Chapter 29

29. Sadness (1)

[The origin of black magic is still not accurately known. Several decades after the birth of magic, black mages began to be observed. Various theories exist, such as the machinations of demons and the side effects of magic experiments, but the hypothesis that has gained the most support is that black magic began as an imitation of magic. —Observations of Black Magic by Mages—]

Oliver continued to flip through the book.

This book, written from a mage's perspective, described black magic in detail over 200 pages, explaining why it is an evil discipline and why it must be eradicated.

The first reason it argued for the evil of black mages was that they are an inferior race without magical power, and thus possessing a power that does not match their station.

To prevent such disasters, it suggested that humans without magical power should be forcibly isolated, their reproductive abilities removed, and their inferior genes naturally eliminated through institutional measures.

What can I say?

Oliver, with his limited knowledge, might be feeling this incorrectly, but it seemed to him that the argument was extremely narrow-minded and illogical. There were also contradictions...

Despite this, it was quite interesting.

Knock, knock.

The sound of knocking on the door. Oliver looked up.

"Is something wrong?"

"Yes, Master. I'm sorry, but... it's time for the work session."

At the sound of Marie's voice, Oliver checked the clock.

It was indeed time for the work session.

"Yes, just a moment."

After placing a bookmark in the book he was reading, he went out of the study and saw Marie waiting with a bow.

"Anthony Family and Dominic Family have sent their appraisals. They have been moved to the workshop."

"Good job."

Oliver said this and headed to the workshop.

In the workshop, the largest space in the Joseph Family headquarters, countless people had already gathered.

From senior disciples to temporary disciples, all were present.

"Have you arrived, Master?"

"“““““Have you arrived, Master?”””””

As soon as Oliver entered, all the disciples, led by Peter, bowed to him in respect.

This was not out of mere force but from genuine admiration.

It wasn't strange at all. After all, he had single-handedly negotiated with the Anthony and Dominic Families.

However, their attitude was not solely due to this.

"Is everyone here?"

"“““““Yes, Master!””””"

Originally, at this time, the temporary and junior disciples would be doing odd jobs.

Oliver provided as much education as possible to them.

The reason was simple.

Since he had taken charge of the family in place of Joseph, he felt a minimal sense of responsibility to do the work of a master.

"Before we start the lesson, I will do a task. It might not be immediately helpful, but everyone, watch what I do."

The eyes of the temporary and junior disciples, as well as some intermediate and senior disciples who had received little education, sparkled.

"Where are the materials?"

"Ah, just a moment."

Marie had some temporary disciples bring a box.

Inside the box, the compartments were neatly divided, and each compartment contained a test tube filled with an appraisal.

"Maternal love and anger. An 8:2 ratio. It has been precisely inspected."

Oliver glanced at the box. The 8:2 ratio was accurate.

"Can you open the caps of the test tubes?"

Marie gestured, and the temporary disciples quickly opened the caps.

"All caps are open."

"Thank you. Could you please step back a bit?"

At Oliver's words, Marie and those nearby stepped back.

Once there was enough space, Oliver extended his hand into the air, and shortly after, each test tube began to tremble, spilling out the emotions as if vomiting.

"God... "

"..."

"Ah, it's beautiful."

Each disciple marveled at the scene before them.

Well, it made sense. Even to Oliver, it was beautiful.

The sight of countless emotions merging into one was truly beautiful.

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