Limit Breaking Genius Mage Chapter 129

Episode 129: The Commander's Jewel (2)

“……Are you serious?”

“I'm serious.”

Verden nodded.

There was no sign of hesitation on his face.

Kalia was troubled by that confident response.

'Is it because you don't know what kind of place is forbidden?'

That might be the case.

Ignorance can sometimes lead to arrogance and arrogance.

Suddenly, Kalia asked herself.

I wondered if the wizard in front of me would be someone who would show off like that… I pondered the answer, but I couldn’t give a positive answer.

It hasn't been long since I met him, but I have a feeling.

Showing off your insignificant dancing skills as if they were great, or exaggerating yourself.

Because they were completely different from those who showed foolish bravery like a wild boar just to get Kalia's attention.

After thinking for a while, Kalia spoke softly.

“I guess you want something from me.”

Verden has no reason to be loyal to Kalia enough to risk his life.

Kalia also knows that. If she did, she would have been bowing down and pleasing her at her feet long ago.

The silence has returned once again.

But it didn't take long. I already had an idea of what I wanted.

Something that can blow away all your current worries at once.

“I would like to earn Lady Kalia’s trust.”

"credit?"

That can't be abstract.

I am sure it will be a belief that can be materially proven.

And there are many cases where it is needed. Let's think about the most common cases in the world…

“Are you planning to borrow something in my name?”

In other words, ask for a guarantee.

Verden did not deny it.

"her……."

Vespa, who was listening to the story from behind, had a blank expression.

Asking for a guarantee from a nobleman after living a long time. Well, if you look into it, it's not like it never happened, but it's definitely not common.

It was so absurd that I didn't even have time to get angry.

Kalia also blinked in confusion.

Verden added.

“I need funds to use in the underworld auction house.”

There is no need to hide the reason.

Because it had to be revealed anyway. Participating in an auction isn't a crime.

'This is the best way.'

There is no way to raise money because there are not enough requests.

But I can't ask Kalia for a compensation of over 1 billion right away. Of course, she'll refuse.

All that's left is the loan.

But Magnus Bank or Dyna Bank won't lend you a penny unless your credit is solid.

This is especially true for adventurers and mercenaries who risk their lives.

If you're not a proven figure in society, it's difficult to borrow hundreds of millions of won.

'That's why we need Kalia's credit.'

The bank's only interest is in recovering the principal and interest. They can lend money to anyone who can reliably do so.

'There is a big boss named Bartol, but that is not enough.'

Expected value, not minimum.

If you want to raise more money than that.

Verden intended to gather even souls for his purpose.

“The auction house… Is it already that time of year? I can understand why you’d want to lend me your credit. But I didn’t think you’d suddenly make this request in front of me.”

“Excuse me.”

“What’s the rudeness? If you think about it, it’s not that unreasonable of a reward.”

“Is it possible?”

“There is no such thing as impossible.”

Finding the Commander's Orb in a cave where no light enters.

It's not that simple. Most of those who bravely went in didn't come back alive.

In other words, the reward for this commission is worth your life.

“My credit is the credit of the Marquis of Esperance. It is not something that anyone can give up their life for. But as you know, the current situation is very special.”

Glory of the Corpse, Jewel of the Commander, Three Princes.

It is unclear how great the dark clouds they will bring to the kingdom will be, but it is clear that preventing them in advance is the top priority.

“So, if you bring me the Commander’s Orb, I will give you whatever you want.”

"thank you."

I got a definite answer.

“But you have to borrow my credit to get what you want? Is it even possible for what you want to get at auction?”

“I don’t know about that, but wouldn’t having a lot of spare cash increase your chances of getting it?”

List of auction houses.

Verden pretended not to know.

“That’s true. Well, it’s none of my business what you seek. In the first place, I’ve never set foot near the underworld.”

You've never been to the underworld?

The mere existence of an auction house would be enough to attract the attention of the nobility.

Kalia answered that question.

“It’s a simple reason. Our Marquis of Esperance and the underworld’s Loafra… to be exact, the ruling power, ‘Wintert’, signed a non-aggression pact not to invade each other’s territory.”

Well, anyway.

“That’s not important right now, so let’s get back to the topic. As I said earlier, there are countless entrances to caves where light doesn’t reach. They vary in size and location. However, I do have information on the one in the center of the Zion Forest that Warrens mentioned. It’s one of the few places that adventurers have explored.”

As Kallia waved her hand, Vespa prepared a clean sheet of paper.

She scribbled some words lightly on the spot, stamped the ring with her seal, and handed it over to Verden.

“If you show it to the Adventurer’s Guild, they’ll be able to look at the information. You don’t have to use it, but it’s better than going without knowing anything.”

“I will use it well.”

“Yes. I will prepare the compensation in advance, so please complete the request safely and return.”

Of course it will be like that.

It's a very important request right now. No matter what happens, I have no intention of failing. Of course, dying is out of the question.

“And before you go.”

Kalia threw a notice at Verden.

It was quite stiff, as it had not been made for long.

“Count Flissur has been taken into royal custody. As a result, the flight ban he had imposed has been lifted. The time is now.”

Flight available.

This means you no longer need to borrow horses or bother moving along the highway.

'It's like I have a few more days.'

It's a good situation.

Verden bowed his head slightly to Kalia.

“Then I will go.”

* * *

Verden looked down from his high flight.

The dense forest filled the field of vision. Just looking at it made me feel the vastness of life.

'The center is probably around here.'

He lowered his altitude and deployed his magic sense.

Countless flora and fauna and geographical features passed by my senses. As I moved in this manner, periodically spreading my magical power, I was soon able to find my destination.

A small cliff that appeared along the way.

A cave was hidden beneath it.

This is the only one in the heart of Jaian Forest.

There is no other gap where the orb could fit. So this must be where Warren threw the orb.

Verden, who had landed on the ground, raised his head.

An entrance larger than an average building gaped open toward him.

'As Kalia said, the slope from the entrance is quite steep.'

If you misstep, you'll roll down right away.

Even if I spread my magic power widely, I couldn't gauge its depth.

'The road branches off into several directions along the way.'

If you do it wrong, it will take longer than you think.

So, there is no time to leisurely explore the cave.

Verden, whose body was strengthened with magic.

He disappeared into the darkness of the cave, holding the Oculus in one hand.

Commander's Orb, search begins.

* * *

The moment Verden began his search.

Three warlocks were gathered in front of another entrance to a cave where no light could enter.

The glory of the corpse, the pursuit of the old and the dead.

The ugly Kun-el who was in charge of that looked at the ground. He closed his eyes and focused on the commander's voice, and his eyes twitched.

“……Yes, this is it. This is definitely it.”

Kun-El nodded his head.

The warlock next to him, Daniel, asked cautiously.

“I, Kun-El. This doesn’t seem to be the path that traitors have taken…….”

There are no people around at all.

It was clear that the land had been untouched by human hands for at least a year. Naturally, this included the traitor Warrens they were chasing.

Then Kun-El's eyes sparkled.

“What is our purpose?”

“Track down on the traitor and retrieve the Commander’s Orb…….”

“Yes, that’s right! Our goal is not to punish the traitor, but to find the Commander’s Orb! That’s what the old man ordered!”

Kun'el's hands were full of dirt.

The countless deaths that overflow in the world. The corpses naturally sink to the ground. That's why you can tell. The heated screams of the commander.

“The commanders are writhing and saying that there is a very strong death energy lurking beneath this cave. And……”

Kun-El wrinkled his nose.

“Can’t you feel it? The soul-stirring evil overflowing from within the cave! Hmm!”

“…….”

“…….”

Daniel and Karzan responded with silence.

The black magician Kun'el is a possessor of a special trait that gives him a close relationship with the commander. He is a being that deviates from normal standards.

So, I had no choice but to follow. If I had given a negative answer here, that madness could have turned against them.

But I had to say it.

“But didn’t you tell us to contact Viola if we succeeded in confirming the location of the jewel? I don’t know if we can act on our own.”

"viola?"

Kun-El's expression turned cold as he smelled the scent of death.

“I don’t need that girl’s help. What kind of woman is that, a strong woman who doesn’t feel death like me!”

Kun-El showed deep hatred.

The reason he hated Viola was simple. She always ignored and laughed at Kun-El, calling him ugly.

“My level is not as high as Viola’s, but I win the magic battle. Of course, since our understanding of black magic is different! Yes! That’s right!”

Although he was so confident, the other two thought very differently.

'I feel like I'm going to get crushed by Viola.'

'If you make even one mistake, isn't that considered a preventive measure?'

That's what a third party thought. And it was true.

Of course I didn't say it out loud.

At least these two couldn't handle the mad warlock in front of them.

At that moment, Kun-El spoke in a serious voice.

“And we must act urgently. For the glory of the corpse, for the sake of the workers and the company… but the danger it brings is not easy to estimate.”

A combination of death and magic.

It is an item that, when placed on a lively ground, will transform it into a land of death within a few days, and it is an item that can turn the living into the dead simply by holding it.

But the most dangerous thing was this.

“If it falls into the hands of the higher undead, there will be great loss unless the old master steps in personally.”

If a Death Knight picks up a Commander's Orb, he becomes even more powerful.

Even for Kun'el, who was full of pride in black magic, it was impossible to subdue it or control it as he wished.

It's fortunate that you don't die.

“So, before that, we must retrieve the Commander’s Orb. Do you need any more reasons?”

There was no answer.

Kun-El turned his head and entered the cave where no light could enter, striking the staff with the skull hanging on it.

They were followed by Karzan and Daniel.

Soon, his back disappeared into the darkness.

They couldn't know that.

The ash wizard now under this cave.

That there is another danger lurking with the same purpose as them.

* * *

Commander's Orb.

It rolled down, scattering death around it.

We passed a steep slope and reached a sloping ground.

The cave dwellers, drawn by the sound and energy, reached out, but no one could withstand it.

Dead or transformed into something similar.

The jewel bounced off and fell down a steep cliff, out of the passage.

How much time has passed?

I fell into the darkness, past countless swarms of bugs.

I can't tell how deep it is.

However, it was clear that it was not a place where human hands could reach.

The Commander's Orb, which had been rolling again, finally stopped.

A purple light softly shining through the pitch-black darkness.

An unfamiliar shadow appeared before him.

His bony fingers carefully picked up the Commander's Orb.

Yet he did not die.

Because I'm already dead.

The aura of death enveloping the entire body.

A purple light flickered inside the empty skull.

Finally, a voice was heard.

[Esti… … Ria… … Kingdom… … .]

There was thick hatred in that voice.