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"Bai Ye, you've changed a lot."

"I've become stronger," Bai Ye replied matter-of-factly.

However, Kal'tsit shook her head:

"No, it has nothing to do with strength. What I mean is, you weren't like this in the past."

After a pause, Kal'tsit continued:

"In the past, you always seemed to be trying your best to resist everyone and deliberately keeping your distance from everything, as if you were rejecting the whole world and shutting yourself off."

"Hmm, back then, you definitely wouldn't have meddled like this."

"Dr. Kelsey affirmed."

"Is that so? I don't think it's that obvious..." Bai Ye scratched his head in frustration.

"Hmm, it's not very obvious. If it weren't someone you know very well, they definitely wouldn't notice it." Dr. Kal'tsit seemed to have something else to say, but in the end, she didn't say it.

That's enough for now; there's no need to delve any further. She could sense that Bai Ye didn't want to talk about the past.

Just like her.

Who doesn't have secrets?

……

Bai Ye didn't seem to care, and he smiled as he said:

"Perhaps I have indeed changed... but Dr. Kal'tsit has also played a part in it."

"Did I do something?" Dr. Kal'tsit asked, somewhat surprised.

"Yes, we've done too much." Bai Ye nodded.

"Enough with the small talk, let's start with the prophecy—" Dr. Kal'tsit turned around and went to the terminal.

"Didn't you say there was no information in the database?"

“I was referring to the PRTS database. However…” Dr. Kal’tsit gestured on the floating screen, “there’s more than one database here.”

Dr. Kal'tsit kept a lot of secrets on Rhodes Island.

"Prolonged exposure to Originium causes some of the Sarkaz's biological memories to mix with the Originium crystals, constantly circulating across the land and accumulating in the bodies of Sarkaz infected generation after generation. Some groups that have been passing on Originium crystals will gather and compile this information, and then use methods such as 'witchcraft' to reveal it..."

As Dr. Kal'tsit spoke, she turned to look at Bai Ye:

"This is what is called a 'prophecy,' which is what I told you about last time."

"Is it essentially a kind of Originium Arts?" Bai Ye raised an eyebrow.

“Yes. Prophecies are obscure and fragmented, but they are usually highly accurate. The Cyclops subspecies have an innate sensitivity to this information, but due to the tragic history of the Sarkaz race, their prophecies are mainly about a bleak future.” Dr. Kal'tsit nodded.

"..." Bai Ye remained silent.

"You want to go find the Cyclops? Don't worry, they might come looking for you," Dr. Kal'tsit said.

Without waiting for Bai Ye's reply, she continued:

"You'll be going to Sami in the future, right?"

"Ah."

Although the threat from evil spirits is not as serious as that of the Deep Sea Church, Bai Ye is well aware of its dangers and will definitely go.

"Then they'll come to you on their own after you get to the snowfield," Dr. Kal'tsit said, transmitting a piece of data to White Night's terminal.

"The Cyclops...went to Sami's side?" Bai Ye suddenly realized. No wonder they couldn't be found outside anymore. Bai Ye had never encountered them before, but now the truth was clear.

Chapter Seventy-Five: The Truth of the Prophecy

"Cyclops are a pessimistic race. They are not born that way. Almost every cyclops has challenged what they see as their fate, trying to prevent a disaster or death, but often finds that their actions only fuel the flames, bringing misfortune sooner. Thus, avoiding interference with the outside world and prioritizing the mission of their own race gradually became a tacit principle among cyclops."

"The northward migration of the Cyclopes was not a large-scale migration widely observed and recorded in history, but the Sarkaz knew that it began before the start of the Terran calendar. Over a thousand years, Cyclopes, living in seclusion in various places, slowly made their way north, disappearing from public view. Only fragments of historical records reveal that this race migrated for some common mission. Of course, the Sarkaz court never truly lost contact with this lineage, and knew for certain that Kazdel would not be built for them. The Cyclopes' attention had long since shifted away from the fate of the Sarkaz race. They were observing the endless ice plains, and perhaps a thousand years ago, this race had already foreseen the doom from the depths of the ice plains."

"The last clearly identified ruler of the Cyclops royal court in historical records was also a Sarkaz demon who took up the black crown. Her ascension to the throne was close to the start of the Cyclops' northward migration."

Some ancient texts also claim that the Cyclops' departure stemmed from his disappointment with the other Sarkaz, as that generation of Cyclops Lords was assassinated. However, regardless of the numerous interpretations offered by the diverse historical records, the ultimate emphasis regarding why a ruler who possessed access to the memories of all Sarkaz souls and could foresee many tragic fates would die by assassination is that 'she accepted her death peacefully.'

……

Bai Ye looked at the information sent by Dr. Kal'tsit, lost in thought:

"That Sarkaz Demon Lord who received the black crown is..."

"Yes, just as you suspected, it is Theresia." Dr. Kal'tsit nodded.

"A prophecy... So Theresa can also make prophecies." This was the first time Bai Ye had heard of this.

Bai Ye was quite interested in this peculiar ability.

Theoretically speaking, wouldn't this player who returned to the present from a future version also be considered to have prophetic abilities?

However, Dr. Kal'tsit shook her head:

"It's not as magical as you imagine."

After a pause, Dr. Kal'tsit seemed to be pondering how to explain.

After a moment of contemplation, she suddenly asked:

"Bai Ye, I've heard from others who have fought you, especially the elite operators, that your fighting style is strange, particularly in close combat."

Bai Ye was taken aback for a moment, somewhat puzzled. He didn't quite understand why Kal'tsit would suddenly bring this up, but he nodded nonetheless.

"Sharp said that fighting you is a very uncomfortable thing. At first, I didn't feel anything special, but as the fight went on, it became more and more frustrating. It felt like you could always predict the opponent's movements, as if your thoughts were completely seen through."

"This feeling is more pronounced the stronger you are. That's why elite operators get itchy when they first see a master, but after sparring with you, they never fight you again."

Bai Ye suddenly realized:

"No wonder they never come looking for me again..."

“At first I thought you had similar abilities to Amiya, like mind reading or sensing emotions... but I ruled out that possibility first.” Dr. Kal'tsit said, then suddenly chuckled as if she were laughing, and shook her head, “If you really could read minds, you would definitely not interact with others the way you do now.”

"Hmm..." Bai Ye was a little annoyed by this remark. However, it seemed there was no room for rebuttal.

After thinking for a moment, he smiled and said:

"Actually, calling it mind reading isn't entirely wrong... or rather, from a certain perspective, my fighting style is more efficient than mind reading."

"Is it convenient to reveal this kind of information?" Kal'tsit was genuinely surprised this time, since very few people would be willing to reveal the details of their abilities.

Bai Ye shook his head:

"It doesn't matter. Even if they know the secret of my ability, they won't be able to break it. My combat skills are perfect."

In fact, compared to the powers bestowed upon him by Luna, Bai Ye's own combat abilities are what he is most proud of. His combat style, enhanced by accelerated thinking, is a product of all his experience, all his combat experiences, and his own beliefs. And the fundamental ability to accelerate his thinking is the only thing his parents left him.

"Simply put, I can switch brain circuits and activate them instantly, using all the information I have to construct all the action predictions in my mind in a very short time, and find the best solution among them. All the opponents I have fought will be left in my database and become part of my combat experience."

“My enemies have no secrets from me. Their next move is as easy to predict as the lines on my palm. This is what is meant by being the first to know.”

Kal'tsit suddenly realized:

“I thought so too, but it’s much more complicated. At first, I thought it was just a matter of fast reaction speed and powerful dynamic vision. I didn’t expect you to have reached the level of prediction.”

Although they look similar, the two are worlds apart.

The latter merely adjusts the moment the opponent makes a move to counter the enemy's attack; while Bai Ye knows the opponent's next move before the opponent even makes a move.

"If you simply use accelerated thinking, you can only achieve the effect you described, similar to bullet time, where things appear to move slower in my eyes... However, it is ultimately just a mortal's skill." Bai Ye disdained simply using his physical advantages.

In fact, he is an incredibly proud person at heart.

Kal'tsit nodded, then asked:

"Is your ability considered prophecy?"

“Of course not.” Bai Ye shook his head firmly. “It’s just calculation. Collect information, build a model, calculate, select the optimal solution, and then adjust according to the deviation of the opponent’s actions to finally achieve a state of perfect prediction.”

"So let's get back to the main topic." Dr. Kal'tsit steered the conversation back to White Night's initial question.

"The so-called prophecy still falls under the category of Originium Arts, but rather than the word 'art,' a more apt description of the Cyclops's foresight should be 'an innate perception.' Its essence is still a comprehensive deduction based on the collective memory of the Sarkaz."

"The mindset shaped by the long suffering of the Sarkaz race may be the reason why Cyclopes often foresee their tragic fate. In most cases, the visions that Cyclopes can see through their foresight are random, fleeting, fragmented, chaotic, and illogical, and the skill they hone throughout their lives is to understand these visions."

Chapter Seventy-Six: Trouble-Attracting Physique

"Ah, this..." Bai Ye blinked.

“Essentially, it’s no different from weather forecasts or your combat style,” Dr. Kal’tsit explained.

"The ancients predicted the weather by observing various signs in the sky and omens before natural disasters. Now we use instruments to analyze changes in humidity in the air and detect energy concentration to warn of natural disasters... These cannot be considered prophecies, but are just conclusions and judgments obtained after processing existing information."

"Just like your abilities."

As Dr. Kal'tsit spoke, she added:

“If you don’t cause any trouble in this world, and you’re not a Sarkaz, then the Cyclopes won’t know you, and they won’t come looking for you. So you won’t appear in their ‘prophecy’ right now.”

She paused, then continued:

"On the contrary, if you venture into the ice field in the future, they will definitely know about the impact you have on it, and they will definitely come back to find you... Ants cannot shake a tree, but what about a giant beast?"

Even now, Dr. Kal'tsit still suspects that White Night is actually the incarnation of some kind of giant beast, an incarnation of a giant beast that has sealed off its original memories.

His abilities are somewhat similar to those of the feathered serpent, but far more powerful.

……

Bai Ye had no idea what Dr. Kal'tsit was thinking; he was just a little discouraged.

"Give me back my romance and anticipation... Prophecy and all that was pretty exciting. But after your explanation, it's lost all its mystery and just feels so ordinary."

"The Sarkaz prophecies are almost all tragedies... Those Cyclopes are tormented by so-called fate their whole lives, which is not a happy thing." Dr. Kal'tsit shook her head.

Therefore, as of now, Bai Ye has never witnessed true prophetic abilities.

Even Luna's so-called "parallel dimension observation" is not actually about spying on parallel worlds, but rather a virtual world model constructed through calculations based on the contents of her database.

Luna already explained this issue to Baiye last time.

The future she observes is not real; it is merely the result of countless simulations, giving rise to all the possibilities, much like the "bar chart designer" in the "Catalogue of Magical Books".

However, Luna's computational abilities are too powerful, exceeding the scope of human understanding, which is why she is able to achieve an effect similar to observing countless parallel dimensions.

……

"So, what exactly is this Originium? I originally thought it was a kind of universal energy source with some polluting effects... But now it seems that this thing can also store the Sarkaz's mental thoughts, so it's not materialistic at all."

It is both material and conscious; it is a truly terrifying thing.

"Actually, the Sarkaz and Sarkaz were originally the same race, called Tikkaz. Later, some of the Tikkaz accepted the laws that fell from the sky and became Sarkaz." Dr. Kal'tsit inadvertently revealed some things that White Night didn't know.

"Laws and Originium, they should both be related to the previous civilization, right?"

Only now did Bai Ye realize that he seemed to have inadvertently come into contact with too many things related to the previous civilization.

Sarkaz, Law, Sarcophagus, Originium, Sarkaz...

What Bai Ye himself doesn't know is that even the sea creatures in the deep sea are related to the previous civilization. Perhaps when he learns this truth, he will be moved once again...

Dr. Kal'tsit, standing to the side, remained silent.

Actually, she didn't intentionally guide him, but Bai Ye's physique was like a magnet, drawing all sorts of things from the pre-civilization to him. It was truly outrageous.

However, this situation seems pretty good.

At least compared to that amnesiac doctor, Bai Ye is far better than that useless, awful woman. Perhaps he really can help me in this matter?

Dr. Kal'tsit couldn't help but sigh. Maintaining this land as it is now is already incredibly difficult, not to mention the past... She probably couldn't do it all by herself.

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Of course, Bai Ye had no idea what Kal'tsit was thinking. This old woman always hid her thoughts very well, so Bai Ye was used to not trying to guess what she was thinking.

For him, the amount of information he gained today was quite substantial.

However, what reassured him was that the so-called prophetic ability did not actually exist.

He can now confidently plan his next steps.

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