Genius Wizard Takes Medicine - Chapter 635



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Genius Wizard Who Eats Medicine Chapter 635

How to Kill a God (1)

New slayer of the old world.

Upon hearing that, Lennok sharpened his senses and focused on examining the reactions of others.

What does it mean to mention it in the mechanical city that experienced the failure of Ascension Gate?

Do they know what it means to speak directly about the cause and effect of a world that has already been destroyed?

The silent soldiers, as if not understanding the words themselves, and the Meisters looking at Hermes with a somewhat subtle expression.

“Hermes, have you forgotten?”

One of the silent Meisters spoke.

“We must have discussed it beforehand when bringing the necessary information from beyond the door.”

“… … .”

“As the head of this quarter, I understand that you have a role to explore and research beyond the door. But you need more reasons to make adjustments.”

The Sea Storage Wall Simseong Hall, which opens in each quarter of Machine City.

Could it be that the meister, the soldiers, and the person in charge of the door research are working together to fix the failure of the Ascension Gate in each quarter?

‘A researcher with a mechanical head, a soldier with a steel heart, and a craftsman with a war hammer… … He was managing the inside of the sea barrier with his own balance.’

If so, it can be said that the huge circular ring that loftily rises behind Hermes’ back is the legacy of the failure of the Gate of Ascension.

“Sorry, Harvester.”

Hermes spoke in a voice that did not waver at all.

“But sometimes there are things that are not even allowed to come out of the mouth. Don’t you know?”

“… … .”

At those words, the other Meisters’ expressions changed cautiously.

It was because he realized that Hermes’ words weren’t simply because he didn’t want to talk.

“Among the fragments of the old world, it is information that has been banned.”

“Certainly, then that must be a reason to revise the in-quarter target entirely. Is that why you called us?”

“As I said, you need to make the right adjustments to load the information you need at the right time.”

Hermes’ transparent gaze turned to Meister and the soldiers.

“If you understand, I want to start right away.”

“… … Even if you succeed in finding groundbreaking information and fragments of knowledge, there are numerous cases where you cannot pay the price and leave only irreversible harm.”

The old Meister, who was standing at the very back, muttered quietly.

“There isn’t much time left. You will have to take full responsibility so that this time does not happen.”

“Would you like to say this?”

Hermes nodded slowly.

The Meisters, who had been facing each other without speaking, gestured to the soldiers standing silently behind them.

“From now on, we will start adjusting the inquiry. So that you guys can assist with the related work.”

“All right.”

‘The situation is not good… … .’

Lennok, who was walking among the soldiers, frowned in his suit.

The Meisters don’t seem to know who the new slayer of the old world is, but they cooperate as if they’re used to this kind of thing.

It must be because in the past, whenever I found unusual information beyond the door, I had learned it through a similar process.

Two things can be learned from this.

One was that it required sufficient preparation and coordination in advance to bring out information from beyond the door.

The other was that the legacy of the Ascension Gate, seen in Boyan’s memory, had the power that Lennok had vaguely assumed.

‘The Ascension Gate Project was undoubtedly a failure. But beyond the door… … .’

It is no coincidence that traces, relics, and knowledge of the old world are often found in the mechanical city of Machina.

It wasn’t the fourth world that didn’t exist, but there was a second world where cause and effect had already disappeared.

Through the failure of the Gate of Ascension, they were bringing out the memories and knowledge of WORLD 2.0, or artifacts equivalent to it.

Why did the door to the fourth lead to the destroyed second world, and why the space of the old world beyond the door remains intact?

There is nothing Lennok can confirm right now.

In a huge cavity prepared over a wide lake, you just have to watch the situation while helping the work.

Lennok and other soldiers hauled necessary materials and goods, and meisters began attaching wires and equipment to the giant hook.

woo woo woo… … !!

A huge ring made of dozens of overlapping circles spinning over the lake with a strange vibrating sound.

After connecting a measuring device and data output device for each ring that rotates in a different direction and speed, the numerical value is adjusted through a temporarily installed calculation device.

In the process of exchanging and exchanging supplies during the work, Lennok was also able to observe the shape of the door up close.

A beautiful metal that shines white and gold. Whether it is an illusion or not, the shape sometimes flickers as if it does not exist in reality.

Darby quietly whispered through Lennok’s earphones in his arms.

[There is no related data anywhere in the machine city and megacity databases. It’s an alloy that doesn’t officially exist.]

‘No, this is an old world thing.’

Lennok knew that this was an off-spec grade alloy called cloud metal.

I don’t remember all the items that exist in WORLD 2.0, but it’s because this beautiful, blurry shape like a cloud has gained immense popularity as an appearance change option.

And that fact proved the fact that the door here was a newly created one after the failure of the Ascension Gate.

If the Ascension Gate Project had touched the destruction of the second world, then the completed Ascension Gate would have been made only of materials from this world.

If so, where is the Ascension Gate that was created and failed at the time of the project?

‘I haven’t even found the end of Teremer yet, but you’ve gotten too involved in this business. This is difficult… … .’

When I entered Simseonggwan, I thought that I might be able to find traces related to the Ascension Gate, but I didn’t know that I would be able to see the sight of using the gate from the side.

And the reason why things happened so suddenly was probably because of that man named Hermes who called the Meisters together.

From what was going on, it seemed clear that the man was the one most involved and the head of the city’s secrets.

A member of the Ex Machina Committee and the Machine Head faction. Even if you are here as the head of the research institute, you must be a big man who corresponds to the leadership.

However, Lennok’s sense of looking closely at Hermes’ appearance was telling facts that were different from the known circumstances.

‘There is no presence or reaction to the extent of being strange. It’s like facing a mineral.’

Even though breathing, metabolism, and magic patterns are all those of an unmistakable organism, all of its actions and reactions are bizarrely heterogeneous.

Despite the fact that he did not seem to have a high level of military power or hierarchy for a big man at the top, his inorganic words and actions felt awkward somewhere.

Was it a side effect of studying and exploring the door for a long time?

While Lennok was lost in thought, the shape of the door began to rotate faster, and the other meisters busied themselves.

“Under the assumption of discharged magical power. I think we need to increase the output a bit more.”

“As expected, I overused it last time. The problem was caused by calling it back at such an early point in time. I might have to change the door sooner or later.”

“Wasn’t that also because you, Oason, insisted that you try to deal with Teremer’s end?”

As Lennok listened to the familiar name, the Meisters continued to grumble.

“If the artisan who participated in the selection ceremony can fix it, there’s no way I can’t fix it.”

“You started talking nonsense again.”

“I’ve said it many times, but it’s a treasure that’s worth more than it looks. If properly repaired, we might be able to find out about the artifact’s shape-changing ability.”

I banged the suit the craftsman called Oason was wearing.

“As a result, the production of a suit with a built-in mobile workshop was also a result of researching the technology of the old world.”

“… … .”

“I don’t think Machina’s technological prowess is inferior, but the knowledge of the old world is sure to inspire us with new ideas and ideas.”

Oason’s eyes shone eerily for an instant.

“It’s the only possibility left in this city. No matter what the cost, I will never give up this opportunity.”

The Meisters reacted with displeasure at the blatant remark, but no one denied it.

That’s probably because the other Meisters are also here, hoping for something similar to Oason, even if they don’t show off.

“In that respect, it’s unfortunate that we couldn’t convince Narcissa Solmer.”

Hermes, who had been laughing quietly listening to Oason’s words, spoke.

As if he had done his job just by lifting the gateway from the bottom of the water, he shook his hands and stood up lightly.

“If it had been for her cooperation in occupying the workshop of Hwadeokjingun, we could have stabilized the door much more than now.”

“… … .”

Perhaps it was because I mentioned the name of a Meister who was not present, and the other people’s expressions changed with embarrassment.

“Well, not all Meisters are cooperating with the plot. I intend to respect the will of my co-workers.”

“There are artisans who are so stubborn. How long do you plan to be stuck in the workshop and not run a business?”

Not all Meisters participated in this work, and it seems that there are certain people who cooperate with the Ascension Gate maintenance work.

In the process, is it providing Meisters with the technology of the old world flowing through the failure of the door?

It seemed unmistakable that the subject belonged to a man called Hermes who was standing tall over the lake.

“But the reason Narcissa Solmer hasn’t been conscious yet is because you didn’t intend to respect her will very much.”

Hermes laughed.

“I know that one of the people here used a hand.”

“… … !!”

The Meisters’ expressions distorted at the words of Hermes, who casually mentioned the instigator of the assassination.

The Meisters quickly exchanged glances and nodded towards the soldiers who were helping them.

“All necessary adjustments have been made. Return to the work area and wait for further orders.”

“Grina Meister. But we… … .”

“I personally describe the process and submit it to the commander of the mechanized corps.”

“… … All right.”

The soldier who seemed to be in charge reluctantly nodded.

Lennok, too, had to stop pretending to help them and walk out of the lake.

The appearance of the lake seen from the outside took the shape of a glass tower surrounded by a huge magic barrier.

Is the scenery inside the sea storage wall changing and standing up just by adjusting the output of the door?

As soon as they stepped out of the lake, the commander spoke in a low voice to the soldiers.

“I’ve said it before, but I’m going to erase everything I just heard from my memory. Do you understand?”

Looking at the soldiers who nodded with a heavy expression, the commander turned around slightly.

“I’m going to leave my office for a while because I have work to do. You guys go back to your work area and wait.”

Even if he said that, the commander probably intends to report this incident to his superior.

Lennok watched the commanding officer leaving formation and the other soldiers walking silently, then slowly raised his magic power.

pat!!

The appearance of Lennok turning his steps in the opposite direction to the soldiers while using blink to get out of the suit.

However, even though the owner has disappeared, the suit Lennok was wearing naturally moves in line with the soldiers.

It won’t matter if you operate the suit until you return to the work area through Darby.

The iron mask on his face was tampered with to the end again, and while hiding his presence, he raised his magic power and entered the vicinity of the lake again.

With their backs to the huge ring of light, Meister and Hermes were having a conversation.

“I hope you don’t forget that we owe each other, Hermes.”

“hmm.”

“Even in the long history of Machine City, you are an excellent researcher without any doubts, but there are times when you cross the line.”

Despite the stern voice, instead of being intimidated or angry, Hermes pondered.

As if trying to understand exactly what the words meant.

As Lennok watched it from a distance, he was convinced that this was the inside of the machine city that he would never know.

‘There is a meaning in breaking through the sea barrier by force. No, maybe that’s why I was able to see this in person… … .’

Lennok’s act of breaking through the deep sea only with a probe and forcibly opening the sea barrier is a miracle that should never be allowed at this point in the original.

Because I forcibly reached a space that could never be reached with only the variables I could get in this machine city,

It is possible to get a glimpse of the most deadly secrets of the machine city at once, bypassing the procedures that should have been taken for a very long time.

In the meantime, another meister who was concentrating on adjusting the door shouted.

“Adjustment is almost done! Bring in the test subjects needed for the trade. It’s hard to keep the output for a long time because the condition of the door is not good!!”

“… … .”

At those words, the meister called Oason, who had been scolding Hermes, looked away.

“Let’s talk after work is over… … .”

“After looking through the door for a long time, I realized.”

Hermes interrupted Oason’s words and took a slow step.

“No matter how much we deny it, the fact that our glory and honor have deteriorated considerably compared to decades ago… … .”

“… … .”

“It was all too clear that it was the fault of the failure of the Ascension Gate.”

The resolute words of Hermes fell silent.

It even turned his attention to the other Meisters, who had been concentrating on the adjustment work without interfering at all.

“Hermes. What do you want to say?”

“It was discussed decades ago. Are you going to come and overturn all those decisions?”

“Despite the failure of the Gate of Ascension, the reason why Machine City stood at the pinnacle of magical engineering was that it accepted failure without looking away. Are you going to deny the sacrifices made over the decades?”

Despite the scoldings pouring in from all over, Hermes did not care.

“The rule of steel. A door was created under the rationality that you must get back more than you gave, and we tried to move forward with everything we had.”

“… … .”

“But now we are paying the price with lower bargaining than ordinary merchants, and eating the leftovers of the destroyed world. I no longer consider this a failure.”

Hermes looked away, and his expression was cold and mocking.

“It’s worse than failure, evidence of failure and downfall.”

“Hermes!!”

One of the impatient Meisters hit the workbench hard.

bang!!

“Enough!! Now that the adjustments to the door have been completed, bring in the necessary specimens. After checking the information about the murderer you mentioned, I will hold you accountable for this!!”

“It’s enough now to look back on past memories and recall forgotten information.”

Hermes said that and grabbed the ring of the gateway with one hand.

“I found a higher value than that beyond the door. And, I finally succeeded in getting my hands on it.”

Keyiing… … !!!

Following Hermes’ hand, the huge ring of light began to rotate at an insanely high speed.

Dozens of overlapping rings of different sizes accelerated at the same time, causing cracks in space, and a completely different landscape was reflected through the twisted cracks.

The complexion of the other Meisters changed dramatically.

“no!! If you open the door in a situation where there are no other offerings, no one can escape the discipline!!”

“catch!! Stop the door from opening!!”

Most of the Meisters are powerful superhumans who know how to handle magical powers at a high level.

The artisans who raised their magical powers grabbed their tools and rushed to stop Hermes, but it was already too late.

click.

With the sound of the door opening quietly, the intense light that leaked from beyond instantly covered the lake and flashed.

Aaaaaaa!!

Ironically, as soon as the Meisters faced the light, they couldn’t even properly control their bodies and stumbled to the ground.

At the same time, all sorts of colorful noises echoed in Lennok’s ears: all kinds of clattering, twisting, breaking, exploding, crawling.

As in Boyan’s memory, the overwhelming amount of information leaked out randomly from beyond the door.

Even meisters, who are excellent superhumans, find it difficult to maintain consciousness the moment they face it properly.

“This is impossible… … !!”

Harvest, the craftsman who fell at Hermes’ feet, cried out with difficulty.

“How, break the rules and open the door alone… … !!”

Originally, it would have been impossible to open the door itself with Hermes’ authority alone.

The reason why the other Meisters responded to Hermes’ call was probably because they believed that they couldn’t harm them alone.

However, that belief was completely shattered when Hermes opened the door himself.

Instead of answering Harvest’s words, Hermes crouched down in front of him and opened his mouth.

“Harvest. Do you remember what we were trying to do through this door?”

“… … .”

Instead of answering, Harvest swung the retractable blade he was struggling to hold in his hand.

A blow swung in a state of desperation with a gesture that bordered on exasperation.

hook!!

Unexpectedly, the blade so easily lodged precisely in Hermes’ nape.

“… … !!!”

The other meisters who tried to hold a ceremony to help Harvest around them.

Lennok, who had been watching, as well as Harvest himself, who had wielded the sword in a fit of panic, widened his eyes in surprise.

Hermes’ dazzling silver hair was cut off, and red blood dripped from the nape of his neck where the blade was stuck.

A fatal wound that is not strange even if life is in danger, regardless of whether it is human or superhuman.

However, Hermes didn’t care even though he was covered in blood in an instant.

“In order to bring back the forgotten according to the rule of steel, you must leave what you have at the door.”

“… … you you… … .”

“Until now, we have obtained fragments of the Old World in exchange for memories and knowledge, but it suddenly occurred to me.”

Saying that, Hermes reached out and grabbed Harvest by the collar.

“If what we have obtained is the fragment itself of the destroyed world, wouldn’t there be a soul or consciousness that could not escape from it?”

Hermes approached beyond the ring of pure white light, grabbed Harvest by the collar and stood in front of the door.

Hermes smiled brightly at the sight of a gruesome figure with half of its neck cut off.

“And to summon a spirit that isn’t specific information or memory, you’d have to give something of equal value.”