Limit Breaking Genius Mage Chapter 409

Episode 409: Coming

The Ten Towers, one of the most well-known and representative groups in the world, have a fundamental reputation and credibility.

It is only natural that a location should show a status appropriate to its location.

Seeking profit through deception and coercion, regardless of the situation or opponent, is an act that lowers one's own dignity.

The Bohemian Tower is also like that.

If you trivialize and ignore the tacit agreement and end up being ostracized from society, it is virtually a death sentence from a profit perspective.

Well, if only I could crush the world with a power that no one dares to surpass, then that wouldn't be the case… … but that's a hypothesis that's not even worth thinking about.

Even if it is a magic tower ruled by a transcendent being, it is absolutely impossible to suppress and control the other nine magic towers and the magic world.

Even if there are no Transcendents in other magic towers, it is the same.

The transcendent are not invincible.

The gathering of powerful groups that balance the absolute power is also the logic of power.

However, within that framework, the Bohemian Tower reigns as a clear superior tower, ranked 2nd in military hierarchy and 4th in overall hierarchy.

It is a fact that no one can deny that they possess enormous power and vested interests.

That's why other magic towers intervene in the conflict with Black Hour.

The idea is to somehow get the Bohemian Tower in debt so that it can be repaid with a large profit later.

If the Bohemian Tower tries to ignore it by gritting its teeth, there is no way out, but that will not happen.

Because I have to save face as a top-tier magic tower.

This is especially true in the case of the omnipotent transcendent Balok Besias.

This is the background to the creation of a temporary Magic Tower Alliance centered around the Bohemian Magic Tower, with the goal of destroying Black Hour.

Of course, the fact that the power source of the Magic Tower had gone out of control also played a huge role in the sense that there was a real threat… … .

So far, no one has been able to come up with a convincing conclusion to the question, 'How did they interfere with the power source?'

Wizards, sorcerers, and transcendent beings.

Even though the entire magical community came forward, there was no sign of the cause being identified.

As of now, the prevailing view is that Black Hour is not the culprit itself, but rather… … it is just one of many factors that caused an unexpected abnormality in the power source.

For that reason, the response of the magic towers was to closely examine and monitor their power sources while taking advantage of the conflict.

Because they thought there was no chance that Black Hour would threaten their lives.

But they overlooked it.

Even if the entire power of the Union were more than enough to overwhelm Black Hour, the leader of Black Hour was an awakened transcendent being.

Dahit Wesroel is a man who would gladly enter enemy territory for a purpose.

“These days, the Magic Towers are very arrogant, but how dare someone like you dare to oppose me?”

The towers let their guard down as the battle situation grew more favorable day by day, and the Diamun tower paid a fatal price.

“This is ridiculous.”

Dark Moon, Dahit bent his fingers.

Parsac.

The skull of Diamun's tower, burnt to a crisp by the black flames, crumbled. Even the pile of ash that had been flying into the air disappeared.

With this, the main headquarters of the Diamun Tower were annihilated.

If they had been prepared, they might have been able to put up a meaningful resistance, but more than half of their forces had already been dispatched to the battlefield.

Of course, Dahit also knows this fact.

Because his foundation was not to rest on his transcendent power, but to move more 'efficiently'.

Dahit turned his gaze to the left.

“Is that the place?”

I walked without hesitation towards the place where a huge magical power was detected.

There were a lot of obstacles, but they didn't matter.

Burning down the passageway, disabling dozens of security magic circles and even destroying a heavy door containing advanced magical technology.

Several members of the Magic Tower who encountered him along the way were erased before they could even recognize anything.

When there was nothing left to block the way, the ten… no, nine remaining achievements of humanity finally came into view.

Power source.

The supreme heart of the tower.

“……It’s no exaggeration to say that it’s perfect, just as I heard.”

I've encountered it indirectly many times, but this is the first time in my life that I've seen the power source directly.

Infinite magic power.

It feels as if you are facing an ocean made of magic.

Dahit, who had been admiring the scenery for a while, examined the magical fusion himself.

'How did you cause the power source to go out of control?'

Dahit, who had suddenly been branded the power source destroyer after sending a spy to the Bohemian Tower, had to find out.

That was the purpose of taking advantage of the opportunity to raid the Magic Tower.

Dealing with the Diamun Tower was only a secondary factor.

Open all your senses.

Since the design part is impossible to understand anyway, I boldly excluded it.

The insight was focused on the magical power emitted by the power source.

A few dozen minutes later, Dahit groaned after finishing his interpretation.

“I don’t know.”

The conclusion was no different from what the Bohemian Tower Master and Baloch had said.

“It is impossible to destroy it with super magic, and it is even more impossible to manipulate it artificially. It is beyond the scope of magical interference, other than using it as a power source itself.”

Even though I've come up with various hypotheses, none of them are logically correct.

One time, I even considered using it to pretend to be crazy and connect the power source directly to my heart… … .

'For a wizard of the 5th rank or higher, it is inevitable that his body will eventually disintegrate, even if he can endure it for a while. Furthermore, no matter how long he endures, it is meaningless if he cannot control the magical power of the power source.'

In other words, it is a novel suicide act.

It's an attempt that no wizard in his right mind would ever imagine.

“…….”

Suddenly, Dahit thought about the background of the power source.

The first power plant was invented about 180 years ago, and the number has never increased since the first 10 were created.

In addition to what is widely known, Dahit has collected various pieces of information, but has not been able to determine the exact origin of the power source.

'Then who… … .'

Dahit raised his gaze.

I muttered as I faced the heart of the magic tower that was emitting a steady light that even the transcendent could not do anything about.

“Who created the power source?”

and.

“Who the hell caused the power plant to collapse?”

The raid on Dahit Wesroel's tower resulted in two questions.

* * *

[7th rank magic tower master killed by dark moon.]

Information about the Western Continent obtained by the Society was also passed on to Verden through Cain.

Sabak, sabak.

Verden left Gargant alone and walked through the green nature.

A quiet stillness.

It was the perfect place to organize my complicated thoughts.

'Dahit's raid on the Diamun Tower was… … clearly to check the power source.'

Although it was Verden himself who caused the power source of the Bohemian Tower to go out of control, Black Hour was ultimately identified as the culprit.

'I didn't mean to, though.'

When he first heard the news, even Verden was perplexed, so it goes without saying how Dahit must have felt when he suddenly found himself at war with the Bohemian Tower.

Since I can understand his feelings, I can understand Dahit's bold actions.

Separately, he probably didn't get anything from the Diamun Tower.

'Anyway, since one of the ten magic tower masters has died, there will be huge repercussions in the magic world.'

However, despite this, magical transcendent beings like Ignacia will not intervene as they have done before.

Diamun Matapju is not a transcendent being, but his death was something that happened in the midst of a war between transcendent beings.

Since I have personally joined the Bohemian Tower, there is no external interference.

The conflict will continue for some time.

'Anyway, there's a mountain of work to do.'

Verden sighed and ran a hand through his gray hair.

You must collect materials to restore Isabella's eyes, and also craft weapons using dragon materials.

That's not all.

The Overlord of the Landless is a potential threat, and you must follow Mercien to the Great Forest and find what you can gain from the death of Diamun's Tower.

Above all, the primary goal is the usurpation of the Black Hour and the annihilation of the Bohemian Tower, but… … to minimize sacrifices, Verden’s own transcendence is a prerequisite.

'Awakening… … .'

By killing Rayshen Taillord, he finally achieved some of his revenge.

My belief that I am right remains the same. No, my conviction has become even stronger than before.

But what is lacking?

After witnessing Rayshen's end, Verden felt an inexplicable lump. He felt as if he was unable to move forward even as he walked.

The feeling of frustration was greater than the vagueness.

Berden, standing alone in the forest, was lost in silence and anguish.

That was when.

“You’re still hesitating, Verden.”

A voice suddenly pierces my ear.

I didn't detect it at all.

Berden, who immediately activated the magic eye, became a lightning bolt with <Elemental Fusion> and left the place in the blink of an eye.

Before I knew it, the Orient in my hand was aimed at the intruder's back.

Verden's magic was stirred.

“Who knows my name?”

“You don’t have to be careful. I have no intention of harming you.”

“Answer the question.”

Only Adrian, Isabella, and Society know the real name hidden behind Asher.

It wasn't even revealed to anyone except Adrian that long ago.

Even if by some chance a traitor were to emerge from the Society and the information were released, it would be too early for it to spread widely.

'Besides, I can't feel any presence at all.'

Even though it was clearly right in front of my eyes, it felt no different from the trees and grass scattered all around.

Even my instincts were silent.

That's why it was extremely dangerous.

The woman said.

“I come from Daesurim.”

She slowly turned her head.

Long ears hidden by green hair came into view.

“……Elf?”

“They look similar, but they are different from the elves you know. The children consider me their mother───”

An elf with a neutral appearance that made it difficult to tell gender looked at Verden.

“In the world, it is called the World Tree.”

* * *

As written in books about elves, the World Tree is the largest tree that has ever taken root in the world and is the foundation of the elf race.

Some see the World Tree as something transcendent, while others see it as a natural object that serves as the spiritual pillar of the elves.

It was the personal opinion of historians who had never even properly met an elf, let alone a world tree.

However, if we put all these opinions together, we can only conclude one thing.

A being that is worshipped.

Elves believe in the World Tree.

As humans do to the god of light, Luas.

'In other words, the World Tree is the god itself to the elves… … .'

Verden was silent.

Although he pretended to be calm, it was difficult to hide his agitation.

Because I had unintentionally come across a lot of information about elves in the Kingdom of Estyria, I had a rough idea of what the World Tree meant.

The world tree has arrived.

“Asher or Verden, who helped Karans. I know your name because I can sense your essence. However, that is all I can know from you.”

Verden quietly lowered Orient.

If Karans' name came up, it is certain that he is related to the elves.

There is a high possibility that it is indeed the world tree.

He parted his lips while still maintaining the activation of his magic circuit.

“……Why did you come to me?”

“To put it simply, I have come to fulfill my duty as an observing being.”

A being that observes?

Verden frowned at the meaningful words he was hearing for the first time.

“That wasn’t answered.”

“I guess that’s how it is. There’s nothing I can do about it. The farther away you are from my main body, the less range you can speak in.”

Of course, it is impossible to go into detail about this, even if it is a great forest, the World Tree added briefly.

The World Tree and Verden stand face to face.

“If possible, I wanted to meet you in the Great Forest, but I don’t think you’ll come right away, following Merquien’s guidance, so I’ve come here. To invite you, the ‘chooser.’”

It's full of meanings that cannot be understood in English.

Still, the point was simple.

Why did the World Tree come forward and invite Verden himself into the Great Forest?

To Verden's question, the World Tree whispered softly.

“I think you have a vague idea by now.”

"what……."

“The fact that Verden, a being who has rejected fate and constantly made choices, has a meaning far beyond what you thought.”

The World Tree tapped Verden's chest with its pure white fingertips.

“And that’s what makes you so special.”