Drug-Eating Genius Mage – 394
by Jessie@AFNCC
Maansang-dong (1)
“Hey did you see that? “Did you see it?”
“You mean a demonstration? Of course. “We gathered our kids together and watched.”
The fact that Lennok and Ayun had officially fought in the name of a demonstration quickly spread beyond the cartel and throughout the streets.
The battle between the two was not recorded at all and was only broadcast in real time to the cartel’s middle management and above employees but there is no such thing as perfect security in this world.
Even though they couldn’t get their hands on the video itself there were quite a few outsiders who watched the scene itself.
“No fuck… I’ve never seen anyone carve the Guido Church emblem so openly. “Is that possible with a sober mind?”
“It didn’t make sense to make an excuse after getting a tattoo like that…”
A power struggle taking place at the top of the most sane organization among the three heads.
The fact that a religious official was involved was enough to stimulate people’s interest.
What was more interesting than that was the fact that District 49’s fasties had finally begun to participate in the cartel’s work.
“Isn’t it really funny that no one has yet figured out what Lightning did in the end?”
“He is a person so thorough that he does not show his face even on satellite screens. “Isn’t it because I’m confident that the fact that I showed it openly won’t be recognized?”
“I guess so. “I secretly asked some of my acquaintances who could do that right?”
“…That?”
“Yeah that one. “There are a few monsters on this street who do that.”
Could it be that you are talking about the magnetic field?
The man quietly continued speaking not paying attention to the expression on the face of the person who was speaking to him.
“They all said it was a concept they couldn’t define at their level. Maybe it looks that way because the shadow is unrecognizable. “What do you think this means?”
Only then did the other person’s expression harden as they understood what the man wanted to say.
“…Are you saying that Lightning has already reached a level beyond saint rank?”
“okay. And maybe this commotion itself was a ploy to spread that fact.”
“….”
“If this doesn’t mean that you should only recognize people you know and keep your wits about you what else is there?”
“I know that Gongrei is not the type of person who uses such vague tricks but…”
“Are you close with that guy? “How do you know what that monster is thinking?”
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“It’s not that but…”
It is true that Ban’s whereabouts are kept secret despite his outstanding skills and reputation.
It is also an undeniable fact that the nature of fastness can be inferred from the actions recorded over time.
According to those who have worked with him or survived dealing with him he is not a person so crazy or twisted that he cannot be dealt with.
As he is known for his amazingly strong skills and firm hands he is also neat in making and breaking ties.
Why would the wizard who had maintained a consistent attitude since he first made his name known in this city now try to show off his power through the mouth of the cartel?
The worries didn’t last long.
“All businesses directly related to fastness will be reviewed here. Even the distribution side that is collaborating with the broker and the Cartel Dyke agent… It would be better not to clash until something is clearly decided.”
“What are you going to do about Achilles’ side? I understand that a collaboration plan has been uploaded there. “No matter how much we hold the casting vote it will be difficult to cancel once it has reached the review stage.”
“You have to think about that now. No matter how much they join hands with Yangji and build up their cause the Three Heads can only be the Three Heads….”
Across from two men who lower their voices and talk non-stop.
Lennok looked at them blankly and smoothed his glass.
The person sitting opposite Lennok snorted and muttered.
[Things are going interestingly.]
“….”
[Many people believe that there must be a reason for unexpected events. Spending meaningless time trying to figure out the truth that only those involved can never know.]
The other person who was clinking his drink with his chin resting in a languid gesture spoke.
[In fact there are many things in the world that have no reason or meaning.]
“It’s no wonder they don’t understand the concept of imaginary dimensions.”
Lennok who was drinking said.
“Because it is a concept that cannot be touched at all in the process of completing or transcending hierarchy. “It is the job of madmen to attach meaning to things that do not exist.”
[Do you want to say that you are also a crazy person like that?]
“It would be strange if people who discuss the ending of the world that is not coming are not crazy.”
[….]
For the first time the other person fell silent. The veil draped over her face swayed with the gesture.
The chairman of the cartel and a level 8 wizard.
The leader of one of the triumvirate that rules the shadows of the Balkans and a researcher involved in the city’s darkest secrets.
Lennok was having a drink alone with Olivia Ron Maze.
Lennok looked beyond her veil and continued.
“But as the maintenance of such beings accumulates things like yesterday happen. “If you are dealing with a special technique like Gimun Transformation you can give it its own meaning even in an imaginary dimension.”
Reversal development of magnetic field [False enlightenment star].
A large-area reversal tactic that raises a morning star that does not exist in the imaginary dimension and dismantles the image that has already developed around it piece by piece.
This is the extreme of reversal taking advantage of the phenomenon that when magical power is drawn on the other side of an area according to the existing area the image completely flipped up down left and right interlocks like a key and the constructed area itself is unlocked.
Although it was extremely fatal it was only possible because the Oroe gold crushing attack he deployed was an erosion type and was completely specialized for controlling the battlefield.
Even if it was Lennok it would take more time and effort to do something similar with other magicians or superhumans.
However despite Lennok’s words Oliveira snorted as if they were insignificant.
[Excessive humility can lead to pride. The fact that you understand and handle the principle of proof of absence so easily is in itself proof that you are already halfway out of the hierarchy.]
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“….”
If it weren’t for Feigenbaum’s eye to observe the imaginary dimension and Jindun’s barrier technique to redefine areas and concepts Lennok wouldn’t have been able to get away with such pranks in a short period of time.
But instead of explaining the reason in detail Lennok kept his mouth shut with a sour expression on his face.
Because I didn’t want to explain what I experienced while contradicting what the chairman said.
Oliveira looked at Lennog blankly and asked.
[Even with the concept of self-transformation at your feet you are still hesitating. Did you come to me to solve that problem?]
“Ayun who was dealing with Gimun Dungap touched on the doctrines of the church to escape her own limitations.”
Lennok slowly changed his stance.
“If as you said it is possible to protect your mind in the form of fanaticism you need to be wary of those who commit themselves to a religious cult seeking similar power. “You have to be careful not to let the inside story of this incident leak out.”
The series of conversations that Ayun and Lennok had would not have been broadcast on video anyway but it is natural that some people may have different feelings after seeing the cult’s emblem.
But Oliveira shook his head despite Lennok’s warning.
[We have come too far to guard against Guido’s power with such measures. It is enough to weed out the idiots who have fallen for doctrine like this time.]
“Did you know that Ayun committed suicide on Guido?”
[The leader of Guido is said to be a monster who is comparable to Ascension but does not lose interest in the world.]
Oliveira said.
[It is difficult for those who follow such beings and worship the end of the open sea as gods to hide their traces in any way.]
“….”
Order of Guido.
There has been no notable activity in this city since Lennok disposed of Walter Martinez who was trying to awaken as an apostle in the Eight Roar Citadel.
There is no telling when they will come again and try to summon the apostle with their doctrine.
An organization so strong and uncanny that it can be counted on one hand even on this continent.
The danger was too much to ignore as a religious group mired in fanaticism.
[But again you don’t know. I wonder how the fanaticism that runs toward destruction can be rewarded. Maybe the last one standing….]
Oliveira who had muttered up to that point stopped talking and quickly changed the topic.
[…That was a long story. Let’s go back to what we were talking about. I would have said there was something I wanted.]
“If I wasn’t planning on making a deal I wouldn’t have bothered to look for you.”
Lennok answered calmly.
“I was prepared from the moment I got involved in the cartel’s affairs. “At least I have a reason to endure the aftermath.”
Lennok who took a sip of dark brown whiskey looked at the other person’s veiled face and said.
[….]
Instead of answering Lennok’s words Oliveira silently put a glass of wine into the veil.
He can easily pour down his whiskey without lifting the cumbersome veil that obscures his face.
Oliveira spoke while Lennok was looking at the scene silently.
[This bar has existed since the days when there were no proper area divisions in megacities.]
“….”
[It seems that not many people visit now but there was a time a long time ago when people gathered here to discuss how the city was going.]
With a slow gesture Oliveira pointed to the two people still talking over there.
[Those guys may have a frivolous way of speaking but the fact that they are gathering here and drinking together means that they are people who remember those times.]
“…It’s a meeting place that only people in the know know about. “Is that why you called me here?”
[Whether it was then or now the topic of discussion here has not changed.]
She smiled bitterly and slowly put down her drink.
[Both now and then stories about talented gods were good snacks. But apart from that it is also true that a monster that exceeds the standards has not appeared in this city for a long time.]
“….”
[The days when we gave meaning to every little movement and discussed balance… I thought I was tired of the never-ending conflict but now I actually miss it. A really long time has passed.]
Lennok silently listened to her muttering to herself in a callous tone.
This is because the conversation between the two people behind them seemed to have unexpectedly stimulated Oliveira’s old nostalgia.
She was staring blankly out the window then silently closed her mouth.
The silence between the two people. She said putting down her drink in the silence that continued for a long time as if there had been no conversation from the beginning.
[I can’t tell you much about Madrich Onion.]
“….”
[This is because the ban on those directly involved in the project is still in effect 50 years later.]
Did Lennok already know what he wanted?
In fact there is no way that Virgil who had a face-to-face meeting with Panoa would not have reported the relevant information to his chairman.
[But it would be possible to give a rough idea of how he has survived and maintained his existence until now. I will pass on the information separately through Virgil.]
“Is it because the reason we don’t tell the story directly is as a way to avoid the ban?”
[There is that but… the reason I called you here today is to ensure your position in the cartel going forward.]
Oliveira who was slowly shaking her glass spoke in a subdued tone.
[Decades have passed since the establishment of a corporate alliance called a cartel. For me getting involved with the organization now is just repeating my fate.]
“I see.”
[But even so this company is still strictly my property. It is the owner’s duty to avoid things below muddying the waters.]
She said taking out an old pager from her pocket and holding it in front of Lennok.
[I will decide on the means so please contact me that way from now on. If we need something it would be easier to talk in person now.]
“….”
Oliveira’s attitude seems to have not changed from when she dealt with the first president Parden McQueen but has changed subtly.
Lennok understood that this was happening because she perceived herself as an equal negotiating partner not just as an outside director.
If Virgil had noticed Lennok’s state which was on the verge of exploding at any moment there was no way she who had a deeper and more profound insight than that vampire would not have recognized it.
Regardless of each other’s power and status she also noticed that Lennoc had built up enough qualifications and knowledge to be able to have a conversation in a similar position to Oliveira.
Due to the conflict with the cartel many things have changed from when she first encountered Lennok.
How long did it take for Lennok to be recognized as a talented wizard worth recruiting to the point where Oliveira himself had to step forward?
Perhaps it was for this moment that he only accepted the nominal position of outside director instead of becoming a formal member of the cartel.
Oliveira Ron Maze was sitting here alone with Lennok leaving behind such speculations and thoughts.
Lennok stared at her veil then smiled faintly and opened his mouth.
“There was a reason why you called me to this place to talk. “It’s not a bad choice if you want to be wary of the weight becoming too heavy.”
[….]
Lennok said as he slowly placed his finger on his left eye.
“But no matter what they think they will definitely have to pay for their work.”
Wow…!!
Lennok’s left pupil rotated in place and became red and blue soon turning into a purple magical eye.
The cracks engraved in the retina on the outer surface of the magic eye were now so clear and deep that they could be seen directly with the naked eye and it seemed as if they would break at any moment.
“For that purpose I went out of my way to demonstrate while listening to their request.”
[Is this…?]
Only then did Oliveira realize why Lennok had come to her and proposed a deal and let out a low growl.
The appearance of the devil’s eye hanging precariously as if it was so unstable that it would break at any moment.
“If you possess the Seven Treasures of Magical Eyes you would be able to see to some extent what is happening to my eyes right now.”
Lennok looked at her calmly with his eyes and said.
“I want to borrow your knowledge to solve this problem.”
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