Drug-Eating Genius Mage – 309



Whether you know or not (1)

Click click click.

A room full of wires. The light coming from monitors scattered throughout the room brightens up the room even without lights.

An empty lot with not a single person in sight. A strange noise resounding there as if gears were turning.

Only the inorganic phone calls that come through between them regularly fill the silence.

Suddenly a calm voice began to come out among the buzzing sounds that had been going on for a while.

[Signal lost confirmation. This is the end of my companionship with No. 8.]

Immediately after those words various voices erupted from different monitors.

[What? Is it true? No it hasn’t even been three days since we arrived in the Balkans. Is it already broken?]

[10 minutes after the report of encountering a lightning bolt all data transmission was lost. In fact it is as if a conclusion has been reached.]

[The simple space creation function is a technology that not everyone can use. When will we find the right person again and put technology into it?]

Although the technologies possessed by Gearside have long surpassed the level of external magic engineering there are not many cases where the technology is actually utilized perfectly.

A group of madmen who will endure any conditions and penalties in order to reach technological singularity.

Technology implemented beyond the concept of magic engineering degenerates into paranormal abilities closer to imprinting rather than technology that can be used by everyone.

Versatility reduced to the limit. As a result there comes a point where qualifications rather than research are needed to implement technology properly.

At some point completely modifying one’s body in order to acquire skills became a daily routine.

However even after going through the ‘remodeling’ stage to accept the technology the number of suitable people who can use it properly is limited.

Therefore among Gearside researchers only a very small number of them were given a proper ‘body’.

[It can’t be helped. There aren’t many Numberings that have the combat ability of No. 8… so we have to finish the plan among those of us who are left.]

Numbering. Those who are successful in receiving Gearside’s skills are given a ‘number’ in that order.

Among such numberings No. 8 which dealt with Fast was one of the masterpieces completed in a very elaborate manner.

Since such a suitable person could not survive even 10 minutes and was completely destroyed to the point where data transmission was impossible it was not difficult to assess how difficult the opponent in this case was.

[Is it possible to restore No. 8’s consciousness?]

[Almost half of the accident data backed up on the network was destroyed. If I just fix my body in this state I’ll become an idiot?]

The crowd fell silent at the declaration of the voice that first opened its mouth.

Because it was not difficult to understand what those words meant.

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Except for Numbering who has been given a body most of the Gearside researchers only have their consciousness floating in the forebrain space.

However doesn’t this mean that even wanderers in the cyber world who have escaped the shackles of reality cannot guarantee their survival against fast lightning?

[They say that if you encounter lightning you literally cannot come back alive. This is a bit dangerous.]

[The intelligence unit collecting data is on the verge of collapse. In fact we cannot expect further progress than this.]

[The target achievement rate is currently 78%… Unfortunately it would be better to finish data collection at this level. Should we try to reduce errors for the remaining 20% ​​through trial and error?]

[That would be nice. Because there are plenty of samples. All you need is time.]

Beep beep beep beep.

A huge cavity visible beneath the glass window in the room.

The sight of countless National Guard soldiers lying on hundreds of beds placed in a communal area.

A long plug cord extends behind their necks punching huge amounts of data straight through their spinal cords.

“Off…!”

“Grrr!!”

Processing speed and capacity that are difficult for the human brain and nerves to accept. Someone who couldn’t hold on caused Goku to bleed out and have a seizure.

The researchers whispered as they looked down at the scene through a camera installed in the cavity.

[Forced fit adjustment experiment through combat data injection. If successful it is not impossible to mass-produce numbering.]

[There are not many opportunities to experiment with this number of superhuman powers. It would have been much easier if things hadn’t happened in the North Continent.]

[Because such a big name has emerged the agent’s Hyeongung is also leaving his position. It’s not an inconvenience.]

These are not empty words. Because of an abnormal phenomenon that suddenly occurred in the northern part of the continent most of the core numbering of Gearside were having difficulty operating.

Although several numberings including No. 8 were summoned in a hurry it was a daunting task considering that they had to deal with the fast.

[In the end it depends on Lieutenant General Trepen’s opinion. Are you still watching the progress of the situation at the drying yard?]

[The success or failure of this plan should be left to the decisions of that indecisive old man. It’s not something I like very much.]

[If we successfully complete the suitable candidate adjustment experiment that is being conducted from now on the lieutenant general will also look at it positively. There is no way that an old superhuman who is stuck at level 7 would not be tempted by our offer.]

[I hope so. Regardless of his foolish disposition Lieutenant General Treffen’s talent is real. If you accept the ‘adjustment’ you might really be able to reach level 8.]

At the same time as the calm voice spoke the camera lens watching the group slowly rotated.

The magical power rising from the soldiers reflected through the lens was slowly becoming heterogeneous.

[It’s artificially reaching level 8… If we can recreate the epic failure of the Ascension Gate with our own hands that wouldn’t be a bad thing right?]

* * *

After it was confirmed that Aris Richelen had joined this operation the operation to attack the mobile fortress began to progress rapidly.

Lennok and Illya Aris have reached level 7 and created their own images.

Agent field response team members and team leaders of each department with comparable organizational skills. Lastly the freelance mercenaries of the underworld.

The most important thing is to block the advance of the mobile fortress entering the undeveloped area and deal with the main forces of the National Guard.

30 minutes after sending most of the power first to replenish the power needed in the process.

Fifteen separately selected people boarded a spacious command vehicle and followed behind.

Lennok and Illya A few freelancers or skilled mercenaries who have reached level 6.

Even the appearance of Aris who was the last person to get on there.

“Nice to meet you Professor. “I never thought I’d see you in a place like this.”

“I also heard a rumor that a genius resides in the Sinclair Magic Tower. Please take care of me in the future.”

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As soon as she got into the vehicle with her cold face and golden hair swept up welcome greetings poured in from all over.

Her participation which holds a significant position as the leader of the Magic Tower and a professor at a university is nothing short of reassuring.

“thank you. “I will do my best to not be a hindrance.”

Aris calmly accepted the greetings one by one then glanced at Lennok and sat down across from him.

“….”

A strange scene where Aris who exchanged greetings with other people did not say a word to Lennok.

The other people noticed the unusual atmosphere in his somewhat cold attitude and kept quiet.

“…Do you know him?”

“You don’t look very friendly.”

“Be quiet. “If you don’t want to get caught in the middle of those monsters and end up getting ripped off.”

Lennok ignoring the muffled whispers coming from all directions was lost in thought.

‘Do you know? ‘It’s not impossible.’

Aris Richelen is practically the only person who knows Lennok’s real face and name and comes in contact with him on a regular basis.

No matter how thoroughly Lennok had differentiated his identity from Van and built an alibi there is a possibility that he could not have hidden it all from Aris.

But isn’t Aris’ response now too cold-hearted for someone who thinks Ban is Lennok?

‘It’s difficult…’

Who would have thought that in a battle where life is at stake there could be something more difficult than reading the other person’s psychology at the last moment and destroying them.

Aris who was staring at Lennok’s thoughtful face suddenly uncrossed her arms and held out her hand.

“I met him at Dyke’s demonstration hall. “It’s been a while.”

“…Nice to meet you.”

There was once a time when I came face to face with Aris the face of the class when he took a group of university undergraduates to Dyke for a field trip.

At that time at President Dyke’s suggestion I had a brief magic sparring session with Aris and Aris seemed to remember that day as well.

Lennok naturally greeted her but Aris did not stop there and stared at Lennok’s face.

“….”

“….”

An awkward silence flowing inside the command vehicle.

Lennok who could no longer bear it was the first to open his mouth again.

“Do you have any business for me?”

“…no. However the last time I saw you I thought you worked for Dyke’s company. “I never thought I’d see you in a place like this.”

“A lot of things happened. “Isn’t that the case in everyone in this city?”

Aris laughed at Lennok’s calm answer.

“Is that so?”

“….”

Was it a mistake?

The conversation between them was just a greeting about something that had happened in the past rather than asking about anything in particular.

However so much has happened since I first met Aris as a class member and both of them have changed a lot since they were standing at the venue back then.

Therefore Lennok could not easily read what Aris’ answer meant.

“Why is this atmosphere like this? “You probably didn’t fight in that short period of time right?”

Palad who belatedly entered the command vehicle looked around and tilted his head.

“I hope you will refrain from doing so until you see Lieutenant General Treffen’s top plate. “Because there’s so much work to do already.”

“….”

“Let’s get to the point quickly. “With so many talented people gathered in one place before the fortress attack there is something worth trying at least once.”

Pallad said unfolding the operation table installed inside the vehicle.

“That’s exactly why we pulled you all out. “Let’s hear more details directly from the congressman.”

Wow!!

Blurry magic surges from the strategy table and Mayer’s face appears as a hologram.

[Nice to meet you. It’s been quite a while since I’ve seen your face like this.]

He appears to have become somewhat emaciated due to continuous hard work. He slowly looked around the inside of the car with a tired expression and was the first to say hello to Aris.

[Professor Richelen. Thank you for deciding to participate in this operation. Considering the professor’s position it must have been a difficult decision. I will definitely repay you for your efforts to ensure the safety of Balkan citizens.]

“I just thought it was necessary to step forward before the chaos spreads.”

Aris responded with a cold face.

“I am sick of the city council’s attitude of hiding such a serious situation but… there will be nothing wrong with the people who live in this city.”

A businesslike attitude that is completely different from the lively face I have seen in the lab.

That resolute stance leaving no room for response clearly reveals the fact that Aris did not come to this place with any favor.

But Mayer nodded obediently paying no heed to that cold response.

[The words themselves prove how noble the professor’s character is. There must have been a cold-hearted judgment that others other than himself would not be of much help in this matter.]

“….”

[Rest assured. I swear on my behalf that a professor’s abilities will never be exploited in this way again. After all this incident is just an exception.]

Even after hearing Mayer’s words Aris kept her mouth shut with a cold expression.

In fact the reason she who had no significant ties to this city came forward in person was because she had a reasonable judgment that there was only a small amount of power capable of resolving this situation now that the prohibition law had not been lifted.

Because Aris was clearly aware of that fact he could not refuse the earnest request of the agent and city council member and decided to help in this matter.

Mayer noticed her reaction and immediately changed the topic.

[I don’t have time so I’ll just check the business quickly. While you went to the site of the undeveloped area where the mobile fortress was advancing I gathered information from Cybrid Echo and succeeded in securing a list of the lawmakers who plotted to assassinate me.]

“That’s a good thing.”

The eyes of others turn to Illya who is staring at them for a moment.

In the end Ilya persuaded the leadership of Cybrid Echo through a deal with Lennok to include them in this operation and handed over the list of factions that demanded interference in the operation to Mayer.

[From now on based on the evidence we have obtained we plan to appear before the Central Assembly and formally demand punishment of the lawmakers who interfered with this agenda. So before that I think I need to tell you the facts I know in advance.]

There is little room for him to be helpful in the field as he has no military power or the ability to command special operations.

Since Mayer himself is aware of this is he making a decision at the central council close to his stage and deciding to reduce the negative variables in this case by asking other lawmakers to do the same?

It is unknown to what extent the power struggle between city council members will be severe but the war of nerves between politicians at the top of a megacity must be considerable.

Mayer is stepping forward to tie the knot himself in an area that is difficult for Lennok to fathom right away.

While I was lost in thought Mayer continued speaking.

[There are not only abandoned ruins in undeveloped areas of megacities.]

He made eye contact with his surroundings with calm eyes and continued speaking.

[Since 20 years ago when this city was prospering without knowing the end the city’s officials in key positions have gone through a lot of trial and error. In order to escape the increasingly cramped city center and move the city’s power and secrets further out and hide them.]

“You mean…?”

[Various secrets hidden in areas designated as closed areas were leaked out to various parts of the undeveloped area along with expansion plans. Nuclear power plant human testing site corpse landfill military base…. Many attempts were made regardless of the type and type of secret and with the abolition of the expansion development plan they were all buried in darkness.]

[Nowadays only traces of it remain. However the National Guard headquarters read something different from the past.]

Lennok who understood the meaning of those words let out a small sigh.

“It wasn’t a lie that you wanted access to the closed area.”

[Yes… Contrary to what is recorded it seems that they actually succeeded in moving some of the secrets that existed in the closed area out of the undeveloped area. That’s definitely what Headquarters Lieutenant General Trepen is aiming for.]

They declared war pretending to want the secrets that existed within District 13 but in fact Trepen also knew that the secrets had already been transferred outside.

If the National Guard headquarters is aware of this fact which even Mayor a member of the city council only vaguely guesses it is impossible to determine how many people were directly or indirectly involved in this incident.

“We would need information about the closed area facility that the city council was seeking to relocate at the time. Are you going to get it from now on?”

“….”

If three adepts who had completed the hierarchy had gone off on their own and according to the explanations we have heard so far wouldn’t there only be one purpose?

Pallad smiled and nodded.

“I have a good feeling. It’s as they say. “From now on we are planning to raid the database that contains all the data on urban expansion and development plans from 20 years ago.”

“…What?”

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