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Genius Warlock-Episode 273

After hearing the answer, Forrest nodded silently..

When I was in an emotional state, it looked like I wanted to give a few more words of advice, but because I knew Oliver, I didn't open my mouth for no reason..

Everyone in this city pretends not to be, but they are quite considerate..

“ah… … . But won’t Forest be harmed because of me??”

Oliver asked belatedly..

"Me??”

“Yes, you said that Sheamus has amassed a lot of money and has a lot of subordinates.?”

“That's true. These days, even Cry Firm directors are paying attention..”

“If something goes wrong, won’t Forest also be included in the attack target??”

“hmm… … . Thank you for your concern, but your remarks are very dismissive of me. Do you really think I wasn't even prepared for that??”

ah… … . Oliver sighed..

That was definitely true. Forrest has been on this floor longer than Oliver has been alive..

It was definitely arrogant to worry about him like that..

Oliver immediately apologized..

“sorry. I've only heard that Sheamus is great... … . Also, his acting skills are good enough to attack us..”

“I don't deny it. But I'm not an ordinary broker either..”

That was correct.

Currently, Forrest is a middleman who connects crime firms and fighter crews. Even Sheamus would have had a hard time touching it..

“……And if something happens, it means I'm not capable of working with you, so it's nothing to worry about.."

“……yes?”

Oliver asked back at the strange answer that came out of nowhere..

Forrest showed cool yet detached emotions..

“I'm just saying this just in case. Sometimes, there are people like that. People who let down their guard just because they have gained some strength.”

“It's not like I let my guard down, really..”

“Worrying about others in this world is carelessness. Even though I say this, this floor is a very dirty and fierce place. Most of the time, my nose is three feet wide. Worrying itself is excessive behavior. diarrhea……."

Forrest paused for a moment to communicate effectively..

“……Even if I die, I have paid the price for putting myself in this world, so there is nothing to feel sad or resentful about. If you enter a dangerous place, you have to be prepared to pay the price. So don't worry about others.”

Oliver nodded quietly..

If you look at it objectively, everything Forrest said was correct..

Oliver, Forrest, or anyone who came into this world on their own. I always had to be prepared to pay that price..

“Thanks for the advice. I think I've become lax.”

“I wish I knew by now. Don't worry about anything else, just mind your own business. This is a place where people who only care about themselves are more welcome than people who worry about others..”

“Yes, I will keep that in mind..”

“good… … . Well, I'll tell Mr. Carver tomorrow. You probably won't start the mission right away, but it would be a good idea to prepare in advance. It won't be easy on the other side either..”

Oliver agreed..

Carver maintained his composure with his characteristic rationality and cool-headedness, but he did not look upon this incident lightly..

I won't be in a hurry, but if I get the chance, I will proceed without any hesitation..

Oliver also had to prepare himself to act accordingly..

‘Adjust the schedule, strengthen the power... … . I guess I'll have to apply for vacation again..’

While Oliver was organizing his tasks in his head, Forrest spoke again..

“If it's okay with you, I'd like to negotiate. Can I do that??”

“Negotiation?”

“Yes, Mr. Carver has put conditions on this and that, but in the end, he can't do anything right now. If you do it right this time, I think you can salvage anything.."

“Yes, I care… … Oh, well, could you ask me to find out about that in advance??”

“Is this a Paterean greeting??”

“Yes, someone is curious..”

***

Forrest accepted Oliver's words..

‘Okay, it's not easy, but it's not difficult either. I'll try to get that first..’

Oliver felt satisfied with those words and immediately got up and left the restaurant..

I've done all my business and it's late enough..

However, I didn't go home right away..

Oliver caught a taxi that ran late into the night, paid extra money, and visited a black market that specialized in weapons..

It was a place that handled a variety of weapons, including general weapons, military weapons, and custom-made weapons..

As a reward for successfully training a fighter crew, I learned about several other black markets.,

As soon as Oliver visited there, he ordered weapons such as bombs, guns, and acid jets..

‘The flash bombs and fog bombs used by the Founder... … . Depending on how you use it, you can double the combat power of the corpse doll, so melee corpse dolls like Duncan are especially... … . The corpse doll-sniper's gun also needs to be strengthened..’

Oliver always thought of various things about strengthening his power. I thought it was an opportunity so I ordered them all at once..

Of course, this wasn't the end.

After ordering weapons, Oliver visited another black market despite being tired..

It is a black market that deals with miscellaneous items such as antiques, stolen goods, and forgeries, and was one of the places that Oliver frequently visited in recent years..

“hello?”

“Oh, are you here??”

A clerk with a bald head and a suit welcomed Oliver..

An employee of this black market, who mainly dealt with books..

It deals with not only general books, but also old books with artistic value, black magic and magic books, and even books of the devil..

“By any chance, did you get that book??”

‘The ‘book’ refers to none other than the devil’s book. Even if it is said that it handles objects, it is not specifically named because of the extraordinary risk and instinctive fear..

The clerk shook his head..

“No, it didn't come in. Dealers say it will be hard to find for a while..”

Sincerity. Oliver was disappointed..

"Is that so?”

“yes… … . You have to buy it somewhere else or discover something new, but it's not easy. Have you already read the book you bought last time??”

The book the clerk was talking about was none other than a translation of the diary of a mad man who made a deal with the devil..

This was a man from the center of the continent, and even though he was only saying things I couldn't understand, it was 70 million rand, but honestly, it wasn't satisfactory..

‘I didn't understand the content very well, and I didn't even read the book I received from Edith..’

When I told him about this, the clerk apologized..

“I'm sorry to disappoint you. customer.”

“no. Because I bought it prepared..”

Oliver said.

In fact, the employee explained to Oliver before he bought the book:.

Just because it's a black market doesn't mean you can easily buy the devil's books..

First of all, it is difficult to find the right item, and even if you do get it, it is said to be taken from the collector market, which is only allowed to high-ranking people..

The fact that Oliver, a warlock, was able to obtain it so openly was possible thanks to the reputation he had built up in Landa..

“It's a bit difficult to get the right items from my own level because the director level gets them first... … . If you want, I can tell the director.."

Oliver thought for a moment and shook his head..

I don't know why, but I thought it would be bad if that happened..

It wouldn't be a problem if someone approached me first with a request, but I felt like I would get too deeply involved if I approached him first with a personal matter..

It was true that I wanted the devil's book, but it wasn't really urgent..

So Oliver politely declined..

“No, thanks. If you find a good item, could you please provide it to me? If it's money, I'll do my best..”

“Yes, of course I will..”

“thank you.”

After doing all his business, Oliver went home and fell asleep right away.……

Terrrrrrr! Terrrrrrr! Terrrrrrrrrrrr!

As soon as he closed his eyes, Oliver opened them. I'm sure I slept for a few hours, but it felt like I slept for less than a minute..

swarm——clack.

Oliver turned off the alarm and got up..

Oliver stretched to relieve drowsiness, turned on the radio, exercised lightly, and took a shower..

Then I went to prepare a simple breakfast..

-Knock. Knock.

When the food was ready, I heard a knock on the door..

Oliver tilted his head and went to the door..

Because there was no one to visit his house. I wondered who the heck was coming.

The front door opens softly.

Oliver looked at the man standing in front of the door and asked a question..

“……How on earth did you know that I lived here? Elderly.”

“I always spare no effort to put pressure on my students. Can I come in? I can smell food too.."

***

".....Is it really a waste to serve breakfast to an old man??”

Merlin asked a question after devouring a piece of grilled steak, thick sausage, black pudding, three eggs, three slices of bread, baked beans, fresh salad, an apple, fresh orange juice, and coffee..

Oliver answered while looking at that figure..

“No, I was just watching out of curiosity as to how the old man found out about being here..”

“You said it before, right? I spare no effort to burden my students. It's the reward of my life.”

Because of the thick wall of magic, Oliver couldn't tell whether Merlin was serious..

However, for some reason, I didn't think it would be strange even if he was sincere..

“Rather, do you usually eat this much? The portion is quite large for breakfast..”

it was true.

Although no one pointed it out, Oliver's food intake was quite large..

I'm not a huge eater, but I could eat as much as I wanted..

At least I've never had so much food left over..

“well? I just said you should eat a good breakfast..”

“I'm so sorry. Isn't it because of me that he couldn't eat for no reason??”

“No, thanks. Apples, bread, and milk are enough... … . Rather, may I tell you what brought you here??”

“You're the one who said you wanted to meet me, right??”

“ah… … . That's right, but you came here so suddenly, so I thought you had some urgent business..”

“Well, it's not wrong. I had to go far away for a while..”

Oliver asked back at the unexpected words..

“I'm going far?”

“Yeah, were you surprised??”

“Honestly, I was surprised. Because it was sudden.”

“I also agree. But, something urgent came up..”

“ah… … . May I ask where you are going??”

“It's difficult for me to answer as it's personal business. I don't like it when men are interested in me... … . Please restrain yourself..”

“……? sorry?”

Oliver tilted his head and apologized for the unfamiliar words..

Merlin laughed slightly, swallowed his food, and opened his mouth again..

“……anyway. The reason I came here today was to tell you that I will be leaving for a while. I don't know how long it will take, but it was polite to tell you in advance... Why did you say you wanted to meet me??”

“ah… … . I had a few questions to ask..”

“what? Talk about urgent things quickly. I plan to be loyal and leave as soon as I finish eating..”

a sudden proposal.

Oliver looked at the half-empty breakfast. He had quite a few questions to ask, but he didn't seem to be able to do much..

‘Still, I'm glad you came to visit me like this.?’

Oliver thought as positively as possible and asked the most urgent questions first..

“Have you ever heard of my teaching method??”

“I heard it. From Kevin. It gives you a sense of it indirectly, right??”

“Yes that's right. Can I teach students with that??”

“There's nothing that can't be done.”

“Is that true?”

Surprised by the cool answer, Oliver asked back. I thought it wouldn't work because of Kevin's reaction..

Merlin added a condition..

“However, do not abuse it and use it to a minimum. And if anyone asks you about it, tell them you learned it from someone. It's a technology from the desert or the far east.."

“ah… … . Is there anything similar there??”

“no. If you just talk about the desert and the technology of the East, it seems like there's something there, right??”

Oliver tilted his head after hearing another unexpected answer..

“Elderly… … . By no means do you know a similar technology??”

“I don't mind answering, but is it okay? I'm eating it all.”

Merlin pointed to the almost empty plate. In fact, most of the plates were completely empty..

“Please eat it slowly..”

“I don't listen to what my students say. In particular, temporary disciples... … . Don't look at me like that. old man hurt."

“sorry. Uh, um… … . Well, may I ask you about the world tree??”

"Are you trying to ask whether the world tree can tell the future??”

“how did you know?”

“I also read newspapers. ABC Investment Company… … . Isn’t it noisy these days? For some reason, I felt like you would ask.."

“okay… … . Is it possible?”

“In theory.”

Merlin answered briefly..

I expected the answer to be impossible, but the answer was unexpected..

“But it's only theoretical. There are no successful cases yet.”

“By what principle is that possible? I thought about it in my own way, but no matter how much information there is, there seems to be a limit to predicting the future because it is from the past..”

“That's a pretty sharp question. There is also a way for me to answer it myself, but since I am a believer in self-directed learning, I will give it to you this way..”

Merlin took out an old book from his arms..

It was a simple book, as if it had been bound by an individual rather than an officially published book..

“World tree... theory of evolution?”

Oliver read the book he was given, following its cover..

“It's a book that deals with one of the theories about the world tree. I might be able to answer your questions..”

“Oh, thank you.”

Oliver said hello as he flipped through his book..

Surprisingly, it was a book with everything written by hand. When she said this, Merlin nodded her head..

“That's why it's an expensive item. Normally I would have gotten paid, but the food tastes good so I guess I'll just accept this..”

“Can you do that??”

“Of course, you're a pretty good cook..”

Oliver thanked Merlin for his compliment and looked through the book again. I still don't know the exact contents, but I instinctively knew that this was not an ordinary book..

‘Maybe it will help you with your work…….'

"Well then, I guess I should get up soon..”

said Merlin, emptying his plate cleanly..

“I'm going already.?”

“I finished eating, so why would I stay here??”

Oliver looked at Merlin again..

“Ah, I have those eyes... … wait for a sec.”

Without speaking, Merlin rummaged for something in his arms..

“I guess I'm really old too. You forgot this.”

“What are you talking about??”

“wait for a sec… … . Ah, I found it.”

Merlin held out a bundle of letters..

"Receive it. This is a letter from you..”

“To me?”

“Okay, why is there a question mark at the end??”

“Who is sending me a letter??”

Oliver asked sincerely. No matter how much he thought about it, he had no one to send a letter to..

However, the question was resolved by Merlin's answer..

“Who is it? Rossburn and other kids..”

***

“……So I guess I won't be able to come out for a while..”

Elemental School Tower physical training room. Oliver said there in front of about thirty students..

What he said was that he was on vacation for personal reasons and would not be able to come to class for a while..

I didn't want to do this because I had a job to do, but I didn't think I could do it..

The good news was that the students were not that disappointed..

‘Is it really fortunate??’

Oliver thought as he looked at the students who had no motivation to do so..

Oliver said he worked hard, but igniting people's motivation wasn't as easy as he thought..

“……Since the professor said he recognized someone else, there shouldn't be any problems with the class. Still, I apologize again. I am truly sorry for neglecting my work due to my personal circumstances..”

The students nodded half-heartedly..

something of no interest.

But Oliver wasn't angry or displeased. He was in the wrong.

When Oliver finished his story, the students who finished class trudged out of the weight room as usual..

Among them was Felix..

“Mr. Felix?”

Oliver calls him out.

As he blended in with the students, he stopped and looked back at Oliver..

“……yes?”

“Do you have a next class??”

“……Why are you doing that??”

“I thought you were busy..”

“I'm not busy, what's going on??”

“I have a favor to ask of you. Could you help me for a moment??”

A staff member asking a student for help. It's not non-existent, but it's rare. Felix frowned. He was wondering whether to help or not..

“……What is it?”

After thinking for a moment, Felix let his friends go first and approached Oliver..

“Before I leave, I'd like to check Felix's magic flow one more time. Is that possible??”

“Now?”

“yes."

“Does it mean?”

“Probably, there is. There's something I want to experiment with..”

“Experiment? no… … .Ha, what is it?.”

“that… … There is a method that came from the desert lands of the distant East..”

“……yes?”

Felix asked back with an expression that he did not understand at all. As if I had seen a medicine seller..