Genius Wizard Hides His Sword Skills [EN]: Chapter 143

143. Awakening (3)

“Cooperation, you say?”

Bael narrowed his eyes.

“Yes. I have a plan. If you help me a little, I can try it.”

“What kind of plan are you talking about?”

His eyebrows twitched.

“You must know about the Hole, right?”

“The Hole… Are you talking about that strange pit in the Ego Forest?”

“Yes. The place where endless energy comes from.”

“Of course, I know. Juan Delima hated that place. He said his mana reversed whenever he went there. That’s why, even after conquering the continent, he couldn’t touch that place.”

Bael was lost in reminiscence for a moment. His gaze shot back at me.

“But what about it? What does that have to do with anything? Are you going to take Juan or the descendants of the Five Stars there?”

“No, that’s impossible. How could I take so many wizards to the Hole?”

“Then what plan do you have?”

“Can’t you see what’s happening outside while you’re parasitizing my body?”

If he could share my vision, he would know the situation roughly. But he had no idea what I was planning.

“No. I can’t share your vision. The world inside your body is my whole world now.”

“I see. Actually, the reason my body was in danger this time was because of the Hole.”

“Ah, so that’s why the energy inside your body was going wild. It was a complete mess.”

“Yes, it got better thanks to you showing up then. You controlled it, right?”

“Of course. This is your body and my whole world, so I can control that much. If only I could get out of this heart!”

As expected. Bael controlled the rampaging energy. Thanks to that, I felt much more comfortable.

“I’m going to use that ability.”

“What?”

“If you cooperate, I’ll visit the Hole every day from now on. You just need to control the raging energy inside.”

“Hmm… I can do that, but how does that become a solution?”

The fact that he said he could do it made the corners of my mouth twitch.

“I’m going to build up Aura rapidly.”

A satisfied curve was drawn on my lips.

“Aura? Hmm… That’s impossible, isn’t it? A thousand years ago, Juan cursed humans. He destroyed all the Dantian [energy centers in the body, according to some Eastern martial arts traditions].”

Bael shook his head with a regretful voice.

“I don’t care.”

Of course, I wasn’t going to give in.

“Didn’t you feel the Aura in my body? You controlled it just now, didn’t you?”

At those words, he frowned.

“…Was that your energy? I thought it flowed in from the outside.”

“Of course, it’s mine.”

“No. That doesn’t make sense.”

He shook his head and closed his eyes for a moment. A dark energy emanated from his body for a moment.

“Your Dantian is definitely broken. But how are you going to build up Aura?”

Bael stared at me with his brow still furrowed.

“I don’t build Aura in my Dantian.”

“…What?”

“I build Aura in all the muscles of my body. That was the only way I could wield a sword in this life.”

“What are you talking about? Build Aura in your muscles?”

“If that’s a lie, how could there be Aura in my body? And I don’t need to lie to you.”

“Ha! Now that I think about it, it’s not entirely impossible. Every cell in the body can be a channel for Qi [vital energy or life force]. But wouldn’t it be difficult for a human body to sense that?”

Looking at Bael’s hardened expression, it seemed like a little more explanation was needed.

“Of course, I also built Aura in my Dantian in my past life. But I realized when I was killed by Juan Delima that muscles can also be channels for Qi.”

The sensation I felt when I died a thousand years ago. The sensation I discovered because of Juan Delima, ironically, was allowing me to wield a sword even now.

“…Haa. So that’s what happened. This is truly a ridiculous situation.”

“Yes, it’s ridiculous. So, if you cooperate, I can build even more vast Aura in the Hole.”

“Kha!”

At those words, Bael started laughing loudly. Even after the hearty laughter that lasted for a while ended, one corner of his mouth was still raised.

“You’re definitely something else. To find a way to get revenge on Juan even in this situation.”

“How about it? Don’t you want to work with someone like me? I promise to trample all over the Five Stars and release your seal.”

I reached out my hand towards him.

“Interesting! Something interesting has happened in a thousand years!”

Bael, borrowing Adonis’ body, grabbed my hand.

“Alright, I’ll control your energy. But you have something you need to do too.”

“What is it?”

“While I’m controlling the energy, you have to prevent your Constellation from entering your body. If that guy comes in and interferes with me again, I won’t be able to control your energy.”

I nodded. If Bael couldn’t control the raging energies, it meant my life would be in danger.

“And, that’s the only way I can continue to talk to you.”

“Really? You can talk too?”

“Maybe. As long as I don’t completely consume your body like now. Then your mind won’t be trapped here either.”

“Hoo.”

“Instead, I have to consume all of your body except for your eyes. Because you’ve built Aura in all your muscles, I need to control your entire body.”

“I understand what you mean. You need to control every part where muscles exist, right?”

“That’s right.”

“Then, I’ll ask for your help.”

Thus, Bael in Adonis’s form.

And Kahn, who inherited the blood of Delima.

Our deal was made.

* * *

A streak of light shining through the darkened vision.

The light that rushed through the eyelids made me frown.

“Ugh.”

At the low groan, shadows rushed into the gap in my vision.

“Are you awake!”

Angel with a worried expression.

“Oh! You’re finally awake!”

And Grantel with his eyes wide open.

“…Where is this?”

“Leaf Vein Clan Village. As soon as you collapsed, I carried you straight here. How’s your body?”

Before I could answer, people flocked to me.

“Ian! Are you okay?”

Rio and the others had all rushed over.

“Yeah… I’m okay.”

“Okay? Is that what someone who’s been lying down for a week says?”

“A week?”

“Yes! With your whole body dyed black!”

“Ah…….”

Only then did I understand the attitude of the group who were so worried.

‘A week has passed.’

“Are you really okay?”

And a voice echoed in my head.

‘Oberon.’

“What the hell happened?”

He was also relieved.

‘I met Bael.’

“Bael?”

‘That’s the name of the black energy. He’s also a Constellation.’

“Huh, that guy was a Constellation?”

‘Yeah, he’s the Constellation of Black Magic, and Juan Delima’s Constellation.’

“Juan? What nonsense…….”

However, I couldn’t continue the conversation with him for long.

Having woken up after a week, there was no way the others would leave me alone.

“We can’t be like this. Let’s go see Miss Caris first. Your body might not be fully recovered yet.”

Grantel was about to go outside. Everyone else was nodding.

“No, I’m fine. I’m perfectly normal now.”

I raised both hands towards them.

“Really? Your body might be broken without you realizing it. The energy inside might be tangled.”

“The energy in my body is normal.”

I looked at Grantel and pulled up mana.

Whoosh!

A clear red light formed at my fingertips.

“Look. I can use magic like this too.”

“Hmm.”

Only then did Grantel nod.

However, after a while, everyone’s expression hardened again.

“And, from today, I’ll be staying in the Hole every day.”

It was because of my subsequent declaration.

“What does that mean?”

“That’s ridiculous!”

Of course, Grantel and Rio strongly opposed.

“You seem sick? I don’t think you’re in your right mind.”

Oberon was also looking around and looking at my face.

“I’m really okay now. I can control the energy even in the Hole.”

But this time, I was confident.

‘I can control the black energy now.’

“Really?”

‘Yeah. I made a deal with Bael. That guy also owes Juan Delima a debt.’

“What debt? He was his Constellation.”

‘Yeah. But Juan Delima sealed Bael in a card. He did it to become a Constellation himself.’

“Huh! That crazy… A human sealed a Constellation……?”

‘Yeah. Anyway, I decided to join forces with him to get revenge. The enemy of my enemy is my friend, right?’

“Haa.”

‘I’ll tell you more about that later.’

I was still with the group.

“I can control the energy even in the Hole now, so please trust me.”

I just smiled at them.

* * *

The Ego Forest, Leaf Vein Clan Village.

The peaceful place was crowded with humans and other races.

“Everyone’s gathered.”

Not only those who came with me before.

“Thank you for your hard work in coming here.”

Everyone from Ias had come here. Karlos, Drew, Admun, and Aries were all together. They had secretly reached this place with the help of the Central Council.

“What a bolt from the blue. A full-scale war with the Magic Tower. The atmosphere on the continent is no joke. It feels like a war will break out soon.”

Karlos shook his head. Angel and Revoluca’s members were all together.

“That’s what happened. Still, I’m glad everyone came here safely.”

Karlos nodded. His gaze turned to my side.

“But, I’ve never seen these humans before. Who are they?”

He gestured to Rio, Stenos, and Aloi.

“They are my uncle, professors from the Magic Tower… and executives of Revoluca.”

“What? Revoluca?”

“Yes, the ones we impersonated.”

After talking with Bael, I talked to Rio about the identity of the Central Council and our actions. He already understood everything.

“Nice to meet you. I’ve heard a lot about you, Chief of the Beast King Clan. It’s an honor to join forces with you.”

“Hmm. I see.”

“And thank you for taking good care of my nephew.”

Rio smiled brightly.

“What, I only did it for Ego.”

Karlos also nodded.

“Uncle, and Karlos. Let’s go inside and talk more. I think there’s a lot to talk about to prepare for the war.”

The Magic Tower and the Five Stars were already preparing for a full-scale war.

We needed to have in-depth discussions to deal with them.

“Hmm. But is it okay for us to talk among ourselves? The fate of Ego is at stake.”

I understood Karlos’s concern. If a war broke out with Ego as the base, the other races would inevitably be involved in the fight. It wasn’t something we could decide on our own.

Koo-oong!

At that moment, a huge reverberation was heard.

“Karlos, don’t worry about that.”

A series of low voices reached my ears.

“Oh, you guys……?”

Numerous other races, including the Merchant Clan Chief. Not only the chiefs of each tribe, but also the First Warriors had come here.

“Ian has already convened the Round Table of Ego.”

The Merchant Clan Chief approached with a determined expression.

He had gathered those who would be the core of the war in one place.