Xingtie: Starting with an in-depth analysis of the Yellow Springs

With his inner conflict resolved, Chadwick finally smiled.

Xing helped the old man sitting on the steps to his feet, and Screw Gum accompanied him on the last journey of his life.

Chadwick stood up, coughed a few times, and asked Screw Gum with some anticipation.

"Mr. Screw, please tell me... how do the people in the club view me?"

“I haven’t collected opinions from the majority. However, there is one lady’s comment that I think I can relay.”

"Calderon Chadwick has overcome in just a few years a problem that many long-lived monsters could not overcome in several lifetimes. He is the real genius."

Chadwick, who was walking ahead of the two, let out a satisfied laugh... and then fell silent.

[March 7th: If I'm not mistaken, this lady is the Black Tower lady.]

[Star: I've never heard her speak so highly of anyone before.]

[Black Tower: Ahem, in this genius's eyes, your wisdom is nothing special. However, for Chadwick, a short-lived species, to achieve such accomplishments, he truly deserves to be called a genius.]

[*Himeko: With this assessment, his wish has been completely fulfilled.]

[Raiden Mei: He just wants the approval of geniuses.]

Life is unpredictable; why can't people have less selfishness in their hearts?

Nicole: The weapon she painstakingly developed was ultimately buried by herself.

Back in reality, Screw Goom had finished negotiating with the family and brought Chadwick's memory back to the Black Tower space station.

As a witness to his journey, Xing was invited to join in seeing him off.

They quickly arrived at the space station by using the beacon satellite.

Screw Gum: "Welcome back, Ms. Star."

"Two Amber Ages later, Dr. Chadwick was finally freed—he is now with us."

Xing wondered why he was in a dream.

Screw Gumu explained that the company used Memory Court's technology to extract memory matter from his brain and seal it in memory bubbles.

Because everything was done so quickly, so fast that even Chadwick's consciousness in his final moments was preserved.

However, this method was still insufficient for long-term preservation, so they collaborated with their family to maintain the activity of memory by connecting to dreams.

Under the watchful eye of his family, he wandered through two Amber Ages in his dreams.

Now he can finally rest.

Screw Gum: "Ms. Star, let's send him off on his final journey together."

Chapter 128 The Sea of ​​Trees Returns to Tranquility

Inside the life support device, Chadwick's memory bubble floated silently in mid-air.

Screw Gum didn't know much about him; he had only seen him three times in a hundred years.

Looking at Yipao in front of me, I said, "Please allow me to call you—friend."

"In my calculations, your research has the potential to save hundreds of millions of lives."

"But the times have passed. In the face of real disaster, we can only pray—pray that the gaze of the wise man will fall upon the next Chadwick."

The perspective shifts to the Black Tower.

"Hmm...should I say something too?"

“Ahem… Dr. Chadwick, although I have never met you in person, I have great admiration for your mind and research.”

“You know, I don’t often compliment people… but our research areas overlap a lot. Your narrative theory has inspired me more than once, and even made me… um… envious.”

"Get a good night's sleep, Doctor."

After speaking, Black Tower pressed the button to shut down the life support system.

It was very calm, so calm that there wasn't a sound.

No one knows the death of a genius.

But for Dr. Chadwick in his later years, death was a huge luxury.

Black Tower couldn't help but feel a little sad...

March 7th: Goodnight, Doctor.

[Ring: Mr. Screw Goom must have some regrets too, since he didn't interfere further with Chadwick when they first met.]

[What interference? Mr. Screwgoom already warned us! It was his own choice.]

[Gui Naifen: There's nothing we can do. The company's influence spans across multiple realms; even geniuses can't avoid being exploited.]

[Ke Qing: Suddenly, I realized that the company has connections and collaborations with many powerful forces, and they seem to be plotting something.]

[Wow, it's true. Our planet is practically nowhere in the galaxy, and here they're still using credits!]

[Jade: Hehe, isn't a unified currency system great? It not only facilitates trade between planets, but it also allows us to measure the value of all goods.]

[That seems so. But isn't convenience enough? Why think so much?]

At this moment, the memory bubble, which should have been dormant, suddenly broke the silence.

"Black...Tower...Lady..."

A melodious voice entered my ears.

The Black Tower doll trembled: "...Who? Who was it?! You...you heard that voice just now?"

Xing scanned the room: "Are you playing a prank, Screw?!"

"Calm down, you two. I heard that voice too..."

"Could that be... a remnant of Dr. Chadwick's consciousness?"

A clear, ethereal voice: "Black... Tower..."

"Please...come...closer..."

The sound is getting weaker.

ScrewGumm speculates that Chadwick still retains some self-awareness and is urgently trying to communicate with us.

The three of them stepped forward and came to Yipao's side.

Sure enough, the sound got louder.

That's Dr. Chadwick's voice.

"Black Tower...Lady..."

Here we go again! Black Tower responded after a moment of silence.

“I’m listening, Doctor. If you have anything else to say, say it now.”

"I am... honored..."

"My... research... my... knowledge..."

"I will... stay..."

Please...accept...

A flicker of surprise crossed Black Tower's eyes. "Wait, you mean..."

That covers all the knowledge related to imaginary impulses; every genius has their area of ​​expertise.

If one could acquire the knowledge of another genius, it wouldn't be as simple as one plus one equals two; it would bring about a qualitative change!

Not to mention, the Black Tower also has profound insights into imaginary numbers.

"Memory...is...dissipating..."

"Please...come closer..."

Black Tower took two more steps forward.

"Forehead...touched..."

“…I understand, Doctor.”

Then the Black Tower doll took the final step, pressing its forehead against the trembling memory bubble.

The memory bubble containing Chadwick's remaining consciousness burst instantly... A few seconds later, Black Tower opened its eyes.

The Black Tower absorbed all the achievements of this genius's life.

“Calderon Chadwick…”

"It's infuriating... How can an ordinary person with only a few decades to live achieve such astonishing accomplishments?"

[Fireworks: Hahaha, that's hilarious. The genius Black Tower was actually scared in his own space station.]

Wow, Black Tower is going to make a killing this time.

[Jing Yuan: The combined achievements of a genius are no less valuable than the power of an ordinary envoy.]

Kiana: Doesn't that blockade drug block knowledge?

*Theresa: Drugs alone cannot stop the company; the most important thing is his remaining obsession. The knowledge has always been preserved in his memory.*

[Black Tower: ...This is quite unexpected, but doesn't it just prove that he acknowledges my wisdom?]

[ScrewGumm: Lady Black Tower is indeed someone you can entrust with your life.]

[Oh my god! Is the Black Tower Space Station still hiring? I want to go for an interview.]

[Aista: Um... there are already hundreds of millions of resumes. Are you sure you still want to apply?]

[Oh no! Ms. Black Tower, please accept my deepest respect, I really will do anything.]

I request to be Peipei's personal caregiver.

[Nicole: With the combined wisdom of two geniuses, I can't even imagine how dazzling Ms. Black Tower's future achievements will be.]

[Star: Why won't you give it to me? I'm smart too.]

[March 7th: ...Uh. Star, do you know what an imaginary pulse is?]

[Yae no Miko: The company never expected that the technology they had been desperately seeking would ultimately fall into the hands of Lady Black Tower.]

[Pshaw. Do you really think the company is trash? Even without geniuses, with countless resources, we can achieve it too, it just takes more time.]

Star and Screw Gum looked at Black Tower, seemingly waiting for her to explain the situation.

After briefly reviewing the memories in his mind, Black Tower felt a mix of envy and...jealousy.

He is a true genius.

"Just in that instant, he entrusted me with the fruits of his life's work."

Even Screw Gum couldn't help but sigh.

“In the final moments of his life, Calderon Chadwick chose to believe in you, Lady Black Tower—even though you had never met.”

"The rationality of organic life is truly elusive. But the impulses of organic life often contain a magnificent and romantic poetry—which amazes me."

At this moment, tens of thousands of formulas and equations were flashing through Black Tower's mind... and countless inspirations were also blossoming.

The Black Tower's consciousness even wanted to immediately return to its original form and resume its research.

He also left behind a message.

Black Tower spoke to Screw, Gum, and Star.

"To Ms. Black Tower: Although I have held my ground in my lifetime, with the resources the company possesses, they will one day find the technology and methods to reproduce the imaginary number collapse pulse."

"What's done is done. From the moment the imaginary pulse was born, every corner of the universe was destined to be wary of its threat. I cannot turn back time, but there's at least one thing I can do—"

"—I will entrust the knowledge and technology I possess to trustworthy individuals, laying the foundation for establishing a deterrent system that checks and balances the company's power."

“My life has come to an end. But from this moment on, I want to become a sharp sword, forever hanging over the heads of tyranny and evil.”

————The Sea of ​​Trees Returns to Tranquility: The End————

[Billy: That last line was so powerful: all evil will eventually be restrained.]

[Gold Sand: The company's reputation has recently plummeted to its lowest point ever.]