Edward's reputation as a genius carried considerable weight. Combined with the fact that he had been attacked several times, when Major Armstrong brought him to Central Capital, two guards were immediately assigned to accompany him at all times.
The arrangements for going to the library to find books were also thorough. The person in charge of the library was directly summoned to help.
"Ah~ Found it."
There were no twists and turns in the search. Doctor Marco's work was quickly found.
As an outstanding researcher, he had written many books, and Edward located it according to the book list he had provided.
It looked like an entirely ordinary book.
However, as an excellent alchemist, after being warned that there was something hidden within the book, he keenly noticed the problem.
This was a coded book, something alchemists specifically used to record important information.
Only by cracking the code could one understand its true contents.
"Heh, that old man really is testing me. But something like this can't stump me at all!"
A trace of confidence appeared on Edward's face.
That made sense. If he could not even crack this code, then there was no point in knowing the knowledge contained within.
He then eagerly carried the book back to his temporary residence and began deciphering it day and night.
All of these actions fell into Lust's eyes as she watched from the shadows.
"Tch~ You really know how to give me a difficult problem."
Biting her finger, Lust felt that the situation was somewhat troublesome.
If it had been an alchemist of ordinary talent, then even if they obtained this information, it would be useless.
At most, they would learn how the Philosopher's Stone was made.
But Steel Boy was unquestionably an alchemical genius!
Perhaps he really could understand the