NOVEL ONLINE FREE My Daddy Hides His Power
Chapter 257
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The office of the Lord of the Wizard Tower, Hans Weaver. The day after I finished completing the new researcher recruitment exam questions until dawn. “Hooray! Freedom!” I finally succeeded in getting the 50-question exam paper approved. “Are you that happy?” Hans, who was sitting, asked with his chin tilted crookedly. I nodded my head. “Of course it’s good! But are you really going to let me pass the last 50 questions?” “Yeah. Well… the most important thing in creating a magic formula is imagination, after all.” Ugh. It’s the best. “You’ve worked hard.” Hans, unusually giving me praise, stood up and walked toward the window. “Hmm, you did more of the hard work.” I had to admit that honestly. I only picked 50 questions for the final exam, but Hans only slept for 3 hours for a whole month because he had to make 150 questions for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd exams by difficulty level. The reason we followed Hans’ tyranny without complaint was because he was a boss who always worked three times harder than his colleagues. “I’m sorry for pushing you so hard lately. I can’t just let anyone into the Wizard Tower. You understand, right?” “Mhm, I know, I know.” “Lilith, what I mean is… I hope that when the Lord of the Wizard Tower returns someday and sees this Wizard Tower, he won’t be disappointed.” “….” I shut my mouth at Hans’s lowered voice. Hans, who followed Oscar better than anyone else, cried and was saddened the most when he disappeared. It seemed that his longing remained the same even as time passed. “So, I’ll be counting on you from now on. It’ll be tough without you.” Hans looked back and smiled. I felt proud again as I watched Hans grow up, and I smiled back. His slender figure, which gained weight with every bite, and his straightforward nature, not hesitating to say what’s what, reminded me of someone. It was clear he had grown up just like them. “Of course, Lord of the Wizard Tower. But by the way, have you made any progress on the magic formula I asked for earlier?” “Ah! As if I wasn’t already drowning in work, you’re talking about those forty-two magic formulas you kept whining about, the ones I have no idea what you even want to use them for, and that seem completely pointless?” Hmm. As expected, the Oscar Manuel-style way of speaking that makes the listener feel embarrassed is truly amazing. “…Well, take your time. I’m just grateful that you’re making them for me. I really couldn’t figure it out with my own head.” Hans sighed as he looked at me, who had shrunk, then quickly went to his desk, opened the drawer, and took out a bundle of papers. “Here.” “…?” I was so surprised that I quickly stepped forward and flipped through the pages to examine them. The magic formulas I had asked for were all completed. “Th, th, this is crazy! You’ve already finished all of this? Are you… are you a genius?” Hans frowned as he watched me unable to close my mouth. “You didn’t know?” “Kyaaah!” I hugged Hans and cheered. “Calm down. But for magic that’s pretty useless, somehow, all of these spells are so inefficient that they drain mana in amounts you can’t even imagine. Even if I make them, the number of people who can actually use them is…” “It’s okay!” I cheered. “We have Enoch Rubinstein!” What could be difficult for the strongest man in the world who has overflowing mana and nothing to use! “But what on earth are you going to use it for?” “Ah, I was planning to try a few things once my master returns.” I looked at Hans’ magic formula and said happily. This was a little trick of mine. I wanted many people who love Oscar, not just me, to remember him again. Of course, these are just tricks to deceive God’s eyes, and I’m not sure if they’ll work. “Try? What do you mean?” “There is something like that. Anyway, thank you. The greatest Lord of the Wizard Tower! A genius unlike any other on this land, Hans Weaver!” I hugged the magic formulas tightly and poked Hans’ arm with my elbow. “By the way, Lord of the Wizard Tower, I worked until 2 AM yesterday, and I even gave up my day off tomorrow… Would it be okay if I took a half day today and left work early?” “….” “Hmph. You’ve been causing trouble all month, so I haven’t been able to properly date my boyfriend. Huh? Hmm?” “Hmm, well….” Hans, who was nodding positively as if he was thinking, grabbed my shoulder. And then quietly… “Stop talking nonsense and go work.” …He whispered. Mhm, I knew it. I laughed heartily. “You’re such a dictator.” One day, I will surely start a revolution in this Wizard Tower! * * * The capital, Romwell. Restaurant, <Aunt Zenon’s Taste>. This restaurant with a unique sign doubles as an inn from the second floor of the building, and it was where Oscar was staying. ‘Are you kidding me?’ In the early morning, the restaurant was empty, with not a single customer in sight. Oscar, who had ordered breakfast on the first floor, was solving the past exam questions for the researcher recruitment exam issued by the Wizard Tower. ‘Are you really serious?’ Oscar gritted his teeth as he effortlessly solved difficult problems that most people wouldn’t even be able to understand. ‘Is this really what they’re calling a problem? How far has the Wizard Tower’s standard fallen while I’ve been gone?’ The surprising fact is that this was a question from the researcher recruitment test that had been held three months ago. What’s even more surprising is that all the applicants failed this test that could be solved with their eyes closed. ‘Right, it’s not the Wizard Tower that’s the problem. It’s the level of these people’s brains in this country that’s the issue.’ The thing that Oscar Manuel couldn’t fix, even after gritting his teeth for three years. Everyone but me is an idiot! That was the arrogance that pierced the sky… “Oh my, what on earth is this?” At that moment, a man who appeared to be the innkeeper sat down next to Oscar in a friendly manner and opened his mouth wide. “Wow, you’re really amazing. It’s amazing how you can solve such incomprehensible problems so easily.” The innkeeper took Oscar’s workbook with his hairy arms, looked at it, and stuck out his tongue. The innkeeper, Jo, with his round belly and messy orange beard, was a man who would unnecessarily strike up conversations and had an annoying curiosity about other people’s business. In other words, he was the type of person Oscar absolutely hated. “James, you said you were going to apply for the Wizard Tower researcher position, right?” Even so, he had obediently answered Jo’s probing questions about his name, destination, and everything else since the first night he stayed at the inn. If it was the original Oscar, it would have been unimaginable. However, now he was James Gray, who had decided to be gentle and kind to others. “Hehe, I have someone I know really~well in the Wizard Tower, you know?” “Is that so?” Joe smiled sinisterly and whispered in Oscar’s ear. “It was fate that you stayed at our inn, so should I tell you something?” An illegal request? Oscar immediately frowned. How dare someone accept an illegal request in the sacred Wizard Tower? What on earth has happened in the past three years? “Who is it? What’s their name?” As soon as he arrived, Oscar thought to himself that a change of personnel was in order and asked. “Do you know? Princess Rubinstein!” “Who?” Oscar’s eyes widened. “Before I came to the capital, I lived in a mountain village called Zenon down in the south. We were neighbors back then. Ah, it feels like just yesterday when she was crawling around, buzzing about washing her dad’s underwear with those tiny hands… and now look at her, all grown up…” Joe suddenly lost himself in reminiscence and began to cry. ‘Aha. I guess they knew each other when her Dad deserted the army.’ Oscar was surprised when he realized this. What kind of coincidences are these? “You have no idea how sharp she was. When she was seven, I taught her how to play poker, and she immediately beat me and took all the acorns. From that moment on, I knew she was something special.” “What kind of poker would you play with a kid…?” Oscar frowned, but Joe ignored him and continued talking. “I was out chopping wood with Duke Rubinstein, and we used to call each other ‘brother.’ That’s why you felt so familiar, James. The name the duke went by back then was also James.” “….” “Ah, you’re from the kingdom, so you don’t know? Duke Rubinstein is the leader of the Imperial Revolutionary Army! Huh?” Joe gave him a thumbs up in excitement. “He’s the one who completely transformed this miserable country. My wife and I were finally able to live a bit better, so we came up to the capital. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have even dared to think about it.” “Ugh. This human!” At that moment, Joe’s wife, Susan, came out of the restaurant kitchen and gave her husband’s back a sharp slap. “Ouch! Why are you doing that?” “I told you not to bother the customers!” “Why am I bothering him again? The young man was sitting all alone, so I was just keeping him company!” “Shut up!” Susan apologized, putting down Oscar’s meal with an apologetic smile. “I’m sorry. This guy has no sense, does he? Hurry up and eat. If you want more, just let me know.” “Ah, yes.” “Come here, you! If you have nothing to do, I’ve made sure the kid eats well, so go run an errand!” “Ahhhhh! It hurts, it hurts!” Susan mercilessly pulled Joe’s ear and dragged him out. At that moment. “Oh my, James!” Susan ran happily toward someone who had entered the restaurant. James? Oscar, who thought he was being called, turned around in surprise and turned his head again. Enoch! It was Enoch! ‘Why is that human here….’ Thump, thump. His heart pounded as if it was going to burst out. Oscar placed his hand on his chest and listened to the conversation coming from behind him. “Look at me. Still calling you James. Duke, I’m sorry~?” “Ahahaha! Call me whatever you want, Susan. Please let go of my brother’s ears.” “Yeah! Let go, please!” “Ugh!” Susan asked, letting go of Joe’s ear. “By the way, what’s going on this early? If you haven’t had breakfast, should I make something for you?” “No, I already ate. I just stopped by on my way to work. Did the princess ask you to get something?” “Oh, that’s right!” Susan slapped Enoch’s shoulder and laughed. “You know that dish I used to make for Lilith when she was younger? The sour pickled cabbage. The Duke’s chef is really skilled, but for some reason, she says it doesn’t taste like the one I used to make.” Susan added, glaring at Joe. “I was actually planning to send this guy, but since it’s already done, take it. Just wait a moment.” Oscar got up while Susan was going to the kitchen. He naturally thought of going up to the second floor. “Oh, you’re here at the right time!” But, suddenly. Joe grabbed his arm! “James, what kind of test is there at the Wizard Tower tomorrow? One of our friends staying at the inn is also taking the exam. Could you talk to Lilith for me and put in a good word? Huh?” Aaaack! This crazy old man! Oscar, whose eyes had gone blank, couldn’t even look back, and just stood there, gritting his teeth and mumbling. “Thawts not necesswary at awll….(That’s not necessary at all…)” “Huh? What did you say?” “Eyy, big brother. Even for you, that’s not okay. The exam has to be fair, you know.” Yeah! So let go of this! He could solve those trashy problems with his eyes closed and using just his feet! Oscar tried to pull out his wrist that was caught by Joe with all his might, but it wouldn’t budge because it was caught in his thick hands. Ah, the past three years… He should have exercised a bit. “Noooo, I’m not asking you to do something dirty, I’m just asking you to be considerate. The young man came to this Duchy with no connections and is trying to find a job.” “Huh, really?” Aaack! Joe, in an overly kind tone, started to list Oscar’s circumstances, such as ‘immigrating’, ‘looking for a job’, and ‘going to the Wizard Tower to take a test.’ What if a man with such a strange story were to run up to the second floor without looking back right now? Enoch, who was quick-witted, could sense something strange. Oscar didn’t know exactly how much the other person had to know him for the ban to be activated… In the worst case scenario, he could be found dead in his hotel room tomorrow morning! ‘Calm down. If I don’t want to die, act naturally.’ It was a dangerous situation, but Enoch had to overcome it anyway. If he didn’t want to die in the first place, he shouldn’t have gone to see Lilith. In any case, whether the meeting with the kid’s father was delayed or not, it couldn’t have been avoided. ‘I can do it.’ Hadn’t he gone through all that trouble for three years to survive even when he ran into someone he knew? ‘You can do it, Oscar Manuel.’ A moment of life or death. Oscar swallowed hard and looked back as if nothing had happened. Soon, they met for the first time in three and a half years. “….” “….” The two men stared at each other silently. Next chapter will be updated first on this website. Come back and
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