episode_0295

The blue lines that emerge from the man’s shoulders are long and straight like an electronic circuit, but they also bend and split periodically, like tree branches.

The circuits of superhumans vary in number, quality, and arrangement from individual to individual, but are generally located in similar locations to blood vessels and nerves.

From that perspective, it’s not surprising that it feels like blood vessels and nerves are sticking out of the body.

Unique island.

The stage where magic that started from imitation progressed to uniqueness. The standard for awarding the title of wizard.

– Click!

The extracorporeal circuits that stretched out behind him like tree branches creaked. The circuits that had flashed once created an invisible sense of pressure.

A ripple appeared in the air. The wave created by the circuit engulfed the entire space.

Encroaching and dominating. The magical power that was under his control came under his control. The magical power was drawn into the circuit like a fallen leaf that reattaches.

And absorption. The magical power transmitted in reverse through the circuit boiled inside the man’s body.

‘It’s been a while… isn’t it?’

The man stared at my hand with a strange look. The cross-sections of the circuitry exposed on the skin were so numerous that it was difficult to see the color of the flesh.

Magic consumes a lot of mana. The reason why magic requires special talent is because without that talent, you can’t even try.

The basic function of a man’s unique magic sword is to overcome these shortcomings.

Absorption of great magical power through circuits extending outside the body. Also, mobile attack and defense through the encroachment of space.

The space affected by the circuit becomes the man’s workshop and is continuously supplied with external magical power.

If the environment is right, a man can be in a workshop anywhere, and his magical power will rarely run out.

“Hoo… ”

The magical power coming in through the external circuit filled my entire body. I sighed deeply at the strange sense of alienation that was felt throughout my body and raised my head.

Four people at a distance. Three women are horrified by the circuitry extending behind the man, and are on guard, their weapons drawn.

Lee Ha-yul is observing the man’s every action with great concentration.

‘You’re doing well.’

The man nodded and reached out. A pitch-black hole was revealed, splitting open in all directions. He put his hand into the inventory that the tower owners had given him─

─Crack!

“Oh my god!”

Immediately afterwards, I pulled my hand out in surprise. An eerie sensation passed through my fingertips. The closed subspace began to tremble, and even the entrance melted into the air.

“… … ”

The man who had been blinking blankly turned his gaze. Lee Ha-yool, who had unconsciously interfered with the space, flinched at the man’s gaze and shook his shoulders.

I closed it reflexively because of the fight with the second time. There was no reason to let the enemy open the subspace in the first place…

“… You, that… No. Yeah, that’s right. Um… ”

The man who had been stammering finally mumbled the end of his words. It is not wrong to stop the enemy from taking out something. In fact, it is a wise choice.

“Still, uh… No matter what, what are you trying to teach me… Well, I understand the swearing, you know… ”

[… I’m sorry, it was reflexive… ]

“No, I’m not saying that I’m asking for an apology… ”

Lee Ha-yul held the purification with both hands and shrugged his shoulders. Even though he was wearing a helmet, the man’s bewildered face was clearly visible.

I was also concerned about his earlier behavior. Although he cursed at Ariel, I still feel bad about it, but I can understand it when I think about the man’s circumstances.

Thinking back now, it seemed like a very angry thing to have hurled insults at that person and attacked him…

“Um… Uh, no. Let’s talk later.”

The man shook his head and waved his hand.

Crunch! The circuit behind his back folded roughly. Some of the shaped circuits were connected in a circle like gears.

The magic power circled around the gears. One turn, two turns, three turns… Each time the magic power circled around, the magic formulas that formed the gears were manifested.

The sky was filled with magic that had increased considerably since before. The magic poured indiscriminately on the cadets who were gradually gathering here.

“As you know, this schedule is an event, so we didn’t meet alone and we don’t have time for each other.”

The cart wheels creaked violently. The operation of the circuit was extremely crude and rough. It could drastically reduce the life of the circuit and even lead to its destruction, but the man did not care.

Circuits implemented externally can be discarded if they break down, allowing for more efficient and rugged handling of the circuit.

“So come in quickly.”

The man waved his hand. He stared at Yiha Yul and drew up his magic power.

“I’ll teach you quickly with a class on attributes. You also have the power of observation and knowledge, right? Just write it down for now, and learn it later.”

The man who had finished speaking up to that point took a stance. Lee Ha-yool also nodded and calmed down.

A brief standoff. Lee Ha-yool, who had read the gap, kicked the ground. The man waved his hand again.

A new wheel appeared behind the man. There were two in total. One was pouring magic on the cadets in all directions, restraining them, and the newly formed one was aimed at Lee Ha-yul.

‘Expression.’

A pure white circuit appeared on the surface of Lee Ha-yul’s right arm. The circuit inside his body was twisted by magic. Ta-da! As he shook his hand, sparks flew and a series of slashes poured down.

The wheel turned. Hundreds of magics poured out at once. The magics that collided in the middle cut and pushed each other away.

The results are counterproductive.

But the wheel has already turned a couple more times. The numbers are much smaller here.

The following rate acted based on the observed information. What could be avoided was avoided without responding. What had to be blocked was intercepted, and a path toward the man was opened.

Zizzi! Lightning flashed across the three pairs of wings. Lee Ha-yool’s body accelerated, leaving behind a trail of lightning.

Lee Ha-yool, who had dug through countless magical gaps and used purification and magic to intercept, approached the man in one go.

The distance was getting closer. It was unpleasant for the wizard, but the man’s eyes were calm.

He is not a traditional wizard.

The magical power roughly wrapped around the arm pulled back. Kwarurur! The reversed magical power surged up and sprayed to one side. The palm pushed by the acceleration pushed the air away.

The man’s work was filled with magical power. Not magic, but a simple radiance of magical power. Bang! The magical power swallowed up the air. Not only the air, but also the ground that was swallowed was crushed in an instant.

The attack didn’t end with a single blow. A significant portion of the circuits that stretched out across the body were converted to ‘reversal’. The parts that were supposed to pour out magic in ‘pure’ form were all transferred to the external circuits.

“Sigh… !”

The man’s limbs moved. Lee Ha-yul responded to the attack by extending and swinging his sword along the trajectory drawn in his head.

The man’s attack style was something I had never experienced before.

The limbs, which were freely subject to the acceleration and propulsion of magical power, deviated from their normal trajectories.

The arm that had been still suddenly accelerates and swings upwards towards the chin, and the arm that has clearly been lowered ignores inertia and rushes forward to tear the neck with the blade.

‘Is it the circuit, the magic power that drives the body?’

Magic power that radiates and guides the body. In the first place, it is not accelerated solely by physical ability, but the orbit and speed change freely depending on the radiation of magic power.

– Kwaang!

The power of a single attack is deadly.

The trajectory of the arm’s swing is completely crushed by magical power. Even if you touch the trajectory, it’s only that much. If you get hit directly, you’ll have to take a lot of damage.

It doesn’t end there. Lee Ha-yul quickly turned his head at the reaction that came to mind during the observation.

Bam! A red line pierces through the spot where the eyeball was just a moment ago. This is magic that has been manifested in the part that has not been ‘reversed’ but remains ‘pure’.

‘There is magic mixed in the actions.’

There is no spirit or water. It is not even a spiritless spell in the first place. The man has never manipulated magic power. Magic is simply manifested by magic power flowing through the circuit.

‘It’s tricky.’

On all sides, you have to deal with the magic that the wheels of the cart pour out.

From the front, a man who could defeat any warrior in a few moves is actively waving his arms and legs, and magic mixed in with his body movements is pouring out.

Even the part that is affected by the man’s circuit is established as an attack and defense, and the attack and defense correction and magic are additionally applied.

‘I can handle it.’

It wasn’t to the extent that he could be helplessly defeated. Lee Ha-yul moved his body and magic power while reading the information that heated up his mind.

The wings of the sky spread out like a cloak, covering the back.

He swung his sword, pulling out the pure white blade. Bam! A circuit was revealed on his right arm.

Shoulder, upper arm, elbow, forearm, wrist, back of hand, fingers.

The circuit is engraved with magic. Magic power flows and pours out a dozen types of magic into actions.

A dramatic growth from a few days ago when he was performing a magic spell and his arms were splitting apart.

The protection of growth that is maintained by overlapping at the top. In addition, the movements of a man with the same body were the best teaching material and answer sheet for Lee Ha-yul.

Every moment, the movement advances. The circuits that are crafted become more precise, and the magic that pours out increases in number and output.

‘Damn, they’re really taking everything away.’

The man you’re dealing with is feeling it more closely. The gap is shrinking in real time. No matter how much you try to touch it, the area you’re pressing on is gradually rising.

It was truly unbelievable. The protection of growth, the realm built by the same person. Even considering that, this growth rate was too bizarre.

– Crackle!

The external circuit creaked. Magic power was entangled and charged in the circuit that stretched out like tree branches.

The amount is less than before. Furthermore, the compensation applied to the man is reduced. The man frowned and looked around.

The external circuit that was spread out as if it was shaking off its momentum is now bending. This is because the dominance that was exerted on the surroundings is being pushed out, and other dominances are taking its place.

‘Tsk.’

Needless to say, the one with the most dominance is Lee Ha-yool. The space where men have the most dominance is slowly being eaten away.

I’m trying my best to block it by manipulating my magic power, but it’s not easy.

Advanced magic manipulation and magic affinity.

As Lee Ha-yul thought, men currently have the upper hand when it comes to simple manipulation.

… It won’t be like that in the future. That thing that is still growing now, will soon surpass men in magical power manipulation ability.

Other parts? All parts are overwhelmingly compatible with high-level magic manipulation.

You can tell by looking at your own unique magic sword folding right now.

‘… … ‘

All sorts of emotions were swirling in the man’s eyes. There were too many and they were complicatedly mixed, but they were quite similar to the emotions he had felt the second time around.

Hope for a victory that was thought impossible. An inferiority complex toward the real. A sense of helplessness that one was impossible.

‘Fuck.’

The man furrowed his brow. He was getting older and was already dead, so he had a lot of strange thoughts.

It was then. A circuit appeared on the surface of Lee Ha-yool’s right arm, where he had placed the purification. Ta-da! Sparks of magical power flew out.

Nothing special between two people.

But soon, the man opened his eyes wide at the feeling he had.

‘reversal.’

Kkwaddeuk! The sparks turned into flames. The reversed magical power hit the wall and the momentum soared.

Hwaruk! The flames actually started. Bright and bright flames enveloped my right arm, despite the topic of terror.

At that moment, the man lost sight of Lee Ha-yul’s right arm.

– Kwaang!

“Ouch!”

My head spun around wildly. My ears started ringing and my jaw felt numb.

Fragments of the barrier, implemented as an automatic reflection, fluttered through the air. My head didn’t explode, but a halo of light shot out and my body was pushed back.

When I turned my head back in a hurry, I saw Lee Ha-yool stretching out his right arm towards the man while covered in a haze.

A great catastrophe occurred. The man frowned as he anticipated the catastrophe that would soon strike.

‘I hate scares, damn it…’

The fire of fear is a flame that burns anything well, but it also burns magic well. If fear is poured on the magic that you worked hard to create, it will be completely burned in an instant.

Even a fort that was built with great effort can often be completely destroyed by a single blow from a wildfire.

Men are better off than other magicians, but it can’t be helped that they are afraid of being scared.

– Hururuk!

‘huh?’

The flames that had risen split into dozens of pieces. Dozens of blades made of flame shot out from Lee Ha-yool’s entire body.

It was not a simple spectacle, but a manifestation of magic. The man’s eyes widened at the sight.

It is impossible to use magic with a fireball, because a fireball burns out the spell that attempts to manipulate the nature.

It is not easy to manifest magic even with the firepower of a manifester who is not a coward.

Lee Ha-yul’s gentle fear was created through magic.

‘Fire and chaos.’

Intermediate level fire attribute magic.

Hurrruk! Dozens of flying objects rushed towards the man. The man let out a breath of pure admiration at the sight.

‘Wow, I’ve seen so many people use magic in their lifetime… and after their death.

The man raised his hand in fright, mild but still intense fear, then checked the time and lowered his hand. He intentionally blocked the magic that was about to unfold automatically.

Dozens of blades slashed at the point. Kwagagang! Soon, the red-hot blades exploded violently.

The night sky turned red for a moment.

The magic created by the fire was dozens of times more destructive than the original.

[uh?]

Lee Ha-yul opened his mouth. It was because he had observed the man’s last actions. He naturally thought he would stop him.

But the man didn’t stop her on purpose.

‘why?’

[Event Object Subjugation Completed]

[Thank you all for your hard work until the end]

[Cadets, please wait in your seats for a moment]

A voice echoed from the sky like a wedge. As Lee Ha-yool stood still and blinked, Hong Yeon-hwa, who had been moving behind him, approached him lightly.

“Why? Didn’t you just subdue them?”

At first, Hong Yeon-hwa also actively participated in the battle with men.

But seeing Lee Ha-yool fighting and growing differently than usual made me take a few steps back along with the others.

[…yes that’s right]

“Was there a problem?

[Uh… no. That’s not it.]

“But why is your face like that?”

Hong Yeon-hwa stroked Lee Ha-yool’s cheek with a worried expression. When she glanced at her own face, she felt a truly complicated expression.

“Are you suffering from depression again?”

“Junior, now that it’s over, go inside and get some rest.”

Baek A-rin and Lee Ji-yeon, who had been approaching quickly, also approached and expressed their worries. Lee Ha-yool shook his head, telling them not to worry, and quietly observed the hole created by the chaos.

‘I wanted to apologize…’

Ariel still didn’t like the fact that he had sworn at her, but she wanted to apologize a little after she had gotten angry and slapped him.

Still, I thought there would be time to have a proper conversation in the end, but I didn’t know the man would just end it like that.

Lee Ha-yul stroked Jeong-hwa with a gloomy face.

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As I waited for a while, the cadets caught in the observation quickly disappeared.

The cadets disappeared into a halo from afar. Soon, those who had been waiting beside them also disappeared.

Whether intentional or accidental, it was left at the end.

Lee Ha-yul let out a deep sigh. He observed the pit with a last expression of regret, but nothing changed.

In the end, Lee Ha-yul waited for the spatial interference that would soon approach his body.

[?]

Instead of Lee Ha-yul being summoned back, something else suddenly appeared.

Iharyul blinked his eyes, unable to see the sensation of being caught in the observation.

“Why? I told you we’d talk later.”

A huge crater created by the chaos and explosion of Hwageukranmu. The man sitting in the center of it shrugged his shoulders indifferently as he looked at Lee Ha-yool’s expression.

– Um… No, no. Let’s talk later.

[ah]

I didn’t know because I was in the middle of a fight and just ignored the unnecessary talk.

“Nothing urgent right now, right? Can you lend me some time?”

The man caressed his chin, which had been hit by Lee Ha-yool.

“Let’s have a talk with that son of a bitch.”

“… … ”

Lee Ha-yool, dripping with cold sweat, went down to the pit and sat down somewhat in front of the man.