Limit Breaking Genius Mage Chapter 217

Episode 217: The Glass (1)

The Archbishop and the Magistrate left the capital.

Immediately after this, Verden was harassed by the Marquis for a while.

What on earth happened in the visiting room?

Questions and reproaches poured in, especially from the Marquis of Esperensa, such as why the Archbishop was acting like that, what did he say to Matapju, and whether he had lost his mind.

There's nothing to hide.

I briefly summarized the situation.

“Ma, what did you do with Matapju?”

“……Did I hear that wrong?”

Verden shook his head.

Then, the skin of Marquis Esperensa, Kalia, and Melzard turned pale. They all opened their mouths at the same time, then sighed and wiped their faces with their hands.

Edmon even collapsed on the floor in a cold sweat halfway through.

The mansion was thrown into chaos.

'Something feels familiar.'

Oh, yeah.

Last winter, the Duchy of Riviant.

It was exactly the same reaction as Count Rodenmeyer had shown when the Marquis of Gadran, who had joined Gluttony, was destroyed along with the Ark.

I understand, but it already happened.

There was nothing else to do since it wasn't a problem anyway. And Verden had work to do right away.

“Let’s go in first.”

After a quick look around, I headed to my room.

A challenge to transcendence.

To confirm the changed body through him.

* * *

The night deepened in the royal capital.

The room is completely sealed with a magic circle.

In a safe place, Verden observed the body for a while, observing its condition. He could feel the magical power flowing through the magical circuits.

Soon, Verden gathered magical power into his fingertips. A greater amount of magical power was gathered than before.

Until recently, Verden's level was mid-tier in the 5th tier.

It was a state that was achieved through constant effort after reaching the 5th rank through Elder Lich, and was achieved during a duel with Karans.

No matter what anyone says, it is clear that this result far exceeds the normal growth rate.

“But it’s in the top 5 ranks.”

I myself am embarrassed.

No matter how prepared I was, I never expected that after so much growth, I would be able to advance to another level.

Was it really that great of an experience to fight against the transcendent's magic?

Above all, despite the drastic changes, the magic circuit is in perfect condition, if not perfect. The magic power has also increased.

'It's a change that is impossible in common sense.'

It must definitely have something to do with the heart, the source of magical power.

The reason is simple.

It was entirely thanks to this unknown magic that I was able to withstand the transcendent’s magic power.

But… … the strange phenomenon didn’t end there.

Verden turned his head.

The robes and equipment have already been taken off.

Beyond the full-length mirror, I could see the upper body of a person with bare skin. It was a body so solidly trained that I wouldn't have thought it was a wizard.

Above, Verden's masterpiece was fully revealed.

A magic circle of reverse heaven carved deeply into the skin and muscles with a knife directly from the top of the tower so that it cannot be erased by anything.

It is a mark that should have originally remained as a scar.

“What the heck is this…….”

Magic power flows along the path of the magic circle.

As if it were tattooed with magic power, a blue light flickered softly in the darkness. I carefully rubbed it with my fingertips, and the magic power beyond my skin stimulated my sense of touch.

'What is happening in my body?'

While living as a test subject, I was forcibly indoctrinated with all kinds of knowledge.

And yet, there are still so many things that are incomprehensible.

'No, isn't that strange?'

The reversal that Verden achieved is a magical phenomenon that has never been seen before in the history of magic. It is only natural that the knowledge that has been used so far does not apply.

But there must be a reason.

It's a magical logic that has yet to be discovered.

A magic circle of reversal created by Verden.

The power source of the magic tower paid as a price for reversing the flow.

'Which of the two is the cause?'

I thought about it but I don't know.

There isn't even a single plausible clue, so how can there be any results?

'If I activate the reverse flow, I might be able to find out… … .'

Reverse the flow, open one's body.

A forbidden magic circle that forcibly expands the magic circuit and raises the rank beyond the limit for 10 minutes.

'That's crazy.'

I thought about it for a moment, but this is absolutely out of the question.

When the duration ends, the magic circuit is destroyed, the body breaks down, and the lifespan is shortened. The magician's life is ended in an instant.

Of course, the Verden of today is different from that time.

Maybe I can endure the side effects… … but attempting suicide without any confidence is a foolish and utterly stupid choice.

So, there is only one way to find out.

'Right up the hierarchy.'

It is a clear fact that as the realm of Verden increases, strange phenomena occur. The unknown is gradually being revealed.

If things continue in a similar way, when I reach the 6th level, my body will change again.

I guess I'll need more patience than I have now.

To shorten that time, there must be a trigger for growth. And as it happened, there was an incident that served as a stepping stone for Verden.

Verden opened the space bag.

Oval blue sapphire.

I held in my hand the relic of the Demon King that was handed over from the ark.

‘… … It’s a trial.’

The suggestion of the ark, what the listener said comes to mind.

The promise to find and overcome the ancient ordeal of the Tomb of the Demon King and attend the Ark Conference by next spring. The deadline is now less than half a year away.

Still, there's nothing to worry about.

Exploration report by the relic exploration team 'Explorers'.

According to him, he was exploring the eastern swamps, the last location after crossing the Teinche Hills and the Aragon Mountains.

Although it is a vast and dangerous area, as it is the second forbidden area of the kingdom, there are various experts, including fifth-tier magicians, so there is no chance of destruction.

'You will soon get the results you want.'

I can wait for that much.

Verden took the relic with anticipation.

I put on the equipment including the Magician's Regret and wrapped the robe of the yuja around my body. As soon as I released the magic circle, I felt a presence nearby.

dripping.

Immediately afterwards, a knock was heard.

As soon as we allowed entry, a woman with crimson hair came in.

It was Kalia.

“Sorry to disturb your rest so late at night, Asher.”

“It’s okay. But what’s wrong, Lady Kalia?”

“He, he came because he had something to say.”

What do you want to say?

Is this the matter we talked about last time?

“Go ahead.”

“Well, I’d like to say that, but it’s a bit… okay. So, that’s what I’m saying.”

Kalia nodded outside.

“Would you like to go out and have a drink?”

* * *

The nights of the royal capital were full of life.

The street lamps hanging all over the streets illuminated the darkness, and citizens enjoyed the nightlife under their lights. Patrolmen walked around the streets and enjoyed street food.

No escort was brought.

In the first place, who would be able to threaten two people on the street? The knights had no choice but to keep their mouths shut.

Kalia and Verden walked side by side.

“Where are you going?”

“It’s the oldest tavern in the capital. It’s a place with a charm because it still retains its old appearance. It’s been quite a while since I’ve been to the capital, so I don’t know if it’s still in business… Fortunately, it seems to be the same.”

I turned my gaze sideways, following Kalia.

A large, old, three-story tavern is visible.

I took a quick peek inside through the window.

Many guests were chatting and talking noisily. And perhaps in order to preserve the old atmosphere, the interior was lit with candles and bonfires instead of stone lanterns.

It was like looking into a time before magic was commercialized.

“Go in.”

I entered the tavern with Kalia.

Waitresses in uniforms were serving food and drinks. The sound of glasses clinking was constant.

The most striking feature was the center of the tavern.

“Fight! Fight!”

“I’ll buy a bottle of ale for the winner!”

“I’m a turkey leg!”

The two men fought amid cheers from the onlookers.

It was a pure fistfight without weapons or murderous intent. It was raw violence, but that was why everyone was enthusiastic.

Verden watched for a moment.

A haphazard barrage of attacks. If you look closely, you can see that the two men are avoiding each other's vital points and striking each other.

“They are fighters. They are hired by tavern owners to entertain people. They are trained to fight grandly, but not to get seriously injured. Their bodies are their assets.”

It's a fight that's almost like a play.

It certainly felt different when I looked at it this way.

“Then the seat…….”

Phew!

At that moment, one of the fighters who was hit by the front kick was pushed back significantly.

It seemed like he had lost his balance or misstepped somewhere along the way. He fell right in the direction where Verden and Kalia were.

I lightly generated magic power.

A wall of wind formed by the change in nature and enveloped the fighter.

He immediately stood up, scratched his head, and lowered it.

“Oh, I made a mistake. I’m so sorry…… I’m sorry…….”

The fighter froze.

The appearances of Verden and Kalia, which were different from those of ordinary people, were reflected in his eyes. Anyone who saw them felt the aura of 'I am a nobleman'.

The royal road is particularly strong in the authority of the nobility.

Rudeness is punishable.

And the fighter committed an outrage.

“Father, please forgive me!”

I immediately got down on my knees and bowed my head.

The tavern became quiet in an instant at the actions of such a fighter. Berden sighed inwardly amid the silence and stares.

'This is the place.'

The owner of the tavern comes running out in a hurry.

Just as I was about to suggest that we leave before the commotion got any louder, Callia stepped forward. The innkeeper's lips trembled at the sight of her signature crimson hair.

“Ho, ho, is it by any chance that the Marquis of Esperance…….”

“It’s Callia de Esperanza. I’ve unintentionally ruined the fun.”

“Oh, no! How could we……!”

“Still, this should be enough.”

Kalia's hand passed by.

Before he knew it, the tavern owner was holding two million elk bills in his hands.

“Use one for the guests gathered here, and give the other one to the winner of the fight.”

"ah……."

The tavern owner blinked blankly.

Then, realizing what he had to do, he nodded vigorously. Then he shouted loudly.

In praise of the Marquis of Esperance and Kalia, tonight we will provide free drinks and snacks.

The atmosphere changed abruptly.

“Long live the Marquis of Esperance!”

“I will drink it gratefully!”

“I, a noble… and to be offered a drink from Lady Baekgang Kalia…! What an honor!”

“1 million elk to the winner! Hey! You can’t fight right now!”

The tavern was filled with more energy than ever before.

Kalia shrugged and smiled.

“Now that it’s like this, I don’t have to go anywhere else.”

“You are skilled.”

“This is the basics.”

Immediately after, the tavern owner personally guided us to our seats.

We chose a cozy table on the highest floor of the third floor and ordered our food.

Within minutes, a table was filled with the tavern's most expensive spirits and a juicy oven-baked chicken.

“I will cut it.”

He lifted the chicken with telekinesis.

He precisely carved each part with a fine wind blade. Chicken preparation with magic? Kalia gave a small applause at the luxurious dismantling skills.

“Is it a change in the nature of magic? I overheard Edmon complaining to his father that you stole his magic. So that must be it.”

“I didn’t steal it, I just copied some of it.”

“From the perspective of the parties involved, that’s what it is.”

That's right.

Verden and Kalia drank together.

After taking a sip of the strong drink, I dipped the chicken in my mouth with a fork. The lightly seasoned chicken skin was salty and savory, and the boneless meat was moist.

The cooking skills are pretty good.

The taste matched the atmosphere.

The second empty glass.

Verden asked quietly as he filled Kalia's glass.

“Isn’t it time to reveal the truth?”

“It’s not important enough to weigh. If it were, we would have talked about it at the mansion, not here. My business is… I have something to ask you.”

“Please speak.”

“After you left Lines, I often visited Samwell’s tavern. The cocktails you said you had mastered in Loafra really suited my taste. As a result, I gradually became acquainted with Charlotte and Aiden… and I also heard about the reason why they settled in Lines. And how important a role you played in that process.”

It probably isn't about Aiden's special trait…

They had promised not to mention it to anyone. Since Aiden's life was at stake, there was no reason for the three of them to break their promise.

It could be someone you've become close friends with.

'That would be talking about the external aspects.'

Then, Kalia asked.

“Asher, why did you save Aiden and Charlotte?”

… …Why did you save me?

Verden tilted his head.

“I don’t understand the intent of your question.”

“It’s a simple question that doesn’t require much thought. Of course… right? In order to save the two siblings who were illegal slaves, you destroyed one of Roafra’s organizations and even feuded with that Bintert. I want to know what it means to you that made you take such a risk and readily offer a helping hand.”

I slowly chewed on Kalia's thoughts.

I think I know roughly what purpose this place was created for.

“It’s not difficult to answer.”

"then."

“But before that, I would like to hear why Lady Kalia has such a question.”

“……Reason, reason.”

Knock knock.

Kalia drummed her fingertips on the table.

Then, as if he had made up his mind, he poured the distilled liquor into his mouth in one go and put the glass down hard with a thud.

“It’s more like a complaint, but… if that’s okay with you.”