A land running on the sea (1)
An island that wanders and moves along the sea area outside the continent.
Living humans are used as altars, built up, and flames are kindled to serve as huge beacon fires.
Hundreds of people wandering among them, offering prayers. And a population many times that number roaming around the island.
It is surprising that the size of the island is enough to accommodate close to thousands of people, but is it really surprising that it is moving on the sea in such a state?
But Lennok couldn’t help but reminisce about the environment as much as the shocking sight unfolded through the hologram in front of him.
‘The land running on the sea… … .’
The existence of a mirror that reflects the will to exist, which was confirmed in the thesis right before coming here.
I thought it was a word close to Seon dialogue and tried to visit the lighthouse in the floating island colony, but I didn’t know that I would find a clue at this point.
Is it a coincidence that I gained because I listened to information from various places with my feet straddling various organizations and strong people?
“I’ve heard stories about it.”
While Lennok was lost in thought, Lapis bit his lip and muttered.
“I was saying that there may be a fundamental reason why the Church is not bound by distribution and distribution across the continent.”
“….”
“The Far East branch of the Guido Church. I never thought I would appear in the sea of understanding at this point… … .”
“Because of the intangible barrier that surrounds the outside of the island, it was difficult to enter the inside without being caught.”
Liza shrugged and continued.
“I had no choice but to swim all the way around the outskirts and only looked at the visible parts, so the rest is rough. From sea level, even the temple-like structures of the church could not be seen properly.”
“I wanted to break in and check it out on the spot, but I thought I had to report the circumstances first.”
After the twins finished talking, a chilly silence spread in the meeting room.
It was because it was clear that the news brought by the observers from the West Continent branch was a much more serious problem than expected.
Grisha crossed 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 that it was fortunate that there were people who wanted to see the floating island colony?”
“The important thing is that the Far East branch tried to reach the sea of understanding even if it meant revealing their position.”
Lapis, who finished her thoughts quickly, coldly chanted.
“Unless it is impossible to ascertain how much force is deployed in the Far East branch, the investigation comes first.”
“But doesn’t the very fact of reaching the sea of understanding mean that the other side is already preparing for a collision?”
“If I had planned to aim for the floating island colony, I would have moved earlier. Rather, there is a high possibility that they have other ulterior motives.”
No one is saying that additional reinforcements are needed at this point.
Considering the topography of the Far East Branch, which was reported and heard through the senses of the Watchers, an excessive number of people could rather be quickly discovered by the eyes of the Church.
If they hadn’t recognized the fact that the blue eyes had noticed their existence on the other side, they had to thoroughly exploit that fact.
No matter how many people I catch, the most watchers who have just been to the sea of understanding. Or would it be better to reduce it to less than that.
Lapis also pounded the table at high speed, as if coming to the same conclusion.
“Rappard is right. We will aim to investigate the purpose of the church and confirm the strength of the Far East branch.”
“What is the composition of the operation?”
“Let’s do it with no more than three people.”
As if Lapis had been waiting for Grisha’s words, he continued.
“The observers gathered here are all people who have been active alone, and I think it is unavoidable that the strategy of matching hands and feet is awkward. Then, it would be appropriate to form a small group that is not hindered while guaranteeing the radius of activity for each individual as much as possible.”
“….”
The twins and Liza looked at each other as if they had nothing to say and shrugged.
Even after individuals completed the hierarchy, they continued their individual activities without belonging to an organization.
Even after entering Cheong’s eyes as a watcher, it would not have been common to ask for someone’s help in the process of carrying out missions for the lighthouse.
And at the moment when one’s skills or talents exceed a certain threshold, sometimes it feels like the existence of others is holding one’s ankles… … . Lennok was quite familiar with this feeling.
Sometimes Lennok would feel that kind of stuffiness, not just with a superman weaker than himself, but with a superman stronger and smarter than him.
However, I did not forget that there are times when we have to hold hands despite the various shortcomings, frustration, and conflicts of opinion, so I have never tried to consume a lot of emotions in such a series of processes.
There were a lot of things that the Pandaemonium’s talented people who were together not long ago also disagreed with each other, but there was no one who was dissatisfied with the process of leading the operation as a team.
Same. The watchers sitting in this conference room right now probably don’t understand it at all.
There was no way I wouldn’t have experience working with other people from time to time, given the circumstances.
A small elite operation to infiltrate the Far East branch of the Guido Church. Who will take over the members?
Lapis was never a leader who would leave the decision and responsibility for these operations to others.
“Dreyfus-sama and Rapford Pio. Will all three of you be okay?”
“Eh, am I alone?”
Unlike the others who roughly agreed, P.O pointed at himself with a puzzled expression.
In the case of Liza, even though it was not suitable for operations such as infiltration, it was because it was considered unexpected that only one Pio was selected out of the twins.
Lapis immediately explained the reason.
“Not only Dreyfus-sama, but also Lapard and Pio’s transformation techniques, which use primitive faith, would be most suitable for the purpose of infiltration.”
“what…. Because the abilities we use are different. Then there is nothing you can do.”
P.O and G.O licked their lips at the same time as if they were sorry.
“Still, it would be better if we went together. Lapis would know, but we-”
“We know. However, in this operation, if the minimum force is met, the ability to survive should be given priority.”
Lapis cut that regret like a knife.
“The most important thing is to find out the strength of the Far East Branch, which has been shrouded in mystery so far.”
“It may be difficult to succeed in one attempt.”
Grisha added a comment.
“It’s a place where its location or identity has never been disclosed. If he showed up at this point, it must mean that he’s aiming for something as important or a reward… … .”
“I’ll leave it entirely up to you to judge on that part. Knowing the church’s purpose and power Please confirm which of the two goals is more important, even if it is impossible to judge.”
Lapis continued without hesitation.
“From the standpoint of the Far East branch, there is no way they couldn’t have expected a collision with us. Nevertheless, I do not intend to leave the fact that I have access to the sea of understanding.”
At that moment, Gap-seon, who had been listening to Lapis without saying a word, opened his mouth.
[I respect your judgment for clearing the road to the front line with only the power of the main eastern 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 task.]
“…Who are you talking about?”
Lapis, who drew conclusions like knives and planned the strategy independently of the intentions of the other observers, did not listen to what Gap-seon was saying.
It’s not simply because he’s an 8th-level superpower, but because he knows that he’s a Nogoe who has lived a long time and accumulated a lot of knowledge and experience.
There were times when he was famous for his notoriety for doing all kinds of eccentricities in the West Continent, but he was a neutral person who had his own reasons for his actions.
If Gab-seon, who hadn’t said much, tried to comment on the strategy, it would be advice he couldn’t ignore.
While Lennok was thinking that, Gap-seon suddenly turned his gaze and began to stare at him.
[…] … .]
“….”
Lennok furrowed his brows at the disquieting gaze, which he could guess for some reason, and Lapis smiled awkwardly.
“There…. Evan-sama is only a helper who helps us, not a watcher… … .”
[I saw barriers built around the Trama Mountains. Surprisingly sophisticated workmanship.]
“….”
[Compared to the barrier surrounding the Far East branch, it was in no way inferior. I definitely need his help in this operation.]
Gab-seon’s argument denied Lapis’s words from the front.
The moment Lapis slightly lost his composure over his resolute attitude, Lennok opened his mouth.
“Like Lapis said, it seems there is no need to unnecessarily increase the number of people in order to investigate the church’s strength.”
“….”
“It’s not like you want my help because you can’t break through one of the barriers built on the outskirts of the island.”
Lennok asked, staring at the ship with a slight tilt of his head.
“If there is another reason, I would like to hear it honestly here.”
Lapis had only asked for an advisory role, but Lennok was aware that he would lend a hand if needed.
In particular, it is difficult to step out of the situation in front of a situation that may collide head-on with the Guido Church.
As long as I thought that there might be clues related to the presence projection rate on the island, I didn’t have much objection to Lennok’s movement itself… … .
At this point, I was thinking of taking a look at the reaction of the Gabseon by putting the fishing grounds once.
Apparently, Gab-seon seemed to be planning to take Lennok to the operation from the moment he first saw him.
Not surprising.
Even after meeting Victor in the West Continent, Gap-seon mentioned Evan’s name and showed signs of caring about him.
However, it was a different story for Lennok to go along with such a high-minded doctor.
That moment when Lennok thought so and was about to stand up without waiting for an answer.
[The pattern of the confrontation system built on the island is surprisingly similar to the one newly installed in the valley of the waves.]
“….”
[As much as I deal with amulets, I’m also proficient in shielding. If my eyes weren’t mistaken, it must have been a spell that sprang from the same source.]
Lennok met Lapis’s eyes for an instant and let out a small sigh.
Lapis knew that Lennok had inherited Jindun’s barrier art, so he wouldn’t doubt it, but that wasn’t the important fact.
In the Far East branch of the Church, a barrier line similar to the one used by Lennok has been built.
What does this fact mean?
Proof that one of Jindun’s legacy from the Hanghasa Labyrinth is in the hands of the Far East Branch.
And it meant that the power of the heritage was of a kind so strong that it covered the entire island in motion.
[Did you know that while the apostles died on the central front, there was a strange lack of new apostles being born within the church?]
“….”
[Even if the apostles with madness were thrown as bombs, the fact that their precious special powers have diminished does not change.]
Gapsun points to the haze wriggling at the top of the tower built with the top human being as an altar in the hologram.
[This blurred laceration is not an error. Evidence that there were beings with power so powerful that even the output of the memory regeneration artifact could not be captured.]
The shape of the altar caught the eyes of all observers sitting in the meeting room.
[If these beings are gathered in a strong barrier on the island of the Far East branch, which is presumed to be primarily focused on supply, wouldn’t it be more meaningful than what it looks like if the place is outside the territorial waters of the Sea of Understanding?] “
…I know what you’re thinking.”
Lennox let out a small sigh and nodded.
Gap-seon’s words were very connotative, but at least it wasn’t so esoteric that I couldn’t understand the meaning right away.
“Does this mean that the church is carrying out a ceremony to create apostles centered on the Far East branch?”
[Strictly speaking, it is the work of putting the will of the end into a vessel with the appropriate talent and making it into an incarnation. They are holding a ceremony to select an apostle.]
A bleak cold air leaked through the amulet.
Gap-seon muttered quietly in a cold voice.
[It is a well-known fact that the church needs the revelation of a priestess to select an apostle. If so, it can all explain why they were hiding like this]
“….”
[Would this be a sufficient answer for why you need your help?]
* * *
“That way.”
Blowing in the salty sea breeze, Lennok took out his binoculars from his arms.
As I focused my eyes on the horizon, I saw something swaying faintly through the haze.
The traces of a confrontation subtly hidden in the midst of the rising air rushing over the sea of understanding.
Even if the presence or existence of the island is not felt at all, the presence created by Jindun’s shielding technique can be clearly recognized.
It was only then that Lennox sighed, realizing that Gapsun’s words were not lies.
There are not many patterns of confrontation systems on a scale that covers the entire island-like scale among the vast field barrier arts.
It is also not strange that Gap-seon sought advice after finding out similarities with the pattern of confrontation that Lennok had built.
“Can you even see an island through that telescope?”
“…At Lappard’s questioning voice, as if he was really curious, Lennok lowered the binoculars he was holding quietly
.
“Even if you don’t know anything about Rapper, you don’t know for a long time.”
Pio grinned and put his arm around Lennok’s shoulder.
“Originally, high-ranking mages tend to use tools with dignity. You have to understand with an open mind.”
“Right…. It was short thought.”
Ignoring Lappard and Pio, who were talking nonsense, Lennok stood up and brushed off the sand.
The end of the vast expanse of sandy beach.
The end of the trench entering the sea of understanding of the territorial sea of the Dominion located on the easternmost coastline of the continent.
“How is Evan? Would it be possible to infiltrate into the island without breaking the barrier?”
“Didn’t you say there was no problem when we got close?”
Lennok replied quietly.
“Let’s start by crossing the sea of understanding.”
“You are not wrong.”
“How did you cross the sea when you arrived at the Far East branch last time? Did you make a raft?”
With binoculars, the figure can be seen vaguely on the horizon.
No matter how short it is, it is thousands of meters away.
However, Pio tilted his head with a rather puzzled expression at Lennok’s question.
“no? I just swam.”
“….”
“It didn’t take long because Geo and I took turns carrying each other while swimming. The updraft keeps me afloat.”
Lappard nodded as he listened to P.O.
“Me too. It wasn’t difficult if you surrendered to the flowing water.”
“As expected, he’s a dog, so he’s good at swimming.”
“…I don’t hate water.”
Looking at Lappard’s confused face, whether he should be angry or not, Lennok was lost in thought.
‘Liza said that there seems to be no surveillance below sea level… … .’
It may not be simply because the church’s security is lax, but it may be a structural limitation of the moving island itself.
What if the way the island moves or the mechanism itself makes it difficult to care about the bottom of the sea level?
Lennok, who came to a quick conclusion, nodded.
“Cut down a few usable trees near the sandy beach.”
“Eh? Why a log?”
“Are you thinking of building a wooden bridge?”
“It’s not all about crossing the sea and approaching the island.”
Saying so, Lennok turned his gaze toward the sandy beach.
“If that is really a moving island, then there will be an easy loophole to stab. It would be better to aim for that.”
“…Okay. It’s not as difficult as pulling a few trees.”
Lappard silently turned around and P.O twitched his arm while licking his lips, then said as if he remembered something.
“Can you give me a minute before we start Operation Evan?”
“what?”
As Lennok turned his head, Pio held out his hand towards Lennok.
“I need biometric information to clone you, so I need some time to measure it too.”
“…Replication?”
Genius Wizard Who Eats Medicine Chapter 480
