Unknown Intrusion

Chapter 35 Investigation (Bonus chapter for the Alliance Leader who loves reading)

"However, I just looked it over, and even this kind of introductory spell requires a complete and thorough understanding of the positive energy gathering reaction equation, as well as calculation and combination in practice. And the positive energy gathering reaction equation itself requires a lot of knowledge to form its foundation."

"I would say that if I were to study on my own, my intelligence would be sufficient, but without a foundation, I would be completely unable to do so in a short period of time."

"We can only rely on the system now."

Su Yu pursed his lips. Learning in any world always involves two thresholds: entry and mastery.

Leaving aside university, it took 12 years of primary and secondary school to enter the field of science. The world must be similar. Su Yu was completely convinced that even if the training of magic was not starting from scratch, but was aimed at people who had already studied the basics, it would still take more than three years to build a foundation in magic. This was too long.

Secondly, there's the threshold, which is the upper limit of improvement. Even taking half a step forward is difficult. If effort alone could lead to improvement, then there would be no such thing as talent. Just like with math, if you don't know it, you simply don't know it.

Only in the middle is there time to study on your own; spending time on that is a bit of a waste.

Now, it's just a matter of necessary consumption.

With a slight thought, a golden light reappeared before my eyes, rapidly expanding into a faint white light that floated in my field of vision.

"【Blazing Beam (0 Rings)】, spend Gray Crystal to learn?"

"study!"

Because of a piece of gray crystal, Su Yu gently touched his own name in his mind, and a new light frame immediately appeared.

The tiny, miniature gray figure produced a thick magic book in its hand, while the gray crystal began to evaporate.

"Please note that current knowledge carriers have transcription restrictions. To bypass these restrictions, additional investment of Senar is required!"

"Furthermore, due to the knowledge level and the 7% lack of gray crystal quality, it will also consume Sena in order to fully learn. Do you wish to continue?"

"continue."

Transcriptional restriction, there really is a restriction!

Su Yu pursed his lips. Although the technology in this world was actually only modern, the magic was a completely different story. It was foreseeable, but it was still a pity.

"The whole process will take 24 hours!"

They had no choice but to select "yes".

In the image, a gray figure holds a book, and the image is reflected in the mirror as he intently reads it.

At the same time, a golden hourglass image appeared in the upper right corner, and gray crystals and dust suddenly rose and then disappeared, leaving only a little dust.

"Did it cost gray crystals and 20 senna?"

With only 5 Sennas left, the cost was several times higher than expected.

"Resources are scarce, evil spirits are being hunted, and destiny needs to be changed—all must be accelerated!"

Su Yu took a deep breath: "Let's go to the first target! The case of the missing female student in the amusement park that the natives heard about in my previous life is quite good!"

"We should be able to acquire a considerable amount of resources."

"Furthermore, I've always suspected that the targeting of indigenous peoples has a bloodline-related reason."

"We must investigate to see if this is the case. We should start by checking the surname. If we can find out the truth behind why they are being targeted, we'll be halfway there."

Second day

After entering the teaching building's entrance hall and arriving at the classroom, the girl took her seat and then placed a thick stack of newspapers heavily on the table.

"Old newspapers are available at the library, but the process is complicated."

"But actually, other offices also subscribed. I found out from the offices that there are only the last three years left. Do you think that's enough?"

The school regularly subscribes to daily newspapers and distributes them to faculty and staff as a perk. Overdue newspapers are simply left in the office and go unnoticed.

I asked Qiaoqiao to go over, and she got it very easily.

"Thank you, Qiaoqiao."

“…Mmm.” The girl simply responded softly.

In the empty classroom, the two figures were a little too close...

Su Yu quickly realized this as well.

Wrapped in elaborate attire, the girl's slender waist was accentuated, and her bright smile was both delicate and innocent.

I'm so tempted...

Slightly embarrassed, the girl lowered her head, avoiding Su Yu's gaze.

"Ahem, Qiaoqiao, aren't you curious?" Su Yu struggled to look away, her attention falling on the pile of newspapers.

"Are we going to do some clippings?" Qiaoqiao looked up again.

"No."

Su Yu breathed a sigh of relief, but then a wave of sadness washed over her.

She indeed doesn't remember the future.

However, there seems to be a vague inheritance of some habits, which is probably a remnant of the rebirth. The hourglass is meant to protect the player, but not Qiaoqiao.

"Qiaoqiao, I suspect someone is murdering her and then covering it up as an accidental death." Su Yu composed himself, remembering the native's suspicion, and spoke solemnly.

The girl immediately held her breath.

"If you go out recently, please remember to protect yourself."

"I'll remember," Cheng Qiaoqiao earnestly suggested, "Should we tell Dad?"

"Shouldn't we tell the adults about these things?"

Su Yu hesitated for a moment.

It's not that I don't want to, but how do I explain it?
Furthermore, this world is not the previous one; it possesses a considerable amount of supernatural power.

Su Yu also has time travel, rebirth, and the secrets of the courtyard, each of which could cause a huge upheaval!
Therefore... we can only keep it a secret for now.

"Uncle probably knows something."

"But you should also mention it to him and tell him to be careful."

“But don’t say it was me who said it.” Su Yu sighed and looked at her sincerely: “I can’t say for sure.”

"But believe me, I'm looking for evidence."

"I'll tell my uncle once I find the evidence."

The girl nodded solemnly.

"Okay, don't worry, I'll definitely keep it a secret."

"Come on, help me check the list of people who died in the last three years. You can just look at the obituaries!" Su Yu leaned back and said calmly, "Based on the list, I'll go to the library to check the records. I'm the top student now, so I should have the authority."

Qiaoqiao was startled, looked away, and her heart skipped a beat.

The boy was unaware that such speech and behavior were truly rare.

“That’s easy!” Qiaoqiao nodded.

library

The walls are covered with ivy, the courtyard is spacious, and it's full of regulars who read and chat.

Ascend the many steps and step into the magnificent hall.

The first thing you see is a fireplace inlaid with walnut wood and a gilded laurel wreath hanging on the wall.

Wandering slowly through it, you'll find statues and pillars everywhere, all made of marble, and the sculptures depict famous sages from ancient times.

The central dome of the corridor is painted with a goddess, surrounded by the aphorism: "Knowledge is a treasure."

It is said that the library here houses 100,000 books.

A window on one side of the wall, positioned higher than the bookshelves, makes the library spacious and bright. The white marble statues contrasting with the dark bookshelves further enhance the reading experience.

The boy wandered aimlessly among the bookshelves, lost and confused.

He was holding a note in his hand.

Unfolding the creases of the paper, it seemed somewhat listless.

"..."

After rereading the newly added lines at the bottom, Su Yu sighed helplessly and tried to identify the bookshelf number.

"Where exactly is it? The Su Clan... Where is the Su Clan's introduction...?"

"A Study on the Origins of Local Surnames".

Approaching from the side was a beautiful young woman, as lovely as a rose.

A fair face, gorgeous black hair, adorned with delicate lace hair accessories that concealed her cat ears.

With her light and graceful steps, her long hair swayed gently in the air.

“I think you probably need this book.” Her slender, delicate fingers pointed him in the right direction.

Half an hour later, they sat facing each other at the reading tables arranged between the bookshelves.

A bulky dictionary sat before the black-haired girl, and she held another book in her hand, a newly published, meticulously edited edition.

"You're also interested in surnames?"

"Hmm, I think I should check the origin of the surname Su... I found it—" Su Yu opened the dictionary and, following the index, successfully found a passage.

"The surname Su, the clan of Su, so the surname Su originated from the Duchy of Xialan."

"However, the Duchy of Xialan was hundreds of years ago and no longer exists."

(End of this chapter)