LIGHTNOVELWORLD My Daddy Hides His Power
Chapter 196
Enoch handed a letter to Oscar, who stood in despair.
“I found it in his arms while retrieving the body. It seemed like no one could read it except you.” “….” A sheet of paper, tightly packed with ancient language. Even that was deliberately written in a jumbled and scrambled arrangement of characters, like a code, with the order and arrangement all messed up. “He wanted me to tell you, right?” “It looks like that.” Of course, disclosing information through writing is also prohibited. Is that why? The letter, written so that no one could read it, showed his grandfather’s will to convey something in some way. “Lord of the Wizard Tower.” Enoch called in a heavy voice. “…I’m sorry.” “….” “I’m really sorry…” “You don’t have to be sorry.” Oscar laughed. “It was all my choice, well.” He learned the true meaning of extinction, but the shock was short-lived. He will make the same choice again if the same situation arises. So it didn’t matter whether his end was death or a more miserable life. “I will definitely save the child.” If only the child can be safe. *** Even though he knew the price of regression, for some reason Oscar didn’t seem to have any change of heart. “Master.” However, he knew that he didn’t have much time left, so he worked hard every day as if he were being chased… “Puahaha!” …he didn’t do that. He didn’t die, so he seemed to feel that there was no need to suffer in a hurry. “Master!” “Oh! It’s so funny that I’m going to go crazy.” Oscar lay happily on his lap and read the book, even shedding tears. “Why are there so many funny books?” “Are you serious?” “What?” “Is that book really funny?” [History of projective geometry and principles of three-dimensional figures – Gehrig’s official theory 2] It was a book title that had no place to laugh just by looking at it. “Yeah, it’s funny?” “Yees.” It’s not that there’s no change of heart… ‘It looks like he lost his mind for a moment.’ I sighed. Oscar, who had been reading a funny book alone for a while, suddenly stood up. “Hey.” “Yes.” “Are you doing well with Hans?” “All of a sudden?” Wizard Tower Gifted Class. We studied together every day and became close friends, but I still felt a bit uncomfortable with Hans, who had been slanted towards me from the first time we met. “Take care. Because he’s a smart kid.” Oscar smiled meaningfully. ‘Hmm? Master wouldn’t say something like this for no reason.’ It seemed odd that Oscar mentioned Hans so pointedly, so I tried to focus. ‘Did Hans ever appear in the original work?’ An extra-like name as much as James Brown. It was nowhere in my memory. “There’s a magic formula that even a genius like me can’t create.” “What’s that?” “Hmm. I don’t know.” Oscar just laughed and rolled over again, laid his head on my lap and opened the book. “Ahahaha!” And while reading the ridiculous mathematical formula theory, tears clung to the corners of his eyes. *** Hans studied magic formulas while the other kids were solving math problems. “You know, Hans. That magic formula you’re always making… what is it?” I asked carefully. “What are you going to do if you know?” As expected, Hans was as wary as a sharp kitten. “Ey, I’m just curious. Can you tell me a little bit?” “Are you going to finish it and get compliments from the Lord of the Wizard Tower?” “I’m not that kind of person, you know? I just asked because you seemed so confident in your words.” Hans snorted. “Even if I told you, you couldn’t make it. This is a magic formula that amplifies mana.” “Eung?” “Rather than amplifying mana, the concept is to reconstruct the magic formula to be more cost-effective. It is a groundbreaking magic formula that allows the same magic to be used with a small amount of mana.” I opened my mouth wide. If such a thing is created, it can fill the gap between the talented people. For example… Original work, Revolution Day. The emperor who sent the 3rd class Septima army to suppress the commoners and committed a massacre. The 6th class Diez mercenaries who fought against them and died helplessly may not be left to their own devices this time… “You, you’re amazing!” My eyes sparkled. “But can you make it on your own? How about sharing this great idea with the Lord of the Wizard Tower and getting some help?” “The Lord of the Wizard Tower asked me to make it.” “Eung?” “The Lord of the Wizard Tower told me to make it because he can’t make it.” Hans added, frowning as if he was bothered to tell me one by one. “To create this magic formula, you must first be able to feel the concept of no or small basic mana tank.” “Ah?” “The Lord of the Wizard Tower is a high-ranking person, so unless he is reborn, he cannot even experience such a state.” I realized it only then. “There’s a magic formula that even a genius like me can’t create.” So that’s what he meant. And at the same time, I learned the purpose of Oscar’s gathering and teaching non-competent children. It wasn’t just because they were geniuses, but because there was something only they could do. For the day of the revolution. Minimal sacrifice for ultimate success. Oscar has been struggling on his own. “That’s what it was…” I got emotional again. “Go away now. I’m busy.” “Hans, thank you for telling me. You are amazing.” Hans stared at me. I smiled as harmlessly as I could and put both thumbs up. “I’ve never seen anyone as smart as you. There can’t be two geniuses like you in the empire, right?” “….” Hans grabbed the pen again without replying. Although his expression was still blunt. “Genius! Strong candidate for the next Lord of the Wizard Tower!” Fortunately, I could see the corners of his mouth twitching very finely. *** Oscar was sitting on the sofa, reading his grandfather’s letter, which was written like a code. He couldn’t fully interpret it. However, he just read it as if he were guessing, combining information that catches his eye and facts that he knows. [If you knowingly entered into this cruel bondage, do your best until the end. Find something you lost, change something you tried to change, and save something you tried to save. I failed, but I hope you get what you want.] ‘Yes, Grandfather. I’ll do that anyway. I’m not going to fail.’ It felt like he was talking to his living grandfather. He laughed without realizing. “The~Lord~of~the~Wizard~Tower~~!” “You surprised me! My ears almost fell off! What are you doing?” The aide, Robert, pointed to the mountain of documents piled up on Oscar’s desk. “What are you doing now? No way, did you not work all day today? The report I brought you this morning has not been approved yet?” “Are you trying to tell me to work?” “Are you giving me a hard time? Don’t you remember me begging for a day off? I’m just so overwhelmed with gratitude right now, can’t you tell?” “I got it, so get out. I’m busy.” “What are you doing? Can I ask why you suddenly had a change of heart and are acting like a joke?” Oscar simply ignored Robert and finished reading the letter. [And, when the end comes. Keep living. Maybe it’s my greed for you to live, but a miserable life is better than death.] If it’s over, in six years. When the day comes when he thought the ending was death. ‘Then continue living or die.’ Oscar imagined the final day and the aftermath in his own way, and it wasn’t that bad. Even if Lilith didn’t recognize him, he was confident that he wouldn’t feel lonely or hurt. The wicked princess had already forgotten and failed to recognize him when they first met after his regression, hadn’t she? “Since I have a lot of money, wouldn’t it be okay to buy a house nearby and live there?” “What are you talking about all of a sudden?” To Oscar’s own words, Robert answered firmly. “As long as I can see the child’s face and confirm she’s living well, it’s enough.” “Child? Whose child? When did you make a baby without me knowing?” Uhm, that’s not bad. Oscar nods, [The ban will suffocate you harder than before.] After reading the following, it got a little serious. [Not a word, not a single action, nothing should make others aware of your existence. It will soon lead to death.] It might not be as easy as it sounds to just watch from afar. When he sees her face, he will want to talk to her and want her to recognize him, and he may inadvertently get too close. The grandfather seemed to have anticipated all of this and ended with some very cool-headed advice. [In order not to make even the slightest mistake, leave everything behind and leave. To a place where no one knows you and cannot find you. That is the wisest way.] “Really.” Oscar folded the letter and threw it on the table. “What is it? Can I read it?” “If you can read, read it.” Oscar spoke harshly and hung his neck weakly on the back of the sofa. ‘Indeed… it’s crueler than death.’ It would be better if he died. If he’s still alive and well, it’s natural for human desires to arise. When he didn’t know, there was no need to imagine what would happen after everything was over. From now on, he will have to suffer imagining she doesn’t recognize him. “Ah, f*ck.” At that moment, Oscar, in tears, covered his eyes with his hands. “Lord of the Wizard Tower?” Robert sensed Oscar’s uneasy atmosphere and approached. “W, what is it? Are you crying now?” “….” Crying. He’s really crying. Although Robert had seen a rare sight, he had no intention of joking about it. “Ha, tsk…” “E, excuse me…” With a firm grip on the tousled hair, a deeply furrowed brow, and a crying face. He couldn’t possibly look this distressed. First, Robert to Oscar… He felt like a pitiful young boy of twenty-one. “Why is my life like this, seriously… I didn’t ask for much… Is it right to be told not to even show my face or talk…” “Huh?” “How can I live without you…” …As expected, it was a women’s issue! Robert quickly sat down next to Oscar, hugged him, and patted him, feeling like he was his older brother just for today. “Yeah, go ahead and let it out. Crying is a way of shaking off everything. There are plenty of women in the world, and you’re a fine man, after all.” “….” “So enough! You can meet other women. Let’s cheer up!” What nonsense is this idiot talking about again? Oscar sniffed and shook off Rovel’s arm. “Get out of here!”
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