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Genius Warlock-Episode 517

517. contradiction (5)

“That way??”

Oliver said with a pure expression without any hesitation..

It was so natural that even Lilith and Marie almost believed for a moment that nothing had happened..

Proof that fraud is about sincerity, not intelligence..

Silence dominated the space for a moment, and as time passed, Lilith burst into laughter..

It's not something she, who can be said to be the essence of the World Tree, would say, but the blatant lie that Oliver just showed was much more impressive than the ability to control space magic and the space magic that used the World Tree as a medium that he showed before..

Even though objectively there was nothing to compare it to..

Still, Lilith felt that way. She tried to figure out why she reacted like this, but instead of getting an answer, she just laughed..

Just now, I had beaten Oliver to death and was really trying to kill Marie as well, but the feeling of doing so suddenly disappeared. Even when she thought about it, she found it absurd..

Puppet was right. Emotions were a really difficult thing. Uncomfortable, dangerous, yet attractive..

“Ahhhhh!!”

Lilith burst out laughing, then shouted, and then swung her fist at Oliver's face..

The hitting sound has become much quieter compared to before..

Rather, the one who suffered damage was Lilith, whose body had already cracked, but even that sight enraged Marie to the point where her hair stood on end..

Just as I was about to express my anger into action, Oliver raised his hand..

Gesture to stop.

Marie, who was angry on Oliver's behalf, tried to say something, but soon saw Oliver's face and decided to quit..

It was the same calm expression as usual, but it felt like there was some depth to it..

Marie forced herself to swallow the anger rising up her esophagus and calmly lowered her head and stepped back..

Respectfully and loyally like a priest to God.

“Thank you.”

Oliver greeted his congregation. I felt like there was more sincerity in that voice than usual..

“······.”

Leaving Marie behind to answer in silence, Oliver opened his mouth as he looked at Lilith's arm, where crumbs were falling..

“Are you okay??”

“Oh my, are you worried??”

“yes······. I have to keep doing what I was doing, but I wonder if I can do it that way..”

“Is that what you were doing??”

“That's what we used to do. I lay down and Lilith gets on top of me and spanks me. I thought you meant to hit me and do it again... is not it?”

I don't know if it's a joke or sincere. Lilith smiled crookedly..

“under······. I would like to do it if I can..”

“You can come after healing yourself. Actually, I can fix it now, but the wizards I sent out are trying to come back in, so that seems a bit inappropriate..”

Oliver said as the warlock's eyes widened..

As expected, the magic tower wizards must have been so persistent that they were clearly trying to get back in here even though they had been sent out..

“It sounds like I can come visit you anytime..”

“You can really come and hit me, not just like that. If that can appease Lilith's anger even a little... I'm sorry.”

The content of the conversation was incomprehensible to Mari, who came in the middle. However, Marie did not even show curiosity, let alone intervene. She just stands up straight and listens silently.

“I hate you too.”

“sorry. I hope it gets better though.”

“Do you think that's possible??”

Lilith's hair became dazzling in all sorts of colors..

“well. However, there is such a story among what I learned. She married an old rich man because of money, but the old rich man's consideration helped her like him... You may hate me now, but wouldn't you be able to hate me less later??”

Oliver quoted a conversation he had with Merlin in the past. To be honest, I wasn't sure what would happen, but I still wanted to give it a try. Because I really felt sorry for Lilith and wanted to maintain a good relationship as much as possible..

Lilith must have seen through his feelings and gave up on talking about this topic any more..

I had already seen Oliver's conversation style through the World Tree, so it was obvious that I wouldn't have any fun if I continued..

It was obvious that I would be stopped by that unique face..

When I was shaken up by the questions I asked in the beginning, not being able to lead the conversation was a big defeat..

It was a shame, but Lilith decided to put her mind to it right away..

There was just a time difference anyway. Today wasn't the only day. It might be fun to do this instead.

Lilith relaxed her stance and opened her mouth to indicate that she had no intention of attacking anymore..

“great······. I will give in to your threats and leave Eve alone..”

“thank you But please do me a favor..”

“Uh oh... no, I do not want.”

Lilith shook her head firmly with a negative expression of disgust and rejection..

Even Oliver, who has some difficulty distinguishing facial expressions, recognizes it..

He wanted to insist until the end that it was a favor, but due to the circumstances, Oliver decided to follow Lilith's wishes..

“And there is a condition.”

“please speak.”

“The Skadi school wizards who came with me... Please return it all to me. Including corpses. I want to take it with me.”

Lilith made some pretty big demands..

The Magic Tower and the Traditional School were already famous for having a difficult relationship..

If that's the case, first bribe the Lord Gang and Crime Firm branches and give them the Skadi prisoners and corpses that attacked the Mage Tower people.?

It was the most important trophy in this mission, next to Eve, and it was like asking for a card that could give you an upper hand in the conflict with the traditional school..

In short, an unreasonable request. At least it wasn't something for the person who was threatened to resign from this position..

It's common sense.

However, fortunately for Lilith, unfortunately for the Magic Tower, Oliver was a person who lacked common sense..

“Here you go.”

Just as Oliver sent the Mage Tower wizard away, he summoned the captured Skadi School wizards and their corpses here..

It is a spatial magic that imitates Lilith and uses the World Tree as a medium..

It wasn't as difficult as I thought. Since Lilith had already built a technique on the World Tree, all Oliver had to do was use it..

It's difficult to use space magic without any medium, but if there is a medium, the story is different. Even more so if a precise technique was added..

“What, what??”

The large ice wizard who had been resisting Oliver until the end looked around in disarray and said,.

Apparently, Oliver was persuaded while he was away. In a different way than pulling teeth.

Just as Oliver was about to explain what happened, Lilith activated the spell first and transported them somewhere far away..

Judging by the fact that Oliver couldn't see it, it seemed like he was at least outside the city..

“Incredible······. Lilith is not leaving??”

“······I have something I want to ask, and something to talk about..”

“What is it? What I want to ask and what I want to talk about.”

“If I go back like this, the people from the Magic Tower won't stay still, so is it okay??”

Mari, who had been listening quietly next to her, flinched at those words. The most important thing to her was the safety of her Oliver..

“Of course, since you have the power, you won't attack him right away, but it's obvious that he will keep it in his heart and try to retaliate. Although magic towers seem reasonable at first glance, they also have numerous negative side effects. They don’t easily admit that they have skills. Because humans are not that kind of creatures..”

“well······. Because I didn’t think about it that deeply. My job is to convince Eve..”

Oliver admitted that he had nothing on his mind but his own business. that's the truth.

Still, after hearing Lilith's words, I thought for a moment and opened my mouth..

“If it doesn't work out, I'll resign. Because right now, the meaning of the release is more important..”

“······.”

“That's it. So, what's the story??”

“The question I asked... You skipped it this time too, but don't forget it. There will come a time when you will have to give an answer, whether you want it or not..”

“······All right.”

After a short silence, Oliver answered briefly..

At first glance, it seemed like I answered without much thought, and that may have been the case, but at the same time, it seemed like a lot of thought and meaning was implied..

I couldn't tell if the person who spoke was Oliver..

After hearing the answer, Lilith was about to leave when Oliver stopped her..

“release.”

“······?”

“Can I hug you once??”

Perhaps because the question was unexpected, Lilith paused for a moment and shook her head from side to side..

“······no.”

Then, he drew his magic power into his cracked body and disappeared out of Oliver's sight..

Considering the uproar when they first met, the ending was so vain that it felt refreshing, but Oliver was personally satisfied with it..

I met Lilith, had a conversation, and Eve was safe... In addition, I met Mari, whom I had not met in Landa..

When Oliver turned his head to call Marie, Marie quietly approached him first and held out a handkerchief..

Oliver took the handkerchief and began wiping the blood from his face. The leather mask was torn again..

‘hmm······.’

Oliver groaned at the durability of the leather mask, which was vulnerable to direct damage, and activated Ptah's Assistant. A leather mask was precisely restored using a magical mechanical arm..

“I will wash the handkerchief and return it to you..”

said Oliver, who had restored his leather mask and wiped most of the blood from his face..

The handkerchief she received from Marie was dirty with Oliver's blood. Marie responded to this.

“If you don't mind, can you return it to me in that condition??”

“yes?”

“If you don't mind, take it back as is.······.”

Marie blurted out her words, and Oliver thought for a moment before returning the red-stained handkerchief in that state. He says he wants it.

After Marie returned the handkerchief, Oliver took control of the space he had taken from Lilith and began asking questions, restoring the space to its original state..

The first thing I asked was the thing I was most curious about..

“Is your body okay?”

“yes······. it's okay.”

Marie's face turned slightly red as she recalled the memory of Oliver supporting her. Her pale skin made her stand out even more..

“thank god······. But how did you know about this place??”

The most fundamental question. Marie spoke intermittently, as if it was difficult for even herself to explain..

“While returning to Landa... I felt Dave's energy... Because it seems like someone is causing harm······.”

Oliver looked at Marie in response to a completely incomprehensible answer. It didn't seem like they were just making excuses, but it was a ridiculous story that was difficult to accept..

I came here because I felt energetic. What nonsense... Even so, breaking through the magic space created using the world tree that Lilith had built was not a problem that could be ignored..

Even the wizards of the Magic Tower barely managed to come in after Oliver took control and created a loophole in their magic. Marie went through it head on..

A level that would be impossible without a high level of understanding of spatial magic, the ability to develop a magic technique that would encroach on the magic technique built by Lilith, and a significant amount of magical power. In addition, even the fighting ability shown in the fight with Lilith was all questionable..

However, Oliver did not pursue this issue right away..

There was still work to be done, and I saw an unknown hand on Marie's head..

Oliver decided to put off what he couldn't immediately know and focus on what he could do right away..

“By any chance, Marie, do you have any questions? About the current situation and the Lilith we just faced..”

“······Honestly, I'm curious. But, I'll listen to Dave when he speaks..”

Sincerity. Marie was sincere. She was curious about the situation and Lilith, but she didn't even think to ask until Oliver spoke at the same time..

Actions motivated by respect and consideration for Oliver.

For Oliver, who is very curious, his attitude was admirable..

“I'll tell you after I return to Landa... So, can we break up for a moment now? I still have some business left to do with the people at the Magic Tower, but I think the story will be longer if we stay together..”

As Oliver asked, he created a magic circle of space movement beneath Marie's feet..

Marie nodded willingly, intending to use what Lilith had created as much as possible to learn the structure and use of the spell..

“yes. it's okay.”

“Thank you. number of animals······. Oh, and.”

“Yes, Dave..”

“thank you for saving me.”

Oliver belatedly added his thanks that he had failed to say to Marie earlier and activated space magic. Through the eyes of a warlock, Marie was transported to a place where there were warlocks far away. Probably my companions.

Oliver, who had sent Lilith and Marie off, went straight to his last opponent..

To Eve trapped in a small world tree..

Oliver greeted Eve, extending his hand to persuade her..

“hello.”

***

“What the hell just happened?”

“Where did the Skadi School go??”

Norton, a dying small town. The wizards gathered in the corner said.

It was difficult to introduce them one by one because there were so many of them, but they were all talented people who were well versed in their respective schools..

Family is important, and connections are important, but if you don't have basic skills, you can't be a wizard..

Therefore, as soon as idéa, which was difficult to enter, showed an opening, they were able to enter and find Eve, their target..

This is something that could never be done by the moderately excellent people scattered around the Magic Tower..

However, the moment I faced the target, I suddenly crossed the space and moved to this place..

Before I can even react.

Everyone knew what had happened. Along with 'idea', it was probably a project 'combining world tree and space magic' that was being researched at the Magic Tower..

A great research that, if successful, will allow humanity to become perfect within the constraints of space..

That's why I couldn't understand it even more..

How were these two techniques, which are still in the research stage, implemented? What was even more shocking was that I didn't know who used it..

Eve in a corpse doll, or an experiment in the archive and a warlock with two names..

To find out about this, the wizards on a secret mission interrogated Derek and his sister, and questioned Yareli..

Do you have any idea how this happened?.

However, the reaction was the same. I knew nothing at all.

It wasn't that I didn't understand. Those who were assigned a secret mission to follow the warlock and hand over the mission in case of emergency also did not know anything..

The problem was that neither Derek, Yarely, nor their sister seemed willing to actively cooperate..

Do they feel bad because people are following them without their knowledge??

Just as I was trying to persuade him about this, Idea, which had regained stability and prevented external intrusion, was dismantled and someone came out..

Although he is a warlock, he is a strange being who works as an employee of the Magic Tower. It was Dave.

He appeared with a mangled face and clothes slightly stained with blood, carrying a small world tree on his shoulder..

Even if it is small, it is a tree. However, when Oliver, who looked very skinny at first glance, brought it out, it looked so awkward that I thought he might have been playing some kind of prank..

“Hello everyone. This is Zenon Bright, an employee of the Magic Tower..”

That guy lied shamelessly. On the topic of back alley troubleshooters.

However, the magician of the Magic Tower who received the secret mission responded without showing it. His emotions were completely hidden by his magic and holy magic items, so he wouldn't know his own feelings..

“Nice to meet you. It's called the cloud. I was returning from a mission to the Magic Tower when I heard that support was needed..”

The wizard named Cloud gave an obvious excuse that he had prepared in advance. If I were to question it, I would have provided reasons prepared in advance, but Dave didn't question it at all..

“Oh, I see. Thank you for coming.”

At those words, Cloud felt like a fool for a moment. He asked a question to shake off the feeling..

“Oh, by the way, what happened earlier? The moment I entered, I suddenly came out here..”

After hearing the question, Oliver briefly explained that it was Lilith who did it to save time..

However, despite such efforts, Cloud began to ask questions such as how Eve was able to succeed in the magic she was researching at the Magic Tower..

Oliver replied that he would submit it as a formal report..

“sorry. I'm a little tired.”

“Oh, I see······. Well then, would you like us to move Eve for you??”

“yes?”

“I definitely think you're tired. You were hurt too... If you don't mind, we can move Eve for you..”

“it's okay.”

“I'm not just saying this. That much work-”

“-No, I think you misunderstood. It means it’s okay because I don’t like it. It's my job, so I want to carry it out to the end. There is also a promise with the Magic Tower regarding Eve..”

Oliver spoke softly as usual, but with a firm tone, and the wizards who had secretly followed him, including Cloud, all fell silent as Oliver's attitude was different from what they had heard..

He had a strange power to stop people from speaking..

Oliver greeted them politely and walked forward. When he walked a few steps like that, he looked back..

“Derek, your sister, and Mr. Yareli aren't coming??”

We came together, we will return together. Oliver asked based on an extremely simple thought, and even Derek and Yarely, including the older sister he personally trusted, followed Oliver without hesitation..

Derek asked.

“What on earth happened??”

“I was beaten by Lilith, but I persuaded her well and she gave in..”

Everyone, including Derek, frowned at the abbreviated information..

Oliver revealed that one of the Eves was named Lilith, and then Jarelli asked:.

“How did you convince Lilith??”

“I'm good at telling jokes. I read humor books for an hour every day..”