Drug-Eating Genius Mage – 478



Land running on the sea (1)

An island that wanders along the waters outside the continent.

Living humans are piled up on an altar then lit with flames turning it into a huge beacon.

Hundreds of people wandering among them and praying. And a population several times that number wandering around the island.

It is surprising that the island is large enough to accommodate thousands of people but is it really possible for it to be moving on the sea in such a state?

However Lennoc could not help but reminisce about the environment as much as the shocking sight that unfolded through the hologram in front of him.

‘It’s the land running on the sea….’

The existence of a mirror that reflects the will to exist that I confirmed in my thesis just before coming here.

I thought it was close to a Zen question and planned to visit the lighthouse in the floating island colony but I had no idea that I would find a clue at this point.

Is it a coincidence that I got it because I walked among all kinds of organizations and powerful people and picked up information from all over the place?

“I’ve heard a related story.”

While Lennok was lost in thought Lapis slightly bit her lip and muttered.

“I was saying that the fundamental reason why the church is not tied to supply and distribution across the continent may lie outside the sea.”

“….”

“The Far Eastern branch of the Guido Church. “I never thought I would appear in the sea of ​​understanding at this moment…”

“Because of the intangible barrier surrounding the outside of the island it was difficult to enter the inside without being detected.”

Liza shrugged her shoulders and continued.

“I had no choice but to swim around the outskirts and only look at the visible parts so the rest is sketchy. “From sea level structures such as the religious temples were not clearly visible.”

“I wanted to break in and check on the spot but I thought I had to report the situation first.”

As soon as the twins finished speaking a cold silence spread throughout the conference room.

This was because it was clear that the news brought by the observers of the Western Continental branch was a much more serious problem than expected.

Grisha folded his arms and laughed as if it were absurd.

“It wasn’t anyone else who brought the news but the West Continent branch… Should I say it was fortunate that there was someone who wanted to see the floating island colony?”

“The important thing is that the Far East branch tried to access the sea of ​​understanding even if it meant revealing their position.”

After thinking quickly Lapis coldly recited.

“Unless we can confirm how much power is deployed in the Far East branch an investigation comes first.”

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“But doesn’t the fact that we are the first to approach the sea of ​​understanding mean that the other side is already prepared for conflict?”

“If they had been thinking of targeting floating island colonies they would have moved a long time ago. Rather there is a high possibility that there is another plot.”

No one is saying that additional reinforcements are needed at this point.

Considering the topography of the Far East branch as reported by the observers too many people could quickly be discovered by the church.

If they had not yet realized that the Blue Eyes had noticed their presence on the other side they had to take full advantage of that fact.

No matter how many people catch the largest number are those who have just been to the sea of ​​understanding. Or it would be better to reduce it to less than that.

Lapis also seemed to have come to the same conclusion and pounded the table at a rapid pace.

“Rafford is right. “We will aim to investigate the purpose of the church and confirm the strength of the Far East branch.”

“How many people will make up the operation?”

“Let’s not exceed three people.”

Lapis continued speaking as if she had been waiting for Grisha’s words.

“The observers gathered here are all people who work alone and I think it is inevitable that the coordination of operations is awkward. In that case a small number of groups that guarantees the scope of each individual’s activities and is not hindered as much as possible would be appropriate.”

“….”

The twins and Liza also looked at each other and shrugged their shoulders as if they had nothing to say.

Even after individuals completed the hierarchy they continued their individual activities without belonging to an organization.

Even after coming into the Qing’s eyes as a watcher it would not have been common for him to ask for someone’s help while carrying out his duties for the lighthouse.

And the moment your skills or talent surpass a certain threshold you sometimes feel as if someone else’s presence is holding you back… Lennok knew this feeling quite well.

Sometimes Lennok would feel this frustration while being around not only superhumans who were weaker than him but also superhumans who were stronger and more intelligent than him.

However despite the various shortcomings frustrations and disagreements I have never forgotten that there are times when I have to hold hands so I have never tried to waste a lot of emotion in such a series of processes.

Even though there were many areas where the talented players of Pandemonium who had worked together a while ago were not in sync with each other none of them were dissatisfied with the process of leading the operation as a team.

Same thing. The observers sitting in this conference room right now probably don’t completely understand it either.

If circumstances allowed there was no way I wouldn’t have the experience of working with others sometimes.

An operation that requires a small group of elites to infiltrate the Far Eastern branch of the Guido Church. Who will take charge of the members?

Lapis was never the type of leader to pass on the decisions and responsibilities of these operations to others.

“Mr. Dreyfus and Rafferd Pio. Will all three of you be okay?”

“Huh me alone?”

Unlike the other people who roughly agreed P.O was pointing at himself with a puzzled expression.

In the case of Liza even though she was not suitable for operations such as infiltration it was probably because it was considered surprising that she chose only Pio among the twins.

Lapis immediately explained the reason.

“Not only Mr. Dreyfus but also Lafferd and Pio’s mutation techniques that use primitive faith would be most suitable for the purpose of infiltration.”

“Well… we both have different abilities. “Then I have no choice.”

P.O and G.O. licked their appetites at the same time as if they were disappointed.

“Still it would be better if we went together. “Lapis knows but we-”

“I know. However in this operation if only the minimum force is met the ability to survive should be prioritized.”

Lapis cut through that regret like a knife.

“The most important thing is to find out the history of the Far East branch which has been shrouded in mystery until now.”

“It may be difficult to succeed in just one attempt.”

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Grisha added his opinion.

“It’s a place whose location or identity has never been made public until now. If he showed up at this time it would mean that he is aiming for something important or a reward…”

“I will leave the judgment entirely to you on that matter. “Understand the purpose and power of the church. Please check which of the two goals is important even if it is impossible to judge.”

Lapis continued speaking without hesitation.

“From the Far East branch’s perspective there is no way they could have predicted a conflict with us. Nevertheless I have no intention of letting go of the fact that I have approached the ocean of understanding.”

At that moment Gap-seon who had been listening to Lapis without saying a word opened his mouth.

[I respect your judgment in clearing the path to the front line with only the power of the Eastern Main Force. I will gladly cooperate with this operation.]

“thank you. Then as quickly as possible…”

[However in my personal opinion I think one more team member will be needed for this job.]

“…Who are you talking about?”

Lapis who was drawing conclusions and planning strategies independently of the opinions of other observers could not ignore what Gap-seon was saying.

It is not simply because he is a level 8 super-talented person but because we know that he is an old monster who has accumulated a lot of knowledge and experience over a long period of time.

A neutral person who was infamous for engaging in all kinds of misdeeds in the Western Continent but had his own reasons for doing so.

If Gap-seon who had never said much tried to add something about the operation it would be advice that could not be ignored.

While Lennok was thinking like that Gap-seon suddenly turned his gaze and started looking at him blankly.

[….]

“….”

Lennok furrowed his brows in an unsettling gaze for some unknown reason and Lapis smiled with an awkward expression.

“Well… Evan is only a helper who helps us not a watcher…”

[I saw a barrier formed in all directions of the Trama Mountains. It was surprisingly sophisticated workmanship.]

“….”

[Compared to the barrier surrounding the Far East Branch it was in no way inferior. We definitely need his help in this operation.]

Gap-seon’s claim that directly denies Lapis’ words.

The moment Lapis slightly lost her composure over her stern attitude until now Lennok spoke.

“As Lapis said if we are to investigate the church’s strength there seems to be no need to increase the number of people unnecessarily.”

“….”

“You probably don’t want my help because you can’t break through the barrier built on the outskirts of the island.”

Lennok asked slightly tilting his head and staring at the ship.

“If there is another reason I want to hear it honestly here.”

Lapis only asked to act as an advisor but Lennok also recognized that she would have to lend a hand if necessary.

It is especially difficult to take a step back in the face of a situation that may lead to a direct conflict with the Guido Church.

As long as it was thought that clues related to existence projection might exist on the island there was no great objection to Lennok moving itself…

At this point the intention was to gauge Gap-seon’s reaction by placing a fishing pole.

It seemed like Gap-seon had been planning to take Lennok with him on a mission from the moment he first saw him.

That’s not surprising.

Even after meeting Victor in the West Continent Gap-seon mentioned Evan’s name and seemed to care about him.

However it was a different story for Lennok to go along with such a will.

The moment Lennok was thinking like that and tried to stand up without waiting for an answer.

[The pattern of the confrontation system established on the island was surprisingly similar to the one newly installed in the Valley of Destruction.]

“….”

[As much as I handle amulets I am also skilled in barrier arts. If my eyes are not mistaken it is definitely a technique that comes from the same source.]

Lennok momentarily made eye contact with Lapis and let out a small sigh.

Lapis wouldn’t doubt it because she knew that Lennok had inherited Jindun’s barrier technique but that wasn’t the important fact.

In the far eastern branch of the church a barrier camp similar to the one used by Lennok has been built.

What does this fact mean?

Evidence that one of Jin Dun’s legacies from the Hanghasi Labyrinth is in the hands of the Far East Branch.

And it meant that the power of that legacy was so strong that it covered the entire moving island.

[Did you know that compared to the number of apostles dying on the central front strangely enough new apostles were not born within the church?]

“….”

[Even if you throw the crazy apostles as bombs it doesn’t change the fact that their precious special power has been reduced.]

Gap-seon points to the writhing haze at the top of the tower built as an altar to the top human of the hologram.

[This blurry laceration is not an error. Evidence that beings with power so powerful that even the output of memory retrieval artifacts cannot be captured were clearly there.]

The image of the altar catches the eyes of all observers sitting in the conference room.

[If these beings are gathered behind a strong barrier on the Far East Island which is assumed to be primarily focused on supply wouldn’t there be more meaning than meets the eye if that location is on the outskirts of the territorial waters of the Sea of ​​Understanding?]

“…I know what you’re thinking.”

Lennok sighed slightly and nodded.

Gap-seon’s words were very implicit but at least they were not so difficult that the meaning could not be understood immediately.

“Does this mean that the denomination is carrying out a ritual to create apostles centered on the Far East branch?”

[To be precise it is the work of putting the will of the end in a vessel with appropriate talent and making it into an incarnation. They are holding a ceremony to select an apostle.]

A chilling chill leaked out beyond the talisman mask.

Gap-seon muttered quietly with a cold voice.

[It is a well-known fact that the religious order needs the revelation of a priestess to select an apostle. Then this can explain why they were carrying out the ritual in secret.]

“….”

[Is this a sufficient answer as to why I need your help?]

* * *

“It’s over there.”

Feeling the salty sea breeze Lennok took out the binoculars from his pocket.

As I focused my gaze between the horizon lines I saw something faintly swaying through the haze.

Traces of a confrontational world exquisitely hidden among the upward currents rushing over the sea of ​​understanding.

Even if the island’s presence or presence cannot be felt at all the presence created by Jindun’s barrier technique can be clearly recognized.

Only then did Lennok realize that Gap-seon’s words were not lies and let out a small sigh.

Among the vast array of Jindun’s barrier techniques there are not many patterns of confrontation on a scale that covers an entire island-like area.

It would not be strange for Gap-seon to recognize the similarities with the pattern of confrontation established by Lennok and seek advice.

“Can you even see the island through that telescope?”

“…”

Hearing Rafford’s voice ask as if he was truly curious Lennok quietly lowered the binoculars he was holding.

“If you don’t know anything Raepard you don’t know much.”

Pio grinned and put his arm around Lennok’s shoulder.

“It is said that high-ranking wizards tend to use tools with dignity. “You have to understand with a broad mind.”

“I see… I was short-thinking.”

Ignoring Rafferd and P.O who were talking nonsense Lennok stood up and dusted off the sand.

The edge of a vast sandy beach.

The end of a trench that enters the sea within the Dominion’s territorial waters located on the easternmost coastline of the continent.

“What about Evan? “Is it possible to sneak into the island without breaking the barrier?”

“Didn’t you say there was no problem when you got close?”

Lennok responded quietly.

“Let’s start by crossing the sea of ​​understanding.”

“You’re not wrong.”

“The last time we arrived at the Far East branch how did we cross the sea? “Did you at least make a raft?”

Through binoculars it can be seen as a blur on the horizon.

No matter how short it is the distance is thousands of meters.

However Pio tilted his head with a puzzled expression at Lennok’s question.

“no? “I just swam.”

“….”

“It didn’t take long because Gio and I took turns carrying each other and swimming. “My body floated easily because of the rising air current.”

Rafferd also shook his head as he listened to P.O. probably in a similar way.

“Me too. “It wasn’t difficult if you just surrendered yourself to the flowing current.”

“Maybe because he’s a dog he’s good at swimming.”

“…I don’t hate water.”

Lennok was lost in thought as he looked at Raphard’s face unsure whether he should be angry or not.

‘Liza said that there doesn’t seem to be any surveillance below sea level…’

This may not simply be because the church’s security is lax but may be a structural limitation of the moving island itself.

What if the way the island moves or the operating principle itself is structured so that it is difficult to pay attention to the area below sea level?

Lennok who quickly came to a conclusion nodded.

“Chop down some useful trees from near the sandy beach.”

“Huh? Why the log?”

“Are you planning on building a wooden bridge?”

“It’s not all about crossing the sea and reaching the island.”

Lennok said and turned his gaze towards the sandy beach.

“If that is truly a moving island then there will be a loophole that is easy to stab. “It would be better to aim for that direction.”

“…good. “It’s not that difficult to pull down a few trees.”

Rafferd silently turned around and P.O licked his lips twirled his arms and said as if he remembered something.

“Can you give me a moment before Operation Evan begins?”

“what?”

At the same time that Lennok turned his head Pio held out his hand towards Lennok.

“To clone you I need your biometric information and I also need some time to measure it.”

“…Clone?”

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