Chapter 374: Job Application
Chapter 374: Job Application
Another World.
The Holy Cathedral.
Hao Shi, the newly promoted Second Rank Sacred Knight, was led by a Holy Knight to a grand hall. Taking a deep breath, he suppressed his excitement and knelt before the figure seated in the center, shouting loudly.
"Hao Shi pays his respects to Lord Karl!"
Karl!
The legendary Ancient Knight!
The ruler of the Cathedral! The guardian of the world!
These titles all belonged to the figure above.
There was a long silence, and Hao Shi couldn't contain his curiosity, secretly raising his head to look up.
The Ancient Knight's figure was shrouded in a hazy glow, within which countless shadows flickered incessantly.
Shadows?
No! These were afterimages caused by the Ancient Knight's incredible speed.
Hao Shi's eyes sparkled with curiosity as he sensed that the flow of time in the space where the Ancient Knight resided seemed to have accelerated. In the time it took for others to breathe, the Ancient Knight might have already experienced the duration of an entire meal.
Mysterious strands of energy were absorbed and refined by the Ancient Knight, causing his aura to grow increasingly stronger.
"Umm..."
Karl paused slightly, dispersing the accelerated time and slowly opening his eyes to look down at the figure below:
"Hao Shi?"
"Yes."
"Xie Lang's disciple?"
"Yes."
Hao Shi bowed his head.
He was the primary disciple of Xie Lang, the Third Rank Forbidden Knight, and the first to advance to the Second Rank.
And Xie Lang,
was once a follower of Karl.
"You've come at the right time."
Karl waved his sleeve, and thumb-sized, foot-long stone pillars flew out, landing before Hao Shi:
"This is the Omnipotent Pillar. When it touches the earth, it can transform into a thirty-meter-high stone pillar. It contains twenty-seven top-tier cultivation methods, which you shall plant in various cities for people to observe and cultivate."
"Your Highness," Hao Shi's heart skipped a beat, and he abruptly lifted his head:
"Are these cultivation methods of the Ancient Knight, available for anyone to view? Is that not..."
After all,
Even he, as Xie Lang's primary disciple, might not have cultivation methods as profound as these twenty-seven ancient legacies.
The thought of others easily accessing his hard-earned cultivation methods stirred a sense of reluctance within him.
Why should they?
"Hmm?"
Karl lowered his head, his eyes calm:
"Just do as I say."
"..."
Hao Shi's heart raced, and his back instantly broke out in goosebumps.
As he watched Hao Shi leave, Karl closed his eyes once more.
'The Moon Goddess's barrier can hold for another sixty years. When it shatters, the invasion of the Outsider Gods will commence.'
'Sixty years...'
'I hope this world can produce more Forbidden Knights, or at least spread the spirit of knighthood to counter the erosion of divine faith. That way, I won't be fighting a battle on two fronts.'
As for the Ancient Knight?
Karl didn't hold high hopes for that. Even if one appeared, they wouldn't be a match for the Outsider Gods.
Sixty years later, it won't just be lower-ranked deities invading; middle and high-ranked gods can also break through.
'I've refined the divine fires of the gods, achieving the Fifth Rank. In this world, with the support of the world's power, I'm comparable to a Sixth Rank high-ranked deity. But I'm alone, and if I can't advance further, I'll still face defeat.'
'Though I promised my friend to protect this world, if it's truly impossible, I won't force it.'
Shaking his head lightly, Karl turned his perception towards the divine fires around him.
These divine fires originally belonged to the deities of this world, and as they contained the will of the world, he also gained the world's acknowledgment and empowerment after refining them.
At the same time,
Refining these divine fires also enhanced Karl's strength and deepened his understanding of the laws of heaven and earth. For instance, refining the fire of the Wind God would increase his perception of 'Wind'.
And so,
He was able to create twenty-seven top-tier cultivation methods in a 'short time' based on his own knowledge.
"With my clone Linen and the Titan Core, I can retreat without worry."
"And the opportunity for victory..."
"The Eastern Kingdom Continent!"
Standing amidst the fragments of the divine realm, Karl gazed towards the Eastern Kingdom Continent, his eyes filled with doubt.
"What happened here?"
Before.
The Eastern Kingdom Continent was enveloped in the divine light of the gods, isolating it from the outside, preventing external forces from invading.
Now.
The divine light that once covered the entire Eastern Kingdom Continent had vanished, but that didn't mean entry was unrestricted.
Before him was chaos, the space distorted like a rapidly spinning vortex, grinding any intruder to dust.
Even Karl, with his formidable physical strength and terrifying power, felt his heart and eyes quiver in fear upon seeing the vortex.
He was certain.
Even a high-ranked Sixth Circle deity would be ground to powder if they dared approach.
"Hmm…"
"Thankfully, I left behind some means to enter, but it's a shame the opportunity will most likely only come once."
With a deep breath, Karl focused his eyes, and his body transformed into a stream of light, following a certain connection into the temporal vortex.
...
Eastern Kingdom Continent.
New Calendar Year 1553.
Fast City.
A disheveled Karl emerged from a pitch-black alley, breathing heavily as he looked up at the sky.
"The gods actually exist here."
He was surprised, flexing his wrist:
"Even without the presence of the gods, it's still difficult to perceive the Astral Plane, and the path of the wizard remains blocked."
"The critical issue is..."
"My physical body's power has also been significantly weakened."
After several decades, the overall society had developed to this extent, a near impossible possibility.
Unless...
The time here had also undergone acceleration! Looking at the storefront signs and wall advertisements, there was a faint resemblance to the Sak Kingdom's written language, but they were not the same.
The beggar's mutterings in the corner were also unfamiliar.
'The writing and language have undergone some changes, but judging by the situation, it doesn't seem to be a period of war.'
...
Half a month later.
Dressed in a suit, Karl arrived at a tall building.
"Hello!"
"Hello, I'm here for a job interview."
"Mr. Karl Bergman, I presume?"
The youthful and beautiful receptionist glanced at the file in her hand, then looked up with a smile:
"Your interview is on the 31st floor. I hope you pass the interview and join Bito Corporation."
"Thank you."
Karl thanked her and was escorted to the elevator leading to the 31st floor.
'Bito Corporation, Fast City's most renowned wealthy entity and organization, primarily investing in various colleges and pharmaceutical research companies.'
'And I'm applying for the position of a biology teacher at the College of Engineering.'
"Ding..."
The sound of the elevator's arrival interrupted his thoughts. Following the directions, he arrived at the interview venue, where someone was already waiting.
"Karl Bergman."
A tall, blonde-haired woman in a professional outfit sat across from him, flipping through a file in her hand:
"Graduated from Field University, Field University..."
Monica's eyes filled with confusion.
This university wasn't within her memory's scope.
"A small, privately funded university. Anyone can get in as long as they pay the tuition." The bald middle-aged man beside her explained.
"But his latest published paper is excellent, and it's evident that his biological knowledge is very solid."
"Is that so?"
Monica was unsure, but given that he had passed the initial screening, there must be something noteworthy about him.
Flipping through the file, her expression changed, and she took out a document from the drawer and handed it to him:
"Mr. Karl, please take a look at this document."
Karl accepted it and sat down, flipping through the document. Unconsciously, his eyebrows furrowed.
"Excuse me."
Raising his head, Karl spoke solemnly:
"I'm applying for the position of a teacher, and the research I conduct is also intended for treating patients."
"Not for illegal genetic modifications."
He shook the document in his hand.
"Mr. Karl, there's been a misunderstanding." Monica crossed her arms, her elbows resting on the table, a smile on her face:
"The biological samples in the document are from a bug during the Ice Age, not a product of modern technology."
"But..."
"You were able to identify the issue so quickly. It seems you're more than capable of being a college teacher, perhaps even a bit of a waste of talent."
"Are you interested in joining the research department?"
"The research I do is rather unique. Does Bito Corporation have a similar research focus?" Karl thought for a moment.
"Hmm..."
"I also hope to be able to enter the school. The facilities there are sufficient for my current research, and more importantly, I won't be disturbed by others."
This was the key reason he applied for this position.
"That can be arranged."
Monica put away the document:
"Mr. Karl, you're hired, and the corporation will provide additional funding for your research."
"Rest assured."
Monica Remmuel.
The Remmuel family is Bito Corporation's largest shareholder.
(End of Chapter)
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