Chapter 2845 - 2840: The Administrator’s Cognitive Pitfalls
Chapter 2845: Chapter 2840: The Administrator’s Cognitive Pitfalls
When life is not going well, one must be adept at finding reasons from others.
The situation at first glance indeed seems to have reached a dead end.
Using the power of the law to find someone only ends up proving that the person is indeed not there, leaving only the option of burning the zither and cooking the crane.
The content of the key code looks indeed flawless; I didn’t misremember, and it was indeed performing its function.
This situation is just like applying a bunch of mathematical formulas, and after precise calculations, discovering only being able to write "no solution."
Even though this expedition yielded great gains, it still lacked the most important sublimation, leading to a characterization of failure—is that true?
Is the situation really so helpless? The logic I always favored personally killed this highly anticipated subject?
Others might lament life is just as such, but Fu Qian is clearly not in a hurry to do so—my calculations are flawless, but the outcome is undesirable, why couldn’t it be that there’s a mischievous entity causing chaos here?
Especially a particularly mischievous entity.
The voice suddenly echoing from behind, could only be described as both sly and familiar—it was Lord Patch who recently set off fireworks with the Lonely King and others.
"It looks like there’s nothing there."
Even without any magic tricks, Patch simply walked up and stood side by side, mimicking Fu Qian and gazing at the starry sky.
...
The image is still of a shady middle-aged man; however, his attire has changed slightly compared to last time.
A floral shirt with a red background pattern, knee-length beach shorts, and even a straw hat.
All of it looks fitting with the local customs, specifically chosen for the Archipelago’s popular fashion.
Except for a pair of leather shoes, and judging by the texture, they are ostrich leather, causing the overall vibe—ever more leisurely.
Indeed, who stipulated that walking on the beach requires beach shoes?
In Fu Qian’s opinion, this mix-and-match culture precisely fits the Archipelago’s theme of limitless freedom, fully reflecting Lord Patch’s good mindset.
Of course, it’s difficult to say for others.
A mischievously fraudulent specialist standing so close, normally speaking even the Ancient Supremes would likely not have a good mindset.
"Yes, which is why I didn’t see anything, just wasting time."
Fortunately, Fu Qian never considered himself virtuous and noble, not even sparing a glance to the side, simply answering the other’s questions casually.
"Just wasting time... ha, haha... why?"
Patch, however, wasn’t overly surprised, just appeared to have a low laughter threshold today, slapping his thigh till it sounded.
"Seeing if you’ll waste time with me."
Perhaps quite contagious, but unfortunately Fu Qian had no intention of joining in, simply continuing to explain.
...
"Did you know I was here all along?"
The laughter paused slightly as Patch seemed still unbothered by Fu Qian’s statement.
"Just a possibility, after all, I haven’t encountered many who can mess with such laws."
Fu Qian neither denied his question nor hesitated to offer reasons directly.
Yes, as mentioned earlier, it’s crucial to find reasons from others.
The dimensional reduction strike that could be applied in the search considered the solemnity of law, ordinary folks hardly find space for manipulation.
Therefore, when suspecting a problem within it, some unusual individuals naturally catch the eye.
Among the many experts he has engaged with, Lord Patch’s record is undeniably exceptional.
During the encounter at West Plain Volcano, in return for using Miniscule Cosmic Aberration to bring him out for fun, Patch not only impersonated the Prism of Radiant Transformation but even applied eye drops to that Golden Tree.
Even the genuine Law Core returned, to the untouchable Golden Tree.
"Haha, so few people can remember such favors as you do."
Clearly triggered the same memory, Lord Patch unabashedly admitted it was a mere gesture then.
"But is that the only reason?"
Even regarding the disruption claim, he didn’t deny eagerly but continued curious if there were other reasons.
"Of course not, there’s also an aspect I think you might be interested in here."
Slightly shaking his head, Fu Qian indicated everyone is ultimately navigating, how could there be only one reason easily defining judgment.
"Really? Because you came to this place? Admittedly, that’s somewhat self-loving."
With pair reasoning finally satisfying Patch a bit, though questioning whether Fu Qian was too self-indulgent whilst chuckling.
"Yes, one aspect is that I came to this place."
Yet Fu Qian felt just so self-loving, and sighed softly repeating the other’s words.
"On the other hand, you seem quite interested in the Progenitor of the Blood Clan."
...
"Annalise? A truly interesting person, though I’m not familiar with him."
The topic jump appeared somewhat significant; faced with Fu Qian suddenly mentioning the Progenitor of the Blood Clan, Patch’s expression finally carried a meaningful depth.
Turning again to the empty sky Fu Qian had gazed at, it seemed he reminiscenced about more distant times.
"Frankly, I also find it difficult to imagine what good relations he could have with you."
Fu Qian didn’t question.
If those divinely filled Ancient Supremes could ignore this one’s vile parts and reluctantly engage.
Then for someone who was once human and has some appreciation for aesthetics, the likelihood of the Progenitor associating with such an individual is infinitesimally close to zero.
Not everyone has Professoor Fu’s high tolerance.
"But it seems you are very interested in his belongings."
Of course, tolerance is one thing, and Fu Qian would never be easily brushed off, casually gesturing out the shape of the Abyssal Chronicle.
Indeed, after the last task concluded, due to the Truth Note and the Progenitor of the Blood Clan being overly intertwined, a question had been raised.
That such an important item coming into his hands so soon after his arrival in this world might not be coincidental?
"Haha... How do you know that thing was gifted by me?"
And now, it appeared as there was no need to guess, with Lord Patch continually chuckling openly and straightforwardly tossing back the inquiry.
"Honestly, it’s indeed hard to perceive, given even at that time we hadn’t yet crossed paths."
The almost proclaimed responsibility for the matter, Fu Qian briefly lamented again.
"Upon realizing the item’s appearance was somewhat deliberate, I reviewed my academic journey, finding what seemed like a similar misunderstanding—"
Fu Qian pointed to his chest as though a watch hung there.
"Though unfamiliar with you then, it seemed you were somewhat familiar with me."
"Because just days prior, we discussed matters such as mechanical watches and successful individuals."