Genius Wizard Takes Medicine [EN]: Chapter 773

The Order Alliance’s unconventional offer to forcibly complete Evan Bayler’s hierarchy.

Was it really saying that they would give such a reward just for meeting the head of the Alliance?

“…An interesting offer.”

However, instead of showing delight at Jenny’s words, Lenok could only manage a bitter smile.

The leader of the sorcerers who sought to weave all the spells of this world into a new order.

He seemed to understand why he would make such an offer to Evan Bayler.

However, unlike his thoughts, Lenok’s mouth calmly voiced a response that questioned the Alliance’s offer.

“But I can’t agree with the method. Does a way to forcibly complete a hierarchy even exist?”

“Well, I’m not sure about that either.”

Jenny replied with a somewhat awkward expression.

“Well, it wouldn’t be strange for the Order Alliance to have an artifact of that caliber, would it?”

“……”

“Rather, I think this offer itself isn’t a sincere one to the professor, but rather a kind of show of power.”

Jenny said, lightly tapping the letter.

“Usually, they don’t deliver such important matters through an intermediary. They didn’t even try to hide it.”

“I see.”

“It’s probably to show that the Alliance has this much power and can help with the professor’s research, isn’t it?”

“Hmm…”

While nodding as if agreeing, Lenok thought that the Alliance had no such intention.

If the Alliance really wanted to show off its power or abilities to Lenok, it wouldn’t have ended with just a message like this.

Rather, it was probably because they had no interest in adding any formalities to the offer.

The big shots operating in the central front.

Especially the group standing at the forefront of the path to Ars Nova [a new magical path] was a hotbed of monsters that had literally transcended humanity.

A group of sorcerers who thoroughly pursued practical deals and efficiency.

Worshippers of spellcraft who disregarded ethics, morals, and worldly standards.

In a way, that was similar to the way the Order was opposed to them.

‘Forcibly completing a hierarchy wouldn’t be done by borrowing the power of ordinary artifacts or spells…’

From his previous experience, Lenok could also guess how they would try to complete Evan Bayler’s hierarchy.

The high-ranking sorcerer of the Alliance, Naiab, whom he had encountered in the fortress of Jillian, the Archduke of Kabahim.

His existence, which had transcended systems by applying summoning spells to his own body, showed how the Alliance was challenging new heights.

Perhaps the method offered to Evan Bayler was not about raising the power of the hierarchy, but rather about tampering with his essence.

That was, of course, help that Lenok did not need from the start.

“I will refuse the offer to tamper with the hierarchy. In the first place, spirit magic is different from ordinary spellcraft, so I don’t want to receive help in that way. But…”

“But?”

“I think there might be room to consider meeting with the leader.”

If the leader of the Alliance, who had never come forward before, suddenly wanted to meet Evan Bayler in person, what could be the reason?

The third paper. A new common magic that had pushed the universality to its limits so that it could be used in this world.

It was probably because Lenok thought that the new topic he had brought up was in line with the essence pursued by the Alliance.

Therefore, Lenok knew that while there was no need to accept the offer, there was also no reason to refuse it.

Lenok, who had picked up the letter Jenny had handed him, stroked it and asked.

“This letter. It’s not just the offer you told me about, but a kind of invitation needed when visiting the Alliance, right?”

“…That’s…”

Jenny hesitated for a moment, then glanced back and whispered quietly.

“I found out by chance, but it’s not just a simple invitation.”

“Is that so?”

“I heard about it when I was very young. This isn’t an invitation, but…”

Jenny muttered, looking at the invitation with a complicated expression.

“It’s a permit to use the portal managed by the Alliance.”

“A portal, you say?”

He knew that such a means of transportation existed, but he never imagined that the Alliance would have the authority to use it and distribute it.

Considering that the fact itself was not widely known, it was probably because the Alliance’s officials were keeping the fact a secret.

And if Jenny knew about this, it was probably because of something related to her relatives, not Jenny herself.

“……”

As expected, Jenny didn’t explain any further, but closed her mouth with a troubled look.

Perhaps it was because she would have to explain her past if she talked any more.

Apart from having met Evan, Jenny had never wanted to talk about her childhood to anyone for long.

Lenok thought so and slowly nodded.

“I understand. I’ll just keep this one as you said. Please reply to the Alliance as such.”

There was no need to immediately reject the Alliance’s offer. It was enough to leave some room here.

He was curious about how a high-ranking sorcerer like the leader of the Order Alliance would think about common magic.

He was interested in what they wanted to pursue through the organization called the Alliance.

He didn’t think he would have a chance to meet them in Evan’s position, but there was no need to eliminate the opportunity to contact them first.

Seeing Lenok calmly putting the letter in his pocket, Jenny muttered with a somewhat awkward expression.

“It seems like you have much more experience with this kind of thing than I do… Did you know this would happen?”

“As you said, I’ve had similar experiences a few times.”

“……”

Jenny, who had been narrowing her eyes and staring at Lenok at his calm answer, suddenly said as if she had remembered something.

“The Order’s offer is much simpler than the Alliance’s. They’re planning to send missionaries soon, and it’s in the nuance that they’ll visit to congratulate the professor on his achievements.”

“A formal offer, then.”

“Those pseudo-religious guys are always like that, but looking at the overall atmosphere, it seems like they’re much more pressed for time than I thought.”

Jenny said as if it was nothing.

“It means that they’re so busy that they heard the news but couldn’t pay attention to the details.”

“……”

He thought they had recovered enough power to start another war with the Alliance, but was the Order also facing countless internal problems?

Perhaps the fact that the leader contacted Lenok again at this time was not for just one reason.

While Lenok was lost in thought, Jenny began to sort through the documents and organize other matters.

“I think that’s almost all the stories I need to tell… Oh, the city government’s central council sent a summons, what are you going to do about this?”

Jenny asked, waving a piece of paper.

“I looked into this and it seems like they want to collaborate with the technical advisory committee.”

“It’s not a problem that needs an immediate answer.”

Lenok immediately shook his head.

He had expected the central council to directly summon Evan, but as he said, he had no intention of responding to the summons right away.

He had already created a justification for being away, using the fourth common magic update as an excuse.

If he said that he was currently focusing on adjusting the research results of the paper and taking follow-up measures, it would be difficult for the central council to officially create a justification for summoning Evan.

“I plan to refrain from official activities for the time being and focus on personal research.”

“Good thinking.”

Jenny chuckled and nodded at Lenok’s firm answer.

“I’d recommend staying quiet for a while. Even without that, a huge amount of research and investment is starting on your paper.”

Jenny said, handing over all sorts of documents she had brought to Lenok.

“The amount of consultation requests for that is also ridiculous, so if you attend the council, you’ll have to handle the work semi-forcibly. You don’t want to waste time on such consultations, do you?”

“……”

“I’ll filter out most of it, but you’ll have to handle the inquiries coming into Lavatenon yourself. We don’t have the authority to interfere with the administrative work of the city government’s direct educational institution.”

“Of course.”

“Okay. Then let’s stop here for today, and tomorrow again-”

Bang!!

At the same time as Jenny opened the door, a loud shout echoed from the doorway.

“Professor Bayler!!”

“I was so impressed by your presentation…!!”

Not just one, but a procession of dozens of magicians.

Echoes reverberated from the other side of the hallway, blocked by Felix, without even seeing Lenok’s face.

“I’m Tristan from the Voyager Magic Tower. Please allow the release of this learning device!!”

“It’s an honor to witness an achievement that will change the very foundation of continental magic theory. We would like to invite you to our society!”

“There is enormous potential not only in the common magic system but also in this learning device. Please read the association’s proposal at least once…!!”

Those who had not left the magic tower even after the seminar presentation, and had stayed in the magic tower to somehow have a conversation with Lenok.

Jenny closed the door and frowned, looking at them with an annoyed expression.

“I told you that the professor needs absolute stability. Didn’t I promise that I would tell you when the situation calmed down?”

“Th-that’s not enough. You don’t know what kind of chaos is going on outside!!”

“All the societies and investors I know are demanding in-depth research into the common magic system. We have to get results no matter what!”

Jenny gave a bright smile to the magicians who were shouting desperately.

“So, you should have listened carefully to the professor’s presentation and asked questions then.”

“Please…!!”

“Felix. Take them away!!”

“Professor!!!”

The desperate shouts of the magicians, as if calling for a lost brother.

Lenok, who had confirmed that the hallway had become quiet in an instant, closed his eyes and tilted his head back.

“Questions…”

Yes, the opportunity to ask questions does not always come.

If you don’t ask what you’re curious about in time, you might never have the chance again in your life.

Lenok, too, had missed several opportunities in this way while exploring the secrets of this world, despite doing his best.

That’s why Lenok didn’t find it strange at all that the leader of the Alliance wanted to meet him.

A secret that no one remembers now, but that undoubtedly existed in this world.

The third common magic paper he had presented was a question to those who knew the secrets of the world.