Limit Breaking Genius Mage Chapter 385

Episode 385 Inclusion

The space changes in an instant.

As Verden looked around, the deserted forest that had been the starting point for the Society's headquarters spread out before his eyes.

We returned to the exact place where Heras had used the teleportation scroll.

It seems like there are conditions for setting coordinates.

Heras and Cain nodded in agreement to Verden's question, which revealed his curiosity.

“As I have previously told Your Majesty, the scrolls produced by the Society have deteriorated performance compared to the originals.”

“It’s a two-way set, sir. Anyone who is allowed to use the scroll can return to the island from anywhere, but when returning, they can only go to the place where they used the scroll. It’s very difficult to make, so it’s difficult to abuse.”

That means that any kind of spatial movement using scrolls and society headquarters is impossible.

It is a natural limitation.

As an individual, the only ones who can move through space are 'basically' space movers or 7th-rank transcendent beings who have profound control over space properties…

There are aircraft, artifacts, and magic, but they are special cases and are therefore excluded.

There are also ways to install or use them in specific locations, such as intercontinental space shuttles, but these cost astronomically.

Moreover, it is also a security issue.

Since there was a high possibility that it could be completely destroyed if it received even a huge shock, it was not suitable for handling by an organization that operated secretly like the Society.

Limits within the expected range.

Anyway, since the main issue that required the cooperation of the Society was manpower, not transportation, I had no particular regrets.

Verden didn't care at all.

“Then I will step aside and carry out my mission.”

Heras leaves first.

The magicians dispatched from the Society will blend in with Verden and Cain's surroundings and assist with their plans.

A complex role that includes a spy, a contact, and a surveillance network. They will thoroughly cover even the places that Verden cannot see.

It was a power that only the powerful could possess, and that could not be obtained alone.

Hwaaaaah!

Verden and Cain quickly crossed the skies over the uninhabited land.

Dalehin will be well managed by the vampires and Dumals, and if any emergency arises, the bats or the Society will contact you immediately.

Since there was no particular need to visit, I went straight to Arane.

Soon, the old city came into view in the distance.

“Hmm, I’ve heard of the ownerless land a few times… but even taking that into account, it’s a pretty backward city.”

Cain said that he had occasionally traveled the world with Junia under the guidance of the wise men.

Mainly in the central or northern parts of the Western Continent or the Central Continent, which are mainly developed magically.

Compared to that, this place, Arlane, would seem quite out of date.

But what can I do?

The unclaimed land has no time to develop leisurely because of the constant conflict.

Especially in small cities like Arane.

Verden said.

“It might not be familiar, but you’ll get used to it soon. Despite its appearance, the security is better than you might think. It’s not a bad way to experience the everyday life of the world by walking around the streets.”

“Yes. Thank you for the advice, senpai.”

Junia and Cain are undoubtedly significant forces for Verden.

However, this is assuming that you have accumulated some of the insufficient experience.

The world is full of all kinds of variables.

In addition, there are many brutal tragedies that can cause great psychological shock.

For that reason, you need the mental strength to maintain a minimum level of rationality in any situation.

If you go in relying solely on your skills, you might end up losing your life in vain to someone equally strong.

'The relationship between me and society is not hierarchical.'

Also, moving together wasn't everything because their goals were aligned.

In detail, several understandings are involved.

Just as Verden teaches the twins what experience is, in return he receives assistance from the Society's powerhouses, including Cain and Junia.

Give and receive.

This is evidence of simple cooperation.

Verden and Cain slowly lowered their altitude.

After entering the city through the gate, I planned to look around the barren streets and enter the Yeongju Castle.

But there was one thing I couldn't just pass by.

'… Adrian?'

A familiar presence is felt in the nearby forest. And the magic of someone unfamiliar.

“Wait here for a moment.”

“……?”

Verden, who had unilaterally informed Cain, immediately returned the call.

Let's land on the ground where the change occurred. There, Adrian and… … an elf woman I've never seen before were standing face to face, keeping their distance.

“Welcome, my lord.”

Adrian welcomed Verden back.

There were traces of battle all over his body that I had never seen before. There were no serious injuries, but scratches and dents in his armor were noticeable.

“……Explain what’s going on.”

"yes."

In the Great Forest, one of the four great powers of the Central Continent, Merquien, came to see Verden with some business to attend to.

Since there was no hostility, they tried to resolve the issue as peacefully as possible, but as you can see, the talks broke down───and soon led to fighting.

However, it was difficult to subdue each other without killing each other, so it was not easy to win, and eventually a natural agreement was reached to wait in the forest near Arane until Verden arrived.

It's clear at a glance.

It was an explanation that needed no further explanation.

Verden, who immediately understood the situation, lightly tapped Adrian on the shoulder to show that he had worked hard, and then took a step forward.

“You came a lot earlier than I expected.”

Mercien, who had been sitting on the tree stump, stood up and crossed his arms.

She also appeared to have a few minor cuts.

“Hello, Asher. My name is Mercien───”

“I understand the collectivism of the elven race. And instead of causing any harm, I have shown them favor. Just like I did to Karans.”

Verden faced Merquien.

“But even though you know that I am your associate, you refuse to cooperate and attack me. What are you trying to do?”

A flash of magical power.

It was an expression of displeasure. The peaceful spring atmosphere that had just been there became heavy.

… … Gulp.

Mercien's throat trembled.

* * *

From an elven perspective, that is.

While humans possess dirty magic, elves wield the infinitely pure magic of nature.

When approached with the larger concept of magic power, they seem to be tied together, but there is a very stark difference.

It was also an impassable wall between races.

however.

‘What is this… this magic?’

Mercien's pupils shook violently as if an earthquake had occurred.

It was not because of the amount of magical power that surpassed that of high-ranking elves, but because of the purity of the magical power transmitted through the skin.

'Wow, it really looks similar to the World Tree!'

It's so pure.

It was a strange feeling, as if I had encountered a walking world tree.

Of course, I was aware of it because I saw it in Karans' memories, but I couldn't help but be shocked because this feeling wasn't conveyed.

Is this a real human?

Even though he saw and felt it himself, Merquien couldn't believe it.

I couldn't shake off the suspicion that it might be the effect of an artifact that humans possess, or some kind of illusion.

So I called my friend.

Because the spirit that made a contract with her can see through the essence.

Prima appeared above the shoulder.

… … The ominous feeling turned out to be correct.

Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

Prima is shaking.

She looked terrified, hiding among her blonde hair.

As far as Merquien knew, never had an elven companion of such great power, classified as a 'primordial spirit' among the spirits, shown such intense fear.

That's right.

“Answer me, Mercienne.”

At Verden's voice, Merquien swallowed again.

There is no lie in that pure magic.

As soon as I recognized him, my disgust and aversion towards humans began to disappear.

Elves are merciful to their own kind.

They have a strong tendency to perceive things through the magic of nature, and they revere and worship the World Tree.

So how should we deal with a being that possesses magical powers similar to those of the World Tree?

This wasn't a question of strength or weakness.

Mercien looks down.

He shrugged his shoulders slightly, swept his arm with one hand, and slowly opened his mouth.

“I’m sorry… I won’t do it again….”

What she chose was an apple.

He didn't even make excuses for his mistakes.

Adrian's eyes widened.

I've heard of the relationship between Verden and the elves, but seeing it in person was so shocking.

The hunter who had been bombing the area with spirits until recently is now so obedient.

Verden narrowed his eyes.

'This is ambiguous.'

I have nothing to say to the fact that he showed such remorse even though he only said a few words.

Should I say that I have lost the will to pursue the issue further?

In the end, Verden decided to let the matter go. Even though there was friction, it was practically as if Adrian's injury had not occurred at all.

It was a judgment based on reason.

Verden exhaled.

He asked Merquien, lightly lightening the mood.

“So why did you come to me?”

“Ah, so. As a thank you for saving Karans, I’m going to invite you to the Great Forest on a tribal level.”

It's an invitation from Daesurim.

It's not that I'm not interested, but I don't have the luxury of traveling right now.

“When is the deadline?”

“As soon as possible……?”

"accurately."

Mercien turned his eyes slightly.

The spirit perched on her shoulder, Prima, met her gaze and nodded.

Then he spoke as if he was floating.

“Within this year?”

It's much more generous than I expected.

Perhaps it's because humans and elves have different perceptions of time.

It was a difference in life expectancy.

Anyway, I heard your business.

Also, thanks to Verden's mediation, the element that could create a confrontation with Merquien disappeared.

There is no longer any reason to confront in the forest.

“Let’s go back to Arane first. Mercienne, you come with me.”

Verden invited Merquien.

* * *

Verden, Adrian, Keirel and Cain.

The following three people and one waterman gathered at Keirel's hideout.

The introduction to Cain has already been completed.

I explained in detail to Adrain that I had obtained the Society's cooperation.

Since Keirel had no idea about the existence of the Society, he simply summarized it as a collaborator.

By the way, Mercien is waiting nearby.

The topic of this meeting is Ignacia's Scales.

Now that the auction date had finally been set in the newspapers, it was time to take action.

“We will head to Gargant as soon as possible. We must make the necessary preparations before we arrive.”

The Rayshen Taillord is clever.

In particular, because they are so cautious, the net must be set up tightly to prevent them from escaping.

If you make a mistake, you miss out in an instant.

“It’s dangerous, so only three of us can move at full power here. I’m sorry, Keirel, but you have to stay in Arlane.”

“Don't worry about me.”

Keirel is unaware that Verden and Adrian are after the Bohemian Tower.

It was dangerous, but there was also a reason she didn't want to listen. It was Kayrel's own innocence that she wanted to help Adrian get revenge, no matter what.

“Cain, how long will it take to gather the best?”

“Considering the distance, four to five days should be enough, senpai.”

“Okay. Then let’s depart for Gargant in a week.”

The schedule has been set.

Then, Keirel raised his hand.

“But there is one problem.”

"what?"

“You heard the story about how Merquien annihilated the human army before fighting him? After investigating, I found that Lord Harsveg, Lord Prol, and Lord Delgar were among the dead.”

The lords near Arane.

These were the people that Verden had met with Liam.

“And we also found traces of a mercenary group working under the Mercenary King, who is a subordinate of the ruler… No matter how you look at it, it’s clear that they were trying to ambush the punitive force that Liam was in.”

“So you’re saying the ruler was trying to intervene? No, it’s more like he was trying to test me.”

I have heard the name of the ruler of Verden.

The Eye of the Great Forest, one of the four powers of the central continent, such as Merquien, and the master of a huge force that rules over the western part of the ownerless land.

I heard you have a lot of connections.

Adrian said.

“Hmm, then maybe when we’re away, he’ll notice and raid Arrein or Dalehin.”

“Yes, it is possible. And if that happens, it would be devastating. The fall of the city is a natural consequence.”

The battle of the spirits cannot be stopped.

This is a situation where you have to rely on luck to avoid raids for the time being.

In other words, a powerful deterrent is needed to block the advance of the ruler.

“It’s a simple problem.”

“Is there a solution?”

"maybe."

Verden nodded.

Then he called Mercien and brought him to Keirel's hideout.

“Merquien, you said you came to take me to the Great Forest. Does that mean you won’t be returning to the Great Forest until you complete your mission?”

“Oh, but that’s……”

“As you can see, I have work to do. I have no choice but to postpone my trip to Daesurim for a few months. So, can you wait around here until then? I will be grateful.”

"example?"

“Yes, examples. For example… giving you whatever you want to eat without any restrictions.”

Verden had seen with his own eyes many of the habits of elves through Karans. They even seemed to hate human society, but they liked human cooking.

Perhaps this trait applies to Merquien as well.

The prediction turned out to be right on the mark.

“Hmm, so does that include the top-quality snacks that Karans had?

When Verden said goodbye to Karans, he gave him a space bag filled with expensive snacks he had obtained from the royal capital.

It seems that Merquien has tasted it.

There are quite a few such snacks piled up in Verden's subspace right now.

'And if it's not enough, just airlift it and that's it.'

Compared to the wealth Verden had accumulated, his expenses were negligible.

Verden handed over a set of cookies.

Mercien carefully opened the lid and looked with admiration, his eyes shining.

He quickly coughed and hugged her gently.

“Ahem, well… I don’t like living near humans, but if you provide me with something like this, I can’t help it. And it’s also a favor from my brother.”

It seems that Merciendo, like Carans, has come to recognize Verden as a brother.

The three people, except Verden, were speechless at the sight.

Anyway, I heard the definitive answer.

Verden, who had obtained the mighty watchman, whispered to Keirel.

“From now on, spread the word that I and Merquien have a considerable friendship. Add that we have some kind of relationship with the elven race.”

Mercien is one of the four powers of the Central Continent, and even Adrian has difficulty subduing him.

Elves are also a race that is feared for their collective retaliation.

Could a ruler really take such risks and wage war?

Even without knowing when Verden and Adrian would return.

Those who have a lot in nature have a lot to lose, so they are strict and cautious in everything they do.

Of course, the ruler is no exception. He is also a strong and powerful person with a territory.

When Keirel heard the plan, his lips trembled.

'What the heck, this guy. He's scary.'

Keirel felt an inexplicable chill at the sight of him manipulating the four powers of the Central Continent as he pleased.

It was the instinct of the Suin tribe.