"So, we're in a 'well'-like space now?"

"Your metaphor is very subtle." Pompey the Younger explained, "This is actually the well that we have driven into the invisible world. After all, the power of [Otearoa] does not come from all the materials we put in, but through the precise ritual and resonance of the spirit world, a bottom-up spiritual energy explosion is triggered, encapsulating the entire area and pulling it into the invisible spirit world. ”

"So you're throwing cannons into the manhole, and it's not just the firecrackers that explode, but the methane gas inside. This can indeed make a powerless child burst into a destructive force, as long as he stands on the shoulders of giants. ”

"This is also the teaching of the sage of Newton."

"So." Shang Luo raised his head, "Where is this 'giant'?" Metropolis, and what is it? ”

"Metropolis?" This word made little Pompey stunned for a moment, "You know more about magic than I could have imagined, and you would know this name."

"I do." It's true that he is learning and selling, he just heard Apollonia say it. Before Apollonia said it, he didn't know how important the name was. However, since the performance of Pompey was a child, it seems that this name is indeed not ordinary.

"It's not a coincidence. For example, if you say it's a 'crystal chandelier' or a 'nocturnal bomb', it's all hearsay. As a symbol, it can have many, many such names. But 'Otearoa' is the name closest to its essence, and it is almost impossible to 'hearsay'. Because the name is only circulated among those who really know it. ”

This, Shang Luo is understandable. For example, the "modem" connected to the home fiber optic cable is generally called a "cat". Although the real name is "modem", it is not often heard by users when they accept the installation. Because in the usual context, "modem" sounds like "a single word can be understood, but when connected, it is completely incomprehensible". Even if they do, most users don't understand it. In this case, it is generally enough to say "cat".

Aotearova also comes into contact with many people during the installation. In the process, there will be a variety of code names that do not reach their essence. And those who know the name "Otearova" have probably read the manual.

[Actually, a lot of mysteries are like this.] For example, the archangel who was bound by Stephen the Shepherd, very few people know about this. But there are not many people involved, after all, someone has to maintain the archangel's seal, and someone has to guard the shepherd Stephen. In fact, the front-line personnel involved in the specific affairs sometimes do not know what they are doing at all, they only know enough knowledge to accomplish their mission. Most of them couldn't make the connection between 'Archangel' and 'Stephen', after all, they were in two places. 】

"So, what about Metropolis?"

[Metropolis, there is not even a manual. So when you say this word, you probably already scare him. 】

"Metropolis." Little Pompey shook his head, "It stands to reason that even Victoria shouldn't have told you about this. It's not that the king of Rome shouldn't know, it's just that the king of Rome doesn't have to know everything. I want to confirm, how much do you know. ”

“.” Shang Luo thought for a moment, "I only know the name." ”

"Then that's enough, you don't need to know more, and I don't recommend that you know what you don't need to know. After all, you're an Aurora, and it's not your world. ”

"So. What if I wanted to know something? Shang Luo asked, "To the best of your knowledge, what do you think you can tell me?" ”

Although you can ask Apollonia directly, let the person in front of you talk about it, you can test his attitude.

"If you really want to know, I'll tell you something you may already know, but you haven't realized yet."

He looked at Shang Luo, and then looked at the "alchemist" next to Shang Luo.

"How much do you know about this alchemist?"

[The alchemist came to the alchemist, and he also used the measure word 'Taiwan' to describe me. If it weren't for me, you would have 10 black beans long ago. 】

"Ahem, Victoria sent me here. It is said that the main role of alchemists is to defend against some kind of . A desert of the real world? ”

"That's it. And, as far as I know, you also encountered elves on your way to Lake Nemi, right? Those fountain elves came from some royal court in the spirit realm. ”

"This is the same thing as the Met? The spirit world and. What is the relationship with the so-called 'desert'? ”

"Although they are not the same concept, they are in the same place - not all areas in that desert have 'meaning'. The meaningful part of it will be defined by various concepts. For example, the royal court of Changxia that you have encountered, and the 'metropolis' in front of us, these are all spiritual realms. Some of the spirit realms are interconnected, but most of the area is covered by a desert of nothingness. Those who have lost their bodies will not be sheltered by the sun and the moon, and will be forced to face the great desert. But if you are lucky enough to be contained in the spirit world, you will be able to continue to preserve your consciousness. ”

"So that's too, cities and wilderness?"

"You know very well. In fact, even the 'royal court' that we see as a wilderness has its own wilderness to deal with. There are also conflicts between the spirit world and the spirit world, sometimes even affecting reality. ”

"That's right." Shang Luo asked, "What about us?" ”

"Over there? Isn't there a Great Wall over there? Whether it is the desert or the spiritual world, they are all 'plays' outside the Great Wall, and inside the Great Wall is another version. So I don't suggest you confront the chaotic spirit world that we have here, it has nothing to do with your mission, does it? You're here to rescue the pandas, right? ”

"That's true." Shang Luo nodded, "I don't have the habit of wandering around in a minefield yet. ”

He looked up overhead: "Now it looks like the bomb has indeed been defused." If you could, it would be better to remove the firing pin from the top as well? ”

Shang Luo refers to the chandelier in the physical sense on the first floor. It looks pretty big. Although the [crystal chandelier] with the dual on the negative floor has been moved, the firing pin is still on it.

"If that's your will, we'll do it. However, it will also take some time to dismantle it safely. Maybe during the cycle of your operation, the chandelier couldn't be removed. But rest assured, since you said it, we will definitely tear it down. ”

(End of chapter)