Genius Wizard Takes Medicine [EN]: Chapter 105

Operation Preparation (2)

While Lennox was lost in thought, the conversation moved quickly. Evelyn finished her explanation and told him how the upcoming operation was shaping up.

[The location tracking through the dummy data hidden in the encryption key is complete. The location is in an off-limits area far beyond the undeveloped zone. In terms of distance, it’s practically outside the megacity.]

“Is that where the black mages’ main base is?”

[We’ve confirmed that they’re stockpiling a large amount of supplies there. It’s probably a temporary base set up to attack the city. If we can find out what’s going on inside with this operation, it’ll be more than enough.]

Evelyn continued her explanation, holding up three fingers. Her hands were surprisingly small.

[The operation will be divided into three teams. While Team 1 goes in to draw attention, Ban, you’ll lead Team 2 to gather information. Once the information is secured, Team 3 will close the door and buy time.]

“That’s tricky.”

It was an operation with freelancers hired by the agent, not with someone of Evelyn’s caliber. Unlike Team 1 and Team 3, who only needed to focus on entry and retreat, Team 2, where Lennox was, was essentially entrusted with the core of the operation.

As Lennox noticed this, Evelyn subtly turned her gaze and muttered.

[This is a unified command system based on the capabilities you showed in the last operation. I’ll also make sure that Team 1 and Team 3 respect your judgment on the ground.]

“…It doesn’t seem like it’ll be of any use, but I’ll keep it in mind for now.”

Even the giant and the expressionless woman he met in the last operation had initially questioned Lennox’s skills and qualifications. Whether he had no name or his reputation grew, the doubts never disappeared. Even if he continued to succeed in missions and grow, there would always be people who looked down on Lennox. That might be the kind of gaze he would have to endure as long as he remained a stranger in this city. It was exhausting, but Lennox was already getting used to this process of proving himself.

[Anyway, you did a great job this time. I’ll share the additional schedule and operation details through that young lady.]

#

As soon as Evelyn’s hologram disappeared, Jenny immediately looked down at her phone.

“The same amount of money as the last operation has been deposited into the account. It seems they really intend to treat this as a success bonus. That’s reasonable.”

“Evelyn Marcia wouldn’t lie.”

As a result, they had discovered that black mages were interfering in the city, so it was not strange for the agent to think that way. It was even possible that they recognized him as a great partner who actively cooperated in operations without needing to be ordered by Lennox. There was no need to explain to Evelyn how Lennox got involved in the pillar-related matter.

“Is information sharing done through their method?”

“Probably. It’s an open secret that the city government and agents use the deep web [a hidden part of the internet]. Since they’re secretly using the remaining resources from the city government’s main network, the security will be perfect.”

Jenny said, putting a cigarette in her mouth and glancing up at Lennox.

“But are you going to be okay?”

“What?”

“When we first started, you didn’t think things would get this big, did you?”

“……..”

“If it was just about chasing after the black mages’ legacy, I wouldn’t have felt any pressure, but if a terrorist organization gets involved, it’s a different story. Especially Falchion, they’re among the worst… If I had to say, they’re incredibly cruel.”

It’s going to be hard to see anything good. She paused, her mouth moving. The hazy smoke slowly filled the office air.

“If you want, it might be better to pull out now.”

“Jenny.”

Lennox chuckled and said.

“If you were worried about that, you should have stopped me when I first walked into this bar.”

“………”

He knew why she was saying this now. A lot had changed since Lennox first came to her. Now, Lennox was clearly one of the most successful freelancers in her bar, and a very skilled mage that everyone else coveted. The continuous battles with the main powers of the gangs. His combat skills, which had defeated countless skilled fighters in a nearly one-on-one manner, were becoming more famous than his magical prowess. It had already been over a year since he started frequenting this bar. Now, Lennox was making his name known beyond District 49 and into other districts. Regardless of the personal affection she felt, Jenny also felt the need to manage the risk so that such a powerful asset as him would not be wasted in such a place.

“Don’t worry too much.”

He put out the cigarette he was holding in the ashtray and stood up.

“I’ve been working hard so far to avoid ending up like that.”

“Haa… All the big shots are like that, but I really don’t know what you’re thinking, Ban.”

If you were watching from the side as he jumped into the fray between black mages and terrorist organizations without knowing what he really wanted, you might feel that way. But Lennox had his own calculations that this stance would be beneficial to him in the long run. It was ambiguous to actively intervene in the black mages’ conflict just by accepting Raul’s request, but if agents like Evelyn were involved, it was a different story. The agents, one of the sharpest spears of the city government. If he could make a good impression on them in this position, the scope of what Lennox could do in this city would continue to expand. He was already making a name for himself as a capable person who could negotiate directly with companies, going beyond a simple back-alley freelancer through his collaboration with Dyke. Close cooperation with agents had a high possibility of bringing about more synergy than Lennox wanted. Perhaps Jenny knew that to some extent, which was why she hadn’t actively dissuaded him so far. That was proof of how powerful the name of ‘Hyungung’ Evelyn Marcia was. She could give Lennox advice, but she couldn’t change his decisions. Lennox had always chosen what he wanted and what he had to do since he fell into this world. That was a fact that had never changed.

Priscilla.

Jenny shook her head with a helpless expression and said.

“Okay. If this goes well, it won’t be difficult to maintain connections with the agents. That woman already seems to have a very good impression of you.”

“…Is that so?”

“Can’t you tell just by the number of times she’s contacted you directly lately? Even though a monster like her must be incredibly busy in public office, she shows her face every time. That’s how much she wants to give the impression that she’s treating you well.”

“………”

“You don’t want to become an agent, do you?”

“No way.”

Regardless of the fact that agents were dedicated to the well-being of the city, he had no great interest in the security organization. Rather, he was interested in the rewards he could get through them.

“The city government’s agents would know a lot about rare items that I can’t easily get. For example…”

“Elixirs?”

“…You’re right.”

The requests that came through Jenny were being reviewed from time to time, even while he was carrying out operations with the agents. The problem was that there were still not many requests for the elixirs or unique magic systems that Lennox wanted, or requests that offered those items as rewards. He thought he had raised his reputation and value quite a bit, but it seemed like he still had a long way to go to get his hands on such items.

“Hmm… Actually, this kind of problem can be easily solved if you just find a sponsor, but you don’t want that, Ban.”

“I want to avoid being at the beck and call of any one person or organization. That’s why I haven’t contacted Dyke even after our work was done.”

Jenny chuckled at Lennox’s indifferent words.

“You know what? Panoa still sends me greetings from time to time. Even though she must be busy expanding her arms dealing business.”

“………”

He thought she was refraining from contacting Lennox directly, but she was targeting his surroundings without offending him. There might be a chance to work with Dyke Corporation again someday, but at least for the time being, he had no intention of doing so. Perhaps it was because Lennox had strongly hinted that he wanted an elixir, Jenny started to reveal information she knew for the first time.

“In my opinion, the easiest way is to get a ticket to the underground auction house.”

“Underground auction house…”

Come to think of it, Dyke Corporation had also obtained the artifact called Enakfil’s Five Fingers through a VIP auction hosted by the city council. It seemed that to find rare items, you needed not only money but also connections to match.

“It’s not enough to just enter the auction house. To get the items you want, you need to get an upper-level ticket that allows you to bid on the items.”

“You need qualifications just to participate.”

“That’s because if you invite valuable guests to participate in the auction, the level of items that come out will also increase. It’s because of the unique characteristic of the auction house where the guests become the exhibitors again.”

That’s why all sorts of treasures in the city are circulating in the shadows, Jenny said, continuing her words.

“I asked Panoa about it, and she said it’s hard to get a ticket to the underground auction house in this area, not the public auction house.”

“…Did you already mention it once?”

“I’m doing what I can.”

A type that finds a solution on her own before speaking up. That pre-emptive action and post-reporting seemed to reveal Jenny’s flexible way of handling things, and Lennox chuckled unconsciously.

“After this operation is successful, I’ll mention it to Evelyn. Even if it’s not as good as Dyke Corporation, she’ll give you a reward that will be helpful to you.”

“Good.”

Lennox muttered as he grabbed the doorknob of the office.

“To do that, I need to bring her a result that she’ll be completely satisfied with.”

#

In the early morning, a warm breeze, out of season, was blowing at Lavatenon University. The warmth was being circulated and the cold air was being released through a vast barrier that stretched across the entire university grounds. Lennox had no idea how much the cost of this process would be, but it was clear that the university was paying for all of it without any hesitation. Lavatenon, the leading magic university among the educational institutions directly under the city government. This place, which had established a position by taking advantage of the attitude of mages who did not want to be bound by the magic towers and pouring in a huge budget, was completely different from the cold and dark scenery of Balkan that Lennox had experienced so far. Was the air that those who had luck, talent, and environment enjoyed so warm and cozy? He was lost in thought as he felt the warm breeze.

“Haa, haa!”

“One, two! One, two!”

Despite the early morning, there were many people working out in various parts of the university grounds, which were decorated in a colorful way. The appearance of the palace-like, beautiful, and antique buildings. The scenery of green and fresh vegetation even in winter. The clean and tidy streets of the university. The sight of students actively moving around and focusing on self-improvement was not bad to Lennox either. There was no need to neglect physical training just because you were learning magic, and rather, it was full of advantages. Lennox was just patching things up with other abilities and equipment because of this damn penalty, but Eden, the boss of the Cigar Bang, was also a skilled mage, but he had a sturdy physique. Preparing for close combat in case of an emergency was truly the right attitude for a mage. As he thought that, he was about to walk past the people exercising and head to Aris’s lab when he suddenly heard someone running from behind. Even considering that she was running, her footsteps were quite light. A refreshing scent that could be felt even as she ran from behind. A deep navy blue hair that ran past Lennox and jumped forward without any hesitation. Her stable posture, which could be recognized at a glance even though she was wearing training clothes, was impressive, but she was a person who had nothing to do with Lennox. He thought about wanting a cigarette and let it pass indifferently. Until the towel tied around her waist came loose and flew towards Lennox.

“…….?”

Flap!

He was about to unconsciously use his magic to grab the towel, but he stopped when he felt the woman’s gaze as she turned around. He had no choice but to try to grab the towel floating in the air with his bare hands, but he ended up fumbling in the air.

“……..”

It was a strange sensation that his body was moving on its own even though he was clearly looking and reaching out. He laughed at his own ridiculous athletic ability. He could react to the attacks that superhumans poured out in seconds, but if he didn’t use magic, he would miss a towel fluttering in front of his eyes like this. It seemed that he should not spare any assistance, including magic, in all matters involving the use of his body in the future. ‘That would be the same for things like bikes. At least until I create a decent riding assistance magic, I shouldn’t be greedy.’ It was different from cars, which had some safety devices. Sebastian had given him the implication that he could come to him anytime if he wanted a bike, but Lennox needed some preparation to ride such a thing. ‘If I modify the principle of shooting assistance magic, it doesn’t seem impossible… But I won’t know until I try it myself.’ While he was lost in thought holding the towel, the woman in training clothes walked up to him and stared at Lennox. A cold expression with her abundant navy blue hair tied in a single braid. If Aris had a hint of coldness in her sophistication, the woman standing in front of him was a beauty with an impression as if she was wrapped in ice. It was only after seeing her face that Lennox remembered who she was. Priscilla Leonics. A student taking Professor Aris Richelene’s elemental studies class, and at the same time, a member of the Leonics family, a family of excellent mages. And one of the talented and young mages who had entered Lavatenon University, rejecting the hands of countless magic towers.

Genius Wizard Takes Medicine [EN]

Genius Wizard Takes Medicine [EN]

The Genius Wizard who takes Medicine, 약먹는 천재마법사 약먹는 천재 마법사
Status: Ongoing Author: Native Language: Korean
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In "Genius Wizard Takes Medicine," the protagonist, an avid gamer, meticulously crafts the ultimate wizard character in the game "World" by maximizing magical abilities and accepting numerous disadvantageous traits. However, he suddenly finds himself transmigrated into this very character—a prodigious talent who cannot survive a single day without relying on drugs. Set against a cyberpunk fantasy backdrop, the story blends action, adventure, and intricate magic systems, inviting readers to explore a world where extraordinary power comes at a significant cost.

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