Genius Warlock-Episode 522
522. worry (1)
In the corner of the huge magic tower site, there was a building that looked like a safe..
A rectangular black building with no windows.
The building not only looked good on the outside, but also had a thorough security system like a safe, but the difference with a safe was that the surveillance and defense of the interior was higher than that of an intrusion from the outside..
Because this was a prison. A prison for confining magic tower wizards who committed crimes..
The reason why this building was built on the site of the Magic Tower was to prevent the Magic Tower wizard from falling into the hands of the city. It is said that the Magic Tower paid a considerable price to the city to build this private prison..
“I checked the documents. There is no problem at all. We'll guide you right away..”
The uniformed guard at the counter received the visitation documents filled out by Oliver, checked them, and then guided us right away..
There was supposed to be a wait of a few minutes, but when he saw Oliver's face, he let him through right away..
‘Mr. Yareli. What you say is true.’
Oliver thought about Yareli right after returning from the mission..
Yareli called Oliver aside and advised him that he needed to be more careful in his future actions..
‘Action? Have I ever been rude??’
‘No, I didn't mean that. However, in another sense, it means that you need to be careful about your actions. You are in many ways... It's unusual.’
‘What do you mean by unusual??’
‘Have you ever noticed a change in the gaze or behavior of the people at the Magic Tower??’
‘hmm······. there is. Librarians and students. How did you know??’
‘As I said before, people like Mr. Zenon are unprecedented. What about a person who has the status of a rank-and-file employee of the Magic Tower but has a solid reputation, wealth, and position outside the Magic Tower?.’
At first Oliver didn't understand what was being said, but soon he understood..
Oliver certainly had a reputation as a problem solver, a fortune worth tens of billions of rand, and the title of co-representative of the redevelopment project in District X. It was a bit of an unusual case..
‘Unprecedented means unfamiliar, and people are wary of unfamiliar things. I wonder if he has some ulterior motive..’
‘I have no ulterior motive..’
Oliver spoke without a moment of hesitation, and Yarely believed him without question..
‘i know······. However, other people may not think so..’
‘Wouldn’t it be enough to be able to freely use the Magic Tower Library??’
Oliver answered, remembering the reason he first came to the Magic Tower. Following Merlin's teachings that we must learn on our own,.
When I thought about it, it was a bit surprising. I entered the Magic Tower just to use the library, but I happened to experience various events and developed a connection with this place..
‘Ordinary people don't think like that. Everyone is weak... Anyway, what I want to say is that if your goal is to use the Magic Tower's facilities quietly, Zenon, you need to be somewhat careful. It wouldn't be a good idea to voluntarily take on a mission or clash with other wizards. Because it can cause misunderstanding..’
Oliver could understand what Yarely was trying to say..
In her own way, she gave for Oliver. What should I do to get Oliver to live the way he wants?.
Well, it didn't seem like it was wrong. Although it wasn't his intention, forcing himself to take on Eve Gun and causing friction with other wizards could have caused misunderstandings.
Considering the reason why I came to the Magic Tower in the first place, I shouldn't have done it..
Oliver understood Yareli's advice and expressed his gratitude..
‘Thanks for your advice.’
Yareli was relieved by Oliver's reaction and felt like he wanted to say something. Very sad... Although I didn't actually say it.
‘What was it??’
“Im here.”
A uniformed guard spoke to Oliver, who was lost in thought..
Returning to reality at the guard's call, Oliver was faced with a heavy iron gate with multiple barrier magic installed in front of him..
I'm sorry. The heavy iron door opened..
“Visiting hours are limited, so please understand..”
A guard in a crisp uniform asked Oliver politely. Oliver said yes and then entered the iron gate..
Inside the door was a normal visiting room that couldn't be compared to an ordinary prison, and Felix was sitting in the middle of it..
A Magic Tower student belonging to the Gaia School, one of Kevin's researchers, and a criminal involved in the Magic Tower's backroom dealings that were caught during this audit..
He seemed thinner than when I saw him before, probably due to the hardships of prison life..
“hello. Mr. Felix. how are you?”
Oliver naturally took out the food he had brought while saying hello..
Pie, wine, and some cash purchased at Forest Restaurant..
Kevin said he needed money even in prison, so he brought it with him..
Felix, who had been keeping his head down, wondering if it was a bad choice, raised his head slightly. Although he didn't say anything.
“······.”
“As I said last time, I came again. I think I'll have to leave again soon.”
“······Where?”
Felix reacted to being told he was leaving..
“This is Gallos. The specific location has not been decided yet... Rather, have you thought about what you said last time??”
Oliver recalled the time when he came to visit right after completing the ‘persuasion of Eve’ mission..
At that time, Oliver met Felix for the first time since returning from the New World, and although it was late, they were able to have some conversation..
How did he get involved in backroom dealings and really try to steal Kevin's data?.
In conclusion, it was true..
To steal Kevin's research, Felix signed up for classes, raised his grades, and even became a researcher..
The reason was said to be to earn money for the tuition and living expenses of the magic tower..
It was a little contradictory.
The reason you want to succeed in the Magic Tower is because of money, and to do that, you need a lot of money..
I want to make money, but I need money. A structural contradiction was felt..
So Oliver suggested.
“I asked you to reflect and pay the full price if you no longer intend to steal research materials and then come to me and Mr. Zenon.?”
“Yes, like I said, I get to run a small business. I think it would be okay if there was a wizard as well..”
“A business that dominates one area can never be said to be small..”
Oliver couldn't deny Felix's words. Clearly, the redevelopment project in Area X was not small..
Starting with a redevelopment business, the business was expanded to include a rental business, and a magic workshop business centered on Smith, a warlock craftsman, was established and was conducting exclusive transactions with crime firms..
In addition, several subsidiaries were being established by taking advantage of the characteristics of the indigenous community people in Area X..
For example, using the connections of Dinklage, who ran a gym in District That's right.
Fortunately, the overall project went smoothly, and thanks to this, the redevelopment business grew and gained influence in various fields..
I asked in a confused voice if Felix, who was in prison, knew about that..
“······But is there anything I need??”
“I think we can use Mr. Felix’s power to manage the forest..”
Oliver answered without hesitation, he hadn't offered Felix the job without thinking..
“By forest, do you mean the woodcutter's forest that appeared in area X?.”
“yes. I think the magic of the Gaia school that deals with the power of the earth will be helpful in taking care of the forest..”
It was like that. One of the reasons why Oliver wanted to hire Felix, whose career was ruined due to his involvement in backroom dealings, was because he thought he would help manage the forest that had formed in Area X..
Interestingly, the magic of the Gaia school that deals with the power of the earth is somewhat similar to the magic of the Druids and was quite useful in managing the forest..
As evidence, wizards from the alchemy school regularly interacted with the Gaia school regarding soil for growing medicinal herbs..
‘Besides that, I think I can teach people earth magic..’
Oliver thought to himself..
Currently, Oliver is teaching dark magic to the fighter crew and those who choose, but isn't there a need to teach only black magic??
To put it bluntly, there might be someone who is more talented at magic..
So Oliver wanted to teach magic through Felix..
Oliver is currently an employee within the Magic Tower, so he cannot freely teach magic to people outside the Magic Tower, but if Felix comes here, he can teach through Felix..
Then, Felix asked a question..
“Why me??”
“what does that mean?”
“I asked him why he was making such a merciful offer to me. He's a thief who stole other people's research and sold it... Are you a virgin??”
Felix, who is usually armed with humility and caution, openly displayed anger, feelings of inferiority, and self-destruction..
Emotions that the past Oliver couldn't understand. But now Oliver could understand.
I smoked Pilgerette made with Duncan’s beautiful light and experienced his life indirectly..
Of course, it was different from Felix, but it wasn't that different..
“Because I understand why Mr. Felix made that choice..”
“······I beg your pardon? Did you say you understand??”
Felix asked back as if he couldn't believe his ears. Oliver nodded his head..
“Yeah, what's weird??”
“Of course it's all strange. how do you understand me?”
Felix showed genuine incomprehension and anger. As if being ridiculed.
“You are an employee of the Magic Tower, but outside of the Magic Tower you already have a solid position as a problem solver.?”
Oliver was silent..
“Oh, and you also have enough magical talent to keep an eye on the archives, right? If you want, you can be instantly promoted within the Magic Tower. But you understand me?”
Oliver, who indirectly experienced Duncan's life, answered Felix's question..
“yes. I understand.”
“How can someone like you know how I feel about being able to join the Magic Tower only by secretly stealing items or stealing other people's research because I have an ambiguous talent that is difficult to give up or continue? Are you kidding me??!”
Felix let out a cry that was neither resentment nor lamentation. His red, moist, bloodshot eyes showed that he was dominated by his emotions..
Oliver wondered how to explain this..
How to explain the man Duncan, how he used his emotions to create Pilgerette, and how he ended up smoking it..
“······I found out by chance.”
There was too much to explain, and there was sensitive information, so Oliver gave up on explaining. I just answered simply..
Felix paused for a moment at that shameless answer..
“Because I happened to see it?”
“Yes, I found it by chance. It wasn't easy to find out, though..”
Oliver said with sincerity. Actually, the process of extracting Duncan's beautiful light and making it bloom was not easy. It was a situation where everyone almost died..
“Are you asking me to believe that now??”
“Yes, that's true and I can't explain it any further..”
Felix tried to say something but then stopped..
Apart from feeling personally jealous and inferior to Oliver's talent, I also had a personal appreciation for him..
Whatever it was, it was Oliver who saved him from Lake Village and helped him recover by giving him the blood elixir..
Also, although Felix himself was not yet aware of it, he had faith in Oliver's character. At least you won't ridicule others or tell lies..
Oliver, who listened to the answer in silence, responded..
“Again, I understand how Felix and other Magic Tower members feel. The dreams and goals I had for the first time, the unexpected reality and the wall of talent, and the resulting frustration, fear, despair, and anger... So I realize how lucky I am..”
“······That's why I'm helping you?”
“yes. Of course, there are a few more reasons why I want to help Mr. Felix..”
“what is that······.”
In response to Felix's question, Oliver muttered to himself..
“I've personally thought about this because there are a few similar cases. Why do we act differently depending on the target?.”
Oliver recalled how he interfered with a paladin who was trying to kill a child, a warlock, how he made a difference in the treatment of Eve, Child, and Glutton, and how he left while ignoring Bartholomew, who wanted to say something..
“Some people don't feel much when they die, but others do. Interested in some, indifferent to others... I'm not sure, but I think it's because of the sense of intimacy and distance I personally feel..”
Personal intimacy and distance. Oliver spoke as if he had made an amazing discovery, something that everyone instinctively recognizes as they go through life, even if it is not necessarily explained. Because it was truly something new for Oliver..
A truly alien and strange appearance. Felix had a strange feeling of anticipation there..
“Are you saying I'm personally close to you??”
“I think they are relatively close among the Magic Tower people. Whatever the reason, I saw how diligently Mr. Felix attended class as a student and how diligently he worked as a researcher..”
“······.”
“So I want to help Felix. However, it literally just helps. It is up to Mr. Felix to decide whether to accept it or not..”
Oliver, who came and persuaded me for a long time even though I wasn't called, spoke in a very insensitive manner at the end. If I refuse, I feel like I won't be involved any further..
However, ironically, Felix was able to feel respect for himself in that insensitivity. Oliver's attitude of trying to be treated as an equal and as a person..
Although he didn't know why, Felix felt deep satisfaction, joy, and relief..
As proof, Felix's complexion and eyes, which had been like a living corpse, returned to life..
“······Honestly, I don't know. Now I'm afraid to do anything.”
Felix expresses his worries instead of making decisions. Oliver accepted it normally, without the slightest expression on his face..
“Well then, think about it a little more. You won't have much time to think about it while you're here, right??”
“Is that a joke?”
“yes? no. I'm serious.”
Felix laughed at Oliver's answer and started eating the meal Oliver brought..
“Well then, I will give it much thought as you said..”
“of course. Whatever is convenient for you... But why did you ask me earlier if it was a joke? Did I make a joke without realizing it??”
“let's not talk about that.”
Felix finished his story and finished his meal. It was very delicious.
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