Genius Wizard Takes Medicine [EN]: Chapter 751

The ‘results’ that came directly from Evan Bylon’s mouth.

Upon hearing those words, the dean and professors flinched, and even Tatianna turned her gaze as if surprised.

His remarks had been quite strong since earlier, so was this what he had been thinking from the start?

The reporters who had been listening intently to their conversation also widened their eyes.

They were certainly not the only ones who understood the meaning of Evan’s words.

Just as Tatianna was about to speak, choosing her words carefully,

A quiet voice echoed from behind her.

“An interesting invention, you say.”

Kyunroe, standing behind Tatianna, was looking at Evan with an expressionless face.

“That confidence, it should remain the same even after you bring results to the Magic Tower.”

“……”

Kyunroe, who had shown no interest in the university’s internal research facilities, reappeared as soon as he heard Evan’s words.

As those who realized this fact alternated their gazes between the two with pale faces,

“I don’t think you need to worry about that. This achievement is something that embodies my experience as an assistant professor.”

Evan maintained his smiling expression as he stroked the spirit.

“Wasn’t that why you came all the way here to see for yourself?”

“……”

Kyunroe did not respond to Evan’s words this time either, and now everyone understood the meaning of his silence.

From the moment he first appeared in Lavatenon, he had been putting pressure only on Evan Bylon.

The Archmage’s reaction of either ignoring Evan’s spirit’s rudeness or only showing interest in research results.

Despite his cold attitude, which made it impossible to know his true intentions, it was strange not to know the source of his interest.

The fact that the mage with the most terrifying reputation in Vulcan was showing interest in Evan’s research was clear.

Evan Bylon was aware of this, and Kyunroe did not bother to hide it either.

Rather than dragging things out unnecessarily, it was as if he was going to set the standard right here, in front of thousands of people.

Kyunroe, tilting his head slightly, turned his gaze to Evan and muttered.

“Right. Results… if that can be the standard.”

The people were listening intently to each word of the sparse conversation.

Although they were only throwing ambiguous answers at each other, it was clear that the two had made some kind of deal for this matter.

That they were still negotiating the terms of the deal, and that they had no intention of hiding that fact either.

What were two of the most famous figures in the mega-city aiming for, revealing their intentions like this?

At that moment, when everyone was racking their brains to deduce the hidden secrets behind their inscrutable plans and agreements,

“It’s a bit lacking. You know that, right?”

Kyunroe said, closing his eyes.

“If you want to make a big deal out of just that, you’ll have to put in a little more effort.”

“……”

Evan’s smiling face hardened, and Kyunroe’s expressionless face changed slightly.

The moment the expressions on the faces of the two, who were silently facing each other, changed in an instant.

The reporters who had been eavesdropping on the conversation hurriedly picked up their phones.

“P-Professor Bylon is going to announce his results soon…!!”

“Quickly contact the headquarters and send it out as breaking news! Right now!!”

“It’s a title that could even be used for a special feature, put it up on the news site first!!”

Evan Bylon was going to announce his research results.

It was practically the first time he was officially releasing his research records since his anti-gravity paper.

Even if it wasn’t a new paper, that alone would cause the attention on this matter to skyrocket.

While the reporters were frantically searching for contacts to deliver the breaking news as soon as possible,

Tatianna, who had been blankly watching the two’s negotiations, belatedly regained her senses and turned her gaze.

As if they had never exchanged such sharp words, Evan was smiling as he guided them to the Department of Particle Theory.

Behind Evan, the Archmage walked with his cane, followed by dozens of professors and hundreds of reporters, all walking hesitantly.

“……”

Normally, she should have been following Kyunroe immediately and managing his fatigue with special care.

Especially since he had recently been dealing with the Dead Rise in the restricted area and was experiencing considerable backlash.

However, Tatianna was not looking at Kyunroe, but at Evan’s back, who had been negotiating on equal terms until just now.

As soon as Tatianna showed some willingness to yield, he immediately proposed a deal with the premise of a reward.

A reaction that confirmed that Evan had anticipated this structure and had responded somewhat strongly.

Indeed, it was hard to believe that he was a person who secluded himself in his lab and avoided exposure, as he was so skilled and meticulous.

His ability to calculate the reactions of those around him and the external gaze appropriately, and to seize the perfect moment to showcase his talents to the fullest.

Not only his talent, but also the timing of his performance, his judgment of the situation, and his coordination were all impeccable.

It was hard to understand why such a scholar had not gained much fame in the past few years.

‘……I see. So…’

And the moment she thought that far, Tatianna realized why Kyunroe had decided to join hands with Evan Bylon.

The genius that made every paper he published a huge topic, and the judgment that even Tatianna missed the flow of from time to time.

A glimpse of his dazzling talent that made her realize why this man’s name was as frequently mentioned in Vulcan as Kyunroe’s.

Although the direction and texture were different, wasn’t it somewhat similar to her Tower Lord, whom Tatianna had newly decided to serve?

His personality, his atmosphere, the flow of his mana, the spells he used, and the branch of his talent.

Even though they were different in all those aspects, there was a point where they seemed to overlap.

A fundamental sense of kinship felt in their transcendent talents and the way they wielded them without hesitation.

Perhaps half of it was that he was seeing a reflection of himself in Evan Bylon.

While Tatianna’s gaze changed subtly as she realized this, Evan immediately turned around.

“Then, we will conclude the schedule by looking at the department project presentations.”

* * *

After that, Evan led the rest of the group and visited the Department of Pharmacy and the Department of Particle Theory in order.

They were located relatively close to the central academic building, so they were within walking distance.

The project demonstrations did not take as long as expected.

This was because both the Department of Pharmacy and the Department of Particle Theory were thoroughly prepared, so they were able to finish the demonstrations quickly.

Of course, in the process, the chair professor of the Department of Pharmacy, who was overly nervous, shook his hands and broke four or five top-grade elixir bottles.

And there was a minor commotion when the researchers of the Department of Particle Theory risked their lives to offer bribes, wanting to see Kyunroe’s mana pattern.

Surprisingly, Kyunroe did not show a very strong reaction in the process.

He simply ignored the commotion around him with an expressionless face.

Rather than being annoyed or angry, he seemed to be completely uninterested in everything that was happening in this area.

The faces of the dean and professors, who realized this, also became a little more relaxed when they left the lecture hall of the Department of Particle Theory.

“It’s much quieter than I thought…”

Even the reporters who had been following the group and observing Kyunroe’s every move all the time noticed this and whispered cautiously.

“His behavior is very normal compared to the rumors. He doesn’t look crazy at all.”

“Is he tired? He seems to have no motivation in everything. He only seems to be interested in Assistant Professor Bylon.”

“Maybe he thinks other people aren’t worth killing. It’s a relief for us.”

“If we could get an interview with Kyunroe himself at this opportunity… Hey, don’t stop me!!”

“There’s always someone who tries to cross the line first. Grab him!”

While the guards were running around trying to stop the reporters from fighting, the group had already arrived at the last department.

The Department of Necromancy’s research building, a huge bone-shaped structure with an eerie atmosphere.

“……Hmm.”

“Ban…?”

Kyunroe, who had not reacted to the demonstrations of the previous two departments, chuckled, and the moment Tatianna noticed him,

“The Department of Necromancy occupies a unique position even within the Lavatenon Magic University.”

The dean, who had stepped forward this time, naturally guided the group into the lecture hall.

“Because it was the department managed by Madrich Onion, the former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, to train his successors, the related curriculum and research results are also in that direction… Why is that?”

“……”

The people, unable to focus on the dean’s words, suddenly started glancing at Kyunroe.

Rather than the other professors or attendants, Kyunroe’s colleagues, including Tatianna, were looking around with pale faces.

While the others were tilting their heads at the strange atmosphere, as if they were desperate to stop the dean from speaking,

“Dean.”

Evan, who had moved belatedly, smiled wryly and quietly listened to the dean.

“When you told me about the Department of Necromancy, you didn’t mention Madrich Onion.”

“……There’s no need to talk about the history of the Department of Necromancy multiple times. Is there a problem?”

The dean, who had also lowered his voice, whispered, and Evan said, pretending to glance at Kyunroe.

“It is true that Kyunroe himself killed Madrich Onion.”

“……”

“You thought it was just a rumor.”

The dean’s mouth was agape, unable to answer.

Although quite some time had passed since Madrich Onion’s death was announced, the reason for his death had never been made public.

However, the dean, who had ties to the Central Council, should have known, but it seemed that he did not know the specific circumstances of Onion’s death.

“……Ahem, ahem!!”

Only then did the dean realize the situation and start coughing in a flustered manner.

As Evan said, the dean was now showing Kyunroe the legacy of the enemy he had killed, as if boasting about it.

If he was a somewhat aggressive and hot-tempered superhuman, it would not be strange for him to take this act itself as a provocation or a challenge.

However, even after seeing the dean’s reaction, Kyunroe did not seem to be thinking of rashly raising his mana or getting angry.

He was just looking at the Department of Necromancy’s research building and muttering with a thoughtful expression.

“He was said to be an excellent judge.”

“……That’s.”

“Considering the end, maybe he was.”

“……”

An incomprehensible monologue. But as the dean, who vaguely guessed the reason, closed his mouth, Kyunroe started walking without waiting for an answer.

“Let’s go in. Was this the last one?”

The dean and other professors watched Kyunroe enter the Department of Necromancy’s research building with strange expressions.

Even the shadowy figures mixed among the onlookers were quietly whispering, as if somewhat surprised.

“It’s very different from the rumors. Kyunroe wouldn’t be like that.”

“Even if his health isn’t good, is it possible for his personality to change… ?”

“Perhaps there was an impact equivalent to a change in hierarchy.”

“As expected, the injuries he sustained in the battle with Onion were that fatal-”

“Quiet. If he happens to hear, we don’t know how he’ll react.”

Immediately after Evan and Kyunroe walked into the Department of Necromancy’s research building,

A middle-aged man who had been waiting inside opened his mouth first, looking nervous towards Kyunroe.

“W-Welcome. I am Pascal Godroy, the chair professor of the Department of Necromancy.”

He looked strict and firm, but also somewhat pale, as befitting a necromancer.

But even so, he could not hide his nervousness in front of Kyunroe.

“It is an honor to meet a Grand Archmage. Then, let’s start the demonstration of our department’s new project right away.”

Pascal said that and led the group to the laboratory with a key that looked like it was carved out of bone.

A huge auditorium located in the middle of the research building. It was so vast that it looked more like a plaza than a laboratory.

There were decorations with a bleak atmosphere scattered everywhere, and in the center, a human-like doll was hanging on a stake.

Below the stake, a complex magic circle was drawn, and people who appeared to be researchers were walking around, adjusting the magic circle.

Pascal, who had guided the group to right in front of the magic circle, explained.

“The project demonstration prepared by the Department of Necromancy is to possess an artificial body with a soul.”

“An artificial body?”

“By law, a complete soul cannot descend upon something without history or origin. If the body that is the target of the possession is not good, possession cannot be achieved.”

Pascal replied.

“Our department has been constantly thinking about ways to solve that problem. Through this artificial body.”

“……”

“In an educational institution like this, we can directly use methods that we cannot try under Yorta’s strict rules.”

Pascal pointed to the doll hanging on the stake with a pleased expression.

“Although it is not a living human, all the elements and materials that make up the doll are the same as a human. We have confirmed that we can obtain meaningful results by possessing a relatively good soul here.”

Was he saying that they were creating a doll that was exactly the same as a human and directly possessing that body with a soul?

It was not difficult to say that the idea was special, but it should be seen as a project that was faithful to the essence of the Department of Necromancy.

“Well, let’s stop with the trivial talk and move on to the demonstration right away. Is everyone ready!!”

“Yes, Professor!”

At Pascal’s command, the other researchers moved in unison, raised their mana, and activated the magic circle.

Whooong!!

The ominous light that burst out from the magic circle was sucked into the doll’s body.

At that moment, something whitish that flashed above the Department of Necromancy’s research building struck the doll’s body like lightning.

Flash!!

The limp doll raised its head and began to look around as if it were alive.

The doll’s inorganic face, blinking its transparent eyelids, twitched strangely the moment it met Evan’s gaze.

[……]

“Hoo, the magic circle has been successfully activated.”

Pascal, who proudly showed off his achievement, wiped away his sweat and turned his head.

“Now, if we can slowly induce a conversation to prove that the soul has possessed the artificial body-”

[A disgusting liar was hiding here.]

“……Huh?”

A chilling, ghostly voice unlike anyone else in this place. A cold tone that was whispering yet seemed to tear the eardrums.

It was clear where that voice had come from.

Pascal, who had been blankly looking up at the doll, turned his gaze to the researchers.

“W-Was the language ability this good when we demonstrated it last time?”

“N-No, it wasn’t.”

The flustered researcher quickly replied.

“At that time, it was only able to remember one or two simple words, and it was never this…”

[You instilled in all of us an unattainable wish, and you thought it would be over if you ran away alone?]

The doll, glaring at Evan, was muttering murderous words as if spitting them out.

Its presence was so vivid that it was as if they were facing a living human.

Only then did Pascal’s complexion turn dark as he realized that something was wrong.

“W-Wait a minute… The state of the summoned soul…!!”

[Yes. It’s better this way.]

Crack!!

With those words, the limp doll’s body began to swell explosively.

Its physique expanded, its skin turned pale, and dozens of eyes and fingers sprouted on its arms and legs, creating a bizarre shape.

“Kyaaaaak!!”

The researcher screamed at the sight of the doll that had been transformed into a gruesome shape.

The doll, which had instantly transformed into a form that looked like dozens of humans were combined into one, raised its fist while looking at Evan.

[I will chew and swallow your soul whole in this place…!!!]

The monster-transformed doll ruthlessly struck the ceiling of the research building.

Kwaaaaang!!

The ceiling of the research building was shattered in an instant, and the sky was revealed through the hole.

The ground and walls shook like crazy, and all sorts of decorations and bone fragments fell from the ceiling.

At the same time as the earth-shattering noise, the roar that the monster unleashed instantly made people’s ears ring.

[Oooooooo!!!]

A terrifying roar that seemed to smash everything around it and devour all living things without leaving any behind.

“Uwaaaak!!”

“R-Run away!!”

“The Department of Necromancy’s magic has gone out of control!! The ghost has started to rampage!!”

The researchers and reporters scattered in all directions in a panic.

The dean and professors evacuated their subordinates while exchanging information at a rapid pace.

“A spirit that is capable of proper conversation. What is its hierarchy?”

“If it has this much power in the state of just being possessed, it’s at least a Saint-level…!!”

Pascal muttered, trembling.

“Possession of a spirit that surpasses the caster’s hierarchy, such a problem has never occurred even once!!”

A Saint-level spirit. Moreover, the opponent was a new spirit who had just been born with power after possessing an artificial body.

The professors who heard Pascal’s explanation gritted their teeth and began issuing orders to the surroundings at a rapid pace.

“We have to close the research building and retreat immediately!!”

“Evacuate the civilians and block the entry of journalists.”

“We have to prevent it from escaping from the research building. Everyone prepare-”

Tap.

At that moment, the sound of a cane lightly tapping on the hard research building corridor echoed.

The figure of a mage, like a ghost, passed through the professors who were raising their mana from all directions.

The professors, who realized that it was the figure of the cold mage who had not reacted at all until now, desperately reached out their hands.

“T-Tower Lord!!”

“That thing is not an opponent with a physical form. If you approach it with ordinary magic-”

The soul possessed in the artificial body does not simply disappear or vanish with physical blows.

It was a well-known fact that Kyunroe, no matter how great a mage he was, was biased towards the lightning system.

Since he had repeatedly stated that he was not in good condition, it would not be strange if Kyunroe was injured in the worst case scenario.

At that point, the agreement between Lavatenon and the Magic Tower would be terminated. Since it was a mistake on their side, the backlash would be enormous.

However, Lenok was guessing why the possessed soul had suddenly started to rampage.

‘It’s because of the Guide’s soul.’

The ghost of the Guide that Evan had used as a clone. That spirit was recognizing its existence and trying to devour it instead.

Perhaps that spirit was also a being that was related to Yorta in its previous life.

If Madrich Onion designed the space of this Department of Necromancy itself, it was not incomprehensible that a soul related to him would be drawn out.

However, at this point, it would be more certain for Lenok to take action himself in order not to reveal Evan’s clone.

Lenok, who had made a quick decision, borrowed Kyunroe’s mouth and asked the professors.

“Ordinary magic?”

“……Yes?”

“It seems you don’t know what this agreement means yet.”

Kyunroe, looking back at the people with a cold smile, slowly raised one hand.

The moment the mage muttered, pointing to the sky with his finger, Kyunroe’s presence echoed throughout Lavatenon.

“I will teach you clearly in this place.”

The sky that was visible beyond the collapsed research building ceiling began to darken.

Kugugugugu…!!!

An enormous amount of dark clouds gathered in the clear sky in an instant, a bizarre phenomenon that blocked the sunlight and warmth.

Even the onlookers who had gathered outside the lecture hall raised their gazes blankly at the unbelievable miracle that seemed to manipulate the weather itself.

“C-Crazy…!!”

“It’s not human magic, how can he do it without chanting!!”

While the professors were gasping and shouting as they realized the true value of his intention and spell,

Kyunroe slowly turned his back and swung the hand he had raised.

“What can be done with that ordinary magic.”

The moment he drew a line from the sky to the ground with his long finger,

The sky echoed with a creaking roar.

Crack!!

An enormous vibration was concentrated and rotated above the darkened sky, and a mournful light was emitted from its end.

The moment the mana of a Grand Archmage, transcending hierarchy, manipulated natural phenomena and transformed into the clearest intention of lightning.

[Thunder Calling]

A single bolt of lightning of enormous thickness fell towards the Department of Necromancy’s research building.

Kwaaaaaaa!!!!

“Uwaaaaaaak!!”

“C-Crazy!!”

The huge surge of lightning that seemed to connect the sky and the ground.

[Kkyaaaaaaaak!!!]

The ghost’s body, unable to withstand that unbelievable amount of heat, evaporated and disappeared on the spot.

The terrible scream that it let out in the pain of its very existence burning pierced through the entire Lavatenon academic building.

The moment everyone covered their ears and closed their eyes tightly at the scream that seemed to scrape away their souls,

Kyunroe turned to look at the scene and flicked his finger once more.

[Sky Opening]

Paaaaaaaat!!!

The second light that soared up from the end of the lightning bolt drove away all the screams and dark clouds that had echoed everywhere.

A pillar of dazzling light soared above their heads, revealing a clear sky in an instant.

“……”

The figure of the mage riding on that light descended onto the collapsing research building.

The professors and researchers who had been watching the project demonstration inside the lecture hall. The press corps.

The onlookers and various industry officials who had been waiting outside for Evan and Kyunroe to come out.

All of them were just staring at Kyunroe, who was rubbing his forehead, with their mouths agape.

Since he had dealt with the ghost that was rampaging in the lecture hall, the notoriety surrounding Kyunroe would be somewhat neutralized.

He would also be able to maintain the prestige of the Magic Tower and give a positive impression of this agreement.

Lenok thought that and raised his mana detection to enhance his hearing.

“H-He blew up the entire research building to show off his magic…”

“……Huh?”

Voices of people who seemed to be filled with fear and shock began to be heard from all directions.

“He’s out of his mind. Who was it that said Kyunroe was more docile than expected?”

“That’s why he’s been quiet all this time. Is he completely out of his mind after all?”

“He was holding back to do something big at the end. He has an outstanding patience befitting a Grand Archmage.”

“I shouldn’t have come if I had known this would happen…”

“Don’t make eye contact, bow your head!”

“……”

A reaction that was completely different from what he had expected. Voices mixed with regret and lament echoed from all over the place.

While Lenok paused at the sight of them not even being able to raise their eyes properly, Davi whispered quietly in Kyunroe’s ear.

[If you’re planning to clean up the organics all at once, it would be better to leave out the undergraduates, wouldn’t it?]

“……No, that’s.”

[But they’re the commendable organics that offer me snacks.]

“……”

Lenok was speechless and silent.