Limit Breaking Genius Mage Chapter 427

Episode 427 Waystone (2)

“Liam Arrain took over the three cities of Harsveg, Prol, and Delgar, and declared himself ruler of the North with five fiefdoms… at the same time claiming territory in the disputed region, designating a portion of the land where the Confederacy held a large mine.”

The High Lord, Gerdom, read the text slowly and thoroughly so that everyone could hear.

The atmosphere becomes heavy.

The space that had been filled with decadent pleasures until just a moment ago was enveloped in silence. The great lords with their mouths downcasted had their expressions erased from their faces.

Those who were quick-witted left the place, making quiet footsteps.

The great warrior lay back on the bed, his back arched, feeling the warmth of the woman still on the blanket, with a rather dissatisfied expression on his face.

An empty banquet hall.

The lords sat up straight.

Most of them were very fat due to the oily food and alcohol they consumed, but they were not unsightly.

Because they were all people who had achieved power through blood and corpses, their eyes filled with ambition were as strong as ever.

“This is ridiculous.”

Gerdom clenched his fist.

The letter in his hand was roughly crumpled and then torn in half.

“A young brat who is not even worth caring about is going to rule over a North that never existed before? How on earth can someone come up with such a crazy idea?”

“It would be more reasonable to think of it as the will of the Holy Spirit of the Eastern Continent rather than Liam Arlane’s arbitrary decision. Before the Holy Spirit, he was mainly referred to as the master of Loafra.”

“I expected that things would start to move in earnest soon…… but who would have thought that we would suddenly hear news like this?”

The meeting proceeded calmly.

“But weren’t the lords of Harsbeg, Prol, and Delgar protected by the ruler of the west? Could it be that they were at war with the ruler……”

“All the lords who paid tribute to the ruler are dead. They are said to have become a part of nature, having been caught by the eyes of the great forest, Merquien. So, it is as good as no protection.”

Some of the great lords groaned.

The dominant reaction was one of discomfort rather than surprise, along with a feeling of being difficult.

Elf.

Even just one Divine, 6th-tier elemental wizard was already a nuisance, so the risk of having to deal with one race was extremely burdensome.

“So, there are two key points. One is to determine the extent of the divine power, and…….”

“The other one is whether the elves are really involved in the ownerless lands.”

Gerdom raised one hand.

“For now, dialogue will be the first step. If there is another way, please state your opinion, and if there are no objections, raise your right hand.”

The great lords all raised their hands.

This led to talks being scheduled in the conflict zone.

* * *

Waystone, a unique city surrounded by rugged and barren mountains.

Although its overall scale did not reach that of a large city, its architectural skills were far superior.

Even without the magical protective covering on the outside, the walls were so sturdy that one would think they could withstand a moderate earthquake.

The appearance of the street was also unusual.

The layout and appearance of the stone buildings, tunnels, underground dwellings, and statues that seem to have been touched by the dwarves are impressive.

Familiar human cultures were also quite noticeable here and there.

'It looks like the Arnak Empire put in quite a bit of effort.'

Coexistence of dwarves and humans.

I could vaguely feel the time, effort, and money invested here.

'Maybe I can get some information about the foreigners here.'

Whatever it was, it was much better than just searching the volcanic zone. It was worth paying the shameless dwarf to guide me through the city.

Corey rubbed the tip of his nose.

“How is it, wizard? Did you pay for the jewel? I even revealed a secret passage that only the two of us can use, so don’t tell anyone and just use it alone when you need it.”

Although it was more of a slightly hidden natural tunnel than a secret passage, Cory and Bali were giving it their own value.

Verden made no effort to point it out.

“But since this is your first time on the Waystone, it might be very unfamiliar… Isn’t this the place where you need guidance? With two or three small gems, I can answer any questions you have and take you where you want to go.”

“Let’s call it a special offer, a special offer. Other guys get four or five gems. It’s a loss if you miss it, right?”

Bali and Cory exchanged words to appeal to the need for a guide.

The inside was clear.

After being chased by the Stone Eaters for a long time and losing more than half of the minerals they had dug up, they are planning to make up for it with this profit and make a profit as well.

'What should I do?'

Verden was troubled.

They're small gems, and I have dozens of them, so I don't mind wasting some.

Money wasn't the issue in the first place.

'It's probably relatively easy to find a human blacksmith without a right arm like the one in the volcanic zone… … .'

I have no idea what position Linus currently holds in this area, or whether the Empire is interested in him.

If you show yourself looking for Linus openly, unexpected interference may occur.

Of course, it doesn't matter who blocks the way, but at least until we find a suitable craftsman, we need to blend in here───

“……?”

Verden's consciousness was focused on one side.

I feel a familiar presence.

The intuition that can sense the essence of things was the basis of the transcendent.

The wall is tilted.

Prison carriages could be seen leisurely moving down the middle of the street.

The coachman was a dwarf, and behind the horse sat a rectangular box enclosed on all sides by fine metal bars.

“How dare a dwarf imprison a true dwarf?! Release him! Release him quickly!”

“You dwarfs without any self-respect! Release the hammer of integrity, Gharun! Before I break all your heads!”

“Second Prince, what’s the big deal? He’s not even hurt, so what’s the big deal? The Red Volcano Clan Leader who has been subjugated by humans, wake up! Wake up!”

“Authentic! Authentic!”

The trapped dwarves screamed as their wrists and ankles were bound.

The voice was so loud that people nearby covered their ears as if they were in pain.

“Oh my, it looks like the disciples of Gharun are protesting somewhere again and causing a huge uproar. You can live by using humans and everything else as you see fit, so what are you complaining about… Oh, I definitely didn’t say anything to a wizard, so don’t worry about it.”

Verden did not respond.

He let Bali's voice escape with one ear and stared at the center of the prison carriage.

A man wearing a slingshot appeared through a gap in the bars.

He has a physique.

No matter where you look, you can tell that he is not a dwarf, but a human. The sleeve of his empty right arm is fluttering.

The man with his head bowed muttered in a small voice.

“Kuuuuuu, being kidnapped in the Eastern Continent and imprisoned in the Western Continent. What a fucking life……!!”

There is no doubt.

I found Linus Baltimog.

“Let’s go for now.”

“What? Wait a minute…….”

Verden disappeared into the crowd.

It happened so quickly that the dull dwarf had no time to stop it.

"no!"

“My jewel!”

Bali and Cory were heartbroken.

* * *

It is of no importance to speculate as to why Linus ended up in prison.

Because it's enough if you hear it from me.

Verden, who had disappeared with <Transparency>, followed the prison carriage.

The horses arrived at their destination, slowly slowed down and finally stopped.

A dwarf clad in thick armor approached, staggering forward.

“One, two, three… Huh? Nine? I clearly heard it was six?”

“That’s what I mean. I was just passing by leisurely, and there were some guys in the middle who were causing a ruckus and being suppressed by the guards. Captain, the strict beard told me to take them with him and detain them for ten days, so I just put them in the spare seat. Here are the orders.”

“Tsk, I don’t have time to rest because of that damn protest. Well, that’s only natural since that hammer with integrity was dragged into the red volcano.”

“Even if he attacked a human, the clan leader was too much. The prince or something wasn’t even harmed?”

“Since joking is a human trait. Anyway, thank you for your hard work. I’ll take care of the rest, so go have a drink.”

“Haha! Of course it should be like that!”

Fully armed dwarves skillfully drag prisoners down into an underground prison built into the cliff itself.

A few dwarves started to make a ruckus, swearing, but were soundly beaten by the gauntleted fists and silenced. They were knocked unconscious.

Linus was chuckling, shrugging his shoulders slightly.

“Kuuuuuu…….”

“They say that Gharun’s human disciple came back with one of his arms cut off… He’s really out of his mind. Shouldn’t he just die if we leave him alone?”

“Put him in solitary confinement and feed him well. Even though he is a human and a cripple, we cannot let someone who has received the teachings of Gharun die.”

“What about the other disciples of Gharun?”

“Starve them first. If we feed them their fill, our eardrums will burst.”

So Linus was separated from the other sinners.

Verden watched the series of events.

'Special treatment. It seems Linus's teacher is a respected figure among the dwarves.'

That too, a lot.

I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of character he will be.

Verden took a step forward.

He passed through the dwarves without any particular hindrance and entered the underground. None of the dwarves noticed Verden's presence.

This was the power of <Veil>.

Verden followed the dwarf and Linus into the dungeon.

Dry air.

It's full of dust.

A normal person would probably cough repeatedly or have difficulty breathing, but the dwarf didn't seem to care at all.

Linus did the same.

He lived as a dwarf's disciple, and had long since adapted to the physiologically harsh environment.

After a while, we arrived at the solitary cell.

It's so annoying.

The dwarf turned the circular handle at the center of the entrance with all his might. A complex, mechanical lock, unenchanted by magic, moved.

After several metallic creaks, the door finally opened.

A moderately sized room with only one hard bed appeared.

The dwarf said.

“I’ll bring you some food and drinks, so wait a moment. Don’t get beaten up for yelling like the other disciples of Gharun.”

“…….”

The door is closed.

Linus, left alone, trudged over and sat down on the bed.

A familiar feeling.

I sighed as I remembered the time I was trapped in Leonie's laboratory.

That was when.

“Carans is a very intelligent being. Compared to him, you look like a total idiot.”

“?!”

Linus suddenly looked up.

When I saw a stranger in the solitary cell where I was supposed to be alone, I reflexively screamed, but no sound came out.

The medium was blocked by magic, so no sound was transmitted.

“Calm down. I don’t mean any harm.”

Verden lifted the robe.

The face was clearly revealed, unobscured or distorted by anything.

“……!!!”

Linus' eyes widened.

* * *

Owner of [Raindia], a national treasure of the royal family.

The man who was entrusted with the creation of the Orient, the light of the east.

A young magician who defeated Leonil Bertanas, the strongest man in the Kingdom of Estyria… … .

It was such a strong memory and an unforgettable impression.

Linus recognized Verden at a glance.

“You───”

The voice came back.

Oops.

Linus, who belatedly remembered that Verden had become a noble, corrected his speech.

“How is the Honorary Count of the Kingdom here……??”

“Is there another reason why I came to the volcanic region where dwarves live? That’s why I came looking for you, and since you happened to be passing by, I followed you.”

"aha."

Linus pinched my thigh.

It was such a sudden reunion that it didn't feel real.

Then, Alpha appeared.

Here, permission was granted to reveal one's existence.

[Scan required. Verden Peha.]

Alpha pointed to the door to the solitary cell.

Would you like to observe the dwarf's technological prowess? Verden readily gave permission.

Alpha, who had gone down to the floor, looked towards the door and examined the magical light.

Linus blinked.

“What is that?”

“I’ll answer that later, so let’s get to the point.”

“Now, back to the main point…….”

“To summarize briefly, it is the same work that was assigned to me by the Marquis of Esperance.”

Verden activated [Raindia].

In the subspace, the dragon's skull was summoned.

“Linus Baltimog, I have come to ask you for a production commission.”

To be exact, to your teacher.