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Genius Warlock-Episode 405

405. Millieu (2)

The Magic Tower can either form its own battle line or take command... That was Terence's answer..

After hearing the news of the internal division of the human meat chef, his attitude was very different from yesterday when he tried to actively cooperate with the University of Loculi..

Kevin's opinion was no different from Terence's, and after listening to his explanation, I immediately understood why..

“It's kind of interesting..”

District 10, Laville, the capital of Gallos. Oliver, who was waiting for Murphy, said.

Next to Oliver, Yareli, whose face had been changed using the camouflage magic of the Pure Magic School, was standing wearing a women's suit that made it easy to move around..

Not only the dress but also the suit went well together..

“The University of Loculi cannot work together and fight with each other.?”

“yes······. Also, I think I can catch the human meat chef's faction as having internal strife..”

It was like that. The University of Loculi was less united than expected and at the same time optimistic. Even in Oliver's eyes.

Contrary to expectations that the entire university would be working together to catch the human meat cook, Kevin and Terence went to check and found that they were still holding each other responsible for the betrayal of the Life Alchemy Department..

some kind of political fight.

Honestly, that in itself wasn't a problem. Political fights were everywhere..

The problem was that because of that, the most important fight with the human meat chef was pushed further and further into the background, making it difficult to concentrate..

In addition, there are those who are skeptical about the fight against the human meat chef, and there may be traitors, so there should be an internal audit first. He said that universities are less united than we think..

“I agree, but there are some things that can't be helped..”

Jarelli agreed with Oliver but defended him..

“Why do you think that??”

“Because it's a natural law. All organizations, including the nation, naturally become entrenched over time, and forces and interests are formed in the process. Of course, there is no choice but to be divided... That's why sometimes seemingly foolish political fights can arise. Rather than saying that Loculi University is stupid, it's more like an inevitable trend..”

“hmm······. Terence, you said they were idiots.?”

“Yes, I heard that too. I agree. But Terrence's Lore family is doing the same thing..”

“Oh, is that right??”

Oliver looked interested..

“yes. The Lore family is also having a conflict with the regular soldiers. To protect the kingdom's influence in the magic field. The Magic Tower is no different... Everyone can do stupid things.”

Oliver nodded at Yareli's sincere advice..

Surely that might be right. Everyone does it without even knowing it. Or, even though I knew, I used to make fools of myself..

Including Oliver himself..

“So let's just focus on our work. Because I think it's more productive..”

“You are right. Thank you for your wise advice.”

“What about gratitude? I'm just saying this because we are on the same mission. Anyway, this mission has become more important due to the situation in Loculi..”

“I don't know what it is, but that's a good thing.”

During the conversation between Yareli and Oliver, a third voice intervened..

I turned my head in the direction of the sound and saw Murphy Kimbell, her aunt Maggie, her cousin Morrison, and Jane..

Behind them, there was a group of unusually energetic bodyguards waiting, but Oliver was more interested in Maggie and Jane's attire..

What should I say? Is it different from usual? Is it going to be loud??

“hello. Black magic... mistake. Mr. Zenon. Please understand the attire. It's tailored to the local situation..”

Maggie, Murphy's aunt and an adult of the Kimbell family, greeted her in a friendly way and asked for her understanding..

“Oh, no. Nice to meet you after a long time... But it's local clothing.?”

“Gallos have a clear distinction between men and women, and nobles are strict and prefer to wear clothes that match their gender. Men should be men, women should be women. So he wore flashy clothes like this..”

Oliver is... I exclaimed and looked at the large hat Maggie was wearing, as well as the dress decorated with ribbons and frills..

Certainly, there were several women dressed like that in the mansions of the restored nobles that Yareli and I visited..

But I had a doubt. From what Oliver knows, the people Murphy is going to see now are Millieux, not the Lottery Aristocrats..

“That is Millieux we are looking for. This is because Lucien Murat is a self-proclaimed descendant of a fallen nobleman..”

“Self-proclaimed?”

“Yes, no one knows if he is truly a nobleman. However, he is one of the most influential people within Millieu, so we don't bother to criticize him..”

“Oh, I see. understand······. Mr. Maggie. It suits you well.”

Oliver complimented Maggie's outfit. In the past, in the house of angels, we were taught to unconditionally praise the clothes worn by women..

Maggie answered politely..

“Thank you for the compliment.”

“Miss Jane looks good on you too..”

“I appreciate you saying that, but at the same time, my feelings are very complicated..”

“Is that so?”

“Yeah, I don't like clothes like this..”

Jane patted the hat decorated with colorful accessories and the dress embroidered with frills in dissatisfaction..

“I like something a little simpler..”

“When you first met, didn't you wear similar clothes, albeit to a lesser extent??”

“······I didn’t wear it because I liked it..”

“ah······. You're still pretty though.”

Oliver praised, looking directly at Jane. Because he had to carry out the teachings he learned in the house of angels. I don't know why, but the air around me has become a bit awkward..

“hmm······. Excuse me while we're talking, but can I talk about my work now? That's why we gathered together..”

After breaking through the awkward silence, Murphy opened his mouth. Oliver immediately responded to the extremely correct words..

“Yes, of course.”

“Thank goodness. I thought you forgot... Now we are going to meet the Murat family in Millieu. There are my men over there, but there are only a few bodyguards who can go in, and one of them is Mr. Zenon..”

“We will do our best. Mr. Murphy.”

“Yes, I know. Because I believe in Zenon’s skills and credibility... Still, please be careful..”

“······?”

“It is none other than Lucien Murt who has a somewhat unique temperament even among the gangsters of Millieu. I don't know what kind of trick they might try, so please be especially careful..”

***

Lucien Murat. Murphy walked alongside Oliver along the way and spoke politely and in detail about him..

“If I were to describe him in one word, he would be a businessman..”

“Do business?”

“Or they call him a competitive person, a quick-witted person, or a lucky person..”

“I don't quite understand what you mean..”

“hmm······. Just think of yourself as making a good choice at a critical moment. He's a great investor..”

I understood what that meant. In the past, I vaguely heard about the Miliyuran organization on Back Port..

A crime firm in Gallos with roots in thieves, robbers, and fallen nobles. However, they are said to be warlike in temperament, similar to warriors or gangsters..

“Yes, that's right. The Millieux gang is all like that. So, business also has a high proportion of one-dimensional things. On the other hand, Lucien is good at business and engages in smuggling, prostitution, gambling, etc. He is a unique person who runs his business in many directions, makes the right choices at critical moments even in the chaotic Gallos, and has held the position in his hands and maintained it for a long time. He has to be careful in many ways. That's why I asked Zenon for a favor in the first place..”

Oliver nodded and said he would keep that in mind..

Murphy was also a man of great standing who rose from one of the numerous crime firm members to the king of liquor. There had to be good reason for his worries..

“Is that Dix Castle you were talking about??”

Oliver asked a question while looking at an old castle in District 10 of Raville, the capital of Gallos..

District 10 of Laville, where poor artists, cheap laborers, immigrants, and other members of the lower classes of society live, is said to be a poor district where serious crimes frequently occur, but in that district there is a majestic castle that cannot be compared to any of Landa's buildings. . And very confidently too.

“Yes, that's right. I don't know why there is a castle like that in the middle of the city, but it is now the home of Lucien Murat and the headquarters of the Murat family..”

As if to prove that statement, a large number of armed troops were seen in the castle..

The armed forces ranged from those simply carrying submachine guns to magic users dressed like medieval knights..

“Well, let's go..”

Murphy approached Dix Castle, where he had built a moat using a tributary of the River Aqui (the river that runs through Laville)..

As the distance narrowed to a certain extent, the gatekeeper wearing chain mail and a long sword spoke..

“welcome. Mr. Murphy. I was waiting.”

“hello? Mr. Jacques.”

***

His eyes, voice, atmosphere, and most of all, the magic in his body far surpassed that of a gatekeeper. His name was Zach..

He is the leader of the Murat family and is said to be an excellent magic user and warrior..

He may have been familiar with Murphy, but he greeted me with a stiff but polite manner and personally guided me into the castle with only the minimum number of people present, including the meeting attendees and four bodyguards..

‘That's amazing.’

Oliver followed behind Murphy, Maggie, Morrison, and Jane, rolled his eyes, observed his surroundings, and thought..

The interior of the castle was more ornate and well-maintained than the exterior..

Considering the size of the castle, this alone seemed like it would cost a lot of money... Even if it was only a one-dimensional business or being pushed out by a human meat chef, it could be assumed that he had accumulated a considerable amount of wealth..

‘No. Maybe it's just the family here. Murphy said that Lucien, the boss here, is a very resourceful person. I guess it's him.’

At the end of a long hallway where Oliver had numerous paintings. I thought as I looked through the door. And the idea was not wrong.

“under!! Welcome!”

With Jacques' help, he opened the door and entered, and a middle-aged man greeted Murphy with several subordinates..

He was a dark-skinned man with thick skin and lips, a square jaw, and all-white hair, and he had a somewhat light and sly look..

At least on the outside.

However, inside he was as cunning as the directors of Landa's Crime Firm and had more magical power than most magic users..

‘Plus, you have tremendous vitality..’

Oliver thought as he looked at Lucien, who had a lot of vitality despite his considerable age..

Murphy greeted him..

“hello? Mr. Lucien. how are you?”

“Of course I'm doing well! I never thought you would come here in person like this. Thank you. Thank you.”

Lucien loudly agreed with Murphy's words and shook his hand. He held his hands together and shook them up and down loudly..

“Lucien is busy, so of course I should come..”

“Thank you for your understanding. Come on, this way..”

Before Murphy could say anything, Lucien put his hand on Murphy's shoulder and led him to the table..

Murphy was also a former war veteran and had quite a physique and strength, but he was pushed into his seat by Lucien's strength..

“Come on, everyone, please sit down..”

Lucien sat Murphy at the table and then invited Maggie, Morrison and others to sit down..

“It's a feast.”

Murphy said, looking at the food laid out in front of the table. In fact, there was plenty of food on the table..

“My grandmother said If you have an important guest, feed them until their stomachs explode. Mr. Murphy is our valuable business partner, so it’s natural..”

“Thank you for your words. That's why I want to tell you-”

“-Wait, try that soup first. Mr. Murphy said he was coming, so I prepared it this morning..”

Murphy ate the soup even though he was cut off and annoyed by Lucien's obvious tricks..

“·····It's delicious.”

“I'm glad it's delicious! This was prepared especially for Mr. Murphy. Can I ask you something in that regard? I'm so curious.”

“What is it?”

“The female protagonist of Landa's current radio drama ends up dating a male student she teaches.?”

“A transfer student appears and competes with a male student for the female teacher..”

“oh my god! Such an opening story! After all, it’s Landara.!”

Lucien makes an exclamation that may be a compliment or an insult. But he continued to tell other stories as if he were not tired..

Stocks, trendy clothes, cars, etc. Everyday and miscellaneous stories. It didn't seem like a big deal, but all of these actions were intended to shake Murphy up..

A tactic to bring about favorable negotiations.

His subordinates also began to join in on his thoughts..

For example, a woman standing behind Lucien..

Wearing a dagger and a rapier on her waist and wearing steel corset armor, she spoke to Lucien in a whisper..

“hmm? ah. iced coffee······. Hey! murphy.”

“yes please say.”

“Can I ask who the beautiful lady sitting next to you is? My daughter says it's her first time seeing this face, and I feel like I'm seeing it for the first time too. Who is it??”

Murphy frowned..

“This is Jane from my business investment team. You are an investor that Landa also recognizes. I was going to tell you right away, but as we talked, I found myself saying it now. sorry.”

“Sorry! Between us. But, what about female investors? It's kind of interesting. Is it common in Landae? What is a female investor??”

“It's not common in Landa, but there are some. Because you belong to the Sisterhood. Sponsored by Ms. Miranda-”

“-Ah, that group of prostitutes.?”

A small but clear voice. The woman who whispered to Lucien said.

With contempt and provocation.

A statement that cannot be ignored even if it is a mistake. But the woman did not stop and gave advice that was not her own to her own father and boss, Lucien..

“Let's get that woman out. This place is for warriors and businessmen, but... It doesn't fit the bill.”

“Whoa, whoa. Daughter. How dare you speak to a customer like that. Please understand everyone. What can I say about my daughter? hmm. Regarding this issue-”

“-Please apologize.”

Someone cut off Lucien's rambling speech..

Calmly but firmly. It was none other than Oliver..

“Um, what?”

“I asked for an apology.”