Genius Wizard Takes Medicine [EN]: Chapter 440

“Damn it, seriously…!!”From the moment the surprise attack failed, the situation was already hopeless.However, Piller gritted his teeth and closed the distance to Lenok.If he couldn’t kill Lenok and escape alone here, he wouldn’t get far. In the worst case, he could be discovered by Jebyuk and captured alive.He knew that walking into a trap set by a Special Ability mage was suicidal, but he had no choice.He gripped the blade hidden in his sleeve in reverse and swung it wildly.The blade, which had bounced and rotated several times in the air, was imbued with a clear magical glow and pierced Lenok’s chest once again.*Kiiing!!*A deadly strike that pushed the application of magical property transformation to its limit.The magic that pierced through the back of the robe rotated and exploded at the point of penetration.Aside from his nasty and cruel nature, he was also a Level 6 Military Ability user.Disassembling a person into pieces on the spot was not a difficult task for him.*Bang!!*With a small noise coming from inside the vault, the robe exploded as if it had been blown apart.However, what flowed out from within was not human flesh and blood, but only long, aimlessly stretched masses of magic threads.”Hyaaak!! Get lost, you damn bastard!!”Only then did Piller realize that he had been completely fooled by Lenok from the beginning, and he let out a shrill groan, wildly swinging his arms around.”It’s quite ironic, isn’t it?”Along with the calm voice, a heavy impact struck his temple and shook his brain.*Crack!!*His body went limp, and he exhaled.”Kuhak!!””The more those with heightened senses rely on them without thinking to hone them, the easier they are to fool.”Lenok, who was straddling Piller’s back, who had fallen face down with his neck twisted, said.”Just by mimicking the magic reaction and voice, you were fooled by a mere ball of yarn.”Lenok picked up the small blade that had fallen on the floor and poked Piller’s head with its handle.”You didn’t learn anything even after I stepped on Rick like this earlier. No, actually, you didn’t think at all, did you? You’re just like a typical young master who grew up relying on his natural talent.””What do you know about me—””You knew the structure of the penthouse unusually well. It’s as if you’ve lived here for a long time.”Lenok cut off Piller’s words after checking the time on his wristwatch.”And calling Jebyuk an old man with such an ambiguous title… Don’t you think you’ve given away too much?”Lenok smiled as Piller became increasingly silent.”You must be a blood relative abandoned by Jebyuk. If you returned to this city for revenge, it wouldn’t be that strange.”It wasn’t a guess but a forced conclusion.However, Piller couldn’t ignore Lenok’s words and burst into anger.”Bullshit!! All the assets in this city originally belong to me…!!”He was so surprised by his absurd slip of the tongue that he quickly covered his mouth.No matter how arrogant Piller was, he wasn’t stupid enough to reveal his personal circumstances to a stranger.”Y-you, you bastard…!!”Piller’s face contorted like a demon, and his veins bulged.”What the hell did you do to me!!””It’s nothing much, just made you inhale some truth serum.””…What?”Instead of answering, Lenok pointed to the ceiling of the vault.Faint smoke was swirling between the dark, hard-to-see ceiling.He had thought it was a phenomenon caused by the aura of the elixir, but was it the power of the drug that Lenok had spread?”It’s a special product I brought from the lab, but its effects were slower than I thought. Thanks to that, time is running out.””Y-you…!! When you pushed the relic on me!!””You’re quick on the uptake.”Lenok grinned, took the case containing the Tears of the Archangel from his chest, grabbed his hair, and asked.”A safe route to escape outside Kaiushu. Tell me where it is.””Do you think I’ll tell you…!!”*Thud!!*Before he could finish his answer, he grabbed his head and slammed it into the floor.After roughly hitting him a few times until his head was dull, Piller finally spat out the information with a dazed look.”There’s a hidden emergency elevator in the shopping district across from the penthouse… If you take it down… it connects to a secret passage leading to the underground sewer…””Not bad.””If you come out of the passage, it’s the outskirts of the city… Once you take the treasure, take off the mask, kill them, and bury them in the ground…””…You didn’t have to tell me that far.”Lenok smiled bitterly and got up from his seat.”If I kill you here, I’m likely to incur Jebyuk’s wrath.”Lenok whispered into Piller’s ear, who was lying motionless.”Even if you’re an exiled blood relative, wouldn’t he waste time taking care of you if you were lying here like this?””Y-you…!!”After stuffing a handful of low-grade elixirs he grabbed from a nearby vault into his mouth, Piller trembled without being able to speak.Lenok left the vault without looking back and headed straight for the lobby balcony.Using magic threads, Lenok lightly landed on the rooftop of the next building and began to walk, cloaked in disguise magic.’The Blink Technique is fully charged, but it’s not unlimited. I need to move carefully.’To freely use the Blink Technique of spatial teleportation, which consumes a lot of magic, Lenok chose to charge the Blink Technique into the Papyrus of Jintun.However, the act of storing the Blink magic in the papyrus itself was actually a shortcut using the imaginary dimension.This is because it is nearly impossible for items from different spatial systems to create synergy.What makes it possible is the power of the Formula Weapon, [Feigenbaum’s Eye], acquired from the Hengsha Labyrinth.It forcibly embeds the Blink Technique into the back of the papyrus by using the ability to directly interfere with the imaginary dimension for a fleeting moment by overloading the relic.However, if that ability is used, it is impossible to use Feigenbaum’s ability for a while.Unless the overloaded relic’s ability returns, if he uses up all the Blink Techniques recorded on the papyrus, Lenok will have no choice but to use his own magic power.Even for the sake of a possible emergency, he had to avoid using the spatial teleportation ability, which had terrible cost-effectiveness, with his own magic power as much as possible.As Lenok thought this, he glanced around near the shopping district where the secret passage was located.As if they had already noticed something was wrong, the other two men and women who were part of the guard team were nowhere to be seen.More than five minutes had passed since Lenok and Piller had secretly moved. It was enough time to realize that the situation was going strangely.He had to leave before the guard team’s anomaly was reported to the assault team.The moment Lenok moved his magic to find the hidden elevator inside the shopping district, a flash of light flickered in the middle of the intersection overlooking the penthouse.*Kugwagwagwang!!!*”Hyaaaak!””Save meee!!”Cars running through the intersection flipped over and burst into flames, and screams erupted from everywhere.People with their bodies on fire flailed around, begging for their lives.A ruthless hand that seemed to not care about the casualties around them.A white-haired old man appeared at the forefront of the shockwave, with his hands behind his back.Wearing a dazzling purple dragon robe, a golden belt, and a flowing veil, he looked like a divine being who had just descended from the sky.Even though he had killed dozens of people and half-destroyed the intersection at the same time as he appeared, people humbly knelt down.”Jebyuk-nim…!!””Please, save my daughter!!””Please, if you would bestow your grace upon us!!”Jebyuk Yanikus Barbaria.A Level 8 Supreme Ability user and a leading superhuman who held the small city of Kaiushu in the Western Continent in his grasp.The leader at the top of a city of a million people had appeared at this place.Lenok quickly hid inside the shopping district building and concealed his presence.”…”The city, which had been full of life, was now silent.A silence where even the sound of breathing could not be heard. It was an atmosphere that showed how Jebyuk had been ruling this city.Jebyuk, who had been looking down at the hundreds of heads bowed towards him, released his hands from behind his back.*Thud!!*With a squishy sound, blood splattered in the middle of the street. Two human heads that looked as if they had been forcibly torn off.Jebyuk, who had swept back his white hair, looked around and muttered.”I heard there are seven bugs that have invaded my territory.”Lenok sighed inwardly as he realized that the heads were those of the men and women who had been on guard together.The fact that he knew the number of people who had entered the operation meant that those two had told Jebyuk everything they knew before they died.They probably tried to run away after noticing something was wrong, but were caught and killed by Jebyuk, who had realized that the vault had been opened.”I’ve already caught and killed two, so there are five left. I plan to catch all those bugs and display them in front of the city hall square before the sun sets today, so watch carefully.”Jebyuk, who had muttered coldly, turned his gaze towards the penthouse.”How this Jebyuk is leading Kaiushu.”It wasn’t simply because he was strong that he could rule and govern a city of millions of people.The overwhelming violence that made it so that no one could even resist, even though he had killed dozens of citizens in a fit of anger.It was possible because the citizens believed that Jebyuk would protect them from external threats.Under the pretext of protecting and defending the city, Jebyuk’s way of ruling the city was a world of the survival of the fittest where anything was tolerated.Rather, for him, it was nothing more than an opportunity to solidify his control over Kaiushu.*Bang!!*At the same time as those words, the center of the penthouse rooftop exploded, and three figures popped out.Rick and Olga, who were carrying cases full of elixirs on their backs, and Tucker, who was carrying someone on his back, jumped out.If they couldn’t escape anyway, were they planning to fight head-on?”How pathetic.”Jebyuk, who had let out a sneer, was about to clench his hand wearing the dragon robe and draw up his magic when he stopped abruptly after seeing the face of Piller, whom Tucker was carrying.”If you don’t want to see this man die, you’d better step back, Barbaria.””…”Tucker, who had a sharp dagger to Piller’s limp neck, said in a subdued voice.”You wouldn’t want to see your blood relative die in front of your eyes, would you?””You…”Jebyuk narrowed his eyes at Tucker’s threat, but slowly lowered his hand that he had raised.Lenok also understood why Tucker was doing this and nodded inwardly.So, he somehow managed to break through the penthouse security, find Piller in the vault, and get him out.He must have pressured Piller, who was still under the influence of the truth serum, to hear the inside story, and then took him hostage to survive against Jebyuk.”We’ll let him go in front of the city’s outer circulation gate. Promise that you won’t harm us until then.””…You bug-like bastards. Do you want to prolong your lives so pathetically?”Jebyuk, who had a scowl on his face, nodded lightly, and the crowd parted like a wave in that direction.Tucker, Rick, and Olga, with stiff faces, began to carry Piller and leave for the outskirts of Kaiushu.Lenok found the elevator leading to the secret passage in the meantime, but after hesitating, he gave up going to the passage and followed them.’With Jebyuk appearing earlier than planned, using the passage that Piller told me about is suicidal.’It would be more reasonable to watch the situation unfold nearby and move at the right time.’If I take the elixir now, I’ll definitely fall into a coma… I need to take it quietly in a place where no one is around after the situation is settled and recover from the side effects.’Even when he first took Stemona, which was for increasing stamina, he was bedridden for a whole day.If he recklessly took the Tears of the Archangel, an elixir from the old world, here and lost consciousness, it would be counterproductive.Even if he couldn’t take it right away, there were plenty of ways to try once the elixir was in Lenok’s hands.*Woong…!!*Lenok, who was intently looking at the wooden case containing the Tears of the Archangel that he had taken from Piller, quietly drew up his magic with a glint in his eyes.* * *In front of a wide eight-lane road where there were no spectators at all.In front of a huge tollgate, Tucker slowly lowered Piller to the ground.”G-grandfather…”Piller, who had not yet recovered from the aftereffects of the truth serum, called out to Jebyuk in a trembling voice.Jebyuk, who had landed with an elegant gait as if floating in the air, frowned with a look of disgust.”You worthless thing… You ran away because what I gave you wasn’t enough, and you’ve ended up back here again?””A-after all, all the assets will be mine anyway…!! It wouldn’t matter if you gave them to me a little earlier!!”Piller’s behavior, which was forgetting the situation and acting disgracefully, was probably due to the effects of the truth serum.Jebyuk smiled coldly at his words, which were revealing his inner desires.”What’s the point if you can’t even protect what I give you? You can’t even take care of your own body, yet you want to have Kaiushu?””T-that’s… If grandfather gives me the city, I can become that much stronger too!!”Ignoring Piller’s words, which were closer to nonsense that was not worth listening to, Jebyuk turned his head.”You bugs.””…””The arrogance of demanding a deal from me is a grave crime that deserves to have your tongues pulled out and hung on the spire… But I’ll turn a blind eye to it today.”In Jebyuk’s eyes as he said that, there was an undisguised light of greed.”My grandson’s life and the Tears of the Archangel that you stole. If you hand over the hands that touched that treasure, I’ll spare your lives.”It wasn’t for no reason that Jebyuk accepted Tucker’s proposal and moved the location.Although Piller’s life was important, he couldn’t openly talk about the Tears of the Archangel in front of so many citizens.Tucker must have also been aware of this fact and pretended to steal the Tears of the Archangel by taking an unnecessary elixir.”…I-it was taken by a guy named Victor who was wearing a mask.”However, before Tucker could say anything, Piller quickly opened his mouth and answered.”He’s planning to escape alone. We have to chase him right now…!””A mask?”Lenok, who had been quietly hiding his presence and watching the situation unfold, sighed.’Is this how it ends up after all.’It wasn’t that he hadn’t thought about escaping alone, but from the moment Jebyuk recognized the existence of the elixir, he wouldn’t be able to escape far.He would try to track Lenok down by any means, but it was impossible to completely escape Kaiushu with only a few Blink Techniques.If he combined it with stealth techniques to hide his presence and move, he might be able to avoid being chased for now, but there was only a barren field with no means of transportation nearby.If he moved without using a bike, it was uncertain whether Lenok’s stamina would hold up.In a situation where the recovery from the injuries he sustained in the battle with Madrich was slow, giving up Victor’s identity and fighting Jebyuk was not even an option.What was the way to escape the city safely with the elixir while avoiding a fight with Jebyuk?Lenok already had a rough idea of the answer.”I hid the Tears of the Archangel on the way here.”Lenok, who had been hiding his body and watching the situation, slowly walked out from behind them and opened his mouth.Piller, who had confirmed Lenok’s face, foamed at the mouth.”Y-you…!! You lowly bastard…!! How dare you not know my grace!!!”Lenok completely ignored Piller’s desperate struggle and spoke to Jebyuk.”If you let us go safely, I’ll tell you where it is.””You bug dares… Can you say that after I tear your limbs apart and rip out your uvula?”Lenok replied as he looked at Jebyuk, who was frowning with a displeased look.”You didn’t even notice my presence until just now.””…””If I wanted to, I could play hide-and-seek with you all day long. What if someone else takes the Tears of the Archangel in the meantime?”Lenok smiled as he watched Jebyuk’s face twitch.”If that elixir can really extend a person’s lifespan, you must be very desperate for it too.””Victor…?”Rick and Olga slightly opened their mouths, and even Tucker looked at him with surprise at Lenok’s fluent speech.Lenok didn’t care about such gazes and began to talk to persuade Jebyuk.If he could stall for even a little time, Jebyuk’s subordinates, who were scattered all over Kaiushu, would arrive.From the moment they were outnumbered, they would have no choice but to lose.Lenok spoke again as he watched Jebyuk, who was visibly agitated.”How long did it take you to get this city and get this far? How much time do you have left? The Tears of the Archangel might be your only answer.””…”To the point that he had to listen to the story of a thief whose face, skills, and origins he didn’t know. Jebyuk was desperate for the Tears of the Archangel.It was even harder to give up because he knew that the item he had wanted so much had been tucked away in the corner of his warehouse until just now.People tend to have more attachment to a treasure that they once had in their hands than a treasure that they have never even touched.Even Supreme Ability users who have reached Level 8 are no different in essence. Those who have transcended humanity only have greed that has transcended humanity.The degree of that desire also tends to become stronger or completely change to something different to the point that it deviates from the human realm.Lenok accurately pierced and poked at the loophole in that precarious psychology.”That’s right. Perhaps, if that elixir really works… you wouldn’t have to entrust the city to your incompetent blood relative, would you?””…!!!””This guy also knew that, so he came back to Kaiushu to steal the elixir. Isn’t that right?”Lenok smiled as he looked back at Piller, who was trembling with his eyes wide open.”Maybe your grandson didn’t care who took the elixir. As long as it wasn’t you.””You bastard!!”Jebyuk shouted.The majestic murderous intent that flowed out on the magic was mixed with his voice and vibrated.But was that murderous intent directed at Lenok, who was sneering in front of him, or at Piller, who was trembling?He would give up the elixir to save his grandson.He would let Lenok live to take the elixir.Lenok’s persuasion clearly separated the priorities of the two choices, which were contradictory and overlapping in some ways.He accurately touched and awakened Jebyuk’s suspicion, which he had been trying to bury, about why Piller had returned to this city to steal the Tears of the Archangel.The moment Jebyuk raised his hand while glaring at Piller and Lenok at the same time with an enraged expression.”There’s no need for that.”A cold voice echoed from behind them.”Because I found the Tears of the Archangel.””…What?”What came into Jebyuk’s eyes as he turned his head was his subordinates who had arrived at the end of the circular road a little late.The young man standing at the very front of them smiled coldly and raised his hand.The appearance of the old wooden case that Lenok had been holding until just now. It was definitely the Tears of the Archangel, which had been hidden under a disguise.”It was hidden in the power distribution box under the bridge. It was a perfect job.””Ooh…!!”Jebyuk reached out his trembling hand towards the young man who was approaching.”You did well, you’re truly admirable…!! I didn’t know there was such a clever person among my subordinates!””You are too kind.”As cold as his voice was, so was his icy appearance.He looked somewhat similar to Lenok, but he also had a very different atmosphere.However, even at this moment when he discovered the wooden case that he had hidden and handed it to Jebyuk, Lenok was only watching it with his arms crossed.”You’re underestimating me too much.””What?”As the young man chuckled and asked back, Jebyuk, who had come closer, grabbed the young man’s shoulder.”Quickly give me that thing…! Now I can fulfill my duty without being played by that mage!””I will do my best to help you as well.””Yes. That’s right. But you know.”Unlike Jebyuk’s smiling face, the hand that Jebyuk was holding on the young man’s shoulder began to tighten.”Was there such a face among my subordinates?”*Kwaaaang!!!*Immediately after, the place where Jebyuk and the young man were standing exploded as if it had been hit by a shell, and the road collapsed as it was.”Did you think I wouldn’t even remember the faces of my subordinates? Especially a manager who would bring a relic directly?”Jebyuk’s appearance, which had been smiling brightly until just now, was now coldly patting his dragon robe as if it were a lie.”I don’t know how you got your hands on the relic, but hand it over to me obediently and offer your neck.””…I admit it.”Beyond the smoke that had cleared, an ice barrier appeared. The young man’s cold voice echoed through it.”I thought you would show a weakness if you were distracted by the relic, but there’s a reason why you rule over the city. I underestimated you too much.”At the same time as those words, the barrier split and turned into dozens of ice shards, and the young man appeared from beyond it.”I don’t know how to use disguise magic. And I don’t really like changing my face like that.””Oh, no… Why did Soryu have to be here…!!”Tucker muttered with a pale face as he confirmed the face.”If a high-ranking executive of Bokmajeon [a powerful organization] has moved, they’ll kill us all to shut our mouths…!!”*Swaaek!!*Tucker’s words could not continue.The split ice shards pierced Tucker’s shoulder, which was bowed, at lightning speed and exploded as it was.