Genius Warlock - Episode 48
48. kidnap (1)
“I already did it all?”
“okay.”
behind a bar.
The muscular man looked at the documents that had been glued together. He was the owner of this bar..
“hmm····. Was there a store like this? It looks like something new?”
“Illegal breweries pop up in the back alleys like mushrooms after the rain..”
“under···. thank you. We should make a deal with this side too..”
“I don't want to thank you with words, I just want you to show me your gratitude with money..”
Cant said, rubbing his thumb and index finger. The bar owner laughed and took out a wad of money from his pocket..
Just as I was about to hand it over, the bar owner took the money back and asked:.
“How did they do it so quickly? Usually, when you entrust a request, it usually takes a few weeks.?”
“Even if I do it quickly, it won’t matter?”
“It's not a problem, but I'm curious.”
“You're asking for someone else's business information too easily. I wish I could give you money.”
The bar owner made eye contact with Cant for a moment and then handed out the money again..
“Could you please work one more time at the same speed??”
“huh? What are you talking about?”
“It's exactly as you asked. As you know, various types of customers come to our store, right? I have a customer who needs your talent at the moment..”
“Who is the client??”
“He's a problem solver.”
“German silver?”
“hmm···. Approximately 40 pages?”
“price is?”
“Three large pieces, assuming that everything will be restored. Normally, I would have to charge a fee, but I don't. You have to do it all in just one week. My customer is in a hurry..”
Cant expressed interest in the generous terms..
But I didn't accept it right away and looked at Oliver..
When Oliver nodded, Cant finally opened his mouth..
“····. good. I'll take it.”
“good. Wait a minute.”
The bar owner brought a bundle of trash in a sack as if he had been waiting for it..
It was quite bulky, but Cant wrapped it around lightly..
The man said as if warning.
“Now I'm thinking of telling the customer not to worry. That means if you fail, I have failed, which means my credibility is low. I'm warning you, don't fail. I take my credit seriously.”
“You should prepare your money well. Don't talk nonsense like you used to..”
“That was some time ago, but I still remember it?”
“Time doesn't matter. It's important that you did it.”
“Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo... Not a word of support. Hurry up and go.”
The bar owner said and slammed the back door..
Oliver asked Cant.
“What happened??”
“huh? iced coffee···. I once had money taken from me when I worked here. So I made a fuss.”
“ah···.”
“Well, it almost turned into a big fight, but in the end, it was resolved well. The need to steal money has disappeared..”
“okay. Do you often lose money??”
“Yeah, quite a few. If you think it's easy... So, working is important, but not wasting money is also important. How unfair would it be if you went through all the hardships for no reason and didn't make a single penny? So you need to stay alert. Don't let my share be taken away.”
“····. Was it like that during the problem solver??”
“huh? Well, that's right. In some cases, you may lose something more important than money..”
“hmm···.”
“Now, it's my turn to ask a question. What happened after the crisis was averted thanks to the Holy Knight??”
This conversation had to go back a few days..
The first time he helped with paperwork, Oliver pretended to ask the mole about Cant and his former boss, and Cant found out about it..
Cant called Oliver aside and asked him why he was asking such a question..
I decided that it was an unavoidable question, so I answered honestly that I was curious..
Everyone knows about Mr. Cant and the previous head, but he is the only one who doesn't know and is very curious..
Cant looked at Oliver silently and ordered him to put the documents together again..
Oliver saw this as an opportunity and used his abilities to the best of his ability, completing more documents faster than everyone else combined..
As soon as he saw it, Cant made a suggestion..
‘If you keep helping me, I'll answer any questions you have. Instead, you answer my question too..’
In this way, Oliver gained the right to formally question Cant..
Of course, Oliver also had to answer Cant's questions. There was no particular problem.
I was able to get away with making only a few changes to the existing facts..
For example, I mentioned honestly that I met Joseph in the mine and was dragged in, but I omitted the fact that I defeated Joseph..
He only told the truth that he would be sacrificed to a strange ritual, and only told the truth that his life was saved thanks to the paladin who came to capture the warlock..
With just a few omissions, a great lie was created..
“hmm···. I ran away. Then I hid in a truck parked on the side of the road, and ended up here..”
“Uh huh····.”
Cant looked at Oliver with suspicion..
His emotions didn't allow him to believe everything Oliver said, but he didn't argue..
Even Oliver didn't know the exact reason..
Oliver only read emotions, not even thoughts..
One thing was certain: Cant was suspicious of Oliver now, but he didn't think much about it..
Why? Because Oliver is doing something that makes money now.?
However, something was lacking to say that it was definitely the case..
Because Cant showed a faint glimmer of pity for Oliver..
Oliver was curious. Why does Cant have such feelings towards him?.
I wanted to ask right away, but I didn't..
Because I knew that my emotions were deep and that even if I asked a question, it would not be easy to hear..
So, Oliver started by asking questions that were relatively easy to answer and elicited Cant's willingness..
cant ask again.
“Something I don't understand is why you ran away alone instead of asking the paladin for help??”
“uh····. I'm so scared of the black magic lovers beating the gang to death..”
“under····. Looks like he got caught by some crazy fanatic. Then you can.”
“A fanatic too.?”
“Yes, there are some who have common sense among the paladins, but there are also quite a few fanatics... Well, these days are the era of wizards rather than gods..”
This is the era of wizards rather than gods... It was an interesting word.
“Cant, do you know much about paladins??”
“huh? No, it's just something I happened to see and hear while working as a problem solver in the past. I don't know much about it.”
“okay. Can you tell me what a paladin is??”
“A protector of humanity who protects the human world from evil according to the will of the great God.····”
Typical and boring answer. Interest cooled off quickly, but Cant opened his mouth again..
“···At the same time, it is a private military force of the Paterism, and a military group with strong influence around the world. But it's not wrong to be the protector of humanity..”
Guardian of humanity····.
“In a sense, he is the protector of humanity.?”
“Why am I curious??”
“···. I saw them fighting. They mercilessly killed all the warlocks and the gangs under them, and most of them were proud of this. Why is he the protector of humanity??”
“There is something about the Paladin and the Servants below him... But it is also right to protect humanity. Whenever crazy cultists try to summon demons, we take the lead and stop them..”
“Summon the devil?”
“okay····. Well, it's like a legend these days..”
It's a demon summoning... You can not only trade but also summon..
It was something that could not be found even in Joseph's study. Oliver became increasingly aware of his ignorance..
This time Cant asked a question..
“I understand that you came to Landa, but how did you end up in Area X? And that too to a fairly deep place.?”
“I just quickly got off and started walking, and before I knew it, I was there... I'm sorry for lying to you when we first met. You don’t like lies..”
“what···. it's okay. If you want to live in a place like this, you have to know how to lie..”
“thank you Well, can I ask you another question??”
“Oh my god. You really have a lot of questions..”
“Ah, yes... sorry.”
“ha···. What are you curious about??”
“Cant, how did you come to be here? They say you know a lot and are an excellent problem solver.?”
Cant's emotions fluctuated for a moment..
He touched a sensitive area, but after a long silence, he opened his mouth..
“····. If I had to answer, I'd say it was unlucky..”
“re-demand?”
“Yes, misfortune suddenly struck me and I fell here. Nothing special. It's a common story that's spread all over the place.”
Cant be telling the truth. However, while she pretended to be calm on the outside, deep sadness shone within her..
I told you the truth, but that's only a small part of it..
Oliver wanted to know everything.
“····. I think I have another question.?”
“Ah, yes.”
“Is it about me again??”
“yes.”
“I'm really curious, why do you have so many questions about me? I'm not into men?”
“Men's taste...? I'm not sure what you're talking about.?”
“I'm glad. It's better not to know.”
“·····.”
“·····.”
“just curious.”
“what?”
“All of your other colleagues trust you very much, right? Cant says that can’t be possible. I wonder how you get so much trust.”
“under! I guess I'm a bit trustworthy. It's amazing?”
“Yes, you are amazing. It's my first time seeing something like that..”
“?”
“Even if you don't hit me or threaten me, I trust you and follow you... So I'm curious.”
Cant looked at Oliver sadly..
“····. It's not that great. I'm just carrying on what my predecessor did. I'm just maintaining it.”
“Isn’t maintaining it something you can just do??”
Cant stopped in his tracks and looked down at Oliver..
“You are such a strange kid..”
“is that so?”
“okay.”
At that moment, another question came up to Oliver's chin..
The question was none other than why he was taking him with him anyway..
Usually, people who sensed something strange about Oliver resorted to violence or kept their distance and were wary.,
Although Cant felt strange, there was no such sign at all..
Rather, it was a feeling of helping. She was filled with a little longing and regret..
It was so deep and secretly located that it was like a gem beneath the ground, so Oliver wanted to know more..
Why did you help me without any purpose when we first met, and why do you still help me now when I feel suspicious?.
Why do you take the easy way out and protect your fellow beggars?.
While Oliver was pondering numerous questions in his mind, Cant spoke..
“By the way, can you fit all of this paper in one week? Looking at the amount, it looks like it will last for several months..”
Oliver said, looking at the bag of paper..
“Yes, I think it's possible..”
“If so, you're lucky. Winter is coming soon, so I need to save money to avoid freezing to death..”
“is that so?”
“Yes, on really cold days you have to go to the workhouse, and money is essential there too. It's much harder to get enemy ships in the winter... But what is that??”
Cant suddenly stopped speaking and said while looking at the people milling about at the entrance of the residence..
They were a group of beggars, and they all had feelings of embarrassment..
what happened.
“Ka, Mr. Cant.····!”
Unusual atmosphere. Cant asked, taking off his usual playfulness..
“what? what's the matter?”
“Big, big trouble... Harmonica has been kidnapped.”
“what?”
“The harmonica has been kidnapped! She was attacked on her way with Red Nose to escape the crackdown, and their harmonica was kidnapped..”
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