Genius Wizard Takes Medicine - Chapter 67



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The road through the cold morning air to Jenny’s bar.

Lennok’s face slightly frowned as he moved forward as he adjusted the hem of his coat.

‘…It’s already ten minutes.’

someone is following him

To be precise, there was one person who secretly moved behind him right after entering Area 49.

Surprisingly, even with Lennok’s Magic Perception, it’s not easy to figure out who the other person is.

As he walked, taking a cigarette from his bosom, Lennok quickly fell into thought.

The fact that one’s true identity cannot be determined is not surprising, after all.

Magical Perception is only meaningful in greatly expanding the area of ​​information that Lennok’s five senses can accept.

There were many ways to block or block the detection itself.

Until now, he had blocked all such obstacles using Lennok’s powerful magic control ability, so he didn’t feel much regret.

If the opponent had an artifact or presence blocking ability that was as powerful as Lennok’s, it wouldn’t be unreasonable to interfere with his detection in this way.

Lennok, who was chewing on the tobacco with an annoyed expression, made his decision.

‘It would be better to rob it here.’

As usual, today I have to pick up the shotgun I left with Palmer and stop by Jenny’s bar.

I don’t know who the opponent was, but it seemed necessary to confirm his intentions here and there.

After making up his mind, Lennok’s presence disappears like smoke from the street in an instant.

Someone who had been chasing him from behind ran out into the street looking very embarrassed.

He, too, was busy looking for people by turning his head here and there, probably relying on his magical power sense rather than his five senses.

A much more immature response than expected. An act that does not seem hostile.

And above all else, it was a face Lennok already knew.

Lenok sighed and stepped out from behind, resting his shoulder on the shoulder of the man who was following him.

“omg….!!”

“Weian, long time no see.”

Lennok said as he took out the tobacco he was biting on.

Wei An, a young man who hesitated with a bewildered expression while holding his shoulder, looked up at him with a slightly pale complexion.

Confirming those trembling eyes, Lennok pointed to Jenny’s bar and opened his mouth.

“Shall we go inside and talk?”

familiar face

Wayan.

As a member of the Krimgal Mercenary Office led by Dray Krimgal, he had a connection with Lennok in an operation to recapture the building against the Scavenger branch chief.

The face remained relatively clear in Lennox’s memory because of the talent he had shown at the time and the exceptionally impressive magic sensitivity.

However, I never thought that we would be reunited in this way.

“Is Dray hurt?”

Those were the first words that Jenny, who had been swaying with the long grass in her mouth, heard Wei An’s explanation.

Jordan, who was wiping the glass with a dry towel, turned his head away as if curious.

“Stop while carrying out the request…”

“Somehow, I thought I hadn’t been able to contact you for a while. Where are you going and who are you hitting?”

Wei An muttered while biting his lip at Jenny’s plaintive words.

“…He’s been in a coma for a week. I need help.”

“……”

Her mouth fell shut in an unexpectedly serious condition.

Jenny muttered with a puzzled expression at Jordan’s glare, which gave him a slight beating.

“No, I thought there was a bullet hole somewhere else.”

“What happened to a mercenary the size of Dray being so seriously injured?”

Although quite a bit of time had passed since he worked with them, Lennok still clearly remembered aspects of the Krimgal Mercenary Office.

In particular, Dray Krimgal, who leads the Krimgal Mercenary Office, was impressive in Lennok’s memory because he had considerable operational capabilities even at a young age.

Even though he had excellent mercenaries under his command, the clean work he showed when working with Lennok was enough to leave a good impression.

As a former soldier, I tend to take a very cautious and systematic approach in conducting operations, so I thought that I would rise to the top soon, but I never thought I would have experienced something like that.

While Lennok and Jenny stared blankly at each other, Wei An continued.

“The captain’s injuries are quite fatal, so we have to deal with them quickly in some way. It is getting worse and worse.”

“Well, if you’re unconscious for a week, it’s only natural.”

Jenny shrugged.

“So, why did you follow Van all this time? Surely you didn’t think that if you were chasing after the mage’s backside, he would help you on his own, right?”

“…Of course, I have no intention of being so shameless.”

“…….”

“But it’s true that I want to hire Ban. We need the power of a skilled wizard.”

“hmm…..”

It wasn’t Lennok who was immersed in thought with his chin on his chin, but Jenny’s.

She knew at least a little of what Lennok was doing, and knew that she didn’t have much time to look elsewhere.

It wouldn’t matter if Wei An’s business ended quickly, but if it unexpectedly lengthened, Lennok’s original business would start to get disrupted.

That’s not what neither Lennok nor Jenny wanted.

“Hey, Wei An.”

And in this respect, it was definitely her job as a broker to calm down and send the client back.

“Do you remember how long it’s been since you worked with Ban? It must have been over a year, right?”

“……”

“Well, you must have seen how much of a monster Ban was, so I won’t bother explaining. It’s just that at this point, you don’t have to tell me how much Van’s ransom or reputation has risen, you’ll understand.”

“……I will pay properly.”

Wei An gritted his teeth and said, but Jenny shook her head.

“That’s not it. I’m saying that there is an appointment that was made first. And that a freelancer cannot break that promise.”

“The captain’s life is at stake…!!”

When the young man responded without backing down, Jenny’s expression naturally turned cold.

“Don’t get me wrong. Are there only one or two people risking their lives on this floor?”

“……”

“If you didn’t anticipate a moment like this while living in a place where it’s not strange to fall down at any time, then I must have seen people well.”

It must be her nature as a broker to be able to approach anyone in a friendly way like a friend, but still put on such a cold expression when needed.

A backbone to make rational judgments at critical moments, excluding emotions.

Apart from the unfortunate situation of Dray, Jenny decided that taking care of Van was more important.

“It’s not that I won’t accept your request. However, that means it takes some time. If you are in a coma in the first place, you should go to the hospital. Why are you looking for Ban?”

Wei An glanced at Lennok at her words, which left no room for any emotion.

The young man, who confirmed that there was no change in his expression, lowered his head and replied.

“I am cursed. I took him to the Haeju Magician, but he said he couldn’t find the right way. I was wondering if a talented mage like you would know something…”

“……Curse?”

“okay. It was a request to deal with an unidentified pillar that appeared near the Scavenger branch.

Leaving Wei An unable to speak, Lennok was lost in thought.

Curses that can be put on someone, especially those with supernatural powers, almost all come down to two things.

The first is with the Witch Doctor, whom he briefly worked with during his collaboration with Dyke.

The second, as Wei An just said, is a curse transmitted through a specific artifact or item.

In the case of a curse determined by a witch doctor and given through a ritual, the principle is difficult and it is very difficult to activate and activate it because it is extremely dependent on human compatibility and constitution.

Surprisingly, putting a curse on an item itself is possible in a variety of spells.

To put it to the extreme, if Lennok refined his enchantment for so long that it would grant flaming spells to anyone who touched it, that would be considered a curse too.

Because of this, it is possible to guess which type of spell was used for the curse by analyzing the mana at the time of being cursed.

Other mercenaries who are close to being strangers to the technique may simply think it is a curse and pass it over, but if Lennok’s extremely sensitive mana sensitivity is added—

Whoops..!!

Gently generating magical energy, he swept Wei An’s body in an instant.

If Dray had been by his side when he was cursed, there would surely be traces of it on Wei An’s body.

It captures, dismantles, and analyzes the myriad signs and magical powers that are unknowingly buried in his body.

What makes this possible is Lennok’s precise sensitivity, as well as his strong intellect and sharp intuition that can correctly see through the received information and find the answer.

and 5 seconds. Realizing the true nature of the magical power that had been pressed near Wei An’s left shoulder, Lenok frowned faintly at him.

“……”

“what’s the matter?”

A familiar presence that I felt at the Falmouth Lab.

It was negative magic.

“It’s the work of the black magician.”

“what? However, in the city right now…”

I know what Jenny is talking about.

Now that the city government’s checks are not over, there are almost no black magicians who are active in the Balkans.

Lennok nodded as he looked at Jenny, who pouted as if he had realized something.

“Perhaps he is right.”

“…….no way?”

There is no way the Buyeo faction, which has just decided to cooperate with the agent, will do something like this, so there is only one answer.

The practical faction was playing tricks on the city.

“Where is the location?”

“……Area 55. Near sluice gate number 4 of the southern subterranean waterway.”

That much information is enough.

Lennok immediately grabbed his coat and stood up.

“Anyway…”

Jenny shook her head as if she couldn’t help it.

Realizing that the gesture signifies acceptance, Wei An’s face brightens.

“The curse is not my domain. Going to Dray won’t help.”

said Lennok, taking out a cigarette from his bosom.

“But you can break the magic formula of the object containing the curse and make it work.”

It was only then that Wei An’s face lit up when he realized what Lenok had said.

“…….thank you. really.”

If it wasn’t for the traces of the black magic he said, he wouldn’t have come forward, but there’s no need to tell Weian the truth here.

Instead, Lennok chose a different method to make it more vivid in his memory.

Indifferent eyes looked down at Wei An’s face, which was burning with excitement.

“Your ability to hide your presence with magical powers has become quite proficient.”

“Is that so…?”

“You have talent. Study your strengths better.”

I felt it when I was doing the same request at the time, but Wei An’s magic sensitivity, in other words, the ability to feel and respond to magic is very developed.

The fact that he hid his identity from Lennok’s Magic Perception must have been the result of making full use of that talent.

I don’t know if he knows about his talents or not, but if he starts to realize himself and use them, he will be able to look at a higher place than he is now.

“hmm….”

“and….”

When I turn my head to the strange exclamation I hear from the side, I feel Jenny and Jordan looking at Lennok with slightly surprised expressions.

Even if Jenny said so, it was surprising that even Jordan, who was usually undisturbed, was making such an expression.

‘Come to think of it, is this the first time you’ve praised someone’s talent in front of others?’

It would be all the more impressive if Lennok, who had never expressed any appreciation while working with high-level freelancers or superhumans, suddenly praised Wei An’s talent.

However, on the contrary, it was evidence that Wei An’s magic sensitivity was at an alien level in Lennok’s eyes.

If it’s enough to catch Lennok’s eyes, he’ll probably be able to look at a much higher level than he is now even if he just grabs that talent and digs into it properly.

Watching Jenny’s gaze at Wei’an instantly change to kind, Lennok smiled and immediately left the bar.

“It’s an underground waterway…”

I hate to imagine how that damp place will change in this cold winter, but what can I do?

Let’s stop by Palmer’s workshop, hand over the shotgun, and go inside.

Thinking so, Lennok walked through the crowd.