After half a minute of black screen, the picture reappeared. This time it was no longer facing the wall, but someone holding a camera and started walking along a corridor.
[My path is crooked, but I must move forward. We have left no way to retreat. To retreat is to perish. I tried every means to plunder the world's wealth to support my huge consumption. I use the best education to educate my children, hoping that they will grow up to be themselves.
Gustave and Justine both advised me that they were my best friends, but they could not be my true companions. I think I should give them a gift. 】
"Here... my grandfather's thinking has begun to become a little confusing. He has been affected by his own research." Lu Ning said in a low voice.
At the end of the corridor, there is a door. A hand reached out from behind the camera and entered the password on the door. After Lu Ning wrote it down, the door was opened.
Behind the door is a laboratory. The layout is different from the underground laboratory in the main building that Lu Ning saw before, so it should not be the same one.
[The key word is reverse, which is where my research comes from. Based on sin, I chose children with reverse traits. Their growth will become evidence anchored in this world. This is not much, but within a small and limited space, it can occupy a decisive role. status.
My son, Lanewood, was angry out of his disappointment in the rest of his children and in me. He believes that I should adopt as children those who have better abilities, rather than those who seem to have great flaws, which will take more energy from me to cultivate.
Dimitri is willing to make friends and treats people of any origin equally. He is willing to enjoy the best food and taste the best excitement, and he does not hesitate to take risks for this, and thus goes deep into the world of adventure. Material stimulation can bring him spiritual happiness. This is the food I give him.
Felicia's demanding pursuit of perfection is also the pursuit of another perfect self. Subobia was not a person who really met her standards, but her patience was allowing her love and desire to condense around him. When one day, Felicia really figured out the other half she wanted. , she will complete her own growth.
Mr. Yin Tengjun, I know that he is indifferent to most things in the world, and he only has a greedy thirst for knowledge about human nature. For this reason, he stayed out of the situation and designed various entertainments that best demonstrated human nature, and he was in the company of a group of people whose human nature was most prominent. He was in no danger but extremely dangerous. When he realized all this, he found a yoke for himself - Arisa Saotome. Juno Into will not lose control as long as Arisa Saotome is alive.
Huo Yinglong, he has begun to restrain himself, but he cannot completely control himself. He is jealous of those with outstanding abilities and is very dissatisfied with the fact that he can only resort to violence to solve problems. He will find his own path, when he can fully overcome the wild nature within him.
Cynthia's arrogance comes from her experience. She looks down on those with low abilities from the bottom of her heart, which also gives her enough ability to recognize people. It's a test for her to pass, and character-wise, Cynthia is one I'm not too worried about.
Mayuri Daida, she is still very young. Although she has shown her avoidance and laziness in fighting for future status, this is exactly what I want... Her cultivation has just begun. 】
At this point in time, it seems that Dimitri has grown up, while Felicia and Yin Tengjun are just starting out, and the remaining three are completely undecided. It may be around six to eight years ago.
[Number four, recovery. 】
This time, the angle of view was like a candid shot. The camera was placed behind a flowerpot, and only the two people could be vaguely seen through the leaves and out-of-focus silhouettes, sitting and talking to each other.
However, it was the voice-over that spoke.
【I can't bear it anymore.
When I was young, I thought that I could overcome loneliness, and no matter what happened, I could continue our career with my inner persistence and my longing for Elena.
Facts have proved that it is difficult for humans to overcome this kind of mental torture.
The efforts so far have been totally out of proportion to the rewards.
I've seen several psychiatrists, but to no avail because I couldn't explain my inner thoughts to them, which created a barrier to basic communication.
Someone recommended to me to find a priest and a priest...but I know what God is in this world.
Unexpectedly, however, our conversation was calmer.
I can easily tell him some questions about God, and he will answer me based on his own understanding of faith.
His beliefs are different from some people I know.
When I asked him if God had ever cast a glance at this world, he said "never". 】
Then, the sound switched to a recording of the picture on the screen, which was obviously a bit muffled.
[Mr. Howard, in this position, you should have some feelings. Do you think of God as a supercomputer that produces instant results no matter what you input? 】
【No. 】
[In that case, why do you seek this answer from me? 】
[However, gods and humans should think differently. And how should we think about the actions of gods? 】
【Why think? Gods exist, and how do they relate to us? We revere the gods who created the world and gave us the birthplace of life. 】
[Therefore, what you believe in is an existence that never responds to you. 】
[If faith is only for salvation, such belief in gods is not necessary. Mr. Howard, maybe you think what we rely on to enter the church. However, the ultimate reliance that people can get only comes from the preaching of the church. We create scriptures, preach to the outside world, and promote the deeds of our Lord, just to let people understand that kindness, intelligence, courage and loyalty can bring more good things to this world. It is to educate, not to please the gods. After all, gods Don't care what we think. 】
[But what if I really need something that only God can do? 】
[Mr. Howard, I can tell that the god you talk about is not consistent with what I believe in. 】
【oh? 】
[The tone of your description of the gods is more like equality, or someone with a higher status than yourself. That is not the faith I pray to. Since we are human beings, why do we need to think like gods? God is omnipotent, but the god you speak of does not seem to be the case. 】
[Father, you are really a perceptive person... You are right, I am talking about some beings whose abilities far exceed mine. And I hope to ask them for help with some things. In this regard, they are like the gods you said, indifferent. 】
[The gods I believe in have no desires or needs, and naturally do not need to respond to anyone’s prayers. But Mr. Howard, it sounds like the existence you are talking about is not the case. 】
The camera zoomed around for a while, then switched to a study room, facing a whole wall of books. This time Lu Ning recognized that this study was actually Rennix's own room.
[I decided to make a deal with the gods. I want to see Elena again. I still miss the time when I planned everything with her. 】
Lu Ning did not look back and put her things away again.
"Miss?" Laurel Leaf asked.
"We will watch it together when we go back later. After watching this, I basically know what happened to my grandfather at that time."
After losing all his halo, Rennix is just a human being. His inner anguish has never been talked to by anyone since Elena's death, but he is still thinking about the origin of magic power - the conflict between reason and dreams is enough to drive people crazy.
Of course, you can't blame him for this. He almost succeeded. Looking at the current Bame Island and the two endings he experienced before, Lu Ning also admires this man's persistence.
Not everyone has the courage to pursue their dreams to the end.
"This is my grandfather's past, and it also records his changes in mentality. I am too young and don't understand what happened back then, and I can't accurately judge the time of these videos. I think we should go back earlier, so that everyone can be together Research may lead to some new discoveries. And my grandfather’s legacy is probably included in these eight videos.”
Lu Ning thought for a while and added: "There is still a doubtful point. I want to go back and discuss it."
"Then let's drive here."
There were no special difficulties on the return journey. When Lu Ning got out of the car, she suddenly asked the two servants in a low voice: "How did you two sleep last night?"
"I hope this matter can be resolved as soon as possible." Rosemary shook her head slightly, "Although I fell asleep, it was not stable."
"We will try our best to support you, but we can't guarantee how long we can support it, Miss." Laurel Leaf said with a bitter smile.
"knew."
When they returned to the main hall, Gustav and his party had already returned. There was a regular hexagonal box on the table in the hall, which was about the same size as a dining plate.
"Everyone is back? Are you in any danger?" Lu Ning asked.
"There...is also a trap in the Museum of Wonders." Gustav said, "But the trap was not very well designed, and I discovered it. It's really strange, judging from the trap we encountered before that used traces, The design this time is a little too easy to see through, and it almost doesn’t look like it was made by one person.”
"After thinking about this, what did you find?" Lu Ning asked.
"In the underground garage of the Wonder Museum, there is a small room next to it, which requires magic to open." Gustav pointed to the table, "Renix put all the magic books he used there."
Lu Ning raised her eyebrows, a little surprised.
Although there is not necessarily only one magic book, the magic in the magic book can be used. Many magicians will put the words in the magic book on buttons, badges, etc., but Rennix obviously does not do this. Do, he just doesn't need it. After he got old, he spent most of his time living on the Eight Eyes Island. This huge magic book was enough for him to freely perform all kinds of magic.
However, magicians will destroy magic books that are generally not in use.
"It seems that only we can read this thing." Lu Ning said.
"what about you?"
"It's a video diary recorded by my grandfather."
After learning what was found this time, Lu Ning had some guesses about what Milia and others were going to find.
Among the things found in the seven annexes, the makeup in the mirror, the picture scroll, the light and my galaxy, and the diary all seem to have something to do with Elena. Among them, the light and my galaxy is even more suspected to be related to the recovery plan she saw. "Transaction" is related. The other three items, the servant roster, the video diary and the magic book, are related to Rennix himself.
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I guess the last one...
At this time, Milia and others also returned to the main hall.
Long Shu, who followed him, carefully held a model set in his hand. The set was made very finely, and everyone could tell at a glance what it was - a model of Eight Eyes Island.
"Everyone, we found this in the mezzanine of the Arashime Hall ceiling." Arisa Saotome looked a little lonely. "The servants told me that this is a magic item. Please help me check it carefully."
"It looks like...a formation disk?" Yu Guiting suddenly spoke.
Everyone looked at him. After all, everyone knew that although Yu Guiting was a Feng Shui master, he was not actually a magician. He only had rich knowledge of Feng Shui and did not really enter the field of magic.
"Master Yu, the array..."
"This is what I recommended to Mr. Rennix at the time. At that time, he had completed a lot of construction on Bamu Island, and he only invited me here for consultation. So I suggested that he prepare a formation disk for his Feng Shui formation. "Yu Guiting said, "Of course, the array disks we usually use are simple objects that mark important directions and nodes. In fact, the more similar they are to the real thing, the better. I didn't expect Mr. Rennix to really listen to it. Yes."
"When is that approximately?" Lu Ning asked.
Yu Guiting recalled: "We have communicated many times for the construction of this island... To mention this, it should have been nine to ten years ago."
Lu Ning nodded and said to everyone: "Everyone, I found the video record left by my grandfather. It seems to explain some of the past events on this Bame Island. However, in terms of time, it may need to be compared with Grandfather, father and others who have been with each other for a long time can take a look and sort out the order."
She asked Escher to bring over a computer, and then played it back to everyone from the beginning of the number.
In fact, the time of No. 1 and No. 2 are relatively similar, and the only difference is the time before Elena's death and the time after it. The number three is clearer. Subobia certainly remembers the time when he and Felicia started dating. Combined with the information about other children, it is basically certain that it was seven years ago.
Number four, which can be analyzed based on the message "find a psychiatrist and a priest", is six years ago.
The next number five is spiritual awareness. This is Rennix’s exploration of human spirituality. In this image, he has obviously entered a state of fanaticism. I don’t know what stimulated him, making his words in this image full of passion, and the same as before. The stability is completely different. Counting the time, it was almost the day when Sora Tsuburaya started to make his fortune. Six to five years ago, his first three works had been written, which coincided with the period when his inspiration began to explode.
Number six, array diagram. Rennix once again showed fatigue, but this fatigue seemed to have finally accomplished some goal. He happily said in the video that his dream finally had a glimmer of light. The time of this video is also easy to judge, because there is also a video in it, which is a conversation between him and Gustave. Gustave is very happy. I clearly remember this was three years ago.
No. 7, Loyalty, Milia remembered this time, it was an image from two years ago. Rennix recorded a video of nine servants at that time. They were wearing servants' clothes and lying on the bed. The pattern on their collars was emitting a dark purple light. Rennix also stepped out from behind the camera for the first time, placing the spices represented by the servants' names into their arms one by one.
