Genius Wizard Takes Medicine [EN]: Chapter 763

One-Man Show (16)

With about a week left before departing for the military city of Yorta.

Originally, I was planning to prepare only for the writing of my third paper and leave under a suitable pretext.

But once I started designing properly, a better picture than I expected began to emerge.

If things went well, I could complete the paper and even present it within a week, as concrete results were being achieved.

“From an alibi perspective, completing the paper isn’t bad either. No, it might even be more helpful.”

If Evan were to produce a paper and then leave, who would suspect his absence?

In terms of avoiding suspicion or creating a pretext, it might be better to complete the paper and leave.

“The problem is getting the necessary modules…”

Even if Lenok handles the circuit design himself, one or two key components needed for the hardware must be procured separately.

Whether he can obtain them within a few days will determine whether he can complete the paper within a week.

“The most important thing is the magic flow reproduction module. Without it, nothing will work.”

[You said you’d get me what I needed earlier, right?]

“Let’s keep it a secret from the university for now. It’s hard to say for sure if a presentation is possible right away.”

Lenok said, immediately starting to search on his phone.

“First, the deep web… no, that’s not it. There’s no need to do that with Evan’s identity. Then-”

Although there weren’t many people who knew Evan’s identity, Lenok knew how to find the trading partner he wanted.

The agreement between the Magic Tower and the university. Evan Bailon stood at the center of it, and an enormous amount of contract emails poured in for him.

It was no exaggeration to say that he was involved with all sorts of businesses, research institutions, and megatechs [large technology companies].

All Lenok had to do was select a business or research institution that handled the parts he wanted and tell them the conditions.

Choosing one of the messages that were constantly pouring in at this moment and sending a reply, he received a response immediately.

*Ding!*

“They want to meet right away. Let’s go.”

Lenok immediately packed his things and left the research building.

*Vroom!!*

He rode his bike towards the downtown area located outside of Lavatenon University.

A complex street where commercial districts and facilities were located around the university due to the large floating population.

Since he rarely visited the downtown area, Lenok didn’t know what facilities were there, but he drove his scooter towards the outskirts of the downtown area without hesitation.

[It’s a studio-style cafe located in the suburbs. It seems like they also know the situation and chose the place?]

“The faster the conversation, the better. It’s not bad news.”

Following the directions Dabi gave him, he immediately accelerated his bike.

Just by slightly leaving the downtown area and going outside, the surroundings became drastically deserted.

A vast, two-story cafe stood alone on the other side of the street, where there were few people and even fewer buildings.

“…”

Lenok, who had stopped in front of the cafe and looked around, opened the cafe door.

*Click!*

“Ah, you’re here.”

Someone standing behind the counter raised their hand towards Lenok.

A young man with glasses and neatly combed-back hair was looking at Lenok.

He was wearing a neat suit as if he had just gotten off work. With a watch on his wrist, he was pouring coffee as if he had just brewed it.

The young man, who naturally walked over with two cups of freshly brewed espresso, smiled faintly at Lenok.

“I rented the entire cafe. No one will be able to eavesdrop.”

“You were able to rent the entire place on a weekday afternoon.”

“I know the owner of this building.”

The young man said, holding up the espresso cup in front of Lenok.

“When I was studying at Lavatenon, I used to come to this cafe whenever I had a chance.”

“…Were you an undergraduate at the university?”

“It’s been a long time since I graduated.”

The young man smiled.

“It’s been a while, but this area hasn’t changed at all. I sometimes miss the days when I was at the university.”

“…”

“I’m late for my introduction. Let me formally introduce myself.”

The young man, who had placed the cup in front of him, bowed politely to Lenok.

“I am Prescott Vainer, the head of the 3rd Secretariat of Baritz Corporation and a member of the Central Council’s Technical Advisory Committee.”

Among the conglomerate companies in Balkan, a megatech that expands its business by getting involved in various fields.

Some do not hesitate to call it the largest interest group in the mega-city, with the largest size and scale in Balkan.

Lenok had contacted Baritz Corporation directly to obtain the modules needed for this prototype production.

The head of the secretariat of Baritz Corporation. A member of the Technical Advisory Committee who holds the position of head must be a talented individual recognized in both skill and rank.

He was a suitable partner to present the conditions Lenok wanted and exchange a deal.

“Thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to talk with you today, Professor.”

Prescott said, staring intently at Lenok with strangely heated eyes.

“Whatever proposal or deal you present, we are ready to listen and respond to the best of our ability. If you tell us the conditions you want, we will immediately-”

“I don’t have time, so let’s get straight to the point.”

Lenok said, pulling a chair from the opposite side and sitting down, ignoring the enthusiastic Prescott.

“I’m looking for a magic flow reproduction module. If you specify the performance and conditions, can you procure it for me?”

“All the technologies developed by our Baritz Corporation are thoroughly managed through our internal security network.”

Prescott answered, rubbing his hands together very skillfully.

“The information that can be accessed is determined by authority, but I have received special authority from the board of directors for this meeting today.”

*Click!*

A small bracelet hanging on his wrist came loose and transformed into a touch screen.

Prescott, who skillfully operated the screen and turned it on, nodded to Lenok.

“Since you seem to be in a hurry, Professor, let’s get straight to the point. Would you like to tell us the conditions and performance you want right here?”

“Okay.”

He was wary because it was his first time working with or officially contacting Baritz Corporation, but the conversation was going much faster than he thought.

It was no lie that it was one of the largest megatechs in Balkan, with a rather cool way of handling business.

Lenok immediately began to talk about the conditions for the module he wanted.

“Magic idling rate of 380% or less. Securing output conversion durability. Keep the conversion rate as low as possible. Make the variability as high as possible. The pattern design should be non-existent or old-”

The magic flow reproduction module that Lenok was trying to obtain was a filter device that outputs a predetermined magic flow into reality according to the circuit design.

He could make other parts or circuits himself, but in the case of modules, there were so many technologies applied to them that it was difficult for Lenok to create a new one in a few days.

Since the module was not the core of the paper, it was okay to get the parts from outside.

“Above all, the magic must go through a complete cycle immediately after passing through the module.”

With the last condition Lenok mentioned, Prescott was silent for a while, inputting something on the screen.

Was he comparing all the performances of the module he had just heard in real time and applying them to the network search engine?

Prescott never asked again or questioned anything while listening to Lenok’s explanation.

That was probably because Prescott had already perfectly mastered the knowledge related to the modules produced by Baritz Corporation.

Even if he was an employee working in the secretariat of Baritz Corporation, he had an incredible memory and concentration.

While Lenok was thinking about him, an answer came back soon after.

“Ah, I found it. There is exactly one module that meets all the conditions you want, Professor.”

Prescott nodded with a smiling face from across the screen.

“Let’s see, it’s not a module that we made ourselves, but something that was made to order a long time ago.”

With a relaxed gesture, he zoomed in on the module product number and checked the detailed data.

“Parts like magic modules are not ordinary items, and various information, including the manufacturer and designer, is managed relatively strictly. Thanks to that, I was able to find it easily.”

“…A product that was made to order a long time ago? Who was the client who placed the order?”

“The name of the client who placed the order back then, well…”

Originally, he shouldn’t leak customer information, but Prescott didn’t hesitate for long before the deal with Evan.

Prescott’s hand, which had been scrolling down and checking the data list, stopped for a brief moment.

“…”

Silence without an answer.

Prescott, who had kept his mouth shut while maintaining a smiling expression, slowly turned his gaze towards Lenok.

“Before that, would you mind if we negotiate the conditions for trading the module’s design first?”

“Why is that?”

“Since it involves directly searching the internal network, I’m a bit hesitant to disclose it unless you guarantee the conditions, Professor.”

“…”

“The condition is simple. In a way, it’s related to the fundamental reason why you and I are here.”

Prescott calmly looked at Lenok with his hands together.

“I don’t know if you know, but there are rumors that you might announce new research results as a result of this agreement, Professor.”

“…”

“Whatever you are planning to present this time, we would like to receive the full sales rights to the results.”

“…Without even checking what my research is about?”

“Of course, we know that you have recently formed an alliance with the Magic Tower of Gyonroe.”

Prescott whispered as if he understood Lenok’s thoughts.

“But right now, they are only busy making money through the item business in the shadows, and they have no interest in your research at all. Isn’t that right?”

“You’re telling me to break an agreement that was signed less than a month ago.”

“You know that Gyonroe’s health is not good.”

Prescott whispered as if sharing secret information.

“He was very tired just by showing his face in public for a short time. He will hardly be involved in anything directly for the time being.”

“…”

“The Magic Tower is also busy with their own business, so it will be difficult for them to pay attention even if the agreement is not properly followed. Even if they find out later, it will be brushed aside.”

Lenok laughed as if he was dumbfounded at the words.

“Is Baritz Corporation able to know how the Magic Tower of Gyonroe will react?”

“Because that’s what we’re going to make happen.”

Prescott said with a smile.

“The process I’m telling you now is just a minimum procedure. Once we receive your research, we will naturally start working to appease the surrounding opposition.”

“…”

“We will also create a separate meeting with the Magic Tower to explain this matter and share some compensation.”

Leaving Lenok, who did not answer, Prescott calmly took out several files from the briefcase he had brought.

“The basic contract will start with a one-time contract in which our company sponsors you, Professor, and if things go well in the future, we plan to activate the extension option. The ratio related to this is roughly what we have in mind…”

At a glance, it seemed as if they were openly trying to push the ratio and benefits to Lenok.

Not only was the amount set generously, but Baritz was also giving up some of the benefits and publicity.

It was as if they were focusing all their efforts on purchasing and obtaining the research results that Lenok would present at this seminar.

Leaving the silent Lenok, Prescott slowly sat back and nodded.

“This is the best offer we can make. I would like you to answer in this place if possible.”

A calm attitude as if it didn’t matter if Lenok rejected the offer.

Prescott’s reaction seemed to be the opposite of how quickly and kindly he had found the module just a moment ago.

The offer to buy Lenok’s research results, which felt both unconventional and bold.

And the strange behavior of not having any regrets about the offer.

Lenok stared at Prescott for a while, then chuckled and raised his gaze.

“I know you have something to hide, but isn’t it too obvious?”

“…”

“You’re throwing out an unreasonable offer to induce me to stop the deal first. Is that the policy set by the secretariat of Baritz Corporation?”

While proposing a deal that openly violates the agreement between Lavatenon and the Magic Tower.

However, the reasons why it was possible were based on extremely poor grounds and logic to persuade Lenok.

That Gyonroe was not in good health, that they could somehow persuade the Magic Tower later.

Prescott was not throwing out empty promises, hoping that Lenok would naively fall for such flimsy lies.

He was only trying to break this deal by mixing lies and excuses so cleverly that Lenok would immediately notice.

If Prescott’s attitude, who had rushed to the outskirts of the university at Lenok’s call, had changed, what was the reason?

Lenok knew that there was no need to look for the cause of that behavior far away.

“The module data you just viewed. It seems that there is information hidden inside.”

“What are you talking about? I don’t…”

“It doesn’t matter.”

Lenok put his phone on the table, leaving Prescott, who was pretending not to know.

“The information about that module. I can just check it directly here.”

*Swish!*

At that moment, the content of the screen that Prescott was holding was copied entirely and began to be transmitted to Lenok’s phone.

It was impossible to hack the network itself directly, but it was possible for Dabi to copy the output data displayed on the screen and overlay it on the screen to get the data.

Lenok had been listening to Prescott’s empty offer to buy time for the process.

“Wait, wait!!”

The moment Prescott realized this, his expression changed drastically and he jumped up.

Lenok also pushed his chair back and got up, checking the screen displayed on his phone.

“Let’s see. The module product name is Life Support Device: Miniature. The manufacturer is Baritz Corporation, and the name of the client who placed the order is…”

Lenok, who had checked up to that point, also lost his words like Prescott earlier.

[Guido Order’s Main Headquarters]

[Papal See]

“…”

Because the name that Lenok had never expected in this place was floating on the screen.

In the endless silence, Lenok, who barely raised his gaze, looked at Prescott.

The magic flow reproduction module that Lenok had consulted to procure.

The person who had requested it to be custom-made a long time ago was the leader of the Guido Order.