Limit Breaking Genius Mage Chapter 337

Episode 337 Cooperation (1)

Although things were different from what they had originally planned, Berden and his party arrived in the Republic of Beldirn.

Of course, it was an illegal entry, but I didn't care.

Not only is he not the type of person to care about such things in the first place, but the owner of the plane that crossed the border without permission is Archbishop Joseph.

Luastria is a world religion that spans all continents.

The doctrine of light that they believe in and follow is more important than the laws of the country.

Because the matter was what it was, no one could hold anyone accountable for breaking laws that were deemed unnecessary.

Of course, the law is not equal.

Even human-created discipline is determined by the logic of power.

Well, anyway.

“Do you have a different base, Archbishop?”

The Glory of the Corpse is a powerful group of warlocks.

Just like in the time of the Kyleans, they are using people to manipulate and use them as they wish, using curses and black magic circles.

Even if it is the Luas Church, it is disadvantageous in many ways to fight an information war or confront them individually.

So it would be reasonable to occupy an important location that they dare not approach and confront them.

To Verden's question, Archbishop Joseph answered readily.

“We are currently centered around Quorail, one of the Republic’s major cities.”

“You mean the whole city?”

Leila, who was nearby, tilted her head.

“Hmm, it may have its advantages as a big city, but isn’t it disadvantageous because it’s so large? It would be hard to find the warlocks if they were to hide in the crowd.”

“That’s a valid point. Of course, that was also taken into consideration when deciding on a stronghold. For example, there’s a dedicated airship base within the city where the Lustrous can safely land.”

and.

“I have a close relationship with the Supreme Council. I just received some information about the Republic, so I’d like to share it with you here.”

No aircraft has landed since departing from the vicinity of Third Mill, so this is new information.

'So they really do have a means of communication over long distances.'

Is this one of the privileges of the Archbishop, like Rustus?

Although it may seem limiting, its value is infinite just because it can ignore distance to some extent.

Joseph said.

“As a result of tracking the glory of the corpse in the Luas Church, the Republic of Kylians and Veldirn were kept under close watch.”

Because of his nature of handling high-level black magic, I expected he would target those in power.

“Unfortunately, the Caylians were already too late, but the Republic at the time was not. They took one of their top senators as an ally and prepared for their moves.”

However, it was impossible to predict all possibilities.

There are only five members of the highest council, and if you include the members below them, there are dozens.

However, the number of paladins could not be split.

If you're not careful, you might end up getting hurt. It was a measure that combined safety and caution.

“Still, I checked often to see if there was any dark magic. And… as you all know, one of our top council members was murdered a while ago. The cause was an explosion of unknown origin in the special conference room.”

It was not ruled an accident.

There are two reasons.

One was that there was no reason for an explosion to occur inside the building, and the other was the state of the body of the top member.

The upper body was completely gone, and only the head and lower body, which were barely recognizable, were left lying around the scene.

So, the story was that the explosion itself occurred inside the top member's clothes or body.

Verden asked.

“What happened to the other top members?”

“One person near the deceased top lawmaker was seriously injured by the shock wave and bone fragments, while the others suffered only minor injuries.”

The special conference room, which only the top members are allowed to enter, was literally a mess.

“Taking advantage of the confusion, the knights disguised as the escorts rushed in. They then encountered the warlocks of the Corpse’s Glory, and a battle immediately broke out.”

Of course, I didn't force it.

Because securing the highest council member was a priority rather than subduing the enemy in front of them.

“As a result, we rescued two top members, including collaborators of the Luas Church.”

“Then the remaining two…….”

“Two people, including one who was seriously injured, were taken away by their respective escorts.”

Joseph frowned.

“After that, the two top lawmakers disappeared for the sole purpose of protecting their own bodies… their whereabouts are unknown.”

Was I struck by the glory of the corpse?

It may be common to think that way, but Verden saw it differently.

'It is possible that the highest ranking member of parliament has joined hands with the glory of the corpse.'

It is a biased idea to think that just because someone is not cursed, they are on the side of the Luasians.

Even if it is a religion that is for the good of humanity, that does not give all humans a reason to worship a goddess.

Desires and values vary from person to person.

Each person's rationality is different, and therefore irrational.

“I understand the current situation in the Republic. So, Your Eminence, what are your plans for the future?”

“I haven’t decided yet. I can’t make any bold moves with the information I have now… I’ll decide soon.”

Joseph smiled.

“Because our ‘assistant’ who tracked down the glory of the corpse will be returning with some solid information.”

'Is that the guy you mentioned last time?'

It's not just about helping, it's about entrusting such an important mission to an outsider instead of a Paladin or other high-ranking force.

It seems clear that this is something out of the ordinary. Whatever it is, we'll find out once we get there.

Rustus gallops through the sky.

Towards Quarrail, the metropolis where the top collaborator, the Councilor, resides.

* * *

Somewhere in the Republic of Beldirn.

A chase is taking place deep in the mountains, eerie even though the sun is high in the sky.

The target is just one man.

One of his pursuers stretched his arm forward and calculated his dark magic.

<Scream Arrow>

A rippling darkness strikes the trees.

A terrible sound that shook not only the body but also the soul echoed in all directions.

A blizzard formed as frozen snow piled up on the forest floor and fell, hitting the target squarely.

<crack>

Phew!

Exploding ice.

The view is obscured by small scattered crystals, but it's not a problem.

Because the opponent's feet would have been tied for a moment.

The pursuers, who had stopped moving as if they had made a promise, unleashed powerful magic towards the front.

Kwaaaaang! Kwaaaaang! Woozikkun───

A magical bombardment of black magic and elements.

Trees that could not withstand the impact collapsed on the ground, and the ground caved in all over.

A moment of silence fell over the area that had been scorched in the blink of an eye.

At that moment, a cold voice was heard.

“I was just going to leave, but you’re urging me to do it yourself, the glory of the corpse.”

“……!”

Voices echoed from all directions.

The location cannot be specified.

It was impossible to even guess it by detecting it with energy or magic.

<Chain of Parking>

At that moment, a strange chain rose from the darkness that covered the floor.

“Huh?!”

Chorrrrrr!

It pierced the pursuer's chest in one breath, then rewinded and swallowed its prey into the shadows.

Blood spreads and stains the ground.

An unknown magic. In other words, it was a part of the magic.

Since the opponent is the opponent, it is disadvantageous to confront them head on without thinking.

In any case, their goal is to buy time until the successor arrives.

The warlock who was the leader of the trackers nodded lightly.

As everyone who understood the instructions flew straight up into the sky, something blocked the sky.

“……!”

A red fog suddenly appeared and fell rapidly. I was left exposed without any way to stop it.

A curse that enters through the respiratory tract.

There was no pain, but veins appeared on the pursuers' skin.

A man appeared immediately after and stabbed one of them in the neck with a dagger.

And he twisted the blade.

<Chain of Massacre>

The news of someone's death spreads everywhere.

A dagger-like wound appeared on the neck of the pursuers who were under the same curse, and blood gushed out.

The only one who could barely resist him was the black magician leading the pursuit party.

But he too could not escape death.

A man approached without notice and grabbed the warlock's neck.

It was not just a simple force, but a feeling as if the soul had been captured. The sharp fingertips of the metal gauntlet dug into the skin and tore it.

“Eu …

“Your resistance to curses is pretty good. But what did you think you, who can’t even achieve magic, could do to me?”

The overwhelming gap in black magic.

Even if the man didn't say anything, the warlock was aware of it.

But that didn't matter.

“Those traitors who compromised with the Luas Church…!”

A turncoat or traitor.

The glory of the corpse is what the group the man belongs to is called.

“You guys, who didn’t even live in that time and were simply taught ancient ideas, are calling us traitors? It’s ridiculous.”

The man opened the magic gate.

“Just die.”

Life is replaced by a separate force.

The blood evaporates in an instant.

The skin attached to the bone soon turned gray.

In the end, the body completely turned to dust and disappeared.

The clothes and staff left behind by the warlock fell down.

“…….”

The man concentrated the life force he had stolen into his hands.

Because of the magic, it was mixed with magical power and took on a pitch-black darkness.

Immediately afterwards, he turned his head back.

The follow-up party that followed the traces of the pursuit party had eyes that were full of life.

It wasn't just the black magicians.

[Krrrrrrrr… … .]

Three giant subhumans with five horns.

Monsters with black magic circles carved on their foreheads let out low cries, their teeth and claws shining.

“You brought something annoying.”

The tongue-licking man examined his wrist.

The bracelet with the crucifix on it, which did not match the dark colored equipment, was flashing with a golden light.

'Archbishop Joseph.'

It means he came to the Republic.

Judging by the fact that the light is getting stronger than before, it is clear that it is heading towards Quarry.

I just happened to have some useful information for them.

“I don’t like working with the Luas Church, but… tsk, I guess I’ll have to hurry if I don’t want to be late.”

The man concentrated his consciousness.

It will be difficult to shake off the pursuit since they even brought an Ainz race.

So let's annihilate them here.

The man moves.

At the same time, the follow-up force rushed in.

A bang, a loud noise, and screams echoed through the forest.

* * *

The Rustus arrived at Quarrail and landed safely.

Guided by the waiting congregation, they rode in prepared carriages through the streets of the Republic City.

Adrian looked outside.

“More than Kylians, it is almost identical to the cityscape I saw in the central continent.”

The current central continent is divided into four countries.

A new nation, the Principality of Riviant.

The Kingdom of Estyria, which rules over the largest land area.

The City-Union of Kylians, made up of seven city-states.

Finally, to the Republic of Beldirn.

Among them, the Republic of Veldirn was once just an ordinary country, but it underwent the most dazzling change after the intercontinental space teleportation station was installed within its territory.

They carried out large-scale trade with the Central Continent and actively adopted their culture.

Therefore, it would not be an exaggeration to say that the Republic was in some ways the most advanced of the countries on the Eastern Continent.

'Even though he didn't say anything, it seems he missed his hometown a lot.'

Adrian's eyes were busy moving, enjoying the cityscape while recalling the past.

Verden, who had been staring outside with me, soon looked away.

There was one thing I was curious about.

“Why are you leaving one seat empty?”

There are five people in the carriage: Verden, Leila, Adrian, Railver, and Joseph.

But for some reason, Joseph left the seat next to him.

Exactly enough space for one person to fit.

“I just so happen to have someone coming.”

Joseph rolled up his sleeves.

The bracelet that had been hidden was shining.

Little by little, stronger.

“……!”

At that moment, I felt magic from afar.

The location is in the sky.

From what I felt… … this was black magic.

'Is this a raid?'

Just as I was about to respond, Joseph smiled and stopped me.

“You don’t have to worry. He is the helper I was talking about.”

An assistant who deals with black magic.

And a being or group trusted by the Luas Church.

There was only one thing that belonged to that intersection.

The sound is rapidly approaching.

Immediately afterwards, a carriage was engulfed in shadow. In the place where the darkness had disappeared, there was a person.

A unique man with his face hidden by a pitch-black robe and wearing heavy armor all over.

“You’re a little later than expected.”

“You’re not late. You’re just right on time.”

An attitude of treating the archbishop without hesitation.

But Paladin did not stop.

As the unidentified man looked around the carriage, his head stopped and turned towards Berden.

“If you have gray hair and blue eyes…….”

“Yes, that’s Asher.”

“I see. Is that the person the Master spoke of?”

The man stroked his chin.

Still keeping my eyes fixed on the same place.

Joseph coughed in vain in the sudden silence.

“Ahem, sorry for the late introduction. First of all, this person’s name is Haldirn Deiras.”

Joseph spoke softly.

“I am the next successor to the Dark Wharton Tower.”

The identity of the assistant is the successor of the Magic Tower.

He was a disciple of the transcendent being known as the Understander of Death.