I Can Upgrade My Talent In Everything

"Thank you. I knew that it must be hard a hard decision." Fein didn't expect Anthony, who was always calm and logical, to show this kind of sentiment at this time.

Kidd felt ashamed at this time and apologized to Anthony for his earlier behavior.

A drop of tears came out from Michael's face again as he heard Gregory's troubles and concerns. Fein, on the other hand, had completely controlled his emotions. "So captain just made up the grandfather he told us that likes painting? No wonder I haven't seen even one of his relatives visit him in the office."

Anthony smiled but didn't say anything. He felt tired as he handed the black scroll to Fein and thought silently. 'Captain Gregory, I'm sorry. I broke your trust. But I can't just keep silent because when I know that the killer was still somewhere out there enjoying life. You shouldn't have trusted me.'

Just like that, the people that attended Gregory's funeral kept getting fewer and fewer after the eulogy ended. After a few minutes, the place became silent as the people left one after another after paying their final respects.
Fein and the other went to the spot where the workers of the funeral service had buried Gregory and looked at the newly erected tombstone. Written on it were Gregory's name, birthday, death date, and the rest in peace calligraphy with a dove sculpted to it.

"Captain, wherever you are right now. I hope you are at peace... I won't forget all the times that you were there for me. You are there when I can't even protect myself yet when the future is still cloudy and foggy. Thanks for the shelter and all the things that you've taught me. I'll promise that I will embrace my dream and honor just like what you always tried to advise me!" Fein ignored all the things in his surroundings and talked to the air. He and only the tomb exists in his head. Then he put the white flowers on the tomb and lit a candle.

Ceterus sighed as he watched the three geniuses in front of him say all the sentiments they have for Gregory, and the stories and bonds that they built together for years. Even though he didn't have something to do and hasn't participated in those times. He felt emotional just by listening. 'Life is really fragile.'

'I already knew that someday. It would be inevitable that someone close to him would pass away. But going through it is different. I hate this feeling... I thought I just have to avoid becoming attached to prevent this. But in the end, here am I grieving in front of the person that I always looked up to as a father and brother figure. What would happen to me? I am destined to live a different life from others because of my talent and aspirations. The pursuit of knowledge, power, and immortality. Just how many people close to mine would accompany me until the end? Can I really protect them if I can't even save my captain?' Doubts started to appear in his mind one after another, and it was uncontrollable. Coupled with the negative emotions in his heart and the pain of losing someone. Fein felt muddled and confused.

Then, after a while, his eyes became cold and chilly. For now, there's used thinking about the future and other unnecessary things. He has to focus on what matters, and that's the present! He can only continue moving forward and always remember his original intentions! They only had one thing to do now. That is, to eradicate the group of witches! Since someone dared to touch someone close to him. Then they have to be prepared for the consequences.

There's no use in feeling sad now, as even if he cried for months, it won't be able to bring back Gregory.

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After Fein returned to his home, he looked at the black scroll in his hand and clenched it tightly. He knew that it was the key to finding the witches. Without the black scroll, he would be a headless chicken without direction. After all, even his captain had taken years to gather sufficient info.

So, without waiting any further, Fein opened the black scroll in his hands. The black scroll was tied with a thick metal wire.

The nails of his fingers sharpened, and with one swipe, his fingers went through the wire like butter. 'Now, let's where's the location of these bitches...'

With that, Fein read the black scroll. His face gradually turned solemn with every piece of information that he learned. Mainly about the cruel things that witches have done and about its relationship with the Laughing Phantom.

'It seems if I moved the witch organization, I would inevitably offend the Laughing Phantom.' Fein breathed deeply and dropped the black scroll on top of the table.

No matter what happens, even if he offends the most dangerous criminal group. He has to give Gregory's life justice! If they get offended, then come, he wasn't afraid of them. He wasn't the type of person to shrink just because the group had more S rank. Contrary to it, he has to thank them in advance for the experience points! Though he was still a bit wary about facing Niki. He doesn't know what kind of inexplicable things the other party had. He wasn't afraid of Niki's strength. But his knowledge and means. After all, the other party was also a scientist. And a genius at that.

Sometimes, a scientist is far more dangerous than a monster. They could employ hundreds of means because of the knowledge they possessed and invent trump cards that were beyond the cognition of others. What's more, a scientist with powerful strength and a criminal mind.

Just like Fein, who invented a perfect gene serum with Brick. Knowledge creates power. After Gregory's death, Fein had woken up. He had sought power all this time. But what he had to do was learn knowledge. His knowledge isn't enough! If he was just knowledgeable enough, he would have discovered the curse from Gregory and prevented his death! If he had taken time to study and learn all kinds of things such as curse. He would have discovered the curse!

Now, he knew that he still lacked knowledge. Even though he had already read numerous books. Those books were all about subjects that were accessible to people. The problem is, he hasn't delved into supernatural knowledge yet! Just like soul studies, demonic stuff, or knowledge of curses! This world still has a lot of knowledge that he hasn't touched yet!