Limit Breaking Genius Mage Chapter 359

Episode 359: Lee Myeong

Magic of the 7th level or higher is exclusive to transcendent beings.

Within the category of humans, the highest level a wizard can reach is, logically, the 6th level.

That is why in the magical world, they are called 'attainers', and when magic is added to them, they are called 'attainers of magic'.

Haldirn Deiras, successor to Dark Warton.

(Former) The strongest in the Kingdom of Estyria, Leonil Bertanas.

Two executives of the Tower of Might who indirectly encountered each other in the Midlos Dominion.

The fourth servant, Kaesilus, is an example.

It literally means a person who has reached the extreme of a wizard or sorcerer, and is a general term that carries high status and awe.

It's not a commonly used term that even the general public can understand.

I know that it is mainly used in the central continent, where the influence of the magical world is strong, or in some areas of the western continent.

I've never heard of it in the Eastern Continent before.

However, the Republic of Veldirn, which is connected to the central continent by space travel, seems to be an exceptional case.

'The Magical Attainer… … '

Verden chewed on the name inwardly.

If you think about it, he was a wizard who was barely known to the world.

Simply put, if you look at the proportion of activities, most of them were commissioned by Gray from the duchy and kingdom, and worked as mercenaries.

Although he was directly involved in the Soul Tree subjugation and the destruction of the Gardran family in cooperation with Gluttony… … he did not achieve the level of fame that everyone would recognize.

That may be because Verden was an individual who did not belong to any organization.

So, the only ones who showed power to the relatively decent majority were the underworld's Loafra.

In the end, it was something that happened in the underworld that was not widely known to the public.

But in Sacred, he confronted the skeletal dragon in front of countless people and eventually succeeded in subduing it…

It was no wonder that Verden's fame spread during the two weeks he devoted himself to recovery.

It is natural that he is known as a 6th-tier magician. No one would have noticed that he used 7th-tier elemental magic.

There may have been some who doubted the power of magic, but it was more logical and reasonable to dismiss it as witchcraft.

That's what the 7th level is.

After receiving a brief greeting from the unknown wizard, Verden stepped forward again.

The destination is the Church of Sacred.

Before I left, I heard that other people were staying there.

It was while I was walking like that.

Slowly, slowly.

A carriage bearing the emblem of the Republic slowly approached from the opposite direction and stopped.

The door opened and a man with a neat appearance appeared.

“I heard that you have returned from treatment, Count Asher. I am glad to hear that you are safe.”

Brilliant Keirans.

The highest councilor of the Republic of Beldar, who is in cooperation with the Church of Luas.

I heard you're busy cleaning up the mess that Sacred has made here and there.

“I have succeeded in calming down the unnecessary chaos. Thanks to this, the city has stabilized, and I have time to come out to greet you. And separately… I have something important to tell you, Count.”

Brilliant, who had made it clear that he had business, politely pointed to the carriage.

“So, wouldn’t you like to have a meal together?”

Although it was a sudden invitation, Verden did not refuse.

It just so happened to be lunchtime.

* * *

“The glory of the corpses piled up in various places underground in Sacred… The corpses transported from Kylians and other places were disposed of cleanly. They were so tainted by the evil that they disappeared without a trace when touched by the divine power.”

Verden and Brillen were seated in a warm, enclosed room.

With two medium-rare steaks in front of us, Brillan filled his glass himself.

Looking at the label, it's a wine from the Central Continent worth hundreds of millions of won.

Brillian, sitting on the other side, had no escort, not even an executioner, by his side.

“Among those corpses were those presumed to be the Nelonian High Councillors, the Sacred Mayor, Councillors who followed Dumbred, and his immediate executioners. Ha, three out of five High Councillors dead… This will go down as one of the worst incidents in the history of the Republic.”

Brilliant couldn't hide his complicated feelings.

It was a natural reaction when half of the country's leaders were blown away by one organization.

“Still, I think it’s a better outcome considering the risk of the situation.”

I had to think that way to feel at ease, and it was actually true.

Assuming the worst, if the special entities, Septa Horn and the Bone Dragon, had run wild across the country… … regardless of the subjugation and all, the existence of the Republic would have been in danger.

Ugh.

Brilliant continued, chewing and swallowing a piece of meat.

“Oh, and I have some good news.”

“Good news?”

“As a result of the investigation that continued until last night, we were able to secure part of the skeleton of a dinosaur buried in the ground.”

“……!”

Verden reacted to those words.

Even though it was said to be a dragon's bone, it still retained its shape despite being directly exposed to the saint's miracle and a supernova explosion…

“Even if he’s dead, he must still have some morale left as he’s still undead. Were there any problems during transport?”

“A few high-ranking adventurers almost died, but fortunately there were no casualties. This was because Archbishop Joseph personally intervened, accompanied by a paladin.”

“Treatment and purification. Even for the seven archbishops, it would be a burden that would be difficult to bear.”

“Yes, you looked very tired. Even so, you did not put off what you absolutely had to do. It was a will that was hard to imagine for a mortal like me… You are currently resting in the Sacred Church.”

Brilliant took a sip of wine and let out a small breath.

“That was the introduction. Now, let’s get to the main point.”

Main topic? Were the bones of the skeletal dragon not all there were?

Verden tried not to ask questions, but continued eating and listened silently.

“To be honest, if it weren’t for the help of not only the Luas Church, but also the Earl, Duke Haldirn, and the unknowing Inspector and Lady Leila, Sacred would have inevitably fallen.”

Brillian, like everyone else, was watching the battle, or rather the war, from inside the city.

It was a sight I would never forget for the rest of my life.

“……I am a politician who lives by the words, but I am a person who repays the favors that I owe.”

Push the bowl with the meat fat to the side.

Brilliant placed both hands on the table and clasped his hands together with a serious expression.

“I heard the story. Through Lady Leila’s adventurer authority, you wish to use the space teleportation team heading to the central continent. It requires the consent of the other council members, but I will give you the permit as soon as possible.”

“There’s a huge bounty on your head from both the Kylians and the Republic. Is that okay?”

“That is also currently being dealt with. There will be no more bounty hunters attacking like there were in Southern Pit.”

Work gets done quickly.

As I heard, it seems like you've been very busy for the past two weeks.

“And as a republic, I would like to offer my condolences.”

“If it’s conservative…….”

“If possible, I would like to provide you with money… but due to the deaths of the members of the National Assembly and the restoration of Sacred, our budget is quite limited. So, I would like to provide you with items from the Republic’s treasury. For example, artifacts.”

“What are the options?”

“Of course, this is assuming that you can take it at will. The compensation is purely a form of gratitude. I have no intention of giving you something you don’t need.”

Are you going to take out the treasures that the Republic of Beldirn has collected? And you can see them and choose them yourself.

It came out quite large.

“What do you think, Count?”

“I’m fine with that. But would the other top council members accept it?”

The highest council member of Angrang who hates the Kingdom of Estiria.

Even though it was our first meeting, he was hurling indiscriminate insults at me, so I don't think he'd let it go easily.

“……There’s no way that the Angrang Supreme Councilor will interfere. Absolutely not. So you don’t have to worry about it.”

It was a resolute attitude.

Since I had never really considered the conservative nature of a republic like this in the first place, I had no reason to reject anything.

Verden nodded, accepting Brillan's offer.

The meal was finished shortly thereafter.

Just as Verden was about to stand up, deciding that there was no more room for conversation, Brillan opened his mouth as if he had forgotten.

“Oh, by the way, have you heard the rumor? There’s a lot of talk about Count Asher on the streets.”

“……?”

“Some call him the Dragon Slayer, others the Great Mage, but most people call him the Count.”

Brilliant said softly.

“New star, Asher.”

A new star that suddenly appeared.

It was a new nickname for Verden, which started in Sacred.

* * *

After Verden left, silence fell on the secret room.

“…….”

Brilliant, who had been staring at the empty space in silence, took out a handkerchief from his bosom.

With slightly trembling hands, I wiped away the cold sweat running down the back of my neck.

Crunch.

The escort waiting outside.

Woodgard, the leader of the execution squad directly under the Supreme Councilor of Brilan, came in and stood next to Brilan.

“Are you alright, Your Majesty?”

“It’s a little difficult.”

Brilliant chuckled.

The calm face that had been there until just before suddenly collapsed, and a tense expression was revealed.

“Still, the conversation went smoothly. It seems that he was quite pleased with the compensation I offered. It is a huge expense for the Republic, though.”

“Your Majesty, you are not your usual self.”

It was just as Woodgard said.

Up until now, Brillian has been using clever rhetoric to deceive his opponents, minimizing his losses and maximizing his profits.

Whatever the situation.

A natural born politician.

That was Brillian's assessment.

By the way, how was the meal just now?

By giving the other party unexpected benefits, you have increased your own losses.

I agree that they should be given a proper reward, but giving out so many artifacts, and at random, was just too much.

Brilliant, who had been lost in thought, let out a deep sigh.

“……As you know, it’s hard to find a 6th-tier wizard around here. Why? Because the central continent is more attractive.”

Kingdom of Estyria, Duchy of Riviant, Republic of Veldirn, and Kylians.

The central part of the Eastern Continent where they are is generally stable.

In comparison, what about the Central Continent?

It is a region of instability, chaos, and dog-eat-dog world.

It is a continent where strong people who have not lost their spirit and have reached the level of the self-made man can run wild.

“Asher is a magician who has reached a higher level than them. He is an honorary count of the Kingdom of Estyria, which is not on good terms with the Republic. He is even friendly with the Archbishop of the Church of Luas, and drinks with the number two man of Dark Warton.”

It's such a heavy burden.

Moreover, even though he had the help of the saint, it is clear that he personally killed the undead transcendent species.

It was a magic powerful enough to blow away half of Sacred.

“Forget the heroic figure that saved Sacred. Don’t even consider his handsome appearance. After all, he is a being who can destroy a city alone.”

A rule that Brillian never broke throughout his life.

He clenched his fists.

“……It’s not about tapping on a calculator for the ‘ruler’.”

Tyrant of the underworld.

It was another nickname for Verden, the man who had devastated Southern Feet, that Brillian had tried hard not to mention.

* * *

After lunch, Verden went to the Sacred Church and met up with Adrian, Haldirn, and Leyra.

Although they all looked the same and behaved the same, they were not normal at all.

He is using crutches, has his arm wrapped in a sling, or is in a wheelchair.

It was due to internal injuries caused by a bone dragon.

“……Asher, why are you feeling better already? I clearly remember you being seriously injured.”

“It’s only the appearance, and like you, the internal wounds remain. Fortunately, the highest-grade potion healed the wounds themselves.”

"hmm……."

Haldirn gave me a strange look.

Inside his robes, there was only darkness, so his expression was unreadable.

Verden turned his gaze to Adrian.

“By the way, how long has it been since you recovered and are now back at church?”

“Haha, that’s true. But I’m not half-retarded like last time.”

Adrian raised his hand.

The broken finger moved with a creaking sound.

It was in the middle of a conversation like that.

“…….”

Layla, who had been wearing a white mask that covered her entire face and had kept her mouth shut, gently pulled on Verden's sleeve.

The wheelchair rocked.

“Asher, talk to me for a moment.”

Knock knock.

Layla tapped the mask.