Limit Breaking Genius Mage Chapter 219

Episode 219 Orient (1)

Oculus, the rune staff used by Verden.

Only a very few blacksmiths among humans are capable of recycling him.

Foreign, Linus is one of them.

“Should we start slowly?”

It took several days to perfect the dedicated tools and special containers.

Linus pulled the leather strap towards his mouth and secured the clamp that would act as his right arm.

The first thing to do is to dismantle the runes.

What you see before your eyes is not a simple rune, but a high-level rune of <Shock>. Mistakes will soon lead to irreversible consequences.

In rune work, meticulous and delicate dexterity without even a single error is essential.

match!

He hit his face with his left hand, sharpening his senses of touch and sight.

───Kaang───Kaang!

I hammered out metal to make a fixture for the staff.

After securing the Oculus tightly with clamps and strong strings, we got to work right away.

Rune extraction done solely with the left hand.

Kak… … Kak… … .

Sweat pours down like rain as the sensation is pushed to the limit.

As time passes, all that is felt is the hardness of the extraction tool in your hand. It is a time of unity where the tool becomes you and you become the tool.

The concentration that is a must for anyone who calls themselves a craftsman. I hadn't closed my eyes for a while, and the whites of my eyes had turned red.

Two days passed.

I'm thirsty and hungry.

It was Linus's long-standing habit to postpone meals and speed up his work. He stuck out his tongue to wet his dry lips and put strength into his fingertips.

“Enough…… done!”

Kagak. With a sound, the runes were finally separated.

He moved it right next to him and transplanted it onto a crafted magic stone. It was a magic stone prepared by the Marquis of Esperenza at Verden’s request.

Linus let out an excited breath.

“Whew, it’s been a while since I’ve done this, so it’s tough.”

I clenched and unclenched my fist.

Although it's still sore, I'm almost back to my old state.

After a quick meal, I slept all day.

Now that I've fully recovered my stamina, it's time to start creating the staff in earnest.

Whoosh whoosh!

I put in the magic stone and activated it with electricity.

The temperature of the magic furnace was raised to its maximum.

Oculus skeleton and Danes River ingot.

He placed the various metal ingots he was going to use together into different containers and threw them into the sea of magical fire. It would take several days for even the highest grade metals to melt down completely.

There is no time to rest.

Because I have the most important work to do in the meantime.

Thud, thud.

I walked, cooling my skin that was burning with heat.

“This is my first time assembling orbs by myself…….”

I was nervous, but it soon subsided.

I learned the right lessons from my teacher. The lessons remain intact in my memory and body. Even if I turn to ashes, I will not forget them.

A stone filled with rainbow flames, the breath of the elements placed into a special device.

Next, a magic crystal was fixed at the center of a transparent container connected to the device by four tubes.

“What the heck! It’s so new that it doesn’t turn like X.”

Kikrik. Kikrik.

He gritted his teeth and turned the screw, connecting the magic furnace to a special device.

The valve was opened to clear the blocked passage.

The breath of the elements reacted to the magical power and the scorching heat, releasing rainbow-colored flames. The flames traveled through the four pipes and filled the container containing the magical crystal.

“Let’s see…….”

I wore magnifying goggles to protect my eyes and looked inside.

The breath of the elements is permeating the crystal.

Of course, it is no use just leaving it as is. The crystal needs to be crafted so that all the breath can seep into it.

'Shall we start from the top?'

You shouldn't force it.

Take it slow, but take it one step at a time.

The valve was locked, closing the passage.

After a moment, the rainbow flames returned to the breath of the elements. The coffin was blocked and the container was opened, taking out the magic crystal.

Wheeeeeeeeing!

As I stepped on the pedal, the alloy discs spun furiously.

The crystal was ground onto a disc, pinpointing the exact areas that were problematic during the soaking process and immersion. After checking carefully, the flame was applied again.

This process must be repeated countless times.

Until the magic crystals turned rainbow colored.

However, if the processing is excessive, the flames will penetrate the crystal uncontrollably.

In other words, it's an explosion.

The impact is mild so you won't get hurt, but…

“If I fail, Asher will kill me.”

For elemental wizards, these are literally artifacts.

So I put my heart and soul into it.

After the metal extraction was completed, forging, heat treatment, and machining were carried out simultaneously.

Based on the highest grade metal obyo, aka black steel and Danes steel.

The metals to be used in the alloy were mixed in proportions like a sword. Finally, the stems of the soul tree that had undergone magical treatment were melted down and added.

I poured it into the mold I had made. I cooled it and broke it.

Linus, who had thus completed the staff's framework, began pickling and tempering.

Land! Land! Land!

The song of metal resonates.

It is a hammering exercise that utilizes the entire body, including the legs and waist. It is a unique method that Linus has learned to minimize the burden accumulated in the remaining left arm.

Cheeeeeeek!

The horsepower used for pickling has evaporated and is covered in steam. It has been reheated.

Because it was a very special alloy, it took time for the heat to reach the inside. After a short break, he continued working.

Earth────! Earth────!

Chewy!

Each and every one!

It's a state of no self.

I don't feel like time is passing.

I only took in the necessary nutrients and didn't even step out of the forge because the ingredients were already sufficiently filled.

Linus is a craftsman.

Then, a few weeks later, at dawn.

“……was successful.”

A rainbow appeared on Linus' face.

The breath of the elements has completely permeated the crystal. The combination of the orbs has been a great success.

'It looks more like a crystal than an orb.'

It's not that strange.

Each magic crystal has a different structure. The spherical spherical shape is well known, but there is no problem at all if other shapes are created.

Eventually, the staff's forging and heat treatment were completed.

“Oh my, it’s a sack…….”

For a moment, I felt dizzy.

The bone-crushing work wears me out both mentally and physically.

But now completion is imminent.

I gathered all my remaining power and moved.

<Shock> rune transplanted to the fixed staff.

Since the frame had already been laid, it wasn't dangerous or took long.

The rune glowed blue for a moment.

It meant that the transplant was successful.

“As expected, it’s me.”

Linus wore mithril gloves.

As I carefully took out the orb, a tremendous resonance was felt beyond the glove.

Gulp.

I swallowed and walked slowly.

Linus approached the staff and raised his arm. The moment he placed the orb in the empty space, a golden light flashed.

Staff and orbs synchronized with each other.

Phew.

A wave of magical power pulsed and shook the entire forge.

Linus flinched and took a step back.

Linus, soaked in sweat all over, cautiously opened his eyes.

And he laughed.

“It’s a masterpiece.”

Just then dawn broke.

The sun rising like a halo in the east welcomed the birth of a new staff.

* * *

The meeting was finally over as the Archbishop and Matapju left.

As soon as the sun rose, we boarded Marquis Esperenza's flying machine and left the royal capital, Letia.

I leaned against the railing and looked at the royal road.

Although it was only a few days, he gained tremendous results and experience. Verden was very satisfied with this royal tour.

And that was also the case with the Marquis of Esperance.

By sending the parishioners he had been caring for to the Luas Church, he was able to receive various benefits by having his contributions directly recognized by the Archbishop.

And by sending Warren to the Tower, I also got in touch with the Tower Lord.

Although he received some harsh stares because of the incident that occurred at the mansion… … it ended without a hitch, so no one said anything to Verden anymore.

A few days of flying.

We arrived at the Marquis' mansion without any problems.

“Well, I noticed that the interior of the plane is a bit damaged. I guess I should check it out while I’m at it. Miss Kalia, would you like to join us?”

“That would be good. One of the central staircases creaked a bit, which was bothering me. Oh, Asher. Then be careful going back.”

"okay."

Edmon blinked.

“Hey, you said something to the young lady…?”

“Shut up and follow me, Grandpa.”

Kalia dragged Edmon inside the plane.

It was a simple goodbye.

As Verden disembarked from the plane, a servant of the mansion recognized him and approached him.

“Mr. Asher, I just got word from Mr. Linus that the staff is complete.”

“……!”

It's finally the time we've been waiting for.

As I was about to head straight to the blacksmith shop, a shadow appeared next to me.

Marquis of Esperance.

He said to Captain Melzard.

“I’ll go to the blacksmith shop for a moment, so you can clean up for me.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

The Marquis turned his head to Verden.

“Your staff has invested a huge amount of money. Thanks to that, you are still suffering under the vassals. So, even if it is compensation, I think I have the right to personally check the results.”

Well, that's to be expected.

If it weren't for the writer's equipment and materials, production wouldn't have even begun.

“Of course, Your Majesty.”

* * *

Esperance's blacksmith shop.

The heat was off and it was as quiet as a still forest.

There is a sense of presence inside.

As I opened the door without hesitation and entered the blacksmith shop, Linus, who had been sleeping, suddenly raised his head.

“Uhm, Asher. You’re early… Ah, Your Majesty! Welcome!”

“Where is that staff?”

“Yes, here it is!”

Linus pointed to the side.

Something covered with black cloth. I quickly grabbed it and pulled the cloth away, revealing a staff decorated with a fixture.

A long, gray metal bar.

At the top, there were four pillars that looked like the upper part of a trapezoid, protecting the crystal in the center.

It's a simple design.

However, the hidden force that can be felt is not trivial.

Verden was truly impressed.

“……That’s amazing.”

“Haha, I really poured my soul into making this.”

“Explain the production process.”

“Yes, Your Majesty. So, what did you do……”

Linus said with pride in his voice.

New staff.

The content of the highest metal exceeded the minimum standard of 1.6 percent and was close to 20 percent. This was because they had secured enough and used it without loss.

There are two types of top-level metals that went in.

Heukyo, also known as the Black River and the Danes River.

The motto of Heukgang is obsidian.

Obsidian is a naturally brittle, sharp rock with no minerals. If it undergoes a professional polishing process, it becomes extremely sharp.

Ancient craftsmen, who found such characteristics regrettable, created new metals.

After melting it while maintaining the properties of obsidian through magical processing, various metals are added to eliminate its shortcomings. Then, through special processing, black steel is created.

It is a top-quality metal that has sharpness, hardness, and strength.

“I melted down the existing staff and mixed it with Danes steel ingots. I balanced the remaining parts by adjusting the proportions using mithril, damas steel, and silen alloy. Finally, I used the stem of the soul tree to further enhance its performance.”

Linus pointed to a green stalk on the table.

Verden said.

“Is there anything left over?”

“I used three and only one is left. It’s too much to melt them all down. By the way, the stem of the soul tree, I don’t know where you got it, but it’s definitely a good material. In particular, it has high magical receptivity and conductivity, and it goes very well with mithril and orbs.”

Linus chattered excitedly.

As a craftsman, he seemed very satisfied with the result.

The Marquis' expression wavered slightly.

How many materials went into that one staff member… … When I calculated the value, my eyes felt dizzy. I took a deep breath and regained my composure.

“So what is the performance of that staff?”

It's performance.

Verden was just about to check it out.

I asked Linus before that.

“Linus, have you decided on a name for this staff member?”

Naming is the craftsman's privilege.

I could see it through emotions, but I wanted to hear it directly if possible.

Linus chuckled.

“The dawn of the east, Orient.”

When the staff was completed.

The name was inspired by seeing the dawn.

“Orient…….”

It's a name I like.

As Verden repeated the name, the staff's crystals blinked slightly as if in response.

He walked forward as if possessed.

He slowly reached out and grabbed Orient.

Although it feels a bit heavier than the Oculus, the overall balance is close to perfect and I didn't feel any discomfort at all.

I lightly poured my magic into it.

The golden light of the crystal began to shine. This is a staff made of orbs and runes. It feels like it has an indescribable power.

I want to try it right now.

“Your Majesty, is there a place nearby that would be useful?”

“There is a mountain to the east that the Knights use as a training ground. It is a place that is off-limits without my permission, so it would be a perfect place to test your magic.”

The Marquis himself took the lead.

“I will guide you, so follow me.”