Limit Breaking Genius Mage Chapter 307

Episode 307: The Kylelians (3)

Ash-colored hair and a unique, clear yet deep blue eye.

A wizard who uses a variety of powerful elemental magic and belongs to the same organization called the Ark.

Although his appearance had changed in many ways, it was difficult to forget his appearance.

“……Asher?”

My lips twitched at the name that suddenly came to mind.

Because it was such a small voice, no one heard her name. And because her face was covered, no one could tell where her gaze was directed.

Leila naturally turned her head and became lost in thought.

I've heard news about him a few times.

For example, he defeated Gluttony's Fangs with the Ark in the Duchy of Liviant, and played a major role in ending the undead crisis in the Kingdom of Estyria…

More recently, he has even conquered a huge underworld called Loafra.

This was information obtained through the Ark and the Adventurer's Guild.

'But why is that guy in Riverrun?'

I haven't heard any stories from the ark.

Maybe it was just a coincidence.

What should I do?

I was in the midst of deep thought.

A carriage that was excessively stylish approached and stopped in front of Leila.

Bam.

The door opened and a handsome man appeared.

“If it weren’t for Sister Leila, we wouldn’t have been able to finish this quickly. In fact, the adventurers would have been seriously injured along the way.”

“Well, definitely. I didn’t know you were good at leading parties as well as swordsmanship.”

“It’s not called Mithril grade for nothing.”

Adventurers did not spare their praise.

“……I just did what I had to do.”

“Haha, you’re so humble. Today, we’ve prepared a grand banquet for those who worked hard to ensure the safety of Riverrun. You can look forward to it.”

Today I have a dinner appointment with the guild leader.

It was planned in advance, but there were too many 'eyes' to unnaturally leave the spot.

The reason I came to Kylians was not only to subdue the Ain race.

Leila's consciousness turned towards Verden.

A situation where we already recognize each other.

At that moment, Verden turned his head slightly.

“What’s your schedule for tomorrow?”

“There is nothing to do but go to church and pray. The weather has been cold lately, so I think it would be better to stay at the inn.”

Adrian struck up an impromptu rumble.

It was a normal conversation, but it sounded different to Leila. As she spoke, blue eyes passed over her.

Tomorrow.

I just happen to have some free time in the evening.

“…….”

Leila nodded slightly.

That was all.

Immediately afterwards, the two passed by Leila's group and entered a nearby restaurant.

So we passed each other by and looked forward to tomorrow.

“Okay, then let’s go.”

The adventurers followed the guild leader's instructions.

The adventurers, except for Leila, were excited about the prospect of having a lavish feast at a restaurant they had rented in an entire building about two blocks away.

Pamela approached stealthily.

Her short brown hair swayed.

“Hey, Sister Layla. Did you see the man who just passed by?”

Who are you talking about?

I felt like I knew without you saying anything.

“Are you talking about the person in the white robe?”

“Yes! Wow, I’ve never seen such a handsome person before! His clothes and his face are both striking. He must be a nobleman, right?”

I'm very curious as to whether he's a wizard.

Pamela's colleague, Gidel, who had been listening right next to her, pushed his hair up and joined the conversation.

“Aren’t you being too flashy? At first glance, it doesn’t seem to be that bad. If I dress up properly, I think I can do that.”

“Arai.”

Gidner, an adventurer with a bushy beard, frowned.

“Look. How can I trust you when you’re talking nonsense so casually? I’ll say it again, you’re mistaken about that carriage.”

“Yeah, that’s true. Well, I’m not an ugly person after all. Don’t you think I look more manly when it comes to looks?”

“……Would you please be quiet before using magic?”

“Pamela, you still don’t know what you’re talking about. People these days prefer a fierce and rough impression rather than a pretty face like that. Leila, honestly, don’t you think I’m better than that guy just now?”

Leila looked back.

She stared blankly at Jidel's face and answered briefly.

"no."

* * *

Top floor window of the restaurant.

A table in the corner has a dark evening scene as a backdrop.

Verden and Adrian hadn't had a proper meal since they arrived in the Midloth Dominion.

Most of their meals consisted of dried food, and in the villages they visited along the way they ate bread and soup.

I was thinking about ordering something else, but I stopped right away when I saw the customer behind me vomiting after eating the meat.

Verden was already a picky eater.

'In that sense, I like this place quite a bit.'

Onion soup that's been simmering for hours and freshly baked bread.

Fresh salad, golden-grilled fish, juicy steak, and refreshing drinks.

It wasn't cheap, but the quality was good for the price.

Adrian had similar feelings.

“……Master, may I have one more?”

Until recently, he was a test subject.

It had literally been years since I had tasted such a sumptuous meal. I couldn't stop admiring it and my mouth was watering.

“Eat as much as you want. This is the money I gave you.”

"thank you."

Lifesaving, treatment, meals, lodging, etc.

Despite receiving and receiving many blessings, Adrian could only express gratitude.

But that will soon change.

If only my body could recover, I would be able to do my job. No matter how bad it may be, I won't have to live like I do now, wasting money.

Adrian was looking forward to tomorrow.

“I didn’t know you had a connection with a Mithril-grade adventurer.”

"hmm……."

It's a bit ambiguous to say that it's a connection.

Aside from being a member of the Ark and having gone on a punitive expedition together once before, we haven't really had any interaction so far.

A candidate for the ark.

Platinum rank adventurer.

An examination that deals with energy that is bright and red like fresh blood.

A woman who seeks out the demon who killed her parents and seeks to lift the curse from the demon whose face is hidden by a helmet.

That was all Verden knew about the person called 'Leira'.

Of course, there are differences in appearance compared to last year.

The equipment's form is similar, but its level has been raised to a higher level. It is also noticeable that the plate made of mithril, not platinum, is worn around the neck.

'By the way, why are you in Kylians?'

Are you simply an adventurer who came to subjugate the Ainz race?

If not, is there another reason? Maybe he is about to face some kind of ordeal like he did in Soul Tree.

Well, anyway.

'I was going to ask you something about that, so that's good.'

Ark meeting.

It's clear that Rayla will attend, and it's likely that she has been attending before.

So I have a few questions.

What the Ark Conference is, how it starts, and when it ends.

It's something that will happen anyway, but if we can know roughly what it will be like, we can adjust Kylelian's schedule more appropriately.

That was why Verden made an appointment with Leila.

At that, Adrian nodded.

“It is certainly possible that an adventurer of that level could restart the space teleportation line in the Republic of Beldirn. It would cost money, and it would require permission from both the Adventurer’s Guild and the city, so it would be difficult to go through various complicated procedures, so I can’t say for sure.”

"……what?

“Well, the Adventurer’s Guild has a confidentiality clause that states that adventurers of Mithril rank or higher have the right to use intercontinental space travel at will with permission…….”

Adrian continued cautiously.

“Isn’t this what you made the appointment for?”

That wasn't the reason.

Even if he was Verden, he had no way of knowing about the Adventurer's Guild's confidentiality provisions.

Not only did I never intend to become an adventurer, I also never had any ties to a Mithril-rank adventurer.

… … There was one more reason to meet Leila.

* * *

The next day, after noon.

Verden and Adrian headed to Riverrun's church as planned.

The priest they met yesterday welcomed the two.

“Nice to meet you. You’re not late.”

“Is the bishop inside?”

“Of course. They are already waiting for you. I will show you right away.”

I followed him into the church.

As we passed through the corridor, where warm sunlight streamed in through the glass windows, we arrived at the bishop's private prayer room.

Knock. Knock. Knock.

The priest knocked reverently and opened the door.

A large crucifix hung in the center of the wall, and a woman was kneeling and praying beneath it. The faint sound of a hymn gradually subsided.

She slowly got up and turned around.

'He's quite different from the bishop I know.'

Dark pink medium length hair, bright skin.

She was a young woman who seemed unbecoming of the rank of bishop.

In appearance, he looked to be around the same age as Verden.

Lady, Bishop Lena lifted her chin slightly.

She smiled and waved both hands as she saw the guests visiting the church.

“Hello, I’m Bishop Lena, who presides over the Church of Riverrun! I thought you’d be an older man like other churches, but I didn’t know you’d be a young man like me? Hahaha, that’s exactly your expression! Everyone who sees me for the first time says the same thing.”

“……?”

An extremely light tone of speech.

The priest, sweating profusely, tried to dissuade him.

“Excuse me, Bishop. Please, please have some dignity……!”

“Why? Honestly, isn’t this much better than speaking stiffly and formally like other bishops? And it suits me too? Don’t you think so, everyone?”

Bishop Lena shrugged.

The priest, who was at a loss, sighed as if the ground was falling apart.

Berden was momentarily speechless at the free-spirited attitude of the congregation that he had never encountered before.

Adrian said quietly.

“I think I’ll have to look into other churches. I’ll collect the donation.”

“Oh my, there’s no refund policy in the church. And if you say something like that, Goddess Luas will punish you.”

Bishop Lena chuckled.

“I understand. It is very rare for someone as young as me to become a bishop. However, his skills are no less than those of any other bishop.”

She walked forward.

I tilted my head as I looked at Adrian, whose face was hidden by the hood of his robe.

“Are you the one who needs a miracle? The sound of your footsteps, the way you stand, and the way you control your body seem a little uncomfortable.”

“……!”

You have a keen eye.

Is he not a bishop for nothing?

“Well, if you pretend, you pretend. Then, before we start treatment, we’ll check the extent of your injuries. Is that okay? The guardian who donated the money?”

Verden glanced at Adrian and nodded.

“Please.”

“I’ll do my best! It’s a simple task that will be completed quickly.”

Bishop Lena extended her hand.

At the same time, a divine power rose up from within.

“Please calm down, whether it be your strength or your magic power. It will be a nuisance.”

Whoa whoa whoa.

Warm golden waves enveloped Adrian.

It was a clear, expansive light that held deep warmth, even more so than the bishops Verden had met in the Kingdom of Estiria.

Some time passed.

As the light gradually dimmed, Bishop Lena opened her eyes.

“I checked first, but… I’m really curious, so can I ask you something?”

It was a question directed at Adrian.

"what?"

“How on earth do you walk?”

He's almost half-crippled?

“You said you were leaving early, but you’re already here.”

The leader of Riverrun's Adventurer's Guild.

He straightened his slightly disheveled collar and looked around at Leila and the adventurers.

“Everyone, you worked really hard during this expedition. I’m really glad that no one was hurt. I heard that Lady Leila did a great job this time too…….”

“Hey, it’s not at that level!”

Pamela, a platinum-rank adventurer, raised her chin.