Genius Warlock-Episode 558
558. a ridiculous proposal (2)
“yes?”
Oliver asked back as if that was some kind of bullshit. 'Cause I wonder what he's talking about.
A priest tells a warlock to become a human meat cook. It was a remark that Oliver could not understand with his common sense..
“You misunderstood what I meant. I'm not saying you should become a human meat cook, I'm saying fill that void..”
“Sorry, but it sounds the same to my ears. Your Majesty... What is the difference between those two?”
Oliver expressed a very reasonable and legitimate question..
Human meat chef. One of the fingers of the Black Hand, a monster that divided the underworld of Gallos..
Filling his void was no different from asking me to become a monster like a human meat cook..
So Oliver was in doubt. Why are you suggesting this to yourself? He is a cardinal priest from a paladin who must subdue a warlock..
“Is it strange??”
“To be honest, it's very strange. It doesn't seem like a trap, though..”
Oliver saw through the paladin's emotions. Interestingly, he could not read any malice in Armand..
Of course, there was an ulterior motive for profit, but there was no sign of the unique, insidious malice to ensnare others. The intention itself, like Paul Carver, was sound and public rather than private..
His current emotions were cool-headedness, curiosity, and anticipation..
The hope is that Oliver will be able to fill the vacant position of the human meat chef..
Was that why? Oliver wasn't interested in Armand's proposal itself, but he was curious about why he brought up this proposal..
How is it that a high-ranking member of the Church of Pater helps Millieu while hiding his identity, and not only that, he makes an odd suggestion for Oliver to become a human meat cook?.
As if he had read Oliver's feelings, Armand opened his mouth..
“You seem to have a lot of questions... Sit down. I think the story will be long.”
Armand suggested, and Oliver thought for a moment before sitting down across from him..
“Let’s talk step by step. First of all, what should I talk about??”
It's step by step······.
“May I ask your Majesty why you personally stepped forward to help Millieux? You said you were busy..”
“It's a simple question. That's because the legacy of the human meat chef was needed..”
“Is that so?”
Armand tilted his head crookedly..
“Things are not going well for Gallos right now. Because of the rebellion caused by the human meat cook, the authority of the royal family has fallen, and countless rats are running amok to take the lion's place. In the midst of this, I desperately need some good news to change the mood. So I just came forward myself..”
Oliver roughly understood what was meant. I didn't just hear about the bad situation in Gallos, I even saw it for myself..
Although it was unusual for a high-ranking official to step forward to overcome such a situation, it was not entirely impossible..
“Although it's been a while since I left the field, I'm still pretty confident in my skills..”
Armand showed confidence. It was a well-founded attitude in its own way..
Armand's current physical condition, sexual power, vitality, etc. were not only better than that of the Holy Knights in active duty, but were even superior..
Proof that you are taking good care of yourself even when you are busy..
What's more, I even saw with my own eyes how a Gatling machine gun was fired in an already dense forest and a horde of hundreds of zombies were swept away with just one person. I had no choice but to believe it.
‘It was a horde of bombmaster Bey's zombies... Mr. Claus and his group······.’
When Oliver thought about that incident, he thought of Claude, who was in the same group..
He came to the dense forest on his own for the puppet, but lost his life in vain because the puppet was used to open the way..
‘hmm······.’
“Are you okay??”
As Oliver groaned inwardly and lost his mind for a moment, Armand noticed something strange and called Oliver..
Thanks to this, Oliver was able to get out of his contemplation and return to reality..
“ah······. sorry. I thought about something else for a moment..”
“I wonder what you were thinking about that made you lose your mind during the conversation. Do you remember what happened in the dense forest??”
Oliver paused for a moment at Armand's sharp deduction. It seemed like he could penetrate people's emotions like a warlock..
“······It's no big deal. How much did I talk about??”
“You said that the reason I hid my identity and followed Millieux directly was for Gallos' sake... And it is for the same reason that I suggest you fill the vacant position of human meat cook..”
Oliver was completely pulled out of his thoughts and focused again on the current conversation..
“Oh, yes, you did... But I don't understand. How can that be for Gallos? Isn’t it good for Gallos that there is no such thing as a human meat chef??”
“I don't know if it's your poor understanding or lack of interest, but think about it again and ask. Do you think the days when there were human meat chefs were better? Or do you think it's better now without it??”
At that moment, Oliver could immediately understand what Armand was saying..
“People are more afraid of lions than rats, but in reality, only a few people have died from lions. Dozens or hundreds at most? However, it is not a rat or a mosquito. They seem insignificant at first glance, but they killed countless people..”
“Are you saying that the human meat chef is a lion, and the other warlocks are rats or mosquitoes??”
“okay. The power is insignificant compared to that of a human meat cook, but it is more harmful.”
Oliver couldn't help but agree with that at the same time..
As Armand said, it was true that it was more confusing now that there was no human meat cook. As the chief human meat cook disappeared, countless warlocks fought every day..
The Holy Knights and the police fought hard, but even administrative power could not handle it..
Facts that can be seen just by looking at the daily newspapers, radio channels, and streets.
“However, on the other hand, I cannot agree.”
“Why??”
“Isn't the human meat chef also the one who committed numerous crimes? The only difference from now is that it is more systematic and secretive..”
It was like that. It was true that it seemed more chaotic now that the human meat chef was gone, but that didn't mean the time when the human meat chef was there was peaceful..
At first glance, it looked quiet and peaceful, but that was just what the human meat chef made it look like..
I could tell just by looking at the information I had seen and heard about human meat chefs from Merlin and Kevin...
A human meat chef's cuisine and bloody wine that give youth and energy. The collusion between the political and financial circles took advantage of this. For this purpose, human trafficking, private loans, fake orphanages, etc. to supply human flesh and blood. The quantity and quality of crime was no less than it is now..
It's just that the crimes of the human meat cooks were not revealed to the outside and were concentrated on the lower class..
Armand, who heard the explanation, responded.
“is that bad?”
Oliver paused at the unexpected answer. No, it was something I should not have said as a religious person before I expected it..
“······Of course it's a bad thing, isn't it??”
“Bad. However, it is also true that there has never been no crime since mankind created the country until the present. It's not about eliminating crime, it's about controlling it..”
Oliver was silent. I had already heard the story related to it from Paul Carver, and had also read the book..
“But isn't it a bit wrong for Your Highness to say that? Aren’t you a religious person??”
“her······. I don't know how many decades it's been since someone called me a religious person..”
“Aren't you a religious person??”
Oliver asked right away, as if interrupting the conversation. This time Armand was silent for a moment and then answered..
“······You're a religious person, right? Regardless of their position or role, they are ultimately religious people who follow God's teachings. But at the same time, I am also a person who lives in the world..”
“······.”
“So sometimes, instead of the noble teachings of God, we have to bring up stories that are profane but can be used right away..”
“······How amazing. I think I heard a similar story a long time ago..”
Oliver recalled the conversation he had with Joanna shortly after Rosburn disappeared..
Now I know Joanna's situation and the reason why it has to be like that, but at the same time, I thought it was a bit different, but now I feel the same way..
Armand opened his mouth as if he felt that..
“Oh, you despise me... I understand. That's usually the reaction when someone who needs to hear God's word says something like this. I hope to tell a beautiful story that is different from others, but also enjoyable for everyone to hear..”
“······.”
“But unfortunately I don't have the ability to do that. If you say something that satisfies everyone, you won't be able to solve the deep problems of the world. So you have to choose one of the two. Either do nothing and only say good things and avoid being hated by anyone and ignore reality, or you can solve the problem even if it means getting your hands dirty. I just choose what I have to do.”
Oliver heard Armand's words with his ears and saw his emotions with his eyes..
There really was a lot he wanted to ask, but Oliver decided to focus on the present for now..
“······Why are you suggesting this to me??”
“The first is because of skill. To fill the empty position of a human meat cook, overwhelming skills that are different from those of ordinary warlocks are required..”
“Not to that extent.”
“Oh, not only that, but you defeated the Sleeping Forest Creature in one go, and dealt with the Swan Church's Prince Candidate and Puppet, who performed human sacrifice, in succession? If you think that's humility and courtesy, shut up. Because that's not humility or anything, but a different form of arrogance..”
Oliver was silent..
“Good... The second is because of your reputation. As you can see, your activities in the dense forest are already spreading far beyond the Galos backworld. With the provocative name of the birth of a new finger and the second coming of the human meat chef,.”
Oliver couldn't say anything after hearing the story from Eve and Murphy..
Whatever Oliver thought, it was reality..
“I was a bit surprised too. It's so similar to a human meat chef. In particular, that ridiculous strength.”
“······Because I exercise.”
Oliver looked around again..
“work out? I guess I'll have to hope other people believe me. There are people who believe that it was you, and not the Archives, who took down the human meat cook..”
“Me?”
“Rumors tend to arise in these types of things. Especially when someone with superpowers like a human meat chef appears. I like it anyway.”
Armand said as if he was not interested. In reality, he was more interested in how to use it than whether it was true..
Oliver felt like things were going more and more wrong. Anyway, Armand continued his explanation..
“The third reason is your status. You are a troubleshooter who uses black magic in the back world, but you are also a magician employed by the Magic Tower, and you run a legitimate business in Landa. Your unique status is.”
“I'm sorry, but I don't think that will work even further. Your Majesty).”
“If you fill the empty position of the human meat chef who was a big name in the underworld, your status, which was barely able to move between the shadows and the sun, will be shaken.?”
“yes.”
“Then you don't have to worry.”
“······?”
“If you accept my offer, I will help you and the warlock become legitimate entities..”
***
Oliver tilted his head at the unknown words and immediately straightened his head..
It was that Oliver, who was so calm, was so surprised not only by most things, but even in situations where his own life was at stake..
Legalization of warlocks. What was even more unbelievable was that although there may have been an ulterior motive behind the offer, the words themselves were sincere..
I had no intention of cheating or violating anything..
“Are you surprised??”
“······Yes, I was surprised. By the way, is it okay for someone who is in charge of a part of the Paterism to make such a suggestion??”
“Rather, it is a possible proposition because it is Paterism. Who else but Paterism could suggest this??”
That was correct. Legalization of black magic. It was a story that could never be brought up by anyone, including black magicians, politicians, wizards, and wealthy individuals, for any reason. However, ironically, the story was different when it came to Paterism..
Because they are the ones who can monitor and suppress warlocks..
Legalization of warlocks. Whether it is possible or not is something that can only be known by actually trying it, but the one that could at least bring up the story was none other than the Paterism, and that too by a high-ranking official..
For example, like Armand in front of Oliver right now..
Oliver felt that the curiosity that had been boiling up earlier was cooling down and being organized in an orderly manner..
“Why do you want to do that??”
“It's similar to crime. Since you can't stop it by blocking it, I decided it would be better to keep it under control. You would know?”
Armand had a good grasp of the science of black magic..
It was thought that black magic in the world was mainly learned by those who crave blood and death, treat people as objects, and worship the devil, but the reality was a little different..
It was true that personality was distorted due to the nature of the study, but most people studied black magic for a more realistic reason..
For example, the only means to dream of a better future..
It was the same for other disciples like Joseph and Marie who took Oliver away..
To develop the strength to protect oneself and to become economically prosperous.
Of course, there were some who had other reasons, but those were only a few..
“It's not something I would say as a priest, but it doesn't mean I don't understand your feelings..”
“Learning black magic?”
“okay. It makes no sense in many ways to force people to live a life where they work 10 to 16 hours a day and not even have a home to sleep in just because it is right..”
Sincerity.
“It is understandable that many lower class people learn black magic. Because of this, the study of black magic is becoming more and more obscure..”
“······Your Majesty is very different from an ordinary paladin..”
“Oh, I see you know a lot about paladins. What is an average paladin like??”
Oliver paused..
“······no, that's not it.”
“is it? That's fun. Even warlocks who are the target of prejudice have prejudice..”
It was a sudden remark, but Oliver couldn't say anything. I think that's true to some extent. Oliver apologized..
“Excuse me. I guess I spoke too thoughtlessly..”
“There's nothing to apologize for. It's a mistake that most people make... In any case, the reason I made this suggestion to you was not simply to calm the current confusion. Furthermore, they are trying to bring the science of black magic to the forefront and control it more safely..”
“hmm······. It's an interesting story, but I doubt it's possible. Isn’t it a discipline that uses people as its material??”
“If emotions and vitality are extracted below a certain amount, they will not have any significant effect on the body. It is not impossible if you approach it with the same concept as blood donation. The use of corpses requires further discussion, but.”
As before, Armand showed off his insight into the study of black magic. He seemed to understand beyond simply analyzing for subjugation..
“What more? Rather than approaching this as whether it is possible or not, we should approach it as if we will make it possible..”
“okay.”
“It won't be a bad story for you either. You can become a legal warlock and create that system..”
I understood what you meant..
If, as Armand said, Oliver filled the vacancy of the human meat cook, stabilized the backworld of Gallos, and received legal recognition with the support of the Church of Pater, Oliver could control the warlock in a different form from that of the human meat cook..
Even Oliver could see that numerous interests arose at this time..
“There's no need for me to explain that benefit, you can just ask your co-CEO..”
“hmm? Do you know Forest??”
“Isn’t it easy to find out just by looking at Landa’s business registration certificate? Do you really think they would have made this suggestion without even doing that much research? I also know of a cult that follows you in the same way..”
Oliver wondered what day it was today..
“Don't get me wrong. I don't really have any feelings or interest in that area. I also know that you refused to worship yourself..”
“······The information power of the Paterism is amazing..”
“Whatever it is, it is the Paterism that serves the gods and protects this land... My point now is that it is also beneficial to those who follow you. Although they were once laundered as a legitimate business, they were ultimately warlocks. Even if you get involved in something bad, it's dangerous. Especially when things are confusing like now..”
“······.”
“There's no response. I think I've convinced you enough. The public and private benefits that will arise when you listen to my proposal..”
It was right. It was quite a long story, but Armand's suggestion was logical and a good suggestion without any flaws..
From a public perspective, it was possible to solve the huge problems of securing Gallos and legalizing warlocks at the same time, and privately, enormous economic benefits and safety were achieved..
However, there was a problem.
“I wonder if I can do such a difficult task..”
“question?”
“Yeah, I'm not sure I can do such a great thing..”
“Not confident? It's not annoying?”
Armand said something unexpected..
“yes?”
“No, it doesn't look like that to me. The way you fought in the dense forest, or the way you look now. Either he's lazy because he's lazy, or he's like an idiot who doesn't know what to do..”
“······well. I don't know. but.”
“but?”
“Isn't that wrong??”
Oliver said honestly. Isn't it a sin for him to be lazy or act like an idiot? Armand answered this.
“It's not wrong. Even though you can do something better and more right, you don't do it. Maybe that's why the world looks like this.”
“You're saying that because of what the world is like.?”
“A world where children work in coal mines, poor mothers sell mother's wool for their babies, and eventually even sell their babies.?”
Oliver was speechless..
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