Mystery: I, the Hermit, am too eager to improve

Chapter 182 Duke Negan: Sequence 9? I can't present that!

"Is this the power of the Earth Church?"

Even the Duke of Negan...

At this moment, he couldn't help but show a look of infatuation.

They may not know how to farm, but they all understand the value of this extraordinary ability.

It can shorten the breeding time.

and.

The ability to identify seeds allows them to skip the seed selection process.

How do you spell this?

Technology is on a completely different level.

Everyone remained silent for a few seconds.

But at that moment, Roy shook his head.

"No, our approach can simulate some aspects, but not all of them. The real farmer's approach is much more comprehensive."

Roy answered truthfully, not worried about losing the "job" he needed, because the Rune nobles had no choice.

They are not yet capable of turning to the Earth Church.

but.

Roy wasn't working for the Church of Knowledge.

The current Loen nobles have no other choice, so they tend to acquire these abilities through the Church of Knowledge.

However, once the Earth Church can legitimately preach in the Kingdom of Rune, the situation will be completely different.

Capital and nobility are both profit-driven.

Why settle for second best when you can choose something better?

Help the Earth Church.

This was something Roy had promised Lilith, and now that he had the opportunity, he naturally chose to seize it.

of course.

Roy certainly hadn't expected to get in touch with Duke Negan.

The nobles were silent for a moment, then Roy stood up, smiled, and said, "Gentlemen, I just happened to be here and am giving you a choice. Whether it works out or not is up to you."

Duke Negan smiled and nodded.

Moroz smiled and said, "Mr. Egger and I have something to discuss, so please excuse us for now."

"Mr. Egger, let's have a proper talk after this is over."

Duke Negan smiled gently.

"OK."

Roy nodded and followed Moroz out of the room.

Once they reached the second-floor corridor, Moroz said apologetically, "Mr. Egger, they need some time to talk."

"Of course, such a decision cannot be made overnight, and it may not even be possible to reach an agreement in one discussion."

Hopefully, the Duke of Negan's life will last until next month.

Roy thought to himself.

but.

Even if Duke Negan dies, it doesn't matter.

The Duke of Negan represented a group of nobles whose income came primarily from land, and their needs would not disappear with the Duke of Negan's death.

At most, their voice isn't as strong as before.

Without the Duke of Negan, the remaining nobles were a disorganized mess.

Without a leader, how can they fight against the New Party, and how can they possibly resist the overwhelming momentum?

The death of the Duke of Negan was inevitable.

Let alone Roy, even if Mother Earth were to bless Duke Negan, she might not be able to save him.

Unless he is willing to relinquish power.

There are many ways a person can die.

Adam needed the Duke of Negan to "die" in the political sphere, which was something the Duke of Negan could not relinquish.

No solution.

"By the way, what happened to Duke Negan after his assassination attempt?"

"The assassin is the pirate admiral Ziringus, and the only information we have so far is that he was commissioned by someone."

Moroz replied, "Do you know Ziringus?"

"I know he possessed a magical item corresponding to the shepherd, but it's said that Zilingus was killed by you, so this item should have fallen into your hands, right?"

Roy answered.

Moroz was silent for a moment before continuing to speak.

"He wasn't killed by us. In fact, we don't know who killed Zilingus. Maybe he was silenced."

He led Roy downstairs.

Roy's tall new image immediately attracted a lot of attention, including a lady in the corner.

"Grelint, who is he?"

"I don't know him."

Grynt shook his head directly.

He ate a piece of cake, then thought back carefully and said, "I think I saw his portrait in the library."

"library?"

Audrey was surprised for a moment, then gently shook her head.

Since becoming an Extraordinary, she has rarely gone to the library.

She couldn't find any books related to the mysterious over there, and she was now more interested in books about occult knowledge.

She was surprised and exclaimed, "You actually go to the library?"

"Is that the point?"

Grylint's lips twitched slightly. "Is it strange that I go to the library? You should know that to become a qualified pharmacist, you need to master a lot of medical knowledge."

"To be honest, Grelint, a month ago, I simply couldn't believe you would be like this."

Audrey covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

A month ago, Grelint's performance was as follows:

He wanted to obtain the apothecary's potion, mainly to improve his health.

What pharmacist, promotion.

not give a damn about!

What now?

He spends all his time figuring out how to prepare medicine, and on the surface he still acts nonchalant and indifferent, but secretly he is working hard.

Grelint's face stiffened, clearly understanding Audrey's unspoken meaning.

He said helplessly in a low voice, "There's nothing I can do. I'm working with a teacher who has a really sharp tongue now."

"You have a rather sharp tongue?"

"Yes, he often used the most vicious language to attack me, but I felt that his intentions were good."

Grynt Road.

Audrey lazily picked up a glass of juice and said, "Don't fool yourself, Grelint. If you're not interested, even the best teacher won't help you."

"Okay, I am a little interested, because I heard the next stage is called Beast Tamer."

"Once I become a trainer, I'll help you train Susie and make her even smarter," said Grylint, beaming.

"I'm really looking forward to it."

Audrey's face stiffened for a moment, then she quickly regained her composure.

Susie's words...

It's very likely that you won't need to train.

Susie is now a Sequence 8 Mind Reader, and she reads books for a period of time every day, possibly even more than you.

Audrey felt a surge of relief when she thought of Susie.

Last month, she came into contact with the Psychological Alchemy Society and thus became a Sequence 7 psychologist.

otherwise.

She's going to be in the same line as a dog.

What's even more terrifying is—

What if this dog can digest food even faster than a human?

The thought of that scene sent chills down Audrey's spine, and her fighting spirit immediately ignited within her.

She whispered, "Let's ignore them and focus on ourselves. Getting promoted as soon as possible is what really matters."

"That's what I think too."

"When I become a beast tamer," Grylint said, "I'll definitely train a falcon, and then a hunting dog..."

Audrey maintained a polite smile on her side, but inwardly she was not optimistic.

Falcon?

hound?

The plan is good, but it's hard to say how it will turn out.

Her gaze fell on the "giant" coming down from upstairs, and then on the old man in front of him.

Moroz Negan.

The Negan family's writer and penman, an elderly man loyal to the Prime Minister, can be considered, in some ways, a relatively important member of the Negan family.

Those who come into contact with him are definitely not ordinary people.

library……

Audrey couldn't help but become interested.

"Viscount Grelint, in which library did you see his portrait before?"

"The Kingdom Library in Hillston doesn't record those things."

"Thanks."

Audrey nodded.

Grelint paused, then asked, "You're interested in him?"

"No, it was just a casual question. If I go to the library, I can take a look."

Audrey, however, was thinking—

The other person came down from the second floor, and her father, Earl Hall, seemed to be on the second floor as well.

Perhaps I can ask my father.

Having considered this, Audrey stopped talking about the unfamiliar face.

Roy followed Moroz and got to know several nobles along the way.

Whether Duke Negan lives or dies, he should be able to enter the circles of nobles as a follower of the Church of Knowledge.

If those abilities could be promoted...

This is a good thing for him personally and for the Earth Church.

Also.

There is one great advantage to communicating with nobles.

The nobles possess many collections, and Roy can spend money to buy many materials that were previously difficult to obtain, and even those with extraordinary properties.

……

An hour later, the banquet ended, and Roy was invited back to the second floor.

"Mr. Egger, please have a seat."

Duke Negan smiled and gestured for Roy to sit down opposite him.

After Roy sat down, he picked up his glass, took a sip, and said, "I've heard about the abilities of polymaths before, but I've never witnessed them. Today has truly broadened my horizons."

The Duke of Negan sat upright.

Are there many learned scholars like you within the Church of Knowledge?

"Imitation is easy, but to imitate at a deeper level requires in-depth research and cultivation."

Roy answered.

Duke Negan frowned slightly, then said, "That's not so easy to say, is it?"

"Yes, but I have another channel that might also be able to provide you with some assistance."

Roy replied.

Duke Negan then revealed a curious expression.

"Another channel?"

"Yes, I heard that the Earth Church has recently developed some scrolls that can be used for farming."

Roy said.

After a few seconds of contemplation, Duke Negan said, "Should we let the Steam Church investigate?"

"That's one way to go."

Roy laughed, "But what I want to talk about is the Dawn of Elements."

"The Mysterious Queen's Organization."

Duke Negan paused for a few seconds, then thought of the organization.

That extraordinary woman.

A slight smile played on his lips.

"Are you connected to the Elements Dawn?"

"Yes, also as a means of pursuing knowledge, I became acquainted with some wizards and scroll professors at sea."

Roy said, "I've received information that the organization cooperating with the Earth Church is them."

"You really are a faithful follower of the Church of Knowledge."

Duke Negan chuckled knowingly.

Roy smiled without saying a word.

Duke Negan smiled and said, "Thank you, Mr. Egger, I have another channel. If we succeed, I will certainly reward you handsomely."

Then, he took a small bottle from his waist.

It is crystal clear, but the liquid inside has a golden glow, making it look very dazzling and gorgeous.

"What you wanted as compensation was the main material for the Lightbringer, or an extraordinary trait, but I don't have that."

"You can guess what it is."

Duke Negan wore an amused expression.

Roy narrowed his eyes.

Then he laughed and said, "Based on my understanding of this pathway, I suspect it is an extraordinary item made by a Sequence 7 Sun Priest."

"You are indeed very knowledgeable, possessing a great deal of knowledge."

The Duke of Negan handed him the bottle and then said, "I'm always generous to my friends, and I hope we can cooperate further in the future."

"no problem."

The premise is that you can live to see that time.

To be honest, Roy was already considering whether to give Duke Negan a hand.

Putting aside their positions, the Duke of Negan was genuinely wealthy and willing to offer benefits.

A magical item of sequence 7.

This is beyond just being valuable.

Roy said, "I've done a lot of research on planting lately, and I can guarantee that my research can be put into practice. Of course, don't expect me to surpass the Earth Church..."

"That's definitely impossible."

Duke Negan shook his head. "As you said, the Church of the Earth is a large church outside of Loen. They have accumulated hundreds of years of experience. How could you possibly defeat them alone?"

He looked out the window and said, "A large part of the Conservative Party's elite lives off the land. If they can improve their competitiveness at a relatively low cost, everyone can accept it."

"Of course, the best outcome would be to re-establish the Grain Act, which is what I have been working on."

"Duke Negan said."

Roy shook his head: "Duke, to be honest, I'm not optimistic."

Why?

Duke Negan's gaze turned serious.

"Once a wound is opened, it's not so easy to mend it again. Besides, I heard that the pirate admiral Qilingus attempted to assassinate you?"

Roy brought up the old story again.

"Do you know who ordered it?"

Duke Negan narrowed his eyes slightly, a fierce look appearing on his plump face.

This possibility...

He had actually considered it, but he couldn't figure out which side was behind it.

"I don't know. To be honest, I'd love to suggest you think of Fenneport, but I don't think they'd be that stupid."

Roy said.

Duke Negan remained silent.

Fenneport...

The repeal of the Grain Act truly benefited Fenneport, a follower of the Earth Church.

Ninety percent of the imported food entering Rune comes from Fenneport.

The room fell silent for a moment, with only the sound of Duke Negan's fingers tapping lightly on the chair before he suddenly stopped.

"Mr. Egger, I heard that one of your pathways has a detective sequence?"

"Yes."

Roy nodded.

Duke Negan chuckled, "If I were to commission you to investigate this matter, how much would it cost?"

"No need. I will do my best to help you, but I can't guarantee that I can find out the results."

Roy answered truthfully, "There are too many secretive organizations and communication methods in the Extraordinary Realm. Many contacts do not leave traces in reality, making them very difficult to trace."

"Thanks."

Duke Negan smiled.

Roy pondered for a moment and said, "Duke, I must remind you that the assassination attempt failed last time, and the other party may try again."

"Hehe, don't worry, I have comprehensive protection here."

Duke Negan laughed.

Roy nodded, saying nothing more.

He knew that the other party's protector was a member of the Church of Storms, and he also knew that the protector might be watching right now.

but.

Duke Negan, you may not know who your opponent is...

An apostle of desire.

That kind of existence cannot be protected by ordinary extraordinary beings.

Never mind.