Genius Warlock-Episode 610
610. Contaminated area (3)
“So let me explain my suggestion again:······.”
Oliver, the fixer of 30th Street in District T, the co-representative of the Redevelopment Association in District.
“······.”
The people around watched in silence as if they had made a promise..
It wasn't strange. Even though people talk about how this is the golden age of humanity and the era of civilization, the law of the fittest still rules in the back alleys..
In fact, officially, the law of the fittest prevailed. Otherwise, the numerous colonies could not be explained..
Anyway, everyone here was silent, overwhelmed by Oliver's presence..
This was not simply because of Oliver's prestige. No matter how high the name is, it doesn't really make sense to those who haven't seen it in person..
The reason people were so frozen was none other than the unknown pressure that Oliver gave off and the performance of breaking Gwilim's neck right before their eyes..
Everyone was silent at that cold, overwhelming, and horrifying sight. I wonder if that happens to me too.
And among them, Marie and Joe were more silent than anyone else..
“······.”
“······.”
I wasn't scared. However, I was shocked to see Oliver breaking Gwilym's neck with a snap of his fingers. They couldn't explain the reason in detail..
Because from the perspective of the behind-the-scenes world, breaking Gwilim's neck was a perfectly reasonable action..
In any case, the criminals in the contaminated area had to be dealt with sooner or later, and in many ways it was easier to kill them right away in the current situation..
Gwilym was a hindrance to the work itself, and the way to calm down the warlocks who had just finished the battle was to show the difference in power by killing the leader at once..
Above all, Gwilim commits robbery, murder, rape, plunder, and kidnapping. He was also a bounty criminal who committed several crimes..
So there was no problem at all in Oliver killing Gwilim by breaking his neck as soon as he saw him. He was reasonable both professionally and privately..
Nevertheless, when Marie and Joe saw it, they felt complex emotions that were difficult to explain..
This was a contradiction similar to a bad adult telling a child to become a good adult..
Of course, Oliver wasn't a child. Anyway, Marie and Joe felt that way..
They probably started by breaking Gwilim's neck, but when Oliver did it, it felt uncomfortable. I felt irrational, contradictory, and selfish..
Subconsciously, I thought this wasn’t right..
At that time, Oliver's voice reached Marie and Joe's ears..
“What do you think of my offer??”
Fortunately, it wasn't something that was said to Joe and Marie. It was said to the shabby old man in front of Oliver..
The old man asked, wiping the flowing blood with the handkerchief he received from Oliver..
“Well, that is... Let us stand, sir? No, wizard? or not-”
“-Call me Zeno. You do not need to add the word ‘nim’..”
“ah······. Are you saying that if we help Zenon, you will protect us and give us money??”
“Yes that's right.”
Oliver nodded..
“You will lend a helping hand while I clean up the contaminated area. For example, so that other refugee camps can cooperate with us. Well, I will protect you and pay you for your work..”
It was a pretty reasonable offer. The refugee camp in the contaminated area needed protection, and Oliver also needed their cooperation. but-
“-Oh, after cleaning the contaminated area... What happens to us??”
The old man, who seemed foolish at first glance due to his shabby appearance, asked a keen question. Maybe it was obvious.
Surviving despite having no strength in a contaminated area where no one could expect protection meant that one had wisdom to replace strength..
The old man used his wisdom to detect hidden facts in what Oliver said..
“According to what Zenon said, the Magic Tower is trying to reclaim the contaminated area. Well then, shouldn't we leave this place??”
That was a great point. This was the reason Oliver visited this place in the first place..
It may sound a bit arrogant, but for Oliver, cleaning up the contaminated area itself wasn't that difficult..
Whether it's a polluted organism, a mutant, a warlock, or a criminal, it's only a matter of time, and Oliver alone can wipe them out. There was nothing more to say if they even mobilized the corpse doll. Rather, the problem was the refugees..
Refugees who could not endure the harsh life in Landa and hid here..
It may seem strange that the problem lies with those at the bottom of the food chain in the contaminated area, but at least it was a problem for Oliver..
It may be pretentious, but it was a bit like using force to drive out people who came here to somehow survive..
Meanwhile, an opportunity came to Oliver..
A situation has been created where appropriate agreement can be reached and exported. And the village chief did not miss Oliver's intentions..
“······All the people here are people who couldn't endure the life of Landa..”
“I know. That's why I suggested it.”
Oliver answered calmly. He was rational and calm, but there was a firmness that left no room for silence..
After hearing those words, the village head understood the situation. That they have no choice.
“ah······. Sorry, sorry. dare······. I didn't mean to go against the will of the Magic Tower wizard. just-”
“-You feel unfair.?”
Oliver read the village chief's feelings and immediately asked. The village head, who survived the contaminated area with his wits, tried to deny it, but was so caught in the crosshairs that he missed the right moment to deny it..
Oliver continued..
“I understand that you feel unfair. One day, warlocks suddenly invaded and destroyed your home, and an outsider showed off his power and made unreasonable demands on you. Actually, it's worse. They even took advantage of your difficult situation. The injustice you feel is justified..”
Everyone remained silent and listened to Oliver..
It was a truly shameless statement, but at the same time, it was full of sincerity. Realizing what you are doing, feeling sorry for it, and sincerely feeling sorry.
“But please understand. There's something I want, and it's necessary for that. really guilty······.”
Oliver frowned..
“······Instead, we will ensure safety and maintenance while you help us..”
Oliver gave up on what he was originally going to say and instead ended his story with a cliché..
The leader of the refugee camp, who did not have many options, had no choice but to nod..
After finishing his errand, Oliver got up from his chair and approached Joe and Marie and got straight to the point..
“Marie, Joe. How long will it take to make this refugee camp safe??”
“There is nothing we can do right now. Because we didn't bring supplies to support this many people. First, we need to go outside and get supplies..”
In response to Joe's report, Oliver took out Big Mouse from the leather case worn behind his waist..
Big Mouth, which had been folded like a blanket, puffed up like bread dough and took out the item Oliver had requested..
Military food, calorie bars, water, tents, barricades, etc..
Joe was astonished with his mouth wide open at the huge amount of water that suddenly came out, and the people in the contaminated area were so shocked that their jaws dropped..
Some of the dogs showed both fear and awe towards Oliver..
Since ancient times, power and wealth have been universal languages that command respect..
Oliver tried to ignore that look and asked again..
“how long will it take?”
“1I'll finish it in time.”
“please.”
“yes. hey!”
Joe moved as quickly as a soldier. Marie was also trying to help her team set up a camp, but Oliver stopped her..
“number of animals.”
“Yes, representative..”
“I would like to ask you a question. Is there a place in Area X that can accommodate refugees??”
It was a sudden question, but Marie answered right away as if she had expected it. Because she was that kind of person.
“sorry. CEO. As anyone here may know, we will not be able to accommodate all the refugees in the contaminated area. There is no space, and economic interests have already been established. It is difficult.”
Marie, who saw through Oliver's heart, spoke. As Marie expected, Oliver nodded his head..
“Well, I guess so. hmm······. Because I have some time... number of animals.”
Oliver, who was muttering quietly as if thinking about something, called Marie again..
“Yes, representative..”
“Can Marie take care of the refugees here for a while? Like people who choose.”
“it's possible.”
“and······. Uh, um... Could you please see if there is anyone willing to learn black magic??”
“Black magic?”
“Yes, or writing, or even how to shine shoes. Anything. Cleaning up contaminated areas won't be done overnight, so wouldn't there be something we can learn in the meantime??”
“I understand what you mean..”
“It's good. thank you.”
“CEO.”
“yes?”
“······Wouldn’t it have been okay for the CEO to say something like that??”
Marie asked Oliver. She didn't mean to be bothered by taking on the task. Why did you say this kindness through Marie instead of saying it directly?.
Oliver's answer to this was simple..
“I can't do that..”
“······?”
“Watching from the side and helping someone. When you run into trouble, you may be able to roll up your sleeves and help a little for a while, but you can't be there to help like Marie is..”
Oliver said this based on his conversations with Celine and other select people..
They all loved and respected Marie. This was the product of Marie's sincerity, time, and effort..
Dedication that gives up one's own curiosity and achievements and devotes one's whole heart to others. Even if the reason for that devotion was Oliver, the act itself could not be denied..
Oliver didn't have that talent..
Even though Mattel helped Rosburn and the children for a while, the actual care was left to Merlin..
Probably, if Merlin wasn't there, he would have paid some money to send him away, or left him in an orphanage somewhere..
“That's why I asked Marie. It's like leaving my job to Marie. I feel a little sorry after saying this..”
“How come······.”
Marie was embarrassed and blurted out her words. I didn't expect Oliver to say something like this... I was happy for something.
“Isn't it so funny that I, someone who took away my home, would say something like this? ······No, this situation itself is funny. In the end, I'm just trying to put my mind at ease..”
Oliver flashed a complex look in his eyes that he had never seen before..
A state of confusion that all people naturally experience, not knowing their own feelings. Now Oliver has shown the emotions that come with being a weak person..
Marie didn't know what to say when she saw Oliver like that..
When Marie missed the moment to speak, Oliver spoke first..
“Marie, Joe.”
Marie answered, and Joe came back to Oliver..
“Yes, representative..”
“I'm thinking of going to look around on my own for a while, but can I trust you two to take care of this for me? Joe builds a camp around here and protects the people here, and Marie helps the people here. Please also tell me what I said..”
Oliver, who had been involved in the incident, immediately announced that he would leave. But Joe and Marie didn't ask any questions about it..
The two people who had seen Oliver knew that he was neither lazy nor passing off work, so it would have been the opposite..
“of course. You can go.”
“Yes, representative. No need to worry.”
“Thank you.”
There was a calm conversation, just like before the typhoon hit. Oliver folded Big Mouth back, packed it up, and tried to leave..
“ah. wait a minute.”
“Sigh?”
“Just in case, I'll just take those two out and leave..”
If you pretend, you're good. Big Mouth seemed to have read Oliver's meaning and took out two of them without even asking what they were..
“Kuehhh!”
***
Talk. Talk.
After parting ways with Marie and Joe, Oliver, who had been wandering around the contaminated area alone, entered an abandoned building..
After coming inside, Oliver tapped the tiny communication device attached to the inside of his shirt collar with his fingertips..
“Eve)?”
After a while, a response came from the tiny communication device..
[Yes, Dave.]
The most insensitive voice of any Eve (Pandora, Eve, Lilith) Oliver had ever seen was heard. However, it wasn't completely insensitive. I felt a little tired.
“Are you okay??”
[I'm a little tired after helping with various tasks at the Moirai School. don't worry too much.]
Moirai school. Now that I think about it, I've heard a few times that a project is in progress with the city thanks to Eve's help..
A huge project to handle all of Landa's administration through the World Tree. Even if it was Eve, she would have felt tired at that scale..
“Sorry for calling you while you were busy..”
[If it was difficult for you to come out, I would have asked for your understanding, so don’t worry..]
“······.”
[Why are you doing that??]
“What you said was so beautiful, I was moved..”
[······.]
This time Eve was silent..
[······Don't be kidding..]
“All right.”
[······.]
“I am truly moved..”
[Please tell me why you called me?.]
It could have been an illusion, but Eve's voice seemed to have become slightly colder..
Just like Childs when he announced special working hours of 16 hours a day. Oliver took advantage of his experience at that time and got straight to the point..
“Could you please take a look at the contaminated area??”
[Didn’t we already tell you on the ground??]
“No, underground..”
[It’s underground.?]
Eve asked back. Because Oliver said last time that you don't have to look in the basement..
“Yes, I did. The underground area of the contaminated area is as complex as an ant tunnel and is too large. So I asked them to just look at the ground first..”
[In addition, several security spells and black magic hang like spider webs underground in the contaminated area, limiting visibility. Inside the contaminated area, the power of the World Tree is weak..]
At Eve's words, Oliver opened the warlock's eyes and focused..
The scenery seen with ordinary eyes has disappeared, and the world has been immersed in an abyss-like darkness..
And in the darkness there was a light like a star.
Light made of human life force, magic power, and emotions.
There were countless lights deep below Oliver..
There are probably hundreds of them. Probably, it was an external force that drove out a warlock nesting underground..
The considerable vitality and magic seen here and there explained this..
“Yes, I know. Can you still take a look? Things have changed a bit. You don't need to look at everything. All you have to do is look at what some of them are doing. First of all, I want to check if my guess is correct..”
[All right. Then, please wait a moment..]
Eve asked for understanding. For your information, the moment Eve spoke of was literally just a moment. Within a few seconds, Eve spoke again..
[I couldn't see it closely, but I was digging into the wall..]
“The wall?”
[Yes, there were some writings and patterns engraved on the wall..]
I knew it. Oliver's doubts turned to confidence.
The reason is unknown, but those currently underground were those who came to dig up traces of research and transactions related to the devil remaining beneath the contaminated area..
Oliver, who understood the situation, immediately brought up the magic power stored in his body and placed it on the floor of the building..
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!
According to the entered magic, the bricks opened like clockwork, and Oliver fell tens of meters underground..
Tookkang toukkang.
When Oliver arrived in the basement, he saw a group of men with pickaxes tearing down a wall..
The men were sturdy and all wore trousers with a woodland pattern..
“hello. everyone. You are the Brotherhood of the Shield. Who is your leader? ······Oh, it’s him.?”
As soon as he heard the question, Oliver saw the eyes and emotions that moved instinctively and went down again, recognizing that it was a man deep underground..
A voice rang from above.
“Bisaaaang!! A woodcutter appeared!!!”
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