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Genius Warlock-Episode 307

“I beg your pardon?”

Oliver asked again.

Rather than saying that I didn't hear what Kevin said properly, it was to check whether I heard correctly..

“I said I defeated Yareli's father. In front of everyone in the magic tower. thoroughly.”

Kevin answered again. As expected, Oliver didn't hear wrong..

Kevin defeated Yareli's father. And that in front of everyone in the Magic Tower... … . I thought there was some story behind it, but this was more than that..

“Can I ask you a question??”

“try.”

"Why did you fight with Mr. Yareli's father??”

Kevin raised an eyebrow as if he had heard a stupid question..

“Don't ask the opposite question. Don't you think it's strange that I'm in the magic tower??”

“Should it be weird??”

“It's usually weird... … . What image comes to mind when you think of Magic Tower??”

“Wizard, a large institution representing Landa, outstanding magic technology, enormous wealth, elitism... … . Survival of the fittest and eugenics come to mind..”

“You learned it right. I ask again. Isn't it strange that I'm in the magic tower??”

“……ah.”

Oliver answered two beats late..

I finally understood the point of what was being said..

Kevin is a red person. He was a very inferior race from the wizards' point of view..

Stupid, barbaric, unable to improve themselves…….

I personally did not agree, but regardless, the current Magic Tower was following that trend..

Things you can learn just by looking at some liberal arts subjects and books.

A red man wizard in such a magic tower. It was definitely unusual to be a professor as well as a master..

I was aware of this when I first came to the Magic Tower, but thanks to Kevin's sincerity and ability, I forgot about it for a while..

“It feels a little strange saying that... … . However, isn't the professor an old student??”

The elder meant none other than Archive Merlin..

I didn't know the details, but based on what I had seen, heard, and experienced, it was clear that Oliver was a being of very high stature..

“So there's no problem, right??”

Just!

Kevin pointed his finger..

“answer. But that's only half the answer.”

“Is this half the story??”

“Yes, it is true that I was able to get a chance to join the Magic Tower thanks to having an outstanding teacher, but being recognized by the Magic Tower is another thing..”

“Is that so?”

“Do you think the teacher is someone who takes care of everything from start to finish??”

In response to Kevin's question, Oliver thought about the Merlin he had seen..

They recommended good books but took money, gave advice but did not provide direct help, and when they came forward, they asked them to prove their worth. Classes only provided an environment and direction, but you had to study on your own..

“hmm… … . No, I guess I just gave it a chance..”

“that's right… … . Instead of putting me in the magic tower, Master laid a board for me. I have a chance to prove myself. The Magic Tower could not refuse the Master's request. Master's request had a special weight, and I couldn't refuse it even for the honor of the Magic Tower... … . He could not give the impression of being frightened by the red man or anything like that..”

"So, did you fight with Mr. Yarely’s father then??”

“Including him, the Agni School, the Mjolnir School, the Enlil School, and the Gaia School. I fought all the elementary school wizards of the elemental school..”

".....Why elemental school??”

“I wanted to join the Elemental School. Because it is the school that the teacher belongs to, and because it is the most powerful school... … . Well, these days it's in a relative decline..”

“ah……."

Oliver nodded loudly..

It was a truly bizarre conversation..

It is said that a red man wizard is fighting against the elemental school, a traditional school, but he reacts in a strange way..

What was even more bizarre was that Kevin eventually got used to it and then assimilated it..

“All master level. Or an equivalent wizard… … . In order to enter the magic tower, I fought them one after another in front of everyone and trampled them thoroughly. thoroughly.”

Be thorough... … . Oliver realized that it wasn't just a word..

Because I already fought with Kevin once..

He was merciless in battle..

“So that no one could deny defeat, I trampled on my opponent and carved indelible scars on my body. To show you respect me.”

“Can you gain respect if you leave a scar??”

“Of course, wounds lead to pain, and pain leads to fear, and fear leads to respect... … . In particular, from a prestigious family, I instilled the greatest respect in Yareli's father, who looked down on me. And on her face too. In the end, the Elemental School had no choice but to accept me as a wizard..”

“hmm… … . What happened to them? What about the rest of you who sparred with the professor?.”

“Were eliminated.”

Sculling. It was a concise word, but clearer than any other word..

Oliver could easily predict what happened to the people Kevin dealt with..

The worst would have been losing your life, and the worst would have been being kicked out of the magic tower..

Maybe that's natural... … . In the Magic Tower, performance and reputation were as important as individual skills..

It is an unfortunate structure in which too much can be lost due to unintended misfortune. Thanks to this, most people here could not afford to live despite their affluence..

“So I was wondering.”

“what do you mean?”

“When that father's daughter, Yareli, came to take my class. She must have been quite troubled for being the daughter of a father who tarnished the name of a prestigious family... … . She knows what he had in mind when he approached me?”

“well? I can read emotions, not even thoughts..”

“It's a shame. I thought you could read thoughts.”

“I'm sorry to disappoint you. However, although Mr. Yarely does not view the professor favorably, he does not view him so negatively. In part, I respect and acknowledge the professor..”

Kevin thought about Oliver's words for a moment and then put them aside. He didn't want to think deeply about these issues..

Maybe that's why he brought up a different topic..

“Personally, I don't like talking about this. But why do you think I answered this question??”

"well?”

“Because I have a favor to ask of you..”

ah… … . I found out why Kevin, who didn't want to talk about it, changed her mind midway through..

He had something he wanted. Well, I wasn't criticizing that..

“Please tell me.”

“can you teach me black magic?”

“Black magic?”

“yes, i want to learn.”

Oliver was surprised. He had a few guesses about what the request was, but there was no black magic involved. It was unexpected.

“Sorry, but may I ask why you want to learn? It's so unexpected... … . Have you ever become interested in black magic??”

“No, to be honest, I'm not particularly interested in black magic. I don't mean to tell you this out loud, but if you were to ask me which I think is superior, magic or black magic, I would say the former without hesitation..”

“Don't worry I don't feel bad. However, why do you want to learn black magic??”

“To become stronger. And wanting to learn black magic doesn't mean you really want to use black magic, it's just a preparatory step to fusing emotions and magic.."

“ah… … . Yes, I understand.”

Oliver immediately accepted the convincing answer. It's ridiculously easy.

Fusion of emotion and magic.

Considering the value and power of the technique, it was never meant to be taught like this, but Oliver didn't care at all..

Even Kevin, who thought he had figured out Oliver in his own way, was quite puzzled..

Whether you are a wizard or a warlock, knowledge is your greatest asset. Oliver had no such concept..

“Oh, of course it's not free..”

Oliver said as if he remembered it too late..

Kevin felt relieved rather than annoyed. When it comes to issues like this, I find it easier to use common sense..

“……what do you want?”

“I hope the professor can teach me many things as well. Things like magic, the magic tower, the research you are currently doing, being a military wizard, or what kind of training you did under an elder... … . A personal story that the professor doesn't want to talk about..”

".....why? Suddenly you're curious about that?”

“Not suddenly. Actually, I've been curious about this for a while, but I just couldn't ask because I was in a position to receive help..”

“Do you have any intention of trading for something else??”

“hmm… … . doesn't exist.”

"……I realized one thing.”

“yes? What is it?”

“i hate you.”

***

Approximately two weeks have passed since Oliver and Kevin completed their transaction..

During that time, Kevin and Oliver worked together to handle all sorts of chores, including grading overall grades, applying for seasonal semesters, applying for seasonal semester curriculum reports and budgets, requesting personal research from professors and coordinating schedules, and more..

It's not as busy as a tsunami, but the work came in non-stop, and fortunately, it ended around 9pm tonight..

“Thank you for your hard work.”

Oliver, who had finished the last of his work, stood up and relaxed from his paperwork..

Kevin also warmed up and answered. It's full of gaps that you wouldn't normally show to others... … . Even if I pretended not to, it was proof that I had become familiar with Oliver after working together for a semester..

“You worked hard too. Just get off work.”

“Yes, I understand… … . Professor, won’t you come home from work??”

Oliver asked, looking at Kevin who had no intention of getting up..

“I have a little more work left to do.”

“Oh, then I will help you and then get off work..”

“it's okay. I don't need your help anyway. To be honest, if you have it, you should disturb it. Just leave work, rest for three days and come back.”

“ah… … .Okay then..”

Oliver, who heard Kevin's sincerity, responded, bowed politely, and left work..

Kevin sat back on his chair for a moment and took a breather, feeling relieved that the tedious paperwork was over and feeling tired..

“……You're just coming in now..”

Kevin said something about the popularity he felt while taking a break..

Merlin, who entered the office with magical powers, answered..

“I'm sorry. But didn't I tell you-”

“-A teacher has the right to break in and destroy a student's peace of mind without respect for their privacy? I know this because I experienced it a lot in the past... … . But what if I get caught coming in like this? One Masters won't like it.”

“If that's the case, don't worry. You won't have to worry about being caught. I check in advance before coming in..”

Merlin said, taking a chair and sitting across from Kevin..

Kevin couldn't say more than that because it wasn't just a comforting statement, it was the truth..

His teacher was Archive Merlin..

“……My grades were poor this semester too..”

Merlin said at once. Kevin responded as if it was no big deal..

“Grades can be given at the professor’s discretion..”

“If this happens, students won't take classes next semester..”

“It doesn't matter. Whether you listen or not... … . I rather reject those who say they want to get good grades on subjects they have no ability to do..”

“Then, won’t you get pushed out in the personnel evaluation? A master will be evaluated by the number of students he or she has raised. Also, later on, those students will become wizards and exert influence..”

“Personnel evaluations can be made up elsewhere, there is no need for such politics. As long as your skills are overwhelming. Are you here to talk about that??”

“No, I came to say thank you. You must have planned to focus only on personal research during vacation, but you also took care of the seasonal semester as well.?”

“No, thanks. I'm also interested. Also, I became more interested in something than research..”

Kevin was sincere. Rather than his original plan to strengthen his position by researching military magic, he became more interested in the art of fusing emotion and magic..

While military magic research was a short-term achievement, the skill of mixing emotions and magic was something that could permanently raise Kevin's level by one level, perhaps several levels..

Of course, since it was black magic, it could have been risky, but it was judged to be worth taking. That's what power is.

“If so, you're lucky..”

“yes… … . Since you’re here, can I ask a question??”

“Is it about a business trip??”

“no. I'm curious, but you're not going to tell me anyway, right? If you were going to tell me, you would have done it long ago..”

“Slurp… … . You know me too well. Then what should I ask??”

“Well, it's not that big of a deal, it's just a little annoying, but the last time I had dinner with Dave, we talked about Eve.?”

“yes.”

“No matter how much I think about it, I have doubts. Teacher, weren't you skeptical that Eve could be created simply by accumulating information??”

it was true.

Eve, the will of the World Tree that had not been born yet, but was believed to be born at some point.).

Wizards who studied the field gave their own opinions and wrote papers about Eve..

It could be said to be another revolution..

And one of them, Merlin, also had an opinion on this, but contrary to the mainstream opinion, he was of the opinion that Eve could not have been created through simple accumulation of information..

It's like saying you can't build a tower even if you have a lot of bricks..

Mullin strongly argued that cement and rebar were needed to support the bricks..

The fact that he claimed that Eve was born through simple accumulation of information during a meal with Dave was not important, but it bothered me..

“Did you change your mind later??”

“hmm… … . no.”

“But why?”

“I think it would be better to say that there..”

Kevin was silent. She had felt it for a long time, but Merlin treated Dave like some kind of dangerous boil..

The reason I left it to you in the first place was to observe it from an appropriate distance..

Well, it's completely understandable when you look at his talent, ability, and inexplicable characteristics..

“Yes, I understand.”

“Umm… … . Speaking of which, I also have a question. Why do you think Eve suddenly appeared??”

“? You don't know that. Don't all authority figures, including Master, end up just sharing nonsense?.”

“What if? What would it be like if some kind of error occurred that allowed you to connect to the world tree with your emotions??”

“yes?”

“I asked what would happen if I connected to the World Tree with my emotions..”

“that… … . Isn't it impossible??”

“So, I said it was if, and I called it an error..”

"then… … . Emotions will flow into the World Tree, and those emotions will be accumulated magic power, information, and reactions... … . ah.”

Kevin sounded half entranced..

Because I knew of only one person who could do something like that..