Limit Breaking Genius Mage Chapter 3

Episode 3: Reverse (3)

The passage leading to the power room is triple-secured.

The team leader and two crew members on duty that day. The key is to recognize their magical powers in the device. Since it was designed by the Magic Tower Master himself, Verden could open it manually, but that would take too long.

'Let's hurry.'

The corpse still has magical power remaining.

Verden grabbed the bodies of the two wizards and placed his hands on their different dog tags.

Phew.

The device lights up and after about a minute, the security door, recognizing the officer's magical power, begins to open with a squeaking sound.

The security magic circle that had been carved decades ago could not hold up and broke due to lack of maintenance.

Thud! A soft light is leaking into the hallway.

Berden took a deep breath and stepped forward cautiously.

'As expected, nothing.'

The magical power that the power source emits is literally the ocean. Whether you throw a huge rock or steal water, there is no way it will affect the ocean. Its perfection will never be easily destroyed.

The heart of the tower.

A human achievement of which there are only 10 in the world.

There's no need for traps. There's nothing they can do no matter who invades. The most important and safe thing in the Magic Tower is the power source.

'But if the theory succeeds… … .'

One absolute proposition will disappear from the world.

Verden approached the final gate. Unfortunately, the leader's magic power could not be saved. A 4th-tier magician is an opponent that cannot be defeated even with a collection of magic towers.

But that's okay. The magic circle engraved on this door was a type of magic circle that the Magic Tower Master was confident in, similar to the one in the treasure vault.

Verden, who had pulled out a thin thread of magical power, closed his eyes again.

'… … found it.'

After passing through the entrance, I carefully observed the magic circle.

Although it was an unfamiliar route, it had a strong Matapist vibe.

Arrogant and anxious, looking up while looking down to see who will chase after him. An arrogant and jealous personality.

For Berden, who had observed Matapju's papers, research, and real-life experiences, it was only a matter of time before Matapju found out where the magic circle's weakness was hidden.

'Because it's old, it's more shabby than the one in the treasure vault.'

So, maybe it would be better to be a little more daring.

Thump… … Thump… … .

Gradually, the speed increases. As I advance forward, without hesitation, breaking through the weak walls one after another, the magic circle gradually loses its light. The magic circle is thoroughly trampled by the tightrope walk.

The moment the last lumbar vertebra was shattered, the magic circle broke and the heavy door began to open.

“Ugh?!”

A wave of magical power surged through the gap. My breathing stopped for a moment. Verden, who had fallen to the floor, barely managed to adjust and raised his head with difficulty.

The supreme heart of the tower was right before my eyes.

"at las……."

It took 7 years to get here. During that time, I only repeated and supplemented the process without any clear results. It was a time of despair and pain, like banging my head on the ground, but I eventually succeeded.

To live or to die. It is decided here.

Verden took one step at a time toward the power source.

Although he was confident in his understanding of magical theory, he was unable to fully understand the technology behind the power source.

So, I interpreted only the necessary parts and created a theory.

That's why I couldn't dare to judge whether it would be successful or not.

However, one thing was certain.

“You won’t know until you try.”

Bam. He took off his clothes. The magic circles that Verden had created and personally carved with his sword were revealed all over his body.

Of course, during that process, the magical power of the magic circle carved by the magician was not activated.

This was not self-harm, but rather an act of survival. This is one of the things that Matapju overlooked.

“Phew…….”

Verden took a deep breath.

To withstand the power of a power source like the ocean, you must at least have a passage for seawater to enter.

Berden, who had activated his magic circuit, pointed both palms toward the magic circle engraved near his forehead.

“Open your heart.”

Clang… Clang… Clang… … !

The magic circuit pulses according to the glowing magic circle. Forced expansion of the circuit. Without the help of the staff, he surpassed the limit and reached the lower level of the second and third levels.

'Is this what it means to have crossed the line?'

It was a kind of taboo to artificially tamper with the magic circuit, because it meant the destruction of one as a magician.

The magic circle created by Verden, 'Reverse Heaven'.

The duration of the reverse flow is only 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, the magic circuit will be destroyed and you will be unable to use magic. In addition, your lifespan will be shortened and your body will be extremely broken down.

It's about pushing the boundaries, even if only for a little while, instead of paying an irreversible price.

'But it's only the third level.'

Even if I gave it my all, I only gained power that was comparable to that of the two wizards I had just killed. And it wasn't permanent, it was only for a short period of time, 10 minutes.

Verden scoffed at his own talent and took hold of the second circuit.

“Ugh……!”

The circuit of the reverse current and the staff resonates.

The expanded magical circuits once again twitched and went beyond the limits of their limits. Crunch. The skin on all of their bodies couldn't hold out and split. Blue magical light leaked out from the cracks.

5th tier.

A stage where one deviates from some of the laws of magic and walks the path of magic through enlightenment.

The moment magic was used, it would have blown up without a trace, but the circuit that was damaged was clearly of the 5th level.

'This completes the preparations.'

Verden looked at the lines connected to the power source while enduring extreme pain. He found the line that sent magical power to the lowest level and pulled it out with all his might.

Kookookookookook!

A vast amount of lost magic power flows out in all directions. I am overwhelmed by its power, but at this moment, I must overcome the fear of death.

Berden, with his eyes tightly shut, inserted the connecting piece of wire into his heart without hesitation.

“Kuaaaaaaah!”

A tidal wave of magical power violently tore through his entire body. Even the magical circuits that had been continuously expanded were no longer able to handle it. The gaps widened and his body began to disintegrate.

'Hurry up… … hurry up and pour it out!'

Verden's role is 'bridge'. A bridge that connects the staff and the power source.

By twisting the circuits of his entire body and directing the magical power towards the staff, pure magical power gathered at the tip of the staff.

Pfft! And it burst out.

Kwakwakwakwang! A torrent of pure magical power struck the wall surrounding the power source.

Although it was a barrier built with advanced technology, it was unable to withstand the infinite magical power emitted by the power source.

Crack. A crack began to appear in the wall.

'It can't collapse yet.'

Urgh. Berden, who had bitten his molars, moved his staff.

The torrent of magical power followed late, but it was only a matter of time. As durability reached its limit, dozens of cracks began to appear in the barrier, and parts of it collapsed.

By now, the Magic Tower must have noticed. That means the Magic Tower Lord is coming too.

There's nothing I can do.

Right now, Verden's magic circuit is handling the power of the power source. The fact that it hasn't exploded means that it has adapted to some extent. It was a hasty conclusion, but there is no time.

If the Bridge is connected, then the next step is Circulation. Thus, Verden himself must become part of the power source.

Kukukung! The power room collapsed. A huge boulder crashed down next to it. Berden quickly grabbed hold of one of the power lines with his other hand.

'I need to connect this to the staff.'

In other words, the torrent of magical power must be stopped for a moment.

… … Will I be able to endure it? I don’t know. All I can do is believe in myself and hope that good luck will come to me. Berden took a deep breath and forcibly closed the staff’s magic circuit.

“Huh?!”

Crack! Crack! Blood burst out. One eye and eardrum exploded in an instant, and pieces of shattered organs shot up to the neck and poured out. With more than half of the body destroyed, the mind was already gone.

But even so, Verden's body moved.

Crunch!

Staff connected to the power source. Verden who became part of the power source.

… … A silence flowed through the collapsed rubble.

The duration of the reverse flow has ended. Normally, the extended magic circuit would be reduced, and a price would have to be paid.

But nothing happened. The infinite magical power flowing through Verden's body did not allow it.

“…….”

After a while, Verden opened his eyes. Even though his remaining eye was close to being blind… … he could see and feel.

A fullness like becoming a god, an overwhelming power that cannot be described, a light of infinite magic, an overwhelming realm that transcends hierarchy.

The power source has no ego.

That is why, at this very moment, the heart of the tower was Verden itself.

I slowly clenched and unclenched my remaining two fingers. My body was tattered, but I felt no pain. It felt like I had transcended the human species. It was an unexpected phenomenon, but I soon accepted it.

As Verden gestured, the power source's magical power followed suit.

Verden's ego was the only ideal, and the infinite magic power without will was just like Verden's.

'Even so, what you can do is extremely limited.'

It doesn't matter.

Verden chuckled.

“We’re almost there.”

Reverse. That's not all there is to expanding the magic circuit.

The ultimate goal is physical transformation, or 'physical restructuring.'

It would normally be impossible, but Verden has the magical power to turn it around.

Verden once again placed both palms towards his temples. All the magic circles carved into his body were activated, and soon his entire body was covered in magic.

'Someone once said, 'Talent is determined by the heavens.'

Most people live their lives adapting to the life they are given. They thought and believed that no matter how hard they tried, they would never be able to overcome the limits of their talents. That was the way it was.

“But not me.”

Hwaaak! The power source's magic power is activated. The surroundings are bathed in blue light, and a pressure surge that turns the remains of the barrier to dust.

At its center was a blue sun.

A collection of pure magical powers that could never occur naturally. A symbol of a human's rebellion against the heavens and against his given destiny.

There is only one thing Verden wants.

'Infinite possibilities, not bound by limits!'

“Against heaven.”

Flash! The sun exploded, engulfing the entire center of the tower.

* * *

The alarm sounded on the rooftop. Judging by the response, it was clear that there was an unauthorized guest.

Malfunction? That can't be. It would be impossible unless the magic circle itself was exposed to enough magical power to be destroyed.

“You dare invade my tower without fear.”

The master of the Bohemian Tower, Balok Besias, grimaced in displeasure. It was the moment when he was enjoying the festival and preaching about the greatness of his tower… … .

“How dare you.”

The leader of one of the few 7th ranks in this world. The surrounding magicians held their breath at the overwhelming magical power flowing from him.

“Rice, nothing will happen, Lord Matap. So please calm down.”

“That’s right. Who could break through the magic circle of the Lord of the Tower? It must have been reduced to ashes by now.”

It was flattery, but it was also true. Baloch's magic circle was recognized throughout the world.

Baloch snorted and cast his spell.

Multi-space movement, which requires dozens of wizards working together to create, and can move multiple people at once.

The sight of him performing all of that with just a few minutes of calculation and his own magical power was enough to make him the master of a magic tower.

In a flash of purple light, Baloch and his entourage disappeared.

They reappeared just a stone's throw from the Bohemian Tower… … But something was strange.

“What the heck is this!”

“Such enormous magical power…….”

Even a fifth-tier wizard felt his skin tingle and his breathing suffocated as the magical power emanated from the magic tower. Even Baloch stood still with his eyes wide open, as if he could not understand the situation.

'What happened to my magic tower?'

He immediately traced the cause. Even though he couldn't see through the inside because of his own magic circle, he could see through every corner of the magic tower's structure.

I slowly went against the current of magical power and identified the center where the strange phenomenon was occurring.

“……Power source?”

No way. That's ridiculous.

There has never been a problem with a complete power source in history.

But that's the situation. The power source was the only one that could produce this much horsepower.

'We need to put him to sleep quickly.'

He couldn't even tell what would happen. Fear of the unknown. The whole tower could collapse if he wasn't careful.

The moment I made that decision and took a step forward.

"ah."

Hwaaaaaaaah! A tsunami of magical power burst out from the center of the magic tower and engulfed the surrounding area.