Did you really extract mana?

A sudden question and it did not seem he was just asking.

Yes, I did.

Whoa

Forrest, who heard the answer, sighed deeply as if cold water was splashed on his face.

The emotions of concern could be seen shining brightly.

Ive heard it before, but its still amazing I didnt expect you to be Rare-case. May I ask why you didnt tell me?

I didnt know I was Rare-case either. What specifically is Rare-case? Is it a word that refers to a Warlock who extracts mana?

Well, its kind of like that. In addition, it is also a word that points to those who have characteristics worth researching.

Researching?

Yeah. It doesnt suit the situation, but Ill give you a quiz. Who do you think named it Rare-case?

The question reminded Oliver of Edith Rocks words.

People with no imagination die first.

Um Wizards?

Correct. Warlocks who pull out mana, Mana hypertrophy, Mana agenesis, Mutants, Ogre, winged pigs, etc. are called Rare-case. Some of them have been studied to a certain extent, and your case falls into that category.

Oliver showed interest.

Are there any other Warlocks who can pull out mana?

Its small, but there is. Why? Are you disappointed that you are not the only one?

No? Im rather happy. Maybe I can learn something from them.

He didnt know if he could meet one, and even if he did meet one it was highly likely that theyll teach him, but Oliver said as if he was already going to learn.

He was as bright as a child who found a new toy.

Forrest smiled bitterly as if he didnt want to say anything.

Um, is that why Mr. Edith warned me?

What do you mean?

He told me to be careful because I could be in danger. Lonely wolves are more likely to be targeted Does it mean watch out for wizards?

Maybe it is. Wizards love knowledge. For research, they dont care whether its water or fire, and they dont care about conscience.

Forrests words did not seem to be wrong.

After all, Oliver himself saw a similar lab underneath the contamination zone.

Puppet used it, but its owner was definitely a wizard.

He even heard of wizards dealing with and researching Demons.

It was all Puppets words, but somehow Oliver couldnt think it would be a lie.

And at that moment, Oliver suddenly had a question.

What is the difference between a Wizard and a Warlock?

Magic and black magic The mechanism of learning is the same, and there was little difference in application.

While Oliver was lost in thought, Forrest suddenly said.

But you dont have to worry too much.

What?

Wizards, you dont have to worry too much. Sometimes theyre rash, but theyre not idiots. They wont be able to kidnap you all of a sudden.

Forrest reassured Oliver as if he misunderstood Olivers concern.

However, Oliver just listened quietly.

The city is balanced by the cooperation and checks of various forces. Im not bragging, but our Brokers Guild also plays a minor part in that. Although you are not a full-fledged member, you are doing business with me, and you have recently made your name known. Even a wizard cant kidnap you.

Thats a relief.

However, apart from that, you should also be careful.

What do you mean being careful?

Its nothing. Im telling you not to lock horns with the wizards. Its hard for the Brokers Guild to help if you give them a justification. We will sneak out while watching the situation.

Oliver understood that even the Brokers Guild doesnt want to get on the wrong side of the wizards.

After all, it was a well-known fact that the Wizards status in this city was extraordinary.

Okay. Ill be careful.

Thank you for understanding. Peace in this city is maintained like a nine-year-olds ego, its always on the edge. So you have to be careful, you never know what will happen where or when.

Forrest said sincerely.

Oliver a few months back could not have probably understood what Forrest was saying, but the present Oliver thought he could understand a little bit what he meant.

This huge city was childish in many ways.

In particular, he felt it in the Edith Rock job.

And Oliver found it fun.

The peace of the huge city, where countless buildings, cars, and people live together, was maintained in such a brittle manner.

He couldnt explain it, but it was fun in a way.

Oliver got up from his seat, packing the anonymous bankbook, business card, and book he had received as compensation.

May I take my leave, if you dont mind?

Of course, I have nothing more to say anyway. Ill look for a decent job in the meantime. Do you have any job you want or a reward?

What I want..

Its hard to answer right now.

I understand. Well, Ill sort out the work. If you happen to have one in the middle, please contact me and tell me. Ill set it up as much as I can.

Thank you.

Oliver bowed politely and left Forrests office.

About 30 minutes after Oliver left Forrests office.

Al, the waiter, knocked on the door of the office.

Knock, knock

Come on in.

When permission was given, Al gently opened the door and came inside.

He closed the door and looked at Forrest, who was struggling with numerous papers.

All are job offers, and 30% of them were direct commissions to Dave.

Boss.

Yeah, whats going on?

I think we have to order again. We ran out of lamb.

Yes, order it. Do it at the usual place. The lamb of that place tastes great.

Yes, I will.. And what about the check? I think you should answer it soon.

After hearing the question, Forrest stopped what he was doing.

The check was something he received from the Mattel Research Lab official who visited two days ago.

Even though it was a long distance, he bothered to come and had a quick meal, after which he handed Forrest a check.

He said he gave it to him because he liked the taste of the food, but Forrest knew it was a blatant lie.

After all, he survived in this field thanks to his wits.

He knew that the check was a sort of price, a price for shutting his eyes as they kidnap Dave.

And at the same time, a warning not to do anything.

It was the arrogant behavior of someone who believes in their power.

And now, Forrest had to answer this.

In fact, no matter what his answer was, it wont affect their decision, but at least it could affect their next move.

Forrest took out the check stored like a bomb in his drawer.

Mattels M sign was written on the check, along with the number 300 million.

As if he had made up his mind, Forrest wrote a letter that politely declined the check, and put it in the letter cover along with a check.

Drop it at the post office. Express delivery.

Al politely received the envelope and asked back anxiously.

Will it be okay?

Als question seemed cowardly at a glance, but it was indeed a common sense response.

A check from Mattel Lab was a greeting and a warning.

By no means, they were asking for Forrests permission.

It was obvious, they were a powerful group in this city.

They were supported by Magic Towers School of Life magic, and a huge amount of capital, and have been exerting influence in various fields with numerous patent rights.

Although they were obsessed with mage supremacy and eugenics, it was indeed dangerous to reject their proposal.

In some cases, you have to put up the shutters, and in others, youll lose your life..

There was nothing more foolish in this city than to go against the strong.

However, Forrest stuck to his initial choice nonetheless.

Only this could make them think twice before moving forward.

If he delayed answering due to his fear, he wouldnt be able to ask anyone for help in the time he needed it.

Silence was virtually the same as consent.

That was why he had to answer right now.

Dont worry if the store goes bankrupt. At least Ill give you a good severance pay and find you a job.

Thats not why I asked, Boss.

Forrest saw Al, Al with red skin.

Of course, I know. Will you go to the post office?

Yes.

Al answered, bowing his head politely.

Inside the office, after Al went out, Forrest was left alone again.

Forrest organized his thoughts while cleaning his messy clothes.

Honestly, there was no need to worry too much.

The competition among Wizards was so severe both inside and outside Magic Tower, so it would not be easy even for the Mattel Lab to act recklessly no matter how much of a big force they are.

In addition, Dave was a fast-growing Solver. There were so many eyes on him which would make it difficult for them to kidnap him openly.

If it was an unnamed solver, the Brokers Guild would also let it slide, but they wont stay still if such a disaster would fall upon a Solver whose name has gone beyond District T.

If they let such a case slide, they will lose their face, lose credibility and finally, the business itself could collapse

Organizing his thoughts, Forrest looked at the commission documents.

Among them, it was necessary to select a request with the most favorable conditions and connect Dave with a powerful client.

A well-established network will be a shield for Dave and himself.

Recently, thanks to Dave, Forrests status in the Brokers Guild has risen beyond simple income, so it was a natural action.

Yes, Im doing it for me, not paying back the debt I owe to Kent.

What the hell are you doing?

In the corner of the black market that Edith Rock recommended to Oliver, he got surrounded by the people doing business there.

They were drug dealers who handle drugs, and when Oliver asked some questions about the Pilgaret [Gift], they stared fiercely at him as if they were displeased by Olivers question.

He never thought people would get offended just by asking where they got [Gift].

Why arent you answering? Why did you ask me where I bought [Gift]? Why are you not answering, dammit.

A man as thin as a skeleton asked again.

He also seemed to be a Warlock.

Before Oliver knew it, big men, who seemed to be his employees, glared at Oliver while holding iron pipes as if they would swing it any moment.

Oliver politely tried to solve the problem through conversation since he thought it would tarnish the name of Edith Rock, who became his guarantee.

Did I offend you?

Offend? Haa Im going crazy. Hey, where are you from? Its that motherfu*ker Rudy, right? Did he send you here?

Whos Rudy? Um, Im sorry. I just asked because I wanted to check something.

Ugh what do you want to check?

Its a little personal, so I cant

Ahaahaha Well, dont worry, well make you talk. Guys?

At those words, the big guys surrounding Oliver came closer, one guy lifted Oliver up by his collar, while one tried to take away his quarterstaff.

I think its rude.

In a tight grip, Oliver held his quarterstaff.

A fairly strong-looking guy pulled it a few times to take it away, but the quarterstaff didnt move an inch from Olivers hands.

The strong-looking guy stared at Oliver as if he was angry and said in a low voice.

Hey sh*t face, youre not going to let go of this?

Im sorry. Its something I got as a gift.

At that moment, there was a strange tension.

Oliver once again said politely.

I apologize once again. If you cant tell me about [Gift], Ill just go away. And I wont interrupt you again. Im sorry.

The man who looked like a skeleton took out a cigarette, put it in his mouth, and said.

You I dont think I can just let you go.

As the man was about to do something.

I wont recommend that.

A voice suddenly interrupted what the man was going to do.

As the man turned his head, he saw Knuckle Joe in his suit and messy hair.

Oliver looked at Joe and spoke.

Um, hello, Joe.

Yes, its been a while..

The man who looked like a skeleton also asked Joe.

What? Do you know this guy?

Yes, and a piece of advice, Dont touch that guy.