Drug-Eating Genius Mage – 413



Requiem of the Sea (1)

[There is a saying that once you start getting into debt you can’t stop.]

Dabi muttered while yawning sitting on the coat that Lennok had left behind.

[It turns out that it is not about money but about the social life of organisms?]

“…There are a lot of strangely painful words these days.”

Lennok covered in sweat and wearing only a shirt looked back at Dabi and smiled.

“It seems like there has been a marked increase in interest in humans.”

A quiet construction site with no traces of people at all.

Among the cold ruins with cement dust flying around Lennok was concentrating with both hands raised.

Now that I’m back in the city I’m starting to do various training and research again that I couldn’t do in the labyrinth due to circumstances.

At the edge of Kartel’s undeveloped district which he had visited for the first time in quite a while Lennok was concentrating on refining his spatial magic.

While Lennok looked away again and focused his magic on the concrete pile Dabi snorted and stomped away.

[Because I don’t want ignorance about other organisms to hold me back. I am a good spirit who takes good care of my master.]

“Yes yes thank you very much.”

Even though he said it like he was pouting I don’t think Dabi’s words are wrong.

Although the spirit especially enjoys attention and praise it did not pay much attention to individual people. If there is a reason why the spirit has changed its attitude it must be because of Lennok.

Conversely does this mean that there are people who influence Lennok even though Dabi who is not very interested in other people watches from the side?

Lennok whose thoughts reached that point slowly gathered back his shaking magic power and took a deep breath.

“….”

I have no intention of denying the fact that Lennok’s premises change slightly as time and environment change.

However if there was such a change the direction itself had to move in a direction that Lennoc could control.

Increasing variables is not a good choice when we do not yet know where this world will end.

Even Lennok himself wants answers based on a conviction and intuition whose basis is unknown but he also understands that the outcome could end in tragedy.

What is the meaning of an illusion built on an indefinite promise?

It is wrong to clearly define a future of which we cannot be sure and it is also wrong to deceive others with such lies.

It was not a question that could be answered by thinking about it for a long time. Lennok finished his thoughts and returned his attention to the problem at hand.

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“…Even if we incorporate barrier techniques it is far from being able to improve the efficiency of space transfer itself.”

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Depending on your hand gestures the space in front of you becomes distorted like a crumpled piece of paper but soon it cannot overcome its limits and is torn apart.

At the same time the heavy block of concrete lying in front of Lennoc was shattered into pieces by the crack and unable to overcome the friction between spaces burned and melted.

Cheap!!

The strong smell of melting cement stings his nose but Lennok’s expression does not change.

“Not only does the activation of the space transfer technique itself consume a huge amount of magical power but as the area increases it is like pouring oil on fire.”

[This is a story that was concluded a long time ago.]

Dabi responded wagging his tail.

[If we are defining a new area within the spatial series and making adjustments within it it is difficult to expect greater efficiency than now… There is a record in the research log written 84 days 5 hours and 48 minutes ago.]

“…There’s no need to tell me. “I came back here today to solve that problem.”

Lennok himself keeps a brief journal of his researched and recorded achievements in magic and keeps it inside Dabi’s database.

Although Dabi may not be of much help when discussing magical theory it is helpful to organize your thoughts by talking to someone about this and that.

After properly recognizing this Lennok conveyed some of his understanding to Dabi and took steps to enable him to analyze it in real time.

Even if it doesn’t have much of an immediate effect who knows?

Will Dabi who understands all of Lennok’s theories also be reborn as a full-fledged wizard?

It was a thought that made me laugh just thinking about it but it didn’t matter since it wasn’t something that required a lot of time or effort.

What I really needed to invest my time and effort into was researching the new space magic I was about to try from now on.

“Let’s get started.”

Wow!!

As soon as I touch my left eye a purple magical eye appears and begins to spread a soft purple light.

The cracks that covered my magical eye still remain but my eyesight no longer deteriorates.

At the same time as the new Magic Eyes were opened the output began to be dispersed and adjusted to a level that did not cause harm to the body.

“Whoa….”

Lenok took a deep breath and without hesitation took out a huge scroll from his pocket and unfolded it.

Churrrrrrrr!!

Papyrus Argenteus.

One of the magic weapons acquired in Jindun’s Hanghasa Labyrinth it was originally an object for recording and using complex barrier formations or magic techniques that require prior preparation.

There is no doubt that it is an item with many uses as it can be used simply as a storehouse of magical power but from the time Lennok got his hands on this magic weapon there was only one thing in mind.

[Blink] is a complex space leaping magic that consumes a lot of magic power requires prior chanting and requires calculation.

Isn’t this magic suitable for memorizing it in Papyrus and using it like a consumable?

Despite knowing this the reason the blinking technique had not been recorded on papyrus until now was because the function was not properly implemented due to a conflict between the two techniques and the relic.

Papyrus Argenteus is an artifact that compresses techniques and boundaries to the limit and records them between the pages.

Of course it is natural to interfere with space and magic information in the process.

Likewise Lennok’s blinking technique which directly touches the spatial system clashed with the basic operating principles of the papyrus making it impossible to record it in it.

‘Spatial interference is a task that must be handled with extreme precision and delicacy and it is understandable that the two systems of artefacts and techniques that have already been completed will clash. but….’

On the contrary it was clear that this was a problem that must be solved in order for Lennok to use the blink technique without worrying about mana consumption.

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This is a much more worthwhile task than inflating the amount of magic power to a truly ridiculous level or drastically reducing the magic consumption of space-based spells.

And if you combine the new abilities Lennok has acquired so far it is not an impossible task.

Wow…!!

Carefully place your hand on the page of papyrus and draw a small circle with your finger.

Another magic weapon [Feigenbaum’s Eye] attached to the finger illuminates the imaginary dimension and forcibly opens another space on the papyrus.

Gigigigigigeek….!!

By overloading Feigenbaum’s pupil observing the imaginary dimension it is possible to directly interfere with the imaginary dimension for at most 0.75 seconds.

Although the human reaction speed is close to an instant the moment Lennok touches his right eye the imaginary dimension opens and the papyrus begins to freeze.

Lennok’s right magical eye is a special ability created by imitating the Seven Chaebo’s magical eyes possessed by Oliveira.

Although it is not yet comparable to her magical eye which observes and fixes the results of cause and effect it is possible to magically fix and maintain an ongoing situation.

Woooooo!!

A passage to the imaginary dimension was opened on the pages of a wide scroll and forcibly fixed with the power of the devil’s eye.

With trembling hands Lennok began to slowly pour in the blinking technique he had prepared in advance.

Squeaky…!!

As Jindun’s barrier technique begins to apply the previously schematic blinking magic barrier the sound of tearing paper resounds due to the violent backlash.

Repulsion between different spatial systems. A side effect that occurs in the process of inserting it into an imaginary dimension using a shortcut.

“Whoa…!!”

Even though the cold wind is blowing thick beads of sweat continue to flow from Lennok’s forehead who is wearing a light shirt.

The gray glow of the imaginary dimension spreads down the arm dulling the sensation of the fingertips but on the contrary a magic pattern of blinking slowly begins to be engraved on the surface of the papyrus.

Damn it!

A loud noise as if the bedrock that had been closed for a long time was splitting apart.

It is like a precarious balance created by meticulously grinding all of Lennok’s capabilities and methods to the limit.

The moment when the blinking spell was completely imprinted on the scroll as if drawn by an invisible hand.

The intense shock wave that erupted from the scroll threw Lennok’s body backwards.

Wow!!

The image of Lennok falling from the wall of a remote high-rise building that was under construction.

[Master!!]

Embarrassed Dabi jumped up from his seat and stomped his feet to jump down to the same spot.

Parbat!!

Lennok who flashed above Dabi’s head grabbed the fox cub by the scruff of its neck and began to fall dozens of meters down.

“Don’t worry too much.”

[Huh?]

The thunder spirit tilts its head while being held in Lennok’s arms.

Lennok laughed contentedly as he fell to the ground holding on to his shirt fluttering in the wind.

“Because it seems like a success.”

[Flashing]

Lennok’s appearance disappears like a flash in the air.

Instead of just one flash it flashes twice more in the air and travels across the windy night sky in an instant.

Stretch out your magician grab a nearby building and glide. I used blink once more and leaped inside the building and ran through the office.

Ride!!

Even though I’m covered in sweat and out of breath I don’t stop.

He flails his arms and stumbles forward then uses blink again to leap into the air.

It fell with the wind into the cold night air.

Wow!!

The sound of a sharp wind reaching my ears. A chill passes over my face.

Even as his lungs burst for air Lennok couldn’t stop laughing.

Even though he used blinking in succession like this there was not an ounce of change in Lennok’s magic power.

The blinking technique already recorded in Papyrus is being consumed instead allowing Lennok’s body to move as is.

I thought I had found a way to temporarily escape the burden of magical power even though I had to jump according to the distance and speed recorded in advance.

My fingers are shaking at the thought that I have finally gained mobility that I can use in battle.

[Whew… I thought you were going to die.]

Dabi who was sitting on Lennok’s shoulder and looking at him sighed and hung around biting the collar of his shirt.

He hugs Dabi and runs until he runs out of breath blinking and leaping again.

Pabababat!!

Lennok’s body was drenched in sweat after running and flashing his body in the air several times.

A confidence bordering on joy spread across his face.

“Ha ha ha…!! “Preparations are complete.”

He turns around grabbing Papyrus who is floating slowly before his eyes and circling around Lennok.

Lennok standing with one shoe on the outer wall of the building looked down at the ground below and muttered.

“Now it’s time to go see Madrich.”

* * *

An undeveloped area spread out on the outskirts of a huge city. Among them the coast located at the tip of the southeastern continent.

Even though he can’t clearly see the sea yet the salty smell and cold sea breeze on the tip of his nose beat on Lennok’s body.

The moment when Lennoc cowering with his hands in his coat pockets was about to slowly reveal himself hiding his hidden presence.

“Ban this way.”

A voice from behind a thick rock quietly called Lennok’s name.

Lennok also naturally nodded and walked towards the other person.

The man who was leaning against the top of the rock and inspecting the equipment checked Lennok and slightly lowered his head.

Lennok asked quietly as he approached the man.

“Agent?”

“This is Struman working on the field response team. “It is an honor to be able to work with an external advisor whom I had only heard about through rumors.”

A strong look with short hair. The disciplined posture and attitude are impressive.

“I heard you were in the Navy.”

“It’s been over 5 years since I was discharged. In fact it is difficult to be called a soldier anymore.”

Struman responded indifferently turned his back and started moving first.

“Let’s go. “All preparations were completed before Ban came.”

“The only information given to them in advance was the approximate location of this coast. “Do you already have an inkling of something?”

I like Struman’s attitude which is to say a simple greeting or two and then get straight to the point.

It would be strange if there was no confidence in that bold move.

Sure enough Struman who was walking ahead nodded quietly.

“Originally I actually had no intention of accepting this mission. Even putting aside the promotion exam which has no great meaning to me my memories of this sea area do not remain very fond.”

“….”

“But when I heard from Mr. Ban that it might be a military spiritualist who settled in these waters I had no choice.”

Even though he came to the coast Struman’s steps did not lead towards the sea.

Rather we just headed to a simple grass field on the outskirts of a salty sandy beach on a small hill overlooking the sea.

The sight of hundreds of long tombstones erected tightly on the grass.

The tombstones worn away by the sea breeze had the names of the deceased and their positions in the military written all over them.

Lennok who only then realized exactly where this was muttered quietly.

“A group of cemeteries created for naval fallen soldiers.”

“If the military orderer has established himself in these waters there is only one thing he wants.”

Struman facing hundreds of tombstones muttered with an expression that was difficult to describe.

“I couldn’t stand it when my friends who should be resting in peace were being used like that.”

“….”

It is not difficult to guess what happened before the now-defunct naval force directly under the city government was disbanded.

The reality is that like Lennok’s opponent National Guard Lieutenant General Trepen he loses scale and power becomes weaker and is eventually abandoned like a dog after the hunt.

Can we say for certain that this did not happen against the Navy?

Lennok who took out a cigar from his arms and put it in his mouth looked back at Struman and said:

“Thank you for your cooperation. “I will contact the agent separately and compensate.”

“…Are you sure you don’t mind going alone?”

Struman who was unable to easily leave despite Lennok’s words and hesitated spoke.

“Team leader Marcia told me to think about dissuading Mr. Ban if the site seems too dangerous.”

“Haven’t we just met?”

Lennok laughed.

“That’s right. In fact even when I was in the Navy I never said anything like this to my colleagues.”

Struman also scratched his head with an embarrassed expression.

“Team leader Marcia will be very sad.”

“….”

Lennok fell silent.

Lennok who was silently cracking an unlit cigarette in his mouth tapped Struman on the shoulder and stood up.

“Let’s try as much as possible to prevent such unfortunate events from happening.”

“…If you go down to the 6 o’clock direction in the center of the cemetery there will be a charnel house leading underground. “This is the method favored by the disbanded naval command.”

After saying that Struman took a step back and lowered his head.

“I wish you good luck.”

He is a person who knows how to hold back his words even when he has more to say.

He must have been an outstanding soldier in the National Guard.

It may just be a reflection that the situation of the National Guard at the time was so bad that even a man like this could not last long.

Considering Lieutenant General Trepen’s fall and the existence of the air force newly introduced by the city government it was not that difficult to guess the inside story.

Lennok neatly put those sentiments aside and turned his gaze towards the graveyard.

“Whoa….”

Even though I know that I am walking into the mouth prepared for me by my opponent I cannot stop.

In the end it was Lennok’s job to reveal the hidden secret.

If Lennok does not take risks his opponent will also just stick to his previous attitude and wait for the never-ending conclusion.

I had to move before all those mistakes became a handful of regrets.

No regrets. Although I always convinced myself with lame excuses and lame reasons I guess it was because I fully accepted the desire to leave meaning in every moment.

All possible preparations have been completed.

From now on it was a matter solely for Lennok himself.

Crash!!

Downward view of the huge foundation stone placed in the center of the cemetery.

When I extend my magic power to the crack in between a staircase leading to the basement naturally appears.

After checking that Struman had already disappeared Lennok immediately walked down the stairs.

At the same time as the figure of the wizard wearing a coat disappears below the ground the moon tilts slightly and changes its angle.

Immediately after hundreds of tombstones disappeared like ghosts leaving only a quiet meadow.

Saaaa….

The evening wind blew gently through the grass and disappeared.

* * *

I step on the cold stone steps and go down to an underground space with no end in sight.

As Lennok went down the stairs to the basement he noticed a sudden change in his position through his senses and slowed down.

‘Space distortion… The magicians adjacent to level 8 use it like they breathe. Is this a method of placing only the entrance in the sea area and changing the internal location?’

Every time he takes a step Lennok’s own coordinates which he checks with magic skip quickly and quickly move away from the sea area.

‘He is by no means an ordinary military commander. Then what on earth…?’

How can a magician from the military city of Yorta have such a powerful influence on the decision-making of a huge city?

What is the meaning of this huge cemetery and charnel house that Lennok is passing through now?

It is definitely an opportunity to check the reasons and meanings of it all.

After making up his mind Lennok’s gait became even faster and he stopped in front of the stone door that appeared at the end of the stairs leading to the endless basement.

“You’re young.”

Percussion!!

This was because an old man of short stature appeared in front of the stone door and was quietly smiling at Lennok.

“Young and full of energy. “It’s a longing that has been difficult to face in recent decades.”

“That face…”

Lennok frowned as he realized that the person standing in front of him was the same old man who had been giving instructions to the participants just before the start of the Grimoire Gang’s race.

Despite Lennok’s reaction the old man paid no heed and spoke again.

“I never thought I would refuse the offer and try to find my sanctuary myself. “The spirit is admirable but what is even more surprising is the ability to turn that crazy idea into meaningful results.”

A faint admiration that could not be hidden was suddenly visible on the old man’s face as he looked at Lennok.

“I’m not a generous person to allow guests to visit without an invitation but if you wanted to charm me you made a good decision. “I never thought I would find this sea area and come down to the entrance of the charnel house after just one encounter.”

“….”

“good night. “We should give a gift to the child who found the answer even though he didn’t pose the problem.”

As soon as the old man turned his back the stone door of the charnel house began to open.

The old man glanced at Lennok and continued walking.

“Follow me. “I have also prepared the answer you want.”

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