Limit Breaking Genius Mage Chapter 28

Episode 28 Platinum Rank Adventurer

Woozijik!

A giant, Gallic, with an axe pulled out with one hand, strode forward. A freckled woman with a gold plate around her neck and a man with glasses followed behind.

A huge shadow appeared in front of Iris.

“Hey, woman.”

"yes yes?"

“The undead must have come here, but do you know where they went?”

It was an intimidating voice just to hear.

Iris swallowed hard and opened her mouth with difficulty.

“Everyone, everyone is dead.”

“What? They’re all dead?”

Even if there weren't any strong individuals, there must have been quite a few in number, and all that in an instant?

Gallic stared blankly at Iris. No matter how I looked at it, it didn’t seem like it was the blue-haired woman who did it… … He raised his head and looked at the other adventurers.

There isn't even a gold grade plate hanging around his neck. It's impossible for him to get rid of all that in a short period of time, so there's no way someone below silver grade could do it.

Then I saw Verden.

'Is that him?'

Galeaak smirked at the sight of someone who seemed to be special. He pushed Iris aside and headed towards Verden. The atmosphere became heavy as he walked slowly.

The adventurers unconsciously took a step back at the sight of a creature larger than an orc.

Platinum rank adventurer, Galliak, faces Verden.

“Hey, Ash-Hair. Did you kill all the undead that came this way?”

The Gauls were reflected in Verden's blue eyes.

"then?"

“Then? That’s not the right thing to say now. That’s the prey we were chasing. And you shouldn’t show that kind of attitude. It’s clearly a scam.”

Verden doesn't know the adventurer's rules.

At that moment, Rox ran forward and bowed his head slightly to Galliak.

“Oh, I’m late in greeting you, Your Majesty Galliac.”

“Huh? Do you know me?”

“I saw you from afar when you were in another city.”

Butcher Gaulic.

The reputation was terrifying. The immense strength of the axe that could cut down thieves and demihumans alike.

An incident several years ago where he was drunk and violent and beat up a reporter who tried to stop him with his bare fists also contributed to his notoriety.

But even though he was half-baked, he wasn't kicked out of the guild.

Because they were too strong. Because the guild needed them. Talents above platinum level were outside the equal rules.

'But why is that monster here… … .'

Rox swallowed dryly and continued.

“Well, let me explain… The undead were chasing people, and the situation was dire. I had no intention of cutting in. And I didn’t have any requests either.”

“So there is no sin?”

“…….”

“That’s not it. It looks like you guys are adventurers hired by Lord Biron…….”

Gaulic snapped his fingers.

The bespectacled wizard standing behind him, God, handed him a piece of paper with the mark of Lord Biron engraved on it. Galliak unfolded it in front of Rox’s eyes.

“This is…….”

“It says that if Lord Biron personally subdues the undead, he will give you a corresponding reward. Do you understand what I’m saying now? Since you personally dealt with what we were chasing, the rules say that all the rewards go to you. Even if you didn’t know.”

Gaulic grabbed Rox's shoulder.

“You’re an adventurer, so you know that. Adventurers are sensitive about their own rice bowls. I especially hate those who covet my rice bowls. And…….”

“Ugh……!”

Kkugugu. Rox groaned at the vicious grip.

He tried to pull his hand away from the unbearable pain, but he just couldn't. All he could do was endure this moment.

The power of a platinum-rank adventurer, which surpassed the gold rank, was not something that a single adventurer could handle.

Gaulic brought his face closer.

A cold voice pierced Rox's ears.

“Where does a silver-ranked idiot dare to interfere? If you don’t want to get crushed to death like this, then keep your mouth shut. Do you understand?”

Nodding. Rox moved his head desperately.

As Gaulic lightly waved his hand, Rox fell out. Then, Gaulic's energy began to weigh down the surroundings.

Everyone trembled as if they had encountered a natural enemy.

Except Verden.

“What is your name?”

“Asher.”

“Asher? Yes, Asher. Judging from the lack of plates, I don’t think you’re an adventurer… Well, it doesn’t matter. As you heard earlier, we were robbed by you. We were given the prey. So shouldn’t we receive a reasonable reward?”

Gaulic rubbed his fingers.

“Half. Pay me half of your salary as a down payment. I think that’s a very considerate offer.”

Although the Gauls were large, they were not ignorant.

He rose to the third highest rank of Platinum among adventurers, relying on his physical prowess. Whether it was by force or by verbal persuasion, dealing with a single person was no easy task.

'I would like to take it all away.'

Then there will be a backlash. Then it will become annoying.

If I wanted to maintain my current benefits, I had to move within the Adventurer's rules, even if I didn't like it.

Even if he receives it all, it is only a small amount of money for Gaul, but he has no intention of giving in to it.

Since I've already moved, I should at least take a day's worth of alcohol. In fact, this would be better for Gauliak. If I were to receive a proper salary, the guild would cause trouble again with taxes and such.

Gaulic held out his hand.

His hands were so calloused that he couldn't even use a knife.

“You’re not thinking of rejecting me, are you?”

“…….”

A coercive attitude that seeks to suppress Verden.

If you don't want to cause unnecessary friction, it would be best to back off here. The butcher in front of you is strong. The platinum plate proves this.

but.

The current Verden was also a strong one among them.

Verden took out some money from his pocket. It was just a single 1,000-dollar bill.

As he let go, the bill passed through Gaulic's hand and fell to the floor.

“Thank you for your hard work.”

A vein appeared on Gaulic's forehead.

* * *

People's mouths dropped open at Verden's actions. So did Gaulic's fellow soldiers.

How many of those who provoked the butcher survived? Most died after being cut in half by an axe or lived as half-crippled people.

… … A suffocating silence flowed.

Gaul and Verden. No one bowed their gaze.

Knock knock. The butcher with his neck cut off revealed his fangs.

“Do you want to die?”

“That sounds like something I should say.”

If you try to take it away by force, you will only be met with force.

'This kid… … .'

When Verden showed no intention of backing down, Gaulic's face twisted in anger.

Not only did he reject my offer, but he also ignored me. I can't accept that. I feel like I need to break something to feel better.

As Gaulic's shoulders twitched, Verden immediately took three steps back.

Hmm? Galeaak frowned and took a step closer this time. Verden took four steps back.

“Ha. Are you trying to play tag right now? Come to me right now and I’ll forgive you. Come here.”

But then Verden moved away again.

This little bastard.

What on earth do you want me to do? I'm not running away, but I'm not fighting you either.

'wait for a sec.'

Galeaq's eyes became serious for a moment. He was clearly a wizard, with a staff hanging from his back.

It was common sense for a wizard to avoid close combat. The distance between Verden and Galeaq was now more advantageous for the wizard.

'Are you really going to do this?'

Calling myself a butcher? This was the first time something like this had happened, so I was dumbfounded.

As he was thinking about what to do, his colleague God stepped forward.

“Mr. Gauliak, I will handle this.”

"you?"

“Yes. You seem to be a wizard who doesn’t know what you’re doing, so wouldn’t it be better for me, a fellow wizard, to give you some advice? It would be annoying if you killed him for no reason, so let’s consider it a favor and save his life.”

Gaulic nodded his head in thought.

I felt uneasy about killing that guy Verden because he seemed like a crazy person.

“You, Asher, right? I see you’re confident in your skills, but you don’t seem to know your subject. Let me tell you a special subject.”

God took off his glasses. At the same time, magical power spread around him.

People's expressions were distorted as they felt suffocated, and some even retched. Verden looked at God quietly.

'Is it around 3rd tier?'

If we have to compare, he's on the same level as the thief Bilshen. He's not really someone to be wary of.

Rather, it is called 'horrible power pressure'.

Come to think of it, Verden had never tried it before.

I thought it would be better to cast at least one spell rather than wasting so much magic power and the operating rate of the magic circuits like that.

But since it had already come to this, it wasn't a bad idea to give it a try.

Because here was a proper test subject right in front of me, showing just how much I could overpower my opponents with my magical power.

Verden's blue eyes flashed.

A huge tidal wave of magical power burst outwards, covering Godman exactly.

* * *

God looked around.

There was nothing. My body felt heavy and I couldn't breathe, as if I had fallen into a vast ocean. I struggled to survive somehow, but I couldn't get out.

This sea was so deep.

His gaze turned downward. Beyond the deep blue, an empty abyss gaped open.

Slowly, my body was dragged in. The light gradually faded away, and darkness slowly engulfed God. With the hand reaching up, the world went dark.

“……!”

Thud. God fell down.

He trembled all over and drooled. The light disappeared from his eyes that were not closed. The freckled woman, Nerien, came over and examined his body. There was no danger to his life.

“What, what happened all of a sudden?”

Verden's magic was directed at Godman, so no one knew what had happened.

Only Gaulic could vaguely feel it. His clenched fist was clammy.

'I was nervous?'

I couldn't believe it, but I couldn't help but believe it. For a moment, the feeling of being overwhelmed still lingered. I rubbed my hands to wipe away the sweat.

Gaulic raised the corners of his mouth and bared his teeth.

“That’s interesting.”

Gaulic lifted the goad and slung it over his shoulder.

“Ashera. Remember that name.”

With those words and a meaningful smile, Gauliak left. As they disappeared, the adventurers fell to the ground helplessly.

“I, I survived…….”

Everyone thought the same thing, and all looked at Verden with resentful eyes.

Of course, Verden didn't care.

It was some time later that we set off for Yeongji again.

* * *

Due to friction with the Gallic and escorting the rescued people, their arrival was much later than scheduled.

After proving myself as an adventurer, I managed to pass through the night gate and enter. As expected, the atmosphere in the territory was extremely dark.

Just on the way here, there were traces of blood all around, and the undead appeared twice.

We couldn't leave it to Verden alone, so the adventurers, including Iris Team and Rox, took care of it themselves, and fortunately no one was hurt.

I headed to the Adventurer's Guild, which is currently in charge of the Undead Suppression Command.

As we entered, a knight wearing full plate approached us.

“I heard from the soldiers. They said you were very late because you were escorting people. You must have had a hard time.”

No one thought such a contemptuous treatment was strange, after all, knights were of the noble class.

Rox came out and started talking.

“Thank you. But have you decided on a plan to subdue them?”

“Okay. Since we need to subdue them quickly, we estimate the period to be 2~3 days. After pushing the front line back to the tunnel tomorrow, you adventurers and priests can go inside and complete the subdue.”

“……Is it possible to do it within that time?”

“Yes, this time a platinum-rank adventurer has joined the expedition. Have you heard of the Butcher? He’s a piece of trash who dares to touch a knight, but I’ve heard that he’s definitely skilled, so it would be best for you to help the Butcher as much as possible. Well, if you don’t like it, you can just stab him.”

Of course I'm joking.

“Go and get some sleep. Don’t worry, I’ll wake you up tomorrow morning.”

"All right."

I was afraid that I would have friction with Verden again while fighting the undead with the Butcher.

I went to the inn and asked Verden not to confront the butcher.

“Okay.”

It was a truly unreliable answer.

That day, the adventurers couldn't sleep properly.