Genius Warlock - Episode 260
“Thank you for meeting me like this..”
A room at Sapphire, a cultural complex in District J.
Oliver and Edith came in there alone and talked..
“I didn’t particularly like you so I met you, so don’t be thankful..”
Edith waddled over and sat down on the sofa..
He was panting lightly, as if he was out of breath even after walking a short distance..
“Because I met you because of the eyes of those around me..”
“Edith, are you also conscious of the eyes around you??”
Oliver asked as he watched Edith loosen her belt. His belly fat oozed out like cream and landed on his thighs..
“under… … ! A lot of time has passed. I saw Naburaeng, the troubleshooter who used to come to the brothel and take care of things, talk back to me..”
“Oh, I'm sorry if you were offended. I really didn't mean to insult you. I just thought Edith was always confident and didn't care what other people thought..
Oliver said, wondering if there would be any misunderstanding..
Edith looked at Oliver with a sharp glare..
His eyes were ordinary, without any magical power, but they were still filled with insight into people's hearts..
“……hey.”
“Yes, Edith..”
“Hey, bring me some alcohol. I'm thirsty.”
Edith pointed to the bottle of alcohol on the table, and Oliver brought the bottle and glass and poured it according to Edith's request..
Edith finished her drink and opened her mouth..
“Have a drink too. Because it's unfair if I drink alone.”
There was no reason to refuse, so Oliver nodded and used his magic to grab a glass from the table far away and pour himself a drink..
Edith looked at that and opened her mouth again..
“That's amazing. I knew it was a rare case, but I didn't know it could handle magic so well.?”
“Oh, I had some practice..”
“I had some practice... … . I didn't know that magical power was something that could be handled so easily. That's amazing.”
“Thank you for the compliment.”
“It's not a compliment. I'm just stating the truth... … . I thought I had met some kind of weirdo and learned how to control magic..”
Edith's remark comes as a surprise.
Oliver didn't show it, but he was shocked..
“……Can I ask why you thought that??”
“Do you have anything to ask? That's because it's so difficult to manipulate magic power. Even though they have magical power, there are people who can't handle magic and can't be wizards.."
“Oh, I see.”
“……Also, I'm concerned about your level of knowledge..”
“Knowledge level?”
“Yes, I heard why you and the wizard fought. I heard you insulted me by saying that thermal power generation is the end of the world and that the pure horsepower school's power generation method would be better? spit in my face."
“ah… … . I didn't mean to insult you, and I didn't spit on you. I just expressed the opinion that the pure horsepower school has higher growth potential. There is room for growth in thermal power generation, but after about 50 years,-”
"-That's the part.”
Edith pointed out with her eyes shining sharply..
“Those words cannot be said without the level of knowledge supporting them. And accumulating that level of expertise is definitely not easy. Those Magic Tower bastards keep their knowledge tightly wrapped... … . So I thought I had met a strange person. A crazy person who teaches magic even to warlocks..”
oh… … . Oliver was impressed by Edith's cleverness..
Although there are some errors, he figured out Oliver's general situation through a few puzzles..
In some ways, it was even greater than the eyes of a warlock who could see through emotions..
As expected, Landa did not become a self-made man for nothing..
“Now that I’m talking about it, I’m curious. You said you taught yourself magic, but how did you acquire that knowledge??”
“hmm… … . In the process of working, I killed wizards and read their books and research logs that I captured.?”
“Ho... … . It's a bit far-fetched, but it's not completely absurd. That's a good answer. I push for that answer.”
Edith doesn't believe what Oliver says, but she doesn't pursue him separately. He even went so far as to support Oliver's excuse..
Although it didn't seem like it, his consideration was quite deep..
He opened his mouth again..
“Now that we've had enough small talk, shall we hear the reason why you asked to see me? I hope it's a fun story.”
"Oh right… … . I asked to meet with Edith because I wanted to propose a deal..”
“transaction?”
“yes."
“Hahahahaha-!!”
Edith burst out laughing after hearing Oliver's answer..
It was a malicious laugh that made people feel embarrassed, but Oliver didn't even flinch..
After a long time, Edith said, wiping away her tears..
“Oh, sorry for laughing... … . Actually, I'm not sorry. Because it's a funny story. Answer me. What do you want to deal with me? A human butcher who has nothing to offer except violence. Or what? Are you trying to sell some kind of elixir??”
“oh how did you know?”
“How do you know? How do you know? This damn city is full of such druggies like rocks. From street warlocks to life schools. Everyone wants my money. Every time I yell at everyone to go away.”
"Is there a reason?”
“Because I already have a business partner. I'm disappointed, but I thought you were a fun guy..”
“Sorry to disappoint you… … . By the way, can I ask you one more question??”
“What? If it's not worth answering, I'll leave this room right away..”
“By any chance, is the medicine you buy from that vendor a blood elixir??”
Blood Elixir.
When Oliver said those words, Edith was very agitated, although she did not show it..
As if a secret was discovered.
Nevertheless, he tried to regain his composure and understand the current situation. This was truly amazing.
“……That question means you already know I'm a blood elixir user.?”
Oliver nodded at Edith's honest admission..
“I'm not sure, I just expected it..”
"doesn't care. Whether it's certainty or expectation, that's what it is. The blood elixir is such a precious medicine that it is not easy to find out its identity... … . How did you find out about the blood elixir? It's not something that can be known to dogs or cows..”
“hmm… … . That might be difficult to answer..”
“like… … . Is it rejection??”
“Yeah, it's a deal.”
Edith looked surprised at Oliver's answer and then burst into laughter again..
“ah… … . That's correct. That's right. Transactions are made between equals, and equals cannot force each other to answer. I just took a shot at this.”
“Oh, I didn't mean that. I respect Edith..”
“Stop flattering me, which doesn't work, and what kind of deal are you offering me? I'm more curious about that.”
“……As far as I know, Edith's blood elixir is running low. Is this true??”
“Yeah, I'm not surprised anymore…….”
Edith did not deny it but honestly admitted it..
I was already sure that Oliver knew everything..
“I'm having a hard time these days because I suddenly can't get medicine. Thanks to this, I am able to treat minor illnesses by taking small doses of medicine, and my wife and children are hopeful that I will recover again... … . By any chance, does that have anything to do with you??”
Oliver thought for a moment and shook his head..
The person related to Bathory was 'Xenon Bright', a teaching staff member at the Magic Tower, not 'Dave', a troubleshooter from Area T..
At least officially.
“Well, okay… … . That aside. why is that?”
“I'm not sure, but I think I can provide you with the blood elixir. Are you interested in doing business with me??”
“Hmm… … . After hearing such a ridiculous story, I try to calm down..”
“You might not believe it, but-”
“-No, even though the words themselves are surprising, it doesn't mean I don't believe it. If it were anyone else, I would have dismissed it as bullshit, but because of you, I strangely have faith in it..”
Sincerity. Oliver answered.
"thank you for your trust.”
“Don't be grateful. It's not that I trust you, it's that I trust my judgment... … . More than that, I'm more concerned about what you want from me, but seeing you call me up and propose a deal, it seems like you want more than money..”
“Oh, that's right. You're smart, after all..”
“I said it was okay to flatter me... … . tell me what you want.”
Edith is on guard. Oliver said.
“I really want to hear the answer.”
Edith frowned and asked a question..
"The answer? what answer?”
“Didn't I ask Edith here a long time ago? What do you think of Lady Jane? … . don't you remember?”
“……I remember. And you said it's better to get a voluntary answer and you don't have to answer if you don't want to..”
“I think this is that spontaneous moment..”
"Are you crazy??”
“sorry. I'm not crazy, I'm just curious. I think I should get an answer from Edith while she is still alive..”
“I'm out of my mind. To ask such a question about such a great drug... … . Do you know how much that drug is worth??”
“I don't know the value, but I roughly know the efficacy. It is known as a medicine that gives health and stamina to men and the blessing of youth to women..”
“You understand correctly. It's not just a drug that works well... … . It's a miracle drug that will free you from money problems for the rest of your life and give you enormous influence over anyone. But, I'm going to use those drugs just to hear what I think of Jane.?”
“yes."
Moliver answered without a moment of hesitation..
He was so adamant that Edith couldn't even argue..
I've felt it before, but Oliver's way of thinking is very different from that of ordinary people..
It's so scary.
"I really don't understand. Really.”
“I think it's an individual difference. I also like money, but while money can be earned through other means, only Edith can answer my questions..”
“Why on earth do you want to know what I think of Jane??”
“hmm… … . Because it’s a strange feeling that’s hard for me to understand.?”
"what?"
Oliver looked at Edith with his hands clasped together. Both eyes glowed strangely, as if appreciating a work of art..
“Edith's feelings for Jane are truly strange. At first I thought he liked Lady Jane and wanted to pass on her legacy, but that wasn't the case..”
“of course. 그년은 날 시체로 여기는 내 마누라와 자식새끼들의 코에 코뚜레를 하기 위한 미끼에-”
“-So I thought Edith hated Lady Jane, but that wasn't the case. It was a very complex feeling, beyond just liking or disliking it. Hatred and affection. It was a mixture of opposing emotions such as guilt and pride… … . Isn't that why you spat harsh words at Lady Jane? Even though I don't like it, she tells me to stay strong?”
“You must have read some strange novel. Like that-”
"-Edith. You don't have to answer the question, but please don't lie. It's sad.”
Despite rudely interrupting, Edith was so overwhelmed by Oliver's energy that she did not dare to retort..
He was definitely a shabby and soft-looking guy, but at this moment, I even felt an indescribable creepiness..
So much so that even I, who lived in a fighting world, feel dispirited..
There was silence again..
“……What are you going to do if I don't answer??”
“……Are you not going to answer??”
“I'm thinking about it.”
“hmm… … . Then it's difficult. Actually, I haven't even thought about it that far..”
“……Are you really crazy??”
Edith asked incredulously, but it was true..
Oliver had seen Edith three times and knew how obsessed she was with life..
Proof of this is taking medicine made from blood to prolong life..
So he thought Edith would accept his offer, and he didn't think the other way around..
But now he was going to refuse.
I was a little confused.
“hmm… … . I'm just asking to confirm, but are you sure you don't want to talk about it??”
“Even though I am obnoxiously obsessed with life, I also have a strong sense of pride. I have no intention of giving a shit about a kid as old as my child threatening me.."
Sincerity, not bravado.
He valued his pride more than life, and at the same time he was reluctant to talk about his feelings about Jane..
More so than dying. My resolve was very strong..
“Then I can't help it... … . I'll just give it to you.”
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