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Genius Warlock-Episode 639

639. airship (1)

Berk Post, the administrative head of the Magic Tower.

Although he was an excellent wizard, he also had a strong civil servant nature due to his position. Aside from Merlin and Kevin, he was the only person in the magic tower who was friendly to Oliver..

The reason, ironically, was the civil servant’s temperament..

I decided that if I helped Oliver establish a black magic school, the power of the administration, which was in charge of washing dishes within the Magic Tower, could become stronger..

And once again, ironically, it was he who extended a helping hand from the Paterism, which oppressed Oliver with references to idolatry..

’Are you going to follow Cardinal Roderick alone? It's a no-brainer!‘

The reason was simple.

Personal greed, the special situation of Paterism's support, the title of Hero of Landa that Oliver acquired, the city's offer to help Oliver, etc..

It was because we had come too far to let go now..

Although Burke did not help as a murderer, the fact that he secretly took Oliver's side was a story known to everyone in the Tower of Magic..

The fact that they were able to talk about establishing a school of black magic in the first place was possible because of Burke's consent..

But do you immediately remove your hand because it feels uncomfortable? That was such a foolish act..

The city, which wanted to use Landa's hero to quell the unprecedented invasion, not only did not agree to this, but also.

Many people in the Magic Tower also thought, “Oh, that’s right” and wouldn’t let it go..

How much more so if it is a taboo of taboos like idolatry..

Then there was only one correct answer.

Actively intervening and solving problems before they occur.

So Burke assigned Kevin to Oliver..

The first reason was that it was easy to pass it on to him because of his origins, the second reason was that he was the representative of the Magic Tower that helped establish the black magic school, and the third reason was that he was also Merlin's student..

A situation that may seem reasonable at first glance, but can be upsetting to the person involved..

So Oliver apologized to Kevin in the waiting room at the top of the tower where airships take off and land..

“sorry. professor. For getting me caught up in something pointless..”

Kevin seemed to have conveyed his sincerity and accepted it obediently..

“it's okay. Because I got used to it anyway. She agreed to receive more of her support money on the condition that she go there..”

An ordinary person would have said this out of consideration, but Kevin was sincere..

Anyway, it was obvious that Kevin had to go since he was also deeply involved with Oliver. Meanwhile, we were promised additional subsidies, so it was a profitable business..

It was also helpful for my career. First of all, it was ostensibly a request for support from the Pater Church..

Above all, I personally planned to follow along..

Anyway, the reason was complicated, but Kevin was fine as he said, and Oliver, who learned that he was sincere through the eyes of the warlock, was able to ease the burden on his heart a little..

“Well then, I'm glad... By the way, why are you two here??”

The two people Oliver was talking about were none other than Yareli Iceeye and Derek Redhill..

Two students from the Magic Tower. They were also the first people I met after being hired by Kevin at the Magic Tower..

They were the ones who answered the question, not Kevin..

“Do you have any complaints??”

“volunteered.”

Oliver tilted his head..

One was because Derek used an honorific, and the other was because of Yareli's response that he volunteered..

Resources. why?

“It would be impossible to speak informally to the person who will soon become the head of a school..”

“The magicians of the Elemental School made a suggestion to us. How about we go together? I have experience collaborating with Zenon many times... so I volunteered..”

After hearing Derek and Yarely's answers, Oliver reflexively looked at Kevin..

Kevin nodded for now..

After hearing the answer, Oliver spoke honestly..

“Thank you for volunteering, but it's okay..”

“Normally, it's polite to say thank you in times like this.?”

Derek complained..

Someone intervened and countered with that statement..

“yes. In times like that, you say thank you..”

Everyone, including Oliver, turned their heads towards the direction from which the sound was heard..

I saw a large man wearing a priest's uniform, followed by a nun in a black habit and four knights in plain clothes..

One of them was someone Oliver knew..

Galahaut.

The paladin who tried to subdue Marie in Wineham, and the paladin who fought Oliver..

It wasn't obvious thanks to his characteristic expressionless expression, but Oliver thought to himself that it was a good thing he didn't bring Marie..

If Marie and Galahaut meet, it will be difficult for Cardinal Roderick to pretend not to know..

Oliver's mind was confused for a moment as he almost faced the worst, but soon the Cardinal Priest brought him back to reality.

“Usually when that happens, I say thank you. For the person who came to help. Being okay is interpreted as not needing help from people like you..”

“ah······.”

Oliver briefly exclaimed at Roderick's sharp point and apologized to Derek and Yarely. Thankfully, they both accepted the apology..

“Nice to meet you. Roderick. I am a servant to my Father in heaven..”

Roderick expressed his identity in detail, but Derek and Yarely had heard it in advance..

The two greeted Roderick politely..

From that sight, Oliver was able to feel the power of Paterism once again..

In Landa, where the influence of the Paterism was weak, the magicians were the least effective in the authority of the Paterism, but when the cardinal priest greeted them, they reacted like that.······.

I was able to see once again that the status of Paterism would be heightened no matter what the new era was like..

Well, it was an organization that served God. Although the form is far from what Oliver had in mind,.

“There is no need to be so polite to me. I'm the one asking for help. Can you move faster than that? Because it’s time to leave soon.”

“depart?”

“Airship. Isn't this a flight station??”

Despite hearing the answer, Kevin, Yarely, and Derek tilted their heads..

It was expected that I would be on an airship, but I thought I would be on a private airship..

It was common knowledge that a person of the rank of cardinal owned a personal airship..

Moreover, the person in front of me is Roderick, the leader of the cardinal priests and the treasurer of the Holy Emperor..

It wasn't that Kevin, Yareli, and Derek were rich and extravagant wizards who expected them to board a private airship, but any normal person with knowledge of the world would have thought so..

That's why Oliver wasn't particularly surprised..

“The only airship with an empty first class cabin is the current time slot..”

Roderick took out two tickets from his arms. It was an expensive first-class ticket, and it was only after seeing it that Kevin, Yarely, and Derek fully understood what I meant..

“Disappointed that it wasn't a private airship.?”

“no.”

Roderick was preparing to say something cool next, but Oliver, who was still pure, answered right away..

A first class room was luxurious enough for Oliver..

However, Kevin, who was more perceptive, ignored Oliver and countered..

“It is surprising that the treasurer responsible for the finances of Seonghwangcheong does not have a personal airship. Isn’t it usually provided by Seonghwangcheong?.”

“I refused. The more people who manage money, the more hesitant they are to spend it. Instead, it is being used for other purposes. For the convent to use.”

Oliver looked at the nun wearing a black habit..

“They are devoted beings who have sacrificed everything to God. I think there will be no problem if you give up the airship..”

“You are faithful..”

Kevin said without any belief. Because Roderick didn't give in with pure intentions..

Oliver was able to see through the warlock's eyes, and Kevin, who had the warlock's eyes opened by Oliver, also seemed to see this..

It's not important right now.

“Well then, let’s move slowly. There are a lot of people so we reserved two first class rooms..”

“I'm just grateful for your consideration..”

“There's no need to be thankful. I have to ask you an sorry favor. Zenon and I will be sharing the same room, so everyone else please stay in other rooms..”

Oliver and his group of four. Roderick and his group of six. Total ten.

Two of them occupy one seat, and the remaining eight are pushed to another seat..

It was an extremely unreasonable assignment..

But Kevin cared more about the combination than the assignment itself..

“Do you have anything to say to Zeno alone??”

“It's more direct than I thought. exactly. I have something to talk about, just the two of us. Before I accept, there is a condition set out to me through Armand..”

condition. Kevin looked at Oliver at those words, and Derek and Yarely also looked surprised..

Because Oliver never put any conditions on it..

“It seems like the meaning of the words has been misinterpreted. It's not a condition, it's a request..”

Yarely and Derek were even more surprised, and Kevin was no exception..

I thought he accepted it because he had no other choice, but I never thought he would have put conditions through the Cardinal Priest in the meantime..

Kevin, who understood the situation and Oliver's intentions, agreed..

“okay. All right.”

“Of course, I don't mind if you join us..”

“No, I'm fine too. My role in this job was as an assistant. I don't think it's up to me to decide..”

Kevin finished speaking and looked at Oliver..

It means that Oliver must feel responsible and decide what to do. It was an extremely common sense reaction, and Oliver responded to it..

“I think it would be best for me to talk about this..”

***

A flight station built to safely land airships.

Most of the lower-middle floors of the huge skyscraper were occupied by expensive entertainment and commercial facilities such as duty-free shops and restaurants..

This is because most customers who can use airships are people with some economic power..

But the most important part of the flight station was none other than the top floor..

The top of a building where an airship can take off and land..

Dozens of airships left and arrived here every day on time, and the airship that Oliver and Roderick were on was no exception..

Chwii Iik Iik.

A unique sound reminiscent of an airship is heard. Oliver and Roderick went up to the luxurious first-class room they bought with donations and had a conversation..

The topic of conversation was none other than the conditions under which Oliver would help Roderick..

“It's not a condition, it's a request. Your Majesty).”

“To my ears, it was closer to the condition.?”

Condition, request. There was some controversy, but anyway, the conditions (or request) presented were as follows..

We will help the paladins, but we will not suppress but detain the warlocks who are subject to the control of the Church of Pater, and provide some help to those who need help..

In other words, this is what Oliver did to Gallos with Armand's support..

Oliver conveyed this message to Cardinal Roderick through Armand..

In the name of a favor.

“Indeed, I wonder whether what I heard from the mouth of the same Cardinal Priest can be considered a request..”

“Ah, isn’t Priest Chugi’s request a favor??”

It wasn't that he completely didn't know what Roderick meant, but Oliver pretended not to know..

Because you can't be angry at an idiot who doesn't know anything..

One of the conversation methods I learned from Randa.

Roderick chuckled..

“I don't know if he's really naive or if he's just pretending to be naive..”

“······I think this is a common sense condition. From the Paterism's point of view, black magicians are targets of subjugation, but isn't it proven that there are black magicians in Gallos who follow order even under the shadow of the Paterism??”

“The central continent and Gallos are completely different. Savage, cruel.”

After saying that, Roderick opened the bag on one side of the first-class cabin, took out a bundle of papers, and handed them to Oliver..

Among the warlocks active in the center of the continent, information on the most notorious warlocks, organizational genealogy, and the crimes they committed were recorded..

“Human trafficking, organ trafficking, murder, looting, kidnapping, human sacrifice, etc. Most of them have committed countless crimes..”

“It means the rest is better..”

“He's no different..”

“It means it's a little different..”

“Such actions may mislead people..”

“It's okay, His Highness Roderick will help you..”

Oliver doesn't give up on a single word.

Roderick looked interested instead of displeased..

“It seems a little different from what I saw at the Magic Tower, but I'm mistaken.?”

“At the time, I was worried about whether I should go or not, but now I'm thinking about what to do. I am not saying that I will not obey His Highness Roderick's control and do as I please. What I mean is, wouldn't it be better to shed less blood?.”

“Sometimes it's good to bleed. In order to eliminate anxiety and establish order,.”

Oliver was about to say this when Roderick interrupted him..

“Above all, I don't know how many of these people are truly worthy of help..”

Oliver looked again at the paper Roderick gave him..

The crimes of warlocks in the central continent were recorded..

Normally, crimes were terrible, but in the case of the Central Continent Warlock, they were serious, and the detailed records and photographs made it even more realistic..

It seemed like there was a shortage of paladins in the center of the continent, but for something like that, the records were good..

“The sisters were very helpful..”

“Sisters.?”

A nun wearing a black habit all over her head passed by..

“They investigated it. They do a lot of volunteer work in the center of the continent. Such as medical and material support. In the meantime, I did some research..”

“Is that so?”

“If priests are the thinking head and the paladins are the shield that protects them, nuns are like a mother's hand that caresses the neglected and forgotten. Do you think that the influence of Paterism came simply from authority??”

“I know what you mean. Even so-”

“-For now, let's watch.”

Roderick made the last suggestion..

“Go directly to the center of the continent. Let's look at the situation and decide then whether to do it your way or mine. I think I gave up a lot at this level.?”

I don't know if he actually gave up much, but the opponent is a cardinal priest..

Oliver didn't want to argue, so he agreed..

To put it bluntly, whatever decision I make here is something that can be changed when I go there..

Once the issue of conditions (or requests) had been somewhat resolved, Roderick chatted..

“By the way, it's a bit surprising.”

“What are you talking about??”

“I didn't know that you would think that much about faceless warlocks across the sea..”

Oliver thought of the warlock Walter Mayer who had come to ask for help..

The warlock kneeled down to Oliver, a stranger, and asked for help to save his life..

“Not really, I'm thinking about it. I just thought that since I was going, I would go for a better direction. To use an analogy, it could be like a dropped wallet..”

“It's a wallet?”

“Even if you don't go out of your way to find the owner of a wallet that fell on the street, wouldn't you return it to the person who just dropped it??”

“These days, I don't often return lost wallets..”

“Then I guess I can give it back... If you don't mind, could you excuse me for a moment??”

“It doesn't matter, why? restroom?”

“There's one thing that bothers me.”

Oliver said, looking not only into the first class room but also outside with the eyes of a warlock..

Roderick, who has no reason to stop him, accepts..

Oliver expressed his gratitude and walked out of the room and down the hallway..

It was clean and luxurious, as expected from a first-class room, and at the end of it stood Derek, tall, with distinct features and red hair..

“Mr. Derek.”

“Are you finished talking with the Chugi priest??”

“Roughly speaking. Derek, why are you in the hallway??”

“Even if it's a first class room, it's frustrating because there are eight people in it..”

“Oh, sorry..”

“······Besides that, I have something else to say..”

Words filled with a lot of agony. When I asked what it was, Derek confessed..

“Actually, I didn't come here with pure intentions..”

Oliver wasn't surprised..

Oliver, who has the eyes of a warlock, already knew that Derek and Yarely had different purposes, independent of his will..

“I knew it.”

“sorry. I know it's rude, but I see it reflexively. Even if I try to be careful, it's not easy..”

It may sound like an excuse, but it was sincere..

The eyes of a warlock see through emotions.

I didn't know it was as natural as breathing, but Oliver realized it was rude and tried to be careful..

However, I haven't been able to break this habit yet..

It’s as natural and natural as breathing..

Fortunately, Derek wasn't offended by this. He accepted it rather naturally.

“Well, I thought you knew, but seeing as you didn't say anything, it seems like you... Damn, can I speak more comfortably??”

“of course.”

“Since I am Kevin's researcher, he told me to follow him and keep an eye on you. What connection does it have with the Paterism, or its weaknesses, hidden secrets, etc.? Find out useful information.”

Derek continued to speak even though his emotions were astounding..

“Perhaps this was an order given to keep you in check or to use you. I don’t have to tell you why?”

The hero of Landa who took on the Pied Piper, a disciple of Merlin who was trying to establish a school of black magic within the Magic Tower..

As Derek said, there was no need to explain..

“Can I ask who ordered it??”

“The adults in our family. My support was cut off after I had a fight with you at the party, but I offered to support you again..”

I remembered. An event to attract investment from the wealthy.

There, Oliver unintentionally talked about the inefficiency of the thermal power generation of the Red Hill family, to which Derek belongs, and even had a sparring match with Derek..

It was Oliver who won..

“Don't worry, it's in the past.”

Derek was sincere. The regret, humiliation, and resentment from back then had disappeared..

“Can you tell me that??”

“······'Cause I owed money in Lake Village too.”

Derek hesitated for a while, then overcame his embarrassment and said:.

There was gratitude and admiration for Oliver..

I understand that you're thankful, but it's a yearning. I don't understand.

Jiing.

A flight attendant came in carrying wine..

It seemed like the customer was delivering the wine he ordered, and he politely asked for it..

“Please excuse me for a moment.”

Derek and Oliver reflexively move out of the way..

When the flight attendant expressed his gratitude, Oliver asked a question while carefully passing by..

“Mr. Derek.”

“why?”

“Are there any cases where skilled warlocks work as crew members??”

At that moment, everything in the hallway, including the air, stopped, and a passing flight attendant instantly injected disease-type black magic into his body to strengthen his body. He drew his blade from its sheath disguised as a wine bottle and thrust it at Oliver..

Perhaps it was a black magic item, but the blade contained an enormous amount of poison..

“I almost got into big trouble..”

Oliver was relieved as he held the blade with his index and middle fingers..