Genius Warlock - Episode 560
560. Jane (2)
“Hoo············.”
Stability of Gallos and legalization of black magic. After hearing the explanation, Jane let out an uncharacteristically long exclamation..
Sincerity, not a pretentious response trying to please the other person. It meant that I was surprised..
Looking at the bright eyes, boiling interest, and curiosity, I felt like I said it well..
“under······. It certainly seems like Cardinal Armand is a big man. You're suggesting something that an average person can't even imagine..”
“thank god. I thought it was just me that was weird..”
“Do not worry. I think it's strange, and most people probably think it's strange. Who would want to make warlocks legal? but-”
Jane paused for a moment to communicate effectively..
“-There is a possibility. This is what's important.”
“Do you really think so??”
“At least it's not impossible.”
Jane confirmed..
“Cardinal Priest Armand’s logic is quite plausible. We praise this as the golden age of humanity, the age of magic and industry, but on the other hand, it is also a time when the number of warlocks is reaching its peak..”
That was true. Interestingly, the current era, the most developed and wealthy in history, was evaluated by some intellectuals as another dark age..
The basis for this was the gap between rich and poor, the poor class, war, and the rapidly increasing number of warlocks, which had increased to an unprecedented level in history..
“The public may not realize it, but the number of warlocks has reached its peak. Although they may not admit it on the outside, there are probably quite a few experts who feel the limits of armed suppression. In such a situation, if a big name like Cardinal Priest Armand is at the helm, legalization of warlocks is not entirely impossible..”
After Jane finished speaking, she covered her mouth with her hand and fell into deep thought..
As an investor, I have been thinking about what kind of money I will make if such an era really comes, and my attitude and insight have definitely become deeper than when I saw it before..
That's why it was surprising. Despite all the changes, we still invest money in orphanages and welfare facilities..
While Oliver was looking at Jane with admiration, Jane asked him with sparkling eyes..
“Did you accept it??”
Pure curiosity. Oliver answered after a moment of silence..
“······no.”
“ah······.”
Jane let out an exclamation mixed with regret. Still, she suppressed those feelings and carefully examined Oliver's complexion..
“If you don't mind, can I know why??”
Oliver opened his mouth to answer Jane's question, but no sound came out..
After the conversation with Armand, Oliver couldn't figure out the exact reason. It was hazy, as if there was fog..
Seeing Oliver like that, Jane didn't urge him in any way and just waited quietly..
As if you can tell me or you don't have to tell me.
The long silence continued, and Oliver found it difficult to open his mouth..
“······I'm not confident.”
“You don't have to force yourself to say it..”
“No, I want to say... I want to talk to someone.”
Jane responded to those words with a smile. Out of pure kindness without any ulterior motive. Oliver, seeing the favor, continued the story with a slightly more relaxed mind than before..
“I declined because I doubted whether I could do such an incredible task..”
“Hmm... Honestly, it's a huge deal. What they are saying is to fill the vacancy of the human meat cook, and it means to reorganize the warlock society with the support of the Church of Pater. The benefits that come with it will be beyond your imagination..”
“Yes, even I, the stupid person I am, expected that..”
“So you refused? ······Well, it’s not that I don’t understand. I'm a person who only puts in money, so it's okay to just calculate profit and loss, but actually doing it is a different matter..”
Jane told the story on Oliver's side..
“With great interest comes corresponding risks and checks. For example, even if Cardinal Priest Armand helps, it is questionable what will happen to the entire Church of Pater, and the wizards will not be friendly either. Wizards despise warlocks as fake wizards, so they may view them as an insult to them or even a threat... Considering the whole thing, refusing is also an option. Pioneers are prone to getting shot..”
Oliver, who had been looking at the lake at Jane's attitude, turned his gaze to look at Jane..
Although she was born as Edith's illegitimate daughter, she gained part of his inheritance, and, not content with that, tried to become a better person, and eventually succeeded..
In some ways, he was truly different from Oliver..
“hmm······. Maybe I refused because it was annoying..”
“It's annoying?”
“Cardinal Armand said so. He thinks I refused because I was lazy..”
“Hmm... What do you think??”
“well······. I do not know. Did you decline because it was annoying, or because you thought it was really too much to do? However, it is uncomfortable.”
“Why is it uncomfortable??”
“I felt like it was too grand and great and it didn't suit me. More like that... Don’t you think it takes a special person to do it??”
“It sounds strange to my ears..”
Jane, leaning against the fence, looked at Oliver with a more natural expression than before..
“Well, I guess it suits Dave.?”
“······.”
Oliver was silent. Although these words were certainly happy, Oliver felt bitterness and an inexplicable rejection in them. He doesn't think it suits him.
Jane, who was quick-witted, must have noticed Oliver's reaction and smiled delicately..
“By any chance, did my words offend you??”
Oliver shook his head..
“No, I don't feel bad. I'm rather happy.”
“really?”
“Yes, I heard that from someone like Miss Jane..”
“······I'm confused. Are you really naive, or are you just pretending to be naive?.”
“yes?”
“no. it's nothing······. Why are you reacting like that when you say you are more than happy? I don't want to pretend to know, but he doesn't look happy. Then I get hurt.”
“sorry······. It's just that it doesn't seem like a word that suits me. The word special. It's embarrassing to hear because it doesn't fit..”
“Do you really think you're not special? sincerely?”
Jane, who had not asked strongly until now out of consideration for Oliver, asked in a strong tone for the first time..
This means that we will definitely address this issue..
Oliver was surprised by her sudden attitude, but responded..
“I established myself as a problem solver, built a reputation, and established a business in District X.-”
“-iced coffee. Wait.”
Jane held out both palms and shook her head..
“That's not what I said. I know how strong and resourceful Dave is. The fact that he came to Landa alone, established himself as a problem solver, and proudly established a business in District X is already very famous. Probably, if I were Dave, I would have given a lecture. They say he is a legend who succeeded in Landa with his bare hands. Just one lecture will bring in tens of billions of dollars.?”
Jane made exaggerated hand gestures and even joked to make Oliver happy..
“And I also heard a rumor spreading through Gallos. The birth of a new finger, the second coming of the human meat chef... It's a really great story. Considering age. There is no shortage of words to add the word ‘special’ to it. but!”
Jane held up her index finger..
“What I meant by special is a little different..”
“······How is it different??”
Jane lowered her index finger and shrugged her shoulders..
“It's Dave's first time. The reason I showed myself double-bathing. Do you remember?”
“yes. When I received help from Cant. At that time, Lady Jane said!!!”
Oliver imitated Jane's swear words at the time..
“······Fuck! Fuck!! Damn this dog...! You said. For 3 minutes.”
“Oh my, fuck. There's no need to remember that much detail..”
Jane joked, showing off her embarrassment and swearing..
“That was the first time I saw myself swearing at someone. Especially in front of men. Do you know why??”
“well?”
“The first is because we were taught that way. Women like me learn how to please men in case they don't receive an inheritance. Usually men don't like women who swear..”
“Even if you criticize me, I like Lady Jane..”
Jane's ears lit up slightly and she smiled delicately..
“······The second reason is because I personally don’t like swearing. I think I resemble Edith when I swear..”
Oliver nodded without realizing it. Certainly, Jane's appearance when swearing was similar to Edith's..
“So, I have never cursed in front of men or even in front of my female colleagues. But I did it in front of Dave..”
“Because the situation was the situation..”
“Well, that's right. Still, I was able to do it thanks to Dave asking me to make it easier. thank you. He's never been so refreshed in his life.”
Jane expressed sincere gratitude for what had happened..
“In fact, until then, my goal was to somehow receive a portion of Edith's fortune and spend the rest of my life eating away at it, so I was always frustrated..”
“I know. But now you have become an investor that everyone recognizes. You are amazing.”
“that's right. Even when I think about it, I think it’s kind of amazing. At least there is no one who can criticize my abilities in front of me anymore... Thanks to Dave.”
“Me?”
Just as Oliver was about to turn down the incomprehensible words, Jane spoke firmly..
“ah! This is my decision, so don't deny it as you wish..”
“······I don't know why it's all thanks to me. Miss Jane. Is it because I helped you??”
“Well, you can't deny that either. Because you helped me at every important moment. But that's not the only reason... I'm saying this because Dave approved of me..”
“It's me?”
“Don't you remember? What I said at the auction house was that I was not a shabby or shameful person..”
“No, I remember.”
Jane laughed..
“He said I was great back then, just like now, and that I was better than Dave in some ways. He also said that the way he smiles and works hard is pretty..”
“Yes, I remember that too.”
“There has never been anyone like that before. Who would say such a thing to an illegitimate girl raised in the Sisterhood?.”
“······.”
“So for some reason, I felt like I could do it too. I guess I just need to work hard. Read my feelings now. Am I lying now?.”
“······You're serious..”
Jane chuckled..
“So Dave is a special person, at least to me. He's probably no different from other people... So consider yourself a little more special. If he doesn't respect himself, how can he respect others?.”
“That's a good thing.”
“I learned it from Dave... So, I hope you don't look the same as before at the party..”
Jane suddenly spoke at the end, mixed with selfishness. It's as if the desire I was holding back suddenly came out..
He must have been surprised by what he said. Jane added hastily before Oliver could finish his sentence..
“Oh, I'm not angry, so don't misunderstand. That's absolutely not the case. You did this for me, so how could you be angry? It's really not real.”
Oliver calmed down the embarrassed Jane..
“All right.”
“······thank you. Please forget what I just said. I'm just doing this because of my greed. just······. Please forget it.”
When Oliver saw Jane, he remembered shooting a man at a party and asked a question..
“······Are you very disappointed??”
“no! That's not it...! To be honest, it was refreshing. However, I like the usual Dave better..”
Jane said urgently, feeling embarrassed..
“They are polite, always use respectful language, and treat women like us without prejudice. Above all, you always try not to cross the line... I like that. Men with strong strength are always unable to do that. Because there is no reason for that. But I don't like it.”
“······.”
“That's why I said the same thing earlier... What's important is Dave's will. It's selfish?”
Instead of answering, Oliver used the quarter staff he was holding in his left hand to wrap it around Jane's waist and pulled her..
Embarrassed by the sudden action, Jane opened her eyes wide and fell into Oliver's arms without saying anything. Meanwhile, Oliver lifted one foot and stomped on the ground..
“······!”
Then an indescribable sound came from the lake, and someone splashed in the water..
A fish-man with a human body, a fish's head, and webbed hands..
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