Genius Warlock-Episode 573
573. empty city (2)
“That's Bean City. Can you see it??”
Lisandro, who sat in the seat right behind Oliver, kindly pointed and explained like a tour guide..
“yes······. It really looks like the skull of a giant..”
Oliver was purely amazed by the giant skull-shaped rock in the harbor of Bean City..
The Skull Rock was so gigantic that it could not even be compared to any other giant Oliver had ever seen. As Lysandro said, it boasted a size that could be considered a colossus rather than a giant..
It was said that an empty city was built by selling the body of a dead giant, but it seems that it was not a lie..
“That rock. Are these really the remains of a giant god??”
“well? There are people in the city who believe that, and there are people who don't... After all, isn't it an easy story to believe that he climbed a giant beanstalk to heaven and killed a giant??”
Oliver was convinced by Lisandro's words..
It was an incredibly unbelievable story that they went to heaven by climbing a beanstalk, stole from the giant who lived there, and made the chasing giant cut down the beanstalk and fall to his death to build an empty city..
However, apart from that, Oliver saw a huge bean stalk in his eyes..
Next to the mountain range at the back of Vienna City, there is a trace of a bean tree that has withered and hardened into stone and at first glance looks like a huge rock..
“Where can I look?.”
Ewan, sitting in the passenger seat next to Oliver, demanded..
“Oh, sorry. Let's see.”
Oliver leaned back and gave Ewan a better look. Nevertheless, Lee Wan did not like it and made additional demands..
“I think I'll be able to see it better if I take off the chains around my body.?”
Lee Wan, who was wrapped in five layers of chains all over his body, made a clattering sound and spoke..
Oliver answered that he had no choice but to surround Ewan as he tried to escape..
“sorry. Instead, we will help you make it easier to see..”
Oliver held the steering wheel only as Ptah's Assistant, grabbed Iwan with his free left hand and pulled him towards the window for a moment..
“do you see?”
“Oh, it's humiliating, but it looks good. Speaking of which, why are there chains on cars??”
“When I saw the Milliyu people tying up Lee Wan with chains, I thought it would be nice to have one too, so I got one..”
“I don't know where to start. Don't fucking let me go.”
“Aren't you going to run away??”
“They're trying to sell me to meet Jack, but of course I have to run away.!”
“It's a misunderstanding. It's not like that..”
“No, it's not like that. And just saying polite things doesn't mean you're polite. It's polite to treat someone appropriately! ······shit! I really got it wrong. I never thought he would be such a crazy bastard.”
Oliver apologized as he put Ewan back in his original seat, and Ewan screeched in protest..
As the commotion continued, Lisandro intervened..
“I think it would be better to walk from here. This car is cool, but it stands out too much..”
When living in a foreign country, you have to follow what the locals say. Oliver got out of the car as Lisandro said and used miniaturization magic to make the car smaller..
Lisandro looked at this in silence..
“······.”
“Why are you doing that??”
“Oh, it's nothing. You both use this..”
Lisandro quickly reached into his bag and pulled out an old, faded gray cloak..
Kuek!
When the gray cloak came out, Lisandro's glutton made a vomiting sound, and Oliver took the cloak and wrapped it around him..
“thank you.”
“This is cheap for the price of your life..”
“That's right, the cape is so cheap I can't wear it..”
Iwan, who was chained up, didn't seem to like the gray cloak..
“Even if it's like this, I have sensitive skin and my body doesn't accept anything unless it's a luxury product. Above all, wearing a cape on top of a cape is such a stupid fashion that I just can't do it.-”
“-It looks good to me.”
While Ewan was speaking, Oliver arbitrarily put a cape around him and covered his face..
“I hate you now.”
Iwan said, moving his barely exposed jaw, and Oliver apologized again and asked Lisandro what he should do now..
“From now on, just follow me. I'll take care of everything else..”
Lisandro is full of confidence. He said and took a step away, and Oliver limped away with his chains tied to him..
“It's really humiliating.”
Fortunately, the moment of humiliation didn't last that long..
After walking a short distance, I arrived in front of the empty city gates, and the feeling was clearly different from what I saw from afar..
‘It's an amazing scenery. Is this my first time seeing a castle wall??’
thought Oliver as he looked at the walled-off empty city..
A building I have never seen before in Landa or Gallos. It looked like a return to the Middle Ages, and that thought became even stronger when I saw the large number of shantytowns built in front of the castle walls..
‘But it’s different again. It definitely seems like a slum, but it's different from Landa..’
thought Oliver as he looked around the shantytown outside the walls..
Lisandro must have read Oliver's gaze and quickly explained..
“It's a refugee camp..”
“yes?”
“Here you go. Although it is not an official name, everyone calls it a refugee camp. As the name suggests, all people living here are refugees. People from nearby villages or from Iberia.”
“ah······. okay. For a refugee camp, security seems to be good.?”
“Yes, everyone lives in poverty, but that doesn't mean they starve to death or suffer from hard work. A certain level of security and food is guaranteed..”
“what is the reason?”
“Probably because it covers one axis of this city..”
Lee Wan, who was walking making a clattering sound, intervened as if he knew what to do..
“Empty City. The city of warlocks. Presumably, refugees' emotions and corpses are supplied as ingredients for black magic. In return, they are provided with food and safety..”
“······That's correct.”
Lisandro acknowledged..
When Oliver heard that story, he remembered helping Joseph in supplying raw materials at Weinham..
I remember extracting motherhood from single mothers and turning them into pilgarettes..
“······.”
“It goes without saying that safety and food are not free. Still, it's a bit better here. Iberian cities are so exploited that people die while working, and the countryside is-”
“-Mr. Lisandro. So, the security here is managed by the black magic family??”
Oliver, who was lost in his own thoughts, suddenly became curious and asked a question..
“yes? ah······. no. This city doesn't run families.”
“then?”
“It is operated as a cooperative. Warlock's Guild.”
“Hoo······. can you explain in detail?”
Oliver showed interest in hearing the story for the first time..
The warlock organization that Oliver knew was the Family, a type of criminal organization, and, to put it a little differently, it was a pseudo-religion. This too was not very different from the family..
But, what a combination. I couldn't help but be intrigued. Especially in Oliver’s current situation..
Fortunately, Lysandro, who operates as a smuggler in this city, knew quite a bit..
“well. I also have more details... To tell you all I know, warlocks with similar talents gather together to protect their interests. A combination that creates zombies, a combination that creates potions, etc..”
Manipulation class, disease class, firearms class, creation class.
“So, there are only four combinations in Vienna City??”
“No, that's not it. There are about ten of them. Even within the same field, there are different combinations depending on which field they focus on. For example, the combinations that create zombies have different specialties for domestic use, export, construction, and combat..”
Oliver understood what I meant..
Black magic is broadly divided into four series, but it can also be divided into detailed series, and can be divided arbitrarily depending on the method of use..
“In addition, there are artisans who make black magic strengthening potions, pilgarets, elixirs of life, and black magic items, so there are quite a few combinations..”
“Then, why don't we fight??”
Oliver asked curiously. Even in Weinham's case, the slightest change caused them to almost fight, and actually fight..
Landa was no different. To a certain extent, a warlock could produce power equivalent to a heavy weapon alone, and even more depending on his skill..
Even if there were only ten such warlock organizations, it would be safe to say that this city was a kind of powder keg..
Even Lisandro did not deny this..
“I can't say there aren't fights. However, in most cases, it does not spread significantly. Not only are there warlocks in this city, but there are also pirates and big-time smugglers. In most cases, we will try to resolve the issue amicably. The same goes for pirates and smugglers..”
Oliver nodded..
In short, there are not just warlocks, so they can't fight among themselves..
“Moreover, most people like this city, so there are few people who would do something that would cause damage to the entire city. There is no city better for pirates, warlocks, and smugglers than this city..”
Lisandro explained.
The warlock stands proudly on the streets, not in the back alleys.,
Pirates confidently rest in port and receive supplies.,
There aren't many places where smugglers can get quality stolen goods and black magic items..
“And this is probably the only place where you can do it all. There hasn't been any idiot who messes up this place just to get a little more food. Sure, it's a shit city..”
Lisandro spoke with his love for the city shining..
“Oh, and the refugee camp is policed by the city guard. The Black Magic Guild deals with refugees through the city hall..”
“City guard.?”
“That's them..”
Lysandro pointed to the massive, tightly constructed red walls and gates..
There, people armed with heavy weapons were talking to people passing through the gates and collecting goods..
The level of clothing and armament was above Landa's police, below Landa's soldiers, and at the level of a well-trained gang or militia..
“Please stand here and wait for a moment..”
After asking for Oliver's understanding, Lisandro went to the castle gate and smiled and exchanged greetings with the guard..
Since smuggling is their livelihood, it’s a natural sight..
After a few conversations, Lisandro opened his mouth and took out twenty boxes of alcohol, twenty bags of sugar, and several boxes of coffee..
While the guards were listing the items, another took out a long skewer with eyes and forced it into the mouth of the bag to check the inside..
As it is a city of warlocks, it is important to check if there are any hidden black magic items..
When it was confirmed that there was nothing hidden, the security guard took a few items as toll tax and recommended that they be packed on the road..
At that time, Lisandro pointed at Oliver and Ewan and said something to the guard..
“What are you saying?”
Under normal circumstances, it wouldn't have been audible from this distance, but Ewan asked so naturally, and Oliver also answered naturally..
“He said he was needed for his business and asked to be allowed to pass by. Instead, they say you can take a few things with you..”
Fortunately, the security guard took a quick look to see if it was working, took out some alcohol, coffee, and sugar, and motioned for us to pass..
In that way, Oliver was able to come inside without much interference from Lisandro.-
“-wait for a sec.”
A security guard stopped Oliver and Ewan as they passed by in a solemn voice..
Jump and jump. A security guard approaches with his hand on the pistol on his waist. He slightly opened Iwan's cloak to check the chains that bound his body..
“What is this?”
A chain wrapped around Iwan to tie him up as he tries to escape. Lisandro looked confused for a moment, not knowing what to say, but then Oliver opened her mouth..
“This is my taste.”
“······.”
“······.”
“······.”
“······.”
The guards, Lisandro, Ewan, and Sky were awkwardly silent..
“Try to stay away from the city..”
The security guard left as if he had seen something he couldn't see, and Oliver nodded to Ewan that he passed safely..
Lee Wan said while looking at Oliver like that..
“i hate you.”
***
A back alley after passing the castle gate.
Oliver and Lisandro had a conversation.
“If you're here at the bar in five hours, I'll report to city hall accordingly..”
“thank you. I wanted to explore the city..”
“Gratitude is my responsibility. You even saved my life, but you gave me all the reward money..”
“I didn't agree? If it's my bounty, I should have my share..”
“Since Lee Wan also said this, I think Mr. Lisandro can have it all..”
“Hey, man.”
Lee Wan said with a natural disregard like water..
Anyway, Lysandro looked at his watch and checked his mission one last time..
“Well then, I will report it around 5 PM. Probably as early as 5:20, the city guard will surround the area..”
“Yeah, just in case, we'll stop by the bar at 4:50 PM..”
Lisandro asked Oliver's calm answer..
“Are you sure it's okay??”
“Actually, I'm worried..”
Lisandro was confused as to whether Oliver's expression was not changed at all and his voice was grave. It was then.
“Ah, Mr. Lisandro. Could you please do me one more favor??”
“You tell me. However, if a problem arises because I live in the city, it may be difficult to help..”
“of course. What's more, if the city guard surrounds the bar, can you throw this piece of paper into the sky above the bar??”
Oliver asked, handing over a piece of paper with a space magic spell written on it..
Lisandro reflexively looked to see what the object was..
“Space magic... Is it a scroll??”
Lisandro added a question mark at the end. It was inevitable that he would react this way..
It was a very crude item that could hardly be called a scroll, just a drawing of a magic trick on an ordinary piece of paper..
“It's similar.”
“······What happens when you throw it?”
“It's hard for me to explain in detail. Just to have a smooth conversation with Mayor Jack..”
“It's difficult to help you if you don't explain in detail..”
“I can't help it..”
Oliver tried to take the paper away without hesitation. But, Lisandro grabbed the paper..
“······?”
“Is it very dangerous??”
“······It's not that dangerous.”
“great. Instead, I'm paying off all my debt with this.?”
“Rather, I owed the debt..”
As soon as Lisandro heard those words, he stopped worrying, took the paper, and left..
Judging by his emotional state, it is clear that he will keep his promise to Oliver..
Oliver, seeing that Lisandro had left, turned his head towards Ewan..
“Well then, Lee Wan. Shall we take a look around the city??”
“When I think about it, Can’t I be gone now? Jack was going to come anyway.?”
“No, I have to keep my promise to Lee Wan..”
“What promise?”
“To reconcile Vienna City and Lee Wan..”
***
Oliver toured the city with the chained Iwan for approximately five hours..
Although I didn't have a map or anything, I didn't get lost thanks to Lysandro's knowledge of the city's geography..
Giant's Head Port, the pirate area,
The Black Workshop, the warlock's quarters,
Street of Credit, the smugglers' district,
seafood market,
Central Square Market.
A place where ordinary people live.
Oliver walked along the main street, skimming through the six districts that make up Vienna City, stopping only once at the Black Workshop before visiting the tavern he had promised..
“It's more relaxed than I thought.”
Lee Wan, who was dragged around in chains for five hours, suddenly said:.
“yes?”
“No, I came here to find a friend, but I thought it was too relaxed. I also went touring the city..”
“······Yes.”
Oliver answered while drinking the moonshine he ordered..
“Kyaaa... I guess I ate the poison properly..”
“······What does that mean??”
“I see that you are not telling the truth, but just making excuses. You understand the geography of this city, right??”
Even though Ewan was chained and physically uncomfortable, he saw right through Oliver's mind..
Oliver figured out that under the pretense of tourism, he would understand the geography of the city and capture the role of each district with his own eyes..
“······It's true that I went sightseeing too..”
“Well, there were a lot of interesting things there too. I never thought it would really be run as a cooperative..”
Ewan mentioned the black workshop, and Oliver nodded..
As Lisandro said, the black workshop was different from the black magic workshop that Oliver knew..
It was the same as using existing black magic materials such as emotions, people, animal corpses, and diseases, but the black workshop was a bit more... It felt sunny.
It feels like it is definitely more transparent and sound than the black magic family in Landa and operates in accordance with the law. I felt like I saw a new form of warlock..
Oliver spoke his honest feelings.
“It was very interesting.”
“That's why they tolerated me especially when I walked around like this..”
“thank you.”
“If you know, you pay for the food and drinks here. Owner, give me more alcohol here.!”
Lee Wan had his arms tied and ordered more while eating and drinking with only his mouth..
“of course. Even though you could have removed the chain, you didn't do it out of consideration for me..”
Ewan paused..
“······what?”
“It is as I said. chains. Even though you can solve it, you won’t solve it, right??”
“Thank you for overestimating me, but why do you think so??”
The mountains that protect the back of Vienna City like a castle wall are visible through Oliver's tavern window. To be precise, he said this while looking at a bean tree with only a trace of a stump left next to the mountain range..
“······He is the one who created the beanstalk that incorporated space magic..”
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