Genius@Wizard

#527

Dual Identity (1)

Lennok and Antares were quietly walking through the bustling exhibition hall.  

Dozens of flying machines and levitating devices drifted slowly by.  

“The tactical bombers used by the Kabahim Kingdom. They’re set to be discontinued within the next 10 years.”  

“….”  

“The vertical takeoff and landing craft from the Faraghini Republic. In about five years, a major engine fai...

#526

Second thesis (4)

"This is unbelievable! This is slander! I'll speak to the other representatives—this cannot be allowed!"

Haider Barzel's voice faded as he was dragged away, protesting loudly even as he was taken from the room. John Mayer watched his outburst impassively, then calmly took the seat Haider had just vacated. Leaning back in the chair with a weary sigh, Mayer spoke in a heavy tone.

"He’ll be stuck in the b...

#525

Second Thesis (3)

The development of an anti-gravity technology more efficient than any existing magic or technique. What could it mean that Lennok has publicly announced this achievement before tens of thousands of citizens? Only those who understood the gravity of this revelation hardened their expressions, anticipating the chaos and aftermath it would bring.

The control of a massive city, which the Vulcan city government had invested yea...

#524

Second Thesis (2)

“A new path in the sky, huh...”

As if mulling over Lennok's words, someone murmured and asked,  

“Do you fully understand just how difficult and complex that wish is?”

“...”

“Do you realize the enormous amount of manpower and capital that has been invested in building an aerial network encompassing the entire city, and just how valuable and precious t...

#523

523: The Second Paper (1)

The rooftop garden overlooked the spacious city square below, bustling with thousands of citizens attending the expo. Conrad Haven rummaged through his pocket as he gazed at the scene, holding out a cigarette case to Lennok, who had followed him up.

"Do you smoke?" he asked.

"I try to avoid it before presentations," Lennok replied.

"Is that so? Even a genius like you gets nervous a...

#522

Magic Engineering Expo (3)

"The idling-induction system designed to improve engine efficiency is gradually…."

"Enough."

A massive auditorium shrouded in darkness.

The researcher standing on a small podium, illuminated by a single beam of light, shuddered at the stern voice. He hurriedly lifted his head to look up, but he couldn’t feel any eyes on him from the shadowy audience seats. Only the faint prese...

#521

521. Magic Engineering Expo (2)

After the dean left, only Lennok and Cassia remained at their booth. While Lennok assembled an engine, the spirits left behind by the dean squabbled at his feet, attracting attention. With the two spirits buzzing around like miniature aircraft, more people began gathering nearby.

“There’s so much fascinating stuff at this expo.”  

“This is my first time seeing a spirit up cl...

#520

Magic Engineering Expo (1)

Antares had been present from the beginning, which was something Lennok already knew. The meaningful reactions of Felix and Stella, and the faint sense of unease he had felt upon entering the bar—all of it pointed to his presence. Lennok had thought Antares might observe quietly, perhaps only leaving a hint of his presence without directly involving himself. Yet here he was, speaking directly to Lennok. 

An...

#519

Research, Adjustment, and Improvement (2)  

A New Method of Utilizing the Ouroboros Magic System.

Lennok's continuous contemplation and trial-and-error on this theme was no mere accident. During the final confrontation with Amrita Praubel, one of the ten apostles of the cult, Lennok recognized an issue when attempting to use both the Ouroboros and the Domain simultaneously.

"Amrita didn't try to resist with the Do...

518

Research, Adjustment, and Improvement (1)

[The Vulcan Magic Engineering Expo is just a day away from its opening.]  

[This year’s expo will feature exhibitions and entries extending over three days, with the final selections made after a thorough review by both the public and experts...]  

[In preparation, magic towers and research institutions from across the regions are booking booths and submitting applications...]

#517

Curtain Call (3)

When Lennok obtained Logia's memories, he didn't expect much.  

Pandemonium and the Special Operations Agency, Aegis.  

As an informant moving between both organizations, Logia likely held sensitive information, though he had ultimately exposed his identity and allowed himself to be subdued by Lennok. His understanding of his own psyche was lacking, as evident by his self-destructive failure agains...

#516

Curtain Call (2)

Kiiing...!!

A long-range sniper shot infused with inertial bias twists through the darkness, emitting a chilling aura that makes Lennok’s neck prickle with unease even from a single shot. Yet, the shot flashes three times over, slicing through the senses and racing through the void.

Three arrows, charged to the limit with the concept of inertial bias, carve a faint trajectory through spac...

#515

Curtain Call (1)

[Evelyn Marcia.]  

- Tracker: Level 5+  

- Hunter: Level 6+  

- Combat Specialist: Level 7+  

- Magic User: Level 7+  

- Specific accomplishments are immeasurable.

[Skills in archery have been widely recognized as surpassing standard ranking frameworks. Evaluation exceeds normal grading standards.]  

[Joined the agency at a young age...

#514

The True Value of a Sniper (7)

Throb, throb, throb!!

Logia's facial features were contorting wildly, swelling as if about to burst out of their sockets. At the same time, the inner balance of mana that had once been harmoniously full suddenly crumbled and reversed, as if it were a lie.

Rumble!!!

It felt as if undigested food were rising back up the esophagus, with every cel...

#513

The True Worth of the Sniper (6)  

"Do you really think that way?"  

Logia smirked, gripping his shoulder with his bare hands.  

Crack!  

As he tore through the suit covering his body like paper, his physique rapidly expanded. Logia, now transformed into a massive silver werewolf standing about 3 meters tall, drooled as he muttered,  

...

#512

The True Worth of the Sniper (5)

Lennok asked a low question, but the visor-wearer merely scoffed.

[Ha, I wondered what nonsense you'd come up with this time...]

As soon as the visor-wearer crouched down, the coupling of the train was sliced apart, twisting the passenger compartment diagonally.

Shnk!!

[If you think you can buy time by babbling nonsense, you're sorely mistak...

#511

True Worth of the Sniper (4)

Maya’s sudden and pointed statement pierced through to the core. 

However, Lennok, rather than appearing surprised, simply gazed at her. He thought that if she, who had never done anything unnecessary until now, chose to remain behind until the end, there must be a reason. 

Perhaps she still had personal business in this city, or maybe she had sensed something from Lennok, who had se...

#510

True Worth of the Sniper (3)

On top of the completely shattered theater roof, the arms of the divine statue scatter into the air. 

At least, it seems clear that Maya was unable to deflect the last arrow shot by Evelyn.

‘If the divine statue is damaged, Doctor’s plan is likely to be rendered useless.’

The original plan devised by Doctor was to forcibly extract the accumulated power from t...

#509

True Worth of the Sniper (2)

"Handling trivial tasks isn’t really my specialty."

Lennok sneered as he counted the remaining operatives still standing.

At this moment, with a river flowing beneath the bridge, it was clear that this environment was favorable for Soryu, who possessed ice powers.

Lennok had no reason to refuse Soryu’s offer to take care of the troublesome opponent himself.

...

#508

True Worth of the Sniper (1)

"……!!!"

Vernon's face turned pale as he realized that he had narrowly evaded death. It wasn't a reaction driven by logic or judgment. It was a spine-chilling shot that he could hardly sense, even when it was just inches from piercing his heart—almost a coincidence. His opponent was undoubtedly aiming to kill Vernon with a single, precise shot.

“Damn it, what the hell…!!”

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#507

Interim Summary (11)

Despite the disappearance of Soryu and Sabrina, the Aegis operatives focused on confronting Lennok rather than pursuing them. Lennok, too, intended to leave Sabrina, who lacked combat skills, with Soryu and endure until he could follow. However, this situation feels incredibly unusual.

Considering the fact that Aegis had not received proper internal information from Pandemonium and was unaware of Lennok's existence and ...

#506

Interim Summary (10)

From the start, he sensed an odd feeling.   

The sharp gaze had been piercing through since stepping out of the parking lot at Sabrina’s request.   

Initially, he suspected Sabrina was up to something, so he tested her attitude a few times. But it turned out, this word sorcerer simply wanted to extract information about Lennok.   

Despite l...

#505

Interim Summary (9)

As Lennok gazes at the firmly clenched fist of the divine statue, he slowly imprints his intent into it.

Woo-woo-woong!!!

Through the 8th level of causal adjustment, the information of the Old World is re-output.

While it is said that it will settle the desired information to the recipient, Lennok has already grasped the blind spot that Doctor has not mentioned.

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#504

Interim Summary (8)

How the information regarding Amrita's death significantly increased the adjustment coefficient.

And why Lennok could not reveal that fact—this is something to naturally infer and accept.

At least from this point onward, Lennok would no longer be subject to suspicion or interrogation.

"An interesting story," said Maya, smiling as she dusted her hands lightly behind Logia’s back. ...

#503

Interim Summary (7)

A brilliant blue explosion lit up the entire theater, piercing through the darkness.

Baaaam!!

The intensity of the light was overwhelming, so bright that an ordinary person would have been blinded in an instant. Yet, none of those present averted their gaze from the epicenter of the blast. They were all keenly aware of the immense power of the mana resonance incendiary bomb, and instead ...

#502

Interim Summary (6)

Whirrr...!!

As the deity’s eyes rapidly bloomed, Lennok thought to himself, "I need to be careful."

He had known it since the moment he heard Doctor’s explanation. This midterm summary, which compiles the relics and information of the Old World, might present a significant opportunity for him. Others could only participate in the summary by searching for relics or records from the Ol...

#501

Interim Summary (5)

Following Doctor's words, the other members naturally climbed onto the god statue's hands. As Lennok was about to step onto the eighth hand in front of him, a voice raised an objection from behind.

“How do we verify the authenticity of the information, rather than the artifact?”

The lanky puppet, Chevien, asked, creaking her jaw. 

“Couldn't someone just guess and falsely claim...

#500

Interim Summary (4)

Both individuals were undeniably powerful in terms of strength and intelligence, but their reactions upon recognizing Lennok's presence were vastly different. Soryu, recognizing the obsidian mask, glanced in this direction, while Maya ignored it as if she had no interest at all.

Lennok was currently disguised as Victor, and since Maya Renslit had encountered him under Evan's name in the labyrinth, she knew nothing of Vic...

#499

Interim Summary (3)

"Settlement and exchange…."

Although it seemed like an excuse to start trouble under the pretense of exchange, Lennok changed his mind when the man mentioned the settlement.

If someone knows about the mid-term settlement of the Pandemonium in this satellite city, Byrutz, isn't it obvious who they are?

That pot-bellied man, who outwardly looks like a drunkard, is undoubtedly a member of...

#498

Interim Summary (2)

After resting for about a day, Lennok prepared to leave immediately. He exchanged a few words with the Watchers who had decided to stay on the island and boarded the boat heading off the island.

Grisha smiled at the sight of Lennok, clutching objects like the talisman handed to him by Gapsun and Rappard's cross in both hands.

"You sure are something. We haven't even properly divided the merits of this mi...