Genius Magician Who Eats Medicine Episode 651
Qualification for Ascension (1)
“I heard that you rejected the captain’s offer.”
A dark room with no light.
A man with dark shadows on his face was talking to someone who lowered his head.
Ambiguous height and body type, whose age cannot be guessed. Wearing an old white coat, arms crossed, casual attitude.
At the end of the man’s gaze, the elderly woman just lowered her head without answering.
“….”
Although it is clear that the woman is alive, she can hardly detect any vital reaction including breathing.
A sign so faint that even a man who has greedily studied all kinds of technologies and civilizations can’t understand.
It is probably because she is a worn-out being who has lived a hard life for a long time.
A great transcendentalist who has observed the open sea for hundreds of years and delayed the direct approach of destruction.
An Ascendant who wears out and exhausts his strength while carrying a mission that ordinary humans can never fathom.
Because Madrea Palsire, the Thousand Dog, was such an existence.
“You are too weak. If you are now, you can easily kill an idiot like me.”
“….”
“The leader doesn’t show it, but he wants to respect the will of an old Ascendant like you. So I probably just backed off… … .”
The man shrugged his shoulders as he did not respond.
“However, it is regrettable that the power and qualifications you possess disappear like this. Don’t you think so?”
At those words, Chun-hyeon slowly raised his head.
Gray eyes, out of focus. An opaque gaze that made it impossible to guess whether he was looking at the man properly.
Two eyes that do not fit the prestige of the heavenly dog that can see everything the farthest.
“You become obsessed with understanding and proof as you try to fill the unfulfilled.”
However, the words thrown by such a passing glance pierced the man’s essence very accurately.
The man, who flinched as if he hadn’t expected the words at all, laughed bitterly as if surprised by his own reaction.
“…Right. Are you pointing out the delusion that’s left of me? I didn’t want to know it this way.”
“….”
“Thanks for the advice. But I would like to hear the answer to the question.”
Did the man’s unwavering request give her another thought?
Chun Gyeon, who had been lowering his head weakly, raised his hand very slowly, leaning on the armrest.
“…!!”
With just that small gesture, the man shook his shoulders and stepped back dozens of meters.
Even though they are dying with all their might, the abilities of an ascendant who has attained the qualifications are not enough to be called transcendental.
Even more so, if you are an Ascendant who has been on a mission for a long time like a dog, it is extremely dangerous even if its essence is far from combat.
She was a being who could overturn the very concept of ‘seeing’ in one sitting.
However, Chun-hyeon did not pay attention to the man who quickly retreated and lightly flicked his raised finger.
At that moment, the scenery reflected in the man’s eyes changed as if it were turned upside down in an instant.
Aaaaaaa!!
A huge night sky that can’t be guessed at the end.
Dozens of lighthouses illuminating the dark sea act as eyes to clear the darkness.
This is the image of a transcendentalist who inherited the mission of a lighthouse keeper.
The heart of an ascendant dedicated to the earth as a beacon itself illuminating the open sea.
“…It is beautiful.”
Even a man who is not well versed in aesthetic senses inadvertently exclaims in exclamation at the scene of the heart.
The moment when Cheongyeon turned his hand over as he illuminated his own lantern.
A small model of a lighthouse rose from the air, then changed shape and turned into a dazzling jewel mirror.
Dig!!
The moment Cheon Gyeon slowly put his hand down on the armrest of the chair, the jewel mirror was already in the man’s hand.
“This….”
Even the face of the man who recognized the identity bloomed with amazement that could not be hidden.
“It is the lighthouse keeper’s duty to hand over the light to those who seek hope.”
The Thousand Dog murmured softly.
“Even if you choose the wrong path…. Everyone has the right to light the way.”
“….”
Even though he knew that the man was involved in human sacrifice, Chen Jian did not declare that the method was wrong.
She just blurted out that she herself didn’t like it that way.
It must be because the way and standard of treating humans have already transcended the values of ordinary humans.
While admiring the overwhelming standard, the man picked up the jewel mirror and slipped it into his bosom.
“Thank you for the mercy of the Great Ascendant. But why to the captain?”
“He has already decided how to walk himself.”
An illusion arose as if the gaze of the Thousand Dogs came into focus for an instant.
“There is no need for a lantern to light the way for those who choose to walk backwards while looking back.”
“….”
silent man. As if he didn’t expect an answer, he raised his eyes without saying a word.
“If you don’t realize it yourself, you can’t survive. I hope Lapis will understand someday.”
“Right. Was that what you meant by the way you love humans?”
The man murmured, then stepped back and bowed his head.
The utmost courtesy he could show a great ascendant.
“The ending you choose. your destiny. Even the lamp you want to leave behind.”
The man’s gaze seemed to have changed seriously for a moment.
“Let’s not forget and remember everything. So that someday someone will understand.”
Dismissed!!
That moment. I heard someone’s rough breathing at the same time as the illusion of the landscape in the dark room being shattered.
Wow Jangchang!!
“haha…!!”
It took Lennok a while before he realized it was the sound coming out of his own mouth.
An empty town. She is sitting leaning on the edge of a shelf in a bookstore with papers fluttering in the wind.
Lennok, who had been sitting there in a daze, recalling his memories, smiled bitterly as he recalled what had happened.
“This….”
Whose memory was the one you were looking at just a moment ago?
It was because he seemed to know who the man he was talking to was without having to tell him.
Through the auxiliary operation of Dr. Maiya, the temporary development of the Thousand-Kun’s thought-full-field Man-Yeong-Iki-Kong (萬映一的瞳孔).
The image of a transcendental person who has the qualifications to shoulder the mission of a lighthouse keeper and challenge the ascension.
A transcendent supernatural ability that completely changes reality itself through him.
Eyes that illuminate everything The power of the world of thought worthy of its reputation was the power to turn reality itself upside down and shatter it, albeit for a short time.
Maiya succeeded in incapacitating the enforcement agency at once through the temporary deployment of the entire world, and at the same time escaping Lennok to avoid being pursued.
However, neither Maya nor Lennox could escape the aftermath.
That’s why right after he succeeded in escaping, Lennok was swept away by the aftermath of the temporary development of the entire world and saw someone’s memories.
The memories of someone who was once a designer of the Ascension Gate, once a seeker of civilization, and now a technician of pandemonium.
“….”
I didn’t think such a memory would remain on the other side of the consciousness of the eccentric man who laughed at everything and talked as if he understood everything.
Is it because the last meeting with Cheongyeon left a deep impression in his memory?
If so, I thought I could understand why the doctor used the will of the celestial dog to help at this point.
“…It’s not a coincidence.”
I don’t think everyone in the world of thought saw the same memory as Lennok.
Perhaps because Lennok had met both of the two people who appeared in his memory, the thoughts had flowed beyond his consciousness.
After arriving in Machine City, there were many times when I looked into other people’s memories for a long time.
Although Lennok’s own mind would not be shaken by looking into his memories, it is an undeniable fact that the reaction was as severe as that.
Lennok stopped thinking that far and struggled to get up from his seat.
The burden on Maiya must have been enormous, as the images of others were temporarily developed by forcibly imitating the authority of the Ascendant.
However, in order to buy Lennok time, he is forced to concentrate all the power of Machine City on himself.
A moment of leeway given to Lennok. There was no time to waste this gap.
Looking at the darkening sky, Lennok touched the dripping drops with his fingers.
“It’s raining….”
The sight of Lennok watching the pouring raindrops completely disappeared from the street.
* * *
[The fire that broke out in the upper workshop district is not easily extinguished.]
[Currently, we are recruiting personnel from various organizations, including the police force… … [ …
… .]
It is the most well-equipped ward in Machine City and a medical district that mainly treats the highest-class VIPs.
In the private hospital room on the top floor, Ebert was watching the TV with a serious expression.
“It shouldn’t be anything special….”
While the press doesn’t directly mention any other possibility, Ebert knew from several sources what was happening to the city.
A major problem has arisen inside the seawall.
The survival of all the Meisters who cooperated with Ex Machina member Hermes, who was in charge of this quarter, is unclear.
In the meantime, the news that someone had entered the sea barrier and escaped spread throughout the navy, and an emergency call-up order was issued in the area.
Crucially, now that the culprit has been identified as Lyman, who was recently working in the upper workshop district, and the enforcement agency is investigating.
Everything goes so fast that Ebert’s common sense can’t easily judge any situation.
Ebert’s expression faded as he looked at Narcissa’s face as she lay dead with a respirator on.
“sister….”
“Here you are.”
“…!!!”
Ebert jumped up from his seat and turned his head.
A young man, soaked all over, stood in front of the door of the hospital room, as if he had just been hit by the pouring rain.
Wearing an iron mask that half covered his face, he had a neat impression as usual.
However, that expressionless face looked like a completely different person from the Lyman Ebert had known.
Ignoring Ebert’s reaction, Lennok slowly walked into the room and stood in front of Narcissa.
The moment Lennok, who was looking at the unconscious Narcissa’s face, stretched out his hand into her arms.
“Wait a minute!! What are you trying to do!!”
Ebert hurried up and stood in front of Narcissa.
“….”
“All you…Aren’t you being chased by the enforcement agencies?”
said Ebert, tightening his expression and glaring at Lennok.
“The corps commander of the mechanized corps personally issued a wanted order, but how on earth….”
“I used some bait.”
Ebert’s shoulders trembled at Lennok’s answer, whose tone had changed dramatically.
Looking at Ebert like that, Lennok took out a sky-blue vial from his bosom and held it up.
“It is an antidote obtained from the person who tried to assassinate Narcissa Solmer.”
“…!!”
“Oason worked with Hermes to kill Narcissa, and he had the antidote himself.”
Lennok said as he shook the vial he was holding in his wet hand.
“I have confirmed that the drug is real. Get out of the way because I want to ask Narcissa.”
“It’s not possible. how do i trust you… … !!”
Whoop!!
Ebert screamed and raised his mana, but in the next moment his limbs were tightly bound with thin magic thread.
Lennok murmured as Ebert’s mouth fell open, realizing that in the blink of an eye both wrists were tied to the corner of the bed in the hospital room.
“I am not asking.”
“Ugh…!! I will call someone!!”
“as you please.”
Lennok ignored Ebert and immediately poured the drug into Narcissa’s mouth.
Pour about half of the medicine into Narcissa’s mouth and place it on the table in the hospital room with the lid closed.
“With Narcissa, there will be one more soldier who was shot and in critical condition. Give it to that person.”
“I knew what the drug was and told my sister…!!”
“Um….”
Ebert’s words cut off just as Narcissa’s eyelids began to twitch.
The old man’s forehead seemed to frown, and his calm breathing became loud and irregular.
As if waking up from a long sleep, Narcissa wakes up slowly with her breathing disturbed.
Ebert tried to stand up, but was tied up by a magician and collapsed.
“Sister!!”
“…Ebert?”
Narcissa looked at Ebert with a blurry gaze and frowned.
“What are you doing there?”
“This interest came to my sister’s hospital room!!”
Ebert struggled on the floor, and Narcissa’s expression slightly changed when she finally turned her gaze to find Lennok.
“You were that kid back then….”
“Narcissa Solmer. There is something I want to ask you.”
Upon hearing Lennok’s voice, Narcissa’s eyes began to focus.
“…I thought the talent I had was unusual, but I wasn’t an ordinary craftsman. What are you doing?”
As soon as he came to consciousness after a few weeks, he remembered Lennok and, in turn, questioned him, his mental strength is admirable.
But Lennok didn’t have time to give Narcissa an answer.
“Are the remains of the Ascension Gate hidden in the workshop of Hwadeok Jingun?”
“…!!!”
Narcissa’s face hardened.
A question so shocking that even she, a meister who has lived for a long time and an old politician, cannot hide her agitation.
Ebert, who was watching Lennok’s words and Narcissa’s reaction from the side, opened his mouth.
“What the hell does that mean!!”
“Hermes colluded with Oason Meister to plot your assassination.”
Lennok took a cigarette from inside his arms and snapped his fingers.
profit!
“That would have been to neutralize your actions and at the same time stop restraining yourself…. I think a little differently.”
As the smoke rose, Lennok spoke quietly.
“He is using the Ascension Gate to bring the beings of the old world to life on this earth. In the meantime, I lent you my strength to assassinate you.”
“….”
“Because I wanted to touch the space you were managing. If you have inherited the battle of the Hwadeok March, you will know what Hermes is aiming for.”
It wouldn’t be strange if Hwadeok Jin-gun, who made the foundation of the Ascension Gate, stocked up the remnants of the gate or key parts separately.
When Lennok heard that Hermes had lent a hand to Oason.
He was certain that Hermes was aiming for a workshop, a specific place, or a secret managed by Narcissa.
Narcissa, who had been silent, immediately raised her head and looked at Lennok with a strong gaze.
“There’s a problem with your heart. yes?”
“….”
“There would be no reason to search for a new place unless the door in Simseonggwan was damaged.”
Narcissa looked at Ebert while saying that, and Ebert nodded with a sad expression.
Understanding the meaning, Narcissa let out a trembling breath and closed her eyes.
“Right. Hermes Gnome is gearing up… … .”’
“Where is it?”
Lennok asked again.
“I want to specify where Hermes will work in the end. I don’t have much time anymore.”
“….”
Narcissa Solmer is the perfect successor who has been handed down everything including workshop management from Hwadeok Jingun himself.
Therefore, there is a high possibility that he knows all about the secrets he left behind.
That’s why Lennok thought to wake up Narcissa and approach the core right away, instead of blindly heading to the fire room.
Narcissa’s mouth, which had been contemplating with her eyes closed for a while, slowly opened.
“Master…You considered laying the foundations of the Ascension Gate the greatest achievement of your life.”
Nashiga smiled with a hint of remorse.
“So even after he passed away, he wanted me to always be with him.”
“You mean the remains of Seungcheonmun are in the tomb of Jingun Hwadeok?”
“Who, sister….”
said Ebert, interrupting Lennok in a trembling voice.
“But Master….”
“Master’s ashes were not scattered on the tomb, but over your posthumous works. He wanted to be part of the city even after he died.”
“….”
It was only then that Lennok realized what Narcissa was saying, and his complexion changed slightly.
“The last work made by Jin-gun Hwadeok, and Master’s own workshop tower.”
Narcissa said calmly.
“The tallest structure in this Machine City is the very foundation of the failed Gate of Ascension.”
* * *
Scrap!!
A quiet street in the rain.
Only Lennok walks without an umbrella and disappears through a dark street alone.
“….”
The shape of a gigantic tower that rises far too high.
Hwadeok Jingun’s last posthumous work and the appearance of the gigantic workshop tower he used as his workshop.
Each step of the tower is a studio and living area designed for meister-level craftsmen.
It is one of the very few buildings in the machine city of Makina, where height restrictions are lifted due to movement between compartments.
The moment Lennok opened the door and was about to step inside.
Faaaa!!
A light came on in the dark street and dazzling lights began to illuminate Lennok.
An intensity of light strong enough to blind both eyes.
Standing in front of the door leading into the tower, the light was bright enough not to cast a shadow anywhere around Lennok’s body.
Lennok smiled as he watched dozens of laser pointers overlapping the back of his hand clutching the doorknob, dyeing his skin red.
If the back of his hand is this large, there must be hundreds of muzzles pointing at him at once on his back.
A deep voice came from behind Lennox.
“Slowly raise your hands and turn your back this way.”
“….”
“The main building is Thermore Shin, the commander of the 3rd Corps of the Mechanized Corps. If you disobey the order, I swear that I will cut you into six pieces on the spot.”
In response, Lennok slowly raised his hand and turned his back.
The ranks of armored infantry and tank troops filled the inside and outside of the huge battle tower.
Dozens of transport planes are flying in the sky, and you can feel the presence of snipers aiming at them from afar.
And the figure of a man sitting on a huge chariot in the center of the ranks and touching his chin with an interesting look.
“I didn’t know that the Bone Corps would capture you alive, overtaking the enforcement agencies. I didn’t think there would be a chance to make a major, but this is very lucky.”
Thermore, a man who introduced himself as the commander of the mechanized corps, smiled and beckoned.
“I’ve heard a lot of rumors about you, Lyman. It is said that a new artisan in the high-level workshop area is stronger than most fortune tellers.”
“….”
“It’s a pity that those outstanding abilities weren’t used for our Machine City. But what could be different?”
At the same time as Thermore said that, ironclad infantry units stepped out from all sides and surrounded Lennok.
“Please stay calm until we arrest your new recruit. I know you don’t have great combat skills, but I still have to do my job.”
Did he even know that he had infiltrated this way by using the crow as bait and keeping it far away?
But instead of replying to that, Lennok turned his gaze toward the tower of the Hwadeok Jingun, which towered so high.
The reason why he dared to walk directly towards the main gate of the tower even though he knew there were ambushes and traps.
It was to confirm the scene that could only be seen from this spot.
Magical energy flowed through the doorknob he just grabbed, and his senses expanded endlessly, quickly covering the entire workshop tower.
wheein… … !!
You can’t see your eyes properly between the dark night and the bright lights, but your sixth sense, expanded by magical power detection, sees something beyond your five senses.
A huge throne resembling a grand and splendid palace located on the top floor of the Workshop Tower.
A huge, perfectly circular ring adorned on the wall behind the throne.
The foundation itself of the Ascension Gate, which was used in the Ascension Gate project.
The plan failed and the artifact, which should have been completely disposed of, was hidden in the workshop of Hwadeokjingun.
[Whoa… … .]
And on top of the white throne located in the center of that huge ring of light.
A young man sitting quietly with his eyes closed, his chin resting and his head bowed.
Thousands of wires connected to the back of the gray-haired young man sway as if trying to inject something beyond humanity.
Lennok nodded as he checked the figure of Hermes, who had sunk deeply as if asleep, from the edge of the defense tower and looked back at the group of tanks of the 3rd Corps that surrounded him.
“good.”
click!!
Lennok removed the iron mask covering his face with a single gesture, and slowly tilted his neck back and raised his mana.
Maya had guessed who Lennok was, so she didn’t stop him from trying to meet Hermes alone.
Rather, she intended to open the way to Hermes, even if it meant paying the price.
And it is an unmistakable fact that the plan is based on Lennok’s own abilities and actions.
After confirming Hermes’ location and condition, there was no reason to hesitate any longer.
“There’s no reason to hide it anymore.”
Pagging support… … !!
At the same time as the intense lightning rising from the fingertips, the expression of the mechanized corps gradually changes.
The moment when someone was surprised by the fact that the iron mask used on Lennok’s face was not a trace of body modification, and the mana that exploded was completely different from that of the craftsman.
“Wait, you’re not Lyman…!!”
Blue lightning bolts fell through the dark night sky of Machine City.
Kwaaaaang!!
Lennok took a step forward through the brilliance of thunder that dazzled the surroundings.
break-up break-up… … !!
The sorcerer, wrapped in bubbling thunderbolts, looked at the top of the tower and nodded.
“Let’s finish it quickly.”
