Limit Breaking Genius Mage Chapter 120

Episode 120 Request Accomplished

A chariot drawn by an owl raced through the kingdom of Estyria.

When a horse showed signs of fatigue, it was immediately replaced in a town or city, and meals were eaten on the carriage with simple preserved foods such as beef jerky.

Verden was a familiar place, but it was a difficult forced march for a priest who was suddenly kidnapped by an owl.

But the priest did not complain.

He saw the wizard in such a miserable state and immediately began to treat him. He relieved some of the symptoms of infection and inflammation, and slowed the rate at which his body was rotting due to the curse. It was only enough to extend his life, which was almost over, but for now, it was more than enough.

'What a great priest.'

Despite the difficulty caused by the shaking of the carriage, he continues to receive treatment steadfastly. It seems as if he considers saving the wizard as his mission.

Apart from the strength of his divine powers, this priest deserved the respect of others.

“Umm…….”

At that, Torreld groaned.

His face was twitching, as if he was about to come to his senses.

'It'll be noisy if you wake up.'

Phew!

Verden hit Toreld's head with the Oculus.

Torreld, who had been squirming, became quiet again. It was certainly much better for him to remain unconscious like this. He wouldn't be bothered by the priest either.

From then on, whenever Toreld showed even the slightest movement, Verden easily subdued him. He had a bruise on his head and a slight nosebleed, but other than that, he was unscathed.

But it didn't look like much to others.

A priest who heals wizards.

I didn't have time to react because I was busy maintaining the miracle of healing, but I could still hear sounds and look around me out of the corner of my eye.

I'm talking about the sight of Verden beating a person who had passed out without warning. Of course, there was a reason, but to the priest who didn't know the situation, it just seemed that way.

'Oh… …Luas.'

The priest trembled inwardly.

He was more afraid of Verden than of the owl that had suddenly kidnapped him, because he didn't know when that staff member would strike his head.

A thrilling journey.

It was only after arriving at Lines that the priest's misunderstanding was resolved.

* * *

Owl and Verden arrived safely at Lines and headed to the church.

Although the Kingdom of Estyria is a country where the Luasian religion has not taken hold to a large extent, there are bishops in major cities such as Rhine.

The bishop, seeing the wizard's condition, immediately began treatment, and the priest, who had lost all his energy, fainted and was taken to the church with him.

“Fortunately, it seems it’s not too late.”

The wizard of the no-fly order will probably live.

It's unknown when he'll come to his senses, but he did his best.

Now it's time to hand Torrel over to Kalia.

The carriage's wheels were worn out from the forced march that lasted several days, but fortunately it did not collapse along the way.

While handing Toreld over to the knight and waiting for Callia's summons, Verden and Owl thought about finishing up some business they had been putting off for a while.

It's about distributing Torreld's magical items.

I already finished my feelings on the way here.

Most of what Toreld had were items that enhanced physical abilities, but since they did not overlap with enhancements from enchantments, they were just a nuisance to Verden and not really necessary.

'But there is still enough demand.'

Since the values are generally similar, it's simple to take half each.

What's important are the things that fall into that exception category.

[Lizard Sword] that causes infection in wounds made by the blade.

[Wing Necklace] A wing necklace that grants flight magic to the wearer.

[Poison Claw], which contains a poison that paralyzes muscles.

[Weighted Boots] that temporarily increase or decrease the wearer's weight.

Lastly, once a day, [Bracelet of Nullification of Magic] dissipates magic power below a certain level.

The five pieces of equipment above were the issue of distribution, but before anything could be said, the owl readily gave up the choice.

“I took away his mobility, but ultimately your magic circle played a big role in subduing the Black Wolf. And I didn’t expect you to have such a rare bracelet.”

There was a risk of being taken by surprise.

Objectively speaking, Verden's weight was higher than Owl's. So, we had no choice but to distribute the equipment as promised.

“I won’t give up.”

You can choose up to two options.

Verden chose [Heavy Boots] first. It wasn't very valuable, but it was the only one that was useful.

I put on the boots and checked the effect.

'It could be useful if used appropriately.'

Because a change in weight is also an anomaly.

Moreover, its durability was superior to that of the previously used boots made from forest wyvern leather.

'Then next is… … .'

Verden then chose the bracelet.

The reason was simple. It was the most expensive item here, regardless of its purpose. I needed to save up as much money as possible for the underworld auction that would be held in about two months.

Next was the owl's turn.

He chose a wing necklace. He seemed to like it quite a bit, so he put it on his neck and finished the test quickly.

“The flight controls are a bit difficult, but… I think I could adapt quickly. I’m fine with this, so I’ll dispose of the rest along with the other equipment. Instead, since I only chose one, the settlement ratio will be 7 to 3.”

“Are you going to take charge of the disposal?”

“Okay. I’ll give you an accounting later. Neatly.”

Verden nodded obediently.

Even though the ratio was small, Verden had a slight advantage with just one bracelet.

Just after the distribution was over, Kalia's knight came looking for me.

“Wizard Asher, Lady Kalia calls you.”

* * *

Owl is Kalia's number one.

Since it was different from moving upon receiving a request, there was no reason to attend the meeting to settle the commission fee.

So Verden faced Kalia alone.

“As requested, you brought Torreld back safely. Good job, Asher.”

Kalia congratulated Verden.

Of course, it wasn't just words. She took out an unusual bill from the spot and showed it to me.

“This is a personal blank check with my name written on the note itself. It is a precious check that even a nobleman cannot issue unless he has solid credit.”

Kalia wrote 200 million elk in the blank space and handed it directly to Verden.

“If you go to the bank, they’ll give you cash right away. Well, you can also give me cash or a bank deposit, but I prefer this method, so I hope you’ll accept it without complaint.”

"thank you."

“Then, since I gave you the reward, let’s move on to the next topic.”

Kalia leaned back against the chair.

“I heard that you headed to the church as soon as you entered Lines. From what I can see, you guys don’t seem to have any injuries or even a single scratch…….”

Kalia asked for an explanation.

Verden explained the situation in a calm voice.

The wizard who was held captive in the castle's basement, the black magician who was torturing him, and the conversation they had about the Orb of the Spirit and the traitor.

Of course, I didn't include the story of meeting a warlock in Mildrun.

'It's hard to explain. There's no evidence.'

I only talked about what I saw and experienced during the commissioning process.

Because that would be more natural for Kalia to understand.

“Hoo.”

As expected, Kalia showed curiosity at the sudden appearance of the warlock.

“A warlock. I don’t think there’s a single noble in the kingdom who directly has a warlock under their command. I don’t know about unofficially. Whatever it is, it doesn’t seem like something we can just ignore.”

The very existence of a warlock is not strange.

It's true that it's rare to see it on the Western Continent where the Kingdom of Estiria was established, but it's not impossible if you look for it. In fact, the person in charge of the National Cemetery of the Kingdom of Estiria is a black magician.

The problem is this.

Verden's report differs from the details of the flight ban known to the public.

“This ridiculous ban was issued through the influence of the Third Prince because a certain wizard attempted to kill the children of Count Plissire, but ended up seriously injuring them and running away. But that wizard was a traitor to a group of unidentified warlocks, and was being tortured by other warlocks? And that warlock was looking for something with the ominous name of the Orb of the Spirit?”

It's suspicious.

It's clear that there's some kind of story behind it.

“Hmm…….”

Kalia was lost in thought for a moment.

Soon her eyes looked straight at Verden.

“Okay, I understand. I’ll send the knights to keep a close eye on the wizard. If any information leaks out, something might happen, so keep your mouth shut.”

"All right."

“Good. And I’ll move as soon as I can extract any meaningful information from Toreld. If he doesn’t have any information, then of course our promise will go down the drain… Well, I don’t think that’ll happen.”

Kalia is guessing too.

If she could turn Torreld's insides upside down, she would get what she wanted. Her intuition was telling her so too.

Verden smiled inwardly at Kalia's reaction.

'The best outcome.'

Now that Kalia has learned of the existence of the Warlocks, she will take care to keep them in check, including the Guild and the Nobles. With this, all of the goals that were set for this have been achieved.

Verden left Kalia's mansion with a light heart.

* * *

“Kalia said, looking at Verden’s back through the glass window.

“What was that guy named Asher like?”

The owl answered.

“As I reported last time, he is quite different from the average wizard. He seems to be accustomed to close combat as well as long-range combat, and he even created a magic circle on the spot to subdue the black wolf Toreld. In my opinion, I think he still has many hidden tricks.”

“A magic circle… You’re so good at using something so difficult in real combat. You’re a very smart person.”

Kalia turned her gaze to the side.

“Vespa, what do you think?”

Knight Commander Vespa.

He investigated Verden's movements while Verden was out hunting Owl and Toreld. There was no need to look into it in any depth.

Because the name had already spread throughout the Kingdom of Gray.

“A 4th-tier lightning magician. Judging from the fact that he can also use other elemental magic, he clearly possesses rare talent. If he was able to go on a subjugation with Manha, a Mithril-grade party, I would say he is comparable to a mid-to-higher platinum-grade adventurer.”

but.

“This is the minimum standard. I can’t give you a definite answer since I haven’t seen his record, but he might be on par with Mithril in terms of stature.”

“Mithril…….”

Kalia looked closely at Verden.

With his eye-catching gray hair and blue eyes that looked like they were looking at the sea, he looked like he was in his 20s. At most, he was barely in his 30s.

'How many people in the world have reached that level at that age?'

Especially the wizard.

It is common sense that one becomes stronger as one gets older. There are not many magicians who stand out from a young age, and those who do are given the titles of genius, gifted, and talented, and receive more specialized instruction. They are raised safely throughout their 20s and 30s.

But he was different.

Whether in skill or courage, he was incomparable to his peers. I don't know what kind of life he's lived, but… … it was more than enough to attract Kalia's attention.

'It's worth watching.'

Genius wizard.

That's how Kalia remembered Verden.

And a few hours later.

“I have confirmed all the information Torreld had, Lady Kalia.”

“What was the result?”

Knight Commander Vespa handed over the information.

Kalia glanced over and soon smiled faintly.

“This is a jackpot. It’s a much bigger whale than I expected.”

Kalia didn't doubt the data.

Of course, it was obvious. After all, he used the heirloom of the Marquis of Esperanza, the ‘Libra of Truth’. The conditions for its use are very strict, and it can only be used twice a year at most, but the word ‘lie’ does not exist in front of the Libra.

Of course, she needed the Marquis' permission to use it, but Calia omitted it as if it were a good idea. It would take a long time to convince her father.

'It has always been easier to ask for forgiveness than to ask for permission.'

Kalia immediately summoned her knights.

The White Knights, who were given command authority by their father, the Marquis of Esperenza. They were always with Kalia to sweep away criminals, and were like Kalia's second sword.

Kalia said from the podium.

“Gentlemen.”

Silence fell.

“Count Flissur’s corruption has been confirmed. He is said to be capturing and enslaving innocent citizens, as well as drugs and smugglers. It’s been several years since slavery was abolished, and yet he is still talking about slavery. What do you think, Vespa?”

“He is the real culprit who is defiling the kingdom.”

Vespa, the leader of the Knights of the White Knights, answered.

“Yes. They are exactly those who go against the motto of Esperensa. However, this time, the scale is different from the criminals we have punished so far. Not only Count Plissire, but also other nobles are involved. If we are not careful, there could be a big uproar in the kingdom.”

Kalia's eyes lit up.

“But it is right to cut out a rotten wound.”

To the Knights, Kalia's word was absolute.

It is not because of the halo of the Marquis of Esperenza. They are truly loyal to her. They are the knights of Kalia who have fought against evil together with Kalia dozens of times.

Kalia turned her gaze back.

“Benien, Rojas, Cardrox.”

“Did you call, Lady Kalia?”

“You guys, infiltrate Count Plissire’s villa before we do. Then, when you have the evidence, send a signal.”

The three knelt on one knee and received Kalia's command.

“Then we will begin to punish the criminals.”

Kalia and the Knights of the White Knights loaded their wagons with food and other necessary supplies and left Lines immediately. The sun was setting, but the darkness could not stop them.

The Knights took action just five hours after Torreld was captured by the Lines.

Baekgang Kalia.

There was no hesitation in her confidence.