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Genius Warlock-Episode 370

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370. Chemist (1)

“A person who makes choices...?”

Celine asked back as if she was hearing the word for the first time..

Oliver met his gaze and nodded. more seriously.

“yes······. Celine will be good enough. Because she is a brave and strong person.”

Celine closed her mouth again, feeling embarrassed. She didn't know why, but she seemed moved..

Oliver slowly opened his mouth, examining Celine's emotions..

“Celine, let me ask you again. I hope she answers without pressure. Really, it's okay if you go alone.?”

Celine thought for a moment and nodded. For Marie and her other colleagues.

Confirming her decision, Oliver nodded equally and handed her a thick wad of bills, a piece of paper, and a fountain pen-shaped mechanical device that he had brought with him just in case..

The fountain pen-shaped mechanical device was a pager, an object that could send a signal to the other party by pressing a button on the end..

According to the seller, the functions are limited, but it can be used without any problems, and the range is wide enough to cover the entire area of ​​Landa..

“Use this money when you need it, and keep the paper in your pocket. And if you need help, please press this pager button.”

Oliver pointed to the end button on the pager..

“This one?”

“Yes, then I will come help you..”

Celine looked back and forth between the mechanism and Oliver's face, then nodded with a glimmer of faith..

“Okay, thank you. Mr. Oliver.”

“Just call me Oliver. I'm not a great person to be called 'nim'..”

“Well, I’m comfortable with you..”

“Well then, there is nothing we can do. Anyway, Celine. It was nice to meet you too..”

Oliver greeted with respect..

After hearing that greeting, Celine lowered her head as if embarrassed and went back the way she came..

After Oliver confirmed with his naked eyes that Celine had disappeared, he immediately began his next action..

“Of course, magic would be nice?”

With a muttering, Oliver used the remaining natural power in his body to jump and lightly cling to the sewer ceiling, which was at a considerable height..

Then, he output some of his magic power, brought it to the ceiling, and activated the magic..

Using the earth magic of the Gaia school, Oliver attempted to assimilate the bricks and cement that made up the ceiling, and pushed his body into them to infiltrate the pharmacist's house beyond the ceiling..

When I went inside, it was dark and warm everywhere, and most of all, I could smell various herbs, herbs, and flowers..

‘And the person from before.’

Clap.

Oliver heard the old man's voice behind his head along with the sound of a gun being loaded. It was indeed a voice I had not heard in a long time..

“Who is it?”

The pharmacist turned on the lamp and asked a question..

Yellow lights illuminated the entire area, and various plants came into view. The basement here seemed to be a greenhouse..

“Pharmacist. It has been a while since we last met.”

“······Raise both hands and turn your head this way. slowly.”

Oliver did as he was told, raising both his hands and slowly turning his head. Then he lifted the camouflage magic on his face and showed his real face..

Oliver's face.

A pharmacist holding a double barrel shotgun pointed a lamp emitting yellow light towards Oliver..

“I didn't hear wrong... It's you, Oliver..”

“Yes, nice to meet you.”

“Unfortunately I'm not.”

***

What the pharmacist said seemed to be true..

As soon as he saw Oliver's face, he turned on the surrounding lights to ensure visibility, but continued to aim without lowering the gun. Towards Oliver's head..

He was wary of Oliver..

“I guess I came at a bad time.?”

Oliver asked, his hand still raised..

The pharmacist with a half-bald head and gold-rimmed glasses answered with insight..

“Didn’t you know everything about the situation here??”

“ah······. Yes, it is, but how did you know??”

“The first is that I know the situation here because I came this way, and the second is that I heard the conversation in the closed sewer down there..”

“Ah, as expected... The communication device installed in the sewer was installed by a pharmacist..”

Oliver asked, remembering the magical mechanical device he saw in the sewer. It was a very small object, so it would not have been noticed unless it was a warlock's vision..

“Yes, you have to show the gap so the other person feels safe. It's easy to respond... Now I also ask you a question. I'm curious. Why did you come to me in this situation?.”

The pharmacist brought a nearby chair and sat down..

Although he was dwarfed and short in stature compared to the average person, Oliver was able to get a glimpse of spirit, courage, and cool-headed reason on par with Landa's resourcefulness..

Even though he knew that it would be difficult to harm Oliver with the gun he was holding, he aimed the gun at Oliver in order not to look weak and, if necessary, to call the Holy Knight and Servant who were watching the surroundings..

Oliver honestly told me why he came..

“I came here because I needed help from a pharmacist..”

“I can't believe my ears. Are you asking me for help now??”

“yes.”

“hmm······. Before answering, please answer my question. Why should I help you who suddenly left even though I did you a favor and helped you??”

After hearing the question, Oliver fell into thought for a moment..

Honestly, what the pharmacist said was not wrong..

Whatever it was, the pharmacist was someone who helped Oliver a lot..

When Oliver killed Joseph and there was an uproar, he prepared a meeting place for the two families, Dominic and Anthony, and afterwards, he also helped in many ways with regard to the Holy Knights..

In addition, new hideouts and production facilities were prepared, and as a gesture of goodwill, the remnants of the two families, Dominic and Anthony, which had been disbanded by the Holy Knights, were handed over..

Of course, it was true that all of these actions were mixed with a sense of profit-driven calculation, but even so, it was true that it was helpful..

Oliver first apologized to the pharmacist..

“I sincerely apologize for that. sorry. Pharmacist. Even though he showed me kindness, he left without saying a word... I should have at least said hello. I'm really sorry.”

“The story is that he would have left no matter what..”

“yes······. I became curious about the world outside, and there is also a reason that is difficult to explain..”

Oliver answered, thinking of Marie and other family members who were becoming increasingly dependent on him..

It was a sincere answer, but as if that wasn't enough, the pharmacist continued the conversation with the gun pointed at him..

“Let’s put the past behind us. There is nothing as useless as talking about the past... Answer my question earlier. Why should I help you now? You probably know the situation here..”

“I understand that the paladins are targeting Marie's church and are hunting them down. It's quite a crisis..”

“Exactly. That fanatic is in crisis right now. Not one, but a truckload of paladins arrived. Mari's subordinates, who were powerful, were unable to resist the Holy Law and died or were arrested, and other miscellaneous criminals who were dealing with them were also taken away on the charge of collaborating with the heresy. Not to the police, but to the paladins..”

“I heard that too. By the way, the pharmacist is safe..”

“Unlike other petty criminals, I have a reputation in this city, and I donate a lot to this temple and the Holy Knights' Seland branch. Thanks to you, I can avoid anger by staying quiet... Although it's not perfect.”

Although it's not perfect. Oliver knew what this meant..

The fact that knights were watching the pharmacist's house and that the pharmacist, who had never closed the store for more than 20 minutes, was staying in the house meant that it was a very dangerous situation..

So much so that if you go out of sight just a little bit, you will be caught..

“So answer me. In a situation like this, why should I take risks for an irresponsible person who left without a word? Instead of giving useless apologies, give a productive reason. I have enough money?”

It was true. I didn't know the details, but just by hearing about the pharmacist's donations to Weinham, it was easy to see how much wealth he had accumulated over the years..

The taxi driver said that he not only built several factories and companies, but also bought a large number of buildings and even lent funds to open a store... Probably, he would have saved up enough money that he wouldn't have any problems even if he didn't have to work for the rest of his life..

“But wasn't it the same as before??”

“what?”

“Weren't you rich enough to not have to take risks a long time ago??”

The pharmacist could not answer. Because it was true.

The taxi driver said that the pharmacist was a wealthy man who had been called the city's most important person since his father's time..

It is absurd for him to touch the back alley..

Then there was one of two reasons..

One was that the pharmacist was either a person with anti-social tendencies who liked crime itself, or a person who needed more money than he had now..

“And I think it's the latter.”

“Why do you think it's the latter??”

“The pharmacist doesn't seem to have anti-social tendencies. He was kind to the people of this town, and he ran his business reasonably..”

Oliver guessed, recalling the taxi driver's impassioned speech and the pharmacist's past workplace and employees..

“Thanks to that, the Paterists can't easily mess with me, and the employees don't betray me. You could say it’s an armor of good intentions..”

“So, you have no love for this city at all??”

Oliver asked back. If it were just to show it on the outside, it would have been enough. There was no need to build a factory and provide jobs..

‘Rather, it would be more profitable to continue to be poor. Also, I won't be dissatisfied with the current situation with the Paladin..’

The pharmacist slowly opened his mouth..

“······Well, it's not that I don't have any affection at all. This is the city where my great-grandfather, an immigrant, first settled. There is at least some affection. So honestly, the current situation is not very pleasant. A stranger runs rampant in the place where my great-grandfather laid the foundation..”

Sincerity. The pharmacist was sincere..

“So I want to drive out those strangers as soon as possible. In any way. For example, there is a way to hand you over. Maybe it's because you're the god of a pseudo-religion, but the paladins are paying attention to you..”

“I see what you are saying to me. It seems like you don't want to go that route..”

The pharmacist was a little surprised.

“Were you always this perceptive??”

“I stayed in Landa..”

“Hoo······. Landa?”

“yes. I received help from many people there..”

“okay? So, are you settled there??”

“hmm······. To some extent.”

Oliver answered, and the pharmacist looked at Oliver intently. To determine whether it is a lie or the truth.

Perhaps because of the pharmacist's worry, the muzzle of the gun pointed at Oliver shook slightly..

But Oliver looked at the gun and waited quietly until the pharmacist finished his thoughts. I think that's the least polite thing you can do for someone who left on their own..

“······I once gave advice to Marie. Landaro should also expand his influence and prepare a safe house to escape to if the situation arises. Landa is a good place to hide..”

Oliver nodded. I heard this story from Forrest in the past when capturing the Kel Free Independence Army..

“But Marie said she couldn’t do that. She clearly saw an opportunity to expand her power by approaching the Crime Firm. She suddenly quit everything... Is it related to you??”

“Probably because of me.”

Oliver recalled the first time they met in Marie and Landa. After Oliver subdued Marie, he told her not to come into his routine..

“As expected, I don't like you or Marina. Whatever it is, I am their biggest client and they all ignore me. One of them broke his promise, and the other didn't tell me something important... Ask your conscience. Do you know what respect means??”

“All I can say is that I'm sorry..”

“I'm sorry... But what's even more unfortunate is that just as I am Marie's biggest business partner, Marie is also my biggest business partner. The product she handed over to me is now her main product, so losing her would be a huge blow to my business..”

Oliver saw his chance..

“I'm here to help her. All I want from the pharmacist is Marie's location..”

“I don't know where that crazy girl is, but I know who knows where she is.”

“who is that?”

“Lawrence. The best disciple who protects Marie by her side, and the priest of the chosen people who worship you as a god. Two or three days ago, I was captured by the paladins while fighting on behalf of Marie. He's probably being tortured right now. For those who worship God, the Paterists love torture..”

“hmm······. Do you know where Lawrence is??”

“why? Let the paladins attack and rescue them.?”

“yes.”

Oliver answered without a moment of hesitation..

The pharmacist raised an eyebrow as if surprised. Apart from the fact that she felt sorry for Oliver, she knew that he was not a person who would show off and show off, so she was suspicious..

“······Are you confident that you can beat the warlock theme paladin??”

“no. You can't be sure you'll win. Paladins are strong and well-trained. However, there are a few ways to respond. If you allow me, can I move my hand for a moment? I think it would be quicker to show you..”

The pharmacist took the double barrel shotgun without hesitation. Because he knew it was useless anyway..

But apart from that, Oliver expressed his gratitude and took out a test tube from his pocket. A test tube with a green light..

“that······?”

“wait a minute.”

Oliver apologizes and extracts green light from the test tube. I took a green bean out of my pocket and sprouted it..

As soon as the pharmacist saw it, he said.

“It's the power of a druid..”

“Yes, you know.?”

“I'm doing a small deal with the Enjoyment Druid. I also bought some of the greenhouse plants here from them..”

Oliver looked around at the plants around him..

“I wonder. How do you use the power of nature? Also a warlock?”

“It takes a long time to explain, but I ended up using it..”

A huge fact that is said as if it is no big deal. Although the pharmacist was surprised, he remained calm and lost in thought..

I knew of only one warlock who used the power of nature..

I thought it was just a rumor.

“So you were Dave? Recently, the problem solver with the highest stock price in Landa!”

“······how did you know?”

“Did you pray that rumors wouldn't spread about a warlock who manipulates the forces of nature? Of course, I thought it was a rumor.”

“ah······.”

Oliver made a sound without realizing it. Well, it was strange that there were no rumors about it. I used it openly in front of so many people..

“I also have a business partner at Landa, so I hear rumors from time to time. For example, did the warlock who defeated a powerful druid named Sheamus really recover the 3 trillion won and just return it??”

“I got a little lucky.”

“If you have that luck, you can try it with a paladin as well. It is said that the power of nature is like a blessing similar to sacred law, so it is not affected by black magic or magic..”

It was correct. It was also explained that way in the book Oliver saw at the Magic Tower. Thanks to this, the Druids survived and maintained their authority despite the Paterism..

I've felt this before, but the pharmacist seemed to be quite knowledgeable and insightful even though he was in a small town..

“······If you run away with Marie, the paladins will no longer be interested in this city. Are you more interested in the pseudo-religion of the chosen people who have taken root in this city than in this city?.”

The pharmacist looked at Oliver and saw some possibilities and opportunities..

Passive feelings gradually turned into motivation..

“What do you plan to do if you rescue Marie? Are you going to kill all the paladins??”

“No, I have no intention of harming the Paladins and Servants as much as possible. There's a reason. First of all, I'm thinking about running away to Landa with Mari..”

“Landa?”

“yes. As the pharmacist said earlier, Landa is a good place to hide. According to the city agreement, the activities of the Pater Bridge are restricted..”

The pharmacist tested Oliver..

“I understand that the city agreement also has the authority to investigate devils and heretics.?”

“So, I would like to ask for help. I don't know if it will work or not..”

“to whom?”

“It's Landa City. We somehow ended up becoming unofficial allies. So I think I can get some help..”

After hearing the explanation, the pharmacist thought blankly and opened his mouth..

“······deal with me.”