Genius Wizard Breaking Limits - Chapter 319



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Episode 319 Exchange Battle (2)

“Which one of you should come out first.”

Most responded to the woman’s voice.

Candidates gathered from all directions.

Indeed, he is showing deep interest in who will be the first to prove himself out of the two.

Among them were Locke and Layla.

In a word, it was anticipation.

Unlike him, Verden stared at the woman indifferently.

‘In the case of wizards, there are a total of three ways to proceed.’

First, measure horsepower.

Second, magic demonstration.

Third, exchanges with opponents.

There is nothing strange about it.

Magic and magic were a part and center of Verden from the beginning, and they have been actively using them to deal with many powerful opponents.

The alter ego of the King of Darkness, the manager.

Dark Warton’s mage lord, necromancer.

Representatively, he was able to reach the present because he desperately confronted these mighty transcendental beings.

It’s not too much power, and it’s not even a state of being.

He had already proven himself by winning the victory over Leonil, who had achieved incomplete transcendence with the Witch’s Heart.

For such Verden, the format of exchange battles was nothing more than familiar.

‘The least unfamiliar thing is mana measurement.’

Come to think of it, I’ve only had two chances so far.

The first was an aptitude test conducted for workers at the Bohemirn Mage Tower.

It’s already been over 10 years, but it was also an unforgettable memory of being 13 years old.

The day it turned out that I had no physical talent for magic at all.

‘The next time was when I was 15 years old, preparing to become a researcher at the Mage Tower.’

It was a horsepower measurement that was nothing more than a formality.

And, of course, the result was unchanged, and there was little difference from the previous one.

Still, it wasn’t too difficult to enter the Magic Tower.

Because, starting at the age of 8, he has proven his usefulness as a worker for about 7 years. On top of that, he also had rudimentary magical knowledge.

In other words, he must have been the right person to be a chore in the lab.

Of course, it wasn’t just a guess. I found out because I accidentally overheard the wizards’ conversation while cleaning the lab storage.

‘What would I say if we met now?’

The urge to go to the western continent for a while arose.

well, anyway.

No matter who goes first, the order of exchanges is not a factor at all.

There’s no advantage whatsoever, and it’s either the first or the second in the first place.

Verden turned his head.

I ran into the wizard of the academy who was just glancing this way.

It was yellow-green eyes.

“I, if it’s okay… … Hey, can you give me your turn… … ?

Along with the voice, your shoulders tremble slightly.

Is it a judgment that it is better to do it first rather than not being able to control your body due to tension?

There will be no problem.

Seeing as he is still trying to maintain that awkward tone of voice, there won’t be any absurdly failed magic calculations.

“If you want.”

So the highest priority was summoning magic.

* * *

There are various ways to measure the level of a wizard.

The most basic and universal method among them is horsepower measurement. The main material is a specially processed magic stone and a medium that transmits magic power almost completely.

In the past, it was a fairly clunky device.

It was so heavy and delicate that there was no way to move it, and it could only be used in limited places by installing a large structure.

Of course, a lot has changed since then.

In particular, the bracelet with 10 special magic stones, processed with the unique technique of the Artesian Tower, was one of the masterpieces of the Tower of Magic.

A simple measurement tool that maximizes convenience.

Contrary to its appearance, it has excellent durability to the extent that it does not break even when struck with a battle hammer.

As such, some degree of degradation in performance is inevitable.

The amount of horsepower that could be handled was lower than the previous one, but it was a method mainly adopted by the public because the advantages overwhelm the disadvantages.

Verden narrowed his eyes.

His gaze rested on the bracelet the woman was holding.

‘Are they using the same thing in exchange battles?’

There is nothing particularly strange about it.

Listeners have also been using noise, a magic item developed by Artesyn Magic Tower, to prevent voice leaks.

If it’s just being used for usefulness, then Artesyn’s Mage Tower’s status will rise to that extent, but… … What about the reality?

‘Maybe there’s a member of the ark on that side as well.’

We haven’t figured out much about the Ark yet.

With that thought in mind, Verden looked down.

The mage who was next to me just now stepped into the arena.

* * *

jerk, jerk… … .

The wizard who came down from the island moved forward slowly.

It was a daily routine that attracted attention at the academy.

Not only did he learn and use magic during class, but he also often showed off his magic in front of his classmates and professors as a representative of group assignments.

But here, it was completely different.

It’s not the familiar look of envy and jealousy.

Each one of them was trying to penetrate the inside beyond the outside.

It was also difficult to handle the numerous presence felt above my head.

‘Calm down, Theodore… … ! Calm down, calm down… … !’

Academy Wizard, Theodore.

He suppressed his tremors, repeating his name over and over again. As soon as I bit the inside of my cheek a little painfully, my thoughts seemed to go away.

In the meantime, he arrived in front of the woman.

“Then let’s start with horsepower measurement.”

“Okay… … .”

Suddenly, I met her eyes.

A cold and terrifying force, as if it were about to be eaten.

“… … S, yes.”

Theodore’s frightened voice returned to normal.

I tried to hold on somehow, but it was impossible. I didn’t have the confidence to play a gentle wizard in front of him like this.

Even the person in charge of guiding the exchange match is like this… … Everything was beyond imagination.

The woman handed over the bracelet.

“Put on your measuring device and stay centered.”

Theodore nodded and followed the instructions.

Immediately after, the woman took a few steps away, and only Theodore stood in the center of the arena. He took a deep breath and let out a tingling sensation.

‘okay… … Let’s do it as usual, as usual.’

The shape of the bracelet is all too familiar.

At the academy, it was the same as the horsepower measurement every semester. In addition, it is possible for students to measure every month if they wish.

Artesyn Magic Tower was one of the giant investors who gave full support to the academy.

Theodore quietly closed his eyes.

Concentrating on the heart at the center of the upper body, he raised his mana. The magician’s power that flows through the magic circuit and moves at will.

Right after that, the bracelet started to light up.

one two… … and three.

Only three out of ten magic stones.

That was the only light coming in in response to the magician’s magic. For him now, this is his limit.

At first glance, it seems shabby, but the reaction of others has been very positive.

One of the tired-looking candidates had eyes shining.

“Tier 2… … Judging from the strong light of the third magic stone, it’s about the level of a second rank lieutenant.”

Low horsepower compared to previous newcomers.

But no one looked down on him.

No matter how much the same candidate, of course, the conditions are different for each of them.

A wizard’s level is mostly proportional to his age.

And reaching a high level for one’s age is the measure of one’s talent. In that sense, Theodore’s level was excellent.

Verden’s thoughts were the same.

‘It’s promising.’

Are you in your mid-teens or something like that?

Even if the marginal hierarchy is unknown now, it must have been a growth worthy of attention.

Especially as an academy student.

For a magician, the realm cannot be everything.

It’s like it’s impossible for anyone to write naturally just because they’ve reached the third tier.

Magic is a very complex science.

Hierarchy, which will be the basic foundation, is essential.

In addition to that, it is a mystery that can be manifested only when there is a process of injecting magic power while understanding and calculating magic itself with the head.

The more you get used to such a process, the faster you cast magic.

And more so, double or triple casting is possible. Of course, there are deviations due to talent, but usually this is the case.

That’s why the academy doesn’t prioritize only the realm. So it is favored.

A graduate who has systematically learned magic is the same as being verified with just one diploma. Expectations for future growth can never be ignored.

It is clear that the level is different from the wizards who have learned magic recklessly.

“Whoa… … .”

Theodore reaped his magic.

After confirming that the light flickers and then fades, I untie the bracelet and hand it to the woman.

Unlike the other candidates, she did not show any sentimentality. It’s all that a little more interest has been added to the gaze than before.

“Next is a magic demonstration. Of course, the choice is free. If you don’t want to do that, you can skip it and start an exchange match right away.”

“then… … Would it be all right if we started an exchange battle right after the magic demonstration?”

“Does not matter.”

Permission was granted.

Theodore nodded and took out the dispenser from his pocket.

A new type of magic created in collaboration with the academy professor. Today is the unofficial debut of summoning magic.

Make no mistake.

As usual, let’s do our best.

Clearing his mind, he opened his eyes.

The magic circuit was activated with power faster than before.

Theodore, who confirmed that the mana flowed completely into the magic item, muttered in a low voice, pursed his lips.

“Teeth and claws sharper than steel swords… … Legacy that breaks the ground… … Soft, tough gray leather… … A low, menacing cry… … The four hundred eyes watching the prey… … .”

He expresses his image directly with his voice.

Following him, the mana that had flowed into the dispenser shimmered and began to coalesce. High-density horsepower that can be seen visually.

It took on the shape of a clear beast.

Theodore and the wolf looked at each other.

The ceremony was individual, but they nodded together as if they had made a promise.

The preparations are over.

Theodore held the dispenser in his left hand and stretched out his right arm.

damn

Two spaces open.

A large gap on the floor of the arena and a small gap inside the dispenser.

The wolf, recognizing the change, jumped into the entrance without hesitation, and immediately jumped out and appeared in the arena.

cooong!

heavy weight.

The height from the ground to the shoulders is close to 2 meters.

Even the length from the top of the head to the tailbone reaches a whopping 8 meters. A huge body that is completely opposite to the size that was in the dispenser.

The giant wolf opened its mouth wide.

[Kwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!]

The witch howled.

* * *

A distinctive cry that vibrates the air.

The teeth and claws were sharp, and the gray hair was shiny. Vicious eyes scan all directions, ears detect threats.

Overall, it was a beast familiar to adventurers with the shape of a wolf.

The candidate who was doing adventure activities blinked.

“That… … Are you a lower wolf?”

The first impression was definitely that.

However, it is different from the normal Lower Wolf. Even the bright silver hair… … That gigantic body was out of the ordinary.

A mithril-class adventurer, Leila muttered.

“… … A subspecies of the Lower Wolf.”

It is a variant of the witch.

It is a classification of objects that is rarely found, and even if you have been an adventurer for a long time, it is difficult to see it unless you are unlucky.

Naturally, the level of danger can easily overwhelm that of a monster of the same species.

The lower wolf’s risk level is gold.

If so, that number must be higher.

And above all, to think that such a gigantic monster was born by human hands… … Even seeing it in person, I couldn’t believe it.

“oh my god. A magic that summons demons… … .”

Reactions of astonishment are mixed.

Theodore couldn’t hide his smile at the buzz here and there.

The fact that even those great people were surprised was proof that summoning magic was that great.

“Nice job, Wolfred.”

[Kurr… … .]

Theodore caressed the wolf.

The vicious Witchbeast accepted the touch and closed his eyes as if he was in a good mood.

It is an amazing sight.

“Hoo… … .”

The woman tilted her head.

He looked at Wolfred and Theodore with evidently warm eyes. A stark difference from before.

“I-I… … !!”

And the reaction of the wizards, especially those who are well versed in magic, was intense.

Verden was one of them.

Dispensers, monsters, and even space. As he watched the series of situations, he understood the principles of summoning magic to some extent.

“Awesome.”

More than expected.

It was Verden’s own compliment.