Limit Breaking Genius Mage Chapter 417

Episode 417 Selection (1)

“What are you going to do after you get your revenge?”

Beyond revenge.

Just hearing it makes me feel vague.

Even if we dealt with Rayshen without anyone knowing, the future is still unclear.

Can you kill a transcendent being?

Can the power built by the Bohemian Tower be destroyed?

Even if you succeed, there may be a desperate sacrifice that follows. It could be you or a colleague right next to you.

Of course, these are optimistic results.

Objectively, considering the current power including the Society, there is a very high possibility that we will ultimately be defeated and annihilated.

Calm air.

Adrian spoke first.

“……Master always said that I would become the best swordsman in the Central Continent. But I have no intention of being satisfied with that anymore.”

The inspector who wanted to cut through the sky looked straight at Verden.

“I will become a transcendent being and become the best on the continent. With your sword, Verden. That is the future I choose and the hope I have.”

It was a belief.

Isabella, spurred on by the short but powerful declaration, continued:

“I want to leave behind in the world the names that belonged to that family, Deiros. So that they will never be forgotten.”

Isabella acted as a lucky melody singer, leaving lucky gold coins for the audience.

It was a struggle to escape from oblivion.

If Isabella dies one day and the world finally forgets her, any trace of her family will disappear forever.

"and……."

Golden eyes twinkle.

Although Isabella had only recently joined, she had glimpsed some of Verden's memories during the reversal, and so she understood better than anyone why he wanted to break down the wall of talent.

That's why.

“I want to see with my own eyes, Verden, how far you are willing to go.”

It's a vague yet clear goal.

The two people were already slowly fleshing out their lives after achieving revenge.

At that moment, Alpha grabbed the hem of Verden's robe.

[His Majesty Verden is right.]

Unchanging trust.

They were all of the same mind, but they were not blind. They would follow wherever they went, but they would not spare their advice.

Enough is enough.

There is no need for further conversation.

“Alpha, from now on, you will go with Adrian and Isabella in my stead. It will be difficult to recharge for the time being, so please refrain from [Scanning] as much as possible to conserve energy.”

[Where are you going?]

“I’m thinking of going on a solo trip for a while. I’m sick of being stuck in the middle of nowhere.”

There is confidence in those words.

The two people who understood him opened their eyes wide. My body stiffened without me realizing it.

Isabella said.

“Wait a minute…! But something might happen along the way. At least leave a way to find out where the head of the household is.”

“I agree with you, my lord.”

It was a natural concern for them.

Verden wasn't surprised by this either.

I prepared in advance.

Verden delivered [Black Hour Compass].

“I put a magic stone with my magical power inside. If something happens, use it to find me.”

Of course, there are scope limitations.

I can't say for sure, but I don't think it will go very far, so it won't matter.

Now it's time to leave the forest.

“It won’t take long.”

Verden confirmed.

* * *

Adrian, Isabella, and Alpha headed north towards the uninhabited lands, following Merquien as before, out of the depths of the Great Forest.

Berden, who had taken a different path from them, chose the west as his destination.

Karans took on the role of guide.

“I can see that your brother’s expression has brightened, so I guess he likes the fruit from Lisandro. It’s been almost 70 years since we last had green fruit, so I’m glad I can give it to him.”

The conversation with the World Tree, where Verden's state of mind changes, takes up a large portion of the story.

If we have to compare, then yes.

However, since the fruit of Lisandro was a magically unknown area, Isabella was equally satisfied as she might be able to achieve great results if she continued to research it.

A journey that lasted several days.

As expected, there was no awkwardness between the two.

I had seen him for several months in the Kingdom of Estyria, and had trained with him dozens of times, so it was only natural.

“Come to think of it.”

During the conversation, I suddenly remembered the one-armed blacksmith who had boarded the Marquis of Esperanza's flying boat with Karans.

“What happened to Linus Baltimog?”

“Linus… oh, you mean that human called the Outcast? I got off the plane midway, so I couldn’t watch until the end, but if there were no problems, I would have gone to the land of the dwarves.”

A race of creation and metal.

A volcanic area in the southwest of the Western Continent where dwarf clans live.

'I've never met a dwarf before… …but I should meet one someday.'

After all, without the power of the Magic Tower and the great powers, the only ones who can personally handle dragon materials are the dwarves.

Power boost.

That was the top priority of the power that Verden wanted to build.

Before we knew it, we had reached the boundary of the deep forest.

It's time to say goodbye again.

A year until reunion was a short period for an elf, but five days was even shorter.

Karans looked depressed.

“……It’s time for you to leave now. Unless my brother invites me back to the Great Forest, this may be the last time.”

It's because of the difference in life expectancy.

Although Karans sees Verden as an elf, he has not forgotten the human traits and limitations he possesses.

“Can’t we come outside? I heard that there are elves living outside the Great Forest.”

The Iderat Federation.

Like a multi-ethnic nation where elves, humans, mermaids, and dwarves live together.

“The collectivism that humans talk about demands the sacrifice of the individual for the group, but elves are different. The individual is for the group, and the group is for the individual. If an elf wishes, it is possible to stay in a specific place, even if it is not the Great Forest, with the consent of the administrators.”

Karans looked down at his body, which was clad in special light armor.

“But Guardian Elves are different. My lifelong duty is to protect the World Tree’s caretakers and Lady Serendia. That’s what I want, and that’s why I can’t leave the Great Forest.”

Chirp chirp.

Chirping little birds fly freely through the dense forest.

“Of course, I don’t know what will happen. I’ve been caught by humans before when I tried to deal with a dangerous element outside of the Great Forest. Haha, I might end up going outside again against my will. I refuse to be kidnapped again.”

Karan scratched the ball and laughed.

Even though he has been subjected to such painful experiments, he appears indifferent.

It was not the power of Karanth personally, but the power that came from the group of elves.

“Carans, hold on to that for a moment.”

“Huh? Oh, yes.”

Verden received the bag that was adorning Carans' waist.

A space bag given to you by Verden as a farewell gift from the Kingdom of Estiria.

Verden put his hand inside and opened the subspace, filling the space bag to its full capacity in one breath and returning it to Karans.

“These are snacks I bought in the great city of Gargant. I brought them empty-handed, but… I guess I’m late in giving them to you because I’m in a hurry.”

It was a true fact.

I was planning to give it to you on the second or third day, but I didn't have the mental capacity to do so after bringing it to the Dark Lord's residence with Serendia.

“There was some talk about food among the elves I met on the first day. I don’t think there will be any problems if we bring in human food, right?”

“Of course. The food isn’t bad at all, apart from humans. I’m sure my kind will like it a lot……. Thank you.”

Karans held out his hand.

“I don’t know how my brother will live in the future or what he will achieve, but whatever path he takes, I will always support him from here.”

“Same thing, Karans.”

Verden took his hand and shook it.

“I hope to see you again someday, brother.”

It was a greeting promising a meeting.

So Verden left Karans behind and soon left the territory of the Great Forest.

'Where should we go?'

A journey that races through the sky.

Although I left the group and became alone, I didn't have a clear destination to begin with.

I plan to look for it from now on.

A place far away from the world, where you can face yourself.

* * *

Highlands of the Great Forest.

The top of the largest tree on the continent, one of the roots of the World Tree.

Without chairs or tables, the managers of the World Tree each took their seats.

“Administrator, Serendia. Remember.”

“Understood, Manager, Restorien.”

The magic of nature resonates.

Memories triggered by Serendia flashed through the administrators' minds.

Asher.

The sight of the ashen-haired man in the Dark Lord's residence was relayed throughout Serendia.

“The author is a being called by the Great Mother. He must be related to the flow of the world.”

“Is it just a special seed, or a dangerous seed… what do you think? Administrator, Ailnason.”

“It’s still invisible. Even with the insight I received from the Great Mother.”

The managers who shared the same visual information groaned deeply.

It is very rarely messy.

To that extent, Asher was an exceptional being to them.

“It’s not like his existence can be read at all. This isn’t the first time something like this has happened. I thought that even Oldark intentionally hid a part of his inner self.”

“What is hiding the essence of existence in some way?”

“Well, at least I don’t feel like there’s anything that’s hindering my power. But I can’t let my guard down, as he’s the successor to Oldark.”

“Hmm… Administrator, Serendia. What kind of being was Asher?”

All eyes were on him.

Serendia thought carefully and then calmly answered.

“Asher is the predecessor of Oldark, but… he is a different being from the Oldark I have seen and heard of in my memories.”

“Is that all? You know that the outside is meaningless unless you can figure out the inside.”

“Just my opinion.”

“We have our limits. Administrator, Odiel. What do you think?”

The manager, Odiel, who had remained silent throughout.

The only old elf among them who was called the old manager opened his eyes narrowly.

“Even if the Great Mother calls you, even if you can’t see through existence, it doesn’t matter. You are someone who has nothing to do with our immediate duties.”

“…….”

“Whether it causes the world to fall into unprecedented chaos or is completely ruined, we will just stand by and watch until it poses a real threat to the elves.”

widely.

Odiel tapped the floor with his old cane.

“As always.”

* * *

Blue Mountains.

The second highest mountain on all continents, a land of extreme cold with snow storms all year round from waist to peak.

The merciless cold freezes everything that enters its area.

Plants and animals cannot tolerate it.

That is why it is a barren land and a rugged region of the central continent that no one approaches.

“Phew…….”

A cabin with light leaking out.

An aging man lived alone in a house located exactly on the border between the living and dead lands of the Blue Mountains.

The tea brewed in the fireplace warmed my body. The cold that I couldn't block was blocked by covering myself with a thin blanket.

The man sat on a chair, lost in thought.

It was an ordinary day. Life without companions was lonely and quiet.

"huh?"

But then, by chance, I looked out the small window… … and beneath the descending darkness and the pouring snowstorm, something was moving.

It was not a small animal like a rabbit that sometimes climbed up to escape predators. Rather, it was tall and had long limbs.

So that's it.

"……person?"

The man, realizing that he was human, sat up.

I quickly put on a thick fur coat that was hanging on a rough hanger.

A man with his hat pulled down low over his ears went outside, holding a lantern in his hand.

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee───!

The snowstorm is heavy.

Soon, the snow clung to his eyebrows and beard and froze cold.

I shouted at the stranger with all my might as I waded through the snow that was up to my thighs.

“Hey! Can you hear me? You can’t go forward!”

As we approach little by little, the shadows disappear.

The stranger was wearing a brilliant platinum robe that caught my attention without me even realizing it.

The face was not visible because it was covered.

The man, barely able to reach the spot, spoke to the stranger, panting.

“Hoo, hoo. There are no people living around here. What brings you to this barren place?”

"I am……."

Hwaaaaah!

A sharp wind blew.

In an instant, the man's face turned red and he flinched. His ears started ringing.

“The weather is particularly bad at this time of year. If you stay outside any longer, you’ll most likely get severe frostbite or freeze to death. I don’t know what’s going on, but please follow me! I’ll even make you some hot tea!”

The man in front pointed to his cabin and walked briskly.

An unexpected encounter.

The uninvited guest who came to the blue mountain range did not feel any cold, but he did not refuse.

“……Is this also a choice?”

The stranger, Verden, followed the man.