Genius Warlock-Episode 503
503. new routine (3)
backroom deal.
It meant various dark transactions carried out in the Magic Tower or things that went against the school rules..
As can be seen from the large site, tall tower, and numerous people, Magic Tower possesses the greatest resources in Landa, and there were quite a few people who embezzled or stole them to fill their own pockets. And there were many different types..
Stealing is the act of stealing laboratory equipment or objects..’
‘Part-time job’ where you work for a while in a back alley like a troubleshooter’
A ‘whisper’ that sells information or rumors within the Magic Tower.’
There was a 'back-end process' where potions, scrolls, magic spells, synthetic drugs, etc. were organized and manufactured and sold..
Even at first glance, I could see that it was quite large, and in reality, it could be said to be quite large..
To the extent that it plays a part in the shadow economy..
Well, other than that, I couldn't explain the lack of magic-related products on the black market..
Magic is the specialty of wizards. It was impossible without a wizard directly or indirectly involved..
‘Still, it's surprising that Mr. Felix did that behind-the-scenes deal... Is that why you worked so hard??’
Oliver remembered the first time he saw Felix..
Even though everyone else was unmotivated, he somehow managed to attend Kevin's class and followed along..
At the time, I could see a bit of venom and a sense of purpose in Felix, but I wondered if it was for a backroom deal. To steal Kevin's personal research.
It wasn't an entirely unlikely story. Kevin's research was so good that even the military was interested in it..
As a former military wizard, he understood the battlefield better than anyone else and had knowledge and skills that reflected this, so he met regularly with military officials..
“hmm······.”
Oliver thought for a moment and decided to give up his thoughts. He doesn't think it's up to him to judge. Instead, he stuffed the calorie bar he was eating into his mouth and continued on his way..
Felix's involvement in backroom deals was clearly his karma, but that didn't mean Oliver, who knew nothing, was going to judge it carelessly..
All that was certain now was that the project being prepared at the Magic Tower had been stolen by external forces, resulting in a large-scale investigation arresting many of the people involved in backroom dealings, including Felix..
To Oliver, who was not involved, it was nothing more or less..
‘I have to do my job first.’
Thinking so, Oliver arrived at the library inside the Elemental School-Tower..
I used to come by often when I first started working at Magic Tower, but I happened to be busy so I visited after a long time..
Oliver took out the Magic Tower employee ID card from his arms and held it against the library door..
Jiing······.
Then the door opened on its own with a soft sound..
Oliver was just as amazed as when he first saw it..
It was partly because it had been a while since I had seen it, but it was still great technology..
The World Tree and buildings within the Magic Tower grounds are connected like nerves and utilized in this way..
The fundamental principle was nothing more than digging grooves to fit together like a key and lock or a puzzle, but applying that principle to the world tree and putting it to practical use was a different matter..
The wizards who built the magic tower in the early days seemed truly amazing..
‘hmm······. Can this be applied to area X??’
Oliver thought, recalling the artificial forest in Area X. I don't know the principle, but when the forest was created and managed, small trees around the world grew, and I thought it would be a good idea to utilize it..
‘The problem is that I don't have that much knowledge of the World Tree, but Eve wouldn't know that..’
Oliver thought of Eve again, and soon lamented his selfishness. I think about it only when I need it.
‘hmm······. I should at least say thank you.’
Oliver regretted it later. He should have somehow taken the time to say hello. In particular, Eve still felt unfamiliar and confused about the world..
When I remembered the Pandora I met in the New World, my regret gained even more weight..
“Hmm, hmm······!”
As I was lost in thought, I heard a coughing sound that gave me a feeling of déjà vu. As none other than the librarian, she glared at Oliver, who was making a fuss at the door, with a variety of negative emotions, including discomfort, annoyance, and displeasure..
Same situation as when I first visited the library..
Oliver apologized as before and hurried inside the door. Then the librarian's feelings changed..
At first there was puzzlement, then confusion, then realization, surprise, and bewilderment..
I didn't recognize Oliver, but I realized it too late. It wasn't something I couldn't understand..
Oliver was thinner than when he last visited the library, one side of his head was discolored, and he had a bandage on his right arm. If we weren't actually close, it took some time to get to know each other..
So it wasn't surprising that the librarian didn't recognize Oliver. Rather, what was strange was the appearance of the librarian fidgeting after realizing it later..
It's as if he made a mistake with his superiors..
she stuttered.
“ah······. Mr. Zenon... sorry, sorry.”
“yes?”
“Please excuse me... sorry.”
The librarian, who had a slightly harsh attitude, apologized with great dejection. It was an incomprehensible reaction..
I thought it was because I became an official employee of the Magic Tower, but something felt unnatural. Isn’t it a bit excessive??
However, Oliver did not ask the reason and just passed by, telling the librarian that it was okay. I was curious about the reason, but it was obvious that if I asked her in her current emotional state, I wouldn't get a proper answer..
As I passed the librarian and went inside, I saw as many students as usual in the library..
Wizards belonging to the elemental school, they glanced at Oliver and quickly averted their gaze when they thought they would make eye contact..
Just as when entering the Magic Tower, the students he encountered and the current librarian shared similar emotions..
He wondered why he was doing this, but instead of thinking deeply, Oliver went to the huge machine in the library..
The official name was 'WAD-3' or 'Ward 3', and it was a product created through collaboration between the Moirai School and the Magic Engineering School..
An auxiliary device that allows limited use of the World Tree by using magical power even if you are not a Net Navigator..
It is a truly amazing item that expands the range of users of the World Tree, which has limited use. Oliver drew up the magical energy stored in his body, started and operated the machine, and entered the book he was looking for..
“[Druid's theory of mental cultivation], [Druid's meditation method], [Druid's philosophy of forests, animals, and nature], [Harmony with nature], [Macro methodology of practice], [Druid's inference on gardening method], [Spirit The basics of communion]······.”
Someone came up behind me and spoke about the contents of the book entered in Ward 3..
“It's been a while. xenon.”
He was none other than Derek. A student at Magic Tower who took Kevin's class and became a researcher. When Oliver turned around, he was standing there..
“hello. Mr. Derek. You've improved a lot..”
Oliver said, remembering the last time he and Derek met..
He was caught up in Theodore's plot and was robbed of a large amount of his vitality and magic power. As if he had been suffering from a long illness, his physique became smaller, his face became grayer, and his bright hair color became bleached and pale, but now he looks much better than he did back then. looked good.
With just a little more care, you can get back to your former self..
“Thanks to······. It seems like you're not.”
Derek said after carefully examining Oliver's appearance..
“There were various things going on. It's gotten a lot better, so you don't have to worry..”
Derek nodded silently. He seems like he wants to say something, but he can't get it out..
“Those books... I need it?”
“yes. I need it personally.”
Oliver nodded. There are many reasons why it was necessary. The first was to compare and analyze the Druid's knowledge written by Third, and the second was to plan how to manage the forest in Area X through this..
I was planning on leaving most of the work to Third, but Oliver should have been aware of it as well..
In addition to that, there was also an expectation that hunger and burning pain could be alleviated through the Druid's meditation method..
Merlin said it might work..
After hearing the answer, Derek nodded and opened his mouth with difficulty..
“excuse me······. If it's okay, may I help you? book······. Looking at the serial number, I think I'll have to look around a bit. My body looks uncomfortable too.”
Derek hesitates and speaks in circles. Oliver nodded his head..
“Thank you for your help. Please.”
***
Percussion. bang.
A few minutes later, Oliver and Derek each brought their books and placed them on the desk..
There were a lot of books so it made a little noise when I put them on the desk, but there was no problem..
Most of the libraries in the Magic Tower not only maintain a comfortable temperature through magic, but each section is also enchanted with soundproofing, so conversation was not a problem..
Taking this into consideration, I could understand why everyone wanted to remain in the Magic Tower. There were a lot of demands, but the treatment, benefits, and convenience that could be enjoyed as long as you proved your abilities were significant..
“I brought everything. Check it.”
Derek said as he laid out the books he had brought, and Oliver checked..
“······Yes, no problem. You brought everything with you. thank you.”
“Gratitude is mine.”
“yes?”
When Oliver asked, Derek sighed and said as if he was compiling his thoughts..
“Phew... Gratitude is my responsibility. thank you so much. Everything from coming to me and telling me to take classes, saving me from Lake Village, and giving me medicine. Thank you very much.”
Sincerity. Derek was really grateful to Oliver..
So much so that it completely undermines my pride and arrogance in coming from a fairly famous family..
“······I'm glad you said that. Thank you for your greetings..”
“Well, it's obvious······.”
“no. It's true that you are amazing. I can see how determined Derek was to say that thank you... I bet it's not easy. But you did it. that makes me happy.”
Derek looked at Oliver. It was hard to believe that he was happy because he had the same facial expression no matter what, but I decided to believe it anyway..
Considering Oliver's usual behavior, I couldn't imagine him mocking someone or being sarcastic..
“Well then, I'm glad.”
“yes······. By any chance, did you come to tell me that??”
“That's not right. I came to the library to borrow some books and I just happened to see it. professor. Let me find some research data..”
Deference and admiration now naturally shine on Derek's face when he mentions Kevin. It was a huge change considering that at first I didn't like Kevin because he was a red man..
Just seeing this made me feel like I made a good decision to come to the Magic Tower today..
“Oh, can I ask you a question??”
Oliver asked while checking the books and taking them to the librarian to borrow them. Derek answered..
“question······? What?”
“I heard that Mr. Felix did some behind-the-scenes dealings. Did you know??”
Derek was silent for a moment before answering..
“······I didn't know, but it's not particularly strange. I know that guy’s family.?”
“Yes, I checked it when organizing the staff on behalf of the professor..”
“Then you know that his family isn't very wealthy.?”
Oliver nodded. He could confirm this when looking at personal details. Felix came from a family of wizards, but he was not wealthy..
Of course, it was nothing compared to the real slums, but it was a bit difficult to bear the high tuition and living expenses of the magic tower..
“Usually, most of those guys are likely to have been involved in backroom dealings. Because I have no money.”
Oliver nodded in understanding. In the past, she had read the diary of a former Magic Tower student named Ade Lee who was threatening the Kimbell family's magic business, so she knew something about it..
A significant number of students got involved in backroom deals for economic reasons..
“If that doesn't work, you either have to be born into a good family, or you have to prove your ability and get a sponsor. Whether a businessman or a wizard.”
Derek's voice contained empathy and the resulting bitterness. He comes from the Red Hill family, so it must be quite a long way for him... is not it?
“Well, it's a common story... Should I move it for you??”
Derek pointed to the books piled on the cart..
Oliver looked back and forth between his left hand holding the quarter staff and his bandaged right hand..
“hmm······. Could you please help me a little bit??”
“However much.”
Derek happily answered, grabbing the cart and pulling it for him. Now, if you apply for a loan from the librarian, pack it in your magic bag, and go home to read it, all you have to do today is-
“-Oh, there you are..”
While talking to a man, the librarian carefully pointed at Oliver as he approached him..
Oliver reflexively looked at the man across from him. Strange yet familiar.
He greeted the librarian and approached Oliver..
“hello? Mr. Dave... No, is it Mr. Zenon here? Anyway, it's been a while. Do you remember me??”
“Yes, isn't it Albert??”
“You remember. I'm glad.”
A wizard from the Moirai school, who briefly worked with Oliver on the ABC Gun, said. he asked Oliver.
“If you don't mind, could we talk for a moment? I have something to tell you······.”
Comments