Limit Breaking Genius Mage Chapter 201

Episode 201 Rescue (3)

A hot wind swept through the space.

This was followed closely by a series of explosions.

A threat that appears out of nowhere.

Verden and Edmon immediately summoned their magical powers. Both of them are those who walk the path of magic, and are beings who have surpassed the standard.

I knew how to respond even without being told.

<The Curtain of the Whirlwind>

<Flame Curtain>

Hwaaaaah!

Edmon's winds dampened the impact of the blast, and Verden's flames blocked the heat.

Damn it.

A boulder falls from the cracked ceiling.

However, it was not enough to break through the curtain between the two. It would have been a problem if the entire laboratory had collapsed, but fortunately, that did not happen.

Finally, the explosion stopped.

At the same time, the curtain was lifted, revealing a messy hallway.

“……There is definitely something there.”

“Ahem ahem!”

Edmon coughed loudly.

Who would have thought that words would become seeds?

It wasn't his fault, of course, but he could tell.

Edmon cleared his throat and changed the subject.

“T-Tell me, why did this explosion suddenly happen? Judging from the magical power I can sense, it doesn’t seem like it was an accident… Could it be that they’re trying to bury the laboratory without a trace?”

The aftermath of the explosion was significant.

The corridor of the laboratory was suddenly reduced to ruins. When I looked at the ceiling, floor, and walls, I saw that the foundation had been weakened overall.

The damage inside is deeper than outside.

In many ways, it feels like there are strong traces of artificiality.

But Verden was skeptical of Edmon's ideas.

“If the experiment itself is already over, then it is natural to dismantle the laboratory. However, even so, the current explosion is very inefficient.”

What would you do if it were Verden?

Naturally, the collapse would have focused on the areas where the ceiling's load was concentrated. It was done very reliably, without the need to do it twice.

'Compared to that, the laboratory in front of us is relatively intact.'

Although the exterior is messy and dirty, it is still usable.

It is difficult to objectively believe that a court magician of a country would handle matters in this way. It is embarrassing to even call it a mistake.

“So does that mean someone got involved?”

“It could be possible.”

Well, I'm not sure though.

Anyway, I found out that something was going on in the lab.

Exploration is essential.

And the same goes for engagements. We have to move more cautiously, considering all possibilities. Everyone has made up their minds.

That was when.

“……?!”

A presence detected inside the wall.

Verden and Karans reacted first, followed by Edmon and the spirits. As they activated the magical circuits throughout their bodies, the wall eventually collapsed.

And then a man appeared.

“Oh my god, I thought I was going to get crushed to death… Huh?”

Foreigner, Linus Baltimog.

His eyes met those of Verden and his party.

Silence fell.

It was Verden who broke the silence first.

“Linus?”

“Fuck, a wizard again?!”

Linus picked up a heavy piece of rock and hurled it with all his might.

* * *

Dwarves are a race of metal and creativity.

Linus was taught by such dwarves, and with his talent for the environment and hard work, he walked the path to becoming a production company.

Even with his strong physique, he was able to skillfully wield a battle hammer and even achieved the status of a platinum-rank adventurer.

It's the same now, even though I don't have my right arm.

The absence of his arm was fatal, but Linus did not give up.

He used other bodies to make up for his lack of ability, eventually becoming an exceptional craftsman of magical items known as Oesoo.

Of course, the fighting ability could not be restored.

Even so, it is far from helpless.

Master of survival.

That man was Linus Baltimogrand.

“Please get out of here!”

The thrown stone was aimed squarely at Verden's head.

You don't have to use magic or move to avoid it. The automatic magic barrier of the wizard's regret will simply block it.

At that moment, Karans stepped forward.

The elf wielding the steel dagger swung his arm.

Without a sound, the projectile, deflected by the sword's blade, struck the wall. A movement that was refined and precise, without any unnecessary detail.

“I will subdue you, brother.”

The new model of Carans has become blurred.

He had kicked the floor and was now closing in on Linus. His muscular right arm flew out, but it didn't even graze him, let alone hit him.

Karanth, who had taken advantage of the gap, wrapped himself around Linus.

“What the heck……!”

In an instant, he subdued Linus's legs and knocked him down.

A tightly packed joint.

If he tried to escape, Karanth would break his ankle without changing his expression. Linus sensed this, but he did not give up his resistance.

'If we get caught here, it's really the end.'

You will be disposed of on this spot without even getting a chance.

We have to survive somehow.

Because I've been holding out for him for a long time.

It's not a big deal if one leg breaks.

But before Linus could escape, Verden approached and aimed at Oculus.

Linus' eyes were bloodshot.

“Hey, these fucking bastards… they look like they’ll just let me die! Take this off right now, before I grab their faces and break them!”

“Calm down, Linus Baltimog.”

“Fuck, I’m about to die, what the heck is going on…….”

huh?

Suddenly Linus blinked.

Why did you subdue him instead of killing him?

There was no reason to keep him alive since he had already served his purpose and had led those guys into a trap. Besides, the voice he was hearing was very unfamiliar.

Linus looked up slightly.

A wizard with gray hair appeared.

It's a face I've never seen before, even after being locked up here for years. And it's different from that damned court wizard.

Not only that, the one who subdued Linus' legs was none other than an elf. His characteristically long ears were visible through his robed appearance.

'No, why the elf… …?'

Elves are test subjects.

And now they've all been disposed of.

Something is strange.

Maybe he was making a big mistake. Verden took the Oculus away as he saw Linus' emotions gradually subsiding.

“Now we can make sense.”

* * *

I don't have time to explain it in detail.

Verden gave a very brief overview of the situation.

Just enough for Linus to understand at least.

If you couldn't accept it and continued to resist, I was going to knock you out and take you away, but fortunately that didn't happen.

Linus sat on the floor, rubbing his legs.

“Damn it, if you came to save me, you should have told me earlier. I already have no arms, and I almost lost my legs too.”

“Are you convinced?”

“Even if you don’t like it, you have to accept it. At least you didn’t kill me right away. Hey, can you hold my hand so I can get up?”

Linus reached out to Caranth.

Apart from dirt, it is a human hand.

Karans cast his gaze to the side, genuinely disgusted.

Edmon sighed and woke Linus up.

“Whew, thanks for helping me out. By the way, it’s true that elves hate humans. Even dwarves aren’t like that.”

“Haha, it’s comfortable once you get used to it.”

“Don’t compare yourself to other races.”

“Enough small talk.”

When Verden stopped them, everyone fell silent.

“Linus, I have something to ask you.”

“Huh? What is it?”

“There was an explosion just now. Was that you?”

“Oh, that? That’s right, I did it.”

Linus nodded.

“I’ve already put my hand between the magic collector I made and the magic stone that serves as fuel. When I separate the two later, the magic stone’s magic power will burst out, causing a chain reaction of explosions.”

I wanted to hasten the escape if possible.

But if I hadn't hidden it like that, it would have been discovered long ago. It would have been extremely difficult to fool Leonil's eyes, even if it wasn't the case with other court magicians.

“I didn’t know the timing either, so I somehow managed to buy some time, but it seems my luck hasn’t run out yet. It was close, but I was able to escape like this.”

“……Are there any other survivors?”

“There probably aren’t any. Even if there were, they’d already been disposed of by them. Since they dismantled the magic collector and came to kill me, that means they’ve already eliminated the need for this place. I heard that they’ve also killed all the magicians they brought in from outside.”

Through Karans, I realized that there were no living elves.

But all the other test subjects, those with special traits, would have died as well.

It wasn't unexpected… … but even so, I couldn't help feeling complicated, especially Verden.

“What are you going to do, Asher? Are you going to continue your exploration?”

Safety as the top priority has been achieved.

If we escape like this, the rescue will be successful.

But Verden couldn't answer readily.

Because I didn't know if there might be a living test subject.

Moreover, Linus's eyes are filled with a passion for life.

I can't rule out the possibility that he lied to save his own life. I'd like to believe it's true, if possible.

Verden's worries were short-lived.

“I’ll go back like this.”

“Okay……”

“But it seems like there’s something left to solve before that.”

Verden's gaze turned to the other side of the hallway.

When I listened closely, I heard the sound of the wind cutting through. And with it, magic power. Soon, two magicians appeared in front of Verden and his party.

“Found it, Baltimog……!!”

With intense anger.

* * *

“Old, court wizard!”

Linus took a step back in horror.

The sight of the two court magicians reflected in his eyes was by no means pleasant.

A court wizard who separated the magic collector.

He was exposed to the explosion at close range. It was so sudden that he couldn't even react.

His appearance was horrific, with deep burns not only on his face but also on both arms. If his resistance to the elements had been low, it wouldn't have been strange if he had died instantly.

In comparison, Herian suffered no major injuries.

He was surrounded by a curtain of ice just before his skin burned. Instead, his clothes were covered in soot that could not be blocked.

They were both court magicians of the same country, so they were nothing to look at.

“These persistent wizard bastards. I thought at least one of them would be dead……!”

“Did you really think we’d fall for something like that? You’re the one who’s going to die. But…….”

Herian's gaze turned to Verden.

“Who are you? His Majesty Leonil did not say anything about outsiders coming.”

“Have you disposed of all the test subjects?”

“Test subject…?”

Herian hesitated for a moment and then nodded.

It was because I never expected that someone would intrude here. The same goes for other court magicians.

“As Your Majesty ordered, everything was taken care of a few days ago. We have already completed the confirmation.”

“Not even one?”

“Not a single one is left behind.”

Herian asserted.

“But why are you asking that? By the way, where do you belong…….”

"for a moment."

The burned court wizard's gaze stopped at one place.

An old man in a robe.

There were wrinkles around his eyes, and a neat beard stood out. The appearance seemed somehow familiar. He quickly remembered the identity and opened his eyes wide.

“Edmon……?!”

The pillar of the Marquis of Esperance.

Edmon Lordriner, a fifth-ranked high-ranking wizard with the nickname of the Wind of Reversal. He was one of the kingdom's strongest men who should not be here, or rather, should not be here.

Herian also reacted violently.

“Lo, Roadliner! Why are you here?!”

“Hehe, that’s what I wanted to ask.”

Edmon took off his robe.

He asked Verden after gathering his staff.

“I think my identity has been revealed. What should I do?”

How to do it.

The answer is obvious to everyone.

Verden and Karans flashed their magical powers.

“I’ll handle it here.”

That was the plan from the beginning.