Genius Warlock-Episode 637
637. Idol (3)
When Cardinal Roderick left, the people returned..
Those people are none other than Burke, Kevin, and Marie. They asked Oliver various questions..
“CEO. Are you okay??”
“what the hell is going on?”
But the most serious of them all was Burke Post, the head of the Magic Tower's administration..
“Idolatry... I need a detailed explanation.”
Unlike Marie and Kevin, who were worried, Burke looked strong and even somewhat hostile..
Looks so different from the usual Burke.
As if to prove this, Burke looked calm on the outside, but inside he was already in a state of considerable confusion..
And the confusion did not end there.
Embarrassment, anxiety, worry, nervousness, fear, etc. Burke developed all kinds of negative emotions..
It wasn't something I couldn't understand..
I heard that warlocks across the sea are worshiping Oliver..
Even the source of the news is priest Chugi..
It was not something that could be laughed off..
If he made a mistake, not only Burke's personal career, but also the Mage Tower itself could suffer great damage..
No matter how much we talk about the age of industry and the age of magic, the influence of Paterism in this world could not be ignored..
‘Moreover, according to the theory mentioned by His Highness Roderick,······.’
So it was no wonder that Burke frowned and demanded an answer from Oliver..
If you make a mistake, you could be accused of being a cult, a heretic, or a devil worshiper, and you could end up in trouble..
“Zenon. I said I needed an explanation..”
“Look at this. now-”
-widely.
Just as Marie was about to vent her anger at Burke's attitude, Oliver grabbed her hand..
Marie pauses.
Marie and Oliver made eye contact, and Oliver silently shook his head to tell them not to do it..
Although he was grateful that Marie was angry at him for not being angry at all, Oliver didn't want Marie to do that, especially not now..
Because now, whether she likes it or not, Mari has to interact regularly with the Magic Tower and become a part of the black magic school..
Marie bit her lip and swallowed her words, as if Oliver's intentions had been conveyed..
Fortunately, Burke also saw this and regained his composure a little..
“······Excuse me.”
“no. This is something that the head of administration can naturally do. You took risks to help me, but this unpleasant story came out... sorry.”
Oliver mentioned Burke's contribution to establishing a school of black magic..
Risking your life, risking your career, etc. Although it was not to an active level, it was true that he took some risks and helped in large or small ways in establishing a school of black magic..
It wouldn't have even been attempted in the first place if Burke itself didn't have the will to help..
As evidence, everyone in the magic tower knew that Burke was helping Oliver..
Meanwhile, the warlock idolizes Oliver.?
This was news that responded with a bombshell to faith..
So it was right for Oliver to give at least an explanation..
“Long story short, some warlocks in the central continent are idolizing the new finger. He is the savior who will save the warlock..”
“That new finger······.”
“This is Dave, the woodcutter..”
Oliver finished Burke's speech..
For some reason, I felt strange. Explaining yourself like a third person.
Maybe it's not that strange. Because Zenon or Dave weren't their real names..
Just as Burke was about to open his mouth, Oliver raised his hand..
“first of all. I have something to tell you. I'm not a finger. I swear. It's not part of the Black Hand. Fingers are what some people call one-sided..”
Burke did not respond to Oliver's explanation..
He also knew how the title “finger” was corrupted..
finger.
It was originally a word referring to the main group of the Black Hand, a black magic alliance, but over time it became a title given to powerful warlocks..
For almost hundreds of years, the warlock called Finger was fixed and not very important..
However, two of those fingers died, and new fingers were born..
Maybe it wasn't strange that an incident like idolatry occurred..
The fame of Dave, the woodcutter who helped the Archives slay sea monsters and pans, fight puppets on equal footing, and even defeat the Pied Piper, had such a far-reaching impact..
“Even so, don’t you know that it’s not the end??”
“Yes, I know. Even if that isn't actually the case. It can be dangerous if people think like that..”
A perception that covers the facts. Oliver explained that he was aware of this..
Burke seemed satisfied with this..
“It's good to know... Does the Cardinal Priest believe what you say??”
“······Your Majesty Roderick knows I am not involved..”
“Is it true??”
Burke's serious expression brightened for a moment..
Depending on Roderick's attitude, it was a situation that could be dangerous even tomorrow..
“yes. When I told him I was not involved, he said he believed it. They understood it as a happening caused by the chaos in the center of the continent and me being caught up in some recent events..”
“If you really understood, you wouldn't have bothered to come. Especially, so suddenly.”
Kevin, who had been listening quietly, intervened..
As befits a person who does not say anything except what is necessary, he immediately pointed out our blind spots..
If you believed Oliver's innocence, there was no reason for him to come in the first place, and of course, coming there meant there was a purpose..
“He believed my innocence and asked me to come to the center of the continent and help eliminate the warlocks... That way there won't be any misunderstandings..”
“Not bad.”
“It's like a hunting dog..”
“how······!”
Burke, Kevin, and Marie each had different reactions..
Burke was satisfied, Kevin looked coldly at me, and Marie was outraged..
It looked very impressive to Oliver..
Everyone reacts differently after hearing the same story. Probably, it was a result of each person's position and relationship..
A very complex and delicate problem. So it was difficult but fun.
“Are you going...?”
Marie asked Oliver carefully..
Marie's negative emotions seemed to shine as if she didn't like the fact that Oliver was being used for something like this..
Burke, who saw that, persuaded Marie..
“Not a bad offer, girl. If you accept Zeno's words, there will be no unnecessary misunderstandings. If the misunderstanding is related to a pseudo-religion, it is a much more profitable business..”
Rational judgment like a wizard.
However, Marie did not agree..
Marie herself worshiped Oliver as a god, but she also played a part in being the hound of the Paterism..
You could have said that they had already done it once in Gallos, but that wasn't the case at all..
In Gallos, Oliver eliminated warlocks, but they were either extreme criminals who already had a bounty on them or crazy people who couldn't communicate. The rest were persuaded and transferred to the people who chose them..
Because what Armand asked for was management and order, not subjugation..
On the other hand, what Roderick asked for was a kind of cross-stepping to prove loyalty to the Church of Pater by killing the warlocks..
As Kevin said, be a hunting dog..
Kevin, who first pointed out this fact, asked Oliver.
“I know what you're trying to do?”
Burke interjected..
“What is your intention??”
“I know that the warlocks in the center of the continent are rough and powerful, but that doesn't mean the paladins are at a level where they can ask for help from the outside..”
“that······. yes.”
“However, if you ask for help, the only interpretation is that there is someone else out there. Either they try to entrust them with their dirty work, they put shackles on them, or they try to bring them in and clean them up. There is no end to your imagination.”
A story so bleak that it could be said to be a leap forward. However, that doesn't mean it's impossible..
Burke's expression hardened, and Marie's complexion darkened..
Then, Oliver opened his mouth..
“I don't know specifically if there is an ulterior motive or what the ulterior motive is..”
Everyone's eyes were on Oliver..
“However, it didn't seem like His Majesty Roderick viewed me negatively..”
“The basis is?”
“First of all, you talked honestly with me..”
Light religious beliefs, own perspective on God, philosophy, etc. Roderick answered quite sensitive questions honestly..
It didn't seem like a big deal, but it wasn't..
Most people, including Oliver, don't talk about themselves that honestly..
Especially considering Roderick's tendencies..
It is impossible to say for certain whether he has a crush on Oliver or not, but it is certain that he at least treats Oliver with sincerity..
“Even if you do your best, there is no guarantee that it will be good. Even fraudsters do it with sincerity when they commit fraud..”
Kevin commented, and Oliver agreed to some extent..
It is true that Roderick was sincere in the conversation, but he tried to persuade Oliver by using his sincerity, and even tried to show off his commercial interests to Oliver..
‘But that's the same for most people, including His Majesty Armand, so it's nothing to say..’
A conversation that doesn't lead to anything clear.
Then, Kevin asked again.
“What are you planning to do? Are you planning to follow the Cardinal Priest's request? You've been asked, so you have to answer 'yes' or 'no'.”
Marie shines with negativity and Burke shines with positivity..
Oliver answered Kevin's question, and while Marie was disappointed, Burke beamed with satisfaction..
“I guess I'll probably follow it..”
“There's no way to avoid it, right? There is no way you can ask for help from a cardinal priest who is already sponsoring you.?”
Kevin mentioned Armand.
Cardinal priest and vizier of Gallos who first offered to support Oliver..
Also, the person who taught Oliver that if he doesn't do the right thing even though he can, children will end up working in coal mines and poor mothers will have to sell mother's milk for their babies..
Surely, if he helped me, I might be able to make an excuse and get away..
Because he was also a cardinal priest..
But Oliver thought for a moment and shook his head..
“It's going to be hard.”
Oliver responded, remembering Roderick's response and feelings when Armand first made an excuse..
Armand said he would be willing to give permission, and that wasn't a lie, it was his sincerity..
Because there was no reason to stop a cardinal priest like Armand..
Even if Armand helped, it was obvious that it would only lead to bad results in the current situation where Oliver is worshiped by idols..
Therefore, Oliver's best option was to cooperate..
“CEO······.”
Marie's feelings slowly became tinged with guilt..
I just didn't say it, because I knew why Oliver made this choice..
Chooser, Fighter Crew, Redevelopment Alliance.
In short, it was because I had something to protect..
In the past, if Oliver had stood alone as a problem solver, this situation would not have occurred..
In any case, there may be a way to abandon your current status and start anew..
In fact, Oliver initially created a fake identity with the intention of doing so..
However, Oliver somehow ended up carrying something one by one, and they became shackles holding his wrists and ankles..
As the resulting guilt and regret began to spread in Marie's chest and up her esophagus, Oliver finished his coffee and stood up, placing his hand on Marie's shoulder..
It was awkward but kind, stiff but warm..
“It's okay though. Because I bought time.”
“what time?”
“Time to investigate this and that. Sir, are you currently at the Life Science Tower??”
“Of course he is a Grand Master. why?”
“I have something to ask you..”
***
Buzz, buzz, buzz······.
The vast grounds of the Magic Tower were lined with numerous unique towers..
Each tower was the headquarters of a school, and the towers were designed to suit the characteristics of each school..
For example, the Life School, like those who believed in classism and eugenics, had a deformed cone shape that narrowed at the top..
The Moirai School was a combination of a giant world tree and a tower..
In addition, the Alchemy School took the form of a huge terraced farm, and the Golem School took the form of a factory that would be embarrassing to call a tower..
A wizard-like, unique appearance.
But the most unusual thing among them was the tower of the Elemental School, which was a combination of five schools..
Five huge towers joined together in the shape of a gear wheel. A tower with a strange yet majestic shape.
In a sense, it could be said to be the form that best showed the birth of the Yuan Shao School..
The Elemental School is an archive. To be exact, it was a place that was forcibly integrated by Merlin before it became an archive..
By a firm and certain force.
The five towers were each occupied by the minor schools of Gaia, Enlil, Skadi, Mjolnir, and Agni, and the original masters representing the minor schools were seated there..
And today, while the Cardinal Priest made a sudden visit and the Magic Tower was in chaos, in a sense, a person who was even more shocked than the Cardinal Priest cautiously visited one of the Elemental School-Towers..
“It's noisy outside.”
“Because the Cardinal Priest visited.”
Elemental school. Skadi Small School One Master's Office. Two old men had a conversation alone.
One of them was Tilda Iceeye, original master of the Skadi School and the owner of the office..
The old man sitting on the other side-
“-But he's not that surprised..”
“Because an even more shocking guest has arrived. What brought you here? warlock.”
Tilda is a warlock. To be exact, I asked the puppet of eternal life..
Tilda's voice conveys solemnity and determination.
In contrast, the puppet answered in a calm, relaxed voice..
“conversation.”
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