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Genius Warlock-Episode 391

391. great man (2)

Oliver approached the huge tree that stood tall in Zone Z to take out the bandaged man as requested by Ewan..

As the distance got closer, Oliver could once again feel the majesty of the tree he had created..

Although it did not have eyes, nose, or mouth, it gave off a unique sense of intimidation, perhaps due to its size and strange dark red color..

I just absorbed the life force and emotions of the bandage man..

‘Something feels familiar... I've felt this once before... Ah, Puppet..’

Oliver recalled the first time he met the puppet in the contaminated area..

When I was surrounded by an army of zombies and went underground to fight puppets..

The puppet overpowered Oliver and tried to devour him..

‘It is the entrance to hell. I’ll swallow you whole..’

I still didn't know if it was the real entrance to hell or not, but what I saw then and what I felt in the tree now were very similar..

Might be pretty interesting.

“Are you safe? teacher······. Oh, you're safe..”

Oliver controls a large tree with several tangled trunks and discovers a bandaged man trapped inside..

He had been attacked by Oliver so badly that his entire body was pierced by tree roots..

A level that cannot be lived with common sense. But he was alive, and Oliver wasn't particularly surprised..

If I was going to be surprised in the first place, I should have been surprised when I pulled out this much vitality and emotion on my own..

Oliver didn't know much about the Anti-Development Committee, but he did know that they shouldn't be judged by common sense..

“Are you okay??”

Oliver asked, touching the inner wall of the tree..

The tree, which was trying to suck out all of the host's life force and emotions, seemed to have read Oliver's inner thoughts and stopped what it was doing all at once, uprooting itself and letting go of the host..

“thank you.”

Oliver thanked the tree for reading his mind and stretched out his hand to support the bandaged man..

The bandage man asked, politely refusing Oliver's hand..

“End it... Don't you??”

“hmm······. Should I end it??”

“Can't I attack again??”

“Are you going to attack again??”

“······I just attacked you.”

“But you didn't hurt me. Even though it could have been.”

Oliver answered, remembering the bandaged man who attacked the black suit without destroying it. He didn't do it even though he could have fatally injured Oliver..

“······Aren't you angry with my actions??”

“well. Since my job is a job to begin with, it's a bit hard to complain about being suddenly attacked... Since neither of us got seriously hurt, how about making up at this point??”

Oliver offered to make peace, and the bandage man looked up and looked at Oliver's face..

“As expected, you are kind... That's too much. O great one.”

“My name is Dave. It's the solution to street number 30 in area T... If you don't mind, may I ask your name??”

“······This is Bartholomew..”

***

After greeting Oliver, he met the bandaged man who had been fighting with him just before. No, he came out of the tree with Basholomew as if nothing had happened..

It was a scene that made no sense, but it actually happened..

“Are they all members of the anti-development committee??”

Oliver asked as he looked at the dozens of bandaged men surrounding him on all sides..

They were all wearing bandages, like Bartholomew and the Sword-Bandage Man, and showed considerable interest in Oliver..

“Yes that's right. to see the great man-”

“-That's amazing. It may seem a little crazy. Did you reconcile in the meantime? Contrary to his actions, he is very friendly.!”

While Bartholomew was speaking, Ewan interrupted..

As expected, he seemed to be familiar with the entire anti-development committee, including Bartholomew..

The evidence was evidenced by the feelings expressed by the anti-development committee when they saw the inconsistent atmosphere and the relaxation of the high tone..

That person is like that again... looked pretty familiar.

It broke the flow of conversation, but it wasn't too bad for Oliver..

The reason I came here in the first place was because of Lee Wan..

“It seems so. Lee Wan.”

“Oh, you're calmer than I thought. I thought you were going to ask me why I lied to you.”

“To be honest, I'm curious. However, I have more urgent business to attend to..”

“More urgent business? What?”

Lee Wan asked as if he really didn’t know..

Oliver answered, holding up the communication device he had received from Ewan. It was a piece of meat that was compressed and dried from a human head..

“You said your order has been completed, right? If you don't mind, could I see it??”

“It's a big deal.”

“yes?”

“I think I'm crazy too, and I'm a person who takes some pride in that, but when I look at you, I feel like I've gone too far. Can fakes not beat the real ones??”

“I don't really understand what you mean by that..”

“The fact that you don't understand and act like a fool is proof that you're really crazy. sad······. Just wait a moment.”

Lee Wan rummaged through his thick cloak..

The cloak, which had all sorts of miscellaneous things hanging from it, made a clanking sound..

I wonder how they carry so many things around..

After a while, the clanking sound stopped and Iwan pulled out something from inside his cloak..

It was none other than a vest. A cotton vest made of several pieces of human face skin woven together..

“Is this the item I asked for??”

“okay.”

Lee Wan answered with a serious attitude that was quite different from before..

Maybe it's natural. As if he were introducing himself as an excellent craftsman, he took the work itself seriously..

He was mischievous when receiving work, but when the deal was made, he delivered the goods properly..

For example, this was evidenced by the timely delivery of a pair of tonfas that Oliver had ordered in exchange for a meat mallet..

Lee Wan unfolded his vest and began to explain..

“As you requested, this is an item that can keep a large amount of blood fresh. I used my natural sense and processed it into clothing. Easy to carry around. Thank you?”

“Yes, thank you.”

Oliver said sincerely. Oliver simply said it was an item and the function he wanted, but did not explain its form..

I definitely thought it would be better in many ways to be in the form of clothing..

“Based on testing, the amount of blood that can be stored in this vest is approximately 60 to 72 liters. That's twelve people..”

Oliver looked at the vest. Perhaps by coincidence, the number of layers that made up the vest was also approximately 12. First of all, there were six in front..

“You have great skills..”

said Oliver, examining the condition of his cotton vest..

The vests were made from the skin of women's and men's faces, and each had eyes sewn on, which was creepy, but at the same time, it was also very lifelike..

In particular, the gums and teeth were properly attached, so it seemed as if they were alive and moving at any moment..

“Some ingredients are good. There are a lot of quality con artists in Landa..”

“A fraudster?”

“Yes, because it sucks blood. It's perfect for making items like this.”

“ah······.”

Even though there was no explanation, Oliver intuitively understood what was being said..

“I've also tried ignoring the blood's properties and mixing them together, but I'm not sure if it works as well as you want. Check it out yourself.”

“Yes, I understand. thank you for making this.”

Oliver said sincerely..

Honestly, I was satisfied with this much..

Without the function of mixing blood, it would not be possible to increase the production of blood elixir, but even so, it could not be denied that it was a great help to the corpse doll-Bathory just by storing 12 servings of blood..

Whatever it was, Bathory's specialty was blood magic..

Of course, blood was being injected through an artificial blood vessel using a tube, but considering the function of the corpse doll and the amount of blood, it was much better to have the item..

Just as Oliver was reaching out to take the cotton vest, Iwan pulled the vest back. As if it were easy.

When Oliver tilted his head at the unknown behavior, Ewan said,.

“we made a deal?”

“ah······. sorry.”

Oliver took out the Big Mouse from the leather case on the back of his waist, as if he had forgotten..

Big Mouse, which had been folded one by one, swelled like bread dough when it came out, then its limbs sprouted and its closed eyes opened..

Oliver asked Big Mouth a favor..

“Big Mouth. Could you please take that out??”

If you pretend, you're good. Big Mouth vomited a thick brown bag from his mouth on top of his head..

“Kuehhh!”

It was none other than a copy of Child's observation log..

Oliver promised to share Child's observation log in exchange for the item. some kind of payment.

Oliver handed over the journal first..

After receiving the item, Lee Wan took out a piece of paper from the envelope and quickly looked through it..

Oliver's eyes and emotional state confirmed that he was understanding rather than simply seeing..

As expected, Lee Wan seemed to be well-versed in various aspects of black magic..

“Do you have any interesting information??”

Oliver asked. I was curious about whether Iwan was satisfied, and I also wondered what kind of opinions I could learn from..

“Well, I'll have to look a little closer to find out... Anyway, deal done. receive.”

Ewan threw a cotton vest to Oliver..

Oliver received it reflexively..

When the cotton vest came into Oliver's hands, each of their faces distorted, but soon returned to their original expressions..

“Oh, that's great. Of all the objects I made, that object had the worst temperament..”

Lee Wan said as he put a copy of the journal inside his cloak..

“Is that so?”

“okay. Like any other black magic item, mine is tricky. The functionality is that great, but... Just like me. By the way, you seem quite likable..”

Oliver recalled the time when he captured a meat hammer. Sure, he chewed up chunks of flesh when someone else caught him, but he didn't do any harm to Oliver..

In fact, they even cooperated..

“I don't know why, but I'm glad.”

“okay?”

Lee Wan asks meaningfully. Oliver just answered as usual..

“yes······. Mr. Lee Wan. If you don't mind, could you excuse me for a moment? I have one more thing to do.”

“I don't know what it is, but try it. I think it'll be fun.”

As soon as Ewan gave permission, Oliver turned and looked at Big Mouth..

Actually, there were a lot of things I wanted to ask Lee Wan, but there was still something I had to do first..

Doing one's own work was a priority rather than satisfying one's personal curiosity..

“Big Mouth. Could you please take that out??”

At Oliver's request, Big Mouth spat out the object once again..

It was beautifully packaged wine and cake..

While everyone was tilting their heads at the strange object, Oliver approached Bartholomew, who had been fighting just moments before, as if nothing had happened and politely offered him a box of wine and cake..

Everyone tilted their heads more..

“What is this? O great one.”

“Cake and wine. It's a moving gift..”

“Oh my god, did they move into this shithole in Zone Z??”

Lee Wan was so surprised that he asked sincerely:.

“To be exact, it is Area X. And although I didn't move, my friends did. The explanation will be a bit long.”

“Even if you pretend to listen, it’s true. Do you have an acquaintance?.”

Ewan continued to joke, and Oliver asked for understanding and spoke politely to Bartholomew again..

“Originally, I was planning to greet you more politely, but this is how I ended up greeting you... It may be sudden, but can I ask you a favor? If you don't mind..”

“Please tell me.”

Bartholomew answered, accepting the wine and cake given by Oliver..

“As I mentioned earlier, my acquaintances have settled in Area X, but the building they will be staying in is not yet completed. Cement powder... I need closure. If you don't mind, could you just allow me to do that??”

Oliver asked, remembering Forrest's words that whenever construction was done in Area.

He hadn't originally planned to handle it this way, but since he was here, Oliver wanted to hear an answer to the problem..

Only then could I proceed to the next step, whether approved or rejected..

Fortunately, luck seemed to be on my side..

“Do whatever you want. Great man. No matter what you do, we won't dare interfere..”

Satisfactory answer. However, there was a word that bothered me..

“thank you Bartholomew... But may I ask what it means to be a great person? I guess he's not good at seeing people..”

“Although I am a lowly sinner, I do not know the great man..”

“Are you a sinner??”

“That's right.”

“What sin did you commit that made you call yourself a sinner??”

“It is a sin to be born as a sinful human being..”

Bartholomew spoke with firm determination. She was similar to Marie, so she wasn't very pleased. Because she couldn't have a normal conversation.

“Bartholomew. May I ask what it means to be a great man? Because it’s full of unknown things..”

“I'm sorry, but that's not something we lowly people can say. The great one must realize it himself..”

Bartholomew answered in a serious and confident voice as before..

It didn't seem like he was just shrugging it off, but other than that, Oliver wasn't impressed..

It was really strange.

If it were me, I would have been even more interested in that great person, but I didn't feel any regret or curiosity..

Probably because you already know the answer.

“Sorry, Bartholomew. I don't want to cause any misunderstanding to those who have kindly asked me to do so, so I would like to tell you that I am not the great person you say I am. I just did that-”

“-Great man. Just because a dragon hides its teeth and claws, folds its wings, curls up, and puts on a mouse skin that doesn't fit, that doesn't mean it becomes a field mouse..”

“······.”

“The sun is the sun, the land is the land, and the sea is the sea. Essence does not change by denying it. It is an absolute truth regardless of whether it is good or evil..”

“······What is my essence??”

“You will realize that on your own. Whether the Great One wants it or not..”