Right after that, Verden looked at the listener.
“I haven’t heard of any other new candidates.”
“I also found out about it yesterday, so I was going to tell you… … I didn’t have a chance because Asher didn’t come out. Oh, of course I’m not to blame. Really. Anyway, from what I heard, he said he was a candidate from the Central Continent. He also learned a new kind of magic.”
“A new magic?”
Everyone showed interest, not just Verden.
It was the same with Theon and Teyla.
Because they were in charge of the western and eastern continents, respectively, information about the central continent was dark.
“Oh, I don’t know the details either. I was curious, so I asked, and all he said was that he would find out when he saw it. So, if you go, you will know naturally. Maybe.”
Listener waved his hand and guided the way.
‘… … It’s a new type of magic.’
Even though Verden looked back on the days of the Mage Tower, he had never heard of it.
That would mean that it was made recently, or that it had been secretly carried out without the knowledge of the Mage Tower.
The Central Continent is the center of turbulence. That is why it is possible.
‘One more thing to look forward to.’
The captain, who is an unknown force, and other new recruits.
Verden was clearly feeling the worth of coming to Ark.
* * *
The Ark meeting begins in the massive citadel at the center of the arc.
In the meantime, the candidates wait for the exchange exhibition to take place in their respective waiting rooms, moving through the pre-installed space movement.
‘He uses space magic that’s hard to see all over the place.’
What would it look like if the world’s magic developed further?
Even in real life, it crosses space… … I couldn’t really imagine. No matter how much I thought about it, it was clear that I couldn’t see it in this era.
It was Verden’s personal point of view.
“By the way, only candidates can go to the waiting room. So we’ll wait outside. If you are going to leave right away, you can go up to the prepared movement group.”
Listener politely pointed forward.
There, three magic circles for Verden, Leila, and Locke were shining.
“Then see you later, Brother Asher! Sister Leila!”
Locke headed to the waiting room first.
The unique purple light flickered and at the same time, the sense of presence completely disappeared and Lee Dong-jin disappeared.
Next it was Leila’s turn.
“It’s space travel again… … I don’t know anything else, but I don’t like this one.”
“Someday you will get used to it.”
“I hope so. Hmmm, would it have been a little different if I had walked the path of magic… … .”
Is it that you don’t like tantrums that much?
Although he had experienced it himself, he had never been so afflicted, so it was difficult for Verden to fully sympathize.
“By the way, Asher. I have a question for you.”
“Tell me.”
“Your colleague… … Are you doing well in the River Run?”
Before coming to Ark, Verden entrusted Adrian with Laira’s request. This fact had already been reported to her.
“Surely it will.”
One of the most talented people in the Central Continent.
The experience and skills he has accumulated are not lies.
“… … It’s reassuring to hear that. If possible, I would like it to be resolved quietly without any major incidents.”
After saying that, Layra stood on top of the space movement circle.
The light of magic and attributes burst out and she also disappeared.
“Be quiet… … I can’t guarantee that.”
Verden, who spoke belatedly, moved on.
A movement that moves in the same way.
I moved through space while entrusting myself to the flow of magical power.
* * *
An aide to the Mayor of Riverrun, Trolin Messmore.
For over 10 years, he has been assisting Mayor Troben, who suffers from intermittent anxiety, and has taken care of various tasks.
It is natural to be legal, and he did not hesitate to do anything that was on the borderline of the law or illegal. It was never just because of straight loyalty.
Since he took on the role of managing the situation, he had a lot of rice cake dumplings in his hands. Even if you put it in your mouth roughly, it’s so meticulously processed that it won’t hurt.
In just a few years, the clothes you wear, the house you live in, and various private lives have become more abundant.
Mayor’s agent.
Wearing that title, most people in the city looked up to him. The life of a powerful man was so sweet.
It was the same today.
A private meeting with the adventurer’s guild leader.
It was a periodic meeting over several months. Each time, they had a close conversation about the disposition of subhuman corpses or deceased adventurers.
And while being treated by the flattering guild leader, it was also a simple task that all you had to do was hand over the promised proceeds.
Still, just in case, he was accompanied by three knights and two wizards as escorts.
Of course, he was disguised to look like an adventurer or mercenary. As a result, even though he did not have the proper equipment, his skills did not change.
‘Yeah, but why did it turn out this way?’
All the escorts brought in were subdued.
No, it would be more accurate to say that the harpoon was literally blown up. Even the guild leader, an adventurer with skills comparable to that of a knight, was defeated in the blink of an eye.
Even so, I couldn’t even see who the culprit was.
It was the same with himself, the only sane one. All he knew was the blade close to his back and the cool voice.
Yes.
Aide Trolin has been kidnapped.
A large ship floating on the Hein River.
Deceiving the eyes of the guards, Aide Trollin went inside.
Then, a voice came from behind.
“Is this the place where the corpses of sub-species are?”
“yes yes. That’s right… … !”
Adrian emerged from the darkness and looked around.
Still with Aide Trollin at the forefront, I slowly looked inside, behind the lantern hanging on the wall, and saw something huge covered in cloth.
A magic item used by the adventurer’s guild to store corpses.
Adrian carefully put the cloth away.
The corpses of subhumans appeared along with the pungent smell of rotting meat.
‘Is it an ogre?’
There are mangled sword wounds around the neck and limbs.
Judging from the cross-section and traces of blood, it was clear that it had occurred during subjugation.
Adrian asked.
“Who do you trade these sub-species corpses with?”
“I-I don’t know that either. That’s because the mayor made the deal himself… … ! All I have to do is deal with the guild leader… … !”
My body trembles with my voice.
It doesn’t sound like he’s lying.
‘But I have something to hide.’
What is it?
Adrian raised his eyesight and carefully examined the ogre. At that moment, I noticed a long, fine line running from his chest to his lower belly.
‘Traces that were cut and then put together.’
Adrian swung the dagger without hesitation.
It was a weapon stolen from the aide’s escort. When the sharp slash accurately crossed the line, the tough skin split.
Adrian lifted the inside with the tip of a knife.
“… … .”
There were people there.
The naked body of a dead man.