Chapter 1207

Jiesi was momentarily at a loss: "Professor… what exactly are you trying to convey?"

"I just want to say something simple: two words—boundary. Knowledge exists within a boundary, and those who try to cross it will be attacked—just as the Black Tower, honored as an envoy, is like that, and so is the person who built the sky vessel attempting to traverse the heavens, the Weng Faluosi people." Heimerdinger said solemnly, "In my eyes, Weng Faluosi is merely a smaller-scale 'universe'. Just like Boerka, there is a force in the dark limiting the Weng Faluosi people from stepping beyond the boundary of knowledge."

Heimerdinger's words having been spoken, Jiesi's back was instantly drenched in cold sweat.

"Professor… how is this possible?"

"Nothing is impossible." Heimerdinger climbed onto the low stool before him, "Jiesi, I am 307 years old, and my whole life I have pursued the mysteries of science, only to find that some mysteries are better left unsolved. From my experience, the problem posed by Sexis is probably the same."

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""…The fortunate thing is, she's still alive.""

"In San Yue Qi's room, the Black Swan who had just finished examining San Yue Qi said this."

""……""

"Jizi lowered her eyelids, momentarily falling into silence."

""When the train first salvaged San Yue Qi, was she like this?""

"Jizi replied: "The situation is very similar. Only back then, there was no Remembrancer on the train who could diagnose her.""

""But she still woke up naturally. Optimistically speaking, perhaps there is hope this time as well.""

""Waking from the ice-seal, San Yue's memory is a blank slate. Preparing for the worst, I cannot let the same thing happen a second time." Jizi paused, then said, "Let's hear your speculation.""

""Although the evidence is not yet sufficient, based on the current situation… San Yue Qi, her memory may have been hijacked.""

"Jizi repeated this somewhat subtle word: "Hijacked?""

""Miss Jizi, imagine if a person lost the 'ability to remember'—what would happen?""

"Jizi shook her head: "I'm not a biologist. I've heard that in Wengwake there is a fish species with a memory span of less than a second, forgetting instantly. Perhaps something similar could happen?""

""It's a pity that 'short-term memory' and 'inability to remember' are completely different concepts. Perhaps you cannot imagine… an individual who has lost memory function would become a void." The Black Swan continued, "Everything in the cosmos can be interpreted through memory; this is the tenet of the Memory Court, and also the driving force behind the continuation of this path.""

""The 'past' is composed of memory essence, the 'future' is also a possibility that will eventually be transformed, while the 'present'… it never truly exists, merely an abstract expression. Therefore, when a person is affected by the path and loses memory function, their physical form is also implicated. These ice crystals are one such manifestation.""

""…There's something I have never thoroughly investigated, Miss Black Swan. You led us to Weng Faluosi, yet you never wanted to discuss the true purpose. 'Collecting memories'… is not an answer that convinces me.""

""Is Miss Jizi doubting me?""

"Jizi answered truthfully: "I mean no offense; I am merely putting forward a hypothesis. But if possible, I hope to obtain your candor.""

"The Black Swan smiled: "In other words, the time has come for me to prove my innocence… Of course, no problem. The true reason is: Weng Faluosi holds special significance; in the eyes of some Memory Court members who uphold extreme ideals, it… is a 'perfect example.'""

"Jizi frowned: "A perfect example?""

""A world that can only be reflected by the Memory Court's Mirror means that Remembrancers have the right to 'privately hoard' it. If those 'memory' practitioners first grasp the secrets of Weng Faluosi… they might unleash ambition, remolding more worlds into the same pattern.""

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Uneven World.

""Oh oh… this woman really does know a lot!""

"Seeing the veil about Weng Faluosi lifted another layer, Peili became very excited, repeatedly patting Paluos's shoulder, "Haha, I told you so, Paluos—Weng Faluosi definitely hides a secret!""

""All right, you're about to slap my shoulder swollen." Paluos shoved Peila's hand away, lifted his head to gaze at the canopy, "Remodeling… heh, a world that only the Memory Court can reflect is akin to a vault exclusive to the Memory Court? Are they planning to hide what secret in Weng Faluosi?""

""If the extremists of the Memory Court aim for Weng Faluosi and then hijacked San Yue Qi, the logic behind their actions is quite interesting." Kamier glanced instinctively at Leishi, lowering his voice, "Big brother, San Yue Qi… she is likely related to Weng Faluosi.""

"Peili widened his eyes: "Huh? Kamier, you didn't get it wrong, did you? What connection could San Yue Qi possibly have with Weng Faluosi? The locals call her… the Pink Cloud Heavenly Maiden! That basically means they don't know her, right?""

"Paluos smiled: "Peili, don't rush; Kamier likely means: San Yue Qi's path is related to Weng Faluosi's path, right?""

""That's right." Kamier nodded, "Why haven't the Memory Court people hijacked Dan Heng, nor taken Xing's memory, but specifically San Yue Qi? I think this perhaps relates to the missing portion of her earlier memories—those memories are precisely the link to Weng Faluosi.""

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""You spared no effort lobbying the train to come to this star sector, in order to uncover the secret and thwart these people's plot?" Jizi asked."

""Before, I kept silent because I didn't want to drag you all into the internal strife of the Memory Court.""

""However, remaking the world is no easy feat. Those extremists must not be ordinary pathwalkers; they must wield the power of an envoy.""

"The Black Swan's gaze sank: "Perhaps be bolder still—the people I speak of… are not isolated cases but an entire 'organization'. They have already hooked their little finger onto Fuli.""

""Could the ones who abducted San Yue Qi be them?""

""I cannot be certain. At least, they are capable of doing so." The Black Swan lowered her gaze at the girl on the bed wrapped in layers of frost, "I deeply regret San Yue Qi's fate, but the deal I offered remains fair. Weng Faluosi remains an excellent destination; continue investigating, and perhaps we can uncover the truth behind the accident.""

""Miss Jizi, continuing cooperation is the wisest choice……""

"Before the Black Swan's words had even faded, her expression suddenly shifted, and she sharply lifted her head to look out the porthole at Weng Faluosi."

""…?!""

""What happened?""

"The Black Swan drew a deep breath: "…I am partly retracting what I just said, Miss Jizi. We did indeed make a deal, but I have also dragged you into an unforeseen crisis… Please accept my apology.""

"Sensing something amiss, Jizi furrowed her brows: "The situation… has changed?""

"The Black Swan nodded solemnly."

""Fuli… His gaze just swept over Weng Faluosi.""