Genius Warlock-Episode 404
404. Millieu (1)
“-If you can help me, I will also help you with your work..”
Murphy said. very proudly.
“What are you helping me with??”
“This is the mission given to you by the Magic Tower. Help the University of Loculi... hmm. yes.”
Murphy muttered the last word on purpose. However, it was not due to ignorance. Rather, it was because I knew it well..
Yareli did not know this either..
“You're amazing... How did you know??”
“Because I belong to Crime Firm. I have a general idea of how the Magic Tower works. If a lady from the Ice Eye family came to Gallos in these times, even a fool would know... Isn’t that why Miss Yareli introduced herself??”
Murphy saw right through Yareli's thoughts, and Yareli silently agreed. She didn't just casually suggest that Murphy and Jane sit together..
From the moment we met each other at the restaurant, everyone paid their own bills. Yareli, Murphy, Jane. Everyone..
Except Oliver..
“Of course, Crime Firm is amazing..”
“Thank you for the compliment. Although it is nothing compared to the Magic Tower, we also have our own strengths..”
Murphy said confidently. That's right, the Crime Firm was a huge criminal organization that controlled the back world of Landa in a small way and Selland in a big way..
Although they did not have the same magical technology as the Magic Tower, they had numerous members and had influence everywhere. Like a vine.
“And the vines also extend to Gallos. Although not as strong as Seland..”
“You mean Millieu..”
Murphy nodded..
“Since we are business partners, we cannot make you follow your orders, but we can at least provide a space for you to receive help..”
“Are you serious??”
“yes. of course. It may sound like I'm bragging, but even though I'm not a crime firm, I have a pretty deep partnership with Millieu..”
it was true.
Murphy was a big player who manufactured high-quality magic spells and supplied them to Millieu..
Millieux distributed the magic liquor and competed with the human flesh cook's bloody wine..
“Even so, what I can do is prepare a space. That's it. Persuasion is up to you. However, it may not be as difficult as you think. Millieu also has a hostile relationship with you..”
That person is a human meat chef..
Yareli nodded silently. As Murphy said, just providing a place for him would have been of great help..
If it goes through Murphy, Millieu won't be able to play pranks easily..
“······Can I really just act as a bodyguard during negotiations??”
“yes. As I said before, I came prepared in my own way, but I was nervous about doing it in my client's front yard. Negotiation is about confidence... I think I can gain a lot of confidence if Dave helps me..”
A proposition that isn't as bad as you think. Jarelli showed interest and asked Oliver for his opinion..
“How are you??”
“hmm······. Is this necessary for our mission??”
“For more details, I'll have to consult with the professor and Lt. Col. Terrence, but it's not a bad story. Millieu will know his area well like the Crime Firm..”
That makes sense. Still, Oliver felt uncomfortable, so he pointed out one thing..
“I don't think Dave the Fixer can help you..”
“yes?”
Murphy asked back at the unexpected answer. I thought she would accept it easily.
“If I get work as a troubleshooter, I have to get it through my broker. So I don’t think Dave the Fixer can help you..”
Oliver sounded frustrated. It was common to work with a middleman for trust and safety, but in special situations like now, it can be broken..
However, Murphy did not argue. Because it was none other than Oliver's words..
“Instead, I think I can help you with Magic Tower's Xenon Bright. As a favor.”
“The face is Dave's original face.?”
Murphy pointed out. In fact, Oliver was currently wearing Dave's leather mask. Since my status was combined, I used something I was more familiar with..
“That said, the reason I'm in Gallos is to do Zeno's work. More than anything······.”
“······?”
“Right now, I define myself as Zeno. If you don't like it-”
“-It's definitely not that I don't like it..”
Murphy took a step back. She wasn't the type of person to bluff or anything like that..
After the story was summarized, Yareli spoke up..
“Can you give me about a day? We need to discuss it too..”
“of course. I was the one who asked for help... Here is the phone number of the hotel I am staying at. If you decide, please contact us here..”
Murphy naturally took out a high-quality fountain pen and wrote the number on the napkin..
All of Murphy's actions were imbued with the composure and formality of a real businessman..
Yareli answered, taking the napkin..
“We will discuss and answer as soon as possible..”
***
“Not bad.”
Kevin said after checking the number written on the napkin..
Kevin also asked the opinion of Terence, who had left work with him, and he also had a similar reaction..
“Might be worth a try. If you want to know local information, it's best to get help from local people... In addition, there are human meat cooks and hostile forces. It's perfect if you can believe it.”
“I guess you think the same thing..”
said Yarrelli, confirming Kevin and Terrence's opinions. It was a response that did not differ greatly from expectations..
Maybe it's natural. There are differences depending on the individual, but basically, the people at Mage Tower thought of it as the same mechanism..
Survival and profit of the Mage Tower. Therefore, even though it was a union, it was able to move as one body..
Perhaps it was because he was tied to a special class called a wizard. Like Sister Hood or Crime Perm.
‘People can easily form a sense of solidarity depending on their occupation and class..’
Oliver recalled the times when he and Carver would meet and talk. As promised during the time of Sheamus Gunn, he taught Oliver about social phenomena, politics, institutions, etc. In his own way, he taught Oliver what he was curious about..
“But it's so surprising that it's just a coincidence.”
Terence suddenly said.
“No, right? At this moment, the King of Liquor, who is familiar with Zeno, appears and makes this suggestion... Isn’t it some kind of trap??”
“That won't be it.”
Kevin quietly but firmly denied it. Even though his voice was not loud, his unique seriousness gave him a powerful persuasive power..
“Oh, you feel confident? There is at least some basis.”
“The meeting of Landa's Liquor King and Zenon is more of an inevitability than a coincidence..”
“Necessary?”
Oliver tilted his head..
“Yes, inevitably. The reason we came here and the Liquor King came to negotiate with Millieux are ultimately the same thing..”
Oliver is ah. and exclaimed.
Kevin, Terence, Yarely, and Oliver came to help the University of Loculi take down the Human Meat Chef, while Murphy came to negotiate again with Millieu, who is in trouble due to the Meat Chef crisis..
The root cause was all down to the human meat cook..
“It's kind of funny.”
Oliver said with admiration. It was fascinating and interesting to see that problems that seemed completely different were connected like a spider web..
“I don't know if it's fun, but it's not a bad story for us. Accordingly, it is possible to create a cooperative force separate from the university. If you have trust, Millieux is the perfect match..”
It wasn't wrong. Millieu was an organization that competed with the human meat chefs, so they may or may not have had any good information, and even if they didn't have it, their petty thieves, smugglers, gamblers, etc. would be of great help in digging up information and catching the human meat chefs..
At least it was better to have it than not have it..
“I don't mind if you take it?”
“If you help as Zeno of the Magic Tower, not as Dave, and if the professor orders you to do so..”
Oliver was stubborn about a subtle point. Since it wasn't that important, no one said anything. I also knew most of Oliver’s personality..
“How much Gallo language have you learned??”
“A little conversation is possible. Just saying hello, saying hello, thanking you, or ordering coffee at a cafe..”
Oliver answered, recalling the time when he was traveling around Rabili as Yareli's assistant.
I listened to many conversations next to Yareli, but I only understood 30% of most of them. When people in Gallos get excited, they talk faster than expected, making it difficult to understand..
So, if I didn't understand anything, I had to refer to Yarely's explanation afterwards..
“Oh, it's still great. Haven't you only been learning Gallo for about a week? Even self-taught.”
“Thank you for the compliment. Terence. I liked the Magic Tower book, so it was easy to learn... By the way, Professor. Why are you suddenly asking about Gallos??”
“Even if things go well, negotiations will have to be held separately. I trust your skills, but seeking Millieu's help is another thing..”
Kevin pointed out an unexpected problem. It might definitely be difficult. First of all, Oliver did not speak Gallos perfectly..
“Uh, first of all, help Mr. Murphy.-”
“-I will follow and assist with that..”
Yareli suddenly intervened..
“you?”
“yes. It's my job to travel around Ravilly and collect information in the first place..”
“That's true, but... It'll be okay?”
Terence looked uncharacteristically embarrassed..
Yareli came to gather information, but the target was people from the sunny region..
Same wizard, lottery aristocrat, capitalist.
But suddenly, Milliyu. Considering Yareli's family, the awkward reaction was not understandable..
“I'm fine, and I think the original master will decide there will be no problem..”
“hmm······. How about I go instead??”
Terrence suggested. Maybe it's not that bad. He also belonged to a prestigious family, but he was a subsidiary, and strictly not a member of the Magic Tower..
However, Yarely refused..
“Lieutenant Colonel Terence. I appreciate the offer, but I will decline it. Maybe it's for better performance... I'm here on a mission, not for protection..”
Yareli shone with responsibility and determination. He didn't question whether Terence and Kevin felt that way too. I was just asking a question.
“If you want to do it, I won't stop you, but is that okay? If you do something wrong while meeting Millieu, there might be a scandal..”
“I have a way.”
Oliver spoke. Everyone's eyes were focused on Oliver. With a look of anxiety.
“I have about a dozen leather masks made by women. I bought it from the black market, so if Mr. Yareli uses it,-”
“-Just hide your face with magic.”
Before Oliver could even finish his sentence, Yareli came up with a solution. hurriedly. Kevin immediately nodded his head and agreed..
“Then there will be no problem... please.”
“yes······. If you don't mind, could I ask you how you were at Law School??”
Yareli asked what information he had found out at the University of Law..
After hearing the question, Kevin and Terence looked at each other with embarrassed emotions, and soon Terence opened his mouth..
“It's a bit long to explain.”
“it's okay.”
“I'm curious too.”
Let Oliver join in on Yareri’s question. Terence sighed and opened his mouth..
“ha······. I'm not sure yet, but I think the Magic Tower will have to form its own battle line. Or he takes command. First of all, if things continue like this, neither porridge nor rice will work..”
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