Limit Breaking Genius Mage Chapter 220

Episode 220 Orient (2)

We arrived at the Nameless Mountain with Linus, following the Marquis of Esperance.

I slowly looked around the neighborhood.

The top of the mountain was flat and relatively wide, like the training grounds of an adventurer's guild. The surrounding area was surrounded by steep stone steps and steep cliffs.

“This is the training ground used by the Marquis’s magicians. It’s an artificial space that Edmon advised us to create, as the open space is good for practicing elemental magic. And look over there.”

The Marquis nodded.

As I turned my gaze in that direction, I saw a rock mountain on the other side that had traces of destruction here and there. It was large and the distance was just right, so it seemed like a suitable target for magicians.

It seems like that's actually how it's used.

“That would be a good way to test the power of that staff. Use it as you wish.”

“Thank you for your consideration, Your Majesty. But before that, there is something I would like to ask you.”

"what?"

“Can I break that rock mountain?”

… … broken?

The Marquis frowned.

He had heard from Callia, Edmon, and the knights what kind of wizard Verden was. He had also seen with his own eyes that he was exceptional enough to receive the acknowledgment of the Magic Tower Lord.

Even so, I didn't think it would be possible to topple that huge rock mountain in one go.

'There are limits to hierarchical magic.'

It is impossible with 5th tier magic.

It's the same whether it's synthetic magic or concentrated magic. If you've pioneered magic, then it might be different, but if you're stuck in the wizard's mold, then common sense dictates that you should do so.

Well, actually, it wasn't a problem that had anything to do with Dolsan.

As a Marquis, I had to see with my own eyes the performance of his magic and staff.

It was to see how powerful his magic was that everyone praised, what the orb was, and whether it was worth the fortune.

So, if possible, with the strongest force

The Marquis nodded.

“Yes, if possible.”

Permission has been granted

Verden stood on the edge of the peak.

Before conducting the experiment, I first had to check the performance that I had put off for a while. I concentrated my magical power in both eyes and activated the magic.

<Emotions>

The history of the Orient was read.

◆ The light of the east, Orient

⦁ Area of Aurora

⦁ Ruler of the Elements

⦁ <Shock> Rune

⦁ Registration

⦁ Remote recovery

⦁ Self-repair

The two effects at the top of the list are the ones we've seen firsthand.

'It's just like I heard at the rooftop.'

There are two types of magical effects derived from the Orb.

First, the realm of aurora.

A buff spell that strengthens magical abilities by forming an aurora around the staff. The target is the owner and elemental magicians recognized as allies.

While in contact with the light of the Aurora, the casting speed of elemental magic and elemental resistance are greatly increased. Once used, there is a cooldown period, but magic bombardment is possible during the duration.

And secondly, the ruler of the elements.

Enhances the owner's overall elemental magic.

Its effect is comparable to that of a magic book.

Of course, compared to a magic book that doesn't have its own magic power registered, it is very powerful in that it includes all attributes without distinguishing between them.

Even the Orb's strengthening effect does not stack with other magic items or artifacts. It would be more appropriate to say that it enhances the elemental wizard's abilities, not the magic itself.

'In addition, the rulers of the elements have a 'special magic'.'

That could also be one of Verden's secret weapons.

In this way, the Orb has comprehensive performance comparable to that of an artifact.

Moreover, if the owner is a master of elemental magic like Verden, its utility is greater than that of an artifact if it has suitability for all attributes.

Then Verden lowered his gaze.

<Shock> Rune, registration, remote recall, self-repair.

Excluding orbs and runes, these are the inherent performances of the staff.

When Verden asked simply, Linus smiled and answered confidently.

“Well, most people would be satisfied with just syncing the Orb and the Staff. Because of the power of the Orb, it’s very difficult to add other effects. But I, Linus Baltimog, am different.”

The material's power was pushed to the limit.

The self-repairing function of the Soul Tree's trunk was fully granted to Orient, and for the convenience of the owner, the functions of registration and remote retrieval were added.

Remote recall is similar to telekinesis, but is distinct from it.

A magical effect that allows the staff to be recovered simply by using magical power, even if the target is not clearly recognized.

No matter what kind of melee you have, you won't lose anything unless you get destroyed.

“If you concentrate your magic and maintain it for a certain amount of time, it will be registered. Of course, it doesn’t have the crazy performance of ‘no one but the owner can use it’ like the ‘imprint’ that you would see on ancient artifacts. It’s just an element that was added for remote retrieval, so it’s better than nothing, so don’t complain.”

“What are your complaints?”

There are more staff than expected.

If you praise me, I won't complain.

With this, the overall performance was determined.

I had no intention of delaying any longer.

“Phew.”

Verden took a deep breath.

He quietly closed his eyes and activated the magical circuits throughout his body. The magical power that raced through his body extended to his fingertips and settled in Orient.

'It's a magical receptivity and conductivity that I've never felt before.'

Magic power is concentrated without any resistance.

It was as if the staff had become a part of his body. The crystal at the top of the Orient glowed with a strong golden light.

Hwaaaaah!

A typified magical force swept through.

The power that reached the top of the 5th tier was different from that of Verden until recently. The pressure from the horsepower dominated the surroundings.

“Ugh!”

The liner hesitated and stepped back.

However, his two eyes were still fixed on Verden and Dolsan. It was his will to see for himself how great the masterpiece he had created alone was.

“…….”

The Marquis of Esperance stood firm in his place.

He gathered his energy and watched the situation with his eyes narrowed. His face showed a slight tension.

It was then that Verden's eyes lit up.

───Kwaang!

Orient was swung in the air.

The shock rune was activated with a cracking sound, causing the atmosphere to vibrate. Without stopping there, Verden continued to swing his staff with skillful movements.

A complex combat technique that is full of flair, flashiness, destructive power, and practicality. Although his actual career was short, the experience that Verden had accumulated was something that no one could ignore.

Verden threw Orient.

A small rock at the edge of the peak was destroyed.

As I moved my magic, Orient, who had been floating in the air, returned as if he was being sucked into my hand.

'How convenient.'

The performance of the staff itself is beyond compare.

Of course, I couldn't check the self-repair function. Since it's made of the highest quality metal, it really shouldn't get scratched unless it's really bad.

Still, as Linus said, it was better than nothing.

thud!

Orient was stamped on the floor.

I feel a slight fever.

Verden turned his head forward and looked at the stone mountain.

It was finally time for Orient to reveal its true value.

'Power cannot be controlled.'

A strange ripple is rising in my chest.

The magical power that responded to it pulsed. I was overcome with the urge to personally experience the power of the 5th-tier elemental magic and the Orient.

It would have been hidden originally.

The more cards you have hidden, the easier it is to catch your opponent off guard and catch them off guard.

But my thoughts changed after meeting Matapju.

It is natural to have a secret weapon, but it is not right to hide your power forever. Verden has already seen the realm that he wants to reach and stand on.

And I felt it.

'I am strong.'

That is Verden's current location.

So it didn't matter whether Linus or the Marquis saw it. I just wanted to prove the strength I'd built up so far.

In the sky above.

Verden, who made the decision, showed his power.

The magical power that had been used against the Magic Tower Lord burned like a flame. Linus stumbled on the slowly shaking ground, and the Marquis opened his eyes wide.

Ignoring such reactions, Verden held on to Orient tightly.

He focused his mind and magic power on the golden crystal embedded in the tip, drawing out the special power hidden within the orb.

Finally, Orient answered.

<Elementalization>

A special magic of the Orb that limits the caster's magical power to a specific elemental attribute.

The duration is only 3 minutes.

During this time, you cannot use other types of magic, and the amount of magic consumed increases by nearly 10 times. The cooldown is a full week.

In return, the caster becomes the master of the elements themselves.

Verden chose the earth attribute.

Kukukukukuku… … !

The axis is shaking.

The magical power that dug into the ground took control of the area in an instant. It was a sight that significantly surpassed the existing magical power manipulation ability, but it was natural.

Because the one who currently rules this land is Verden.

'The preparations are complete.'

Consciousness turns towards the stone mountain.

The magical power was not limited, and the magical calculations were fast and accurate. Even with Verden's ability, it took close to two minutes at that time.

A 5-tier concentrated magic spell consisting of a single spell.

Among them, the destructive power classified as siege magic shook the nameless mountain.

The tip of the crack.

<Rimose>

Five huge thorns rose from the ground and pierced the rock mountain.

You can tell how sharp and strong it is just by looking at how it completely penetrated the huge rock. However, the true meaning of this magic is still unknown.

Tsk tsk tsk!

The five thorns branch out into hundreds of branches.

The magic power that had been there throbbed as if trying to squeeze through the gap. It was like the pressure created by the expanded air was exploding.

A crack has formed.

It will soon lead to collapse.

Kwaaaaaaaah!

Thorns exploding all at once.

A loud noise that struck the eardrums echoed from inside the rock mountain.

* * *

Beep beep────

I hear tinnitus.

There was no problem because he was protected by his energy. However, a very faint sound remained and lingered in his ears before disappearing. Regardless, the Marquis could not take his eyes off the scene unfolding before his eyes.

The stone mountain disappeared.

The Marquis had experienced past wars with the Republic.

Of course, I had witnessed siege magic. I clearly remember the walls protecting the kingdom's cities being mercilessly destroyed in the early days of the war.

Among them, there was a magic called <Rimose>.

'But it wasn't that powerful.'

The purpose of the magic is to penetrate magical shields and walls, and explode to create cracks in the Mercury system.

In addition, the limitation is that you cannot use more than three giant thorns due to the enormous magical power consumption.

That was the magic the Marquis knew.

That's why it was so shocking.

'Could it be the power of that staff?'

I turned my head to the side.

Linus, the man who created the staff, sat there blinking.

“What, what is this…….”

The expression on his face is clearly one of confusion.

I guess it's not just the staff's power.

If that's the case, then it means that the wizard's abilities are that great.

Then Verden said,

“Thank you for the great experiment. Thank you, Your Majesty.”

It's a calm voice.

“You… aren’t you tired?”

“This much is okay.”

Of course, there was some wear and tear.

My head was pounding and my breathing was rapid. But perhaps because I had released all my magic at once, I felt more relieved.

It was a refreshing change of pace for an elemental wizard.

But it's not over yet.

“Excuse me for a moment.”

Verden has once again unleashed his magic.

The elemental master was still active. He casted his magic without hesitation.

<Terrain Manipulation>

Kugugugugugugugugu!

An earthquake occurred on earth.

In the midst of the vibrations that made it difficult to keep the center, Verden lifted Orient upward. Another stone mountain began to rise from beneath the stone mountain where only traces remained.

It was a replacement for the training ground that Verden had destroyed.

'I'm definitely tired.'

The power of <Elementalization> is strong.

Instead, the magical power consumption is so great that it is a burden to Verden. There are only a very small number of people in the world who can cause such a phenomenon.

Soon after, the orb's power disappeared.

Verden turned his head, feeling the sense of being rooted to the ground disappearing.

“I made it bigger than the rock mountain I broke. I made the foundation below ground strong enough, so there’s no chance of it collapsing even once.”

“…….”

There is no word.

After a moment of silence, he asked again.

"dismissal?"

The Marquis came to his senses.

“Yeah… Thanks for your hard work, Asher. You can go now.”

“The escort is…….”

“I'll take care of it.”

It's a firm rejection.

Verden didn't ask any more questions.

“Okay, see you next time.”

Verden, who took the example, took a step forward.

He woke up Linus and expressed his gratitude to Orient.

“Ah, no. I did what I had to do… Is this the price I paid for my life?”

“Of course.”

Verden nodded and casted Flight.

Linus muttered as he looked at the mountain of rocks that Verden had created.

Verden's appearance disappeared into the distance with <flying waves>.

The Marquis' eyes, looking at her back, were stained with shock and anxiety. Although he was good at hiding his feelings, it was difficult for him to hide his distress.

In contrast to the two people left behind, Verden's face brightened.

He caressed Orient with a faint smile on his lips. The feel of the metal made him realize that it was real.

'I want to try it soon.'

Experiments and practice are two different things.

Verden wanted a situation and an opponent where he could demonstrate his power.

'Of course, such opportunities may not come often.'

It was natural.

For in this kingdom there were few who could be called Verden's rivals.

… … But the opportunity came sooner than expected.

* * *

The second great forbidden land of the Kingdom of Estyria, the Eastern Swamps.

A crowd of a dozen or so people advanced through the swamps and monsters. They looked exhausted, but no one complained of their hardships.

These were experts.

And finally.

“I think I found the car!”

Relic exploration team, explorers.

Hans Deichel, the second-in-command, shouted excitedly. At his voice, the leader, Leiban Crusoe, who was maintaining the rear ranks, smiled.

"at las."