Limit Breaking Genius Mage Chapter 197

Episode 197 Found (2)

Linus Baltimog disappeared from the kingdom about seven years ago.

Fernet is desperately chasing his tracks, but has only found a clue and has yet to make any clear progress.

Since so much time had passed, I was also considering the possibility that he might have died from some reason, such as illness or something else.

'I never thought I'd see it in an elf's memory.'

Of course, it is not clearly revealed that the one-armed man is Linus.

But if you look at the circumstances, it is so.

Leonil was conducting experiments related to magic, and his laboratory was filled with unfamiliar magical items.

It was clear that he had a connection with Linus, the master craftsman of magical items.

Must find.

To use the treasure of the magic tower that is sleeping inside the space bag.

The reasons and grounds are sufficient and abundant.

'But the question is where it is.'

Karans' memory contained little location information.

The transfer was always done while he was unconscious. Then, an unfamiliar salty smell flashed through Verden's mind.

“Lord Edmon, is there any sea around here?”

“The sea? No, the kingdom is landlocked, so it doesn’t have access to the sea. But if you consider the distance, it’s not that far.”

“Where is it?”

“It’s overseas. If you go straight across the eastern border, you’ll come across the coastal city of ‘Akrien’. It’s an independent city, and a tourist destination for people who enjoy swimming in the summer. I’ve been there a few times, and it’s a city with a lot of food and beautiful scenery. The night sea is especially spectacular.”

Overseas?

Verden immediately took out a map of the Eastern Continent.

I moved my finger horizontally towards the Kingdom of Esritia, and soon the city of Akrien appeared. When I calculated the scale of the map, it was about a week away from the border.

Of course, using airplanes would shorten the time even further.

“But why are you suddenly asking where the sea is?

“It seems that Leonil’s laboratory is overseas.”

“……Tell me more.”

Verden explained what he had seen in Karans' memories.

Minimize redundancy as much as possible and only state the necessary information accurately and concisely. Edmon, who had been listening, stroked his beard with a serious expression.

“A blue crystal that makes you hear a heartbeat, a magic stone the size of a house, an elf, a wizard with a unique trait, Leonil… and even a one-armed craftsman? I can’t figure out what kind of experiment this is. It’s not something you can guess just by looking at it. It would be right to see for yourself.”

but.

“There are too few clues. Even if we narrow it down to the sea, there’s no end to the coastline. And it’s not even in plain sight. Even if Marquis Esperanza puts all his effort into it, the chances of finding it are slim.”

That's a good point.

The search radius is too wide to start tracking blindly.

“I think we should first report to His Majesty the Marquis and then come up with countermeasures, such as secretly recruiting personnel. If we do it right, we might be able to find another clue like we did now. Well, even if we move quickly, there’s nothing we can do right away, right?”

“That’s true, but… we might not have much time.”

“Huh? What does that mean?”

* * *

Leonil's purpose is unknown.

However, it was easy to guess that the means to achieve it was to fill the blue crystal with refined magic power.

An experiment has an end unless it fails.

Verden recalled Carans' memories.

As the cruel experiments continued, the heartbeat coming from the blue crystal grew stronger and more stable.

In other words.

“Does this mean the experiment might end soon?”

“Yes. And if that happens, the lab will be completely destroyed before we even find it.”

The reason the laboratory was built overseas, not within the kingdom, is probably for security reasons.

In that case, it is impossible to leave a laboratory that has served its purpose as it is. If we are not careful, we may end up wasting our time searching for a laboratory that has disappeared.

Edmond scratched his forehead as if in trouble.

“Huh, this is… ambiguous. Then what do you think would be a good idea?”

“I think it’s best to move quickly.”

If there are no clues, you have no choice but to go out and look for them.

Forcing yourself to think like this is just a waste of time.

At that moment, Carans tapped Verden on the shoulder.

“I……brother, are you looking for that dirty, smelly, stuffy and unclean space?”

… … There are a lot of embellishments.

That must have been how disgusting what happened in the lab was.

"okay."

“I’m not sure, but I have a way.”

Verden and Edmon's gaze was focused on Karans.

“What method?”

“It’s nature.”

Nature is not just something that exists, it is a multitude of life forms.

You can feel what others have not felt, hear what others have not heard, and see what others have not seen. Nature is always awake.

And elves are the inhabitants of nature.

Among those elves, a small number of those who are qualified are able to commune with nature.

Karans was one of them.

“However, that is only when connected to the spirit. It is impossible for me now that I have lost my connection with Foret. In fact, Foret has now become a different type of spirit than the spirit of the forest.”

The spirit sparkled.

“So, is it possible if I find the forest spirit?”

“Yes, brother. However… spirits tend to avoid outsiders, so it is highly unlikely that they exist nearby. This is human territory, not the Great Forest.”

So that's why you said it was uncertain.

“Well, I guess the odds are better than discovering a lab.”

“Asher?”

“Isn’t this enough?”

All you have to do is find the forest spirit.

Of course, it will take some effort to find it, but it is worth it.

Edmon, who had been blinking, shouted urgently.

“Hey, wait a minute! Are you planning on taking that elf out of the kingdom with you?!”

“There’s nothing I can do.”

“That won’t do! It’s too dangerous! And this isn’t something you can decide on your own. At least get permission from His Majesty…….”

“It takes about three days to go back and forth from here to the Marquis’s home. What will you do when the experiment is over and everything is disposed of during that time? And since we only need to find the forest spirit, there is no reason to send out any other search personnel.”

“But shouldn’t we first find out where the forest spirit is?”

“Brother, I can instinctively sense the habitat of the forest spirits. So I don’t need the help of humans.”

Karans said brightly.

Edmon, who was at a loss for words for a moment, rubbed his eyes.

He took a deep breath and continued.

“Ha, right. In many ways, it’s better to move as quickly as possible. But…….”

“Human wizard, if you are going to get in our way, get out. We don’t need your help.”

“Help and all, that’s the previous problem. Aren’t you overlooking one fact? If we succeed in finding the laboratory… we will inevitably face the court wizard. And if we’re not lucky, we may even meet Leonil, who subdued you. Are you able to handle this?”

“…….”

Karans was the first to keep his mouth shut.

I don't know about anything else, but I knew Leonil's strength deep down in my bones. It was an overwhelming power that I couldn't overcome even with all my might as a Guardian Elf.

Of course it wasn't Verden.

“I can handle it.”

"what?"

“Then can I go now?”

Verden and Edmon's gazes crossed.

Clear blue. Inside, there is a blue abyss reminiscent of a deep sea. It is a truly unique wall.

His eyes didn't waver an inch.

I couldn't tell if it was arrogance or confidence, but it was clear that he wasn't lying when he said he could handle it.

'How is that a 20-year-old wizard?'

Each one is special.

A wizard like that… … No, a human like that is truly a first in my life. What kind of life did he live, what kind of mentality did he have to be born with to be able to do something like that?

It's full of things I can't understand.

Edmon, who was in a good mood, laughed in vain.

He quickly erased his smile and spoke softly.

“I understand what you mean. I’d like to stop it if possible, but… there’s no way you and that elf friend would listen to me obediently.”

“I am not your friend.”

“Anyway! I will allow you to go abroad as you wish. But…….”

Edmon pointed to himself.

“Let me go too.”

“Are you okay?”

“Your Majesty, I know I’ll be in big trouble, but what can I do? I can’t just leave those magicians who carry out such evil experiments alone. As the saying goes, forgiveness is easier than permission.”

That's what I heard from Kalia.

“Hehehe, I taught you myself, young lady. And as an adult, it’s pathetic to send only you and an elf to such a dangerous place. Of course, you should go together.”

“It would be a problem if our identity was discovered.”

“No matter how great the court magician is, I am also a magician who has crossed many lines. I just need to eliminate the witnesses. It is a very simple principle I have learned in life. However, if I were to encounter Leonil Bertanas, the head of the court magician group and a 6th-rank magician……”

Edmon, who had been holding out his hand,

“Let’s kill him with all our might together. That’s the only way to survive.”

Once your identity is discovered, there is no retreat.

That was Edmon's determination. Verden took his hand.

"All right."

“Okay, then it’s decided. I’ll go up and write a letter to Your Majesty and send it. In the meantime, prepare to leave.”

Edmon hurried upstairs.

It's fortunate that persuasion worked. If Edmon had desperately tried to stop me, it would have been quite difficult.

At that moment, Verden, who felt the presence, turned his head.

Karans was holding out his hand.

"……what?"

“It’s a handshake, brother.”

Karans' voice was serious.

Actions that are incomprehensible to English.

Verden tilted his head inwardly and grabbed Karans hand. Only then did Karans face brighten. Spirits sparkled and danced around him.

'I can't understand other races.'

After a while like that.

Verden and Edmon.

And then Karans and Forret left the safe house.

The destination is the coastal city of Acrien.

* * *

A prison cell where the smell of blood and saltiness are mixed together.

Inside, a man was trapped, wrapped in rags, with his right arm missing. What's worse, his ankles and wrists were handcuffed to the wall.

It was treated worse than a death row inmate.

Creak.

The door opens with the lock unlocked.

A wizard walked into the hallway. A bowl of mixed food, which was difficult to call food, was placed in front of him.

“It’s meal time, Oesoo.”

Clank!

Linus chewed and swallowed his food.

The wizard laughed at the sight of her desperately moving her remaining arm.

“You seem more like an animal than a human. And yet you are a craftsman?”

“…….”

“Well, I understand. I’ve starved to the point of starvation before. If you want to live, you have to eat somehow.”

“…….”

“But don’t despair too much. His Majesty said that this experiment will soon end. And that your virtue is very great. He left a message to give you a special reward when this is over… This dirty life will be over. So look forward to it.”

Linus didn't answer and just focused on his meal.

The wizard left the prison cell after a moment of hesitation. The door slammed shut again with a metallic squeal.

Only after the sound of footsteps had completely disappeared did Linus raise his head.

“That X baby, talking about it.”

Kaak, phew.

The spit fell where the wizard had been.

“And what are your expectations? You’re going to dispose of me as well after the experiment is over. As expected, there’s no sane bastard among the magicians who only talk big.”

Linus soon realized that he was going to be killed.

But there was no despair on his face.

Instead, a bright smile took its place.

The day the lab was abandoned.

That's the chance for Linus to escape from here. He's already secretly planned it out. All he has to do is lie down and wait like he is doing now.

'I will never die.'

Linus doesn't die.

Because he has a job to do. He will survive until he achieves it, even if it means giving up his human dignity.