Early in the morning, Ivan had gone to the Vernon Millennium Archive, and it wasn’t until nearly dusk that he returned to the Rapid Wood Tower with a haul of discoveries.
The Prophetic Secret Skill could only be used twice, and naturally, he wouldn’t employ it lightly, needing to reserve it for finding key items or clues, or for recruiting reliable subordinates.
As a Third Leaf Chairman like Narnya, he also had the opportunity to recruit Third Leaf official members.
Just like his own early experience, being assessed in multiple layers was necessary before joining the Five Leaves Spear, and if one failed, newcomers would only end up as peripheral members of the Second Leaf.
If he were to use the Prophetic Secret Skill beforehand, it would be tantamount to wasting one opportunity.
Thus, this matter had to be taken with extreme caution, not to casually approach anyone without exceptional abilities.
“Spiritual Body problem?”
Inside the Rapid Wood Tower meditation room, Ivan first contemplated everything he had learned that day and then reviewed the related message stored in the Book of Leaf Sift.
This was left by Chairman Hotster, which he dared not treat lightly and had to determine quickly.
The first problem that met his eyes was related to the Spiritual Body, in fact, it was the chaos from the Moirid magic stone mine’s spiritual entities that he had personally experienced and reported in the archives.
Since his Secret Method Body Double was related to the Life and Death Cocoon, others did not have such a condition, so Hotster specifically chose this problem for him as the first priority.
“This really is a tricky problem.”
Ivan found this issue headache-inducing, especially since it involved spiritual entities of lordship level and also an unknown alien world with deep, hidden complexities.
When he looked at the second problem, he felt an even bigger headache—it was to investigate the hidden motives behind the Bloodline Alteration.
He had previously heard Narnya mention this issue, involving a Level 6 betrayer, and also related to an unknown alien world with deeper issues than the former one.
“What a way to prioritize the safety of the sorcerer world, it seems the Five Leaves Spear has indeed placed this matter at a core position.”
As Ivan continued reading, he found not a single simple issue—it involved either the alien world, the surrounding Alien Race powers, or even the underworld, all of which made his scalp tingle.
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Fortunately, there were no mandatory requirements for these problems, nor were there specified timelines and progress checks.
“Apparently it’s independent exploration; based on the exploration progress and difficulty, one can apply for organizational resources and manpower support.” He finally understood at the end that this indeed was a method of resource acquisition.
Even in complete inaction, the Five Leaves Spear had no rigid penalty, only that it would displease his superior.
Of course, he would not choose to be inactive.
However, these issues had extensive ramifications, and even slight carelessness could lead to life and death crises—he weighed them repeatedly and felt he should hold off, just like Chairman Hotster had suggested, to consider carefully.
…
Time moved like the wind, steadily forward.
Twenty-some days later, Ivan finally met Hadi Charosi in a seven-level sorcerer tower.
“Lord Charosi, Ivan Marichardon greets you.”
“Sorcerer Ivan, that form of address is too distant; you should call me ‘President Hadi.'”
“President Hadi, it is an honor to meet you.”
At his first glance of President Hadi, Ivan felt he was an elder full of wisdom, seemingly like a Great Sage out of legendary stories, his presence profoundly impressive.
“Excellent, excellent, clearly someone who can delve earnestly into research, with a solid foundation in ability,” Hadi was quite pleased with him, not stingy with his praises.
“You flatter me, sir.” Ivan dared not be presumptuous.
“There’s no need for modesty in front of me; I ask you, would you prefer to stay in the East Capital, take up a position elsewhere on the Chanay Continent, or perhaps venture out to the Botta Blood Plain?” Hadi waved his hand, inquiring directly.
“If possible, I would prefer to remain on the Chanay Continent, and even better in the East Capital,” Ivan answered cautiously.
“The guild doesn’t force any Enchantment Master. Would you like to be ‘Vice President’ in East Capital, like Angus?” Hadi asked again.
“Uh—”
“Speak plainly.”
“I’d like a somewhat more leisurely position, affording me more time to research new Enchantment knowledge.” Hearing this, Ivan finally expressed his true thoughts.
“I understand, I will therefore assign a position to you, and I hope you will find it satisfactory,” Hadi nodded slightly, evidently anticipating this and prepared.
He directly announced Ivan’s appointment—the Inspector General.
This position of Inspector General was a nominal position of the general guild; no need to report to the headquarters in the Botta Blood Plain, it just required staying in the Chanay Continent, with the stationed location being any one of the four Capital Cities.
There was no specific job role, but it allowed entrance to various branches to identify and rectify deficiencies.
To Ivan, this was undoubtedly a prestigious position, unfettered by trivial matters, seemingly tailor-made for him.
What he didn’t realize was that Inspector General was actually intended for young Enchantment Masters with tremendous potential.
With some guild leaders valuing him highly, obvious arrangements were made, granting him a position of importance yet leisure, allowing him to do whatever he pleased without strict adherence to rules and regulations.
Of course, he wasn’t the first to receive this honor.
“How is it?”
“More than satisfied.”
“That’s good, remember to put your heart into it, for if I keep seeing your results, our next meeting won’t be so lenient, and I might even remove the position of Inspector General.”
Seeing his joyful expression, President Hadi didn’t forget to issue a warning.
Without waiting for his response, President Hadi immediately announced the arrangements from City Lord Philomena’s side—an additional position—East Capital Scholar.
Ivan then learned that ‘Scholar’ too was a position.
The prefix for Scholar was ‘East Capital,’ needing the City Lord’s agreement and appointment. In fact, not only East Capital, but other important locations could also appoint, though each place had very limited quotas.
This position was similar to an advisor, involving East Capital affairs; one could inquire and give opinions on anything.
Besides the position, after consultation on both sides, a five-level sorcerer tower was provided as his future residence, this time a true sorcerer tower, fully equipped.
“This is an arcane scroll. Philomena and I each have one; once activated, it can withstand one Level 4 attack. I hope you can use it at a critical moment.”
The next plain statement from President Hadi, to Ivan’s ears, sounded like a thunderclap.
His gaze fixed numbly on the small Crystal Ball in the other’s hand, a crystal glowing golden, encasing a Golden Blood Pattern Scroll inside.
Such a precious life-saving scroll, both the president and city lord had each provided one, demonstrating considerable favor.
For a moment, Ivan felt a great weight of responsibility on his shoulders.