Chapter 829 (1/2)

Chapter 829: Findings at the Snow Mountain

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The Mathematical Olympiad textbook itself did not bear much significance, but the premonition attaching to it did. During the initial exploration of the Dreamland, Roland had discovered that the books that he had never read were all blank, and this theory applied to both the books on bookstands and those in the library. Most books were nothing but blank sheets topped with a cover. He even speculated that those book covers were productions of some thin threads of his memories fading into oblivion. If he had never seen a book, it would never exist in the dream world.

But the Mathematical Olympiad textbook on Zero’s desk debunked his theory.

He wondered why he had not noticed the peculiarity at the beginning. Had he overlooked it during the exploration in the first two or three months, or it was actually a change that occurred later?

If it was the latter, he had to probe into it.

If the Mathematical Olympiad textbook could come out of thin air and gradually restore its original appearance, would other books do the same trick? What about things he had never beheld?

Roland tried to figure out the connection between the three events, which were the strange power he had obtained, the extermination of Fallen Evils, and the release of the Force of Nature. He was eager to find out if they were the driven factors of the changes to this world.

“Your Majesty?”

Nightingale’s voice interrupted his train of thoughts.

Roland looked down and found that he was stroking Nightingale’s feet with his hands without noticing it. The thin fabrics of socks did not prevent him from touching Nightingale’s smooth skin and dainty toes.

Nightingale looked a little embarrassed. “I changed my socks, but since I couldn’t take a shower on the ship, I’m probably still a bit dirty… Would you mind if I taking a shower first?”

Roland was abashed. He did not know why he did that when his mind was apparently on some serious matters.

Plus, the equivocal remark “take a shower first” seemed to contain some unintended meanings, but his action was absolutely unintentional!

While he was rummaging for an appropriate answer, the knocking on the office door greatly alleviated his trouble. After Nightingale vanished in the Mist, Roland cleared his throat and said, “Come in.”

Agatha came into the office. After an unceremonious bow, she asked, “All the samples from the Great Snow Mountain have been transferred to the Third Border City. Do you want to take a look?”

Roland managed to calm himself down in the guise of contemplation. He then gave an approving nod. “Of course, let’s go now.”

Agatha replied a “yes”, but she soon turned around at the door and asked, “Are you not feeling well?”

“Why did you say that?” Roland was a little surprised.

Agatha answered in a serious tone, “Your voice sounds a little weird, which is a typical symptom of a cold. Although the Months of Demons has passed, it’s still the coldest time of the year when snows melt, and people are most vulnerable to diseases at this time around. You aren’t a witch, so you should take care of yourself, not only for you but for the whole human race. Do you understand? Before we take off, I suggest sending for Lily and asking her to check on you.”

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