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Genius Warlock-Episode 318

“Holy shit-!”

Edith rushed towards Oliver, who was asking for help..

He then cursed at Oliver for about ten minutes. Without even breathing properly.

What was surprising here was that even though he cursed nonstop, the rhyme and beat were still alive and that he used a variety of swear words so as not to overlap them..

As if there is a native language called swearing..

Oliver, who listened quietly for the first minute, soon began to listen attentively..

Even if I told myself to do that, I didn’t think I could do it..

As expected, each person seemed to have a great field..

“ha… … . Even when this crazy guy curses at his parents, his eyes sparkle.?”

Edith was dumbfounded when she saw Oliver looking interested..

His face was as red as a ripe tomato because he was swearing non-stop..

“As you know, I am an orphan..”

Oliver answered calmly. Without any malice or intention.

Edith also knew this, but hearing this made her long-forgotten conscience tingle just a little..

Oliver read the emotion..

“Oh, I mean it's okay... … . And the director said that the parents of orphans like me were all irresponsible bastards and it was obvious that they were prostitutes. Edith didn't really swear at me. So you don't have to worry.”

Edith felt more uncomfortable than before at the words that made her believe her ears..

It was unfair.

Why should I feel like a sinner when I was clearly the one who was suddenly called out and asked for a stupid favor??

“……? Hey Edith? really care-”

“-shut up. please.”

Edith eventually raised one hand to silence Oliver, then poured a full glass of alcohol from the table and drank it down in one go..

Oliver looked at the scene quietly and carefully asked a question..

"……By any chance, did I do something wrong??”

“Well, maybe your existence was a mistake?”

“Oh, I also heard that story from the orphanage director. Orphans like us have stupid parents.-”

“-You bitch!”

Edith got angry again. However, contrary to his angry appearance, his discomfort became deeper..

Oliver decided to keep quiet for now..

I don't know why, but the more I opened my mouth, the worse the situation got..

Edith also lost her stamina because she got angry so many times in a short period of time..

Even though his health improved after receiving the blood elixir from Oliver..

Grumble. gulp.

Edith tried to wash away her unpleasant feelings by continuously drinking alcohol..

Oliver looked at the scene in silence and analyzed where he had made a mistake..

I thought it was a mistake to get straight to the point when we first met..

According to a book on negotiation, it is important to create a natural atmosphere with humorous jokes..

‘It's not easy to receive financial support... … . How did the professors do this??’

Oliver once again realized the difficulty of working at the Magic Tower..

After a moment, Edith spoke..

“It's really unfair. I don't know how many years it's been since I felt unfair..”

“……What are you feeling unfair about??”

“While I was resting, I was suddenly called out, told stories that had nothing to do with me, and to top it off, I was rudely asked for money. I thought I made a mistake? I've even been insulted by being called fat and lecherous..”

Ah, Oliver realized where he had made a mistake..

“That's what the professor I work with said..”

“you don't think so?”

“jeon… … .I like Edith..”

Edith finally seemed to have no energy to get angry and took another sip of the strong drink..

“Shall I shut up again??”

Edith nodded..

He emptied several more bottles of alcohol in one sitting, then called the Angel's House employees and told them to bring more alcohol. Something very poisonous. When the waitress brought out a tray full of new liquor, Edith opened the cap of a fancy bottle and held it out to Oliver..

“drink.”

“yes?”

“Bottom line is, I need my money.?”

“Yes, it is difficult in many ways to do it at your own expense..”

“Well then, drink it. If you want to get other people's money, you have to know how to please them..”

Oliver was immediately convinced and took the bottle of alcohol and tried to pour it into a glass..

Edith stopped..

“Don't drink from the glass in portions, drink from the bottle all at once..”

“Is there a reason??”

“Because I want someone to give me money.”

A reasonable reason indeed. Oliver did as he was told and drank the entire bottle of strong liquor..

Edith opened the next bottle and handed it to Oliver, who took another swig..

When the bottle of liquor she brought was half empty, Edith opened her mouth..

“Damn… … . The alcohol is so strong!”

“Is that so?”

It was like that. He made him drink with the intention of getting him drunk, but Oliver didn't even show any sign of getting drunk..

Edith had seen all kinds of people in Landa, but she was sure that there was no one more troublesome than the one in front of her right now..

What on earth is it?... . Edith asked, feeling doubtful and helpless..

“Haaaa… … . Why on earth did you tell me that you were working undercover at the Magic Tower??”

“hmm… … . I need help, but I don't know much about the wealthy. Also, since Edith knows my real name, I thought it would be a good idea to tell her the truth and ask her a favor.?”

it was true.

When he rescued Jane and met Edith, Oliver played a truth game with Edith, and during the process, Oliver revealed to Edith that his real name was Oliver..

It seemed like an understandable story at first glance, but it wasn't true at all..

The fact that Oliver was working undercover at the Magic Tower was quite a serious matter, so it was enough of a weakness..

Of course, Oliver could also have been holding Edith's leash with the blood elixir, but Edith knew very well that he wasn't the type of person to do that..

It goes beyond issues like character and character..

Therefore, the more we talked, the more confusion arose. so scary.

"……If you needed money, you could have asked for it some other way, right? If you suddenly need more material costs?”

“Then you have to lie, but that's a bit much..”

"......."

“Also, I would like Edith to officially support the process. Well then, I think it would be polite to reveal the whole situation and ask for it.."

Edith wasn't even angry anymore. Perhaps because he was so angry, he actually became tired..

“……Well, okay. Whatever it is, I have no choice but to listen..”

“thank you… … . But, I have no choice but to listen.?”

“Because you are the only one who can make the medicine that will save my life... … . How dare I refuse??”

“ah… … . You don't have to worry about that. That is that and this is this. Even if you refuse, I plan to continue providing the medicine..”

Edith leaned against the table with her hands clasped together..

I was just curious about the inside of the warlock in front of me. So much so that I want to open it and look inside..

“I'm just saying that because I'm really curious. What will you do if I say no? Is that your only bargaining chip? Or did you bring a new bargaining chip to convince me??”

“I thought about it, but it wasn't there so I just came. I was wondering if you would listen if you asked politely..”

“If you were weaker than me, I would have hit you with a bottle. Until that too... . What if I refuse??”

“Well then, ask Miss Jane for a favor.-”

“-Holy shit!”

***

Edith started swearing like a machine gun again for about ten minutes..

Oliver mentioned that he and Lady Jane were friends, and said that it was a good request, but it only resulted in Edith swearing more and drinking more..

The situation was such that empty liquor bottles were increasing without any results being achieved. Aside from that, Oliver was feeling quite interested right now..

I was able to confirm, even just for a moment, that Edith truly cared about Jane..

This was because Edith was so emotionally drained in the beginning that she lost the energy to control her emotions..

So, regardless of the financial support, Oliver was satisfied with the current situation..

I thought I knew what the scriptures said that if you help others, you too will be helped..

“ha… … . Jane and you are friends.?”

“yes. Do you remember the investment party you met with me last time??”

"okay. How can you not remember??”

“We decided to become friends there. I was glad that you accepted it more willingly than I expected..”

“Happy?”

“yes. I didn't have any friends.”

“Looking at you, I think I know why.”

“ah..… . Edith, did you have many friends??”

Oliver suddenly asked. It was a reflexive question rather than a deeply thought out question..

However, contrary to expectations, Edith flinched at those words. It seems like the painful area was unintentionally irritated..

Oliver caught this and observed Edith taking a sip of her drink while keeping her mouth shut..

I hope he opens his mouth first.

Fortunately, this time things went as Oliver intended..

“Ask the opposite. Do you think I had friends??”

"hmm… … . well? I think it's because you're kind and talkative in your own way..”

“I'm serious?”

“yes. I'm serious.”

Edith glared at Oliver with the eyes of a speculator. As if judging whether it is true or false.

“Amazing... … ! amazing!! I can't believe you honestly think that..”

“……? Is it strange??”

“Of course it's strange. To think that a grumpy old fat guy with a sissy name would have a lot of friends. Normally I don't think like that..”

“hmm… … . But isn't there a lot of money??”

“That's right. I have a lot of money. So much so that it rots and crumbles. But I didn't have a lot of money to begin with.”

It was right. Edith is said to be an icon of self-made women. That meant being poor before..

“I ask again. Do you think that moneyless, eccentric fat guy had any friends? … … No! correction. Except for being eccentric. Because I was nice once too."

Edith was a bit drunk, but her words were sincere..

He was good when he was young. At least that's what he says.

Oliver was intrigued..

“Did you do that??”

“okay. It was a rather innocent time. I thought there was a Santa Claus, that God looked down on this world, that if you were good, you would be blessed one day, and that you could at least take that as a point of pride. I was so naive. fuck!”

Edith was sincere and didn't sound mean..

You take living a good life as a form of pride. It seemed like a beautiful word.

“Are you saying not now??”

“Of course not. Alcohol, drugs, women. I'm even sitting at the same table as the warlock..”

“ah……."

“Even the shitty wife I have now is the one I paid money for. I forced myself to pay the first night too. Because I didn't listen, I got slapped on the face and randomly hit my back with a leather belt. Lick my ass until you tell me you love me. I'm not particularly sorry. Since I bought it with my own money, I can do whatever I want, right? is not it?”

Edith's tone of voice was different from usual. It took the form of asking for consent rather than a definitive tone..

He is now drunk not only with alcohol, but also with his memories and emotions..

As if a dam built over many years had collapsed..

Oliver asked curiously..

“Why did you give up that pride? Living a good life. That's great.”

“……Beep whiff whiff! I'm serious? Best joke of the year! A troubleshooter who makes a living off the price of human meat and blood, and a warlock who uses people as material, would say something like that.?”

“So it feels even more amazing.”

“……I don't have a conscience either, but you don't have one either..”

“Is that so?”

“When I see it. Is it malice without malice??”

Edith said that and took another sip of her drink. Emotional control has become greatly weakened..

“Jane it's because of that mother bitch.”

“yes?”

“The reason I live like this. Jane, it's because of that mother bitch..”

“Why??”

“You betrayed me and followed a rich man. I'm sick of it now. Do you know what I said before I left??”

“well?”

“They say that it's not that I'm nice, it's just a cover to hide my incompetence. To my face.”

“……So you started an investment business??”

“of course. I also became curious, is my goodness real, or is it a façade to hide my incompetence? … . I'm so curious. I intentionally took kickbacks from a competitor and caused an accident at the factory where I worked to make a lump sum of money. Then, based on that, I jumped into speculation. Surprisingly, I have a talent for speculation..”

“You must have been happy.”

“I'm happy. Because it turns out that my goodness was real, not fake. I also learned a great lesson.”

“What is it?”

“People show respect even when they hurt you..”

Edith's emotions were so strong that it could be said to be more than sincerity and even belief..

"......Why do you want to say something??”

“no. Because I don't think I'm qualified to give an opinion on such things..”

“……Anyway, when I thought I had made enough money, I grabbed some strawberries on the cake I had been saving..”

“Miss Jane's mother?”

“okay. They put a lot of effort into destroying that house. He poured money into the family, blocking the family's income, and corrupted the head of the household with gambling, alcohol, and women. The head of the house was a healthy person in his own way, but I made him a wreck. I castrated the dog so that it wouldn't even bark even when it cuddled up with my wife on my bed..”

"......."

“It was the best revenge, and then Jane was born.”

Edith burst out laughing again, beaming with joy..

It was quite strange. Edith was clearly happy, but underneath it all, she also harbored sadness and bitterness..

“And this is the answer to the question you've been wondering for so long.”

“Question??”

“What do I think of Jane… … . It's proof of my goodness, revenge, and victory. That's why I take care of it a little bit. It's fun just to look at it.”

Edith spoke as if it were the truth, but Oliver could read the emotions hidden inside..

Emotions that have been suppressed, such as regret, guilt, bitterness, longing, and sorry..

But Oliver didn't bother to say it out loud. Because he solved the question in a vague way.

I came here to receive investment, but it was an unexpected harvest..

“This is a big deal. I have opened my most important hand. Fuck you! … … Alcohol is the enemy.”

“That's how grateful I am. Thanks to this, my curiosity has been resolved to some extent. Don't worry, we will continue taking your medicine regardless of whether you talk about it or not. Edith, who had poured out the emotions and memories inside her, now just shook her empty bottle upside down as if it was okay..

"Thank you so much. He's always crazy. I'm so thankful I don't know what to do.”

“Well then, in this magic tower-”

"-Such a bitch.”