Genius Warlock

Chapter 178

"Thank you very much, Master." Marie wept in reply.

To Oliver’s surprise, she wasn't crying because she was sad. Rather, it was the other way around– Joy, happiness, gratitude, and exhilaration, and so on, she wept with positive emotions.

You're beautiful. At that word, she was more delighted than anyone else in the world, and at the same time showed infinite gratitude to Oliver.

It wasn't a matter for Oliver to judge, but it seemed out of the ordinary.

Everything from start to finish...

‘What happened?’

Time passed while Oliver questioned in his head, and Marie, who had calmed her emotions, regained her composure and returned to a calm state. sorry, Master. I was so moved to see you again like this... I'm sorry for showing such an ugly side.”

At her sincere words, Oliver shook his head.

"No, you didn't show any ugly side. Um... by any chance, could you please do me a favor?”

"Yes, Master! Tell me!"

Marie knelt down again with infinite joy.

Oliver felt like he had seen something similar somewhere.....

‘Oh, I remember.’

It was very similar to the people praying in the cathedral of Parter church– People praying to God.

“Marie... I’ll say once again, please don’t kneel to me. Please. ”

As if she understood Oliver's intentions, Marie jumped to her feet in surprise. She was like a child being scolded by an adult.

"I'm sorry, Master. Please forgive me.....”

Oliver felt dizzy and uncomfortable beyond description. However, he decided to calm down and thought of solving the problems step by step.

“... I'm not going to say anything because I left on my own, but if you don't mind, can I ask how other people are doing? The Joseph family.”

“Everyone is doing well. Thanks to the grace of Master.”

"......."

“And I have something to tell you, Master.”

"Please tell me. I have a lot to ask, too.”

"We changed the name of our organization. I sincerely ask for your forgiveness for changing it without permission."

"Oh... there's no need to apologize, Marie. After all, I left without saying anything, so it's up to you to change it to whatever you want. Can you tell me what the new name is?"

"The Chosen Ones."

"Oh... Who chose you?”

"You, Master!" Marie answered with confidence and without hesitation. She was so sure that Oliver was speechless.

"Uh... Me?"

"Yes, Master!"

"Um, Marie. The former owner... Uh, wait a minute... could we stop this conversation and talk about something else?"

Oliver sat on the nearby tree root as he spoke. He was a bit tired.

"The chair..."

"... No, it’s fine. I feel comfortable here. Marie, sit down, too."

"No, how dare I..... I feel comfortable standing."

"...OK, well, let me ask you another question."

"Yes, Master."

"....May I ask what happened after I left? Something's not right.”

"Ah, yes... After Master left, a small trial came."

“A trial?”

"Yes, some fools thought the master had disappeared forever, so they tried to leave, some declared themselves as the new master, and others tried to steal."

"Oh...I didn't know it was that bad. I'm sorry."

"No, why do you apologize for the likes of such filthy beings, Master? You don't have to do that at all, Master. Everything was taken care of."

"Um, how?”

"I killed them all.”

Whiiiii...

A cold wind carrying the winter chill suddenly blew in the forest. It was so cold that it sent shivers down the spines of the people present in the forest.

"Um... I guess that could happen. If you don't agree on things, you could fight or kill. But you won. How did you do it?"

It was a sincere question.

Oliver had given Marie intense training before leaving and had taken her to the battlefield to gain practical experience.

However, objectively, Marie's skills were on par with other Senior disciples, and it was difficult for her to face multiple opponents alone.

It was difficult even if she faced everyone one-on-one.

"Was it only the Intermediate disciples who revolted?"

"No, Master. They were all Senior disciples. I had to kill more than half of them."

"I don't understand, but it's really great."

"Everything is Master's grace."

"I didn't do anything for you though.”

"No, I can tell. From beginning to end, it's all the grace of the master."

"...Marie."

"Yes, Master?"

Oliver thought for a moment and sighed.

"I didn't ask for anything like that. I didn't want that either."

"......."

"What I wanted was for everyone, including you, Marie, to do what you wanted. Working hard, getting rich, or getting revenge on the people who hit you... Marie, why did you become a Warlock"

“... It's because I want to become stronger. Because I hated the time when I couldn’t do anything.”

"Yes, that's right. You didn't like the time when you couldn't do anything, even when dirty sewage was dumped right next to your house, or when your mother collapsed from illegal labor, or when your father was beaten to death by the neighborhood gangsters, isn’t it."

Marie looked surprised and pleased. She was grateful and surprised that Oliver remembered her story.

"Then wouldn't it be better to practice black magic rather than do something no one wants?"

"......you're right."

"You understand.”

"Yes, and I still want to be strong, Master. To be able to be by your side."

"......."

"What I want has changed, too. I want to serve you, my SAVIOR and my GOD.”

"I am neither a savior nor a god. What I did for you was just my job as the temporary owner of the family."

"Yes, of course, I know that. ...Master, do you happen to know the act of sun worship?"

"...No."

"In ancient times, before the emergence of the Parter religion, some humans worshiped the sun."

"......."

"It is said that they drew pictures, made statues to worship, and offered the most delicious meat and bread. The sun shines on the earth, dispelling darkness and giving warmth and nutrients for crops to grow. ... But the sun doesn't do this for the humans, nor does it want anything from them.”

"......."

"The sun just does its job. Whether it's worshiped or insulted, it always rises and sets. It does its job silently."

"Yes, so..."

"... But isn't the sun worth it?"

"......."

“No matter how the little things on the ground behave, the sun that silently does its job is the Savior and the God?! It's better than those imaginary existences who call themselves Holy Father, Mother, preach kind words but do nothing!"

At that moment, Joanna's face flashed in Oliver’s mind. No, he corrected himself, he couldn't remember her face anymore.

"......."

"All you've done for us was give us that light, that warmth, that nutrition. You taught me black magic by putting your hands in my hands, you listened to me, and you talked to me. I....my... God."

Marie knelt down again and cried with her hands together.

"Please come back to the humble place where we worship you, my God. I swear on my soul and on the soul of my followers, I will bring you everything you desire, and I will exalt your glory. So please be our savior, our god."

Oliver looked down at Marie, who had kneeled three times, and opened his mouth.

"You'll do whatever I want?”

"Yes!" Marie answered, her face brightened with hope.

"Then, stop the nonsense, go back to your own life, and live for yourself."

"Master..."

"I don't want anything Marie did. Besides, it's not reasonable."

"Not reasonable?"

"Yes, as Marie said, the sun rises and sets whether it's worshiped or insulted. That's why people look for new things to worship. But why is Marie trying to serve the sun so desperately? Isn't that an act beyond the sun's teachings? It's not for the sun."

Oliver's unusually firm tone was enough to lower Marie's head. She remained silent, facing the ground, as if in despair.

"That's all I have to say. It's different from what I thought, but it was nice meeting you. I hope we can meet again, differently next time."

Oliver went back to the way he had come, leaving behind those words.

He thought it would be dawn when he reached home.

"That's right."

Oliver stopped his steps and turned.

"What?"

"What you said is correct, Master. In fact, I didn't do this for Master. I did this because I wanted to be by your side. I did this in the hopes that you would stay with me."

"...it's too bad."

"Yes, I feel the same way."

Mary slowly stood up. At the same time, her hair grew longer and her pale skin turned pure black.

"......."

"So, I have decided to change the way I do things. You told me to live my life the way I wanted, then... I can use force to take you with me if I want to, right?"

Marie's body turned completely black. Her slender hands were stretched and her long, creepy nails grew.

Oliver removed his leather mask and replied.

".... Fine. Try it if you can."

(To be Continued)

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