Genius Warlock-Episode 280
The battle at McCluskey Security Company ended badly..
There were as many as five druids near the forest, but they were not active..
However, it was somewhat difficult to criticize them..
No matter how strong a person is, depending on the opponent and the situation, he could die like a brat..
For example, Connor, who was outside the building, had to deal with seven security agents by himself.,
The four druids inside the building had to deal with the warlock in an enclosed space filled with corpses..
It was the worst condition to deal with a warlock who specializes in manipulation..
Well, Oliver wasn't a warlock with a specialty in manipulation.……
Anyway, the attack on the McCluskey Security Company ended without any major problems, although there were unexpected circumstances..
“Maybe that's why I feel bored even after work is over..”
said Oliver at Forest Restaurant..
Oliver was sitting at a table covered with a pure white tablecloth, and Forrest was sitting across from him..
“is it?”
“yes.”
Oliver put down the newspaper he was reading and looked at Forrest..
Forrest was also reading a newspaper, and there were several other newspapers piled up on the table..
“I think this is pretty loud..”
Forrest placed the newspaper article he was reading on the table..
On this page, [Big Crime Connection! The phrase “Security Bureau Reveals!!” was plastered on the door..
Other newspapers on the table also had the article on the front page..
“It's not easy to fill the front page of Landa with just one story. We need to attract common attention regardless of social status..”
“Does eradicating crime deserve that much attention??”
Oliver asked.
I don't mean to disparage Landa, but this developed, wealthy city had as many criminal gangs as cockroaches..
There are so many that most citizens think that coexistence is okay..
Therefore, eliminating criminal organizations was not such a big deal in Landa. Anyway, another organization will fill the empty space..
“Well, it's not wrong. Taking down a criminal organization isn't that big of a deal. However, at this scale, it can be a topic of conversation. Above all, the most important thing here is that the Security Bureau did it..”
Forrest pointed to a picture of Arthur in the newspaper..
He was interviewed by reporters in front of the messed up McCluskey security company, and his intellectual appearance stood out along with his unique strong impression..
“I think the picture was taken well, but I don't quite understand it. Why is it important that the Security Bureau did it??”
“hmm… … . Well, I guess you can do that. It's a bit difficult to explain. It's kind of a pride issue..”
“Pride?”
“Yes, pride as a Landa person. Everyone who lives in this city has that pride. He is a special person who belongs to the kingdom, but is not... … . The bathroom cleaner and the factory owner will think the same about this..”
“hmm… … . understand.”
“So the people of Landa want to have something special that is different from the people of the kingdom. For example, an organization between the military and the police created to deal with superhumans..”
“Is that the security department??”
“Yes, for some reason, I feel happy when I hear that an organization that doesn't exist in the kingdom has been created and is protecting this city. It's not rational, but it's not unreasonable either..”
Oliver thought deeply and nodded slowly..
I couldn't sympathize, but I could roughly understand what it was..
“That's why so many newspapers publish the article on the front page. Because it sells well.”
“Yes, I see… … . However, that's not what I mean when I say I'm bored. Why didn't you cover ABC or Sheamus in the article?.”
As Oliver said, each newspaper covered in detail the McCluskey Security Company and the criminal enterprise it effectively ran, but not a single line was written about its actual owner, Sheamus..
Even newspapers hostile to Sheamus.
In other words, Arthur… … . No, Carver didn't announce it..
“I don't know because I haven't heard anything about it. But you can guess.”
“I guess?”
“Okay, this is an old man's opinion, do you want to hear it??”
“of course. If you don't mind, please.”
At Oliver's polite request, Forrest smiled slightly, drank his coffee, and opened his mouth..
“Probably because there's no use bringing it out now..”
"It's no use... … There isn't any?”
“Yeah, I have very little to do with Sheamus other than the McCluskey security company.."
“but-”
“-I know what to say. Everyone is trying to say that they borrowed money from Sheamus and received investments.?”
Oliver nodded..
Leaf loans lend money to front companies to help them start businesses, and ABC invested heavily in them to help their businesses grow..
Both of them benefited greatly from this process. It seemed to Oliver that there was a sufficient relationship..
“That's true, but even so, it's not okay. Those who lent money and invested money are said to be criminals. If creditors and investors are implicated, half the people in this city will be in jail... … . Although these people are actually going to jail.”
“ah……."
“Of course, if I dig a little further, I might be able to find evidence, but it's meaningless in this situation. 'Cause everyone's crazy about Sheamus.”
Forrest opened one of the newspapers on the table and showed an article..
It was an article about ABC, which returns high returns to investors without any deviation..
A photo included in the article showed city workers with big smiles on their faces..
“In this situation, what do you think will happen if the investigation progresses to Sheamus??”
“hmm… … . Will people hate it??”
Oliver tried his best to use his imagination. Forrest was delighted..
“Yes, that's right. People will be foaming at the mouth, asking what they are doing to the angel who brings them money. Are they saying it hurts their stomachs so much to make money? Then, the public officials and city council members who receive kickbacks from Sheamus will use this to interfere with the investigation. In other words, it's a useless weapon right now. Until the situation becomes more ripe.”
“……You're saving it for later..”
“That's right. Now that you've destroyed one of your main sources of income, let's wait and see until it shows weakness..”
Oliver thought of Sheamus..
I don't know him well, but personally I thought he wouldn't show his weaknesses easily..
Although the action seemed light and loud, the emotional state and results showed that it was quite deep..
An example of this was using Oliver at an investment party to attract everyone's attention..
When I told him this, Forrest didn't deny it either..
“I agree with that too. Probably, Sheamus won't reveal his weaknesses easily. Debauchery, glamour, noise… … . He gives off the impression that he has nothing to do with wisdom, but what matters is the results, not the appearance. Whatever it is, he is a successful person from a problem solver to a businessman. He won't show weakness easily... … . But on the other hand, it doesn't work out the way you think..”
“yes?”
“Sheamus is a special person, but in Landa, everyone is special. Landa is not an insignificant city that one person can control from start to finish..”
Forrest spoke confidently, and Oliver pondered those words, feeling a strange sensation..
In Landa, everyone is special... … . I don't know why, but it sounded cool..
“That's a good phrase.”
“In Landa, everyone is special.?”
"yes.”
“This is an advertisement that was once pushed by Landa. To secure cheap labor..”
“oh… … . I guess I'll have to watch more advertisements in the future..”
“The conclusion is a bit strange, but as long as you're satisfied... … . Anyway, what I want to say is that there is no need to be nervous. The elites from the Ministry of Internal Affairs decided to take charge, and others in Landa are also keeping an eye on ABC and Sheamus. I don't know if there really is no problem. Unless that's the case, you'll get a chance at least once. City officials, especially those working for the Ministry of Internal Affairs, are great in a different way than the super people on the streets..”
“You know very well..”
“If you stay on this floor for a long time, you'll find out even if you don't like it... … . Well, I worked with them when I was young..”
“Is it time to work with Cant??”
Forest flinched at the sudden question..
Although there were times when I was embarrassed, I quickly recovered thanks to my unique sly attitude and experience, but this time it wasn't so easy..
“Phew… … . I thought you were waiting for an answer?”
“Oh, I'm sorry if you were offended. I asked reflexively without realizing it..”
"It's not unpleasant, but I was a bit surprised by the sudden question... … . By any chance, is something going on? It's also strange to show personal opinions on a mission.."
It was correct. Forrest immediately noticed Oliver's subtle changes..
The reason Oliver expressed his personal opinion and asked the long-awaited question during his current mission was none other than the five letters in his arms..
When I was in charge of a mission, my attention was naturally focused on it and I was able to forget about it for a while, but when I was on standby like now, I couldn't do that and it was a little painful..
In order to forget the pain, Oliver tried to forget his curiosity for a moment by giving his personal opinion about the mission that he did not normally do or asking other questions..
However, I cannot talk about this fact. Oliver was appropriately flirtatious..
“It's no big deal.”
Forest, who sensed something was there, thought about it carefully, took a sip of his coffee, and opened his mouth..
“hmm… … . It might definitely be time to talk about it. About me and cant.”
“Oh, are you serious??”
“You reacted too quickly for an apology..”
“Oh, sorry. I'm happy.”
"You're so happy about something like that... … . I'll tell you when this mission is over..”
“The mission is over.?”
“Isn’t that the order? Are you on a mission? More than anything, I need to have time to organize my thoughts. Is there a problem??”
“hmm… … . no, there isn't.”
Oliver shook his head with difficulty. He honestly wanted to hear it right away, but Forrest had a point..
“I don't think it's okay?”
Forrest penetrates Oliver's heart. Oliver touched the letter in his arms and answered no..
Because I was able to appease my curiosity about the letter with another curiosity for a while,.
I had my doubts with him. Where on earth is Merlin and what is he doing?.
‘You have to come quickly so I can read this letter...….'
***
“I don't know why I'm doing this here.”
Merlin, wearing a thick coat and a heavy backpack, stretched out his hands and lamented..
Contrary to his loose speech, Merlin's hands gathered a powerful magical power that most wizards could not accumulate even in a lifetime..
The magic power changed into intense blue lightning according to the magic and will, and then spread out into five branches and converged again to one point, striking the huge skeleton giant in front of me about 5 meters tall..
Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!
As soon as the five thin bolts of lightning touched the target, they created powerful sparks, and the resulting shock wave shattered not only the skeletal giant but also the surrounding trees..
“This is amazing no matter how you look at it..”
Merlin muttered as he watched the broken skeletal giant melt like butter and seep into the ground, and the tree shattered by the shock wave return to its original state in a puff of smoke..
This sleeping forest was truly a strange place..
“The fact that the location is not fixed in the first place and keeps changing is itself a deviation from the norm... … . What do you guys think??”
Swish——thud!
Merlin asked a question, catching an arrow flying towards him with his magic..
When I looked in the direction from which the crude arrow had come, I saw a dwarf with a big nose, a conical hat, and a jacket..
A dreamlike appearance with no sense of reality whatsoever. It was even a little cute..
But, I shouldn't have been fooled by that appearance..
Just like the skeleton giant that Merlin defeated earlier, that too was just a creature created with black magic..
Creature must have sensed an unusual atmosphere, so he went to a nearby stump..
Surprisingly, there was a door in the stump, and Creature used his small body to get inside the stump..
Trying to run away from Merlin.
Merlin reached for the stump..
[Ground Eruption)]
With a chant, the ground beneath the stump shook, and a large amount of earth erupted upward as if it were exploding like a volcano..
There were many dwarf creatures in the dirt..
[Compressor)]
Merlin grabbed dirt, tree roots, rocks, stones, and creatures floating in the air with his magic and squeezed them tightly..
Creatures gathered and compressed into a single point became a piece of meat due to the pressure of magical power..
“There is no end to this.”
Merlin said as he looked at the floor that had been restored to its original state and all the creatures that were approaching filling the dense forest..
Why is it so difficult to ask questions?……
In the end, Merlin decided to break the rules a bit and take the easier route..
Since you are an old man, wouldn't it be okay to break a little courtesy??
Merlin gathered magic in his hands and summoned a book from the air..
Merlin tore the book and threw it into the sky..
To burn this sleeping forest all at once.
“Will it still return to its original state??”
Just as the magic was about to be activated, the creature in the forest disappeared, and an old woman with fairy-like wings appeared on her back..
“……The princess woke up.”
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