Capítulo 211: Exchange of Information
"Name: Hand of Wisdom
When your enemy loses their minds because of arrogance, you are intelligent.
"Appearance: pitch-black chain gauntlet.
"Functional description: After wearing a glove, the user can obtain terrifying strength and a strong physique for a short period of time. By giving the target a Bribe in actual or symbolic terms, it can 'weaken' them and make them 'arrogant.'
"Negative effects: Wearing it for more than ten minutes will throw one's mind into chaos and do something incomprehensible. It will increase the risk of degeneration and losing control.
"Suggestion: Use it when activating the White Eye. It can effectively reduce the risk of mental corruption."
Looking at the analysis report of the White Eye, Ebner nodded secretly. He felt that, although the corresponding Sequence of this mystical item wasn't high, its powers were very useful. Otherwise, it wouldn't have been used by Baron Conva as one of the items used to seal himself.
Yes, the Hand of Wisdom was only one of the core components of the stone coffin's sealing ritual. According to Ebner's conjectures, the armor on the baron's body and the weapon in his hand were likely Beyonder items. They were also core components of the seal…
Unfortunately, they were taken away by the baron's corpse that was possessed by 1-025. They weren't left here.
But then again, if the seal of the ruin was still intact, the two ladies, Emma and Fani, who had rashly barged in, probably wouldn't have survived until the stone door was opened.
As for why the baron, who Miss Emma had just asked, wanted to seal himself, he wasn't very sure either. It was just a result of reverse-engineering the damaged ritual's layout.
Therefore, after putting away the Hand of Wisdom chain glove, he replied with a smile, "I'm afraid the reason why the baron sealed himself has to be provided by the notebook that Miss Fani threw away just now."
He guessed that since the baron had specially dealt with the bookcase, he definitely wanted to use this opportunity to leave some information for future generations.
"That notebook… Can you pick it up now?" Fani asked nervously.
"No problem. Also, you can search the basement without worries and see if there's anything of value."
After saying that, Ebner seriously studied the shattered stone coffin.
Ignoring the fact that the material of the stone coffin was very special, just the remaining "ritualistic symbols" on it had benefited him greatly.
Upon hearing Ebner's words, Jenny immediately returned to the upper level to search for the notebook she had thrown somewhere.
As for Miss Emma, she only looked around casually before walking straight to Ebna's side.
As a Cryptologist, her "intuition" told her that the only thing in the basement that had any research value was the shattered stone coffin.
Did the owner of the stone coffin force himself out from inside? He was also the one who dug up the exit of the ruin? Did Fanijust happen to discover the exit? After Miss Emma analyzed the scene with her powers as a Cryptologist, she also came to the same conclusion as Ebner.
However, she immediately thought of something and blurted out, "Could it be that 1-025 ran here and possessed the baron's corpse before escaping?"
Upon hearing that, Ebner looked up and said in surprise, "You know of 1-025?" Even he could only barely guess at the general gist of it by using "retroactively."
"It looks like you had already expected it, Detective Bryan… That's right. The storm last Friday night was so abnormal. As a Hero Detective, you must've had some doubts… I believe that you came to the town of Conva to investigate the whole story, right?"
Having said that, she chuckled and said in a self-deprecating manner,
I should've long thought of it… Why would a famous detective appear in a public school's camp for no reason? Sigh, I actually found it quite normal back then…
I'm not that curious. I'm purely here to camp… If I had known that there was something wrong with the storm, I wouldn't have rushed over to investigate… Even if I really want to know, wouldn't it be better to get Mr. Fool to help me divine?
Despite lampooning inwardly, he said cautiously on the surface, "Miss Emma, there's no need to praise me so much. Go ahead and speak your mind."
This lady appeared lively and innocent, but Ebner knew that she was not a simpleton. Even though she lacked experience, she was not as straightforward as Miss Fani.
She took the initiative to tell him this for a reason.
"Actually, I just wanted to exchange information with you… I guess you don't know the exact details of the battle last Friday night, and I happened to know something through some channels…
"I want to use this information in exchange for your understanding of the situation of this ruin… Especially why the layout of this place is so similar to the hotel in Conva Town."
Seeing that Ebner had read her mind, Miss Emma didn't feel embarrassed. Instead, she said her plan with a smile.
She had some guesses about the ritual that the baron had set up.
This girl is indeed a thief! However, she likely doesn't have any nefarious thoughts. She's just too obsessed with "decrypting."
After pondering for a moment, Ebner felt that an exchange with the other party wasn't a loss. Hence, he nodded and said,
"Sure, go ahead."
Seeing that Ebner had agreed, she secretly heaved a sigh of relief and said with her eyebrows arched,
"According to what I know, the Rose School of Thought and the Church of Storms saint had a fierce battle deep in Delaire Forest in the south last Friday night. The goal was to vie for 1-025…
Later, two other factions joined in. Together with the military that arrived last, there were five demigods attacking at the same time… This resulted in a heavy storm that lasted for days.
"But in the end, 1-025 actually escaped under the noses of a group of demigods, leaving behind a Beyonder item known as the Claw of Frost. As for the tobacco merchant it possessed, it was completely dead."
The Claw of Frost which Rina had lost had indeed been taken away by the tobacco merchant who was possessed by 1-025… It's no wonder that Shanko was pursued by monsters when he was searching for the Beyonder item.
Ebner nodded in thought and pressed, "Which two factions joined in the struggle?"
"I can't be sure… but I heard that it should be the Element Dawn and the Numinous Episcopate," Miss Emma said with uncertainty after some thought.
Element Dawn and the Numinous Episcopate? The former's motives are unclear. Perhaps it's to stop the Rose School of Thought's indulgence faction… And the latter is most likely to seek revenge on the Church of Storms and the military for attacking Ludwell.
Yes, Miss Sharron and Maric seem to be related to the Element Dawn. I can go to the Bravehearts Bar to ask around later. In addition, I can write to Jane and ask her…
With this in mind, Ebner snapped to his senses and organized his words. He was about to share what he knew with Miss Emma.
But at that moment…
Tap.
Tap.
Tak…
The sound of leather boots stepping on the stone stairs could be heard from above. Miss Fani had found her notebook before walking down again.
"Detective Bryan, it's better if you tell me the information after we leave this place." When Miss Emma heard the voice, she immediately cut off the words that were about to escape her mouth.
"You're welcome. Just call me Ebner." Ebner paused before casually replying.
However, he was a little surprised. The two ladies seemed to be on very good terms, but Miss Emma didn't seem inclined to share information about the ruins?
"Alright, Ebner. You can also call me Emma." Miss Emma did as she was told. Then, before Miss Fani came close, she explained softly,
I don't want Fani to know the secrets that involve mysticism. I have to help her… She's a little rash, and knowing too much might bring her danger.
Upon hearing that, Ebner came to a realization, but he secretly lampooned, Calling others rash, but as a believer of the Lord of Storms, you aren't any better, right? Otherwise, you wouldn't have nearly fallen into a hopeless situation in the previous battle.
At this moment, Miss Fani had already approached. Seeing that her friend was whispering to Detective Bryan, she frowned slightly before quickly easing her brows. Then, she opened the notebook she picked up and placed it in front of Ebner. She asked in anticipation,
"Detective Bryan, do you recognize the words here?"
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