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Genius Warlock - Episode 140

Oliver, who was in deep darkness, opened his eyes carefully..

I felt dazed but refreshed, as if I had slept for a long time. Her whole body was pleasantly warm. Where on earth am I?.......

Oliver lifted his arms and examined his body..

He was lying in a large bathtub, naked, without even a single thread of clothing on..

The color of the water was strange. Judging from the magic flowing, it seemed like a potion was mixed..

"huh....?"

Oliver got up and looked around..

A space I see for the first time. It looked more like a laboratory than a bathhouse..

I searched my mind to see what happened, but unfortunately I couldn't remember anything..

I was so tired, and maybe because I slept for a long time, my mind was full of noise like a broken communication device..

All I vaguely remember is talking to someone..

All I had was a memory of sitting on a sofa with a table across from me in an alien space where all sides were black and talking to someone..

‘And I ate warm milk and cookies… . Chocolate cookies. What did we talk about??’

At that moment, Oliver felt dizzy and leaned on his arm..

I thought it would be good if anyone could explain this situation. Then, just at that moment, I heard a voice..

“Ah, you're awake.?”

I turned my head and saw Merlin coming through the entrance..

He was carrying a towel and some clothes, and above all, he was quite well dressed..

It was a unique type of clothing that was a combination of a suit and a robe, and the sleeves and hem were decorated with gold..

But it wasn't awkward. In fact, it even suited me as if that was the real thing..

".....Elderly?”

“exactly. Judging by the way he recognizes me, it seems like there isn't a big problem with his head. I don't remember anything?”

Oliver stood there and tried to remember..

Fortunately, when I saw Merlin, the scattered pieces of my memory seemed to gradually come together..

“……I had a fight with the old man. That I'm testing my worth.”

“It would have been better if I started by telling you what I helped you with. Just hearing that story makes me seem like a bad person... .. Well, he is a bad person..”

Merlin laughed and said again jokingly:.

“I don't remember anything else?”

“I had a fight with the old man. And I was unilaterally manipulated..”

“….Well, that's right.”

“Then I smoked pilgerette… .. I don’t remember anything after that. I think I surrendered because it was difficult, is that correct??”

“..…That's right. Well, it satisfied me enough, so don’t worry. If I had been disappointed in the first place, I would have abandoned it on that icy land and come alone. What about your body??”

Oliver examined himself. The fatigue was completely washed away, and the wounds received during the battle were completely healed..

The scars from the orphanage and mine days remained faint, but.

“it's okay.”

“Thank goodness. Still, soak a little more. Don't show off what's hanging between your legs..”

Oliver looked between his legs and said.

“no. You can come out now.”

“That's not what I mean. Just taking that bath once will cost you hundreds of millions, so take more baths. It's not a waste..”

As soon as he heard those words, Oliver plunged into the bathtub up to his neck..

“Hundreds of millions?”

“exactly. I used the highest quality potions and herbs. Thanks to this, it is effective for years-old fatigue, minor skin diseases, skin whitening, improvement of wrinkles, removal of age spots, as well as back pain, arthritis, and constipation. Expensive but really effective.”

Oliver believed that. In fact, Oliver was in the best shape he had been in some time..

“thank you.”

"Well, don't be too grateful. Don't you just do it?."

"Do I have to pay??”

Merlin chuckled at those words. Like she's really funny.

“I don't think so, but I guess I'm very scared of money.?”

“Yes, for hundreds of millions, you should be able to work for at least a few months..”

“hmm.… . Don't worry about money. When it comes to money, I also have plenty of it. Instead, I want to be rewarded with something else.."

“What do you mean when you say something else??”

“First of all, how about we take a break and talk? It's not urgent.”

Oliver nodded..

Merlin said as he placed the clothes and towel he had brought on the table..

“Soak for another hour or two, then change into these clothes. I threw away my original clothes because they became rags..”

“Yes, thank you.”

"Well then, take a rest. I'll go out and see..”

"Hey, old man."

Oliver stopped Merlin on his way out..

“What is it?”

“Can you feel touch and taste even in your dreams??”

“dream? As far as I know, no. I had a dream?”

“no, no.”

***

As Merlin said, Oliver soaked in the bathtub for another hour or two and then came out..

My head was spinning after being in the hot bath for so long, but my energy soon came back. As Merlin said, she was expensive, but the effect seemed to be certain..

Oliver dried himself with a towel, changed his clothes, and went outside..

It was so big inside that I had no idea where to go, but fortunately, the wooden doll-golem guarding the door bent down as if to guide me..

"Well then, please.”

The wooden doll-golem raised its head as if surprised, then nodded and started walking. Oliver followed behind him..

The wooden doll-golem, which had been walking down a long hallway for a while, stopped in front of an antique door. She then slightly bent her waist and gestured as if to ask me to go in..

Oliver did as he was told and opened the door..

As I opened the door and went inside, I saw a huge library with numerous books lined up on the walls..

Oliver looked around in admiration..

Looking closely, I noticed that not only were there a lot of books, but there were many different types of books. Not only the field, but also the language and time zone.

“It's amazing?”

Merlin, who was organizing books on one side, said. Unlike before, he had changed into clothes that were comfortable to work in..

“yes… .. I have never seen so many books in my life. Is that why you call it an archive??”

Merlin said as he put his books away..

“Similar but a little different.”

“okay.… . If you don't mind, can I help you organize your books??”

“As expected, you are very polite for a young person these days. Nowadays, we just look at things in a daze... . Then can you help me??”

Merlin magically lifted a stack of books and handed them to Oliver..

“Hey, insert it into section E. According to the numbers in the book.”

“Yes, I understand.”

Oliver answered, going to where Merlin said and starting to put the books on the shelf..

I unconsciously looked at the title written in the book..

“….The relationship between social systems, the economy, and the poor?”

“Why is it strange? There's a book like that in the wizard's library.?”

asked Merlin in the distance..

“no.… . I'm just curious what book it is.”

“Just like the title. It's a book that deals with the correlation between social systems, the economy, and the poor. It is a special medicine for treating insomnia..”

Oliver nodded and put the book away. I read the next book.

“The necessity and justification for establishing a colony?”

“That book also lives up to its name. This is a book that explains why we need to build a colony and why it is justifiable. Writers these days tend to give names rather insincerely... . By any chance, do you know what a colony is??”

Oliver nodded. He learned from newspapers and Jane..

“yes.”

“Well then, explain..”

Merlin stopped organizing his books and asked.

“hmm… .. Isn’t it a foreign country or land ruled by the United Kingdom??”

“Oh, it's not exact, but it's roughly correct... . Do you know how colonies are formed??”

Oliver answered, recalling what Jane had said..

“With advanced culture and sincere diplomacy.?”

"her. her. her.… . Well, that's not wrong either. It is true that it is through advanced culture.."

With those words, Merlin imitated shooting a gun..

It seemed a far cry from the peaceful transfer of sovereignty that Jane had spoken of..

“So, what is true diplomacy??”

“To appease internal dissatisfied forces or protect the rights and interests of existing vested interests. Governing requires a certain degree of spontaneity, so be nice to the few people in your colony. Clever.”

“….Well, what about the rest of us??”

“Exploit. Like squeezing grapes with a grape press..”

“Is that so?”

“exactly. Is that why you conquered it?.”

Oliver thought and asked a question..

“….They say they are strengthening trust and faith by implementing beneficial policies to protect their sovereignty. Is that also a lie??”

“It's not a lie. For example, in the country called Adin, there was a barbaric system where people could be flogged if they failed to pay taxes. This was improved and banned..”

"Oh, that's nice..”

“Instead, seize the land..”

“…It's gotten better, right??”

“I don't know that either. Most of those whose land was taken away either starved to death or wandered off to other places, making it impossible to ask questions..”

“Have you seen it yourself??”

“exactly. Even after all this, War Wizard has been released. Thanks to you, I was able to see and learn a lot..”

“ah..… . IM jealous.”

Oliver said without realizing it.

“Because I can see and learn a lot... .. I knew this from the beginning, but recently I learned that there are a lot of things I don't know..”

“You've learned a lot. There is no greater learning than realizing your own foolishness... . In that spirit, I have a suggestion..”

“A suggestion?”

“exactly. Boy, don't you want to learn magic from me??”

"......?"

Oliver frowned and remained silent. There was an awkward silence in the study..

“I'm sorry, but can you please answer me? It's embarrassing.”

“ah..… . Sorry, old man. However, I was wondering if I heard wrong. You're teaching me magic.?”

“exactly. It's very strange?”

“Honestly, yes. As far as I know, magic is not taught to anyone other than wizards belonging to the Magic Tower or school..”

“It's not wrong. Knowledge is precious. You can't teach it to a dog or a cow. So I don't plan on teaching you for free either.."

“then.…?”

“Please allow me to perform a simple experiment on you..”

“Experiment?”

“exactly. I'm not saying I'm going to cut you open like a frog. I just want to do a few tests. maybe.”

"What test is it??”

“I can't answer that far. Please answer whether you will do it or not..”

Oliver thought about Merlin's words for a while and then asked a question..

“So you're saying you'll be my teacher in exchange for doing an experiment on me??”

“He’s a teacher…. . Well, that's it. If he teaches you magic, he is a teacher..”

“Sorry, but I will decline..”

Merlin's eyes widened. As if she didn't expect this answer.

“I heard right now?”

“Yes, old man.”

Merlin reacted more with curiosity than anger..

It was a bit difficult to guess as he couldn't show any emotions due to the magic wall around him, but it seemed like curiosity was the right thing to do..

“her… . That's amazing. May I ask what is the reason? I don't think it's your personality to just turn down an opportunity to learn. I feel uncomfortable being the subject of an experiment.?”

"No, that's not it. On the contrary, I would be grateful if I could learn magic to that degree.."

“So what is the reason? This may sound like an old man's boast, but there are quite a few people who seek my teachings. You are free to refuse, young friend, but I would like you to tell me the reason..”

“……Can I be honest with you??”

“Of course. If you're not honest, you'll feel worse..”

“Well, let me be honest with you. If I were to have the elder as my teacher, I would have to follow his orders, but that bothers me a little..”

“I'm the type of person who doesn't like taking orders.?”

“no. However, there may be some of those orders that I am not willing to do. Then I won't follow it, but that would be like breaking my promise to my elders. So I refused because I thought it would be better not to create such a situation at all..”

After hearing Oliver's answer, Merlin looked surprised as if he had seen a fool, and then suddenly started laughing. she looks so funny.

After laughing for a while, Merlin opened his mouth..

“ah..… . I'm sorry. In my life, I have never seen anyone who doesn't take a chance for that reason. To be honest, I feel stupid..”

“sorry.”

“Well, then how about doing it like this??”

“yes?”

“If there's anything I need you to do, I'll just suggest it. No commands... .. Then you don’t have to follow it unconditionally. I'm suggesting this. What do you think??”

“I like it, but… . Is that okay??”

“I'm also interested in experimenting on you. I already have too many friends to ask me to do chores for. Let’s just set some rules and build a relationship. Then I will help you with your problem too..”

“Problem? What are you talking about??”

“Rosburn and the other kids. Even though you saved those children from the abyss, that doesn't mean things have gotten better. He is a wide-spread man with nothing to rely on..”

At that moment, Oliver was a little shocked..

That was correct. Although the children escaped the worst of the situation, it was not the end. The kids needed a place to stay..

Merlin asked just in case..

“No way, you plan to feed them all.?”

"no, that's not it.”

“her! To answer so quickly... .. Well, that might be a good thing. Even so, it would be a bit much to push the children out into the streets, so I will take care of it for you. To be exact, I'm leaving it to an organization that I have connections with..”

“If it is an institution, is it related to wizards??”

“exactly. It would be terrible for children who have been treated badly by wizards to be left in the care of another wizard, but what can you do? The reality is that if you don't have power, your options are narrowed. Is there a problem??”

Oliver thought for a moment and shook his head..

This was for the best. Even if those children went to an orphanage, they would soon become independent, and there was no one else they could trust. Cant came to mind for a moment, but I thought that would be a bit inappropriate..

“..…Well then, I will gratefully accept your suggestion..”

“We've finally reached an agreement. I will speak comfortably from now on. First, write a contract.”

“A contract? Do wizards actually write contracts??”

“No, it's just that in your case and mine, we've both presented conditions, so wouldn't it be better to do it? Just as words have no form, they deteriorate over time. A contract is required to make sure.”

“Oh, I see… .. Well, can you add one more thing? There is one more thing I want to learn from you..”

“Wow, this is so shameless. Something?”

“Can you teach me about the world? A wider and more diverse world than what I learned..”

Merlin made a strange expression. It wasn't clear, but he seemed satisfied..

“..…If that's the case, there's no need to write it down..”

“…yes?"

“Take a look for yourself. That's the best way to know the world. The world you learn about through someone else's mouth is not the real world. It's a processed world.”