Miss Witch's Forbidden Book Secret

"It's the guy you mentioned that day, the one Eleanor likes!"

"Huh? Eleanor just got together with Sulph, didn't she?"

Wilson found it outrageous and couldn't accept it, saying, "Then the Mercury family is...?"

Albert shrugged and said, "A year ago, I might have tried to stop them. But now, I can only say that young people are all in the same boat. If they want to be a little unruly, then so be it."

"After all, she is a saint, and Ansu is an authoritarian kingdom—who can stop her? You see, that's why we always hope for fewer superhumans."

Chapter 456 The Sequence of the Tail

Towards the end of the banquet, the current Duke of Velen, the Immovable Library, and Lady Rashina found the noisy environment somewhat unbearable.

As someone who's been a shut-in for decades, this kind of chaotic social setting was a bit of a struggle for her. However, she was quite interested in Tia, which is why she made it to the second half instead of leaving immediately after talking to Albert.

As luck would have it, Tia was also quite interested in Rashina, so the two hit it off and decided to meet at Duke Willen's manor.

Tia was asking Anne for her opinion when Anne thought for a moment and replied, "It wouldn't be appropriate for me to go. My mother wants me to get to know Uncle Edith and the others better. So I'm going to visit Mrs. Edith later. Besides, Aunt Willen's invitation is just a formality, so it wouldn't be appropriate for me to go. I'll have a carriage pick you up after the banquet."

Anne was very thoughtful, reminding her to be careful and so on. Tia nodded and boarded the strange aunt's carriage first.

Upon arriving at the study of the Wellen family mansion, one finds a horseshoe-shaped sofa surrounded by bookshelves that resemble mountains, so large it could be called a "bed," with several thick volumes of "Theory of Analytic Functions" and "Theory of Probability Analysis" lying on it.

Rashina asked Tia to sit down and spoke frankly, "Sulph, I actually want to buy your Knowledge Origin."

Ah...

Tia could tell that this shut-in aunt Rashina was indeed not very good at talking.

If a saint had come here, such as that warrior monk Sazdive, he would probably have gotten up and left.

The origin of knowledge for saints is the core knowledge that makes them saints. For Jeremiah, it was the Moth Technique; for Rex, it was the Trinity.

As for Tia—the ritual of transformation.

Rashina was also somewhat uneasy and was about to take back what she had just said, but then she saw the black-haired girl cross her arms and nod, saying, "No problem."

"Ah! If that's not acceptable, knowledge like the Philosopher's Stone will do. I'll buy it at any price..."

“I mean, no problem, Sister Rasina.”

"......ah?"

Tia said, "Simply put, I can sell it to you. Not just the conversion ritual, but also all the prerequisites and related knowledge and principles. I can teach you all of that."

Rashina couldn't help but ask, "A complete set of knowledge and principles... can this level of knowledge really be traded?"

"In this world, knowledge has a threshold; not everyone can glimpse it, and knowledge is certainly precious. But for those who have already mastered it, it is not so precious. After all, those who can cross the threshold each have their own strengths, and they may not necessarily want the knowledge in their minds."

There's a price to pay, but no market for it. This is the current state of knowledge related to high-sequence rituals.

Ordinary extraordinary individuals are envious, but they simply cannot learn it or afford the price. As for those at Sequence Four, they can afford the price, but those who are immersed in extraordinary elements each have their own obsessions.

Even worse, this knowledge belonging to other people cannot be used to build their "knowledge origin," and is utterly useless for promotion.

So Tia simply opened up the platform, and she would teach anyone who wanted to learn. She even planned to write it into a book and put it in the church's main library, and she wouldn't stop anyone who wanted to read it.

Tia held up a finger and said, "But this isn't without its price, Sister Rashina. You said it yourself, this is a deal."

Rashina agreed, "No problem, an equal exchange. But what kind of Sulph do you want? I have over six thousand books on the thirteen sequence branches of the Forging Hammer, from Sequence Nine to Sequence Four, and over ten thousand rituals..."

"I don't need any of that. I just want to know if, with your extensive knowledge, you understand Sequence Two and Sequence One?"

"Sequence two and sequence one..."

Rashina's eyes widened slightly, and she said in disbelief, "I really didn't expect you to ask this. But then again, you're right."

"To be honest, I do know a little about it. Now that you've advanced to Sainthood, you've already noticed its special characteristics, haven't you?"

Tia scratched her head and said honestly, "It doesn't seem like it. I'm just a little confused about the future. The Pope and Ms. Bernice aren't here, so I wanted to ask you for some advice."

Rashina said, "Yes, that's what makes Saints special. There are no more advancement ceremonies. In the end, the advancement ceremonies were just something created by those people during the Sainthood era. If the creators were around now, the strongest would only be at Sequence Two. How could they possibly have anything to guide you through advancing to Sequence Two and Sequence One?"

"Generally speaking, people believe that there are two possible promotions for Sequence 2 and Sequence 1."

"The first method is based on ancient cases. It relies purely on the depth of deep diving. Sequence four broke through the critical layer, while sequence three went further to 100,000 meters. Sequence two may be at a depth of one million meters. As for sequence one, it may have broken through the truth layer."

Does it rely solely on diving?

Tia felt that this method of division was not very reliable.

Her temple is currently hanging at an altitude of 70,000 meters. If she wants to continue descending, it's very simple; she can just project herself into the material world and pay the projection cost.

If the projection takes seven or eight days, it should reach 700,000 meters...

However, she estimated that diving would require a lot of effort, and she might accidentally get washed away by the sea and become an idiot.

Tia said tactfully, "That seems a bit too crude and primitive."

Rashina agreed, "I think so too. The essence of the Deep Dive is actually the grand miracle in the three great works of the saints. That's why the theory of knowledge was proposed in modern times, which is based on the origin of knowledge. President Jeremiah and the Sorcerer Supreme both reached Sequence Two in this way."

"According to the theory of knowledge, the essence of Sequence Two lies in 'breaking off the golden branch,' mastering the origin-level knowledge of multiple knowledge points, and integrating them into unprecedented new technologies, just like connecting points to eventually form a figure."

Tia immediately thought of Jeremiah's moth technique.

That stuff is absolutely not alchemical knowledge. Apart from being related to 'immortality,' the Moth Technique has no connection whatsoever with the three wonders or the three supreme arts of alchemy.

Rashina added, "As for Sequence One, it's even more complicated. Because according to the theory of knowledge, so far, only six kinds of knowledge have reached Sequence One."

Tia exclaimed, "There's more than I expected."

"Not many. Humans have existed for tens of thousands of years since the emergence of spirituality. But there are only six types in total. To be honest, that's very few."

Rashina paused for a moment and then said, "The ascension ritual is the closest knowledge belonging to Sequence One that is closest to us."

Tia was stunned.

"This is the knowledge that protects life, but there is also the knowledge that can peek into destiny, the knowledge that can build faith, the knowledge that can usurp science, the knowledge that can unify nations, and the knowledge that can destroy humanity."

"The knowledge of divination should still be in the hands of the Palace of Wisdom, which is the current star map. The knowledge of building faith formed the current church, but much of its specific content was lost when Emperor Solomon conquered the holy city of Herod. The knowledge of usurping science evolved into the current academic and scientific system. The knowledge of unifying nations and destroying humanity mostly sank into the deep sea with the great plague, and what remained became common knowledge among nations."

Tia noticed the difference and was about to speak.

Rashina took a deep breath and said, "That's right. According to the theory of knowledge, the knowledge of Sequence One actually has no threshold."

Chapter 457 First Kiss of the Day

Tia recalled what Dongya had told her in the deep sea: as long as she collected ten original texts or reached the pinnacle of a sequence branch, she could advance to Sequence Two. Driving the arrival of a new era was Sequence One.

She had some doubts about this before.

Now, after learning about knowledge theory from Rashina, I roughly realize that this is a variation of the sequential knowledge theory.

Because the six Sequence One knowledges that Rashina spoke of correspond to the six paths, six ages, and six sacred numbers from the Prophet to the Oak.

However, this is only a hypothesis regarding Sequence 1—after all, knowledge of Sequence 1 alchemy has not yet emerged, so it cannot be proven.

Tia looked at Rashina and asked with interest, "So, do you agree with the theory of knowledge?"

Rashina shook her head and said, "I don't know."

"Huh?"

"I'm not even Sequence Three, how would I know if these things are right or wrong? I'm a forging transcendent, a scholar, dedicated to exploring and analyzing the unknown. Things I can't even figure out myself would definitely give me a headache, so I might as well give up on the depth of knowledge and explore its breadth."

"So I have absolutely no intention of getting promoted, nor do I have any intention of researching these hypotheses. I don't care whether they're right or wrong. That way, I won't be bothered by these things!"

Rashina's extraordinary abilities are as laid-back as she is; she only works on knowledge she can understand. Anything she is destined not to understand, she won't waste her energy studying, even if it's just thrown in the toilet as toilet paper.

In a way, this is also a kind of talent.

Before long, Anne finished visiting the Edith and Gawain families, and then had the carriage take her to the Willen family for a short stop, where she picked up Tia.

After Tia roughly understood Sequence Two and Sequence One, she didn't linger. She promised Rashina that she would quickly compile all her knowledge and insights about the Transformation Ritual into a book and send it to her. Then she got up to take her leave.

Before leaving, Rashina reminded her, "I have to set off for the Great Icefield in a week, so please send it over before then."

Tia boarded Anne's carriage. Anne turned on the heating in the carriage and then took Tia's icy little hands and warmed them in her arms.

"What are you talking about over here? Aunt Willen looks like she's going to miss you before she leaves."

Tia said seriously, "Because I was eaten by that weird aunt!"

Anne bit her shoulder, making Tia wince in pain. Then Anne wiped her drool and said, "Speak properly."

"Woo~"

"Playing the victim won't work. Just tell me already."

Tia surrendered, saying, "Actually, it's about Sequence Two and Sequence One. Rashina wants my Transformation Ritual."

"Hey, you just gave it to me directly?"

"She wanted it."

"You'd give it to her just because she wants it? It must be very precious! What if I want it?"

You are different!

"uh-huh?"

“I charge her, but I usually give things to people like Annie for free.”

Anne pouted and said, "That won't do. Everyone should be treated equally. You have to charge me too."

Tia sensed the conversation was getting a bit off, but since it was a serious discussion, she still said, "Then let's charge. I'll take..."

Anne interrupted, pointing a finger at Tia's lips and grinning, "I'll set the price, I'll set the price."

"Then you come."

Tia had no objections.

Annie brushed a strand of hair away from Tia's ear, wrapped her arms around Tia's neck, and brought her face close to Tia's. Suddenly, she felt much more sensitive, hearing Tia's breathing, the pounding of her chest, the fluttering of her eyelashes, and the clattering sound of wheels rolling over the cobblestones.

Anne casually set up a sealing ceremony, isolating the entire carriage from the outside world, and chuckled a few times:

"How about three passionate kisses from Miss Anne?"

"??? You clearly wanted it yourself!"

"I don't care, hehehe. There's no weird auntie, but weird Annie is here~"

"Wait... um!"

The driver in front sneezed from the cold wind and wrapped his coat tighter.

Feeling the carriage sway slightly, the driver angrily exclaimed, "What are those bastards at the city hall doing! They're always demanding taxes, but they haven't even fixed the roads. Have they stuffed all the money into their asses?!"

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I had just gotten off the bus when the night was quiet.

Outside number 16 Crown Street, the girl followed Anne and protested expressionlessly, "This was my first kiss. No, Anne, you have to make it up to me."

Annie was twisting the key so hard she almost broke it, and she was speechless with frustration.

"We've kissed so many times! Tia, how could you possibly still have your first kiss...?"

"This is my first kiss today."

"You... okay."

Anne felt that Tia was being a little too shameless. With a creak as the door opened, she turned around, stood on tiptoe, hugged Tia, and pecked her on the lips.

"Okay, that's enough~"

"No! I want more!"

"Are you some kind of little kid?"

"No."

The girl, still savoring the moment, said seriously, "It just past midnight, and my first kiss was broken again. Annie, you have to make it up to me. Considering it's a repeat offense, you have to make it up to me double."

"I'll fix your head!"

Anne's headbutt left Tia speechless.

The two walked into the living room and saw on the dining table that the maids had specially brought over that evening: raw salmon slices with sour cream sauce, thick-cut garlic-flavored pan-fried lamb chops with mint sauce. The lamb was very thick, medium-rare, and warm red in the middle.