Chapter 183: Information and Rituals (600+)

Early morning.

Outside the Investigation Bureau, a decadent middle-aged man with shabby clothes, a stubbly beard, and frequent coughs approached the main gate timidly: "Excuse me... is this the Investigation Bureau?"

"Who are you?"

The agent on gate duty looked vigilant; not many people knew the address of this classified unit, and the person before him didn't look like one of them.

"A mysterious person asked me to deliver this note to you, saying you would know what it is once you see it... *cough, cough*..."

The middle-aged man coughed a few more times and handed over a slip of paper.

The agent took it cautiously, and after a glance, his expression changed drastically: "Come inside with me!"

Especially for Mysterious individuals of the same path at low or equal ranks, they can even be used directly as materials for advancement!

But a 'Guide' is different; they can also help an Apprentice hold an Ascension Ritual, though the price is the active depletion of a portion of their own Spirituality, transforming it into the driving force for the ritualist's advancement.

Rather than wasting time cracking a ritual, agreeing to conditions that are not particularly high to obtain the answer is the most efficient choice.

A moment later, outside the interrogation room.

This is a strange Extraordinary Ability that can confirm the authenticity of items and information through logical argumentation and philosophical reasoning.

"We agree to the conditions, let's begin... This paper contains the power of a Contract Ritual."

Bright red blood seeped into the paper, acting like a key to unlock a mysterious transformation.

These matters, he had already seen just now.

But clearly, the Investigation Bureau did not have that much time.

"So... the question is, should we compromise?" Fiona looked at Yagebu: "How about... we ask that Excellency for instructions?"

He had already secretly entered the other party's Mind Maze, only to discover that the man was indeed ignorant, just an ordinary bankrupt worker who had received the note and the task last night, with the promise of a large sum of money if he completed it.

"*Cough, cough*... That's great."

However, the other party's goal remained unclear, which worried him somewhat.

Such acts of harming oneself to benefit others rarely appear in the Mysterious world, unless the relationship is particularly intimate.

Gwen of the Sunset School was pulling back the curtains, watching a fruit stall outside the church.

Xisituosi said.

Yagebu clenched his fist in excitement: "Pass the word down, prepare for action!"

At this moment, he saw a group of people walk out of the church entrance, all following behind Nicholas Inamu, seemingly preparing for a charity event.

"Yes, it was only last night that I first learned that mysterious powers exist in the world..."

And the way to obtain the answer was also very simple.

After absorbing the blood, another line of bright red handwriting emerged: "Suburbs, Weikehannuo Racecourse..."

Advancement within the Mysterious System is often very bloody and cruel.

In fact, even the contract effect of a dual ritual is not impossible to bypass.

"Gwen... is that Bishop the student you chose?"

"I'm a bit afraid of pain..." Raul gave a wry smile, cut his finger, and let the fresh blood drip onto the note.

Xisituosi and Yagebu walked into the interrogation room and placed the note on the table: "We agree to the other party's request. If the information is true, he will get what he wants."

Fiona tilted her head unnaturally, though Xisituosi showed no surprise at all.

"Yes, Director!" The agent beside him wiped the sweat from his face: "The other party claims to be a previous collaborator and also knows the location of the Green Forest Earl Lingmu, which can be handed over to us, but in exchange, they require the property rights to Green Forest Avenue No. 1, the Sotos Museum!"

Yagebu held the note in his hand, a playful smile appearing on his face: "Is this the mysterious person who gave us the intelligence on Roberts' location last time?"

Iver Bridge District.

Raul nodded: "Please give me a dagger..."

Inside a room at a cheap inn.

The peddler at the stall was confirmed by him to be someone monitoring Nicholas.

"This is... a Contract Ritual... the rank is very high..." Fiona looked at this scene and thought for a moment: "I seem to have seen it in an ancient text... the carrier of the information is the note, but it must be opened in the correct way... the key is not just Raul's blood."

"Agree to him!" At this time, the 'Philosopher' Xisituosi, who had been standing by the side, smiled and spoke: "A museum only has some historical significance; in reality, it has no value... being able to obtain news of the mausoleum as soon as possible is the best result."

"Yes, there is another layer of contract on Raul. Only after he hears us agree to the conditions, the contract in his heart is completed, and then using his blood can the information on the paper appear... an Embedded Ritual..."

Xisituosi nodded: "The conception is quite ingenious, but too cautious... especially since it doesn't have much meaning. The other party's demand is a museum; even if we concede it, we can still monitor it... and we can take it back at any time. Of course, we are not robbers; as long as the information provided is true and effective, giving it to him is not out of the question."

The other party wore a white robe that seemed to be woven from a single piece of cloth, had hair like flames, and eyes like two small suns, radiating brilliance.

Xisituosi picked up the note, closed his eyes slightly, and solemnly declared: "Logical authentication passed, dialectically valid!"

A voice suddenly came from the side, and Gwen turned her head to see a tall figure.

"Teacher! Yes, his name is Nicholas, his heart turns toward the Light..."

This person was one of the 'Lamp Bearers' of the 'Sunset School', the 'Sun Mentor' Sasuluofei!

"The little guy should have some secrets. Surviving from Roberts' hands last time and even healing the pollution of his body and mind is very suspicious... You still want to apply for a ritual for him?"

Sasuluofei shook his head: "Gwen, you have been slack lately, this is not good! I will personally take action to investigate the secrets hidden by your student, hmm... and the person monitoring him... Your task is already complete, you did quite well. After returning, you can prepare to hold the ritual to open the Third Primordial Substance; at that time, I will personally serve as your Guide!"

"Actually making a deal with our Investigation Bureau, interesting!" Kasuluo beside him rubbed his chin: "It's been a long time since I've seen such a bold dangerous element."

Gwen hurriedly bowed in salute.

Yagebu nodded, and an interrogator immediately handed over a small knife.

An unnatural flush appeared on the poor man's face: "*Cough, cough*... My name is Raul, I am a miner. The doctor told me I have contracted pneumoconiosis and there is no cure. As long as I complete this task, my family can get a large sum of money..."

"Confirmed that the location is real."

"Teacher... Nicholas is a good child."

Gwen defended him with reluctance, but seeing her teacher's stern gaze, her voice could not help but grow low...

(End of chapter)