Chapter 9: Can I take a look at Black Tower Lady's manuscript? Please!

In the light curtain image, Jizi saw several people arrive, and she smiled gently: "Really, every time you make it so nerve-wracking. But it's good that you're back, thanks for your hard work, Sanyueqi, Danheng."

"Jizi~ you should have come earlier." As soon as Sanyueqi saw Jizi, she complained in a coquettish way: "That last antimatter legion was like a swarm of locusts, and we use arrows—fighting them is so exhausting."

"Coming early doesn't help either. My railgun can wipe out a patch, but when Black Tower returns and sees the space station like this, she'll definitely demand we settle the account."

Jizi noticed Xing behind Sanyueqi and proactively introduced herself: "Hi, nice to meet you, I'm Jizi, the navigator of the Astral Express."

"That is to say, whatever the train does, she's in charge." Sanyueqi added with a smile.

Jizi smiled faintly, not denying: "Along the way, Sanyueqi, you haven't caused any trouble for us, have you?"

"Think about your answer first~" Sanyueqi furrowed her brows slightly, her eyes revealing a hint of threat.

Xing merely shrugged: "I've never seen such a clumsy girl."

"That's just my personality!" Sanyueqi raised the corners of her mouth, actually quite pleased: "I didn't cause trouble this time... getting used to it is fine, look, Danheng is already used to it."

Danheng simply closed his eyes: "I have the right to remain silent."

"Hahaha, young people easily become close; it looks like you've gotten quite acquainted." Jizi was happy to see them like that: "Come on, let's go see Asta."

When the group arrived, Asta had just finished issuing a series of commands.

"You're back? It's great to see you all safe and sound. Alan just came by and told me about the containment section and his injury... Thanks to your help, thank you."

Upon seeing the members of the train crew, Asta's originally tense nerves finally relaxed a bit.

"Let's go talk to the staff. At times like this, nobody wants another accident inside the space station. By the way, have you tried contacting Black Tower?" Jizi suddenly asked.

Asta's eyes flickered with wistfulness: "I've sent many emails, all sank like stones. Miss Jizi, you know her—the space station is just her warehouse for storing followers and curiosities; she never gave it a thought."

"I knew as much." Jizi was also rather helpless, but she comforted: "No problem, I'll also send a message to Black Tower, saying we brought the curiosities she wants—at least that might still interest her."

"That would be a great help." Asta's face, like a flower, finally showed a hint of a smile; compared to the space station constantly blaring alarms, this really is a rare piece of good news.

"Black Tower Lady is a genius, but managing the staff and politely responding to the Erudite Society's various nitpicks is beyond her capabilities, and I happen to be able to handle those."

"No matter what the problem, as long as you say it's Black Tower Lady's will, it's fine—after all, Black Tower herself is the embodiment of 'wisdom.'" Recalling the help Black Tower Lady had given her, Asta's eyes almost sparkled with little stars.

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Hearing Asta's every sentence inseparable from "Black Tower," Filien also grew curious about Black Tower's identity.

"Ms. Frieren, this 'Black Tower' seems very powerful, likely someone who can affect the situation of other worlds, right?" Seeing Asta's respectful demeanor, Filien spontaneously thought of Ms. Selie.

When those first‑class mages mention Ms. Selie, their expressions of respect and admiration are exactly the same as Miss Asta's.

"From what they said, this Black Tower Lady is a real piece of work with a terrible personality." Hutark slumped in his chair, brows slightly furrowed: "She's obviously the owner of the space station, yet she pays no heed to the staff who follow her, as if their lives have nothing to do with her... truly a cold‑hearted person."

"Those who can be called 'geniuses' more or less have aspects that ordinary people can't comprehend." Frieren gazed at the dusty magic books on the shelf, as if recalling something, and said leisurely: "You know, in the eyes of many big shots, ordinary humans might be not even as good as ants... Hutark, when you walk through the forest, do you pay attention to the ants under your feet?"

Hutark opened his mouth and was momentarily stunned.

"People with this kind of personality are usually those who dash madly after truth." Frieren yawned, "I've seen far too many of them."

Filien saw Zan Yin in the corner, holding a bottle and spacing out, and asked curiously: "Lord Zan Yin, what are you thinking about?"

"Hmm, I'm thinking, if Black Tower Lady were a young, beautiful miss, this awful personality wouldn't exactly be a detriment."

"Uh..." Filien's face showed utter disgust.

"Those willing to devote all their time to wisdom and truth certainly won't be young; maybe they're a doddering old witch~" Frieren flashed a sly smile.

On another part of the Teyvat continent, seeing Miss Asta hold Black Tower Lady in such high esteem, Jiesi couldn't help but feel very curious.

In Jiesi's and Weiketuo's view, just the reality‑altering technique of the Silver Wolf Lady would be enough for them to spend a long time researching it, but from what they said, Black Tower Lady seems even more formidable than the Silver Wolf.

Upon mentioning "the embodiment of wisdom," Jiesi subconsciously thought of Professor Heimo Dingge.

Although the professor founded this Progressive City, over the centuries his thinking has gradually turned conservative. As his student, Jiesi still maintains respect and humility toward him, but deep down he no longer acknowledges him.

"I don't know what achievements Black Tower Lady has attained—did she also create a progressive city... or perhaps a progressive nation?" Weiketuo also could no longer hold back his curiosity.

But just then, it seemed as if the pink‑haired girl in the light curtain had heard their thoughts, and she began to introduce that famous genius.

"Black Tower Lady?"

She is a member of the 'Genius Club,' a heaven‑favored prodigy blessed by the Wisdom Star God; since the birth of the Erudite Venerable, there have been only 84 such people.

So Black Tower Lady is extremely willful... she only does what interests her, and once she loses interest she leaves immediately; this space station is precisely such a product...

Not long ago, I lent out one of her manuscript materials for reference; it should still be in the main control section—if you're interested, you can take a look.

Wisdom Star God?!

After hearing the explanation, both Jiesi and Weiketuo caught that name.

They had more or less heard legends from the Rune Continent when they were young—such as the Wind Goddess Janna, the Forge God of the Eternal Flame of Northern Freljord...

But compared to the Wisdom Star God, the difference in prestige is just too great!

Though they inhabit different worlds, Jiesi and Weiketuo can somewhat guess that Black Tower Lady's findings might not help their Hextech research at all. But scientists are the embodiment of curiosity, and for Jiesi to resist learning about it is really hard.

If Asta's words aren't exaggerated, then Black Tower Lady is one of the 84 wisest beings in the universe—just that title alone might already be comparable to the deities of the Rune Continent.

And her research manuscript materials are naturally precious beyond words.

Unfortunately, Asta said that to Xing, not to the two of them. Right now, Jiesi just wishes Xing would hurry and find Black Tower Lady's manuscript materials, so they could take a look... even just a glance would be great!