Chapter 2065: Chapter 605: Divine Grace Dew - A Necromancer Who Just Wants to Plant Trees

... Confronted with Edmond’s inquiry, Matthew did not conceal anything. He merely pondered briefly, showing a hint of appropriate hesitation, and then spoke: "It’s the Precept Book." Edmond maintained his smile, his eyes twinkling with a touch of wisdom: "Are you certain it’s the Precept Book?" Matthew immediately countered: "Why?" "Is there something special about this weapon?" Edmond paused, not delving deeper, but rather smilingly continued along the thread Matthew opened: "Of course, every Catastrophe Weapon is unique, so they naturally have their peculiarities." "It’s worth noting that even if you complete the advanced mission and receive the Calamity Mage’s inheritance, you might not necessarily gain the Catastrophe Weapon’s approval—I mean, you’ll need to put in some effort to cater to its preferences." "Take the Precept Book for instance. I’ve long heard of its might; it’s very powerful. But to wield it perfectly, its spirit must be very cooperative. Yet, achieving this point is not easy. I’ve heard that the spirit of the Precept Book is relatively agreeable; it just has a minor quirk; it likes to verbally train its partners— Yes. You must clearly understand that you are merely the partner of the Catastrophe Weapon, not its master. If you consider yourself its master, you’re bound to suffer some setbacks." Matthew nodded thoughtfully. Edmond continued to chat as if speaking about family matters, sharing many anecdotes and interesting stories about the Catastrophe Weapons. Although these tidbits were not particularly crucial, they were of very high level. After all, only Seven Saints level individuals can possess Catastrophe Weapons. Across the entire Alliance. In total, there are only sixteen Catastrophe Weapons. According to what Edmond said, Matthew had caught the right timing; a few former Seven Saints candidates lost the favor of the Catastrophe Weapons due to various reasons, allowing him to obtain a slot and the corresponding weapon. Matthew actually quite enjoyed listening to such gossip. Edmond’s sources were widespread, and he was an excellent speaker. If not for considering Edmond’s status and profound scheming, Matthew would have been quite willing to converse with this Chief Mage for a long time. However, he was also very clear in his heart. Edmond always had a purpose. Engaging in such extensive dialogue today was definitely not just because of Matthew’s newly attained legendary status... Just as Matthew’s thoughts reached here. Edmond’s smile grew even brighter: "...speaking of which, you defeated Dickens and Dania, should you not have the opportunity to take White Rock City?" Matthew’s mind raced, knowing the real show had begun— Could Edmond’s real intention be White Rock City? Boneyard and White Rock Box? He thought for a while: "I indeed obtained some clues regarding White Rock City." "If you’re interested in White Rock City as well, why don’t we go to Boneyard for a look together?" In the face of Matthew’s probe. Edmond shook his head: "Don’t misunderstand, I have no interest in those necromancer things of yours." "Unless you’re going to tackle the Chain of Desire, perhaps I could lend a hand. Otherwise, I have no need to interfere." "What I truly want is something already in your possession. Although she belongs to White Rock City, in strict terms, she is also a fugitive from the Alliance..." Matthew was slightly taken aback: "Are you referring to an object, or a person?" Edmond replied with profound meaning: "Both an object and a person." "It’s a skull, a very special skull. You should have seen her during your confrontation with Dania." "She used to be a living person, a teacher at a Magic Academy under the Alliance, but she was actually an undercover agent in White Rock City." "Her mission was to entice the young talents of the Alliance to violate taboos. My subordinates’ investigations found that the activities of the Dragon Lich Sect in the south were largely linked to her." "Her name is Emma, now do you remember?" Matthew only hesitated for half a second. Everything became clear— So that’s how it is! Matthew indeed knew Emma, and he had long suspected her tangled ties with Blinken and the Dragon Lich Sect. Previously, Blinken, a promising spellcaster of the Alliance, defected unexpectedly, joining the Dragon Lich Sect thereafter causing quite a stir in the south. Matthew had once crossed paths with him in the rainforest. But at that time, Matthew had realized that this renegade spellcaster was likely a pawn for some significant figure within the Alliance. After learning about Isabelle’s connection with the Dragon Lich Sect, Matthew became even more certain of it. Edmond said Emma was an undercover agent from White Rock City. Matthew believed it. After all, he had also seen that maid named Emma, who had been almost entirely stripped of her memories, by Dania’s side. Possibly, Blinken had privately colluded with White Rock City... But all this no longer mattered. For a figure as significant as Edmond, these details were meaningless; whether it was a discarded pawn or a deceived fool, none warranted his extra attention. Unless they demonstrated additional value. Matthew looked directly at Edmond: "Did Blinken reach legendary status?" Edmond broke into a light chuckle: "Not yet." "But your response is remarkably keen..." "That young man bewitched by Emma may not have reached the legendary status as quickly as you, but he did indeed benefit from adversity, finding some... fortune in the Bright Sandalwood King’s tomb." "Thanks to this fortune, the Alliance pardoned his crimes and granted him a chance to redeem himself."