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Genius Warlock-Episode 252

Miss Jane.

She was the illegitimate daughter of Edith Rock, whom Oliver seeks, and a member of the Sisterhood..

The last time I saw him was when I was in charge of security at the Suburaptor Large Museum..

"It seems like a name I haven't heard in a long time..”

"It's been a while. Well, you and I have been busy and busy for a while.……."

it was true.

After the matter with Jane was over, a series of events occurred, starting with the recovery of the auction items, the Apprentice of the Human Meat Chef, the reconciliation between the Fighter Crew and the Crime Firm, and contracts and training..

In the process, Oliver had to spend quite a hectic day going back and forth between the Magic Tower and Area X..

Well, it was fun, so I had no complaints..

"But, why did Lady Jane suddenly... … . Since you are your daughter, can you help me meet Edith??”

Oliver asked doubtfully..

That's because Oliver saw how Jane and Edith's relationship ended..

Edith called Jane, who had been brought back from the dead by Duncan's betrayal, and laughed to her face, insulting her mother by calling her a whore..

I thought they had made up again, but Oliver shook his head..

Somehow I didn't think that would be the case..

At that time, Edith hurt Jane so much..

I can't say for sure because I don't know much about it, but it wasn't a wound that could be easily sutured..

"I can help you, but it's not because I'm your daughter, so don't misunderstand. I know that the relationship between father and daughter is strained..”

"yes? then…?”

"Literally. Lady Jane can help, but she can't help because she's Edith's daughter..”

Oliver tilted his head at the enigmatic words. It was difficult to understand.

“Sorry, Forrest. It's a little difficult for me to understand what you're saying.”

“Well, I guess I should start by explaining the background… … . I said earlier that you and I have been busy.?”

"yes."

"But we're not the only ones keeping busy. Everyone lives a busy life in Landa. Lady Jane is no exception..”

"How have you been??”

“While you and I were reconciling the Crime Firm and the Fighter Crew, Miss Jane joined the Sisterhood's wealthy group.."

Ah, I remembered. That was Jane's goal after becoming wealthy after receiving Edith's inheritance..

"That's good... . Isn’t that why you went to the auction house in the first place??”

"You could say I was lucky. The auction house was attacked and the first day ended in failure, but in the meantime, only Lady Jane managed to get a decent item... … . I think Ms. Miranda appreciated that..”

"Ms. Miranda.?”

“She is a rare female mogul in Landa. She might not know... … . She is a wealthy person with a huge fortune, a professional investor, and a socialite with a wide network of contacts..”

‘Hmm… … . Miranda, I think I heard this somewhere before. No, did you see it??’

"Is he the leader of the group??”

"To be honest, I'm closer to an owner than a leader..”

“yes?”

"It is true that the Sisterhood's wealthy group gathered together to join forces, but they also gathered together with Ms. Miranda at the center. In reality, the members are in a position to listen to Ms. Miranda's orders..”

"Is that so?"

"He is a very resourceful person. Rumor has it that they are also reaching out to the capital's aristocratic society. It's not a sure thing, but it's a possibility.”

"That's amazing... . By the way, what does this story have to do with helping Lady Jane meet Edith??”

“The point is, Lady Jane is no longer an illegitimate child who just received an inheritance. Although she received help from Ms. Miranda, she was an investor who made her debut in the Miranda social scene..”

"Is it an investment??”

"Yes, investors. Since the group that Jane belongs to is an investment-oriented group, it also actively engages in external investment activities. He may be an actor who follows the script written by Ms. Miranda, but... … . Anyway, she has become a noble lady with influence on Landa in her own way. So maybe she can help you.”

aha… … . Oliver now understood what was meant and was impressed at the same time. I mean it seriously..

After putting in so much effort and determination, he finally got what he wanted. It was truly amazing.

But there were also problems.

"But isn't that bad for me??”

"what?”

"If Miss Jane is so successful, isn't it hard for me to meet her??”

“why do you think so?”

“Because there is a difference in status.?”

"Hmm… … . I don't think so?”

"Why??”

"Because you have been as successful as Miss Jane.?”

***

Oliver couldn't understand what was being said, but Forrest soon explained why..

Why I don't understand at all.

Oliver was not convinced and questioned this, but Forrest said that it was a rumor and reality and advised Oliver to be aware of it first..

Oliver said yes, then got up and tried to leave the restaurant..

Because I was mentally tired from the sudden story... … . I had work to do.

Forrest was disappointed, but he didn't stop him..

‘Well, that would be better. I'd like to at least serve a meal here, but there's a possibility that the guests might bother you... … . Let's eat together later. Don't worry too much about your promise with Lady Jane. I'll try to catch it as soon as possible.’

Oliver answered that he knew, stopped by the black market, and returned home..

Although he was officially exhausted after hearing the unexpected story, Oliver didn't waste any time and got moving right away and started making and experimenting with the corpse doll..

After going to Mountain Face, I did more work than I thought, but since you never know when work will pile up again, there's no harm in getting it done in advance.?

Oliver first cut off the female warlocks' heads cleanly, removed the messy cross sections, and then turned them into corpse dolls by covering them with iron caps that would act as a catalyst to make it easier for manipulative black magic to be controlled..

Since the quality of the material was good, instead of attaching various devices like rags, we focused on enhancing the original ability of the material..

'And the experiment... … . It would be nice if everything goes as planned.’

After finishing the work on the female warlock, Oliver used a C-class corpse as practice and practiced inserting tubes into blood vessels..

Blood vessels are more delicate and complicated than I thought, so it seemed like I needed quite a bit of practice..

"Hmm, I think I'm getting the hang of it.……."

Oliver mumbled as he inserted the tube back into the corpse, referring to a medical book..

It required more concentration and strength than expected, sweat beading not only on my forehead but also on the tip of my nose..

As I was about to wipe my sweat, I heard a familiar beep..

Beep-beep-beep-

Forrest's personal communication device.

Oliver stopped what he was doing and took off his gloves..

"Yes, Forrest. That's me… … . You made an appointment? Yes, thank you..... Yes, yes. Request? What's the content? ...Oh, yes, I understand. What is your address??”

Oliver wrote down the address Forrest had given and then ended the call..

Oliver muttered as he tore the paper with the address written on it and took it away..

"What does Miss Jane ask me to do??”

***

Oliver first got ready to go out..

I don't know what Jane wants to ask, but I decide not to care..

Just listen and help if you can, and if you don't think you can, just refuse..

Oliver stopped what he was doing, took a shower, and took out a neatly stored suit from the closet and put it on..

Tie, shoes, and watch.

Oliver was being polite in his own way because Lady Jane had worked so hard to succeed..

After spraying some perfume as a finishing touch, Oliver took a taxi and went to Area R..

To the place where Jane lives.

"Im here. customer.”

said the driver, taking a swig from his silver hip flask..

Oliver paid the driver the taxi fare, including a tip..

"Ah, thank you.”

"I really appreciate it.”

Oliver said hello and got out of the taxi..

And then I walked down the road towards the address Forrest gave me..

“Is it here??”

Oliver saw a house that was different from the other houses in District R..

This is the house where Jane lives, and unlike the densely built houses around it, it felt relaxed, safe, and abundant..

‘Is it because of the fence and garden? … … But how do I get in??’

Just as Oliver, who had never been to a mansion like this alone before, was confused, a person appeared from inside the wall..

“who are you?”

He was an old man with a beard, and the words 'Safety Guard' were embroidered in yellow thread on his front pocket..

He seemed to be a member of Landa's highly reliable mercenary group, Safety Guard..

"By any chance, did you make a promise??”

The old man asked politely and quickly recognized Oliver's face and clothing. very skilled.

"Yes, my name is Dave. I'm here to see Miss Jane. Probably, there is an appointment scheduled..”

As soon as Oliver revealed his identity, the old man opened the iron gate..

“Please come in. waiting inside.”

Oliver did as the old man told him and went through the gate to the mansion. Then a woman with pink hair greeted me..

"long time no see. Dave. This is the first time since the auction house.?”

"Yes that's right. miss… … . You seem to have changed your appearance a bit.?”

Jane, with her long hair roughly brushed to the side, a large number of black piercings in one exposed ear, and a suit that accentuated her masculine features while emphasizing her feminine curves, smiled shyly..

"I didn't expect Dave to recognize me... … . thank you. Come in.”

***

Oliver entered the mansion's reception room with Jane's guidance..

The interior of the mansion also seemed to have changed to match Jane's appearance..

Should I say it's a bit new? There was a trendy atmosphere..

"Is there anything you would like to drink? Coffee, tea, or alcohol?”

Jane entered the bar located on one side of the reception room and asked energetically..

The bar had various types of alcohol, including magic liquor, as well as coffee, tea, and cigarettes..

"I think I like coffee... … . Is there anything I can help you with??”

"No, if you want to help, just sit still. I don't want to get the stigma of lending a hand to a customer..”

Jane answered with a joke and prepared coffee..

Perhaps because he was wearing a suit rather than the dress he usually wore, his actions seemed much quicker and more comfortable..

"Okay, here it is..”

Jane quickly served coffee. But apart from that, the coffee seemed to be in good condition..

Oliver takes a sip.

Jane asked with a smile..

"How does it taste??”

"great.”

“That's a good thing. She'd be hurt if I told her it wasn't tasty.”

"It's really delicious... … . Did you practice??”

"In Sister Hood. I had to learn this and that..”

Oliver nodded..

If Jane had not inherited Edith's inheritance, she would have had to live as a worker for the Sisterhood for the rest of her life..

Like Oliver, Jane opened her mouth after drinking coffee..

“Well, do you have anything to ask??”

Sudden question. Oliver thought deeply and nodded his head..

"Is there a bar in the reception room??”

As if she hadn't expected such a question, Jane smiled cheerfully, with a bewildered expression on her face..

“Hmm... … . Originally it wasn't there. However, it is an emerging asset class that has made money these days. In particular, it is popular among young people to install a bar in the reception room. Is it sophisticated to serve customers directly??”

Oliver felt embarrassed..

"Is it the same reason as you??”

"no. I installed that to look like an emerging asset class. It's similar to this.”

Jane pointed to one of her ears. Ears full of black piercings..

I couldn't tell the details, but Oliver could vaguely understand..

“By any chance, does it have anything to do with being active in Landa's social circle??”

“Ding dong dang. Somehow, my senses are getting faster and faster.?”

"Actually, I heard it from Forest in advance. I heard you succeeded in joining Sisterhood's wealthy group... … . You are truly amazing. congratulations.”

The corner of Jane’s mouth twitched..

"It’s so embarrassing for you to say that, isn’t it? Oliver was successful too, right? I heard a rumor.”

“Oh, that rumor is not true. Never.”

Oliver immediately denied it..

Forrest had already heard what the rumor Jane had heard..

I still didn't understand.

While Oliver went to the Mountain Face, such a ridiculous rumor spread around Landa..

The rumor was that none other than Oliver had brutally murdered the leader of the fighter crew, used his strength to subjugate the fighter crew members, declared himself the leader, and entered into negotiations with the Crime Firm to form an alliance..

It was truly nonsense..

"That's not true.?”

"yes… … . I don't know why that rumor arose, but I am not the leader of a fighter crew. He doesn't even belong there. He has no idea that he is in league with the Crime Firm..”

“really? I can't believe it... … . So, are you saying it wasn't Dave who improved the relationship between the fighter crew and the crime firm and concluded the contract??"

"No, that's me.”

"yes? … … Then, I guess it wasn't Dave who killed the leader of the fighter crew.?”

"No, I killed him too..”

“……??? Then, what made the fighter crew submit??”

“That's bullshit. I convinced everyone, I didn't force them into submission..”

Although Oliver spoke with sincerity, Jane's expression was not very good. She showed her suspicion and contempt as if she had seen an impostor..

“Hmm... … . They say the fighter crew's skills have improved a lot recently, but I don't think that has anything to do with Dave.?”

"well. I taught them, but I don't know if it matters or not..”

“……Let me ask you one last question. After killing the leader of the fighter crew, convincing the members, and then striking a deal with the crime firm, how can you shamelessly say that you are not the leader??”

“I just helped out for a moment..”

Oliver said very confidently..

It was nonsense that wouldn't make any sense to anyone else, but it didn't make any sense to Jane, who knew him well..

She leaned forward and did her chin. Then she glanced up at Oliver..

"I'd like to side with Dave, but that doesn't sound very convincing..”

“It's unfair. I just did it because I promised to help... … . I did not receive a single penny as proof..”

“If you go into a bank with a gun and blow up the safe, you are a bank robber regardless of whether you took the money or not..”

“……I don't go into the bank with a gun..”

"That's what the example is like.!!”

Jane was upset..

“ha… … . Anyway, I think the misunderstanding will be quite difficult to resolve. I can't say it's a misunderstanding.”

"That's a big deal..”

Oliver said worriedly. He didn't want to belong anywhere, but there was a rumor that he was a captain who didn't even belong to any of them..

I wondered if there was a way to resolve the misunderstanding. Maybe it's a sign that it's time to move on.

When Oliver was lost in thought, Jane called him..

“dave?”

“yes? miss?”

"Whatever it is, I'm glad to meet you. It's very absurd, but I laughed a lot..”

"I didn't mean to be funny, but I'm glad you're happy..”

Jane raised her eyebrows again. But that's only for a moment.

She adjusted her expression and emotions, and her eyes changed to that of a businessman like Forrest..

It seemed true that Landa was an investor in society..

"But we didn't come here just to chat... … . If you allow me, can I move on to the main topic? I also want to ask you something..”

Oliver nodded, feeling an inexplicable satisfaction at Jane's sharp appearance..

"Ah, yes… … . If you don't mind, can I talk first??”

“Of course. What do you ask of me??”

“Could you help me meet Edith??”