Apocalypse Forecast

Chapter 942: Chapter 747: Former Sacrificial

Late night, Kyoto National University, Guest House.

In the residence of the Ivory Tower Exchange Group, in the innermost part, surrounded and isolated by layers of laws, eliminating all scrutiny.

Under the dim light, the conversation had already lasted a long time.

”...Professor Matsumoto’s mental state is still quite unstable.”

Isaac rubbed his sore forehead and reported to the other end of the school board: ”A few days ago, I already notified the Jurisdiction Bureau’s Yingzhou Branch. However, they remain silent on this, and there hasn’t been a formal response. They just indicated that they don’t want to become embroiled in the conflict between the Duke and the Wu Family, and they hope we can maintain our stance and not let the situation become too chaotic.”

In mid-air, Luo Su’s projection slowly nodded: ”You’ve been in Yingzhou, so you may not have received the notice—In preparation for the upcoming battle between various realms in the next two to three years, a temporary special meeting between the Jurisdiction Bureau and the Five Constants will be held in a week.

Before the meeting begins, no one can predict what the final outcome will be like.

Given such circumstances, it’s not surprising for the Yingzhou Branch to make a conservative decision.”

He paused and continued: ”As for Professor Matsumoto, you don’t need to worry. From what I know, Nakajima Gong, who holds a position in the Existence Institute, has already negotiated with the Decision Room.

Matsumoto is a student he cultivated single-handedly; he cannot simply let go.”

Isaac’s expression relaxed considerably upon hearing this.

Since Creator Nakajima Gong is stepping in, at least Matsumoto Genichiro’s personal safety can be basically guaranteed.

No matter how bad the situation gets, with him around, Matsumoto doesn’t need to worry about life-threatening risks or even undergoing a formal trial.

The existence of every scholar is extremely valuable to the Current Circumstances, not to mention someone like Matsumoto who can ensure the continuity of genetic studies.

If necessary, the Existence Institute will use this as a reason to bring him to headquarters and preserve him permanently to prolong his academic life and continue contributing to the Current Circumstances.

”But if it’s only this, it doesn’t help with the current situation at all. The existence of God City Future itself has already made the entire Tanbo Inner Circle too unstable.”

The vice-chancellor said sternly: ”Previously, the president of Kyoto University privately expressed to me the fear that this might be a replay of the Feuerbach incident.”

”Don’t worry, Isaac.” Luo Su replied confidently: ”Isn’t our ace teacher, Huai Shi, responsible for handling this?”

The vice-chancellor’s expression grew even more serious: ”With all due respect, this is irresponsible towards Huai Shi’s life and also irresponsible towards the Tanbo Inner Circle.

You should have a more reliable candidate.”

Luo Su couldn’t help but laugh, ”Don’t be so rigid all the time, Isaac. You need to have more faith in my secretary... Well, although sometimes he does like to mess around, until now, hasn’t everything been fine? Maybe there will be a miracle when the time comes.”

”Miracles are merely occasional phenomena similar to survivor bias.”

Isaac retorted apathetically: ”Mr. President, scholars only believe in laws.”

”Ah, that’s why you could never break through to become a Creator, Isaac. If you hold onto such beliefs, the more you learn, the more confined your cognition becomes by predecessors. No matter how many degrees you earn, for you, it’s just shackles.”

”I think we’ve debated this many times already.” Isaac replied coldly: ”I don’t think there will be a resolution this time either.”

”Okay, okay... It’s always you who’s right, I can’t argue with you!”

Luo Su shook his head and sighed, thought for a moment, and then seriously replied: ”I know what you’re trying to say, but unfortunately, before the dust settles, the Ivory Tower cannot easily show its stand—so if you really can’t watch anymore, why not give him a little help, how about it?”

Isaac frowned, wanting to speak, but Luo Su waved him off.

”Consider this the president’s task for you, my vice-chancellor. How about trying to get along harmoniously with your colleague? At least try to be more accepting of my secretary.

Otherwise, if the word gets out, I, as the president, would be quite embarrassed.”

”...”

After a long silence, Isaac finally responded: ”I understand, if necessary, I will.”

”Now that’s better! Everyone gets along harmoniously and has a bright future.”

Luo Su clapped his hands, beaming, ready to speak when he saw Isaac’s expression suddenly freeze, his gaze turning afar.

”What’s wrong?”

”Just now, the sequence of time rippled again, I’m afraid a beacon has been triggered.”

Isaac’s brows furrowed: ”The nineteenth time.”

In the Heavenly Kingdom Genealogy, the Stigma of Road of God Marrow is likely the line most deeply intertwined with the Current Circumstances, with all Stigmas revolving around the Current Circumstances.

As a Fifth Stage of Road of God Marrow, and as the legendary embodiment of the Time God Kronos on Earth, Isaac keenly sensed the change that momentarily affected the whole of Kyoto.

On the void time axis, the nineteenth aberrant branching point emerged—

”I’m afraid it’s another illegal time jump.” He said.

”...Really relentless.”

After a long silence, Luo Su remarked knowingly: ”That ’specter of Feuerbach’ probably doesn’t want the incident of the past to be re-enacted?

Having the heroes of the past repeatedly sacrifice to such an extent... The current Jurisdiction Bureau is becoming more and more out of line, even bureaucratic practices should have a limit.”

”Do you know the inside story?” Isaac asked.

”Well, yeah, after all, it was me who facilitated that meeting between the Decision Room and the Green Day upper ranks back then. Honestly, I lost quite a lot of face over it.”

Luo Su shrugged, spreading his hands: ”The situation at that time was even worse than now, with constant friction between the Astronomical Society and Green Day, almost spiraling out of control.

Luckily, although everyone was quite unwilling in the end, to prevent the outbreak of a full-scale conflict and maintain stability in the Current Circumstances and Border, we all gritted our teeth and signed the contract—after all, there’s only one Current Circumstances, and if it fails, everyone would be done for.

I remember at that time, it was that young man who stood up himself, representing Green Day with the willingness to show sincerity for the Current Circumstances, and he willingly went to the Jurisdiction Bureau.

Being a rare Rainbow Bridge Resonator Physique, both his abilities and identity were enough to make the Decision Room take notice, hence he was once hailed as a symbol of peace.

Oh, if only you could have seen the helpless rage of Peron at that time.

Who knows whether he couldn’t bear his adopted son making such a huge sacrifice for false peace, or because the child he raised by hand actually chose to go to the Jurisdiction Bureau?

The scene at the time was... quite spectacular!”

Isaac was stunned for a long time, asking confusedly, ”But even if that’s the case, wouldn’t that make trust hard to come by?”

”Who says otherwise? Practically caught between a rock and a hard place.”

Luo Su lamented with sympathy, ”The Jurisdiction Bureau would guard against you as a Green Day spy, while Green Day would see you as a traitor defecting to the Astronomical Society, thus you’re doomed to walk the path of a tool to the end... Given such circumstances, it’s tough for anyone.

Even under those conditions, he still exerted effort to advocate for the Hybrids’ rights, even facilitating a formal meeting between the leader of Hybrid refugees at the Border and the American officials. It wasn’t easy, yet in the end... he got entangled with the Element of Destructive.”

”Are you referring to the ’Feuerbach Incident’?”

”Yes, indeed, as it was the most catastrophic loss for the American Genealogy in nearly fifty years, and it was the time when America came closest to Hell, the most dangerous time, only a step away from nationwide deepening...

Since then, no Genealogy from the Current Circumstances has been willing to shelter Beastified Characteristic Beings.”

Saying this, Luo Su lifted his hand, rubbing his old face, letting out a long sigh of longing: ”Alright, let’s not delve into these sad stories of the past anymore.

How about we discuss something hopeful now? Like our ace teacher Mr. Huai Shi who is in the process of rescuing the Tanbo Inner Circle. How’s his progress?”

When saying this, the old man’s eyes were full of expectations.

While Isaac’s expression became indescribable.

”What’s wrong?” Luo Su hurried, urging: ”Isn’t the Summon Dragon Flute under your supervision? Don’t keep me in suspense, let me see his progress!”

In the lengthy silence, the Vice Chancellor raised his hand expressionlessly.

Between his fingers, the projection of Summon Dragon Flute unfolded.

The world’s largest Abyss Telescope silently adjusted direction, turning slowly from the Border, inputting parameters, adjusting coordinates, targeting the Current Circumstances, and then instantly locked onto a teacher from the Ivory Tower.

In this way, the image zoomed in and zoomed in further...

Before the clear image could emerge, a cacophony burst forth like a tsunami from the other side.

It seemed like countless people were roaring and shouting excitedly.

And amidst the spectators, a handsome face gradually emerged on the screen, wearing an excited smile, he pushed all his chips to the center of the gambling table with both hands.

”——ALL in!”

He actually made a bold bet, staking everything in one go.

Soon, as he flipped his fingers, the hole cards were revealed, combining with the community cards in a perfect meld, the atmosphere was pushed to its peak excitement.

5, 6, 7, 8, 9!

”Straight flush!!!”

In an instant, among those ecstatic cries, numerous faces at the gambling table lost their color, turning pale, listening to the desperate lament deep within their hearts.

With just this one hand, the outcome of three hundred million US Dollars was decided, establishing a peak difficult to replicate tonight!

In no time, the atmosphere of the entire casino seemed ignited.

As if a rightful king had descended upon this land, under the reverent gaze, the young man’s face seemed to gleam with dazzling gold.

It was the rising form of the new generation Gamble God!

Yet in the room, there was a dead silence.

In the long silence, Luo Su scratched his head, full of confusion: ”Who is this?”

Isaac replied expressionlessly: ”Huai Zhisu people.”

”What’s he doing?”

”He’s playing cards.”

Thus, Luo Su asked, puzzled: ”Then what about our ace teacher Huai Shi?”

”...Rescuing the Tanbo Inner Circle.”