Joining

"Mr. Potter, thank you for your cooperation!"

After a long while, Sulu walked out of the Internal Investigation Building, feeling somewhat exhausted.

Revealing one's identity as a superhuman will certainly lead to a series of interrogations.

Furthermore, the other party might also have methods to detect lies.

Although the [Occultist's ] senses did not give any warning, he had planned it all out in advance and had already prepared a draft.

Lies should not be told.

One lie often needs to be covered up with more lies, until eventually a flaw is revealed.

Therefore, he chose to tell the truth.

Ninety-nine percent of the truth, but one last crucial point has been concealed.

'Anyway, I didn't do anything wrong. If the investigation into this incident isn't thorough, the worst outcome is either not being allowed into the Inner Circle or being kicked out of Green Tree Castle.'

'The extraordinary beings of this world may possess prophetic abilities, but even if there are great prophets of that caliber, let alone any... I came to Green Tree Castle Keep not with any intention of harming it, but simply to gather and exchange some professional information.'

'Finally... I used this interrogation as an opportunity to submit my own doubts and some uncertainties about Nia City, hoping to draw attention to them!'

Having done all this, Sulu can say he has nothing to be ashamed of.

When he arrived at the laboratory, the people around him looked at him with a strange expression.

Of course, supernatural events wouldn't be publicized at the peripheral research institute.

But the news that Victor and Sulu had both been transferred to the investigation department spread.

"Sulu, come with me!"

Professor William had clearly been waiting for a long time, and his eyes lit up when he saw Sulu.

The two entered the office together, staring at each other for a long time before Professor William finally asked, "Are you a superhuman?"

"Yes, I'm sorry about before..."

Sulu replied with a slight apology.

"It's nothing. We're not usually very strict with the Outer Circle. That's my fault!" William said. "Now that you're a superhuman, we can be more open about many things... Do you know that Green Tree Castle also has an Inner Circle?"

"The Inner Circle? I think I've heard of it..."

Sulu speaks the truth.

"The Outer Circle is merely the branches and leaves of Green Tree Castle Laboratory; the Inner Circle is its true root. Green Tree Castle was once an extraordinary academy. Within the Inner Circle, we practiced the ancient Apprentice system. Strictly speaking... only those who enter the Inner Circle are truly considered members of Green Tree Castle!"

Professor William then asked meaningfully, "Would you like to join?"

"That would be my honor, but... is that alright?" Sulu's face lit up with joy, and it wasn't an act.

"You've passed the review, there shouldn't be any major problems! To become a member of the ' Inner Circle,' the entry requirement is to accumulate one hundred points! Then, you need to be nominated by at least two Inner Circle mentors! All three conditions are indispensable!"

William spoke slowly.

Background check, points system, and then a recommendation?

Sulu thought for a moment, then said with some regret, "I only have 15 points."

"No! You have 515!" William suddenly interrupted, "Your paper on the Potter Cipher and Telegraph has been classified as confidential, requiring an Inner Circle level of Three-Leaf or higher to borrow, and your points have been reduced to 500 points because of its immense practicality. Of course, you also obtained a patent for it, valid for 20 years."

"Thanks!"

Sulu immediately felt like he had hit the jackpot.

Of course, that's all the Telegraph was worth!

This is the benefit of standing on the shoulders of giants from the previous world.

"The speed at which you're earning points is unprecedented in Green Tree Castle's history... In fact, one hundred points would be enough to access information about the Inner Circle and the extraordinary..."

William sighed, "Of course, some researchers, despite accumulating enough points, fail the review process or are not nominated, so they can only work on the Outer Circle, like Victor... Many senior researchers are aware of the existence of the extraordinary."

"So, does that mean I'm only two nominations away from getting into the Inner Circle?"

Sulu was somewhat excited.

"As the one who recruited you, I'm honored to be your guide into the Inner Circle! And there's another signature; you need to come with me! Lord Slayden Walter wants to see you!"

William said with a smile.

Although Slayden Walter had no intention of taking Sulu on as Apprentice again, he still supported Sulu's entry into the Inner Circle.

"It's actually the Ninth Seat Lord!"

Sulu was both shocked and delighted. Following behind William, amidst the curious and worried gazes of the other experimenters, they arrived at the core of the Institute of Electrical Research.

We went through several security checks along the way, not only the ordinary ones, but also the extraordinary ones.

Some of them even made Sulu feel somewhat dangerous.

Finally, the two arrived at the office of the Ninth Seat.

"Lord Walter, I've brought Sulu!"

Outside the door, William bowed slightly and spoke.

"Come in!"

As a voice was heard, the office door opened automatically.

William went in first, Sulu took a deep breath and followed behind.

"Lord Walter, this is Sulu Potter!"

William, acting as the introducer, spoke to Slayden Walter.

This is the first meeting between the two, so it is natural to introduce the person of lower status first, as is customary.

"Lord Walter!"

Sulu quickly bowed, sensing an unfathomable Inspiration within him.

The silver-haired old man opposite me was like a mysterious spring, surrounded by various colored lights, his eyes filled with Wisdom, giving people a feeling of calm sea.

But Sulu knew that even a calm sea could brew a deadly storm if it were disturbed!

"The feeling of Medium is truly something to miss!"

Slayden Walter stared at Sulu and suddenly said, "When I was young, I fought against several [Medium], and their ability to Spirit World Travel impressed me... You know, very few professions can achieve the feat of Soul Projection and traversing the Spirit World at a low level... Of course, those spirit-based professionals are an exception!"

'They knew my career path? Well... after all these years, with my high skill level and powerful backing... considering the previous investigation, it would be unusual if they hadn't guessed.'

Sulu replied calmly, "This comes from an adventure I had in Nia City."

"Yes, that's right! I've already reviewed the case files. It seems there are some underlying problems in Nia City, and it's being watched by the Demon' henchmen... We'll issue a warning."

Slayden Walter said, "I want to remind you that there's nothing wrong with exploring the mysteries of the Spirit World, but you can't play with souls; that's against the law!"

[Medium] is considered a neutral profession, but even at the first level [Apprentice], there are Necro-Spirit branches, and deviations from the proper career path are inevitable.

"I understand."

Sulu nodded solemnly.

"As for last night's attack, the investigation has been completed. It was Victor who cursed you out of jealousy. Your retaliation was in accordance with the law of self-defense, and the outcome for him is 10 years imprisonment..."

Slayden Walter said slowly, "Do you have any objections?"

"No, it's all up to you, sir!" Sulu replied, bowing.

"Very good!"

Slayden Walter quickly signed a parchment before looking at Sulu, a hint of a smile in his eyes, "In the name of Arcane, are you truly committed to joining the Inner Circle of Green Tree Castle Keep and protecting our common interests?"