Arrival
Loen Kingdom, Capital of Capitals, Backlund.
The city was split into two parts by the Tussock River that flowed southeast into the estuary. It was connected by the Backlund Bridge and the ferry. It had a population of more than five million people, and it was one of the most prosperous cities on the continent. No, there might not even be one!
At that moment, in a dark alley in the Metropolitan Bridge area, a young man was crouching in the darkness in the corner. There were no external injuries on his body, but his expression was extremely twisted, as though he was enduring immense pain.
Liu Bo held back the buzzing sound in his mind and opened his eyes with difficulty. Then, he saw the bridge spanning the Tussock River and a crimson full moon in the night sky!
The crimson moon… Loen Kingdom… Backlund…
Scenes of chaotic memories flashed through Liu Bo's mind. After a long while, he felt that his body seemed to have regained some strength, so he held onto the wall and stood up.
He looked down at his palm that clearly didn't belong to him and smiled bitterly to himself.
I've transmigrated… The Loen Kingdom, Backlund? Heh, hearing this familiar name, and I'm getting into Lord of the Mysteries? This really isn't a good place to look forward to!
Liu Bo was originally an elective course lecturer in a third-rate university. After working for three years, he had not gone up or down yet. Recently, he had been wondering if he should change jobs. Who knew that he would wake up and transmigrate, and even transmigrate to the world of his favorite online literature work, Lord of the Mysteries!
"My current body is called Ebner Bryan. I just turned 18, and I'm still studying in public school. Due to my trance, I accidentally fell off the Backlund Bridge, which resulted in my transmigration. As for the reason for my trance, it seems to be a family upheaval… Wait, something doesn't seem right!"
Liu Bo, who was recalling the memories of the original owner of his body, suddenly changed his expression. He quickly reached into his pocket and took out a thumb-sized blue gemstone.
As his eyes reflected the gem that was glistening under the crimson moon, an image flashed in Liu Bo's mind: A middle-aged man with only his underwear lying in a pool of blood. Almost all of his belongings had been looted, but this gem was lying quietly on his chest! Liu Bo, who happened to pass by this remote corner, became greedy and picked up the gem before quickly leaving.
"This… Could this gem be a Beyonder characteristic produced after a Beyonder dies? So the death of the original Ebner involved Beyonder events? No, perhaps just the erosion of a Beyonder characteristic was enough to kill him!"
The corners of Liu Bo's eyes twitched when he recalled how Ebner had carried the gem with him for nearly a week. As he mourned for his ignorance, he hurriedly followed Klein's instructions in the Lord of the Mysteries and took out an iron cigarette case from his pocket. He threw away the two remaining cigarettes in the case and carefully placed the blue gem inside.
After doing all this, Liu Bo heaved a sigh of relief. Then, he put away his cigarette case and used his memory to determine the direction before rushing to the temporary residence he had rented in East Borough. After all, the bridge area was not a safe area. The staff was very complicated, and there were many homeless people at night. In terms of security, it might not be as good as the relatively better areas in East Borough.
Along the way, Liu Bo had been on tenterhooks because he hadn't completely received the original owner's memories. In addition, the other party had been living a muddle-headed life these days, so he didn't know the exact date after transmigration. He was afraid that he would encounter the killers, demons, and cultists in the original copy of the Lord of the Mysteries.
Thankfully, his worries were unfounded. Apart from seeing some homeless people who were walking around like zombies, there were no other accidents. He successfully returned to the one-bedroom apartment he rented on Black Palm Street in East Borough.
The house wasn't large, and the rent was four soli a week, so the furniture was very simple. There was only a bed, a chair, a bedside table, and a half mirror hanging on the wall. Thank you, Emperor Roselle. His improvements in the craft had reduced the cost of making glass. Otherwise, there probably wouldn't even be this mirror.
Liu Bo casually lit the candle on the bedside table, and he fell into a daze for a while. He tried to calm his dizzy mind after transmigrating. Only then did he take out the sapphire from the cigarette case. After carefully examining it, he couldn't help but mutter to himself, "I wonder which pathway and Sequence Beyonder characteristic this is. Does it have any repercussions from the corrosion of my current body…"
Just as he said that he suddenly realized that his focus and logical analysis abilities had suddenly increased. His brain seemed to have become a high-speed computer, and streams of data were being used! In just a few seconds, intense pain filled his entire brain. Liu Bo screamed and fell to the ground.
Before he fainted, he caught a glimpse of his reflection in the mirror. It was a young man with curly brown hair. His eyes were completely white, as though he had lost his pupils!
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At the same time, under the Holy Wind Cathedral in Cherwood Borough, a member of the Mandated Punishers was reporting to the captain:
"Captain, Old Reed found An Rui's corpse in a trash heap in the bridge area. During the battle in the suburbs last week, after he was randomly teleported by the Sealed Artifact of the heretics, he clearly wasn't in a good state. In the end, he was killed…"
The Mandated Punisher captain's face showed obvious anger as he interrupted, "Do you know who did it?"
The team member sighed sadly and said, "We found An Rui's body too late, and he was thrown into the trash by a few tramps. There weren't many spirits left, and the psychic connection didn't have a good result. However, according to the clues, our Knowledge Keeper speculated that he must have encountered a gang member of East Borough when he was seriously injured and was robbed and killed."
"How dare those maggots in the sewers?! Hmph, since it's a robbery, they should have taken away An Rui's belongings and Beyonder characteristics. Follow this clue and investigate. You must find the trash that harmed An Rui!" The captain stood up and slammed the table heavily. Then, he sat back down dejectedly and continued, "You and Old Reed should rest for half a day before investigating… It's almost dawn. Since there's a definite outcome, I'll have to face An Rui's family…"
"Captain…"
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When Liu Bo woke up again, he did not look confused. Instead, he calmly took out a pocket watch from his chest pocket and looked at the time. He pondered and said, "I was unconscious for nearly six hours… It seems that I have a gold finger when I transmigrated. It's just a gold finger that uses three to four seconds to force a coma to cool down for six hours… This thing is probably not gilded, right?"
Then he looked at the mirror again. In the mirror, his eyes had already returned to light blue color, but he did not forget the pure white pupil he saw before he fainted. He could not help but laugh at himself, "What is this? White-eyes in Naruto? In terms of insight alone, it's about the same, but the time it can last is too short! Well, according to the style of this world, I might as well call it 'Pure White Eye'."
Although he was mocking himself, Liu Bo knew that the benefits of being a transmigrator named the Eye of Pure White were actually quite powerful. This was because he had already obtained great benefits in those few seconds. At that moment, he subconsciously took out a pen and paper to summarize the benefits in Chinese.
"The first ability of this White Pupil is to enhance my memory processing ability! In just a few seconds, not only did I digest all of the Host's memories, even the knowledge I learned before I transmigrated and the books I read became clearer! These are all wealth. Ignoring everything else, just the potion formulas and ritual incantations involved in the Lord of the Mysteries novel alone are priceless. Although I liked this novel a lot and read it many times, it was impossible for me to especially memorize the potion formula. Now that the White Eye can directly revive my memories, it's simply amazing! However, after exiting the White Eye state, these memories will gradually become unrealistic. I have to revise them quickly to truly remember them. Yes, it seems like the knowledge that involves demigods and above is especially fast to forget. I can't even remember any knowledge about the Outer Deities."
"The second ability is to enhance logic and insight. It allows me to discover many details in the state of the White Eye, and it allows me to think through the logic and connections of these details. It is the best supplementary skill for planning and strategy. I didn't feel lost when I woke up because I thought through everything in the few seconds before I fainted."
"I believe the third ability is the core ability of the White Eye, which is also the analytical ability! It's an ability that can only be operated on the basis of the knowledge and the specific phenomena that I've observed in my memories. That is to say, the two abilities above are actually the prerequisite for this ability! And this ability is extremely powerful. In those few seconds, I only took a glance at the Beyonder characteristic and looked at myself through the mirror. I had already analyzed quite a number of situations!"
Liu Bo switched to another piece of paper to record the analysis results. "Firstly, this Beyonder characteristic belongs to the Reader Sequence. It's a Sequence 8 Student of Ratiocination. Secondly, my body has indeed been contaminated by the Beyonder characteristic. However, due to the suppression of the White Eye's level after I transmigrated, this corruption has already fused into my body and spirit, allowing my spirituality and Body of Heart and Mind to receive a slight improvement. This improvement isn't like the White Eye's temporary state after it's activated. Instead, it's like the second-generation Low-Sequence Beyonder Beyonders who were born with a Beyonder characteristic…"
At this point, Liu Bo could not help but laugh bitterly. He pondered and said, "This also means that it's impossible for me to enter other Sequences. I can only attempt to advance to a Reader. And this Sequence Beyonder also increases memory, insight, logic, and analytical ability in the early stages. It's simply a perfect match for my White Eye. It will definitely constantly enhance the ability of this golden finger… Is this really just a coincidence?"
Forget it. In any case, I don't have any other choice now. If I don't really advance to Reader, even with the suppression of the White Eye, the fused characteristics will be a huge latent danger. The slightest mistake will cause me to lose control… With this in mind, Liu Bo continued writing on the piece of paper with the analysis results.
"Reader Sequence 9
Primary ingredient: Garra Fish's pupil
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"…"
This was the true power of the White Eye's analytical ability. This was an ability that surpassed the ability of a Sequence 5 of the Reader pathway!
Yes, the White Eye could even analyze the source of a Beyonder characteristic. In just a few seconds, it had analyzed the main ingredient formula of a Sequence 9 Reader through the blue gem that represented Sequence 8!
I feel that if I activate the Eye of Pure White two or three more times like before, I should be able to completely analyze the Reader formula… However, I can't rush it. I'll wait until tonight. I don't want to be forced to be unconscious for another morning.
While cursing inwardly, Liu Bo used a candle to light up the two pieces of paper with the analysis results and summary of the Eye of Pure White's current functions, reducing them to ashes. Although it was written in simplified Chinese, there was a senior like Roselle in this world. Even if he didn't understand the meaning, it would be very troublesome if others saw it.
After burning the note, Liu Bo stood up and stretched. Then, he put on his shoes and prepared to go out to eat something. He also wanted to figure out the exact date. Before the original Klein died, due to the erosion of the Beyonder characteristic and the changes in his family, he had been living in a daze. His days were numbered. And he had many plans that could only be launched after confirming the time he arrived.
At this time, the sky was already bright, and there were already many pedestrians on the street. There was an endless stream of shouts and greetings. Liu Bo looked at the realistic and lively scene before him and sighed in his heart. "Looks like I can't go back… From now on, I'm Ebner Bryan!"
It wasn't difficult to confirm the date. Ebner easily resolved the problem after buying a copy of the Backlund Post that day.
Looking at the words "May 29th, 1349, Tuesday" on the first page of the newspaper, Ebner heaved a sigh of relief. At the same time, he teased in his heart, "I came a month earlier than Mr. Fool. That's not too bad. It would be terrible if I passed through after he fell asleep." After all, by then, not only would I lose the advantage of knowing the plot, but I would also be closer to the apocalypse!
While thinking, Ebner strolled into a small restaurant by the side of the road. There were not many people in the restaurant, or rather, there was basically no one. This was because most of the residents in the East Borough were poor. They might not even be able to eat a full meal every day, let alone go to the restaurant. Secondly, it was already time for work. Most of the fixed customers of this restaurant had already gone to the factory to work.
Therefore, the slightly relaxed Ebner was more eye-catching, causing the waitress in front of the counter to take a few more glances.
Ebner could not help but sigh. Both he and the Host were incompatible with this place!
He needn't have mentioned it himself. The proprietor had done so because Ebner had been the only son of a wealthy merchant half a month ago. His father ran the grain business, and his mother was keen on having parties with her neighbors and friends. Not only did his family own a terrace house in Cherwood Borough, but they also owned a mansion with a garden near the Church of St. Hierland in St. George Borough.
Ebner himself was sent to public school by his father to prepare for his future college entrance.
However, the Kingdom's Grain Act was abolished more than half a month ago, and the price of grain fell to a low point. As a great grain merchant, his father, who had stockpiled quite a bit of grain, went bankrupt because of this. All of his family's assets were auctioned off before he was barely able to pay off his debts. His mother had a mental problem because of the fall in quality of life. She had been confused by a merchant from Midseashire, and in the end she had no idea where she had been mugged. His father had also committed suicide because he couldn't stand the double blow.
Ebner, who was in boarding school at the time and was preparing for his graduation exam, was thunderstruck when he heard the news. As a result, he spent the rest of his days in a daze.
Thankfully, he still had some good friends and classmates in the public school. They sympathized with Ebner and gathered some pocket money to help him bury his father and rent a one-bedroom house in East Borough as a place to stay.
As he recalled the past, Ebner touched the hidden pocket sewn into his pocket. There were about three pounds in total. Although it wasn't a lot of money, and his classmate's pocket money wasn't too ridiculous, it was still considered a huge sum in East Borough!
After taking out 10 pence and buying a breakfast, Ebner ate while thinking about what he had not summarized at home, or what he did not dare to write on the paper.
Blocking the knowledge of Outer Deities and preventing me from remembering potion formulas above that of a demigod is clearly my cheat code! The former allows me to avoid being corrupted due to my "understanding," while the latter prevents me from being discovered by top Sequence Beyonders too early. After all, it's still alright if I'm a Low- or Mid-Sequence Beyonder, but High-Sequence formulas are in the hands of a few people or factions. If I were to know the formula for no reason, it would inevitably arouse their interest. This isn't something that can be done without revealing it. After all, some deities are known as omniscient! Heh, perhaps my cheat code's abilities aren't limited to that. Most of its powers are probably helping me hide the deities and the Great Old Ones? Perhaps I should join the Tarot Club and use Sefirah Castle to conceal it. That way, I can liberate more of my cheat code?
Just as Ebner was daydreaming, the door of the restaurant was pushed open, and a middle-aged man in a blue uniform walked in. His face was full of worry. He first looked around for a while, then found a conspicuous seat, sat down, and ordered a cup of coffee.
Ebner only took a glance at him and could tell from the details of his actions and appearance that this man should be a skilled worker with a decent income. This was one of the benefits of improved insight.
At this moment, the door of the restaurant opened again, and a short girl, who was at most 1.5 meters tall, walked in with steady steps. Her cheeks were a little chubby, and her facial features were delicate and gentle. Although she had messy, shoulder-length yellow hair and was wearing a traditional knight training suit, she had indescribable dignity and charm.
Ebner's gaze was instantly attracted by this girl. It was not that he was attracted by her beauty, but the extraordinary aura she gave off almost caused his pure white eyes to automatically open, and he fell unconscious on the spot.
He rubbed his temples and forced himself to look away, but he couldn't help but click his tongue inwardly. As expected of Backlund. I can even encounter Beyonders in such poor restaurants! However, I have to learn from the novels where Klein activates his Spirit Vision and sets a hint of the pure white eye to prevent myself from nearly losing my composure.
The girl who just entered looked at Ebner strangely. She felt that the look in this person's eyes was indescribable, but she didn't say anything. Instead, she walked straight to the man in work clothes and asked solemnly, "Mr. Rian Hardy?"
The man hurriedly stood up as though he had been frightened and replied respectfully, "It's me! Are you the famous Arbiter, Miss Xio?"
The girl named Xio nodded and said, "That's right. Don't be reserved. Sit down. Why did you get someone to find me? Please explain everything clearly!" With that said, she took the lead to sit opposite the man.
The middle-aged man, Rian, hurriedly nodded and returned to his seat. He called the waiter over and ordered a cup of coffee for Xio.
Ebner had already finished his breakfast and was about to leave when he suddenly heard the words' Xio 'and' Arbiter '. He narrowed his eyes and was in no hurry to get up.
This girl can't be the future Miss Judgment of the Tarot Club, right? Yes, her name matches. Her looks and clothes match the description in the novel, especially her height… In addition, the dignified aura she exudes… Is this a manifestation of the potion's power that hasn't been fully restrained after taking the potion? Ebner subconsciously made a deduction, and he increasingly felt that his judgment wasn't wrong because Mr. Rian had already mentioned his predicament.
It turned out that Mr. Rian was originally a steam mechanic with a good income, but his son had a strange illness a while ago. In order to treat his son, he had no choice but to borrow from a gang leader in the East Borough. However, due to the trap in the loan contract, he discovered that the interest was several times higher than he had expected. Even if he went bankrupt, he wouldn't be able to repay it! With no results from his negotiations with the leader, he had no choice but to accidentally hear the name Arbiter Xio Derecha. This was why he got someone to ask Xio for help, hoping that she could convince her to waive the unreasonable portion.
"This is the case where Xio first tried to convince Xio physically, but ended up in prison, right?" Ebner stroked his chin. After recognizing Xio, he had wanted to strike up a conversation with her to form a good relationship, but he realized that he lacked a suitable entry point, and he temporarily didn't have the ability to help her.
I can get to know her in the name of selling the Arbiter's Sequence 8 formula. Unfortunately, without a reliable Arbiter or host, she won't be able to determine the authenticity of the formula, so she definitely won't buy it… From the looks of it, I have another reason to join the Tarot Club. There might not be a more convenient and safer trading platform than Sefirah Castle in this world. Even in the few reliable Beyonder gatherings in Backlund, once I sell too many formulas, it will definitely attract greed and danger.
While Ebner was secretly sighing, Xio had already ended her conversation with Rian. She told him that she would conduct an investigation and told him to wait in peace. There would be an outcome in two or three days. With that said, Xio stood up and walked out without any hesitation. She only gave Ebner another serious look before leaving, as though she was memorizing his appearance.
Miss Judgment's intuition is very sharp. My Eye of Pure White nearly activated previously, but it still alerted her! Ebner knew Xio's attitude well and wasn't nervous. After all, this lady was a kind and upright person, so she wouldn't harm him.
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Elsewhere, Xio returned to her rented apartment and saw the famous author who was lying on the sofa like a salted fish. She pursed her lips and couldn't help but say, "Fors, I just received a mission and need your help."
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