Genius Wizard Breaking Limits - Chapter 573



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Episode 573: Insight (1)

Sreung!

He grabs the hilt of the sword and quickly pulls out the sharp blade halfway before putting it back in. A refreshing sound lingers in his ears.

How many times did I repeat the same movement?

In the blink of an eye, he kicked his right foot hard. A strong wind blew in the path where the light sword had passed.

Power and speed.

It is a level that cannot be compared to the past when he ran wild without showing off his physical and mental abilities, as well as his skills.

The pinnacle of warriors.

A state of confidence in one’s perfection as a human being, without any clear distinction.

If it weren’t for the opportunities the Lord gave me, I would never have reached this point.

However, it is still not enough.

Even if you try to swing your sword at maximum speed, the frustration doesn’t go away. Even if you replay the battles in Downt countless times, it’s the same.

‘… …Sandhir Payen.’

The transcendent being from the previous era, who appeared with the Master’s left arm transplanted, can enter moments that a human body would never be able to reach.

Simply put, the creature can perceive and move almost simultaneously.

Since they each use a sword and a spear as their main weapons, their movements are different, but they are similar to Adrian in that they focus on speed.

‘That’s why the compatibility is the worst.’

No matter how great a sword [Sylendar] is, if it pierces my own body before cutting down my opponent, then it’s obvious who will win or lose.

What should I do?

Adrian, after much thought, went to see Ennette.

The Master who left Sandhir Paen in shambles might be able to come up with an unexpected answer if he were his disciple.

From the perspective of the same inspector.

Adrian felt an inner change in himself as he sought the wisdom of others instead of relying on his pride.

Ennette, who was spending the day in a corner of the bed in a state of discouragement, answered. The conversation was very short.

To sum it up, there were three words.

───I… … am not good at anything other than the official method, so it’s hard for me to give you any special advice. If you can’t handle it alone, then don’t be alone, and if you lack the ability, then fill in the gap by supplementing it with something else… … .

Literally basic advice.

It’s something that you don’t necessarily need to hear. Still, it was an opportunity to realize that there is no other way.

The simplest breakthrough here would be for the transcendent to take charge of the transcendent… …but of course, it’s not even worth discussing.

Are you putting such a heavy burden on your lord, who is ready to deal with Baloch Besias himself?

It is unacceptable.

Never.

If I step back when I should, how can I claim to be my lord’s sword? It should never be my lord’s job to kill him.

In that sense, the only possible methods are narrowed down to two.

‘First, many to one.’

Gather high-level forces to surround and destroy Sandir. Simply gain numerical superiority to close the gap.

The optimism that everyone will be okay must be abandoned without hesitation.

Damage is inevitable.

Of course, it’s a serious injury, but Adrian or anyone else could die during the battle, because the opponent is a transcendent being.

It is right to assume the worst, even annihilation.

Instead, there is a chance of winning.

It is impossible to say for sure how the process and results will proceed and end, but there is no room for disagreement that this is the best strategy.

‘And the second is… … .’

Adrian stared at his hands, thinking of a word that was both distant and close.

‘awakening.’

The next best option is to go beyond the limits of the species and advance to a higher realm. It may sound far-fetched, but it is not theoretically impossible.

Because I met the minimum requirements physically and mentally.

Every moment that passes through time, even now, carries with it the possibility of potential transcendence.

but.

Transcendent beings are said to be chosen by the world. There are countless people who have the seeds of transcendence but never sprouted.

So, will a choice come to you during this short period of time when the moment when strength is needed is just around the corner?

I’m not sure.

I don’t believe it.

Adrian had no intention of hoping for such a stroke of luck.

He doesn’t usually rely on luck, but… …what he’s really considering is a different kind of transcendence.

‘I want to walk the path that my lord has pioneered.’

Choosing without being chosen.

The indescribable presence I saw in the blue mountains and the sight of the sky opening up in response to it are vividly lit up in my memory.

Of course, it is vague and separate from sincerity.

Because no clear image of himself who had achieved the same transcendence as his lord came to mind.

But what can I do?

Since I don’t want to have to choose like others, I have no choice but to move forward on my own. It’s too early to be satisfied and rest in the extreme position.

Adrian clenched his fists tightly.

That was when.

───Senior said to gather at the Grand Hall because preparations are complete. Right now.

The summons has been given.

* * *

We were able to analyze and implement the teleportation magic circle connected to Baloch’s realm, but we couldn’t put all our power into it.

When there are a lot of people, it is difficult for Verden to respond accurately in irregular situations, and most importantly, there are movement restrictions.

Since this magic circle is centered around the caster, it is impossible to send only other people.

The number that can be transferred is also limited.

The number of people selected in this way was 8 in total… … To be exact, 6 people and 2 entities. Golems are also considered living creatures in terms of magic.

Osgar, the sage of power.

Unia.

Cain.

Adrian.

Isabella.

Alpha.

beta.

Finally, to Verden.

“The place we are about to enter is a place that no one can enter without Baloch’s permission. So there is a high possibility that there will be no traps, but on the other hand, we may face Baloch Besias head-on.”

Perhaps we will be able to deal with not only the best forces of the Bohemian Tower, but also unofficial test subjects, including Sandir Faen.

That’s a very pessimistic assumption.

It is always the right decision to assume the worst and not ignore it. It is also good to prepare countermeasures accordingly.

“We will prioritize the main purpose, but if that doesn’t work out, we will prioritize retreat. Of course, I will have to go in person to find out the details.”

Verden turned his gaze to the twins.

“Since reconnaissance is impossible, no one can guarantee what will happen. If the responsibility is heavy, it is wise to wait for the next time. There will be opportunities to take on important tasks in the future.”

“I’m sorry, but I will very politely decline such consideration. I’m not the same person who got beat up by my senior in the past.”

“It’s the same, senior.”

The two who came from Society’s island and lived on an uninhabited land also grew up.

Yunia won a one-on-one magic battle with the Elder of the Magic Tower on Volcanic Island, and Cain defeated the Mercenary King in a melee.

With his overwhelming talent and appropriate experience, he is already a veteran-level force.

This was the main reason why Verden had brought the two into this operation.

“Hahahahahaha! That’s right! That’s how our kids are. Such special ones.”

“Ouch! My hair is all messed up!”

Osgar looked proud and roughly patted the twins on the head.

It was he who took in and raised the newborn babies, Yunia and Cain, who were abandoned on the rainy street and cried endlessly.

Verden slowly shifted his gaze.

Intense gazes came towards me as if urging me to depart.

Alpha, who had taken his place in front of Adrian, and Beta, who was sitting on Isabella’s shoulder, also had their oval-shaped eyes twinkling.

[Ready.]

[Waiting for command.]

There is no need to delay.

Phew.

Verden manipulated the magical power with both hands to create a precise form.

The circles of magical power that rose around the body soon began to rotate and descend vertically, becoming one with the floor.

As they spread, they reproduced the Transcendent One’s unique magic circle, which had a special structure and a color unique to the space attribute.

Verden summoned [Interis].

“Let’s go.”

The moment everyone gathered around him, the space shuttle was activated.

The grand hall of the main hall was engulfed in light.

* * *

An empty space with a high ceiling and a radius of several tens of meters at the base.

As the magic circle physically engraved in the center of it flickered, the magic stone lamp automatically turned on, driving away the darkness.

Flash!

Immediately afterwards, the eerie air was greatly disturbed and a presence filled the air.

As the vanguard, Verden, Adrian, Cain, and Osgar guarded the east, west, south, and north, while Isabella and Junia expanded the field of vision in the rear.

… … Even though some time had passed, no change was detected. There was no sign of anyone approaching this way.

‘Is there no one here?’

Given that there is no response to a spatial wave of this magnitude, it is highly likely that Baloch’s personal laboratory is empty.

It’s too early to be sure, though.

“Scan.”

Alpha and Beta, who received the signal, each scanned the area. The cone-shaped ray of magical power examined the structure.

[… … Scan complete. Front, left, and right. Three entrances spaced exactly 180 degrees apart are confirmed. Interpreted as a passage leading down.]

[The structure of each entrance is subtly different. It is assumed that the entrance at the front leads to the deepest place.]

The guys who divided up the roles shortened the time and obtained more information.

There are no immediate detections, and we need to check all the facilities here. It is inefficient to move all at once on the three paths.

“As originally planned, we will split into three groups. Group 1 will search the right entrance, Group 2 will search the left entrance. I will take charge of the front.”

Group 1───Isabella, Cain, Osgar, Beta.

Group 2───Adrian, Junia, Alpha.

Group 3───Verden.

Alpha and Beta will assist each group with their excellent magical analysis skills.

Separately, Beta’s frame is compressed, making it incredibly heavy for its size, so it must be attached to Isabella, who can fully support it.

Verden moves alone, as he can respond to any situation on his own.

“If the communication device loses connection, it will be considered a dangerous situation, so keep it up in real time. If anything happens, even if it is minor, report it immediately.”

“Don’t worry, Shinsung. I’ve long since abandoned such comfort.”

Yunia and Cain let out nervous breaths and grabbed their staffs and swords. Osgar, on the other hand, looked a little excited.

My magical curiosity and blood boil over as I search for the dark secrets of the Bohemian Tower, none other than the one I know.

Sigh.

At Verden’s gesture, each group moves simultaneously.

The exploration has begun.

* * *

Referring to Ennet’s memories, the left entrance would lead to the area where the unofficial test subjects were stored.

The other two entrances are unknown, but whether you are a wizard or a human, the most psychologically important things are hidden deep inside.

So Verden chose the front entrance facing the lowest point.

We passed a spiral staircase that was quite wide and steep. We went down vertically through the open center of the .

The magical power reaction is hidden by Arcane, so the stealth is sufficient.

Soon, we reached the bottom, deep enough that the entrance we came in through was no longer visible, and an empty hallway appeared.

There is a door over there.

‘… …There is no trap.’

Still, he didn’t let his guard down and moved with his senses heightened to the max. Kiing. He opened the door by manipulating the device made of magic circles.

I went inside and looked around.

The interior was empty.

Except for the giant rectangular object in the center.

‘It doesn’t seem to be decorative. What is it used for?’

Even if I it in detail, nothing can be interpreted. Is it not for magical purposes? It might be some kind of advanced machine.

However, even after observing it closely, I could not find anything special about it.

… … .

Despite the effort of investing several minutes, nothing was achieved. Eventually, Verden resorted to a more primitive method.

Knock knock.

I lightly tapped it to get a feel for what material it was, and I walked around with my hand on it to try to figure out its structure.

The sense of touch is a very delicate sensory organ.

That was when.

… … !

As soon as the palm brushed the edge of the object, magical power surged, and light rose above the object that responded to it.

“This was the right answer.”

A three-dimensional map of the continent unfolded before Verden’s eyes.