The Deceitful One

Looking at Bryan's excited face, Detective Watson nodded with a chuckle, "That's right. This is a Transc-"

However, he was immediately cut off by Bryan's enthusiastic voice, "A dragon egg!? It's a dragon egg, right?"

Detective Watson's eyebrows couldn't help but twitch as he thought, 'This kid…'

He then went on to explain to Bryan, "You should already know that according to old scriptures, the last time dragons were seen was even before the 3rd Era."

Recalling the old scriptures in the Silver Owl's HQ's library he had read about the history of this world, Bryan visibly turned downcast as he mumbled, "So it isn't a dragon's egg?"

Detective Watson found Bryan's actions very amusing as he couldn't help but stifle a laugh, "No it isn't. But it is a Transcendent creature's egg. As for what type of creature it is? I'm not sure either. The seller was very vague about its origins."

"I see," Bryan replied with a dejected sigh. However, the next moment, the black egg in his hand trembled ever so slightly.

He looked up at Detective Watson with a dumbfounded look, "Teacher, did you see that!?"

Detective Watson nodded with a smile, "The egg has been behaving that way for the past few days. And the frequency increased ever since I reached Damascus."

Bryan looked at the egg with bright eyes, "So does it mean it's going to hatch soon?"

"It might very well hatch sooner than you think." Detective Watson replied.

"Teacher, do I need to sit on it to make it hatch faster?" Bryan asked with a silly smile on his face. But he soon realized how foolish his question was.

"Hahaha," Detective Watson couldn't help but break into laughter, "No, you do not need to sit on it. You're not a hen, Bryan."

"Then what do I need to do?" Bryan asked awkwardly.

"Hmm, you can just apply your spiritual force onto the egg whenever you sit down to meditate. That way, when the creature finally does hatch, it will immediately recognize you." Detective Watson replied after some thought.

Bryan nodded his head as he gently kept the egg back in the brown box. He then looked at Detective Watson and replied gratefully, "Thank you for this gift!"

Detective Watson nodded with a warm smile, "Come now, let's go have dinner downstairs. The food must be ready."

Bryan nodded his head as he got off his chair and grabbed the wooden box. Then the duo headed downstairs to the dining room.

As soon as they sat at the table, Butler John arrived with two servants behind him, ready to serve the dishes.

The aroma that wafted from the plates instantly caused Bryan's nostrils to flare and his stomach to grumble. However, he wasn't embarrassed one bit. After all, he was in the company of people he knew.

After serving Detective Watson, Butler John placed a plate covered by a cloche in front of Bryan. The latter eagerly picked up the cutlery as he began to slightly drool.

Butler John picked up the cloche as he spoke flatly, "Your favorite, tenderloin steak-medium well, along with mashed potatoes and freshly boiled asparagus. Enjoy!"

Bryan looked at Butler John and smiled, "You sure know my favorite food! Thank you."

Butler John smiled faintly and then bowed at the duo and went back to the kitchen.

The duo began to enjoy their dinner as they continued to chat. Detective Watson asked, "So, how is your meditation progress?"

Bryan cut a piece of steak and put it in his mouth, after chewing for a while and swallowing it, he replied, "It's not bad, teacher. In a few more days, I will have carved the 46th mind rune."

Detective Watson nodded his head in approval. With pride evident in his eyes he praised, "That's excellent, Bryan. In less than three months you will have advanced to a Transcendent!"

Bryan smiled brightly, "That's right!"

The duo continued to have dinner as Detective Watson talked about the City of Dreams, Nadir. Just from listening to his descriptions of the city, Bryan was so fascinated that he couldn't wait to go to the capital of Belize Kingdom.

Soon, the duo finished their dinner as Bryan picked up the wooden box and prepared to leave.

"What time do you usually get done with your work?" Detective Watson inquired.

"I usually get done by 6 pm. But the last few weeks I've been working overtime because of the ongoing investigation of the Inferno Order and the Holy Blood Sect." Bryan replied with a wry smile.

He really didn't like working overtime. But he had no choice. After what happened to Jamie, he swore in his heart that he would do his best to root out these evil scums if it was within his capabilities.

Detective Watson nodded his head as he pondered for a while, "Hmm, let's do this. Come to my house every weekend for a few hours. I'll be able to teach you some of the advanced topics related to the mystic arts."

Bryan nodded his head instantly, "No problem!"

He would do anything possible to get stronger. Moreover, he really missed those days when Detective Watson used to teach him. Hence, he agreed to it without hesitation.

After they bid farewell, Bryan exited the house and got inside the steam car as he instructed the chauffeur to drive to 7 Robinson Street.

The Church of Wisdom had a handful of steam cars for use. So, they didn't mind sending one to Detective Watson for his personal use for the entire duration of his stay in Damascus.

Moreover, Detective Watson was an esteemed guest and also a Rank 3 Transcendent. And in the Transcendent world, strength was highly respected, above anything.

As the car started to move towards Bryan's apartment, he couldn't help but look at the wooden box that he had kept carefully on his lap.

'I wonder what you are…' Bryan's eyes shone brightly as he thought with great expectations. He had read about Transcendents being accompanied by their Transcendent creatures.

The two shared a strong bond of companionship. Even in battle, the Transcendent creature would always fight alongside its master. Therefore, increasing the Transcendent's battle prowess.

Hence, Bryan was quite excited about the prospect of forming a bond with the Transcendent creature that would hatch from this black egg!