The whole interaction had been witnessed and overheard by Berucha, who quietly observed on the side. He couldn't help but feel anxious, terrified, confused, and doubtful at the same time.

Berucha was greatly shocked when Vaan's words seemed to imply he would betray Duke Zaahir's faction and join Duke Gamliel's faction.

However, he also found it understandable.

After all, joining Duke Gamliel's faction had more benefits, not to mention a better living environment, than Duke Zaahir's faction. If Berucha could join Duke Gamliel's faction, he wouldn't have turned to Vaan and Duke Gamliel's faction.

Nevertheless, it took great courage to betray Duke Zaahir. Traitors who earned Duke Zaahir's wrath would undoubtedly die a terrible death once they fell into his hands.

Berucha would lose his backer and return to a mediocre life if something happened to Vaan. As such, he was anxious and terrified.

However, at the same time, something made him very confused and doubtful.

Through the interaction between Vaan and Acharon, they had clearly smiled at each other like they were bosom friends.

Why, then, did he feel like something was really wrong here?

What was the problem?

Berucha was puzzled and couldn't figure out the reason for such a bad feeling. Even so, he could only keep it to himself. He didn't want to spread any seed of doubt and affect his young master's plan.

In the Martial Hall, Berucha was considered Vaan's senior martial brother by right of his longer membership period. However, he had already viewed Vaan as his boss and young master since he decided to be under him.

Since his young master had no instruction for him, Berucha quietly returned to his original spot and stayed outside of his business.

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Meanwhile, Vaan resumed his eye-catching behavior as he quickly read through the martial knowledge stored on the seventh floor. The more martial arts and cultivation methods he acquired, the more certain he was of their origins.

This was especially so for some of the aura cultivation methods.

'As expected, if I compare the first part of Empyrean Scarletsea's True Divinity-level cultivation method and some of these aura cultivation methods, there are some similarities,' Vaan mused.

However, similarities were all there was to it; they weren't the same.

Even so, it showed traces of the aura cultivation methods being altered versions of some spirit energy cultivation methods, and that was enough to prove a Reincarnator or Ancient Soul was responsible for the Great Ratholos Empire's advanced martial development.

While Vaan was reading, several martial students wanted to ask him for guidance due to his outstanding demonstration of martial arts earlier.

He had become a martial arts guru in the eyes of these martial students.

Unfortunately, no one dared to approach Vaan due to Elder Yorem and Terach's presence. Their fierce glares were more than enough to scare away anyone who had the thought of disturbing him.

Time quickly passed by, and nighttime eventually arrived.

Vaan finished his last book and returned it to its shelf, knowing it was time to visit the Evron family. The books in the Martial Arts Repository were something he could read, but visiting the Evron family required special timing.

There was a reason why he preferred nighttime – it was easier to cause confusion and panic.

"I'm done here. Can you take me to the Evron family's home, Sir Terach?"lightsnovel

"Of course, Young Master Vanderlin. You are my young master's friend, and my young master has given me clear instructions to guide you there."

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Sometime later, Vaan left with Terach, exiting the Martial Arts Repository and leaving the martial school grounds.

Even at night, the streets in the imperial capital were bustling with activities. In fact, they were even more busy and boisterous than during the day. The imperial capital was livier at night due to the cooler weather.

Nevertheless, Vaan and Terach made it safely to the Evron family's huge estate, thirty kilometers east of the Martial Hall's main school.

It was closer to the Eastern Sea and was considered part of the super-wealthy district.

"Let us through. I have brought Eldest Young Master's friend, Young Master Vanderlin, per his instruction. He also carries the Eldest Young Master's identity token as proof."

"This is indeed Eldest Young Master's identity token. Please enter, Sir Terach and Young Master Vanderlin."

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"Quickly notify the Eldest Young Master and tell him Young Master Vanderlin has arrived!"

"Yes, Sir!"

The process of entering the Evron family's estate went smoothly thanks to Terach's guarantee and Acharon's identity token.

However, the entrance guards had also been informed of Vaan's visit. Thus, there was little room for error of judgment on the entrance guards' part in possibly shooing away Acharon's respected guest.

Nevertheless, Terach did not follow Vaan after passing the entrance. He headed in a different direction with a serious look after instructing the guards to be on alert.

However, Vaan did find this surprising.

After all, they had been secretly followed by others since they left the Martial Arts Repository. Vaan had discovered this much earlier than Terach but saw no reason to tell the latter anything.

"Stay vigilant and keep an eye out for enemies! There could be trouble tonight!" a guard's rough voice resounded in the distance.

Meanwhile, Vaan continued to be guided to the main residence of the Evron family by a female servant who had the natural endowment to become a talented witch but never had the opportunity to learn magic and grow.

"Hahaha! If it isn't my good friend, Young Master Vanderlin! I'm glad you made it!" Acharon burst out of the main residence, taking large steps and laughing heartily with excitement.

A burden in his heart was lifted when Acharon finally saw Vaan.

Since Vaan had safely arrived at his home, Acharon believed his family would definitely acquire the Rank 4 Body Reformation Pill from him. Acharon was that confident in his family's treasury.

"I apologize if my attire is not up to your family's standards, Young Master Acharon," Vaan mentioned, still wearing his worn-out travel clothes and carrying his backpack. "I came as soon as I finished my reading."

"You don't have to worry about that, Young Master Vanderlin. We don't put too much importance on one's attire around the house," Acharon assured before saying, "More importantly, I have received my father's permission to let you take a look inside our treasury."

"Would you like to see it now or dine with us first, Young Master Vanderlin?" Acharon inquired.

Although it was dinner time, Acharon hoped Vaan would pick the first option. He couldn't wait to get his hands on the Rank 4 Body Reformation Pill. After all, Acharon was the eldest young master of the family.

Thus, the priceless pill would most likely go to him.