The secret Alan had learned about came from his old team; an Indian player who played a role in the sixth year of the apocalypse game. However, this quest came with specific prerequisites. One had to possess the [Scholar] job class, awaken their magic, and then high enough intelligence to engage a genuine interest in old books to a temple librarian in Port Town.
Alan saw this as a rare opportunity and made sure to meet these conditions, securing the quest for his plan. As a result, the old monk handed him an ancient book.
[You received a book - Beginners Guide to Enlightenment]
The title of the book, invoked a slight cringe in Alan, though he managed to conceal his reaction from the monk. After taking the book, a message promptly appeared in his Gamelink.
[You received a hidden quest - The Sage Path to Enlightenment]