Genius Warlock - Episode 5
5. temporary disciple (2)
the male supervisor said.
“what do you care?”
the female supervisor answered.
“I care because he is the same supervisor as you. You can't act like you want.”
“under-! Same supervisor? same supervisor!!”
“okay. same supervisor.”
The woman spoke without giving up, but the atmosphere was not good..
Dozens of people looked worried as if the female supervisor had done something wrong. Oliver, who didn't know the situation here, couldn't really understand what was going on..
“It looks like you haven't figured out the situation yet, but haven't you heard that I'm about to become an official disciple??”
“It's just a rumor.”
“Just a rumor? I heard it directly from the master disciple. No, there is no need for rumors, you can tell just by looking at my skills..”
With those words, the male supervisor gathered black light in both hands. Compared to Joseph, it was a pitifully small and unstable light..
But the others stepped back as if afraid, and the female supervisor was the only one standing tall..
“Becoming an official disciple is up to the master to decide. But what will the master do if he finds out that you are running wild without even knowing the subject??”
When Joseph came out, the heated atmosphere calmed down further. The male supervisor, who looked as fierce as a bulldog, frowned as if he felt uncomfortable, but he did not let go of his hostility toward the female supervisor..
“okay·····. Master will decide. At the end of this month. I wonder how you will act if I become your official disciple... Hey, what are you doing? Without starting to clean up after myself.”
The male supervisor ordered his workers to clean up after themselves. Then the workers began to move around like puppies with their tails on fire..
Oliver escaped the chaos by hiding his presence as usual. Normally he would have disappeared and waited for it to become quiet, but he didn't do that today..
Instead, I waited on one side of the hallway and waited for the female supervisor who helped me earlier to pass by..
She was coming this way while talking with her subordinates who were in the same department..
“Why did you do that? Sister Marie... I'm sure he has it in him..”
“that's right. It's none of our business, don't worry about it····.”
“I heard a rumor, Tom, that guy will be your official disciple this time. Almost certain. He's a guy with no joke..”
“That's enough. Everyone is quiet. Nothing is certain. It's all just rumors. How many years have I been here? How many times have I heard that story? So stop it. Just rest... Okay?”
The female supervisor, Marie, stopped walking. The reason was because she saw none other than Oliver waiting for her..
Marie seemed to see that it was going to be a hassle and sighed deeply, 'Ha-'. She then said coldly to Oliver.
“I just helped Tom because I didn't like his behavior. It's okay to say thank you. I didn't help you because you were particularly pretty. Don't think strange things and just leave. Because it's annoying.”
Oliver stood still with his characteristic blank expression. Marie frowned and asked again..
“what? There's more I want to say?”
Oliver nodded..
“Yes, what is a formal disciple??”
***
“something happened?”
A study room located in the basement of a sausage factory. Joseph, who was reading a book there, said. Standing opposite Joseph was a rather handsome blond young man who appeared to be in his mid-twenties..
The man's name is Andrew. He was Joseph's greatest disciple and the second-in-command in the Joseph family..
“There was a small commotion at the factory. You know the one you brought in a while ago? It is said that Tom got hit because he hated him..”
“haha···. If I had been hated by that nasty guy, I wouldn't have been healthy. Is that okay??”
“Who are you talking about??”
“A child who has been beaten. This is the child I brought in not long ago..”
“ah····. Yes, it's nothing to worry about. When I was about to get hit hard, Marie helped me..”
“number of animals? What a surprise. How can you step forward even though it's not your job?.”
“Surprisingly, you’re the type of person who can’t stand unreasonable things, right? Moreover, you probably didn't want to see Tom go out. As you know, while Tom became an official disciple in two years, he has been a temporary disciple for six years... You must be nervous..”
“iced coffee····. Right. I remembered. Temporary Mari for 10,000 years. Hmm, I thought that in black magic, desire was as important as talent, but I guess that's not necessarily true. Wait a little longer and if you don't think so, downgrade him to a servant..”
Andrew, the best disciple, didn't bother to say anything. The rule here was that children who showed no potential were made into servants or kitchen utensils..
“Stop going out. If anything else happens in the future, please report it..”
Andrew didn't go out. He was standing still, and Joseph looked at him and asked,.
“What? I'm not going out?”
“·····. master. Can I ask you a question??”
“····. tell me.”
“Why are you asking me to keep an eye on the child you brought in? Isn't it because I don't have much talent that they put me in as a temporary disciple??”
Joseph closed the book he was reading and said.
“Why are you interested in that??”
“Oh, you've never had anything like this before, have you? He just took the temporary student in and taught him once or twice before he caught his interest... I am curious as to why the owner is like this. I am a master disciple... yes.”
‘Since he is a master disciple, he has the right to ask.' Andrew seemed like he wanted to say that. When he made eye contact with Joseph, he was immediately discouraged and trailed off..
Joseph, who saw through Andrew's feelings, opened his mouth, acting like a benevolent teacher..
“reason? Nothing special. That's because he's a pretty funny kid..”
“It's fun?”
“Yes, unlike other children, he purely wants to learn black magic, not to gain power or money. That's because he's a pretty funny kid..”
“So, does that mean you have some talent??”
“Talent····. Well, there are quite a few..”
Andrew's expression visibly hardened at those words..
“ha ha ha. Are you scared??”
“Oh no. no!”
“Don't be too scared. That guy just started... No, I'm a kid who hasn't even been initiated, but haven't you been a top disciple under me for several years? So, don't worry and just practice..”
“Ah..., yes.”
When the teacher comforted him, Andrew felt relieved. He was about to leave the study in a hurry, perhaps out of embarrassment, when Joseph called Andrew and stopped him..
“Wait a minute, Tom said he was being promoted to full disciple.?”
“Yes, as you said last time, it will be officially announced at the end of this month. why are you like that?”
“Hmm····.”
Joseph didn't answer. Instead, he was deep in thought, as if he had an interesting idea..
“Okay, it's been a while since I came back, so it wouldn't be a bad idea to show some mercy. Andrew. Please notify temporary disciples. I will hold a class in two days.”
“Class?”
Andrew said in surprise. Non-talented temporary disciples were also able to receive Joseph's teachings, but only once every two or three months. When Joseph was not feeling well, he would sometimes not receive classes for six months, which was unusual as he went on a trip and returned to class shortly after..
Andrew asked, holding back his shock..
“Really, do you mind??”
“It's okay. They say one official student will be promoted at the end of this month, so it wouldn't be a bad idea to check his skills one last time..”
Joseph said and smiled sinisterly. Just like there are other schemes..
***
“·····. therefore. We are only talking disciples, not real disciples. If you want to become a real disciple, even if you are a low-ranking student, you have to become a formal disciple. I understand?”
Oliver nodded to Marie's question. It was hard to understand at first, but through Marie's detailed explanation, I was able to roughly understand what a temporary disciple was and what a formal disciple was..
To put it simply, a temporary disciple was only a disciple in words, but was not a disciple in reality..
Rather, he was a candidate for disciples and a worker at the same time..
He was unable to receive proper instruction and had to do chores, which came as quite a shock to Oliver..
Working wasn't the problem. The real problem was that I couldn't learn dark magic properly. I was only looking forward to that... It was quite a big deal..
Marie said when she saw Oliver like that..
“Don't be too disappointed. Because life is inherently unfair.”
Did those words comfort you? Oliver soon regained his strength. Due to his corpse-like appearance, he looked no different from when he was disappointed..
“then····. How do I become an official disciple? Tom said he would soon become an official disciple.?”
When the story came out, Marie frowned. Combined with her awkward purple hair, she looked even angrier, and she spoke with a hint of nervousness in her voice..
“Yes. In the classes you take every few months, you can somehow improve your skills and be recognized as qualified to become at least a low-level student... But don't expect too much. In the first place, not only is it not easy for a temporary disciple to become a full-time disciple, but the TIO is also fixed, so the number of positions is limited. It will probably take a few years. It's not something you'll think about since you've been here for at least a week..”
“What should I do to be recognized as a low-class disciple??”
Marie frowned..
“Didn't you hear me? Don't think about it... Phew, you need to be able to use the basic black magic skills without any problem. Like Hate Bullet and Black Shielder. I know what it is?”
“·····.”
“Shoot emotions, which are energy derived from the soul, like a gun and surround yourself like a shield. The power of both exceeds that of a gun. I happened to see it when I was being taken away by my master, and the gangsters who were plaguing the neighborhood where I lived were instantly wiped out..”
Marie made a complicated frown. Oliver could see. As she remembers that time, she feels the complex emotions of admiration, greed, and anxiety..
She also wanted black magic, but for some reason she couldn't do it and was anxious. Perhaps it was more serious than she thought, and after thinking about it for a while, she immediately got up from her seat..
“But, why am I explaining this to you one by one? They aren't my personnel, and I didn't bring anything in particular... Ha, what's your name??”
“Oliver..”
“I don't know what they were thinking when they asked me this question, but this is the last time. I'm not free enough to answer your questions one by one. I'm giving you advice because I feel like I don't know anything. If you want help in the future, at least bring something with you. Because nothing in this world is free. okay?”
Oliver nodded. I'm not sure if I understood her correctly because she always had the same expression on her face, but Marie said it was none of her business anymore and she stood up..
Why on earth did he answer the question? Maybe I was captivated by that blank expression..
When I was about to go back and study, a worker under Marie's management rushed over..
“Sister Marie! Sister Marie! I have good news! good news!”
What was she so excited about? Oliver next to her didn't pay any attention and just said what he wanted to say..
“What is it? calm down and tell me.”
“Don't be surprised when you hear it! The master will take a special day off from work tomorrow and teach you a lesson. Can you believe it? What a class! First of all, if we just went on a trip, our classes basically took 4 months.?!”
“I know····. What kind of wind is blowing?.”
Marie said as if she was really surprised. This hasn't happened in 6 years, but then, without realizing it, Oliver intervened..
“Is there really class tomorrow??”
“····. okay.”
“That's really nice.”
“I know····. you are lucky really.”
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