Neither the Ring Arcanists of the Seekers of Light Research Society nor those of the Dawn Church could understand what had happened this time. Although many things conflicting with the basic rules had occurred since this story began, this was the first time someone had passed directly without making any check.
Only the Witch looked at the parchment scroll in her hand and the newly displayed content, and she knew why:
Profession—Sage: A Sage acknowledged by Ancient Gods and Angels. Once per game, the first Intelligence check automatically passes at its maximum value. Thereafter, whenever an Intelligence check fails in a contest or does not pass, gain 40 points of Profession Advantage.
"A Sage. A Sage acknowledged by Ancient Gods, Angels, and now an Angel Level Relic."
The hoarse voice continued its narration:
"The Outlander traveler who solved the puzzle obtained a crucial clue from the Coroner, but was told that it could only be opened atop a high rooftop."
"My question is, what does one plus one equal?"
At the entrance to the Police Department, Mr. Ptolemy Albert asked very seriously. Shade had asked him to test him with a puzzle precisely to accommodate the rules of the Dice Story Collection, and Mr. Ptolemy Albert truly was quite "understanding."
"I think, if I calculate correctly, it should equal two."
Shade considered it for a moment before answering.
"Very good. Congratulations on passing my test. I shall now give you this important information, but you cannot open it now. Yes, it must be opened somewhere high, such as a rooftop."
Mr. Albert solemnly returned the paper ball in his hand to him.
After Shade thanked him, the two bid each other farewell. Listening to the sound of dice rolling beside his ear, Shade learned that during the second round of