Limit Breaking Genius Mage Chapter 204

Episode 204 Return (1)

Verden flicked his fingers lightly.

The sparks that leapt out gradually burned Brick's right hand. The air became loose. The crackling sound quietly lingered in his ears.

“Brother, is that man named Leonil no longer coming?”

"okay."

Verden nodded.

“I changed the spatial coordinates, so we won’t meet here.”

The voice spread out to the surroundings.

What shocked him the most was none other than Brick.

"change……?"

Once initiated, space coordinate transmission cannot be stopped or modified.

There was a clear basis for such assurance, for it was confirmed by court magicians who had studied magic circles in depth.

But what can I do?

Brick shouted.

“Don’t lie! Changing spatial coordinates during activation is absolutely impossible!”

“Then why isn’t Leonil coming?”

I was speechless for a moment.

“……You must have done something else! That magic circle has a precise function. But you changed its frame without permission? Do you think that something that even His Majesty Leonil could not do is possible for a young greenhorn like you?”

The upper limit of Brick is always Leonil.

As the strongest being in the kingdom, the power he displayed was truly overwhelming. Even more so than that of a transcendent being I had only heard of, let alone seen.

At least that's what it was for Brick.

'This is ridiculous… …!'

The wizard in front of me was able to do what Leonil couldn't do.

Even if it was only a fragment… … there was no way I could truly admit it.

Verden answered.

With an emotionless gaze.

“You believe so.”

<Earth Claw>

The claws of the earth were reflected in the pupils.

A sudden blow.

Brick immediately launched a fireball down his body.

Thanks to that, I avoided a direct hit, but my thigh was cut deeply. And then there was the shock of the explosion.

The blood flowed hotly.

With him the pain awakened his spirit.

'… … Lord, I'm dying.'

A fear I had long since forgotten came flooding back.

My hands were shaking from the goosebumps that enveloped my whole body.

I don't know why space travel doesn't occur. I don't understand.

Even so, the situation remains the same without His Excellency Leonil. It's like being a prisoner awaiting execution.

'No, there's no way I'm going to die here!'

The realm of instinct, not reason.

Brick, who had clenched his teeth, gathered his magic power.

<Yeolhwagwang>

A blast of flames burst out from his body.

A spell that burns the surrounding area and steals the enemy's vision for a certain period of time. Karans, who was nearby, was swept away by the spell.

Immediately afterwards Brick linked his magic.

Dark red blood flowed from his eyes and nose. He ignored the strain on his body and increased his calculation speed excessively.

Hwaaaaah!

One arm left.

A huge fireball began to form above it.

5th tier upper level, concentrated magic <Fireball>.

In a confined space like now, it is threatening.

Brick, the caster, can also die, but that means he can deal more damage to his enemies.

'I escape from here with this magic.'

Brick was confident of his own survival.

But he overlooked two things.

First, the long casting time of concentration magic.

The opponents are Verden and Edmon.

There is no way I can just sit back and wait for the magic to be completed.

And secondly.

Guardian elves are strong.

Kkwadduk!

There was a terrible sound and the magic disappeared.

"ah……?"

Brick looked down.

Something was emerging from my body. As I tried to grasp my blurring vision, I saw an arm covered in tree roots piercing through the center of my chest.

“……! ……!!”

Blood gushed out from the back of his neck.

Perhaps because his lungs and heart were critically injured, he couldn't even breathe, let alone scream. His legs gave out without strength.

Somehow I managed to turn my gaze to the side.

The elf who had achieved revenge was smiling with shining eyes.

'Poetry, test subjects and such… …!'

Brick's thoughts were never finished.

A gust of wind, as strong as lightning, pierced the bricks vertically.

My mind is sinking.

Magic power leaked out of the magic circuit. Soon, the body's functions completely stopped and the body was submerged in a pool of blood.

Brick Medwar, 4th rank court wizard, dies.

Nothing was reflected in the eyes that had lost their light.

* * *

'crazy…….'

Linus blinked blankly.

The court magicians who had imprisoned him for a long time were brutally murdered. They were all magicians of the 5th rank or higher. In terms of adventurers, they were strong enough to surpass the standard of Mithril level.

'I'm sure I heard you were a later writer.'

An old wizard named Edmon.

He seemed to be acquainted with the court wizard. It seemed like they weren't on good terms… … Which meant he must have a high position in the Kingdom of Estyria.

'But why on earth did you come to save me?'

No way… … Are you going to use it for another experiment?

Or are they at odds with the royal family? The nobles of the kingdom? And I don't understand why the elves are helping them.

It's the same even if you roll your head.

Linus wasn't very good at this stuff.

'Well, I guess it's lucky I survived anyway.'

Eventually I stopped thinking deeply about it.

“Haha, everyone worked hard. Thank goodness no one was seriously hurt. Are you okay?”

“Oh, I’m fine. Fortunately, I wasn’t subjected to physical torture.”

“Well, it certainly looks that way.'

Linus is safe.

All the court wizards in the laboratory are dead, and Leonil is not coming either.

So there is no more danger.

At least for this moment.

“…….”

Edmon looked around, tapping his waist.

Traces of magic remain strong.

In reality, the battle time was not long, but the opponent was a 5th-tier magician. Even by worldly standards, they are considered strong.

'If I had dealt with it alone, it wouldn't have ended this easily.'

Of course, the outcome wouldn't have changed, but the lab would have collapsed along the way. Time would have been longer, and it wouldn't have been possible to stop the spatial coordinates from being transmitted.

Edmon glanced away.

There stood Verden, unscathed.

'This is the first time I've seen real skill… … It's beyond my imagination.'

Talent, effort, and even experience.

It's so different overall that it's pointless to point out anything. It's understandable why Kalia has such strong faith in his strength.

It's mysterious.

Edmon thought so to himself.

“By the way, how on earth did you do it? Brick must have had some confidence in it, seeing as he confidently lit the magic circle.”

The process of breaking the frame of a magic circle and changing its structure. It would take a long time to explain it in words.

It's not enough to write a thesis on the rooftop. It's an unnecessary answer in the current situation.

So to summarize:

“The magic circle’s level was low.”

“It’s a magic circle related to space, and it’s used by court magicians?”

Verden pointed out that it was a brick.

No matter what anyone says, the results prove it.

Edmon chuckled and stroked his beard.

“Hahaha! When you say it like that, I can’t think of anything to refute. After all, you created this situation yourself… so there’s no need to go through all that trouble to explain it.”

I'm curious. I want to know.

Edmon lightly suppressed such curiosity.

I guess I can take a breather, there's no reason to stay here any longer.

Now it's time to return to Acrien.

If you get the support of the Marquis there and cross over to the kingdom, your goal will be achieved.

At that moment, Karans cautiously raised his hand.

“Brother, I have a question.”

"what?"

“You said you changed the spatial coordinates… Then where did Leonil go?”

“Oh, I see.”

Karans and Edmon listened.

Linus was the same. Even Blue showed interest by shining a light. Everyone except the forest spirit was focused on Verden.

'Where did you go?'

Failed to transmit long-distance coordinates.

The further the distance, the longer it would take to set the coordinates. At best, it would be best to send it somewhere in the Kingdom of Estyria.

but.

'It's going to be quite embarrassing.'

Verden smiled slightly.

* * *

Space travel.

The characteristic purple waves rippled.

A magic circle is engraved on the empty floor.

Within, a being appeared in the vast, flickering light of magical power.

Leonil Bertanas.

He walked forward, blocking the view.

Thud, thud.

A staff of brilliant form touched the floor.

After a while, Leonie slowly opened her eyes, having adjusted to the change in space. Her dry gaze illuminated her surroundings.

Silence enveloped my senses.

Leonie tilted her head.

“……?”

Clearly, we moved to the coordinates Brick had sent us.

Naturally, a laboratory overseas had to appear. And it would be normal for the court magicians in charge of disposal to be lined up in front.

'Where on earth am I?'

A space without a single ray of light.

There is only darkness in sight.

In addition, there was a foul stench that made my expression distort.

'This has never happened before.'

Something is strange.

It immediately blocked my sense of smell.

Then, he cast <Suggestion> to reveal his vision.

Leonie furrowed her eyebrows.

“……Lee Hyeong-jong?”

And you can even see the Ainz race.

No, there was no need to distinguish between human and heterosexual races.

Giant bugs clinging to the wall.

At its center, a grotesquely shaped spider dripped acidic saliva.

There were marks on the ground that looked like a Stone Eater had passed through. Not only that, but a cave ogre that had smelled a human from afar approached, stomping along the floor.

This is one of the two forbidden places in the kingdom, a cave where no light enters.

Of all the coordinates that Verden knew, this was the only place that could annoy Leonil.

Even if you were a 6th-tier magician, it would be quite confusing if you were suddenly attacked in a dark cave.

Of course, they were subjugated several times by Verden.

But the numbers have already been filled again.

Abnormal fertility.

That's why this place is called forbidden.

[Kkaaaaaaaaaah!]

Hundreds of monsters.

They all rushed at Leonil with their hunting eyes shining.

* * *

Linus' rescue was successful.

Thanks to the court wizard being dealt with and all traces of him erased, there's no need for them to find out. All they know is Linus's face.

Linus' face was hidden behind Verden's deceptive face.

And he covered his missing right arm with a robe. Unless someone were to look, there would be no need to worry about him being discovered to be one-armed.

“Haha, thank you for your hard work.”

Edmon gave the guard some money.

So, he entered Acrien without any incident. Linus felt his nose tingle as he smelled the city for the first time in a long time.

“Wow, I didn’t know human scent could be this fragrant.”

“It’s just disgusting.”

“Hehe, just let me feel the emotion.”

We entered the inn while chatting.

It was the same place where the Verden group had stayed before. First, they ordered food and rented the same top floor as before.

A room with a cozy feel.

A sumptuous feast of dishes was laid out on the table.

Linus and Karan's eyes lit up.

“It’s been a while since I’ve seen this food……! Okay, I’ll enjoy it!”

“Hehe, eat slowly so you don’t get full.”

Linus moved his hands frantically.

The speed was no joke, as the hunger was so severe. Feeling a sense of crisis, Karans took a few bowls and sneaked towards Verden.

'It's been quite a wild evening.'

Just then, I felt a presence at the door.

Knock… Knock. Knock.

An irregular knocking sound.

Edmon said, putting down the dishes.

“Come in.”

I didn't check who it was.

That is, it means the person of the successor.

The door opened and a man with a fierce demeanor and brown robe came in. He narrowed his eyes at Edmon.

“You came running here after giving up your vacation… You look very comfortable, Edmon.”

“Oh, it was hard for you to come, Melzard.”