Genius Wizard Takes Medicine [EN]: Chapter 137

This strange sensation of completely reversing the properties of space.

Was Aris also able to perceive and manipulate her own domain?

Whoooosh…!!

Unlike anything he had seen before, a dark blue-black magic gathered in her hand, soon forming a black sphere the size of a fist that began to float.

Whoooom…!!

At first glance, it looked like a simple aggregation of magic, but Renok inwardly clicked his tongue, realizing that it was the result of an extremely compressed and materialized domain.

‘Impressive…’

It was already beyond Renok’s common sense to deploy a domain on a moving train, but to not only expand it to include himself but also to shrink it to the size of a fist and hold it.

How much talent and sensitivity would be required for that simple-looking sphere of domain?

He recalled Craig, who couldn’t even materialize the basics of a self-domain and had to resort to all sorts of means to construct an artificial domain.

Aris Richelieu was also a mage who was more than worthy of being called a genius in her field.

“If you can materialize and project your own mental image into a domain created like this, you can create unique abilities beyond simple magic circles.”

Renok muttered to himself without realizing it.

“Projecting a mental image…”

“I haven’t been able to draw it out to that extent yet—”

“If the abilities of a self-domain are determined in that way, there might be cases where they don’t align with one’s aptitude.”

Aris’s eyes widened at Renok’s words.

“That’s right. You’re quick to understand. That’s why some high-ranking mages who can activate their domains don’t necessarily use them in combat.”

“………”

In short, to create abilities needed for combat, it would be necessary to refine one’s mental image, even artificially.

It was a difficult topic.

‘I should try various things when I get back.’

The way Aris had just demonstrated the application of her domain was something Renok could also try.

In particular, the method of concentrating the amplification power of magic by shrinking the domain to a local area seemed like something he could use occasionally even during combat.

While Renok was lost in thought, Aris, who had lightly clenched her fist to cancel the domain, sighed and leaned back in her chair.

“I was going around trying to get inspiration to go further… but I didn’t have any big breakthroughs.”

If Aris said that, the answer was clear.

Apart from the research she was doing at the university, she was looking for an opportunity to move further forward.

‘A state where you project your mental image into a self-domain…’

It was a vague concept for Renok, who had only just fully mastered the manipulation of magic’s properties and understood the deployment of a self-domain.

However, it was still a part that he should not neglect to find a clue to.

Beyond the simple issue of survival, Renok’s own power would ultimately have to come first to find out the fundamental reason for this world’s existence.

Aris, who had been staring intently at Renok, who was lost in thought, subtly turned her gaze away.

“…Anyway, thank you for accompanying me on this trip. I never thought I’d ask you for such a favor.”

“It’s alright. Things don’t always go as planned.”

“As planned… I guess not.”

Aris said, turning her head to look out the window.

“I’m in a situation where I can’t even do one thing I want to properly. I shouldn’t try to do everything alone.”

“………”

Her expression, reflected in the darkened window, looked somewhat bitter.

Even a genius like her, who had reached the position of a high-ranking mage at a young age, must have her own circumstances.

It wouldn’t be strange if she had a story that matched her talent and background.

However, instead of listening to her concerns, Renok silently turned his gaze to follow hers.

She hadn’t called Renok to hear an answer or comfort.

Renok knew well that there were times when silence was more important.

In the quiet air, only the sound of the train echoed softly.

Davi, who had been sleeping in his arms, stirred silently.

The short two-day trip was coming to an end.

Chase (1)

District 48. Noon. A large intersection where administrative facilities are concentrated.

Beep beep!

On the street, where a fountain sculpted with an unknown giant beast was located, all sorts of vehicles were driving haphazardly in all directions.

Even after the disappearance of the huge gang called Cigar Bang, which had dominated the district, the district’s vitality did not disappear.

The vast wealth and logistics overflowing from the central district. Just living off the scraps was enough to keep dozens of districts running smoothly.

Isn’t the reason why the underworld of Balkan is so active because the light is so strong?

It was also the reason why citizens still trusted the city government, despite having dozens of problems that were hard to describe.

Unless it was a case of self-destruction like Senator Reisen, this absolute power structure would not easily change.

Bwaaaaaaaang!!!

The sound of the engine running like crazy.

The dull sound of the steering wheel being turned sharply, and the horns blaring from all directions, pounded in his eardrums.

Two different cars were stirring up the complex streets, engaging in an unexpected chase in the middle of the avenue.

“Damn it…”

Renok, who was watching the car ahead, frowned deeply.

“This is a bit more difficult than I thought.”

[I recommend excluding the center lane and encroaching on the second lane. Considering the traffic congestion, it seems the opponent is trying to shake off the pursuit by drawing in the cars on the main road.]

“I know.”

Renok replied nonchalantly to Davi, who was sitting in the passenger seat, perking up her ears.

“When will the automatic driving pattern be completed?”

[The time spent in a four-wheeled vehicle is approximately 560 seconds so far. It is difficult to secure enough data with just this. Even considering the calculation ability of a strong artificial intelligence, it will take a little more time to learn the pattern.]

There was no need to hear more.

Renok shut his mouth and quietly stepped on the accelerator.

As Renok, who had not yet acquired proper mobility, he had no choice but to struggle if the opponent gave up resisting and resorted to a chase like this.

Moreover, to catch up with the fleeing person while minimizing damage to the surroundings in a crowd full of civilians like this?

Even a skilled freelance driver would have to put in effort, so how would Renok fare?

“…It was a mistake to approach with my face exposed at first. I never thought they’d recognize me right away.”

[Isn’t Master a famous freelancer in this area? You made a clumsy mistake.]

“………”

It was a stupid mistake that even Davi pointed out, but Renok also had an excuse.

Due to his collaboration with Dyke and his operations with the agent, Renok’s reputation had soared, and the number of criminals in this area who knew his face had greatly increased.

The opponent who ran away without any resistance as soon as they saw Renok’s face.

Even knowing that he was an excellent mage, they were deliberately driving only through crowded places, trying to get as many civilians caught up as possible.

Even if it was Renok, it was impossible to guarantee that he could accurately use magic to prevent a car at least dozens of meters away from exploding while focusing all his attention on driving.

‘If it’s a deliberately created escape, it’s very plausible. Even if it’s a coincidence, this is in the realm of talent.’

Renok’s eyes cooled down.

He had accepted the request thinking it was something he could do while making an excuse to visit the autonomous territory, but wasn’t the opponent accurately targeting a situation that was difficult for Renok to respond to?

‘I’ll have to catch them and hear the reason directly.’

While he was lost in thought, the chase was sinking deeper into a quagmire.

They were deliberately disrupting the direction of travel from side to side, disrupting the driving of other cars, and messing up the lanes to stop the pursuit.

Bbaaaang!!

Crash! Crackle!!

“Kyaaaaak!!”

“What are you doing!!”

Eventually, cars that had fallen into chaos encroached on the sidewalk, breaking streetlights and smashing fire hydrants, causing water to spray into the air.

Renok wiped the water droplets splashing on the windshield with the wipers and turned the steering wheel sharply.

The car slid along the right turn road, barely missing the wall.

Renok’s appearance as he stepped on the accelerator to increase speed was now somewhat taking shape.

The riding assistance magic he had created through repeated research.

It was proof that the magic originally created to handle a bike was being successfully applied to a car as well.

Screeeech!!

“If data collection is not yet complete, I’ll have to think of another way.”

[What do you mean?]

“I’m going to manipulate the surrounding traffic lights to determine the direction the guy is turning the steering wheel. Can you do that?”

Renok didn’t know exactly how much potential his self-made partner had, but that was the same for Davi herself.

Although she had powerful calculation abilities based on Palmer’s artificial intelligence module, she was just born into the world and was learning various things.

It was necessary for Renok to directly instruct and tell her what was possible and what was impossible so that she could get a sense of it.

A moment of silence. Davi answered.

[It’s possible.]

Zzzzzap!!

At that moment, electricity flashed from Davi’s body, and the electromagnetic waves created by repeated vibrations in a fleeting moment spread beyond the car and into the surrounding area.

Beep! Beep!

The lights of the traffic lights, which had been alternating between green and red, suddenly changed randomly, quickly controlling the road conditions.

No matter how skilled the opponent was at driving, it was impossible to force their way through a road where cars had stopped.

The only thing they could aim for was the gaps that occurred from moment to moment on the road they were driving on.

It was impossible to control the entire area, but it was possible to guide the driving route of the pursuing vehicle.

“Davi. Take the wheel.”

[Data collection is not yet…]

“It doesn’t matter which direction, just control the car so it doesn’t crash. You can do that much, right?”

Without waiting for an answer, Renok reached for his waist.

What he held in his hand was a small rifle model the size of a finger.

However, when he released the shrinking magic imbued with magic power, what Renok held in his hand turned into a huge sniper rifle.

Click!

Renok, who had quickly loaded the bullet and finished loading, held the rifle and leaned out the window.

At the same time as confirming that Davi was remotely controlling the steering wheel, he stuck out the barrel and put his face to the scope.

“…Ugh.”

Thanks to the lightweight magic, it wasn’t difficult to lift the rifle itself, but this posture of sticking the barrel out of the window was a strain for Renok.

He had to finish it in one shot.

Thinking that, Renok immediately piled up shooting assistance magic on the rifle.

[Aim Correction]

[Trajectory Guidance]

[Penetration Control]

[Focused Fire]

It was his first time handling it properly, but the moment he grabbed it, he could feel that its capacity was fundamentally different from a pistol.

The auxiliary magic that could be piled up on a single shot of a revolver felt completely effortless here.

However, Renok suppressed the desire to test the limits of the auxiliary magic any further and quickly aimed the barrel.

What he needed was not power but accuracy. For that, he didn’t mind reducing the power of the bullet.

He pulled the trigger.

Taang!!

The direction of the barrel, which had been aimed from the swaying car, was fixed by a strange movement of magic just before firing, leading to the optimal firing angle.

Immediately after, the trajectory of the bullet curved slightly, accurately refracting towards the direction Renok was aiming for.

Finally, it accurately pierced the rear tire of the fleeing car.

Poof!!

Close to the axle. It was also the result of maximizing the penetration power.

It wasn’t just a matter of one tire bursting, but it must have felt like running the remaining distance on three legs.

The moment he was sure of the hit, he grabbed the steering wheel again and continued the pursuit.

It wasn’t difficult to close the distance against a car that had lost one leg.

[Gravity Chain]

The purple chains that popped out of the air instantly wrapped around the body of the car and tilted it, causing the wheels to spin helplessly in the air, losing their balance.