Celestial Era: The Rise of the Full-Time Enhancer
Chapter 47 Assessment ( 2 )

Vincent didn't hurriedly come forward like the others as he tried to look around first.

'I can feel that I'm being monitored… but I can't tell where it is coming from. Hmm… Is this because of a Magic Tool?' Vincent thought as he found several suspicious items on the walls and the ceiling.

At first glance, they seem to be normal orbs designed to give light within the room but it seems that it has other purposes.

The unique chandelier was also the same.

This made him very interested in the items since as a 2-Star Aura Knight, he should be capable of tracing anyone who watches him. This is called Soul Sense. One of the perks of being a 2-Star Aura Knight.

If his Soul Sense doesn't work, it means that the other party has some kind of Mana Art or Soul Art capable of blocking his senses.

If there is indeed something like this, he wanted to study them as well.

Vincent then walked forward to inspect one of the items that no one is currently checking. It is one of the old items that is giving off an ancient aura on it.

It is a closed book and Vincent felt somehow perturbed after seeing it closer.

'There is no writing on it… No title or any significant marks… There are only scratches… What in the world is this book? Isn't this too difficult?'

Vincent shook his head. Well, all the items are actually very difficult for him to appraise without the System's ability.

He then glanced at everyone and noticed that Cedric and the others are already started taking notes.

'I should start as well. Appraise.'

Ding!

[ Appraisal has been successful. ]

[ You have discovered a Skill Book: Mana Drain. ]

[ Skill Book: Mana Drain ]

[ Quality: Tier 1

Durability: 10/10

Description: A book bound by female human skin. It contains a full instruction manual to learn the skill called Mana Drain. Mana Drain is a prerequisite to learning a skill called Soul Extraction, a Tier 4 Skill.

Remarks: This item can not be enhanced. ]

Vincent hastily pulled his hands as soon as he read the part about this book being bound by human skin!

No wonder he was perturbed just by looking at it! This is his first time seeing this kind of book! Although they are also existing in his previous life, he had never seen one in person.

'Is this a common thing? Are all books here being bound by the same method?' Vincent couldn't help but think about this. After all, this is also his first time seeing a book in this world.

'What a crude method… Ugh…' He can only sigh as he made some notes using his writings that only those from Earth will recognize.

Aside from that, his heart also started pounding hard as he read about it being connected to a Tier 4 Mana Art! This is such a precious item here! Although this is only a Tier 1 Mana Art, this is definitely a must-learn.

'Still… this is the third type of item I can't enhance, huh…' Vincent mulled over it after he absorbed all the information.

The first type that he can't enhance was the Beast Cores which are considered Enhancement Stones. The second type was the ones like the Cryogenic Sleeping Chamber which has been enhanced to the fullest already.

Finally, he learned today that he can't enhance a Skill Book.

This is quite an interesting discovery since this means that any book that is being used to genuinely record a skill would have a mysterious power around them.

Perhaps, it was written similar to the technique used to draw the painting that his grandfather had seen. He really wanted to read it and see what kind of mysteries it has.

'Hmm… What about the other one…'

He then continued checking the other old item. He was so immersed in it that he didn't notice that everyone is already looking at him.

"Hmph! Look at him, acting like he's already aware of what that book was..."

"Kuku… He probably just guessed. Those two items were definitely included here just to make sure that no one will get a perfect score."

"True… They aren't called Ancient Artifacts for no reason… Even the Senior Appraisers weren't sure about them."

While the old men are mocking Vincent, Cedric just remained quiet this time and only took a glance at him. He seemed to be quite interested in the Ancient Artifacts as well but he knows that he would have to spend a lot of time appraising them. It's better to check all the easy ones first.

As Vincent was unaware of their thoughts, he just continued appraising the other item and marveling at its incredible description.

[ You have discovered a Damaged Blueprint of an Aircraft ]

[ Damaged Blueprint of an Aircraft ]

[ Quality: Unknown

Durability: 4/10

Number of Enhancement: 0/10

Description: A damaged blueprint of a highly advanced aircraft. Almost 20% of its content is missing while another 10% was covered by spots of ink.

Remarks: No special properties found. Durability will be upgraded in every enhancement. There is a high chance that the spots of ink will be removed if it's fully enhanced. ]

Vincent's eyes were stuck on the blueprint as he carefully analyzed it. This is something that he would like to show to Tara!

'Incredible… My visit here is definitely gainful even if I don't get the job.'

He just found another proof that this world isn't just a world of swords and magic!

'Alright, let's focus on my assessment for now… I can't always get sidetracked.' Vincent took a deep breath to concentrate as he listed what he found out on his notes.

As for the other 18 items, they were all quite normal. There were 13 Uncommon Items, 4 Rare Items, and 1 Damaged Epic Sword.

'Hmm… Only less than 10 minutes had passed and I'm already done… Should I go in now?'

As expected, Vincent finished too early. The others are still on their fourth or fifth item but he's already done.

He thought of entering the conference room already but he felt that he would be too suspicious. It was as if he already know what was the assessment beforehand!

Since he didn't want to complicate things and get called a cheater, he decided to wait for another 15 minutes before he felt that enough time had passed…

He no longer hesitated this time and entered the conference room after being scrutinized by the other applicants.