Genius Wizard Breaking Limits - Chapter 554



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Episode 554: The Transcendent Ones (1)

Stabbing with a knife and causing injury.

Burn them to death with magic.

Fall into corruption and seduce others.

Just as there are many good people and mediocre people in the world who are neither good nor bad, there are also quite a few evil people.

There are fewer people who can defend themselves against them than those who cannot. If everyone knows how to fight, why have we security?

Human prosperity is formed by the protection of the strong over the weak and by discipline maintained by the majority.

Criminals who took such pitiful lives or violated legal agreements were subject to punishment, while those who posed a potential great danger were subject to vigilance.

Especially vicious criminals were often given priority over immediate execution rather than detention.

Not only was it difficult to capture him for many reasons, but there was also a high possibility that he would escape and cause harm to innocent people.

It’s a waste to even feed them.

Of course, there were those who persuaded such dangerous people and used them as their servants, suggesting that if evil is strong and capable, it is possible to escape sin.

Here people ask:

Can evil be reformed? Can those who deceive and rob innocent people be cleansed of their sins by goodness?

To this the Luasians answer:

Yes, that’s right.

In doctrine, human life is a process of washing away dirt.

That is the way to salvation.

* * *

Kernadel has a significantly higher proportion of indefinite sentences and death row inmates than other prisons across the continent.

It is located quite deep underground, so you can’t really see it, but… …there are vicious beings living beneath the paths people walk by.

But there are no people who tremble in fear.

Because the security and safety are so great that all fear disappears.

The Luas Church supports facilities for human education by advocating the doctrine of light, and neighboring countries also donate taxes in accordance with the will of such world religions.

Among those prisons, Kernadel was a place of considerable fame.

The area inside the first wall is where the common people live, the area inside the second wall is where the actual Kernadel associates live, and the third wall guards the entrance to the prison beneath the central citadel.

The second and third are only accessible to those who have been officially granted entry.

Those who have awakened to the spirit, those who walk the path of magic, those who have embraced divinity – there are many different people who have the qualifications to be a guard, regardless of their classification.

The time when the sun has set and night has come.

The tavern inside the second wall was bustling with customers as usual. People were carrying weapons and armor as was their custom.

“Hehehehe.”

Herbert, who runs a tavern as if it were a familiar sight, hummed and cleaned his glass.

A leisurely daily life.

A strange guest stepped into it.

“… … !”

He is a young man.

He was carrying a relatively short spear on his back, and the blade was thicker and appeared much sharper than a typical spear.

Overall, there were no major features. However, my eyes were particularly drawn to the blade. It was not just Herbert, but other people as well.

“Who is it?”

“It’s my first time seeing you, too. Judging from the clothes you’re wearing, I guess you’re the newly appointed guard.”

Among the guards of Kernadel, there are adventurers who are either former or active adventurers. Those who came in disguised as wanderers are not all that special.

“But was there any talk of a new employee coming in?”

“How would I understand?”

The man, Sandhir Payen, sat down at the bar amidst the glare of the eyes. Herbert, who was directly across from him, greeted him deftly.

“Welcome. I think this is our first meeting… … .”

“This is my first time in this city.”

Is this really a new guard?

His speech is a bit old for his age.

“Haha, I see. Welcome to the city above Kernadel. My name is Herbert. I am the tavern owner. What would you like?”

“Well, it’s been a while since I’ve been to a place like this and had a drink. Do you have any recommendations? Since you have a lot of money, feel free to recommend anything.”

A heavy pouch adorned the tall stand. Looking inside through a slightly open slit, I saw that it was filled with bills and a few coins.

Herbert’s mind lit up.

He is a profitable customer.

He offered expensive liquor that was as profitable as possible without any compromises.

“Then how about Wimsikar, which is said to make you smile even after just one drink? It is very strong, but the flavor is no joke.”

“It makes me laugh. Indeed. Then let’s decide with that.”

Sandhir took out some bills and handed them over as if he was tossing them.

“You take it too.”

“Oh, thank you.”

Herbert filled two glasses and downed the third in one gulp.

Very refreshing.

The burning sensation in my throat went down clearly to my stomach, and a unique smoky scent rose up from the back of my throat.

“Ugh!”

A smile and exclamation come out naturally.

The average shareholder couldn’t even pretend to hold back. His lukewarm body became hot with a sip of alcohol.

“… … .”

But Sandhir, who had also emptied his glass, had a blank expression on his face. His breathing was still incredibly calm.

My face didn’t even turn red.

Herbert blinked.

“The alcohol content is really high… … Are you okay?”

“It’s quite strong compared to other drinks, and it tastes good, but it doesn’t make me laugh. It’s not that I’m embarrassing you. It’s because I don’t know how to laugh well. I can smile, though.”

“yes?”

“So, in a word, I can say that I have very little emotion compared to other people. I’ve been like that ever since I was born. Would you understand if I said that it’s unfamiliar to me to empathize with other people’s lives?”

It ended with a question, but Herbert’s answer was not important.

Slurp.

Sandhir took the bottle containing Wimshikar into his own hands.

Fill the glass and pour again.

I don’t enjoy drinking.

It was a drinking habit that arose from imitating the act of drinking a symbolic drink.

“Herbert, do you know what an arena is?”

“If it’s an arena… … isn’t it a place where people fight and watch each other?”

“It may be so now. But in the past, more than a century ago, the arena had a completely different meaning. At that time, many countries dealt with slavery. And among the people who were sold for various reasons, such as war or kidnapping, only the worthless were sent to the arena. The operators of the arena motivated the slaves who became gladiators by offering things like freedom as prizes. The audience found entertainment there.”

Sandhir licked his lips.

“And for the first time in my life, I saw the ‘light’ of emotion.”

“… … .”

Herbert said nothing. It seemed as if he had to. His sight and hearing were unconsciously focused on the guest before him.

As if I was being swept into a huge whirlpool and sucked into the center.

“The gladiators in the arena were called challengers, whether willingly or not. They were full of people who killed their opponents for their own reasons and sought to survive. Most of them were nothing special. No matter how many they killed, it was worse than slaughtering livestock.”

I emptied half a bottle of alcohol.

“But those few who truly wanted to overcome adversity… … who had the determination to fight and win and survive even if it meant twisting their whole body, literally shone. Faintly. It burned until the moment of death. That was when I felt the joy that came from the depths of my heart. Those who fought with all their heart and all their might were truly beautiful. It was the first time I even felt beauty.”

Suddenly, the surroundings became quiet. Everyone was paying attention.

Sandhir’s voice lingered in the tavern.

“And so, after several years, I finally saw an unforgettable light. The opponent was a mother with a 15-year-old son. She was a slave and a warrior. She mercilessly killed other challengers to protect her child. Her skills were great, but her determination was even more intense. It was truly dazzling. I shared 100 rounds with her and burst out laughing. Then, unlike before, an uncontrollable desire boiled over me. Yes, I wanted something brighter than that light.”

Big bird───! Big bird───!

Suddenly, a loud bell began to ring outside. It was a signal that there was an emergency in the city.

Some went outside to see what was happening, while others looked out the windows in bewilderment.

Even as this confusion grew, the old tales continued.

“That’s why I killed my son. Anger is also a strong motivation and emotion. I dug out his heart and pulled out his neck. I wonder what kind of light a mother would give off after seeing her child die so brutally. I thought it would be great… … but my expectations were betrayed.”

There are about two sips of alcohol left.

“The brilliant mother lost her light. That was called despair. She had no children to protect, she had lost her purpose, she had lost her will. That was when I realized. Ah! I made a mistake! It would have been enough to just poke a hole in my son’s thigh! That moment remains the biggest regret of my long life.”

I sighed.

“After that, I gathered challengers through the arena, but not even a being that shone as brightly as her appeared. So I destroyed the arena and went out to travel the world. I found countless challengers, drew out their true feelings, and killed them. I saw a lot of light, but that was all. Then, I was defeated by a new transcendent being who was displeased with my actions, and because I became crippled and my body’s homeostasis was broken, I grew old without end over time. That’s how I gave up on my dream… … and I was given another chance like this.”

Boom!

The tavern door opened roughly.

The man who had gone out to find out what was going on shouted, gasping for breath.

“Someone attacked Kernadel! The guards guarding the second gate have been slaughtered! Judging from the wounds, the attacker is carrying a spear… … .”

Everyone’s eyes were focused on one place.

Sandhir said calmly.

“To see the light of that mother once again. And to witness a light beyond that. That is my only ideal.”

I emptied my last glass.

There was no trace of aging in him, having been given new arms and youth by Gluttony’s body graft from the Bohemian Tower.

Srrrrrr.

A longsword, strengthened by divine power, was aimed at Sandir Faen’s neck. He was a paladin. The others also took up their weapons.

In addition to the similarity in appearance to the one causing the commotion in the city, as a resident of Kernadel, I felt an indescribable ominousness.

“What are you?”

“It doesn’t matter who I am. You won’t know anyway.”

“Where did you get the pun…! I warn you for the first and last time: Don’t move a finger. If you don’t want to be taken away without a single limb!”

“Oh, I see you have confidence in your skills.”

Sandhir turned his head slightly.

“Then will you challenge me?”

Goosebumps ran down my spine as our eyes met. My instincts responded. The paladin roared and swung his sword at my shoulder.

Kwajik!

The blade shattered the armor and pierced the knight’s heart.

Blood soaked the floor.

Sandir, who had stood up without realizing it, placed the spear he had retrieved on his shoulder. The body of the paladin, unable to even react, fell limply.

“I know that the Paladins have a deep sense of duty to their faith. But apart from that, they are a small light. So, what are you going to do? Challengers are always welcome.”

“Hey… … grab it!”

A fierce battle broke out as they rushed forward like cornered rats.

The second hand of the clock is clicking.

The interior of the blood-soaked tavern was filled with corpses.

Sandhir picked up the money bag on the stand and lowered his gaze. He met Herbert’s eyes as he hid himself, shivering.

The poor tavern owner didn’t even dare to scream.

Sandhir said.

“Herbert, do you want to live?”

“Yes… … Yes, yes!!”

“But I have no intention of letting the witness live. Would it be right to say that I cannot let him live? So there is only one way.”

He handed over a dagger that had lost its master.

“Will you challenge me?”

Herbert intuitively felt that he had no choice.

“Waaaaaaaaaah!”

As soon as I received the dagger, I thrust it out.

At the same time, the body, with its heart and head destroyed, collapsed.

“You are also colorless.”

Sandhir walked out of the quiet tavern with leisurely steps and stretched his body greatly. He felt a slight vibration under his feet.

The strong men, whose minds have been brainwashed by the magic circle, are destroying the prison through another passage leading underground.

‘They’re destroying the entire prison to bring in the criminal who possesses the ancient bloodline that no one knows about. There are other reasons, but it’s extremely violent in many ways. I don’t even know how they found the bloodline that was hidden from the world.’

Sandhir thought, rubbing his chin.

I didn’t put it in my mouth.

Because there are unspeakable restrictions in place for absolute security. Once you have accepted the rule of the Collapse, you cannot escape it.

‘The omnipotent transcendentalist, Baloch Besias, who aims for the Lepragium Tower, which has reigned first since the beginning of the magical world.’

A cunning, treacherous, and transcendent being who will use any means necessary to achieve his goals.

The character was probably a kind of obsession and madness.

I guess it’s okay.

I have received a great price, so I will pay the appropriate price.

Sandhir, who is fundamentally immature in emotions and empathy, has always valued trading as a reference point, just as he did in the arena 140 years ago.

I grabbed the window.

Moved forward.

The patrolling group came running, shouting, and were soon annihilated. With a loud noise, the third wall and the fortress were reduced to ruins.

Kernadel has fallen.

Unreformed, vicious criminals were set free and scattered in all directions.

In the midst of the chaos, Sandhir Payen and the other powerful men who had been brainwashed and thought-biased achieved their goals and disappeared.

Afterwards, news began to spread across the continent through those who witnessed the city being reduced to rubble.

* * *

Arcanad Magic Kingdom.

The magicians who had received the letter from the Seven Great Kings of Magic and had agreed to attend the meeting gathered. Soon, the promised day arrived and the castle of the Magic Nation was opened.

Kuung───Thud!

The supreme octagonal star.

Those with the symbols of the Magic Kingdom engraved on them lined up on the left and right and saluted. Their hearts were filled with awe.

The beings you will witness from now on are magicians who have attained a level of greatness that surpasses that of humans.

The high-ranking magician shouted.

“The Transcendent Ones are entering!”