Genius Warlock-Episode 358
“According to the rules, it is correct for me to follow it, but it is unfortunate..”
Yareli said after coming out of the airship station..
Landa's airship station, like Saint-Torme, was located on the outskirts of the city, but the surrounding area was crowded, befitting Landa's characteristics of high density in all areas..
In particular, the long lines waiting to take taxis and the queue of taxis waiting to pick them up were most impressive..
Oliver apologized..
"sorry. I also want to go with Mr. Yareli, but this is Dave's job as a problem solver and it's not just me..”
Oliver's words were sincere. If it was really just Oliver's problem, I was thinking of taking Yareli with him too..
For the sake of Merlin and the other Magic Tower officials who took care of Oliver's convenience,.
However, the reason I'm going now is because of Forest's call. It was disrespectful to Forrest to take Yareli without permission..
‘Especially in a situation where I am known to be a member of the Magic Tower... … . But how did you find out??’
Oliver thought. It was roughly expected where it was known, but the detailed background and method by which it was conveyed was still questionable..
What happened in such a short period of time, less than a week?……
‘Well, you'll find out when you go.…….'
“I will report everything I discussed there to the Magic Tower. So, could you please look at my situation one more time? Mr. Yareli. Please.”
When Oliver asked again earnestly, Yareli let out a small breath and asked for confirmation..
“Everything?”
“……Mostly. I can't guarantee everything. Because you may have conversations that are difficult to talk about in the magic tower..”
Yarely looked with contempt behind his thick glasses..
Like at the orphanage dinner. I asked him why he did that, but Yareli didn't answer..
‘What was the reason?.......'
“ha…….'
Yareli sighed openly. She doesn't look like her usual self. She looked very mentally tired.
“all right… … . First of all, I will go to the magic tower and tell you..”
“Thank you sincerely. Then, let's catch a taxi-”
“-I'll catch a taxi myself..”
“ah… … . Is that okay with you? Angel's House-”
“-It's okay, don't worry about it..”
Yareli was sincere. He seemed like he wanted to say something, but he didn't say it..
I wanted to ask what it was, but Oliver shook his head. Because the task at hand was urgent.
Oliver decided so, took out the miniature car from his arms, placed it on the edge of the road, and released the spell..
The car that was so big it could fit in the inside pocket returned to its original size, and countless people passing by looked at it and murmured in surprise..
It was a natural reaction. There were many wizards in Landa, but they were not ones that ordinary people could come into contact with often..
Yareli felt those gazes and glanced at Oliver. He was truly a person who did not know what to say. Although he seemed ordinary, he did unexpected and unexpected things without any hesitation..
“Well then, I will go first. Thank you again for your favor..”
“As promised, you have to come to the magic tower right away after you finish your business..”
“Yes, I understand. I'll be right there... … . Oh, and.”
“……?”
“I don't know if my guess is correct, but I really meant it when I said Mr. Yareli's eyes were pretty. You have really pretty eyes.”
"......."
"Isn't this?”
"go.”
"yes."
Seeing something unusual, Oliver immediately started the engine and took off..
I thought I could read the atmosphere to some degree now, but it seemed like I still needed more practice..
“It's still difficult.”
***
-rattle.
When I opened the restaurant door, a bell rang..
Even though several years have passed, the sound remains the same. However, the sound of the bell was not the only constant..
"Are you here? Mr. Dave. Thank you for visiting here..”
As soon as I opened the restaurant door, Al, the waiter, appeared and greeted me as usual..
The difference is that he bowed more politely than before. It was like treating a distinguished guest..
Oliver instinctively decided that Al's attitude had something to do with why Forrest called him..
“Yes, it's been a while. Mr. Al. How were you?”
“I always get along well. The boss took care of me.”
“Forest seems to be in trouble because of me.?”
Al responded as if he understood what was being said..
“……I don't think it's up to me to judge whether it's a problem or not. If it's okay with you, can I show you around??”
“Please.”
“thank you Please follow me.”
As soon as Oliver accepted, Al politely guided him..
Just-just-just-
As Oliver followed the egg along the floor with his quarter staff, a regular sound rang out..
In response to that sound, not only the fixers, information dealers, and brokers in the first floor hall, but also the wealthy people in the second floor hall all turned their gazes to Oliver..
Everyone seemed very interested. It was similar to when I first visited, but at the same time something different..
In the old days, interest, greed, etc. It was a view of a problem solver, but that simply wasn't the case now..
It contained more respect, admiration, and cautious feelings. As if looking at the city's elite..
‘Elites such as city officials, businessmen, and wizards…….'
“Dave, you can come in..”
In front of the office we arrived before we knew it. Al said as he opened the door himself..
Through the gap in the door that Al had opened, there was a grimy desk, an old cabinet, a pile of documents, and, as always, Forrest standing in neat and stylish clothes..
he said, looking at Oliver.
"Thank you for coming.”
***
Grumble.
As Oliver sat down across from him, Forrest poured liquor into a crystal glass and handed it to Oliver along with a thick file..
Oliver stopped drinking and put it back down..
“Forrest. Excuse me, could you please give me some water??”
Dave said, remembering that he had to return to the Magic Tower as soon as he finished his business here. Forrest gladly took the glass and replaced it with water..
“thank you The water is cool.”
“You can't serve something like lukewarm water to an important guest..”
“Thank you for saying that… … . By the way, what is this file??”
“Please read it.”
Forrest suggested, pointing politely to the file. Oliver did as he was told, opened the file, looked through it, and then opened his mouth..
“……With this, you now know that I belong to the Magic Tower..”
“That's right. I was surprised, but Mr. Carver was also very surprised. As soon as he checked, he brought this to me and asked if I knew about it..”
Oliver read the Magic Tower report in the file again..
It was a report covering the betrayal of the School of Life and the Department of Life Alchemy that occurred in Lake Village across the sea, and the words 'Professor Magic Tower's personal employee Zenon Bright and Fixer Dave Wright' were prominently embedded in the report..
It was even marked with red ink..
“It's already been confirmed, but I'll still ask formally. Are you the ‘Professor Magic Tower’s personal employee Zenon Bright and solver Dave Wright’ written in the report??”
“yes, that's me.”
Oliver admitted it with such ease that it seemed absurd. Since I was caught by the Magic Tower anyway, there was no reason to deny it..
However, after hearing the answer that something was wrong, Forrest began to laugh, unlike his usual polite self. And that too violently, to the point of laughter, as if I couldn't control myself..
"Pfft! Kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk! Hahahahahahahahaha!! …… Ahahaha!!”
Real laughter, not acting.
Oliver focused his eyes on Forrest's unexpected reaction..
Like his laughter, Forrest's emotions were also quite complex..
Although it seemed genuinely funny, I was also feeling quite a bit of pressure from the current situation, and at the same time, I felt absurd and unbelievable. Different emotions shine at the same time.
Oliver was quite taken aback by Forrest's reaction and gulped down his water..
After some time, Forrest calmed down his laughter..
“ah… … . I'm sorry. I laughed so hard when I put this in front of people. I apologize.”
Forrest soon returned to his usual self and apologized politely..
“no. Because I was wrong too... … . Are you better than that??”
“Honestly, it's so ridiculous that I think God is playing a joke..”
"Is that so?”
“Oh, don't get me wrong. I didn't mean it in a bad way. However, isn’t it strange? I told you to take a break from being a troubleshooter for a while because you've grown so much in a short period of time, but in the meantime, you've become even more powerful. I find that really funny.”
“It's bigger?”
“After solving the ABC case, you have already become a big name. Because I defeated Sheamus by myself. But now it's become more than that... … . To put it bluntly, I went from Sheamus' level to Dave's level. an independent existence.”
Some subtle explanation. Still, I roughly understood what he meant..
As expected, Forrest. His explaining skills were exceptional..
“……why did it happen like that?”
“Because you belong to the Magic Tower..”
Forrest answered firmly, pointing to the file..
“I am a professor's personal employee.?”
"That's not important. People tend to focus more on eye-catching signs rather than detailed and complex information. I can't help but pay more attention to the word 'magic tower' than to the professor's personal staff... … . Even more so if it's Dave who raised his stock as a problem solver..”
Oliver nodded at the explanation, which was similar to clear water..
“I understand what you mean… … . By the way, won't she ask??”
“what?”
“How did I get into the magic tower? Of course, that's not what I'm saying..”
Forrest didn't answer right away, but looked at Oliver..
Even though Oliver withheld information, there was no anger or sense of betrayal towards him..
“To be honest, I'm curious. I guess I'm crazy if I'm not curious?”
“Oh, that's it……."
“-iced coffee. There's no need to say that.”
Forrest raised his hand to interrupt Oliver. It wasn't a lie, it was sincere.
“Is it okay though??”
"Of course. How many people on this planet have ordinary backgrounds in the first place? Credit is important, but it's credit for work. It's not even about other little things. If you start counting on that, this market can't be established..”
It's not trivial that Dave, known as a warlock, belongs to the Magic Tower, but Forest said so..
It was for business purposes, but it was also a move to consider Oliver..
“After all, doesn’t everyone have stories they want to keep to themselves? … … Of course, you told me to cheat.”
“ah… … . sorry.”
“Just kidding. Anyway, the point is that you don't have to go overboard and explain it to me. As long as it doesn't interfere with work..”
“Thank you for your consideration.”
“However, can you answer just one thing? It's embarrassing to say this right after all the boasting, but I'm curious..”
“it's okay. What are you curious about??”
“Are you completely affiliated with the Magic Tower? So much so that the magic tower protects you..”
Oliver soon realized why Forrest was asking this question..
In the past, he asked Oliver if he would like to join the organization..
Thanks to his higher status, not only the small fish in the city but also the big fish can use Oliver or turn against him..
‘And you said the best thing is to belong to an organization.’
Oliver answered, recalling the memory of that time..
“That's not it. Rather than being an official member of the Magic Tower, I am more like a fixture of that official organization..”
“Fixtures?”
“Yes, because the professor's personal staff is a kind of fixture. It doesn't even count as a person.”
“Those horrible words are so insensitive..”
“Oh, I hope you don't misunderstand. Personally, I like my location..”
“is it?”
“yes. The working hours are short, the intensity of work is not high, the pay is good compared to the work, and additional allowances are provided.."
"I'm kind of jealous of that.”
“Also, I can audit classes when I have time, and I can freely use the library..”
Forrest showed interest in those words..
“Ho... … . If it’s a library, it’s Mtap Library.?”
“yes.”
“what book did you read?”
“General elemental school magic, general pure magic school magic, training and unit management for war magicians, tactical textbooks and books on the World Tree, herbalism theory, etc. I am reading several things… … . These days, I'm mainly reading about golems and golem will..”
Forrest was quietly shocked. Everything Oliver said was advanced knowledge that could only be learned inside the Magic Tower..
Only the chosen can learn.
Forrest almost asked if he understood everything, but quickly swallowed the question. Because he seemed to already know the answer.
Oliver asked, seeing through Forrest's emotions..
"Is there anything you would like to say??”
“That's right. I have something to tell you... … . However, I'm worried about how to start this. hmm… … . First, take this..”
Forrest took out several large brown paper bags from the cabinet and handed them to Oliver..
“what is this?”
“It's not important, but take it out and read it..”
Oliver did as Forrest told him to do and opened the envelope and took out the white, crisp paper inside. It seemed like a pretty high-end product..
“This… … . It's a contract..”
“To be exact, it's closer to a scouting proposal..”
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