Chapter 42: Quick Questions and Answers
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I interrupted the Sphinx, and although he seemed to be gearing up and speaking impassionedly, I'm sorry, but I have to interrupt you.
"What do you want to say?"
"Normal puzzles are too easy for me, how about we play a little harder this time?"
"Hmm...... Then how do you say you want to compare?"
"How about a quick question and a quick answer?"
"What do you mean?"
"The puzzles you said are too simple, and as the guardian saint of wisdom, you are too unchallenging, the so-called wisdom, not only to solve the puzzles, erudition is also a necessary ability, this time we will increase the erudition of the competition?"
"Thou ...... Do you mean to count ordinary questions into puzzles?"
The Sphinx lowered his head and slammed his paws.
Eh, this reaction was a bit unexpected by me, I thought he would readily agree, but I didn't expect to say it so reluctantly.
"What's wrong? It looks like it's embarrassing. β
"I ...... I've been living in a labyrinth and don't know what's going on outside. β
The Sphinx looked a little aggrieved, but he quickly puffed up his chest and said, "If it's just something in this labyrinth, I won't lose to anyone!"
What a jackpot hit!
I snickered in my heart, originally I planned to put forward additional conditions after proposing this competition rule, and narrow the scope of the question to this abyss labyrinth, after all, I came here from another world, and I am not familiar with the outside world, even if there is a god to help, I am afraid that there will be times when I fall into the ditch.
I had already figured out in my mind how to trick the Sphinx into agreeing, but I didn't expect this guy to take the initiative to narrow down the scope, and the delicious meal delivered to the door had no reason to refuse, so I naturally had to agree.
"In that case, I'll reluctantly agree, how about narrowing it down to what is relevant to this abyssal labyrinth?"
"Huhu, then prepare yourself to be eaten. β
"Hawkers,Even if the difficulty is reduced, I don't plan to admit defeat.,Let's say it first.,Ordinary puzzles are OK.,Encyclopedia questions about this abyss maze are OK.,You must answer within ten seconds after asking the question.,Whoever can't answer first will lose.γ β
"No problem at all. β
"Then, these four adventurers should be used as referees and witnesses, in case some people cheat. β
"I ...... I'm not going to cheat!"
"Oh, then why I remember someone who lost once before and didn't admit it. β
"That'sβthat's too cunning!"
"Anyway, if you play tricks again this time, I will expose your viciousness to the public, and there will be no one to guess the riddle with you in the future, so you will spend the rest of your life alone in this labyrinth. β
"Yes, I know, I swear in the name of Lord Celestine that I will not cheat, and now you are satisfied, right?"
"Very well, now you guys are on the side. β
I winked at the four people next to me, who nodded blankly, looking like they hadn't recovered from the shock.
"Master Wizard Book, did you say that you knew the Sphinx before?"
"Well, he stopped me before, but I answered his question correctly, and he let me go. β
"Are you sure this time?" Pell clenched the bow and arrow in his hand, after all, if he loses, he will be eaten, no matter how he says it, it is a life-threatening matter, and nervousness is inevitable.
"Don't worry, no problem. I smiled lightly and pushed them aside.
These four adventurers can't be allowed to get in the way here, this is also to prevent the Sphinx from suddenly turning around and not recognizing people, so they can flee the scene in time.
Of course, these are all backups, and this time I'm not just trying to win.
"Hey, Wizard Book, are you ready?"
"You can do it at any time, since you lost to me last time, I'll give you the opportunity to ask questions first, otherwise I'll say I'm a bully. β
"Thou ...... Thou shalt remember it for me. The Sphinx opened his bloody mouth and roared, and although he looked angry, he finally accepted the right to ask questions first.
"Listen, what's not to eat?"
"Things are directions, and they can't be eaten in the first place. "I gave the answer almost at the same time that the question was asked.
The Sphinx's face was pale, and it seemed that he had been confident in his question.
"Uh...... Count you awesome. A hot breath erupted from the Sphinx's nose, and he waved his paws, "It's your turn." β
"Okay, what's four-legged in the morning, two-legged at noon......"
"The answer is people!"
"Oh, that's good, I'll answer it. β
"Hmph, listen well, I am the Sphinx, the guardian of wisdom in the labyrinth of the abyss, so is my gender male or female?"
[Appearance certified as male.] γ
It seems that I don't need to hide and think, Lord Shenzhi gave the answer as soon as possible.
But there's a trap in there, so I guess you didn't notice it.
"You're a monster, so you can't call it male or female, if you have to say it, you should be a male. β
"Damn, you have seen through it. β
"It's my turn, what's in between good and bad?"
"Hahaha, this is not difficult for me, the middle of good and bad is and the word!"
"Yes, yes, I'm getting smarter. β
"Then, I continue to ask, since you are going to test your erudition, I ask you, who is the wisest and most learned in this labyrinth of the abyss?"
ββ¦β¦β
"What's the matter, don't you dare answer?"
"No, I just think you're too shameless. β
"Hmph, why do you say that. β
"Cause...... Because, everyone knows that the most knowledgeable and intelligent in this abyssal labyrinth, except for the labyrinth, Celestine is your Sphinx. β
"Oh, yes, yes, I like your answer. β
The Sphinx burst out laughing.
In other words, this is simply a personal use of power, do you want people to praise him like this? This guy must be very lonely in the labyrinth.
But now that he's so happy, it's almost time, and I've just asked him a very simple question, just to prepare for the rest of the day.
"Now it's time for me to ask, and this time I'll also ask a question related to the maze. β
I took a deep breath and said aloud. "There is a secret room at the bottom of the abyss labyrinth where the treasures are stored, but no matter how many people enter, according to the regulations, only one person can come out, and now there is one person who has come out of the secret room with the treasure, and two people are trapped in the secret room, how to open the door and release those two people. β
"Hmm......" The Sphinx didn't expect such a question, and suddenly fell into deep thought.
"Hey, there's only ten seconds to think, so don't think too long. β
"It's a secret and it's not allowed to be spoken. "The Sphinx is embarrassed.
"Is that so? Then you mean to throw in the towel, so please get out of the way. β
"Wait...... Wait a minute. The Sphinx hurriedly shouted, "Who, who admits defeat!"
He rolled his eyes, and suddenly grinned, "It's okay to tell you, anyway, it's you who loses in the end, as long as I eat you, no one will pass on this secret." β
"What are you doing with so much nonsense, tell the answer quickly, otherwise it will be time. β
"The Sword of the Dead is the key to that door, and it can only be opened with the Sword of the Dead. β