Genius Warlock-Episode 77
Areas D, E, and F where Landa's financial institutions, corporate headquarters, and Magic Tower Research Center are concentrated..
Even within Landa, this place had many particularly fancy buildings, and Forrest was staying at a hotel in District E..
It was an expensive hotel whose main customers were wealthy business figures, but it was also used as a venue for corporate meetings, politicians' negotiations, and regular meetings of large interest groups. … … For example, a broker association.
Forrest was drinking coffee and reading a book in the hotel's lounge, when Al, who had followed him as an attendant, quietly approached him and whispered in his ear..
"president. They say the meeting will start in an hour in the hall on the 6th floor..”
Forrest nodded..
I was calm on the outside, but I had various thoughts in my head..
Although it was clearly a regular union meeting, it had a slightly different feel..
Usually, if there were no special issues, the atmosphere was to take a break to pay for the union's operating expenses, but this meeting felt a little awkward..
Most brokers were resting as usual, but some brokers were secretly busy..
It felt like something was happening.
"egg… ..Have you heard anything??”
"Sorry, nothing specific. The people in areas A, B, C, and D seem to know something, but they don't deal with me... . sorry."
Al apologized, but Forrest shook his head..
Al was capable enough. This is especially true considering that he was originally a slave brought from a colony in the New World..
Perhaps the wizard's words that humans' superior genes were determined from the beginning were false..
..…Anyway, it wasn't Al's fault that he couldn't figure out what was going on. Rather, it was due to Forrest's location..
Although it was not an absolute rule, intermediaries also secretly had a hierarchy..
Of course, the relationship was mostly horizontal, but there was definitely a subtle power advantage, just as when three people come together, a leader emerges..
Typically, brokers in the front area, close to the powerful and capitalists, were strong, and the further behind they were, the weaker they were. This was mainly because the customers they dealt with were different..
The closer you are to Area A, the more you deal with powerful politicians and wealthy capitalists, and the further you go, the more you deal with small businessmen and gangsters..
Naturally, the influence and capital available to brokers were bound to differ..
Due to this difference, the ranks of brokers were also divided..
In that sense, Forest was considered weak. He was a broker located in Zone T, a worker's residence..
Well, there was a chance to settle in the area ahead, but that was in the past.-
"-forest!”
Forest was lost in thought when a man appeared in front of him..
It was N, a broker in charge of non-regional areas..
For your information, the name N was something he changed himself after becoming a representative broker in the non-regional area..
"It's been a while. n.”
"Yeah, it's been a damn long time. forest.”
N, who was huge and had knife marks on his face, said with a grin..
He was the same person who started working as a broker, but unlike Forrest, he did not become a broker right away, but worked as a troubleshooter before moving on to become a broker..
Maybe that's why, unlike Forest, his brokerage had more of a mercenary feel..
N, as cruel as he looked, came over and sat down and spoke bluntly..
"By the way, tell me. I heard an interesting rumor these days..”
"funny rumor?”
“kid… .. Come on? There's been a lot of noise these days, but I found a pretty good warlock... .. Rumor has it that he even defeated a wizard, and that too the Magic Tower's?”
Contrary to his rugged appearance and speech, his actions were subtly sly..
It was like a bear-like raccoon, but Forrest didn't show it at all..
Rumors spread so quickly about this area that Forrest knew about it, but he wasn't officially reported..
However, when I heard about the battle near the warehouse where the magic spell factory was being built, there was a very high probability that it was a wizard..
"Nothing is certain yet.”
"Is there anything certain about this floor? How on earth did you get it??”
How did you get it? Forrest asked himself. At the same time, I remembered the letter of introduction Cant gave me. What kind of trick of fate is this?…….
"and..… . Does this guy mean that he won’t open his mouth again? Well, okay. Then I'll give you some interesting information. It may not be particularly useful right now, but it's better to know what to sell.?”
"Mae Rani. What are you talking about??”
"Have you ever seen a friend like this?! He responds when something is said to his advantage... .. Well, I like it. I guess ‘cleaning season’ is here..”
"Speaking of cleaning season…..”
“....Yes, polluted area cleaning site.”
"I don't understand. Cleaning season still has a few months left.?”
"They say that the number of zombies and polluted creatures has suddenly increased significantly and is running rampant. So we moved up the schedule, but that's not the problem.”
"If not?”
"They said that, unlike usual, they would not accept manpower given to them, but instead hire manpower directly from the city. It's our group's turn this season?"
***
"eh, a…."
"yes, that's right."
"rain...."
"Yes, that's right again..”
“Si, Mr.…..”
"Yes, it's great. What about next??”
Oliver was studying the alphabet with Rossburn in the corner of the restaurant..
Contrary to expectations, Rossburn did not learn as quickly..
Originally, I was planning to study vocabulary and then move on to grammar.….
Well, it wasn't bad though. Although Ross Byrne's study pace was not fast, the boy's will to learn did not weaken, but rather became stronger..
As if I would never miss this opportunity.
At that time, the inn hostess who was filling out the ledger at the checkout counter shouted..
“Rossburn! 5 minutes left.”
With the sound of a clock ticking, Rossburn was startled..
With Oliver's persuasion, I was able to study during my break during work hours, but the innkeeper warned me that if I broke the agreed upon time, my break time would be taken away, so it was a natural reaction..
Still, I couldn't blame her, because she made a lot of concessions on her part..
Rossburn became impatient and began reciting the following alphabet..
“D, E, F, G..…
As my mind became more urgent, my fear lessened, and the hesitation in Rossburn's voice disappeared. Thanks to that, I started reciting his alphabet line by line..
Not only was the speed faster, but the pronunciation was also clearer..
I proved that I learned all the alphabet in less than 5 minutes..
"......"
".....Well, did you do well? teacher?”
"Yes, you were great. If you have a little confidence you will learn faster.”
Those words brightened Rossburn's gloomy face a little..
I was just telling the truth, but I couldn't understand why he was so happy..
Then, I heard the inn hostess's voice again..
“Rossburn! time is up!”
With those words, Rosburn took the book and writing utensils that Oliver had given him as a gift and went out..
Oliver also got up refreshed and headed to his room, having done all his work for the day, when the inn hostess called him aside..
"wait a minute. Mr. Dave.”
"Did you call me??”
“yes… .. First of all, thank you for the chocolate and flowers..”
a chubby middle-aged woman said.
The old man at the bookstore said that in order for the child to work, he had to ask permission from the inn owner, and advised him to persuade him by bringing him a gift like the one above..
It's the most effective way to persuade women..
"No, I'm just grateful for the opportunity to study with Rossburn..”
The inn hostess looked at Oliver with a suspicious gaze and feelings of suspicion and incomprehension..
"I'm not the type of person to ask questions to customers..”
"yes, i know.”
"But now I have to ask. Why spend not only time but also money to teach your child letters??”
A question asked by the old man in the bookstore. Oliver answered more skillfully than before..
"I can teach, and Rossburn wants to learn..”
"Is that just it??”
“….Maybe?”
The inn hostess looked like she was an incomprehensible weirdo..
Nevertheless, they did not show any emotions such as hostility or disgust. Just amazed.
As the awkward silence continued, Oliver said:.
"If it's okay with you, can I just leave??”
"Ah, yes… . I'm sorry for taking your time.”
"no. Well then have a nice day.”
Oliver went up to his room and got ready to go out immediately. He was getting ready to go out, so he was just wearing a jacket..
Today is the day Forrest returns.
According to the staff, they would be back by lunchtime, but it was already past lunchtime..
Oliver left the inn and headed straight to the restaurant..
I gradually got used to this street, and people at the stands selling apples and hot dogs pretended to know Oliver when they saw him..
Among them was a beggar, whose brim was torn in disarray, and as always he held out his hat and greeted them..
"Hello. teacher. You look great today too. Could you please spare a penny for this poor friend??"
"yes, nice to meet you.”
As usual, Oliver took a small bill out of his pocket and put it in his hat..
"Oh, thank you! You will be blessed. teacher.”
The beggar bowed to Oliver, and Oliver also bowed his head..
So we arrived at the restaurant..
"huh?"
I saw a restaurant with a sign saying “Oliver Street.” The windows were also curtained..
It was my first time seeing it. Forest Restaurant opens early in the morning and does not close until late at night..
Of course, I never saw it closed..
Oliver wondered what was going on, but tried to go back, thinking that something might happen..
It was then. The restaurant door opened with a clanging sound..
"Mr. Dave.”
The tone was calm, but Al was out of breath as if he was in a hurry. I was also emotionally surprised..
"Hello, Al. You were inside. How did you know I was here??”
"I heard footsteps... ..Are you planning to visit??"
"yes.… . But it seems like it's closed. Can I come in??”
"of course. Actually, we were waiting to see when he would arrive..”
"is it so?”
"yes.… . If it's okay, would you please come in??”
"Yes, then please excuse me..”
Oliver answered Al's words politely and entered the restaurant..
Perhaps because the door was closed, there were no regular customers, but people who appeared to be problem solvers were filling their place..
About fifteen people. Among them, there were some familiar faces. Miss Coco.
“Dear Dave. long time no see?”
Miss Coco saw Oliver and spoke to him..
Oliver also bowed his head and greeted her politely, and she looked at him and said jokingly:.
"He's polite, but he's too stiff when dealing with women. I guess it's not very popular..”
"is that so?”
"Yes, I will let you know when you come to our store..”
Half lie, half sincerity. She said with complex emotions.
"By the way, did you come here because you were called??”
"Call me? no. I just came.”
"Oh, yes… .. egg? You didn't even give this warlock a pager.?”
"Because according to the regulations, it is not time to give it yet. I was planning to give it to you soon.”
"Forrest… That old man is also very inflexible. Well, thanks to that, you maintain your reputation now. Still. What if the dark horse is lost to another broker?.”
"It's the boss's job, so it's not something I can say as an employee..”
Although it was very small, Oliver could sense Al's slight irritation and anger..
Her loyalty to Forrest was extraordinary, and Coco seemed to realize this as well and apologized..
"oh… . Sorry, I spoke a bit too much. But please understand, Al. People are people?”
Miss Coco said that and looked at Oliver..
Just as I was about to ask Coco what she was talking about, an employee called out to her..
She entered the president's office wearing a feather hat and smiling elegantly..
From the looks of it, it seemed like he came for work and not just for fun..
Now that I think about it, did you say he was an information merchant??
Al asked Oliver.
"If you don't mind, could you please wait a moment??”
“Ah, yes…..”
Oliver answered, looking around..
A significant number of solvers were sitting here with anxious feelings. Everyone seemed to have some kind of problem..
"Al, may I ask what's going on? .… Oh, it's okay if it's difficult to say.."
"no. I'll tell you.”
"uh? Really?”
"to… . It would be better if I explained it in advance..”
“...? What happened?”
"Cleaning season is here.”
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