The Olympiad Math itself was not important. What was important was the sign it represented. During his initial exploration in the Dream World, he was sure that the books he had not read were all blank. Most of the books in the bookstall and the library only had one cover. He even guessed that these covers came from a corner of his memory. If he had never seen them before, perhaps the books themselves did not even exist.
However, the Olympiad Math textbook on Zero's desk overturned his conclusion.
Why did he not notice anything strange at the beginning? Did he miss something in the first two or three months of exploration, or did this change happen later?
If it was the latter, then it was worth pondering.
If Olympiad Math could create something out of nothing and gradually recover, then what about other books, or in other words, everything he had never seen before?
Obtaining the strange power, eliminating the Fallen Evils, liberating the Force of Nature... What was the connection between all these? Could it be the cause of the world's change? These were all questions that Roland desperately wanted to find the answer to.
"Your Majesty?"
Nightingale's voice suddenly interrupted his thoughts.
Roland lowered his head, only to find that his hands had unknowingly pressed on the instep of her feet and were unconsciously rubbing back and forth. Through the thin socks, he could clearly feel her smooth skin and slender toes.
"Although I've changed into a new one, I can't wash my body on the ship," Nightingale said a little embarrassedly. "I'm afraid it's still a little dirty... How about I go wash first?"
Roland suddenly felt very embarrassed. He was obviously thinking about something very important. Why did he subconsciously do this?
And what did she mean by "go wash first"? I didn't do it on purpose!
Just when he did not know how to explain, there was a sudden knock on the office door, which helped him ease the atmosphere. After Nightingale disappeared into the Mist, he cleared his throat and said, "Come in."
It was Agatha who walked into the office. She gave a simple salute and said, "All the samples from the Great Snowmountain have been transferred to the Third Border City. Would you like to have a look?"
Roland pretended to think for a while and nodded after he calmed down. "Of course, go now."
"Yes," replied Agatha. When she reached the door, she turned back. "Are you not feeling well?"
"Why do you ask?" He was slightly surprised.
"Your voice sounds a little strange. This is a sign of catching a cold," Agatha said seriously. "Although the Months of Demons have passed, it's coldest when the snow melts. It's very easy for diseases to enter the body. You're not a witch, so you should always remember to protect your body. Even if it's not for yourself, you have to think about the whole human race. Do you understand? Before we depart, I'll ask Lily to examine you first. "
…
Fortunately, this inspection didn't take too long. Roland didn't know whether to laugh or cry as he drank a bottle of Lily's special "Dispel Disease Water". Under the heavy protection of his personal guards and witches, he entered the Impassable Mountain Range.
The Taquila survivors who came to welcome him made him feel slightly relieved.
Except for Pasha and Alethea, the others were all familiar "frequent visitors in the Dream World" — "No. 76" Phyllis, "Magic Bug Nest" Falty, "Lightless Curtain" Dawnen, and "Shadow Walker" Ling. Except for Phyllis, the others also appeared as male God's Punishment Warriors, but they were people who had enjoyed the Dream World, so their eyes were much calmer.
"I heard that you want to keep those insects of unknown origin in our hall, and you want to see if you can domesticate them?" Alethea was the first to speak. "Mortal King, I have to admit that you're really bold. You're not inferior to those crazy researchers of the Quest Society. But this kind of curiosity can also destroy you. You know, those are the species left by the enemies in the deep sea!"
"That's why I want you to guard them. The captured insects are not aggressive and can't drill holes. You only need a secret chamber to control them." Roland shrugged. "And according to Agatha's observation, these insects don't have self-awareness. They only eat and reproduce according to their instincts. We can't rule out the possibility that the escaped multi-eyed monster can control them again. But if even it can get close to Neverwinter, we'll probably be doomed. "
"Isn't Agatha a member of the Quest Society?" Alethea shook her main tentacle disapprovingly. Since she was also a high ascendant before her transformation, her respect for the Ice Witch was not as obvious as Phyllis's.
Agatha, who was innocent, just curled her lips and obviously did not want to bicker with Alethea.
"If that's the case, Celine is also a member of the Quest Society. If she hears this, she'll definitely argue with you again." Pasha dragged Agatha behind her and then apologized to Roland. "Alethea is just worried that these strange insects may cause harm to Neverwinter. She doesn't mean anything else."
"It doesn't matter." Roland waved his hand. "Let's go take a look at them first."
He knew that Alethea's words were not unreasonable, but what Agatha and Lightning mentioned in the report was really significant. If they destroyed all the insects because of a little risk, it would be like giving up eating for fear of choking. Placing them under the mountains was a form of insurance in itself.
"Yes, please follow me." Pasha nodded.
…
After passing through the wide hall and narrow passage, they entered another open area, which was about the size of four or five castles. Several Stones of Lighting embedded in the wall could roughly outline its outline. The ground under their feet looked like it had been plowed. There was loose soil everywhere, and they could hear the pitter-patter of water coming from the other side.
"This is a new cultivation room that Fran opened up," Pasha said. "There's only one exit. The underground water comes from the rock wall, so it's safe. But … are you really going to cultivate mushrooms and insects in there? "
"Because those huge mushrooms are the insects' food," Agatha explained. "If they can grow normally here, we can get a large number of insects with very little effort."
"If they can't be transplanted, I'll have to let Lily cultivate them artificially." Roland regretfully thought that it was a pity that the mushrooms in the snow mountain ruins were poisonous and could not be eaten. Otherwise, with the huge size of the underground mushrooms, they could become a high-protein food that could replace meat.
"Why do you need so many insects?" Phyllis asked curiously. "If it's just to study them, wouldn't it be enough to keep a few in captivity?"
"They may be of great use to the development of Neverwinter." Roland motioned to Agatha. "If the report is correct."
The latter nodded. She found a strange insect lying on a mushroom and dragged it to the ground. She then summoned two icicles and nailed it to the joints of the insect's head and waist.
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