The Witcher: Start with the Lord Marrying a Wife.

Chapter 519 Plague
However, she could sense that pure and powerful force emanating from the city, influencing every corner of the mirror world.

Lena sighed helplessly, then turned and left the city.

She knew she might not be able to unlock the city's secrets, but she believed the expedition members would find other ways to combat the abyss's encroachment.

In the days that followed, the expedition members continued to explore the mysteries of the mirror world and the real world.

They experienced countless failures and setbacks, but never gave up hope.

Because they know that as long as they are united and forge ahead, nothing can stop them from protecting the peace and tranquility under this starry sky.

And Lena is also constantly growing and improving.

She contributed her wisdom and courage to the expedition team.

Her eyelashes were often covered with ice crystals, a testament to her use of absolute zero abilities during her explorations.

While exploring the depths of the mirror world, the expedition team unexpectedly discovered a forgotten ruin—the Memory Corridor.

This corridor is like a giant labyrinth, containing the memories of countless civilizations swallowed by the abyss.

These memories twinkle like brilliant stars, both mysterious and alluring.

Lena stood at the entrance of the corridor, gazing at the dark passage ahead, her eyes sparkling with curiosity and determination.

She knew that exploring these memories might reveal the secrets of the abyss and provide new clues for fighting against it.

However, she also understood that this process could be fraught with unknowns and dangers.

"Lena, are you sure you want to go in?" David's voice came from behind. He looked at Lena with concern, his eyes full of worry.

Lena turned around, looked at David, and smiled slightly.

“David, I know this may be dangerous, but I believe that only by gaining a deeper understanding of these civilizations can we find a way to fight against the Abyss.”

David paused for a moment, then nodded.

“Okay, Lena, but be careful. I’ll wait for you outside. Let me know immediately if there’s any danger.”

Lena nodded and then stepped into the corridor.

The passageway was dark and silent, with only the sound of her footsteps echoing.

She moved forward cautiously, afraid of disturbing those dormant memories.

As she went deeper, Lena began to feel a strange power surrounding her.

She could almost hear the whispers of those swallowed civilizations and feel their joys and sorrows.

These memories came flooding back, leaving her both shocked and confused.

However, Lena did not stop.

She continued onward, trying to find the end of the corridor and uncover the secrets behind those memories.

However, she was unaware that an astonishing change was quietly taking place.

As time went on, Lena found herself starting to feel a strange sense of fatigue.

Her body seemed to grow heavier and heavier, and her thoughts became sluggish.

She tried to ignore the feeling, but the exhaustion grew stronger and stronger, making it almost impossible for her to continue.

Just then, Lena suddenly realized a startling fact—her age was decreasing!
Each time she accesses a memory, her age decreases by one year.

This discovery shocked her. She had no idea what was going on or what the consequences of this change would be.

Lena stopped and leaned against the wall, panting heavily.

She tried to calm herself down and think of a solution.

However, she soon realized that she was in dire straits.

If she continues on her journey, her age will continue to decrease, and she may eventually become a baby or even disappear from this world.

Lena felt a wave of despair; she didn't know how to face this cruel reality.

However, at that moment, a familiar voice rang in her heart.

"Lena, don't give up." It was the voice of the spirit of the Codex, as if it had been watching Lena's every move.

“You can encode these memories into defense programs and use them to fight against the abyss.”

Lena was taken aback by what she heard, then her face lit up with surprise.

She realized that the advice of the Spirit of the Code might be able to resolve her current predicament.

So she began trying to encode the memories she had read into a defense program, hoping to find a way to fight against the abyss.

However, the process was far more complicated than she had imagined.

The memories in the memory corridor are complex and varied, including joy and peace, as well as pain and war.

Lena needs to carefully examine each memory and transform them into useful defense mechanisms.

This process was both time-consuming and exhausting, leaving Lena feeling extremely tired.

Nevertheless, Lena did not give up.

With unwavering faith and tenacious perseverance, she continued to encode her memories into defense mechanisms.

Over time, she gradually mastered some skills and methods that made the coding process more efficient.

Finally, after several days of effort, Lena successfully encoded a large number of memories into a defense program.

These programs seemed to form an unbreakable defense in her mind, giving her an unprecedented sense of security.

However, Lena did not forget her original intention.

She continued onward, trying to find the end of the corridor and uncover the secrets behind those memories.

Finally, in a dimly lit corner, she discovered a tightly closed stone door.

Lena approached the stone door, gazing at the intricate runes and patterns on it.

She tried to decipher the runes, but found them unusually obscure and difficult to understand.

Just then, she suddenly remembered the spirit of the Codex.

So she tried to communicate with the spirit of the Codex, hoping to get its help.

"Spirit of the Codex, can you help me decipher these runes?" Lena murmured to herself.

The spirit of the codex was silent for a moment, then replied, "These runes are civilization assessment reports from observers. They record information such as the history, culture, and technological level of the swallowed civilizations."

Lena was shocked to hear this; she hadn't expected that such an important secret was hidden behind this stone door.

She became even more determined to open that door.

So she tried again to decipher the runes, hoping to find a way to open the stone door.

After much effort, Lena finally deciphered the runes and found a way to open the stone gate.

She pushed open the stone door with all her might, and a dazzling light shone out from behind the door, illuminating the entire corridor.

Lena cautiously entered the space behind the stone door, where she found herself in a vast library. The library was filled with all sorts of books and scrolls, each recording the history and memories of a civilization that had been swallowed up.

Lena was shocked; she hadn't expected that such a wealth of information was preserved here.

She began browsing through books and scrolls in the library, trying to find clues about the abyss and the observer.

However, when she turned to an old book, an amazing discovery made her stop what she was doing.

That book contained observers' assessments of various civilizations, and David's name was among them!

Moreover, he was labeled as an "unstable variable".

This discovery shocked Lena. She didn't know what it meant, nor why David was being regarded so highly by the observers.

Lena knew that this discovery could have a profound impact on the entire expedition.

She decided to keep this secret to herself for the time being and wait for the right time to tell David.

However, just as she was about to leave the library, an unexpected situation occurred.

She suddenly realized that her language modules were becoming entropy, making it impossible for her to express her thoughts clearly anymore.

This change filled her with panic; she didn't know what was happening or how to deal with it.

Lena tried to communicate in other ways, but found that her voice had become muffled and almost incomprehensible.

She felt a wave of despair; she didn't know how to face this new predicament.

Just then, the spirit of the Codex resonated in her heart once more.

“Lena, don’t panic. This is because you’ve been immersed in the memory corridor for a long time and have been affected by those memories. Your language module needs some time to adapt to this change.”

Lena was taken aback by what she heard, and then a helpless expression appeared on her face.

She realized that she might need to temporarily give up her ability to communicate verbally and rely on other ways to express her thoughts.

This process may be difficult, but she believes that as long as she perseveres, she will definitely find a solution.

In the days that followed, Lena began to try to express her thoughts in other ways.

She learned to use body language and facial expressions to convey information and gradually adapted to this new way of communication.

Although the process was full of challenges and difficulties, she never gave up hope.

The expedition members gradually got used to Lena's new way of communicating.

They began to pay closer attention to Lena's expressions and movements, trying to understand her thoughts.

This change made the expedition team more united and cooperative, and it also brought Lena a sense of comfort.

However, Lena knew that she had to find a way to solve the entropy problem of language modules as soon as possible.

She continued to explore the memory corridors and library, trying to find clues about the issue.

In the process, she gradually discovered some deeper information about the Observer and the Abyss, and also gained a clearer understanding of her own identity and mission.

As time went by, Lena gradually grew into a stronger and more mature explorer.

She learned how to face difficulties and challenges, and how to solve problems using her own wisdom and courage.

She knew that she still had a long way to go in this battle against the abyss.

But she believes that as long as she perseveres, she will surely find the final victory.

At the end of the corridor of memories, the ancient book and the secret of David being marked as an "unstable variable" remain like a huge mystery, quietly waiting for Lena and the expedition to unveil its secrets.

As the expedition ventures deeper into the core of the mirror world, an unprecedented crisis quietly descends.

The language pollution of the abyss erupted in an unprecedented form, known as the "mathematical plague."

This pandemic has not only distorted people's understanding of the real world, but also directly challenged the foundations of basic mathematical laws.

Lena stood in the center of the camp, her brow furrowed, staring at the distorted sky in the distance.

Her eyes were filled with worry and unease, for she knew that the plague could be devastating to the entire expedition.

“Lena, you look very worried,” David said softly as he walked over to Lena.

His eyes revealed the same worry, but he tried to remain calm to reassure Lena.

Lena turned around, looked at David, and nodded.

“David, this plague is no small matter. It has distorted the fundamental laws of mathematics, making 1+1=3 a reality. If this continues, our entire civilization will collapse.”

Upon hearing this, David's expression turned serious.

He was well aware of the importance of mathematics in civilization and understood the severity of the plague.

He paused for a moment, then said, "We must find the source of the plague and find a way to solve it."

Lena nodded, then said, "I've already sent others to look for possible clues. What about you, David? Do you have any ideas?"

David pondered for a moment, then said, "I think this plague might be related to the observers. They've been manipulating everything in the shadows, and this plague is likely a logic bomb they've set."

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Lena's eyes.

She hadn't expected David to connect the dots so quickly with the observer.

She nodded and said, "Your guess makes a lot of sense. We must find the observers as soon as possible and expose their conspiracy."

However, just as they were discussing it, a surprising change occurred.

Lena suddenly found her thoughts becoming muddled, and she could no longer think clearly about mathematical problems.

She felt a surge of panic because she knew it meant the plague had begun to erode her brain.

"Lena, what's wrong?" David noticed Lena's unusual behavior and asked with concern.

Lena tried to remain calm and said, "I think I've been infected by the plague too. My mind is starting to get muddled, and I can no longer think clearly about math problems."

Upon hearing this, David's expression became even more serious.

He knew that the plague was highly contagious and that if a solution was not found soon, the entire expedition team could be infected.

He quickly considered a solution and then said, "Lena, don't panic. We must find the source of the plague as soon as possible and find a way to isolate it."

Lena nodded, then said, "David, you...you must be careful. This plague is no small matter; we could all..."

Before she could finish speaking, she was interrupted by a sharp headache.

She clutched her head with both hands, groaning in pain.

Seeing this, David immediately stepped forward to support Rena and let her lean on his shoulder.

"Lena, hang in there!" David shouted anxiously.

He tried to support Lena with his own strength, but the plague's effects made him feel dizzy.

Just then, a familiar voice rang in their hearts.

“David, Lena, you must calm down. This plague is a logic bomb set by the Observer, and its purpose is to destroy your mathematical system.”

(End of this chapter)