18 Three Questions

With this in mind, Ebner looked at Xio, who was still oblivious. He immediately felt that she was really lucky to have a friend worry about her to this extent!

Of course, this was because she was worth it.

On the other side, Fors and Xio joked for a while before returning to their previous topic. "Ebner, I heard Xio mention the investigation plan you planned for her. Using mysticism knowledge as bait, one step at a time, from a noble's descendant to a noble's upper echelon. If this plot can be written in a novel, it will definitely be awesome! How should I put it? Apart from Xio not having the ability to complete it, everything is perfect!"

Then why are you still talking about it? Besides, I had planned for you to go from the beginning… Ebner was nearly blinded by Fors's words.

Xio also glared at Fors unhappily. What did she mean by not having the ability to complete it? Wasn't it just making friends? If there were noble children who liked to be beaten up, she might be able to develop a group of followers…

Fors received their unfriendly gazes and shrugged unladylike. She continued, "Alright, actually, I was just joking. Xio has already asked me for help yesterday, but I still have some questions that I haven't thought through. I want to ask you."

"What question? I'll try my best to answer it." Ebner did not finish his sentence. The lady in front of him was very jumpy. Who knew what question she would ask.

"Firstly, shouldn't nobles be easier to come into contact with mysticism than us? Why would their children understand knowledge through us? Wouldn't it be easier to find the officials?" Fors asked the question on her mind.

"It's true that it's easier for nobles to come into contact with potions and mysticism, but the price they have to pay is very high. They either have to join the Beyonder teams of the Church or become officials of the country… In short, they will lose a certain amount of freedom to varying degrees! This is precisely what a large number of noble children are unwilling to lose. It's also your chance!" Ebner explained according to the plot in the novel.

Fors nodded in agreement when she heard that. At the same time, she had a plan in mind as she said thoughtfully, "That is to say, mysticism knowledge is actually just a gimmick. What those noble children need the most is a channel to obtain the potion formula!"

Miss Fors is really quick-witted! Ebner couldn't help but praise Fors's sharpness.

"Then, the second question. How did you know that I'm Xio's good friend? I'm very sure that before I take the initiative to meet you, no matter how good her relationship with you is, Xio will never reveal anything about me." When Fors said this, the laziness in her eyes was gone, and there was even a sharpness to it.

Xio was a little confused as she asked, "When did Ebner say that he knew you…"

At this moment, Ebner interrupted Xio and maintained his smile as he asked, "Why do you ask?" He could tell that Fors's solemn expression was an act. She was actually more curious than suspicious.

"You've emphasized to Xio more than once that she needs a friend who has a little fame in certain fields, and you even recommended her to find Viscount Glaint first. Isn't this hinting for her to seek my help? I just got to know that a rather naive Viscount in a literary salon not long ago. Your information is really well-informed!" Fors analyzed as though she had everything under control.

"This is really a coincidence… Although I was right to have designs on you from the start…" Ebner criticized silently and could only use vague words to blurt out, "I'm actually a Blessed of Knowledge, so I know a little bit of everything…" He had no choice but to be muddle-headed. Could it be that it was written in a novel?

Fors frowned, clearly unsatisfied with the answer. She said in a mocking tone, "Blessed of knowledge? Do you know a little about everything? What an arrogant tone! Then do you know why some Beyonders hear ravings during the full moon?"

Upon hearing this question, Ebner knew that this was actually Fors's biggest dilemma. After some thought, he decided to answer seriously and reveal some information. After all, none of the three present had the ability to resolve it for the time being.

"Unless one provokes an evil god or such a great existence, the ravings mostly come from High-Sequence Beyonders of the same pathway! And according to what I know, only a portion of the Beyonders of the Apprentice Sequence can hear the full moon ravings," Ebner said.

"You actually know?!" Fors was truly alarmed. Her intention in asking this was to make it difficult for Ebner to express her displeasure at him for patronizing her.

Xio had also heard Fors mention that she would hear ravings during the full moon, but she thought it wasn't serious. However, from Fors's shocked expression, it didn't seem right?

At that moment, Fors couldn't be bothered about being displeased with Ebner's previous answer. Her expression was solemn, but there was also a hint of anticipation. "Ebner, what do you know about this? Can you tell me?"

Ebner couldn't wait to blurt out the question, so he nodded and said, "We have to start from the Fourth Epoch's War of the Four Emperors…"

Xio immediately pricked up her ears and muttered softly, "Ebner is indeed very good at telling stories about the Fourth Epoch…"

As for Fors, she was somewhat driven mad. She had no choice but to smile stiffly. "The point! Just get to the point!" Who knew how long it would take to start pulling the story from the Fourth Epoch.

"…In short, the number one envoy under the Blood Emperor Tudor, the Abraham family of the Yonkō (Four Emperors), possesses an apprentice Sequence potion… This family rapidly declined after the War of the Four Emperors, and the reason for its decline was that all the apprentices and Sequence Beyonders in the family encountered the curse of the full moon ravings! The ravings during the Low-Sequence Beyonders could still be tolerated, but after entering the Mid-Sequence Beyonders, it would be even harder for them to withstand the full moon… To this day, the Abraham family has already vanished. If it wasn't for the powerful Sealed Artifacts that their family possesses not leaking out, there would probably be people who believe that they are already dead!"

Ebner didn't dare mention Mr. Door. Although that person was sealed in the cosmos by the Goddess, he still had the ability to observe the world. Even Roselle might've been tricked by "Him." It was best if he didn't commit suicide first. He would find an opportunity to divulge some information to Miss Magician when he went above the gray fog in the future.

The Abraham family… Could it be that I'm a descendant of the Abraham family? That's not right. When I first became a Beyonder, the ravings didn't bother me. It was only after I used that bracelet… Could it be that the bracelet is related to the Abraham family, causing me to be implicated by the curse? With this in mind, Fors randomly grabbed her slightly curled hair and asked, "Then, is there any way to resolve this ravings curse?"

"Pray for the blessings and protection of God," Ebner said without thinking.

Isn't this equivalent to not saying anything? Fors clearly didn't understand the true meaning in Ebner's words. Unwilling to give up, she asked again, "Besides praying to the gods?"

"The Abraham family left behind several Grade 0 Sealed Artifacts after the War of the Four Emperors!" In other words, the Abraham family, who wielded a Grade 0 Sealed Artifact, couldn't resolve this problem, much less the three of them, who were Sequence 9.

Fors clearly thought of this as well. She immediately leaned back in dejection and returned to her "salted fish" state. This was worse than not knowing anything because she still couldn't think of a way to break out of the situation despite knowing the source of the curse.

Xio shook her hand worriedly and silently encouraged her.

Fors snapped back to her senses and forced a smile. "I'm fine. Didn't Ebner just say that this raving curse can be tolerated at the Low-Sequence Beyonder realm? At most, I won't advance anymore… There's no need to worry." But why was it that when it came to me, I became stronger?

Bear with it, The Fool will come at the end of the month! Ebner did not know how to comfort her and could only cheer her on in his heart.

Fors adjusted her emotions, shook off the fear and repressed thoughts, and returned to her original languid state. Only then did she continue. "I'll take it that you passed the second question, Mr. Blessed of Knowledge. Now, the third and final question. The plan you provided for Xio might be beneficial to her, and I believe that you wish to help her from the bottom of your heart, but it's too perfect. It doesn't seem like it was thought up at the last moment. Instead, it looks like you've been planning for a long time… So, is there really no hidden motive behind this? Or do you want to use this plan to do something?"

I actually just want the two of you to successfully get the chance to be "arranged" by Miss Audrey… As for perfecting it, isn't this your original plan? Ebner lampooned inwardly, but he pretended to hesitate. After a while, he sighed and replied, "I do have some ideas. I want to know why the military is abducting so many people… And where did those people go…"

Xio knew that Ebner's mother had been abducted by human traffickers. Upon hearing this, she thought that he was worried and immediately declared, "Don't worry, Ebner. I'll help you!"

Fors had previously heard Xio mention this matter, so she said angrily, "The military and secret organizations are working together to sell the citizens of our country… How despicable! I also want to know what their goal is. Don't tell me it's for money!"

"She became a sacrifice of the godhood of the king…" Ebner sighed sadly. For this dark world, and for the mother of the original owner. What good could she do after entering the Blood Emperor's mausoleum?

At this point, all of Fors's questions were answered. Although some of the results weren't what she wanted, she still gave her preliminary approval of the plan that Ebner had formulated for Xio. She decided to help Xio interact with the nobles.

However, there's no rush. Once my Stormwind Mountain Villa is completed and published, I believe my fame will increase. When the time comes, I'll be able to get to know the children of nobles and have more confidence. Fors habitually dragged the matter further.

Xio nodded expressionlessly. "In the next few days, I'll supervise you until you finish your text!"

Fors was instantly dumbfounded. She opened and closed her mouth for a long time before saying, "Are you a devil?!"

"No!"

Seeing the "harmonious" atmosphere between the two ladies, Ebner laughed unkindly.

…

Meanwhile, in a waiting room in Grant's clothing store in Cherwood Borough, Jane's father, Mr. Charlie Grant, was holding back his nausea as he put a weathered adult black-spotted frog into a flask.

After stirring it evenly, he looked at the pitch-black potion in his hand and summoned his courage again. Finally, he closed his eyes and drank it.