The Most Arbitrary Wizard

"At the Table of Truth, everyone can only use the Truth Technique."

Kave: "?"

’Seriously? Are they kidding? They want a bunch of us who have never studied at the Holy Sanctuary to compete using the Truth Technique??’

Elise continued, "So, it’s really not a duel."

"Compared to a duel, the Table of Truth is more like an academic conference. If you perform well, Her Highness the Saintess will personally invite you to join the Knight Order. It’s not even out of the question to be granted a noble title."

Elise said, "A couple of years ago, a girl outshone everyone with her unique understanding of the Truth Technique. She’s a Baron now."

A noble title wasn’t just a simple honor. It represented an identity that allowed one to live in the outside world, and it meant Her Highness the Saintess was willing to take on a certain amount of risk for you. This was the most direct and practical benefit.

Everyone: "..."

"We get the logic, but where are we supposed to learn the Truth Technique?"

Their ancestors had all been students of the Hall of Truth, but the problem was that knowledge isn’t something you can inherit. Were they supposed to find a Spirit Medium to dig up their ancestral graves and summon ancestors so ancient their own grandfathers would have called them ’grandpa’ just to teach them?

Elise had a gloating look on her face. "Well, that’s your problem."

"The Table of Truth only handles the competition; it doesn’t include tutoring."

"Otherwise, you can just give up on the Table of Truth and fill out an application to join the Knight Order."

"Don’t say I didn’t warn you. The next Table of Truth is in one month. If you miss this chance, it’ll be difficult to see Her Highness the Saintess."

Even if their applications were approved and they successfully joined the Knight Order, they wouldn’t get to see the Saintess right away.

Her Highness the Saintess was very busy; she wouldn’t just pop over for no reason.

Elise had heard something had happened in the outside world recently: a Viscount Family had been burned to the ground by a Duke Family, and the Saintess was helping the latter deal with the aftermath. The Table of Truth was related to the rebuilding of the Holy Sanctuary and thus very important. If not for that, the Saintess might not have come at all.

Tony rubbed his head, frustrated. "What are we supposed to do..."

He had something very important to tell the Saintess in person.

But being asked to learn the Truth Technique, which only existed in "legends"... He might as well just fill out the application.

Eleanor noticed Sean seemed distracted the whole time and whispered to him, "You don’t seem interested in the Table of Truth?"

Sean: "..."

’How am I supposed to answer that?’

’Should I tell Eleanor that I was the one who established the Table of Truth as an academic exchange in the first place?’

’For me, the "ancestor of Truth," to participate in a student competition would be a bit too much like bullying.’

’But if I couldn’t even manage to bully them and actually lost, that would be incredibly embarrassing. Either way, it just didn’t feel right.’

So, Sean replied, "I don’t have time. I need to focus on my Cultivation."

He always remembered Sopea’s words. If he could break through in the "New World," the related "experience" could be brought back to reality. Advancing a Tier in the "New World" was equivalent to advancing a Tier in the real world.

’Rather than meeting the Saintess, it’s better to focus on how to increase my Magic Power.’

"Are you sure?" Based on her first impression, Elise quite liked Sean. She blinked and said, "In False Heaven, there’s no more efficient method of Cultivation than winning the Table of Truth."

Sean: "Hm?"

"How so?"

"I heard from Lady Catherine that you all were captured because you were trying to steal the First Saintess’s painting?"

Sean nodded. "That’s right."

Elise said, "Actually, that painting is a fake. The current Her Highness the Saintess painted it."

Sean: "I figured as much."

Elise: "But I’m sure you haven’t figured everything out."

"Because if you can perform outstandingly at the Table of Truth, you’ll have a chance to see the real painting."

First of all, just being able to learn the Truth Technique is enough to prove a Wizard’s Talent, and winning at the Table of Truth proves it even more. This is also a necessary condition to see the First Saintess’s painting clearly—the interfering Magic on the painting is constructed from the Truth Technique.

"If I’m not mistaken, you should be at Tier Three right now?" Elise said. "If Her Highness the Saintess is willing to give you this opportunity, you can advance at least two Tiers—more if you’re smart enough."

Not just in False Heaven, but in the entire world, there is no faster "method of Cultivation" than this.

This was the great power of the First Saintess and Mr. Blake; even the rules of Mysticism that everyone must obey could not bind them.

Hearing this, Sean couldn’t help but fall into deep thought.

’Advancing two Tiers, or even more...’

’Wouldn’t that mean I could be on equal footing with Elvire when I get out?’

Sean had to admit he was tempted.

He had never been one to be needlessly fussy.

’In that case, I’ll reluctantly go and "bully" those youngsters a little. I’ll just have to ask Her Highness the Saintess to help me with my cultivation!’

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