Genius Warlock-Episode 156
Accident.
Surprisingly it was all a coincidence.
As Arthur said, Willes hid in an incinerator..
In addition, they attempted to rebuild their power by gathering the remnants of the Kell Freedom and Independence Army that had been hiding in Landa, which was an issue that could threaten the autonomy of Landa City..
The rebels gathered in the city that was granted autonomy..
However, it is no longer possible to make a fuss and use the police or city defense forces..
If done wrong, it could draw attention and make matters worse..
Therefore, the city tried to solve this problem by supporting solvers who were retired military personnel with guaranteed skills and credibility..
That is, using Arthur and his colleagues..
But what is this??
Like a practical joke, at the same time that Arthur attacked Willes, Willes attacked the city prison with elite soldiers. To save his imprisoned comrades.
Again, this was all a coincidence.
However, the bleeding was greater than expected to be considered a coincidence..
Due to the current situation, the prison's defenses were raised in their own way, but the firepower of the attacking enemy exceeded expectations, and three of the five sections of the prison were broken, causing numerous petty criminals and violent criminals imprisoned within them to pour out into the streets..
It is said that the city hastily mobilized the police and some of the city defense forces to catch the escaped criminals, but many of them still escaped, and Landa was caught up in an untimely uproar..
“either in or out..…."
Forrest said as he brought out various types of newspapers published in Randa and placed them on the desk..
There were so many newspapers that it sounded like a thud instead of a thud..
Rustling. Rustle.
Forrest opened the newspaper and opened his mouth again..
“It's a hot newspaper published today. Let me read the front page article… . Around late morning yesterday, the city's public prison was attacked. The authorities have defined this as a planned terrorist attack, and the main suspect is presumed to be the Committee Against Development in Zone Z..”
"....?"
Oliver tilted his head..
I didn't understand at all what the anti-development committee was and what the estimate was..
“Sorry, Forrest. Wasn't it Mr. Willes of the Kell Free Independence Army who attacked the city jail??”
“The truth is. I'll read other articles too. It's a newspaper from... . An anonymous informant came in that a group of warlocks were behind the prison attack that took place early this morning. It is presumed that this is to save a gang member who was caught by the police department a few days ago, and this once again shows how dangerous warlocks are blah blah blah... . It says. The article is cheesy, but the photos are good..”
Forrest turned the newspaper towards Oliver and showed him the picture..
The picture was definitely taken well..
The collapsed outer wall of the prison and the prisoners pouring through the cracks. The shading of the black and white photo highlighted its seriousness to the fullest..
But the doubts did not go away.
“As Forest said, the photos were definitely taken well. Still, the doubts do not go away. Wasn't it Mr. Willes who stormed the prison? You said that through the communication device yesterday, right??”
“It certainly was..”
“But why are the newspapers telling a different story??”
“Because the city requested it. It wouldn't be an ordinary shame to say that the prison was robbed by the Kel Free Independence Army who went into hiding in the city..”
“Isn’t it a disgrace to rob a prison??”
“Don't be cowardly and say things that are true. I have nothing to say?”
Forrest answered with a light smile. I felt like I was used to this sort of thing..
He poured the liquor and handed it to Oliver and spoke again..
“..…Honestly, you're absolutely right. The fact that the prison was robbed is a disgrace. However, this is bleeding that has already been shed. In that case, the city should go in the direction of reducing the amount of bleeding as much as possible..”
“I don't quite understand... .. If you don’t mind, could you tell me a story??”
Forrest thought for a moment and nodded..
"......You'd better tell me. You deserve to know. First of all, you know Landa is a free city.?”
Oliver nodded..
Landa was clearly a city belonging to the United Kingdom, but it was a free city not ruled by a royal family or a central council..
Maybe it's more than that? It is also called a country within a country, so there are these..
“But freedom is expensive. In the first place, the birth of the city of Landa occurred with miraculous probability. A catastrophe occurred and the original Landa collapsed, and politicians, capitalists, and wizards joined forces to build this city. It's just a few words, but each and every one of them is incredibly difficult..”
Oliver nodded again. It didn't feel right to his skin, but his mind vaguely understood it..
“However, it does not end once it is born. Rather, it is the beginning. Landa maintains its status as a free city by paying huge taxes. But the funny thing is that people are not satisfied and become greedy for more..”
“I'm greedy?"
“Yes, the royal family wants to turn Landa back into a direct territory, and the central council wants to take away its free city status and incorporate it into a general administrative district. You want to keep the goose that lays the golden eggs in your own cage..”
Oliver seemed to know roughly how this story was going..
I've already heard similar stories a few times..
“But Landa probably doesn't like that..”
“that's right. That's correct. So every year, Landa wages an invisible war against the Central Council and the royal family. To somehow protect autonomy from external forces. By the way, the city jail was robbed by the Kel Free Independence Army? What do you think??”
“uh… … . I'm not sure, but it seems like they're giving me an excuse..”
“That's correct. I'll pour you another drink as a reward..”
Grumble.
“….So, first of all, I'm going to spread such nonsense. If you spread so many lies, it takes quite a while to reveal the truth. When it comes to land autonomy, newspapers and radio stations have the same position as the city, so they cooperate. It's a rare sight, so keep that in mind..”
Oliver nodded and looked at another newspaper..
Newspapers said it was an attack by a criminal organization to rescue prison members, while newspapers reported that it was an attack by a recently popular pseudo-sect..
They all said something different, but some newspapers published articles mentioning the Kel Free Independence Army..
When asked about this point, Forrest replied:.
“The complete lack of truth is noticeable. There needs to be some facts as well. That way it won't be more confusing.”
“Oh, I see… .. But, is it okay to use people who are completely unrelated like this??”
“Don't worry. Did you put it that way on purpose? They are all in conflict with the city or subject to control, so you wrote an article like that to take advantage of this situation to increase your control over them. It's a kind of paving stone. Even during this mess, you can't believe that. Regardless of whether you are old or not, those who are high up are truly amazing..”
“ah……."
Come to think of it, the groups written about in the article were all mainly comprised of black magicians and criminals..
They didn't just randomly select people who could attack the prison..
“This city is free, but it demands as much control as its freedom..”
“I think I roughly understand it. but…..”
“but?”
“I didn't know there were so many groups in Randa. In particular, what on earth is the Anti-Development Committee? There are a lot of articles about that in particular.?”
“It's an organization that has built a nest in Area Z. They've been protesting since the redevelopment of Landa, but surprisingly, even the brokers' union doesn't know much about them. They say they are a group of fanatics or doomsdayists. These are people who are usually quiet but occasionally cause accidents..”
Oliver nodded without thinking much..
This city seemed to have as many different people as its huge size and tall buildings..
“Well, can I ask you one last question??”
“However much.”
“Is there a special reason why you explained it in such detail??”
Forrest grinned as if a waiting question had been asked..
“..…The city said they would like to make a request directly to you..”
***
Forrest said that Landa's shaded and sunny areas will be in a state of emergency for a while..
Prisoners escaped in large numbers. If it was natural, it was natural..
It was said that not only the police department but also the city defense force would be mobilized if necessary, and the broker union also agreed to cooperate fully until the emergency fire is extinguished..
What this means is that solvers will also be mobilized semi-forcibly..
I would be paid well, but I couldn't refuse, and neither could Oliver..
“I don't understand..”
Oliver, who was sitting in the backseat of a car driven by Al, a restaurant worker, asked Forrest who was sitting next to him. he was reading a book.
“What don't I understand??”
“I understand that Landa is in trouble now, and that the problem solvers are being mobilized. Of course, I understand that I work too..”
“Thank goodness. however?”
“Then, I have to search the back alleys like other problem solvers. Why am I going to the city’s Ministry of Internal Affairs??”
“That's because a city official asked me to call you before making the request. He said he wanted to commission it face to face, but unfortunately I didn't hear what that was. He said he would tell me when you come in person. I apologize for this. City officials are not so easy. First of all, it's right to cooperate..”
“No, I don't mean that. However, I'm curious about what it is..”
“It will arrive soon, just wait a moment.”
What Forrest said was true..
Before long, we entered Zone B, the center of the city..
For my first time here, it was quite impressive..
Oliver toured District.
The neighborhood seemed as if it had been made up of huge fortresses, and all the buildings were large and imposing, as if they were intimidating..
But apart from that, the streets had an inexplicable dignity and order, and were full of people in neat suits and uniforms..
They all looked busy and there was no gap in sight..
“It's a breathtaking place any time you see it. This is where the city's elite gather..”
“Everyone looks busy.”
“That's right. Even though they are criticized for being tax thieves, surprisingly, they all work hard. This might be a place you'll have to get used to in the future..”
Al, who was driving, interrupted the conversation..
“I'm sorry for what I said. president. I think we'll be arriving at the Ministry of Interior building soon..”
“Okay.”
With his answer, Forrest took something out of his arms. It was like an ID card..
After passing several huge buildings, the car's head straightened towards one point..
It was a rectangular building in dark light gray, surrounded by a castle-like wall made of brick and steel..
The man who appeared to be a security guard took two steps and gestured with his hand to stop, and Al did as he was told and stopped the car..
The security guard muttered lowly when he saw Al sitting in the driver's seat..
“red skin?”
Low-key contempt. At that time, Forrest called the security guard from the back seat..
“Just a driver. security guard teacher.”
The guard turned his head and looked towards Forrest. When I saw Forrest, the faint contempt that had shined when I saw Al disappeared..
“Sorry for this. What brought you here? teacher.”
Forrest responded, showing the ID card he took out earlier..
“I'm here to see Mr. Paul Carver from the Home Office..”
He opened his mouth as the guard spoke a word or two through the communication device..
“You have an appointment. Please go inside. Excuse me.”
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