Genius Warlock - Episode 450
450. sorting out the situation (4)
“I'm going to the new continent?”
Magic Tower. Life School Tower, Grand Master Room. Merlin spoke in that place, which was bigger and more luxurious than the other grand master rooms..
Even though it had been a while since I returned from Gallos, there was a mountain of various documents piled up on my desk..
“yes.”
“A warlock goes to the new continent to meet a paladin... You must have been a little surprised..”
Oliver nodded..
In fact, Forrest was quite surprised when he heard Oliver's statement that he would go to the New World to meet the Holy Knight. He didn't stop me or ask why, but.
“Still, you weren't opposed to leaving..”
“okay?”
“yes······. Something big happened in Area X. You said it wouldn't be a bad idea to leave Landa for a while. Paladins and other things might bother you..”
It was like that. Aside from being surprised, Forrest didn't think it was a bad idea for Oliver to leave Landa for a while..
They say that by keeping Oliver away, many troublesome things can be prevented in advance..
Of course, this could have raised hostile forces again, but he said that was not a bad thing either..
Anyway, negotiations with the city have been completed. It's like the game has been decided, and the only thing that moves at this point is the flies..
And he expressed confidence that although it is difficult to find flies, it is not difficult to catch them. They say there is a fighter crew and people to choose from..
It made sense. It was overshadowed by Oliver's recent performance, but most of the redevelopment project was handled by the fighter crew and those who chose..
They too were not a force to be reckoned with in Landa..
“What a considerate broker..”
“I think the same thing... I am truly blessed.”
“Did you come to me to brag about that??”
“Maybe... Also, I wanted to tell you. I'm going to the New World. Because you are my teacher..”
“A temporary teacher, to be exact..”
Merlin corrected the title. I couldn't see his emotions because of the magic wall, but he didn't seem sarcastic or malicious..
‘It doesn't even seem like a joke.’
Merlin spoke again..
“But a temporary teacher is also a teacher. Can I ask you a question??”
“Please do it.”
“What do you want to do when you go to the New World and meet that paladin girl??”
“hmm······. First of all, I would like to see how you are doing in the New World..”
“okay?”
“Yes, I'm curious. How are you? Thanks to that paladin, I was able to go out into the outside world..”
I thought back to when Oliver talked to Joanna and when she came out into the world like she said..
I met Cant, Forrest, Rossburn, Edith, Jane, Joe, Kevin, Merlin, and many other people along the way. Although she had her share of disappointments, it was undeniable that she was a great benefactor to Oliver..
“And I want to tell him about my experience outside the world and ask him again.”
“what?”
“Am I really broken?.”
“······.”
“Don't misunderstand. It's not serious. I'm just trying to ask his opinion and seek his advice... Is it really broken, and if so, how can I fix it?.”
“······What exactly does fixing mean??”
“hmm······. It's hard for me to explain too. What can I say... I want to feel it properly. emotion? sympathy? Same thing.”
Oliver said, wiggling his fingers in the air. The appearance was reminiscent of a child. A child explaining something difficult to explain.
“Did you know that I'm interested in beautiful light??”
“know. Because I told you.”
Oliver took out a silver cigarette case from his pocket. It contained two Pilgerette cigarettes..
“This is a pilgerette made with that beautiful light. One is Duncan and the other is Sheamus. I had a fight with both of them due to unavoidable circumstances, but apart from that, I think they are both great people..”
“is it?”
“yes. One person was a magic user who couldn't use magic, but he dreamed of becoming a wizard or higher and constantly worked hard, and Seamus also had a dream of his own. Something more precious than life... I want to know what it is.”
“I don't know?”
“I know what it is, but I don't know what it is..”
Oliver glanced at his left breast..
“Their dreams and goals are beautiful to me, but they are just at the level of beautiful... In the past, that was enough, but now I am more greedy. More than just beauty, I want to understand it. then······.”
“······then?”
“I was wondering if I could sincerely apologize..”
Merlin tilted his head at the unknown words. But she didn't bother to ask.
“I don't know what it is, but I hope you get through it well. Because learning is difficult, painful, and scary. But it'll be worth it.”
Merlin gave me advice. It seemed like an easy thing to say at first glance, but the depth was different..
“I will keep in mind the teachings of my elders..”
“When do you plan to go to the New Continent??
“I'm thinking of leaving on a boat this evening..”
“It's running out..”
“Not really. I've already finished all the urgent work, so I say hello to the senior, and all I have to do is stop by area X one more time..”
it was true.
Over the past week, without much sleep, Oliver and Third succeeded in extracting knowledge from 82 druid corpses..
The body that had served its purpose was neatly handed over to the reformist druid..
In addition, while Oliver was away, Third and First, who would manage the forest in Area X, were also able to leave, believing that their socialization training had been roughly completed..
The employees at Angel's House did such a good job that yesterday I went into the cafe by myself and successfully ordered coffee..
Without punching or soccer kicking the employee in the face. It was a huge improvement compared to the beginning..
“If so, I'm glad. But at the same time, it's disappointing. There are many students and professors who would like to meet you..”
“me?”
“It's not strange. Your background and recent achievements will inevitably draw the attention of energetic students..”
“is that so?”
“Yes, professors want to talk about papers with you. After repeated review, we have concluded that your thesis is fully feasible..”
“ah······.”
“Well, don't pay much attention to it. They are researching among themselves..”
“hmm······. I can't guarantee it, but I'll try to finish it as quickly as possible..”
“Oh, are you trying to set me up as a temporary teacher??”
“no, that's not it.”
“In that case, I say yes even with empty words..”
“ah······. For the sake of the elderly, we will try to finish it as quickly as possible. Only for the elderly.”
“It's late, and it's obvious that it's a lie... But let me give you a gift.”
Merlin took out a briefcase from under a desk filled with papers and held it out to Oliver..
“This······?”
“devil's book.”
“yes? Why is this······?”
“don't worry. Did you read it and pick out only the ones that weren't that serious? When I think about it, I think it would be too much not to give everything..”
Incoherent words. But Oliver didn't bother to argue. Whatever it was, what I received was what I received..
“thank you Can I read it??”
“Of course you can read it. Not in crowded places, only when I'm alone. You didn't even know that much. this!”
Merlin exclaimed upon seeing Oliver's reaction..
“sorry.”
“The devil's book is the devil's book, no matter what. Handle with care. If you do it wrong, all your efforts can be ruined in an instant..”
“yes······. But what is the content of the book??”
“There are various ways to summon demons, diaries that contain stories of when demons descended, and historical records. But it's not something you might be interested in..”
Oliver looked at the documents for a while and answered..
“Still, it's not bad. I won’t be bored even if I go to the New Continent. Thank you very much for the gift.”
***
After finishing his conversation with Merlin and leaving the Grand Master's room, Oliver headed straight outside the Life Science Tower..
While walking down the hallway, Oliver could feel the gaze filled with various emotions just like when he entered the magic tower..
Suspicion, caution, curiosity, greed, jealousy, fear, resentment, etc. Perhaps because it is a life school, hostility was stronger than curiosity..
As Merlin said, it seemed like Theodore's shadow still remained in the School of Life, but Oliver didn't care and walked away, taking out a calorie bar and putting it in his mouth..
Whatever feelings you have for yourself, that's up to you..
Luckily, since it's at school, the emotions end up being just emotions. As Oliver walked away, most of them withdrew their gaze one by one..
By the time Oliver reached the entrance, he felt something familiar..
“Mr. Yareli?”
Oliver greeted Yarely in front of the entrance..
“hello. Mr. Zenon.”
“Yes, hello. ······Are you here to see the elderly??”
“No, I came to see Mr. Zenon..”
“me?”
Oliver asked and looked around..
There were quite a few people around the tower, which was shaped like an abnormally narrow cone, and everyone was looking in this direction..
It was only natural that Yareli was the one who earned the title of hero in Gallos. Her name could occasionally be heard in newspapers and on the radio..
Well, said hero Yareli..
“yes······. I asked Professor Kevin and he said he would be here..”
The moment I heard that, it came to mind. She said Yareli wanted to meet her. Kevin told me just before leaving Gallos..
“What are you doing this for??”
Oliver, who had a busy schedule, immediately asked about business, and Yarely briefly expressed his disappointment..
“······I wanted to say hello to you for helping me last time..”
“It's no big deal.”
“······And I want to apologize.”
“Apple?”
“yes······. But you still haven't healed the aftereffects of the battle??”
Yareli asked worriedly, looking at Oliver with his cheeks sunken. She awkwardly tried to extend her hand but then stopped. Like trying to do something and not being able to do it.
Oliver answered, putting the calorie bar back in his mouth..
“Strangely, I wasn’t recovering well. Even if I keep eating, I feel hungry..”
“Well, isn't it dangerous? Shouldn’t I at least get treatment??”
“It's not a big deal, don't worry..”
Oliver half lied. He might not have been a big deal, but he could have been a big deal.
That's because even the holy magic item Forest brought him couldn't cure it. In other words, it may not have been a simple starvation disease..
‘There is no way to know right now. Well, it'll work out somehow.’
Oliver thought about it and spoke again..
“You really don't have to worry. What else do you have to apologize for? Mr. Yareli, does he have something to apologize to me??”
“I am······. I stole your ball.”
“If it's a ball... Are you talking about Ravili??”
“Yes, the execution of the traitor from the College of Law, the plan of the human meat cook, etc. I didn't mean to, but it's really a sin-”
“-no.”
Oliver raised his hand decisively, stopping Yarely..
“I think I know what you're talking about, but you don't have to feel sorry at all. I'm just grateful that Mr. Yarely took the credit..”
“why······?”
“I was a bit tired at the time. So I needed a break, and I was able to do so thanks to Mr. Yareli. So, it's me who should be thankful. Mr. Yareli, are you okay? I heard he was a little tired.?”
“······are you okay. Never mind.”
“If so, I'm glad... If you don't mind, could you please excuse me??”
“······? Is there something urgent??”
“yes······. I have somewhere to go.”
“Is it area X??”
Yareli asked guessing. It was already well known within the Magic Tower that Oliver was doing business in Area X. There were also various strange rumors going around about him..
Oliver answered.
“hmm······. For now, yes.”
Ambiguous answer. Yareli asked without realizing it..
“Are you going for business??”
“No, I'm going to go out of Landa for a bit, but before I go, I just want to say hello..”
“Outside Landa? where······?”
“That's a secret. It's personal..”
***
“Kyahahahahahaha!!”
“Kyahahahahahaha!!”
Central forest of area X. First and Third, who were supposed to manage the place, screamed at the same time as soon as they saw Oliver..
Strangely enough, they expressed the same emotions..
Resentment, hatred, contempt, loathing.
Oliver couldn't understand why he was suddenly like this. For about a week, all I did was let him sleep for 2-3 hours and then make him work..
“Do you really not know??”
Forrest, who was next to him, looked at Oliver and immediately asked. As if I'm really curious.
“hmm······. Is it because I don’t follow the legal working hours??”
Forrest raised his index finger and was about to say something, but then folded his finger..
“The point is wrong, but that's right. Even foreign workers only sleep for 3 hours a day and are not made to work..”
“Child isn't a person, so wouldn't it be okay??”
“God.”
“oh my god.”
First and Third muttered in astonishment..
It was truly amazing. Perhaps thanks to the training of the Angel House employees, the response was more natural..
If I had known this would be the case, I would have let her sleep for only three hours a day and educated her a long time ago..
But it is already too late to regret. Putting aside his sad feelings, Oliver politely asked, holding the hands of Bathory and Sheamus, the first and third dolls, respectively..
“Anyway, first and third. You two, please take good care of this forest while I am away. In particular, the First cannot handle the forces of nature, but learn how to use the forces of nature by watching the Third work next to you. Once you have the Druid Burial Doll, you can use it right away..”
“······.”
First silently narrowed his eyes and glared at Oliver..
Anyway, Oliver also asked Third separately..
“Please take care of the third as well. Since about 10 of Enjoyment's 82 cells have been transplanted, it will probably be easier to manage the forest than before. If it's too much for you, give up on the outside and stick to the center. When you go to replenish the power of nature, talk to Forest..”
Third also responded with ax eyes..
“And both of you, please get along well with people as you learned from the employees at Angel's House. Don't fight.”
“I don't know that.”
“If you don't keep it. What happens??”
An unexpected answer. Oliver thought for a moment..
“hmm······. Let’s go and think about it then..”
First and Third's expressions hardened at Oliver's answer that he would think about it. Looks like I saw something scary.
“Still, I trust you two, so I don’t think you’ll have anything to worry about. Please take care of me.”
First and Third nodded urgently, promising not to cause an accident and telling them to trust..
Oliver left the forest to those two and went back..
“You're so trustworthy.”
“All Childs are trustworthy..”
“I didn't mean it that way, but I think so..”
“yes?”
“don't mind. Go faster than that. Joe and that little girl will be nervous..”
Forrest said as he got into the car, and Oliver suddenly came to his senses and got into the car..
Even though the ship to the New World is about to depart, the reason I visited Area X was to meet the little girl..
As if knowing Oliver's feelings, Al, who was sitting in the driver's seat, skillfully combined speeding and drifting to move at top speed, and soon Oliver was able to arrive at the residence where the fighter crew lived..
Joe greeted Oliver in the middle of a road crowded with manpower offices and material warehouses needed for redevelopment..
“Are you here??”
“yes······. Where is Nora??”
“There it is.”
Joe pointed to his house..
As we entered the building following Joe's guidance, we saw Nora, who was more gaunt than when we had seen her before, sitting silently like a criminal..
······Maybe the word 'like' is wrong.
It is said that he was taken advantage of by the Enjoyment Druids and tried to poison Oliver, but it was true that he tried to poison Oliver willingly..
If Oliver had not left this matter undisclosed, it would have been difficult to avoid persecution no matter how brave he was..
“hello?”
Oliver went in front of Nora and immediately greeted her. It was an awkward thing to say to the person who tried to poison him and the sister of the person he killed, but it was all Oliver could say as he still had no feelings about the matter..
Nora lowered her head and said nothing..
The same state as when the poisoning attempt was discovered. Well, even though she grew up in a rough neighborhood and was an adult, she was still a girl in her early or mid-teens..
Honestly, Oliver was better this way too. No matter what she said, she didn't have anything to say to Oliver..
So Oliver only said what he had prepared in advance..
“Mr. Nora. First of all, I would like to say three things to you. You don’t have to answer, so please listen..”
“······.”
“The first is that I'm still not sorry for you..”
Nora was silent. Shining with resentment and helplessness. It was natural. Whatever the circumstances, the person who killed his family says this. How can you not be angry and helpless??
“The second is that what you were trying to do was not very wise. I understand why it was like that, but whether it failed or succeeded, Joe, who is currently protecting Nora, would have been in trouble. You know that, right? Because Nora is a smart person..”
Nora was silent again. Despite her resentment, she acknowledged this in a corner of her heart and was reflecting on it. she was smart too.
“The last third is... It's probably closer to a request than a request..”
“······?”
Nora slowly raised her head in question..
Oliver got down on one knee in response to Nora's response and made direct eye contact..
“Could you please give me a little time? I will try my best to take the time to sincerely apologize to you. Until then, can you please eat well, sleep well, and stay safe??
Nora was silent this time too. However, her feelings······.
***
After finishing his conversation with Nora, Oliver came out of the building..
Forest offered to see me off by car, but I declined, saying there was no need for him since he had already placed a piece of paper imbued with portal magic near the ferry dock..
“Portal magic? That's so convenient.”
“I think so too. I shouldn't abuse it, but my schedule is urgent.”
After hearing the answer, Forrest suddenly looked at his watch and asked:.
“Well, there's still some time. Can you take a walk together? Just the two of us?”
“It's okay, but why are you doing that??”
“I want to have a conversation.”
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