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Genius Warlock-Episode 521

521. owner of a ruined land (4)

Lee Wan, who had suddenly invaded with no end in sight, shouted..

Let's go to Gallos with him and steal the legacy of the human meat cook..

His powerful cries rang hollow in the hallway faded by time, and Oliver and Bartholomew remained silent..

“Damn it, why are you reacting like this? Is there anything you want to say? 'Oh, good. I will follow right away.’, ‘Thank you for joining us in this good business. There is only Lee Wan.' Well, something like that..”

Ewan expressed his disappointment at Oliver's calm reaction. Well, I tried my best to speak up, but I thought this reaction might be a bit rude..

“Can I ask you something??”

“Oh, of course. Now you're reacting like you do. Can I ask you something? Ask me anything.”

“Is the Battering Ram a black magic item that uses human heads as material to create cracks in space??”

“I'm just looking into it! The official name is head crusher. It is named so because it uses a human head to create a crack in space, and each time it is used, the head shatters..”

Lee Wan showed off his crushed head on the end of the head crusher..

“It's convenient, but it's cumbersome because you have to replace the head every time you use it, and the consumables (heads) also require a very skilled person, so it's quite expensive - damn it! Who asked me that??!”

Ewan got angry and shouted at Oliver, who was asking an odd question. What made me even more angry was that in the middle of this, he kindly explained it to me..

“I resent my sincerity and professionalism. I can't believe you answered all of these things one by one..”

“hmm······. I personally don't agree with being sincere, but I'm sorry anyway. He told me to ask him anything..”

“I told you to ask me anything, but that's not what I said! There is usually a conversation flow, right? What is the legacy of the human meat chef? How much money do you think it will cost? Well, that kind of common sense, snobbish thing..”

“······What is the legacy of the human meat chef??”

Oliver asked the question Ewan taught him..

If it were a normal person doing this, they would think it was a joke, but the person dealing with it was Oliver. Lee Wan held back his anger and answered..

“after······. It's literally the property left behind by the human meat cook who died at the hands of the archive. You know it well. Because I was there.”

Oliver paused..

It wasn't exactly a secret that Oliver went to Gallos, but it wasn't a widely known fact either..

Because officially, Oliver only existed on paper. The world's attention was only focused on Merlin, who was said to have defeated the human meat cook, and Terence and Yareli, who helped save the city..

But Lee Wan mentions this so casually. It was a little surprising. Could it be unexpected sharpness??

“I think you're feeling very rude right now.?”

“······no.”

Oliver lied, and Ewan saw right through it..

“If I were a little stronger, it would have been a slap, but since I'm weak, I'll endure it... Anyway, the point is that I want to do business with you. Let's rob the human meat chef's enormous legacy together. You can say thank you.”

“Can I ask you another question??”

“I told you to say thank you... What?”

“Is there really such a thing as the human meat chef’s legacy??”

Ewan didn't show any fake feelings, but Oliver checked just in case..

That's because shortly after the meat cook's death, a newspaper announced that all his assets had been seized..

At the time, I remembered that the amount was beyond imagination and gave quite a shock to the world..

“It is true that some of the meat cook's assets were seized, but not all of them. Think about it with common sense. Do you think that greedy guy who controlled half of Gallos' backworld managed his entire wealth so sloppily that it was discovered by sloppy government officials? There's no way.”

“ah······.”

Oliver sighed in understanding. I'm sure the newspaper said they had found them all, but I didn't see them in person..

One of the things Oliver learned at Randa was that newspapers and the truth can be different..

“The human meat chef has his slush funds hidden all over Gallos. Gallos is a country with a lot of money and a large land area..”

“And many forces are now fighting to find that fortune..”

Bartholomew, who had been quietly listening, joined in. It seemed like she knew something based on her voice, intonation, and emotional state. She was amazing. He's only in Zone Z.

“Numerous forces.?”

“yes······. The surviving remnants of the human meat cook, Millille, a mercenary subcontracted by the government, a treasure hunter, and a warlock belonging to the Black Hand. Many forces are fighting.”

“By Black Hand, do you mean Puppet and Fan??”

“No, not those guys, the others. They are ambitious people who want to take the vacant position of the human meat chef..”

“If you are ambitious······?”

“Although they belong to the Black Hand, they are relatively unsophisticated guys who have not been given the title of Finger..”

Oliver vaguely understood what he meant..

The Black Hand, a criminal organization made up of warlocks, was known as an organization, but in fact, if you dig deeper, it is difficult to say that it is an organization..

There is no clear leader and no command system in place..

Rather than being a single organization, it was closer to a union or federation of multiple warlock organizations..

The strongest warlock among them was called Finger..

‘Eternal Puppet, Human Flesh Chef, Eternal Child Fan, Kidnapper Pied Piper.’

For the first time in a long time, Oliver remembered the four warlocks representing the Black Hand..

Coincidentally, Oliver had already met three of them, and one of them was dead and the other had suffered considerable damage, both mentally and physically, from the devil..

Lee Wan immediately pointed out this point..

“So there's an uproar in Gallos now. Those who reigned as predators for at least a few decades or as long as hundreds of years have disappeared, so how could you not want to run amok??”

“I also know because I heard it... However, it sounds like peace was maintained thanks to the human meat chef and the fan..”

“It's not what it sounds like, it's true. Although it wasn't my intention.”

“Is that so?”

Oliver asked curiously. Peace was maintained by the fingers. It was ironic.

“It may sound strange and contradictory, but it's a fact. Because he had fingers, other warlocks couldn't lose their temper. It's similar to how other animals notice when there's a lion..”

“That's an interesting story. This is my first time hearing this story.”

“Because adults rarely tell children uncomfortable truths. Black and white, good and evil are taught simply. Because it's easy and convenient. But, as I said before, it's an absolute fact. The human meat cook was especially good at this. I had strong territorial awareness..”

Oliver thought of a human meat chef..

He claims that people eat people, and for his own purposes, he turned the capital of Gallos, Rabili, into a living hell..

He could be said to be the epitome of a warlock, but interestingly enough, he was also a person who valued his sister more than his own life. Even though his whole body was being pierced, he did everything he could to save his sister..

“Of course, that doesn't mean I did it with good intentions. That guy is a gangster and a bully. That can't be possible. I was just protecting my food bowl..”

“When it comes to rice bowls, do you mean Gallos??”

“Yes, thanks to being located in Gallos, which has the largest territory in the area, the human meat cooks suppressed the warlocks as much as the paladins. Not only the warlocks from the mainland of Gallos, but also the warlocks from surrounding countries. If I thought it was a little risky, I made it for dinner myself..”

“But, that's not the case now.?”

Bartholomew answered..

“you're right. In the absence of the Flesh Chef, his organization and influence virtually collapsed, and to make matters worse, a huge vacuum was created in Gallos' backworld. Thanks to the forces of shadow and sunshine. The warlocks who have been holding their breath for so long are fighting each other to take over the legacy and position of the human meat chef. To become the second human meat chef..”

Oliver nodded. Soon after he defeated the human meat cook, he heard the story and knew something about it..

However, when I dug into the details, the feeling was a little different..

I knew there would be chaos due to the absence of the human meat chef, but I never thought the human meat chef would act as a deterrent..

“······It's kind of interesting..”

“There is nothing in the world that happens without a reason, and there is nothing that does not have a role as long as it exists... So you'll come with me?”

Ewan suggested to Oliver. It's natural enough to cause trouble if you lose your mind even a little..

“Well, I don't know······.”

Oliver pondered. To be honest, it was an offer he normally would have declined..

I know that the human meat cook's legacy is worth a lot of money, and Oliver also likes money, but he's never needed that kind of money..

However, this time the case was a little different..

“······Are there any devil's books in the human meat chef's legacy??”

“Just like before. I can communicate a little better now... It's not certain, but there are rumors. The Meat Chef's legacy includes not only great wealth, but also other things he collected, such as strange creatures, black magic books, and demonic books..”

“That's not certain..”

“If I'm sure, I saw it with my own eyes, then I didn't come looking for you. I'm sane?”

It made sense. In the first place, this kind of work required a certain degree of uncertainty..

“······Could you give me all the devil's books you found??”

“Well then, can I have anything other than the devil's book? Things like items, unusual raw materials, or goods..”

Just as Oliver was about to nod, he thought for a moment..

“hmm······.”

“Don't worry. You're anxious.”

“How about keeping the items and unique raw materials for Lee Wan, but dividing the goods equally 5 to 5??”

“why. no. why?”

“I'm not in a hurry, but I need money..”

Oliver recalled his conversation with Marie a few days ago..

It was a story that the Choosing People branch was suffering from financial difficulties, and it was a natural story..

Pilgerette was the biggest income of those who chose it in the past, but strictly speaking, it was an illegal business. Fearing the possibility of being criticized, Marie stopped all of his production as soon as he settled in Landa. None other than Oliver's request..

‘Since then, finances have been expanded again through redevelopment projects, but the situation is still close. The number of people choosing has become so large that.’

So Oliver suggested that they divide the goods of the human meat cook in half. Of course, Oliver's wealth is now considerable, but it was strange that he didn't make the money he could have earned..

“You disappoint me. Where did that cool guy go and become such a shrewd guy? Give me back my dog!”

“sorry. If you don't need the money right now, I'll give it to you, but I think I'll need the money too..”

“If I say no?”

“hmm······. I think I'll go to Gallos alone. I know someone who I think will work with me if I do well..”

Oliver thought of Millieu Lucien Murat, whom he had met in Gallos..

He was the leader of the Murat family, affiliated with Gallos' crime firm Millieu, and was acquainted with Oliver. If Millieu was involved in a dispute over the legacy of the human meat cook, there was a good chance that he would also participate..

When Lee Wan heard those words, he got angry and shouted. As if I had been betrayed.

“Hey, this isn't it. I gave you good information, but this is betrayal..”

“sorry······. But before you say anything, I didn't promise anything, so I guess it's okay..”

“Holy shit, that's logical..”

“I'm really sorry. I think I need money.”

Oliver responded, recalling the financial circumstances of those he chose and his own position as co-president of the business, whatever it may be..

However, Lee Wan did not give up and shouted.

“I need money too. for my dream!”

“A dream? what is that?”

“Spending tens of billions of Randa in one night through gambling, alcohol, and entertainment..”

Lee Wan answered with resolute determination. Surprisingly he was sincere, and Oliver narrowed his eyes at him..

***

After hearing Ewan's dream, Oliver talked with Ewan for a few minutes and reached an agreement..

Originally, this was Forest's responsibility, not Oliver's, but since it required quick decision-making, Oliver did it..

Fortunately, perhaps thanks to what I learned from looking over Forrest's shoulder, a somewhat satisfactory negotiation plan was developed..

Lee Wan’s bad expression and emotions were the proof..

“That sucks..”

“Thank you for the compliment. If you don't mind, can you tell me when we'll be leaving??”

“It's better to go as quickly as possible. At this very moment, I don't know who may have found the legacy of the human meat cook..”

At Ewan's words, Oliver looked in the direction of the hallway he had been following Bartholomew's guidance..

At the end of the long hallway with no end in sight, there was a strong, yet familiar atmosphere similar to that of the anti-development committee..

Surprisingly, Oliver looked at it and felt curious, but also a little uneasy about it..

Even Oliver didn't know why. Is it because there is no time and there is a lot to do??

“hmm······. Could you please give me a little time? I have work to do and I feel like I need to prepare..”

“preparation?”

“yes. I heard that there are several warlocks, so I think I need to prepare in my own way..”

“Not bad. good. After all, I have work to do... Moreover, it is still early days for the legacy of human meat chefs to be known. Rather than going early to the chaos, it's not a bad idea to go and eat raw when things have calmed down a bit..”

Lee Wan gave permission more willingly than expected. Oliver thanked Lee Wan and then turned his head towards Bartholomew..

“Bartholomew... I'm sorry, but something came up. Can you excuse me first??”

Despite all the guidance, Oliver decided to leave. Basolo Mew let out a hint of regret, but she quickly put it away and nodded..

“of course.”

“thank you.”

As soon as permission was given, Oliver immediately went back alone to where he came from..

Ewan said sarcastically as Oliver disappeared into the darkness..

“Did I interrupt this??”

“······no.”

Bartholomew answered after a moment of silence. And he went on his way, the exact opposite of Oliver..

“really?”

Ewan asked again as he chased after Bartholomew. She might have been a nuisance, but Basolo Mew didn't mind..

“I really didn't mean to say that I accidentally interrupted you, but I thought you were trying to tell me your secret.?”

Bartholomew answered..

“That’s not true... However, if you left in the middle, that's where your interest in us ended in the first place. It's nothing to regret.”

“haha······. That's amazing. The savior you've been waiting for so long isn't interested in you..”

Bartholomew's face, covered in bandages, was slightly distorted with regret. Because I knew. From the beginning, they realized that Dave wasn't that interested in them. However, he guided them here because of their own greed..

“I can't help it. We are the ones who caused this situation in the first place. We can't ask for more from someone who has already suffered an unfair fate..”

Bartholomew spoke calmly, as if he had resigned himself to something. Nevertheless, I had hope in a corner of my heart..

After a while, Bartholomew and Iwan arrived in front of a door deep underground. It's a very shabby yet old-fashioned door, and when you open it, it's black and squishy. A distorted space that was difficult to describe, almost like flesh, unfolded..

In that alien and unstable space, there were all kinds of twisted people, and they were carving a huge dark red tree into the shape of a door..

“All we can do is hope for salvation, accept any outcome, and do our part..”