252. Solver Dave (3)
Jane Miss.
She is the illegitimate daughter of Edith Rock, whom Oliver is looking for, and a member of the Sisterhood.
The last time I saw it was when I was a bodyguard at the Subureptor Large Museum.
“It sounds like a name I haven’t heard in a long time.”
“It’s been a long time. Well, you and I have been busy for a while, so we’ve been busy…”
That was true.
After the work with Jane was over, starting with the collection of auction items, the reconciliation between the fighter crew and the crime pump, the disciple of the human flesh chef, the contract and training, etc. happened one after another.
In the process, Oliver had to spend each day quite frantically, going back and forth between the Tower and Area X.
Well, it was fun, so I didn’t have any complaints.
“By the way, why did Miss Jane suddenly… Since you are my daughter, can you help me meet Edith-sama?”
Oliver asked skeptically.
Probably because Oliver saw how Jane and Edith’s relationship ended.
Edith summoned Jane, who was resurrected from the dead due to Duncan’s betrayal, and insulted her mother for calling her a whore, not even laughing in front of her.
Thought they had reconciled again, but Oliver shook his head.
Somehow it didn’t seem like that.
At that time, Edith hurt Jane so much.
I can’t say for sure because I’m not familiar with the area, but it wasn’t a wound that could be closed easily.
“I can help, but don’t get me wrong, because she’s not my daughter. I know that the relationship between her and her husband is messed up.”
“Yes? then···?”
“Literally. Jane can help, but she can’t help because she’s Edith’s daughter.”
Oliver tilted his head at the enigmatic remark. It was difficult to understand.
“I’m sorry, Forrest. It’s a bit difficult for me to understand what you mean.”
“Well, I have to explain the background… Did I mention that you and I have been busy?”
“Yes.”
“But we are not the only ones who have been busy. Everyone is busy living in Landa. Miss Jane is no exception.”
“How have you been?”
“When you and I were reconciling the crime firm and the fighter crew, Miss Jane joined the Sisterhood’s wealthy group.”
Oh, I remembered. That was the goal of Jane, who became wealthy after receiving Edith’s inheritance.
“That’s fine…. Isn’t that why you went to the auction house in the first place?”
“You could say I was lucky. The auction house was raided and the first day was shattered, but in the meantime, only Lady Jane managed to find a decent item… I think Mrs. Miranda bought it highly.”
“Are you Miranda?”
“She is a rare female tycoon in Landa. You may not know… A wealthy man with huge fortunes, a professional investor, and the queen of social circles with a wide network of people.”
‘Hmmm… Miranda, where did you hear that? No, did you see it?’
“Is he the group leader?”
“To be honest, I’m more of a master than a leader.”
“Yes?”
“It is true that the wealthy group of Sisterhood came together to join forces, but they also do it with Miranda as the main force. In fact, the members are in a position to listen to Miranda’s orders.”
“Is that so?”
“Soo-wan is a great person. Rumor has it that he is also reaching out to the aristocratic society of the capital. It’s not certain, but it’s possible.”
“That’s great…. By the way, what does this story have to do with Miss Jane helping you meet Edith-sama?”
“I mean, Miss Jane is no longer an illegitimate illegitimate child. Although she was helped by Miranda, she is an investor who made her debut in Randa’s social circle.”
“Are you investing?”
“Yes, investors. Since the group to which Jane belongs is a group for the purpose of investment, they also actively engage in external investment activities. It is an actor who moves according to the script written by Miranda, but… In any case, she has become a lady with influence on Randa in her own way. So I can help you.”
Aha·······. Oliver now understood what he was saying, and at the same time admired it. Seriously.
After working so hard, he finally got what he wanted. It was really great.
But there were also problems.
“But, wouldn’t that be bad for me?”
“what?”
“If Miss Jane was so successful, wouldn’t it be difficult for me to meet her?”
“Why do you think so?”
“Is there a difference in status?”
“Hmmm… I don’t think so?”
“Why?”
“Because you were as successful as Miss Jane was?”
***
Oliver couldn’t understand what he was saying, but Forrest soon explained why.
That’s why I don’t understand it at all.
Oliver was not convinced and asked about it, but Forrest said it was now a rumor and a reality, and advised Oliver to read it first.
After Oliver said yes, he got up and tried to leave the restaurant.
Because I was mentally tired from the sudden story… I had work to do.
Forrest felt sorry, but that didn’t stop him.
‘Well, that would be better. I’d like to serve you a meal here, but there is a possibility that the guests will annoy you… Let’s eat together later. Don’t worry too much about your appointment with Miss Jane. I’ll try to catch you as soon as possible.’
After Oliver said yes, he stopped by the black market and returned home.
Although formally tired of hearing the unexpected story, Oliver didn’t waste time and moved straight ahead, and started making and experimenting with the corpse doll.
I went to Mountain Face and did a lot more than I thought, but I don’t know when the work will pile up again, so it’s not bad to get it done in advance, right?
Oliver first cut the female warlocks’ necks neatly to remove the messy cross-sections, and then covered them with iron lids that would act as catalysts for manipulation-based black magic to control them and made them into mortuary dolls.
Since the quality of the material is good, instead of attaching things like rags, we focused on enhancing the original ability of the material.
‘And the experiment… It would be nice if it worked out the way I thought it would.’
After finishing the female warlock, Oliver practiced putting the tube in the blood vessel using a Class C corpse.
Blood vessels are more delicate and complicated than I thought, so it took quite a bit of practice.
“Well, I think I will get the hang of it…”
Oliver muttered as he put the tube back into the corpse, referring to the medical literature.
It required concentration and strength more than I expected, and sweat was forming not only on my forehead but also on the tip of my nose.
As I tried to wipe my sweat, I heard a familiar beep.
beep- beep- beep-
Forrest’s personal communication device.
Oliver stopped what he was doing, took off his gloves and took it right away.
“Yes, Forrest. That’s me······. Did you make an appointment? Yes, thank you······. yes yes order? What is the content? …Ah, yes, I see. What is your address?”
Oliver finished the call after writing down the address Forrest said.
Oliver muttered, tearing up a piece of paper with the address written on it.
“What is it that Miss Jane would ask me to do?”
***
Oliver was ready to go out first.
I don’t know what Jane is asking for, but I’ve decided not to care.
If you listen and can help, you can help, and if you can’t, you can say no.
So Oliver stopped what he was doing, showered, and pulled a neatly stored suit out of the closet and put it on.
Tie, shoes and watch.
It was Oliver’s own manners as Miss Jane said that she had worked so hard and had succeeded.
After sprinkling perfume as a finishing touch, Oliver took a taxi to Area R.
Where Jane lives.
“Im here. Guest.”
Swallowing the silver hip flask, the driver said.
Oliver paid the driver for a taxi, including tip.
“Oh, thank you.”
“I am so grateful.”
Oliver said goodbye and got out of the taxi.
And I walked along the road towards the address that Forrest gave me.
“Are you here?”
Oliver saw a house that was different from other R’s.
This is the house where Jane lives, and unlike the densely built houses around it, she felt relaxed, safe, and affluent.
‘Is it because of the fence and the garden? ·······But how do you get in?’
Oliver, who had never been to a mansion like this alone, was confused when a man appeared from inside the wall.
“who are you?”
An old man with a beard, the words ‘Safety Guard’ were embroidered with yellow thread on his front pocket.
It seemed that he belonged to the highly reliable Landa’s mercenary group Safety Guard.
“Did you come with a promise?”
At the same time as asking politely, the old man quickly grasped Oliver’s face and color. very seasoned
“Yes, my name is Dave. I’m here to see Miss Jane. Perhaps an appointment has been made.”
As soon as Oliver revealed his identity, the old man opened the iron gate.
“Come in. He is waiting inside.”
Oliver went through the gate to the mansion as the old man told him. Then a woman with pink hair greeted me.
“long time no see. Dave. Is this the first time since the auction house?”
“Yes that’s right. miss······. You seem to have changed a bit?”
Jane, in a suit that emphasized masculinity while keeping her long hair rough to the side, with a bunch of black piercings in one exposed ear, gave a shy smile.
“I didn’t know Dave would recognize… Thank you. Come in.”
***
Oliver was guided by Jane into the mansion’s reception room.
The interior of the mansion also seemed to have changed to match Jane’s appearance.
Should I say it’s a bit new? There was a trendy vibe.
“Would you like to drink something? Coffee, tea, or alcohol?”
Jane entered the bar on one side of the reception room and asked vigorously.
In the bar, various alcoholic beverages including magic wine, as well as coffee, tea, and cigarettes were arranged by type.
“I think I like coffee……. Can I help you?”
“No, if you want to help, sit still. I don’t want to be stigmatized for serving guests with their hands.”
Jane, who replies with a mixture of jokes, prepared coffee.
Because it was a suit rather than the dress he usually wore, his actions seemed quicker and more comfortable.
“Come on, here.”
Jane served coffee quickly. But apart from that, the coffee looked good.
Oliver takes a sip.
Jane smiled and asked.
“How does it taste?”
“good.”
“It’s nice. I would have been hurt if I said it was not tasty.”
“It’s really delicious……. Did you practice?”
“In Sisterhood. I had to learn something.”
Oliver nodded.
If Jane hadn’t inherited Edith’s legacy, she would have been a Sisterhood worker for the rest of her life.
Like Oliver, Jane opened her mouth after drinking coffee.
“Well, do you have anything to ask?”
sudden question. Oliver thought deeply and nodded.
“Originally, is there a bar in the reception room?”
Perhaps not expecting such a question, Jane smiled cheerfully, illuminating her absurd emotions.
“Ugh… Originally there wasn’t. However, the emerging wealthy who made money these days. Especially among young people, it is fashionable to install a bar in the reception area. Is it stylish to treat guests directly?”
Oliver felt awkward.
“Is the young lady for the same reason?”
“no. I installed it to look like that emerging wealthy guy. It’s similar to this.”
Jane pointed to one of her ears. Ears full of black piercings.
The details were unknown, but Oliver could vaguely understand.
“Does it have anything to do with being active in Landa’s social circle?”
“Ding dong ding. How come your eyes are getting faster and faster?”
“Actually, I heard from Forrest in advance. I heard that you succeeded in joining Sisterhood’s wealthy group… That’s great. congratulations.”
The corners of Jane’s lips twitched.
“Are you too shy to say that? Dave was successful too, right? I heard rumors.”
“Ah, that rumor is not true. Never.”
Oliver immediately denied it.
Because I’ve already heard from Forrest what the rumors about Jane are.
I still don’t understand.
The rumors spread around Landa while Oliver went to Mountain Pace.
The rumor was that Oliver brutally murdered the captain of the fighter crew, subdued the fighter crew members by force, claimed himself as captain, and formed an alliance with the Crime Firm.
It was really nonsense.
“Is that not true?”
“Yes······. I don’t know why it was rumored like that, but I’m not the captain of the Fighter Crew. I don’t even belong there. It’s a story that I don’t even know about an alliance with the crime pump.”
“really? I can’t believe it…. So, is it not Dave who improved the relationship between the Fighter Crew and the Crime Firm and even signed a contract?”
“No, that’s me.”
“Yes? ·······Then, it was not Dave who killed the captain of the Fighter Crew, was it?”
“No, I killed him too.”
“···········??? So, did you make the fighter crew subdued?”
“That is bullshit. I persuaded everyone, not by force.”
Oliver spoke with sincerity, but Jane’s expression was not very good. He showed suspicion and contempt, as if he had seen a fraudster.
“Ugh… They say that the skills of the fighter crew have improved a lot recently, but that has nothing to do with Dave, right?”
“I do not know. I taught them, but I don’t know if it’s relevant or not.”
“I will ask you one last time. After killing the fighter crew captain and convincing the members, how can you brazenly say that you’re not the captain after having an argument with a crime firm?”
“I was just a little help.”
Oliver said very bluntly.
It was nonsense that no one else would hear it, but Jane, who had an acquaintance, didn’t eat it either.
She leaned forward and clenched her chin. Then he looked up at Oliver slightly.
“I’d like to take Dave’s side, but that doesn’t make much sense.”
“It’s unfortunate. I just promised to help… I didn’t take a penny as proof.”
“If you go into a bank with a gun and blow up the safe, it’s like a bank robber with or without money.”
“········I do not enter the bank with a gun.”
“Because that’s the case!!”
Jane was furious.
“ha······. Anyway, I think the misunderstanding will be quite difficult to clear up. I can’t say it’s a misunderstanding.”
“That’s a big deal.”
Oliver said worriedly. I didn’t want to belong anywhere, but there are rumors that I’m a captain who doesn’t even exist.
I wondered if there was any way to resolve the misunderstanding. Maybe it’s a sign that it’s time to go somewhere else.
When Oliver was lost in thought, Jane called for Oliver.
“Dave?”
“Yes? miss?”
“Whatever it is, it’s nice to meet you. It’s ridiculous, but I laughed a lot too.”
“I didn’t mean to be funny, but I’m glad you’re happy too.”
Jane raised an eyebrow again. But that is only for a moment.
She refined her expressions and emotions, and turned into the eyes of a businessman like Forrest.
It seemed to be true that he was an investor in the Landa social circle.
“But we didn’t both get together just to chat…. If you allow me, can I go straight to the point? There is something I want to ask you too.”
Oliver nodded with an unknown satisfaction to Jane’s sharp look.
“Ah, yes… If it’s okay with you, can I talk to you first?”
“Of course. What would you like me to ask you?”
“Can you help me meet Edith-sama?”