Limit Breaking Genius Mage Chapter 295

Episode 295 Encounter (3)

Countless dark auras are reflected in Hafen's eyes.

A murderous aura that sends shivers down the back of your neck.

There was no time to leisurely calculate powerful magic. He immediately surrounded his entire body with a <magic barrier> to protect himself.

It was the best response for him.

But it was only the best.

Kkwaduk!

A prediction that penetrates magical power.

The barrier was shattered and the flesh was torn away.

“Kuaaaah!”

“Ahhhhh!”

Kendra's men were killed without mercy.

Hafen, who had been with Kendras since the time he was in the Central Continent, was divided into four parts and died. It was a meaningless end for a seasoned wizard.

The sword energy that cut through the bones and muscles collided forcefully with the floor.

Before I knew it, Verden had stood up from his seat.

'Are you the prosecutor who kidnapped the autonomous territory?'

A mercenary sent by the Bohemian Tower.

It was a sudden threat, but I was not taken aback.

My body reacted instinctively faster than I could express my emotions, and almost simultaneously, my thoughts expanded and rational judgment struck my mind.

Orient summoned from subspace.

Pure magical power gushing from the heart. The magical power circuits of the entire body are activated at once.

Accordingly, the magic eye was activated and a circular gravitational barrier wrapped around the tip of the staff.

Verden twisted his wrists and waist.

As the giant sword energy reached his eyes, Orient rose from below.

The torrent of tiles breaking apart.

<Destruction>

Kwaaaaaaaang!

A clash of craft and magic.

A tremendous shockwave swept through the area, shaking the underground space.

After a brief moment of close combat, the crescent moon's sword energy is gradually disintegrating due to 6th-tier gravity magic.

I admit it was a surprise attack with considerable power.

However, Verden was not soft enough to allow such an attack.

But there was another problem.

The ground, which was already weak, could not withstand the pressure.

Kuuuung!!

In an instant, a part of the floor collapsed, revealing a steep cliff. It was a natural crevice hidden underground in Wells Town.

The very foundation that Verden had been standing on had disappeared.

The center of gravity is shaking. He immediately starts flying, but it is not enough to overcome the weight of the skill.

"this."

───!

The sword falls, embracing Verden.

In an instant, his figure disappeared into the darkness where even light could not reach. This was something that had happened in just a few seconds since the incident occurred.

From the banquet hall to Kendra's room, three floors became one.

Small pieces of debris fell irregularly from the ceiling.

The mastermind behind this mess, Adrian Chenvers, landed on the floor.

"……ha."

He was not in normal physical condition.

He took a deep breath and barely managed to calm the recoil from using his skills one after another.

It was then that I felt something behind me.

He lowered his posture and laid his sword at an angle. The trajectory of the vertically swinging hammer changed without resistance.

“Ugh!!!”

Kendra's muscles bulged.

He forcibly retrieved the hammer and used its strength and weight to rotate his body.

A huge blunt object cuts the horizontal with a brutal cut.

At the same time, the flames that had been built up exploded, adding momentum. The distance was already close, and the speed was also fast.

There is no avoiding it.

Adrian pulled his sword closer and kicked away.

Oh my god!

An explosion of flames. Adrian fell and crashed into the wall.

The breath that had been stored in my lungs was exhaled outward. I tried to catch my breath and stood up unsteadily, using my sword as a cane.

'Even though the shock was dispersed, it must have been quite a shock. Are you saying you're going to stand up right away?'

Kendras shouldered the hammer.

“It looks like we came from a banquet hall… What on earth is going on here?”

“Okay.”

At that moment, Sedworthy rose from the rubble and corpses. Palindo retrieved his sword and shield from nearby and straightened his back.

Kendras said, seeing the two of them.

“You’re alive. What happened up there?”

"I don't know either……!"

“During the banquet, I was attacked.”

Security at the underground entrance is tight.

And yet you managed to get through all that and come this far?

'And on top of that, he almost wiped out everyone in the banquet hall by himself.'

Even though there were Sedworthy and Palin, who were of the same leadership rank.

Although their fighting abilities are lacking, both of them are somewhat renowned in the Central Continent.

Of course, it's nothing compared to Kendras.

'What is that guy's identity?'

It is difficult to understand because the appearance is obscured.

Long dark blue hair and a purple aura… … I feel like I can catch something, but I can’t remember.

Anyway, it's unlikely that we got here by coincidence.

'Then is it the Bohemian Tower?'

Given the circumstances, that's highly likely. That's why I didn't care.

The fact that they sent mercenaries rather than members of the Tower of Magic means that they cannot afford to send key members of the Tower of Magic.

I don't deny that I fear the Bohemian Tower. I've witnessed its power and been driven to the brink of death.

It doesn't matter if it's not the direct subordinate unit of the Tower.

In the past, Kendras was a strong man who made a name for himself in the harsh Central Continent. He had great confidence in his own strength.

As soon as he had some free time, he saw Hafen and his men brutally murdered.

“You damn kid. What kind of foundation did you build?”

Thanks to that, it became very annoying.

It would take a lot of time to fill that position again.

The tendons on the back of his wrist bulged, and Kendras bared his fangs.

That was the signal.

Kendra, Sedworthy, and Palin all moved at the same time.

Adrian, who was in front, raised his head.

The borderline between excitement and pain. Colorless eyes flicker behind the mask.

He took a deep breath and rolled up his sword handle.

* * *

The skies near Wellstown.

Two people belonging to the society crossed the night sky.

“Oh, really! I thought it would be the northeast!”

Rebecca screamed.

“The answer was obvious from the start, but I wasted my magic and time……! If I had known this would happen, I would have hidden and secretly chased after Asher, that human!”

“If that had happened, I think I would have been caught and subdued again.”

Rebecca flinched at Ethan's remark.

However, he didn't look as scared as he did a while ago. Just like his cool personality, his mental recovery was also extraordinary.

“……I let my guard down back then. Next time, I wouldn’t have been caught.”

“Haha, well. I can’t tell for sure if he’s a sorcerer or a wizard, but I don’t think he’ll be able to fool the eyes of a 6th rank. To put it simply, isn’t he on the same level as you, Master?”

Of course, the depth will be different. This is because there is a gap in the years we have lived.

No matter how much talent you have, and no matter how much effort you put in, you can never catch up to the inner tower that builds up over time.

“Well, I guess we can’t make any rash judgments. It’s too early to say we have figured him out.”

“Huh, you’re going to recruit someone you don’t even know properly into the Society? I know you have the authority to do so, but even so, it seems a bit premature.”

“That’s why I’m trying to watch it like this. And the decision makers are always the higher-ups in the society. But honestly, isn’t it better than you expected?”

"what?"

“Because you prevented the terror of the clowns of Almadia, put out the great fire that broke out in the Dominion, and even told us our destination as promised.”

The traders in the southeast knew nothing.

Ethan and Rebecca went straight to the town where the big shot, Jerry, was, and there was an abbreviation for 'Wells Town' left.

It meant a man who knows how to keep his promises.

“On the one hand, it does feel a bit dangerous. Rebecca would know that better than I do.”

“It’s noisy.”

Rebecca turned her head sharply.

In the meantime, we arrived at our destination.

The town of Wells was clearly visible, with the mountains behind and wide wheat fields in front. The town was pitch black with little light, and very quiet.

That moment.

Kwaaaaaaaang!

A cloud of dust rose up with a loud noise.

The location is somewhere west of Wellstown. Magic and ground shaking were felt in succession from that direction.

“……It seems like something has happened.”

* * *

A square filled with dirt and dust.

There is a fierce battle going on up there.

Kendras gripped his weapon tightly with both hands.

The entire hammer was energized. I struck it vertically with all my might, intending to completely crush Adrian.

Kuuuuung!!

The floor caved in. A small storm raged around.

Adrian had already left his spot so there was no damage, but the vibrations beneath his feet threw his balance off and the approaching dust confused his senses.

There was a gap.

“Haaaaaap!”

Palin charged forward with his shield in front.

The moment it reached Adrian's reach, the curtain surrounding the shield expanded and struck the air.

Adrian, pushed back by an invisible force, put his left hand on the ground to apply the brakes.

<Earthborn>

“……!”

The magic of Sedworthy.

Sharp thorns pointed towards the lower body.

Adrian, putting strength into his toes, explosively increased his speed and barely managed to get out of range.

The link is not over yet.

Kendras ran and slammed the raised ground.

Several sharp fragments flew and pierced Adrian's path.

I swung my sword and knocked away most of them, but it was too late to react to the magic Sedworthy cast.

<Rock Fatal>

Thud!

A piece of stone that surpasses the speed of sound.

The metal mask creaked and made a low noise. Adrian hesitated at the vibration that shook his head, but only for a moment.

Naturally, they confronted each other.

Kendra spat and relaxed his shoulders.

“Tch, you’re such a dirty bastard. Thanks to you, the hideout I worked so hard to prepare is now a total mess.”

The basement of Wellstown was not suitable as a battlefield.

Especially to Kendras, who shows off his brute strength, and Sedworthy, who is a user of earth magic.

It was inevitable that we would come out like this, following the agility of the attackers.

“As expected, they are mercenaries sent by the Bohemian Tower, so they must be doing a good job.”

“What? He came from the Bohemian Tower? That guy?”

“It’s obvious given the circumstances. They’re the only ones trying to kill us. I guess what happened in the Dominion was quite disturbing.”

“Hmm, then…… I guess it would be better to capture him alive.”

The rest agreed with Palin's opinion.

Not only will you be able to get information about the Bohemian Tower, but it will also serve as an excuse for the current situation, allowing you to understand the Towers of Volcanic Island and Larian Towers.

I plan to break his limbs and leave only the lifeline attached.

“…….”

Adrian stood still and stared at the three.

The target. There are quite a few moves, but that's about it. But they caught me off guard and allowed me to strike.

Was it a misjudgment? No.

The cause was much simpler than that.

'I became weak.'

Dull movements, dulled sword strikes, and unsmooth use of energy.

My overall skill level has drastically declined. I couldn't understand it just because I wasn't feeling well.

Yeah, it was a mental thing.

My concentration has dropped significantly compared to before.

Adrian became aware of his own problems.

So for some reason I didn't look for a reason. As always, I emptied my mind and was left with only one thought.

A command entered into the magic circle.

[Kill the hostile forces of Bohemian Tower.]

so.

'Faster.'

The heel lifted off the ground. The air current changed.

Before the other party could react, Adrian's new form became blurry and he passed Sedworthy.

"……uh?"

Choaaaak!

A fountain of blood burst out belatedly.

Sedworthy fell to the ground, his staff split in two.

It's better than before.

But it's still not enough.

'Faster.'

The man next to him protected his body with a shield and pointed the tip of his sword.

The judgment to counterattack instead of panicking was not bad. It was just too slow.

A flash of sword light.

The rusty blade swung four times while the opponent struck.

Palin's mouth slowly opened.

“I didn’t see it just now───”

Oh my god.

Dark red blood spurted from the veins that protruded above the skin.

The light of life went out at once. As seen, Palin died in a shattered state.

Two people died in the blink of an eye.

Even Kendra couldn't help but feel embarrassed and instinctively took a step back.

It wasn't because of the brutal sight unfolding before my eyes.

“That movement…….”

It looks familiar somehow.

I sensed some ominous feeling, but it was too late to avoid it.

Immediately after the bastard's figure disappeared, I felt a clear presence behind me. Before I could think, I swung my hammer with all my might.

Adrian drew his sword.

Skills are improving.

But it's still not enough.

'More, faster.'

A purple aura enveloped the blade.

Art, wild dance.

The fingers that hold the hammer, the thick wrists, the knee joints, the shoulder tendons, etc.

The blade, which had drawn a dozen or so afterimages, cut through the fatal part in one breath as it moved.

An exhilarating feeling that even those with a moderately trained sense cannot even dare to feel.

“Ugh, ugh……!”

The hammer fell, and Kendras fell to his knees.

It was as if his body was paralyzed and he couldn't move a single finger. All he could do was raise his gaze with difficulty.

Bam.

Just then, the metal mask fell to the floor.

The shock of being hit by magic and the extreme speed caused the seams to come loose. At the same time, the dark blue long hair that had been tied up came loose.

Fierce eyes.

A small scar engraved under the left eye.

Although he looked haggard overall, his features and face were all too familiar. And his movements were off-track.

Suddenly a man comes to mind.

A powerful being that suddenly disappeared many years ago.

Heavenly Sword, Adrian Chanvers.

Suspicion soon became certainty.

“Why are the Lord, the Central Continent, and the Four Powers here……?!”

That was Kendra's will.

Crunch───

My neck fell off.

As the glare faded, my pounding heart soon calmed down.

Adrian's sword, which had killed the three men who had been supported by the Tower, was not covered in blood, oil, or even dust.

The thick layer of dust is slowly disappearing.

"ha……."

The fatigue that comes after strenuous exercise.

I shook off my excited sigh and raised my head. Dark clouds were covering the night sky.

With this, most of the commands engraved on the magic circle have been completed.

Now there is only one left.

[Destruct yourself.]

Cleanly, without leaving a body behind.

It's simple.

It's over when the condensed energy explodes inside.

Then, I felt someone watching me from the side.

Beyond the dust that has not yet dispersed, there is a small child blinking at the shadow of Adrian.

'Did you come out because you heard the commotion?'

At that moment, the magic circle's command was changed.

[Kill all witnesses.]

The machine moved around freely. Resistance was colorless.

The sword energy on the blade struck the air and aimed for the weak neck, and as expected, it pierced through the skin and bone. There was no guilt.

That was an emotion that Adrian was not allowed to have.

But there was no blood.

As soon as he noticed something strange, the child's body blurred and disappeared.

"……illusion?"

The sense of relief was immediately broadened.

To the left, a black-haired man is running away while holding a child. Judging from the fact that he is using <Flight>, he is at least a 3rd-tier wizard.

'Kill them before they gain altitude.'

As he raised his sword, a torrential downpour came down from the sky. This too was magic.

Adrian easily dodged and climbed up onto the roof of the building.

When I raised my gaze, there was a woman.

“But there’s a limit. Are you trying to kill a child with a sword? I don’t know who you are, but you’re a real crazy bastard.”

Rebecca growled.

An expression full of disgust for those who have lost their humanity. Adrian did not react to such accusations.

A witness was added.

The number of enemies to kill had increased from one to three. The number would increase as the residents crawled out, but it didn't matter.

No one can escape orders.

Kuung!

It tore through the roof and struck the air.

It couldn't even use half its power because it had nowhere to step, but even that was fast.

Although she was amazed at the speed, Rebecca calmly calculated the magic.

The water spear and sword.

It was just before we collided.

───Kwaaaaaaaah!

The earth exploded, swallowing Adrian.

Not only that, the manipulated terrain whipped around like a whip. Adrian, who was hit by it, was thrown into a deserted street.

Rebecca, who was nearby, covered herself in dirt.

“Cluck, cluck! What the heck, all of a sudden?”

Looking down, there was a circular cliff with no end in sight. The walls were empty, with underground structures visible.

For a moment, I thought the area might collapse, but it was a groundless worry.

Even with this shock, Wellstown remained completely motionless.

'No way… … You strengthened this whole place with magic?'

Only then do I feel it.

A vast magical power spread out throughout the entire underground.

The center of the open square.

Verden appeared within it.