Limit Breaking Genius Mage Chapter 5

Episode 5 First Battle (1)

The Principality of Riviant.

It is a nation that was born 22 years ago when Duke Rivian of the Kingdom declared independence at the end of the war.

Although it was an action tantamount to rebellion, the actual party involved, the Kingdom of Estyria, did not take any particular action.

Rather, the birth of the principality was celebrated in the name of royalty.

Many doubts arose, but people were happy. Peace was better than war, no matter what.

A duchy located between the Republic of Veldirn and the Kingdom of Estiria.

At its center, Prince Liviant is continuously developing his country by pursuing appropriate neutral diplomacy.

'A country good enough for a new beginning.'

Geographically it's also good.

A place where talented people with dreams gather, even though they are far from the Bohemian Tower. It is the perfect place for Verden, which has moved beyond the first tier to the second tier, to grow.

What we need most now is real power, that is, actual combat.

The first priority is to adapt to the reconstructed body and get used to the combat itself.

'Whether you create a new theory or gain recognition from the world for it, it means nothing in the face of a stronger force.'

The peak of the magic tower is a symbol of great power that combines genius and effort.

To deal with such a monster, you must become a monster yourself. You must build up strength so that no one can dare to surpass you.

That is the only solution that can overcome the magic tower.

Knock knock!

While I was lost in thought, I heard a sound from the nearby grass.

“…….”

Verden, who was walking along a quiet road, stopped and turned his head. A small goblin was hiding, holding a stone.

'It's a bit crude to say that it was hidden.'

I could see everything without having to use magic. I reached out and casted the magic.

<Wind Cutter>

Whoosh! An opaque blade flew.

The goblin's neck was cut off along with the grass before it could react. It wasn't powerful enough to cut through the bone, but it was fatal.

“Kkuruk……!”

Bam. Blood spurted out and he fell down.

Verden, who had just seen the trembling goblin, went his own way. Since it was not a place where many people passed by, there was no need to move the corpse far away.

'Seeing goblins roaming around so openly makes me think the village is a bit far away.'

I managed to get a map with great difficulty, but I don't know the detailed geography.

It is also necessary to keep in mind that the coordinates for space movement may have been off. It wouldn’t have been a problem for a third-tier wizard, but at this level, staying in the mountains for a long time was best avoided.

'We have to get there before the food runs out.'

Berden sighed softly and increased his speed.

Unlike the weak wizard, he had a trained body, and even a reconstructed body, so he had enough stamina. If he distributed it well, he could shorten the time a lot.

"……hmm?"

While I was thinking like that, I found tire marks on the ground. And there was even a tree root that was badly scratched.

Judging from the condition, it appears to be a recent trace.

<Magic Sensing>

I immediately unleashed my magical power and checked my surroundings.

As the range expanded, the magical power consumption increased rapidly, but it was not a problem for Verden. Soon, he found a place where he could feel the reactions of several living creatures.

'One person in a large carriage. The rest are goblins and orcs.'

I see movement, so the person is still alive.

I needed someone to give me detailed directions, and a local would be perfect. And there were no dangerous subhumans around, so I had every reason to seek them out.

Let's hurry before it's too late.

Berden, with strength in his feet, ran towards the direction of the carriage.

* * *

“What the hell…….”

The merchant Conrad was having a headache because of the bandits surrounding his carriage.

If we could at least communicate, I would give them a reasonable toll fee, but it was simply not a situation that could happen. I could tell just by looking at the greedy eyes of the man who seemed to be the leader.

'I clearly heard that you suppressed bandits a while ago!'

And yet, there are nearly twenty thieves roaming around in broad daylight!

I hired mercenaries, but I was greatly outnumbered. But I couldn't give up on the carriage. My life was important, but this carriage was also full of the goods that Lord Pythe had ordered.

It was a matter of pride as a merchant.

Conrad bit his lip and spoke to the giant.

“Ahem. Why on earth are you blocking our path…….”

“Can’t you tell just by looking at it? Of course he’s trying to steal.”

The thieves laughed at the giant's words.

I wish I could shut those dirty mouths right now, but patience is a virtue of a merchant.

Conrad took out a considerable amount of money from his bosom and showed it to me.

“……This carriage is currently carrying the belongings of Lord Paite, who rules over this baronial territory. If you take these away, the lord will be very upset. So, how about you take these and go back now?”

As a merchant, I've dealt with nobles many times. It's easy to save face for mere thieves.

'When I get back, I'll tell the lord right away so he can punish me.'

Connections and money. That's the power of a merchant.

Conrad tried to act as if he was afraid, making the other person feel superior to him. This is a technique he often uses in negotiations.

The giant shook his head from side to side, then opened his mouth.

“That wouldn’t be bad either.”

“Are you sure?”

“Of course not. Why on earth should I be so lenient? It would be easy to just kill them all and take them all.”

Thud! The giant who spat on his palm grabbed a large logging axe. The other bandits also took out their weapons.

This was truly barbaric behavior. And Conrad, who was furious at the low-level ridicule, suddenly shouted.

“You bastard! Do you know who I am?”

"what?"

“This is the Baronial Territory! I eat and bathe with Lord Pythe! And yet he tries to rob me! Even if I can’t live honestly! Should I behead all these bastards?”

To be a merchant in this world, you need to have guts.

Conrad stood close to the carriage while the bandits were dumbfounded by the sudden threat. The carriage was heavy, but they had no horses, so if the hired mercenaries could buy them time, they would be able to escape.

That's what I thought.

Until the mercenaries started scattering in all directions more quickly.

“Hey, where are you going!”

“I’m sorry! There should be a reasonable number of them! I can’t throw away my life for a few pennies!”

Mercenaries who defeated the thieves.

I got it for cheap, but I didn't expect to get hit in the back of the head like this. I was shocked, but I found an opening anyway.

Conrad quickly climbed into the carriage and gripped the reins tightly.

That moment.

Phew!

A mercenary came flying in, his body turned to mush, along with a crashing sound.

Conrad, the fleeing mercenaries, and the bandits all looked in confusion in the direction the corpse had come from.

[Grrrrrrrrrr!]

Oak.

A creepy orc with its mouth torn all the way to its ears.

Led by him, dozens of goblins and a few orcs appeared. No one could properly react to the unexpected attack.

The giant, who came to his senses late, frowned.

“What the heck is that?”

I've been living in this area for quite some time now, but I've never seen such strange orcs. Nor have I ever seen a group of dozens of subhumans.

But whatever it is, I have no intention of giving up the carriage carrying that expensive item. I need money to replenish the number of bandits I defeated last time.

'If you run away, you might get killed by the boss.'

So, I have no choice but to use some force. Goblins, although there are a lot of them, are still killed quite frequently, and orcs are just big worms.

All you have to do is quickly deal with the goblins and then hunt the orcs one by one with your subordinates.

“Uh, what should I do?”

“Don’t let the carriage go. Avoid the orcs as much as possible and only deal with the goblins.”

As he spoke, the giant slaughtered the running goblins and approached the strange orc.

“Damn, I was having a blast and these subhumans were getting in my way.”

He pulled the axe sideways and aimed it at the orc's head.

I raised the axe with all my might, thinking that I would just smash its head. Bang! Blood spurted out along with the heavy impact.

"uh?"

It's blocked. No, it's caught.

The orc's grip was cut in half, but he didn't care and pulled the axe back. The large mouth bit into the giant's shoulder.

Suddenly.

“Eww! Ewwwwww!”

He put down his axe and repeatedly struck the orc in the face with his fist.

But it didn't move at all. Soon, the orc grabbed the giant's head and broke his neck, and his mouth opened wide. The crushed meat and blood flowed into his throat.

Then, the split hand regained its original shape and the muscles swelled even more.

Most Ainz races are cannibals, but no orcs eat humans alive in this manner.

That's right.

“T, special object……?”

A special being that deviates from the evolution of the general species.

They have powers that are incomparable to those of ordinary individuals, and they are a threat that the country must prioritize in eliminating. Even the short-strapped thieves know this.

The bandits who witnessed the giant's death quickly fled the scene. The nearby orcs and goblins chased after them.

The carriage was set free.

“Hey, hey!”

He hurried his horse by pulling down the reins. After the thieves, there was a special type of orc. And it even eats people alive!

Could there ever be another day this unlucky? Conrad vowed again and again that from now on he would not spare his money and would hire only trustworthy mercenaries.

As long as you survive.

Suddenly.

"ah!"

A corpse got caught in the carriage wheel. The carriage, which had lost its balance, swayed from side to side.

But Conrad was an expert at handling carriages. He skillfully maneuvered the horse and narrowly avoided falling over.

As the speed increased, the pursuing Ainz races quickly moved away.

He smiled broadly, completely evading pursuit.

“Fuck, I’m alive!”

I've been in a lot of danger while traveling, but this was the first time I'd been pushed to the brink of death.

I was deeply relieved, amazed at my own quick wit.

And I was angry.

'You mercenary bastards. I'll report you when we get to the territory!'

Not forgetting your debts and paying them back is also one of the virtues of a merchant.

I don't think my anger will subside unless I completely strip him of his mercenary status and throw him out on the streets.

But it's still too early to think otherwise.

Because the road he was driving the carriage on was an unpaved road with uneven terrain.

Conrad overlooked that fact for a moment.

Kwajik!

"ah?"

The wheel axle was twisted by a tree root sticking out in the middle.

I tried to keep my balance somehow, but it was impossible. Not long after, the carriage tipped over on its side.

“Eww!”

Thud. Fortunately, he fell into the grass and suffered no serious injuries, but this is the wild.

A different group of orcs and goblins than before came after hearing the loud noise. The ones surrounding Konrad were drooling and coming closer by the second.

'No, how far away is the village that there are so many Ainzians?!'

It was clear that the damn adventurers weren't doing their job properly.

I hastily drew my weapon, but all I had was a dagger for self-defense. A horrible death loomed before my eyes.

“……My end will be to be killed by an Ainz race.”

Conrad let out a hollow laugh and closed his eyes.

I covered my ears and crouched down as the goblin's cries gradually got closer.

At that moment, as I was waiting for death in such fear, an ashen man appeared.

<Earth Wall>

A wall of earth surrounded Conrad.

It's not strong enough to withstand the power of an orc, but it's enough to stop the aftermath.

'I made a breathing hole, so you won't suffocate, right?'

Hoo. Verden took a deep breath and looked at the group of Ain races.

More than fifteen goblins and four orcs. Their countless eyes were all focused on Verden.

'Is this your first real battle, aside from the goblin you just caught?'

No problem, it's just the right number to test out your newfound talent.

Verden unleashed his magic into the circuit.

The magical power that flowed along the path was concentrated at the tip of the right hand.

<Multiple Flame Arrows>

Five sparks shot out and exploded among the goblins.