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Genius Warlock - Episode 70

Murphy Kimbell.

If I were to describe my first impression, I could say he was a man like a stone statue..

The shoulders were square, the body was stocky, but the eyes and expression were as hard as a lifeless stone..

It felt like someone had artificially created it rather than simply training it well..

He said again, brushing his hair to one side..

"hello. Warlock. My name is Murphy Kimbell..”

Oliver stood up and bowed in kind..

"Yes, hello. This is Dave.”

An awkward greeting with a strange sense of tension.

At that time, Forrest also stood up and opened his mouth..

"If it's okay, you can sit here too. The two of us have already exchanged greetings, but I still have to do my job... . Dave This is Murphy Kimbell. He is the leader of the Kimbell family, who controls the 40th to 45th streets of Zone T. . Kimbell, this is Dave. I'm the warlock who pulled out your sick tooth..”

After Forrest's introduction, Oliver exchanged greetings with Murphy again..

Looking again, he was a man with a strange atmosphere..

It was just a feeling, but somehow it felt like Oliver had crossed the most firing line of anyone he had ever met..

Including the wizard Lightning Wizard, Warlock Joseph, and Paladin Joanna..

Forest explained whether he had read those thoughts..

"Murphy is a veteran. A true patriot who fought in the colonial and continental wars..”

“….It's all in the past. Now I'm just running a small business... .. Anyway, it’s nice to meet you. Warlock. I would like to thank you for your help with this matter. Thanks a lot it helped me a lot.”

Despite his intimidating appearance, Murphy was very polite. However, his true feelings were far from that..

Even at this very moment, he was making numerous calculations, doubting in his mind whether Oliver had actually succeeded in his mission..

Cant's advice to always be on guard, saying gangsters cannot be trusted, crossed my mind..

"no. I was just doing my job..”

"Even so, thank you. The books and documents you brought were also very helpful..”

"I got a fair price, so it's okay. I heard you had something to say to me..”

When Oliver got to the point, Murphy followed right away..

Forrest took a step back and watched the situation..

"Yes, as you may have heard, we don't completely trust this associate professor. A traitor always betrays again..”

“okay…..”

"Yes, that's why the wizard workshop he said can't be trusted either. Could you briefly explain the workplace you saw in Area X? I don't know what other pranks he's going to pull..”

"I just took a look. There were four workshops, but I was only able to tour one of them. Wouldn't it be better to go there yourself??”

"I've already been there. However, the workshop was empty..”

"It's empty?”

"Yes, it wasn't just damage, someone tore into the studio..”

At that moment, Oliver remembered the stranger he had perceived as a minion when he escaped with Herbert..

I had a feeling they were related..

"this… . Did I make a mistake??”

"No, I'm just grateful to the warlock who did more than I expected for the small amount of money I had. I just want to get help.”

I looked at Forrest. He shrugged his shoulders as if it was no big deal..

Oliver thought for a moment and asked Forrest if he had paper and pen..

"paper and pen?”

"yes.”

Forrest looked puzzled but gave him paper and pen..

As soon as he received it, Oliver drew a line drawing of the workshop and then drew the water tank, still, pipes, and materials in place as he remembered..

For reference, in the case of the equipment, I briefly wrote down what material it is, what its capacity is, and what its role is, to the best of my knowledge..

I can’t believe that making pilgarettes and reading related books helped me in this way. Life history seemed truly unknown..

"It was roughly like this. I don't remember any more than this..”

"......."

"......."

It's not perfect, but it's still an excellent drawing, and not only Murphy but also Forrest can't keep their mouths open..

Both were surprised.

“..…Is there any problem?”

"no. no.… . Because it’s great… . Is this really what the picture says??”

"As far as I remember?”

Without asking any more questions, Murphy carefully folded the paper Oliver had drawn on in his arms..

He opened his mouth again with great satisfaction..

"And I have one more favor to ask of you..”

"Are you talking about security work??”

"Yes, I may say this myself, but the magic spell workshop I am currently planning... . No, magic brew factories are very big business.."

"is that so?”

"That's right. The magic liquor market is as big as the legal liquor market. Although there is a high risk of manufacturing and consuming it, there is always a steady demand. If you can consistently mass-produce the right product, you can make huge profits..”

Murphy spoke the truth. When Oliver looked at Forrest, he too nodded his head..

It was a kinder explanation than expected, and Oliver soon understood why..

The man in front of me was in desperate need of Oliver..

The situation where the solvers mentioned by Cant have the upper hand. Of course, I could wipe my mouth after work, but at least until then, I would accommodate Oliver as much as possible..

Murphy continued..

"However, the bigger the business, the fiercer the competition, and this back-alley competition often involves violence. So we need someone to watch over the factory until it is completed..”

"Hey, if you don't mind, can I ask you a question??”

"Question??”

"Yes, if you will allow me."

"Of course you have to do it. What are you curious about??”

"It's under threat even before it's completed. Will it be okay after it's completed??”

"Yes, it's okay from then on. If you prove to your superiors the quality and production of magic spells made by our organization and the profits you will gain from them, they will naturally protect you. So now is the most dangerous situation..”

It didn't make much sense, but Oliver nodded..

There were a lot of things Oliver didn't understand about the organization in the first place..

Still, I thought I knew roughly what it meant that crime firms cooperate while competing..

"Honestly, I know it's rude to throw a tantrum like this. So at first, I tried to stop it with just me and my family. It's not something I should say in front of a warlock, but I also have some confidence in fighting..”

Jimsim.

“then?”

"It's because of the Magic Tower officials who are secretly working with Herberton..”

He himself mentioned a sensitive point.

"Probably a wizard out of 10. To be honest, we couldn't see a way to do it on our own. That's why I came here to ask for help, despite the rudeness..”

"There's no guarantee that I can beat the wizard.?”

"Maybe you can give up your thoughts just because there is a skilled warlock. Common sense tells us that they don't want to make a big deal out of it either..”

Oliver nodded. I didn't want this man, Oliver, to stop the wizard. He was just trying to take me as a threat..

"I know it's a half-hearted offer. It just doesn't make sense to fight a wizard with 30 million, especially a wizard from the Magic Tower. However, as far as I know, the only person who can do this is a warlock, and I ask for your help. I'll add more conditions as well..”

"Conditions?”

"Yes, we cannot provide more compensation than this right now due to lack of cash, but we will provide an additional 30 million Rand before next fall, assuming that the factory operates safely. It's 60 million in total..”

Oliver looked at Forrest..

"Sorry, I don't deal with uncertain payoffs like that..”

"Well, I understand Forrest’s position. Your business prefers certainty. But I'm serious.”

Oliver saw Murphy's emotions. He meant what he said. Of course, in order for that sincerity to become reality, it was necessary to safely complete and operate the factory..

"In addition, we can help you in other ways as much as we can..”

"Help from the other side?”

"Anything I can do to help. For example, something like a black market..”

Oliver looked at Forrest again. Forrest shook his head this time..

"Mr. Forrest said nothing. I was just guessing. From the looks of it, it looks like it's correct..”

"How did you know??”

"I went to many places on the battlefield. I also encountered a warlock a few times. It's rare to see a skilled warlock wandering alone..”

When Oliver heard that story, he wondered if he should at least make a friend. The warlock walking around alone seemed to be more noticeable than I thought..

"Even if it is not a black market, we can provide you with a bridge to use crime firm services such as ID cards and buildings..”

"ID? Building?”

"Yes, it will be more convenient to have an ID card for activities, and it will be cheaper to rent a room for a long period of time than to stay in a lodging or inn. Crime Firm is involved in all of this business..”

"You are kind..”

"That means we need the help of a warlock. If you help me, I won't forget your favor. It may sound pretentious, but if this business takes off, my position in the crime firm will increase, and if so, I will be able to help the warlock that much in the long run..”

These words were also sincere. Although he felt more determined than certain, he also had a long-term relationship with Oliver in mind..

"Excuse me, but could I have a word with Mr. Forrest alone? I'd like to discuss it for a moment.?”

"of course. Of course you should. Then, I'll go out to the next room for a while, so please call me after we've finished talking..”

Murphy readily accepted and stood up..

Oliver and Forrest left alone.

Oliver spoke first..

"Is that true? He said he would help me if I got a higher position in the crime firm..”

"That's probably true. As I said last time, even within Crime Firm, they are trying hard to find new weapons. While I'm providing you with convenience, I can ask you a reasonable favor... . To put it simply, I'm trying to use you, but I'll do my best to help you..”

It didn't sound too bad. It means using it and paying for it. It was like this from the beginning.

"Will a person named Murphy grow that much??”

"To be honest, I don't know. A person who could become a big name in this world ends up floating in the River Shem dead the next day, and a person who was like a rat sometimes becomes a big person. But still, if you ask my opinion, I'll say there's a chance..”

"Possibility?”

"Yeah, you need a long-term plan to survive in this world, and Murphy's got it.”

"Is it because of the magic liquor factory??”

"no. That's because Murphy is a modified human. A human whose body has been strengthened by the power of medicine and magic. It's a surgery that costs thousands to hundreds of millions to get, but I got it for free. In the military.”

"oh.… . What do you mean??”

"By calling yourself a Mormot. Thanks to this, I became a modified human for free, and after being discharged from the military, I used this to conquer five streets. I know how to see far, and I know how to take risks for that. If it prospers, it will be very prosperous. That's why I asked you if you wanted to meet me..”

I felt like I knew roughly what Forrest meant. This request may have low value from the broker or fixer's perspective, but it may have been a good investment for Oliver personally..

However, because he couldn't decide on his own, Forrest presented Oliver with a choice..

Honestly, if you wanted short-term profits, you could have just ignored this and invested Oliver in other profitable projects... .. He said this nonetheless..

"Thank you for your consideration.”

"I don't know what you're talking about. I'm just presenting a choice. The choice is yours. Speaking of which, have you decided what to do? Murphy, that guy is also in a hurry so I won't be able to give him much time to think..”

Oliver nodded. I don't know what the odds are, but it seemed like a good deal as a long-term investment..

I thought it wouldn’t be a bad idea to make influential acquaintances at the crime firm..

Upon hearing that the decision had been made, Forrest called Murphy, who opened the door and came out..

"Have you decided? Warlock.”

"Yes, I will do the security work. Instead, I have a favor to ask..”

"ask? What is it?”

"I heard that I might be fighting a wizard, so I need a lot of emotions and vitality. Is there a place where I can get them? I know of a gray market, but the product quality is poor..”

"Yes, of course we have to provide that. What more do you need?”

Oliver was worried. Whether to ask for more or not. There was nothing pulling me more than that right now..

"..…Other than that, there isn't much else. Can I tell you later??”

“..…of course.”

match-! Forrest clapped his hands together and took out a contract..

"Good. Well then, let's write an employment contract..”

***

Afterwards, Oliver purchased emotions and vitality in large quantities through the new gray market that Murphy told him about..

The Gray Market I was introduced to this time had decent products..

When I spoke to Forrest and Murphy about this, they said it was due to the nature of the gray market..

Although it is connected to a huge black market, it is a side branch and is relatively poorly managed, so sometimes good products come in, and sometimes bad quality products come in as well. He advised me not to worry all at once, but to keep visiting..

Then, as you gain experience, you will be able to know when good products will arrive, and you will even be able to purchase good quality products at a lower price than expected..

It really was like a traditional market, but Oliver said he would follow what he said..

"By the way, is this right??”

Oliver checked the address written on the note..

[Area T, 42nd Street, 13th Street.]

I came to this place after wandering around for a long time in an area dense with factories and warehouses, but all I could see was a shabby warehouse surrounded by factories..

I wondered if this was really where the magic liquor production facility was located, but then I heard a familiar voice..

"You are here. Warlock.”

“Mr. Murphy. This is right.”

"Yes, I'm sorry as soon as you arrive, but I'll show you where to keep. Please follow me.”