Genius Wizard Hides His Sword Skills [EN]: Chapter 136

136. The Beginning of Change (4)

Glune, Murai, and Tigo. The mages from the three families hastily retreated, their faces hardening as they faced Liu.

It wasn’t just because Liu was hostile towards them.

‘…Incredible.’

The mana wave he created surged wildly, as if to swallow the room.

The quality and quantity of mana were vastly different from their own, leaving them no choice but to be taken aback.

‘Even if the three of us attacked at once, it wouldn’t work.’

[Those guys look so pathetic. Did they not know Liu was this strong?]

‘He’s been underestimated because he’s a Delema [a member of the Delema family].’

Liu had no desire for family head competition or authority. Therefore, he naturally didn’t engage in external activities.

[It’s easy to misunderstand.]

It was only natural that even his skills were underestimated.

‘The only ones who don’t do external activities are those with poor magical talent.’

Most scions of prestigious families were obsessed with authority and fame, so they were busy showing off their skills both internally and externally.

However, there was only one case where they stayed quiet without such activities: when their magical talent was so poor that they were ashamed to make their name known.

[Liu is just an oddball who didn’t do activities.]

Therefore, Liu’s skills were also underestimated. The general assessment was that he was slightly below 8-star [a measure of magical power].

‘That’s ridiculous.’

But he, whom I had seen directly, easily used 8-star magic. The swirling mana that seemed to swallow the room was proof of that fact.

Whoosh!

His mana gradually began to take shape. Streams of water began to fill the room. Powerful streams of water that burst forth simultaneously in the air began to stir the room here and there.

‘…Aqua Bomb.’

Liu summoned an 8-star water-attribute magic in a short time.

[He’s completely in control.]

Even more surprising was that he summoned the vast magic to an appropriate size inside the room.

Being able to freely control 8-star magic meant that he had reached a realm beyond that.

“Th, this is insane!”

The curse word eventually came out.

Pazzzik!

The man from the Murai family hurriedly summoned lightning magic to respond.

Woo Woong!

The scion of the Glune family hastily created an air layer.

“How can it be so fast…!”

It was a shield to block the streams of water that were covering all sides.

However, the fierce streams of water that Liu created.

Whoosh!

Did not lose its power even in front of Murai’s lightning magic or Glune’s air shield.

Rather, the more they resisted, the more violently it shook according to Liu’s gestures.

[But something’s strange.]

‘What is he thinking?’

However, the Aqua Bomb that Liu summoned did not openly attack the Magic Tower agents. It was only narrowly blocking their movements.

[I can see it more clearly from above.]

From our observer’s point of view, we could see that Liu was intentionally not attacking them.

Whoosh!

He was just subtly bringing Tina Zilia closer to himself.

‘…He’s much more amazing than I thought?’

No matter how different the skill levels were, there was a world of difference between defeating an opponent and subduing them.

[He’s almost hiding his skills.]

Liu was not only overwhelming three 7-star mages but also playing with them. There was a reason why he rushed into Tina’s room alone.

[Huh? Look at that guy?]

At that moment, Oberon and I caught sight of someone. There was someone secretly using magic amidst the rushing streams of water.

‘It’s a transmission magic again.’

Tigo’s wrist flickered for a fleeting moment.

[Did he contact the Magic Tower?]

‘Probably.’

A situation where anyone could see that they couldn’t win. They had no choice but to request support from the Magic Tower.

[Liu will have a hard time unless he runs away.]

If additional support from the Magic Tower came, even Liu would be in danger.

‘Hmm. What should I do?’

It was ambiguous whether to tell him to run away or not.

‘I still don’t know what those Revoluca [a mysterious organization] guys are up to.’

Liu was someone I personally liked, but I still didn’t know the identity of Revoluca, which he might belong to.

[Kuh. See? You really like that Liu guy.]

‘Suddenly?’

[I’m just amazed that you’re even considering whether to help him or not. He’s also a Delema.]

Oberon smirked.

‘This is not the time to say such nonsense.’

However, it was not a situation to joke around. We didn’t know when and how the Magic Tower’s support forces would come.

‘They might already be stationed in Antea [the city they are in].’

As if to prove my worries, another movement was seen.

Crack!

A huge tree trunk was twisting in through the broken outer wall.

‘They were waiting right next door, as expected.’

And three people appeared riding on the tree trunk.

[Were they all from the Magic Tower too?]

They were the suspicious people I saw at the banquet hall.

‘Everyone except Liu was from the Magic Tower, huh.’

They all took out wands and aimed them at Liu.

“Liu Delema… Are you really going to be at odds with the Magic Tower?”

One of them spoke to Liu.

“Illyhm. It’s been a while.”

Liu also seemed to know him, moving his lips. It was a dry smile.

“Withdraw now. This entire building is already surrounded by mages from the Magic Tower.”

Illyhm’s words were not false.

Numerous blue lights flickered outside the window. Countless lights that could not be counted at a glance were surrounding the building. Each one must be a mage.

‘Ha. They put this much effort into this operation?’

[It seems they were planning to eradicate them from this place from the start.]

No matter how much of a Liu he was, it would be nearly impossible to break through this encirclement.

And as if to show off, the amplification magic was heard.

-The Magic Tower announces. As of this moment, this building is surrounded. Civilians should evacuate immediately, and Revoluca and its remnants should kneel and wait! If you resist, we will blow up the building with great magic.

Those words were by no means a bluff. There were nearly 100 people visible at a glance, so if they combined their magic, blowing up this entire building would be a piece of cake.

“…Illyhm.”

As expected, Liu’s brow was also furrowed.

* * *

Liu Delema.

Facing six mages, he couldn’t help but feel impatient.

‘These guys. They came with a vengeance.’

Three mages who were losing their minds in the rough currents.

And three other mages who had newly appeared.

He could handle up to these guys.

‘To think so many came.’

The numerous mana energies felt from outside the building. It seemed difficult for even the Magic Tower Lord to escape.

‘Something’s wrong.’

However, what was a little strange was that the Magic Tower had投入 [invested] so many people here.

This would not have been possible unless they were certain that Revoluca was here. However, he couldn’t continue that thought for long.

“Liu! Stop resisting!”

Illyhm shouted at him. He had a brief connection with him in the past, but.

‘It’s a pity to meet again like this.’

He just shook his hand while looking at him.

Kwaaa!

The streams of water began to rage even more fiercely. It began to sweep through the room as if to ravage the six mages.

Since the magic they could use was limited in a narrow space. It wouldn’t change anything even if the number of people increased.

As dozens of streams of water were taking their souls away.

“Commander!”

A voice was heard from the hallway.

“Graham, have you come.”

It was Laurel Graham, who had infiltrated Antea with him and was in charge of an important role in Revoluca.

“What’s going on!”

He was conveying a surprised voice while hiding behind the hallway.

“Something’s wrong. It’s best to avoid this place for now. It seems like the entire Magic Tower flagship fleet has come.”

“…The entire flagship fleet?”

He was conveying a surprised voice while hiding behind the hallway.

“It seems like we’ve fallen into a trap.”

“Who would do such a thing! Ah, could it be those guys who impersonated us last time.”

“I don’t know. Let’s go back quickly.”

“I understand. What about that woman?”

Graham pointing to Tina Zilia.

“I don’t have the confidence to break through the flagship fleet with that woman.”

“I understand. I thought we were finally catching the tails of those who impersonated us. It seems like our identities have only been revealed in vain.”

“It’s okay. We can’t continue to work in hiding anymore. This is an opportunity to step out into the world like this.”

“I understand. Let’s go this way. I’ll cover you.”

Graham nodded silently. He turned away first.

“No, you get out separately. Anyway, you can get out without any problems if you disguise yourself as a civilian.”

“What are you going to do, Commander?”

“I have someone to take care of.”

“Didn’t you say you were going to leave Tina behind?”

“I have my own flesh and blood besides Tina.”

He raised his head and looked at the room above Tina. It was where Ian would be.

Of all things, he had told Ian not to leave the room no matter what.

‘Haa, I didn’t know things would get this big.’

The initial intention of saying that was for him to kidnap Tina, but now the situation had changed too much.

‘He might still be in the room.’

If this continues, he might get seriously hurt. He had to go and get him quickly.

‘Wait for me, Ian.’

Soon, a bright light dyed his fingertips. A pure white flash lit up the room.

* * *

‘….’

Liu suddenly looked at the ceiling. Was it an illusion that he seemed to have made eye contact with him for a moment?

[Does he even use dispel magic?]

I was momentarily startled because he looked exactly this way.

Then Liu used another magic. At the same time as operating Aqua Bomb, a white light spread in the room.

“It’s, it’s a flash!”

“Don’t miss him!”

“Liu! There’s no use running away from here!”

Liu was leisurely escaping after confusing the vision of the six mages.

“What is he trying to do? It seems like he ran away.”

Anghel narrowed his eyes.

“Let’s get out of here first. We won’t be able to avoid the Magic Tower’s attack if we stay here any longer.”

“I understand.”

We couldn’t just stand still either. That’s how we hurriedly burst out of the door.

“Ian!”

A man running from the end of the hallway. Liu was gesturing at me.

‘Ah, he ran out to pick me up.’

[I told you to stay in the room.]

‘Ah, that’s right.’

I had no intention of following his words, so I didn’t pay much attention to what he said.

“Was it because of what I said that you were in the room all this time? I’m sorry. Let’s get out of here quickly.”

He was sincerely conveying his apology.

“Ah, ah. Yes.”

And at that moment, the Magic Tower’s amplification magic spread again.

– Liu Delema. I understand that you are rebelling against the Magic Tower. You will not be able to get out of this building alive.

It was at the same time that the words were finished.

Drrrr…….

A vibration that shook the building began.

‘These crazy bastards.’

[Are they really going to blow up the whole building?]

The sun had long since set, but the windows were filled with bright light.