Mystery: Becoming a Creator Through the Doorway

Just as Isengard reasoned, the moment he saw Anjouwang, his spiritual awakening proved his reasoning to be correct—the other was indeed an extraordinary being.

Moreover, he didn't know if it was just his imagination, but he could find a sense of kinship in the other person.

Not only are they of the same kind as the extraordinary, but they also possess a scholarly air—a trait that cannot be acquired without several years of formal education.

"Hello, Mr. Isengard Stanton."

An Ruowang took a sip of black tea and smiled slightly: "I hope my invitation and request haven't startled you. If they have, I apologize."

Rather than going to the Brave Ones Bar to find the black market weapons dealer Caspas, like Klein did, and then paying a sum of money to qualify for the secret gathering, he preferred to have others come to him on their own initiative.

In other words, not asking for help from others.

Although he had a premonition that this would give the elderly Isengard a little shock.

Isengard: "..."

I'm a little angry, but I don't know how to bring it up.

He caught his breath, his light blue eyes fixed quietly on An Ruowang: "Young man, what is your request?"

"I hope you can introduce me to some secret gatherings of wild extraordinary individuals; I want to purchase some magical items."

That's right, An Ruowang didn't actually intend to collect the main materials for the magic master through secret gatherings.

His main purpose was to purchase some magical items to ensure his combat strength and safety in the early stages, or to consume them.

Some magical items are created by combining the properties of extraordinary individuals after their death with other items, or by crafting them by artisans.

The characteristics of an extraordinary person after death generally include all the characteristics they consumed during their lifetime.

For example, the extraordinary properties extracted after the death of a Sequence 7 extraordinary being include those of Sequence 9, Sequence 8, and Sequence 7.

For An Ruowang, if he wanted to become an extraordinary person through other means, it would be much cheaper and more convenient to directly buy such magical items or kill someone on the spot than to buy materials.

In fact, those who possess extraordinary abilities through the Gate Passage are very suitable for being made into magical items, which are generally very useful.

But he didn't really expect to find any magical items at these gatherings.

He had a clever plan regarding the characteristics of the doorway.

"That's no problem. But... I have a question."

Isengard frowned slightly and blurted out, "How did you know I hosted a secret party?"

He felt that perhaps someone at the party he hosted had discovered his true identity and betrayed him.

That's how I know it.

As he spoke, An Ruowang slowly took out yesterday's Backlund Morning Post, spread it out with page five facing up, and then pushed the newspaper in front of Eisinger.

Eisinger could clearly see that the prices of goods purchased by Ernst Trading Company, especially the quoted prices, had been highlighted with a pen.

This was the code for the secret parties he held.

The force and interval of knocking are determined by the quoted price.

The first number represents the number of heavy events, the second the number of light events, the third the number of events with long intervals, the fourth the number of events with short intervals, and the numbers after that are meaningless.

Isengard's brow furrowed even deeper.

Saying it means not saying it.

It's more likely that someone betrayed him, even selling this codebook-like communication cipher.

He has to find that person and then figure out a way to deal with it!

Facing Isengard's gaze, An Ruowang nonchalantly put away the newspaper:

"Using newspaper articles to communicate remotely is not uncommon. In my memory, this is generally a method of communication used by spies. When a particular article or piece of information appears in the newspaper, it means that the spy needs to make contact, or something else."

Who hasn't watched a few spy movies?

"Spy techniques..."

Isengard repeated in a low voice, his expression suddenly becoming complicated.

An Ruowang issued a disclaimer: "Of course, don't misunderstand, I'm not saying Mr. Isengard is a spy. Even if you are, it has nothing to do with me."

Although the other party was most likely a spy from Rembrandt, a pawn planted in Backlund, he didn't care about that.

Detective Isengard, you don't want your identity as a spy to be discovered, do you?

just kidding.

He's just a Sequence 7, which is enough to make him the captain of an Extraordinary squad, but even if he really is a spy, in this world where the true god rules everything, he can't change anything.

He mentioned it here simply to explain to Isengard that he knew the other party's identity was not clean, but he had no ill intentions towards him and was willing to cooperate.

An Ruowang continued to explain:

"All you need to know is that people are communicating through newspapers, and then use that as a clue to perform a few divinations. With a little patience and luck, you'll get the answer. Every step leaves a trace—I believe you, as a detective, understand this better than I do."

It's actually the truth?!

In other words, it's not that someone betrayed me, but rather that my act of entrusting someone else to post GG might have been divined by that person.

Is that correct?

Is divination really that useful?

Making money through divination in the stock market is one thing, but to actually open a box for people?

Why are my divination readings not so accurate?

Is this even reasonable?

Eisinger's pupils dilated in shock, his thoughts surging like a torrent.

Although he had considered this possibility, he dismissed it because it seemed too far-fetched.

How can someone's divination be so outrageous?!

An Ruowang smiled but remained silent.

I didn't say I got the results through divination; I just said that this "can" provide the answer.

Even if the other party is an audience member, the analysis will still show that they are telling the truth, let alone if the other party is a reader.

"As a reward for introducing me to the secret society, if you need anything, such as a clue to help you solve a case you can't solve, feel free to ask me for help."

Maintaining a good interpersonal relationship requires mutual benefit.

Similarly, to establish an interpersonal relationship, one needs to demonstrate one's value.

An Ruowang extended her right hand to Isengard: "Trust me, the friendship of an astrologer will do you no harm."

Yes, the gateway allows for divination, so I am a Sequence 7 astrologer.

It's impossible for me to be on two paths at the same time, being both a Sequence 9 apprentice and a Sequence 9 diviner.

The old detective Isengard knew that the astrologer was a Sequence 7 in the Apprentice Path, and therefore regarded Anjouwang as an extraordinary being of the same level as him.

He extended his right hand in return, shaking hands with An Ruowang while carefully examining An Ruowang's face. He found it difficult to determine An Ruowang's age, but knew he was quite young, and thus exclaimed:

"Aleister, you are truly remarkable for your age. When I was your age, I probably wasn't even an Extraordinary, and was still struggling to learn. Moreover..."

He recalled An Ruowang's divination and was truly convinced:

"Your divination is truly the most powerful and mysterious I have ever seen; it's simply breathtaking..."

After speaking, Isengard hesitated for a moment, then took off a brooch from his collar and the hat from his head, and placed them on the table between the two of them.

"If you're looking to buy some magical items, I happen to have a collection of them, and I've brought some with me today—you know, to people who don't know, your divination can be a bit...heh, scary, and I need some reassurance too."