Chapter 122: Unexpected Promotion Information
Chapter 122: Unexpected Promotion Information
Upon arriving at Agatha's Mill, Reyn immediately threw the butler, Colm, to the ground.
"Clang!"
A rusty old shovel was tossed before the trembling Colm.
"Butler, go and dig up Agatha and her father's remains!" Reyn looked down, his eyes fixed on Colm's, and said slowly.
"Of course, you can choose to refuse. But if you do, you'll be spending the night in this windmill mill, and Agatha will keep you company."
Colm, who had been hesitating, paled at the thought of being confined with a ghost. He immediately agreed, "I'll dig! I'll dig!"
Baron Watson, standing nearby, shook his head at the scene.
It seemed almost certain now that Colm, his butler, was the culprit.
No wonder Colm had reported acquiring the mill next to the manor at such a low price. Watson even remembered praising him for it.
Now it made sense why Agatha and her father, who relied on the mill for their livelihood, would never sell it easily.
In no time, Colm dug up a nearly skeletal remains, still clad in the plaid dress and white apron that Reyn had seen on Agatha's ghostly form.
The onlookers gasped as the remains were unearthed.
They had never imagined that behind the enigmatic incidents at Agatha's Mill, aside from the presence of monsters, there was such a dark secret.
"This is Agatha's dress. She loved this plaid dress the most, made for her by her mother before she passed away," an elderly woman who knew Agatha well recognized the clothing and wept.
"Yes, Agatha was a kind-hearted girl. Every time I came to get flour, she would charge me less," a limping farmer added.
"So pitiful..."
The words of the onlookers resonated with Reyn, and soon, an image of a plaid-clad girl, known for her warmth and helpfulness, formed in his mind.
This only intensified his hatred for Colm.
"Bury Agatha behind the third windmill mill," Reyn instructed.
This was Agatha's wish, as she wanted to be buried alongside her father.
Additionally, she had a small request. Since the area behind the third windmill was the highest point on the hill, she wanted to be buried there so she could overlook the entire mill.
Soon after, Colm unearthed the second set of remains.
Gregory the Steward, the farmers, and the other onlookers glared at Colm with disdain, their disgust evident.
Reyn approached the freshly dug pit and examined the two sets of remains laid side by side. He bent down and picked up the brass ring from Agatha's finger.
Mysteriously, perhaps due to Agatha's ghostly promise to give him the ring, the brass ring was spotlessly clean, free from any foreign substances.
As Reyn lifted the ring, he suddenly froze.
【Ding! Host has obtained an unknown artifact, triggering a promotion - Medium!】
【Promotion to Medium requires: 1. Any artifact with a spiritual presence, and 2. 12 or more Spirit points. Current conditions met. Proceed with promotion to Medium?】
It was a new Occupation Panel, and it seemed to be the mysterious side occupation that Reyn had been eagerly awaiting. His heart filled with joy.
However, he had only one remaining slot (3/4) on his Occupation Panel, which he had gained after breaking through the Extraordinary realm. So, he had to choose wisely.
Reyn had learned that the more prerequisites a profession had, or the more stringent the conditions, the more powerful it tended to be.
Based on the prerequisites for the Medium profession, it was unlikely to be a powerful occupation.
It was likely similar to the foreign medium profession Reyn knew from his past life, with abilities like seeing and communicating with spirits in the early stages.
Clearly, this did not align with the powerful mysterious side occupation Reyn had hoped for.
Instead, Reyn was more impressed by the notes in Endre's diary about the wizard apprentice, which seemed like a better choice in his mind.
After careful consideration, Reyn chose 'No', deciding to wait and see if there were other options before committing to the 'Medium' profession.
【Proceed with naming the unknown artifact?】
Naming it? Reyn remembered Agatha saying that wearing the brass ring would earn the goodwill of certain spirits. He decided to name it after her, calling it 'Agatha's Ring'.
【Ding! Naming successful!】
【Obtained artifact 'Agatha's Ring'】
(Note: This is an ordinary brass ring, imbued with the sincere gratitude and blessings from a young girl's spirit.
After putting it on, some undead creatures would develop a fondness for the wearer.
Although Baron Watson was a bit odd, Reyn didn't question why he took the obviously worthless brass ring from the remains.
Soon, several peace officers from the county city arrived at the scene. After inquiring about the situation and taking notes, they escorted Colm away, who was still sobbing uncontrollably.
A short prison sentence and a hanging after the trial awaited him!
Reyn and Baron Watson had already agreed on this matter.
As long as the Baron didn't intervene, Colm's fate was already sealed.
The servants of the nobility were only as strong as the nobility they served.
The matter was settled.
In the evening, Reyn returned to Shiny Gold Town on horseback, carrying the bound body of the Fog Demon. Although the enigmatic incident was resolved, he didn't feel happy inside.
Agatha's young life was forever frozen in her youth, leaving Reyn with a heavy heart for a moment.
Upon returning to Shiny Gold Town, Reyn didn't head home immediately but went to Hamilton's office first.
Since the mysterious incident was resolved, it was only natural to inform him.
"Reyn! You're back so soon?" Hamilton exclaimed in surprise when he saw Reyn enter.
According to his plan, even if everything went smoothly, Reyn wouldn't have returned until tomorrow.
"Yes, sir. Everything went well," Reyn replied, then proceeded to tell Hamilton about the day's events.
After listening, Hamilton couldn't help but sigh over Agatha and her father's plight.
"I never expected this enigmatic incident to have such twists. But I never imagined the real monster to be a Fog Demon. By the way, Reyn, are you injured?"
Hamilton examined Reyn from head to toe, seemingly unable to find any visible wounds, and nodded with a smile.
"No, I have to thank you, Sir Hamilton, for this set of Knight Plate Armor," Reyn said, showing Hamilton the scratch on the back of the knight's faceguard.
The scratch was four fingers wide, and at its deepest point, it reached nearly two-thirds of the thickness of the plate armor. In other words, if the Fog Demon's power had been slightly stronger, it could have penetrated the armor's protection.
This explained why the family guards sent by Baron Watson were wiped out; chainmail couldn't withstand such an attack.
"Wow! With that kind of attack power and the hidden ability you mentioned, lurking in the mist..." Hamilton took the faceguard and frowned deeply as he examined it.
Even if it had been him, he wouldn't be sure of defeating the monster.
"Reyn, now you understand why ordinary people, no matter how many, can't solve these enigmatic incidents and might even exacerbate panic," Hamilton continued after a moment of thought.
"Yes, sir," Reyn agreed.
Reyn acknowledged this point; with such a monster, ordinary people were as good as useless. Knights, as the most visible manifestation of human supernatural power, formed the cornerstone of a stable society.
"By the way, this damaged faceguard needs to be reforged. Leave it here, and I'll send it to the county city for repairs tomorrow."
"Well, sir, this is a minor issue. Perhaps I can repair it myself. Actually, I'm also a blacksmith," Reyn said with a smile.
"Hmm? Alright!" Hamilton glanced at Reyn in surprise but didn't press the issue.
Reyn had already surprised him too many times recently.
"By the way, did you bring back the Fog Demon's body?"
"Yes, sir."
"The Imperial Institute of Mystical Objects specializes in acquiring the bodies of such monsters. If you're willing to sell it, you can exchange it for merit points or imperial gold coins."
"Reyn, if you don't have other plans for the Fog Demon's body, this might be a good option."
The Imperial Institute of Mystical Objects?
It sounded like a high-end institution, piquing Reyn's curiosity.
In truth, Reyn was also curious about studying this bizarre creature, but he currently lacked the means to handle or preserve the Fog Demon's body.
Additionally, he lacked the necessary knowledge in this field, so it would have to wait for the future.
However, he was surprised to learn that the Fog Demon's body could be directly exchanged for merit points.
In that case, there wasn't much to consider.
After all, accumulating 1,000 merit points as soon as possible to complete the ennoblement assessment registration was a top priority.
"I'll exchange it for merit points, then," Reyn said.
"Good! I was thinking the same. Gold coins can be earned anywhere, but merit points are hard to come by," Hamilton nodded in agreement.
After handing over the Fog Demon's body, Reyn left the town hall.
As he neared home, Reyn was surprised to see the familiar carriage from that morning parked outside his house.
Who knows?
(End of Chapter)
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