Limit Breaking Genius Mage Chapter 100

Episode 100 Mithril Adventurer Party (1)

First, a staff made from an Orb.

Second, the tomb of the Demon King.

Third, an invitation to the auction house.

So, Verden's current interests were three in total. It was also the reason he came to the Kingdom of Esteria. Verden, who recalled his purpose, answered Ferne's question.

“I heard that there is a magic item craftsman in the kingdom called ‘Oesu’.”

“Do you want information about him or material?”

“Both.”

Ferné immediately rummaged through the drawers.

She picked up a document containing information about the person among the information she had gathered so far. She dusted it off and read its contents.

“Foreigner ‘Linus Baltimog’. First of all, in terms of personality, he was said to have been very self-centered since he was young. He was not influenced by money or power, and only took on the production of people he liked. In addition, he was very good at handling battle hammers, and was a platinum-rank adventurer. And what’s more, he was said to have been one of the disciples of a dwarven craftsman.”

“Dwarf?”

Dwarves, a race of metal and creativity.

They are short and cannot use magic, but they are born with strong physical strength and delicate dexterity. They are a race with a very high sense of pride, so they do not get along well with other races. Especially with humans, who used dwarves as slaves.

It is known that they are currently divided into several tribes and living in the southwestern part of the continent.

“It’s one of the best in the world. But I think he was excommunicated by a dwarf craftsman in his early 30s. It was probably around that time that he lost his right arm. It’s just a guess. I don’t know the exact reason. But after that, he must have trained a lot, because he used his mouth or feet to make up for his missing arm. Since then, he has been traveling around the world and has been called a foreigner.”

Fernet handed over a list of various ingredients.

“These are the materials that Oesoo handled. I recorded them after seeing the equipment he made.”

From basic metals to top-tier metals such as mithril, damascus steel, obsidian, orichalcum, and danes steel. In addition, the materials used by the subhumans and heteromorphs exceeded hundreds.

At this level, you should be able to handle the orb well.

“But the last time the alien was seen was six years ago. In this kingdom. It is not immediately known whether he is alive, dead, or captured and imprisoned by someone.”

“How long will it take?”

“I can’t say for sure. It’s such a difficult request… Above all, I need to revive my information network, but that damned combination is the problem. They’ve trampled me so much, and if I were to be revived as a full-fledged information dealer, who knows what they’d do. Maybe an assassin could slice off my head while Asher’s away.”

Fernet pretended to slit his throat.

“So, it takes time to get such big information, which requires searching the entire kingdom. I have to move as covertly as possible, and I have to disrupt information just in case. If I have to save my life. But if you leave it to me, I can guarantee that you won’t say that you found nothing.”

Ferné's voice was full of confidence.

Verden nodded.

It's not an urgent matter, but if we move rashly and Ferne dies, it will be difficult for Verden as well.

“Okay, I’ll leave it to you. Then next we need someone to interpret the ‘relic’.”

“If it’s a relic… can I see what it is?”

Verden willingly handed over the relic.

Since I am not good at interpreting relics on my own, I need help. Keeping them hidden will only be a hindrance.

Fernet looked around at the relics.

“I don’t know much about relics, but this one is really unique. There’s no particular pattern or anything. It looks like an oval-shaped sapphire. Just in case, is this really a relic? It’s not just some decoration?”

“The source is trustworthy.”

“I see… Okay, I understand. I’ll go find an expert on relics. Can I draw a picture of just a part of this?”

Verden agreed.

Fernet took out a blank piece of paper and immediately began drawing the relic. He showed considerable drawing skills.

“When I was working as an errand boy under Pale, I also had the task of making commissions. I don’t think there’s anyone among the information brokers whose handwriting and drawing skills are as good as mine. Here, here’s the relic. Then, this is the information…….”

“There’s one more.”

“……Huh? Again?”

Two extremely difficult requests plus one more?

“I need the materials for a person named Medin, who is a member of the upper group called ‘Blue Cloud’.”

“Medin… Do you happen to know what your position is?”

“I heard that you are working as an escort and taking on the role of an executive.”

Then Fernet sighed in relief.

“Fortunately, it’s much easier to find than the previous requests. He’s probably a captain of the guards, so he’ll be moving with the moving company. There are companies in several cities, so I’ll check through them. It shouldn’t take too long… but if Asher-nim gives us the request, we can find him faster, right?”

Fernet took out a few request forms.

It wasn't a 100 million won reward like Burgess, but it was still in the tens of millions. The more requests you solve, the faster Fernet's information network will be rebuilt.

'I need to earn money anyway.'

Verden picked up one of the commissions.

Of course, the one with the highest salary.

* * *

Verden completed his assignments without a single day of rest.

Obtaining materials from the Ain race in the Sloan Forest, or capturing a wanted criminal. It was a similar request to the Duchy, but there were definitely more kingdoms in terms of numbers.

Because of the no-fly order, I rented an expensive warhorse.

Thanks to the heightened senses, horseback riding wasn't difficult at all. Moving like that didn't take as much time as I thought. In fact, it was so burdensome that it was even burdensome for Fernet, who arranged the request.

As the money piled up day by day, Pernet was able to reopen his own tavern, the Perpert Tavern. Of course, he also hired employees.

But it's still a long way from returning to its former state.

A bigger commission is needed.

And Fernet has been seeking high-paying commissions since Berges.

“This time, it’s a request from a party of Mithril-grade adventurers. The content is to subdue the Ain race. They want to discuss the details in person. What do you think? Shall I make arrangements for you?”

“What is your identity?”

“I’m sure. They’re adventurers who came to the kingdom from other countries, and they’re a party that’s only interested in adventure activities. They have no political ties or criminal activities, and they have a very good reputation, which is extremely rare. Sometimes, they even rescue wizards from Gray and take on subjugation requests together. At least, you won’t get stabbed in the back.”

Unlike the duchy, the kingdom's grays are wide-ranging.

Since there was a strong perception that they were both mercenaries and adventurers, these types of requests were relatively common.

Believing in such information from Fernet, Verden met the client in person. At Fernet's tavern, Verden encountered a man with a bushy beard.

“Hello. I am ‘Scald’, the leader of the Mithril-grade adventurer party ‘Manha’.”

Ranking of the party unit, not the individual.

Even so, it was Verden's first time seeing the Mithril grade.

“This is Asher.”

“I heard that there’s a wizard who’s been handling requests like crazy in Gray recently. He’s just as good at subduing subhumans as any adventurer. And… he even took care of Burgess?”

Verden took a sip of his drink without denying it.

"Scald said with a smile.

“Haha, it seems to be true. Well, that’s why I came to ask you a favor. A group of forest wyverns and a superior species of ogre appeared in the ‘Deep Forest of Sloan.’ We were supposed to take charge of subduing them tomorrow, but our wizard happened to be away… Haa, since you’re from the Magic Tower, it’s difficult to handle you in many ways.”

“If it’s the rooftop…….”

“This is the Zentir Tower.”

The Gentir Tower.

Unlike the Bohemian Tower, which studies various elemental magic, this tower specializes in water and cold. As the range is limited, there are special magics that only the tower's practitioners can learn.

“He suddenly locked himself in the house, saying he was going to do magic research. Well, it’s not that uncommon, but this is the second time he’s been acting up like this right before an expedition.”

“But do you really need me?”

It's mithril grade.

Skald shook his head firmly.

“If you prepare in advance, you have nothing to worry about. This is my rule as an adventurer. If you let your guard down, you will most likely die. And recently, there have been too many appearances of Ainz in the deep forests of Sloan. There is no reason to go out complacently.”

This is a classic adventurer's stance. Is this why he was promoted to the Mithril rank?

Verden nodded as if he understood.

“Should I fill that wizard’s empty spot?”

“That’s right. You said that elemental magic is your main, so your roles are perfect. But you don’t have to coordinate too much. That wizard friend also moved around on his own to begin with. Even so, he didn’t interfere with the team’s movements and was helpful… You just have to coordinate appropriately. Oh, your glass is empty. Here, another Scotch whiskey!”

“Yes, I’ll bring it right away!”

Skald took the whiskey from the waiter and downed it in one gulp.

He must have had a strong drinking capacity, because he closed his mouth and continued talking as if nothing had happened.

“I’ll pay you well. The journey will take about 2 to 5 days. Meals provided. The basic salary is 40 million elk for the forest wyverns, 8 including the leader, 4 ogres, and a twin-headed ogre. If you go over that, 2 million elk per wyvern, and 3 million elk per ogre.”

“The pay is pretty high.”

“We have a dismantling expert on our side. He doesn’t miss a single material. If you divide it by the number of people, it’ll be just about that much. There are other small costs, but let’s ignore that. In addition, if the other sub-races or alien species are dangerous or close to wyverns, we’ll give them a reward. I can’t give a reward for each and every goblin.”

It is a reasonable condition.

There doesn't seem to be any need to negotiate. And since it's a Mithril-grade battle, I'd rather pay to see it.

Verden nodded in agreement.

“I accept.”

“Haha, that’s a refreshing decision! Then let’s do it together.”

Skald held out his glass, and Verden clinked his glass.

* * *

Early morning, at the gates of Aserne.

The adventurers who had gathered earlier than the agreed time chatted with each other. Vermin exclaimed in admiration, tapping Skald on the back with his elbow.

“Hey, you managed to save the wizard in just one day? How did you do it?”

“Hehehe. This is the magic of alcohol.”

“But who is it? Surely you didn’t bring some random person here?”

Archer Rubina asked, crossing her arms.

Skald shook his head firmly.

“Absolutely not. Anyone here has probably heard of it at least once. Asher……”

“Asher, you mean the wizard who works in Gray? The one who defeated Burgess?”

“Oh, I’ve heard that name before.”

The priest Kedian said.

“I heard he’s a rising star in Aserne recently. He completes any request he’s given in less than a day, and I know he’s a 4th-tier elemental magician who uses lightning magic.”

“High-ranking properties?”

“I heard that the Lightning series is also 4th tier.”

“Really? Wow, that was enough to kill Burgess. Where the hell did you come from?”

Kedian shrugged.

“I don’t know about that. It probably isn’t the kingdom… If it came from overseas, it might be from the principality. It’s close.”

“Is that so? I don’t really care about the duchy, so I don’t know. By the way, Skald, what about that wizard named Asher? Surely he’s not someone like Gelton?”

Gelton is the party's wizard.

He broke his promise to subdue them, saying he had something to study. However, when it came time to do it, he was able to do it well, so he tolerated it, but if he were to move with such a idiot, and even more so, a self-righteous and unfamiliar wizard, he would refuse.

“I can’t say anything because I only saw his face yesterday, but he was quite polite. He always spoke to me politely. And……”

"and?"

“He had a tall appearance. Just like… yes, he was like the wizard I imagined when I was young. His blue eyes were full of energy. In my opinion, he seemed like a rare wizard. I’ll have to wait and see how skilled he is though.”

Skald's unexpected high rating.

The team members were each lost in thought and filled with anticipation.

I wonder what kind of person he is.

And after a while, as the appointed time approached, Verden appeared.

"oh……."

The atmosphere was more intense than what Skald had said, and the rest of the team members, except Skald, were speechless.

“It’s a little late.”

“What do you mean late? It’s not even time for our appointment yet. Okay, let’s go say hello to our team members first.”

Verden briefly introduced himself and greeted the adventurers.

And I was given a brief explanation of the basic team roles and formations.

“You’ve already memorized it? You’re smart, as expected from a wizard. Then, if you’re ready, let’s go.”

Verden and Skald and their party walked out through the castle gate.