Chapter 411: The Vast Application Prospects of Extraordinary Knowledge
After carefully recounting my experiences to the Academy Head, she fell into deep thought.
However, I did not tell her my speculation that Qiu Ruxin’s extraordinary item might be related to Extraordinary Knowledge; I only mentioned the relationship between this extraordinary item and fortune. But such matters cannot be assessed solely based on my guesses and descriptions, as the Academy Head would surely be unable to provide any constructive suggestions, since they were all based on my subjective understanding.
What I emphasized more was the existence of those Excavators.
Previously, the Academy Head had already told me that those Abyss Demons would not offer us benefits without a reason; this small world was most likely a trap, and this trap was likely these Excavators.
Didn’t we see how these Excavators suppressed the demons in this small world, preventing them from causing catastrophic damage to it?
The Academy Head indicated that the high-ranking Abyss Demons might be even more wary of the existence of these Excavators.
“Using a game-like method to drive the inhabitants of their world to invade this world? That’s quite an interesting idea.”
“Academy Head, is this something you can do?” I asked tentatively, as this was obviously a technology-related method. However, I sensed extraordinary information within it, so the civilization behind it was likely a terrifying existence that developed in synergy with technology.
“Hmm… how should I put it? Power is power, and skill is skill. The threshold for skill cannot be intuitively measured by levels. The way these Excavators arrive is clearly achieved through a series of skills developed out of a certain system. To be frank, we cannot achieve skills like theirs, as this matter is not linked to power itself.”
“Cannot do it?!” I was shocked upon hearing the Academy Head say this.
“Surprised? If it were just to achieve a similar effect, the Witch Academy has plenty of scholar witches who can facilitate large-scale consciousness arrivals, but this Excavator clearly accomplished it through a different method.”
“A different method?” I looked at the Academy Head in confusion.
“It is true that we can achieve similar things, but this act would be a thankless task for us. However, you should know that many developments do not usually progress in a thankless manner, so this world, or civilization, formed a societal structure based on universal gaming, likely as a result of compromise. What could lead them to such a compromise? That is to maximize the potential of the skills they’ve mastered.”
“I see,” I nodded, but I still felt somewhat puzzled.
“Confused, right? Let’s make a hypothesis: if what guided their development was a piece of Extraordinary Knowledge, and they used technological means to analyze this Extraordinary Knowledge to ultimately achieve such methods, what do you think?”
“Extraordinary Knowledge?!” I was initially stunned by the Academy Head’s bold hypothesis, but then it gradually seemed quite reasonable; indeed… Could Extraordinary Knowledge explain everything?
“Right. I remember telling you that Extraordinary Knowledge can be used not only to create Great Spellbooks. The witches choose this method because the true editing techniques they possess allow them to maximize the utilization of this Extraordinary Knowledge. Other worlds and races can similarly leverage their unique skills to utilize such existence, including technology, which can also analyze it. The prerequisite for technology to touch upon Extraordinary Knowledge is that it must engage with the technological system of the extraordinary field.”
“I understand that.” I nodded. Even if the Academy Head hadn’t explained it this way, I had a general idea.
That unknown civilization accidentally obtained that piece of Extraordinary Knowledge, which then shaped the development system of that civilization. All of this felt normal to them, but from our perspective, it seemed extremely strange.
If we look at it in a way we can understand, that world operates as a whole civilization, guided by a development system, with various technological accomplishments as its derivative skills. Wouldn’t this entire civilization be equivalent to a Great Spellbook?
The operation of the entire civilization is akin to a single operation of the Great Spellbook… Viewed from this perspective… the true editing techniques mastered by the Extraordinary Witches… are they not impressive?
Moreover, creating a Great Spellbook is equivalent to the collision of thoughts among so many people in that whole civilization, which constructs such a perfect Great Spellbook.
No, perhaps the Great Spellbook is not yet perfect and cannot compare to the long-term achievements of a civilization. However, the Great Spellbook, like the spellbook, has a derivative sequence, meaning it can continue to develop just like those civilizations.
At this moment, I suddenly gained a deeper understanding of the Great Spellbook, and I clearly recognized its weight. Its value is worth competing for by extraordinary-level beings!
“It seems you’ve figured something out?” Just then, the Academy Head noticed my reaction and waited for me to come back to my senses before smiling and asking.
“Um…” I also came to my senses and quickly looked at the Academy Head.
“Would you mind sharing your thoughts with me? Your thinking seems very lively. Honestly, we long-lived witches really envy such creative thinking.”
“Eh? The stronger the power, I mean, the higher the level of life, shouldn’t the thinking be more active…”
“But what does that matter? That doesn’t prevent us from envying your boundless imagination. If what you thought of is inconvenient to share, you don’t have to.”
“Well, it’s not much… I was just thinking, is a Great Spellbook developed to its limits similar in level to a civilization that utilizes Extraordinary Knowledge to develop to its limits? And is a civilization based on the Great Spellbook equivalent to another form of a Great Spellbook?”
“An interesting metaphor! Regardless of the form, its essence is an application of Extraordinary Knowledge. The inclusiveness of the extraordinary is very strong. The way you explore the extraordinary path will determine the way the extraordinary rewards you.” The Academy Head’s eyes flashed with surprise at my question, almost taken aback, but then she proceeded to explain many things to me.
Although she didn’t provide me with a definitive answer, she had already presented the answer in front of me.
Everything merely led to the same conclusion through different paths.
However, when she said this, I suddenly thought of that small world where Qiu Ruxin resides. That unique plant technology and the application of earth energy… This is also different from the development of ordinary technological civilizations. If… all of this is also driven by Extraordinary Knowledge?
Once this idea took root, countless pieces of evidence began to frantically validate my thought in my mind!
The will of the world interferes with and shapes extraordinary items through fortune…
It could be extraordinary items formed by Extraordinary Knowledge…
The side effects of the extraordinary item borne by the Child of Fortune, Qiu Ruxin, without enjoying the benefits…
And that extraordinary object’s name, which I don’t know how it was passed down: “Tears of Wild Growth,” along with plant technology…
At this thought, I instinctively swallowed.
“It seems you’ve thought of something again, right? But this time I won’t ask; I’ll leave you with some small secrets.” The Academy Head noticed that I fell into thought again and, looking surprised, didn’t pursue the matter further. A head of the academy wouldn’t stoop to spar with a student.
“Uh…” I nodded as this compassionate teacher was the best.
I also felt a little relieved, as if the Academy Head were to ask, it would indeed be hard for me to lie.
Moreover… there’s also a bit of my selfishness here. It wasn’t that I was coveting that Extraordinary Knowledge. After all, if I really wanted it, I wouldn’t have to return it when Qiu Ruxin gave it to me. Even if that extraordinary item was tied to fortune, how could that bind me? That’s impossible.
I simply wanted that which originally belonged to Qiu Ruxin to remain hers, but I still didn’t know the Academy’s attitude and how they would handle this situation. Would they directly seize it?
However… at this moment, I suddenly realized I had overlooked something very important: that small world would eventually merge with the Main World, and Qiu Ruxin would come to the Main World. This is not something I could unilaterally change; it is bound to happen sooner or later.
In this moment, it seemed I figured something out; rather than hiding this secret alone, it would be better to utilize the wisdom of the Academy Head from the start.
Hesitant and unable to decide, this choice made me feel uncomfortable. But when I realized that, in the end, it all boiled down to who was important to me, that was the key.
Is the Academy Head, who genuinely cares about me, even if she occasionally puts me in a difficult position, but overall treats me well, more important? Or is it that unlucky girl I’ve known for only a few days purely by “fate”?
Of course… it’s the Academy Head.
Moreover… from Qiu Ruxin’s perspective, helping her escape from her misfortunes is likely what she desires, isn’t it?
This isn’t betrayal; betrayal is merely seen from my perspective. I don’t need to impose my own views on others; that’s all.
“I can say it now; do you want to hear it, Academy Head?” At this moment, I had made my decision and suddenly looked up at the Academy Head.
“Oh? If you’re willing to say it, I naturally want to listen.” Mei Linde looked at my expression and flashed a hint of surprise, which was soon hidden, then her tone carried a hint of expectation, as she was also curious about what could make Xiao Han decide to speak.
“Actually… I also have a guess. I mentioned earlier that the technological development of that world is somewhat strange, with plant technology based on the Plant Network in the information age. So… could the technological development in this world also have been influenced by Extraordinary Knowledge? And that civilization invaded this world and named themselves Excavators; isn’t the so-called digging for secrets referring to this Extraordinary Knowledge?”
“Oh? You actually thought of this?” The Academy Head’s eyes flashed with a hint of amazement, seemingly surprised that I could think of this layer.
“Did the Academy Head already guess this?” I was slightly taken aback.
“I just had this idea when you mentioned plant technology.”
“Then… Academy Head, what’s the Academy’s stance on this Extraordinary Knowledge…”
“It’s naturally a must-have.” The Academy Head said with a smile, “Seeing your reaction, you have some guesses, don’t you?”
“Yes…” I felt a slight disappointment upon receiving the Academy Head’s answer. As expected, how precious is Extraordinary Knowledge, who would be willing to let go of such a juicy piece of meat?
“Speak, I see your demeanor; extraordinary knowledge naturally goes to those with fate, the Academy has to have it, but there is no specification on who specifically takes it. Aren’t you a part of the Academy?”
“Eh? Me? Wait, no, I mean, oh no, I was thinking that thing belongs to Qiu Ruxin. I was originally wondering if it could belong to her, not me. If I wanted it, Qiu Ruxin couldn’t hold onto it…”
“Haha… no need to explain, isn’t it all the same? You don’t need to explain something that is already unclear. Whether it’s you or that girl named Qiu Ruxin, if you hope that what originally belonged to her still belongs to her, then doesn’t she belong to the Witch Academy?”
“Eh?!” I widened my eyes, somewhat incredulous.
“What are you so surprised about? Is the Witch Academy that inadequate in your eyes? As long as you have the ability to seize it, it’s yours; witches also uphold principles and reason. But I need to remind you, in about a month, you might encounter other extraordinary witches and several other academy heads in that world. If you want to do something, you’d better hurry.” At this moment, the Academy Head also put down her black tea and came to my side.
“…”
At this moment, I fell silent, as the Academy Head said I didn’t need to explain anything now. If I wanted to do something, then I should go do it.
Now… I seemed to want to return to that small world because I was starting to become interested in that Extraordinary Knowledge.
But it wasn’t an interest driven by possession; it was an interest in being able to guide the development of plant technology in this world. I could even directly rationally suspect that the price Qiu Ruxin bore was the benefit of subtly advancing the development of such a system in this world.
Moreover, considering Lanas Island, where Qiu Ruxin is located, this small nation is also the origin of plant technology and the Plant Network in this world. If all this can be attributed to the abilities of this extraordinary item…
This reasonable conjecture doesn’t seem wrong; at least it’s an attempt.
Since that extraordinary item formed from Extraordinary Knowledge can promote a civilization to develop such a technological system, what kind of promoting effect can it have on spells?
I’m really curious!
Perhaps… once I go back again, I could begin by learning from the foundational theories of their plant technology. There might be some type of “enlightenment” contained within that Extraordinary Knowledge, right?
Just like the Grand Wisdom Enlightenment Spell.
Although Teacher Ji’s research on this Extraordinary Knowledge has made me more clearly understand the difficulty in developing it, my goal is not to completely analyze it, but rather to see if I can derive any techniques or spells from it, similar to how the Reverse Summoning Spell works; even though it’s somewhat lacking, you can’t say it has no use.
“Xiao Han, let’s not talk about that small world or Extraordinary Knowledge for now; I see you’ve absorbed so much information over this period, and it’s getting a bit confusing, right? Go back and digest it properly. By the way… think about what else you could do during this time back.”
“What else can I do…” The Academy Head’s gentle reminder suddenly cleared my mind!
Right now, I want to go back and study whether that Extraordinary Knowledge can spark new ideas when it collides with spells. The support for me to take this step is, of course, foundational knowledge!
Vast knowledge!
I need a vast information library, or a repository of materials, to serve as my foundation.
It can allow me to calmly respond to any difficulties I face.
Memory Shelf Spellbook… no, that’s not enough; just reading won’t suffice in terms of time.
Perhaps… a portable Earth Vein System!
It can download and store all that informational data, and even when I get to that world, it can still become my most important information retrieval tool!
“It seems you already have a plan. Go do it quickly.”
“Um! Academy Head, I still have things to attend to, so I won’t disturb you.” I nodded and rose to bid farewell, as if I had been filled with motivation.
Looking at my departing figure, the Academy Head chuckled lightly, a hint of a smile still on her lips, and then began to tidy up the dessert plates and cups beside her.
