Criterion of force (2)


    Pressure that is not too strong for a bold action.


    However, theplexion of some of those who recognized the faint flow contained in it changed dramatically.


    “Wait, this magical power… … !!”


    All of them are Asterisk level wizards who have reached level 7. They have enough sense to clearly distinguish the existence of a magical pattern and its flow.


    The magic that is now pressing down on the conference hall from above is a pattern that is very simr to that of the snowy field just outside.


    Lennok imitated the Ascendant’s magic pattern and scattered it throughout the conference room.


    To be precise, the magic pattern of the barrier that protected the cracks in the world in the fortress.


    Although it is different from the actual magic of Jindun, who has already risen to the position of ascendant, the simrity is not a skill that others can easily imitate.


    At least this should be enough to prove that Lennok has some connection with the Ascendant.


    “Those who im to be watchers don’t really have trust in the lighthouse keeper.”


    Lennok asked, calmly epting the stares pouring in from all directions.


    “I still don’t know why Lapis bothered to call me at this point?”


    “… … The


    vampire who was sitting across from Lennok, the dog-headed giant who had been fighting a war of nerves with Ibelin until just now.


    And I can see the faces of the other observers looking at me with surprised expressions at a nce.


    Slowly, Lennok walked up to Lapis and put his hand on her shoulder.


    “… … Evan?”


    Lennok ignored Lapis’s words and continued speaking immediately.


    “The reason why the lighthouse keeper called me to the summons. that’s me… … It’s because I can imitate the magical power of the Ascendant Jindun to some extent.”


    “… … Nonsense.”


    “How is that possible?”


    The momentum of Ji-L, who muttered in disbelief, is clearly broken to the point of being visible at a nce.


    Lennok’s mana, now pressing down on her shoulders, was the most powerful proof.


    Lennok, who lied casually, made eye contact with Lapis and answered.


    “It’s not hard to imagine how much this ability will be useful in future operations.”


    “… … .”


    In fact, even Lennok had no idea how to use this power.


    It’s because I just came up with the current answer on a whim, focusing on the fact that I can mimic the Ascendant’s magic pattern simrly while killing the Assassin of Eldervine.


    But at least it was clear that it was the most suitable reason to settle such a chaotic situation.


    If Lapis had summoned Lennok not simply because of goodwill or dependence, but because he had a special ability that would clearly be useful in the operation.


    If she recognized it early and tried to summon Lennok, wouldn’t it be enough for her insight to shine?


    Not only to transfer the focus from Lennok to Lapis, but also to highlight her qualities and abilities.


    In a situation where the Watchers have expressed their opinions, giving them a reason like this will make them more cautious in opposing Lapis’ opinions in the future.


    Knowingly or unknowingly reminding those powerful superhumans that there must be a reason for what the lighthouse keeper does.


    That alone was enough to give Lapis strength in this spot.


    Lapis wasn’t stupid enough to kick the table Lennok had set for him either.


    “If you understand enough, would you all sit down now?”


    Understanding Lennok’s intentions in an instant, she said, looking around at the observers with a somewhat subdued look.


    “I think we should go into the meeting and exin the situation to Evan before we run out of time.”


    “… … .”


    The look of the watchers who were silent and seated in their seats.


    Lapis, who lightly pped in the center, raised her magical energy and pounded the table.


    Wheein!!


    Immediately after that, a dazzling hologram rose from the middle of the table and began to draw concrete shapes.


    “I have exined it to others several times, so I will proceed in a way that summarizes and delivers only the key parts as much as possible.”


    Anatomy of a vast and vastbyrinth with no end in sight.


    The moment when everyone forgot what to say for a moment due to the intense sense of intimidation felt even from the hologram image.


    “The Ascendant Jindun’s ‘Hanghasa Labyrinth’. The ideological battle of the transcendent who upied the canyon at the deepest part of the snowfield.”


    Lapis quietly opened his mouth.


    “We must break through thebyrinth that swallowed more than thousands of explorers and contact Jindun Zaigis Ethernor.”


    The youthful determination in her eyes reflected the onlookers as they were.


    “If it is confirmed that Jindun has failed to ascend to heaven, it is necessary to collect his remains and prevent the legacy from being taken away by the wrongdoers… … That is the only goal of this call-up.”


    Finally, the existence of Lennok who joined this operation.


    It was the beginning of a full-scale operation that began with the final puzzle piece she thought ofpleted.


    * * *


    Hanghe Temple.


    One of the terms used to refer to a number, which refers to a number of approximately 10^52.


    The scale of the number is 10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000.


    In fact, what does it mean to use a number that is impossible to even count with human cognitive ability as the name of abyrinth?


    Considering that the owner of thebyrinth is one of the world’s best barrier priests and transcendentalists, the answer was obvious.


    “There are thousands of people who set foot in this snowy field to meet Jindun and never returned.”


    The tip of the floating ind where the cold wind blows.


    Lennok, who had smoked a cigarette, and Evelyn, who was sitting on a rock behind him, were looking down dozens of meters below the ground side by side.


    Evelyn nced at Lennok’s back, who didn’t look back, then continued.


    “However, some of them managed toe back alive from thebyrinth and leave behind information. That is why we suffered in this snowy field for a month.”


    “Right.”


    “Although the Hanghasa Labyrinth is normallypletely sealed so that no one can enter, the structure of thebyrinth ispletely overturned once every season. The rift between them is the entrance to thebyrinth.”


    “Is that why you gathered here for a month to figure out where to enter the Sasang War?”


    Lennok muttered nkly as he turned his gaze toward the majestic snowy mountains on the other side of the horizon.


    “The power of a level 9 ascendant is truly beyond imagination. If a magician who uses barrier arts reaches the pinnacle, will he be able to create such ridiculous things…? … .”


    Jindun’s Sasangjeon Hanghasa Labyrinth.


    I haven’t seen the phase yet, but I can know it only from the magic flowing from that distant snowy mountain and the information I hear from time to time.


    Not only the far-flung structure inside thebyrinth, but also a different world where time flows differently.


    Completed in apletely different way from the maic realm, it is in fact a miracle that is no different from another world.


    Perhaps thatbyrinth is the essence and essence of the barrier arts umted by Jindun.


    In effect, the Watchers gathered here have surrendered their lives to the jaws of the Ascendants and are moving to enter them.


    Even though there are thousands of people who have not returned yet, there is only one reason why not only the blue eyes but also others are moving to enter there.


    “The aurora floating in the sky over the North Continent is a natural phenomenon that symbolizes that Jindun’s ego haspletely melted into the entire history. The fact that it disappeared means that there is a high possibility that there is a problem with Jindun’s personal image.”


    Even his own consciousness sublimated into a part of the barrier, and the aurora, a floating symbol, disappeared.


    In other words, it meant that Jindun’s ego had returned to human form.


    There are many meanings in the movement of the transcendent who challenges the ascension.


    If he started moving at this point where the ending was not far off, it must have been because his personality had changed.


    If Jindun really died after failing to ascend to heaven, who would have the valuable relics and property he possessed?


    Like Lennok, there are many people who have gathered here not because they can meet the Ascendant, but because they covet the artifact.


    Lapis and Evelyn were saying that.


    “I was wondering where you were hiding, so the two of you were giggling in a ce like this?”


    A dark-skinned woman walked out of nowhere from behind Lennok, who was lost in thought, and Ibelin, who was watching him.


    An unknown tattoo is engraved on her face as she shakes her shoulders slightly while holding onto an exotic coat.


    A 7th-level Ascendant and a shaman who cooperated with Lennok in the Dominion of Philenom.


    He was also the one who showed Lennok the scenery of [Nammando Coast], his own portrait for the first time.


    “Grisha… … . I would have said it wasn’t that kind of rtionship.”


    Evelyn sighed softly and denied the words, but Grisha instead opened her eyes wide and asked again.


    “No, then it’s not that kind of rtionship, but I’ve been asking when Evan ising all month… … .”


    Wedge!!


    Grisha’s words did notst long.


    The ck arrowhead, which I don’t know when it was pulled out, was stuck right under Grisha’s feet, making her mouth shut.


    “I’m from the same city, so I just contacted you because I had an assignment before I went on a business trip.”


    “… … .”


    Evelyn replied with a smile.


    “I think I’ve said time and time again that I’m dealing with an agent-rted matter.”


    “okay… … .”


    Lennox nodded appropriately, as he could roughly guess what Evelyn was saying.


    Right before she took a vacation and headed to the North Continent, it was said that there was a strange atmosphere in the city including the agent, so she must have been worried about what was happening in the meantime.


    In fact, as Evelyn feared, a coup d’état led by a general of the National Guard took ce, so it was not strange that she waited for news from Lennok that would be helpful in the process.


    Evelyn nced at Lennok and opened her mouth with a slightly relieved expression.


    “So what happened? I understand that there is some time left before we decide the number of people who will enter thebyrinth in earnest.”


    “Is it true that kids these days are so impatient?”


    Grisha muttered as if he couldn’t get used to it, and gently opened the inside of his coat.


    “I want to talk and live. If our boss leaves the world like this, we won’t hear anything good about it.”


    Inside the cloak, Lapis’s face, which had been hidden slightly crouched down, was visible.


    Herplexion, which had yet to shed her youthful identities, was slightly pale, probably because of the arrow shaft stuck at her feet.


    “Oh hello… … .”


    “… … You were there. are you okay?”


    Evelyn, realizing her mistake, apologized to Lapis with a slightly embarrassed expression.


    “… … Sure.”


    Lapisughed hard, but her legs were trembling slightly.


    Lennox looked at her and smiled.


    “You could just visit us, but why did you hide in Grisha’s arms? I couldn’t have missed it.”


    Although Lapis is quite young, she is now in her mid-teens.


    Naturally, her height had grown significantlypared to before, so it was a risk to hide her appearance with Grisha’s tall and thick coat.


    Lapis nced around at Lennok’s words and raised a finger with a mischievous expression.


    “There is something I want to tell other watchers secretly.”


    “You want to tell me?”


    “yes. Please ept this in advance.”


    As she said that, she took out a small telescope from within.


    Lennok epted it, somewhat bewildered.


    “This is an item obtained from the belongings of an adventurer who died in the process of recapturing the base fifteen days ago. It was locked, so it was difficult to know what purpose it was used for. I kept it, but I found a hint right before moving the base.”


    “Use it… … .”


    Lennok muttered that, bringing the telescope to one eye and slowly raising his mana.


    There was no change in thendscape seen through the lens, but it wasn’t long before Lennok noticed the secret of this ephemeris.


    At first nce, the outer surface of the lens looks rather worn.


    The finely scratched traces, like scars, were drawing very fine magic letters.


    “… … .”


    Lennok, whose expression had calmed down, immediately changed the magic pattern slightly and injected it through the telescope.


    Immediately after that, the telescope’s lens began to rotate precisely and began to draw apletely differentndscape.


    Kirik!!


    “This… … .”


    “You know?”


    To Lapis’s words, Lennok replied quietly.


    “Right… … . Is it something that shows the location and path ording to the injected magic power?”


    “yes. A telescope originally used to determine the hidden location of artifacts or relics. It is also a highly functional and durable item that was used in this Hanghasa Labyrinth.”


    Lapis said that while looking at Lennok with an expectant expression.


    “Others were reluctant to say anything because they thought they wouldn’t be able to use this item properly, but if it’s Evan… … .”


    “… … .”


    It was only then that Lennok could grasp the meaning of Lapis’ words.


    He thought that Lennok, who could imitate the magic


    pattern of ascendant Jindun, no one else, would be able to look at Jindun’s location and find the right path even in the unpredictablebyrinth.


    The existence of this telescope can serve as a fairly usefulpass in a snowy field where magic detection does not work well.


    Unexpectedly holding an artifact of considerable performance, Lennok nodded.


    “I will keep it a secret from the other observers.”


    “Hehe, please. I don’t think there’s anyone other than Evan who can use it properly, but in terms of fairness… … .”


    Lapis’ feelings are understandable.


    Unless the telescope can be distributed fairly to everyone, they probably want to ce their hopes on the mage with the most reliable and highly probable ability in this operation.


    Lennok stared nkly at Lapis, then brought out a question he hadn’t asked before.


    “Do you really think Jin Dun is dead?”


    “… … yes?”


    “No one knows if Jindun, who has lived as a transcendental being for over hundreds of years, died after failing to ascend to heaven. Maybe he is still alive and contemting all these moments right now.”


    “… … .”


    “And if he’s still alive, maybe you can go into thebyrinth and meet him and get the answer you want.”


    Lapis shut his mouth.


    Grisha’s expression, standing next to him, hardened slightly, but he did not stop Lennok.


    Lennok didn’t care about the reaction and continued what he had been saying.


    I wanted to hear Lapis’ honest feelings here and now about what he was thinking when he came here.


    “At the point I met Cheon-Gyeon, it seemed like she had already decided her own ending.”


    In order to do that, you have to take into ount the somewhat rude words.


    “Leaving behind my one and only granddaughter, how did you leave me a message and why did you leave without telling me everything?”


    “… … .”


    “A Transcendentalist who tried to ascend would probably know the answer.”


    Silence passed.


    Lapis slightly lowered her head and looked up with a troubled smile.


    “Come to think of it, this is the first time Evan-sama has talked about his grandmother first.”


    Taking a breath, she met Lennok’s eyes.


    “I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t curious. But there are many people better suited than me to break through thebyrinth.”


    “… … .”


    “And if Jindun really didn’t die and was watching all these moments… it might be even more dangerous.”


    “Why?”


    “If Jindun is alive, it means that he regained his human self through his own will and incarnated… … . If that’s the case, we definitely need to check that out and set a course for the future. If the transcendent, who had distanced himself from the secr world and was preupied with his own ascension, began to behave differently, there is a possibility that the ascension itself may have a problem.”


    Lapis continued talking without waiting for Lennoc’s answer.


    “If there is a problem with the process of escaping the hierarchy and reaching ascension itself, other ascenders may also try to move. There is no time to settle personal questions in the face of something that might upset the bnce of the world.”


    “Lapis… … .”


    Grisha quietly put his hand on her shoulder.


    There was a faint pity in Evelyn’s gaze as she looked at Lapis from Lennok’s side.


    Lapis smiled slightly at the two of them.


    “are you okay. Now, I can understand that your grandmother must have a reason. Sometimes there are secrets that you have to carry alone… … .”


    Grisha, who was standing next to her, quietly hugged Lapis.


    Evelyn pushed Lennok on the shoulder and scolded him.


    “Let’s not blow the candle before entering thebyrinth?”


    “No, that was not my intention, but… … .”


    Lennok, who muttered an excuse, straightened his expression and spoke to Lapis.


    “But I think differently. If Jindun is still alive and willing to answer something, I think there are things he must ask.”


    I don’t think that because I am a transcendentalist who challenges ascension, I will have all the answers to everything in the world.


    But even so, you have to ask. Even if I don’t hear any answer, it doesn’t matter.


    There is no doubt that just knowing what Jindun knows and what he doesn’t know will be of great help in his future journey.


    I was afraid to stand in front of a transcendent who was indifferent to the world, but at the same time I was confident.


    At that time, the cheongyeon said that if you weren’t an Ascendant who specialized in ‘seeing’ like himself, you wouldn’t be able to figure out Lennok’s secret.


    “So then, I’ll ask you questions about Cheon-Gyeon on your behalf.”


    “… … yes?”


    Looking at Lapis, who raised his head in surprise, Lennok smiled faintly.


    “What did that person hope for when he failed to ascend to heaven… … i want to know too A lot more than you think.”


    thud!


    As soon as the words were finished, a strong vibration suddenly resonated from the other side of the floating ind.


    An area not far from the frozen forest.


    Several other watchers, centered on the dog-headed giant, were approaching this direction.


    A spear appeared out of nowhere and blocked the giant’s path as he strode along with ck eyes.


    He is a young man with a calm impression. It seemed that he had been guarding Lapis from an invisible ce until now.


    “What’s going on? If you’re looking for Lapis-sama, I’d like you to wait a bit.”


    “I’m not interested in being a lighthouse keeper. It is the wizard who has business.”


    At the dog-headed giant’s words, the atmosphere around the area instantly became tense.


    Seon Seon also slowly stepped back while fixing the window sill.


    “… … If so, I’d like to hear more about the reason. What is your business with Evan now?”


    “Hehe, I don’t think it’s something I want to talk about at a ce like this.”


    Saying that, the dog-headed giant turned his eyes on Lennok, who was sitting far away.


    “If you like that, it’s okay to talk here… … .”


    “I go.”


    Lennok readily listened to this and stood up from his seat.


    Standing in front of the dog-headed giant, Lennok put on a simple noise magic and looked up at the giant in front of him.


    It’s not a style that spreads overwhelming momentum or size like Croken, but its skills and muscle density are notckingpared to Felix.


    Even after recognizing Evelyn’s skills in the first ce, if you can raise an opinion that confronts her head-on, it must be because you are so confident in your own skills.


    Lennok was also somewhat interested in the story behind how such a giant flowed into Cheong’s eyes and epted the watcher’s karma.


    “name is?”


    “Rappard.”


    “Um, that… … .”


    The word that the name fits pretty well jumped out of his throat, but Lennok managed to swallow his mistake and asked.


    “so. What’s the matter? It’s been more than two hours since the meeting ended. Is there anything else you want to ask?”


    The description of the base and route to enter Jindun’s Sasangjeon has already been roughly finished.


    All that remains is to select the number of people who will enter thebyrinth and set the individual entrance.


    Unless Lappard intends to go down the same route as Lennok, he should not see Lennok.


    But the dog-headed giant smiled slyly as he looked down at Lennok.


    “Have you ever met the Croken Asilus?”


    Genius Wizard Who Eats Medicine Chapter 344