bookbashuk Chapter 776 His Name is Caesar (1)
Chapter 776 His Name is Caesar (1)
Facing Paimon's slightly puzzled expression, Guram raised the corner of his mouth slightly, revealing a meaningful and smug smile, and said slowly:
"Because in the Void, no information about you has been recorded yet."
He paused for a moment, then added with more conviction, "To be precise, there is no record of your activities in Xumi City."
"However, I do find traces of you in the entry and exit records of Omos Port. That's why I can confidently assert that this is your first time in Xumi City."
[In fact, the key lies in the broad geographical concept of "Xumeru", rather than being limited to "Xumeru City" itself.]
[Does this person look familiar? Ah, I remember! Isn't this one of the people who came to visit in the Huachengguo plot, determined to persuade Tinari to come out of retirement?]
[Full of details - he first focused on Tinari, then turned his gaze to us new visitors.]
"So?" Ying narrowed her eyes slightly, her tone calm but alert, "You want to stop us from entering Xumi City?"
Being able to accurately determine that they were new arrivals, this Void System was truly remarkable. However, Guram's specific mention of this point was likely not without purpose; there must be a deeper meaning behind it.
Guram quickly waved his hands, putting on a kind smile: "Misunderstanding, misunderstanding! Don't think too much about it."
"I have no intention of stopping you three. On the contrary, the Order of the Lords has always been warm and hospitable. We thoughtfully provide every traveler from afar with a convenient tool—the Void Terminal—to help you better integrate into Xumi's city life."
As he spoke, he reached into his arms, ready to take out three brand new terminal devices.
However, the next moment, his movements froze.
I saw the traveler in front of me, the little loli with white hair and red eyes, and the mysterious creature floating in the air - Paimon, all took out a void terminal in unison and wore it on their ears skillfully.
Ying smiled slightly, her tone gentle yet calm: "Thank you for your kindness, but if it is a void terminal, our friends in Xumi have already prepared it for us."
"Tinari also explained the specific usage to us in detail on the way here."
"I-I see..." Guram's hand was still suspended in mid-air, a trace of embarrassment that was difficult to conceal appeared on his face. "You three are really well prepared, nothing is wrong."
It turned out that when they arrived at the port of Omos, Ming Yuan had already informed Ying and his party in advance: Anyone entering Xumi City will be issued a void terminal with basic permissions by the Ministry of Education.
However, given that they needed to bring a token to meet Caesar, and the terminal permissions granted to ordinary passengers were extremely limited, Ming Yuan simply lent his high-authority terminal to Ying.
Afterwards, I dreamed that Yue Ruixi also generously gave her terminal to Paimon on the grounds that "the knowledge contained in the void is limited, and only high-level terminals can access deep information."
On the way, Tinari also took the initiative to say that he was temporarily living in Huacheng Castle and did not need to frequently access the void network on a daily basis, so he handed over his terminal to Iya.
At this point, each of Ying and his group holds a highly authorized void terminal in their hands, which is not only fully functional, but also far beyond the scope of what ordinary tourists can access.
I can't help but lament the protagonists of the other plot line. Not only are they completely in the dark, but they also naively try to use the tourists' Void Terminal to search for information about the Grass God.
This is what it's like to have someone lead the way.
[The Omos Harbor plotline really saves us from a lot of meaningless plot lines...]
[Currently, comparing the two plot lines, the amount of information the protagonists of the Huacheng plot line obtain is far less than that of the Port of Omos plot line.]
[The protagonists of the Castle Transformation plotline don't know yet that the huge tree they saw in their dreams is the World Tree.]
After failing to successfully deliver the void terminal to Ying and his group, Guram quietly turned his attention to Tinari, trying to win the support of his former classmate.
He persuaded her sincerely, "Tinari, are you sure you won't reconsider this? Our project is crucial, and we desperately need outstanding people like you to join us!"
Upon hearing this, Tinari simply smiled calmly and waved his hand gently, his tone gentle but somewhat distant:
"Senior Guram, are you joking?"
"I'm just an ordinary forest ranger who left the Order upon receiving my diploma. I spend my days wandering through the rainforest, far away from the disputes of the academic world. How can I possibly deserve such high praise from you?"
"Now that you are my senior, how can I dare to get involved in such a grand research project?"
These words appeared to be extremely humble, but in reality, they held a sharp edge. Guram's face instantly darkened, turning an unpleasant liver color.
Of course he could hear it - hidden in those seemingly self-deprecating words was a sarcasm and distance that was hard to ignore.
After all, who was Tinari? He was the sage's direct disciple, a once-in-a-century genius within the School of Knowledge of the Order, a distinguished graduate whose astonishing talent had shaken the entire academic world and earned him the title "The Light of Wisdom."
Even though he had long since left the power center of the House of Lords and hidden in the jungle to perform his patrol duties, as long as he was willing to look back, he could return to the pinnacle of academia in a very short time.
Because of this, the Council of Churches repeatedly extended olive branches to him, promising him high positions and resources, hoping that he would return to the front line of research.
Looking back at himself, Guram, the scholar who once boasted of his talent and promising future, has now been burdened with the empty and pale title of senior in vain during the years since Tinari quietly left, and it is difficult to find any achievements worthy of praise.
The once brilliant academic halo has long been dimmed by the dust of time. Now, he has to put aside his dignity and humbly beg a quitting scholar to change his mind.
Such a huge gap is like countless fine silver needles piercing the heart. The pain spreads silently and is almost suffocating.
However, all this is ultimately just Guram's inner monologue and struggle.
In reality, Tinari's decision to stay away wasn't out of indifference or arrogance. He never considered himself a genius, but rather always clearly aware of his own limitations.
In his opinion, if he wants to truly catch up with those top scholars, he needs to make efforts that are unimaginable to ordinary people, and he is not currently qualified to participate in core research projects.
Furthermore, what exactly was this so-called "project research" aimed at? Was it a profound study of wisdom or a covert power game? Its specific content remained shrouded in mystery, and Tinari knew nothing about it.
He had written many times and sent letters to the wise mentor in the House of Ordinances, trying to seek guidance and answers, but each time, he was met with silent rejection and cold disregard.
Before he could get a glimpse of the full picture of this mysterious research, whether from the perspective of reason, morality, or a prudent assessment of his own abilities, refusal was the only firm and appropriate choice in Tinari's mind.