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Genius Warlock-Episode 631

631. After one night (4)

It wasn't the prince's sudden appearance....

As evidence, the people in the hospital room were surprised to see the prince, but that was because the prince arrived earlier than expected, not because he appeared himself..

Because Prince Albert insisted on leaving after meeting Dave..

‘You said you wouldn't leave??’

‘That's right.’

‘I apologize, but there may still be some danger lurking in this city..’

‘It doesn't matter. If you cannot even say hello to the person who risked your life to save you, the royal family will not be honored..’

The good prince, who made most decisions according to the wishes of the royal secretary and entourage, was the first to insist, and surprisingly, the prince won..

In a way, it was a natural result..

Even though the royal family gave up real power through compromise and negotiation over a long period of time, the royal family is the royal family. The name itself had a power that was difficult to resist..

Therefore, hundreds of people, including royal secretaries, druids who came as attendants, members of the Central Council, and civil servants in charge of various practical affairs, had to remain in Landa indefinitely according to the prince's wishes.,

By the same token, Archive Merlin, who came to visit first, Forrest, a broker and businessman, Marie, the chooser, Jane, the investor, Joe the fighter crew, Carver, the city's Minister of the Interior, Kevin, the magic tower professor, etc., all those who were hanging out in Landa had to show respect and leave the hospital room..

“When can we talk about schools??”

Rumble. Secretary of the Interior Carver spoke first as he was leaving the hospital room..

The school that Carver spoke of is none other than the black magic school that will be established in the Magic Tower. Bright's school, to which his associates Kevin and Forrest reacted.

A young red mage who represents the Mage Tower and an old broker who is in business with Dave..

The two made eye contact and answered at the same time..

“I don’t mind doing it right now..”

“Anytime is good.”

The city's minister and broker, and the outsider professor of the Magic Tower..

You wouldn't know it if they were separated, but it wasn't a combination where the three of them would meet at once..

It could be said that this scene was possible thanks to the additive called Oliver..

“Well then, shall we go to a nearby cafe I know and have a quick start? I have the next task. There is also something to be resolved with the Pater Church..”

Both Kevin and Forrest agreed. Currently, city officials are at a loss as they deal with the chaos and damage caused by Landa..

So the three men moved on, asking for understanding from the others, and several people followed behind them..

Sister, Yareli, and Derek from the Magic Tower side, and Marie, Joe, and Al from the Redevelopment Association..

Although they each had different reasons, they volunteered to be Kevin and Forrest's attendants, respectively, in order to hear about the Bright School..

Well, it was no different from actually coming as an attendant. The remaining members, Merlin, Rosburn, and Jane, were left alone in the hallway..

It looked a bit lonely, but I couldn't help it..

Merlin had no part in these matters, and Rosburn and Jane were outsiders..

However, Jane suddenly called out loudly to the departing group..

“wait a minute.”

Carver, Kevin, Forrest, and the others stopped when they heard a beautiful woman's voice, loud and clear, but not intrusive..

Multiple eyes focused on Jane.

Among them, Forrest asked with a voice filled with concern..

“Why are you doing that??”

“Hehe, don't worry too much. Even though my hair is pink, I don't intend to make a fuss about following you guys..”

After Jane nailed down one fact, she looked at the people..

Secretary of the Interior Carver in the middle, Kevin and Forrest standing on the back row, Unna, Yarely, Derek, Marie, Joe, and Al behind them..

Jane pointed a finger at one of them..

“Could you please give me a moment??”

***

‘Um, what is it??’

Oliver thought.

I suddenly woke up and was barely able to understand the situation when the prince came in, and I reflexively said, ‘Hello. When I greeted him with ‘Prince,’ other people rushed out..

Thanks to this, Oliver becomes the prince and royal secretary. Just the three of us remained in the hospital room together..

What on earth is this? We don't even know each other very well.

In this sudden situation, Oliver was silent, not knowing what to say, and the prince just looked at Oliver and said nothing..

While an awkward silence was taking over the space, someone broke the silence..

was the royal secretary.

“Be polite to the prince.”

He stood like a shadow behind the prince's back and spoke majestically..

Oliver, who had not yet recovered from the aftereffects of his injury, finally regained his senses. He said oops and tried to get up from the bed..

“Ugh.”

The moment I tried to get up, I failed because of the pain I felt all over my body..

The prince saw this and tried to dissuade Oliver..

“I'm fine, so please sit down. Miller. You too, stop.”

The royal secretary bowed her head at the prince's solemn command, and the prince looked at Oliver again..

Then he paused for a moment and opened his mouth..

“······I heard you woke up..”

“Thank you for coming······. But you came quickly? I just woke up.”

“As I said before, our royal secretaries are competent. Get any information quickly.”

The royal secretary smiled slightly and triumphantly..

“I should have left right away, but I waited to thank you for saving me..”

“thank you.”

“No, the thanks are mine. Thanks to your student protecting me, I wasn't hurt at all..”

“Disciple?”

“Fighter Crew Joe from New Gentlemen. Isn’t he your disciple??”

“ah······. I did teach you some black magic..”

Oliver secretly denied that he was his disciple..

Several years had passed since I was taken in by Joseph and came to Landa, but I still felt rejected by the words teacher and master..

It was very burdensome.

“Anyway, I'm glad you're safe..”

At those words, the prince looked at Oliver in silence for a moment before opening his mouth..

“······Is there anything you wish for??”

“yes?”

“What to hope for. I have no intention of ending with a simple thank you. Because you saved me, the prince, from the Pied Piper, and you protected the land of the United Kingdom. Already, he has notified the royal family of your exploits via communication device and will report back in detail. Of course, we will give you an appropriate award. So, if there's anything you want, let me know.”

If you follow the logic, it is not wrong, but it was something Oliver had not thought of. To be exact, I didn't even think about it..

Oliver thought for a moment. I hope so.

“hmm······. doesn't exist.”

“There is no?”

“yes.”

Short and simple questions and answers. The prince had a feeling of confusion..

“Modesty is a virtue, but so is honesty..”

“I'm sorry, but I really don't have any humility. I already got everything I wanted from Landa City..”

Oliver explained that he decided to establish a black magic school and receive support from Landa City and the Magic Tower..

“ah······. It's definitely not a bad reward. But is there anything else??”

“Yes, no. Prince.”

After hearing the same answer over and over again, the prince frowned as if he was embarrassed, then turned around and gave an order to the royal secretary..

“Miller. Please step outside for a moment..”

“Prince? What is that... I have to stay by the prince's side..”

“I appreciate your concern, but it's okay, so please step aside for a moment. There is no danger to me here.?”

“Haona-”

The royal secretary euphemistically rejected the prince's wishes. Although he was worried about the prince, he seemed to have been given orders by someone, and he began to feel a little confused about whether his real job was protection or surveillance..

The prince and his secretary continued talking, and eventually Oliver intervened..

“Mr. Miller?”

Oliver called the royal secretary's name..

“Excuse me, but could you please leave for a moment? I'm not feeling well.”

“what is that-”

Miller, the royal secretary, paused before speaking..

Oliver's body. To be precise, it was because a feeling of pressure emanated from the shadows and oppressed him for a moment..

It was only a brief moment of pressure, but it was enough, and the royal secretary fell silent like a druid..

“Please understand. Because I am a patient.”

When Oliver politely asked again, the secretary politely stepped away, wiping the cold sweat from her forehead..

The prince saw this and looked at Oliver in surprise..

“Did you have that kind of talent??”

“I don't like it. However, it seems like there is something you want to say... Please feel free to tell me.”

When Oliver finished speaking, the prince took off the solemn mask he usually wore and sat down on a nearby chair..

The appearance seemed to be that of a boy appropriate for his age, but at the same time it seemed not to be..

He had too many burdens to be considered simply a boy..

“To be honest, I'm a bit embarrassed..”

“What are you embarrassed about??”

“All your actions... I'm a little suspicious.”

Oliver listened to the prince in silence, and the prince continued speaking..

“Something similar happened in the New World, but back then, you were hired out. The only mission was to help the paladin..”

“yes it did.”

“But it's different now. Saved my life. The prince of the kingdom. But since I don't want anything, I feel embarrassed rather than grateful..”

“May I ask why you are embarrassed??”

“Because I am a prince. If you receive help, you should reward it appropriately. If you don't give out a reward, it becomes a debt..”

Although the prince felt grateful to Oliver, he also felt burdened by the current situation itself..

Oliver guessed why the prince behaved this way..

It was most likely due to the environment rather than the personality of the individual..

Because he was a prince. Even though he is young, he has to keep pretending to be an adult and read the hearts of people who approach him while hiding his true feelings..

Oliver thought for a moment..

“why but?”

“There's something I want to say to the prince, but I'm not sure if I can say it..”

“Take it easy. Because I have no eyes to see.”

The prince willingly gave permission..

“To be honest, the reason I helped the prince wasn't because he was the prince, but I didn't know how to react. Of course, I knew that if the prince was harmed, a big problem would arise, but I didn't necessarily help him because he was the prince..”

The prince frowned. He was doubting what Oliver said..

“then······. What was the reason you helped??”

“I only helped you because I knew you. Because I can help. Isn’t that usually the case??”

The prince could not react to the answer that went beyond imagination and common sense..

The reason he helped the second heir to the throne, the prince of the United Kingdom, the most powerful country in the world, was someone he knew, so he helped because he could..

The prince had no idea how to react to the answer that was so far out of line..

But it didn't end there..

“Moreover, the prince is a boy in his early teens... Don't you usually help a boy and not expect anything from him??”

The prince tried to argue but was speechless. I don't think it's completely wrong. Still, he couldn't accept it easily..

“······I'm a prince.”

“I know. But he is still a boy. Oh, don't get me wrong. Personally, I respect the prince. I don't think I can be like the prince..”

Oliver remembered the prince he had seen all this time..

A lot of attention and pressure around you. He seemed to be trying to fulfill his duties. It was an area that Oliver didn't even dare to venture into..

“So don't worry about it. I don't plan on asking for anything later just because I helped you a little, so please don't mind..”

“······.”

The prince said nothing..

Joy, unfamiliarity, embarrassment, hope, doubt, burden, etc. Many emotions were tangled together, confusing not only the prince's heart but also his brain..

Oliver also saw the prince's feelings and thoughts and wondered what to do..

It didn't seem like there would be any problem if he just sent him out like this, but it was a bit much for a boy who already had a lot of burden on him..

As he was pondering this, a good thought passed through Oliver's mind..

Shuuk - Tak.

Oliver uses the remaining magical power in his body. Your belongings on one side of the hospital room. I brought a leather case.

Oliver opened the leather case in his hand, took out the Big Mouse inside and placed it on the floor..

A body that swells like bread dough and sprouting eyes and limbs..

Perhaps because it was his first time seeing this, the prince got goosebumps and took a step back..

“Sigh?”

Big Mouse fully stood up and tilted his body while looking at the prince, and Oliver asked Big Mouse a favor..

“Big Mouth. Could you please take that out??”

‘The abstract word ‘that’. However, Big Mouth, who had eaten and defeated numerous gluttons in Vienna City, used his heightened intelligence to guess what they were at once..

“Kuehhhhh!”

“Ugh.”

Big Mouth laid out a card on the bed where Oliver was sitting. When the prince saw that, he couldn't stand it and started screaming loudly..

Anyway, Oliver picked up the card that Big Mouse had drawn and presented it to the prince..

“This······.”

“This is the reward the prince gave me. Rand Bank’s secret safe deposit certificate.”

“I remember. new continent.”

“Could you please put this paper in the safe for me? No one knows.”

Oliver took out a piece of paper with a space spell engraved on it that he had kept in a leather case and held it out..

The prince, who had seen the piece of paper once, asked.

“why?”

“I would like to include it, but I don't know when I will visit the capital. Would it be difficult??”

“That's not right······. Without others knowing?”

“Yes, because I'm very shy. This is all I want right now.”

Perhaps because his sincerity was conveyed, the prince said nothing more..

I just put the card and paper that Oliver held out in my arms..

“If you ask the nanny, she will do it for you without anyone knowing... I never thought I'd get a request like this.”

“Thanks a lot it helped me a lot.”

This concludes the conversation between Oliver and the prince..

The prince stood up with incredible emotions, as if he had just woken up from a dream..

“Come on, let me get up. I have to go soon... By the way, are you going to dye your hair again??”

“Dye it?”

“yes the hair······.”

The prince nodded and pointed to one side of his head, and Oliver condensed the moisture in the air with magic to create an ice mirror..

In the mirror made of ice, not only did the previously dyed hair bleach its white color again, but the range also increased..

***

“Did we first meet here??”

Crossroads Hotel Restaurant. Jane said there.

As a hotel famous for its desserts, the table was piled high with the hotel's signature desserts, including cookies, cakes, and ice cream..

“Yes, you ordered this much back then too..”

Marie, sitting across from Jane, remembered that time..

While talking with Oliver, a girl with pink hair appears and joins us. I bought you dessert.

“Oh, I'm sorry. I acted too arbitrarily back then.?”

“you're welcome. It's still the same now. So, can we get straight to the point??”

Marie responded so harshly that it seemed a bit rude..

However, Marie could not be the only one to blame..

I had planned to follow Forrest and do my bit to help Oliver, but I was suddenly brought here at Jane's request..

Jane and Marie don't even have that kind of relationship..

Jane also apologized as if she was aware of this fact..

“sorry. There is one thing I need to ask Mari..”

“What is it?”

“What do you think of Dave?.”

Stop.

Marie froze..

Because it was such a sudden, unexpected, and sensitive question..

“What should we do now??”

“I want Dave to be happy... Sincerely.”

“······.”

“But I don't think I can do it on my own. Sadly... So, despite my shame, I want to get help from someone who knows more and is like-minded than me..”

“······what do you want?”

“How much do you know about Dave? My sense as a woman is that Mari seems to know a lot..”

“How much do you know about him? It's a question you can't ask if you don't know anything..”

“I heard he was some kind of prince. When he was kidnapped by Finger... Can we cooperate??”