The Book's Ownership

Return to school.

Han Dong naturally didn't need to undergo a holy baptism or Stress Release.

After parting ways with Knight Sylest, he immediately returned to the Department of Mysticism.

Mr. Black and White told Han Dong to go directly to him after returning to school, as there was something important to discuss.

The Stargazing Room has long since been transformed into a medieval aristocratic room style.

On the sofa by the fireplace sat a 'strange' Mr. Black and White.

Compared to the last time Mr. Black and White wore Black Mask, he seems like a completely different person.

"The aura has changed..."

Han Dong sat cautiously on the opposite sofa, not daring to stare at the White Mask.

Even a glance out of the corner of my eye can give me an uncomfortable feeling of being completely seen through.

A clear and distant voice came from the bottom of the mask, "You're really lucky to have such a 'huge' gain from just one bizarre three-star Bounty Mission.

This statement directly indicates that Mr. Black and White already 'knew' about Han Dong's gains.

What are your instructions, sir?

"Take the book out."

The commanding words startled Han Dong.

Han Dong had gone to great lengths and risked his life to obtain the Magic Book during this Bounty Mission, so naturally he was unwilling to hand it over.

But... if Mr. Black and White really insists on taking it by force, Han Dong can't protect it.

A book bound in genuine leather, with black stitching marks and an eye in the center, is placed on the table.

The moment the ' Magic Book ' touched the table, something strange happened.

An evil aura wafted around the book.

Immediately afterwards, countless tiny eyes sprouted on the tabletop and even spread outwards.

If no action is taken, it could even spread throughout the entire room.

The danger is self-evident.

Just as Han Dong was about to reach out to stop him.

Snap! The Mr. Black and White snapped his fingers.

The ceiling immediately switched to a starry sky mode. As the starlight twinkled, the tiny eyes were strongly stimulated and closed on their own. All the tiny particles of eyes retracted into the book and could no longer spread.

Han Dong couldn't understand these methods at all.

However, these starlight rays have no effect on the "original eyeball" on the book cover... It seems that this eyeball used to make the book cover is not a pollutant, or is of such a high level that it is not subject to the constraints of the stars.

Mr. Black and White did not reach out to touch the book, but simply said:

About a week ago, while stargazing, I fell into a short-term "surface dream state" and inadvertently glimpsed an eye sneaking into the Holy City.

I took it as an ominous sign and sent a portion of the Plague Knights to investigate.

I never imagined this eye would appear in this way, going through so many twists and turns before you obtained it.

Han Dong himself didn't understand what the book was about, only that it was related to creatures outside the city.

Baker Marcellus, having only studied the first chapter of the book and not even fully mastered it, was able to easily manipulate ordinary people to produce various pollutants.

They even used evil sacrificial methods to bring creatures from outside the city into their bodies.

This alone is enough to reflect the high value of this book.

Han Dong originally intended to keep this matter hidden and read it secretly in private.

Since Mr. Black and White had already foreseen this, there was no need to hide anything anymore. They should take this opportunity to ask about the essence of the book.

"Sir, what exactly is this book?"

"The Book of the Dead - Ocular Codex".

It is not the original, but a high-quality copy made by a 'master'.

The materials used for the cover alone are priceless, and the stitching techniques and the level of eye inlay surpass even the highest level of stitching in my Mysticism Department. You simply cannot imagine the value of this book.

"The Book of the Dead - Ocular Codex?" Han Dong muttered to himself.

"The Higher Lifeforms outside the city are not only superior to us in their basic life forms... but also no less intelligent than us. This book is the work of a master from outside the city."

However, such a work somehow ended up in the abandoned Underground Sewer system of the Holy City.

"A conspiracy? An attempt to use this book to undermine the Holy City from within..."

Mr. Black and White nodded slightly. "It's possible. This book is enough to make an Ordinary Knight his servant if you hadn't intervened in this incident."

Even Though the highly talented Knight Sylest, after exhausting her strength in battle, will be controlled by this book, and within a month, the upper nobility and the Holy Knight Order will be in trouble.

"This..."

In fact, Han Dong had sensed the 'conspiracy' beforehand.

The Baker Family's heinous murder case → triggers and controls the local Police Bureau → Knight-Errant or knight intervenes to resolve the situation.

All of this is done with a purpose.

Fortunately, the incident was ultimately handled by Han Dong, who was completely unafraid of contamination, and Sylest, one of the best among the Ordinary Knight.

Otherwise, if things continue to deteriorate, the consequences are unimaginable.

Han Dong asked, "I don't understand, why did the Knight Order, after knowing the seriousness of this incident, still ask us to assist from the sidelines? Instead of directly dispatching a large number of knights to eliminate them?"

"Because I am the one who reviews this matter! When you submitted the 'evidence,' I personally reviewed the case. Considering your special circumstances, I deliberately allowed you to continue the investigation as 'assistants.'"

Otherwise, if someone else were to review it, the situation would likely be the same as you described.

"Mr. Black and White, are you deliberately getting me involved in this incident?"

"No... I deliberately brought you into contact with this book."

If you are ultimately defeated, I will appear directly from within the scroll and deal with the Corrupted One ... However, you have not disappointed me."

Upon hearing this, Han Dong's heart trembled slightly!

All of this was exactly what Mr. Black and White had planned, and in an instant, the image of Mr. Black and White grew larger and larger in his mind.

"Nicholas."

"Exist."

"If I submit this book directly to Parliament, the following three scenarios will occur."

1. Relevant policies will inevitably be introduced soon to strengthen the defense of the Holy City in all aspects, and knights may even be stationed in various Police Bureau to further enhance the internal security of the Holy City.

2. The Mystic Association, the Archmage Association, and others will investigate this book to trace its origins in order to launch the next large-scale operation outside the city, directly targeting the book's creators' hideout.

3. Some Mysterious Scholar specializing in this area could attempt to decipher the book and enhance our understanding of the creatures beyond the city.

This is the benefit that my submission of books has brought to the country.

If I give you this book, what benefit can you bring me? What benefit can you bring to the Holy City?

Mr. Black and White's purpose in asking this question was quite obvious.

If Han Dong offers 'benefits' that do not meet the above three points, Mr. Black and White will confiscate and hand over the book.

How should I answer this?

In fact, Han Dong already had the answer in his heart.

"I can read and learn everything in this book and fight for humanity."

Han Dong's answer surprised Mr. Black and White slightly.

The answer seemed to be better than he had expected, and a rare smile appeared on his White Mask.

"Crow... you knew it! Alright! I'll leave the rest to you. I need to rest."

Alternating between black and white.

Han Dong couldn't see the face that flashed by during the mask switching process at all.

Changes in breath.

Returning to the Mr. Black and White. that Han Dong is familiar with.

"Nicholas, the fact that you've gained [White's] approval proves I wasn't wrong about you... Alright! Take the book and go downstairs. Let Pasha continue teaching you the basics of Plague Studies."

Looking forward to your performance in [Destiny Space] in a week.

I will keep everything about this book completely confidential, and you should also be careful.

"If this leaks to higher-ups, I can't protect you either."

"Thank you, Mr. Black and White."