Genius Wizard Takes Medicine [EN]: Chapter 698

A dazzling, faded light above spun in a huge hemisphere around Merilda in an instant.

Fwaaaat!!!

A unique Light-type magic, boasting powerful force even among elemental magics.

Among them, the Supreme Sealing Art, Wheel Fortress Construction, belonging to the highest class.

Merilda, who immediately recognized its identity, gritted her teeth in the blinding light.

“What are you doing, Kyunroe…!!”

Merilda, who had served the Cartel Chairman for a long time, couldn’t possibly not recognize this magic.

A unique magic that her master had used long ago, but had now half-abandoned.

What Lenox used on Merilda was one of the highest-level sealing techniques of Light-type magic that Olivier had used in the past.

“I told you.”

Kuoohhh!

Lenox laughed amidst the ceaseless swirling light.

“I said I wanted to try something.”

“…!!”

“It’ll take about 60 seconds for the Wheel Fortress Construction incantation to complete. Try to resist and escape as much as you can in the meantime. If you can’t…”

Only then did Merilda realize Lenox’s intention, her eyes filled with murderous rage.

Lenox, seeing this, dropped the scroll he was holding to the floor with a thud.

“I will confine your existence to the upper heavens of this world.”

“You son of a bitch…!!”

Merilda gritted her teeth and took a step forward, her figure turning into a fluorescent lightning bolt and striking Lenox.

Kwaaaang!!!

Immediately after the violent shockwave erupted, the girl’s body floated into the air, using the recoil as a base.

At the same time, Merilda’s body, wielding a spear in both hands, began to spin wildly in the air.

Kagagagak!!!

Freely wielding the spear blades that exceeded her height, the trajectory of the rotating weapons in both hands did not twist at all.

Her ferocity was such that she quickly chipped away at Lenox’s shield, and with the recoil, she bounced back into the air to continue her attack.

Merilda’s feet, wielding two glaives, did not touch the ground again after rising once.

If you were to let your guard down even a little against that speed and momentum, it felt like your eyes would be snatched away.

However, Lenox had already abandoned the shield that had been torn like paper, and was blocking Merilda’s attacks head-on.

Paang!!

A golden ripple spread through the air like a wave, deflecting Merilda’s attack head-on.

The frustrating sensation of wielding a magic-infused glaive against wet cotton.

Yet, Lenox, who was sweating profusely on the other side, had not a single scratch on his body.

Seeing this, Merilda gritted her teeth and lifted her halberd upwards.

“Here comes another one…!!”

She grabbed a thick club from the weapons on the floor in an inverted position and swung it.

Doong!!

A shockwave rippled with the sound of a drum, and the club bounced away, but Merilda didn’t care.

She picked up the halberd she had thrown above her head and continued her fierce offensive as if dancing in the air.

Tatatatang!!!

In the blink of an eye, she struck down dozens of times.

The speed was so fast that it sounded like gunshots were going off in the middle of the training ground.

Because of Merilda’s small human physique, the speed at which she rotated her axis and changed her center of gravity was incredibly fast.

Adding a monstrous strength that didn’t match her physique to the advantage of fast center of gravity movement, she was like a living crusher.

The agility and sense of rhythm with which she threw weapons and inserted other polearms during the fierce attacks was an art that could not be explained in the human realm.

If anything, it should be called an instinct closer to an animal’s sixth sense rather than a human’s.

Kwaaaang!!!

“40 seconds…!!”

Each time Merilda flashed like lightning before Lenox’s eyes, the length and shape of the polearm in her hand changed.

She swung the polearms on the floor, threw them above her head, and inserted new weapons in that instant.

When the weapon caught in the storm of rotating blades changed, its speed, trajectory, and center of gravity also changed and were fired.

The number of weapons floating above the two of them continued to increase, and soon all the polearms in the training ground floated against gravity.

Kuoohhhhhh!!!!

The rotation speed of the air currents caused by Merilda created an illusion of a huge storm rising into the sky.

While the others were gaping at the marvel of her martial arts, the steel that had been infused with her breath all pointed their heads at Lenox.

“Time’s up!!”

The moment Merilda’s feet touched the ground for the first time since the start of the sparring.

The storm of weapons that had risen and rotated descended, pouring down on the spot where Lenox was standing.

All of those weapons had been held and wielded by Merilda at least once, and were imbued with her magic.

The weapons, responding to her magic and will, lined up in a spiral and simultaneously pierced a single person.

And at the end of the point where hundreds of blades overlapped at the same time, a golden concentric circle began to spread.

Kiiiiiing!!!

At the same time as a magnificent sound that seemed to open up the senses, the clock went awry.

All the flow of power that had been rotating around the golden circle disappeared as if sucked in.

Immediately after, the tremendous recoil that erupted from the other side struck right next to Merilda.

Kwaaaang!!!

The golden pillar that erupted from the impact point soared high into the sky above the training ground.

An intangible radiance that was neither magic, nor will, nor a technique.

Dododododo!!!

But just by the force of that power erupting, the storm of weapons that Merilda had wielded was completely trampled and crushed.

The spear shafts broke, the blades snapped. The clubs were crushed, and the sword bodies collapsed.

The unrealistic recoil of taking all the power that Merilda had gathered and created a huge flow, and wielding it in reverse at once.

Kwaaaa!!

The moment Merilda, stunned by the golden light that flashed and disappeared in an instant, dropped the spear she was holding.

Lenox, raising one hand, slowly walked forward.

“You’ve worked hard. Let’s stop here for today.”

“…”

“I’ve secured the necessary data, so you can go back now. I’ll pass on the operation start time and location through Jenny.”

Lenox, looking tired and constantly rubbing his shoulders as if the pain hadn’t subsided.

Merilda, who had been silently staring at Lenox, asked.

“The technique you showed at the end. Was this training to complete that?”

Merilda knew that what Lenox had just shown was not a simple defense magic or technique.

A recoil technique that forcibly adjusts the surrounding physical force itself and automatically deflects it.

If this skill could be used at all times, it would be the same as completing a system that automatically deflects and counters all attacks.

However, Lenox immediately shook his head at Merilda’s words.

“No, I haven’t completed it. Nor was it something I started to complete.”

“What?”

“I’ve only confirmed that it’s only possible to use it in this way for now. Thanks for the cooperation.”

“What?!”

Merilda yelled and stomped her foot hard.

The training ground floor shook once again as if an earthquake had occurred, due to the tantrum-like behavior of the young girl.

It was natural, as she appeared to be a young girl, but her true form was that of a giant wolf.

“Ban!!”

In the meantime, Jenny, who had approached from the side, sparkled her eyes.

“Is that the application of the magic system you were talking about?”

“…”

It seemed that a rare expectation was slightly visible on Jenny’s face.

This was probably because the circular concentric circle that Lenox had just shown looked similar to the technique he had taught Jenny.

“Are you planning to unify the magic system in earnest before building the Magic Tower?”

“Magic Tower…? Magic Tower?!”

“You’re building a Magic Tower?! I haven’t heard anything about that!”

The two CEOs started to chatter noisily again at Jenny’s words.

It seemed that they had come here without receiving a proper explanation from Olivier.

However, instead of explaining to Angel and Merilda, Lenox smiled and shook his head.

“It’s similar, but it’s a different method. If I had to put it simply, it’s a measure to capture Paysha Grisban alive.”

“This is a measure to capture Paysha alive…?”

Lenox rubbed his shoulders, leaving Jenny tilting her head.

“Considering Dead Rise’s actions, there’s a high probability that they have effective weapons or abilities against magicians. So we have no choice but to consider several methods on our side as well.”

The method of grinding up the magicians of the Magic Tower as materials and using them for the satellite’s engine.

The indifference of not even reacting to the death of Yeomju [a high-ranking magician].

Even the determination to push ahead with the plan despite knowing that Tatiana had run away with the Phoenix War.

All of these are actions that would be impossible without the confidence that they would not lose against magicians like Tatiana.

Moreover, Yeomju Halfman had acquired a magician neutralization device like the Achilles Corporation’s technique interception system as soon as he arrived in Vulcan.

Proof that the Dead Rise organization itself has a deep understanding and knowledge of anti-magician combat.

That’s why Lenox was thinking of devising a new combat method before the operation began in earnest.

‘I understand the principle of the Light-type magic that Olivier gave me. But…’

One magic that Lenox had requested from her at the end of his deal with Olivier.

It was the Supreme Sealing Art of Light-type magic that Olivier had used in the past, the Wheel Fortress Construction itself.

Remembering the power of the sealing technique he had faced in the closed area, he had requested that magic from her in the present.

The Wheel Fortress Construction is a top-level magic that seals the target by constructing a contradictory space that goes against the laws of nature by overlapping the focal point of the barrier hundreds of times using the diffuse reflection of light.

If this Supreme Sealing Art could hit Paysha, she could be captured without any consumption during the operation.

Olivier scoffed at Lenox’s arrogance in trying to learn and imitate Light-type magic, but she had passed on the incantation itself through Merilda.

‘It’s not to the point where I can’t use it at all. But it’s still limited in this way.’

The Wheel Fortress Construction was a high-level magic that Lenox had already experienced firsthand from Olivier in the past.

If he unfolded the Ouroboros [a unique magic] and looked at the principle of the Wheel Fortress Construction and followed it, it was possible to reproduce the result itself.

The problem was that while Lenox was using the sealing technique, it became difficult to use other types of unique magic.

As he was forcibly drawing out the highest-level sealing technique belonging to that type, even though he was not familiar with Light-type magic, with the power of the Ouroboros.

It became difficult to use other magic while the Ouroboros was unfolded.

‘Until the incantation of the Wheel Fortress Construction is completed, I have to withstand Paysha’s resistance with the Ouroboros alone.’

And that method was impossible unless it was the Ouroboros ‘Eight Views’ to which the Ninefold Arrival Martial Arts was applied.

That’s why Lenox was trying to test whether it was actually possible against a superhuman who was good at wielding weapons.

If he could withstand the completion of the Wheel Fortress Construction against the Cartel’s CEOs, it wouldn’t be impossible to even attempt it on Paysha.

Therefore, during the battle with Merilda, he manipulated his body with magic power and forcibly used the Ninefold Arrival to endure, but-

‘It’s not as efficient as I thought. It’s better to just consider it as one of the methods.’

Since it was unknown what the situation would be like when he actually faced Paysha, there was no need to stick to this idea.

If necessary, he should consider abandoning the Wheel Fortress Construction quickly and entering the battle, and then proceed with the operation.

While Lenox was lost in thought, his eyes coldly sinking, Jenny clapped her hands lightly and changed the atmosphere.

“Okay, if you’re done, let’s go inside quickly. It’s too cold because of the rain!”

“My superpower is a power, so…”

“It’s not that cold. Aren’t you just too weak?”

Since the superhumans gathered here were superhumans, not many people were sensitive to changes in the environment.

Jenny shook her head at Merilda, who was picking her nose and laughing.

“That’s why talking for too long is just annoying.”

“Well, whatever, I’m going now. I’m going to sleep until the operation starts.”

Merilda yawned and turned around, probably because she had moved her body vigorously during the training.

“Oh, and there’s one thing I want to say.”

Merilda turned her head and pointed at Killian, who was standing silently.

“That one, he’s a werewolf, right?”

“…!!”

Killian flinched greatly as soon as he received that gaze.

It was as if he had been trying to ignore Merilda, but had been caught off guard.

Merilda looked at Killian with a mischievous smile.

“Put that one in my operation area. Got it? I’ll be working with that guy in this operation.”

“Killian doesn’t belong to Jenny’s company or the Cartel.”

Lenox replied.

“He’s just cooperating temporarily for the interrogation of the prisoners in this matter.”

“So? Hey, are you going to do it or not?”

When Merilda said that and urged Killian, Killian gritted his teeth with a stiff expression.

“Damn it… Fine. I’ll participate too. But I have to get separate approval from Panoa.”

Merilda turned her head away at Killian’s reluctant answer.

“Okay? I’m going!”

“…”

Angel left, bowing to Merilda, and Jenny turned her gaze with a dumbfounded expression.

“Is it okay to participate in the operation like this? What were you so scared of that you were so intimidated?”

“I’m not intimidated, damn it…”

Killian protested, but his appearance was that of a weakling who had been overwhelmed by a stronger beast.

Merilda was a giant wolf beastkin hybrid, and Killian was a pure-blooded werewolf superhuman.

Was it not just a matter of hierarchy, but a gap between the two from the origin of their species?

Killian glanced around and said.

“The werewolves owe a debt to that beastkin.”

“…Owe a debt?”

He had heard that werewolves lived in villages, but it was the first time he had heard that they owed a debt to a beastkin.

However, Killian shook his head with a bitter smile, as if he couldn’t explain it properly.

“I can’t tell you the circumstances. But I’m serious about helping with the operation. Contact me when the location and position are decided. I’ll go right away.”

With Killian gone as well, only Lenox, Jenny, and Tatiana remained in the vast training ground.

Jenny, who had been on her phone giving instructions, stopped the call and approached Lenox.

“Ban, well then, I’ll be preparing separately. Call me right away if you need anything. I’ll get you the information right away.”

“Prepare?”

“You said you need land and buildings to build a Magic Tower, right?”

Jenny grinned.

“You have to secure these things in advance so you don’t waste time.”

Jenny tapped on the countless contacts that appeared on her phone screen.

“I’m already laundering money in the fisheries industry. I’m going to lobby the 49th district’s ward office and city councilor, and talk to the Central Council in advance to send the payment documents.”

“…”

“If we start laying the foundation by contacting the construction company and security company that Chen built in the Six Fortresses, we can start construction right away when the official approval comes out.”

“Hoo.”

Tatiana exclaimed in admiration as she listened to the words from the side.

“Since it’s something we’re doing in the outskirts, it doesn’t matter if we speed up the construction period. Then, we’ll complete the tower within a month or so, and if we link it with this business and seize the underground magic tool market…”

Tatiana looked at Jenny, who was constantly tapping on her calculator, with a slightly awestruck expression.

“Ban, you have a very capable business partner. She seems much more amazing than the Magic Tower management consultants.”

“That’s right.”

Lenox admitted honestly.

“I didn’t expect you to be using the fisheries market for money laundering. Was it not because the tuna was delicious?”

“What? What’s with the tuna?”

“Ah, Tatiana!! You come too. You’re going to rest for a day anyway, right?”

Jenny turned around with her phone in hand and grabbed Tatiana by the scruff of her neck.

“The Magic Tower management consultant I just mentioned. Tell me where to get their names and resume files. Do I need to access that Magic Tower system?”

“W-Wait a minute… I’ll explain, so let go of me first…!!”

Tatiana was dragged away, looking flustered.

Lenox watched the two of them walk away and turned around.

It was a relief that they seemed to get along better than he thought, but Lenox couldn’t help them right now.

There were too many things to take care of before the operation started in earnest.

Among the many messages on his phone, there was one message on a private line that called a different name.

[Victor.]

A message from Hairea, the broker of Pandemonium, who had told Lenox about Tatiana’s situation.

[Get ready. We’ll call you when the confirmation is complete.]

“…”

After confirming that, Lenox immediately left the training ground and headed to his company office.

The CEO’s office, which Jenny couldn’t enter alone, was prepared only for Lenox himself.

The moment he sat down on the chair in the office and put on the obsidian mask from his pocket.

Kiiing!!

A strong sense of déjà vu was felt, trying to pull Lenox’s consciousness somewhere.

“…”

Slowly releasing his resistance and sinking his consciousness, he began to see an illusion as if his vision was being sucked into the darkness.

Huuk!!

“You’ve come.”

A vast abyss of darkness with no end in sight.

About ten people were sitting quietly in chairs placed in the darkness.

While Lenox was looking at them with his mask on, a nun who had walked out from the side opened her mouth.

“It was the first attempt, but it’s more successful than I thought. The doctor’s toys always have a lot of potential uses.”

Hairea said.

“Then let’s start the meeting now.”

Her eyes, looking around, turned cold.

“The first agenda is about Baegon, who betrayed the Order and died at Kyunroe’s hands. Is that okay?”