Mr. Pantalone has no crazy plans today.

After realizing this, Dotoré suddenly felt he understood what Pantalone was implying.

Let's assume they don't need to build their own 'void' system from scratch.

So, this statement implies that they could use special methods to access the 'void' system of Sumeru itself and borrow the knowledge and resources stored within the 'void' system.

And this so-called use of some 'roundabout' methods to replicate their own 'void' system is undoubtedly even simpler and clearer.

He intended to hack directly into the 'Void' system itself, using the cloned 'Void' system to seize the resources of the real 'Void' system for his own use.

And if this is accomplished right under the noses of those guys at the Sumeru Cult Academy, it means that they have gained a certain level of control over the 'Void' system itself.

Assuming he does indeed have this authority, what can he do?

Dottoré recalled the wicked smile that Pantalone had given him when he said those words.

He felt he already knew what Pantalone intended to do with that authority.

As the "Void" system that connects every scholar in Sumeru and manages all of Sumeru's "knowledge" and "wisdom," what would happen if something went wrong with this system?

Dotole believes the answer is quite obvious.

If someone were to release a virus into this system that could corrupt 'psychic consciousness'...

Then, this 'void' system, which connects all scholars in Sumeru, will cause this kingdom of wisdom and seekers of knowledge to crumble in an instant.

This is precisely why the other side said that they could gain more benefits without directly clashing with Sumeru than they could gain from directly clashing with Sumeru.

This is that man's real plan!

In comparison, the plan that Pantalone had previously told him was just the tip of the iceberg.

Perhaps even what he is now aware of is only a part of what he deliberately revealed to himself.

Perhaps this is still only part of that man's plan, and he may still have a more detailed plan or one that he is unaware of.

but……

So what?

Dottore didn't care about any of that; all he cared about was being able to personally inherit all of Sumeru's legacy and personally destroy the scholar's kingdom that had once expelled him.

The thought filled Dotole with immense excitement.

He suppressed his eagerness and then looked at Pantalone in his calm voice again.

“I see. I understand completely now. I will refrain from directly attacking Sumeru for the time being, until our 'Void' is completed.”

"It seems you understand completely now."

After hearing Dotole's reply, Pantalone assumed that Dotole had given up his plan to attack Sumeru.

A relieved smile appeared on his face.

It wasn't easy. He finally discovered his first plan and successfully brought it under his control. Presumably, he won't have to worry for now until that blond fool arrives.

Chapter 59 Attack of Arecino

Snowflakes fell from the sky, and cold winds blew against the walls outside the ice palace.

Over time, the accumulated frost has transformed into a thick layer of ice, like a suit of armor draped over this majestic and solemn palace.

This line serves as the dividing line between the inner, crucial political circle for the Winter Solstice, separated by the garrison of the Fools' army.

Beyond this area lies the living quarters of ordinary people during the winter months.

Compared to the entire Winter Solstice, this area can be called the 'heart' of the region. It is the 'inner city' that guards the Winter Solstice Palace where the Winter Solstice Queen resides. It runs through and connects to the largest square in Winter Solstice, where you can even see the conscription corps of the Fools.

The towers that stand atop the towering city walls are scattered across the palace walls. If you stand here, you can have a clear view of everything below and take in this pure white world filled with ice and snow.

With her hand gently resting on the tower's railing, a tall woman with black and white highlights gazed down at everything below. Her face seemed to be covered with frost, her cold expression revealing no emotion.

The crimson lines crossing his black eyes were so sharp that one glance was enough to feel the coldness in his gaze.

The woman turned around and looked down at the handsome young man dressed as a wandering ronin sitting next to her, and spoke softly.

"It seems you failed to expose what that man had hidden beneath his scheme. Is this the result of your confident pronouncements that Pantalone would surely be defeated by you?"

"That was just a mistake. Besides, don't act like it's none of your business. Didn't you also fail to fully uncover Pantalone's true intentions?"

Faced with Arecino's mockery, "Skirmisher's" beautiful and delicate face twisted and became somewhat ferocious.

"Moreover... this is just a minor failure. I just didn't expect that guy to have prepared a backup plan to deny his own plan to 'holy land'."

"But after the experience of failure last time, I will eventually... expose his true colors next time!"

Such a defeat was undoubtedly humiliating to Scaramzi.

He was only the ninth seat, yet he suffered such humiliation.

He was determined to get his revenge, no matter what.

If before he simply sided with Arecino because he found it interesting to do so at her invitation, then now he truly harbors a deep grudge against Pantalone.

Arecino looked at the twisted form emanating from the "Skirmisher" without saying anything.

He simply gazed at the scenery outside the tower and spoke softly to Scaramzi.