Genius Warlock-Episode 448
448. sort out the situation (2)
Whisper whisper.
Child-Third entered the test tube and whispered softly..
It was so small that it was hard to hear what was being said, but it actually didn't make much sense..
The Child body that was not inside the corpse doll could not speak words that humans could understand. At most, it could only be heard as the sound of insects crying..
Just one person. Except Oliver, who created Child..
Oliver set up a desk in a cold warehouse so cold that his white breath was visible and wrote down the Druid's knowledge whispered by Third. However, without leaving out a single letter.
fluttering.
Oliver wrote densely on the paper and quickly turned the pages..
A newly unfolded white page.
Just as Oliver was about to write down something new, Third's whispering suddenly cut off..
Running out of memory or knowledge of what you have read.
Oliver marked the page.
[20~30]
And then he asked Third again..
“Third, could you please look at bodies 31 to 40??”
At Oliver's request, Third came out of the test tube and entered the corpse marked number 31 among the 82 Druid corpses neatly placed in front of Oliver..
As the third entered through the mouth, the raw, unprocessed corpse seemed to come to life, fluttering its eyelids and twitching its fingers and toes..
By examining the knowledge or memories of the corpse, Third came out after about an hour and entered corpse number 32 right next to it..
‘Time is shortening.’
Oliver thought as he recorded the time in Child's observation log..
When I first examined the druid's corpses, it took about a day to examine 10, perhaps because of the sheer volume, but now it took an average of an hour. Shortened by more than half. At this rate, it seemed like we could inspect all the bodies within the promised period..
‘As expected, Childe is growing up. Manipulating Sheamus also played a part... Are the people outside doing well??’
Oliver looked outside the thirty-four notebooks where he wrote down the druid's knowledge and thought..
Child-First outside now. Second, the force entered a temporary corpse doll with reduced muscle strength and received socialization training from the girls at Angel House..
How to communicate, manners, clothes, how to order coffee at a cafe, etc..
I had already been thinking about doing it before, but I didn't have time so I put it off, but I needed it at the right time, so I went ahead and did it right away..
‘Since there's no fuss, it looks like he's learning well..’
While Oliver was thinking about this and looking back at his Druid notes, a heavy clanking sound rang out, and the thick freezer warehouse door opened..
It seemed like the promised guest had arrived..
“oh my god······.”
James entered the warehouse with Joe and muttered as he looked at the scene inside the warehouse..
James, employee of Weinham Pharmacist..
He was astonished at the sight of 82 druid corpses spread out. It wasn't something that was easy to see, so it wasn't that I couldn't understand it..
“Are you here? Mr. James.”
Oliver, dressed in thick clothes, stood up and greeted him..
He looked at Oliver and said.
“The rumors were true..”
“Rumors?”
“Yes, the rumor is that he killed a hundred druids who were interfering with his business and showed who the true king of Area X is..”
Oliver tilted his head. I knew how rumors flowed and were inflated, but even so, he was a king. It was absurd..
“It's absurd.?”
“Yes, that's completely wrong. First of all, only 82 people were killed., ”
“ah······.”
James let out an exclamation. Although there were fewer than 100 people, this strangely gave me goosebumps..
“okay······. So, is it also nonsense that all the communities and gangs of District?”
Joe, who was quietly next to him, frowned. Something I admired about James. For someone from a rural area, I knew Randa pretty well..
As he said, District.
That too by itself.
Well, if it was natural, it was natural. She showed such strength.
Thanks to this, there was even a rumor going around that Oliver was the king of Area X, and that wasn't entirely wrong..
Although Oliver, the person involved, denied this,.
“No, you're not obeying, you're just cooperating with our business vision..”
James straightened his eyebrows. A gesture of absolute disbelief. Then he looked at Joe and asked with his eyes if that guy was serious..
It was an attitude he could only have if he knew about Oliver.
“Yes, well... All right. I believe.”
James lied. He didn't believe anything Oliver said..
Oliver wanted to persuade him, but he was busy with work, so he decided to postpone it for a while. There was something more important than that right now..
“Anyway, thank you again for coming. I called you this because I have something to tell you..”
“There is no need to be grateful. Actually, we also had some business to run. Business trip to Map Tower, Area X redevelopment project, etc. Now that the urgent matter is over, you can now keep your promise to us.?”
The promise James spoke of was none other than helping the Druids research plants owned by the Apothecary..
It was a promise I made in the process of helping Mari, but due to circumstances, I kept putting it off..
I was truly sorry. Also, I'm going to be sorry.
“Actually, I have something to say about that..”
“I feel uneasy for some reason. That's a lot too.”
James spoke the truth this time. He had already given in twice, so it was natural..
“Something has happened again this time, so I don't think I can help you..”
“Oh my, Mr. Dave... We know Dave's strength and ability, but may I ask you a few words at the risk of being rude??”
“yes please.”
“We have already given in twice. A promise made in advance. But no matter how much you think about it, putting it off three times is a bit of a stretch, isn’t it??”
Oliver nodded and agreed..
The pharmacist helped Oliver when he needed it, and even postponed his appointment twice. But please postpone it again... Even Oliver thought this was a bit too much..
But, I couldn't help it. As expected, there was an urgent situation. Oliver once again realized how selfish he was..
“······I'm really sorry. Instead, we will provide appropriate compensation..”
“I'm not sure what the reward is, but we want knowledge, not money. Don’t you know, Dave, that the boss didn’t make that suggestion just to make a few extra bucks??”
Oliver nodded again. If it was about money in the first place, there was no need for him to make that offer..
The pharmacist was already a wealthy man known to Weinham, and had become even richer through his dealings with Marie. It's okay to come to Landa..
The reason he coveted knowledge was because he had a personal intellectual desire and his own dream and goal of the revival of Weinham..
“I apologize once again. Still, can you please listen to it just once? If you are not satisfied... I will help the pharmacist right away..”
“······What is? What is compensation?.”
“Druid's knowledge of herbalism. It's not perfect though..”
The moment he heard the answer, James' expression became as hard as stone. so surprised.
He stayed like that for about 5 seconds, then moved his head and belatedly took a closer look at his surroundings..
A desk that does not fit in a freezer and 82 druid corpses neatly placed in front of it..
He then became interested in why Oliver was here and what he was doing..
“Could you please elaborate??”
***
Oliver answered James' question.
How did he acquire the Druid's knowledge of herbalism?.
It was a natural question. Everyone already knows that druids do not write down their knowledge for reasons of tradition and security..
So the druid's knowledge was more valuable than magic..
“Child.?”
“yes. Child is reading knowledge or memories and informing me. Third, could you please stop what you are doing for a moment and come here??”
At Oliver's call, Third, who had been examining the Druid's body, returned to the test tube..
Oliver pulled out the test tube from the stand and showed it to James..
The child in transparent plast. At first glance, it looked like a small lump of meat floating in a cloud of black smoke, and the black lump whispered something through small sprouted leaves..
To James and Joe, it was just the sound of insects that made their ears tingle..
“······It's a creature. Artificial life created through black magic creation series.”
“You know?”
“I am studying separately... Are you going into a corpse and extracting information??”
“Yes, to be exact, it means removing knowledge or memories..”
“Isn't it the same??”
“Similar but slightly different... Anyway, Childe enters the corpse and sees the Druid's knowledge and tells it to me. I write it down.”
James whistled as he looked at the thirty-four notes piled on his desk..
It was all filled with the Druid's knowledge, and was worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Not an exaggeration, really.
“······That's amazing.”
“I was lucky.”
“You're still too humble..”
“I'm serious.”
Oliver really meant it. This function was not intended for Child..
Child's original purpose was to control the corpse doll instead of Oliver. It's literally like a cow walking backwards and catching a mouse. I was just lucky.
‘It would have been difficult if the reformed druids had not accepted the requirements. I'm glad you gave me a week..’
james said.
“Well, I understand... So, are all those notes over there herbalism??”
“No, that's not it. In addition to herbalism, there are animal communication and breeding methods, magic, Druid-specific physical training methods, and natural communication training methods..”
James' greed shined for a moment..
Each and every one of them was valuable knowledge. Knowledge that can make a lot of money by simply selling it, and can be worth even more if you utilize it..
However, James was too quick to open his mouth. Because I knew the value of knowledge and Oliver’s status,.
Considering his recent rumors, he couldn't make a rash move. Now it's actually a bunch of chapters. Even if he did something foolish, the people around him would not leave him alone..
As James was calculating the new board, Oliver spoke..
“Interested? And other druid knowledge.?”
Sudden question. James answered hesitantly..
“Yeah······. If I honestly said no, wouldn't I be a liar??”
“Well then, let’s talk to Forrest..”
“If you are Forest... The broker who deals with Mr. Dave.?”
“Yes, I am also co-chair of the Redevelopment Coalition. FYI, when I told the pharmacist about my appointment, he offered to share his knowledge of herbalism. I have secured the Druid knowledge, but Forest is supposed to utilize it. Talk to him. Besides that, he said he had something to suggest to the pharmacist... At least it's not a bad story to hear..”
James tilted his head..
I wonder if the brokers who do business with Dave will like them snooping around him. It would be as annoying as a fly. However, it was worth a try.
There was no harm in obtaining the Druid's knowledge of herbalism..
“All right.”
“Good for you. Just then, Forrest came over there..”
Oliver hits the warehouse wall. To be exact, he looked beyond it and said.
“Would you like to go and talk first? I have work to do. I'll follow you when I'm done.”
***
James immediately went to see Forrest under Joe's guidance, and Oliver recorded some of the knowledge or memories Third had read in a notebook..
Approximately an hour passed after receiving all of Third's whispers, and Oliver created an artificial soul for Third, fed it, gave Third a little rest, and went outside..
“We'll get back to work as soon as we get back. Time is running out, so there won't be any rest, including sleep, for the rest of the day, so get some rest..”
“fuck.”
Third responded to Oliver's concerns..
As he went out of the warehouse, Oliver was soon able to meet the Angel House girls who were teaching Child, who was in a temporary corpse doll..
They were wearing simple everyday clothes, not store uniforms, and they looked pretty good on them..
“Oh, Dave? You came out!”
The eldest of the twenty or so employees at Angel's House approached Oliver and greeted him..
“Yes, I'm going to meet Forrest for a moment..”
“Ah, you went into the office over there..”
She pointed to one side of the building. It was one of the offices temporarily installed to increase the efficiency of Area X redevelopment..
“thank you······. Do you have any difficulties working??”
“Yes, none. You learn First, Second, and Force all well..”
Oliver saw children surrounded by employees and receiving various education..
“Now that we've learned all about natural makeup, let's learn party makeup this time.?”
“We'll even teach you how to choose a dress..”
“What should I do when dealing with an unpleasant person?!”
“How to wear shoes······.”
“Perfume is-”
“Shall we practice how to order coffee again? Just do three more to get to number 100. This time, let’s leave out the kya-hak sound..”
“In this case, it is better to immediately ask about hobbies or work..”
“Let's learn how to smile?”
“What is a true gentleman?-”
“I don't have anything else to do, but I'll just mess around..”
Surrounded by about 20 Angel House employees, Child was forced to listen to the story, half-conscious..
In particular, the second seemed so distressed that he made his hand into the shape of a gun, pointed it at his head, and pulled the trigger..
Was that why??
As soon as they found Oliver, they shouted! I screamed for help. Or, kill me.
The employees at Angel's House held on to the corpse doll and did not let go, perhaps because they had received a large amount of tuition from Oliver..
It was pretty amazing. The corpse doll is not a doll, but a corpse..
“Hehe, there are customers who are worse than corpses at the store. Do not worry.”
The waiter said with a smile. Oliver could feel strength in that soft appearance that was not ostentatious but genuine..
Guns, strength, magic, black magic and other strengths.
“You're amazing..”
“This is not a big deal if you want to survive in Landa. Still, thank you for the compliment.”
“I am just grateful that such a strong person helps me..”
“you're welcome. Not only did they help you, but you also paid for my tuition, right? Above all, this is quite fun..”
“Is that so?”
“yes······. I learned for work, but I never thought teaching, including to Dave, would be so rewarding. What can I say, it’s new”
Speaking of work, Sister Hood. Oliver saw her bitter memories and present joys..
“Are you having fun now??”
“hmm······. yes. It's fun.”
“Well, maybe we can set up a classroom like this later. It's like an angel's manners class..”
“swimming······. Are you serious??”
“Yes, I think you'll do well. If you do it, I would like to invest..”
“······really?”
“yes. I think you'll do well, and I want to keep learning..”
When Oliver answered, the waiter looked surprised..
“I heard you study humor. Is that true??”
“yes······. Oh, this is no joke.”
“i know······. I was just trying to advise that it would have been more humorous if we had said that the evaluation was based on the child's condition..”
“is that so?”
“is it so······. Anyway, I know that's the case and I'll educate you for sure..”
The waiter said, clenching both hands. She seemed to be feeling better.
Oliver also clenched his fist and said that he would like me to take good care of him. And then he moved again to meet Forrest..
As Oliver was about to leave, First called Oliver in a more eloquent tone than before..
“Dave! Help me! Dave! hey!”
Oliver stopped at First's shout, clasped both hands towards First and said.
“I believe.”
“fuck.”
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