Deity Investigation Report

Chapter 57 Essential Spells

What does "only need" mean?

Cui Qiao found Han Su's words strange: "You need to perform well, get good reviews, and then be noticed by an investigator who is willing to cultivate you. Then, using the quota in his hands, he will help you achieve mental infiltration and then conduct training in mysterious powers."

"This will certainly allow you to receive the blessing of mysterious power earlier than ordinary executors, but there are also downsides."

She paused for a moment, then said, "For example, if you become an assistant to an investigator, your self-evaluation will become more complicated, and your promotion to investigator will be relatively slower."

"Sigh, the waters run deep inside the Disaster Management Bureau!"

At this point, even she shook her head: "But there's nothing we can do. Most of the current investigators and independent investigators have gone through the period of the Disaster Management Bureau's unchecked growth. They have too much power and are almost too powerful to control."

"The Executive Office has already formulated a series of regulations and procedures to regulate them. Zhang Tou was sent down here to implement this issue, but..."

She shook her head, but clearly recognized the difficulties involved.

Han Su simply nodded slightly at the question, seemingly unaffected.

The important thing is that I need to learn that spell as soon as possible.

A spell that can conceal one's existence is incredibly important for children who have to play hide-and-seek with monsters in the castle from time to time.

Another question is, why haven't I shown any signs of being kidnapped yet?
After his initial surprise, he had a vague idea: could it be because he had returned to the castle earlier than planned?
According to the pattern that has been summarized, I should be kidnapped once every fifteen days or so. However, the first time I entered the Disaster Management Bureau, I was kidnapped only one day later because of the secret incantation.

This single variable leads to two possibilities:

One option is to start from the moment of being kidnapped again, reset the interval, and begin the plan anew, only to be kidnapped a second time about fifteen days later.

But since I wasn't kidnapped this time, that possibility can be ruled out.

Then we need to consider the second possibility:
Superposition.

The first time, I was kidnapped in just one day, so I had fourteen days of freedom left, which is now added to the current fifteen days.

In other words, he would be kidnapped again in about 29 days.

Of course, there are also third and fourth possibilities, such as rescuing a new person, which causes the interval to change as well.

Or perhaps, I've unintentionally struck it lucky and won't be kidnapped back?
...Han Su also had to admit that the last conjecture was a bit of a pipe dream.

But in any case, we'll know the answer in twelve days.

There's nothing I can do about being kidnapped. All I can do now is learn the incantation that allows me to become invisible in these twelve days.

Perhaps I should try contacting Zhang Chiguo again to see if I can offer some gifts and try to pull some strings...

Just as he was thinking this, waiting for Zhang Chiguo to arrive with Secretary Cui Qiao, his phone suddenly beeped. Curious, he took it out and saw a new message from Miss Ai of the Disaster Management Bureau:
[A Class B investigator from the Qinggang City Anomaly Disaster Assessment and Management Bureau, codenamed "Strange Bird," has extended an invitation to you. In recognition of your outstanding performance in your work, they hope you will join their team for further work and training.]

I hope you can cooperate well and work together to form the strongest defense against infiltration.

Registration period...

【…】

"Strange bird?"

Han Su saw the notification and was slightly taken aback. Cui Qiao, who was next to him, looked at this guy who was being questioned and looked at his phone without any regard for her presence. She felt a little disrespected.

But upon hearing his words, his expression changed slightly, and he immediately leaned over to take a look.

When she saw the notification in the program, her expression changed drastically: "How could this be?"

"That guy is applying to have you work for him. What's the difference between that and sending you to your death? Why would Zhang Tou allow him to make such an application?"

"..."

Zhang Chiguo should be talking to that strange bird investigator right now, which means he also knows about this application?

Han Su trusted Zhang Chiguo. Although he also felt very strange, he was not panicked. Instead, he wondered in surprise, "If we follow the Disaster Management Bureau's procedures, is it possible to manipulate this so that I can have the opportunity to undergo training in mysterious powers in advance?"

"I was the one who made him write this application."

Just as Secretary Cui Qiao raised a question, Zhang Chiguo's voice rang out from the doorway. He walked in with his hands behind his back, his expression showing a hint of fatigue, but his tone was decisive.

When Han Su saw Zhang Chiguo, he also stood up, instinctively feeling that Zhang Chiguo might be unhappy about the trouble he had caused.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Chiguo simply patted him on the shoulder, gesturing for him to sit down, and said, "I know what you're worried about, but I won't say anything to you. This isn't your fault; it's a problem with the atmosphere within the Disaster Management Bureau."

Han Su was somewhat surprised and slowly sat down.

"Why?" On the other side, Secretary Cui Qiao was extremely surprised by Zhang Chiguo's decision: "That guy's reputation is notoriously bad in the Disaster Management Bureau!"

"Because this is an opportunity, and there aren't many people who have this kind of opportunity anymore."

Zhang Chiguo walked in, sat down opposite Han Su, rubbed his temples, and said, "Investigators can apply to have two officers come to their side as assistants."

"But usually, these positions are already full. After all, every investigator wants to have a few capable assistants by their side, so they often select promising candidates in advance to train and work together."

"These assistant positions can be seen as internal referrals to some extent. Only occult experts or families with connections would cultivate each other."

"Only this strange bird investigator is different. He was originally surrounded by a full team, but not long ago, one of his assistants died."

"So, this means he has an absolute opportunity to recommend someone."

"..."

Han Su listened attentively and said, "Uncle Zhang, do you think this opportunity is very important to me?"

"Very important."

Zhang Chiguo slowly raised his head and said, "I just discovered a problem through this incident. In the Disaster Management Bureau, let alone any other crises or malice, even the current atmosphere in the Disaster Management Bureau is enough to make an executive like you lose your life at any time."

"Therefore, you must undergo training in mysterious powers beforehand."

These words seemed to answer Secretary Cui Qiao's question at the same time: "The strange bird's application is equivalent to a spot to receive training in mysterious powers in advance."

Han Su listened and laughed, "That investigator didn't seem very friendly. Would he really be willing to help me with training?"

"How is that possible?"

Zhang Chiguo shook his head: "That guy is stingy when he should be generous, and willful when he should follow the rules. Not to mention you, he is unwilling to train even his real assistants."

"In particular, he also has a box that can turn people into puppets."

"If you were to fall under his command, he might erase your personal consciousness immediately and turn you into a human tool."

"..."

Han Su listened, and became curious: "So what do you mean?"

Zhang Chiguo sighed slowly and said, "After I gave you this spot, I used one of my favors to exchange for someone else to help you with the mysterious power."

“Before this spot was available, it was against the rules for you to accept training in mystical powers.”

"But with this spot, anyone can train you as long as the strange bird allows it. I've already reached a consensus with him on this point."

"After you complete the training, he can withdraw the application, and you will regain your freedom."

"..."

Han Su listened thoughtfully, but Cui Qiao, the secretary beside him, suddenly frowned: "What if he refuses to withdraw the application?"

“As I said, I have reached a consensus with him and I am confident that I can get him to cooperate with me on this matter even if he is unwilling.”

Zhang Chiguo listened and then looked at Han Su: "Of course there are still risks. You can worry about other possible consequences, but even with the risks, do you want this opportunity to train with this mysterious power or not?"

Han Su couldn't help but laugh: "Of course I want to."

Uncle Zhang is really reliable; he arranged everything before I even had a chance to deliver the gift.

As for Secretary Cui Qiao's concerns and the risks involved, is there any need to elaborate? In this world, how many things are there that are 100% certain?
Especially for myself, every time I escaped the castle, I was on the verge of danger.

Zhang Chiguo gave Han Su a somewhat appreciative look, waved him away, and then, Secretary Cui Qiao, instead of seeing Han Su off this time, returned specifically to Zhang Chiguo and said:
"You seem different from before."

Zhang Chiguo knew what she wanted to say and said directly, "Do I look like a fool?"

"picture."

Secretary Cui Qiao said, "You're much better now; at least you've learned how to find loopholes."

Zhang Chiguo was taken aback for a moment before shaking his head indignantly and saying, "...Perhaps there really is something wrong with my personality!"

“When I was in the Public Security Bureau, I was sidelined because I couldn’t stand some things. Now that I’m in the Disaster Management Bureau, there are still many things I can’t stand.”

"but……"

He paused for a moment before slowly saying, "I've already learned the same lesson from the Public Security Bureau. Now that I'm at the Disaster Management Bureau, I should at least try to learn some of the necessary responses, right?"

(End of this chapter)