Chapter 505: Reincarnated as a Genius of the Most Talented Family
354. Mutation (4)
After dismantling the magic trap, I examined it closely.
Anyone can see that it is artificial workmanship.
Let’s think about it.
Is there any reason for a magic trap to exist here?
does not exist.
Although the counterintelligence unit has visited this place, there would be no reason to set up traps during the reconnaissance process.
If discovered, it will raise awareness.
However, it doesn’t feel that old, considering that it was installed by someone who visited this basin before.
Above all, there is another reason why it is difficult to see it as being used by the counterintelligence unit.
This… this feeling is something I know.
It is different from the magical aura felt from a typical magic trap.
And this is a feeling I know.
That’s right, Arcana.
[A bio-golem, Dane Sogress.]
“maybe.”
The feeling of this magic is very similar to that of the Arcana.
In that case, it is possible to assume that this is the work of Arcana’s experimental subject and the bio-golem that has appeared at this point for some reason.
“Biogolem?”
“You’ll know when you see it. It’s a secret.”
“huh.”
“It seems like it was placed there to detect our approach.”
“Demons… … is that possible? Oh, a bio-golem… … I don’t know what it is, though.”
Mini Golem added an explanation.
[Biogolems have different abilities depending on the level of their creator. They can produce magical items and use designated magic.]
Ernest asked.
“Then does it have an ego like a mini golem?”
[Although there are few, there are some. I am a being born from the hands of the greatest wizard, Dekanius.]
Even so, we cannot completely rule out the possibility.
If a magic trap was set and even the counterintelligence agents were affected, then that would be more likely.
We returned to Sir Hilderon for now.
“I think we should proceed cautiously for now. A trap has been set.”
“A trap… did you say?”
“Yes. It’s a trap. It seems like they’re trying to block our access.”
“Huh. Is there any chance that counterintelligence agents left it behind?”
“No. There isn’t.”
Sir Hilderon looked extremely embarrassed at my assertion.
That’s worth it.
This is where the trap came from.
That wasn’t the only trap there.
After a while, Ernest sent another stop signal, and this time he found no fewer than three magic traps.
“It’s installed at the best intersection.”
“I want this… … .”
“A magic trap… … .”
A feeling of gradual anxiety.
Sir Hilderon quickly tried to calm his nerves.
“The traps are still being discovered, and thanks to Ernest, we are moving forward by dismantling them. Don’t worry.”
Of course, that doesn’t mean the anxiety will completely disappear.
Also, there was no reason to go back yet.
First we moved forward again, and after some time we spread out the map and estimated our current location.
“I think we’re about halfway there. Let’s take a short break and then move on.”
Sir Hilderon then entrusted his knights to guard the surrounding area, and we also volunteered to do so.
“We will do it too.”
“Thank you, Dane Sogres.”
Dorian, Ernest, Leila, and Venatio volunteered, while Priscilla used her divine powers to bolster the weary men.
Jenna also belatedly entered the realm of the four pillars of destiny by summoning the soul of a knight through necromancy.
Sir Hilderon looked at me with surprise and said to me,
“Everyone has their own talents. The students are great, and the friends are great too.”
I find it a bit strange too.
The guys who came in after that, including Althur and Jenna, were ‘selected’ so they couldn’t help it, but I naturally became friends with Ernest, Leila, Priscilla, and Dorian.
Even if those guys didn’t have any special talents, the conclusion would have been the same: they became friends.
Benatio is a bit of an exception, but anyway.
“Honestly, I’ve been in several expeditions so far, but I never thought that the students would help me. I just thought they were there to show their faces. But… … My thoughts changed a lot after meeting Dane Sogres two years ago.”
“Well, that’s good. It means we now have a chance to do something.”
“There is room for activity. I think it is the key. Of course, safety must be guaranteed.”
Sir Hilderon added with a grin.
“In that sense, if I ever get the chance, I’d like to have a duel with Dane Sogres. Didn’t you participate in the Imperial Knights’ camp last time?”
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“That’s what it was.”
“I heard a lot about their activities there, and the stories the knights tell are also interesting.”
A rather serious look came flying in.
“I have no idea what level Dane Sogres is at. Have you ever tried it?”
I shook my head.
“No. I wasn’t really curious, so I didn’t do it.”
“Aren’t you curious about your own realm or level? … This is the first time I’ve heard of it?”
Well, that’s not really important.
What matters is how I use the power and talent I possess.
My strength is more than enough for what I have done so far.
Maybe later I’ll hit a wall, but for now, well.
“When the opportunity arises later, you will naturally find out. That’s all.”
“… … You’re clearly different from other students. That makes me want to get closer to you.”
I was about to laugh at Sir Hilderon’s words when I suddenly turned my head away.
Something is coming.
“Sir Hilderon.”
Sir Hilderon read my expression and immediately stood up and gave a signal.
The lights went out with him, and everyone held their breath.
I formed a magic field over it.
Monsters have more sensitive senses than humans. Therefore, blocking smell and sight is key.
And after a while.
“Krrrrr.”
“Kreuk… … .”
A group of monsters appeared.
There was a mix of different species passing through the area.
It wasn’t like he was moving around and looking at anything in particular, but that alone was surprising.
It’s amazing how different species of monsters can move together like that.
“… … .”
“… … .”
Everyone wanted to say this, but everyone was holding their breath and just hoping the monsters would pass by.
Fighting is something you can do all you want, but it’s something you should avoid at this point.
And then another 10 minutes or so passed.
“I will release it.”
As soon as Sir Hilderon nodded, I released the magic field, and everyone immediately let out the breath they had been holding.
“Phew.”
“after.”
“Fortunately, everything went well… … .”
If it weren’t for the magic field, we probably would have had to fight.
Fortunately, that didn’t happen.
And then I met the wizards’ astonished gazes.
“How on earth… how do you unleash such a perfect magic field of such scale, student Dane Sogress?”
“Even so quickly… … .”
Even the magicians belonging to the Magical Corps looked surprised, so it seems that ancient magic is indeed good.
“I was just lucky that the magic worked.”
“Is that something that can be considered lucky…?”
The two wizards who had been looking at me with distrust during the briefing earlier were now starting to look at me differently.
Of course, it doesn’t mean they did anything wrong.
Because it was worth it.
“Thanks to you, I got through it well, Dane Sogres.”
“I just did what I had to do. By the way, it’s a bit strange to see the monsters moving around like that.”
“Yes. I’ve seen it before. Exactly two years ago.”
Yeah, it was similar in the last expedition.
The monsters were being forcibly mind controlled, so much so that Asier had to put them on ‘guard duty’.
Will it happen again this time?
You’ll have to go there to find out for sure.
“Let’s go.”
Following Sir Hilderon’s words, we got up again and set out, concluding our rest that was not like rest.
And finally, we reached the central area.
“stop.”
We were finally able to meet face to face.
I’m talking about the sight of hundreds of monsters gathered together.
“There are so many… … .”
The scene of various monsters mingling and swarming together was certainly spectacular.
If the situation had been more relaxed, Ernest would have taken out paper and pen and sketched it right away.
But now we were holding our breath, surrounded by magic fields, and now was the time to focus on our original mission of reconnaissance rather than sketching.
“Let’s observe for now. Everyone, please be careful and watch carefully.”
Fortunately, there were no monsters or anything around. It seemed like the guys we encountered earlier were all part of the scouting party.
Well, I don’t think that bio-golem guy would have dismantled all the magic traps and come in.
As we continued our observations, we confirmed several facts.
“The number of monsters currently visible to the naked eye is approximately 350… … Including the ones that went out to scout earlier and those that aren’t here, I’d say it’s roughly around 400.”
About 400.
That’s a significant number.
Depending on the species, there is no way that that many monsters would gather together.
That means we need to find the culprit behind this… … .
“Where on earth is the mutant being…?”
Sir Hilderon doesn’t seem to be there.
But I can see it with my own eyes.
It feels exactly like that.
Over there, a cave near the basin.
The waves of magical power transmitted from within.
“I think I’d have to get a little closer to examine the waves in more detail, but that might be dangerous.”
At that time, the wizards took out their equipment and expressed their discomfort.
One of the reasons we came here is to collect the waves more clearly.
But well.
If I go any closer now, I’ll probably get caught.
While Sir Hilderon was pondering, I continued to look toward the cave.
A faint wave that is not recognized even by wave collection equipment.
and…….
Even something that has not been confirmed yet.
“I think it would be best to stop here. We’ve confirmed the enemy’s forces, and it’s too dangerous to collect the waves. How about going back as soon as we finish observing the mutants?”
It was Sir Hilderon’s suggestion.
Most people nodded.
“That’s right. Now let’s go back and prepare to attack.”
“The numbers are quite large, but it’s not like you can’t do it.”
“Since mutants are still monsters, I think it would be best to just go back to where we are.”
Except me and my friends.
Sir Hilderon asked after seeing this.
“What do you think, Dane Sogres?”
My opinion was simple.
“I have to deal with it and go.”
“what do you mean?”
“It would be better to deal with the mutants here.”
“This is a simple reconnaissance mission.”
“I know. But if we go back here, the people in that cave will die.”
“yes?”
As I acquired the fifth Ancient Magic Concentration, my aura grew even stronger.
As a result, if you focus your senses, you can identify objects or energies that are quite far away.
Inside the cave.
A ‘foreign’ aura that accompanies what is presumed to be a mutant entity, a bio-golem.
To be exact, it is a different and heterogeneous entity from this monster.
“According to the counterintelligence agent who returned alive, they said they were attacked.”
“It was like that.”
“There was no mention of other counterintelligence agents being killed.”
A raid doesn’t necessarily mean death.
Sir Hilderon thought for a moment and then nodded.
“I guess you could interpret it that way.”
My senses are sensitive.
Normally, there is no need to use it that much, and if you expand it, it just becomes unnecessarily sensitive, so I try to limit it as much as possible.
I need to sleep and I can’t afford to be disturbed by the sound of dust settling.
But now that I have expanded and focused my senses, what I feel inside that cave is definitely not a monster or an animal.
“There may be counterintelligence agents being held in that cave.”
“… … !”
“I have to save it this time.”
fantasy,
