12 Investigate

After comprehensively reviewing the contents of the information, Eye of Wisdom nodded in appreciation and said, "You are even more outstanding than I expected. Although this is definitely thanks to the Reader potion improving your memory, to grasp it to such an extent means that you are very talented in languages!"

"This is all thanks to the information you gave me. It's very easy to understand." Ebner was used to being humble.

"Emperor Roselle once said that excessive modesty is hypocritical, Ebner. Back then, I spent a full month learning this ancient Feysac language information! Although I hadn't taken the potion back then," Eye of Wisdom shook his head and said with a smile.

' You learned a language in a month without any external modifications? You're the monster, aren't you?' Ebner lampooned, still maintaining a modest smile.

"What is your faith?" At this moment, Eye of Wisdom suddenly asked.

If I say I believe in The Fool, will you take out the Sun Brooch and purify me on the spot? Ebner was stunned by the question. He lampooned in his heart before recalling that the original Klein's family were believers of the Goddess. Hence, he replied, "Uh… Evernight Goddess."

Eye of Wisdom chuckled, clearly seeing the weakness of Ebner's faith. He said in a cajoling tone, "From the way you hesitated just now, you don't seem like a loyal believer of the Evernight Goddess. I believe that your character and way of handling matters match the teachings of the Church of Knowledge. Why don't you change your faith to the God of Knowledge and Wisdom?"

Do you mean that because I don't look pious, I look like a traitor, so I'm more suitable to worship than two or five dragons? What's this? Compatibility?

Ebner lowered his head in thought for a moment, then raised his head and asked, "Is there any benefit in changing the letter?"

"…" Even with Eye of Wisdom's knowledge and experience, he was rendered speechless by this question. He began to doubt whether it was right for him to introduce such a realistic person into the sect… After a long while, he sighed and said, "Perhaps you heard from Kaspars that I previously intended to take you in as a student. Now that I've seen your talent and hard work, I'm even more interested… If you believe in my Lord, I'll become your teacher and teach you mysticism knowledge. I can tell that you lack such things."

This was the truth. It was true that Ebner had read the entire book of The Lord of the Mysteries and knew a lot about secrets or high-end knowledge, but most of the basic mysticism knowledge was only briefly mentioned in novels, so he did not understand it.

Although it was a waste not to hug him, Ebner didn't respond immediately. Instead, he asked,

"Why?"

Why do you have to take me in as a student? There are so many people in Backlund, and there are many talented youths. To a Sequence 7 Knowledge Keeper, it's very easy to take in a student. There's no need to take the initiative.

Eye of Wisdom understood what Abner was asking, and he agreed with his cautiousness. The old man did not seem to want to hide his thoughts. He said straightforwardly, "If I say that I like you and want to help you from the bottom of my heart, you won't believe me…"

Seeing that Ebner nodded, Eye of Wisdom changed the topic and continued, "However, this is the truth! From the first time I met you yesterday, my spiritual intuition told me that as long as I help you now, I'll be rewarded handsomely in the future. It might even be able to help me tide through calamities and tribulations! I don't know where this intuition came from, but it has helped me through difficulties in the past. It's just not as strong as this time, so I trust it."

"Hey, hey. Such a charlatan's premonition is an ability only a Sequence 4 Prophet of the Reader pathway has, right? Do you need to be so heaven-defying as a Sequence 7 Knowledge Keeper? Hmm, unless this Sequence's upper-level big shot is watching over you and letting you experience it in advance…"

Ebner was cursing out of habit when he suddenly broke out into a cold sweat! This was because he had thought of a question that he had ignored in the past. As a wandering soul from an alternate world with a golden finger, would the God of Knowledge and Wisdom, who was at the top of the pathway and known as omniscience, have already noticed him after his transmigration? Furthermore, his golden finger was clearly very compatible with the ability of this pathway.

In the past, he didn't think in this direction because he felt that his golden finger obviously had the characteristics of a "divine object biding its time". It could help him block prying and corruption, and the two or five dragons probably wouldn't pay special attention to a nobody like him.

However, Eye of Wisdom's good intentions made Ebner less confident. Perhaps the God of Knowledge and Wisdom's perception and control of the pathway far exceeded his imagination!

"Suppose he knew of my existence but didn't immediately deal with me, and instead got a believer to indirectly 'invest' in me… Does this mean that he foresaw that the changes brought to the world by my arrival will have positive implications in the future? Well, at least this kind of change is beneficial to him! And the way he chose to help me isn't very obscure. Is this ' leaving a name for doing a good deed '?" Ebner gradually calmed down and analyzed seriously. However, he didn't dare to call himself' Two or Five Dragons' in his heart and only used 'Him' as a substitute.

All the gifts of fate have been secretly marked with a price… I wonder how I'll repay this' goodwill 'in the future? Let's not think too much about it. Even if I know this, I'm powerless to change anything. What if I reject' His' good intentions and become 'His' enemy? Sigh, it's not a good thing to know too many secrets at times. If I don't know anything, I can be a happy tool and pawn now… No, it's best to think of these speculations as me scaring myself. Perhaps the truth is that Eye of Wisdom suddenly had an impulse?

After figuring out many things, Ebner mocked himself and looked up at Eye of Wisdom, who was still waiting for his answer. He took a deep breath and said, "I'm willing to be your student, teacher. My name is Ebner, Ebner Bryan."

After he finished speaking, he took off his iron mask. Since he wanted to become a disciple, he naturally had to reveal his true appearance.

Eye of Wisdom seemed to be very happy as well. He also took off his mask, revealing his blue eyes and thin face. He was an elderly gentleman with gray sideburns and excellent bearing.

"My name is Isengard Stanton, a Sequence 7 Knowledge Keeper. At the same time, I'm also a believer of the God of Knowledge and Wisdom… From today onwards, you are my official student. I'll recommend you to Lenburg in the future." Eye of Wisdom, who was also Mr. Isengard, introduced himself.

That was it? So casual? There was no procedure?

Isengard seemed to notice Ebner's surprise as he explained with a smile, "Our Church of Knowledge doesn't have so many complicated rules unless we carry out a ritual. Everyone will do their best to guide those who love knowledge and are willing to learn seriously. Besides, this is Loen. In the Tyrant's territory, everything is simple."

Ebner nodded in understanding. Then, he continued, "From tomorrow onwards, move to my place. I'll give you guidance in my spare time. You can read my collection when I'm working. Of course, you have to help me sort out and analyze information to pay for my food and lodging. By the way, my place is 16 Gnal Street in Hillston Borough."

Aren't you going to pay me? Ebner subconsciously lampooned in his heart, but after some thought, he decided not to eat the steamed buns for free. He felt that it would be too dark, so he only mentioned that he would be going out in the morning to practice firearms and combat. Unsurprisingly, this was approved by Detective Isengard.

"Alright, go and call that young lady in. Then, let's find the Beyonder who cursed her and eliminate her! As your teacher, we naturally have to resolve our students' worries." Detective Isengard stood up and tapped his cane.

Ebner was very surprised. He did not expect that the other party would help him. The thought of acknowledging such a teacher immediately rose in his mind.

Xio quickly entered the activity room under the guidance of the attendant. When she saw the master and disciple take off their masks, she was clearly taken aback as she looked uneasily at Ebner.

"I've already become Teacher Isengard's student!" Ebner explained to Xio before continuing, "Teacher promised to find the person who cursed you with us."

Xio pursed her lips when she heard that. She felt that she owed another favor, but she didn't want to reject it. If she didn't resolve that person as soon as possible, she might bring danger to Fors in the future. She didn't want to implicate her friend because of her.

Hence, Xio also took off her mask and sincerely said to the two of them, "Thank you, Ebner. Thank you, Mr. Eye of Wisdom." She believed that Ebner had pleaded with his teacher, which was why he was willing to help, so she thanked them both.

"There's no need to stand on ceremony. There's no time to lose. Let's set off immediately! You can explain the exact situation to me on the way." Detective Isengard waved his hand before displaying the swift and decisive actions of a famous detective.

Xio and Ebner looked at each other and hurried along beside Isengard, telling him of their previous encounter as they led him to the subway station.

…

In the subway station near the Holy Wind Cathedral, Isengard stared at a corner near the station lounge. Using the observation and analysis of the curse power on Xio's body before purification, he quickly replayed the scene of a badge splitting open in his mind. This was one of the Knowledge Keeper's spell abilities. The scene was reversed.

"That person suffered a backlash here. Heh, the badge he used to curse should be a Grade 3 Sealed Artifact… Your Beyonder item's level isn't low!" Isengard looked at Ebner with a smile that wasn't a smile. However, he had quite a number of powerful items on him, so it wasn't because he coveted his student's items, but rather because he was trying to beat down on the kid's words.

Ebner laughed dryly and did not explain anything. The pure white eye was his greatest trump card, and he would not expose it on his own accord.

"The traces of the operation have not been cleared. It seems that this is not a professional criminal… At least, not a professional criminal who has dealt with a 'detective'. The two of you follow behind me. I can roughly guess where he is hiding."