Genius Wizard Takes Medicine [EN]: Chapter 395

Clack!! At the same moment the trigger was pulled, the bluish magical light that burst from the shotgun’s muzzle struck empty air.

KWA-AAANG!!

A thunderous roar echoed a beat late. The sound of an explosion, like thousands of people clapping at once, overlapped, and the magic power rotated.

A single shot of magic power from a charged shotgun, refined to the limit to maximize its penetrating power.

Its power was enough to not only tear up the entire vicinity but also reach beyond the area.

Crackling!!

Each time the spray of bright blue flames spread in all directions, the sound of blocks collapsing echoed, and various parts of the street began to crumble.

The mechanical device that had been rotating towards Lenok stopped working, and the firmly attached talisman fell off.

Each time he recharged his magic power and fired the shotgun, the scenery of the Oroe Gold Lock Formation [a type of magical barrier] shattered and scattered as if its shell was being peeled away.

Through the gaps, the traces of broken and collapsed mechanical formations were revealed miserably.

Like holes being punched in various parts of the magnetic field that was eroding reality, it was scattered, revealing its insides and exposing all the scenery to others.

[Stop… Stop it…!!]

A strike that looked into the design of the Qimen Dunjia [an ancient Chinese metaphysical art] in the imaginary dimension and pierced it accurately.

Even though it looked like he was shooting at empty air, the penetrating shot of the shotgun, which imitated Maiya’s magic power, definitely reached the other side of the area.

Crackling!!

“Kahaak…!!”

Ayun’s figure bounced out from the other side of the torn area, accompanied by the sound of paper tearing.

His appearance, with dozens of syringes stuck into his limbs and scalp and supported by devices, was like a child attached to a stroller.

On Ayun’s chest, which was half-naked with his hands gathered, a somewhat familiar pattern was densely engraved.

“…So that’s why you’re okay even after injecting so many drugs.”

Only after confirming Ayun’s appearance did Lenok shake his head with a dumbfounded expression.

“A person who is already mad with fanaticism can no longer be driven mad by any drug.”

The reason why Ayun quickly regained his sanity even after injecting drugs to deploy the area.

The reason why he was so engrossed in entertainment while wandering outside even after taking office as president.

The reason why he was so unusually inactive in the cartel’s internal affairs.

The answer to all those questions was clearly revealed on Ayun’s bare chest.

“Did you step into the teachings of the Guido Order?”

“N-No, that’s not it, that’s not it, Auntie Baek!!” Ayun shouted frantically, waving his arms around.

“Everything about the Order is a misunderstanding! If you just listen to me for a moment…!!” Ayun desperately screamed and made excuses to the empty air.

He was also aware that Oliviera was watching all of this.

If he couldn’t convince her about the Order’s emblem now, it wouldn’t be strange if his head was chopped off by her hand, regardless of the demonstration.

“I-I was forcibly captured and tortured by those guys!! If you give me time, I will prove my innocence! Just give me a little time…!!”

Lenok also crossed his arms and watched Ayun’s disgraceful behavior instead of touching him any further.

At this point, where Ayun’s hidden secret had been revealed, Lenok’s job in the demonstration was as good as over.

He had even broken through and dismantled Ayun’s magnetic field head-on and dragged him out, so it was meaningless to determine superiority in the demonstration any further.

Virgil and Oliviera must have also thought that the result would be determined in this way from the beginning.

It was just unexpected that the matter did not end with correcting the habits of the 3rd president.

“Chairman!! Auntie Baek!!” In response to Ayun’s desperate cries, Oliviera finally answered.

[I believe the demonstration is not over yet.]

“…Y-Yes?”

Despite everything that was happening before her eyes, her voice was endlessly warm.

Even though she was clearly facing the solid evidence that Ayun had betrayed her and defected to the Guido Order, she didn’t seem to care at all.

[No matter what happens, contracts and procedures must be followed. Since the two of you hold the positions of president and director of the organization, it is only natural to set an example, but it is disappointing.]

Between her low voice, a strong magic power was felt that even made Lenok slightly shake his head.

Even though she was said to have declined from her prime after the project’s failure, is this her power?

Regardless of Lenok’s thoughts, Oliviera’s voice echoed.

[I will listen to the words of the one who is awake after the demonstration is over. You still understand what I mean, don’t you?]

“…”

Ayun and Lenok both realized what that meant and what she expected.

Ayun hurriedly got up from his seat and glared at Lenok, and Lenok frowned with a bothered look.

“Auntie Baek has given me a chance…!!” Ayun muttered, pulling out the syringes that were stuck in his body one by one.

“She trusts me more than you…!! Hahahaha!!!” His face, bruised all over, was filled with the joy of someone who had returned from hell as he formed hand seals.

Lenok looked at that scene and laughed in disbelief.

Because in that desperate look, he saw the image of the renegade monk who had died at Lenok’s hands a few years ago.

“Anyone would think you’ve been the president for decades. Have you already become so attached to your position?”

“Shut up!!” Ayun yelled at the top of his lungs.

“How dare a street beggar like you talk to me, who is from the Domun…!! From now on, I will prove that the Chairman’s choice was not wrong!!!”

Crackling!!!

At the same time as those words, the entire street shook greatly and instantly began to change its terrain.

A form that greatly narrows the range that the user who deployed the magnetic field can reach, while concentrating power in one place.

A heretical secret of Qimen Dunjia that pours the power constructed by Ayun’s Oroe Gold Lock Formation, which is close to reality erosion, towards a single person.

[Magnetic Field Deployment: Oroe Gold Lock Formation (汚磊禁鎖陣)]

[Life and Death Flesh Gate Interlock (生死肉汶聯動)]

[The Essence of the Eight Gates Dunjia (丁)]

A duel arena created by twisting the principles of Qimen Dunjia to the extreme, connecting the life gate to the user and the death gate to the opponent.

The more the user, who should be immobile, becomes the life gate, and the more the enemy, who should be immobile, becomes the death gate, the more the entire Qimen Dunjia twists and crumples around the two gates.

A technique of a Taoist who is willing to accept the destruction and distortion of the area based on the user’s mental image.

However, the compatibility obtained by enduring that price is the limit of powerful close combat ability and physical resistance that originally did not exist for Taoists.

Thud thud thud!!

Broken mechanical devices, talismans, and all sorts of rare weapons and relics piled up around Lenok and Ayun, creating a huge mountain of scrap metal.

“Impressive.”

Lenok, standing at the top, was slightly impressed by the rapidly elevated scenery.

“If you reach the extreme of Qimen Dunjia, where you can adjust the area through prior preparation, can you even impose the concept and definition of the area on a living being?”

He had faced several users of magnetic fields before, but this was the first time he had met a user who was so specialized in adjusting the area itself.

“If the raison d’être of an erosion-type area is for arbitrary customization, then it means that the ancient Taoists worked much harder to handle mental images more flexibly than now. It’s a good lesson.”

“How long do you think you can afford to be so relaxed!!” Ayun shouted at Lenok’s soliloquy and swung his arm with all his might.

In response, fragments of a huge axe blade rose like wildfire and struck Lenok according to his gesture.

While the broken mechanical devices all turned their heads and focused their firepower on Lenok, Ayun fearlessly dug into Lenok’s close range.

While Ayun’s black and white hair scattered in disarray, dozens of talismans that had gathered in a circle between his arms suddenly shone.

[Degree Art Support Treasure (度藝支寶)]

[Submerge (提沒)]

A large circular wave passed through Lenok and exploded in the sky beyond.

KWA-AAANG!!

It was different from the time when he was hiding on the other side of the area and pouring out his power as if mocking Lenok.

The desperate magic power overflowing from Ayun’s body.

Contrary to the fact that all the output of the magnetic field, which was wriggling ceaselessly as if it were alive, was concentrated on Ayun.

The magic power and space, which were gloomily stretched out and stiffened, were constantly superimposed on Lenok.

By constantly superimposing amplification and attenuation on himself and his opponent, the intensity increased as the distance became closer.

The closer the arbitrarily assigned life gate and death gate were forced to each other, the more the form of Qimen Dunjia was distorted, but the power woven through the gaps became stronger.

[Crush (軋落): Heavenly Shade (穿蔭)]

[Kill the Leprous Crossing the Sea (殺癩渡海)]

Hundreds of talismans rippled around Lenok, and sturdy ropes rotated from all directions, drawing a huge formation.

The essence of Taoism that burst out from under the feet, centered on the target that was firmly bound so that it could not move.

[Decaying Immortal (頹仙)]

The light of order that destroys evil spirits and establishes the law ruthlessly pierced the death gate.

KWA-AA-AA-AA!!!

“AHAHAHAHAHA!!!” The magic power that was wielded freely and mercilessly as if it were being drawn from an endless abyss.

Ayun’s mouth was filled with a relentless, savage laugh at the intoxication that knew no bounds.

‘I made the right choice to join hands with the Order…!!’

Ayun’s elderly master did not easily pass on such dangerous techniques to him.

Even though he had taken him in and raised him as an orphan just because he was talented, and even though he had put all his efforts into realizing the essence of Qimen Dunjia.

He had constantly tested and guarded against whether he was qualified to inherit such power.

Because a Taoist who uses Qimen Dunjia, which arbitrarily carves, adjusts, and arranges his own mind, could easily have his will broken and turn into a living doll at any time.

However, Ayun thought that the characteristic was not what defined a Taoist but only set a limit, and he joined hands with the Order.

He believed that if his mind was protected in the name of fanaticism under the teachings of Guido, there would be fewer side effects no matter how he manipulated his power.

Ayun, who was no longer afraid of the side effects of his mind being shattered, made a name for himself on all fronts, and finally, he was recommended and entered the megacity.

Just like he had always done, everyone in this city had to admire and tremble at Ayun’s power and ability.

He had never doubted that fact, nor had he ever been afraid of it.

Until he saw the huge shadow rising before his eyes right now.

Woo-oo-oo-oong…!!

A mysterious vibration sound like dozens of wind instruments overlapping.

However, the cold chill that flowed from beyond was so cold that it made Ayun’s whole body tremble.

“Why…!!!” Ayun muttered as if spitting out the words, massaging his faintly convulsing hand as he stepped back.

“What is the reason why you are still alive even after allowing [Decaying Immortal (頹仙)] head-on…!!”

In the formation of Qimen Dunjia made up of the life gate and death gate, the light of [Decaying Immortal (頹仙)] that pierces the death gate is one of the most powerful techniques allowed to a Taoist.

If it was a righteous judgment technique that amplified its power the closer the opponent was to the death gate, the more they stood in the death gate, he believed that it would definitely kill him.

As if mocking that certainty, an endless shadow was spreading out from beyond the light of Decaying Immortal.

Through the black mist that felt more ominous than Ayun himself, who had joined hands with the Guido Order.

Lenok, who had walked out without a care, said.

“The idea of deliberately crushing the area to squeeze out power is very interesting.”

Sssshhh…!!

Each time he took a step, the shadow caught up with his step and dyed the surroundings black.

The mountain of scrap metal that had risen high in the middle of the street was helplessly devoured, turning the surroundings into a dark void.

Each time the spiral of shadows that spread out from Lenok took a step forward and turned the space upside down, Ayun also took a step back in response.

“It’s even more amazing that such an idea has been systematized into a single technique. Was it an experiment to pursue beyond the limits, even if the user’s mind was broken? I’ve seen it once before.”

The black magician Ermong had deployed the magnetic field of the jewel craftsman Jaun Odis in an erosion form, and then used his emotions as jewels to consume them and use the technique.

It was the same.

A fragment of the method used by ancient Taoists to experiment with the possibilities of areas and mental images. Just by glimpsing a part of it, one could realize how cruel and ruthless it was.

“But even if your mind is protected under the teachings of Guido, you can’t avoid the side effects of deliberately crushing the area.”

Swoosh!!!

“Ugh…!!” The fragment of shadow that instantly wrapped around his arm.

Ayun was shocked not by the creepy sensation, but by the fact that he could not even resist the movement of the shadow, which was not slow.

“The cracks in the imaginary dimension that are derived from twisting the magnetic field completed by the technique. In the past, I could only vaguely recognize its existence, but now it’s different.”

Lenok looked down at Ayun and slowly clenched his fist.

Thud thud thud!!

At the same time, the fragments of shadow turned into sharp spears and instantly pierced various parts of Ayun’s limbs, driving them in like stakes.

“Forcibly breaking the balance between the real and the imaginary to handle what does not exist. Adjusting that sensation… is now familiar to me too.”

The moment Ayun let out a roar at his miserable appearance, which was like an insect being embalmed alive.

Lenok unleashed a colorless wave from under his feet.

Pa-a-a-a-a-at!!!

Despite the unique sound of space splitting, the kaleidoscope of thousands of golden lights that reflected Lenok’s mental image did not appear.

Area assembly drawn from the imaginary dimension that does not exist. Through the mental image imprinting on the other side that is not visible in reality, the Oroe Gold Lock Formation is dismantled piece by piece from the root.

A counter that subtly penetrates the flaws of the already deployed magnetic field and expands the cracks in the imaginary dimension, a large area reversal technique.

Since Qimen Dunjia designates a target and varies the function of the area, the area reversal in the imaginary dimension is even more fatal to Ayun’s mental image.

A counter that thoroughly specifies and adjusts each individual user and then collapses the area from the root on the other side of the imaginary dimension.

[Magnetic Field Reversal Deployment]

[Paradoxical Hierarchy Mental Image Realization]

[False Guiding Star (虛僞啓明星)]

Kugugugung!!

Not many people properly recognized what Lenok had done.

[This is…!!] Only Oliviera, who had been looking out at the sky with a bored expression, jumped up from her seat with a shocked voice.

The space of the Oroe Gold Lock Formation that Ayun had deployed began to disappear with unnatural cracks as if it were filled with noise.

Ayun frantically struggled as he realized that the forcibly raised power was flowing through his fingers like sand, but he was only devoured by the shadows of the imaginary dimension that covered his entire body.

“UAAAAAAAH!!!” At the same time as he let out a desperate scream as his whole body was being eaten away, the Oroe Gold Lock Formation that had eroded the middle of the street was shattered.

Ayun, whose mouth was foaming and whose insides were also submerged in the shadows of the imaginary dimension, slammed his head straight into the ground.

Thud!!

Lenok looked down at Ayun with a calm face and silently adjusted his coat.

Whiooooo…!!

The cold wind blew through the deserted streets of the undeveloped district.

After confirming that Ayun had completely lost consciousness, Lenok used [Gravity Bind] to lift his body.

He was in a state worse than death, but he was still alive and breathing. Lenok recognized himself feeling a strange emotion at that fact and chuckled.

He was reminded of the memory of the time when he had fought Parden McQueen, risking his life a few years ago.

A powerful enemy who had just reached level 7, and he could only discuss his chances of winning if he deployed his area with all his might.

But now, he was easily subduing an opponent of a similar level to McQueen without even deploying his own area.

The time that had passed and the difference in the results made him realize where Lenok was standing now.

Lenok glanced towards the end of the street and sighed softly.

“Oliviera… You’ve given me a troublesome task, so you’ll have to keep your promise properly.”

Ayun seemed to think that Oliviera had given him a chance, but Lenok knew that she had only passed on a troublesome task to him.

If he only revealed the fact that Ayun was in collusion with the Order and Lenok left, it would take forever just to subdue and interrogate him, who was completely agitated.

Oliviera wanted Lenok to subdue Ayun and hand him over while the demonstration was going on, rather than that.

She must have made such a blatant request because she knew that Lenok wanted to see her separately for personal reasons.

He had felt it during the Parden McQueen incident, but she was a master at not wasting her energy on unnecessary things.

Lenok was determined to get a proper reward this time against the incredibly cunning chairman of the corporate alliance.

Lenok put a cigarette in his mouth as he saw Yerien’s face running towards him in shock from afar.

It was time to go meet the chairman now.