Drug-Eating Genius Mage – 481



The land running through the sea (4)

Gap-seon’s talisman blocks the surveillance equipment spread throughout the dark hallway and uses an illusion.

At the same time as Lennok blocked all nearby signs and sounds Rafferd and P.O moved nimbly.

“Invasion…!!”

“They are stronger than expected…!!”

“Run away…!!”

It took less than a minute to clear out the dozens of priests filling the sewer.

All of the observers gathered here are saint-level superhumans.

They are powerful people who have built an absurdly high hierarchy to be suppressed simply by their sheer numbers.

thud!!

“Why the fuck did I get caught already?”

Pio muttered with an annoyed expression as he flushed the last fallen priest down the sewer hole.

Gap-seon also looks as if he is lost in thought looking back on his actions.

“Did he go too far in collecting information on mutation techniques…?”

“Probably not.”

Lennok shook his head at Pio’s somewhat intimidated words.

The moment Lennok was discovered he thought there was no other way and chose to subdue the priests as quickly as possible.

When you actually organize the whole situation and look back on the circumstances there were definitely some things that didn’t fit.

“There are too many people to simply guard the sewers… but they are too weak to have known about our existence in advance.”

“hmm….”

“You’re not wrong.”

The difference in power is such that Lennok and other observers can sort it out in less than a minute.

Even though nearly 100 seconds have passed since the commotion broke out there is still no sign of additional reinforcements.

If we had been clearly aware of their existence we would not have been satisfied with this level of security.

From that fact Lennoc was quickly inferring the church’s principles of action by tracing back to its origins.

[They were watching out for someone other than us.]

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Lennok immediately nodded at Gap-seon’s words.

He walked quickly along the outskirts of the sewer and continued talking.

“It’s not certainty it’s just suspicion. “If you were thinking that this was the only possibility of an intrusion this measure is not unreasonable.”

Since it was only a suspicion the current situation could be explained if a particularly strong force had not been deployed.

“I guess I’ll have to go inside the island and check…”

As Lennok thought so he looked up at the iron door that appeared at the end of the passage.

Wow…!!

It looks like an old door with no traces on the outside but when you put your hand on it it refuses entry with a faint wave of magical energy.

In the meantime the complex shape of the barrier appears beyond the shadows.

After checking the appearance of the barrier Lennok turned his gaze towards Gapseon.

“Is this the same pattern as the confrontation system said to be built on the outskirts of the island?”

[There must be some difference but it is safe to assume that it is a part that has been finely adjusted depending on altitude and direction.]

Gap-seon answered.

“I see….”

“Can you do it?”

Lennok looked worried at Pio’s words.

“It’s much more sophisticated and complicated than I thought.”

I guessed it from the moment I saw it through binoculars on the shore but I know for sure after seeing it in person.

The barrier that is now blocking Lennok’s eyes is completely the barrier technique used by Jindun.

This is the pattern of the barrier technique used by those who ascended while alive even after reaching the level of ascension.

“Is that really the case….”

“Nothing happens as expected. “Let’s think about it again from now on.”

Lapard and P.O sighed and shook their heads but neither of them seemed very disappointed.

This is because I fully understand that it is rare for things to be resolved easily with an organization like a religious denomination.

But Lennok quietly shook his head at the words of the two people.

“I said it was difficult but I didn’t say it was impossible.”

He puts his hand inside his coat and takes out a small piece of paper the size of his palm.

On the piece of paper an unknown pattern had been drawn overlapping in a form so complicated that even Lennok could not recognize it.

“If I didn’t have a method in mind I wouldn’t have started.”

The moment when Lennok carefully put a drop of blood in between then tore it into pieces and scattered it on the intangible barrier.

Tsutsutsutsu…!!

The barrier blocking the view began to melt away like flowing snow revealing the scenery beyond.

[….]

Even Gapseon was slightly surprised by the sudden melting of the barrier and looked at Lennok.

“What what…?”

“What did you do Evan?”

“I’ll explain later. “Let’s go in first.”

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Lennok nodded as he said that.

What Lennok obtained in Jindun’s Hanghasa Labyrinth was not only the artifacts used by the Ascendants.

Drinking and food warden. An incredibly complex magic pattern written on the back of Papyrus Argenteus.

It was not just a decoration but a control code that served as a ‘key’ that could forcibly take away the authority to manipulate all the artifacts that existed in Jindun’s warehouse.

Rather than forgetting it Lennok made sure to copy it and store it separately so that he could use it at any time.

‘As expected.’

However even though he was half-hearted about what he said Lennok’s eyes did not fall from the barrier.

This was because he knew exactly what it meant that the control code Jin Dun left behind worked.

The control code is only a code that controls Jindun’s relics and is not something that can interfere with the barrier technique itself.

If the confrontation surrounding the Far East branch had been a barrier created by Jindun the code would not have worked.

The fact that the control code was working was no different from saying that the Daejeon system was the result of Jin Dun’s legacy.

In other words evidence that Jindun’s relics are hidden somewhere on this huge island.

Lennok decided to participate in this operation in order to see and obtain it for himself.

If you can rob the barrier surrounding the far eastern branch of the church even in the worst case scenario your life will be spared.

It is enough to find out what is hidden inside this island and confirm its purpose.

While Lennok was lost in thought the other watchers began to move diligently in front of the entrance leading out of the sewer as if they had roughly completed their preparations.

“Evan take this.”

P.O. throws me a clean priest’s uniform that doesn’t have much blood on it as I don’t know when it was taken off.

Pio and Gap-seon have already changed into priestly uniforms and are concentrating on hiding their magical powers.

The sight of a Geukwi sorcerer wearing a talisman mask and a priest’s uniform was truly bizarre but a sorcerer of Gap-seon’s level should be able to take care of himself.

Lennok instead turned his gaze quietly toward a dog standing next to the two men.

“….”

“What?”

Human language coming out of the mouth of a large black dog standing on the floor with all four paws.

“I’ve never heard of a beast race having such an ability.”

“It is the power of the primitive faith that I worship. “It is a technique implemented according to the tradition that he often appears on earth in the form of a beast.”

Was this why Lapis said that Lapis had a good ability to deal with situations?

After all the shape of a wild dog should be much less noticeable than the shape of a dog-headed giant.

“I guess I hope there are a few more stray dogs on this island.”

“Come on let’s stop talking nonsense and get on our way.”

P.O who probably already knew about Rafferd’s disguise method grabbed the doorknob with a determined expression.

“If you open this door and enter you are inside the Far East branch. “Everyone knows right?”

“….”

“I infiltrated the church’s secret base. A very cruel and terrible scene awaits you… Don’t relax.”

It’s not wrong.

If a confrontation system had been established through Jindun’s legacy it was not difficult for Lennok to imagine how cruel a secret was hidden on the island.

The moment when the atmosphere in the audience calmed down and even Gap-seon lowered his back and shook his head.

P.O nodded with a stiff face and opened the door wide.

Jump up!!

“…!!”

P.O. was the first to open the door and rolled forward without hesitation.

If a sect’s combatants are waiting in front of the door this is a movement to momentarily draw their attention and distract their aim.

It was indeed a faultless decision but no one cared about P.O. who chose such a bold move.

People walking outside the door just glanced at P.O rolling around on the floor and passed by without notice.

“….”

Lennok watched the scene silently from behind and slowly walked out the door.

Pio who was lying flat on the floor and watching widened his eyes as he saw Lennok passing by.

“…Huh?”

P.O. who only then realized that something was different from what he had thought got covered in dust and stood up awkwardly.

Lennok muttered as he came out the door and looked at the other observers who naturally mingled with the crowd.

“It’s very different from what I thought….”

A street with various buildings made of pure white rock.

And the sight of a procession of people passing through the streets and a loud orchestra.

Even the sight of countless balloons and confetti decorating the sky.

Far Eastern branch of the church. A moving island and a secret area also known as a warehouse in charge of supplying Guido.

In this place where Lennok and the other observers had infiltrated a grand festival was taking place not a solemn ceremony.

* * *

Puuuuu~!

The church’s hymn resounds from all directions with the sound of trumpets.

A continuous procession of believers filling the streets and colorful statues displayed here and there.

A spectacular festival going on as if there is no intention of hiding what is happening on this island.

Rather than a ceremony to select an apostle it almost seems like an event to commemorate the anniversary of the denomination.

Lennok and the other Watchers dispersed to search the streets then gathered again near a dark alley.

“Most people on the island are believers of the church. “It seemed like almost no outsiders existed.”

[Except for downtown areas most of the flat land is being used as farmland. It appears that they produce and supply their own food.]

We quickly exchanged information about the scenery we had seen.

“It seems clear that the ceremony of selecting an apostle was planned. “There are some among the believers who know that fact.”

“It appears that agents selected as apostolic candidates from various branches of the church have gathered. “I thought everything had already arrived?”

“I guess we won’t have much time….”

It seems that within the denomination qualified people who gather to become apostles are called agents.

The fact that all such agents have arrived is proof that the ceremony is imminent.

Considering that the Watchers discovered the existence of this island not so quickly there may not be much time left.

“However on the outside there were no signs of human sacrifice or massacre.”

“Except when the altar was built there may not have been any major offerings.”

“No that won’t be possible.”

Lennok said that and slightly looked away.

I open a trash can that was randomly discarded near an alley and put my arm inside without hesitation.

The other observers fell silent as he pulled out a bundle of blood-soaked hair from inside the trash can.

“It’s not an ordinary festival. “Something that uses humans as sacrifices is already going on behind the scenes.”

The size of the island is considerably larger than Lennok thought.

The church’s temple located in the center of the island can be seen not only in the downtown area where they are now but also outside the street.

In addition there is a granary outside the city for self-sustaining food.

It is unnatural to move to the sea of ​​understanding to hold a festival in a place where people have the ability to autonomously take care of food clothing and shelter.

It was clear that something was going on.

“We cannot rule out the possibility that the festival itself is a ritual…”

“Should I investigate further?”

[It is not a problem that can be answered even if we all think about it together.]

At the same time that Gabseon muttered that his body began to gradually become blurry.

[I have some more investigation to do so let’s move on from here.]

Pio looked back at him with a puzzled expression.

“Mr. Dreyfus…?”

[I looked around the island and got the hang of it. I’ll see you again when I’m sure.]

Gap-seon suddenly disappeared leaving behind only those words.

Words and actions that make it seem like they have no intention of cooperating. However Lennok did not bother to hold on to such a ship.

If it’s something that a magician needs to move around and investigate on his own it’s probably because he’s already somewhat certain of something.

Maybe they had planned to move separately from the moment they arrived on the island.

“Evan should we move separately for now?”

Lennok shook his head at the words of Pio who seemed to be slightly concerned.

“No let’s go to the square.”

“…square?”

“I walked around the streets and listened to believers. “I heard that before the sun sets in the square the archbishop calls the believers and holds a general worship meeting.”

Even in a denomination that boasts an enormous size across the continent the meaning of the position of archbishop is special.

There is a high probability that he will be the highest-ranking leader of the Far East branch or the branch manager leading the branch.

If we had to attack the Far East branch with just the observers gathered here it would be a good idea to see the leader’s face in advance.

Lennok immediately led the other observers to the square.

He purchases a hood to attach to his priestly uniform at a nearby store covers his face and quietly blends in with the procession of believers.

A huge altar located in the middle of a wide square.

More than a hundred people were gathered around the image of the altar rising high into the sky looking up at the people on the altar.

After confirming the appearance of those on the podium Rafferd called out to Lennok in a low voice.

“…Evan.”

“I’m watching.”

About 10 colorful chairs placed on the podium. The appearance of all superhumans sitting on it.

Considering that they all ooze strong magical power they must be agents elected by each branch of the church to become apostles.

There are a lot of talented people who appear to be late level 6 or early level 7.

If we were to simply look at the number of people the gap was such that viewers would not be able to guess the odds of winning.

However it was not only the existence of such agents that puzzled Rafferd and P.O.

An elderly woman in the center of the podium gets up from her chair and walks forward and a gloomy-looking knight follows her as if to protect her.

As soon as the woman appeared the believers around her all bowed their heads and began to pray.

“Archbishop Naidri….”

“Mistress….”

“Look down on us….”

Archbishop Naidri. Is she the noblewoman who holds the highest position on this island?

If so there was a high possibility that she was a key leader who even took on the role of branch manager of the Far East branch.

However it was not the name Naidry that came to Lennok’s mind but the title itself.

‘A priest…?’

A priestess of a religious order we encountered at the end of the jungle.

A completely different appearance and name from the priestess who lifted the restraints of the six apostles and allowed his death at the same time.

Unlike the priestess who had the name Seina the appearance of Archbishop Naidri whom believers now call the priestess is completely different from Lennok’s memories.

And the appearance of an older man standing diagonally next to the podium crossing his arms and looking down at the audience.

A strange non-human presence emanating from that body.

Lennok intuited what that strange presence meant and his face darkened.

An apostle who is treated as a special power even within the church.

At the ceremony of selecting an apostle a being who had already become an apostle arrived and was looking down on the believers.

“Damn….”

The moment P.O faintly muttered a curse

The man presumed to be an apostle turned his head as if he had discovered something.

Immediately afterwards the man’s body disappeared from the stage and landed right in front of Lennok.

“..!!”

“You feel a little strange.”

The apostle looked at Lennok with sparkling eyes and gestured.

“I’m afraid it’s the hood.”

“….”

A freezing silence suddenly filled the audience.

The apostle’s reaction was so astute that even Lennok could not have expected it.

P.O who was standing a few steps away clenched his teeth and Rafferd who was running around in the shape of a dog among the crowd quietly showed his teeth.

The moment Lennok quietly raised his hand to calm them down.

Keyee…!!

The penterect hidden in my arms began to slowly shake.

The Genius Wizard Who Takes Medicine Episode 483