Genius Warlock-Episode 117
Jane, Oliver and Jonathan got into an armored vehicle and headed somewhere..
This car, which seemed to be able to withstand most gunfire and explosions, was quite slow to match its defensive capabilities, but that wasn't a bad thing..
Thanks to this, I was able to leisurely see the outside scenery..
“..…Is this your first time here??”
Jane asked, sitting next to Oliver..
Oliver answered, taking his gaze away from the blue night view..
"yes. This is my first time in a place like this... ..do you know where it is??”
"well. Looking at the many high-rise buildings and airships, I think it's Area J or D, but I don't know the details. I couldn't tour the whole city either.."
As Jane finished speaking, she looked at Jonathan. Jonagan answered clearly..
“It's in Zone J. It is usually an area where cultural and entertainment facilities for nearby residents are concentrated. Thanks to this, it’s so bright even at night..”
It was actually bright outside, and countless people and cars were moving below..
Airships were also seen in greater numbers than in other areas, some of which landed on top of tall buildings that almost reached the sky..
It was the biggest world Oliver had ever seen, and it was amazing that there was such a difference even though it was the same city, and he was curious about the reason..
Who should I ask to find out??
“Area J. I've been here a few times in the past. Education car... . Although it is a place where a lot of money is exchanged and is flashy and fun, I understand that it is not a very good place for security. Why did you come here??”
Jonathan answered Jane's question.
"Not necessarily. It is true that it is a noisy place, but the security is also excellent. At least, the place where VIPs stay is safe enough for central lawmakers and foreign royals to stay as well..”
"The VIP room costs millions of Randa per day... . By any chance, is your father there??”
Jonathan shook his head in response to Jane's question as he noticed something..
"sorry. That's not my area to answer. I'm just an errand boy carrying out my duties... .. All I can say is that you are safe now, so don’t worry too much..”
Jonathan's words were sincere, but Jane quickly began to get nervous as if he disagreed..
Not only that, a little anger, disgust, and anxiety bubbled up, but it was only when I took a deep breath that I finally regained my composure..
Although Oliver doesn't know him well, his reaction was awkward considering he was meeting his father who was giving him a huge inheritance..
Weren’t we on good terms??
"Ah, we're almost there now..”
Jonathan said as if calling for attention..
At the end of his line of sight was a very large skyscraper, with a soft blue light shining throughout the building..
Like a jewel.
In fact, there was a sculpture on top of the building that everyone could see..
It felt somewhat similar to the hotel I visited with Joseph in the past..
"..…Is it a hotel??”
"In addition to being a hotel, it is a cultural complex that includes a bar, casino, theater, and department store. It's a relatively recent place..”
With Jonathan's explanation, the car passed the front of the building, turned onto the right side of the road, and entered the basement..
There were countless expensive cars gathered in the underground parking lot, and Oliver, who had never seen so many cars parked before, was amazed. In contrast, Jonathan moved calmly as if he was used to it..
"If you don't mind, could you please take it down??”
"Where are we going??”
"We will guide you to a safe VIP room. However, before that, stop by the clothing store. There are dress restrictions from the VIP room onwards..”
Jane smiled as if she finally recognized her own attire..
“..…A lot happened today.”
“I understand. Please follow me. There's a clothing store in the basement. I'll show you around..”
it was true.
In the basement, there was a parking lot as well as several colorful and neat shops, each selling perfume, brooches, ribbons, etc..
Of course, there was also a clothing store with numerous clothes on display..
Jonathan said politely to Jane:.
“You can choose the clothes you like here..”
"This will take some time..”
Jane said as she looked around at the numerous clothes..
"I understand. You are a woman. Pick slowly… . And pick Mr. Dave too..”
Jonathan said to Oliver, who was waiting in the back as if it were someone else's business..
"yes? Do you mean me too??”
“Yes, as I said before, there is a dress code so Dave needs to change too. Costs are handled here, so you can choose comfortably..”
He said it as if it was no big deal, but other than that, Oliver was a bit embarrassed..
This was because I had always worn clothes roughly, so I had no idea what it was like to dress according to the dress code..
I was wondering if I could wear a suit like Forrest, but Jane intervened..
“If you don't mind, can I choose it for you??”
“yes?”
"Should I say this as a reward for protecting me? I want to choose it for you. I also studied fashion in my own way. Would it be okay?”
"Of course. I'm rather grateful.”
Oliver said sincerely..
All I knew about clothes was how to put on a top and tuck my pants into my legs. On the contrary, I was even glad to see it..
As if she didn't like that answer, Jane smiled slightly and picked up the clothes one by one and placed them in front of Oliver..
"hmm..… . This one looks too old, this one looks too young. Hmm... . How about this?”
Jane recommended a simple white and black suit..
"These days, people are pursuing too flashy things, so I think going simple would be attractive. Especially for Dave. How are you??”
"great.”
1Oliver answers without a second’s hesitation..
Jane smiled awkwardly..
"Why don't you think about it a little bit??”
"It must be a good thing since you chose it. You know clothes better than me..”
The corners of Jane's mouth rose at those words. I'm just stating the truth.
“….Just like before. By any chance, you didn't do it on purpose.?”
"What do you mean??”
"no… . it's nothing.”
As Jane said those words, she tried to take off her clothes, and Oliver also turned around and took off his clothes..
At that time, Jonathan said for the first time in embarrassment..
"Wait. Two minutes... . You must change your clothes in the locker room..”
***
"So, I was so tired today. I couldn't sleep well. The villa burned down, I ran away, and I almost died. So I hope he doesn't get any weird misunderstandings..”
In the elevator.
Jane explained what happened in the clothing store..
Jonathan said, “Yes.” "yes." I never believed him even though he answered, but Oliver just stayed quiet..
Because I didn’t even know what I had misunderstood.
Jane was about to say something, as if she was frustrated with Oliver, but she thought for a moment and then shook her head..
Oliver decided that it wasn't much help..
Ding Dong I
Meanwhile, the elevator has reached the target floor..
The golden needle pointed to the 66th floor, and when the door opened, an old-fashioned space with a red carpet unfolded..
I saw old people in expensive tailcoats, young people in casual clothes, and foreigners with bronze skin and headscarves..
There were a lot of people and a large space, and in one place people were gambling, in another place they were sharing drinks or tea, and in another place they were listening to the radio and checking documents..
Perhaps because they used sound-blocking magic, they didn't disturb each other at all even though they were doing various things in a large space..
A fairly unfamiliar sight. As if this was familiar to him, Jonathan politely extended his hand and began giving directions..
"Please follow me.”
Jane and Oliver followed the direction Jonathan indicated and entered..
I left the large hall and entered a hallway, and there was an antique door in the middle of the hallway..
There was magic in the door that seemed to control movement inside and out. When I looked inside out of curiosity, I was able to see various emotions..
I was curious about what was going on in this state of extreme pleasure, shame, humiliation, and anger..
'hmm.......'
"here.”
Jonathan stopped in front of a room and said.
He picked up the wired communication device he had seen in the House of Angels and spoke into it..
After a while, a woman with a rabbit mask on her face appeared, and naturally disappeared as if she hadn't seen Jonathan and Jane..
"come in.”
A familiar voice. It was Edith..
Just like when we first met, he was on a large bed wearing only underwear and running shorts, but unlike before, he seemed to be in a good mood..
“father…..”
Jane entered the room and said hello..
"yes, it's me.”
"Wait, didn't you say you were leaving Landa??”
"On the way, I changed my mind and just came back. Why are you dissatisfied??”
"Oh, no… . I'm just happy to see you again like this.”
"ㅡHa!”
Edith interrupted Jane with a loud laugh..
I thought he liked it because he wanted to pass on a legacy, but it turns out that wasn't really the case..
It was a complex feeling beyond simply liking or disliking it..
Would you say it's a mixture of hatred and guilt??
Conflicting emotions that made her wonder if they could even exist throbbed with intense light within Edith..
"The game has already been decided. You'll receive an inheritance, so there's no more stupid pretense. So stop it. Watching your acting disgusts me too. Because it reminds me of your prostitute-like mother..”
Jane's expression turned cold at the sudden harsh words..
Despair, anger, as if even the slightest hope had been cut off... .. No, rather, yes, the feeling of futility shone through..
Personally, I didn't really like Oliver's feelings..
“….okay. So you don't have to act like the lovely daughter anymore..”
“Yes, I worked hard for several years wearing a mask and fawning over myself. Thanks to you, I laughed a little too, so I don’t have to do this anymore… .. I'll pay for your trouble, so get out of here..”
That was the end of the conversation.
Within a few minutes of meeting, the relationship between father and daughter completely broke down, and Jane disappeared somewhere under Jonathan's guidance..
The moment Oliver was about to follow, Edith stopped him..
“Where are you going??”
"Me?”
"Yes, damn you. Who else is here besides you? I've felt it since we first met, but it feels like my ears are completely blocked.."
It was the same attitude as when we first met, but I didn't really hate Oliver..
"I'm trying to follow the lady. That's what I got hired for..”
“Well then, let's cancel that for a while and do another request..”
“Another request? Sorry, but that was through Forest.-”
"-Fuck you. If I'm going to do it, I'll do it. It also costs money. one… .. 200 million rand?”
"...It's big. It's like the cost of protecting a young lady..”
"It's big. It's 200 million to protect such an illegitimate bitch. Well, thanks to that I can now hold the leash, so it’s not that much of a loss..”
“A leash?”
"why? Do you think I didn't know that Duncan had betrayed me by sticking with my family??”
"Did you know?”
"It wasn't to this extent, but I knew they were doing something through the back hole. He was an ambitious guy. Well, he hid it well. People's fundamentals don't change much..”
Oliver thought for a moment..
"..…I don't understand?”
“what?”
"that… . If you had known he was going to betray you, couldn't you have prevented it in advance??”
"I didn't know you would betray me to this extent. And more than anything, if I had stopped it in advance, do you think my family would have had the evidence to do this damn thing? Think about it for a moment.”
Edith drank as if she was truly frustrated. He was a magician, but he didn't seem to be a product made by Murphy..
"Oh my god! ..… It's a little worse than eating at the house of angels. I need to call the manager and ask him about it..”
"So, is the reason you want to pass on the inheritance to Lady Jane just to find something to threaten the family you don't like??”
“ah.… . It wasn't what I was aiming for from the beginning, but that's roughly it. They think I'm already behind and they're just doing stupid things. Do you know how to get respect??”
"well?”
"Just showing you that I can fuck you. Then smile and be kind to pigs like me. Otherwise, you're screwed..”
It seemed like a simple statement, but Oliver could sense a belief that went beyond sincerity. Like Joanna's faith in God.
I was curious.
"Can I ask what the request is??”
"Oh, you look a bit human now. It's no big deal. talk to me.”
"Are you talking about a story??”
“okay. But, honestly. You have to be very honest and honest. Then, as I said before, I will give you 200 million. It's easier than smiling?”
hmm… … . 200 million.
"Could you please ask me something else as compensation??”
"Something else? why? Should I double it??”
Oliver shook his head..
“no. Edith, please answer my question too. Honestly. I have a lot of questions for you too..”
At that moment, Edith looked surprised and then laughed. As if I saw something interesting.
"Ha! Sounds fun. good.”
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