Genius Wizard Takes Medicine [EN]: Chapter 392

[I see you’re trying to do something, but first, get rid of that thing.]

Manson grumbled, pointing to the vortex of magic swirling above his head.

[If you’re not careful, this idiot might get possessed by your magic and go crazy.]

“Hmm, that’s… certainly not wrong.”

Lenok stroked his chin, lost in thought.

Wei An was born with an exceptional aptitude for magic sensitivity, comparable to Lenok himself.

The problem was that as his own level of mastery increased, his sensitivity also amplified wildly, causing unwanted side effects.

Lenok was perfectly controlling his excessive sensitivity through other aptitudes and abilities that matched his sensitivity, but Wei An’s case was different.

His sensitivity, which was so acute it was almost precognitive, had rapidly propelled Wei An to the level of a military officer.

Conversely, Wei An could no longer control his sensitivity, which had swelled beyond his capacity.

Concerned about this, Jenny had assigned Wei An only minimal tasks and business trips, instructing him to focus on training to control his sensitivity, but there seemed to be no progress.

‘Aris seems all the more amazing now….’

Even with a talent developed to the extreme like Wei An, it took her until her mid-twenties to reach level 6, and even that was an abnormally fast pace.

Yet, Aris had reached the end of the military officer level at a similar age, and was on the verge of engraving her mental image and completing her rank.

It was easy to overlook due to her kind nature. It wasn’t for nothing that she was mentioned as a synonym for genius and became well-known.

Apart from being born with talent, perfectly controlling that talent was also a kind of qualification and aptitude.

Lenok, who had been lost in thought, opened his mouth.

“Okay. I’ll take that into account and start adjusting. Let’s begin.”

Lenok raised his index finger to the center of Wei An’s chest and drew a circle in the air.

Whoosh…!!

Following his gesture, the magic painted in the air formed a clear circle, transforming into a barrier array.

Once the shape of the array was complete, filling in the rules between them was merely the result of countless branching points based on intention and knowledge.

And finding the most suitable possibility was something Lenok was more than familiar with.

“Done.”

Lenok, having filled the barrier array, about the size of a coin, with dense patterns and characters, pushed the array towards Wei An.

The barrier array, upon touching Wei An’s body, stretched out its outline and began to engrave itself like a tattoo around his neck.

Sizzle!!

“Ugh…!!”

Wei An faintly frowned at the pain of his skin burning, and Lenok immediately placed his hand on the crown of Wei An’s head.

“Stay still. We haven’t even properly started yet.”

“Haa, haa…!!”

Though he was breathing roughly, Wei An only clenched his eyes shut despite the burning pain. He didn’t resist at all.

Even though he didn’t know exactly what kind of magic Lenok was about to cast, he believed that there was a reason for it.

The firm trust felt in Wei An’s attitude naturally changed Lenok’s expression to a more serious one.

‘Starting from the spinal cord and working up to the area around the pituitary gland. Even a slight misadjustment could cause significant aftereffects.’

Mind, magic, and body. Of the three elements represented by mind, energy, and body, there weren’t many that Lenok could directly touch.

It was absurd to touch Wei An’s mental image, which was not yet complete.

However, it was also likely to be a burden for Lenok to interfere with the already sensitive magic sensitivity itself.

What needed to be adjusted through barrier magic was Wei An’s body itself, which was relatively tough and had resistance to stimuli.

Through the barrier magic placed around his neck, magic was carefully infiltrated into Wei An’s spinal cord.

Buzz!!

Manson grabbed Wei An’s staggering neck from behind.

[He looks half out of it, do you really have to do this while he’s standing here?]

“It’s most suitable when all the senses of the body are heightened to the extreme during sparring. If I miss this moment, the work will become more difficult.”

Lenok said, glancing at Manson while concentrating.

“I’m artificially adjusting the threshold of the stimulus receptors that react relatively sensitively, while ensuring that there is no abnormality in the operation of the magic circuit.”

[…Can you really do that kind of work while talking to me?]

Ignoring Manson’s slightly appalled words, Lenok slowly began to remove his fingers from the crown of Wei An’s head.

Whoooosh…!!

Each time Lenok removed a finger, the tattoo engraved on Wei An’s neck became clearer and began to glow.

Finally, Lenok stroked the back of Wei An’s neck, who had his eyes closed and mouth agape, then dusted off his hands and nodded.

“It’s over, you can open your eyes. You should be coming to your senses now, right?”

Lenok chuckled as he watched Wei An open his eyes with an awkward smile.

“That should dull your senses for a while. Sensitivity is ultimately the concept of perceiving the foreignness of magic that is received by the brain, so if you specify a body part and adjust hormones, you can buy time until you can properly control your sensitivity.”

[It’s an unbelievable level of body manipulation, even when seeing it with my own eyes.]

Manson clicked his tongue as he examined the characters of the barrier array engraved on Wei An’s neck up close.

[It’s not just about putting a tattoo on his neck, it’s a method that completely melts into the body. Not even a decent healer could do it this way.]

“If you specify the circuit near the spinal cord and apply a filter, you can control the direction of hormones secreted by the pituitary gland.”

Lenok replied in a nonchalant voice.

“At the same time, if you convert the function of the stimulus receptors that are adjusted in that way to other senses, the five senses themselves will become more sensitive, just like sensitivity.”

[…….]

“It’s a stroke of luck for a superhuman who manipulates the body. It’s up to Wei An himself how he uses this.”

The excessive sensitivity that Wei An’s current level could not handle was connected to his other five senses to resolve it.

The adjustment of talent and reactions that should not exist. Changing the direction of a vessel that cannot be controlled by oneself and leading the reactivity itself in a more improved direction.

From the point when he learned to apply the barrier magic of Jintun [a type of barrier magic], which defines areas and redefines laws, Lenok had a hunch that this was possible.

Even if it was his own vessel, the end of which he could not even guess, he could grasp the total amount of another’s vessel and adjust its direction.

It wasn’t just to help Wei An grow or solve his problems.

Once he confirmed how far barrier magic could work on the human body in this way, he could apply some of the effects to his own body as well.

In the long term, Lenok was even considering reducing the aftereffects of mana poisoning through barrier magic.

Considering that he had to go and deal with the 3rd director of the cartel soon at Virgil’s request, now was the only time he had.

Only then did Manson understand what Lenok had done, and he rattled his head.

[You crazy bastard… Where is there a mage who handles magic like this-]

“It’s a similar energy to what we saw in the crack of the fortress.”

Sooryun, a female lancer with long navy blue hair tied up, approached Lenok and said.

One of the eight families of the Palgwang Fortress [a powerful military organization].

If she was the head of the Oryun family, she would remember the crack and the barrier that existed within it.

She looked up at Lenok with clear eyes and asked.

“Ban, did you get an answer to the secret?”

“……To some extent.”

Lenok raised his gaze.

“But it’s not enough yet. For that reason, I need to successfully complete this task and meet the chairman of the cartel again.”

Lenok’s eyes, looking at the darkening sky, shone with a blue light.

“That’s why I came back to this city.”

“I see….”

Sooryun, who was watching him from the side, nodded.

“If you’ve decided, then that’s enough. The will of the fortress will now be with you.”

[I’m a little curious if the chairman of the cartel will show up this time. If I think of it as a power struggle between you and the director, I might be able to see Olivia Rone Maze’s face after a long time.]

While the others who had belatedly approached Lenok were talking about various things.

Wei An, who was touching his neck with a sullen expression, muttered.

“No, everything’s fine… but doesn’t this look too much like a dog collar….”

* * *

Clap clap clap clap!!

A downpour of applause. But there were no cheers to match it.

Today’s event was solely to assist in the decision-making process among the cartel’s top executives.

The employees’ ceremonial applause was necessary, but the enthusiastic cheers anticipating the previous battle were not appropriate for a place where the chairman was present.

Virgil was satisfied that the instructions he had given to the secretariat were properly followed and turned his gaze to the side.

“Chairman, how was it?”

[It’s not very exciting without screams. Was that something you ordered, Virgil?]

“……”

The woman, who lightly snorted at Virgil, who had become a mute, shook her head.

The veil that hung down her face swayed, faintly illuminating the light beyond.

Even though her prime had passed and her power had waned, the light of her brilliant magic eye did not waver in the slightest.

The seven-colored magic eye that symbolized the sorceress Olivia Rone Maze.

Virgil felt a faint sense of relief at the fact that her power, which had appeared in public after several years, was still intact, and said.

“Since you’ve moved after a long time, I’ve asked for the employees’ understanding for the sake of your health, Chairman.”

[Hmm… Whatever.]

Olivia, who leaned her body against one side of the chair with a warm gesture, spread her presence.

[Where is Ban?]

“……He will be waiting for the upcoming demonstration. It will be held on the undeveloped private land owned by the headquarters and will be broadcast to employees above the management level.”

[If the preparations are complete, start quickly. I’m not in the mood to wait long.]

At her sharp words, Virgil immediately nodded.

“Even without that, at the request of the 3rd director, Ayun, we have informed both of them of their respective demonstration locations and given them a day’s leeway. If it’s your order, Chairman, we can start right away.”

[A day’s leeway?]

At those words, Olivia, who had been listening to Virgil’s words with a bored expression, slightly raised her head.

“Yes. Is there any problem…?”

At Virgil’s cautious question, Olivia, who had been staring at him, chuckled.

[Judging by the fact that you accepted that request, it seems that Ayun hasn’t properly revealed his inner strength yet.]

“……Pardon?”

[Never mind. I thought it would be a bland ritual, but it’s more interesting than I expected.]

At the top of Virgil’s headquarters director’s office. With the satellite screen filling the wall behind her, she turned her gaze out the window.

As if that alone was enough to observe the current situation.

The magic eye, with seven rays of light mixed behind the veil, slowly began to flicker.

As if sensing her gaze, Lenok, who had suddenly raised his head tens of kilometers away, muttered.

“An inauguration ceremony… They’re making up a plausible excuse.”

Wasn’t it supposed to be a celebration for the new appointment of the 3rd director, Ayun?

Even though it seemed like they had a plausible reason on the surface, it was enough for Lenok, who knew the reality, to let out a hollow laugh.

What was the meaning of requesting a demonstration only from the 3rd director, leaving aside the 5th director who had recently been promoted in the board of directors?

Moreover, assigning that task in the middle of this undeveloped area to Lenok, who held the position of outside director.

Not only Lenok and Ayun, who were the parties involved in this matter, but even the members of the cartel who were watching this demonstration could not be unaware of its meaning.

“It seems that some different rumors have already started circulating within the company.”

“What do you mean?”

While Lenok was slowly checking his condition, Yeriene, the registered director who had been checking the time from behind, opened her mouth.

She was directly in charge of preparing the venue and directing the site for the demonstration, which was being held against the two top executives of the cartel.

“There are people who think that this event is related to what happened when Director Ban stepped up during the time of former 1st Director McQueen, and that this event will proceed similarly.”

“……”

“There are also rumors that Director Ban is staying in the position of outside director as an executioner to manage the top executives….”

“……What?”

Rumors tend to inflate endlessly if left alone, but Lenok had no intention of becoming a gardener who pruned the cartel.

Lenok’s attitude of standing by, not wanting to get entangled with the cartel’s top executives, had instead caused an even greater misunderstanding.

Lenok turned to Yeriene, who was subtly watching his reaction, wanting to confirm the truth, and chuckled.

While checking the equipment and artifacts he had brought, a signal seemed to have arrived for Yeriene.

“Ah, you can go out now.”

At the same time as Yeriene, who had been looking at her phone with a nervous expression, nodded, the attendant standing behind her slowly began to open the way.

Lenok, who adjusted his coat and stood up from his seat, walked out, following the employee who was guiding him.

The gazes of those watching the sharply refined mage’s back were all complex.

Yeriene also instinctively knew that this moment would be the turning point in the cartel’s top executive hierarchy and swallowed hard.

‘Things have to go well….’

There were rumors within the board of directors that the 3rd director, Ayun, was not only addicted to entertainment but was also importing drugs into the cartel’s subsidiaries.

If things continued like this, it wouldn’t be strange if the cartel, a huge ship, faltered because of a single troublemaker.

Yeriene did not doubt that the mage who was now leaving the building was the most suitable person for this task.

The fortress of the 49th district, who had single-handedly confronted and killed former director Parden McQueen, who had betrayed the chairman.

Even while accumulating unbelievable anecdotes, the mage who had never been defeated was standing right there.

* * *

Whoosh!

Lenok stepped out of the building, shielding the pouring sunlight with one hand.

What came into view was the scenery of a quiet street.

The scenery of the street was well-completed, as if people would be seen coming and going at any moment. However, there was no sign of anyone in this vicinity.

This undeveloped area was part of an outer city that the cartel had invested a lot of manpower and capital in the past.

It was a trace of the investment that the underworld figures had also forced into the undeveloped area according to the city expansion development plan that existed decades ago.

Lenok and the 3rd director, Ayun, had agreed to hold a demonstration in one area of the street in that completed undeveloped area.

Whoosh!!

As he stepped onto the wide four-lane road, feeling the wind blowing, he saw a young man waiting for Lenok on the opposite side.

A unique appearance with a mix of black and white hair. A somewhat relaxed demeanor.

However, the expression of the young man, Ayun, who was looking at Lenok, was not very good.

Instead of Lenok, who was silent, Ayun glanced around and spoke first.

“So, you’re the famous Fortress. I’ve heard the rumors that there’s an outside director who doesn’t engage in any activities even after being appointed.”

Although there were no cameras visible around, this scene was definitely being broadcast to all employees, including the cartel’s headquarters.

Ayun knew this and tried his best to show off the appearance and dignity befitting a new director.

“Thank you for readily lending a hand for this demonstration. I’ve also been busy with various things and had a hard time finding a suitable opponent, but it seems that the chairman has taken care of it.”

Even if the person standing in front of him was a cold audience who would not accept any words.

“I’ll greatly reward you after my demonstration today….”

“You talk too much.”

“……!!”

Lenok, who interrupted Ayun’s words with a nonchalant tone, raised his gaze.

As if making eye contact with the gaze looking down from the cartel’s headquarters.

Olivia, who had been looking at the whole scene through her magic eye, was impressed by Lenok’s reaction, as if he had made eye contact with her.

[Oh ho.]

“Since Virgil made a promise, you have to keep it.”

Lenok said, fixing his gaze on the seven-colored magic eye that was invisible in this place.

“There are many things I want to hear from you.”

The solution to the magic eye that had started to crack from the labyrinth.

The details of the new project that followed the Black Consumer Project and the Madrich Onion [likely code names for projects].

A powerful figure who might be holding all those truths was watching Lenok from afar.

If he had succeeded in drawing out the chairman of the cartel, who did not show up unless it was related to the board of directors, there was only one thing left to do.

Turning his gaze towards Ayun’s face, which was distorted with an unpleasant expression in front of him, Lenok relentlessly drew up his magic power.