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Genius Warlock-Episode 388

388. Zone Z (1)

Roberto from Area X.

He was the head of the community, the living unit of District X..

A community is an essential living unit for survival in District.

To protect yourself from thieves, robbers, and murderers..

Naturally, communities took many forms..

There were times when neighbors banded together to form a huge family and protect each other, while there were organized gangs based on power, and there were also cases where people used what little assets they had to build a community..

That was the case with Roberto, who was captivated by a mountain of money..

His grandfather was a terrible speculator, and during the development of Area.

To live leisurely, paying rent for the rest of my life..

However, contrary to expectations, the development of District.

He was 72 years old.

Fortunately, his son, Roberto's father, was very resourceful and was able to establish a community using this block of cement as a foundation..

Among the street vagrants who have nowhere to go, those who seem to need some energy are provided with a place to sleep and use their fists, and women and children are introduced to shops to help them pay rent..

The plan was successful and continued smoothly until the present Roberto..

To be honest, it wasn't that bad of a life..

Living as the head of the community in District X.

Although I never knew when I might get shot while walking down the street, and I had to fight over trash with other communities, I was able to live a prosperous and superior life as a snake head..

In fact, Roberto was half as satisfied with this life as other people..

But now another option has appeared.

“The amount is... There's no need to say it?”

said an unlucky old man in the front block who introduced himself as Forrest..

He came to me and said he wanted to buy his own building, but then he just held out a pile of money and started giggling... It actually worked, which made me even more proud..

Roberto was breathing heavily and shaking his head. I was wondering how to take advantage of the great opportunity that suddenly appeared before my eyes..

‘Why do you want this building? Although it is the largest multi-family house in the area, it is just a block of cement... First of all, shall we bounce? If you put out this much, I think you can squeeze out more. Since he is a rich person who lives in the area in front of him, it would be just to rip him off even more.?’

Just as Roberto was about to achieve justice, someone caught his eye..

It was none other than Knuckle Joe, who was carrying a duffel bag full of money, and his colleagues Sam with a double pistol and Owen with an iron club..

fighter crew.

They signed an exclusive contract with the Crime Firm and emerged as the wealthiest community in District X. They looked at us in silence..

Maybe it was because the suit was tailored like a fucking uniform, but it was more threatening..

What on earth is this old man following me? Crime Firm Official?

Roberto nervously twitched his fingers to get a little more money..

As long as there was money on the table, you could go to the front area and live comfortably..

I didn't know if I would be able to buy a decent house, a store, and maybe even a car... It was an opportunity that should never be missed..

“······Mr. Roberto?”

“hmm?!”

“Can I ask if you are going to sell the building or drink it? I don't want to rush you, but we don't have much time either..”

Forrest tapped his watch..

‘unlucky guy!’

Roberto cursed in his mind and answered..

“······Honestly, it's a lot of money. However, it is not easy to sell this building that has been built since my grandfather’s time. There are people who live here, so think about it first.-”

“-article.”

“yes. Mr. Forrest.”

“Take your money and get up. Unfortunately, I have no intention of selling it..”

Following Forrest's words, Joe and his colleagues put the bundle of money on the table back into a duffel bag and slung it over their shoulders..

The owner of the money was none other than Oliver..

“for a moment!”

Just as Forrest was about to leave with Joe, the building owner, Roberto, shouted and stopped Forrest..

“Are you kidding me?······!”

Forrest, who read Roberto's greed and thoughts, said in a nonchalant manner:.

The author has already been consumed by the magic of money. Now it was time to cut prices. Reasonably so..

“Oh, I apologize if you were offended. Mr. Roberto. However, it seems like you have no intention of selling it... As I said before, we don't have much time..”

“There’s a lot to consider here too! Some residents are already living there.!”

Accordingly, Forrest gave a signal to Joe..

Joe and his colleague put the duffel bag back on the table. However, this time there were two instead of three..

“······What are you doing now??!”

“I'm negotiating.”

“Negotiation!?”

“yes. We will solve the problems of existing residents. Please cut it that much..”

“You're going to hit me this much for just that?! I look like an asshole!!”

“Of course, that's not the only reason. As I said before, I don't have time. Time is a precious resource, but it is increasingly being used up while talking to teachers. That includes the cost of the damage..”

“Is this crazy old man playing pranks just because he has some money?!!”

Roberto, who couldn't hear Forrest's words, came forward and shouted..

To exercise one's skills. But this was a bad choice.

“Wow!!!”

The large man who came forward screamed and fell to his knees..

This was because the spanking was captured by none other than Joe, and even without using black magic, Joe overpowered the big guy with just his own strength..

He was so strong that it seemed like his cheeks would be torn apart like mozzarella cheese..

“If you move, this bastard’s head will explode..”

Joe warned Roberto's fists. In Area.

It is. Especially in this area of ​​X, fists were justice..

Roberto suddenly finds himself on the defensive..

He was sweating profusely, unable to do this or that, but then Forrest presented him with a choice..

“I suggest it again. Are you going to take the money that's on the table now? Are you not going to take it? We'll take care of the little things, so Roberto can just take the money and leave for wherever you want... You are free to refuse, but there is one thing to keep in mind..”

“······?”

“The next duffel bag will have a smaller number than now..”

***

In front of a large multi-family house in District X.

Oliver sat in silence and waited for Forrest, Joe and others..

Fortunately, the city promised to protect and allow Oliver, as Carver said, to live in Landa, as well as anyone else who chooses..

They are prohibited from engaging in religious activities, must reside in Zone X, and must be regularly inspected by the city security department. Although there were many conditions.

‘Also, there is a condition that the city must provide assistance in any way only once when requested.······.’

Now that I think about it, there are quite a few requirements. Still, Oliver was satisfied..

From the city's point of view, it would have been a burden, but they accepted us despite it..

I thought that the price was a fair enough demand..

“main······. Dear Dave.”

Marie was about to call him master, but quickly corrected herself and called Oliver..

“Yes, Marie.”

“Mr. Forrest has arrived..”

Marie said to Oliver, who was lost in thought, and Oliver turned his head and looked toward the entrance of the large multi-family house..

As if the word "large" was not used for nothing, Forest confidently walked out of a huge building that looked like several multi-family houses joined together, with two fighter crew members on either side..

In his hand was a certificate of ownership of the building..

“Negotiations were successful. The price is also reasonable.”

In fact, there was a duffel bag full of money on Howie's shoulder..

It was a reduction of 1/3 of what Oliver had thought..

“Oh, thank you. How did you cut it??”

“It's the art of negotiation. This money should be used to complete the construction of that building..”

A fighter crew member handed a duffel bag to Marie and her group..

“Thank you so much for your help..”

“it's okay. Do you want me to help you? In the first place, you, my biggest business partner, not only survived on your own, but you even negotiated with the city. It's right for me to do small things like this... So what I'm saying is, are you going to change brokers??”

Forrest joked at the end. But apart from that, Oliver shook his head seriously..

Because I liked working with Forrest..

“Thank goodness. I can sleep comfortably now. I was scared that they would cut off the deal if I didn't help..”

“Don't worry about that. I have already been indebted to Forest many times... By the way, where are you and the rest??”

“Oh, those guys are directing traffic right now..”

“Traffic control?”

“okay. There must be residents who originally lived in that building..”

“yes.”

“I'm persuading them. The building owner sold it, so they have to leave too. Joe is persuading me well..”

As soon as Forrest finished speaking, the windows of the multi-family house exploded! It broke and a piece fell out of the building..

Fortunately, the building wasn't that high, and there was a pile of trash underneath like a cushion, so I didn't die..

“Is this what traffic control really is??”

“Oh, it's like this. It was a sight often seen during the redevelopment boom. It's just a memory.”

“uh······. Wouldn't it be a bit weird if they suddenly kicked me out??”

“not really? When a new owner comes, it is natural for the existing tenants to move out. Your property rights can't be infringed because of them, right? Didn't know it would be like this?”

“Honestly, yes. I didn't know. This is my first time buying a building like this..”

“Thank goodness. I negotiated on your behalf... Well then, what should I do??”

As Oliver was wondering what to do, Marie cautiously intervened..

“Dear Dave?”

“Yes, Marie.”

“If it's okay, could you leave this matter to me??”

Marie asked politely, and Oliver thought it was a good idea..

Marie will know more about this matter than Oliver and will have more tact..

When Oliver nodded, Marie bowed her head politely and entered the building..

“That girl is your student.?”

“hmm······. I don't know if he's a student, but I taught him a little bit of black magic..”

Forrest didn't believe it..

Having seen through Fighter Crew how talented Oliver was at teaching, I couldn't believe the word he said a little at all..

Strangely enough, his evaluation of himself was not trustworthy in the sense that it was different from that of a persecuting braggart..

“Anyway, this is the girl you need. Looks smart and capable.”

That was true. After Marie entered, the faint screams heard inside the building subsided..

“Marie is amazing, she is amazing... Do you know who to contact if you want to complete the building??”

“Well, let me find out. I doubt whether any company will enter Area X..”

“thank you.”

Oliver thanked Forrest. Not only will they negotiate and purchase the building for you, but they will also take care of that..

It was a very grateful offer for Oliver, who already had a lot to do..

‘I have to visit the Magic Tower and look at the results of my thesis, report the situation to the elder, upgrade the corpse doll, produce more blood elixirs, visit Bathory's disciples, and more.······.’

“······Oh, by the way, Forrest? What do you mean by doubt that there will be any company that will come to Area X??”

“It's because of the anti-development committee..”

“Anti-development committee?”

“Yeah, look over there..”

Forrest pointed to one side. In the distance the river Shem and the area beyond.

“Coincidentally, area X is closest to areas Y and Z, and usually serves as the entrance to areas Y and Z..”

“yes.”

“I don't know if it's because of that, but when we try to build something in Area X, the anti-development committee interferes. Of course, disruption is far from peaceful. That's why most construction companies don't come to area X to do construction. This is also the reason why development has not occurred yet..”

Oliver roughly understood what was being said..

In other words, Area X was a buffer zone between Areas Y and Z, which the city had also abandoned..

“So, is construction difficult??”

“Um, no. This is Randa. If you just match the amount, there might be some people who will gamble. If it doesn't work out, a member of the crime firm-”

-Buaaaaang!!

While Forrest was speaking, the sound of a car was suddenly heard..

It sounded like a heavy six-wheeled truck, and it wasn't just one or two..

When everyone turned their heads in the direction of the sound, they could see several trucks coming this way..

“You're in the right place.”

The lead vehicle stopped and a man got out..

It was James, a face I hadn't seen in a long time..

A pharmacist's employee and a gangster with no talent for black magic, Oliver forcibly injects emotion into his eyes to open his eyes, and in return, he becomes a wizard, a landa, and lives on the streets. The person who told the outside story.

He showed up with a large truck and greeted Oliver with extravagant courtesy..

“hello? Mr. Dave. My name is James... Long time no see.”

A contrived greeting and a playful expression. It seemed like he had heard his story from the pharmacist..

“hello? Mr. James... Long time no see.”

“under! They told me to remove the seeds. Anyway, nice to meet you. I was very sad that he left so suddenly... Ah, can’t I speak in this tone now??”

“No, please do whatever suits you..”

James raised one lip. He was satisfied that Oliver was the same as he remembered..

Well, I guess that means the boss made another deal..

“There's a lot to talk about, but first, let's start with the urgent matters. Hey, get off..”

As James ordered the other employees, the pharmacist's employees all opened the luggage compartment..

Dozens of people got into the truck bed..

They were all chosen, and among them were some faces that Oliver recognized..

“Celine.”

Celine was one of the first chosen people we met at Weinham, and even though she was gaunt from fatigue, she came to life when she saw Oliver..

The others also realized that it was Oliver and tried to kneel down..

Although other people who came to Landa in advance could have stopped it..

“under······. I still can't believe it. Those cults are settling down in Landa. I even managed to get permission.?”

“I am also surprised and grateful... Thank you for bringing them back safely. Mr. James.”

James scratched the bridge of his nose, his cautious emotions shining. It seemed like he had something to say..

“Honestly, I’m thankful for this one..”

“yes?”

“Oh, you kicked out the fanatics, right? Honestly, we hated them too..”

James was sincere. Well, thanks to the Holy Knights, the entire city atmosphere was depressed, and a pharmacist who had never closed his store for more than 20 minutes even lived in seclusion, so it was not strange that he was dissatisfied..

However, that didn't seem to be everything.

“The boss asked me to separately say thank you and sorry..”

“What do you mean??”

“I didn't provide proper help during the Paladins. He said he was truly sorry..”

Caution and slight fear shone through James' emotions..

“ah······. no. Rather, I received a lot of help. If it weren't for the pharmacist, I would have been late. Also, they brought the rest of us here. For me who left on my own. I'm just grateful.”

James was relieved to hear that..

“then······.”

“As soon as this place is in order, I will of course fulfill my promise to the pharmacist..”

James nodded. He seemed to still believe in Oliver despite Oliver's sudden disappearance..

“Could you please introduce me to who you are??”

Forest, who had been watching quietly, intervened just as the story was ending..

As we were just about finished talking, Oliver naturally introduced Forrest to James, and also introduced Forrest to James..

The pharmacist's staff and Landa's broker..

Just then, Joe and Marie came out of the building..

I didn't know, but it looked like some kind of meeting was taking place..

Just as Oliver was about to introduce James to Joe, a terrible sound was heard..

━Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!

Everyone stopped what they were saying and turned their heads towards the source of the sound..

━Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!

The death message came from none other than Oliver's arms..

Oliver raised his hand as if asking for understanding and searched inside his arms..

After a while, something came out.

A small, round piece of meat. It was compressed, dried human hair..

A type of communication device received from Lee Wan..

Everyone didn't know what to say to the item, which was as hideous as it sounded, so Oliver apologized again and received the communication device. In a normal way.

A subtle sound came out from the compressed part of the person's mouth. A subtle sound that can only be heard by Oliver who is close to his ear..

Forrest asked.

“what's going on?”

“This is Lee Wan... The item you ordered has been completed and you are asked to pick it up in person..”

“I don't know what it is, but I'm glad. Where did she ask me to come??”

“This is Zone Z..”