Genius Warlock-Episode 107
Afterwards, Oliver happened to receive private lessons from Jane and learned about the common sense of the outside world as well as the underworld..
For example, I officially learned that Landa, where Oliver lives, belongs to the United Kingdom.,
Jane said the United Kingdom was the world's superpower..
‘It is an advanced country in magic, a prince who rules the sea, and the world's most powerful country with numerous colonies..’
Although his tone may have been exaggerated, his emotions were sincere, and he actually brought a map of the world and pointed out each and every place under the control of the United Kingdom..
Surprisingly, although the United Kingdom was only a small island nation, it ruled over a vast colony dozens of times that size..
It is said that he rules over a place called the New World, an unknown empire in the East, and even a coastal city of the world's oldest Xi Empire. When asked how he ruled such a large area, Jane said that he had transferred the rule peacefully through advanced culture and sincere diplomacy..
Not only that, he said that he is still strengthening their trust and faith by giving them advanced cultural relics and implementing policies that are as beneficial to them as possible..
For your information, this part was a lie. It was a very blatant lie..
Anyway, she explained that the United Kingdom is the leader of the world, the arbiter of peace, and the center of the world, and the richest and noblest person in this United Kingdom is the richest and noblest person in the world..
‘And here in Landa, it is the most special place in the United Kingdom..’
When asked what the reason was, Jane puffed out her big chest and said,.
‘Although Landa belongs to the United Kingdom, it is also on equal footing with the United Kingdom..’
Jane said that it is no exaggeration to say that Landa is currently the second capital of the United Kingdom..
In fact, it was said that the economic power was already firmly ranked first when compared to a single power, and that even the capital city did not dare to compare, but the gap was said to be increasing rather than decreasing every year..
For this reason, 30-40% of the kingdom's national budget is covered by Landa's taxes..
In such a situation, according to the city agreement concluded during the initial redevelopment of Landa, not only the royal family but also the central council could not intervene in Landa.,
Some people even called Landa ‘a country within a country’..
I thought it was just a big city, but I guess Oliver was wrong..
Oliver praised Jane for being really smart, but Jane faked humility, as if it was no big deal, and explained everything Oliver was curious about one by one..
For example, Landa's companies, political system, election method, etc..
Not only that, but he also explained things about magic users and Pinkman that might be difficult to understand unless you are related to this area..
‘A magic user is literally a person who uses magic power. Although they cannot use magic, they possess magical power, and based on that, they can strengthen their bodies or use tools to create effects similar to magic, even if only in a primitive way. For your information, Duncan is also a magic user. He said it was hypertrophy of magical power..’
‘Oh, I see… .. Then what is Pink Man? I've heard it a few times in the past, and I heard that Mr. Duncan and Nina are also from Pinkman. What on earth is Pinkman??’
'They say it's a private security company, but it's actually a sophisticated mercenary company. A mercenary company made up of powerful individuals and organized members. In addition, they have professional personnel equivalent to that of the police department, and it is said that they are mainly used by big people such as city council members and companies..’
As if to actually prove this, there was an article in the newspaper that said the Pinkman office was now in charge of the security of central political lawmakers and city council members.,
In addition, there was a story that a large-scale protest of tens of thousands of people that took place in a coal mining town in Northland was suppressed at once..
In the attached photo, hundreds of people were lying on the floor, bleeding, and above them, men who appeared to be Pink Man were smiling and giving thumbs up..
There was a text written below the photo..
I thought it was a bit excessive, but other than that, his abilities seemed good..
In addition, Jane said that Pinkman also has a large network of mercenaries, so he can mobilize up to 1,000 people in a short period of time if he wants to.,
It didn't seem like it was an exaggeration to say that it was one of the most powerful armed groups within Landa..
When Oliver asked how she knew so much, Jane answered that she heard it directly from Duncan or her father..
Due to the nature of the business, there are many times when we hire them..
He was able to learn so much. Oliver thanked Jane once again, and Jane smiled charmingly and patted Oliver's shoulder or chest to let him know that it was okay..
Every time, the magic item on my wrist activated, and I couldn't figure out what the magic item was..
It's difficult to even ask.
Then suddenly Duncan summoned the solvers..
"I think I'll be away for a bit today..”
As soon as the solvers gathered, he said.
Everyone was confused by the sudden notice, but perhaps he was aware of it, so he added an additional explanation..
"I'm sorry all of a sudden. I think I'll have to leave for a while because my wife called me..”
Druid Scott raised his hand as at the first meeting..
"Well, it doesn't matter, but is it possible to suddenly fall out like this? that… ..It's your daughter.?”
"sorry. I am employed by the elderly man, but at the same time, I also take care of his family. If the elders were there, I would have been able to refuse, but I can't right now..”
This time Oliver asked a question..
"Edith, where have you gone??"
"Yes, I left the city for a while to secure taxes to pay on a property gift. It's kind of a business trip..”
Oliver thought for a moment. Well then, shouldn't he leave anymore?.
Nina of Demon Gun asked sharply if she had similar thoughts as Oliver..
"Then, take all the bodyguards here too.?"
"no. That's not it. All but one will remain here and carry out their usual duties. In other words, security personnel will not be reduced..”
"Oh, thank goodness. I hate increasing work as much as dying..”
Scott said, flipping his green hair back..
In reality, there was no hole in the work, and other solvers seemed relieved..
'It's a little subtle..’
Oliver was relieved, but thought about some slightly different emotions..
I felt uncomfortable for some reason, but it was too subtle to say so..
In the end, Duncan repeatedly asked for understanding, promised to return as soon as possible, and left the mansion..
There was no particular problem.
I followed his words and the number of security guards did not decrease, so I didn't feel much. That was because Duncan only looked around occasionally and did not come into frequent contact with the solvers..
However, on the contrary, Jane, who was in frequent contact with Duncan, seemed anxious and came to Oliver and other solvers with cakes and cookies more often than before..
The solvers didn't seem to like it at all, and the same was true for Oliver..
Jane explained basic common sense, current events, and unfamiliar organizations well..
Thanks to you, I was able to learn a lot, and I felt like I studied really hard..
It's more than just something I learned because I liked it..
Listening to what he said, I felt something awkward that could be called a passion for learning..
Duncan goes and it's the same day as any other day.,
Scott came over and opened his mouth..
"swimming..… . Don't get too close to the girl you need to protect.?”
He broke up with Jane and approached Oliver, who was reading the newspaper again, and started talking to him..
It wasn't that strange.
He could easily approach anyone and talk to them. Thanks to this, his feet were wide enough to joke around with other problem solvers..
"Thank you for teaching me various things.”
"haha.… Looks like he really just came out of the sewer to practice.?”
"Where did you hear that??”
"Even though I've only been here for a short time, I have a wide network of connections. Thanks to you, I picked up a lot of things to listen to. You're a druid.?”
he said confidently.
That's not entirely wrong: Druids were special beings..
As evidence, all religions except Paterism were denounced as heretics. Only Druidism was implicitly recognized as a religion..
This was due to several factors, the decisive factor among which was that druids were able to use special powers just as much as wizards and paladins..
By using the power of nature, he was able to use his surroundings, strengthen his body, and even manipulate the world tree..
Perhaps that was why Scott spoke with an arrogant tone..
"Druids are welcome everywhere, just as much as wizards. No, maybe more than a wizard. He is rare and rare, but he can operate in a wider range of areas. It has wide versatility.”
"Oh, I heard that too. You can communicate with nature and borrow its power.?”
"No, these days they say it's not borrowing, it's using. It's our legitimate right.”
Scott said, raising his finger..
Along with that, aggressive emotions such as desire for conquest, desire for reward, ambition, and pleasure flew like sparks..
"Ah yes…..”
"of course. Remember! Old folks see nature as something to be protected and worshiped, but we see it as something to be used and dominated. The bowls are different.”
“okay.… . Then can I use the World Tree??”
Scott didn't answer right away and drank some water. He pretended to be calm, but his head was rolling, and it seemed like he couldn't help it..
“….Why do you ask that??”
"Just? ....I'm interested in the world tree..”
“Kyahahaha! Not a wizard, but a warlock? It's a waste of time, a waste of energy. Why can’t I access the World Tree??”
“..…Can't you do black magic??”
Oliver asked curiously..
"of course. Didn't you learn that too? I guess I learned it the wrong way..”
For a moment, Oliver almost said that he had been online once in the past..
Although there were some confusing parts, the connection itself was not that difficult. In a way, it was even natural..
Like putting a key in a keyhole.
However, I wasn't tactful enough to say this, but fortunately Scott opened his mouth first..
"I guess dealing with the World Tree is so easy.?”
He put his arm friendly around Oliver's shoulder..
"The World Tree is something that even druids can't easily handle, and wizards can't handle it even more easily. I've felt this since I first saw you, but you really have no common sense..”
"is that so?”
"Anyway. Idiots who don't know anything think of the World Tree as a convenient tree, but that's definitely not the case. It's a sea full of information, but it also has its own will. So if you don't like it, get grumpy.”
Oliver frowned..
There is will in the World Tree. This was a story that even Oliver didn't know..
"Is that so?”
"Well, the wizards deny it, but... .. Anyway, using that world tree is like swimming barefoot in a capricious ocean. It's perfect for searching..”
“hmm… .. okay.”
"The less you know, the easier it seems. I understand."
It was definitely not wrong. Suddenly, I thought about studying the world tree again..
Recently, I was so interested in the corpse doll that I neglected studying the world tree for a while, and I felt a little guilty. But I was also happy at the same time.
There is so much to learn in the world. Isn't it fun??
The druid continued to explain with his arm placed on Oliver's shoulder..
"For wizards and druids, learning the World Tree is very difficult and takes time. If you don't have talent, it will take 1 or 2 years just to access it, and 5 or 6 years to be able to use it properly. So, even if you can only do net sailing, you will be treated as a high-class person wherever you go. So don't have any false hopes. okay?”
“....Yes, I understand.”
"under! You're the smartest warlock I've ever met..”
"I'm glad that's the case. But why are you speaking so kindly? Ah, this doesn't happen often..”
"reason? Is there anything wrong? The fact that we worked together in a boring place was meant to be, so let's stay close. How about it? I decided to have a drink with the others today. Would you like to join us? These are all connections.”
"Shouldn't you drink alcohol??”
"Well, maybe one drink would be fine.?”
With that, Scott tightened his hands. As his hands were large, his strength was also good, but Oliver politely refused..
"sorry. I'm afraid there may be an unexpected situation, so I'll decline. Also, I’m not good at drinking..”
The druid raised both hands and said, as if the lie had worked..
"Well then, there's nothing we can do. But you'll regret it.”
"Why??”
"I found some really delicious alcohol..”
The druid said and grinned..
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