Limit Breaking Genius Mage Chapter 169

Episode 169: Grim Reaper (2)

Nosa's abilities as a wizard are sealed, so he cannot detect magical power.

A high density vortex of magical power, visible even to him, was swirling around the ashen haired wizard.

Output of at least 5th level or higher, judging from memory.

And along with the lightning magic just before, he had a youthful appearance that was slightly beyond his prime. He even had the name 'Asher' that Kalia called him.

'Is that the wizard who worked under Kalia?'

The union immediately saw through his identity.

I clearly heard that it was a 4th tier level according to rumors… … Was the realm intentionally hidden?

'A 5th rank at that age? That's quite a talent.'

Hana Nosa's reaction was relatively calm.

Because I already realized that in this vast world, there exist monsters that are far beyond human common sense.

In the first place, in a world where transcendent beings were already reigning over the world, something like that was only surprising, not shocking.

And it didn't matter whether it was 4th or 5th tier.

To the Grim Reaper, a high-ranking undead who had made a pact with the Nosa, they were just like any other livestock waiting for death.

But there was one question.

The passage through which the gray-haired wizard appeared was clearly guarded by Viola.

There's no way that a person with a broken personality would let someone with such a pretty face just go. What if he stabs her in the vital spot cleanly, then peels off the skeleton and keeps the corpse skin?

That means… … .

uh?

'Viola got hurt?'

The moment the startled old man raised his head, a giant rock spear flew towards him.

The new form of the Grim Reaper has become blurred and its true identity hidden.

Because of that, the magic hit Nosa directly while he was defenseless.

A torn upper body.

Blood and flesh were scattered across the ritual room. If it were a human, it would have been instant death. Then, the corpse turned into smoke and regained its original body.

Nosa asked Verden.

“Hey, where’s Viola?”

Kwaaaaang!

This time a fireball flew in and exploded.

Flames engulfing the entire body.

Flesh and muscle burned and blood boiled.

'An adult asks you a question, but instead of answering, you use magic. How rude.'

Nosa has recovered his health once again.

His face was stained with displeasure, but his expression barely changed. As long as the contract was maintained, the labor and management were immortal and did not feel any pain.

Soon, Nosa turned his gaze to Verden.

A robe torn here and there.

It was a familiar mark, cut by something sharp.

'It seems clear that Viola and I had a magic battle… … but I don't quite understand.'

Viola is a murderer who is good at killing people.

Her magic sword, <White Death>, which had particularly high killing power, was said to be unmatched.

If the opponent is a warrior, keep your distance and shoot the white bones from afar, and if the opponent is a magician, induce close combat.

And that power shines even brighter in closed spaces.

A fighting style where one forms a spider web of bones to control the top and then swarms around below. Even for Nosa himself, it was not easy to survive.

But he came down after killing the viola without any major injuries… … .

In that case, there are two cases.

Either you neutralized Viola with a rare magic item or artifact, or you defeated Viola in a magic battle with pure skill.

From experience, the former was the only possibility.

'No matter how talented he is, his actual level is higher than Viola's.'

Moreover, since the years we lived were on different levels, our experiences in magic wars couldn't even be compared.

Moreover, Viola is a magician.

It was much more convincing to assume that she had been caught off guard by some means rather than being defeated by the wizard through her own skills.

'Tsk, I told you not to live so complacently.'

Nosa clicked his tongue and lamented Viola's misfortune.

Well, no matter what means are used, the result does not change.

The Grim Reaper who used Animation was virtually invincible, and his power was stronger than Viola and Nosa combined.

There are no variables.

The union gave the order.

“Grim Reaper, harvest that wizard’s soul.”

* * *

Verden observed the old man through a lightly blown magic.

The sight of a shattered body turning into smoke and being resurrected through the Grim Reaper.

'It's not a regenerative type. If I had to categorize it, it's a type of clone.'

The main body appears to be the Grim Reaper… … or to be exact, the Command Orb.

Every time the bastard's body turned to smoke, the rags covered by the Grim Reaper and the light from the Command Orb flickered faintly in the darkness within.

That is, the entity that applies immortality is the Grim Reaper.

Therefore, even if the immortality of the black magician called Nosa is prevented and killed, there is a high possibility that the undead will still remain. As of now, that is the case.

'And I guess killing the warlock would be meaningless.'

Nosa was helpless against Verden's magic.

It's not that he believes in immortality, but rather that he can't react at all. Perhaps he sacrificed his powers by summoning the Grim Reaper.

So the important thing is the Grim Reaper.

Subduing him would lead to an immediate conclusion, Berden was sure.

At that moment, Nosa's voice was heard.

“Grim Reaper, harvest that wizard’s soul.”

The Grim Reaper raised his scythe high.

A blade filled with ominous energy. As soon as I swung it downward, dozens of blades of death came rushing in.

<Gravity Curtain>

A curtain of dark purple protected Verden.

The curtain, which had been deflected by a dozen blades, remained unscathed.

“Wow, gravity magic. It can handle two high-level attributes along with lightning. You’re quite the talent.”

How about this one?

As the Deathblade fell into disuse, the Grim Reaper began to move.

The Grim Reaper stretched out like a shadow in the sunlight, grabbed his scythe and swung it wildly.

Saaaaaaaah!

The air parted and a sharp sound brushed my ears.

'It's difficult to stop it.'

<Physical Amplification>

<Flight>

Boom!

Verden kicked the floor and rose into the sky.

Of course, he didn't just run away. The Grim Reaper cut through the air, and magic surged from the ground beneath him.

<Earthborn>

Quajajajak.

The thorns of the earth dug into the Grim Reaper's embrace.

As Kalia said, it seems that you can't use insubstantiation while attacking.

Verden watched the Grim Reaper.

Then he swung his scythe and broke the thorns. This means that even if it hits with 3rd tier earth magic, it won't cause much damage.

The labor and management applauded.

“Wow. You counterattacked at that moment. If you weren’t careful, your body would have been torn in two. You really are strong-willed.”

but.

“How long do you think you can avoid it?”

At the same time, the Grim Reaper chased after Verden.

A giant scythe three meters long was swung around, and the blades of death were aimed at his life.

Verden dodged with acrobatics.

Then, in an instant, he changed direction and rushed at the Grim Reaper. The blade passed just barely above his head.

Verden released his magic power.

<Flame Wave>

A wave of flame engulfed the Grim Reaper.

He then used Triple Casting to strike the entity with ice, lightning, and gravity magic. Verden, who had escaped from the entity, focused on the Grim Reaper.

[… … .]

Naturally, the Grim Reaper was not destroyed by this level of magic.

Instead.

'There is a reaction.'

Physical shock didn't have much effect.

Instead, the area hit by the fire and lightning magic became slightly blurred and then returned to normal.

'I guess fever is my weakness.'

It seems to be almost the same as the basic undead characteristics.

However, the problem is that the limit of magic resistance is much higher than that of the Elder Lich.

Although he could wait for it to materialize like it was now and exploit its weakness, Verden had no intention of dragging out the battle that long.

'And the same goes for labor and management.'

There's no way you'd deal with such undead without some sort of price.

Verden glanced at Nosa's expression.

The guy was relaxed, but his eyes were intently following the Grim Reaper. As if he was anxious.

Verden had a rough idea of the Grim Reaper's abilities.

The plan to subdue him has been completed based on the reaction just now.

Now all that remains is opportunity.

And that opportunity will be created by the union itself, not by Verden.

* * *

The basics of a wizard is to keep distance from the opponent.

There aren't many magicians who have experienced blades being swung before their eyes, so there are clear limits to their untrained reflexes and immature coping skills.

But that guy is weird.

A movement that narrowly avoids the Grim Reaper's attack.

Even the tenacity to cast magic every time it materializes.

Moreover, there was no sign of fear in Grim Reaper's <Aura of Despair> like in Calliana Gloss.

I don't know if it was intentional or if they were just struggling because they had no other choice.

There was no sign of using the means to neutralize Viola. Perhaps it was no longer usable.

Whatever it was, it was more than enough to upset the judgment of labor and management.

'How dare you show off your skills…!'

As expected, it should have ended a long time ago.

Nosa was hiding his emotions, but as Verden had expected, he was starting to get anxious.

A soul that is stolen every time you wield the power of the Grim Reaper.

It's unlikely that he would die suddenly so soon after signing the contract, but even if he did, the exhaustion would be too severe.

'What should I do?'

Should I pull out a little more power? Or should I wait for that damn thing to wear off?

I couldn't figure out what would be more efficient.

At the moment when his worries were deepening, Verden landed on the ground.

Eyes looking at labor and management.

It was a look in her eyes that contained an inexplicable leisure.

At that sight, Nosa chewed the inside of his cheek.

'I can't help it.'

If we continue to waste time like this, the damage could be even greater.

I don't know how many souls the Grim Reaper will take… …but I have no choice but to take it.

The man who made the decision looked at Verden and said:

“……You have some impressive flying skills. It’s like watching a rat flying in the sky.”

“Didn’t you just say you were brave?”

“Shut up! This is the end of your boring antics and your cheeky time-wasting!”

The Grim Reaper slowly descended.

The old man took a deep breath and whispered.

“Grim Reaper, stop his mind and body.”

At that moment, blue flame eyes burst into flames from the Grim Reaper's rags.

Eyes of the Harvester of Death.

When you face him, your mind becomes paralyzed.

The space around Verden, who was faced with the blue flames, was distorted.

“……!”

For a moment, Verden's body flinched.

Then, the aura of death flickered on the Grim Reaper's scythe. However, even though death was right before his eyes, Verden did not move at all.

The old man and woman laughed at that sight.

“I should have written it a long time ago.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the scythe was swung.

A gigantic slaughter of death.

With this, death was certain.

I should have done that.

"uh……?"

A magical force arose around Verden.

A more dense and massive magical power than anything I've ever seen before.

The old man's eyes widened at the sight.

“How can one be so paralyzed in mind and body with magical power… No, to begin with, this much magical power…!”

I don't understand.

And there was one more strange thing.

'A magic circle in the eyes…?'

A magic circle of reversal appeared in Verden's right eye.

Soon, the magic eye was activated and the gray magic in his hand formed a constellation.

A sphere of darkness embroidered with tiny lights.

The labor and management felt ominous.

“Hey, Grim Reaper! Use <Astralization> right now!”

The labor union shouted urgently.

but.

“It’s already too late.”

Comet, Rarenia.

Swirling magic.

The torrent of the Milky Way tore through the ravages.