Genius Club-Chapter 1193 - 45 Hello, I am Galileo_2
Right now, this world line belongs to Da Vinci’s future.
So.
When others ask questions about the future, Einstein would inevitably refuse, but if Da Vinci were to ask, Einstein could spill everything without omission.
What Savior Corporation, mechanical androids, role models leading the way, personal scoring systems... would directly expose her privacy and plans without reservation.
What comes next after exposure?
Clearly.
It inevitably leads to a life-threatening risk.
"Hehe."
Da Vinci slightly smiled:
"I understand what you’re worried about, Rhein, you really are a kind person."
"Rest assured, I’ve attended club meetings for decades, and I have many techniques on how to ask questions and how to restrain Einstein’s answers."
Lin Xian nodded, stood up, and prepared to leave the venue:
"Well then, good luck, Miss Da Vinci."
Da Vinci also stood up and followed:
"Same to you, Rhein. But... may I be a bit greedy?"
The Da Vinci mask on her face gazed at the Rhein Cat on the mask:
"According to what you said, you clearly have some knowledge about the question I raised today."
"The question I raised about a global disaster, even though Einstein refused to answer, such a refusal, in this case, is precisely an affirmation... suggesting that at some point in the future, a certain member will deliberately trigger a global disaster."
Her voice was soft, her train of thought clear:
"In fact, through the process of elimination, it’s not hard to pinpoint a few possible candidates, so... I first tested the most likely one [Galileo]."
"I’ve dealt with Galileo in the Genius Club for many years, know far more about him than you do, having meetings offline for over twenty years as well."
"The level of understanding between people simply comes down to more contact, more chatting, more communication. Acting, playing along, being disingenuous are all very common, but over decades, people aren’t machines; it’s impossible not to slip up, not to reveal their true selves."
"As for Galileo’s behavior just now, I don’t know if it tricked you, but he seems not to have tricked me, or perhaps he skillfully deceived me."
"In any case, whether you tell me the answer to this question or not, consider it as me talking to myself—"
"The person responsible for triggering a global disaster in the future... is it Galileo?"
Lin Xian didn’t make a sound.
Indeed, as Jask said, the Genius Club doesn’t nurture idle people; many times, through a small reaction, a bit of conversation, they can deduce the entire picture’s truth.
Since Miss Da Vinci tested Galileo first and now mentioned this name... it shows that in her heart, she already has an answer.
It’s just.
This question.
Lin Xian doesn’t plan to answer her.
Was the Super Catastrophe of 2400 caused by Galileo?
At present, it only seems likely, probably so, but there’s no solid evidence.
What if it’s not?
Without 100% certainty, Lin Xian doesn’t want to mislead anyone by speaking, nor does he want Da Vinci to know too much about him.
"I don’t know about that."
Lin Xian shook his head and smiled:
"As you said, this is only my fourth club meeting; I don’t know Galileo that well, or rather, I don’t know any of you that well."
"I do have my intelligence channels, but most of my assumptions stem from speculation and reasoning. All I can say is, be a bit more cautious, because..."
"[You understand Galileo well, which means Galileo also understands you well.]"
This is the truth.
Understanding is mutual.
While you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes back at you.
"Goodbye, Miss Da Vinci, and goodnight."
Lin Xian took off the VR glasses.
The view brightened.
Before him was the quiet East Sea night, the clean study of Zhao Yingjun’s house.
The matter with Da Vinci was just a minor interlude.
Since there hasn’t been a call from Liu Feng and the Space-Time Clock reading hasn’t changed, it means the Space-Time Butterfly Effect hasn’t occurred, and the world line hasn’t shifted.
"Perhaps the irreversible anchor point hasn’t arrived yet."
Lin Xian said softly.
What he says carries no weight; Miss Da Vinci surely won’t completely believe him.
When she actually finds out the truth and makes her final decision...
They can only await the next meeting on the 1st of next month.
"I better solve my own issues first."
He leaned back against the chair, gazing at the ceiling lamp, frowning.
The current state is like falling into a swamp; no matter how he struggles, nothing moves forward, countless matters remain stagnant, stuck.
He closed his eyes.
Massaged his temples:
"What will be the next breaking point?"
...
The next day.
Rhein United Laboratory, Donghai University.
Lin Xian held a piece of chalk, tapped the blackboard:
"The current situation is that there are many places where we’re stuck, unable to move, even... at a dead end."
He turned, back facing Liu Feng, and began writing on the blackboard:
"What stuck our progress is none other than time! At present, there are three key time nodes that could solve our problems."
"The sad reality is that these three time points are too distant from us, and they’re interconnected, leaving us helpless before the unattainable flow of time."
