Genius Warlock-Episode 602
602. It's changing (3)
“Ah, hello! Olly, no, Dave.!!”
Area X Redevelopment Coalition Office. When Oliver greeted Celine, Celine responded by bending her waist 120 degrees. Thanks to her, her hair fluttered..
This is the first time we have met since Weinham. I don't know if it was because of that, but she was very nervous..
To relieve her tension, Oliver got down on one knee and brought her to eye level..
“Yes, nice to meet you. Celine, how are you??”
“Ah, yes, yes! Thanks to Dave's grace, I'm doing well! Thank you for your concern.”
Contrary to her intentions, Celine's tension did not ease but became more serious. However, Oliver did not give up and continued the conversation. I use all the speaking skills I learned at Angel's House..
“Actually, I wasn't that worried..”
Celine's eyes wavered. And she let her feelings of loss and heartache shine through. A reaction beyond expectations. Oliver immediately spoke next..
“Celine is a braver person than me. She thought she'd be fine.”
“ah.”
What Oliver said in the past at Weinham. When Celine heard those words again, she beamed with joy, the exact opposite emotion from before. She was truly happy that Oliver remembered their conversation..
As proof, Celine's face turned red like blush, and the corners of her mouth rose as if melting with embarrassment and happiness..
The awkwardness disappeared from the air, and the tension disappeared from Celine's small body..
Oliver gathered momentum and invited Celine to sit down..
widely.
“Do you like cake? Or, cookies?”
Oliver asked, pointing to the sweet treats piled on the table, and Celine pointed to the cake. Oliver cut her cake into large chunks and placed them in front of her, and Celine devoured them with her baby bird-like mouth..
“Is it delicious??”
“yes! it is delicious. Dear Dave. thank you.”
Celine kept saying 'nim' and the word 'thank you'..
Personally, it was disappointing.
Oliver is not a great person to the point of being called 'nim'. He couldn't even tell him to take it out. We've already discussed this with Weinham. Celine said she was comfortable with Nimza, and Oliver had no choice but to accept. So the matter could not be mentioned.
Well, there were many other things I wanted to say. For example, do you still think of yourself as a god? However, there is an order to conversation. Instead of asking such questions, Oliver asked a more ordinary and common sense question. For example-
“Are you having a good time with Landa??”
Like how are you? Celine, who had eaten half of her cake, glanced at Oliver..
“I know Celine is brave, but whether this is a place to stay is another matter. Are you okay??”
“Yes, I'm doing well..”
Celine, who swallowed the cake, nodded and answered. Perhaps due to her sugar, Celine regained her composure. As if to prove this, she showed the same intelligence she showed in her wine ham..
“It was unfamiliar at first, but now I like it here. There were a lot of people and I made friends..”
“Good for you.”
“Hey Dave. Can I ask you a question??”
Celine shines with interest, curiosity, and motivation. Oliver allowed questions. Because that was the path to healthy conversation..
“Can I ask why you called me? Did we make some mistake??”
“No, that can't be possible. I just wanted to talk to you..”
“ah······. Okay, thank you. Dear Dave.”
Celine expressed her gratitude. As if it was an honor to have this much attention paid to them. Oliver's heart felt a little tight at that sight..
Because Oliver's conversation wasn't for Celine or anyone else, it was for himself..
Oliver wanted to talk to people to use as a compass for becoming a good person..
But instead, I heard a thank you. The side where Jane had stabbed me hurt. Still, he couldn't quit now, so Oliver made up his mind..
The intentions may be a bit impure, but no matter what, if you are nice to people, there will be no problems. It was similar to business. Oliver gets the profits he wants, and people get jobs. It was like that. Well, there should be no problem..
After making up his mind, Oliver asked Celine trivial questions such as what she had been doing since coming to Landa, how she had been, and what her life was like. Celine answered energetically and in detail as if she was trying to repay Oliver's feelings..
At first, they lived in an old multi-family house provided by Oliver, but as development began in earnest, they say they are now living in a fairly nice house. In the morning, they learn black magic, in the afternoon, they help adults with their work, and in the late afternoon and evening, they spend time with the fighter crew children. They said they would play together. He said that there are children who are not good at writing or arithmetic, so he teaches them..
“Does Celine teach you??”
“Usually, it is the teachers who are in charge of our education. Director Mari said that those who want to learn should teach..”
“oh······. cool.”
“Ah, Milo teaches me arithmetic..”
Milo. The youngest brother of Landa's liquor king, Murphy Kimbell. Currently, he visits this place regularly to learn black magic..
“Let's go with miles?”
“Yes, if you don't do it, they hit you on the back, but they teach you well..”
“is it so?”
“They teach using things like candy..”
“oh······.”
Oliver was impressed without even realizing it. He is dragged away by his ears by his aunt, Maggie, and scolded by his older brother, Murphy, for showing such a thing. He was a little surprised. Well, because people had various appearances..
Afterwards, Oliver continued a more personal conversation, including how he was in the past and how he met Marie..
It was a question I couldn't ask during Weinham's time due to lack of excitement, but as expected, it was far from a bright story..
The slums, dangerous gangs, Marie who appeared at the right time and saved her, etc. The story of Celine meeting Marie was quite similar to the story of Marie meeting Joseph. Perhaps most tragedies in the world took a similar form..
“So that’s why you like Marie..”
“We all like Director Mari. Because they are kind and good to you..”
The adult Celine smiled brightly for the first time. A face like a child. I don't know why, but it was nice to see.
“Of course, I like it too, Dave.!”
A child's pure sincerity shined brightly in Celine's heart, and Oliver felt both gratitude and guilt at that sight..
“Thank you for your words. Celine.”
After speaking, Celine blushed again, probably because she was embarrassed, and put the last piece of cake in her mouth..
A conversation that ended prematurely. Instead of trying to send Celine away like this, Oliver asked one last question..
“Celine.”
“Yes, Dave..”
“Do you still think I'm God??”
“······.”
“I'm not asking to get angry or blame you, so can you give me an honest answer? I'm just curious what you think..”
Celine was silent for a moment before opening her mouth, and after hearing the answer, Oliver held Celine's hand and thanked her for being honest..
So Celine went out, and Oliver talked to the next person..
***
Area X Redevelopment Coalition's Office.
Over the past few days, selectmen and fighter crew members have been going in and out one by one..
The only thing they had in common was that they had a one-on-one conversation with Oliver, which from a third party's perspective was pretty crazy..
Of course, the number of fighter crew members has increased and now easily exceeds 500, and the number of people selected is also hundreds if you include the people in Landa..
But Oliver's idea of having a one-on-one conversation with all of those people could be considered madness..
A crazy thing that no one with a lot of money or time would do.
However, Oliver didn't care. No, I actually welcomed it..
Sheep has its own value. For Oliver, who wanted to pursue the kind of person he wanted through conversations with people, large numbers were a resource, not an obstacle..
Just as a larger sample can produce more accurate results, Oliver was willing to talk to numerous people one by one in order to get the right direction and the results to become a better person..
Of course, I also know that this cannot be done in one day due to physical time, so I talked to people over a long period of time..
What is your name, how old are you, what are you doing and learning now, how is your life, etc. Then, when their tension and vigilance eased, we had a more in-depth conversation..
How did you choose the people you chose, how did you join the fighter crew, what was your past history, who is your family, etc. Then, at the end, I asked Oliver what he thought of himself..
Honestly, it wasn't that easy..
Because the people who chose were armed with awe and faith, and the fighter crew were armed with admiration and fear of the strong, it was difficult to have an honest conversation..
It wasn't whose fault it was. Because it was a kind of natural phenomenon..
However, it was difficult to have an honest conversation with him. As time passed, those who heard what questions Oliver was asking began to come up with beautifully packaged answers prepared in advance, adding to the difficulty..
This is not a very pleasant situation for Oliver, who wants an honest conversation (an accurate example). However, instead of complaining, Oliver drew out honest thoughts from people based on the warlock's eyes and increased conversation..
As a result, although it is not perfect, we were able to produce increasingly satisfactory results..
Even though I am a member of the Choosing People, I was able to meet people who did not think of Oliver as a god, people who respected Marie more, people who felt increasingly uncomfortable with worshiping Oliver as a wise god, and people who wondered if Oliver was really a god. . And the reason too.
There were various reasons for belonging to the Chosen One despite not believing in Oliver as God. There were people who followed Marie, for survival, or for the act of believing itself..
A representative example is a grandmother with five grandchildren..
‘It doesn't matter to this old man whether Dave is really God or not. What’s important is that we were saved by Dave’s will, and I believe that..’
The fighter crew was no different. Oliver was able to have a relatively serious conversation with the members of the fighter crew, with whom he had not been able to have a proper conversation, except for Joe..
To them, Oliver was a tycoon who could negotiate with the crime firm, and now he is an even more tycoon, the one who taught them black magic, and the best model for success..
‘I was a bit cocky when we first met, but now I'm lucky I didn't die..’
Knuckle Joe's friend Double Pistol Sam said:.
‘I think Dave is a benefactor. They helped us when we had to fight the Crime Firm because of the human meat cooks, and they also gave us good jobs. I am always grateful. Just ask me to do anything..’
Joe's younger brother, Iron Club Owen, expressed simple gratitude..
In addition, I talked to several people. For example, Murphy's youngest brother, Milo Kimbell..
‘Thank you for teaching me. I am here to learn black magic directly from Dave, so please feel free to teach me black magic. I'm paying attention, so please pay attention..’
Besides that, Oliver spoke calmly with each person. What kind of life they lived, what they hoped for, and what they thought of Oliver. As the days passed, the number piled up quite a bit. Still, it was only a small portion compared to the people I would have to talk to in the future..
‘Let's talk a little later with Mr. Lawrence, who likes Marie, and Nora, Joe's younger sister..’
One day, while Oliver was talking to people, Cant came..
***
“Cant?”
Today, when we were almost at the end of our conversation, Cant suddenly came to me..
He helped Oliver when he first left the Joseph Family, showed him directions on where to go, and is currently the head of a large gang of beggars called “Poor Brothers” and the director of “Poor Brothers,” a welfare center in District W..
Just right. Just right. Just.
Cant, who had trouble with one leg, came inside by pressing on the ground with the quarter staff he held on his golem prosthetic arm..
A person who sees it for the first time might say that it is similar to Oliver, but strictly speaking, it could be said that Oliver is similar to Cant..
It was none other than Cant who used the quarter staff first..
The parties did not care at all.
“What's going on??”
Oliver jumps up from his seat to greet Cant's sudden visit..
“I'm sorry for appearing out of nowhere. By any chance, did it come at a bad time??”
“No, not at all..”
As soon as Oliver answered, he sent the man who had just finished the conversation outside..
He bowed his head politely and went out the door, and Cant asked as he watched him leave..
“Just like the rumors say.”
“yes?”
“They say that Woodcutter Dave is talking to his gang members in Area X to instill loyalty. To expand its power in earnest.”
Oliver couldn't say anything because of the ridiculous rumor. I would say it’s extremely Landa-like. Cant said after seeing Oliver's reaction.
“Just kidding. It's true that the rumor spread, but I don't believe it..”
I was confused as to whether it was fortunate or not, but Oliver didn't bother to question it. The opponent can't. Oliver suggested that Cant sit down instead..
“Did Forest send you this??”
Oliver, who saw through the emotions, made a sharp guess. It was Forrest who was worried about Oliver, who had been talking to people for days on end, who sent the cant. Because Forrest knew that Oliver was still just a boy..
Can't get enough of it.
“I heard your story before I came. Are you trying to help people through your business? That's amazing.”
Cant praised Oliver with sincerity. However, such praise was more embarrassing and distressing than a sudden visit. Because, as explained earlier, what Oliver is doing now is motivated by selfishness, not altruism..
To be a good person, to do good things.
Oliver, who didn't want to deceive Cant, honestly told him about it, but Cant laughed and asked what a stupid thing he was saying..
“What's so bad about that??”
“yes?”
“If only my wife and children were alive, I would have lived by stealing the homes of those who were powerless, but running a welfare center is also an attempt to wash away some of the things I did in the past. Whatever the intention, isn't helping others more important??”
As if to wash away Oliver's discomfort, Cant spoke lightly and coolly as if it was no big deal..
“You are so considerate, you think too much, and you seem to find simple things too difficult. It's okay to be selfish like that. Would you be human without it??”
Cant repeatedly said that Oliver's concerns were not a big deal. It was quite helpful.
“From what I can see, it looks like things are going well. Can I ask you a question? In fact, Forrest was poking me in the side and asking me to ask him a question.?”
“please speak.”
“At the end of the conversation, do you have any business plans? Honestly, I'm a little curious too..”
It was a natural reaction. Since Oliver had said that he was focusing on business, he couldn't help but wonder what his plans were..
“There is one thing I thought about. If possible, I can save my environment as much as possible..”
“Something?”
“I would like to establish a school in the Magic Tower that teaches black magic..”
“to?”
***
The head of the administration who heard this had a similar reaction to Cant..
“to?”
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