Genius Wizard Takes Medicine [EN]: Chapter 1175

“Take slow, deep breaths and calm your mind.”

“Huuu…”

“You don’t have to try to concentrate. It’s enough to let your thoughts flow.”

While the construction of the Magic Tower was underway, in the office on the top floor of a building leased in the nearby 48th district.

Jenny sat upright in her office chair, eyes closed, taking deep breaths.

A circular ring emitting a blue light slowly rotated in her hand.

Whoooom!!!

Jenny’s Ouroboros magic circle, with a blue light different from Lenok’s golden glow.

However, Lenok didn’t pay much attention to the difference in color itself.

The important thing was the image of ‘convergence’ that existed in the Ouroboros magic system.

It was the fact that Jenny was able to recall it better than anyone else in the Magic Tower.

“Good. That’s enough.”

The moment Lenok said that and clenched his right hand, the black ring on his index finger rotated.

At the same time, the darkness that spread around Lenok and Jenny rotated, forcibly stopping everything.

Whoooom!!

Only then did Jenny open her eyes, sweating and coughing roughly.

“Haa, cough…!!”

“Let’s take a break. Just don’t forget the feeling you have now.”

Lenok, who had been holding her shoulder, stepped back and clenched and unclenched his right hand.

“The result of your practice so far. While I’m helping you practice, I can keep it that way.”

“It’s the first time I’ve ever learned and practiced something like this.”

Jenny wiped the sweat with her shirt sleeve and narrowed her eyes.

“To be able to preserve the results of my practice without losing them. Where did you get such an ability again?”

“I don’t know…”

After learning that the activation condition of the Mandala was not himself, but in cases other than himself.

Lenok was gradually getting a sense of how to use the ‘preservation’ ability of the Mandala.

The Mandala, as its name suggests, is a vessel that can contain the eternal essence as it is.

However, there is literally no limit to the contents that can be contained in the vessel.

If even the remains of a dead Outer God could be contained and preserved within it, then it should be possible to interfere with ‘phenomena’ beyond time and space.

That’s why Lenok was helping Jenny with her Ouroboros manifestation practice, as well as practicing the Mandala’s abilities.

However, Lenok calmed his thoughts and casually changed the subject.

“I have so many abilities that I’ve learned and mastered, I don’t know. I’ve used and discarded many abilities.”

“…That’s, you’re saying that on purpose to be annoying, right?”

“It means that if you have a firm center, you don’t need to be bound by trivial means.”

Lenok chuckled and turned away.

“Among the magic I’ve learned, there are many that have similar abilities, but if there is a clear standard, you can tell if they are really necessary for me. Then it’s not difficult to integrate the same abilities, or to exclude and organize one side.”

“…”

“The reason I’m teaching you the Ouroboros is because this magic system can ultimately serve as a standard. From the beginning, this power was created for ‘that’ purpose.”

Lenok smiled as he watched Jenny, who was looking down at her hands with a serious expression.

“Well, if you want to be picky, it’s also because you have an exceptionally good aptitude.”

Jenny had the best aptitude for the Ouroboros magic system among all the colleagues in the tower that Lenok had taught so far.

When he first started teaching the Ouroboros, she showed even better achievements than Evelyn Marcia.

That’s why Lenok was visiting Jenny whenever he had time and teaching her the Ouroboros magic system.

Fortunately, Jenny also did not disappoint his expectations and did not neglect her practice, so now she had grown to the point where she could implement the basic magic circle on her own.

Jenny’s face became even more serious after hearing Lenok’s words.

She pulled up a chair and sat down, placing both hands on the desk and said.

“Let’s do it again. I’m ready.”

“You look very tired. Are you okay?”

“Even with your help, I don’t want to forget this feeling now.”

Jenny closed her eyes and answered as she turned her hands over and stacked them.

“Rather, I should try to practice alone even when you’re not around.”

Paat!!

The shape of the Ouroboros magic circle, rotating as a blue ring in Jenny’s hand.

She engraves her own will and standards one by one inside the empty magic circle.

“As you know by now, the Ouroboros is not a magic specialized for combat.”

Lenok said, standing next to Jenny and looking down at the magic circle.

“It’s closer to a tool that can serve as a standard or means in the process of analyzing, selecting, and absorbing something.”

“…”

“But rather, because of that, once you have fully mastered the Ouroboros, you will be much freer than before in learning other types of magic.”

Lenok said.

“Of course, it will be affected by your innate formula aptitude, but at least you will have the opportunity to learn and understand new magic, formulas, and knowledge.”

“That’s…”

“I intend to use that qualification as the authority to operate and control my Magic Tower.”

It was no coincidence that Jenny, of all people, had the aptitude to learn the Ouroboros magic system.

It was partly because she was a descendant of Bajur and inherited the blood of Kaise through transgenerational inheritance.

But Lenok knew that her own abilities had reached such an outstanding level.

The understanding and insight that are inevitably required to handle the Ouroboros magic system.

The intuition to grasp the essence and the macroscopic view to see the unseen.

The only person who can share work and make judgments from the same perspective as Lenok.

The only person he could trust and leave the Magic Tower to when he was away from the city.

The partner he had been with the longest since creating the identity of Ban.

She probably knew that birth or origin was not important.

What Lenok valued most was always-

“Yes, I know.”

Whoooooom!!!!

Jenny, who had raised the Ouroboros magic circle, slowly half-opened her eyes.

“That this is an extension of what I do best. And that I can do it better than anyone else.”

Crack, crackle!!!

Complex patterns and letters were quickly engraved on the blue magic circle, completing it.

Jenysia Bajur’s own Ouroboros magic system solidified its form and rotated smoothly.

“I’ve already decided what I want to do.”

Jenny muttered.

“If I need qualifications, I’ll take them now.”

Faaaah!!!

Lenok stepped back as he watched the warm blue afterglow that filled the spacious office.

“Is this the end of the preparations?”

She had not yet fully mastered the Ouroboros, but there was really not much left.

From here, even if Jenny practiced on her own, she would be able to achieve visible results.

Once she had entered an awakened state, it would take some time for her state to stabilize properly.

Lenok, who had been silently watching her, put a simple barrier on the office and turned away.

Almost everything that needed to be done before the construction of the Magic Tower was completed was now done.

What remained was-

[Ban. The Chairman has returned to Vulcan.]

Lenok moved as he saw Virgil’s message on his phone screen.

[He wants to talk to you for a moment. Can you come to the Cartel headquarters right now?]

* * *

The chairman’s office on the top floor of the Cartel headquarters.

Behind the vast library where all kinds of books and ancient texts were piled up, a transparent veil was draped.

The scenery that he always encountered whenever he came here to meet Oliviera.

“You’re late.”

Lenok said, confirming the glint of light from beyond the swaying veil.

“You left Kundara before me, but you’ve only just returned to Vulcan?”

[Since I went on a trip after a long time, I had many things to take care of.]

A familiar hexagram resonated from beyond the veil.

[A long time ago, I wandered the continent and exchanged many favors and grudges. This time, I just went to repay the debts from that time.]

“Considering that, you seem to be much more refreshed.”

Lenok chuckled.

“It seems that your journey to Kundara was quite a good rest for you.”

He had cleansed the impurities in his body by bathing in poison from Nivek’s comrades, but he had suffered several major injuries while fighting in Gugyeop.

However, Oliviera’s condition, when they met again, seemed to be much better than before.

The glow of her piercing eyes beyond the veil, as well as the aura emanating from her languidly leaning body, were sharp and alive.

It was clear that she had recovered her body and improved her condition by some means after leaving Kundara first.

Considering the injuries and side effects Lenok had suffered in Kundara, it was almost absurd.

Of course, it was Lenok who asked Oliviera to accompany him to Kundara-

[It seems that you too have met the person you needed to meet and returned.]

Oliviera let out a languid laugh.

[So, did that failure leave to atone for his sins?]

“…Well. I don’t know if you can call it atonement.”

Lenok shook his head.

A brief meeting just before leaving Kundara.

She had known from the beginning that she was aware of the fact that he had met Maleon and made him a follower.

“Maleon’s condition was not his own fault. Nevertheless, he tried to remain himself until the end.”

“…”

“That’s why I just wanted to give Maleon a chance. The next thing is something he has to take responsibility for himself.”

[You wanted to give him a chance…]

Oliviera sneered.

[You’re talking as if you’re a god. Even after going through such an ordeal, you’re still like you.]

“…”

[If even your arrogance hasn’t changed, then that’s not a bad thing. Seeing your face makes me feel like the work is finally over.]

“…You didn’t call me all the way here just to mock me.”

Lenok smiled wryly and turned his gaze.

“The fact that you looked for me as soon as you returned to Vulcan means that you’ve heard all the news from the central front, right?”

[Heard, if it’s about the battle between the Underworld King and Jinwa, then you can put it that way.]

Oliviera chuckled and replied.

[I saw what happened there.]

“…You saw the fight directly?”

He wondered why her return to Vulcan was so late, but it turned out that Oliviera herself had observed the battle directly.

At Lenok’s momentary pause, Oliviera spoke leisurely.

[The entire outskirts of the central front were covered in an endless night, becoming a demonic realm where you couldn’t see an inch ahead.]

“…”

[The result is still unknown, but when the night is lifted, it will all be over. Perhaps the victory or defeat has already been decided.]

“It’s been over a week since night fell over the central front.”

Lenok asked with a stiff expression.

“Are the Underworld King and Jinwa… fighting each other for that long?”

[For transcendents on the verge of ascension, the time of the world is a very relative concept.]

Oliviera said.

[The fight would have started and ended in a flash. All other time is just a process to clean up the results. From the outside, even that feels as long as eternity.]

“…”

[And, I think I already know who won…]

Oliviera’s eyes flashed sharply beyond the veil.

[It would be best to prepare for the worst. Neither of them would leave the loser alive.]

“Not leave them alive, huh…”

Did that mean that Myung or Jinwa would desecrate the death of the loser? Or was it the opposite?

Even though he vaguely understood the meaning, Lenok couldn’t bring himself to ask her.

Lenok also expected the outcome of the fight.

[There was a story to be told before the ending that the monsters who mocked the rules of ascension would face.]

Oliviera asked in a cold voice.

[The Legion is returning. What are you going to do?]

“…”

[The purpose of the parade has not been officially announced, but those who know already know. You must have heard the whole story as well.]

“…I think you have the answer to that, not me.”

Lenok raised his eyes.

“I don’t know anything about the time when the Legion was in Vulcan. I don’t know what they were like when they were members of the Three Heads.”

“…”

“As the head of the Cartel, you’ve clashed with Deadrise, so you must know. What kind of existence is the Legion?”

Lenok asked.

“What will happen when they return to Vulcan?”

[Everything will go back to the way it was before.]

Oliviera met Lenok’s gaze.

[The time when the project failed and civil wars and wars continued. Back to the time when they built and destroyed cities and piled up corpses.]

“…”

[Ethan Bajur’s return must be to correct his mistakes. At least, it’s clear that he has the ability to do so.]

She could be heard leaning back on the bed beyond the veil.

[It’s clear that the Legion wants war. The defeat of the Guigwi is also one of the reasons. The bond between the Legion’s sacred bones is still enormous.]

“…”

[I heard that they will fill the vacant Legion Commander’s seat at the parade. I also heard that your name and the Thousand Names you rely on are being mentioned for that position.]

Oliviera asked in a playful tone as she looked at the silent Lenok.

[Against the high-ranking Legion Commanders of Deadrise, who have gathered solely to face you, will you be able to protect your territory intact?]

“I don’t know. Whether I can do it or not is something that’s hard to gauge without actually trying it.”

There were many things involved in this Legion parade, and it was impossible to know if they could be handled all at once.

His meeting with Oliviera was to discuss and coordinate that part of the matter.

He had made an offer to Peisha, but surprisingly, she did not immediately accept Lenok’s words.

Instead, she rarely hesitated, looking troubled, and postponed her answer until the very end.

He could give her time to think, but even so, what Lenok had to do would not change.

“I’m going to try to meet Ethan Bajur before anything starts. At least, it’s impossible to judge without knowing what kind of person he is.”

“…”

“What does he want, having been away from Vulcan for so long, to return to the Legion at this time?”

Lenok smiled wryly and raised his gaze.

“If he’s a transcendent of that level, there are things that you can never know without meeting him directly.”

After that, Lenok finished discussing the schedule to be handled before the parade with Oliviera and left the office.

There were many things he had started during his trip to Kundara, and there were things that needed to be finished.

What needed to be decided was what identity he would go to the parade with.

And what he needed to confirm when he met Ethan Bajur.

“Ban.”

Virgil, who was walking from the opposite side of the hallway, called out to Lenok, who was lost in thought.

“It’s been a while. How have you been?”

“When I came to my senses, I was somehow still alive.”

Lenok replied as he entered the president’s office, where Virgil worked, guided by him.

“I’m sorry for borrowing your chairman for this. There were many dangerous things.”

“No, it’s what the chairman wanted to do herself, so it’s not my place to say anything.”

Virgil, with his rocky, rugged arms crossed, smiled.

“Rather, I wish the chairman would enjoy going out sometimes. The Cartel’s work is like that, but the chairman especially… doesn’t like to move.”

“…Can you say that in front of Oliviera?”

“Of course, I absolutely can’t.”

Lenok and Virgil looked at each other and laughed at the same time.

Even in the midst of that, Virgil glanced around as if he was looking around, and handed over a data chip placed on the office table.

“Anyway, the chairman has returned, so it’s okay to hand this over to you. That’s why I called you for a moment.”

“What is this?”

“Ban. You’ve been busy with research at the Magic Tower, so you don’t know the news outside, but the atmosphere right now is unusual.”

Virgil’s expression changed slightly to a serious one.

“Not only are there external threats, but there have also been a series of fatal information leaks internally, making it very ominous.”

“…”

“The reason I’m giving this to you first is to let you know exactly how this information, which is being shared in Vulcan right now, is affecting the megacity.”

Click.

As soon as he heard those words, Lenok plugged the data chip into his phone without hesitation.

Davie immediately responded to Lenok’s will, reviewed the internal data, and displayed it on the screen.

“…This is.”

He frowned after checking the title of the report, which contained some familiar keywords.

[Risk Report: Social Reactions and Aftermath of the East Continent Superhuman Power Ranking Posted on the Deep Web (Ranking List Attached)]