"Hmm?" Rob had just caught a fat catfish and was wondering if he should steam it or barbecue it. He was caught off guard by the sudden question, but the boy was quick-witted. He immediately put on a serious face and answered without hesitation, "I want to be a person who is beneficial to the people in the future! I want to fight for the sake of mankind. "
The Great Sage was amused by the Archmage's textbook answer. "Indeed, this is what Steins and Demain, Your Honor has always hoped for. You should also know that they asked me to teach you because they are afraid that you will go astray in the future."
The old man paused for a moment, then continued, "Compared to others, your potential is too shocking. This means that if there are no accidents, the power you will obtain in the future will also be unprecedentedly strong. With great power, the choices you will face will also be incomparably difficult."
"So, teacher, are you worried that one day I will do something that will harm the interests of mankind?" The twelve-year-old Rob still did not quite understand the meaning behind the Great Sage's words.
"No, it is the opposite." Tobias shook his head. "I am more worried that one day you will be held hostage by so-called responsibility and make a decision that is not in line with your heart."
"Huh? What does that mean? "
Tobias put down the fishing rod in his hand and stood up with the help of the boy. "Whether it is Steins or I, we are only doing one thing in this life, and that is to make our race stronger. Only when a race is strong can the majority of the people in this race have enough to eat, not be bullied, and control their own destiny. All the decisions we make are based on this most fundamental starting point."
The old man said, "I don't know if you have read my book, 'The Wealth of Nations'. I said that the country is actually a tool used by a small group of people to manage the majority. You and I have seen the corrupt and degenerate side of the upper class, the greedy and arrogant faces of the nobles. They are like aphids in the field, not producing but enjoying the fruits of others' labor. When I was young, I asked myself more than once whether our world would be better without these fat fellows, whether our race would be stronger, and the final answer I got was disappointing."
"Whether we are willing to admit it or not, history is driven by a small number of people. The majority of ordinary people are narrow-minded. Due to the limitations of their position, when faced with important historical decisions, they often show varying degrees of shortsightedness. This is undoubtedly fatal to the continuation and development of a race. Perhaps in a few hundred or thousand years, this situation will improve, and ordinary people will be able to receive the education of the nobles. Their horizons will broaden, and everyone will be able to think about the future. When that time comes, everyone will be the master of the country. I am willing to believe from the bottom of my heart that that day will come." Tobias suddenly changed the topic.
"But not now. This is not our era. If our race wants to become stronger, we need a wise king. We need nobles with a sense of honor and a sense of mission. We need true heroes! We need a small number of people who stand higher and see further, to make the choice for the fate of the entire race, to guide us, and to lead us to a better future.
"In the past, the people who did this job were old people like Steins and me. But in the end, old people will be eliminated by history. One day, you will take over the scepter from our hands, and we all believe that in the end, you will surpass us old bones, surpass others of the same generation, and even those famous sages in history. You will stand higher than anyone else, and see further than anyone else. I am really curious what kind of magnificent scenery will appear in your eyes when that time comes. And when that time comes, the world in our eyes will inevitably be divided.
"There will definitely be people who will question your decision, question the scenery you see, and even question your standpoint. So, I only have one request. No matter what choice you make in the end, you must not go against your own heart." After saying the last word, the grand scholar stared at Rob, his eyes shining brightly.
In the end, the young man fell silent for a moment, and then said with a sad face, "Uh, I just want to ask, is it too late to jump out of the car halfway?"
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It was unknown if it was a blessing in disguise, but after the attack of the wolves, the expedition team's journey was surprisingly smooth.
Along the way, they did not encounter any powerful beasts, only two bobcats sneakily wandering around the team, trying to take advantage of the unlucky ones who were alone. In the end, the old bandit sneaked over and slit their throats, and after that, the world was peaceful.
During this period, the team also explored an abandoned spider cave. There was an adventurer's corpse inside, and it looked like it had been there for a long time. This poor fellow was unlucky, and became the dinner of the human-faced spiders. Now, all that was left was a pile of bones, but Hansen carried the mercenary's "spirit of exploration" and still found something valuable from the pile of bones.
Three silver coins and a pair of fine iron wristguards. The silver coins were divided equally among the expedition team, and the remaining fine iron wristguards were given to Lolo by Hansen. No one had any objections to this. Fine iron wristguards were the most suitable equipment for swordsmen, and there were only two swordsmen in the team. Since Hansen did not want it, it was normal to give it to the rookie, The Brave.
However, this thing was discovered by everyone. According to the team's previous agreement, if it ended up in Lolo's hands, she would have to compensate the others. But this time, everyone unanimously rejected the girl's compensation. After all, if it was not for the rookie, The Brave, everyone was likely to be buried in the stomach of the wolves. If the expedition team was wiped out, how would there be a chance to divide the spoils of war?
Besides a thick-skinned fellow like Hilton, the other adventurers felt guilty for not being able to rescue Lolo immediately when the wolf king might attack. So, everyone compromised on the matter of the wristguards.
In the end, it was equivalent to Lolo picking up a piece of equipment from the ground. This fine iron wristguard was well-made. Though it was not enchanted, it was considered a fine piece of ordinary equipment. It was worth at least 14 to 15 silver coins, far more than the pile of scrap metal that the rookie, The Brave, and the Magician had.
Luo Luo made a small fortune with the Wristguards. The swordswoman felt that it was a good omen for her to make a profit before entering the Dungeon. It meant that she would return with a fruitful journey.
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