Standard of strength (1)
Open the spacious door of the conference hall and step inside.
Clap!!
A spacious lobby that occupies the largest space in the mansion.
Beneath the light that lit up the hall, there was a large table that could comfortably seat twenty people.
Lennok quickly glanced at the people sitting at the table behind Evelyn.
The place is already more than half full. Superhumans of all kinds gather and talk among themselves.
“Evan.”
Lapis, who was seated inside, recognized Lennok and raised his hand.
“….”
Grisha standing with her arms folded next to the innermost seat at the table where Lapis is sitting.
And up to the five superhumans who were seated on the table of honor near Lapis.
A 7th-level Aspect Ability who all completed the hierarchy. It seems that it has already completed self-modification to a considerable extent and has pioneered the realm.
If you add Lennok and Ibelin, who just arrived, the number is seven.
In terms of size and prestige, the number is comparable to that of the presidents and senior board members of the Cartel, which belongs to the Triumvirate.
It means that if you lead them right now and head to the shadow of the megalopolis, you may be able to occupy the vacant position of the Three Heads and take charge of one axis of the shadow.
Even this history surprised Lennok that not all observers had been summoned.
Descendants of the Thousand Dogs, subdue the drug lord, the counter-horse of the pandemonium.
Is it possible to grow an organization in such a short period of time if we put these three causes at the forefront and attract talent from all over the world?
As a result, he was accepting it as it existed right in front of his eyes, but it was not difficult to guess how much effort Lapis had put into building such a force in the process.
Evelyn naturally chose two empty seats near Lapis and sat down with Lennok.
“….”
The expressions of the other watchers who were watching the scene change.
Lennok turned his head towards Lapis while keeping an eye on the change in expression.
“You are a little late. sorry.”
“No, it’s fine. You came just in time.”
Lapis, who was sitting in the seat of honor in the back, answered.
Grisha responded as if to follow Lapis’s words.
“Lapis Evangeline has sent me the final notice saying that I will not be able to make it on time. Jillian lost contact, and the witch doctor flatly refused.”
“In the end, not a single person with extreme powers gathered here.”
The muscular giant with his arms folded muttered with a sullen face.
“We have to break through the ascendant’s realm with only the people gathered here, Lapis. Are you really confident?”
“Because this is not all the strategy our blue eyes are doing. I expected from the beginning that it would be difficult to summon the maximum force for an external mission.”
Lapis nodded with a firm face.
“It took me a month to draw the map of Ascendant ‘Jindun’ Zaegis Ethernor’s barrier. Judging from the concentration of mana scattered in the snowfield, it took a day until the road to the gorge opened. Now is the time to share all the information gathered from all over the snowfield and set a new direction.”
“It’s a barrier….”
At Lennok’s murmur, Lapis looked away and nodded.
“yes. With Evan’s arrival, everything is ready. We will start the strategy meeting from now on.”
“Before that, there’s something I want to say.”
As soon as Lapis finished speaking, one of the five Aspect Powers sitting in the seat of honor raised his hand.
It is a woman with languid brown hair and a languid expression.
Wearing a long jangdo, she confirmed the gaze that was focused on her and immediately gestured to one side.
towards Lennok, who was sitting directly across from her.
“Don’t you think it’s necessary to elaborate on this fellow before entering the meeting?”
“Giel, what does that mean?”
A woman named Ji-el rested her chin on the table and nodded.
“I know that one strand is enough to kill a drug lord alone. But I don’t think that’s enough to say whether he’s trustworthy.”
“….”
A straightforward way of speaking that reveals doubts from the front.
In an instant, the meeting hall fell silent.
“At that time, I was also on an external mission, so I have nothing to say, but things are a little different now.”
Giel said that and looked straight into Lennok’s expressionless eyes.
“You said you haven’t become an official observer yet? It’s been more than two years since the drug lord ran amok in the Dominion, so how can I trust a friend who has been acting like a gray molecule until now and leave my back?”
Judging from what he said, he was already an Ascendant who was active as a watcher at the time Lennok visited the Dominion.
It was understandable that G.L. was in a relatively position to raise such questions, unlike those who joined Cheong’s eyes due to the drug lord subjugation incident.
“….”
Before replying, Lennok quietly observed the reactions of the other observers.
Most of them want to watch the situation. Lapis looked at Lennok before replying.
For now, he thinks that the first thing to do is to confirm Lennok’s intention on this agenda.
And it was only after seeing her reaction that Lennok seemed to be able to guess what Lance was concerned about.
If Lennok tried to intervene in Lapis’ decision-making here, she would listen to Lennok without worrying too much.
As such intangible interventions accumulate little by little, even Lapis, who has led the organization wisely, may become blind.
To be honest, Lennok had no intention of interfering or paying much attention to how the Blue Eye organization itself was changing.
He was aware that this was an opportunity to distinguish the tendencies and thoughts of the observers gathered here at once.
It is rather helpful that she does not step forward now.
Lennox laughed along with that judgment and shook his head slowly.
“….”
Lapis, who immediately recognized the gesture, slightly frowned, but remained silent without saying anything.
Instead, he just started staring at the other observers sitting in the conference room with a slightly cold gaze.
Other governors, unaware of the intentions of the leader who began to evaluate them soberly, belatedly began exchanging opinions one by one.
“I think there is truth in Ji-L’s words.”
“It’s a situation where we need at least one more talented person. Wouldn’t it be better to argue after the work is over?”
“You mean it’s an agenda that could cause problems, right?”
“I didn’t expect Evan to talk about participating in this operation itself.”
It was not Lapis who answered that, but the young boy sitting across from Jiel.
Contrary to his outward appearance, the boy with an impressively mature voice said with a smile.
“If Lapis-nim believed and obeyed like that, I think he would have shown his skills and actions.”
Jiel, who had never said anything about the topic until now, reacted to the boy’s answer for the first time.
“…Creon.”
“Or do you mean that people who hate Evan won’t believe our lighthouse keeper’s eyes?”
“Don’t drive. You know that doesn’t mean that, don’t you?”
In an instant, the atmosphere in the conference hall was divided into two.
Rather than rejecting Lennok, there are a considerable number of people who want to follow Lapis’ wishes.
Instead of controlling the situation, Lapis respects Lennok’s intentions and observes, and the different opinions begin to sharply confront each other.
The number of level 7 Aspect Powers gathered in this place is seven. That’s enough power even without Grisha, who can’t move to maintain the floating island.
In terms of the number of 7th level superhumans, the power is comparable to that of the Three Heads who reign as the giants of the dark side of the megalopolis.
No matter how excellent leadership and character Lapis possesses, it is almost impossible to lead such big men without saying a word.
Even the cartel is moving the organization in its own way, with the bosses splitting apart.
Even so, the reason why such a large-scale muster was possible must be because many people were attracted to the special situation of the Ascendant’s movement and the goal of the blue eye.
Only the destination looking at is the same, but if the bar pursued in the process is different, it has no choice but to be like this.
Evelyn, who was sitting next to Lennok with her arms crossed, was the first to show off her skills.
At the same time as he lightly pressed the table with his palm, the mana that spread between them rubbed the nape of the necks of other watchers and disappeared.
For a moment, everyone involuntarily turned their gaze to that chilling sensation.
She looked around with an expressionless face and said.
“I want Evan to participate in this operation. Considering his skills and his contributions so far, I think it’s natural.”
“….”
“Rather, from my point of view, I don’t understand the position of those who oppose Yije. Aren’t you mistaken that the operation has already succeeded?”
At her cool words, the conference room went quiet again.
Whatever the case may be, she has been carrying out various operations with other observers in the snowfield for about a month.
Everyone here knows Evelyn’s skills and personality.
The meaning of the Hyeongung in the megalopolis actively protecting Evan. From here on, those who oppose it should be prepared for action beyond dialogue.
Immediately other reactions started popping up.
“Are you going to do a skill event? Then I would like to intervene.”
Woooooo!!
The man sitting across from Evelyn raised her mana at the same time as Evelyn.
A heavy body and broad shoulders. But what catches your eye first is that the whole head is in the shape of a dog.
He smiled as he looked at Evelyn with his black eyes streaming down.
“I wanted to fight with you at least once…. Shall we play without the blade?”
“Come on. I will make your whole body into an arrow holder.”
Evelyn with a cold smile and the dog-headed giant with black eyes jumped up from their seats, and the meeting hall turned into a buzz in an instant.
The look of the observers divided into two opinions centering on the two Ascension Powers glaring at each other.
Lennok didn’t answer, just rested his chin on the table and watched the situation.
From one corner of his gaze, he could see Lapis reaching out to one side of the table while looking at him.
A bundle of vegetables that Evelyn put down as she stood up. I picked up some of the root fragments I had gathered in the snow and fed to Lennok.
Have you ever wondered what it tastes like? With a slightly expectant look on her face, Lapis put the root in her mouth and mumbled,
“….”
Lapis’s calm face changed to an expression that made it seem like he couldn’t tell if he was laughing or crying.
Lennok barely managed to hold back his laughter and turned his gaze back to the onlookers.
pros and cons. And the bystanders who keep an eye on the situation without intervening anywhere.
During the time when observers exchanging opinions are roughly classified and classified into three tendencies.
Suddenly, a relaxed voice echoed from the table opposite.
“You seem very relaxed for a party to this agenda.”
The volume was so exquisite that only Lennok could barely hear it. He naturally turned his head towards it.
A young man with a cold expression looking this way with red eyes. Looking at the figure leaning loosely on the chair, I feel some kind of drowsiness.
The 7th level Aspect Powers gathered here. Lennok laughed at the words of the young man, who hadn’t said a word until now.
“Looks like you have something to say.”
“You just deliberately stopped Lapis from mediating the situation. What is your intention?”
“….”
I never thought there would be someone who caught the intention of that glance in that moment. Contrary to his expression that looks very troublesome, he has a keen eye.
I thought I could figure it out with Evelyn, but I never thought this man would ask for it first.
Lennok, who quickly organized his thoughts, asked casually.
“Isn’t that why you’re not intervening there because you noticed that?”
“no. That’s not it.”
The young man replied with a sullen expression and then slumped in his chair.
“Because if I intervene, the balance will tip.”
“Hoo.”
“Wouldn’t that be too boring for you or me, then?”
considerable confidence. But Lennok thought the lazy-looking young man deserved to say that.
Even though he was pouring unrefined magical power carelessly, the pressure was considerable.
In addition, to the extent of reading Lennok and Lapis’s intentions and asking them in reverse, it is proof that they are not simply superior in military power.
‘How should I answer… … .’
It is not very helpful to say that he abetted the confusion in order to determine the tendencies of his observers.
Unless you still know which side the opponent is on, you should give an answer that seems to be for the sake of the organization.
“In order to become an organization capable of fighting Pandaemonium, we will eventually have to follow a similar path.”
“….”
“Even if the big direction is set, there is no need to kill individual opinions or individuality. Rather, it would be better to turn a blind eye to internal conflicts and checks in this way.”
“Hmm….”
The head of the young man, who was drooping in the chair, tilted to one side.
“Than you think…That’s a much more interesting answer.”
His eyes, looking at Lennok, were instantly stained with bright red blood.
At the same time, the fishy smell of blood flowed out. I had roughly guessed it, but it was clear that it was a vampire.
“Don’t you think so?”
“No, rather than that…You, who casually said that you would catch up to those monsters.”
At the same time, sharp magic power leaked from his body.
“People who know more about pandemonium don’t carelessly say such things. Did you know that King Myung destroyed a city just a few days ago?”
“It’s a king… … .”
“It is said that the land was full of distorted traces like a meteor shower. Even if you deal with a monster of the same level 8 and kill it, there is no proper information about what technique was used.”
The young man observed Lennok’s expression carefully and continued.
“Normally I don’t want to overcome or win against such monsters…. Unless you have very strong motives. Emotions such as resentment or revenge… … .”
“Revenge.”
Lennok laughed.
“Is that your experience?”
“…It’s not a good story to talk about in a place like this. Okay then let’s do this.”
The young man who stood up from his chair began to warm up with a grin.
“Let’s take their side and put an end to the current situation. Instead, why don’t you tell us why you came up with that perverted idea?”
“Not bad.”
I don’t know the details, but it was clear that he was very interested in Lennok’s words about fighting the pandemonium.
At this point, if the young man sided with Lennok, the division of opinion among the observers would not be difficult.
But Lennok, knowing that, smiled and shook his head.
“But I don’t need it. I was thinking of sorting out the situation as well.”
“…what?”
He slowly raised his mana.
“The voice is so loud that it’s almost annoying.”
Woooooooooo!!!
At that moment, the magic power flowing from Lennok’s body suppressed the air in the meeting room from above.
Genius Wizard Who Eats Medicine Chapter 343
