YM778.TV Chapter 99 - 0099: Joining (Seeking Collections, Recommendations!)
“Mr. Pottery, thank you for your cooperation!”
Long after, Su Lu walked out of the internal investigation building, feeling somewhat drained.
Admitting to his transcendent status would certainly lead to a series of interrogations.
Not to mention, his interrogators might even have a means to detect lies.
Although his [Mystical Scholar] senses didn’t alert him of any forebodings, he’d already calculated and orchestrated everything beforehand, even drafting possible scenarios to evade the circumstance of lying.
One must never tell a lie.
A single lie often takes even more lies to cover up, and eventually, holes start to appear.
Therefore, he chose to tell the truth.
99% of it was the truth, with the last one percent being crucial and consequently concealed.
‘After all, I didn’t do anything wrong. If this event is not properly investigated, the worst outcome is just not being admitted to the Inner Circle or being driven out of Green Tree Castle.’
‘The Transcendents of this world may have some kind of prophecy magic, but even if such powerful seers do exist… I intended no harm to Green Tree Castle; I only wished to acquire and exchange some professional information.’
‘Finally, using this interrogation, I presented my own doubts, along with some variables in Nia City, hoping that they might attract attention.’
After doing all this, Su Lu could say he had a clear conscience.
Upon arriving at the laboratory, the eyes of the people around him were somewhat strange.
Of course, such transcendent events would not be announced at the peripheral research institute.
However, news of both Victor and Su Lu being summoned by the investigation department had spread around.
“Su Lu, come with me! ”
Professor William, who apparently had been waiting for quite a while, saw Su Lu and his eyes lit up.
The two men entered the office together, and after a long staring match,
Professor William asked, “Are you a Transcendent?”
“Yes, I am sorry for not saying it earlier…”
Su Lu replied with a hint of apology.
“It’s nothing, we don’t usually conduct very strict screenings for the Outer Ring, it’s my fault!” said William. “Since you are already a Transcendent, many things can now be discussed openly… Do you know that there is also an Inner
Circle in our Green Tree Castle?”
“Inner Circle? I think I’ve heard of it…
Su Lu answered truthfully.
“The Outer Ring is just the branches and leaves of the Green Tree Castle laboratory. The Inner Circle is its true root and stem. The old Green Tree Castle was a school for Transcendents. In the Inner Circle, we implement the ancient system of apprenticeship. Strictly speaking… one is only a true member of Green Tree Castle if they are part of the Inner Circle!”
Professor William insinuated, then asked, “Do you wish to join?”
“It would be my honor, but… is it possible?” Su Lu revealed his joy, which was genuine.
“You have passed the examination, so there shouldn’t be a problem in general! To become a part of the ‘Inner Circle’, the entry standard is to accumulate a hundred points! And then, obtain at least two nominations from Inner Circle mentors! All three conditions, none can be left unfulfilled!” William articulated slowly.
Political review, points, followed by recommendation?
Su Lu pondered for a moment, expressing some regret: “I only have 15 points.”
“No! You have 515 points!” William interrupted suddenly: “Your paper on the Pottery Cipher and telegrams has been classified as confidential. Borrowing it requires a rank of Three Leaves or above in the Inner Circle, and thus, the points have been assigned as well. 500 points, due to its huge practicality. Naturally, you have also gained its patent, valid for 20 years.”
“Thank you!”
Su Lu felt like he had hit the jackpot.
Of course, the value of the telegram is worth this much!
This is the advantage of standing on the shoulders of giants from a previous world.
“The speed at which you earn points is rare in the history of Green Tree Castle… In fact, one hundred points is enough to become acquainted with information about the Inner Circle and Transcendents…”
William sighed, “Of course, some researchers have obtained enough points but were unable to pass the review, or did not receive a nomination, so they can only work in the Outer Ring, like Victor… Most of the senior researchers are already aware of the existence of Transcendents.”
“In that case, am I only two nominations short from joining the Inner Circle?” Su Lu was slightly excited.
“As the one who recruited you, I am honored to be your guide into the Inner Circle! For the other signature, you need to come with me! Lord Sleydon Watt wants to see you!”
William replied with a grin.
Although Lord Sleydon Watt had no intention of taking Su Lu as his apprentice again, he still supported his entry into the Inner Circle.
“It’s actually the Ninth Seat, Lord Watt!”
Su Lu was both surprised and delighted as he followed William to the core of the electric research institute, under the curious and anxious gazes of numerous experimenters.
On the way, they went through several security checks, both mundane and transcendent.
Some of the checkpoints even felt dangerous to Su Lu. Finally, the two arrived at the office of the Ninth Seat. “Lord Watt, I brought Su Lu!”
Outside the door, William bowed slightly and said.
“Come in!”
Accompanied by a voice, the door to the office opened automatically. William entered first, and Su Lu took a deep breath and followed.
“Lord Watt, this is Su Lu Pottery!”
As the introducer, William said to Sleydon Watt.
As per protocol, the person of lower rank is introduced first in their first meeting.
“Lord Watt!”
Su Lu quickly saluted, his spiritual senses encountered a wave of inscrutable depth.
The silver-haired old man across him seemed like a mysterious source, surrounded by various colors of light, his eyes filled with wisdom, giving the feeling of a calm sea.
But Su Lu knew that once disturbed, even a calm sea could brew a deadly storm!
“The sensation of a [Spirit Medium], how nostalgic!”
Sleydon Watt stared at Su Lu and suddenly said, “When I was young, I had crossed paths with a few [Spirit Mediums]. Their power to traverse the Spirit World left a deep impression on me… As you know, there are few professions that can accomplish the feat of sending their souls to roam the Spirit World at low grades… Of course, except for those spiritualist practitioners!”
‘He knows about my professional path? Well… Living so many years, with such high strength, backed by a large power… It would be abnormal if he couldn’t guess it after the previous review.’
Su Lu replied calmly, “I obtained it from an adventure in Nia City.”
“Hmm, yes! I’ve read your records, there seem to be some underlying problems with Nia City, and it is even under surveillance of demon minions… We will send out a warning.”
Sleydon Watt said, “What I want to remind you is, there’s nothing wrong with exploring the mysteries of the Spirit World, but playing with souls is against the rules!”
The [Spirit Medium] is a neutral profession, but even a first-grade [Apprentice] might lean towards necromancy, deviation and corruption of professional path is unavoidable.
“I understand.”
Su Lu nodded solemnly.
“As for last night’s attack, it has been thoroughly investigated. Victor, overcome by jealousy, tried to cast a curse on you. Your retaliation was in line with the principle of self-defense, as for the handling of him, it would be ten years’ imprisonment…”
Sleydon Watt slowly added, “Do you have any objections?” “No, I leave everything to you, my lord!” Su Lu bowed and replied.
“Very good!”
Sleydon Watt quickly signed a piece of parchment, then looked at Su Lu with a smile seemingly radiating from his eyes, “In the name of the arcane, are you sincerely willing to join the Inner Circle of Green Tree Castle and maintain our common interests?”