Genius Warlock

Chapter 294

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Click.

Paul Carver, a member of the city's Ministry of Internal Affairs Department, manipulated the socket and projected a screen into the thin air.

The screen displayed the names of each bank and storage company neatly listed in the boxes, and next to each box were the numbers of the secret vaults and the precise amount of the ABC funds that were stored in each one.

Despite being a solver who made a living through violence, Shamus managed his money quite vigorously.

‘Even though I summarized it simply, the screen is quite complex... Fortunately, the only people here are those who can easily understand all this at a glance, so I don't have to bother explaining.'

Carver thought, looking at the seventeen men seated before him.

They were all middle-aged or elderly men, dressed in a variety of outfits, from casual to as meticulously dressed as nobility.

They were all city council members of Landa.

Despite the differences in their outfits, they all exuded the same ominous aura of having survived the political arena.

It was only natural for them to have this aura, having survived in a city based on survival of the fittest as politicians.

"As you can see, most of the losses from the ABC incident were kept in Landa's banks and storage companies. At first glance, it may seem like a foolish choice, but it was quite a clever one. There's no place like Landa to store such a large amount of black money. Thanks to this, we're easily recovering the losses."

"......"

Even as Carver elaborated with some extra details, the council members listened calmly, without any impatience, unbecoming of their old age.

This was even after the status of Landa as a free city was nearly threatened.

"Based on our current calculations, it is estimated that most of the ABC incident losses can be recovered, except for 1 to 2 billion."

"Why can't 1 to 2 billion be recovered?"

A muscular middle-aged man wearing just a shirt and jacket asked. His attire was befitting of a council member representing a worker's district.

"It was used for Shamus's escape and bribes. However, it is not considered a major problem. While 1 to 2 billion is a large amount of money, it is just a drop in the bucket compared to 3 trillion. It's actually considered a profit that we were able to resolve this enormous incident in just a few days. A very large profit."

Carver confidently claimed.

Indeed, resolving this large-scale financial fraud in just a few days was nearly miraculous.

When the fact was announced, the city's common people, who seemed ready to riot out of their loss, sent their praises towards the Landa city that had solved this problem, shedding tears as if nothing had happened.

"Not only has the city regained its stability, but the support for the council members has also increased. Furthermore, we were able to prove the ability of Landa City both domestically and abroad, and also demonstrated the value and necessity of the Security Bureau, which had been restrained by the Parliament. Although there was some disturbance like hardening ground after the rain, this crisis, in retrospect, demonstrated the value of Landa. More importantly..."

Carver paused briefly for effective communication, then opened his mouth again.

"...The biggest gain from this incident could be this."

Carver manipulated the socket to switch to the next screen.

On it were names of various countries like Gallos, central continent small nations, southern coastal city-states, etc., along with the organizational charts of Enjoyment Druids suspected to have operated there.

"Who are they...?"

"Green-haired, facial tattoos. Druids of the Enjoyment. They committed similar financial frauds overseas like Shamus, and although not perfect, we found out their general organization, their fraud methods, and the flow of their funds. And this information is something that the countries scammed by the Druids need."

The council members showed a hint of interest and urged him to continue with their silence.

"We expect to establish independent diplomatic relations with the relevant countries through this data."

"Independent diplomatic relations?"

"I just expressed it arbitrarily. Although Landa is a free city without diplomatic rights, can't we interact with other countries for the public purpose of preventing crime and recovering crime-related funds? Of course, it depends on the council members' will."

As expected of council members who understand when given a hint, they all showed a thin smile.

They resembled snakes that had found their prey.

"Hmm... Excuse me. I have a question unrelated to the current discussion."

A council member, impeccably dressed in a frock coat, raised his hand and spoke. The elderly man sported a white mustache, his face adorned with deep wrinkles, but his eyes shone with intelligence.

"Please, go ahead."

"I've heard... that the resolution of this unprecedented fraud was thanks to a single individual. Is this true?"

Carver admired the councilor. Although he had planned to bring it up, the councilor beat him to the punch. The old men, who typically spent their time seated in chairs, had news networks rivaling those of the Brokers' guild or sisterhood.

"Yes, that is correct."

Carver manipulated the socket to display Dave Wright, a Solver from District T, on the screen. His face and a brief description of him was written there.

"To solve this mission, many organizations, including the Security Bureau, Crime Firm, Sisterhood, Pinkman, and more, cooperated. Over a thousand people were mobilized, but the most impactful contribution was from this Solver."

"Skip the trivial details like being a warlock, debut period, and go straight to the core."

With the silent agreement of other council members, Carver immediately switched the screen. The next screen showed a video. It was footage of Dave's exploits against Shamus.

Dave had shattered half of the forest's defense, which blocked thousands of troops with black lightning. He broke through the defensive line with powerful zombie hordes, suppressed countless druids, and even won a one-on-one match against Shamus.

The fight scenes were fragmented, but what had already been shown was sufficient. Even the council members, who had seen all sorts of things in this city, were impressed.

Especially the final scene, it excited even the old men with their numb senses, like boys. Dave created a tree giant by stealing Druid's power and mixing it with an unknown black magic, thereby suppressing an even more advanced Shamus. It was a shocking scene in many ways.

Particularly for council members who were aware of Shamus's abilities.

Once the video ended, one council member grumbled with a furrowed brow.

"Was black magic originally capable of stealing the power of nature?"

"No, such a case has never happened before... At best, only mana is stolen, but the power of nature... As far as I know, there has been no such case yet."

"Then, how exactly...?"

"Who knows? Anyway, he's really strong. Isn't his level equivalent to the head of a magic school, a Grand Master?"

"No matter what, that's not true. A Grand Master...?"

Oliver briefly looked at the article and opened his mouth.

"The Security Bureau is the one ultimately responsible, so I think there's no problem... Also, I'm not a hero, but a Solver."

"Hmm... It's not wrong, but isn't it a bit strange? Someone else stole your credit."

"The city hired me, so I think there's no problem."

"Ha..."

Jane sighed while looking at Oliver, emanating a familiarity that she hadn't quite gotten used to.

Despite his tremendous abilities, he hardly uses them. He probably will never understand it in his lifetime.

"By the way, Miss, may I ask why you came?"

"Oh my, isn't it rude to say that when a lady comes to visit?"

"Ah, I apologize. It seems like you have something to say."

"Well, you're not wrong. I came to thank you on behalf of the Sisterhood."

"To me?"

"Yes, we heard about your actions through Pinkman. If it weren't for you, we would have lost Shamus completely."

"That's not true. Others played a crucial role as well."

"Really? How so?"

"While I was away, they surrounded the forest to prevent Shamus from escaping. If it weren't for them, I would have lost him."

"Let's move on... Anyway, thank you for your help. Thanks to you, we overcame the worst-case scenario that the Sisterhood was worried about, and I was able to establish my position within the Sisterhood."

"Is that so?"

"Yes, due to many members following Shamus over me and Miranda, I somehow ended up getting promoted. I played a role in resolving this incident and... Thanks to this, I ended up taking on a big role in an unusually short period."

"Oh... Congratulations. However, that's not because of my help, but your luck and abilities. There's no need to thank me."

Jane just smiled at Oliver's words.

"Could we have dinner together when you have time?"

"Dinner?"

"Yes... Miranda would like to meet you formally,"

"Me? Why?"

"It's nothing strange. The city's rich want to be close to people with powerful forces. Also, she has been interested in your reputation. With your recent distinctive activities, it's natural for her to want to meet you."

"Um... Could I think about it for a while?"

A Solver contemplating meeting with the city's rich. It was quite a rare case, but Jane wasn't surprised and just nodded.

If she was surprised by these things, it would have been impossible to converse with Oliver.

Above all, Oliver was now in that position. He was capable of having an equal conversation with the city's capitalists with his own power alone...

Jane thought that she should work hard too and got up from her seat.

"Then, I'll tell Miranda that you're considering it... I want to talk more, but I have some business to take care of, is it okay if I leave?"

Oliver nodded his head.

"Yes, of course... But what business do you have?"

"This and that. Now that there's a vacancy above, I have to deal with other investors. Also, the Sisterhood needs to be reorganized... The organization got a bit torn apart because of Shamus."

"Ah... What happened to those who followed Mr. Shamus?"

"Um... Could I tell you after it's confirmed?"

After it's confirmed? It was a somewhat incomprehensible phrase, but Oliver nodded for now.

"Thank you. I'll definitely tell you. Let's have dinner together then."

"With Ms. Miranda?"

"No, just you and me... between friends."

"Ah, yes. That's a good idea."

Upon Oliver's nod, Jane showed a bittersweet and pleased expression.

Jane left with a smile, and Oliver saw her off from his seat, then started reading the newspaper again.

The newspaper highlighted the actions of the Security Bureau and emphasized the need for the Security Bureau, along with articles emphasizing the city's outstanding capabilities.

Squeak... thud.

When he was almost done reading the newspaper, he heard someone sit down across from him.

"...Does Mr. Forrest also has something to say?"

Forrest nodded his head. He looked serious and showed traces of considerable contemplation.

He opened his mouth.

"Have you thought about taking a break from your work as a Solver for a while?"

(To be Continued)

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