Genius Wizard Takes Medicine [EN]: Chapter 251

Immediately, the flames erupting from the beast’s joints accelerated the Lion Giant’s form, slamming directly into Lenox. Thud! The impact was so immense that if he had taken it head-on, his internal organs would have been pulverized. However, instead of dodging, Lenox countered by releasing a blast of icy magic from his hand. Crack, crack, crack! In an instant, a cube of ice blocked the White Lion’s attack, shattering into pieces. The fragments of the staggered shield absorbed the weakened impact. “That flame just now… it looks very familiar.” Lenox’s purple eyes gleamed as he spoke, amidst the scattering ice crystals that had shattered into hundreds of pieces in the air. Ice-type creation magic. [Binding Burst] Boom, boom, boom, boom! Hundreds of ice crystals, resonating with the magic Lenox was wielding, exploded in the air. Individually, they might not even scratch that sturdy body, but hundreds of them overlapping would be a different story. However, instead of retreating, the White Lion roared with laughter and began swinging his axe wildly. “Kuhahahaha!!!” He brushed off the exploding crystals with the side of his double-edged axe, charging forward relentlessly. A fierce attack as if he had no regard for what was behind him. But the trajectory of the double-edged axe in his thick hand was extraordinary, even to Lenox. The White Lion, having reached Lenox’s face again in an instant, swung his axe once more, threatening to cut Lenox in half. Whoosh! The flames that burst out like a booster right behind the axe accelerated the massive iron mass. The pressure felt as if the air itself was being crushed and exploding. Despite the ominous killing intent that stiffened his entire body, Lenox nonchalantly flicked his fingers. At the same time as lightning flashed in the darkened sky, a blue bolt of lightning struck down in front of Lenox. [Thunder Calling] KWA-AA-AA-AA! The lightning that struck from the sky to the ground hit the White Lion’s axe blade at the perfect moment. It pierced through the beast’s entire body along the heavy steel shaft. “Th-that…!!” He hadn’t expected to be hit so easily, but he certainly hadn’t anticipated being counterattacked before his own attack could land. The excruciating pain felt as if all the muscles in his body were burning and contracting. But the White Lion didn’t stop. Grind, grind! The Lion Giant, with bloodshot eyes, gnashed his teeth and swung his arm. The giant axe blade, accelerated once more by the booster’s power, tore through Lenox’s entire body diagonally from below. Crack, crack, crack!!! Five layers of shields shattered in an instant, and the fragments pulverized Lenox’s limbs behind them. Amidst the remnants of his fragile body, scattering flesh and muscle, fragments of shattered ice flew around. Hundreds of smooth ice shards reflected the White Lion and Lenox’s corpse like mirrors. Small, mirror-like ice shards reflected the battle’s progress, sparkling from all directions. Among the mirrors reflecting only Lenox’s shattered corpse, one particularly large ice shard depicted Lenox’s unharmed figure. “Kuaaaaaaaah!!” Only then did the White Lion realize he had fallen for an illusion magic using the reflection of the crystals, and he roared. Amidst the sparkling light of the ice crystals, Lenox, with an unharmed face, swung his arm without hesitation. Unique lightning-type magic. Property Change: Dispersion [Constant Thunder] Fwoooooooosh!!! A sphere of lightning violently rotated in his hand. He manipulated six streams of magic power at once to create a single sphere, rotating it to create a massive flow of lightning. Lenox’s unique magic, compressed to its limit in his hand, exploded in front of the White Lion. KWA-AA-AA-AA-ANG! At the same time as blue lightning filled the night sky, half of the stone slab that had been floating in the air was blown away. The unique magic of the Torburn Magic Tower, boasting unparalleled power among all attributes in terms of instantaneous firepower, engulfed and swept over the White Lion’s entire body. “Kuaaaaaaahahaha!!!” He screamed in pain, yet simultaneously burst into insane laughter. The joy of battle. The laughter of a beast, addicted to the pleasure of slaughter, echoed in the ash-filled night sky. Thud! The White Lion, having leaped out of the storm of lightning, retreated for the first time. His appearance was tattered, unlike his earlier, proud mane. However, his eyes still shone fiercely with killing intent. The flames that faintly covered the Lion Giant’s entire body had protected him to some extent from Lenox’s Constant Thunder. Lenox stared at him for a moment, then faintly frowned. “Man-eating lion… I thought it was just a disgusting habit, but there was a reason for it.” “…” “You can use the magic power of the humans you devour as is.” The flame magic the White Lion used was not the Lion Giant’s inherent ability. Rather, it was a structure closer to the unique magic of the Blaver Magic Tower, as Lenox had felt before. Even if he used the flames as boosters by injecting them between his joints and weapons, he shouldn’t have been able to surround his entire body with flames to withstand Constant Thunder’s preemptive strike and retreat. That level of application was not possible with just the power of artifacts or relics. It was only possible if he was using the magic power of the Magic Tower Elders he had devoured in this hidden place. The White Lion, realizing that his ability had been exposed, wiped the drool from his mouth and laughed. “Heh heh… it shouldn’t be that surprising, right?” “…” “Stealing the power of prey is the privilege of a predator. And I am the most superior being among all the predators in the world.” Lenox chuckled at his self-absorbed words. “I thought you just had disgusting tastes, but it seems your thoughts are no different from a beast’s.” “What?” “Do you think the power you stole from others is your own? I wonder why you’re still alive after living like that.” “…” “If it’s a difficult condition like cannibalism, it must be a type of ability created by modifying a geas [a magical binding or oath]. And if it’s a method of immediately using the power of the devoured, it’s not even a permanent theft, so what are you so proud of?” The White Lion was speechless at Lenox’s words, which relentlessly pointed out his weaknesses. The number and types of superhumans Lenox had faced in countless battlefields were truly diverse. Among them were strong individuals who had achieved their level through legitimate means, but there were also many superhumans who had forcibly increased their power by using drugs or temporary restrictions. Although they had only exchanged blows for a short time, Lenox had already roughly guessed how the White Lion had obtained his power. His level was certainly what could be called level 7, but the power of the small universe within him was very distorted. Could an ability that uses cannibalism as a price to exert power be compared to Antares or Evelyn, who truly interfere with the laws of nature? Rather, it was more appropriate to compare him to Girard Ogette, the deputy head of the Cartel, who had implemented his distorted mental image with a unique property change of magic power. Lenox’s lips twisted coldly as he looked at the White Lion. “You call yourself a predator, but your level doesn’t even reach the tip of a Kraken’s toe… It’s a pity that a lion can’t even catch up to a crocodile.” “…” The White Lion lowered his head at Lenox’s scathing provocation. It wasn’t because the words were so insignificant that they weren’t worth responding to. Rather, it was because Lenox’s mockery had hit the Lion Giant’s weak spot so accurately. Thump! The White Lion, with his double-edged axe resting on his shoulder, lowered his stance and growled. “Geoniss. Join me.” “…I know.” “We can kill that bug here and now. Such an opportunity won’t come easily.” At first glance, the battle seemed very evenly matched, but the White Lion sensed it with his innate wildness. A numerical advantage of two against one. Compared to a mage who is vulnerable in close combat, they had a combination of front and rear guards. Moreover, a super-hot volcanic zone that was extremely advantageous for a fire mage. Unstable floating stone slabs underfoot. There were no obstacles, and even the tower where survivors remained could make Lenox worry. If they backed out with such an advantageous setup, it would be nothing short of shameful. Thick saliva dripped from the Lion Giant’s teeth, soaking the floor. “After chewing that arrogant bastard’s limbs to pieces, I’ll cut off his head and take it to that old geezer… I can’t wait to see his expression.” “I’m going with large-scale magic. Dodge it yourself.” “Of cour… Geoniss!!!” KWA-AA-AA-ANG! At the same time as those words, the White Lion pushed off the stone slab beneath his feet and charged forward. For a moment, it felt as if the stone slab was slightly tilting, and the distance between Lenox and the White Lion rapidly closed. At the same time, Geoniss began chanting his unique magic. Unique flame-heat magic. [Chariot Wheel of Fire] [Arrival of Flames] He captured the endless heat rising from the bottom of the crater and turned it into flames. In an instant, dozens of wheels of fire were created in the air, and they began to race across the stone slab, drawing a huge circle of flames. Dozens of wheels of fire, illuminating the smoky sky, rotated simultaneously, carving into the stone slab, and the fragments burned and scattered into the night sky. And using those scattered fragments as footholds, the White Lion changed direction a dozen times in the air and brought his axe blade down on Lenox’s head. Thud, thud, thud!!! “Haaaaaaah!!!” The 3-meter-tall giant floated freely in the air as if there was no gravity. The double-edged axe, striking down from the shortest distance diagonally, split into four trajectories at the same time as it flashed in the air. It was charging towards four of Lenox’s vital points. Even if he managed to see through and counter that fierce attack, what would follow was the relentless barrage that Geoniss was deliberately unleashing. Dozens of wheels of fire rushing towards Lenox split into hundreds of spears in the air and rotated in place. They crashed down onto the stone slab, turning the sky crimson red. KWA-AA-AA-ANG! Remembering that he had been pushed back in the previous sparring match, this time he was deliberately choosing only magic with high firepower. What made that irresponsible collaboration possible was, ironically, the Lion Giant’s combat ability, roaring in front of Lenox. With his innate physique and wild nature, and having absorbed the magic power of the Elders by devouring them, the White Lion would be able to keenly sense Geoniss’s magic and blend in with it. Could there be a more advantageous environment for two people to kill a single mage? The firepower and pressure, enough to crush a human into powder, struck down without a moment’s gap. Kugugugugugu!!!! A combination of physical impact and magic. It was a fierce attack that even a top-notch warrior, not a mage, would not be able to survive. “Kuhahahaha!!!” As if responding to the final, gluttonous roar, the axe blade, which he swung down as if throwing it, blazed magnificently. The stone slab, spanning dozens of meters in radius, tilted halfway in the air. Screech…!!! While Geoniss, who was holding onto the tilting stone slab, adjusted his posture, the White Lion, who had spun wildly in the air, landed in front of Geoniss. Thump! “Geoniss!! What’s taking you so long! I told you to keep hitting him with magic!!” Geoniss frowned at the deafening growl. “Turan, calm down. We need to conserve our magic power.” A loud voice and a violent nature that couldn’t stand still for a moment. It was virtually impossible to secretly hide such power within the tower, where the eyes of countless mages were watching. That was why Geoniss had returned to the Magic Tower himself, coordinating public opinion from within, and had brought the White Lion Turan into the tower by faking his death. “What are you talking about? I definitely felt something in my hand!!” “It’s not about the battle. We need to conserve our strength to move the furnace.” Geoniss said with a sigh. “Remember. The reason I’m cooperating with the Demon Realm is because you said you could lift my restrictions. Listen to me this time.” “Heh, what does it matter if we’re short on magic power?” Turan chuckled, emitting a sharp killing intent. “If we need to, we can just catch a few more mages from that Magic Tower.” “…” “Oh? You’re not thinking of telling me not to eat any more now, are you?” The smile on the Lion Giant’s face deepened. “I threw dozens of people to you as food for this very moment. Right? Once you’ve given me food and tamed me, you have to take responsibility.” “…I know. I don’t regret it.” Geoniss gritted his teeth and raised his head. “The time I dedicated to the tower is over. Now I will live only for myself.” “Good. That’s how it should be…” KWA-AA-AA-ANG! The moment Turan nodded with a smirk, his head was suddenly slammed into the ground. A giant ice pillar that had fallen from the sky. Geoniss’s mouth dropped open at the sight of the White Lion crushed beneath it and the purple glow reflected like a mirror on the opposite side of the ice pillar. “I-insane…” “Is the story over?” The shields and fragments of ice crystals that Lenox had layered behind him disappeared amidst the ash and dust. “…!!!” His duel with Geoniss. By obtaining ice magic that directly freezes and uses magic power, Lenox’s fighting style had evolved once again. Unlike before, when he had only used shields to the limit to absorb attacks, he now intervened in battle by shaping physical entities with ice magic. Unlike the flame-heat magic of the Blaver Magic Tower, which endlessly increased in scale, the greatest feature of ice-type creation magic was the implementation of magic power into physical form with extreme efficiency. He perceived the sequence of the onslaught that was rushing in at him in an instant, and froze his magic power to create the desired shield. Instead of just holding his ground, he used even the fragments that shattered as shields, cutting off all incoming attack patterns. As a result of giving up on counterattacks and using his magic eyes to select and choose the two superhumans’ attacks, Lenox had succeeded in keeping his body intact amidst the storm of immense firepower. “You… how…” His hair was slightly singed by the fire, and blood was flowing from a scratch on his cheek, but could that be called an injury? The fact that such a scratch remained was proof that Lenox had thoroughly calculated all the attacks and defenses and minimized the damage. Geoniss, who couldn’t understand how it was possible to withstand such a physical bombardment in place, opened his mouth with trembling lips. Crash! “Kuhahaha!” The ice pillar shattered like glass, and the White Lion rose from beneath it. His eyes, glaring at Lenox, were bloodshot. “You son of a bitch!!!! This time, I’ll tear you apart from head to toe!!” “I don’t know how you can think so similarly to me.” Lenox chuckled at the roar that was tearing his whole body apart. “Instead… let’s change the stage a bit.” “…What?” Lenox didn’t answer. Instead, the impact that erupted from below swept away everything in this place. KWA-AA-AA-AA-ANG!!! “Ugh!” It wasn’t just an explosion, but a powerful blow that temporarily tilted the floating stone slab to one side. While a dumbfounded Geoniss turned his head this way and that, Turan, who had immediately noticed the abnormality, shouted. “Geoniss!! It’s southwest!!” “!!!!” No sooner had those words been spoken than Geoniss turned his head and saw a green flash racing across the night sky. A flash that had flickered outside the crater, near the vast volcanic zone, raced through the sky faster than sound and pierced the stone slab. KWA-AA-AA-ANG! With another resounding shockwave, the stone slab tilted greatly. Only then did Geoniss’s face turn pale as he saw Lenox’s smiling face. “Wait, could this be…!!” “Did you notice?” Lenox smiled and took a step back. “There’s only one person among us who can do such long-range shooting.” “…I made a mistake.” Geoniss muttered with a dark expression. He had considered the risk of his location being exposed to Evelyn in the previous battle. However, it was impossible for support to arrive this quickly without prior arrangement. The person who had planned all of this was smiling in front of him. “After accepting the request to explore the area near the volcanic zone, you were aiming for this moment…!!” “If this place is the stage you set up, then the only thing to do is to smash that stage to pieces, wouldn’t you say?” Lenox had already worked with her several times before and had confirmed the true value of her exquisite archery. With the power of archery that could easily traverse distances of over several kilometers, it was possible for Evelyn to provide long-range support for Lenox, no matter where she was. From the beginning, Lenox had been thinking only of this situation and had been encouraging Evelyn to go outside the Magic Tower. Unlike shooting with firearms, archery using arrows has the characteristic of increasing its power and force as it rides the wind and increases the distance. Adding Evelyn’s skill and magic power to that, an arrow shot from such a long distance would have the power of a bomb. Whoosh! Lenox smiled on the slowly tilting stone slab. “Let’s settle this on the ground this time.”