Chapter 375 Long-term

Chapter 375 Long-term

Adam's eyelids couldn't help but twitch. "Lord Elrod, please tell me."

"Hmm, where do I begin." Elrod stroked his chin. "Firstly, this medallion can grant you access to the Brothrhood's libraries that are situated throughout the Empire and even beyond."

Adam's eyes shone with a brilliant light. "You mean even the Europa and Indus Continents?"

"Of course," Elrod stated matter-of-factly.

"The Brotherhood is one of the oldest, if not the oldest organizations in Tron. Over time, it has amassed a lot of arcane knowledge."

"I see." Adam nodded. "That makes sense."

He suddenly thought of something and asked, "What about the Yen-Lu Continent?"

"We do have some presence in that continent, but it isn't as strong as compared to the rest of the world," said Elrod.

He paused for a moment before continuing, "To support its members, the Brotherhood has employed a large network of drop boxes, hidden caches, and safe houses worldwide.

"Here, you can find supplies and a place to stay. Your medallion gives you access to vast resources in places secretly owned and operated by our organization."

Adam's eyes shone brightly when he heard the term 'resources'.

He couldn't help but ask, "Is the Brotherhood very rich?"

Elrod spoke with pride, "That goes without saying. Over the years, our organization has been able to amass significant resources and an exponential amount of wealth. I dare say it rivals even some of Tron's wealthiest kingdoms and empires."

"Whoa..." Just thinking about all the money this secret society must have gathered until now, Adam couldn't help but salivate.

The elf knew what a moneygrubber Adam was. So he added with a chuckle, "If you complete the missions given to you by the Brotherhood, rest assured you will be handsomely rewarded."

Adam nodded his head intensely. "Yes, yes, I understand!"

Elrod wanted to take this time to familiarize the youth with the inner workings of the Brotherhood, so he continued to explain patiently.

"Our organization has an extensive network of Herbalists, Artisans, and Runesmiths. Showing them your medallion will give you great discounts."

"Discounts?!" Adam gasped in shock. His grip around the medallion tightened instantly.

Suddenly, he thought of something and asked, "My lord, these people, I mean the Herbalists, Artisans, and Runesmiths, are they also part of the Brotherhood?"

"Oho!" Adam's eyes lit up. "Sending messages through the Spirit World? This indeed seems like the safest and the fastest option."

"Last but not least, take this." Elrod conjured a small booklet from his ring and handed it to the youth.

"This is a copy of the tome that you previously placed your hand on during the initiation ritual. It contains the eight tenets of the Twilight Brotherhood.

"Keep this copy with you at all times. It will serve as a reminder. When you feel lost, give it a read. It has helped me on many occasions."

Adam grabbed the small leather book which fit into the palm of his hands. He flipped through the pages with a faint smile. "Is there anything special about the tome used during my initiation?"

Elrod replied with a mysterious smile, "Rumor has it the founder of the Brotherhood personally wrote the eight codes in that book."

"What?!" Adam was shocked. "The founder of the Brotherhood himself?!"

"Yes," replied Elrod.

"Do we know who he is?" Adam blurted out, "I mean, is he still alive?"

"I'm not sure." Elrod shrugged. "His origins are shrouded in mystery. Perhaps, only the Council of Dawn is privy to such information."

It took a while for Adam to calm down his emotions. He couldn't help but think to himself, The legendary founder of the Twilight Brotherhood! It's very likely that he's at the Mana Vortex Rank. Or perhaps, even higher!

Elrod patiently waited for the youth to digest this newfound information.

"Now let's talk about your upcoming long-term mission," he said.

Adam's expression turned solemn. He looked at the elf and nodded. "Please go ahead, my lord."

"It's an extended surveillance mission," Elrod began. "I was able to pull some strings and make it so that this mission also served another purpose, one that is fairly important to your growth."

"Another purpose?" Adam asked with a raised eyebrow, his eyes flashing with anticipation. "What is it?"

Elrod's lips curled up into a smirk, "Do you not wish to pursue higher arcane studies?"

Adam's eyes lit up. "Of course I do!"

"Very good!" Elrod nodded in acknowledgment. "That is the unwavering spirit of learning that a Magus should embody."

He paused for a moment before continuing, "That being said, for your mission, you will have to journey to Ravenfell, home to one of the Four Pillars of the Empire.

"Saratoga Castle!"