Facing an Ancient God for a Year

Chapter 2055: Chapter 2050: Extremes and Greater Extremes

How could we possibly abandon the fine tradition of killing multiple birds with one stone?

Summoning Chief Yuan here serves multiple purposes: on one hand, it saves me an extra trip by allowing me to confirm the situation on the Academy’s end with her.

On the other hand, the rewards for this journey also need to be calculated.

In a place known as Paradise, a name obtained with the help of the warehouse at the end, is undoubtedly a valuable piece of information.

After all, according to the information provided by the warehouse, this person was a true believer of the Paradise’s lord before the Long Night.

If I can find some related information, it undoubtedly could greatly help deduce the true identity of the mysterious ruler of Heaven.

Perhaps even more information about Lord Stomach could be found.

So my immediate reaction is to leverage the resources of the Night Watchman’s database.

Among the current channels, Chief Yuan is certainly the most suitable one.

”Eckhart? Who is that?”

As expected, the person herself was not at all daunted; she merely expressed curiosity.

Considering the name even the Chief Poison Master wants to find, one would think it’s extraordinary, involving some special secrets for sure.

Yet in comparison to the contributions made by the opposite side, it really doesn’t amount to much, and Yuan Shan had no intention of refusing.

As for a certain hidden core matter regarding the Academy trip, namely related to Needle Witch Corin, it seems the answer was already obtained earlier—there’s nothing to be done.

Evidently, after a round of maneuvering, the control over the situation is increasingly ideal for us, so for now, I just need to calmly proceed as usual.

In fact, summoning me in such a flamboyant manner instead of holding a secret conversation in the office indicates optimism about the situation.

So although she initially entered with a bit of a complaint, Yuan Shan was in a pretty good mood and not in a hurry to confirm too many details.

”Are you thinking about doing what I’ve asked you to? Do you know why I asked you to search?”

Unfortunately, the next moment came with a look of disdain.

Fu Qian looked at her as if she were a fool, reminding her that her commission was to gather information.

...

”There should be some definitive conditions, right?”

It does seem to make sense... Directly challenging from a logical standpoint, even someone as seasoned as Chief Yuan couldn’t help feeling slightly embarrassed.

However, being a seasoned player, she swiftly shifted the focus to a technical level.

”Someone who lived before the Long Night, a devoted believer of some faith, and suspected to have committed suicide when the Long Night arrived.”

Of course, not to be easily outwitted, Fu Qian promptly provided three elements that would make locating easier.

”Suicide...”

And today, Chief Yuan was unexpectedly sentimental.

On one side, there was no apparent surprise over such an ancient event; on the other, she sighed because of the last word.

”What’s the matter? Do you know?”

Fu Qian curiously verified for a moment.

”I don’t know, but suicide was indeed too common that night...”

Yuan Shan shook her head.

”Even though I don’t know much, it’s clear that, before their lives were officially threatened, many people had already collapsed due to their faith, ultimately resorting to such extreme measures.”

”Imagine, what about those who didn’t collapse?”

Upon hearing this, Fu Qian was reminded of the experiences from his past journeys with Su Gao.

”Those who didn’t collapse... well, they naturally took even more extreme actions—they tried to fight the Long Night.”

With a slight laugh, Yuan Shan blinked at this side.

”That was the origin of the earliest Night Watchers.”

...

Indeed, it was a story that could be described as tragically heroic.

While not considered secret, speaking of these millennium-old events, one could still seem to feel that courage.

I wonder if the children in the coffin have the chance to encounter such power.

”What about those people now?”

Amidst the contemplation, Fu Qian clearly didn’t mind learning a bit more, seamlessly following up with another question.

”Unfortunately, most perished in the process of that extreme attempt... it’s far more complicated than just lacking a response from the gods. Supposedly in the Long Night, the power that was gained through faith was also greatly affected.

”At the same time, comparatively, they faced unprecedented dangers like curses, monsters, and madness everywhere...”

With a gentle sigh, although not having witnessed it herself, Yuan Shan seemed able to imagine that scenario.

”Also, bear in mind that the current Night Watchers do not trace back continuously from the time after the Long Night. Theoretically, their existence is roughly aligned with that of the Federation. So, to be honest, I’ve never seen a single Night Watcher who lived through that difficult period.”

”I have heard of it. After lying low for hundreds of years, they made a big move the moment they resurfaced.”

Having at least crammed some knowledge, Fu Qian knew Yuan Shan wasn’t lying.

The official emergence of the Night Watcher title coincided with the ironfisted implementation of the Federation’s system, and the rules for interactions between Transcendents and ordinary people also started from then.

One can’t deny that aside from the struggles during the Long Night arousing curiosity, the sudden changes thereafter also provoke speculation.

What drove all this? Could the warehouse have had an influence on it?

”In summary, even the oldest member within the Supreme Council isn’t nearly that old... So, regarding this name, is there anything else I should be aware of?”

At this point, it seemed like Yuan Shan’s emotions had mostly been expressed, as she casually summed up and returned to the commission.

”Conduct it secretly, even from the Supreme Council.”

Such self-awareness was comforting, and Fu Qian had no qualms about it.

...

”I knew it. Logically, I should just take you into custody...

”Rest assured, though it’s hard, it can still be done.”

Staring at Fu Qian in silence for a while, Yuan Shan finally seemed resigned to being dragged in.

”Thanks for your efforts, looking forward to the good news.”

Though Chief Yuan was not willing to take on the task easily, she was reassuring once she decided to do so.

Fu Qian didn’t focus at all on how she would achieve it, exhibiting complete trust with words of encouragement.

”When you want to hear good news, consider coming to my office...”

Yuan Shan, of course, was immune to such remarks and glanced at the sky outside, still not much of a beautiful sight, indicating to keep it low-key next time.

”Sure thing, mainly trying to save some time.”

With these words, Fu Qian straightforwardly got up to bid farewell.

...

Just to save time, you could say.

Although Chief Yuan didn’t quite believe it, Fu Qian’s reasoning was, indeed, quite honest.

After the former left, he opened the door casually, and within half an hour of opening, another familiar figure already continued to appear outside.

Gray hair, red eyes, carrying a hint of non-human refinement—who else could it be but Demigod Selana?

Chief Yuan was indeed right, the bats were also sensitive to unusual celestial changes.

Fu Qian, eyes squinting with a smile, stood up but didn’t immediately rush to greet the anchor point left for the Greedy Worms, instead he looked towards two customers who had inadvertently intruded.