Genius Wizard Takes Medicine - Chapter 478



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Land running on the sea (1)

An island that roams 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 scale of the island can accommodate close to thousands of people, but is it really possible 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 reflecting the will to exist, 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 expect to 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.

“The fundamental reason why the Church is not bound by distribution and distribution across the continent may be outside the sea.”

“… … .”

“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 interior 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, 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 should report the circumstances first.”

After the twins finished talking, a chilly silence spread through 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 access 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 excessively large 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 watchers 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 borrow 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 back… … . Lennok was quite familiar with this feeling.

Sometimes Lennok would feel that stuffiness while being with not only superhumans weaker than himself, but also superhumans who were stronger and more intelligent than him.

However, I have never forgotten that there are times when we have to hold hands despite such various shortcomings, frustration, and conflicts of opinion, so we have never tried to consume a lot of emotions in such a series of processes.

The talented people of Pandemonium who were together not too long ago were also dissatisfied with the process of leading the operation as a team, even though there were a lot of parts where their hands and feet did not match.

Same. The watchers sitting in this conference room right now probably don’t understand it at all.

If circumstances allowed, it was impossible not to have the experience of working with other people from time to time.

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 if it was not suitable for an operation such as infiltration, it was because it was considered unexpected that only Pio was selected among the twins.

Lapis immediately explained the reason.

“Not only Dreyfus-sama, but also Lapard, who uses primitive faith, and Pio’s transformation technique 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-”

“I 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 is aiming for something important or a price… … .”

“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 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 job.]

“… … Who are you talking about?”

Lapis, who drew conclusions like swords and conceived a plan independently of the intentions of other observers, did not listen to Gap-seon’s words.

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.

“Uh, over there… … . Evan-sama is only a helper helping 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.]

Gap-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 to act as an advisor, 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 newly installed one in the valley of the wave.]

“… … .”

[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’ eyes for an instant and let out a small sigh.

Lapis would not have doubts because he knew that Lennok had inherited Jindun’s barrier art, but that was not 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?

Evidence 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, compared to the deaths of apostles on the central front, there were strangely no new apostles born within the church?]

“… … .”

[Even if you throw the maddened apostles as bombs, the fact that your precious special powers have diminished doesn’t change.]

Gab-seon points to the haze wriggling at the top of the hologram, the top of a tower built using humans as altars.

[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 image of the altar caught the eyes of all observers sitting in the conference 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, if the place is outside the territorial waters of the Sea of ​​Understanding, wouldn’t it be more meaningful than what it looks like?]

“… … 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 process of making an incarnation with the will of the end in a vessel with the appropriate talent. 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 that’s the case, then it can all explain why they were hiding like this and conducting the ritual,]

“… … .”

[Would this have been a sufficient answer for why I need your help?]

* * *

“That way.”

Blowing in the salty sea breeze, Lennok pulled out his binoculars from within.

As I focused my gaze on the horizon, I saw something swaying faintly through the haze.

The updraft rushing over the sea of ​​understanding, and the traces of confrontation subtly hidden in between.

Even if the presence or presence of the island is not felt at all, the presence created by Jindun’s barrier art 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.

“Um, can you even see an island through a telescope?”

“… … ”

At Lappard’s questioning voice, as if he was really curious, Lennok quietly lowered his binoculars.

“Rappard, even if you don’t know anything, 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 that enters the Sea of ​​Understanding, the territorial sea of ​​the Dominion located on the easternmost coastline of the continent.

“Evan, how are you? Is it 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? She 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, 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 how it works is a structure that 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’s really a moving island, that’s why there will be easy loopholes to poke. It would be better to aim for that.”

“… … good. Pulling a few trees is not difficult.”

Lappard silently turned around, and P.O twitched his arm while licking his lips, then said as if he remembered something.

“Evan, can you give me a minute before we start the operation?”

“what?”

At the same time as Lennok turned his head, Pio held out his hand towards Lennok.

“I need biometric information to clone you, and I need some time to measure it too.”

“… … Replication?”

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