Big Capitalist

Barrett and Emma shuttled through the streets and alleys of Earl Rio's territory, carrying heavy bags of rice, flour, grain and oil, and knocking on door after door.

Every time the door was opened, they were greeted by different faces, including curious children, vigilant adults, and kind old people.

Barrett always had a gentle smile on his face, patiently stated his purpose, handed over the gifts in his hand, and tried to establish friendly connections with the residents.

Emma followed behind her master, watching Barrett chatting cordially with the residents. Although she was full of doubts, she still recorded everything diligently.

After visiting more than a dozen houses, Emma finally couldn't help but speak again, her voice filled with anxiety: "Master, what are we doing? If this continues, we really won't be able to get any information about the latest Su embroidery unearthed from the Oberon ruins."

Barrett paused after hearing his apprentice's words, turned around, and looked at Emma with a gentle yet slightly serious gaze. "Emma, as a journalist, you must be patient. You must know that a unique perspective is crucial to our profession. You can't just look at superficial phenomena; you must see the big picture and learn to dig out valuable clues from seemingly unrelated things. Often, real news isn't readily available; we need to delve deeper to discover the truth behind it."

Emma asked in confusion, "Master, what does this have to do with our investigation of the people in Earl Rio's territory? We even have to spend money to buy these rice and flour for them."

Barrett explained earnestly, "Only by building a good relationship with them will they trust us and potentially reveal some unknown information to us. This information might be the key to solving a major news mystery."

Emma said helplessly, "But Master, we haven't gotten any useful information so far. Please stop keeping me in suspense and stop being a riddle teller. I really don't understand what you mean."

Barrett sighed softly. "After all, you're from the FBI. How come you're so clueless? It's a good thing you're my apprentice. If it were someone else, you'd have been despised to death."

Emma muttered, "Master, you are also from the Federal Investigation Corps. Most reporters like us are elites selected by the Eze Federal Corps."

Barrett said no more and took Emma to "Elf Tea".

He walked straight to the counter and ordered two of the most expensive magic drinks in the store.

This action startled Emma. She exclaimed in surprise, "Master, you are so generous today! The price of this one drink is almost as much as my monthly salary."

Barrett smiled slightly: "It doesn't matter, this is all public money."

Emma suddenly realized: "No wonder you are so generous, Master."

The two of them sat in the lounge area with their drinks. Barrett looked at Emma and said, "Haven't you always wanted to know why I want to investigate the residents of the Leo family's territory?"

Emma's eyes lit up, she drank a sip of fruit tea happily, and then nodded seriously: "Yes, Master, please tell me quickly!"

Barrett took out his notebook and his expression became serious. "According to my research, the residents of the Leo family's territory have lived here for generations."

Emma asked in confusion, "So what?"

Barrett said angrily, "Why are you so stupid? Think about it, we've unearthed the remains of Oberon here, and I heard new traces of life have been discovered to the west of them. What does this mean? This means the Oberon civilization once existed on this land."

As he spoke, Barrett pointed to the ground beneath his feet.

Emma said "Oh" and then asked, "And then?"

Barrett rolled his eyes and continued, "This is definitely not a coincidence. I suspect the local residents have a deep connection with the Oberon civilization. Perhaps some of them are descendants of the Oberon civilization. Look at the residents of the Leo family's territory. They are all strong, and besides humans, there are also mixed-race people from various other races. And isn't the Oberon civilization a multi-racial civilization?"

Emma covered her mouth in surprise and couldn't help but exclaimed, "Master, are you saying that these people in the Leo family's territory might be descendants of the Oberon civilization?!"

"Shh - keep your voice down! This is exclusive news!" Barrett quickly reached out to cover his apprentice's mouth.

Emma recovered and said, "Master, all this is just your guess."

Barrett snorted, "Guess?"

Then he carefully took out a cloth bag from his arms and took out a blue fragment from it.

Emma asked curiously, "What is this? It looks so familiar."

As she spoke, she reached out and touched it. Feeling the coolness, her expression changed instantly and she said, "Master, is this porcelain?"

Barrett said excitedly: "Yes, it is porcelain, but it is porcelain fragments."

"Master, you actually have this kind of thing? It's a pity that it's not a complete piece of porcelain, otherwise we could lie down. Where did you get it?" Emma asked anxiously.

Barrett's mouth curled up slightly, and he said proudly: "I picked it up!"

"Picking it up?!" Emma was stunned, looking incredulous.

Barrett nodded. "Yes, I found it. I found it in the dirt in the back alley after leaving the tavern on the day I arrived in the Earldom of Rio. It's just a piece of porcelain, but what really shocked me is..."

Barrett pointed at the porcelain fragments and said in a low voice, "This thing is new, not some old stuff dug out from the ruins!"

"What! New? How is this possible! This is porcelain, it is a lost craft of the Oberon civilization, how can it be new!" Emma covered her mouth, her face full of shock.

"Lost skills? What if the porcelain firing technology has never been lost?" Barrett narrowed his eyes and spoke slowly.

"It has not been lost? Master, you mean... No wonder you want to visit the residents of Oberon territory!" Emma suddenly realized, her eyes full of admiration for her master.

Barrett laughed heartily, very pleased with Emma's reaction.

He picked up the porcelain fragments and carefully put them back in his arms. Then he stood up and said, "Through the investigation during this period of time, I have already locked on the suspect. If it is really as I thought, it will definitely be a big news that will shock people!"

"What are we waiting for, Master? Let's go!" Emma couldn't wait to imagine the beautiful scene of herself getting a promotion and a raise.

Barrett hurriedly left the "Elf Tea" beverage shop with Emma.

Behind them, Jin Henry quietly picked up the communication crystal and reported in a low voice, "President, the target has begun to head towards Master Lincoln's residence."

"Very good, continue to follow up -"

Merlin's steady voice came from the communication crystal.

"Yes!" Kim Henry responded firmly.