Limit Breaking Genius Mage Chapter 393

Episode 393 Variable (1)

When Verden regained his vision, his mind was filled with consciousness, but what filled his eyes was not the city center, but a vast green, rugged land.

Participants were murmuring around.

“Where are we? Where have we gone?”

“Hmm, it doesn’t look like another continent. It might be the Lagas Plateau.”

“If it’s the Lagas Plateau… that place next to the Desert of Silence?”

The Lagas Plateau is a space located in the southwestern part of the central continent, and the Silent Desert is the land that divides the western and central continents.

In particular, the latter, the Desert of Silence, is a famous area that even children know about.

And the lands that exist between the continents make up most of the unexplored territory that abounds throughout the world.

In the 'Silent Desert' between the Western Continent and the Central Continent, not only magicians and flying machines, but even transcendent beings cannot walk the skies.

It is said that the 'Magyeong' and 'Magyeonghae' between the Central Continent and the Eastern Continent are filled with unknown and unfathomable monsters…

About 100 years ago, the red dragon recorded in history destroyed several cities and punitive forces and then leisurely disappeared into the Demon Realm. That says it all.

'But it doesn't seem like there's anything like a labyrinth.'

Verden looked around, but couldn't find any notable buildings.

The scale Ignacia mentioned should be visually striking, but there is no sign of human touch whatsoever.

Only natural objects exist on the earth.

“……!”

At that moment, a strong presence struck my nerves.

Not only Verden, but all the participants felt their bodies stiffen for a moment, and they all looked in the same direction.

On one of the tall hills that decorate the plateau there are two shadows.

One was a follower of Ignacia, and the other was Ignacia herself.

Ignacia, now an adult, clapped her hands softly.

“Hey, since the product is a product, there are quite a few people who are close to the 5th rank. You said that you would limit the rank and ability, but does that mean it doesn’t matter?”

“They just look like ants blinded by the bait.”

“Hey, don’t just say that. That takes courage and determination. And in any case, it’s much more fun to do something of your own accord than to do it under someone else’s will!”

The two people's voices resonate through all directions, riding on the power of magic.

It was something I was told to hear.

“…….”

Some participants frowned at being disparaged as ants, but did not express their discontent through actions or words.

Strictly speaking, such a view was not wrong… … Most participants thought that way and rationalized it to themselves.

“Well, by the way! You were so surprised to find nothing after moving through all that space? Don’t worry! I’ll be making the labyrinth you’ll enter from now on.”

… … Are you saying you’re going to make it now?

In an instant, the murmurs began to grow louder. Although each person expressed it differently, the ultimate question was the same.

How on earth do you build a labyrinth that can accommodate 400 participants and various monsters, while also holding a four-day auction?

No matter how you look at it, this place is nothing more than a desolate plateau.

'no way.'

Several participants, including Hana Verden and Robelin, saw through Ignacia's true intentions.

That's why I swallowed and couldn't take my eyes off the being sitting on top of the hill.

“You can’t see it whenever you want, so everyone, watch it carefully?”

Ignacia clasps her hands together.

The five fingers of the left hand and the five fingers of the right hand touched each other.

A vast amount of magical power began to stir along with the transcendent being's rank.

“Uh───”

Immediately afterwards, all sound disappeared.

Even if you try to raise your voice, you can only open your mouth like a fish. Even your individual strength is suppressed, so you can't even resist.

The spring air that wets the skin stops. The clouds floating in the sky stop.

A landscape that seemed as if time had stopped unfolded before my eyes.

'This is Ignacia's level… … .'

It is on a different level from what can be implemented, even if only to a limited extent, as a semi-transcendent being.

Moreover, while Verden was a destructive passion, Ignacia was a calm stillness.

In a world where silence had fallen, Ignacia spoke of the remaining rules.

“The labyrinth has something called a spatial scroll that you can get if you’re lucky. It can be activated after the labyrinth begins to collapse, but it’s quite noisy, so you’d better use it carefully.”

How to escape the labyrinth.

“Also, you can take things out of the treasure chest, but you can’t use them inside the labyrinth. The distinction is enforced, so if you don’t believe it, try it. If I may give you a piece of advice, remember that the more ‘bold’ you are, the more likely you are to obtain valuable and powerful things, whether it’s treasure or equipment. There’s also a higher chance of death!”

Distinction between equipment and treasure.

“When you finally enter the labyrinth, each person’s starting point will be randomly assigned. So, if possible, the sooner you meet up with your allies, the higher your chances of survival, right? Since you’ll start ‘fairly’ in terms of appearances, you can’t blame me for your bad luck, right?”

Until the beginning of the labyrinth.

This time there were no questions.

What questions can be raised when the voice is not realized?

At best, he was just flailing his arms and legs.

Ignacia, who had just finished speaking, stretched out both arms forward.

From the middle finger to the little finger, six of the fingers that were touching were separated.

A triangle formed by two thumbs and two index fingers each was aimed forward.

Igxania's eyes and hair flash brightly.

As the transcendent's magical power dissolved into the light, the area began to be dyed in a dark purple and numerous bright colors.

A dreamy sky gazed upon the participants.

"then……."

A being that is revered and called 'outside' because it crosses the boundaries between the virtual and the real.

The transcendent being of fantasy. Ignacia laughed.

“Have a nice auction.”

She suddenly released the triangle she had been forming with both hands.

Super magic.

<Hwanheo-gye──Gyeongha>

The world is changing rapidly.

The darkness entangled in space quickly reaches out toward the participants.

Neither resistance nor response is meaningful.

The Milky Way surged in from all directions, engulfing the plateau where the participants were standing.

“Now, Asher. Will you be able to achieve what you want in the labyrinth?”

The ants' labyrinth, start.

* * *

The vision that had been dark returns.

I instinctively raise my upper body, and a dark, damp, huge passageway gapes open.

A single torch hanging on the wall was the only light illuminating Verden.

Before I knew it, I had entered a labyrinth.

Verden, who had finished assessing the situation, let out a sigh of disbelief.

“It’s a completely different type of magic than the super magic I knew.”

Who would have thought that a false space could be made real and implemented?

The super magic cast by the Administrator and Leonil was in some ways imperfect, and focused solely on destructive power… … .

Perhaps that is why the super-level magic that Ignacia displayed felt mysterious and awkward to Verden.

Magic that transcends hierarchy.

The power to interfere with the world,

Verden stood up from his seat, pondering the meaning of the super magic.

As I tried to brush the dust off my clothes, I saw a body dressed in shabby clothes. Now I saw that it was wearing nothing but a rag.

'You said it would start off fairly on the outside… … Is this what you meant?'

It's too late to realize, but it can't be helped.

Verden, who resides in the spirit body, does not have the rune ring, Exceed, which constantly enhances the senses.

It is even impossible to demonstrate insight according to one's original state.

He is a third-tier elemental magician whose level is so mediocre that he can only use second-tier magic.

The heart contains only the usual amount of magical power, and there is nothing special about the magical power circuit.

'If we have to be exact, does that mean it's weaker than when it first turned around?'

However, the speed of casting magic and the speed of implementing the magic circle are the same as the main body.

This is under the assumption that Verden moves the spirit body directly.

Well, this is enough.

Anyway, other participants have similar conditions.

… … oh my.

At that moment, Verden sensed unfamiliar footsteps.

Judging by the light sound, it doesn't seem to be human.

As I was activating the magic circuit and standing guard, a green goblin appeared.

[Keeeeeek!]

The goblin charges, teeth bared.

It's more aggressive than I thought. Is it because this place is a labyrinth?

<Earth Arrow>

Phew!

The goblin, whose eyeball had been pierced exactly, fell to the cold floor.

Instant death without a doubt.

"hmm?"

At that moment, a strange phenomenon occurred.

Whoa whoa whoa.

The goblin transforms into light.

An old spear was lying where the bastard's body had disappeared.

Verden approached cautiously and picked up his weapon. It was an ordinary and crude spear, no matter how you looked at it.

'They say that if you kill a monster, an item will drop… So this is how it was done.'

Labyrinths and monsters.

Verden realized anew that all of this was not real.

It is just an illusion that is no different from reality.

Phew, hun.

He swung the spear lightly, remembering its weight. Then he held the torch in his other hand.

Since you have to conserve your magic power as much as possible, you cannot overuse <Suggestion> magic.

Light but careful steps.

Verden began to explore the labyrinth in earnest.

And a little later.

“Don't move.”

I ran into Robelyn.

* * *

Verden tried to avoid unnecessary combat as much as possible and focused on moving through the labyrinth more efficiently to obtain equipment.

Thanks to this, by hunting the Ainz and the Demons, I was able to obtain a set of leather armor that could stop a proper metal spear and a dented blade.

I also took a few potions.

I haven't seen any magical items that look like wizardry, but that doesn't really matter.

Disguising yourself as a true warrior will make your opponents let their guard down from a distance.

This was especially true for Verden, who had an overwhelming casting speed.

Without even needing to borrow the main body's time, I used a watch I got along the way to tell the time.

It's already been about 9 hours since I entered the labyrinth. So far, things have been going smoothly.

However, it is impossible to continuously avoid conflict between as many as 400 participants in this limited labyrinth.

Pfft!

A bolt from a crossbow grazed my shoulder.

It didn't hit me because I lowered my stance beforehand, but my armor was damaged.

If you get hit directly, it means it is a fatal wound.

“Kick, I knew you’d come this way.”

“It’s only natural for a human to go where there are no corpses. Hey, if you don’t want to get killed, you’d better stay still. No matter how good your reaction is, you can’t avoid this.”

A man and a woman occupy each side of the passage, divided from each other.

Both men were holding crossbows, each aimed squarely at Verden's upper and lower torso.

The tone of speech is rough.

They seem like low quality people.

He's not a magician from the Magic Tower, and he doesn't seem to be a vanguard of a powerful nation… … so he's probably a mercenary hired by Gargant.

Judging from the fact that they set traps by placing corpses on the other side to induce the opponent's movements, they are quite experienced.

“We don’t want to just kill anyone, do we? If you give us everything you have, we’ll let you go alive, so cooperate quietly. First, put down your weapons.”

Why don't you try to kill me?

The answer is simple.

Because I don't have many bolts for my crossbow.

Their true intention is to hunt participants without consuming as much as possible.

“Don’t listen to me right now───”

Taat.

Verden ran towards the man.

Immediately afterwards, a steel bolt flies in from the front, but I block it by hitting it with my spear.

I barely managed to avoid the bolts rushing in from behind by throwing my body. Then I quickly stood up and continued charging forward with all my might.

A man and a woman loading a crossbow.

He was quite good, but I don't plan on giving him his turn again.

Double casting.

<Multiple Flame Arrows>

"……magic?!"

A total of ten fireworks were split in half and rained down on the man and the woman respectively.

The balance was suddenly disturbed as they tried to avoid the magic. The man among them panicked and dropped his crossbow.

<Strengthening Muscles>

Verden, with his strength strengthened, approaches.

The tongue-licking man pulled out an ordinary longsword from his waistband.

“Fuck, where’s the wizard!”

Kwajijijik!

The blade of Verden's spear suddenly extended and tore through the man's neck.

No matter how weak your body is, you can still use your skills to some extent.

Moreover, Verden also practiced martial arts and spearmanship by fighting knights with his bare hands in the Rodenmeyer Counts' House in the Duchy of Liviant.

This was the expected outcome.

Then, he grabbed the bloody spear and threw it behind his back with all his might. Although he was not far enough, he accelerated the spear throw by hitting the tip of the spear with <Wind Arrow>.

A woman with her shoulder half torn off screamed.

But he didn't die.

The woman, who had endured the excruciating pain, staggered and attempted to escape.

We need to deal with as many of the guys hunting the participants as possible. That way, Robelin's chances of survival will increase.

Berden picked up the crossbow, loaded the bolt, and continued the chase.

At that moment.

“Gyaaaaaaah!”

A woman was caught in a flying fireball and struggled before collapsing.

Did a wizard intrude?

Verden sensed the magic power approaching from the other side and aimed his crossbow.

A moment later, a red-haired woman emerged from the darkness, wielding a cane.

“Don't move.”

The confidence that nothing more than a bolt can harm you.

Also, it is a staff that allows one to use some of their original power, and the magical power wrapped around the tip of it has reached the third level.

Traces of the battles he has fought are clearly visible on the robes he wears.

'Robelin… … I didn't know we'd meet so soon.'

Even if we did meet, I thought it would be on the third or last day of the labyrinth.

Robelyn nodded.

“Throw the crossbow forward. Don’t even think about using magic.”

Were you watching the battle nearby?

Verden obediently threw his crossbow far away and raised both hands as if he had no intention of resisting.

Don't worry.

Because it's not like I didn't expect this moment.

'A wizard is one who prepares.'

There is no way to assume that you will never encounter Robelin.

No matter how low the probability is.

Naturally, I thought of appropriate countermeasures for various situations.

Verden said calmly.

“Nice to meet you, Lady Robelin.”

“……?”

“Anyway, I’m glad you’re safe. It was worth the trouble to come here.”

Robelin blinked.

I couldn't help but be flustered when a wizard I had just met in the labyrinth suddenly pretended to know me.

“You, what are you? No, who sent you?”

“Don’t you know?”

Verden set an example.

“Rayshen sent it.”

To be honest, Verden doesn't really have a talent for lying. I don't think so.

Just know that in order to deceive someone, you have to know them well.

And Verden knows all too well about the Bohemian Tower, Rayshen, and Lobelin.

* * *

Rayshen took out a short staff to track the forced magic circle.

In fact, even if I tried to use it right now, it wouldn't be of much use since I can't leave Gargant… … But it would be a shame to just leave it alone.

Because the 5-day cooldown was too long.

It would have been much more beneficial to check the direction of Isabella's location whenever possible.

“Let’s see…….”

Rayshen activated the tracking staff.

I sat quietly on the sofa, slowly turning my body to change direction every moment.

That was when.

Hwaaaaaaaaaaah!

The staff flashed brightly.

Like nothing I've ever seen before.

"uh?"

Isabella Deiros is nearby.

That too, very close.