Drug-Eating Genius Mage – 380



Echo of Shadows (2)

A black magician who is part of Pandemonium and is called the King.

What does it mean that a monster that has reached level 8 and hunts powerful people of its same level across the continent has appeared on this train?

‘Damn….’

I thought I was used to encountering monsters that exceeded the standard but because of that I was able to recognize the gap between Lennok and this man more clearly.

A cold magic power that is incomparable to that of other extreme abilities encountered in the labyrinth.

Yet it is a faint presence that we cannot even be sure exists here.

What level has this warlock who allows two contradictions to coexist in one space reached now?

But Lennok realized that he could not ignore what he said as much as the appearance of such a person.

Now Lennok not only maintains Evan’s identity but also uses camouflage magic to avoid unnecessary gossip at the train station.

Nevertheless the attitude of the person who appears in front of Lennok and mentions the cartel’s work is exactly that.

Isn’t this something that could never happen without certainty about Evan and Van’s identity?

Myeong said looking down at the newspaper in silence paying no heed to Lennok’s attitude.

“Honestly I didn’t really like the guy named Zygis Ethernor.”

“….”

“Like all beings called ascendants he was a foolish man obsessed with obsessiveness even though he had the power to turn heaven and earth upside down. Or rather is that why he was qualified to challenge for ascension?”

Myung muttered stroking his chin with a calm expression.

“The reason for the existence of transcendents has always been a question with no answer but now I feel like I know a little more about it. “If Tian Jian and Jin Dun both relatively moderate ascendants chose to die of their own accord… what would others think?”

The warlock slowly turned his gaze towards Lennok and grinned.

“Do the other Ascendants truly want to continue the world’s timeline?”

“…I don’t know what the hell you want to say.”

Lennok opened his mouth with a stiff expression.

“Do you even want to discuss the meaning and concept of ascension with me?”

It’s not that Lennok doesn’t know enough to not be able to understand what Myung is saying now.

It was just that it was difficult to guess the intention of suddenly appearing in front of Lennok and telling such stories.

If you don’t intend to fight or deal with Lennok what exactly does Myung want to say here?

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Myeong looked at Lennok’s expression and said with a grin.

“Time passes so quickly. “I feel that way even more when I see you.”

“….”

“Maybe that’s why I feel excited every time I get an opportunity like this. “Now I don’t have much to talk about with talented juniors.”

His characteristic harsh tone of voice still remains.

“What did you do to Evelyn?”

Lennok asked as he quietly raised his magic power.

“I think you need to know what it means to have a twisted path.”

Although Evelyn herself does not show it Lennok knows that she may have already reached a level where she transcends hierarchy.

Completing the seven stages of self-transformation and moving beyond them is a transformation of completion that is received in different meanings and ways by everyone.

Therefore he understood that even if she had truly reached level 8 she might not show it on the outside.

Evelyn walked into this train without anyone noticing and was even preventing her from returning.

No matter how powerful the warlock was this was a situation that made no common sense.

However Myeong burst into laughter while fiddling with the newspaper he was holding.

“Don’t worry. “I don’t have much time now to argue with Prince Hyeon.”

“….”

“But if it’s just a joke rather than a fight it’s enough to lay the groundwork for a bit.”

As soon as Myeong traced his finger along the table a long shadow began to illuminate the scenery outside the train compartment.

Evelyn wanders between trains looking for the conductor and the train compartment strangely distorts behind her.

“It is not about Hyeon-gung himself but about expanding the entire space and timeline nearby. “Unlike space distortion changes in timeline are less easy to notice for superhumans who rely on perceived time.”

“…!!”

Myeong said looking closely at Lennok whose mouth was twitching.

“It’s a catch technique that’s difficult to use in actual combat but it’s useful for buying a little time like this. “I was able to master it only after struggling a few times.”

“Are you saying that tampering with nearby timelines is just a trick?”

“You will understand once you can handle it yourself.”

Myung shrugged his shoulders.

“As a result interfering with time is tricky so you have to set the stage well. “It’s okay if you just extend the timeline little by little like now but if you go beyond that you have to walk a tightrope between cause and effect.”

“….”

“Hyeongung is being eaten because he has no will to fight but if he were to sharpen his senses just a little he would immediately notice something wrong. Such a gap in perception is also an important factor in dealing with time. “Because time is ultimately a relative concept.”

After casually explaining what he had done Myung continued.

“To be honest it is not very efficient but it is a necessary process for everyone. Ultimately in order to reach the end of this non-circulating space-time we will need corresponding knowledge and understanding.”

The words of the person who talks about the ending in a calm tone. Is he also aware of the Ascendant’s prophecy that there may be no next time?

Lennok smiled bitterly as he noticed that the magic rising from the man’s body had become more faint.

This is because I could see that Myeong’s power had not weakened but had rather melted deeper into the unknown chaos.

“The monsters of Pandemonium truly surpass common sense… How can they continue to become stronger even after reaching that level?”

“The fact that you clearly recognize that is itself proof that you are qualified.”

Myung answered.

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“The ending of the world’s balanced order. There are many people who know that the end is not far away. But above all we need people who can pursue the next thing that doesn’t exist.”

“….”

“That’s also why we don’t pursue organization or useless unity.”

Myung who was leaning back against the train compartment in a comfortable position looked out the window.

“If we agree that as the end approaches only one meaning remains then even conflicting wills will ultimately be nothing more than a process for one purpose.”

“…You sound similar to the leader there. Do you plan to continue Zen questions until the end of the apocalypse?”

In the end the fact that Myeong is taking up a part of the pandemonium is possible because he agrees at least with the leader’s thoughts.

In that sense the series of conclusions he muttered were somewhat similar to the leader’s words which seemed somewhat vain.

Myeong chuckled at Lennok’s words.

“Now that I think about it you said you met with the leader. “I guess it wasn’t a very pleasant meeting?”

“….”

Instead of answering the person who saw Lennok’s wrinkled face nodded as if he understood.

“It’s not surprising. “Sometimes I wonder what the leader is thinking… But I never thought I would be holding Cheong’s eyes and hands.”

Myeong asked putting down the newspaper.

“I didn’t expect you to like the answer the lighthouse keeper gave.”

“Well… I’m still not sure.”

Lennok answered keeping his expression calm.

“However in this case we decided that it would be best to cooperate with the observers.”

“Are you willing to risk your secret being revealed?”

“….”

At Lennok’s complexion that suddenly changed sharply Myung waved his hand.

“Don’t overreact so much. I didn’t come after hearing the story from the leader. “I was just trying to confirm a suspicion I’ve had for a while.”

“Doubt?”

Myeong smiled clasping his hands together.

“I’ve been thinking about it since the time the drug lord fell out of Philenom. “You don’t know but the ritual transfer technique that Dominic Cavarro used has a deep connection with me… That’s why I stopped by the North Continent for a while even after everything had ended.”

Are you saying that you have reached this point by finding your own correct answer in a different way than the leader?

Myeong seemed to want to say that the leader was not a very talkative person but he did not seem to realize that those words only made Myeong more creepy.

“It’s amazing that you’ve been able to hide it until now with that poor identity. “Aren’t you saying that he has maintained a dual identity by changing all the magic patterns he uses and even manipulating his alibi?”

He muttered bitterly while fiddling with the tattered newspaper with his fingertips.

“But no matter how hard you try you can’t hide that specialness. “Do you know?”

“…What do you mean?”

“Creativity willpower and mental strength that magicians like us need more than anything else… A personality that emerges when these talents reach their peak and combine with each other.”

Myeong looked straight into Lennok’s eyes and said.

“Because the uniqueness created by a combination of talents like yours ultimately makes me curious about its origin in some way.”

“….”

“Was it level 5 or level 6 when I first saw it? “It is a talent that has completed the hierarchy in less than five years and is now trying to surpass it…”

Myung smiled in satisfaction and nodded.

“As expected my eyes were not wrong. That’s probably why the leader chose to single you out and leave a message.”

“What do you want to say?”

Lennok realized that there was no point in denying it any longer.

It could not be helped if the similarity was noticed by the leader in the process of wasting up energy at the end of the labyrinth.

In exchange for having a conversation with Jindun it was a price he had to pay if his dual identity was discovered by the leader of Pandemonium.

However if Lennok realizes that he is ambiguously straddling both Blue Eyes and Vulcan there will be more than one person who will bother him in the process.

I wanted to ask Bokmajeon what he was thinking about in that regard but Myeong took a step back and shook his head.

“nothing.”

“what?”

“It doesn’t matter whether that person falls into the eyes of the Qing and becomes a watcher or moves like a lighthouse keeper. “My decision doesn’t change.”

After saying that he reached into his arms and put something down next to the newspaper.

A mask made of transparent material that shines pitch black.

It is an object that glows softly as if it was processed from obsidian.

“This is the final offer.”

The man said resting his chin on the table while looking down at the mask.

“Enter Pandemonium.”

“….”

“It doesn’t matter where you are or what you want. “We have work to do and we need your talents.”

Myeong looked at Lennok who was silent and continued speaking.

“As the end approaches there is more to do. I want to entrust you with some of the things that are difficult for me to take care of on my own. “To be honest I’m already starting to get a little tired.”

“Now that I think about it that magic power is….”

The magic of Myung who was rubbing his temples as if he were tired was much fainter than when we met before.

Lennok realized that this was not simply because his strength was weakening but on the contrary it was because he had achieved much higher achievements than before.

Just as there was a rumor among observers that King Myeong had destroyed a city.

By hunting down the city’s rulers he probably raised his level and accomplishments even further.

It is a very obvious fact but even if the level 8 is the highest ability there is an immeasurable difference in the level and combat ability.

And this warlock who lifted his chin in front of Lennok was one of the monsters called the King even among those with the highest power.

Myeong seemed to recognize the thoughts in Lennok’s gaze and waved his hand with a smile.

“Don’t look at it too much. Because I didn’t achieve it purely through my own efforts. Even before I reached level 8… well I’ll stop here.”

The person who stopped talking while inadvertently talking about various things turned his head.

“It seems like Hyeonggung has slowly found his way. “Let’s make this one thing clear.”

The shadow of a familiar doll appears beyond the window of the train compartment.

Evelyn is coming back faster than expected breaking through the path that the people have twisted in some way.

“We don’t care whether you hide your identity or your reputation. It’s not difficult to keep your secret if necessary. “All I want is your talents and abilities.”

After lightly stroking his mask Myung stands up from his seat and walks down the hallway of a quiet train compartment.

“If you have changed your mind even a little after hearing what I have said so far… go to the cathedral in the District 21 development complex.”

As soon as he takes a step Myeong’s body disperses and disappears like smoke.

Only the last words left by Myeong lingered in the air as they scattered and disappeared outside the fast-moving train.

“Because there will be someone there to welcome you.”

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