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Genius Warlock-Episode 297

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It was not an official name, but a kind of slang with multiple meanings..

It could be a limit to growth based on talent, or it could mean a limit to growth in the Magic Tower..

A truly ambiguous yet intuitive word that has many meanings, but fundamentally means the same thing..

But other than that, Oliver didn't really understand what Kevin said..

"Derek, let's go?”

“Why are you talking so unbelievably?.”

“Honestly it's a bit like that.”

Indeed, it was so. Oliver sparred with Derek twice in total..

The first is a class at the Magic Tower, the second is at an investment party..

And in the meantime, Oliver saw Derek's amazing improvement in skills..

He showed a deep understanding of magic, ranging from simply attacking with magic, mixing it with other magic to maximize efficiency and power, and taking advantage of the characteristics of flame magic to dominate the space itself..

In particular, the fact that a huge whirlwind and flames combined to fill the stadium itself at the end was truly amazing..

As proof of this, Oliver gave up the method of destroying magic by targeting the weak part of the spell, and swung the quarter staff to neutralize the flame with force..

“To be honest, I don't like his personality, but he's pretty talented. If you teach me, I will understand the key points easily..”

“Not only is your talent great, but your will is also amazing..”

"okay?”

“Yes, people usually hesitate when a large attack is neutralized, but Mr. Derek attacked one after another with his body covered in flames scattered in the air. It's usually difficult if you don't have fighting spirit..”

Without exaggeration or denigration, Oliver said what he felt..

Kevin looked at Oliver as if observing him..

“It's so amazing.”

“What do you mean??”

“It's no big deal... … . First of all, I don't deny what you said. Derek that guy. He may be arrogant, but he also has grit. He seemed to hate losing, so if I gave him a little help, he would follow me to the end no matter how hard the class was. However, there are many types of will..”

“Many things?”

“okay. A person who is strong in his or her pride can overcome any hardships and hardships to protect that pride, but on the other hand, if the pride is broken, the will can also be broken. very weakly.”

“Are you saying that Mr. Derek is like that??”

"yes. While I was being suspected by everyone for having an even fight with a professor's personal staff who was not a wizard, I was humiliated by a warlock at a party where the city's rich people gathered..”

“Isn’t this a bit old story??”

“The problem is that we haven't gotten out of there yet. Well, it's not that strange. It's like the fate of a clumsy genius. Despairing after meeting a true genius, and having to listen to the disappointment and ridicule of those around you... … . Maybe that's why he hasn't come to class yet..”

The moment Oliver heard those words, he remembered the diaries and research logs of the lightning magician he had captured in the past and Adri..

Those who entered the Magic Tower because of their talent, but were kicked out when their talent revealed its worth..

The impact was estimated to be quite large. Doubts about yourself, glares and whispers from those around you... … . Oliver can't even imagine……

Nevertheless, they struggled, even going as far as to interfere with the magic tower's backroom dealings, but in the end, they were driven out onto the streets and each had to look for new possibilities in the shadows. It was gruesome, but I respected it that much..

“Why are you thinking so hard??”

“just… … . It reminds me of the diaries and research logs of captured wizards in the past..”

“I can guess what it will be about. These guys aren't the only ones..”

"Derek too... … . Will you be kicked out??”

“That could happen if you cut off support from your home family. Because the tuition at Magic Tower is expensive.”

“Should I cut off support from my family??”

“The odds are pretty high. Because of Derek, the investment in thermal power generation that was being prepared ended up falling through. In the meantime, if you are in that situation... … . It's hard to invest anymore.”

That meant that support could be cut off, and Derek could end up on the street..

Well, that was one way, and he thought it wasn't a bad thing, but Oliver thought about it carefully, remembering that he was a professor's personal employee..

“Can I ask the professor what he thinks??”

“what?”

“Mr. Derek being neglected like that. Aren't you the professor's student??”

“I guess I haven't really mastered the words yet. For a wizard, there is a special relationship between disciple and teacher. A relationship can only be established when both parties formally talk to each other and seek consent. Derek is not my student. He's just one of many students in my class..”

"So you're saying you don't feel sorry for Derek??”

“Are you sad??”

“Yes, I have talent and will, but if I get defeated so easily... … . Isn’t it a bit of a waste??”

“I didn't know you felt that way about Derek.?”

“I am taking your class... … . No, I am a student, and I am a personal employee of the professor. If you can help, shouldn't you help??”

Kevin glanced at Oliver. As if observing. Finally he opened his mouth.

“……I'm not interested. If he's a guy who breaks like this, that's just the way he is. However, if you want to help, I won't stop you. There's nothing I can do."

Kevin said coldly..

It was a remark that took Derek's personality into consideration rather than doubting Oliver's abilities..

Even if people around you tried to help, there was no way unless the person involved cooperated..

However, Oliver's reaction was simple..

“If it doesn't work, there's nothing you can do..”

"I wish it were simple... … . Are you going to meet me today??”

Oliver checked his watch and shook his head..

“No, it's going to be difficult because it's time to get off work soon. I have somewhere to go first..”

Oliver answered firmly..

***

“here.”

Landa's night. Oliver carried a box at his side and, guided by a beggar, walked through a maze-like sewer and arrived at a huge space..

It was none other than the new home of the poor brothers..

Because his location was exposed due to Sheamus' attack, Cant abandoned his existing residence and moved to a new one..

As if to prove this, the space was still cluttered..

Men belonging to the Poor Brothers built drums filled with cement in the narrow passage to provide cover, while women and children worked together to set up tents..

Oliver went inside, looking at them, and arrived in front of the largest tent among them..

It was none other than the tent of the head cant of the poor brothers..

“Are you here??”

The beggar who guided Oliver called Cant, and Cant came out holding a quarter staff like a cane..

He was wearing a beanie and a long coat like before, but the difference was that one sleeve was hanging down..

“hello? Cant.”

Oliver greeted him as soon as he saw him, and Cant accepted with a smile..

The beggar who gave directions left right away, and Cant thanked him for his hard work, sent him off, and called Oliver into the tent..

“Are you feeling okay??”

“It's okay. Aren’t you resting while everyone else is working? Anyway, thank you for your concern. Is that alcohol??”

Cant jokingly pointed to the box Oliver had brought..

It was a kind of consideration to lighten the mood and ease Oliver's worries..

“no… … . They say that if you drink alcohol when you are injured, your recovery will be slow..”

“It's not wrong, but it's unfortunate... … . Well, may I ask what it is??”

“It's a prosthetic hand..”

Oliver opened the box with his answer..

“I don't think it's just a prosthetic arm.?”

“It's a golem prosthetic arm..”

That was true. Inside the box was an arm made of stone, not wood or rubber. An arm made of magic and stone..

“I know it's not something that costs a penny or two..”

“So the performance is certain. Will you take it?”

Cant thought it was too much for him, but he looked at Oliver's face and nodded..

"I will gratefully accept it. I'll go straight to the technician tomorrow and get the procedure done..”

Oliver took out a business card and receipt from his arms..

“This is where I bought this product. Just bring it along with the receipt and they will perform the procedure..”

“Thank you for your consideration... … . I heard that the golem prosthetic arm procedure is very painful..”

“Yes, he said. It is said that tearing raw flesh and connecting the nerves and parts of the golem is extremely painful..”

Oliver answered based on Arthur's words. Cant smiled bitterly..

“Thank you very much. Thanks to you, I gained courage.”

“However, if the procedure is successful, it is said to be much more comfortable than the original arm. They say you can bring objects that are far away from where you are sitting..”

“That's an advantage that's hard to give up. I will have the courage to take it..”

“thank you.”

“What is gratitude? I was the one who received help... … . By any chance, did you just come to tell me this??”

Cant asked a question as if he could see through something..

"Actually, I have a question to ask you..”

“Something?”

“What did you receive in compensation?.”

“repair?”

“Yes, about ABC. Now that I think about it, I don't think the reason Cant did such a dangerous thing was simply because of money..”

It was a fairly accurate judgment. The Poor Brothers was a fairly large organization that eavesdropped on all kinds of stories on the streets, bars, restaurants, hotels, taxis, etc., but its roots were among the poor of the city. There were limits to protecting oneself.

Because Cant knew this, he always did not intervene deeply and walked a thin line..

Because there was no one in this city who mourned the death of the poor..

But Sheamus Gunn wasn't like that..

“Why am I curious about that??”

"I'm just curious because it's an unusual decision for you. If you have trouble talking, you don't have to..”

“I feel like I'm such a bad person if I don't talk about it even though I got a gift. Could it be that they brought it for that purpose??”

“yes? ah… … . yes.”

When Oliver saw Cant's emotions, he realized it was a joke and belatedly hit back..

It was quite awkward, but Cant smiled..

“Hehe, now you know how to tell a joke..”

“I study for 30 minutes before going to sleep..”

“Is that a joke too??”

“No, it's real..”

“ah… … . I think I need to try harder.”

“Is that so?”

Oliver said regretfully. I thought he tried hard.

"It's getting better though, just try a little harder.”

“Oh, thank you.”

“Well then, let's go back to the original topic. Did you say you wanted to know what I got paid for??"

“yes… … . Of course, if you're having trouble-”

“-It's not particularly difficult. The idea was simply to allow the creation of a welfare organization that could receive the city's budget..”

“It's a welfare organization.?”

“That's right. A workhouse where beggars can stay overnight, or a shelter where workers who have lost their income due to a moment of misfortune and have been driven out onto the streets have a chance to reorganize for a while. The city made this a condition. The city will give you a budget for a certain period of time, so if you want, you can build it and run it..”

“Is that why you accepted the assignment at ABC??”

“Yeah, it was a hard offer to refuse..”

“hmm… … . Well, did you get it??”

“We are negotiating over the period and amount..”

"Did you accept it without negotiating??”

“That's it. It may be stupid, but sometimes you have to make that choice..”

Cant answered like that. To be honest, Oliver was in no position to say anything. In the first place, Oliver didn't work after being promised proper compensation..

Oliver thought for a moment and then opened his mouth..

“if-”

“-It's okay.”

Before Oliver could get to the point, Cant cut him off..

“What does it mean to be okay??”

“Didn’t you mean to offer to help??”

Cant saw right through Oliver's thoughts..

“how did you know?”

“Well, somehow I think so?”

Cant laughed lowly and shook his head..

“I am grateful, but I will decline. I also have ears, so I've heard about your reputation these days. He defeated Sheamus all by himself.?”

“It wasn't revenge, it was just work..”

“Yes, I’m the one who arranged the job as a troubleshooter in the first place, so I don’t have any intention of saying anything… … . Perhaps, if you come forward, the city will give us favorable terms. The city likes the strong. But don't do that..”

“Is there a reason??”

“Because excessive help is poisonous..”

“yes?”

“They said that excessive help is poisonous. If your baby is having a hard time standing up on his own feet, if you keep helping him, he will eventually not be able to learn how to stand up on his own. Of course, I've already gotten help from you several times, but we can handle this on our own. The process may be a bit difficult, and the results may not be satisfactory, but this time we must do it on our own. That's how you can grow.”

“oh… … .That sounds kind of cool..”

"yes? I applied the story I heard from the priest..”

“Priest.?”

“Yes, the priest who took me as a beggar. He said that God gave humans a head to think for themselves and two limbs to move on their own so that they could think for themselves and act for themselves. For he is right. So, you said help is the last resort..”

“Oh, that's even cooler..”

“yes? So I'm going to decline your help for now... … . If I really need help later, I'll ask for it then. Can you help me then??”

“hmm… … . As I go along.”

“That's enough.”

cant be sincerely satisfied.

Afterwards, Oliver and Cant had a brief, private chat, not public, and then stood up..

The two instinctively did not talk about each other's work in detail. For a healthy distance.

When we ran out of things to talk about, Oliver stood up..

“See you again later.”

"I wish I had brought alcohol then..”

“I'll think about it when the wound heals..”

When Oliver bowed his head in greeting and was about to leave, Cant spoke behind Oliver's back..

“You don’t have to go through me..”

“……yes?”

“The act of helping someone. You don’t have to go through me. Actually, I do this wrong too. Just trying to do well."

"……I don't really plan on doing that, but then who should I help??”

“Someone who stands out to you. Where is the best for good things? First of all, let's do it and see..”