Genius Wizard Takes Medicine [EN]: Chapter 705

‘The holder of the lighthouse’s authority?’

Jebyeok frowned, clearly displeased.

‘What’s this about building a temporary labyrinth? Explain yourself properly.’

[There’s no need. You’ll understand once you see it.]

‘What?’

Instead of answering Jebyeok, Lenox slowly began to manipulate the lighthouse.

He knew that Jebyeok, based on their encounter in Kaius, wouldn’t cooperate easily.

Jebyeok Yanicus Barbaria was, by nature, far closer to a villain than a saint.

He was a tyrant who ruled his city of Kaius with cruelty and ruthlessness.

Though he seemed to have undergone a change of heart after losing his grandson to Soryu, nearly dying himself, and being noticed by the Azure as a Watcher.

His nature of despising and exploiting the weak wouldn’t have disappeared.

Just moments ago, he had been wasting time with his enemy, savoring their death.

Rather than trying to persuade such a man, it was much easier to show him and let him understand by revealing his intentions.

‘I filtered it once, but it’s unlikely to end here.’

The method of manipulating the lighthouse and intercepting the Reding Revolutionary Army’s bombers wasn’t magic.

It was the Barrier Art of Jintun [a type of magic focused on creating barriers] that Lenox had inherited.

Using the Ascendant’s technique, which acted as a key to the power of the Hanghasa Labyrinth, he had merely released the power inherent in the lighthouse.

But that didn’t mean it could repel all the invaders coming from beyond the snowy plains.

‘Considering the width of the snowy plains, the height of the lighthouse spire, and the relative sense of distance…’

Whoooosh…!!

The golden light that had risen above the lighthouse spire shone brightly, and then, without holding back, began to spread its heat in all directions.

The thick beams of light that had swept across the sky now mercilessly struck the snowy ground.

Kugwagwagwa!!!

‘Uwaaaah!!’

The survivor, still captured, screamed at the earth-shaking vibration, and Jebyeok frowned.

‘…He’s laying the groundwork. Is he experienced?’

The powerful beams of light emitted from the lighthouse were being used to melt the snow and level the ground.

It quickly swept around, dividing areas, creating deep trenches, and solidifying them.

Jebyeok, who had ruled Kaius for a long time, also had a knack for urban planning and architecture.

It was clear that the voice claiming to be the holder of the lighthouse’s authority was planning to create something substantial.

As Jebyeok watched the light of the lighthouse with his arms crossed, the survivor asked in a trembling voice.

‘Why, why would a tyrant who wasn’t even satisfied with Kaius…’

Why would he become a Watcher supporting the Azure now, playing with humans in the snowy plains of the Northern Continent?

At those words, Jebyeok glared at the survivor as if he would kill him on the spot, but then answered.

‘Why else would it be?’

The old monster seemed to briefly smile bitterly.

‘Because I, too, am just a defeated dog to someone.’

‘What, what does that…’

‘Why would I need to explain it to a bug?’

Thud!!

Jebyeok grabbed the survivor’s chin with his blood-soaked hand and twisted his wrist, dislocating the man’s jaw.

‘Ubeobeobeob…!! Ueoeoeo!!’

Leaving the man who had instantly lost his voice, Jebyeok bent down.

‘From now on, I’m going to bend every joint in your body backward. Next time, I’ll double the number of your bones.’

‘……!!’

‘Once that’s done, I’ll fix your jaw. If you can beg for your life again then, I’ll spare you.’

Jebyeok said with a delighted expression.

‘Only six have endured this torture so far. I wonder if you can be the seventh, while I finish my work…!!’

Swoosh!!

At that moment, a bright yellow flash shot from behind Jebyeok, piercing the survivor’s forehead.

A bright yellow talisman paper stood stiffly, vertically piercing the man’s head.

‘Kk, eok…’

Jebyeok’s expression twisted as he saw the last survivor die peacefully.

From behind Jebyeok, a leisurely middle-aged man’s voice was heard.

[I didn’t help you so you could play useless games.]

A man covered in talisman paper, who had appeared behind Jebyeok, was standing there.

He was wearing a shaggy pile of talismans that completely covered his face, serenely enduring the falling snow.

Seeing him, Jebyeok twitched his lips.

‘Dreyfus. What are you doing here?’

[I’m checking if you’re wasting time on meaningless nonsense.]

Capsun, Dreyfus, who had fearlessly approached Jebyeok, replied.

[It seems my concerns were not unfounded.]

‘…….’

Capsun looked at the dead body and said.

[I told you to protect the lighthouse, but I didn’t say you could engage in unnecessary killings. How can you play with a surrendered opponent so carelessly?]

‘Surrendered opponent? Do you really believe these bugs came here to bow to the lighthouse?’

Jebyeok scoffed and stomped on the recently deceased.

Crack!!

Jebyeok pointed at the corpse, which had been smashed beyond recognition by his leg strength.

‘Of course not. If I thought that, I would have spared him.’

[…….]

Jebyeok laughed coldly, ignoring Capsun’s silence.

‘The only ones who come here are trash trying to steal the lighthouse’s scraps. That’s why you stuck me in this remote snowy field. What’s wrong with enjoying myself as much as I can?’

[It’s because your nature might ruin the grand plan. Even the other Watchers are wary of you.]

‘So, in the end, your own body is more important than the mission. No organization has feet with more enthusiasm than its head.’

Jebyeok sneered.

‘You, too, must have hated such behavior, which is why you didn’t join such an organization.’

[I don’t confuse responsibility with arrogance.]

Capsun said quietly.

[If we ruin things by being obsessed with useless rules, that would be foolish.]

Kuooh…!!

Each time the two exchanged words and telepathy, intense will emanated, pressing down on the surroundings.

Only after hearing the unrestrained conversation between the two could Lenox clearly grasp the situation.

Capsun had come to mediate, to prevent Jebyeok from going on a pointless rampage.

He never imagined that the ruler of Kaius would submit to Lapis and accept the role of a Watcher.

However, it was undeniable that Jebyeok’s cruel nature was likely to be effective in this harsh environment.

In that sense, Capsun would have a hard time finding fault with the current selection.

[So, who is it that’s wielding the power of the lighthouse so freely?]

Capsun turned his gaze away from the old man spitting.

The storm of intense light that had been pouring down from all directions had almost disappeared, and the ground around the lighthouse was being evenly hollowed out.

[Judging by the manipulation of will, it doesn’t seem like someone assigned to this operation.]

‘I don’t know either. Shouldn’t you know?’

Jebyeok gave a twisted smile.

‘He suddenly appeared and said he would improve the lighthouse’s performance. Well, maybe some evil spirit attached itself to the lighthouse that kid made.’

[…….]

Capsun ignored Jebyeok’s words and quietly examined the golden light.

After briefly staring at the will with his expression hidden behind the talisman mask, Capsun seemed to feel a sense of familiarity and tilted his head.

Immediately after, as if he had realized the answer, he exclaimed loudly.

[I see. So, you came yourself.]

‘What?’

Ignoring Jebyeok, Capsun quietly spoke to the light of the lighthouse.

[It’s been a while. I hope you’ve been well.]

[…Dreyfus.]

Lenox, knowing that he hadn’t revealed his name to Jebyeok, played along with the charade.

Lenox, reading Capsun’s intentions, immediately began to draw on the Barrier Art of Jintun.

Fwaaaat!!

The light of the lighthouse that had soared above the spire shone intensely, unleashing immense power.

At that moment, mounds of earth rose from the bottom of the valleys that had been hollowed out across the ground, instantly forming thick walls.

Kugwagwagwagwa!!

[This is…]

Instantly, a complex labyrinth of terrain began to rise up, surrounding the transparent lighthouse spire.

A temporary labyrinth created by manipulating the ruins of the Hanghasa Labyrinth, pulled up from underground.

Capsun, who correctly recognized the nature and essence of the scene, clicked his tongue.

[…There was a reason why you descended here in this form. Were you prepared from the beginning for the fifth lighthouse?]

[I met Lapis and received help. The installation of the temporary labyrinth was my own decision.]

After inheriting the Barrier Art of Jintun and the ownership from the Hanghasa Labyrinth.

Lenox had once installed a temporary labyrinth in the snowy plains where the ruins were located.

It was during the chase after finishing everything in the Jintun Labyrinth.

Lenox recalled that memory and installed a temporary labyrinth around the lighthouse to prevent intruders from approaching recklessly.

At the same time, he intended to further enhance the power of the lighthouse based on the labyrinth ruins, thereby increasing its performance.

However, sensing something else in Lenox’s answer, Capsun’s gaze flickered.

[Lapis, did that child meet you directly?]

[Is there a problem?]

[She’s making great efforts to stabilize her mind and body due to overexertion. The adjustment process itself is a big deal, and she’s been in recovery for quite some time.]

Capsun hesitated before answering.

[She hasn’t been in contact with anyone for a month. The fact that she met you directly and had a conversation…]

[…….]

As Lenox was choosing his words, Capsun said with a hint of a smile.

[Just like with the Order, it seems you’re particularly trusted.]

[Maybe so. But…]

Dudududung!!

At that moment, the presence of dozens of times more people began to approach from beyond the snowy plains.

A superhuman force of thousands. Moreover, it was the shape of an army marching in formation and wearing unified uniforms.

On all sides, cavalry units mounted on white leopards advanced ahead.

In the rear, something equipped with artillery weapons resembling howitzers was constantly pumping magic power.

The appearance of combat forces that seemed thoroughly prepared for battle and siege immediately hardened the expressions of Capsun and Jebyeok.

[Oh dear…]

‘Tell the ones waiting inside the lighthouse to neutralize their artillery equipment.’

Jebyeok tossed the corpse he was holding and immediately turned away.

‘I’ll kill those fur beasts.’

[The opponent is a military organization comparable to a warlord. If we recklessly charge at them…]

Pat!!

Ignoring the answer, Jebyeok’s figure disappeared in an instant.

Following his steps, snowdrifts rose beneath his feet, and a blizzard began to swirl again.

Capsun shook his head at the sight of Yanicus, who was running alone, buried in the white mist.

[Honestly, he’s getting excited again…]

He spoke as if he was doing a favor by handling the army alone, but in reality, he was just happy to have new toys to play with.

Jebyeok Yanicus Barbaria could not be called a saint, no matter how generously one looked at him.

A beast who was thoroughly engrossed in the logic of power, finding joy in competing with the strong and trampling on the weak.

But perhaps it was because of such a person that he could protect the lighthouse more efficiently than anyone else on this battlefield.

Capsun looked at Lenox and nodded.

[You do what you have to do. We’ll take care of this.]

[Are you sure you don’t need help?]

[If Lapis has entrusted something to you, the priority is clear. That is the duty of one who has accepted the role of a Watcher.]

The moment Capsun said that and took a step, a storm of talismans erupted along his elongated shadow.

Paang!!

Capsun’s figure disappeared in an instant, following Jebyeok.

Lenox watched him, then slowly began to gather the power of the lighthouse in one place.

Kiiiiiing…!!

The golden light that had formed above the spire trembled, then exploded in place.

It began to scatter a dazzling rain of light over the white snowy plains.

Fwaaaaaaa!!!

‘This should be enough.’

Since Lenox wasn’t physically present, there was no way he could help the Watchers any more than this.

Therefore, Lenox activated the lighthouse’s observation authority and indiscriminately scattered the Barrier Art of Jintun, which remained in the labyrinth ruins, across the battlefield.

Even if it couldn’t provide much help, it would be somewhat helpful in stopping the forces targeting the lighthouse.

Lenox thought that far and immediately focused his mind, maximizing the lighthouse’s focus and aiming it towards the far side of the sky.

Kkiririk…!!

Now that the location of the Hanghasa Labyrinth had been identified, it wasn’t difficult to align the direction towards the central front.

What was truly difficult to reach was the act of directly peering beyond the curtain that was not permitted by human senses.

The other side of the demonic realm, which did not easily allow any gaze except for the challengers who had directly stepped onto the front lines.

But Lenox did not hesitate and quickly reminded himself of what he had to do.

The most important goal was to penetrate the outer curtain of the central front. To directly look into the outer perimeter of the front lines. And-

‘To find the main force of the Deadrise stationed in the outer perimeter and grasp the flow of supplies they are sending.’

If Peisha was receiving supplies from the main force to build a satellite factory inside the Balkans.

He should be able to grasp that flow by using the power of the lighthouse.

If so, just by figuring out where the supplies were moving and being brought into the Balkans, he could guess the location of the factory.

A vast distance spanning thousands of kilometers across the continent. A miracle that was impossible to even attempt with ordinary cognitive abilities and powers.

But for this fifth lighthouse, which possessed both the lighthouse keeper and the power of Jintun, it wasn’t entirely impossible.

Kagagak…!!

As the focus rapidly zoomed in, the surrounding scenery was drawn closer as if being sucked in.

Passing through the snow-white plains that shone blindingly, the lighthouse’s gaze moved away at a rapid pace.

The speed of the gaze far exceeded the limits of perception.

Shuuuuuung…!!

A fantasy as if starlight was falling. A strange resonance filled his ears.

Even though all the senses of his body were accelerating uncontrollably as if melting away, Lenox’s mind and body were calm.

Was this the sensation that the lighthouse keeper felt every time he observed the other side of the outer sea?

Before that small impression could even disappear, the light of the lighthouse, which had accelerated its focus, directly penetrated the curtain of the central front.

Kiriririk!!

A blurry mist.

A muffled sensation as if pushing through a heavy, wet curtain with one’s bare body.

But the observation authority, built on the ruins of Jintun with the power of the lighthouse keeper, began to peer into the outer perimeter of the front lines, piercing through all the barriers.

Ars Nova, the central city located in the very center of the continent.

The largest battlefield and front line on the continent, created around that already destroyed city.

The moment he directly looked at the other side of the outer perimeter of the front lines, which was impossible to approach due to the thick curtain.

Lenox was able to see a beautiful garden dyed in purple.

‘…An orchard?’

The magnificent scenery of an orchard stretching to the horizon.

Fruits of various colors, different from existing trees, were hanging all over the place.

The only unusual thing was that even the tree trunks and roots were dyed in a dizzying purple color.

Along the main road of the orchard, dozens of people were walking silently, and among them, a few people were distracted by the fruit.

As if it was hard to resist the urge to eat just by looking at it, they trembled, drooling, and couldn’t resist breaking away from the formation.

‘Stop…!!’

Someone in the group tried to stop them, but they couldn’t break away from the formation and immediately turned their gaze away.

Crunch crunch!!

They devoured the purple fruits hanging on the trees with both hands.

The moment they took a bite, their eyes rolled back, and an unknown fluid flowed from all the pores of their bodies.

The man who had finished eating one fruit trembled as if having a seizure, then suddenly stood up and bowed deeply in one direction of the orchard.

Following the direction of that gaze, Lenox paused his will for a moment.

[…….]

Beyond the sky of the orchard, a gigantic spirit stone, as tall as a giant tree, stood towering.

The shape of the characters scribbled on the spirit stone was so bizarre that it was beyond Lenox’s knowledge and memory to recognize.

It was as if a language used long ago had been forcibly solidified and recorded in the form of writing.

The moment Lenox recognized the transcendent will emanating from that spirit stone, he realized.

This was not just an outer area of the central front.

It was an area ruled by a transcendent being that existed before all the languages of the continent were unified into one.