Hearing the mysterious person's words, Wang Hao couldn't help but look at him in surprise.
He didn't doubt why the mysterious person would know these things, but he shrewdly caught onto one word: "believer."
Although he had previously suspected that the mysterious person before him was a very powerful being, even close to a deity, Wang Hao had never verified it.
Now, hearing the mysterious person talk about having believers, and judging from the situation, some believers were even in Xida State or Emerald City, Wang Hao felt that his guess was very likely true.
After all, Emerald City is not a big city, and Xida State is not a particularly powerful state.
If there are believers in such places, then the mysterious person's believers must be spread throughout the entire Federation, right?
This would mean his influence is likely spread throughout the entire Federation, too.
Thinking this, Wang Hao suddenly had a bold idea: could he become a believer of this mysterious person before him?
After all, he was on the same path to transcendence, but compared to the Security Bureau, this mysterious person seemed far superior in strength, identity, and generosity.
With such a robust support to lean on, why would he need to seek out the Security Bureau?
As he thought this, Wang Hao couldn't help but feel a little excitement in his heart…
This also made his entire demeanor become even more respectful and earnest.
Fang Ze saw all of Wang Hao's inner turmoil and understood it perfectly.
Then... he was somewhat speechless.
Indeed, he was a great roommate with a first-class imagination.
When Fang Ze first received the Late-Night Investigation Room, it was through his roommate's imagination that he understood his own predicament.
And now, he had casually made up an excuse and mentioned "believer," which Wang Hao remembered and wildly fantasized about, even wanting to become his believer...
Fang Ze felt, well... nicely done!
If only others summoned in the future could be so easily deceived.
While "praising" Wang Hao in his mind, Fang Ze took his time to tell Wang Hao about the Flower Morning Festival.
The Flower Morning Festival itself harbored many secrets, and even just the tip of the iceberg was enough to be intriguing.
So when Wang Hao heard the mysterious person recount this story, he did not doubt whether the mysterious person had other ulterior motives. Instead, he simply felt that the mysterious person was captivated by the story.
Therefore, after listening to the mysterious person's recount, Wang Hao immediately said, "Your Excellency! Rest assured, I will go back and investigate this matter tomorrow."
"Although I'm just an investigator, because I'm responsible for the Red Light District, I deal with many gangs and riffraff. They are a mixed bunch with a wealth of information."
"I will collect some more and then report to you."
Seeing Wang Hao so eager, Fang Ze nodded in satisfaction.
Then he slowly said, "This story compared to your roommate's story is much grander. It contains many secrets as well."
"I don't expect you to be able to recount the story in full."
"Just bring some interesting clues or useful information, and I can offer you some rewards…"
As he said this, he paused, then added, "After all, piecing the story together bit by bit from countless strands of evidence is also a very interesting matter…"
Upon hearing the mysterious person's words, Wang Hao replied, "Your Excellency. I do not need any reward; serving you is an honor for me."
"Besides, Your Excellency has not been unkind to me. Before I finished telling my story, you had already given me the Mental Awakening Skills."
"I am deeply grateful to Your Excellency."
Listening to Wang Hao's words and feeling the waves of genuine emotion emanating from him, Fang Ze nodded in satisfaction.
He didn't lose his composure to continue persuading; he just smiled slightly...
Having discussed the formal matters, Fang Ze was ready to start helping Wang Hao with his Awakening.
Fang Ze hadn't previously told Wang Hao how to bring items into the Late-Night Investigation Room, so Wang Hao hadn't brought his Awakening materials.
Fortunately, Fang Ze had bought a set of materials on the way over, thinking of meeting Wang Hao today. Coupled with the leftover materials and tools he had, the Awakening would not be delayed.
So, Fang Ze leisurely explained to Wang Hao the various details of the Awakening Ritual.
Based on his own experience, he talked about struggling in the Blood Sea, floating upwards under the guidance of the "light." He spoke of the sky full of stars, and on how to choose one's Awakening Ability.
After hearing Fang Ze's explanation, Wang Hao couldn't wait to lie down and commence his Awakening.
But since it was his first Awakening, he was actually a bit nervous, so he cautiously asked while preparing, "Your Excellency, do you think I have a chance to succeed in Awakening?"
If it weren't for the experience of helping Miaomiao previously, Fang Ze would not have dared to make such a proclamation.
But... having that experience, Fang Ze was not only confident, but he could even make predictions.
His face hidden behind the mist, he smiled slightly, then said, "Don't worry. If I say you can Awaken, then you will Awaken."
"Moreover, not only will you Awaken, but your ability should also be quite interesting."
Hearing Fang Ze's words, Wang Hao couldn't help but be astonished.
Although he wasn't an Awakener, he had been considered by the Security Bureau before, and since working with the Special Case Team, he had spent day and night interacting with his contacts and some commissioners from the Security Bureau, so he had learned some basic knowledge about Awakeners and Awakening Abilities.