They all call me Great Master

Before dawn, Ms. Anna was busy at No. 2 Cork Street.

Egg sandwiches and ham sandwiches on fresh toast, milk, and the peanut butter that Arthur liked.

Since he had tried the soft, uniquely textured fresh toast, Arthur had become quite fond of this toast in the past two days, not only for breakfast but also for late-night snacks.

Of course, his habit of reading the newspaper while eating breakfast had not changed.

However, today there was a surprise—

"The 'Spirit Medium' Arthur Kredos of South Los, through divination, had locked on the nefarious 'Devil of Dokiman Island'—Sakiri!"

The bold font and unusually long headline were particularly eye-catching.

The content emphasized how Arthur had accepted the commission of the Countess of South Los and used divination to pinpoint Sakiri's whereabouts.

Then, Sakiri was killed in a single blow by the Countess's guards.

The article included much artistic embellishment.

In terms of writing style and pacing, it was far superior to anything Garcia had written.

Obviously, it was written by a true master.

Even Arthur, who had experienced it personally, felt that the incidents must have occurred just like that after reading it.

As for why the Countess did this?

Arthur knew it well.

It was simply to completely imprint the mark of the South Los House on him.

To leave the Old Lion of Inner Bay without any opportunity.

For this, Arthur didn't mind.

He went to Inner Bay to seek justice for his mother.

If he gained more in the process, it was surely his mother's spirit blessing him from heaven.

Beyond that?

Nothing else mattered.

Now, Arthur was somewhat looking forward to what the Countess of South Los would give him besides the Griffin Spirit Potion.

There must be something else.

Arthur believed the Countess of South Los was not naïve at all.

After all, only those who are cunning grow up to achieve great things.

Moreover, Madam Susan was there.

His Grandma Susan would not let him suffer any loss.

Indeed, that was the case—

Around 9 in the morning, just before Arthur's 'normal sleep', Madam Susan appeared again.

"Good morning, Arthur."

"Good morning, Grandma Susan."

With that, Arthur cleared the way, ready to invite the lady into No. 2 Cork Street.

"I'd really like to sit down and talk more with you, Arthur.

But, my job requires me to return to my post—

these are the Lord Count's gifts for you."

The lady said as she handed a box to Arthur.

At the same time, the coachman brought over a chest.

The distinct sound of metal friction from the chest allowed Arthur to recognize immediately that it was Gold Coins.

"Thank you, Grandma Susan.

Although I will be entering seclusion before leaving South Los, please feel free to visit anytime you want."

Arthur took the box.

Meanwhile, Merlin and Gawain took the chest from the coachman's hands and moved it to the hallway.

"Of course!

If the Lord Count gives me a holiday, I will definitely come.

Arthur, have a smooth journey!"

In her final sentence, the lady spoke softly.

Clearly, she was subtly informing Arthur that she'd recently been given no time off.

To this, Arthur expressed his regret straightforwardly.

"I hope you come often, bringing Granny Cullen's pastries."

Arthur said thus.

Hearing such words, Madam Susan laughed.

"Don't worry, even if I don't come by, Granny Cullen's pastries will still be delivered to you every day."

Madam Susan did not mind Arthur's playful tone in his words.

On the contrary, she enjoyed the feeling.

The lady glanced again at Arthur's smiling face and felt as if she was looking at her own grandson.

"Be safe,

by all means, do not try to act tough."

She admonished him once more.

"Yes, understood!"

Arthur nodded seriously.

"When you return from Inner Bay to South Los, I might surprise you — so, Arthur, you must return safely!"

The lady promised.

"Then I'm really looking forward to it!"

Arthur's face lit up with joy.

He knew that this lady would not deceive him.

Though the sentence mentioned 'might,' there would indeed be a surprise when the time came.

Like an elder, the lady raised her hand and gently touched the top of Arthur's head.

Then, she boarded the carriage.

After watching her leave, Arthur then returned to No. 2 Cork Street.

Upon entering his room, Arthur immediately picked up the money box at the doorway.

Judging by its weight, Arthur deduced that it contained a thousand gold coins, and they had to be large gold coins.

In fact, it was just as Arthur had expected.

The gold box contained exactly one thousand large gold coins.

Totaling 3000 grams.

That night during the fireworks, the Lord Count flicked out a large gold coin, which was enough for Arthur to understand the Lord Count's "conservativeness".

And in that box were two items —

[Griffin Spirit Potion: Unlike the "Griffin Physique Potion," the "Griffin Spirit Potion" was developed solely by Court Wizard Xarlico, out of guilt. Initially, this "Court Wizard" hoped to restore the population of griffins, but the eventual outcome turned into a supplement potion for "Griffin Physique Potion" — creatures that had consumed "Griffin Physique Potion" and then took "Griffin Spirit Potion" would experience extremely perfect compatibility, and there would also be an effect of 1 + 1 greater than 2. Knowing this effect to be beyond his original purpose, Court Wizard Xarlico, as a wizard, could not resist perfecting this potion.

In your hands is one of the perfected potions — its serial number is 007]

...

[Griffin Spirit Potion] Arthur did not find this unexpected.

After verifying it, the young Spirit Medium then looked at the other item.

A small pearl, the size of a pinky finger, emitting a shimmering blue glow.

When Arthur picked it up, thunder rumbled in his ears,

and it seemed as if sparks of electricity appeared before his eyes —

[Name: Mark of Thunder (Perfected)]

[Type: Other Type Items]

[Quality: Hero]

[Attributes: 1, Lightning Strike; 2, Turn into Lightning; 3, Bloodline Mark]

[Remarks: This is a unique prop of the South Los Family, each "Ascend Step" member of the South Los Family at death would condense all their power into a "Mark of Thunder" using a unique secret technique, every "Mark of Thunder" is precious, and this one is particularly special, having been baptized by an "Ascend Steper" member of the South Los, it is more powerful and has gained a unique benefit]

...

[Lightning Strike: You can summon nine "Ascend Steper 1st Step" thunders to strike any target within your field of vision; 9/9]

[Turn into Lightning: You can transform into a bolt of lightning and fly in a straight line for 100 kilometers in an instant, any obstructer will suffer an "Ascend Steper 3rd Step" attack]

[Bloodline Mark: The Countess of South Los's Bloodline Mark, not only increases the power of the "Mark of Thunder" but also allows it to be recharged once more, you can recharge it after using "Lightning Strike" or "Turn into Lightning", or even recharge it without using it to grant it greater power]

(Note 1: Gold coins, Sunlight, Moonlight cannot recharge the "Mark of Thunder"!)

(Note 2: The presence of "Bloodline Seal" allows this "Mark of Thunder" to accept electrical charging!)

...

Arthur gazed at the attributes of the [Mark of Thunder], his eyes gleaming.

Ascend Step power!

This was what he wanted!

And when Arthur saw[Note 1], he let out a bizarre laugh —

"Electricity? Hehehe!"