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Genius Warlock-Episode 349

After hearing a brief explanation, Oliver handed over the living sword and the dead Theodore to Merlin, and fed the corpse dolls and fragments of Theodore's body to the glutton..

Merlin opens a portal, transports Carl and Theodore somewhere, and takes Oliver to a hotel built in Lake Village... … . To be exact, I went to what used to be a hotel..

The historic hotel, which was built on a huge hill, was torn to pieces during the battle and no trace of it could be found.,

The hill that supported the hotel also could not withstand the wizards' battle and collapsed, turning into a mound..

In addition, the blackened earth and traces of explosions that left deep craters were visible here and there..

But what caught my eye the most were the wizards being treated under a huge tent and the wooden doll-golems that treated the wizards..

Working at Merlin's mansion, they classified and treated magicians as if they were real living people, with complex magic on their bodies..

“This… … . Did you do it??”

Oliver asked as he watched the large-scale relief effort..

“On the way, I saw wizards who were attacked by the Life School and the Life Alchemy Department. I just didn't want to pass by, so I left some supplies and the golem behind. The older you get, the more you need to know how to give..”

“ah… … . You're amazing..”

“I'm always amazing.”

Merlin joked. But Oliver was sincere..

I had felt this before, but now I was realizing once again that he was amazing..

The wooden doll-golem he casually used was far beyond Oliver's current knowledge of golems, and the lightning sniping he showed when threatening Gretel was also a skill he never dared imagine..

Plus, the skill of gathering so many wizards together and healing them. I had nothing to say other than it was amazing..

“Hey, look over there. Ah, it's an archive..”

“archive?”

“Merlin… … .Unifier Merlin……."

“Ah, that battle earlier… … .Did he solve this problem?……?”

After receiving treatment, some of the waiting wizards whispered as they watched Merlin passing by..

They showed various emotions as they looked at Merlin, including awe and envy, respect and fear, curiosity and doubt..

Generally positive. As expected, the position of archive seemed to be quite special even among wizards..

‘So do I even care??’

Oliver thought as he felt the eyes of the wizards looking at him..

The difference with Merlin is that rather than positive emotions, it was more negative, such as doubt, doubt, and ominousness..

“Are you here?.”

While Oliver was traveling with Merlin, he ran into Kevin..

Kevin, who was taken out of the building by a surprise attack by Finn Russo using blood magic, showed up dragging the unconscious Finn Russo by the collar..

The battle must have been so intense that Kevin had potentially dangerous stab wounds all over his body, and Finn Russo also suffered serious injuries, with half of his body burned..

“Somehow I came here..”

“okay.”

Merlin gives an insincere answer and Kevin gives an equally insincere answer..

In the past, I thought it was just a sly master and a grumpy student, but after learning a little bit about their past, it seemed a little new to me..

There was clearly a huge benevolence relationship, and even though those feelings were not completely washed away, they maintained the relationship of teacher and disciple..

Oliver had a feeling that he couldn't explain specifically..

Kevin looked at Oliver and asked a question..

“Theodore... … . how?”

“I'll explain later. First of all, I have more urgent business to run. Would you like to come in with me??”

Merlin asked, pointing to the largest tent..

Kevin nodded and followed Merlin into the tent with Oliver..

Merlin said as soon as he entered the tent..

"Is everyone okay??”

***

Merlin greeted cheerfully and entered the tent..

Apart from its huge size, there weren't that many people in the tent, but instead there were only people of high status..

These were mainly the faces I saw at the social gathering hall where I was invited on the first day of the conference..

Most of them were members of the Magic Tower or from wizard families in the center of the continent, and there were some familiar faces among them..

Honorary Grand Master Philip and War Wizard Terence of the Pure Magic School, and original master Tilda and her granddaughter Yareri of the Skadi School..

“One of my arms was blown off, but I'm okay..”

While everyone was tense and silent at Merlin's presence, Philip was the first to answer while lying on the bed..

He was so cheerful and relaxed that it was hard to believe he was someone who had lost an arm. Enough to say hello to the two young men next to Merlin..

“Kevin, Zenon. Are you guys okay??”

“Things went awry, but it's okay.”

Kevin responded by throwing Finn Russo to the floor as proof that he was okay..

The wooden doll-golem inside the tent took Finn Russo and treated him..

“I’m fine too… … . Thanks to the old man.”

Oliver answered as he and Merlin agreed beforehand..

For the sake of persuasion and convenience, he decided to pretend that Merlin appeared and helped him while he was dealing with Theodore..

It didn't matter because Oliver wasn't interested in this type of major..

‘Also, although I didn't intend to, I definitely gained something. A portion of Theodore's Life School knowledge and skills, as well as fragments of Theodore's body. not bad.’

"I'm really glad you're safe. There is nothing happier than seeing a comrade who fought with you safe..”

“Thank you for your words. Lieutenant General Philip.”

“With that in mind, could you please bring me some alcohol? The wooden dolls here don't have as much sense as you..”

Philip said half jokingly and half seriously..

Just as Oliver nodded and was about to take out the glutton bag, Tilda intervened..

“I would like to hear an explanation from the archive before drinking alcohol..”

A cool voice that catches people's attention. Everyone's eyes were focused on Tilda. Tilda actually looked at Oliver, but.

She had no hostility, but she had a desire to make sure that she was certain right here and there..

“What explanation? Tilda.”

“About Kevin, the Archive's student, hiring a warlock as a personal employee of the Magic Tower professor... … . And it's not just a warlock, it's Dave, a troubleshooter who is the most popular in the world behind Landa..”

Tilda seemed to know something about Dave the Fixer..

Maybe it's not that strange. In Landa, there were many areas where the boundary between shade and sunlight was ambiguous..

In fact, among the high-ranking officials in Landa, there was hardly a person who did not dip their hands into the shadows..

Everyone's eyes slowly focused on Oliver..

Except for Philip, Terence, and Yarely, the rest showed subtle hostility, fear, and suspicion..

Oliver, who had fought to help them so far, could have been angry or displeased, but he didn't feel that way at all..

Because I already expected it and knew it was a worthy issue..

In a similar sense, Tilda, who was the first to mention this issue, also had no such feelings..

I knew she wasn't just bringing this up out of spite, but out of a sense of duty..

As a person in charge of running an organization, it was natural..

‘Above all, considering the condition of the people around me, I think it would be better for me to quickly explain things..’

Oliver thought as he checked the emotional states of the people around him. Everyone had doubts and distrust, which could become toxic if not resolved in time..

Tilda opened her mouth again..

"Don't you know that no matter how much you archive, it's not an issue that can just be ignored? I have seen too many eyes... … . Do you have anything to say about this??”

“Actually there is.”

Everyone inside the tent showed serious emotions and focused on Merlin. Even Philip, who had a cheerful attitude..

“Actually, I prepared two..”

“Two outlines?”

“exactly. The first thing is that I don't know anything, so I pretend to be silly and blame all my sins on Kevin.."

"......?"

Everyone frowned. In particular, Kevin.

“That means… … . Are you saying archives are also involved??”

“Is it just involvement? I blackmailed Kevin into hiring Dave..”

"......!"

A statement that is extremely shocking considering its tone. Everyone was silently surprised.

Because the archive, Merlin, had his disciple infiltrate the warlock inside the magic tower..

A story that makes no sense.

However, the next statement was even more outside of common sense..

“Why??”

“'Cause he's my student.”

As Merlin said to Oliver, he spoke with truth and sincerity..

The order was a little strange, but strictly speaking, it wasn't wrong. After all, Oliver was Merlin's disciple..

However, contrary to expectations, people were not persuaded by the truth and sincerity, but instead remained silent, doubting their own ears..

That's a cold silence.

In a sense, it was a natural reaction. Evaluation may vary depending on the era, but Archive is the greatest wizard of his time..

A living legend whose path is different from that of ordinary humans, even among magicians..

Its authority was such that it was recognized not only by the kings of Seland and the Continent, but even by the Church of Pater..

However, he called himself the teacher of a petty and profane warlock. It was not a shock that can be easily expressed in words..

“Is that true??”

Tilda Iceeye, the original master of the Skadi School, looked confused and asked Oliver a question..

“Yes, it's a long explanation, but I... … . No, I'm just a disciple..”

Oliver omitted the word temporary for the convenience and persuasiveness of the story. Still, I felt a little uncomfortable because it felt like I was lying..

“Oh no… … ! The Archive has a warlock as an apprentice?! What a heartbreak……!”

A wizard with a bandage on his chest stood up and shouted..

Judging by his exotic accent, he seemed to come from a family of wizards who had been invited from the center of the continent, and he was truly mourning..

“Ah, I said something wrong. Don't misunderstand. It's true that he's a warlock, but not now..”

“What does that mean??”

"It's true that I was a warlock when I discovered this friend, but not now... … . When I went to subdue a family of warlocks, I happened to meet him and took him as my test subject and disciple. I wondered how much magic skills a person who learned black magic clumsily could accumulate..”

Oliver nodded as he had already guessed..

Kevin and Finn Russo, among others. Since there seemed to be a surprisingly large number of test subjects and students, I figured it would be natural..

“I don't quite understand.”

“There is no need to understand. Because it's simple. I found this friend and made her my disciple..”

“Well, that's interesting. Very interesting... … . But may I ask what the reason is? This is why the Archive has a warlock as its disciple. Did you suddenly want to do an experiment like that??”

Philip asked quite seriously. Not because I'm really curious, but with the intention of helping..

Merlin understood what that meant and answered..

“Well, that's right. Lieutenant General Philip. Half out of interest... … . But the biggest reason is talent..”

Merlin told Oliver that, as he had told him in advance, Oliver's talent was outstanding and he had achieved this..

Regardless of era, age, or nationality, the greatest value of a wizard is talent..

“Talent… … . Are you saying?”

“exactly. A wizard's greatest value is talent. Even I, the archive, have a talent that would be too good to kill..”

Merlin said, putting his hand on Oliver's shoulder..

Philip, Terence, and Yarely see Oliver's skills. Even Tilda, who first mentioned the issue, had no rebuttal..

Because Merlin recognized that it was a talent that wouldn't be strange at all if he said that..

“Anyway, that's true. Like a warlock……."

“Even though he was a warlock, he had just started using black magic and was at a level where it would be hard to call him a warlock..”

“I don't intend to argue, but I understand that the level of black magic is extremely high for something like that. Our reputation in the back alleys is proof of that..”

Instead of being embarrassed by Tilda's question, Merlin welcomed her and pointed at her..

“That's the key. Tilda. That's how talented he is, whether as a wizard or a warlock. He can imitate any magic or black magic he sees... At least, it's one of the most talented talents I've ever seen..”

Merlin spoke highly of Oliver's talent, but Oliver was a little embarrassed..

I knew to some extent that I was talented, but I wondered if Merlin would say that much..

Everyone frowned and looked at Oliver in silence when Philip intervened again..

“I completely agree with that. Zenon, that guy's talent is amazing..”

Everyone turned their gaze towards Philip. What does that mean?.

However, Philip tried to scold him..

“Even if the skills he showed me in front of me are only half true, what the archive said is true. He interfered with the fog barrier that no one could respond to, freely used blood magic, and even played an active role against Theodore..”

Terence joined us..

“I agree with that. He did more than anyone else here. We rescued the wizards captured at the top of the Magic Tower, and used a fog barrier to move Theodore to another location to minimize damage... … . Honestly, without that friend, resistance itself would have been impossible..”

Terence spoke with sincerity..

Well, it was true. If it weren't for Oliver, it was obvious that each of us would have been isolated in that fog barrier and died..

Philip nailed it there..

“Above all, the School of Life and the Department of Life Alchemy... … . What would happen to the prestige of the people here if it became known that a warlock helped while two groups of wizards betrayed and attacked the same wizard? I'm so embarrassed that I'll just carry my face around?”

Philip spoke in a cool, calculating voice rather than his usual cheerful demeanor..

It was a statement heavily based on political calculations, and its effect was very great..

If they continue to deny Merlin's words with harsh words, it will be said that the warlock they despise saved them. And against the same wizard. It wasn't easy.

As soon as Philip said that, he looked at Merlin, and Merlin, who communicated through his eyes, immediately began the next story..

“Lieutenant General Philip is right. Above all, isn't there something more urgent than the problem of my student right now? The betrayal of the Life School and the Life Alchemy Department..”

Everyone was silent. That's how correct it was..

Actually, this story was more urgent than the one about Oliver. I just ignored it because it was too much of a hassle..

People have a bad habit of ignoring the most important issues..

“This is a pretty serious matter. The betrayal of the School of Life and the Department of Life Alchemy. Not only did it happen overseas, but there was also massive civilian damage, with all Lake Village residents being renovated. This is not an issue that can be reduced to a wizards’ problem. That means it is also involved in political issues. Not only the kingdom, but also Gallos and small countries in the center of the continent..”

When Merlin directly explained the seriousness of the matter, everyone just swallowed their saliva..

“Depending on how we handle this matter, wizards may or may not be able to maintain their freedom and rights in the future. So, I think now is the time to cooperate rather than interrogate each other. It's funny that I say this as a retired person, but... … . What do you all think??”

Merlin naturally threw the ball to the wizards here. Passing over the choice.

And the problem didn't end there..

Rose, a student in the Department of Life and Alchemy, is the younger sister of the human meat chef, and this could also be said to be a huge scandal..

Even Oliver, who is dark about politics, knows.

Merlin said he would discuss this when only the higher-ups were left, but if this fact was revealed, no one would be interested in him..

‘If you're lucky... … . If possible, I want to stay in the magic tower..’

Oliver looked around at the people, thinking about the magic tower's library and classes..

While everyone was silent due to pressure, Tilda, who was the first to ask Merlin for an explanation, opened her mouth in a cold voice..

“That's right. Zenon… … . That friend's thing is important, but let's discuss what to do about it right now..”