Genius Wizard Takes Medicine [EN]: Chapter 134

Was he so desperate to get into her lab that he would endure such humiliation? Considering his obsession, it was obvious how he felt about Lenok.

‘I suppose there’s nothing else to be done. I’ll be going first then.’

Archwood bowed his head and disappeared, and the other magicians who had gotten off the train also greeted Aris in unison before heading towards the group at the castle.

Lenok, watching from the side, could also feel how high her status was. A prominent member of the Sinclair Magic Tower, a magician who reached level 6 at a young age, and a tenured professor at the city’s university. An elite of the light, with abilities and a background that were hard to come by.

‘I’ll go ahead then. My schedule is tight, so the conference will start soon.’ She handed the carrier she was holding to Lenok and immediately left.

‘………’

Since he was supposed to be an attendant, this must be it. Even on Earth, weren’t all graduate students in the lab in a similar situation? It wasn’t hard to understand since he had the knowledge.

Lenok took her carrier to a separate private residence, and he settled in the attendants’ quarters, which were a bit far from there. A structure where four people shared one mansion. Everyone else except him had already arrived.

As he went inside, the other three who were unpacking their luggage all looked at Lenok, but soon turned their heads without paying much attention. They were people he would never see again after a day anyway.

Lenok also unpacked his luggage silently and fell into thought. It was unlikely that Lenok would attend the meeting today anyway. It would be better to think of it as taking a day off. More than that, he needed to organize the questions he wanted to ask Aris on the way back.

‘I wish I could get more specific knowledge about the domain… First of all, the key is whether Aris knows how to use the domain.’ A self-domain that only those with talent among level 6 or higher magicians can use.

Lenok had figured out how to deploy a domain during his fight with Craig, but he had not yet learned how to use it properly. With information restrictions on high-level magic, the only channel for Lenok to obtain related data was the university. Considering the power of the domain that Craig used, it seemed possible to face an enemy stronger than Lenok’s level if he could use it well.

While Lenok was thinking about this and that, the door of the mansion suddenly opened wide. The sharp aura of magic that poured out made everyone in the lodgings turn their heads naturally. It was clearly a magician of an extraordinary level. With the pouring sunlight behind him, Pablen Archwood was smiling at Lenok.

‘Come out.’

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‘………’

He had thought that such a day would come someday, but he did not expect him to take action so boldly. Was it because his resentment was so great, or did he think he had to step on Lenok as soon as possible? Either way, it seemed difficult to avoid this situation now. And Lenok didn’t particularly want to avoid it either.

‘Here, I won’t be bothered by other guys.’ Archwood said with a grin. A plateau far from the ruins of the castle. A dead forest with withered trees in the cold wind. He had already raised his magic power to the fullest and raised his hand towards Lenok. When Lenok raised his eyebrows at the bold gesture, Archwood smiled even more brightly and said.

‘Don’t worry. I won’t touch your face. And if you give me the answer I want to hear, it’ll be over quickly.’

‘………’

‘I don’t usually like such rough methods. But sometimes, using my hands directly is the most effective.’ Archwood muttered. ‘And for guys with thick skin like you, this is the fastest way.’

‘I have a question for you too.’

‘Didn’t you even learn how to use honorifics to your school senior?’ Ignoring Archwood’s nonsense, Lenok said, ‘Was this your purpose for following along to this conference using connections?’

‘…..That’s none of your business.’ Looking at Archwood’s expression, it was clear that he hadn’t planned that far. Well, it was just yesterday that Lenok decided to go on a business trip with Aris. It was unlikely that he would have thought of that and followed along. Then, Archwood’s actions this time were also a very impromptu decision. It seemed too easy for Lenok to turn the tables.

‘Okay. I won’t tell the professor about what happened here.’ When he took out a cigarette from his pocket, Archwood’s expression changed slightly. He had never taken out a cigarette at the university, so it was no wonder he felt that way.

‘Instead, you’ll have to keep me company for a while.’ There were more than one or two abilities he had to experiment with. Lenok immediately raised his magic power and slowly stretched it out below his feet. He embraced the entire forest and changed its nature, surrounding himself. A nature change that uses magic to occupy the surrounding space and activate it. In other words, it is no exaggeration to say that it reverses the nature of the entire space. The nature change technique, which is the exclusive property of a level 6 magician, is, on the other hand, the key to reaching the self-domain.

He slammed it down. Domain activation.

Weeeeeeeng!! A very different magic power from Lenok’s covered the two and quickly eroded the vicinity. The size was about 10m in radius. Even though he was instantly within Lenok’s range, Archwood didn’t even notice.

‘It’s better this way.’ Lenok thought, staring at the opponent in front of him with a blank face. A magician with a huge difference in level. Isn’t he the perfect opponent to experiment with the effects of the domain? Testing various possibilities that he didn’t know about because he was busy blocking the opponent’s spells in the fight with Craig. That was the reason why Lenok followed Archwood all the way to this distant place.

Archwood didn’t like Lenok’s composure, so he held the magic power he had raised to the fullest in both hands and quickly made a hand seal.

‘……You’ve been talking nonsense since a while ago, but I’m also curious when you’ll realize your situation.’

[Wind Wolf]

Whoooosh!! The swirling wind changes into a concrete shape with a clear will. The figure of a wolf that swept up the air currents, crouched down, and stood up.

‘Let’s talk again after your limbs are bitten off.’

[Krrr….!!] It immediately rushed towards Lenok. A unique wind-type magic. Is it a spell that mixes the concept of summoning to some extent? The way it uses the air currents is interesting, but there is something more important. Watching the opponent use magic while the domain was deployed, he realized something.

He lightly waved his hand. The wind wolf, which was rushing with its teeth wide open, stopped abruptly in front of Lenok. It looked as if time had stopped, frozen in the same posture it had been rushing in. Archwood’s expression changed strangely at Lenok’s response, which he had never expected.

‘….What is it? What just happened?’

‘……..’

‘I see.’ It was certain. Lenok’s magic power interference ability, which was already powerful, was being extremely amplified inside the domain. It was unknown whether this was a common feature of other domains or a unique characteristic of Lenok’s… If he could use the magic power interference that he used to divert his attention in this way, the possibilities seemed endless.

‘It’s like… trying to directly control magic power.’

Shatter! Shatter! The stopped wind wolf was shattered into pieces on the spot and disappeared into the air. Archwood tried his best to maintain the magic, but the magic he had used was no longer his. He stared at the scattering wind as if he couldn’t believe it, then shut his mouth tightly. He must be desperately racking his brain to understand what just happened. He opened his mouth with difficulty.

‘Aris Richelren must really care about you. What kind of powerful artifact did she give you for this to happen?’ Lenok chuckled at those words.

‘Is that the answer you came up with after thinking so hard?’

‘You damn bastard….!!’ He must have sensed that something was wrong from the start. But if he backed out now, the situation would only get worse. Knowing that well, he gritted his teeth and implemented another magic and shot it straight at Lenok.

[Agitation]

[Rampant]

[Whirlwind]

Various kinds of magic with bizarre and fluid movements that Lenok was encountering for the first time. Perhaps because they used the flow of the atmosphere in the air as it was, the casting speed was abnormally fast, and the magic power deployment did not occur around Archwood. Is this a characteristic of unique wind-type magic? The words he had said at the beginning about not touching his face were now meaningless.

Lenok just stood there and dismantled all the magic that was coming towards him into pieces. Shatter! Shatter! Archwood’s blank face was visible through the scattering wind. Lenok raised his hand and stretched his senses to the insignificant magic source contained within. He could tell even without touching it. Everything that Lenok felt and accepted inside the domain was entirely in Lenok’s hands. He sees what is invisible and touches what cannot be touched. He grabbed the image that made up the inner self of the magician named Archwood and twisted it as it was.

Crack!!!

‘Guh, ugh… Kahak!!’ It must be the feeling of the pillar supporting his whole body breaking. Archwood struggled to resist, but he didn’t know how to stop the collapse that started from deep within his body. Lenok slowly walked over and placed his hand on his shoulder. There was no hostility left in his red, bloodshot eyes, but he had to make sure the job was done. Lenok had made up his mind to start this, so the aftermath was just as important.

‘Are you okay?’

‘….W-what?’

‘You were attacked by strange monsters just now and barely escaped. It’s a miracle you’re not dead.’

‘………’

‘But it’s a relief. You lost your magic power, but you weren’t that badly hurt. You should be grateful that you saved your life.’ Archwood’s face, which had been looking at him like a madman at first, began to turn pale as he realized what Lenok was saying. Lenok was now explaining to him what would happen in the future. He stammered and reached out his hand.

‘W-wait a minute… I was wrong.’

‘I don’t know what you’re talking about.’ Lenok slowly brought his hand to his chest and said, ‘N-not my magic power. What the hell are you doing!!’