Star Railway: The Pioneer's Journey

Chapter 394 Doctor of Truth: The Perfect Scholar?

When you're still an ordinary person, you're always indignant about the reasons why those in high positions "want to save face."

Their wishful thinking that life is above all else, and their refusal to accept help from others for the sake of so-called "face," plunges themselves and their compatriots into an abyss of sorrow, is undoubtedly foolish.

...But once you've truly reached this level, you realize how ridiculous your previous thoughts were.

Just like back then, when they heard that the Immortal Ship Luofu was disturbed by the Star Core and Kafka wanted them to go to Luofu, Yunzhi's first thought was also "Of course we have to handle it ourselves" and "We can't let outsiders laugh at us."

They are xenophobic because they are very confident in the strength of their faction.

This is a common human tendency to think that if outsiders help them, ordinary people will think that the rulers are incompetent, and the rulers will feel that they have lost face, thus developing hatred towards those who help them.

That's why there's a saying, "A small favor is appreciated, but a large favor is resented."

Even if we really need outside help, we must make it seem like we are still in control of the situation.

Now, Yunzhi openly supports Belloberg's contestant, accusing (?) the inheritor of Xianzhou Ancient Martial Arts of using despicable means to frame his opponent...

Actually, I did struggle with myself for 0.1 seconds.

Then they called the Earth Balance Office to handle the matter.

There was no other way; when such a mess comes up during a major tournament, if you don't speak up yourself and let Luca clarify things, things will get really messy.

He could almost picture it: today Luca would clarify, and tomorrow the company's entertainment headline would be—"Shocking! The Immortal Boat Alliance is bullying the weak like this?"

Lose your face!

There are no problems with Luca's side. The True Lord personally clarified things for him. If they are still not satisfied, Qiong Guanzhen would welcome them.

Even if all else fails, the Jade Palace is waiting.

The following matches went smoothly, and Shuojin suffered a crushing defeat. Luca's public opinion surged like a tidal wave, only to be suppressed by an even stronger force.

After the match, the audience was not particularly excited; most were still immersed in their own sense of justice.

Yun Zhi was getting a headache from the whispers she overheard in the crowd.

Suddenly, someone appeared beside me.

It is said that rumors stop with the wise.

A deep but very stern voice came through:

"It's a pity that this immortal ship, Luofu, has fooled too many people."

See? This is truly shameful.

"Professor Veritas Ladio".

Yunzhi was actually a little confused.

Why... does it seem like my disguise is nonexistent? Can anyone see through it?

Dr. Truth came to watch the martial arts ceremony.

Star gods are the object of study for all scholars, even though their power is beyond reach.

As the star god closest to humanity besides the deceased Archivist, [Hunter] Lan receives a great deal of attention.

The main body is hunting across the universe at such a fast speed that it cannot be found, so many people's attention has shifted to its lieutenant.

And indeed, there were gains.

For example, right now.

Ladio could tell what Yunzhi was wondering by looking at his expression, and his gaze silently shifted to Yunzhi's big tail.

—There, a tiny head peeked out.

Although it's just a small doll, its appearance is incredibly distinctive.

"I heard that Lady Black Tower of the Genius Club also has many such dolls."

Ladio didn't rush over to stare at Him, but instead changed the subject.

Yun nodded: "Yes, I suppose His appearance was inspired by that place."

He continued, somewhat annoyed:

"After all, what's the point of everyone staring at him during a grand martial arts competition like a martial arts ceremony?"

Ladio glanced at the towering throne in the stands, then thought of the previous two instances of the Star God's descent that had caused delays or outright cancellations of the matches...

"This is a sign that the Emperor's bow is respected by his people."

Dr. Truth said this.

Yun smiled and said, "That's right."

This phenomenon occurs precisely because people respect them.

"Professor Ladio, since you're here today, I have a question I'd like to ask you."

"Please speak."

Yunzhi's smile held an ambiguous meaning:

What is your opinion on the "perfectionist scholar"?

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The Perfect Scholar...

This is actually one of the taboo words of the Erudite Society.

The term "perfect scholar" originates from Rupert II's scepter system, whose extremely powerful computers once sparked a war of schools of thought within the Society of Scholars, causing it to fall apart.

When Ladio was born, the War of the Schools had ended far, far too long ago. The scepter system had collapsed entirely because of Pattvia. Perhaps some scepters were still clinging to life, but those scepters were things that no one dared to touch.

"You probably wouldn't believe me if I said I had absolutely no interest in that kind of thing."

"This is Dr. Truth's answer."

Yun let out a small "ha":

"At least in my eyes, no scholar can resist such temptation."

"You're right."

Ladio moved closer to the stands, leaning against the railing, and said:

"No one can refuse to be a 'genius'."

"I have never seen the so-called 'scepter' system, but I believe that if it appeared in front of me, I would probably fight for it at all costs."

Because of that, many research problems could be easily solved, and even ordinary people could gain wisdom and abilities comparable to geniuses.

"But those things are history, and even the creations of genius cannot escape the fate of destruction."

Ladio smiled, but it was unclear whether it was out of regret or something else:

"Having briefly possessed the erudite knowledge of genius creation, it ultimately could not escape the reality of being torn apart by the allure of selfish desires."

"Therefore, I confess that I may aspire to be the perfect scholar, and also yearn to use the scepter to question the learned sage..."

Ladio's eyes were clear:

"However, I do not want the scepter to appear again."