In the training Hall.
Harris with his hand on my back examined my internals.
He dropped his jaw in shock when I told him that the resistance I had in my mana flow was resolved.
I gave all kinds of excuses and lie, I could come up with to cover up.
I explained about my fight with the dungeon and every day how I exhausted my entire mana and some nice people offered me mana recovery potions.
"Hmm. It seems logical that in your hunt you have used mana too much to overcome the resistance. Still, it is hard to believe."
It may be hard to believe but what else can I say. The potion I brought from the system was very much effective and there is no residue left in the system.
Even the low stamina and strength potions were much better than their counterparts that sold in the market.
If I sell them I could surely earn a few million
"Now that you have sorted out the problem in your body. Let's start the sword practice."
"I would love to".Griping my sword we started my sword training but it looked like some children's play in Harris's eyes.
Clang... Tang...
My sword training went on as usual till the beginning of class.
This week I found that I was getting some unusual stares from my classmates around me.
This must be due to my change in my height and my face becoming more refined.
Harris surely must have noticed it but he didn't ask me. He was the type of person who doesn't like to pry into others' privacy.
It was quite bothersome but after some days, I have moulded with class and the stares I was getting vanished as if no one was interested.
If I was the son of some noble they would have surely looked for me for currying favour but after all, I am typical nobody.
The week passed quickly and it was time for another dungeon round.
But this time I decided to meet Scotch before going to hunt.
After all who knows what kind of adversary, I may face this time and after returning from the dungeon, it was quite hard to do a meeting with someone.
I asked for a personal meeting, so Aaron decided to give us some privacy in the meeting room.
We both sat in front of each other. Scotch took a sip of his coffee curiously looking at me.
He must be quite amused when I asked him to meet. He must think what this greenhorn wants from me, something along those lines.
I tried to put on a serious face.
Before the start of the meeting, I was able to convince him to sign a mana contract so that he can't disclose the matter to anyone.
Though he hesitated at first I promised him that it will be worthwhile.
"Mister Scotch, I have some information that may be highly valuable for you."
Scotch didn't say anything and only stared at me.
After all, Scotch was a master of hacking and can get most of the information he want.
I took a deep breath and mustering courage, I spoke.
"I have the information of the person who has caused the death of your teammates."
Crack.
The words rang like thunder in Scotch's ears, he was so shocked that he broke the cup with his grip.
Staring at me like a hawk he said: "Lucas, I don't know where you get to know this but if it is a joke. I swear you're gonna pay for it with your life. Also if you know this much you should know I can't let you go."
Gulp.
I knew something like this was happening but a person threatening you sitting before you makes it quite hard for you to continue.
"Listen I know it may sound like a joke. But trust me I have no bad intentions. You can use a lie detector to check me."
I knew Scotch was monitoring my heartbeat with his advanced equipment.
Nodding his head he took the bracelet and signalled me to wear it.
This bracelet monitors your body and sends a reading in case of a lie just like a lie detector in my previous life.
"Now I want a deal with you. I want your unconditional support and to use your skills when I asked."
" What if you are just lying. I will think about it after listening to your words/"
"You can know if I am lying or not isn't it. Moreover, we have already signed a mana contract, you know what will happen if I will lie."
"You knew I don't have a strong background so I want your help to have an information network."
"You know the value of information in this era and I also know many things about you so why don't you first listen to what I say and then decide."
"I know some of the past and future events. Think of this as I can see a random vision of futures."
" The one who stabbed back at your team was Count Holes. You have somehow destroyed his business. So he decided to wipe your team out your team using his connection before you reach him out."
"He also has some relations with the villain society to achieve his goals."
Scotch's face started to change from anger to shock and then admiration. I don't why he looking at me with admiration.
I gave him the details, I could remember and removed the bracelet. Till now I have spoken the truth but I don't know if I had to resort to lying after this so I took it out before speaking more.
Even if he is unconvinced I would just not answer more and feign ignorance.
Rubbing his forehead Scotch thought of all possible things.
"I think I get a gist of it."
" The things you know and can see the future. I guess you have the power of seer."
"Seer... what?"
"Seers are the people who can see random pictures of the future. But they can't see everything they want. They can just piece of it."
I don't know in which direction was this conversation heading on. It was entirely different from what I have expected. He believed me quite easily and the part of being seer, I don't know anything about that. I don't even remember if that was mentioned in the novel or I just skipped that part finding it boring.
"Are there seer in this world or are you joking?"I asked.
His face was too serious for a joke.
" I am not in the mood to joke after all it is a matter of my dead friends and my vow to get revenge for them so that they can rest in peace in eternal life."
" Since you have said this, let me tell you, this is top secret and classified. Not many people know but seers were certainly present in the past. I have read some records. You know what was my work. After all, there is no need to hide as you already know so much."
"I have also heard seer that they don't live so long."
" Why?"I asked.
"I don't know, it may be due to the price they have to pay to see the future or something else. Also, I have just read about it, I don't know for sure if it's truth or lie."
"After all if someone with this ability is still alive, we would have known it or there may be the chance only the King of the nation knows something."
"So I advise you not to use this ability unless required, "Scotch advised.
"So now that I have said everything you need to know. How about my deal." I asked
"I believe you but not wholeheartedly cause who know there may be something different after you all what you know maybe just a part of it."
" But still you have given me lead which is more than enough for me to get to the end. About your deal, I don't think I have anything to lose after all I will just give you all the information you want."
"You may have to hack some system if I require it in future, "I spoke
Scotch frowned"I warn you before I don't want to help you build an illegal society like a villain." Scotch spoke with a grim expression.
My lips twitched hearing his reply. From which angle do I look like a villain or criminal.
" Do I look like a criminal to you?"I asked in an annoyed voice.
"No that's not what I meant," Scotch spoke.
" Let's get to the point. We have a deal or not," saying I moved my hand forward.
Scotch still has some slight hesitations. He stared at me for a moment.
"Please don't have any second thoughts".I prayed in my heart. I need his help. His help can save me a lot of money. After all, nobles spend millions to hire people to get the background information and not all people that are hired are successful as the person in front of me, as he has a vast information network.
Sigh.
" Ok" letting go of his fears Scotch shake my hand.
"From today we are somewhat partner," I spoke.
Scotch was amused thinking the words childish but didn't think much after all Lucas was still 16 years old at the end.
" Partners, "Scotch spoke.
Before leaving, I met with Reynolds giving him some of the potions, I had brought from the system in the dungeon.
I asked him to sell it. The stingy man didn't leave me until I gave him a commission.
After raising my blood pressure with his argument we finally settled at 80 to 20.20 percent was his commotion for helping me in selling the things.
He even forced me to sign a contract to avoid any future trouble.
He may be stingy but he is quite nice. He didn't say about it but he wanted to teach me to be prudent while doing any business and not to trust anybody's words in business.