People in Terra, governing a bizarre little country

Moreover, Theresa did not die from Originium, one of the three major crises of Terra mentioned by Kal'tsit. So far, it has not shown its status as being on par with the Demons and the Sealings.

That's why Ernst asked that question.

Kal'tsit, are you really talking about Theresa?

Upon hearing this, Kal'tsit smiled faintly, and her gaze toward Ernst held a hint of relief and satisfaction.

Kal'tsit was actually very scared.

She couldn't openly reveal that name; [a restriction] had been placed on her, making it difficult for her to speak of this former companion, even when facing the Doctor himself.

In fact, not only is it impossible to mention SOUSUO:二掕叁俉死, but Kal'tsit can't even give hints, such as writing the name on a piece of paper, hiding the name in an acrostic poem, or pulling out a few Rhodes Island operators and spelling out the person's name with their names.

No, this won't work.

Once she opened that door, she herself didn't really know what would happen.

But when faced with natural disasters or restrictions, people are never helpless. Where there are policies from above, there will be countermeasures from below. Every restriction will inevitably have its loopholes.

After all, human thinking is always limited, and understanding another person's thinking is incredibly difficult.

This is exactly what is meant by "knowing a person's face but not their heart".

Kal'tsit's actions were blatantly skirting the rules.

Is she referring to Theresa?

Of course. Every word she said was a description of Theresa, a Theresa whom she had foreshadowed as "someone Ernst didn't know."

It is true that Theresa's research on Originium far surpasses that of the Terrans. Even among the Sarkaz Demon Lords of all time, she can be considered exceptionally gifted. Towards the end of her life, she even mastered the ability to decompress Originium, which serves as an "information storage medium," through the survival of civilization.

Perhaps it was just a small flower garden, seemingly a trivial achievement, but it was a small step for Theresa, but a giant leap for the entire Terra civilization!

It is true that Theresa and the Doctor jointly lead the Tower of Babel. After the Kazdel Civil War officially broke out and the Doctor joined the command, all matters of the Tower of Babel were decided by the Doctor. Theresa, as the Speaker, personally went to the battlefield more often to kill enemies, to appease, to recruit, and to pave the way for the Tower of Babel's progress.

Therefore, to some extent, Kal'tsit's claim that she was a high-ranking officer was indeed a boast. She should actually be considered more of a "military general," since high-ranking officers also have to shoulder the responsibilities of command, planning, and researching strategies and tactics, while the Battle Command Center of Babel often only had the Doctor in the later stages.

Dr. Jur didn't completely prioritize the Tower of Babel, and this wasn't a lie, but a fact. Even during the most intense days of the war, the doctor continued his research on Oripathy. And within just a few years, he became a renowned Oripathy scholar in Terra.

After Rhodes Island was reorganized, the few research papers on Oripathy that Kal'tsit used to make a name for herself were actually the Doctor's "posthumous works." Kal'tsit only made some minor modifications, deleting those out-of-the-time insights into Oripathy and Originium, and then published them as is.

Everything is true, but everything can also be interpreted in another way.

All you need to do is replace 【Theresia】 with 【】, the name that Kal'tsit considers 【youknowwho】. Then replace the name Babel Tower with 【Originium】, which Kal'tsit repeatedly mentions.

Everything becomes clear and distinct naturally.

"In the field of Originium research, we have reached a level that the Terrans never imagined."

"She and the Doctor once jointly led Originium, and in the Originium Project, she would often listen to the Doctor's opinions."

"The Doctor does not focus all his work on Originium. In order to save this land, in addition to others, there are also people working tirelessly. The Doctor is the chief person in charge of many projects, some of which are not even on the priority of the Originium Project."

"The disagreement arose at this moment. Unexpectedly, the research on Originium had exceeded the Doctor's expectations, which was the beginning of all the tragedies."

Only through this almost surreptitious method could Kelsey provide Ernst with some subtle hints from the most obscure corners of the room.

And Ernst did not disappoint her. He did realize something.

that's enough.

"of course."

Kal'tsit replied, with a satisfied smile.

"Of course I was referring to Theresa."

Ernst then asked:

"How did you learn of Quesatushta's death?"

Kal'tsit answered truthfully, without any hesitation:

"On Rhodes Island, the [Shining] operator you met once with Margaret, her real name is Quessasina, and she is of Quessasuna bloodline. After the powerful Sarkaz died, her bloodline would sense it."

Ernst nodded. As for whether Quesasina's bloodline as Quesasutushta would lead to his resurrection, Ernst believed that Kal'tsit would make the decision herself. He couldn't very well ask Kal'tsit directly to "cut the weeds and eliminate the roots."

And the last question is also very simple:

"Quesatushta sought Levi's advice, seemingly to resurrect someone. I had Levi trick him; if he's dead, then the ritual should have already taken place."

Kal'tsit frowned slightly, suddenly feeling a little uneasy:

Will the ceremony fail?

Ernst shook his head: "It will succeed. All the methods Levi gave were correct, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to fool Quesatushta."

Just as the existence of the thought imprint is meant to deceive the sophon, everything must be correct, and only a very small part can be changed.

For example, a plus or minus sign, or an upper limit value.

Upon hearing this, Kal'tsit lowered her head, her tightly pursed lips and slightly conflicted expression revealing neither joy nor sorrow.

Ernst looked at Kelsey: Si

Do you know who he resurrected?

Kal'tsit paused for a moment, then shook her head.

do you know?

She probably knew that the letter, the handwriting, the questions, and now, after being honest with Ernst, the testimony she received all pointed to one person.

There is no need to change the name; it is Theresa herself.

Kal'tsit could not answer immediately.

Because if Shining's dream, which originates from his bloodline, is not an illusion.

The Sarkaz are the race most closely associated with Originium. The first Demon Lord, the Exiles, bound the Sarkaz bloodline to the original Originium. Their dreams, especially those derived from their bloodline, are most likely to sense changes in the Originium.

There is probably more than one shadow of the past that has been awakened by this experiment.

Kal'tsit was unaware of Terra's current state. Theoretically, even if she woke up, she shouldn't have any interest in Terra, especially this Terra without the Doctor, and would quickly fall back into slumber. But this time, something unusual seemed to have occurred, preventing her from immediately choosing to slumber again.

Well then, it's time to go back to my old profession.

Kelsey laughed heartily and made her request to Ernst:

"Ernst, Rhodes Island must take its leave of you."

Ernst was slightly taken aback.

Rhodes Island was bound to leave; Ernst had anticipated this, after all, they were a neutral multinational corporation, and staying in one place long-term was against the rules. But Kal'tsit's sudden departure still made Ernst speculate.

"Because of the resurrection?"

Kal'tsit nodded, then shook her head.

"Yes, but not completely."

The matter of resurrection is indeed important, and it is the direct reason for Kal'tsit's departure. But in essence, it is to end the "ill-fated relationship" between Rhodes Island and the Sarkaz.

Theresis of Londinium is an enemy that Rhodes Island and the Sarkaz on Rhodes Island must face. If they cannot overcome this hurdle and resolve this inner conflict, Rhodes Island will never truly become the flame that burns away the decay.

Of course, this is a more elegant way of saying "daily skirt" in the novel.

You could also boldly interpret it as Rhodes Island, carrying Theresa's will, going to debate with Theresis and fight a resurrection match.

"Rhodes Island will be heading to Londinium next, so please don't worry, it's my duty."

Don't worry, it's not that Kal'tsit is very confident.

It's just that even if you're worried, she still has to go.

After all, she was going to clean up the mess for the whole incident and for someone else.

Kelsey nodded to Ernst.

She was used to this. Over the past tens of thousands of years, although she had not been able to lead Terra to victory after victory, as a patcher, she had managed to prevent the Terrans from using the legacy of the previous civilization to their own destruction, which could be considered a success.

At least this time, she did it willingly and gladly.

"I will be more honest with you, so please be sure to let me know in advance if something like this happens next time. At least let me feel a sense of involvement."

Kal'tsit concluded,

"And also, please be careful of Levy."

Ernst himself was not a scientist; it was Levi who researched Originium and developed the technology to revive the dead using Originium.

In other words, Levi also fits Kal'tsit's description.

His failure to warn Ernst, his leaking of Originium resurrection technology, and his potential revival of [something], in Kal'tsit's view, cannot be described as unwavering loyalty, but at the very least, it is highly suspicious and suggests ulterior motives.

But Kal'tsit ultimately had no way to deal with Levi, so all she could do was try her best to remind the person she cared about.

Ernst nodded:

"I see."

P.S.: Exams start at 3 PM. I'll finish writing today's material before then, and then review it for a bit. Hedgehog Cat is a real pain; I can't use a leave slip on the 30th because July 1st is considered the next month, and they'll refresh the leave slip. It'll just automatically register my absence. The school is so confusing. I only realized this when I woke up—wasn't today Sunday? Why are we having exams on Sunday? Then I looked at the exam dates and it got even more confusing. There were only four subjects, but we have to take them intermittently until the 8th! Unbelievable!

Chapter 548 Concept God: A Cluster of Shapeshifters Who Don't Slack Off

January 20, 1095 (Terra calendar)

Near Londinium, Silverstone Gorge, the allied forces of the seven dukes of the Victorian Empire. 44.2%

When the first roar of a naval gun tore through the morning mist around Londinium, no one realized what was happening.

The Duke of Wellington sat on his throne at the bow of the ship, looking down at the army that stretched out from the Gastrill, covering the entire land like a wheat field.

The roar of cannons was the demonstration by the Victorian Empire's army.

Their targets were not any enemies that could be judged, analyzed, or defeated using common sense.

That's blood.

The Sarkaz have erected numerous magical altars of unknown function in the towns surrounding Londinium. Due to interference from shapeshifters, our sabotage efforts have not been successful.

According to the latest intelligence, those altars bear similarities to the characteristics exhibited by the Sarkaz Blood Demons on the battlefield.

That is the Blood Demon's altar.

Knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to victory in every battle. As one of Victoria's premier military nobles, the Duke of Wellington never showed the slightest respect for the Sarkaz in public, but in private, he never showed the slightest contempt for their fighting prowess.

They are definitely formidable opponents, because their strength stems from the unknown!

How many years has it been since the nations of Terra have clashed head-on with the Sarkaz's regular army?

Beyond the neatly arranged cluster of high-speed warships, a similar tide of blood was surging forth. The cannon fire of the high-speed warships blasted into the blood tide, creating waves of blood that revealed the red-stained mud and gravel beneath. But these gaps were quickly swallowed up by the newly surging blood tide and vanished without a trace.

The blood surged, as if it were alive!

This is the true power of the Blood Demon Lord, the ruler of the Blood Demon Clan who once killed a Demon King.

With enough blood packs, he could single-handedly kill a powerful behemoth!

This might sound a bit ridiculous, like playing a game where you say that as long as you have enough mana and health potions, you can outlast a boss even if you're a higher level.

But this is not the case.

Reality is not a game. To be able to break through the defenses of giant beasts that are as large as mountains, to be able to harm them, or to kill them, is already a rare feat in the world.

Some might think of the fable of the Foolish Old Man Who Moved Mountains, but in that story, the mountain remains unchanged, while the descendants continue endlessly. But the behemoths are different. Even without resistance, as part of nature, their self-healing abilities are astonishing! This means that the Blood Demon Lord's efforts, for a period of time, surpassed the behemoths' physical regenerative capabilities!

Such power clearly surpasses that of any high-speed warship, even the Gastrill.

The Blood Demon Lord's sudden attack came without any prior warning. Fortunately, the Dukes' alliance was not made up of new recruits; every duke who had risen to that position was not without common sense.

The army quickly assembled, with infantry taking cover under the protection of high-speed warships, forbidden from approaching the Blood Tide rashly. The high-speed warships lined up and fired in unison, covering the Blood Tide's territory with overwhelming firepower.

If one shell can't disperse the tide, then ten, a hundred, a thousand!

Victoria is the boss, she may lack everything, but she has no shortage of shells. If the firepower is insufficient, she will increase the firepower. If the coverage is not enough, she will fire two more rounds! Who says that every shell that hits the Blood Tide is like a clay ox sinking into the sea, not even causing a ripple?

As long as I have enough shells, I will set the sea ablaze!

And you have to admit that this kind of Jingwei filling the sea response is indeed effective.

The expansion of the blood tide slowed significantly, even halting. Instead, the Blood Demon Lord slowly revealed himself within the blood tide, his expression quite displeased.

Even if it were impossible to cross such a vast distance and see the Blood Demon Lord several miles away directly from the main camp, Duke Wellington could imagine the expression on his face.

Damn, I've never seen a war fought like this.

For the Blood Demon Lord, a little mortal blood is indeed insignificant, but just because he can disregard it doesn't mean the Victorians can treat it so carelessly.