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Genius Warlock-Episode 274

Knock. Knock.

Oliver knocked on the door..

After a while, a gruff voice was heard beyond the door..

"come in.”

As soon as permission was given, Oliver opened the door and went inside, and saw Kevin sitting in the professor's study room..

Usually, he was busy organizing documents or preparing for the next class, but today he sat still, as if work had been completed earlier than usual..

‘Looking at the documents piled up next to me, it looks like you've taken care of everything, but that's interesting..’

Oliver, who knew Kevin's way of doing things, didn't put things off, but didn't rush things, had questions. What's going on??

"Did you finish well??”

"yes?”

“ I mean.”

“ah… … . yes. I told you, and I think it ended well. There were no people who were greatly disappointed or regretful..”

“I wonder if that's a good thing.”

Oliver agreed with that too..

The lack of response meant that it was okay whether Oliver was there or not… … . No, it meant that there was no motivation or attachment to the class itself before that..

It wasn't very good. It would have been better if I had gotten angry..

“Did you use your training method for Felix??”

"Yes, I helped just a little bit..”

"If you say very little, how much do you mean??”

"hmm… … . All I did was point out where the rocks I always get stuck on are. Perhaps, with a little practice, you will be able to easily use the sequential magic flow that the professor mentioned..”

sequential horsepower flow.

It could be said that it was not an officially registered training method of Magic Tower, but a type of magical exercise developed by Kevin himself..

By operating the flow of horsepower according to a certain pattern and speed, agility and flexibility were emphasized rather than stable horsepower operation and maximization of horsepower..

Based on this, the efficiency of magic combat was maximized by drawing out magic's quick casting and flexible changes. It didn't seem like a big deal, but the level of difficulty was quite high, so the students currently training with Oliver were unable to implement it perfectly..

"I'm curious about that. I'll have to check later.”

“Are you going to check it yourself??”

"First of all, you have to ask someone to act on your behalf. Am I busy too?.”

"Um... Professor. If you don't mind, could I ask who is representing you??”

"Do you care??”

Kevin clasped his hands and leaned his upper body forward..

It seemed like a comfortable reclining position, but it caused a lot of pressure..

Oliver didn't feel it, though..

"yes."

"If you care, you shouldn't have taken time off like this..”

"sorry about that.”

Oliver just apologizes. No more was said. There were circumstances, but in the end, it was just an excuse..

I was just more attracted to this mission and the reward I could get from it, rather than the work at the Magic Tower or the promises I made to the students..

No matter what Kevin criticized, Oliver had nothing to say..

"Still, I like that you don’t make excuses… … . Is it very urgent? It's a personal matter?”

"ah… … . I'm not sure, but it's very possible..”

"Can you tell me specifically what it is??”

“hmm… … . no.”

“Anyway, if you try to find out, you can find out..”

It wasn't a bluff, it was real. Landa's sunny and shaded areas are separated, but the boundary is not clear, so if Professor Magic Tower was willing, he could find out what the back alley fixer was doing..

But Oliver shook his head..

"sorry. I don't think I'm saying it with my own mouth..”

First, Oliver answered, thinking about the rules he must at least follow as a problem solver. Kevin might find out, but at least not out of his own mouth..

"Well then, there’s nothing we can do… … . We'll talk about that later, for now let's focus on work now..”

As Kevin finished speaking, he took out a piece of paper from the stack of documents next to him and held it out..

It was a professor's personal employee leave application form, and Kevin's signature was already written in the professor's signature line..

Oliver said his thanks and reached for the professor's personal leave application form on the desk..

“I think it's great that you get 80% of your pay even if you take vacation for personal reasons..”

"There's a good reason why everyone is dissatisfied with life in the Magic Tower but doesn't leave..”

Oliver nodded in agreement. Even though life here was tough, it was definitely better than Landa, where there was no safety net..

‘The scale is large, so the money and authority are large..’

Although he was still at the employee level, Oliver felt indirectly the scale of the magic tower and the flow of money operated there..

Then suddenly a question arose.

Merlin seemed to have a very high rank within the Magic Tower, so why did he go somewhere himself?.

You could just order someone else to do it..

In fact, Merlin said there were many people like that..

I wondered if something big or important had happened that Merlin had to take action himself..

Although it had nothing to do with him, Oliver became curious..

“professor. I heard that the old man left somewhere today. If you don't mind, could I ask where he went??”

"You really think he's telling me where to go??”

Kevin asked back with a bewildered expression on his face..

After hearing the question, Oliver reflexively recalled Merlin's usual appearance..

"hmm… … . no.”

"That's correct.”

After hearing the answer, Oliver filled out the vacation application again..

I signed [Zenon Bright] in the signature line and wrote [personal circumstances] in the reason..

Finally, the period was written. I don't know when it will end, so I left the last part blank..

Actually, it's something you shouldn't do, but it wasn't impossible if the professor gave permission..

“Okay, I'll submit this..”

Kevin said, checking the documents. His eyes scanned the papers sharply..

"Thank you for your consideration. Well then, I will leave work first..”

Kevin nodded, Oliver bowed and walked out..

As I grabbed the doorknob, Kevin suddenly said.

"A magician from the pure magic school who is familiar with me will come..”

"......yes?"

"The person who will represent you. He's a military wizard and a wizard with decent skills. So he went and didn't worry."

Kevin spoke with a subtle but evident kindness and consideration..

Oliver greeted again..

“Thank you again for your consideration. We will make sure you return as quickly as possible..”

***

Oliver secured some free time by officially requesting leave from the Magic Tower..

However, as the name suggests, it was not a time to relax..

It was just preparation time before going on a mission..

First, Oliver stopped by the Black Market to pick up the guns and other items he ordered, then returned home and worked on the corpse doll..

So that Forrest can respond according to the characteristics of Sheamus' subordinates..

Oliver thought his skills had improved somewhat, but he had no intention of letting down his guard..

Especially since I have experienced the rare power of a druid..

'A powerful body, a mysterious force different from magic, and powerful vitality..’

Each one was burdensome, but especially when there were many, the danger was unfathomable. In particular, due to the nature of the floor here, where you can die if you make a mistake, regardless of the individual's skill, a lot of preparation was necessary..

After completing some simple modifications, Oliver began some experiments and training with the corpse doll and Child..

I was so busy that I didn't have the right time to practice, so I put it off, but the opportunity finally came..

‘It might be better than you think.’

Oliver thought after conducting an experiment and practice. He seemed able to outwit his enemies..

Of course, it wasn't just preparation for battle..

Besides that, I also read the book Merlin gave me. The book [World Tree Evolution].

This book, which Merlin handed to me as if he had expected it, was something that really bothered me, and as expected, it contained interesting content..

Whether it was a coincidence or thanks to Merlin's innate intelligence, it contained an interesting hypothesis about the World Tree and its ability to predict the future based on the accumulation of information, which Oliver was curious about..

'The more you use the World Tree, the more information it accumulates, creating an artificial mental will... . It's an amazing, interesting story. Whenever I have time, I want to research this..’

Oliver thought as he read the book Merlin gave him..

Although it seems like a fairly old book, the content was quite unconventional and aroused interest. And it even seemed plausible..

So much so that I feel sorry for having it instead of breakfast..

However, work cannot be neglected. Oliver also took care of things that needed to be done in advance and made other preparations..

For example, the First handed over the blood elixir he had been making all day to Edith in advance, and went to Forrest to hear what he had researched separately..

You can't just rely on the client's information..

It was busy with no time to sit, but it wasn't particularly difficult or tiring..

‘But it's hard and difficult.’

Oliver thought as he looked at the five letters..

It was a letter from children who helped in Mattel's secret testing room, including Rossburn..

The letter is still enclosed. Oliver felt a desire to open this letter and read its contents..

In fact, the desire was so great that my hand moved slightly to approach the envelope..

Sreuk. Sreuk. Sreuk. widely.

A letter reached the tip of Oliver's fingers as he crawled like a snake..

The envelope could have been torn by pulling like this, but Oliver took his hand back..

If anyone saw it, he would frown, wondering what he was doing with just one letter, but Oliver couldn't help it either..

Because of the words of Merlin, who helped Rosburn and his party and brought them a letter..

'Why did you tell me not to read it right away??’

I thought of Merlin when Oliver gave him the letter with doubts..

When he received the letter from Rosburn and his party, Oliver immediately tried to open it, but Merlin stopped him..

‘Don't open it yet. Because I didn’t hand it to you to read it right away..’

Oliver didn't understand. You hand me a letter and don’t read it. When I said this, Merlin explained again..

‘I want to read it too, right? The cute kids asked me to give it to them, so I gave it to them, but I also want to read it first... … . So don't read it first until I come back.’

I didn't understand anything at all..

I sent it to Oliver and he said he wanted to read it too..

Oliver questioned this again, but was unable to have a proper conversation with Merlin..

I just asked for that right in return for the trouble of bringing the children's letters..

‘And I couldn't refuse.’

Oliver thought as he looked at the letter..

After all, it was all thanks to Merlin that Rosburn and the other children were free enough to write letters..

‘I got out of Mattel safely, and they even found out where I was staying.…….'

Even though Merlin's request seemed far-fetched, it really wasn't..

In the first place, there was no way to receive the letter other than Merlin, and there was also an option of not handing it over at all..

Nevertheless, Merlin acted as a postman out of respect for the children and Oliver..

For now, Oliver decided to be satisfied with the fact that he had received the letter..

‘But why do I want to read this letter like this??’

Oliver questioned the unfamiliarity he felt..

Maybe it's because of what Merlin said.…….

In the past, Merlin said that it would be difficult for Rosburn and other children to adapt to the Elemental School branch..

It is said that his body was modified through a secret experiment by the School of Life and became capable of using magical powers, but he is said to be twice as late as other children..

'……But you said you're adjusting well now. like a miracle.’

I remembered what Merlin said again..

Apparently, he said the children, including Rosburn, were adjusting well..

Because of the thick magical wall, it was impossible to tell whether it was true or false, but Oliver instinctively knew it was true..

Because I know Merlin wouldn't play a prank like that..

It was truly amazing.

All the children, including Rossburn..

Even though he went through great trouble and was placed in an unfamiliar environment, he adapted well to life there and even wrote a letter. It was truly amazing.

Rossburn had kept his promise..

‘please… … . I'll definitely see you again. I will come to you without shame..’

Rosburn's shout, which I had forgotten, rang in my ears..

After we broke up, I definitely didn't care... . From now on, it's up to them..

But when I received this letter, the memory came back to me as vividly as if it had happened yesterday..

It was a truly strange feeling… … . Just like when I met Cant again..

"Yes, hold on, hold on.”

After much thought, Oliver gathered the letters together and put them back in his arms..

One way or another, I felt like I had to keep my promise to Merlin..

He said that he would keep the letter as a condition of his promise in the first place..

‘Above all, he said it was okay to read it when I really couldn't stand it..’

It was a strange condition, but Merlin made it, and Oliver accepted it, asking himself several times a day..

Can I bear it or not?.

'It's still bearable... If I really couldn't bear it, it wouldn't be this painful..’

Oliver once again realized how weak he was to curiosity..

I could bear being sick, cold, and hungry, but being curious was unbearable..

If it's something I don't know, I'd give up for a while, but that's not it..

"I wish I had somewhere else to focus……."

Oliver thought, and his wish came true. Dang. Dang. Dang. At that moment, the pager rang in Oliver's arms..

It was Paul Carver's pager received through Forest, and a specific address was displayed on a rectangular screen..

Oliver moved right away..