Drug-Eating Genius Mage – 339



Standard of Strength (2)

The pressure wasn’t that strong for such a bold action.

However the complexions of some people who recognized the faint flow contained within it changed drastically.

“Wait a minute this magical power is…!!”

They are all saint-level wizards who have reached level 7. These are people who have the sense to clearly distinguish between the presence or absence of a magic pattern and its flow.

This magical power that is currently pressing down on the conference hall from above is a pattern that is very similar to the one that fills the snowy field just outside.

Lennok was imitating the Ascendant’s magic pattern and distributing it throughout the conference hall.

To be precise the magic pattern of the barrier that protected the world’s cracks in the castle.

Although it is different from the actual magic power of Jindun who has already reached the position of an ascendant the similarity does not mean that it is an art that can be easily imitated by others.

At least here it would be enough to prove that Lennok had some connection with the Ascendant.

“The so-called watchers actually have no trust in the lighthouse keeper.”

Lennok asked calmly receiving attention pouring in from all directions.

“Do you still not understand why Lapis called me at this point?”

“…”

The vampire who was sitting across from Lennok the dog-headed giant who had been having a war of nerves with Evelyn just moments ago.

And you can see at a glance the faces of other observers who are looking at us with surprised expressions.

Lennok slowly stood up and approached Lapis and placed his hand on her shoulder.

“…Evan?”

Lennok ignored Lapis’ words and continued speaking immediately.

“The reason the lighthouse keeper called me at the summons. That’s because I… can mimic the magic power of Ascended Jindun to a certain extent.”

“…It doesn’t make sense.”

“How is that possible?”

GL who mumbles in disbelief has his momentum clearly broken so that it can be seen at a glance.

Lennok’s magic power pressing down on her shoulders was more powerful evidence than anything else.

Lennok who lied casually made eye contact with Lapis and answered.

“It wouldn’t be difficult to imagine how much of a help this ability would be in future operations.”

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“….”

In fact even Lennok does not know how to use this power.

I just created the current answer through improvisation taking into account the fact that I could similarly imitate the Ascendant’s magic pattern while killing Eldervine’s assassin.

But it was clear that it was at least the most appropriate reason to resolve such a confusing situation.

What if Lapis called Lennok not simply out of favor or dependence but because he clearly possesses special abilities that could be helpful in the operation?

If she recognized it early and tried to summon Lennok wouldn’t it be enough for her insight to shine?

Not only does it transfer the focus from Lennok to Lapis but it also makes her qualities and abilities stand out.

If these reasons are given in a situation where the observers have expressed their opinions it will make them be more careful in opposing Lapis’ opinions in the future.

Knowingly or unknowingly reminding these powerful superhumans that there must be a reason for what a lighthouse keeper does.

That alone was enough to give Lapis strength in this place.

Lapis wasn’t stupid enough to kick the table prepared by Lennok.

“If you understand would you all please sit down now?”

She understood Lennok’s intention in an instant and looked around at the observers with somewhat calm eyes and said.

“I think we need to explain the situation to Evan and get into the meeting before time runs out.”

“….”

The appearance of the observers sitting in their seats with their mouths closed in silence.

In the center Lapis lightly clapped her hands raised her magic power and pounded the table.

Wow!!

Immediately after that a dazzling hologram rose from the middle of the table and began drawing a specific shape.

“I have explained it to others several times so I will proceed by summarizing and conveying only the key points as much as possible.”

An anatomy diagram of a vast and distant labyrinth with no known end.

That moment when everyone forgot what to say for a moment due to the intense sense of intimidation that could be felt even as a hologram.

“Ascended Jin Dun’s ‘Hanghesha Labyrinth’. “The entire history of the transcendental person who occupied the deepest canyon in the snowy field.”

Lapis opened her mouth quietly.

“We must break through the labyrinth that has swallowed thousands of explorers and contact Jindun Zygis Ethernor.”

The young resolute determination in her eyes reflected directly on those watching.

“If it is confirmed that Jindun failed to ascend to heaven then recovering his remains and preventing his legacy from being stolen by someone else… That is the only goal of this summons.”

Lastly the presence of Lennok who joined this operation.

It was the start of a full-scale operation that began with the last puzzle piece she thought of being completed.

* * *

Hangha Temple (恒河沙).

One of the terms referring to numbers it roughly refers to a number around 10^52.

If you express the scale of that number it is a number that amounts to a whopping 10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000.

In fact what does it mean to use a number as the name of a labyrinth that is impossible to even fathom with human cognitive ability?

Considering that the owner of the labyrinth is one of the world’s greatest barrier masters and transcendents the answer was obvious.

“They say there are more than thousands of people who set foot in this snowy field to meet Jindun and never returned.”

The edge of a floating island where a cold wind blows.

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Lennok who was holding a cigarette and Evelyn who was sitting on the rock behind him were looking down dozens of meters below the ground.

Evelyn glanced at Lennok’s back who was not looking back and continued speaking.

“But some of them succeeded in returning from the labyrinth alive and leaving behind information. “That’s why we suffered in this snowy field for a month.”

“I see.”

“The Hanghasa Labyrinth is usually completely sealed so that no one can enter but every time the season changes the structure of the labyrinth is completely overturned. “The crack that appears in between is the entrance to the labyrinth.”

“Is that why they gathered here for a month and were assessing a location to enter the Sasang battlefield?”

Lennok muttered absentmindedly as he turned his gaze towards the magnificent snowy mountains spread out beyond the horizon.

“The power of a level 9 ascendant is truly beyond imagination. If a magician using barrier techniques reached the peak would he be able to create such a ridiculous thing?…”

Jindun’s Sasang Jeonhanghasa Labyrinth.

Although I have not yet witnessed its status directly I can know it only through the magic flowing from that distant snowy mountain and the information I occasionally hear.

Not only does the labyrinth have a vast structure but it is also a different world where time flows differently.

It is a miracle that is virtually like another world having been completed in a completely different way from the magnetic realm.

Perhaps that labyrinth is the sum and essence of Jin Dun’s barrier techniques.

In fact the watchers gathered here are surrendering their lives to the jaws of the Ascendant and moving to enter it.

Even though there are thousands of people who have not returned so far there is only one reason why not only the Blue Eyes but also others are moving to enter there.

“The aurora floating over the North Continent is a natural phenomenon that symbolizes that Jindun’s ego has completely melted into the entire Sasang region. “The fact that it disappeared means that there is a high possibility that there is a problem with Jindun’s identity.”

Even one’s own consciousness is sublimated as part of the barrier and the disappearance of Aurora a floating symbol.

In other words it meant that Jindun’s ego had returned to human form.

The movement of the transcendental person who challenges ascension contains many meanings.

If he started to move at this point which is not far from the end it must be because something has changed in his personality.

If Jin Dun really failed to ascend to heaven and died who would own the enormously valuable relics and property he possessed?

There are many people who gather here not because of the fact that they can meet an ascendant like Lennok but simply because they covet the relic.

Lapis and Evelyn were saying that.

“I was wondering where you were hiding but you two were wandering around in a place like this?”

A dark-skinned woman suddenly walked out from behind Lennok who was lost in thought and Evelyn who was looking at him.

An unknown tattoo is engraved on her face as she slightly shakes her shoulders while clutching an exotic-colored coat.

A level 7 conjurer and shaman who cooperated with Lennok in the Philenom Dominion.

He was also the person who first showed Lennok the scenery of his self-reflection film [South Mando Coast Guard].

“Grisha… I would have said it wasn’t that kind of relationship.”

Evelyn sighed softly and denied those words but Grisha instead opened his eyes and asked back.

“No then it’s not that kind of relationship but you’ve been asking me for a whole month when Evan will come…”

Wedge!!

Grisha’s words didn’t last long.

The black arrow shaft of which I don’t know when it was taken out stuck at Grisha’s feet and silenced him.

“I only contacted you because I was from the same city and had some work for you before I left on a business trip.”

“….”

Evelyn answered with a smile.

“I think you’ve said several times that there’s something you’re dealing with regarding the agent.”

“okay….”

Lennok could roughly guess what Evelyn was talking about so he nodded appropriately.

It is said that right before she took her leave and headed to the North Continent there was an unusual atmosphere in the city including the agent so she must have been worried about what was happening in the meantime.

In fact as Evelyn had feared a coup d’etat was taking place led by the National Guard generals so it was not strange that she waited for news from Lennok that could be helpful in the process.

Evelyn glanced at Lennok’s notice and opened her mouth with a slightly relieved expression.

“So what’s going on? “I understand that there is some time left before we decide on the number of people who will enter the labyrinth.”

“Are kids these days so short-tempered?”

Grisha muttered as if he couldn’t get used to it and opened the inside of his coat.

“I want to talk too.” “If our boss leaves this world like this none of us will hear good things about him.”

Inside the coat Lapis’ face slightly crouched and hidden was visible.

Perhaps because the arrow shaft was stuck at her feet her complexion which had not yet shed its youthful appearance was slightly pale.

“Oh hello….”

“…You were there. are you okay?”

Only then did Evelyn realize her mistake and apologized to Lapis looking slightly embarrassed.

“…of course.”

Lapis tried to smile but her legs were shaking slightly.

Lennok smiled at her and then asked.

“You could have just come to visit us but why did you come hiding in Grisha’s arms? “It couldn’t have been noticeable.”

Although Lapis is said to be quite young she is now in her mid-teens.

Naturally her height had grown significantly compared to before so it was difficult to hide her figure with Grisha’s tall height and thick coat.

Lapis glanced around at Lennok’s words and raised her finger with a playful expression.

“I have something I want to secretly tell the other viewers.”

“Is this what you want to tell me?”

“yes. Please take this in advance.”

As she said that she took out a small monoscope from her pocket.

Lennok accepted it although he was somewhat puzzled.

“This is an item I acquired from the belongings of an adventurer who died during the process of retaking the base fifteen days ago. “It was hard to know what it was used for because it was locked so I was keeping it and I found a hint right before I moved my base.”

“It’s for use….”

Lennok muttered putting the monoscope to one eye and slowly drawing up his magic power.

There was no change in the scenery beyond the lens but it didn’t take long for Lennok to notice the secret contained in this short-length view.

The outer surface of the lens looks somewhat worn at first glance.

The traces which were finely scratched like scars were drawing very fine magic characters.

“….”

Lennok with a calm expression immediately changed the magic pattern slightly and injected it through the monoscope.

Immediately after that the monoscope’s lens began to rotate precisely and began to depict a completely different landscape.

Let’s go!!

“This is…”

“Do you understand?”

Lennok responded softly to Lapis’ words.

“I see… Is this an item that shows the location and path according to the injected magic source?”

“yes. A monoscope originally used to determine the hidden location of artifacts or relics. “It is a product with excellent performance and durability so much so that it was used in the Hanghasa Labyrinth.”

Lapis said that and looked at Lennok with an expectant expression.

“I was reluctant to say anything because I thought other people wouldn’t be able to use this item properly but if it’s Evan…”

“….”

Only then did Lennoc understand the meaning of Lapis’ words.

If it is Lennok who can imitate the magic pattern of Jindun the ascendant than anyone else.

Even in a labyrinth where it was impossible to guess what was ahead he thought he would be able to find the right path by looking at Jindun’s location.

In a snowy field where magic detection does not work well the existence of this monoscope could serve as a quite useful compass.

Lennok who unexpectedly came into possession of an artifact of considerable performance nodded.

“Keep it a secret from other observers.”

“Hehe please do me a favor. “I don’t think there’s anyone other than Evan who can use it properly but in terms of fairness…”

I can understand Lapis’ feelings.

Since we can’t distribute monoscopes equally to everyone we’ll probably want to place our hopes on the wizard with the most reliable and promising ability for this operation.

Lennok looked at Lapis blankly and said something he had not thought to ask before.

“Do you really think Jin Dun is dead?”

“…yes?”

“No one knows whether Jindun who lived as a transcendental person for hundreds of years may have died after failing to ascend to heaven. “Maybe he’s still alive and contemplating all these moments.”

“….”

“And if he’s alive you might be able to go into the labyrinth and meet him and get the answer you want.”

Lapis closed her mouth.

Grisha who was standing next to him had a faint expression on his face but he did not stop Lennok.

Lennok didn’t care about that reaction and continued what he was saying.

Because I wanted to hear Lapis’ honest feelings about what she was thinking when she came here.

“When I met Cheon-gyeon it seemed like she had already decided on her end.”

To do that you might have to take into account saying somewhat rude things.

“Why did you leave without telling me everything how you felt about leaving my only granddaughter behind?”

“….”

“I think any transcendental person who has attempted ascension would know the answer.”

There was silence.

Lapis slightly lowered her head and looked up with a weak smile.

“Now that I think about it this is the first time Evan has talked about his grandmother.”

She took a deep breath and made eye contact with Lennok.

“I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t curious. But there are many people better suited than me to break through the labyrinth.”

“….”

“And if Jindun is really not dead and is alive and watching all these moments… it might actually be more dangerous.”

“Why?”

“If Jin-dun is alive it means that he regained his human self and was incarnated of his own volition…. In that case we definitely need to confirm that and decide on a future policy. “If a transcendental person who had distanced himself from the secular world and was focusing on his own ascension began to behave differently there is a possibility that problems could arise with the ascension itself.”

Lapis continued speaking without waiting for Lennok’s answer.

“If a problem arises in the process of escaping the hierarchy and ascending to heaven other ascendants may also try to move. “There is no time to resolve personal questions in the face of something that could upset the balance of the world.”

“Lapis….”

Grisha quietly touched her shoulder.

There was also a faint pity in Evelyn’s gaze as she looked at Lapis next to Lennok.

Lapis smiled slightly at the two people.

“are you okay. Now I can understand that my grandmother has her own reasons. “Sometimes there are secrets that you have to keep alone…”

Grisha who was standing next to her quietly hugged Lapis.

Evelyn pushed Lennok’s shoulder for no reason and scolded him.

“Let’s not stop before we even enter the labyrinth?”

“No I didn’t mean to do that but…”

Lennok who muttered as if making an excuse composed his expression and spoke to Lapis.

“But I think differently. “If Jindun is still alive and willing to answer something I think there are some things I should definitely ask.”

Even though he is a transcendental person who challenges ascension I do not believe that he has all the answers to everything in the world.

But even so you have to ask. It doesn’t matter even if you don’t get any answer.

It is undoubtedly true that just knowing what Jindun knows and does not know will be of great help in the future journey.

I was afraid to stand in front of a transcendent being who was indifferent to the world but at the same time I was confident.

At that time Cheongyeon said that unless he was an ascendant who specialized in ‘seeing’ like himself he would not be able to find out Lennok’s secret.

“So then I’ll also ask you a question about Heavenly View on your behalf.”

“…yes?”

Lennok smiled faintly as he looked at Lapis who raised her head with a surprised expression.

“I want to know what that person hoped for after failing to ascend to heaven. “A lot more than you think.”

thud!

As soon as those words were finished a strong tremor suddenly rang out from the other side of the floating island.

An area not far from the frozen forest.

Several other observers centered around the dog-headed giant were approaching this direction.

Changsa appeared from nowhere and blocked the giant’s path as he walked forward with pitch-black eyes streaming down his face.

My name is Myeong-myeong a young man with a calm expression. It seemed like he was protecting Lapis from an unseen place until now.

“What’s going on? “If you are looking for Lapis I would like you to wait a moment.”

“The lighthouse keeper is not interested. “The one who has business to do is with that wizard.”

At the dog-headed giant’s words the atmosphere in the area instantly became tense.

Myeongseong also slowly stepped back while adjusting his spear holder.

“…Then I guess I should listen to the reason even more. “What business do you have with Evan now?”

“Hehe I don’t think this is a topic I want to talk about in a situation like this.”

As the dog-headed giant said so his eyes lit up at Lennok who was sitting far away.

“If that’s what you like it’s okay to talk about it here…”

“I’ll go.”

Lennok readily heard those words and stood up.

Lennok standing in front of the dog-headed giant put on a simple noise spell and looked up at the giant in front of him.

Although it is not a style that spreads overwhelming force or size to the extent of Croken its skills and muscle density are not that lacking compared to Felix.

Even after recognizing Evelyn’s skills in the first place if he can express an opinion that directly contradicts hers it must be because he is confident in his own skills.

Lennok was also somewhat interested in the inside story of how this species of giants came to the Blue Eyes and accepted the karma of the Watcher.

“What’s your name?”

“Rafford.”

“Well that’s…”

The words that the name suits him well came out of his throat but Lennok managed to swallow his words and asked.

“so. What do I need to do? “It’s been over two hours since the meeting ended. Is there anything else you want to ask?”

The explanation of the bases and routes to enter Jindun’s Sasang battlefield has already been roughly finished.

All that remains is to select the people who will enter the labyrinth and set each individual’s entry route.

Unless Rafferd is planning to take the same route as Lennok he shouldn’t have to see Lennok.

But the dog-headed giant looked down at Lennok and smiled slyly.

“you. “Have you ever met Croken Asillus?”

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