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.