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

Chapter 4 Fors: I'm going to fight!

Fors Wall.

A message appeared on the figure curled up on the ground.

Then, a question suddenly came to his mind—

How can I change my appearance?

In a flash, Roy found himself transformed into streams of information, his figure shifting back and forth between numbers and information.

What is the function of the mysterious temple?

He was surprised.

Fors groaned in pain, but after a few more whimpers, she realized something was wrong.

like……

No more pain!

She paused for a moment, then sat up abruptly.

Then, she saw a mysterious entity composed of numerous streams of information, and with just one glance, she felt a spiritual response of fear.

Fors immediately lowered his head, his voice trembling.

"Who...who are you?"

"Ah, you may call me... the Hermit."

Roy gritted his teeth and directly used the designation of Sequence 0—

His goal was to eliminate the Hidden Sage and stop him from spreading knowledge like a madman.

and so.

Using "hermit" directly is not offensive.

Hermit?

Fors was breathing rapidly.

She had never heard of this title before, but the other party must be incredibly powerful, possibly a being similar to an evil god.

She was dragged here and had no way to resist.

but.

The other person relieved the pain of their full moon delirium.

She bowed respectfully: "Your Excellency the Hermit, thank you for your help."

"Your situation is interesting; He is crying for help."

Roy's lips curled into a slight smile.

Even though he is now just data and knowledge, he has no expression.

Fors's heart was filled with turmoil as he listened.

Help?

She stared in disbelief, barely able to contain herself: "You mean, my delirium was..."

"Um."

"However, the cries for help brought me to the brink of losing control, and each time I had to endure inhuman torture."

Fors found it hard to believe, and even harder to accept, such an answer.

Roy said calmly, "You're too weak."

Is it simply because she is too weak?

Fors' eyes widened.

This world is crazy.

She stood there, stunned, her spirit body trembling uncontrollably, her astral body appearing an incomparably deep darkness.

Fors looked up, then remembered the crucial matter.

What price do I need to pay for your help?

"He is knowledge itself, so you have already paid the price for this."

Roy glanced at the starlight screen.

The sky was still dotted with stars, but one of them had changed from dim to pale purple, as if it had formed a connection with itself and the mysterious palace.

He chuckled softly, "But next time, if you want my help again, you'll have to pay a price."

"What kind of price?"

Fors hurriedly asked.

Roy said, "I'm only interested in knowledge itself, whether it's higher-order knowledge or other kinds of knowledge, the apprenticeship path."

"I see."

Fors slowly exhaled.

Knowledge of the apprenticeship sequence...

I'm only a Sequence 9, which is definitely not enough, but at least I have something to look forward to.

"Could I stay here a little longer?"

"Yes, but exchanging knowledge requires equivalent knowledge."

Even though I don't have many books here yet.

Roy added in his heart.

Fors bowed respectfully: "Thank you for your generosity. If I wish to exchange for a method to become stronger and advance quickly, what price would I need to pay?"

"Ha, this knowledge is taboo among the seven major orthodox churches. Its value is very high; you can't afford to exchange it."

"..."

Fors opened his mouth, but then lowered his head shyly, deeply resenting his own poverty and ignorance.

Then, Roy chuckled and said, "However, I can give you a little hint, but the price is that after you advance to Sequence 8 Trick Master, you must return to the Mysterious Hall to perform tricks."

what?

What kind of request is this?!

Fors was stunned for a moment, and then burst into surprise.

Debt?

Being in debt is good!

This means that you should be relatively safe until you pay off your debts.

She nodded quickly, "I agree!"

"The key to rapid advancement lies in the name of the potion."

Roy said calmly, "Alright, you can go back now. Also, you are not allowed to use my name."

……

"what!"

Fors exclaimed in surprise and sat up abruptly.

She wiped away her cold sweat and then took off the scalding hot bracelet.

Outside, another woman's voice rang out: "What's wrong? Is it—"

"It's nothing, I just had a nightmare."

Fors looked out the window.

The most painful period of the full moon is over.

did not expect.

The source of his madness was actually a great being crying out for help.

This is a truly terrifying and astonishing truth.

Compared to them, everyone else seems incredibly fragile.

Promotion...

You must get promoted and become stronger to truly avoid going crazy!

She stared blankly out the window, realizing she was still young and didn't want to die like that.

However, the key to the potion is its name.

What does that mean?

She walked out in a huff and poured herself a glass of cold water in the living room.

Seeing that she was indeed alright, Hugh breathed a sigh of relief: "You scared me. I thought you were suffering from delirium again."

"Hehe, how could that be?"

Under the moonlight, Fors's eyes flickered, and finally, as if lost in thought, she suddenly asked, "Hugh, when you were an arbitrator in the East End, did you feel that you had a better grasp of potions?"

"Um?"

Hugh Deercha paused for a moment, then pondered for a moment and said, "I hadn't noticed until you mentioned it. It seems like I've never really lost control or heard any delirium."

"Perhaps the name of the potion is the key."

Fors said, "Do you think I should go back to the clinic and become a real medical apprentice for a while?"

"ha?"

Hugh stared wide-eyed in disbelief, then glanced outside and exclaimed incredulously, "My God, Fors, you actually managed to get promoted!"

"I do strive sometimes, you know!"

"Yes, yes, but only when I'm rushing to meet a deadline."

Don't shrug.

She knows her best friend too well. "I hope that when I wake up tomorrow, I will see you preparing breakfast in the living room early in the morning, instead of lying in bed waiting for noon."

"I'll definitely do it this time!"

Fors was absolutely determined.

Because she was in debt this time.

Although she believed that she might be able to see that great being again before the debt was paid off, she had no choice but to make an effort to improve herself quickly.

but.

The apprentice's Sequence 8 is called the Master of Tricks?

Even if I mastered the potion and advanced to Sequence 8, I might not have enough gold to buy the recipe and materials.

and so.

"I need to work even harder to write books in order to earn gold pounds to acquire recipes and ingredients."

"In order to acquire more knowledge, I must actively seek it out as the price for my deal with the Hermit."

"Oh my God!"

Fors is going crazy.

The pressure was immense; she felt as if her carefree and happy times were gone forever.

Why is this happening!

"No, Fors, look on the bright side. You've gained the secret to rapid advancement and the protection of a great being."

Even if the other party might be an evil god.

Fors sighed inwardly.

Hugh yawned and said, "Sorry, I have to go back to sleep, I'm so tired!"

"I'm going to sleep now. I'll get up early tomorrow to look for a clinic apprenticeship. Hugh, if I'm not up, just kick the door down and drag me out of bed."

"Are you serious?"

"Um!"

(End of this chapter)